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Wandering Through The Winelands

The Cape Winelands is a beautiful place filled with family-friendly activities. Annzra Denita road-trips from Stellenbosch through Montagu to Swellendam and rounds up the top 20 offerings and hidden gems it has to offer

Follow Your Heart

For every decision we make in life, big or small, deep down we always know which is the right choice, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden

A Mother′s Pain & Courage

In this moving extract from her book about her daughter Jenna’s brave fight against pulmonary arterial hypertension, Gabi Lowe talks about life, death and the indistinguishable flame of hope

‘Anxiety Was Sucking Up All My Joy. Then I Tried CBD'

Anxiety is not literally my middle name (that’s Alexandra), but it could be. Like my name, it has been with me always, but until I had kids, everyone – including me – thought I was simply an excellent planner, a hyper-conscientious worker, one of those 10-steps-ahead people who ward off problems before they occur.

Good Bacteria And Why They Impact Our Well-being In A Major Way

New research into the microbiome – the trillions of tiny ‘bugs’ hosted by your body that help you stay healthy and happy – is changing the way science approaches everything from depression to heart health.

Sibas World

For mom-of-four and super-chef Siba Mtongana fashion needs to be fun, functional and stylish. The GH team spent the day with Siba, her husband, Brian, and their adorable brood – Lonwabo, Linamandla, Buhle and Ntando – at the beautiful Babylonstoren showing off this season’s top style trends. Plus she shares her family’s favourite braai dishes for you to enjoy.

Hello Sunshine!

Quick, easy ideas to organise, update and upgrade your home this season.

This Year's Top Diet Crazes

These eating plans are everywhere, and people swear they’re lifechanging. But what’s the science behind them, and should you go all in?

7 Great Holiday Reads

Enjoy these while you kick back in the sun, or spoil a friend.

How To Sort Out Your Finances!

Getting your financial house in order doesn’t have to take all day. Use these tips to mind your money in five, 15 and 30 minutes

Rock Of Ages

lts obvious were all getting older, but Im not sure we ever, actually, feel our age

Starry, Starry Night

With theMeerKATand SKA telescope projects bringing the heavens ever closer, opening our imaginations to exciting new scientific career paths, how about taking the kids for a weekend to a place with a clear night sky and inspiring them to reach for the stars?

‘I Didn't Want To Miss My Kids Growing Up, So I Started My Own Business '

Carole Middleton is not only the mother of the future queen of England, she’s also a savvy entrepreneur whose start-up gave her financial freedom and plenty of time to raise her family. Now she’s opened up to Good Housekeeping, sharing her secrets with us for the first time!

This Is...Susan Kelechi Watson A.K.A. Beth Pearson

The This Is Us star leaned into the power of positive thinking to achieve her dreams. She shares how you can do it too.

Create Paradise In A Jar

Small but impressive, a DIY terrarium gives a special flair to a home. Bonus: it doesn’t need much space or care!

My Weight Was My Shield & My Shame...But Now I Feel Liberated

She is one of the most famous women on the planet but, like so many others, OPRAH WINFREY seems to have fought a real battle with her weight. In this exclusive interview with GH, the TV queen explains how she discovered the secret to eating well and finally won the war….

What Doctors Tell Their Friends About Birth Control

When’s the last time you gave your contraceptive a cold, hard stare and said, ‘Are you really the one for me?’ These top doctors want you to, so here’s what they think their loved ones – and now you – should know. By Stephanie Wood.

Girls in the World

One of our biggest challenges as women is accepting ourselves, and when you’re raising daughters this stuff really comes to the fore, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

Star Beauty Talk

We’ve got the inside scoop on the beauty tips and products four of Hollywood and Mzansi’s A-list stars swear by. Reese Witherspoon, Jo-Ann Strauss, Amanda du-Pont and Nandi Madida speak exclusively to GH about all things beauty – from their go-to products and secrets for flawless skin to their philosophies on beauty, womanhood, self-care and more. Listen and learn!

Modern (Royal) Family

As Meghan, Harry and Archie head to South Africa on their first official foreign trip as a family, Deborah Herd looks at how the couple will be raising their son to be feisty like his mom and fun like his dad. But they will also raise Archie to be free – free from the sort of boundaries that have defined their lives. Or at least they will try

Nature's Bounty

There is a reason why Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are two of SA’s most popular holiday destinations. Madge Booth heads to this stretch of the Garden Route and discovers a perfect mix of luxury, nature and a whole host of family-friendly activities

The Mother Of Reinvention

SHE’S BEEN AN ACTION HERO ON THE BIG SCREEN, BUT JESSICA ALBA’S REAL-LIFE ROLE AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MOM IS WHERE SHE REALLY KICKS BUTT.

Use Everything Better Guide

Solve problems you didn’t even know you had with our experts’ genius home hacks.

How To Thrive

BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD IS BACK STANDING UP TO DINOSAURS ONSCREEN AND FOR WHAT SHE’S WORTH IN REAL LIFE. 

For Best Results, Wait … How Long?

Besides Rome, you know what else wasn’t built in a day? Collagen. Or hair that grows in thicker. But if you stick with proven ingredients for the amount of time experts advise, you’ll see real, long-lasting changes in your skin and hair.

I've Never Felt So Powerful & So Calm

We love EMMA THOMPSON for breaking our hearts (that crying scene in Love Actually) just as much as we love her for her passion for good causes. And when Britain’s newest Dame invited Good Housekeeping for a cup of tea, we discovered she’s just as we’d hoped she would be...

Feeling Tired & Anxious? It May Be Your Thyroid

Not many people know much about the small gland in your neck, but it could be causing you all sorts of problems, explains Dr Sarah Brewer

Calm: The Very Best Gift You'll Get This Year

Most of us love the holiday season, but the run-up can feel like a physical and mental marathon. So here are our simple, effective ways to press the pause button…

Banking On Baking

Charlotte Letlape left investment banking to follow her dream.

Eat To Beat The Pain

HEADACHE RELIEFDietary changes alone probably won’t erase a migraine or other headache, but certain foods can help prevent and treat it. ‘Most foods that are good for head pain are those that keep you hydrated or stabilise blood sugar,’ says nutritionist Jaclyn London. That’s because getting thirsty or ‘hangry’ – a fact of life, given all our obligations – causes a cascade of neurological reactions that leads to a sore head. These delicious picks will help keep you pain-free.