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Africa, According To Sakhile Dube

She may wear international crowns, but her roots are proudly Zimbabwean. Sakhile Dube, Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 and Miss Supranational Africa 2023, is the embodiment of grace, growth, and grounded ambition. From the buzzing energy of Harare where her dreams took flight, to her love for Sadza and soulful African rhythms, Sakhile offers us a glimpse into the heart of a young woman blooming on global stages while staying deeply connected to home. With a name that means “our blessings have increased,” it’s clear she’s walking in purpose, and sharing joy wherever she goes.

 

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Africa, According To Juliet Ibrahim

Juliet Ibrahim isn’t just a household name; she’s a continent-wide force. Actress, filmmaker, author, compere, entrepreneur, and now a proud graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications from Berkeley College in New Jersey, USA: she continues to defy expectations with grace, grit, and glitter. From the silver screen (starring in over 50 films across West Africa) to humanitarian work through her Juliet Ibrahim Foundation, Juliet moves with purpose all while championing African stories and standing tall (in heels, no less) as a symbol of multifaceted African womanhood.

 

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The Levi’s® Brand Expands the XL Family for the 2025 Spring/Summer Collection

For those who want to embrace bold silhouettes and effortless style, the Levi’s® brand XL Family delivers the ultimate expression of denim dressing. Building on the success of the XL Straight, first introduced in 2024, the 2025 Spring/Summer Collection expands the XL Family with dramatic, trend-forward fits designed to make a statement while maintaining versatility and comfort.

 

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Written in the Stars: The Selikanes’ Love Story Comes Full Circle

Katlego and Tumelo Selikane say ‘I Do’

It all started with a DM.

Katlego and Tumelo Selikane’s love story didn’t just unfold — it was written in the stars. From a Twitter message that lay dormant for a year, to vows exchanged under a gentle rain shower, theirs is a journey marked by serendipity, depth, and unwavering connection. After seven years of nurturing a love rooted in honesty, communication, and divine timing, the Selikanes tied the knot in a celebration that was not only blessed, beautiful, and perfect — but profoundly theirs.

 

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Your Beauty Is Our Concern: Trevor Stuurman’s Celebration of Tradition, Transformation, and Survival

24 April – 30 May 2025

Beauty, ever-elusive and deeply personal, has long been intertwined with both societal standards and self-expression. Often, the pursuit of beauty becomes a means of defying limitations—whether those be physical, social, or political. It’s both a tool of empowerment and a practice of resilience, revealing strength, community, and courage in ways often overlooked.

 

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The Mdoda & Mgudlwa Families Brought Together in Love Seasoned Radio & TV Host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka Mgudlwa Unite Their Families

Celebrated radio and TV host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka ka Mgudlwa and their families have officially become one, as ooHlathi, ooMfene, ooLisa, and ooJambase welcomed Bonelela as their mkwenyana in an elegant ceremony of ukwamkelwa kwabakwenyana, surrounded by close family and friends over the weekend.

 

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