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Poem of the day: To Live And To Love

Valentine's day story
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day: the love story behind the big day

ex, cockroach San Antonio Zoo
Lifestyle

Ex be gone: This zoo lets you name a cockroach and then kill it

Poem of the day
Art and Artists

Poem of the day: To Live And To Love

Valentine's day story
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day: the love story behind the big day

ex, cockroach San Antonio Zoo
Lifestyle

Ex be gone: This zoo lets you name a cockroach and then kill it

You can name a COCKROACH after your ex for Valentine's Day - how special!
News

You can name a COCKROACH after your EX for Valentine’s Day – how special!

By Corné van Zyl03-02-2023 19:37

You can name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day, and your ex will receive a digital card informing them of it!

Dineo Moeketsi
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Aww! Dineo Moeketsi and Solo celebrate 11 years of love

By Mihlali Vellem10-01-2023 14:22

Dineo Moeketsi and her musician husband Solo Ntsizwa pulled on netizens heart strings when they shared loving messages to one another on their anniversary.

Poem of the day
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Poem of the day: Being happy is our destiny!

By Tasnim Langry02-12-2022 15:19

A poem a day inspires good energy to stay. Each update brings you inspiration about life, love and everything else for everyone.

Sonia Mbele Ghanaian Man Love
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‘Love at first sight’: Sonia reveals she’s in love with a Ghanaian man

By Thandeka Mthethwa16-11-2022 15:31

Actress Sonia Mbele has confirmed that she is in a relationship and is happy. She says her man loves her more than she loves him.

Love
Lifestyle

An evolutionary advantage: why love feels magical

By The Conversation13-07-2022 12:34

What is love and what does it want from me? A very difficult question which no one seems to have the answer to.

Once On This Island
Entertainment

Musical ‘Once On This Island’ at the Baxter Flipside in July

By Nokuthula Ngcobo07-07-2022 13:26

Tony award-winning musical, ‘Once On This Island’, by Wela Kapela Productions, at the Baxter Flipside from 8 to 16 July.

Marriage proposal in Supermarket
Lifestyle

‘Romantic or not?’: Man proposes marriage over supermarket checkout mic

By Agence France-Presse19-06-2022 12:26

Isn’t it romantic? An Italian man Venice proposed to his girlfriend over a supermarket checkout mic with a lot of ‘I love you’ message

Shane Warne Liz Hurley
Celeb News

Bowled over: Cricket legend Shane Warne and Liz Hurley’s love story

By Mariette van Niekerk04-03-2022 20:32

Heartbreak and tears followed the news of the sudden death of Shane Warne. Take a look inside the cricketer’s relationship with Liz Hurley.

Enhle Mbali
Celeb News

‘What I want’: Actress Enhle Mbali still believes in love…

By Nokuthula Ngcobo02-03-2022 11:11

Following her bitter divorce battle with DJ Black Coffee, Enhle Mbali shared a video that speaks to the kind of love she wants. Take a look…

'Generations: The Legacy' actors (left) Vuyo Dabula as Kumkani Phakade and (right) Samela Tyelbooi as Ayanda
Soapies

‘Generations: The Legacy’ Review: Kumkani has feelings for Ayanda

By Rae Seleme03-09-2021 15:27

It’s only a matter of time until Kumkani and Ayanda start dating now that his wife Oby has left the country and Tshidi is married.

'Skeem Saam' John Maputla and Charity Ramabu
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: John and Charity rekindle their relationship

By Rae Seleme14-07-2021 11:32

Who will John Maputla start dating now that Meikie is behind bars? Will it Charity Ramabu, Mantui Seakamela, or Mary Matloga?

Prince Philip and Queen Elizab
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Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth: Celebrating a love story spanning 73 years [photos]

By Erene Roux09-04-2021 19:42

When Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth tied the knot in 1947, little did the world know it would become a love story for the ages.

Eight things you can do to cel
Lifestyle

Eight things you can do to celebrate Valentine’s Day in SA

By Erene Roux09-02-2021 15:41

From a drive-in movie experience to celebrating the pooch you love, here’s what you can around South Africa for Valentine’s Day.

Pandemic dating: How to date m
Lifestyle

Pandemic dating: How to date more effectively this Valentine’s Day

By Erene Roux09-02-2021 09:43

For some singles, the pandemic may have brought changes that are here to stay even when it comes to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day: Speaking your
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day: Speaking your partner’s love language

By Erene Roux02-02-2021 12:09

Take a look at the five love languages and how you can show some special appreciation for your significant other this Valentine’s Day.

Love Island South Africa
Lifestyle

Love Island: New season of hit UK show will be filmed in South Africa

By Tom Head24-07-2019 15:40

Love Island is probably the biggest TV show in Britian – ask your mates on Twitter – and it’s coming to South Africa for a “winter season” in 2020.

Akademie Street Franschhoek
Travel

Take a look inside the Franschhoek hotel voted “most romantic in the world” [photos]

By Tom Head20-03-2019 12:25

Need to pull something out of the bag for your next big anniversary? Look no further than Akademie Street in Franschhoek: Romance is their specialty!

New official language south africa sign language
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day: How to say “I love you” in all 11 official SA languages

By Tom Head11-02-2019 11:23

Fancy yourself as an old romantic? Here’s our treat: We’ve got a few nifty phrases you can learn ahead of Valentine’s Day this week.

Mother's Day
Offbeat

Ten highly inappropriate Valentines Day quotes for the cynics

By Tom Head13-02-2018 09:33

If you find it all a bit farcical, keep these quotes on hand for the big day

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Lifestyle

The top 10 Alan Paton quotes we can all learn from

By Tom Head11-01-2018 11:00

He truly was a wonderful bloke, and South Africa was lucky to have him

Online dating for SA seniors i
Lifestyle

Online dating for SA seniors is now completely safe, with thanks to a clever gadget

By Caryn Edwards01-08-2017 10:03

Online dating for seniors in particular, comes with a fair share of concern about safety and anonymity.

This study confirms what we’ve
Lifestyle

This study confirms what we’ve known all along… you really can get addicted to love

By Tom Head01-05-2017 16:01

You might as well face it…

Messenger ChatBot now allows y
Lifestyle

Messenger ChatBot now allows you to chat to… Christian Grey. Yup, the very same

By Erene Roux22-02-2017 12:08

Never alone, ever again.

Quirky V-day cards for couple’
Lifestyle

Quirky V-day cards for couple’s who’re way past the honeymoon phase [photos]

By Erene Roux12-02-2017 11:01

Whatever.

An African hero and love that
Soapies

An African hero and love that knows no colour in movie to be released 9 December

By Simamkele Matuntuta06-12-2016 13:15

South African actress Terry Pheto, who stars in the British film, A United Kingdom, talked to TSA about her role, and the politics that almost broke a home

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