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.
If your wedding is anywhere on the horizon, consider this your sign to start screenshotting the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
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.
Designer Anifa Mvuemba has announced that her celebrated womenswear label Hanifa will pause production indefinitely. The news was first reported in a recent conversation with The Cut, where Mvuemba opened up about the decision and what it means for her personally and professionally.
If the Autumn/Winter 2026 runways in New York, Milan and London confirmed anything, it’s this: beauty is emotional again. There’s movement, mood and a quiet rebellion against overly filtered perfection. From gothic lips to barely-there skin, the season delivered looks that feel directional but still wearable. Here are seven beauty trends spotted on the runways that you can genuinely try if you want to stay ahead of the curve.
From indigenous botanicals to clinic-grade formulations, these homegrown brands are proving that South African skincare is as effective as it is celebrated.
South African beauty consumers are no longer treating local skincare as a backup option. What was once overshadowed by international prestige has steadily grown into a confident industry of its own, with homegrown brands offering formulas that feel relevant, considered, and rooted in the realities of local skin.
Valentine’s Day may be circled on the calendar as just one day, but let’s be honest, February has a way of stretching the romance. Between Galentine’s dinners, date nights, solo self-love moments, and those last-minute “just one drink” plans, there’s no shortage of excuses to lean into a little extra glam. And what better way to do it than with makeup that feels playful, confident, and very on theme?
Valentine’s Day has never been about doing the most — it’s about choosing well. The kind of gifting that feels considered, intimate, and quietly indulgent. This year, Previdar turns its attention to local luxury, spotlighting South African brands that understand craftsmanship, beauty, fashion, and the art of experience.
While the gowns and silhouettes were unforgettable on their own, it was the hair and make-up at the 2026 Grammy Awards that revealed the true beauty trends of the season. From gravity-defying ponytails to soft waves and statement eyes, these are the red-carpet beauty moments that defined music’s biggest night.
Founded in Cape Town in 2015, Lukhanyo Mdingi stands at the intersection of craftsmanship, community and contemporary design. The eponymous label has carved out a distinctive identity rooted in research, intention and cultural grounding, offering a vision of luxury that is tactile, thoughtful and quietly powerful. At a time when fashion is increasingly reckoning with speed, excess and homogenisation, Mdingi proposes a slower, more considered alternative — one shaped by human connection, material honesty and emotional depth.