Nomvelo Makhanya is a South African actress best known for her on-screen character of Lindiwe Ngema on e.tv’s drama series Scandal. She undoubtedly nailed her on-screen character perfectly, and her unmatched acting flair often made headlines. NOMVELO MAKHANYA’S DRAMATIC EXIT FROM SCANDAL Since her dramatic exit from Scandal, she hasn’t starred in big-budget drama series. … Read more
Being 10 years younger than my older siblings meant I was bombarded with music from a young age. My older sister, Jane, and brother, John, played records relentlessly. My sister was obsessed with Motown, but also prog rock. The first band I ever saw live was Supertramp. My dad ran a little garden centre and … Read more
Investing has a lot in common with parenting. No one really knows what they’re getting into beforehand—and it’s the day-to-day decisions that make all the difference in the end. (There’s a lot less call for wet wipes in investing, however). While parenting comes with an array of guidebooks that walk you through the typical stages … Read more
Alejandra Rodriguez, a 60-year-old lawyer and journalist hailing from La Plata, Argentina, has etched her name in history by clinching the coveted title of Miss Universe Buenos Aires. This remarkable feat marks a paradigm shift in the realm of beauty pageants, as Rodriguez becomes the first contestant of her age bracket to secure the esteemed … Read more
In larger analyses, the link between birth order and personality traits appears much weaker. A 2015 study looking at more than 20,000 people in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States found no link between birth order and personality characteristics – though the researchers did find evidence that older children have a slight advantage … Read more
When it comes to updos, nothing is more classic than a bun. It can be dressed up or down, worn high or low, sleek or messy — and never look out of style. And when it comes to flowers, nothing is more classic than roses. No matter the occasion, no matter the color, roses are … Read more
Author: Hadjet Gbolabo Oso I got an e-copy of this book from tebebabooks.com and was amazed by the simplicity with which the book was written. Reading through it, I could see the author’s personality. It was as if she was discussing with the readers. It’s so natural and not lengthy. I am not too surprised … Read more
Those fluffy feathers, paddling feet, and charming quacks – it’s no wonder ducks are becoming popular pets. But when it comes to caring for these feathered friends, a common question arises: is a pond a must-have? According to pet care specialists Manna Pro, while ducks can technically be raised without a dedicated body of water, … Read more
How can we get a pleasingly strong garlic taste in our tomato sauce for pasta? Is the secret the amount of garlic, or how you cut it, or the length of cooking? Our sauces tend to be bland rather than zingy. The same goes for basil, in the same simple sauce – how to highlight … Read more
It happens far too often: a promising candidate sails through the interview process, but then starts to seem unsure and uncommitted. Your team has spent hours on screening and interviews, but in the end, you have to back out before making an offer—or worse, rescind it. Now you have to start over with a candidate … Read more
