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iol. co. za > lifestyle > love-sex > relationships > 2026-07-09-is-it-true-love-or-just-cold-weather-the-real-psychology-behind-cuffing-season

Is it true love or just cold weather? The real psychology behind 'cuffing season"

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (823+ words) As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many singles find themselves longing for companionship, giving rise to what has become known as cuffing season. Image: Unsplash/One zone Studio "Humans are wired for belonging. The important question is…...

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iol. co. za > personal-finance > financial-planning > 2026-06-20-when-a-divorce-isnt-a-divorce

When a divorce isn't a divorce

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (949+ words) A cohabitation agreement is not a sign that a relationship is expected to fail, it helps both people understand their responsibilities and reduces the risk of disputes later. Image: Alex Green | Pexels When a marriage ends, there is a legal…...

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iol. co. za > thepost > news > 2026-06-27-we-did-not-get-our-happily-ever-after-fiance-tells-how-dreams-were-shattered-after-proposal

We did not get our happily ever after: Fianc'e tells how dreams were shattered after proposal

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1524+ words) "The funeral was one of the worst days of my life. Sitting there mourning my fianc" was unbearable. They stole the lives of everyone. They stole the the happiness of all of us and they are completely remorseless." THE fianc…...

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iol. co. za > entertainment > streaming > 2026-06-15-a-story-too-close-to-home-real-life-wounds-behind-the-polygamist

A story too close to home: Real-life wounds behind The Polygamist

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (538+ words) The cast of The Polygamist, a series adaptation of Sue Nyathi's novel. Netflix's The Polygamist may be packed with shocking twists, betrayal and scandal, but beneath the drama lies something far more powerful: a reflection of the realities many South…...

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iol. co. za > lifestyle > 2026-05-19-watch-couple-creates-family-competition-to-decide-on-their-surname

WATCH: Couple creates family competition to decide on their surname

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (491+ words) Newlyweds Georgie Abela and Brett Borland enjoying their first dance as a married couple. For centuries, marriage has usually come with one unspoken expectation where the bride takes the groom's surname." That's just how things have traditionally been done for…...

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iol. co. za > ios > behindthenews > 2026-05-20-the-hidden-impact-of-phubbing-on-relationships

The hidden impact of phubbing on relationships

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (373+ words) Many people retreat into their phones, where silent scrolling replaces genuine conversation, driving a wedge between loved ones and friends. However, simple changes can strengthen your relationships and enhance your mental health. The convenience of smartphones, augmented by the allure…...

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iol. co. za > news > 2026-05-18-anti-immigrant-activist-phakelumthakathi-denies-claims-of-having-a-zimbabwean-wife

Anti-immigrant activist Phakel'umthakathi denies claims of having a Zimbabwean wife

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (356+ words) Actor Nkosikhina Ndabandaba responds to viral claims about his personal life. Actor and anti-immigrant activist Nkosikhona "Phakel'umthakathi" Ndabandaba has pushed back against viral social media claims that he is married to a Zimbabwean woman, dismissing the allegations as false and…...

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iol. co. za > personal-finance > financial-planning > 2026-04-26-stacking-funeral-policies-wont-secure-your-familys-financial-freedom

Stacking funeral policies won't secure your family's financial freedom

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (875+ words) According to statistics from a Bureau of Market Research report conducted in conjunction with Metropolitan, around 75% of South African households hold a funeral policy. This high penetration pales in comparison to other non-funeral insurance products, such as life insurance, where…...

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iol. co. za > the-star > news > 2026-04-12-big-brother-mzansi-couple-thato-mokoena-and-gash1-split-after-three-years-of-marriage

'Big Brother Mzansi' couple Thato Mokoena and Gash1 split after three years of marriage

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (438+ words) Reality TV star Thato Immaculate Mokoena has confirmed the end of her marriage to Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni, revealing that she has walked away from the relationship following what she describes as "irreconcilable" incidents. In a heartfelt statement, Mokoena said the…...

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iol. co. za > business > economy > 2026-03-23-more-women-are-filing-for-divorce-in-south-africa-and-most-are-in-their-40s

More women are filing for divorce in South Africa " and most are in their 40s

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (829+ words) Less South Africans are getting married, research shows. Image: AI / Chat GPT More women than men are asking for divorces in South Africa, and these women tend to be middle-aged, according to Statistics South Africa. The latest marriages and divorces…...

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