August - September 2021

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EDITOR Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa PRODUCTION MANAGER Pertunia Mdluli FASHION CONTRIBUTOR Mpumi Sinxoto FASHION CONTRIBUTOR Ayanda Ngcobo BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR Grace Mantjiu ART DIRECTOR Given Zondi DESIGNER Sihle Nyakane PHOTO RETOUCHER Jermain Hendr
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Hello!
As it is now tradition, South Africans celebrate Women’s Month in August. Before COVID-19 wrecked our social calendars, we would gather in numbers in celebration of women who had made great strides in the quest for the realisation of women’s rights.
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Leading Ladies
When Dr Coceka Mfundisi (38) is not in her theatre scrubs saving lives, she is busy advocating for better healthcare for patients and improved working conditions for her colleagues in hospitals and clinics around South Africa. Coceka is a specialist
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FASHION Forecast
Pandora Brilliance sees the launch of the label’s first ever lab-created diamonds. Going forward, the company will be using only lab-created diamonds, as opposed to mined ones. The aim behind this is to transform the market for diamond jewellery with
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Best Foot Forward
Strappy heels add glam that is just perfect for your outfit. You have the option of strapping them all the way up your leg, or just at the ankle, depending on the look you want to pull off. Heels in a colourful shade will always have winning results,
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Live In Colour
If you want your bag to be the highlight of your look, try pairing it with a neutral or dark-toned outfit. Colourful bags introduce a playful and lively aspect to your attire, so don’t be shy to go all the way with it. A vividly printed outfit access
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Turn Heads
We are all more than ready to ditch the sweaters and get dressed up. Dramatic statement pieces provide the perfect addition to any look. Charmed and beaded accessories pair well with anything – from flowy dresses to simple jeans-and-tee combos. They
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NOT JUST Shirt A PRETTY
This season, a lot more attention is being placed on collars. Peter Pan, pie-crust and dramatic collars are taking centre stage in the new styles to own. Romantic finishes continue to dominate in the forms of lace, sheer,and prairie designs. Also, we
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Wear The Pants
Baggy silhouettes reminiscent of the 90s have made a comeback. These fit into the relaxed-tailoring trend that is having a moment in fashion. The roomy design allows for a multitude of styling options, and works for both super casual and dressed-up o
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AN ANDROGYNOUS Cut
The best androgynous outfits are created using clean lines and simple silhouettes. The classic take of pinstripe and a crisp white shirt will never lose its appeal. For a modern and more-feminine twist, invest in pants of a looser fit in high- waiste
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The Power Of Rich
Ku Hahama Who or what inspires your designs? Each Rich Mnisi collection presents a distinct point of view. It’s a celebration of culture, heritage, and the common human experience. All this is packaged in extremist yet minimalist structures that ar
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BEAUTY Update
Fragrance is like a spell, and the one wearing it can enchant the world. GUCCI BLOOM PROFUMO DI FIORI, priced from R1 180, is intense, and lets its floral scent speak fearlessly. A natural scent that unleashes the addictive magnetism of tuberose esse
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Tricks And Tips On How To Get Luscious Lashes
Eyelash serum nourishes and helps your lashes to grow even better, making them stronger. It also helps lengthen your existing lashes and adds a little bit of shine for a fuller look. Black mascara might be everyone’s go-to colour, but there are othe
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A MASK To The Rescue
Everyone wants a flawless, Insta-worthy complexion, and this is possible with the right skincare products. Whether you are dealing with breakouts or are just looking for a quick step to add to your self-care routine, there is a mask for you. No matte
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Wig Fix Crème Of Nature Argan Oil 7-in-1 Leave-in Treatment, 199,95
Wigs have been a long-time staple for many people who want to switch up their looks whenever they feel like it, without spending hours at the salon. Lately on social media, hair stylists have been showcasing their magic of flawlessly blending a wig w
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A Meeting Of Ueens
This is TRUELOVE’S latest iconic cover shoot. It took months of careful planning, but it has come together beautifully, and in the most perfect setting. What better location to shoot these two women than in a place of power and ancient beauty that is
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Let’s talk MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a collagen-induction therapy used to help stimulate collagen production through a bunch of fine, short needles to puncture the top layer of the skin. What is collagen? Collagen is a very important protein that helps keep the skin smo
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Jiva!
ASSISTANT STYLIST Katlego Magano MAKE-UP Nqobile Mncube HAIR Kabelo Kau Ramatjie MODELS Sne Mbatha and Noxolo Dlamini STOCKISTS Adidas (www.shop.adidas.co.za), Cotton On (www.cottonon.com), H&M (hm.com), J’adour D’amour ( jadoredamour.com), Loxion Ku
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Paint It Bright
After a brutal winter, Spring make-up looks are back in full force! So, get ready to take out your stash of eyeshadow palettes. Obviously, the eyes are the main focus, but you can go ahead and dust off your lipsticks too – to add more drama to your l
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A New-age Fulfilled And Modern Woman
“I don’t want children. I knew this at 22, and at 29, I got sterilised.” It’s not every day that one hears a statement like this from a South African woman, let alone a woman of colour. However, women are rejecting what society has expected of them.
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Choice Is A Right
“You will be faced with judgement and stigmatisation from people. Social media and society might want you to adhere to the traditional norms of being in a relationship or being a mother. However, it’s okay not to want a relationship or to be a mother
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Is The She-cession The Next Pandemic?
“The South African government recently moved the country back to alert Level 4, a move to curb the spread of infections that have risen consistently each day. In addition, most of South Africa’s COVID-19 socio-economic relief measures have been termi
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Solutions For Single Mothers
Seek professional help. If you are behind on school fees, negotiate with the school to pay when you can. Use a 5-litre water bottle to save R5 every day of the year. After 365 days (a full year), you will have R1 825 that can go towards school clothe
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Life After Covid
90% of businesses stated that turnover declined below the normal range in April 2020. The Loan Guarantee Scheme has been a failure. Only R18 billion of the R200 billion available has reached businesses. Unemployment has increased to a record high of
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Dr Coceka Mfundisi
Meet Dr Coceka Mfundisi (38). When she is not in her theatre scrubs saving lives, she is busy advocating for better healthcare for patients, improved working conditions for her colleagues, and general awareness on issues affecting medical teams in ho
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Dr Adé Van Heerden
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) doctor and founder of My Coco, a feminine hygiene subscription company that provides women with organic and biodegradable period products, Dr van Heerden was crowned Miss South Africa in 2017. Prior to bei
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Mpumi Motsabi
In an era where representivity matters and Black children should be able to see positive representations of themselves, Mpumi Motsabi (36) saw a need to fill that gap in the market. Her entrepreneurial journey was born from the wish to celebrate Afri
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Farai Mubaiwa
In a country with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, and a despondent youth, we need more of young women like her than ever before. Purpose, compassion, and impact are the three words that best define Farai Mubaiwa’s (26) journey as
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Dr Thato Mosehle
This go-getter believes in living a purpose-driven life. Dr Thato Mosehle discovered her purpose early on in life when she decided to study medicine. This decision was inspired by her desire to see people, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, r
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Nolitha Fakude
A trailblazer and transformation champion, Nolitha Fakude is the chairperson of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa, as well as the group director responsible for South Africa on the Anglo American plc’s Group Management Committee (GMC)
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Pat Semenya
Pat Semenya is a qualified chartered accountant and the Institute of Risk Management South Africa’s (IRMSA) new chief executive officer, appointed in July 2021. She has held a number of leadership roles across various industries over the past 22 year
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Zamantungwa Khumalo
If you’ve ever signed up to receive newsletters and information from property database, Private Property, Zamantungwa Khumalo is a name that will be familiar to you. She is a property entrepreneur with an interest in Cities of the Future; an award-wi
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Nicole Sykes
Having had over 17 years’ experience working in progressive corporates that partner closely with innovative entrepreneurs, Nicole Sykes’ most recent focus in entrepreneurship has been on female business owners. During this period, Nicole has had the
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Boniswa Pezisa
She’s an activist, respected leader in the brand and communications industry, and an advocate for transformation and corporate activism. Boniswa Pezisa describes herself as a township girl who joined the marketing, advertising, and communications pro
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Mokgadi Mabela
Honeybees and black women. Not a likely partnership, but Mokgadi Mabela’s story of beekeeping and honey is one of legacy and a wealth of generational knowledge. The founder and owner of Native Nosi, Mokgadi’s honey-production company, received social
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Ayanda Borotho
Ayanda Bortho, who is a wife, mom, actress, speaker, and author, has always been drawn to the arts. She started her career in the advertising and communications space working for powerful companies such as TBWA Gavin Reddy Hawn advertising agency, Ad
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Buhle Ngaba
Buhle Ngaba is part of the new crop of artists breathing new life into the arts and culture space. A multi-award winning South African actress, writer, speaker and arts activist, she studied Acting and Contemporary Performance at the University of Le
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DJ Zinhle
Although DJ Zinhle’s background is in music, she has also mastered the art of creating profitable brand extensions and having multiple streams of income. From being a celebrated club DJ to owning premium watch, furniture, and wig brands, DJ Zinhle ha
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Thembi Kgatlana
Twenty-five-year old Thembi Kgatlana was born and raised in Mohlakeng, a township west of Johannesburg. Thembi, or “Pikinini” as she is known by her fans, is famous for her success within the South Africa’s Banyana Banyana Women’s Football Club, and
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Anruné Weyers
As a young child, Anruné Weyers was self-conscious about her freckles and curly hair – but this isn’t what made primary school so difficult for her. Born with a congenital defect, Anruné didn’t have a left hand and, in the able-bodied primary school
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Kgothatso Montjane
Having just returned from featuring at two Wimbledon finals, 35-year-old Kgothatso Montjane remains SA’s Number 1 and an instrumental player in the South African wheelchair tennis scene. She has established herself as an anchor player and a national
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Zinhle Ndawonde
In 2016, when Zinhle Ndawonde was nominated as Player of the Year for her Durban-based provincial women’s rugby team, she had a tough conversation with herself. She knew she had more potential and felt that she lacked direction. Not content with her
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Home Yard On Sale Now!
Do you love to braai but find the trek between the kitchen and your outdoor entertainment area impractical? Consider a fully kitted outdoor kitchen like this one in Onrus. Pool too big and courtyard too cramped? Take inspiration from this makeover
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Luxe Living
Award-winning premium wine labels, Fleur du Cap and Zonnebloem, have recently launched their new Bag in Box collection which comes in 2L slim boxes. Fleur du Cap released a Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé selection in this new format while Zonnebloem has a
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Sab Raises A Glass To The Women In Beer
Being raised in rural Limpopo didn’t stop Hellen Ndlovu from dreaming big. Today, Ndlovu is SAB’s Regulatory and Public Policy Director and believes that it’s crucial for women in the beer industry to succeed since this field is not associated with w
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Tip
Lamb chops need to be treated with the same respect as a steak, cooked quickly on high heat, to render and crisp up the fat and to keep the meat tender and juicy right to the middle. This #LambTip was brought to you by Lamb and Mutton SA. ■
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It’s A Lunch Date
Serves: 1-2 Prep time: 15 minutes 6-8 smoked trout slices, rolled into ribbons1/2 cup quinoa, cookedA handful of carrot stripsA handful of beetroot strips1/2 avocado, sliced3-5 lettuce leaves1/2 cup canned black beans, drained1 radish, finely sli
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Bohemian Boudoir
BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR BEDROOM WITH BOHEMIAN-INSPIRED PIECES. WICKER FURNITURE, RATTAN ACCESSORIES AND DECORATIVE RUGS BRING A NATURAL WARMTH TO YOUR SPACE. COMPLEMENT THESE WITH LUSH INDOOR PLANTS AND GREEN ACCENTS. THIS NATURAL AESTHETIC IS A G
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A Dream Home
From Monday to Friday, the former acting CEO of South African Airways and recently appointed CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Zukisa Ramasia (58), can be seen hard at work – translating aviation jargon to stakehold
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Adventures To Fill Your Soul
They say a picture speaks a thousand words, and in Rejoice Nxumalo’s case, her travel album speaks a million words. Under her own travel planning business, The Afreakan Dream, Nxumalo has travelled over 40 countries, sometimes twice. She has dined in
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Celebrate The New Season
Immersive, delicate, magical, strong … all at once. When The Village Sleeps is a masterful novel that tells the stories of four generations of amaTolo women. It’s a novel that is timely, as it also successfully includes our own COVID -19 pandemic rea
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30 SECONDS WITH LONDEKA MCHUNU, WHO PLAYS ZANELE ZWIDE IN ETV’S NEWEST SOAPIE, s HOUSE OF ZWIDE
How do you relax? I literally sleep. I always feel the need to catch up on my sleep because I’m quite busy these days. And with COVID -19 Level 4, I can’t do the things I like doing. I watch a lot of movies and series, and I enjoy cooking. I basicall
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Shopping Guide
African Extracts Rooibos Tissue Oil treats everything – from wrinkles and dry skin to scars, dark marks, stretchmarks, brittle nails, tired hair and even itchy scalps. It’s 100% naturally derived (no mineral oil, added fragrance, preservatives or col
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Queen Of The Airwaves
Sibongile Mtyali gained prominence as one of the woman leaders in the SABC group for radio. Recently appointed as Kaya 959’s new managing director, Sibongile, whose depth of experience and vast industry knowledge have seen her steer successful turnar

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