The consequences of cyber-bullying can be far worse than you think. By Cindy Tilney In 2004, US teen Kylie Kenney became the butt of a cruel joke when her classmates formed a virtual ‘Kill Kylie’ group, using it to hurl abuse and threats at her. She found the incident so traumatic that she sought psychological [...]
Although they tend to fly under the radar, these guys are worth as much as, if not more, than many Hollywood heart-throbs. Here are our top web heroes.By Jessica Solomons From 20-year-old college dropouts to 40-something IT geeks, the peeps behind some of the web’s biggest phenomenons have one thing in common – brains! They’ve [...]
Attention adrenalin junkies: these action-packed sports will get your pulse racing PARAGLIDING For breathtaking views to go with your adrenalin rush, try paragliding. Beginners start by doing a tandem jump with a professional – you’ll be strapped to an instructor, who’ll guide you through the process. You launch off a mountain and after 15 to [...]
Feel like the numbers on the scale never budge? Jane McGroarty finds out why that’s actually good news In all your attempts to slim down or bulk up, have you ever considered that how much you weigh has a lot to do with your genes? Dianne Ivison, a registered dietitian in Cape Town, explains that [...]
Not sure what the difference is between foundation and concealer? We give you the bare basics on getting flawless skin. By Juana Parathyras FOUNDATION What is it? Foundation comes in a variety of formulas and textures. It’s used to even out skin tone and hide imperfections such as pimples or scars. Which is which? Liquid [...]
Thinking about breaking up or just hit splitsville? Leigh van den Berg gets expert advice on how to deal Whether you’re the person getting dumped or the one initiating the split, break-ups are never fun. Still, it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. We have some advice on how you can patch [...]
Being showered by gifts and attention from an older boyfriend may seem cool in the beginning, but beware, says Delia du Toit At first, having an older boyfriend was awesome,’ admits Bonang Nhleko* (20), about the 25-year-old guy she dated when she was 17 and still in high school. ‘He would pick me up after [...]
Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, Ali – the list of movies about boxing is a long one. If they inspired you, get fighting fit with these basics. By Jessica Solomons WHAT IS IT? ‘Boxing is different things to different people,’ says Tamzyn Botha, co-owner of The Armoury Boxing Club in Cape Town. ‘For some it’s a [...]
Amy Froneman zaps the myths about zits. From eating too much chocolate to not washing your face regularly, teen acne has been blamed on many things. The problem is that most of these so-called causes are not actually behind the problem, and buying into these myths could be standing in the way of finding a [...]
The 10 make-up and skincare rules we wish we had been told when we were teenagers. By Juana Parathyras We know there’s nothing more annoying than being told what to do, but some advice is worth listening to! You’ve probably read loads of beauty tips, but how do you know which are worth remembering? Here [...]