Innehållsförteckning för October 2016 från True Love

Quitting is tricky. We’re often advised to get rid of bad habits like smoking or eating junk so we can feel better and healthier. But, why is it that when we want to quit and leave a job immediately, it’s not good? Shouldn’t quitting be about leaving a bad situation and moving on to a more positive space? A few years back, I reached a point where I wasn’t enjoying my job. I wanted to leave. Everyone discouraged me from resigning without having a plan. I tried to come up with one: find a new job or start a business. But it didn’t work out. Then one Monday morning, I could no longer drag myself to work, so I called in sick. I came up with another excuse on Tuesday.…

The overall look for belts this spring is classic with subtle shape changes or embellishments, buckles and bows. The trend is to tie yours over a suit jacket, summer coat or flowy dress. Alternatively, you can rock the Texan style and wear denim-on denim with a tassled belt, or go boho chic with a thin version in a nude colour. The choice is yours: go wild! Fashion Tip Belts are the best body shapers. For an even more defined silhouette, choose one that you can cinch around the waist for added elegance.…

Summer comes with many delights such as picnics, sundowners and days in the pool. But oily skin and melting make-up can bring all that fun in the sun to a halt. As the temperature increases, so does the humidity. This means that even if your skin doesn’t produce excessive oil, the bit of oiliness that’s there usually sits on the skin’s surface and mixes with sweat. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean staying indoors in front of a fan. Some of Hollywood’s A-listers offer their skin-saving advice. 1. According to redbookmag.com, Jlo’s perfect glow comes from what she’s done since her 20s – no alcohol or smoking, and eating healthily. She also guards against sun exposure. Try L’Oréal Revitalift SPF30 Day Cream, R189,95. 2. Naomi Campbell has regular microdermabrasion sessions that start…

Close to the Hollywood sign lies the tranquil Los Angeles retreat that Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa calls home when she’s not in South Africa. The actress and entrepreneur has found the perfect pad high in the hills above Tinseltown, where she, her DJ/producer husband Black Coffee and their children, Anesu and Asante, escape the buzz of the city. The 28-year-old star, who plays Lindiwe on Mzansi Magic’s popular soapie Rockville, is hoping to make this house her permanent LA home as she has fallen in love with the city. The house is immediately welcoming. Modern and stylish, it’s a three-bedroom, two-storey retreat. Built in 1957 and restored in recent years by architect Tony Unruh, it’s easy to see why The actress loves this house. From her back garden, she has a…

“Very few people knew I was married to soccer player Nkosinathi Nhleko. In the 14 years we were together, I probably went to two games and soccer-related events. I met him in my first year at varsity through my roommate’s boyfriend at a soccer match. We married six months after dating. We were both so young: I was 19 and he was 23, and playing for Jomo Cosmos at the time. We had a baby a year later, and another a year after that. Nkosinathi is quiet and I’m outgoing. That’s what I loved most: that we balanced each other out. It’s only when I joined the second season of Mzansi Magic’s reality show, Diski Divas, this year that I noticed the footballers’ wives and girlfriends were going through the…

Many people worry about how unattractive excess body fat is. What they don’t know is that not only is it unattractive, it’s healthy as well. Scientific research clearly shows that it’s not good to have excess body fat. There are two types: white and brown. White fat is regarded as dangerous because it’s located around your organs, while the brown kind is said to be good as it helps to burn calories. Joburg-based dietician Lila Bruk agrees. “Brown fat is much more metabolically active than white fat, and thus is able to burn more calories at rest. White fat, however, is not as active and is not beneficial to the body.” The trick is to find the balance between these two. Experts weigh in on the matter. ARE YOU AT…

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“EVERY DAY WHEN I WAKE UP, I THINK ABOUT WHAT I WILL DO DIFFERENTLY TO IMPACT SOCIETY AND MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES.” In charge of educating, informing and entertaining, Moshongwa Matsena is proud to be the custodian of the Thobela FM brand. “I eat, sleep and breathe Thobela FM,” says the station manager, who’s responsible for maintaining the station’s heritage. She’s here today thanks to determination, knowing that having connections means nothing without hard work. In 2014, a passionate Matsena applied for a station manager vacancy at the SABC and after a gruelling session she got the job. At the time Moshongwa felt ready to take on the mammoth task; little did she know what being the driver behind Thobela FM would hold in store for her.…

Face flushed? Out of breath? Feeling all tingly and satisfied? Whether you’ve had a good session in the gym or the bedroom, your body’s reaction is the same. This is because sex and exercise are inextricably linked: the more you exercise, the better your sex life will be. But just as certain workouts boost certain parts of the body, there are some exercises you can do to set fire to your sexual exploits. Here’s how to choose the right ones to light the spark… SEXUAL STAMINA It takes the average woman 12 minutes to reach orgasm. So, in certain positions, that could be equivalent to 12 minutes of non-stop squats! Right exercise: Work on your thighs, hamstrings, buttocks, hip flexors and calf muscles with barbell squats. “Do three sets…

FASHIONISTA This season’s timepieces are all about size. Along with functionality comes bold colours and sports luxe-inspired designs. Watches are worn to accessorise an outfit more than to keep time. If this appeals to you, here are some options. CLASSIC Remember the delicate watches worn by mom and gran? We’re talking metallic finishes, diamond-encrusted accessories and feminine straps. Although metallics are versatile and go with most looks, they add extra glamour. SCANDI CHIC The Scandinavians’ skill at melding beauty with functionality is evident in their retro leather straps, which match perfectly-simple designs. Watches are investment pieces, so pick black, navy, nude or brown for “less is more” elegance.…

As seen at the Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week, the Colour fashion range models wore stunning gold chokers. Internationally, Balmain went for the rock look, while Oscar de la Renta chose the romantic route. Chokers have come a long way. They are central to African cultures, especially for the Masai and Ndebele. Before they blew up in the ‘90s, they were worn in red by French women as a symbolic support to fallen soldiers, and by the European royalty. Still in the ‘90s, remember Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, and the likes of Toni Braxton and Janet Jackson, who elevated their outfits with simple black chokers with v-neck tops and oversized jackets? It’s your turn to rock this historic piece. Opt for a strapless top or plain blouse, allowing the choker…

DAY LOOK Dress it down and go for day time pastel colours. This is guaranteed to make you look fashion forward, stylish and well put together. NIGHT LOOK Dress it up by adding a statement pair of heels. A bomber jacket has been transformed into an elegant outwear jacket. STYLE TIP TRUE LOVE fashion editor Jessica Ramoshaba says accessories are still the best way to complement your look without going over budget. A bag with bold colours and a stylish watch always does the trick. Sunglasses are a must for any woman who takes her fashion seriously.…

YUMMY POUTS Be part of the juicy lips cult, a major summer trend. Although matte lips have not made a complete exit, glossy lips can’t be ignored either. Pink, peach and orange are the delicious hues we’re swooning over. Try: Avon Shine Burst Lipgloss SPF 15 in Raspberry Splash R119,90, YSL Vinyl Cream in 410 R520 CUBAN FEVER Between the Kardashian clan’s Cuban vacay and Chanel’s cruise presentation, I don’t know what made me fall in love with the land of cigars and delicious sangrias more. Chanel presented one of the brand’s most iconic looks in Havana, which quickly went viral. The Caribbean cruise-inspired range was matched by lightly bronzed cheeks, almost-wet bobs, and nude barely-there make-up. Achieving the look is easy. Here are key area…

DARING DUO At iiJin SS16, models’ nails were white with a bold colour pop and geometric design. GRAPHIC LINES Update your nude nail shade with a vertical or horizontal line in contrasting colours. SPOTTED Seen as Vivetta SS16 in Milan, the halfmoon is making a major comeback. AS SEEN ON INSTA Celeb manicurist @veerosegold_nails always has the hottest nail designs.…

COMPLEXION CORRECTOR Using a moisturiser that minimises dark marks while you sleep, is a must. Try: Eucerin Even Brighter Night Cream, R278 HYDRATION BOOSTER Quench the skin with a mask. Try: Dior Hydra Life Jelly Sleeping Mask, R1 340 PERFECT START Go for a hard working formula to slough away all the grime in the evening. Try: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam, R495 ENERGISER Reboot the skin’s clock with a super energising moisturiser. Try: Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream, R670 SKIN POLISHER Tackle all signs of ageing skin with a gentle overnight peel treatment. Try: Kiehl’s Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate, R750…

The iconoclastic singer and songwriter has long been a pop icon who fused music with a self-styled brand of performance art. There were never any limits to her outrageous outfits and inspired stage appearances. That made it fitting, perhaps, that she should take on the role of Countess Elizabeth in American Horror Story (AMS). Now just entering its sixth season, AMS has not only become of the object of mass cult appeal and earned her a Golden Globe, but the show has also helped Lady Gaga gain an unexpected measure of personal peace and wellbeing. “Being with series creator Ryan Murphy and the rest of the cast has helped me feel more connected to everything,” says Gaga when talking about the movie franchise. “They’re just wonderful actors who have given…

“I DON’T LIKE DIET FOODS; THEY MAKE YOU MISERABLE AND DON’T FILL YOU UP. I HAD TO FIND FOODS I ENJOY EATING. OTHERWISE, I NEVER WOULD HAVE STUCK TO THE PLAN.”– Kelly Osbourne, British actress and singer AT HOME EXERCISE: SQUATS The best thing about squats is they build all your muscles. They are a great way to tone thighs, legs, and arms in particular. You can do them anywhere. Here’s how: 1. Stand up straight, arms by your side. 2. Lower your body as you push your buttocks back. With your knees bent, put your weight on your feet. 3. As you’re lowering into the squat, extend the arms out straight for balance. You can use weights or a kettlebell to intensify the exercise. Keep feet flat on the…

COCOA POWER A dark chocolate lip adds drama. Line the top eyelid with a matching chocolate or bronze liner. Keep the look monochromatic by applying a gold highlighter to the cheekbones. PEACH PERFECTOR The season’s colour to apply on cheeks, especially for darker skin, is warm peach. Apply a peach cream blusher to the apples of the cheeks, temples and cheekbones. Slick a liquid liner on to the top eyelid and finish with a complementary golden-peach lip colour. SUPER BASE Start by applying a pea-sized amount of illuminator as a primer all over the face. Follow with a light layer of dewy foundation mixed with a few drops of liquid bronzer.Lightly dust a powder bronzer with a pink undertone on the cheeks. Use a champagne-coloured highlighter on the cheekbones, bridge…

Entrepreneurs are such inspirational people – demonstrating commitment, dedication and hard work in starting and building their businesses Businesses require savings and financial commitment to allow them to grow and develop and it is therefore important to have a financial partner to help you navigate this world of business and entrepreneurship. At FNB, we are this partner. Whether you need free online accounting and cash flow management tools, with FNB’s Instant Accounting and Instant Cashflow, we will help you draft and analyse your financial statements and understand cash flow. If you need guidance and advice on your personal wealth planning, FNB has solutions for all your needs. We see ourselves as the trusted advisor to our clients. While it’s important to save in our personal capacities for the unforeseen burst…

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is proving to be a wonderful read. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates was such a fun movie. Glam Jasmine by Michael Kors is the scent I tend to use time and time again. It’s a summery perfume that is not too strong. It’s also very feminine and floral. I love Phuket in Thailand. I try to make time to travel when my daughter is on holiday so we can go together.…

They are young, beautiful, and queens in the kitchen: meet Lebo and Tebo Ndala, qualified chefs and owners of the catering company With Love from the Twins, which specialises in all kinds of cuisine. They also recently launched their pop-up restaurants in Gauteng. “We got the idea for the restaurants from what we saw in Cape Town in terms of pop-up restaurants, so we decided to bring it to Joburg and Pretoria,” says Lebo. Born and raised in Mamelodi, Pretoria East, the sisters say their love for cooking developed at a young age. “Together with our two younger siblings, we were raised by our grandmother, who loved cooking. We also fell in love with preparing food at school when we took hospitality as one of our subjects. We loved being…

MABI NTULI i also known as DJ MOBI DIXON, chats about music. I’ve been a DJ for over 10 years now. I grew up in East London in the Eastern Cape listening to Jazz and R&B, but the sound that I play is more traditional with classic undertones. I don’t prepare for my gigs; my sets depend on the atmosphere. Right now I’m loving The Whistle Song by DJ Mshega, Too Much Information by Dele Sosimi, and of course my own album Live The Music, with the popular single Trigger, featuring Inga Hina. I’ve worked with big names like Monique Birmingham on Mixed Up Chick and Louie Vega on City Rains, which went platinum. I’m studying music theory to enhance my knowledge of the craft. If money was not an…

LIBRA (23 Sep – 22 Oct) The planet of expansion is magnifying everything you touch, which is usually a good thing – unless we’re talking about your waistline. Your blinkers have been ripped off. You’re feeling more optimistic about life and seeing more possibilities. Start making travel plans and expand your mind. Love: Unexpected advances make you glow. Love can be poetic early in the month, but by the month end, reality bites so tread carefully. Work/Money: Let yourself be spoilt. Things you value come your way – be humble and grateful for the abundance. Let your passion and love show in all you do. SCORPIO (23 Oct – 21 Nov) The clouds have parted and you are starting to feel good. Keep up the sparkle, even when…

“I’M ENJOYING BEING SOLO, GOING TO MOVIES BY MYSELF AND JUST BEING ME.” Kimberley-born Tebogo moved to Johannesburg years ago and hasn’t looked back. The father of two wears many hats. Having started as a hip-hop star, he went on to become a radio anchor at YFM, Metro FM and, most recently Kaya FM. He is also the popular host of Idols South Africa. The multitalented personality shares more about himself. Actress Lerato Mvelase is my half-sister. We hardly talk in interviews about us being family because we never want to dim the other’s spotlight. My half-brother and younger sister are in the IT sector; they got the brains in the family. TV has always been part of my plans; I got my big break in 2003 hosting O-Boma on…

Rihanna has elevated the slider into summer's must-have shoe. Rihanna fans couldn't wait to get their feet in this shoe – so much so that when the release date for her sliders was announced, the shoe sold out within minutes of them hitting the shelves. It says a lot about RiRi's star power, not so?…

THE DETAIL Designers like Chanel, MaXhosa by Laduma and Alexander McQueen turned to shoulder sweepers to add drama to the outfits. Tassles and metallic finishes were the order of the day. FASHION TIP To make a statement, go for an off-shoulder top to fully showcase the length of the earrings.…

CLEVER CONCEALER To get the correct shade, copy runway make-up artists by mixing your current liquid foundation with translucent powder to create a thick, opaque texture that will smooth on easily and provide you with the coverage of a concealer. SHAPE HOLDER Behind the scenes, models’ unruly brows are tamed with hair spray. Spray on a disposable mascara wand and brush through the brow hairs. It works better than brow gel as it’s finer in texture. And you’ll get a flawless finish that lasts longer. LASH VOLUMISER Lashes are a prominent trend. International make-up artist Hannah Murray achieves this look by curling the lashes first, then applying waterproof mascara to hold them. Finish with another layer of mascara in a zigzag motion. PERFECT BRONZER Make-up design expert Olivier Echaudemaison says…

At Givenchy SS16, models sashayed down the runway wearing black headbands with a matching graphic cateye. At Akris, the bands were paired with reflective sunnies. Starlets like Joan Smalls and Lupita Nyong’o have been spotted rocking this trend, a look made popular by 1960s French actress Brigitte Bardot. The best thing about this look is that hair can be styled straight and sleek, or voluminous and curly. If you want a fuss-free style, this is the summer look for you. Just make sure your hair is brushed back from the crown so that the headband can sit snugly. If your hair is too sleek, secure the headband in place using hairgrips on both sides.…

Spring is the best season to try a new hairstyle – short is your best bet. Celebs like Jennifer Hudson and Monica make pixie cuts cute and fun. This cropped hairstyle was also seen at the likes of Bottega Veneta and Isabel Marant’s SS16 shows. To achieve curls like Gail Mabalane, use a soft tong to curl and maintain the style. For Halle Berry’s, cut, a holding spray is a must. A sheen spray is also recommended to keep the bob shiny. If you’re pressed for time, a fantail comb with wide teeth is your friend. Just spritz with a moisturising spray to keep the hair in place. If you want to preserve your own hair, get a professional to apply a weave or wig. This way, you don’t have…

What better way to kick off your TV career than featuring on one of South Africa’s most watched drama series, Uzalo, which boasts more than 8 million viewers per episode? After seven years in the entertainment industry, the character of Smangele Maphumulo is actress Sihle Ndaba’s breakthrough role. Born in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, the starlet says she’s dreamed of making it big as a film star since her teens. She participated in the choir, as well as a music band and theatre, while at school. In grade 11 she went to Los Angeles to participate in the World Championships of Performing Arts. The following year, she attended the same event and won a general achievement award for best variety singer. Fast forward to today, and Sihle’s dream is coming true. Last…

Keeping fit isn’t easy, and we tend to use our weaknesses as an excuse. Even the most ardent gym-goer has days when they feel unmotivated or bored. If you’re tempted to throw in the fitness towel, need a workout shakeup or don’t know where to begin, read this advice from fitness experts to help you get your best body yet. AVOIDING WEIGHTS You know your way around most of the equipment in the gym, but still find the weights area a scary place. Pick up those weights: Having a good routine on equipment such as the treadmill, cross-trainer or exercise bike can benefit your health considerably. Incorporate weights into your workout and you’ll reap even more fitness rewards. “Building lean muscle increases the rate at which you burn calories, even…

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As your business grows, you accumulate assets that add value. These need to be protected against losses that may occur. Insurance policies are available that cover equipment, property and buildings, inventories, and other assets. If you run your business out of your home, don’t assume that your homeowner’s policy covers the business property or liabilities you incur. Many businesses that have an annual turnover of R100 000 or less wonder if there’s a need for them to take out insurance. The turnover of the business should never be used as a reason to not insure. The determinant must always be risk related and whether the owner will be able to self-insure (to pay out of his own pocket for any loss that may occur). Having said that, when starting a…

BBQ Texan steak Serves: 4 Prep time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1kg Texan steak 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tsp chilli powder 2T paprika 1T oreganum 1T thyme 1T basil 2T mustard powder 1 cayenne pepper 2T garlic, crushed Sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil Method 1. To prepare the marinade, mix all spices, herbs, garlic, salt and olive oil. 2. Place steak in marinade and pour into a cooking bag. Refrigerate overnight. 3. Remove from the fridge an hour before cooking. 4. Grill the steak on a hot coal for about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and leave to rest before cutting. 5. Serve with potato wedges and corn. Boerewors kebabs Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 600g boerewors 2 bird's eye chillies, finely…

THE ACCOUNTANT Using a small town as cover for his criminal activities, Chris Wolff is on the verge of being caught. He’s good with numbers, so he takes on a robotics company as a legitimate client. But a treasury agent is close to uncovering Wolff’s unscrupulous plans. Distributor: 7 October 2016 Release date: Warner Bros MIDDLE SCHOOL This movie, based on a book, is about Rafe, who’s targeted by a bully. He befriends a boy called Leo and they come up with a plan to break every rule in the school handbook. It’s a funny movie that’ll appeal to young adults and teenagers alike. Distributor: Times Media Films Release date: 14 October 2016 JACK REACHER This action sequel, starring Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, is based…