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A Little Bit Raped?
Written by Annonymous
It was the first and only time we ever had sex. He was my boyfriend and I loved him. The thing is, I said ‘no’; he carried on anyway
On Abortions and Miscarriages
Written by Farhana Goga
‘Abortion’ provokes a huge emotional reaction in most people. There are those who are pro-abortion and those who aren’t. But abortion is a personal choice
Some men expect their partners to dress in a certain way – they do it to the point of grave ill-treatment.
Kameraz and SenseOnline give you the chance to win the cool, ultra-sexy Nikon Coolpix L21 by sending us a photo of your most special woman or daughter.
Rape Them Straight
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
Corrective rape is a term used to describe rapes perpetrated on black lesbian women in the belief that by doing so they will be made heterosexual.
Busting Out
Written by Samantha Steele
Being yourself and living by your own set of rules is possibly the most difficult thing you will ever have to do.
Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness
Written by Toni Becker
Our generation is full of self hate and misery. We are not used to contentment and when happiness enters our lives we are petrified of this foreign feeling.
Women experience various vaginal disorders during their lifetime; some are benign while others may warrant prompt medical treatment.
It is said that all men just want to fuck and women want to make love, but common sense and scientific research rubbish this.
Making Love
Written by Jonti Searll
Over the years I have become aware of a distinction between having sex and making love, and recently I have come to see how far apart they really are.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Written by Toni Becker
Imagine looking at your reflection and seeing a distorted stranger: BDD is a disease that leaves the sufferers wounded by their own warped mind’s eye.
The Search for SA Identity
Written by Samantha Steele
On 2010/10/16 former president Thabo Mbeki urged South Africans to take on a “common identity” in order to strengthen the bonds of unity between us all.
It’s a lovely feeling when someone notices and compliments us. However, being complimented can be a double-edged sword, leaving a rather bitter taste.
SenseOnline, in association with The Ascot Boutique Hotel and The Classique Spa, gives you the chance to win an incredible 24 hours of pampering.
Death is a reality but we’re never really prepared for it. However, what would you wish to do differently if your lover, spouse, friend or child died today?
Social Hierarchy vs. Life Worth
Written by Samantha Steele
Are people higher up in the social order more valuable than those at the bottom? Are the little people truly insignificant? Sometimes it feels like it.
Being Friends with an Ex
Written by Farhana Goga
‘But we can still be friends’ is the age old break-up line. But can you actually be friends with your ex? If you ask me, it’s difficult but not impossible.
Having eyes for your friend’s man?
Written by Keitu Reid
Having eyes for your friend’s man is not kosher. But it happens.
Poverty exists all around us, but does giving money to the man on the street ensure we will eradicate the scourge of hunger?
The Politics of Sex
Written by Samantha Steele
Sex is a multi-headed monster that controls a large part of our lives. The defining question: do you do it, or do you not?
Make Your Life a Work of Art
Written by Toni Becker
It is simple to slowly slip into the repetitiveness of 9-5 life. But what if you found a way to make the ticking of life’s clock beautiful, artistic even?
Water Retention
Written by Dr Khosi Ngwenya
Water retention is a common subject of complaint that can leave a person feeling bloated, uncomfortable and sluggish, and has many various causes.
Sexual Exploration
Written by Jonti Searll
More people are exploring so many avenues of sexuality, in so many ways, with great excitement.
Sometimes these explorations are fantastic; sometimes they’re scary and disastrous
Mzansi Sista: Lori Weinberg
Written by Toni Becker
Lori Weinberg is a woman who exudes a warmth and kindness that envelopes all who are lucky enough to meet her. She shares her thoughts on life and love with…
Albinism: A White Distinction
Written by Samantha Steele
Albinism is considered a burden around the world but the truth is, as always, in you humanity, not the colour of your skin.
Your friendships are what keep you sane. With your friends you can play, have fun, laugh and dance, but how strong are your friendships through the pain and darkness?
An Intimate War Review
Written by Bonnie Jacobs
An Intimate War paints for the reader a graphic dissection of the passion shared fiercely between two unnamed lovers
La Cucina di Ciro, in a beautiful old Victorian home in Parktown North’s 7th Street, is one of the finest restaurants in South Africa.
Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy
Written by Toni Becker
A parent is the caregiver, the person a child turns to for unconditional love. But what if this love is brutally turned on the innocent, leaving the child for dead?
Coming Out
Written by Samantha Steele
Coming out as a gay or lesbian person is a giant leap of faith where the only person to save you is yourself.
Platonic Relationships
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
Platonic relationships are difficult for some people to understand, while others view non-romantic friendships between sexes as something that is normal and natural.
This is the time for romance and Gauteng has a number of delicious haunts where you can celebrate love in style.
At Sexpo I felt sad at the number of people depriving themselves of the gift of pure pleasure, mostly because of fear of what is possible on so many levels.
Is Your Best Friend Dating Your Ex
Written by Keitu Reid
When someone dates a friend’s ex a complicated triangle of mistrust, betrayal and judgement occurs.
Dolce Dogs, which recently opened in Parkhurst, takes pooch pampering to a whole new level.
Being the Other Woman
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
I fell in love with a married man and became his lover for eight months. He promised to leave his wife, but too late I realised I was just the…
Breast Cancer
Written by Dr Khosi Ngwenya
Breast cancer is a leading disease faced by South African women, but if detected in its early stages you have a good chance of fully recovering.
The Little Black Dress
Written by Toni Becker
Ever since Audrey Hepburn donned a perfectly fitted black gown in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the Little Black Dress has become a must for every wardrobe.
Waiting For Prince Charming
Written by Samantha Steele
Search for yourself first and then when Prince Charming drives up you’ll live on your own star as the whole world becomes just the two of you.
Erotic Fantasy: A Dream Coupling
Written by Samantha Steele
There are many types of fantasies, but are there some that should never be put into words? So what are erotic fantasies: tools for pleasure or perversion?
The Male Perspective: The Toilet Seat
Written by Pat Hopkins
One of the great battlegrounds between the sexes is the toilet seat – up or down.
Sexual is its Own Language
Written by Jonti Searll
When we choose to use euphemisms to talk about sexual issues it makes problem solving all the more difficult.
The actions of authorities and residents associations against Lola Montez should have us all worried as it is selective enforcement of the worst kind.
Moemas Patisserie & Food Shop in Parktown Quarter in Parktown North is a place to drool, especially if you have a sweet tooth.
Child Abuse Truths?
Written by Keitu Reid
What would you do if your spouse or lover was abusing your child? I ask this because 3 out of 4 girl children are abused in South Africa.
Crimes of Passion
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
Crimes of passion are acts perpetrated by people who, through a sudden burst of emotion, be it jealousy, rage, fear or humiliation, often end the life of another.
Music videos have changed the way we listen to music, but over the decades they have changed which artist we listen to.
In exploring sexuality and sensuality and the spiritual connection I’ve come to see that many people limit their pleasure. The heart is normally to blame.
The Honourable Pat O’Neill has lived an exceptional, adventure filled life that we could emulate if only we were prepared to let go of our fears.
Emotional Freedom Technique
Written by Farhana Goga
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a gentle process of tapping: using the points of acupressure/acupuncture, to correct the energy flow in our systems.
The Rocking the Gardens concert this weekend (9 & 10 October) is set to rock Jozi like never before, so cancel all your other plans now.
Wicca : Dark Wolf Donna Vos
Written by Pat Hopkins
Wicca is modern witchcraft practiced by thousands of followers around the world. In South Africa it is led by arch-priestess Donna Darkwolf Vos.
Tequila: Scorpion Honey of Mexico
Written by Pat Hopkins
Nowhere is the symbiotic relationship between fiery alcohol and anarchy better characterised than in the nation of untamed spirits – Mexico.
Dr Suzan Hojdar will this weekend ((9-10 October) be presenting a two day workshop delving into the deep Archetypal Realm of the Goddesses.
Nape’a Motana’s Son-in-law of the Boere is a novel that would best be thought of as a ‘work in progress’, which is unfortunate considering its potential.
Sunday Fiction: God’s Roulette
Written by Neville Naidoo
Addiction is a primary, chronic relapse and progressive disease. In simple terms, it means you inherit it genetically, there is no cure and it gets worse the longer it goes…
The Male Perspective: Skinny or Curvy
Written by Pat Hopkins
All the men I know would take women with cellulite and love handles any day over jutting bones and skeletal features.
The Saxon has been voted as one of the World’s leading boutique hotels and the Saxon Spa as the best in South Africa and one of the best in the…
The luxury Lindbergh Lodge, only three hours from Johannesburg, boasts 3 000 head of plains game and countless varieties of birds.
How Attached are You to Your Surname
Written by Keitu Reid
Traditionally women have always changed their surnames when they got married. But times are changing as more and more women choose to keep their identity.
Trinity Crimp: Little Julius
Written by Trinity Crimp
I am so sorry I had to cancel lunch the other day, but I received a frantic telephone call from my dear friend Jacob ‘Msholozi’ Zuma and I had to…
Zanele Muholi, a South African photographer whose work has been exhibited all over the world, speaks about photography, art, pornography and black queers.
Jann Krynauw and Ronan Skillen are the duo behind the SAMA winning band, Tonik, whose silent gigs have quietly rippled the ocean of Mzansi music talent.
Body piercing has been around for centuries, but today they are mostly done for aesthetic reasons to add a touch of beauty and art to the body.
What's in it for Me
Written by Jonti Searll
People should have more pleasure, all the pleasure they’re capable of, have happier, more fulfilled relationships and fun.
Entropy is a creative loft space in Melville’s Bamboo Centre containing art, furniture, lighting and desireables that will transform your home.
Talking to Children About Sex
Written by Farhana Goga
Talking to your kids about their experiences and needs is often difficult for parents. There are some topics that are even more so; sex is one of these.
Biodanza: Dance with Life
Written by Pat Hopkins
There are few things in the world that are incredibly fun while being good for the body, mind and soul. Biodanza, dance with life, is one of them.
Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder affecting the arteries. It affects men and women, but has a greater preponderance in women.
Grown Up: Independence in a New City
Written by Tamara Arden
To be grown up means having the characteristics that are suitable for adults. That is certainly not me. A girl trying to find her way.
Bullying amongst adults is rife in South Africa. While there are no definitive laws for bullying, South African citizens are protected by the Constitution.
Thinking that age is on your side when negotiating with a 10-year-old surfing instructor could get your dreams dumped by the universe.
People are eating more chicken for health reasons, but if you’re not careful you could end up dead. And eggs can be as toxic.
Rebecca Mheta: Inspirational Woman
Written by Keitu Reid
I asked my friends about which inspirational woman they wanted to hear about. Keli Mheta’s motivation as to why her mother fitted the bill won me over.
Fino Bar & Restaurant in Parktown North, with its fine Spanish food and great cocktail bar, is one of the best places to chill in Jozi.
A Sexually Happy Woman
Written by Jonti Searll
Within every woman is great sexual power. Most women are aware of this at some stage in their lives, but suppress it because it’s too challenging.
Shoes: A Female Addiction
Written by Toni Becker
As Jenny Bicks said, it’s hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes, which is why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little…
Some of the most iconic memories of the youth rebellion of the 60s were tie-dyed clothing and a new book will show you how to bring out your inner hippie.
Talking With 13 year olds About Sex
Written by Farhana Goga
I wasn’t taught much about sex when I was young, but kids today are open, honest and curious.
After a road trip around South African with one of my best friends, I decided I wanted to do something similar with two of my closest girlfriends.
Does money spawn corruption, infesting people with dishonesty, thievery and other evil things; or has human nature corrupted a basic necessity?
Valley Lodge: A River Runs Through
Written by Pat Hopkins
The refurbished Valley Lodge and new La Cigale Spa, through which the Magalies River meanders, are the jewel of Magaliesburg.
It is estimated that four out of five adults suffer from back pain at least once during their lifetime.
It is spring and there’s a long weekend around the bend, so why not get creative with that braai most will be planning?
A woman shares her story of living with HIV, which she contracted from her husband after several years of marriage. This is her painful, yet hopeful story.
To Kill a Mockingbird is 50 years old, but time has done nothing to change the power, warmth and sadness captured so beautifully with its words.
Men deal with heartache in a different way to women. So let us explore these self-indulgent stages of pity that men go through.
Sunday Fiction: What If
Written by Neville Naidoo
Each day in rehab found the next like a trapeze artist swinging from grip to grip. Two weeks in and every day felt the same, oddly familiar but distinctly different.
Erasmus Castle, one of Tshwane’s most haunted houses, has been restore to its former glory – down to the bantams and geese that gaggle in the grounds.
Graskop Hotel: Crazy Like a Daisy
Written by Pat Hopkins
Harrie Siertsema is not crazy, as many people think, but an inspired genius with what he has achieved with the Graskop Hotel.
Trinity Crimp: Blowjob
Written by Trinity Crimp
My darling Toni
I telephoned your office earlier to speak to you about an issue that keeps coming up from women seeking my sage advice.
Hotspot: Town Hall
Written by Toni Becker
66 Carr Street in Newtown plays host to the newest venue on the strip. Town Hall is the greatest addition to the Joburg party scene is years!
Scusi in Parkview is one of the most popular bistros in Johannesburg. With its great food and relaxed ambience it is the perfect place to meet.
Inspirational Woman: Sheila Levinson
Written by Toni Becker
Sheila Levinson is a truly magnificent soul with divine spirit and captivating energy. I can justly say that I have met my inspiration.
Beauty Without Cruelty
Written by Keitu Reid
It is vital that we all start using ‘beauty without cruelty’ products. It is time we invested in products that are not washed with the blood of animals.
What Makes a Good Lover
Written by Jonti Searll
Being a good lover is one of the most important aspects of life. It’s a mixture of an art and a science.
Eminem’s Recovery is different from his last few albums. He made a dent in the rap genre, but with this album I’m not sure if he’s a genius or madman.
I, like others, need to get out of my mind and only belong to what my body is capable of, but this lust is only to be practised behind closed…
Horses Healing Humans
Written by Farhana Goga
Horses healing humans is a growing form of therapy in South Africa. So let’s unpack the myths and intrigue into knowing, understanding so we can open the possibilities.
Love Books in the Bamboo Centre shows why boutique bookstores are booming worldwide – they make buying a book an enchanting experience.
Hats: The Humble Accessory
Written by Toni Becker
Women’s hats have been turned on their head by pop culture’s latest ‘it’ girl, Lady Gaga. Today we can get away with Victorian Berets or even lobster inspired Gaga headgear…
Cervical Cancer
Written by Dr Khosi Ngwenya
In South Africa, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer with an overall incidence rate of 30 per 100 00 per year with the highest rate among black women…
A young man sits alone in his cubicle distracted by some notes handwritten in a book. His ‘office’ is part of the Port St Johns Tourism and Information Centre that…
Research from the Imperial College in London has shown conclusively that eating meat, especially processed meats, is linked to weight gain.
High Energy & Fat Content
The study conducted…
Cringe, the Beloved Country
Written by Pat Hopkins
Every now-and-then South Africa is treated to a delicious collective cringing sensation when someone throws out the rulebook of decorous behaviour. Here are a few people, events and things from…
In spite of its somewhat tawdry title, which seems to present more the impression of a frivolous Sex-and-the-City generic, Alex Smith’s Four Drunk Beauties is actually an incredibly rich and…
Why do some men have the need to name their penises? I have written on a few topics now, but none as entertaining as this.
Why Name your Penis?…
Sunday Fiction: Walk With Me
Written by Neville Naidoo
‘Everything comes from something and nothing comes from nothing,’ droned the meditation facilitator while Kim shuffled restlessly.
The middle-aged speaker looked prim and confident as he held the entire…
Teremok Marine
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
‘We have gone back to the basics – to offer a caring and nurturing environment stripped of all window dressing in order to achieve an oasis of serenity,’ say the…
La Vie en Rose by any other name would smell as sweet as this brilliant new addition to the Jozi restaurant scene proves.
La Vie en Rose
‘A magic…
Hotspot: Gin
Written by Toni Becker
In the heart of Greenside and its ever booming night life is Gin. With its awesomely kitschy décor and rad vibe, it will have you coming back for more.
…
Hell Hath no Fury Like a Woman Publisher Receiving Death Threats
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
SenseOnline faces its first death threats and we learn the truth that hell really hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Nor Hell a Fury
Many attribute to William…
Toning your body while honing your sensuality has never been more fun than with pole dancing workouts at Vertical Vixen.
Vertical Vixen
The pole dancing, aerial and floorobics fitness…
Ever since Norah Jones released her award-winning album Come Away with Me in 2002, she prepared us for her 2009 release The Fall (www.norahjones.com).
Norah Jones
When Norah Jones…
Sensual Summer
Written by Jonti Searll
As the temperature outside gets hotter, the temperature inside can get even hotter. Summer is the perfect time for rekindling passion and excitement, for shedding your inhibitions as well as…
Robyn Cowen: Inspirational Woman
Written by Toni Becker
Robyn Cowen is an incredibly spiritual woman who is undoubtedly connected to the spiritual realm. She shares her thoughts on life, love and light with us.
On Meeting this…
Our self-esteem is influence by the thoughts we have about ourselves. This, in turn, affects our lives, interactions, work, play and relationships.
Look in the Mirror
Pay attention to…
Evita graces the South African stage this spring with dramatic and musical aplomb, standout performances and nostalgia.
Many women suffer from period pains at various stages of their menstrual cycle. Some may experience mild pain which is usually self limiting, at the other end of the spectrum…
When the heavy, swirling dusts of August settle and September rolls around, ladies relish the thought of dropping heavy winter wear in favour of lightweight fabric, softer textures and warmer…
DVD Review: A Clockwork Orange
Written by Toni Becker
Stanley Kubrick’s kitschy film adaption of Anthony Burgess’ 1962 novel of the same name takes the audience on a futuristic and violent journey into the life of a depraved young…
In the heart of Central Africa are the Virungas – a range of rain forest clad volcanoes towering fifteen thousand feet that are the only habitat of the rare mountain…
What Really Goes on Next Door?
Written by Toni Becker
In a country riddled by crime, we surround ourselves with high walls, keeping ourselves completely separated from our neighbours, never giving them a second thought. Isn’t it about time we…
SenseOnline is proud to have signed up as a supporter of fashion designer Stella McCartney’s Meat Free Monday campaign.
Meat Free Monday
‘We care about what you eat and…
Ladybird is a poignant and brutally honest memoir that tries to take the reader into the world of grief, despair and depression; filled with a host of some of the…
The fear by men of the opposite sex goes back to the birth of humanity or, at the very least, to the wooden spoon when you were a child.
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You cannot travel on the path before you have become the path itself – Gautama Buddha
A range of mountains – behind it others – there is no limit…
Some places are just meant to be savoured, taken in with delicate bites, relished in their fullness and tasteful splendour. Nicole and Michael Brand knew this when they decided to…
The eccentric Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove, Johannesburg, has been listed as one of the world’s top twenty bars. It is also a great Mozambican restaurant and music venue.…
Trinity Crimp: Wedding Planner
Written by Trinity Crimp
My darling Toni
I am so delighted to hear you have been appointed editor of the magazine. I even sent my best wishes in a private letter to the previous…
It is true that the arts transcend language and social barriers and ‘Shared History – The Indian Experience’ has proved this for four years. Celebrate art, dance, film and theatre…
It is not just about exercising, eating right and using anti aging treatments – aging gracefully has a lot to do with your spirit and state of mind.
Pamela…
There are many reasons for legalising dagga, not the least of which is the environmental disaster unfolding in the Drakensberg.
Near Murder in Paradise
I don’t do the type…
In so many lessons, talks and workshops I speak about the connection between yoni and lingam and the heart. Yoni and lingam are the Tantric terms for the vagina and…
Blended Families
Written by Farhana Goga
There was a time when the nuclear family was the norm or, rather, the only acceptable, spoken about family system. The reality is that families have always been diverse, interesting,…
Today is the first day of spring and what better way of celebrating it than with your lover and a picnic basket filled with the foods of love. So tell…
Each week Dr Khosi Ngwenya will deal with issues women are too scared or embarrassed to ask their doctor.
Health
Too often we as women may find ourselves rather…
Inception: Film Review
Written by Toni Becker
Existential is the only word that can be used to sum up Inception, which is, without doubt, Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus.
Inception: Thought Provoking Genius
When was the last…
Old Mother Hubbard’s Shoe
Written by Pat Hopkins
In Canyonlands near the Echo Caves is the double-storey Old Mother Hubbard’s Shoe; a flight of fancy by artist Ron van Zyl.
The Old Lady
There was an…
Developing your own personal fashion style is simple and well worth the effort. All it requires is patience and a knowledge of what you love.
In Miranda Priestly’s Words…
Mzansi Sista: Kim Kayser
Written by Toni Becker
Kim Kayser is a magnificent woman who will accomplish all her dreams and desires because of her drive, passion and courage. Kim shares her thoughts on love and life with…
A vegetarian diet is good for your health and the environment. So why not set aside at least one day a week for vegetarian options.
Reduce Waste & Air…
8115: A Prisoner’s Home is the day-to-day story of the Mandela family at home at 8115 Vilakazi Street in Soweto through the lens of Alf Kumalo, inarguably one of South…
Sunday Read: Poetry day
Written by Toni Becker
Haunted
She opens her eyeswidedrowning in the lightshe opens her eyes widerimploding darts of darkness dancevulnerable, intolerable to the trauma hauntingShe shuts her eyestightswimming in the darknessshe shuts her…
Hippo Boutique Hotel
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
‘Hip’ is a word easily thrown around. Fortunately for the Hippo Boutique Hotel, ‘hip’ is a word they manage to hold down. Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s Kloof…
Jabu
Once again I find myself having to address you without the normal endearment. To put it mildly; I am explosive with rage.
How different it all was…
If you study people their personal style projects to the world what they are feeling or experiencing internally, whether they would like to admit it or not. This is the…
Out of the Box: Making a Difference
Written by Chris Meklis
It is important to give props to exceptional people who go about helping the community and those in need of betterment without huge fan fare. Nina Venjakob is one of…
It’s a Beautiful World
Written by Jonti Searll
A few thoughts I’d like to share with you.
I was sitting outside early this morning with a cup of very delicious coffee. The gardens around where I live are…
When women make the first move…
Written by Duncan Blackhurst
Do I really have to debate this subject from a guy’s perspective? Let’s be honest here, when a woman makes the first move on one of us, the general reaction…
Farhana Goga: False Intimacy
Written by Farhana Goga
The phone beeps, your heart races; there’s a message on your face book page; a comment left; a phone call made. You feel, no you are caught up in desire,…
Barok, a play on words from South Africa’s diverse cultures denoting over-the-top wearable art, is an extraordinary textile venture that is clothing hip women in unique creations while generating desperately…
Late onset bipolar disorder is increasingly being linked to transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini strokes. This is my story.
A 50th Birthday Present
Around my 50th birthday I…
This novel is Ali’s first work of fiction and tells the story of two sisters who grow up in a Muslim home: Salena ‘the elder of two Cape sisters who…
A vegetarian diet is good for your health, especially in preventing heart disease. So why not set aside at least one day a week for vegetarian options.
Save your…
Nukain Mabusa’s Painted Mountain at Revolver Creek is testimony to a remarkable vision born from grief.
Shootout in Paradise
I grew up in Champagne Valley in the central Drakensberg.…
Sunday Read: The Frog Princess
Written by Neville Naidoo
Like a spoilt, disgruntled child he drove home, grumbling to himself the entire way. Her words were still fresh in his mind like the gnawing taunts they had grown to…
Thava Indian Restaurant in Norwood, Johannesburg, brilliantly evokes the tastes and flavours of south India’s Kerala region. They will take 12 of our readers on a culinary journey with a…
Thava Indian Restaurant in Norwood, Johannesburg, brilliantly evokes the tastes and flavours of south India’s Kerala region. Owner Mathew Abraham’s origins in this picturesque part of the world inspired the…
The Windermere is fashionable. It takes what is missing from other establishments and makes it work in a stylish, à la mode way. You lack for nothing of your creature…
MiBar Martini and MiLounge Martini
Written by Toni Becker
When you enter MiBar Martini and MiLounge Martini you will be blown away by the environment, cocktails, décor and a one of a kind experience.
MiBar Martini and MiLounge…
Trinity Crimp: Man Speak
Written by Trinity Crimp
My darling Jabu
You must be so pleased winter is coming to an end and the snakes will soon be coming out in your part of the Bushveld. I…
CD Review: Details by Frou Frou
Written by Toni Becker
Frou Frou, the British electronic duo composed of the angelic Imogen Heap and the genius Guy Sigsworth, will take you on a meditative, calming and poetic journey with Details. It…
The Bikini: Liberating or Humiliating
Written by Keitu Reid
The bikini idealistically represents liberation, but the reality is if you are not a pretty young thing you are going to be harshly judged.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
With headlines…
World Humanitarian Day
Written by Pat Hopkins
SenseOnline, as a caring, gentle magazine, fully supports the United Nations World Humanitarian Day and salutes a few heroes.
World Humanitarian Day
On 11 December 2008 the United Nations…
Sexual Darkness
Written by Jonti Searll
It is abundantly clear, confirmed almost daily from the people I see, the calls and emails I receive, that so many of us are stumbling around in a space of…
Farhana Goga: Life!
Written by Farhana Goga
Life has twists and turns and ins and outs, never quite, I think, panning the way we’d planned.
Dreams, Goals, Visions
We all have dreams, goals and visions of…
Thriller Live: Show Review
Written by Chris Meklis
CAN YOU FEEL IT? THE THRILL OF THRILLER LIVE!
Of course I attended Thriller Live, reportedly the closest thing to Michael Jackson subsequent to the star’s untimely death last year.…
In an economic downturn, brands need to be strong and well-known to survive and thrive and the same principle applies to you. Here is how to become your own personal…
Bistro Tea is a luxury, smart product that will redefine the way you think of tea. Their delicious flavours in innovative pod packaging allow proper filtration without wastage. And it…
Smacked is the true story of Melinda Ferguson’s dark relationship with drugs and her daily battle to find her freedom once more. Penguin Books have provided us with two copies…
I was recently diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder – a mental illness that has forced me to change my life.
When you look at me, I seem a normal,…
A vegetarian diet is good for your health, especially in preventing cancer. So why not set aside at least one day a week for vegetarian options.
Cape Town
Cape…
When the Future Past: Sunday Read
Written by Neville Naidoo
Such a question had never occurred to Rakhee as Vikram waved goodbye and trudged up the dewy road as usual. Rakhee watched him for a minute, another frigid morning greeting…
Hout Bay Manor
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
Hout Bay Manor is a celebration of all things South African – from the past to present. That they do it is beautiful. That they do it so well is…
Fat burning carbohydrates contain resistant starch, which is great for controlling or losing weight. You should be getting 10-15gr per day of resistant starch, which is found in these popular…
Metro Asian Diner: One of a Kind
Written by Toni Becker
Indulge in food from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and India at Metro Asian Diner, a restaurant for those who love the ‘one of a kind’ vibe.
Metro Asian…
Facts That Should Change the World
Written by Pat Hopkins
The book, 50 Facts That Should Change the World, is a startling revelation of the disparities between the developed and developing worlds. Written by Jessica Williams, a journalist and television…
Trinity Crimp: Of Frogs and Genies
Written by Trinity Crimp
I am delighted to hear you are out of hospital and recuperating in the Drakensberg after that nasty incident with an asp.
As I was driving to your offices…
Eminem is no stranger to controversy, nor is he a stranger to tackling hard-hitting issues, so it’s no surprise that he should release a song, Love the Way You Lie…
Intimacy: It’s About Yourself
Written by Jonti Searll
Over the past months I’ve come to understand that the intimacy we experience in any relationship or situation is not about somebody else, it’s all about ourselves.
All About…
Melinda Ferguson has been to hell and back. It is a journey she embarked on, then abandoned for the sake of her children.
Anarchic Spirit
Melinda was born in…
Halo Gaia Holistic Travel conducts ecotourism holiday experiences that allow reflection and inner connection to both the self and nature.
The organisation is the dream child of Nelia Spies Tasioulas,…
Break-Up Living
Written by Farhana Goga
Relationships end for many reasons. It’s not about surviving a tough time, but really ensuring we embrace who we are and live. It’s not a space in between, it’s always…
Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem
Written by Pat Hopkins
Childhood obesity is a major global health problem, but more so in developing countries like South Africa. While this problem is leveling off in the developed world through legislation and…
The Cove: DVD Documentary Review
Written by Pat Hopkins
The Cove, which focuses on the annual slaughter of 23 000 dolphins in a sheltered bay off the Japanese village of Taiji, is a microcosm of crimes against the environment…
Women’s Day: 9 August
Written by Pat Hopkins
SenseOnline today joins in celebrating the treasures of our society on Women’s Day. But should every day not be women’s day?
The Women’s March
On 9 August 1956 20…
Sarah Moss's Cold Earth is a chillingly effective reminder of the vulnerability of the human condition, and the fragility of the psyche; and proves once again that what doesn't happen…
A vegetarian diet is good for your health, especially your bones. So why not set aside at least one day a week for vegetarian options.
Proteins
Proteins are good…
Sunday Read: Poetry
Written by Administrator
Waiting on Butterflies I want someone to cherish my entire being, help make me see eternity.
I bide my time and wait for that meeting of soul on soul and…
‘You can do anything here, except walk around naked,’ Peter Zeeuw says smiling as he reaches out to pour another glass of ‘welcome’ bubbly. He and business partner, Leen Filius,…
The Alexander Theatre: Party Venue
Written by Toni Becker
Situated at 36 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, is the Alexander Theatre, a rare gem in Johannesburg. It is a place that celebrates youth culture, showcasing the best DJ’s and rock bands.…
Trinity Crimp: Advice Column
Written by Trinity Crimp
I am so dreadfully sorry to hear of your unfortunate altercation with a night adder. I hope beyond hope that the hospital food is to your liking. As promised, I…
Carla: Inspirational Woman
Written by Toni Becker
Carla (25) is a woman of passion and drive. From a life of teenage angst to a life of devotion and motherhood. This is her story.
Childhood:…
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Corinne Bailey Rae’s latest offering, The Sea, is a fascinating glimpse into the heart of an English songstress whose mellow voice beautifully transfers emotions from one soul to another.…
Desire: What do Women Want?
Written by Jonti Searll
What women want is one of the greatest questions of life. The answers are sometimes simple, sometimes not. They change, often, which is one of the complexities of the question.…
g-mo footwear is an animal and environmentally-friendly brand of footwear started by Grandt Mason who was joined shortly afterwards by his sister Kate Mason. With no pair the same, Grandt…
It is difficult to put in words exactly what to expect from the upcoming scintillating, below the belt teaser called Doo Bee Boobies, which will be unraveling itself at the…
The words above, you will find as you get to know me better, could be called my trademarks! I encourage people to take the time, go within, and find that…
Over two hundred years ago Jane Austen wrote Pride & Prejudice. Today the film still stands relevant in its exploration of love, pride, fame and prejudice.
The Beginning of…
Having a Bad Day
Written by Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya
Sometimes a bad day creeps up on us, sometimes it slams right into us and sometimes you just wake up in a foul mood with no understanding of why. However,…
From the beginning of mankind, humans have needed something bigger than themselves to believe in. Without knowing it, we search eternally for ourselves.
Perhaps, we long for a deity…
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