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BEING BRAVE?

15 May 2013

On Sunday, MNet screened Brave as its Sunday-night movie. The animated film features Merida, a feisty Scottish princess out to challenge the gender roles dictated to her by her traditional mother and claim her independence. … Read More

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AFRICAN JOURNALIST WINS...

7 May 2013

Here at ELLE we love it when women in media get recognised for their achievements. That’s why we’re full of praise for Edna Machirori, the first black female newspaper editor in Zimbabwe. Last week she was … Read More

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MIRROR, MIRROR

30 April 2013

You are more beautiful than you think you are. That is the conclusion after the latest installment in Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty showed women being over-critical of their own appearance, in contrast to how … Read More

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TOP 5 FUNNY FEMALES

23 April 2013

There’s something about the woman who can capture the attention of the dinner table or a room full of people and be the one making them laugh. It says she’s sharp and witty and thinking … Read More

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THE EVERYDAY SEXISM PROJECT

17 April 2013

‘Every single woman has a story,’ says Laura Bates, the creator of Everyday Sexism. Her point? Not all these stories are ever told, especially the ones you’re not sure people will take seriously, or understand … Read More

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5 FEMALE CELEBS ON TWITTER...

2 April 2013

It can be a real drag sifting through the deluge of celebrity infused social-media posts. We’ve decided to do the legwork for you and have selected five stylish ladies we think are worth following. LADY … Read More

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LETS HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE...

20 March 2013

The people of Kayamandi, an informal settlement near Stellenbosch, are trying to rebuild their lives after being displaced by a devastating fire that took place on Friday the 15th of March. The fire has affected 4500 … Read More

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GARETH CLIFF FAT SHAMES ADELE

13 March 2013

Refilwe Boikanyo thinks he needs a talking to: I have never been skinny and, unless I go on some dangerous crash diet, I will never be. And I’m okay with it. I’ve learnt to accept … Read More

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ELLEOpinion – INTERNATIONAL...

8 March 2013

Sarah Koopman doesn’t feel like celebrating At a time when South African women are fighting for the basic right to feeling safe in their own homes, the rest of the free world is celebrating International … Read More

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elleOPINION

1 March 2013

Last Sunday’s Oscars ceremony came after three weeks of headlines dominated by rape and murder which left no-one in doubt that women in South Africa aren’t safe – even with their partners. We saw protests … Read More

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