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WHAT’S NEXT FOR OSCAR? • After more than 9 years behind bars he walks out of prison, but strict conditions are attached to his freedom
SO MUCH PROMISE, NOW SO MUCHPAIN • Reeva Steenkamp cherished big dreams before her life was cut short brutally on Valentine’s Day
O’S AHA MOMENT • The talk-show queen has changed her tune about using weight-loss drugs – and she isn’t ashamed to say it
IN THE HOT SEAT • New Eskom CEO Dan Marokane brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the power utility – but can he put an end to loadshedding?
PIT STOP AT THE ALTAR • MotoGP racer Brad Binder and his beautiful bride Courtney Renniers tied the knot in a sun-kissed ceremony in Stellenbosch
I’M HAIRY, NOT SCARY • Khosi is not ashamed of her condition
MEET SA’S BEST TEACHER • This principal from a tiny farm school in the Free State earned top honours at the National Teaching Awards
THE YEAR IN FOOD • Whether you’re adding mushrooms to your coffee, jazzing up your ramen or trying to save water, 2024 is going to be an interesting year for foodies
SO ON TREND! • Here are the hottest looks in fashion for 2024
2024 BEAUTY OUTLOOK • Balletcore, box bobs and building barriers – just some of the trends to look out for to make the coming year your most beautiful yet
HOT AT HOME! • We look at what’s making a style statement in the new year
BOOST YOUR BRAIN • Stand while working, ditch the GPS and sip green tea – experts share their best tips for keeping your brain brighter
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Are you in a financially abusive relationship? • There are warning signs you shouldn’t ignore – here’s what they are and tips on how you can protect yourself
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THERAPIST TO THE STARS • Psychiatrist Phil Stutz shares what he’s learnt during the decades he’s spent listening to celebrities talking about their problems
TOY STORIES • Robert’s photographic touch turns toys into vivid and enchanting worlds
DINNER IS SERVED • Why settle for a meal in an ordinary restaurant when you can feast high up in the sky, underwater or even in an igloo? We look at some of the world’s weirdest eateries
WHEN SHARING ISN’T CARING • The French are crafting a law that could make parents think twice before posting photos of their kids on social media. Should South Africa be doing the same?
JUST ME & THE SEA • Schoolgirl Amber-Rose is the youngest female to have swum the False Bay crossing – and she says there’s nothing quite like being in the ocean
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