Marchelle Abrahams

Live Editor, IOL Lifestyle

Jabulani Mjey Zama, owner of popular Durban hangout Eyadini Lounge, dies

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The owner of the popular, Eyadini Lounge in Durban, Jabulani Mjey Zama, known as Jigga Money to friends and family has died.

20 captivating years of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival

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Marchelle Abrahams looks at some of the #CTIJF highlights from years gone by.

Bullying taken to another level online

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Could hiding behind a keyboard and anonymity be feeding the scourge many children are falling victim to?

#FestiveSeason: What local celebs are planning for Christmas

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Embracing the spirit of Ubuntu is high on our list at this time of the year and some of SA?s well-loved personalities are no different.

#DontLookAway: 'It was my word over his'

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In hindsight, *Nikki realises she should have read the signs: it was her first job fresh out of college, she was young and naive - the very reasons he chose to prey ...

Cape Town Diamond Museum pays homage to an extraordinary story

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In commemoration of its birthday celebrations, visitors can look forward to a number of authentic artefacts that tell the amazing story of diamonds

Carols by Candlelight at Kirstenbosch turns a festive 30

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Taking place from December 13 to 16, the annual get-together is hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch and sponsored by Pick n Pay.

Bilboa in Camps Bay: Fusion of Spanish, Mediterranean fare

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Previously known as Blues, the restaurant has done a 360-degree turn under the leadership of the Kove Collection.

Firefish review: New V&A eatery’s on fire

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With a simple, non-pretentious menu, Firefish is on to a winning formula, writes Marchelle Abrahams.

Celebrity mom Nandi Madida takes it all in her stride

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TV personality Nandi Madida chats with Marchelle Abrahams about being a mother and dealing with life in the public eye.

Mini designer lamps functional art

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Geometry and craftsmanship is what makes willowlamp?s latest collection striking pieces of art, writes Marchelle Abrahams.

Zero cares dining at Zenzero

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Situated on the Camps Bay strip, Zenzero finds itself in the company of other sought-after, fine dining establishments.

Boschendal’s The Werf: Contemporary farm dining made with love

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Boschendal?s The Werf restaurant is making waves on the culinary scene. Marchelle Abrahams finds out why

An orgasm a week is all you need

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The tide is turning and now more than ever women are in touch with their sensuality. They are owning their orgasms.

Gastric bypass: Operation has totally transformed Melissa's life

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Melissa Gibson spent her 32nd birthday in hospital. She weighed 148kg. Depressed and extremely overweight, she knew she had to do something.

Weird, harmful social media crazes taking hold

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A new craze has taken over the internet, and it’s not pretty. Called the Deodorant Challenge, it’s tearing through UK schools.

High caffeine content toxic for kids

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You wouldn’t give a young child coffee to drink, so why should energy drinks be any different?

WATCH: Online game that's daring kids to kill themselves

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If your child has the Blue Whale Challenge on their phone, you need to delete it.

Fearless women who help others

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In praise of the female fighting spirit, we profile four of our bravest souls

Fathers should be given paternity leave

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Traditional stereotypes of male female roles within the nuclear family system have long been eroded in South Africa – along with the nuclear family.

Essential to start recycling – video

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The average amount of waste generated by a single South African in just one year is about 250kg.

Rediscover steam travel romance

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It was the ultimate test in parenting for me – a four-hour train trip to Ceres with two kids.

Très chic, this new type of picnic

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Chicnics are the new picnics. Haven’t heard of them?

Fascinating ostrich ranch worth a visit

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A week before our visit to the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch I was bombarded with questions by my six-year-old, most of which I cheated my way through thanks to Google. ...