Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2023 i BONA Magazine

BEAUTY The thrill of date night is at an all-time high as Valentine's Day looms near. Whether you're meeting someone for the first time, you've been planning date night with your significant other for months, or having dinner with your girlfriends is the POA, getting dolled up and dressed up never stops being fun. We've rounded up four unbeatable make-up looks to try for any occasion, plus our top tips for touching up as we enter the season of love. Softly Sculpted For A Candlelit Dinner As the adage goes, ‘When you look good, you feel good,’ and this is no doubt how you'd want to feel when a romantic, candlelit dinner for two is on the menu. Think of this look as a take on your natural glam, but…

CAREERS With new research and innovation taking place, a qualification can become irrelevant over time, therefore it is very important for employees and jobseekers to look for opportunities to develop and upskill themselves. Boniwe Dunster, HR specialist and founder of Blue Eagle Human Capital Practice says: ‘Continuous improvement is a game changer and a distinguisher in the workplace! There is space for most qualifications being offered, however, the challenge lies in getting the relevant experience soon after the qualification. The longer one struggles to get experience, the harder it becomes to apply the knowledge obtained through the qualification.’ WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO OBTAIN AN ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION? Both experience and qualifications have a place in the job market, but one needs knowledge to obtain practical experience. ‘Common practice is…

FITNESS PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO/GETTYIMAGES As a fitness coach, you would think I'd date a fitness freak, but that wasn't the case. At first, my girlfriend swore she'd never run or train with me, and I swore I would rather read a book while she swims and escapes waves, but a year later, we both do all of the above together – and believe it or not, it has enhanced our relationship. Working out with your partner has many benefits and can create a feeling of shared experience. Starting a joint fitness journey required some planning. We both had to communicate and support each other. By embracing new lifestyle changes together, a bond was formed that eventually led to us embracing each other. But, before I recommend fitness activities that help you…

TRAVEL There is beauty right on our doorstep, and a great holiday and so much more not far from home. One must-visit destination is the majestic Eastern Cape, just waiting to be explored. While its natural wonders can draw many visitors to South Africa's secondlargest province, it's often the people from its charming villages with multicultural populations speaking Xhosa, English, and Afrikaans, among other languages, that also leave a lasting impression. Why should you visit the Eastern Cape? Vuyani Dayimani, CEO of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, says: ‘Where else can you surf the world's biggest waves, go on a big seven safari, visit the birth and resting place of Nelson Mandela, bungee jump off the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere and make a snowman (also in…

With all the different shows available on streaming platforms, choosing what to watch can be quite the task sometimes. Before you know it, your food has gone cold or you've finished all your snacks by just trying to find something to watch. This month, we got you, just grab your favourite meal or snack and binge-watch the latest this February. We have compiled a list of movies and series to look forward to in February, the month of love. NETFLIX Your Place or Mine – This romantic comedy will be released just in time for Valentine's Day, and is a movie both you and your significant other will enjoy. It follows the lives of two best friends who are total opposites. They swap lives for a week and discover what…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP If you have decided to take the plunge and go into business as spouses, the first thing to look at is your current marriage contract. Are you in a customary marriage, married in community of property or out of community of property? Zama Mkosi, business and media and entertainment lawyer, weighs in… TO BE OR NOT TO BE (IN BUSINESS TOGETHER)? One of the fundamental questions to answer as a couple is the ‘why?’. Why you are going into business together will determine a lot about the form and even the legal nature of the business. ‘The factors that drive the individuals to get into business together will inform the roles and responsibilities, the legal relationship between each party and the business,’ says Zama. PROTECTING YOURSELF LEGALLY Zama says…

ASK A DOCTOR 1. My eight-month old baby's temperature usually increases at night, and I never know what to do. What should I do when my child's temperature is high? Dr G: There are a few useful things every parent can do to assess if the fever of your child is manageable at home or requires urgent medical attention. • Careful monitoring of the temperature at home – A body temperature between 36.4 and 37.5°C is considered normal. A temperature above 38°C is considered a fever and requires intervention. • Monitor other symptoms – Fever often disrupts a child's normal daily pattern. Symptoms associated with a fever may include decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, reduced play activity, stomach ache, rash and tiredness. It is important that you comfort your child, listen…

DECOR Decorating and restyling your home or apartment can be a daunting task. With so many beautiful home aesthetics available online to be inspired by, deciding what you want for your space to keep it looking fresh and trendy can be overwhelming. Well, worry not as we bring you expert advice on how to update your space for the new year. THE BIGGEST DECOR TRENDS IN 2022 Before deciding on which aesthetic to give your space, it is imperative to note the decor trends of the past. The last thing you want is to invest in a look and items that are outdated. The biggest decor trends in 2022 were artwork, planters and mirrors. Mbalenhle Mgobhozi, an interior designer at Tsebo Workplace Design in Johannesburg, says mirrors have become centrepieces…

THOUGHTS Love is in the air and Cupid is out shooting his arrows. ‘Know Your Worth Gang’ will have their uncoupled reality slightly shaken, the ‘Bekezela Gang’ (endure gang) will be sitting in jaded misery or taking over the romantic reigns in a feeble attempt to jump-start the shaky engine of their tekatekaring (struggling) relationships. If you hate Valentine's Day (who hurt you?) you will want to avoid social media. Some of these once-a-year grand romantic gestures feel like someone is overcompensating for something, or sucking up to make up for a huge grievance. Or if there's a huge budget, it's a great chance to show off couple goals – professionally shot videos of hotel suites and bae ‘unknowingly’ walking into a room, made-up and dressed to the nines, to…

The month of February boasts the most romantic holiday of the year, and as Cupid shoots his unsuspecting arrow towards lovers around the world, now is the perfect time to make sure your lips are ready for any kisses sent your way. Are your lips dry and cracked? Or are you simply looking to find the perfect shade of red this Valentine's Day? Fret not and pucker up! We've got the ultimate guide that will have you serving some serious lip service during the month of love. Scrub Away Before diving into the fun stuff like picking out your perfect shade of crimson, you'll want to make sure your lips are prepped and primed for application by getting rid of any dry, flaky skin. To do this, use a gentle…

COVER STORY You risk a lot when you enter a reality show, but for Michelle ‘Mphowabadimo’ Mvundla, not only did she walk away a Big Brother Mzansi winner, she also won the love of her life. She kept the nation entertained in Big Brother Mzansi season 3 but it was only after the show that the love blossomed between Mpho and fellow contestant Themba Karabo ‘ThembaBroly’ Mabaso. The pair got married last year and now look forward to their first Valentine's Day together as husband and wife. ‘I never thought I'd find love on a reality show, never,’ says Mphowabadimo. ‘I met my best friend and lover on a reality show. It has been beautiful watching the same guy pursue me tirelessly for 71 days without fail and just when…

CULTURE Love comes in many shapes and forms, and it's not only about a sexual connection, but a deep and intricate emotional one felt between two or more souls. For me, this has always meant that not only is love ever-changing, but it is also a flexible emotion that cannot be pinned down, especially not in the context of a romantic relationship. Those older couples in my life are always telling me that love changes as you grow older and wiser, and I realised that when I got married. But at the heart of a love relationship is intimacy, and relationship coach Paula Quinsee has a great definition of intimacy. She says: ‘Intimacy is all those little caring gestures and things we do for each other on a daily basis…

FINANCE The best time to start saving for your child is when they are born, and the next best time is today! It can start before birth – baby showers. It is great to be gifted adorable items for your baby, but cash deposits are also very nice. Give your guests the option to deposit cash into a savings account dedicated to your child's education. To ensure they know the gesture is appreciated, send a thank-you note acknowledging how their gift will help your child in the future. Carry this tradition forward into later life. You can ask grandparents to deposit a money gift into the account for birthdays as your child grows. With the school year underway, the escalating cost of education remains top of mind for many parents.…

There is a lot of talk these days about self-love. It sounds great, but what does it actually mean? How do we love ourselves in a society that is constantly fed with unrealistic beauty standards and where there is oftentimes a lack of social belonging? Cebokazi Ngcakani-Mtati, a clinical psychologist defines self-love as a ‘component of self-esteem and overall well-being. It refers to the sense of valuing your own happiness and well-being, loving and enjoying who you are, having trust and confidence in yourself and your own abilities without seeking it from external objects. It can be seen as an unconditional sense of compassion, care and self-acceptance. An individual who has self-love has a positive view of themselves, sees themselves as good, worthy and deserving of happiness.’ Self-love and self-care…

Protecting your home and ensuring that your family is safe is the most essential thing for households. Feeling safe gives you a sense of peace and sanity among all the other crazy things that life throws at you. Fortunately, technology keeps making things easy for us, to the point where we can be in control over the safety of our homes. There are many ways you can protect your family using innovative technology systems. We have some of the best security companies advising you on what to look out for and what you can do to keep your family safe at all times. According to Ayabonga Madolo, a site manager at Imvula Security, these are some of the things that can help you secure your home. BEFORE BUYING A HOME…