Gerry Cupido

Cape Town, South Africa

Fashion and Beauty Writer at Freelance

Fashion and Beauty Multimedia Journalist at Independent Online

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognising the signs you need mental health support

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

2minUnderstanding when it’s time to seek support for your mental well-being is crucial. Image: FreepikMental health is just as important as physical health, yet it often goes overlooked, especially in South Africa, where stigma, access, and awareness can be barriers to getting the help you need. Understanding when it’s time to seek support for your mental well-being is crucial.
Watch how to cook eggs in an air fryer: Three simple methods

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

1minYou can make boiled eggs in an air fryer. Image: Mona Sabha Cabrera / PexelsDid you know you can cook eggs in an air fryer? Even the most devoted air fryer fans who claim you can make just about anything in one might be surprised to learn that eggs are on the menu, too. Once known mainly for crisping up fries and wings, the air fryer has evolved into a versatile kitchen essential, perfect for healthier, hands-free cooking, including breakfast staples like eggs.
WATCH: Political commentator Camryn Kinsey faints during live broadcast

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

1minPolitical commentator Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live broadcast. Image: Youtube screenshotDuring a live segment on Fox News, political commentator Camryn Kinsey fainted and fell off her chair. She was discussing Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 election loss when her speech became slurred, after which she suddenly stopped mid-sentence, then collapsed.
WHO unveils the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report on International Nurses Day

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

1minToday is International Nurses Day. Image: File picture: Damaris HelwigTo mark International Nurses Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), alongside global partners, unveiled the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 (SoWN) report. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the global nursing workforce and its critical role in advancing health systems worldwide. The launch event spotlighted key findings and policy recommendations from the report, presented by lead author Dr. Carey McCarthy of WHO.
Meghan Markle shares intimate moments from date night with Prince Harry

4 days ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

1minMeghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Beyoncé concert. Image: Instagram / meghanMeghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted enjoying a rare public date night at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. The Duchess of Sussex later shared moments from the evening on Instagram, offering a rare glimpse into their private life. The couple appeared affectionate and relaxed, dancing and embracing as they soaked in the megastar’s high-energy performance.
15 DEAD IN TAXI COLLISION

1 week ago | dailyvoice.co.za | Gerry Cupido

Gerry Cupido | May 5, 2025Fifteen people died and five others were injured in a head-on collision involving a fully-loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort) around midnight on Saturday. The taxi was bound for Cape Town. Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose reports: “This is by far the deadliest crash we have experienced in a long time in the Eastern Cape.
Business partners face off in court over alleged R1 million fraud

1 week ago | capeargus.co.za | Gerry Cupido

Fraud case pits co-directors against each other in court. Image: RonA case of alleged financial fraud has placed two business partners on opposing sides of the courtroom, following the arrest of one co-director in connection with a fraudulent R1 million overdraft application. The two men, who jointly directed two companies registered in 2011 and 2013, are now the focus of a criminal investigation led by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit based in Secunda.
LOOK: AI-designed outfits for the 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

2minKim Kardashian's AI-styled Met Gala looks turn femininity into armour. Image: AwesomicAs anticipation builds for the 2025 Met Gala, the world’s most iconic fashion night steps boldly into uncharted territory. This year’s dress code is drawn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Spring Costume Institute exhibition: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It’s a landmark moment that celebrates Black designers and marks the museum’s first menswear-focused show in over two decades.
Fifteen people die in Eastern Cape head-on crash

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

1minHead-on collision claimed 15 lives. Image: SuppliedFifteen people died and five others were injured in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort) around midnight on Saturday. “This is by far the deadliest crash we have experienced in a long time in the Eastern Cape,” said Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding digital overload and how it affects your mental health

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Gerry Cupido

2minPeople don't understand how digital overload affects their mental health. Image: Cottonbro Studios / PexlesHow many hours do you think you spend on your phone every day? From endless notifications and all-day access to your emails, to watching TikToks all night long, we really don’t realise just how much constantly being on our phones impacts our well-being.