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Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5

by Martha van Zyl | 13/03/2026 | Gadgets | 0 Comments

This article was originally published on Recharged. Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 continues its evolution as a premium “phone-plus-tablet” hybrid, while...

A Million Points of Light by CL Hellisen (Book Two of The Crossfades)

by Martha van Zyl | 06/03/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

A Million Points of Light is a breathtaking sequel that expands the world of The Shape of Monsters into something darker, grander, and emotionally devastating in all the right ways. If Book One introduced the delicate tension between human and monster, Book Two tears...

Netgalley Book Review – January

by Martha van Zyl | 27/02/2026 | Books | 0 Comments

My choice of audiobooks to review from Netgalley in January was quite an interesting and slightly diverse group. Let me know if you've read any of these and what you thought of them. The Dark Below by Sherry Rankin The Dark Below is a tense, emotionally layered crime...

Chloe Stuart Is Powering a New Era for South African Motorsport

by Martha van Zyl | 23/02/2026 | Automotive | 0 Comments

Moments like this don’t come around often. South African motorsport has found something special in Chloe Stuart.At just 16 years old, the Gauteng-born racer has already made history as the youngest female ever to win a Formula Vee title, and the first woman in more...

Making eyes with essence LASH mania reloaded mascara

Sep 11, 2014 | Beauty

It's no secret that I'm a bit of a mascara junkie. I don't like wearing a lot of makeup, but mascara is a staple, especially as I consider my eyes to be one of my best (physical) features. And I have long lashes, so I'm always looking for something that will add...

If you’re not confident about wearing makeup, essence is essential

May 16, 2014 | Beauty

So now that I'm doing the makeup thing again, I need to build up stock and one of my new staples is essence stay all day long-lasting concealer (20 soft beige). I was sent this concealer along with essence silky touch blush (50 sweetheart), and essence eye sorbet (04...

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Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5

A Million Points of Light by CL Hellisen (Book Two of The Crossfades)

Netgalley Book Review – January

Chloe Stuart Is Powering a New Era for South African Motorsport

Making eyes with essence LASH mania reloaded mascara

If you’re not confident about wearing makeup, essence is essential