All eyes were on Nomalanga Shozi at the Miss South Africa 2025 finale, and she did not disappoint. The celebrated actress, TV and radio host led the glamorous affair with confidence, charisma and timeless grace at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday, 25 October.
Long before Cici became a household name with hits like Hamba, Ndidinge, and her latest chart-topper Amen featuring Naledi Aphiwe, her journey in music was a relentless pursuit. Every step was driven by determination, countless sacrifices, and a deep belief that music was where she truly belonged.
Frosted lids, glassy lips, and sculpted cheeks — the 2000s are back, and this time they’ve brought refinement with their nostalgia. What was once seen as the era of glitter overload and butterfly clips has returned as fashion and beauty’s most powerful muse. The Y2K revival has made its way from the runway to the real world, merging shimmer with polish, and boldness with restraint.
More champagne, s’il vous plaît! With a legacy spanning centuriesand a name synonymous with the world’s most iconic celebrations, Moët & Chandon returns this October to lead a dazzling array of Champagne Day experiences across Africa and the Middle East, turning each toast into a tribute to craft, heritage, and joie de vivre.
In a landscape crowded with fast fashion labels and global giants, Afrikanswiss MuNtu Jeanes stands apart—not just as a denim brand, but as a storyteller. Founded and led by Thato Matabane, Afrikanswiss has grown from humble beginnings into a premium lifestyle label that reclaims African heritage through high-quality denim. 
In the ever-evolving landscape of South African fashion, Michael Ludwig Studiooccupies a rarefied space—one of introspection, precision and quiet rebellion. Based in Cape Town, the label navigates the intersection of psychology, purpose and form—designing demi-couture garments that resist categories, inviting wearers to create their own definitions.
South Africa’s leading beauty destination, ARC, has found a new home in Sandton City — and it’s nothing short of spectacular. The brand’s newest flagship spans 800 square metres of curated indulgence, designed to redefine the way beauty lovers experience luxury shopping.
In the textured world of South African streetwear, many brands chase trends. Anatomy ZA stops, breathes—and asks a bigger question: What is the purpose of clothing beyond aesthetics? Emerging through this kind of introspection, Anatomy is redefining what it means to wear identity, to create with awareness, and to build community.
For years, blush was treated as an afterthought — a soft dusting to mimic a healthy glow. But the beauty world has rewritten the rules. Now, blush isn’t shy, subtle, or polite. It’s loud, it’s dramatic, and it’s climbing far beyond the apples of the cheeks. Exaggerated blush is the trend of the moment, transforming faces into canvases of fearless colour and unapologetic expression.
This year, icetropez South Africa marks a milestone worth raising a glass to: 20 years of redefining what it means to savour life’s sparkling moments. From the sun-soaked glamour of Saint-Tropez to the vibrant energy of Johannesburg, the brand has become synonymous with effortless elegance, playful sophistication, and bold innovation.