Cape Times CT-2021-04-20

ians Gaslighting is a term used frequently by millennials and a concept that has been growing in popularity. So, what is “gaslighting” you ask? It is a form of manipulation that happens in personal relationships. It is also considered emotional abuse as the abuser makes the victim question their reality. The victim wonders if they are going crazy by reacting a certain way to things done by the abuser. Gaslighting is turning the tables around and not taking any responsibility for your actions. When you have been “gaslighted”, one may not know the signs or even be aware that this is happening to them. Some of the signs that you should pay attention to include; using something dear to you as ammunition, lying, blame-shifting, confusing you, turning people against…

Bang Showbiz Queen Elizabeth kept a treasured photo of Prince Philip in her handbag during his funeral on Saturday. The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest during an intimate ceremony at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, and a royal insider has revealed that the Queen kept some precious mementoes from their life together inside her handbag. In particular, the insider told the Mail on Sunday newspaper that she carried a photograph of the two of them together in Malta, where they lived between 1949 and 1951. At the time, the Duke – who died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 – was stationed in Malta as a naval officer with HMS Magpie. The Queen has particularly fond memories of living in Malta, previously saying she…

There are many reasons why Himalayan salt has grown in popularity, but before you delve into its benefits, let’s try and understand what exactly Himalayan salt is. What is Himalayan salt? Himalayan salt is a rock salt found in Pakistan’s Punjab district. Mined in the Himalayan foothills, it has hundreds of essential nutrients that give it its rosy hue. Previous research indicates that it is one of the purest salts available. It comes in a variety of ways, from exfoliating bath salts to cooking brines and salt lamps. Lavleen Gambhir, founder of Yummiano, shares four ways to reap the benefits of Himalayan salt: Assists the body in detoxification: Himalayan salt is a rich source of minerals and elements such as potassium, iron, and calcium. Both minerals help our bodies’ normal…

Thobile Mazibuko Since we are still living in the pandemic, it’s important to exercise. Not only to achieve a healthy body but to also stimulate your mind. There’s a lot that’s happening around the world that may be mentally damaging, and to help stimulate your mental health, it’s best to work out as it takes your mind off these things. Claire Bowen of Shower to Shower said that this year has brought about a real need for humanity to boost their feel-good hormones and take every opportunity to be as fit and healthy as possible. She encouraged people to use exercise as a mood booster, just as they use retail therapy or specific scents. “In the same way that a fragrance can positively improve your mood, so too can exercise…

From page 1 newspapers like Imvo Zabantsundu, among others,” said Nzimande. He has directed Higher Health to work with other emergency relief agencies to offer students debriefing support and for Higher Health’s mobile clinic and psychologists to support the UCT in-house team for psychosocial services to further support students. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille said one minister’s Cape Town residence in Newlands (owned by the department) was completely destroyed on Sunday afternoon. “(On) Monday, family members of three members of the executive were evacuated from Walmer Estate properties as there was an immediate threat on Monday morning as the fire moved over Philip Kgosana Drive. “The family members of one minister and two deputy ministers were evacuated from Walmer Estate.” She said police have advised…

From page 1 He left the bedroom and went to his neighbour, Ms Francis Pienaar. He asked the neighbour to please help him with his daughter. The neighbour advised him to bring the baby to her.” Pienaar then suggested that Ashmee-Lee was dead and Kortjie was arrested. He admitted that he was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol at the time. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentence, with spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila saying the conviction was prioritised. “Child murders have become a scourge in our province which led to the NPA putting a strategy in place which focused on these murders. “Ashwynne Kortjie was the father of this child and he was supposed to protect her. “He brutally killed the child because she cried.…