Trail-tested gear for your safari era.
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
After a tragic accident left her widowed with a newborn, Dominique felt only “nothingness.”
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Time to go green.
10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs
You don’t need a sprawling backyard or a green thumb to get started. With the right tools and a little guidance, your garden can thrive from day one – even in autumn.
workouts
This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body Sculptor
Your biceps will be quaking by the end.
The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To Studies
According to studies, these are the best strength exercises for runners to build muscle and prevent injury.
Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?
Here’s how to decide between the two most popular low-impact modalities, depending on your goals.
Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
You need to train your core in all directions. 🔥
Be All The Couple’s Goals With This Partner Workout
Couples who sweat together, stay together.
How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact Workout
If your weekdays were spent watching That’s So Raven, we see a high-intensity, low-impact workout in your future. Here’s why HILIT is all the rage.
health
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
After a tragic accident left her widowed with a newborn, Dominique felt only “nothingness.”
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Time to go green.
Boiled Stoney, Raw Onions & One-Day Cures: Do Folk Flu Remedies Work?
Many people use folk flu remedies because they’re cheaper and don’t require expensive doctor visits.
Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing Vaccines
Are you up to date?
Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should Know
Exactly how safe is it to have an abortion in South Africa? And when during gestation is it ok?
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recipes
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
This is how you do dinner in 30.
3 Homemade Gourmet Burger Recipes That’ll Change Your Life
So much healthier than the drive-thru…
The High-Protein Shake That Helps Keep You Fuller For Longer
It actually tastes like a strawberry milkshake!
The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash.
This Sheet-Pan Salmon Packs 36g Of Protein – And It’s Ready In 30 Minutes
One-dish dinner, FTW.
You’ll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe
It only takes 20 minutes from start to finish.
beauty
» skincare
These 5 Surprising Make-up Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
For one, sleeping in your make-up is a huge no-no.
The 9 Best Editor-Approved Sunscreens In South Africa – They’re Actually Really Good
The search for the perfect sunscreen ends here!
Nivea Drops Three New Micellar Waters For Every Skin Need
These three innovations redefine cleansing as a purposeful, sensorial moment that elevates the entire skincare experience.
The Best Way To Shave Your Bikini Line Without Getting Ingrowns Everywhere
Do not avoid shaving cream, whatever you do.
» make-up
Top 16 Bronzers And Highlighters For That Sunkissed Glow
Sunkissed with a touch of 24-karat energy.
The Vitamin-C Lip Gloss We’re Keeping On Hand All Season
Plus, it comes in three gorg shades!
The Best Types Of Mascara Brushes For Next-Level Lashes
Find your perfect pick for bold, fluttery, eye-opening lashes.
Best Moisturising Lipsticks For That Plumped Look
Pucker up, because your pout has just found some pretty good moisturising lipsticks info.
» hair
From R250 Curlers To High-Tech Splurges: The 13 Hair Tools The WH Team Swears By
The do-it-all hair heroes worth your money.
The Best Way To Use Sea Salt Spray On Short Or Long Hair
Summer has officially entered the chat and she’s bringing that effortlessly tousled, beachy look with her.
Nomzamo Mbatha’s Haircare Routine Is Here – And It’s Surprisingly Simple
The actress, humanitarian and executive producer – also our July/August 2025 cover star – was recently announced as South Africa’s first-ever Creme of Nature ambassador.
Want To Do A Silk Press At Home? Use These 6 Essential Products
Salon-worthy silk press? Nailed it!
entertainment
my life in wellness
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Time to go green.
5 Doctor-Approved Strategies To Finally Cope With Year-End Burnout
Year-end burnout can feel like a slow, painful crawl to mid-December. But there are smart ways to cope and finish strong. Here’s how.
17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
If being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, try these wellness journals to harness your energy.
How I Rebuilt My Life – And My Strength – After Divorce
Suzanne is living proof of what’s possible when you decide to rewrite your story and become your own hero.
How Megan Pietersen Turned Her Passion For Wellness Into The Noa & Co Brand
Prepare to have your entire routine transformed. ✨
True Markers Of Wellness: Noa & Co Founder Megan Pietersen’s Secret To Stress-Free Wellness
True markers of wellness might be much simpler than you ever thought.
latest
5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South Africa
As we head into the winter months, hiking season starts calling. If you’ve got a walking safari lined up soon, you’re in for a proper day out. It’s wild, immersive and a little more demanding than you might expect, so your gear needs to keep up. If you’ve only got...
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
At 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler's lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often...
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Never thought that spending some time getting your hands and knees dirty could improve your health? Well, perhaps it’s time to rethink why you should be spending more time with the ‘skin of the earth’. Why Is Gardening Good For You? Would you believe us if we said...
10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs
You don’t need perfect timing or a full backyard to start a garden. A few good tools and a bit of know-how go a long way. And despite what you might think, autumn is actually a great time to begin – giving plants the chance to settle in before the warmer months....
Boiled Stoney, Raw Onions & One-Day Cures: Do Folk Flu Remedies Work?
TikTok, the cultural barometer of our time, has revealed many things: that you can, in fact, make your own cereal, that oil can clean your teeth, and now, that boiling Stoney can cure your cold in 30 minutes. Allegedly. Naturally, Women’s Health consulted experts to...
Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing Vaccines
Immunisation – more commonly known as vaccination – remains one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Each year, it prevents an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines are rigorously...
Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive Edge
If your training spans more than one discipline or you’re looking to train with more intention, Garmin’s latest launch is worth a closer look. The new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 are built for performance-driven athletes who want deeper insights, smarter...
Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Some things in life are easier to let go of than others, so it makes sense that you’d reach a certain point in adulthood with a few grudges under your belt. After all, it's a very common response when you're hurt. But while holding a grudge is never fun, new...
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro With AI Composition Puts A Pro Photographer In Your Hand
Smartphones have become part of how people express themselves, from the way they capture moments to how they carry their devices every day. With the HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro, Huawei doesn’t just lean into this idea – it unashamedly owns it, combining refined design,...
The Hottest Running Shoes Of 2026 (So Far)
Shopping for running shoes isn’t always straightforward, especially if you’re not quite sure what your stride actually needs. That’s why it’s worth booking a proper gait analysis at your nearest Sportsmans Warehouse. It gives you a clearer picture of how you run and...
How To Kick Butt Like World Champ Mila Ben David (Plus, Her Top Fitness Tips)
At 14 years old, Mila Ben David is doing incredible things. The two-time South African Judo Champion and five-time South African Wrestling Champion is showing us that we, too, can kick butt. Mila competes internationally on a regular basis. In the last year, she won...
Best Training Apps For 2026 To Help Improve Your Performance
Obvious statement alert: Getting to the gym on super-busy days can be damn near impossible. Plus, when everyone's trying to hit their #fitnessgoals, enough space to get your sweat on can be hard to come by. Rather than skip a workout, why not take it mobile? That’s...
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