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"Thrive" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

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Using her own struggles with weight management, South African author Nicci Robertson is trying to guide girls and women in particular away from the dangerous culture of deprivation that’s so pervasive in our country.

Her book “Thrive” is packed with healthy recipes that break the conventional diet rules and its one of the offerings that will be featured at the Kingsmead College Book Fair tomorrow in partnership with HOT1027.

Tara Penny has more…
26 May 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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