HAPPY MAKOTI HOLIDAYS

This is a month associated with lovely weather, laughter, flowing drinks, braais, summer hits blaring out of almost every radio in the country, and big bonuses. For some women, however, the festive season means driving to their in-laws, having to drink in secret, and working all day to prove their makotiness and impress their in-laws. Not so fun, right? Here are tips to help you make your makoti vacation less miserable.

TIRED BRIDE

By the time December rolls around, most of us are tired but as a makoti, you may be expected to do a lot of the housework when visiting your in-laws. “Negotiate because if you don’t speak up, people will assume