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Halle Bailey, star of 'The Little Mermaid,' confidently addresses social media speculation on her Snapchat Story. Image: Instagram via @hallebailey
lifestyle

‘Leave me alone!’: Halle Bailey shuts down fan comments

Handre and Marise Pollard
Local Celebs

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Halle Bailey, star of 'The Little Mermaid,' confidently addresses social media speculation on her Snapchat Story. Image: Instagram via @hallebailey
International Celebs

‘Leave me alone!’: Halle Bailey shuts down fan comments

Handre and Marise Pollard
Local Celebs

When is Handre and Marise Pollard’s baby due?

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Business

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Lifestyle

Good Samaritan steps in after maternity shoot mockery

By Marilynn Manuel11-09-2022 10:02

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By Marilynn Manuel08-09-2022 12:49

Guests were left gobsmacked after the heavily pregnant woman asked those who hadn’t brought gifts to leave the baby shower.

This woman kicked her husband out of the delivery room Image via Unsplash
Parenting and Kids

Here’s why this woman kicked her husband out of the delivery room

By Marilynn Manuel21-08-2022 21:28

A new mother went viral after taking to Reddit to share why she had her own husband kicked out of her delivery room.

Londie
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Wrapped in Versace: ‘RHOD’ star Londie London welcomes baby No2!

By Alicia Naidoo27-07-2022 09:15

‘RHOD’ star Londie London announced that she welcomed her second child ‘Princess B’ via an Instagram Story on Tuesday 26 July.

RushTush
Celeb News

‘Mom of four loading’: ‘RHOCT’ star ‘RushTush’ reveals pregnancy

By Alicia Naidoo26-07-2022 12:03

‘Real Housewives of Cape Town’ star Rushda ‘RushTush’ Moosajee announced her fourth pregnancy on the latest episode of the show.

graduate
Lifestyle

‘I had no other option’: University graduate writes her exam while in labour

By Naledi de Wee19-07-2022 15:42

Sithembile Mthembu, a 23-year-old from the Durban University of Technology, completed her final exam minutes before giving birth.

Pregnant woman
Lifestyle

Why pregnant drivers fined for driving alone

By Agence France-Presse12-07-2022 15:16

Pregnant women in Texas vowed to go to court after being pulled over and handed a penalty for driving solo, said fetus must be counted

Pregnant
News

‘Gain a child, lose a tooth’: how true is this old saying for pregnant women?

By The Conversation05-07-2022 18:14

A study revealed that there is a link between hormones and tooth decay. Estrogen and progesterone inhibit a body’s ability to produce a normal immune response.

Big Sean
Celeb News

Oh baby! Jhene Aiko & Big Sean reportedly expecting first child together

By Alicia Naidoo04-07-2022 07:30

American singer Jhene Aiko and her longtime boyfriend, rapper Big Sean are reportedly expecting their first child together.

'The Wife'
Entertainment

Heavily Pregnant?: Actress Mbali Mavimbela exits ‘The Wife’ as Hlomu

By Rae Seleme22-06-2022 21:15

Viewers of ‘The Wife’ predict actress Mbali Mavimbela, who played the leading role of Hlomu Zulu is leaving because she’s pregnant.

Pregnancy
Health and Fitness

Lessons from South Africa: mental ill-health in pregnancy and after birth

By The Conversation21-06-2022 12:56

The prevalence of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and in the year after birth ranges between 16% and 47% for women in South Africa.

Courtney kardashian maternity wear Rihanna
Fashion and Beauty

Rihanna pregnancy: The pop star has radicalised maternity wear

By The Conversation17-05-2022 15:39

Rihanna’s refreshing approach to maternity fashion has rocked the world as she’s ditched traditional pregnancy wear.

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News

Public sector’s lack of rubella vaccines a worry for pregnant SA women

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-05-2022 14:01

The lack of rubella vaccines in the public health sector is a concern for many pregnant women who may face stillbirths or miscarriages.

Nick
Celeb News

Another baby for Nick Cannon? Fans speculate after ex’s pregnancy reveal

By Alicia Naidoo10-05-2022 16:55

Fans are speculating if Nick Cannon is expecting his ninth child after his ex Lanisha Cole announced that she is pregnant.

Gugu Gumede
Celeb News

‘I’m someone’s mother’: ‘Uzalo’s’ Gugu Gumede welcomes her newborn

By Rae Seleme24-03-2022 11:12

Actress Gugu Gumede – who plays MaMlambo in ‘Uzalo’ announced on her Instagram that her newborn baby was born a month ago (23 February).

Worcester police baby
News

Worcester police help deliver a baby under a tree

By Nokwanda Ncwane16-03-2022 11:13

Playing doctor and delivering babies! Worcester police member helped deliver a healthy baby boy in broad daylight under a tree.

Dumi Mkokstad and his wife
Celeb News

‘Ziphozadumi’: Dumi Mkokstad buys wife a car as ‘push present’

By Nokuthula Ngcobo14-03-2022 14:03

Gospel musician Dumi Mkokstad showered his wife, Dr Ziphozenkosi, with a luxury push gift ahead of the birth of their first baby.

blue mbombo
Celeb News

Blue Mbombo’s super special ‘Valentine’s Day gift’ blows SA away [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel14-02-2022 16:13

SA influencer and businesswoman Blue Mbombo is expecting her first child and judging by her fancy announcement clip, she couldn’t be happier!

Tamia
Celeb News

Its official! Andile Mpisane’s wife Tamia announces pregnancy [photos]

By Alicia Naidoo13-02-2022 17:07

Tamia Mpisane officially announced that she is expecting her first child with Andile Mpisane. Take a look at the baby bump here…

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Entertainment

‘Teenage Pregnancy’: Moja Love docuseries follows lives of three SA teens

By Naledi de Wee02-02-2022 16:48

Moja Love’s new docuseries, ‘Teenage Pregnancy’, follows three soon-to-be moms and tackles issues around family, friends, religion and more.

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Celeb News

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By Naledi de Wee31-01-2022 19:15

Singer and businesswoman Rihanna showed off her baby bump in a R124k pink Chanel coat in New York. Take a look…

Ayanda
Celeb News

‘Greater than I deserve’: Ayanda Thabethe announces pregnancy [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo29-01-2022 09:33

Model Ayanda Thabethe shocked her followers with the announcement of her surprise pregnancy on Friday 28 January. Take a look…

Gugu Gumede
Celeb News

‘Hope Uzalo won’t fire her’: Fans react to Gugu Gumede’s pregnancy news

By Rae Seleme20-01-2022 12:42

Seasoned actress Gugu Gumede – who plays MaMlambo in ‘uzalo’- has announced that she’s pregnant with her first child.

Drake
Celeb News

‘Can’t be trapped’: Fans cheer Drake for putting hot sauce in a condom

By Rae Seleme11-01-2022 21:41

Tweeps are impressed with Drake for putting hot sauce in his condom and also applaud him for making a song ‘Diplomatic Community’.

Up to one in four African girls have their first child before the age of 18 hence such a young age can lead to high depression.
Eastern Cape

‘Bring pregnancy and drug test results’ – Eastern Cape school tells pupils

By Siseko Gwegwe07-01-2022 15:01

It’s not a bluff. This Eastern Cape school, Xolilizwe Senior Secondary in Willowvale, wants pupils to show pregnancy and drug test results.

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