Fairlady Magazine - September/October 2020

In this issue

More and more people are turning to online dating to find their perfect match. Two women tell their cautionary tales. Kate Liquorish is left breathless but still breathing, thank you, by her ‘sudden’ rise to stardom after years of plugging away. Why constantly bailing out your adult children financially is bad for them (and you!)

Stop, In The Name Of Love!

It’s sad but true: people fall for scams every day, and it’s not just the gullible few who click on a dodgy ‘You-have-won-the-lottery link; doctors, lawyers, CEOs and successful businesspeople across the world have fallen prey to targeted scams. We take a look at the tactics of romance scammers, and how to protect yourself and the ones you love.

10+ mins

The Age Of Margot

She started her own production company at 24, can count Scorcese and Tarantino among her fans, and Charlize Theron finds her intimidating. Here’s how Margot Robbie went from being a girl in the Australian outback to Hollywood powerhouse.

7 mins

Pain Killers

In our May issue, we unpacked the dangers of abusing popular over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller powders. This month, we look at opiates – especially those that contain codeine, which are among the most-abused painkillers worldwide. And many are sold OTC here in South Africa.

9 mins

Life's A Drag

Mama Ru says it best: ‘If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else – can I get an amen up in here?’

10 mins

A Whole New World

There’s been a lot of talk about what our world will look like post-lockdown. We asked six south african artists to imagine life after covid-19… here’s what they envision.

4 mins

The Language Of Flowers

Hitting midlife can be daunting, but it can also be inspiring; a time for change and growth. And what better way to embrace it than by learning a new skill?

5 mins

The Queen Of Change

Julia Cameron wants you to do your morning pages.

10+ mins

Why Did She Send Those Photos?

Before you forward the nudie you’ve been sent, think twice – you might well be circulating revenge porn. And if the thought of violating someone’s privacy doesn’t stop you, you could also be slapped with a R300 000 fine – or earn yourself four years behind bars.

9 mins

Yes we can!

Covid-19 may have moved in and set up camp all over SA, but thankfully there are some new kids on the block (actually, almost every block in Cape Town) fighting the good fight. These volunteers are keeping their neighbourhoods safe and connected while the virus tries to keep us apart.

9 mins

Luscious Desserts

We all love something decadent after Sunday lunch, and while these glorious confections from Natalie Paull’s book Beatrix Bakes take a bit of time, they’re a great distraction during lockdown, and double the joy in the savouring.

10+ mins

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Fairlady Magazine Description:

FAIRLADY is the Smart Read for Smart Women: a loved and trusted source of information and inspiration that gives modern South African women exactly what they need to live their best lives, right here and right now. Shared from friend to friend and mother to daughter, it’s a portal to a wide community of like-minded, contemporary South contemporary South African women who can’t be reached, as a group, anywhere else.