Life + Style Archives - TFG Media https://tfgmedia.co.za/category/life-style/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:48:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://tfgmedia.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-360world_logo-32x32.png Life + Style Archives - TFG Media https://tfgmedia.co.za/category/life-style/ 32 32 4 Chic boot styles to elevate your cold weather looks https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/fashion/4-chic-boot-styles-to-elevate-your-cold-weather-looks/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:37:55 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47985 It’s (finally) boot season! And since the weather forced us to pack our strappy sandals away, we can’t wait to step out in these stunning boots this season – all available on Bash.com, of course!     1. Pointed ankle boots     A staple in our cool weather capsule is the modest pointed ankle boot. Heeled or flat, these boots are practical, polished, and trusted for any […]

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]]> It’s (finally) boot season! And since the weather forced us to pack our strappy sandals away, we can’t wait to step out in these stunning boots this season – all available on Bash.com, of course!  

 

1. Pointed ankle boots   

 A staple in our cool weather capsule is the modest pointed ankle boot. Heeled or flat, these boots are practical, polished, and trusted for any occasion. Go retro with double denim –an oversized denim shirt and straight cut jeans – and don’t forget your turtleneck underneath to add warmth to both your body and your look. 

 

2. Slouch boots 

 Just like Y2K-fashion and everything 2016, slouch boots are back – and we’re not mad about it. They bring an instant attitude, so have fun with texture when you style them. Throw on a leather (or pleather) jacket with a short (or longer pencil) skirt for a bold city look or lean into their bohemian side with a flowing midi dress and a cosy coat.  

 

 

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3. Riding boots 

This equestrian‑inspired classic remains stylish and chic, adding instant elegance to any outfit. Keep it sleek by pairing black riding boots with black leggings and a puffer jacket, then top it off with oversized black sunglasses for just the right touch of drama. 

 

 

 

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4. The cowboy boots 

 Whether you wear it Princess Diana style with straight-cut jeans tucked in and a sweatshirt or take an edgier approach by pairing your boots with a short skirt and an oversized knit, there’s no wrong way to add some yeehaw to your outfit. Cowboy boots kick up instant personality, mixing old school charm with a rebellious streak. Dress them up with a tailored blazer for a high-low mix or keep it casual with this bodycon mesh dress for that effortless boho vibe. 

 

 

@abidowns 3 ways to wear cowboy boots – these are my all year round essential shoe tbh. Always best to buy good quality leather if possible because they will last! #cowboybootoutfit #winteroutfitinspo #southernhemispherefashion #durbaninfluencer #durbancontentcreator ♬ original sound – abidowns

 

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]]> 3 Easy pumpkin recipes for autumn comfort https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/food/3-easy-pumpkin-recipes-for-autumn-comfort/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:44:33 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47978 Autumn is peak pumpkin season, and these three recipes shout cosy from the rooftops. Whether it’s fritters crisped to golden perfection, a hearty roasted barley bowl brimming with earthy beetroot, or a pecan-studded pie that’s pure indulgence – each dish captures the warmth and whimsy of the season.     Pumpkin & parmesan fritters   Makes 20-25    Ingredients  4 cups (about 600g) grated pumpkin […]

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]]> Autumn is peak pumpkin season, and these three recipes shout cosy from the rooftops. Whether it’s fritters crisped to golden perfection, a hearty roasted barley bowl brimming with earthy beetroot, or a pecan-studded pie that’s pure indulgence – each dish captures the warmth and whimsy of the season.  

 

Pumpkin & parmesan fritters  

Makes 20-25 

 

Ingredients 

4 cups (about 600g) grated pumpkin
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ tsp ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp self-raising flour
Salt and milled pepper
1½ Tbsp milk
1 egg
Glug olive or canola oil
  

For serving 

Handful sage, fried (or use fresh coriander instead) 
Parmesan shavings
Sweet chilli sauce 

Method  

  1. Combine pumpkin, cheese, nutmeg and flour. Season. 
  2. Whisk together milk and egg. Stir into pumpkin mixture to combine. 
  3. Heat oil over medium heat and shallow-fry 1 heaped tablespoon of the mixture for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden, crispy and cooked through.  
  4. Repeat until mixture is done. 
  5. Serve scattered with sage and Parmesan, with sweet chilli sauce on the side.  

 

Recipe & styling: Gail Damon 
Photographs: Zhann Solomons

 

Roasted barley, beetroot and pumpkin bowl 

 

Serves 4  

Ingredients  

500g pumpkin, cut into wedges
4 large beetroots, peeled and cut into wedges
2 red onions, quartered
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp each fennel and cumin seeds, crushed (optional)
Salt and milled pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups pearl barley
3 cups vegetable stock
Handful each toasted pumpkin seeds and walnuts
Basil and watercress (optional), for serving  

 

Method 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 
  2. Place pumpkin, beetroot and onions on a baking tray. 
  3. Drizzle with oil, then sprinkle with fennel and cumin seeds. Season well.
  4. Roast for 40-45 minutes until tender.
  5. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
  6. Add garlic and fry for another minute. Add barley and stock then boil for 15-18 minutes, stirring regularly until liquid is absorbed, and the barley edges are soft. 
  7. Increase oven heat to 220°C.
  8. Place barley in a single layer on a baking tray with pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
  9. Drizzle with a little oil and roast for 8 – 1 0 minutes or until crispy, stirring after 5 minutes.
  10. Spoon barley onto a platter or into bowls and top with warm roasted vegetables.
  11. Serve with basil and watercress, if you like. 

 

Recipe and photographs courtesy of Fresh Living Magazine 

 

Pumpkin pecan pie  

Serves 6-8 

 

Ingredients 

1 packet (400g) short crust pastry, defrosted 
Flour, for dusting 
1 packet (500g) pumpkin cubes 
2 Tbsp (30g) butter
2 eggs
1 tub (230g) medium fat cream cheese 
1 cup (200g) brown sugar 
Grating of nutmeg 
1 tsp (5ml) ground cinnamon 
¼ cup (60ml) honey 
1 large packet (150g) pecan halves 
Whipped cream, for serving
Honey, for serving (optional)   

 

Method 

  1. Roll out pastry on a floured work surface to 4mm thick. Line a 25cm tart tin with pastry, cutting away any excess pastry. (See cook’s note.)  
  2. Use a fork to prick the base of tart, which will allow steam to escape. 
  3. Place a sheet of baking paper over pastry, covering completely, then fill to the top with raw rice or baking beads. Chill. 
  4. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  5. Steam pumpkin on the stove or in the microwave. Cool slightly. 
  6. Blitz pumpkin using a stick blender (or use a masher if you like) until smooth. Stir in butter and set aside to cool. 
  7. Whisk together remaining ingredients until well combined, then fold in the pumpkin puree. 
  8. Blind bake tart shell for 20 minutes. Remove rice or beads and baking paper. 
  9. Pour pumpkin batter into the par-baked tart shell. 
  10. Bake for another 25 minutes.
  11. Remove, top with pecan nuts and return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes. 
  12. Cool for 10 minutes in tin before unmoulding. 
  13. Serve tart warm with a dollop of cream and a drizzle of honey, if you like.  

 

Cook’s note: 

To extend your pastry, line your tart tin and cut the pastry level with the edges by rolling your rolling pin over the tin or cutting with a sharp knife. Then, using your index- or pinkie finger (depending on tin size) press against each fluted indent to extend it over the tin’s edge.  

 

Recipe & styling: Liezl Vermeulen 
Photography: Zhann Solomons

Also read: 2 Sweet vegan treats to munch on

 

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]]> 2 Irresistible apple recipes https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/food/2-irresistible-apple-recipes-perfect-for-autumn/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:37 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47701 Whether you’re craving a sweet crumble twist for breakfast or a savoury fried chicken feast with tangy slaw, these apple recipes are guaranteed to warm hearts and satisfy cravings this autumn.    Deconstructed breakfast apple crumbles  Serves 4     Ingredients    2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 apples, halved 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp vanilla vodka ¼ cup oats ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup […]

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]]> Whether you’re craving a sweet crumble twist for breakfast or a savoury fried chicken feast with tangy slaw, these apple recipes are guaranteed to warm hearts and satisfy cravings this autumn. 

 

Deconstructed breakfast apple crumbles 

Serves 4  

 

Ingredients 

 

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 apples, halved
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp vanilla vodka
¼ cup oats
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup + 1 tsp honey
4 Tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla essence 

 

Method 

 

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
  2. Heat the butter and sugar in a pan. Add the apples, cut sides down and fry for 5 minutes over medium heat. 
  3. Add the water and vodka and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the oats, almond butter and ¼ cup honey. Spread on a tray and bake for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix the cream cheese with 1tsphoney and vanilla essence. 
  6. Adda dollop cream cheese onto a plate, top with apples, drizzle with pan juices and sprinkle with oat crumble. 

 

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto/HMimages.co.za 

 

 

Buttermilk fried chicken with apple slaw  

Serves 4  

 

Ingredients  

For the buttermilk fried chicken  

 8 chicken pieces
4 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp each soy sauce and sriracha
4 garlic cloves, grated
2½ cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
3 tsp origanum
1 tsp mustard powder
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp black pepper
2 tsp salt  

 

For the apple slaw  

 ¼ green cabbage, shredded
½ red onion, sliced
1 green apple, julienned
Handful coriander, chopped
Juice of ½ lime
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup olive oil  

 

Method   

 

  1. For the buttermilk fried chicken, mix together the chicken, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic and buttermilk. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2.  Preheat oven to 180°C.
  3. Mix all the remaining dry ingredients together and season well.
  4. Heat enough oil to deep-fry the chicken in a large pot.
  5. Roll each chicken piece in the flour and fry until golden. Arrange on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, until cooked.
  6. For the apple slaw, combine the ingredients, season to taste and serve with the fried chicken. 

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za 

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]]> Elegant update revives Cape Town’s Victorian charm https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/decor/elegant-update-revives-cape-towns-victorian-charm/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:16:19 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47856 This Victorian home in Cape Town has been given a sophisticated update, bringing out all its loveliest historic features while also adding light-filled layers of elegance and ease.  Renovating a historic home is not a task for the faint of heart. From securing heritage and council committee approvals to dealing with unforeseen structural challenges, it’s a process that is […]

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This Victorian home in Cape Town has been given a sophisticated update, bringing out all its loveliest historic features while also adding light-filled layers of elegance and ease. 

Renovating a historic home is not a task for the faint of heart. From securing heritage and council committee approvals to dealing with unforeseen structural challenges, it’s a process that is both complex in design terms and costly in execution — overall, a major challenge. And so it was with this Victorian cottage in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. Built in 1904, it is set in a terraced row of houses on one of the suburb’s most charming tree-lined streets.  

Fortunately, the home’s careful and multi-year renovation process was overseen by one of the city’s top interior designers, who also happens to be its co-owner and the founder of his own quantity surveying practice to boot. Dawid Augustyn has been combining left-brain precision with right-brain creativity as the managing director of ESTABLISHMENT, his interior design business, for the past 18 years. “I always say my grown-up job is being a quantity surveyor, and ESTABLISHMENT is my playground,” Dawid adds.  

The house had originally been purchased by Dawid’s husband Dr Zane Stevens, an endocrinologist, before the couple first met. Zane was attracted to the home’s heritage appeal as well as its location — “I was drawn to the neighbourhood and its feeling of community,” he says. “I’ve always loved Victorian houses and was excited about the idea of giving this little old lady a new lease of life,” he explains. Fast-forward a few years, during which the couple lived more or less between their two respective properties in the city, they made the decision to renovate Zane’s “little old lady” so that she truly suited their lifestyle and needs. 

As Dawid suggests, it’s absolutely necessary to sensitively bring period homes up to date in order to make them work for their current inhabitants — and into the future. “We’re very strong in our opinion about having to be able to modernise these older homes, because otherwise they get left for ruin,” he says, “and in that case, you don’t have any preservation of the buildings at all?’  

The planning process here included carefully weighing up each aspect and element of the house, from the characteristic cast-iron trim on its facade to its original wooden floors, mouldings and fireplace. All of these aspects have been retained and renewed. The addition of further wall panelling and mouldings, as well as cleverly revised room arrangements, have enabled the interior to be brought up to date in a manner that elegantly acknowledges the past while also extending it practically and aesthetically into the present.  

Completely new aspects of the design include the substantially expanded and updated kitchen, as well as the creation of a first-floor bedroom suite with a private balcony courtyard above it. The overall idea linking these areas, says Dawid, was to work with “two boxes, linking to each other seamlessly, even though contrasting”. As he suggests, this “highlights the old and the new, celebrating both the heritage and the new, modern way of living”.  

While the kitchen had always been situated at the rear of the house, it was enlarged. By enclosing it on two sides with framed sliding panes of glass, a glorious flood of light was invited into the space. The result draws the eye out and up towards trees and sky, blurring the boundaries between internal and external, while simultaneously taking on the feel of a vitrine in which precious objects are displayed and celebrated. The choice of black, multi-paned window frames also gives the space a vintage-industrial feel — one that subtly complements the home’s heritage —rather than a starkly contemporary one.  

Upstairs, the bedroom suite has the private, contained feel of a small apartment set within the wider house. Entered via an adjacent micro study and dressing space with lots of built-in storage, the bedroom is open plan to a bathroom area finished in sophisticated wooden panelling that features a luxurious enclosed shower and double vanity counter clad in black marble. “I wanted quite a masculine, more traditional feeling, but still modern, contemporary and soft,” says Dawid. 

The living room is situated at the front of the house and is furnished with a deep-buttoned sofa in leather selected by the couple. Tucked between the living room and kitchen is a petite dining area, warmed in winter by an original fireplace, furnished with a steel table and chairs. And this is precisely what has been achieved here. 

The bedroom also leads out onto a spacious garden deck that sports a pergola over which climbers are starting to scramble, plus a built-in pair of outdoor daybeds — with urban views of the city as well as Table Mountain. Dawid says, “It was very important to me to have a garden. We love the High Line in New York so some of the inspiration was from there, with the grass and plants that cascade and move in the wind.” This, along with a patch of grass for Lilly, the couple’s English Pointer, naturally. 

Essential alongside the creation of the upper floor was a stairway leading up to it. Again, rather than trying to make this element compact and contemporary, Dawid created a solid yet graceful design that feels as if it has been always there —although, of course, it has not. “I like a staircase that feels like it’s not ashamed to be a staircase,” he says with a smile. Similar to the adjacent multi-paned windows, the curvaceous, fully handmade plastered balustrade has a real touch of 1930s elegance to it.  

Several rooms in the downstairs part of the home combine various forms of double duty. The kitchen-diner area is well suited to working from home, for example. Similarly in Zane’s “personal sanctuary”, the private study space blends with a library, music room and aesthetic treasure box in its own right for which, he says: “We chose a somewhat daring colour —a rich burnt terracotta — for both the walls and ceiling, which provides an emotive and creative environment.” And right at the front of the house, a luxe TV and reading den with a sliding door has been conceptualised to double as a guest bedroom when required, complete with a petite guest bathroom and toilet nestled almost invisibly alongside it.  

The house combines its public and private spaces in beautifully considered ways, finished with a sophisticated blend of furniture sourced via ESTABLISHMENT, plus a mix of collectables and art put together by the couple over a number of years. Urbane yet historic with an unerring eye for detail, this home fuses old and new in a manner that respects both the past and the present, and looks set to nurture and delight its occupants for many years to come.  

ABOVE: A set of minimalist steel stairs leads down from the first-floor deck to the ground-floor courtyard. The Adirondack chair was made by a friend of Dawid’s, and the Chispa portable lamps on the stairway are by Joan Gaspar for Marse. 

ABOVE: The courtyard includes a plunge pool. The selection of terracotta pots, vases and vessels sets off the monochrome palette to perfection. 

1. Le Creuset Dinner Plate in cerise 27cm R529  

2. Leafy Hazel Place Mat in black R69  

3. Canvas Studios Mushroom Lamp R899  

4. Canvas Studios Graphic Wool Blend Rug R2 499  

5. Saddle Barstool R3 999  

6. Reviera New Bone Mug in red R69  

7. Emrik Tribecca Outdoor Coffee Table R25 999  

8. Noteworthy Scented Candle in black 380g R299 

9. Measuring Cups in gold R389. 

Prices correct at time of print and may change.

Words: Robyn Alexander 
Photography: Greg Cox, Supplied. 
 

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]]> Jessica du Plessis talks family & home https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/jessica-du-plessis-talks-family-home/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:59:31 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47757 The sweetheart of the content-creation world, Jessica du Plessis, is living the soft life — and inviting us all in…    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Club Magazine (@tfg_clubmagazine) There’s a certain kind of quiet confidence that comes with women who know how to slow down; those who understand that the beauty of life isn’t always […]

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There’s a certain kind of quiet confidence that comes with women who know how to slow down; those who understand that the beauty of life isn’t always about more, louder or faster, but rather about intentionally finding their place in the world. Surrounded by gentle change, muted tones and moments of reflection, Jessica du Plessis (previously Van Heerden) feels right at home.  

Jessica’s life, both online and offline, mirrors the rhythm of autumn itself. Thoughtful. Layered. Purposeful. From her effortlessly curated wardrobe to the way she nurtures her family and home, she embodies a version of the ‘soft life’ that feels attainable, grounded and distinctly South African.  

 

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Words: Charndré Emma Kippie
Photography: Zhann Solomons
Styling by: Gasant Kellerman

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]]> Artist Lady Skollie talks feminism & creative freedom https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/artist-lady-skollie-talks-feminism-creative-freedom/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:26:07 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47754 Artist Lady Skollie talks freedom, feminism and learning to take up space unapologetically.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ClubX Magazine (@clubx_magazine) I remember the first time I attended one of Lady Skollie’s Cape Town exhibitions. Titled ‘Bound’, her bold body of work lit up the white walls of the Everard Read Gallery. The tension in the repetitive […]

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I remember the first time I attended one of Lady Skollie’s Cape Town exhibitions. Titled ‘Bound’, her bold body of work lit up the white walls of the Everard Read Gallery. The tension in the repetitive linework of her mixed-media artworks evoked a sense of feeling in between — like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. It honoured womanhood (flora) and freedom (a kraal) while facing challenges that come with patriarchal limitations and control.  

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure how to interpret her style and process at first, but that’s because she’s in a league of her own. After some time, her bold choice of colour, god-like figures and even some ‘sexy’ fruits became familiar. Her work had a language of its own, too; one that communicated her innermost thoughts on identity politics, sex, lust and cultural norms.  

 

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Looking at her work, I knew she was someone with a complex personality. Bold yet vulnerable, perplexing yet direct, bubbly yet stands on business, Lady Skollie is as dynamic and ‘out there’ in person as the markings she makes on Fabriano paper (or wood or Perspex — whatever floats her boat at the time).  

In the same way that this bona fide badass remains ever-changing and unpredictable, freedom in South Africa has never been straight-cut. It’s loud, layered, political, deeply personal — and for women, especially women of colour, it’s still a work in progress.  

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Words: Charndré Emma Kippie
Photography: Zhann Solomons
Styled by: Mia-Tess Smith

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]]> How Pamela Anderson is rewriting her public narrative https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/how-pamela-anderson-is-rewriting-her-public-narrative/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:28 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47764 Pamela Anderson calls this her second act. This time, she’s taking back her power and redefining herself while doing it.    View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Balanced Life (@balancedlifesa) The year is 1995 and 28-year-old Pamela Anderson is at her peak: She’s the cover star of Playboy magazine, has featured in countless interviews and […]

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The year is 1995 and 28-year-old Pamela Anderson is at her peak: She’s the cover star of Playboy magazine, has featured in countless interviews and is the certified beach hottie on the TV series Baywatch. She’s also involved in a reckless, rock ‘n’ roll type of love with Tommy Lee.  

With her tussled, platinum blonde hair, silicone boobs, blue eyes, overly lined lips and skinny arched brows, Pamela was the ultimate sex symbol. Hollywood stereotyped her into this character, and having a sex tape leaked didn’t help counter this idea.  

However, a now 58-year-old Pamela is shedding this facade of what society created and is rewriting her narrative. She’s telling her story her way – bare faced and real. Her decision to attend a Paris Fashion Week show back in September 2023 without make-up caused quite the frenzy, as it is not very often we see public figures exposing their face in this way. This shift wasn’t just a cosmetic choice. It has evolved into a symbolic and deeply personal transformation – one that challenges the old script of Hollywood femininity and asks all of us to reconsider what it means to grow older, to be seen, and to be enough as we are. 

 

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In a recent Glamour interview, Pamela shared: “In this industry, you can get carried away and forget who you are underneath it all. That’s why I wanted to peel everything back. I don’t know what my next look or incarnation is going to be. I feel like I’m a little bit of an experiment, but I’m doing it for myself. And lucky for me, I get to be somewhat inspirational when I’m living my life authentically.”  

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Words: Yashna Balwanth
Photography: Getty images

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]]> The Logan family’s love story https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/the-logan-familys-love-story/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:25:38 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47763 What began as a leap of faith for The Logan Fam has evolved into a growing empire rooted in love, resilience and an unshakable shared vision.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jet Club (@jetclubafrica)   Before social-media fame, before the traditional wedding celebrations and business ventures, before their lives became something they […]

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]]> What began as a leap of faith for The Logan Fam has evolved into a growing empire rooted in love, resilience and an unshakable shared vision.

 

 

Before social-media fame, before the traditional wedding celebrations and business ventures, before their lives became something they shared with the world, Addi and Judy were simply two people who had a chance encounter and fell in love.

 

 

They come from two different worlds, with different formative experiences, and yet both were raised with the understanding that family is central to everything. Addison Logan was born and raised in the USA. “I had a strict father who taught me that can get whatever I want as long as I work hard for it. I’ve always had this feeling of wanting the best and being very hard on myself. So, that’s really shaped me.” 

 

 

Judy Frans, born in the Eastern Cape, grew up on the streets of Capricorn, near the beachside suburb of Muizenberg in Cape Town, with the steady presence of a grandmother who taught her how to love, nurture and be the mother she is today. 

 

@africanamericanfam We’re on a magazine cover! We can’t wait to show you guys! #fyp #relatable #familytime #couplegoals #trendingvideo ♬ original sound – The Logan Fam

 

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Words: Rughsaar Bibi Ismail
Photography: Zhann Solomons
Styling: Gasant Kellerman

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]]> Actor Aaron Pierre is in his prime https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/actor-aaron-pierre-is-in-his-prime/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:52:39 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47748 From breakout roles to global franchises, Aaron Pierre is all about discipline, intention and the craft behind becoming one of the most compelling leading men on our screens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Man Magazine South Africa (@manmagsa) Before the buzz of the DC Universe, Star Wars and his iconic casting as the voice of the […]

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]]> From breakout roles to global franchises, Aaron Pierre is all about discipline, intention and the craft behind becoming one of the most compelling leading men on our screens.

Before the buzz of the DC Universe, Star Wars and his iconic casting as the voice of the lead character in Mufasa: The Lion King, Aaron Pierre grew up on one of London’s council estates (or what in the US are called ‘housing projects’) to parents with ancestal roots in the Caribbean and Sierra Leone.

In an interview with Associated Press, Aaron reflected on his upbringing: “I grew up in a place called West Croydon… in government housing, and it’s my favourite place in the world, and it has enormously contributed to the man I am today.”  

While he may have caught the world’s attention for his acting chops, his early ambition lay far from Hollywood fame. Young Aaron had his sights set on being “the fastest man in the world”. He idolised sprinters such as American Maurice Greene (100-metre world record holder from 1999 to 2004).  

“I actually had the privilege of meeting him once,” he told People magazine. “I remember yelling to my mom, saying, ‘There’s Maurice Greene! Do you have anything he could sign?’ This was before iPhones and selfies. So she gave me a receipt, and I ran over to him and he signed it.’ 

 

 

Aaron might not have fulfilled his athletic dreams but he still gets to put his fitness to the test in the often gruelling roles he plays.  

Acting came into his life almost by destiny. On The Jennifer Hudson Show, he shared that his acting debut was a high-school play. “I first started acting when I was about 14 or 15. The school that I went to didn’t do drama as a subject, but they did do a play every three years, and I had the opportunity to do Moby Dick — I was the narrator.  

“I remember stepping out to, I think it was bottom stage left, and I only had about three or four lines, did my piece, went backstage, and I just remember feeling overwhelmed by this feeling of ‘That is what I wanna do for the rest of my life!”  

 

 

From there he took the leap and decided to bet on himself. He joined drama programmes, he auditioned and eventually got to train at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (alma mater of Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Oyelowo and Benedict Cumberbatch).  

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Words: Rughsaar Bibi Ismail
Photographed: Gallo/Getty images

 

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]]> Easy milkshake recipe to make with your little ones https://tfgmedia.co.za/life-style/food/easy-milkshake-recipe-to-make-with-your-little-ones/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:32:25 +0000 https://tfgmedia.co.za/?p=47706 Hop into the kitchen for a tasty chocolate Easter-inspired treat! These chocolate‑drizzled Easter shakes are creamy, dreamy, and oh‑so fun to make with your little ones    Easter shakes with chocolate drizzle    Ingredients    100g milk chocolate 3 chocolate eggs 3 cups vanilla ice cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup milk Pinch sea salt    Method  […]

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]]> Hop into the kitchen for a tasty chocolate Easter-inspired treat! These chocolate‑drizzled Easter shakes are creamy, dreamy, and oh‑so fun to make with your little ones 

 

Easter shakes with chocolate drizzle 

 

Ingredients 

 

100g milk chocolate
3 chocolate eggs
3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup milk
Pinch sea salt 

 

Method 

 

  1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
  2. Dip the top edge of your serving glasses into the chocolate, and twirl it around, allowing it to drip down the sides. Dip and repeat until your glasses are all evenly coated. Refrigerate until set.
  3. Attach an Easter egg to each straw using the remaining melted chocolate and refrigerate until set.
  4. Add all the remaining ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour into the prepared glasses, add astrawand refrigerate until ready to serve. 

 

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za 

 

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