Her Month

Her Month — IOL’s platform for the women who shape South Africa · SA women own 40% of all registered businesses — SEDA 2024 · 42% of SA households are headed by women — Stats SA 2023 · Women in SA now outpace men in university enrolment · SA women-led SMMEs grew 18% year-on-year — SEDA 2024 · IOL GBV Desk: 0800 150 150 — 24 hours — Free — Confidential · Women make up 44% of the formal SA workforce — Stats SA 2024 · Six pillars — money, voice, health, career, home, style · Her Month — IOL’s platform for the women who shape South Africa · SA women own 40% of all registered businesses — SEDA 2024 · 42% of SA households are headed by women — Stats SA 2023 · Women in SA now outpace men in university enrolment · SA women-led SMMEs grew 18% year-on-year — SEDA 2024 · IOL GBV Desk: 0800 150 150 — 24 hours — Free — Confidential · Women make up 44% of the formal SA workforce — Stats SA 2024 · Six pillars — money, voice, health, career, home, style ·

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Home Life

Home life in full: the feisty teenager, beautifying your space, decluttering and the spring reset, luxury trends and bougie-on-a-budget, setting personal boundaries, and hosting well.

Lead Story

How to make your home look expensive without spending a fortune

Give your home a luxurious makeover without breaking the bank with simple styling, clever updates and affordable decorating ideas for every room.…

 Gerry Cupido 

 03 Aug 2026 

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Lifestyle

Small toilet ideas for renters to make a tiny loo feel bigger

These simple small toilet ideas can make a cramped loo feel brighter, more spacious and stylish, without permanent changes or risking your rental deposit.…

Gerry Cupido · 03 Aug 2026 Read →

Lifestyle

How to deal with a disrespectful teenager without turning every argument into a battle

During Women’s Month, we look at how mothers, grandmothers and caregivers can handle teenage disrespect with firm boundaries, calm communication and compassion.…

Gerry Cupido · 03 Aug 2026 Read →

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