With her producing debut Lil_ith, the award-winning actress steps into creative ownership, centring Black womanhood in all its complexity.
When Siphesihle ‘Cee Cee’ Ndaba walks into a new chapter, she does so with intention. Known to many for her breakout role on Gomora, the award-winning actress is now expanding her creative footprint with Lil_ith, a short film that sees her not only as the lead, but also as a co-creator and producer.
In a beauty landscape saturated with celebrity-backed launches, Cardi B’s entry into haircare feels refreshingly personal. The Grammy Award-winning artist has officially stepped into the industry with Grow-Good Beauty, a line shaped by years of trial, error, and a deeply rooted connection to her own hair journey.
If your wedding is anywhere on the horizon, consider this your sign to start screenshotting the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
The 98th Academy Awards returned with cinematic glamour as the world’s most celebrated actors, filmmakers and fashion houses gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for Hollywood’s most prestigious evening. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honoured the films of 2025 while once again transforming the red carpet into fashion’s most dramatic runway. 
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Staycations have become one of the most exciting ways to rediscover the cities we live in. They offer the thrill of travel without the long flights, the packing lists or the logistics. For this issue of Previdar Travel, we explore one of Johannesburg’s most enchanting hidden gems. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Houghton, Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel invites guests to travel the world without ever leaving the city. With suites inspired by global destinations and cinematic eras, it offers the rare ability to step into another place, another time and another mood. In this cover feature, we discover why Villa Simonne has become the ultimate destination for the modern staycation.
Johannesburg’s tastemakers gathered in style as Maison Martell unveiled its exclusive cultural residence at Montecasino, ushering in a luxury experience that merges French heritage with the city’s vibrant creative pulse.
The newly crowned queen opens up about authenticity, quiet confidence and her
mission to expand access to meaningful education.
My first interaction with Qhawekazi Mazaleni, I quickly realise the title is only one part of her
story. Warm, thoughtful and refreshingly honest, the 2025 Miss South Africa winner carries her
name — which means a bold and brave woman — with a quiet kind of wit.
But she admits it wasn’t always that way.
Beauty and speed may not seem like an obvious pairing. Yet in today’s culture, where fashion, music, and motorsport increasingly intersect, the connection feels surprisingly natural. With the launch of its SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection, Maybelline New York taps into that fast-moving cultural moment, delivering high-performance colour inspired by the adrenaline of the track.
Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend where racing meets fashion and music, this collection is designed for the woman and individuals who live life in the fast lane.
After a retrenchment forced her into stillness, the 34-year-old creative is surrendering, rebuilding and preparing to launch a locally ownedTV channel — this time, from a place of quiet power.
“I’m incredibly delusional.”
Ayanda Mhlongo says it with a laugh, but she means it. Not delusional in the reckless sense — but in the brave, childlike way that allows you to believe you can run a television channel long before anyone hands you one.