Author page: Lihle Ndlovu

Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It’s not about nutrients and calories. It’s about sharing, honesty, and identity. This sentiment resonates sincerely with private chef and foodie, Thandolwethu Nkomo.

Since Jacques van der Watt’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) debut in 1999, his stylistic imprint, Black Coffee has become one of Mzansi’s forerunners in the fashion landscape. Renowned for its innovative designs that pay close attention to detail and masterly combining vintage Azanian motifs into modern designs, Black Coffee has become synonymous with cutting-edge, indigenous fashion design.

“Every day is a fashion show and the world is the runway.” These are the profound words of legendary fashion powerhouse Coco Chanel which resonate significantly with model and fashionista, Lethabo Shai.

Virtuosic creative Ponahalo Mojapelo boasts a captivating resume that includes the caps supermodel, DJ, stylist, and writer, making it impossible to box her into only one facet of the arts. When the fashion connoisseur is not scribbling an article on Bubblegum Club, then she’s spinning the decks on big stages such as Rocking the Daisies, or on set striking poses for Vogue Magazine draped in head-to-toe Thebe Magugu.

Award-winning entrepreneur, Sbahle Sithole is the embodiment of an entrepreneurial jack of all trades. From establishing her successful construction company, SMAIS Bricks to launching her fitness imprint, Revenge Fit Apparel, innovation is second nature for the accomplished businesswoman.

Big Brother Titans’ debutant victor, Makhosazane ‘Khosi’ Twala is having a meteoric rise to fame. From being a fan favourite on the popular reality TV show to being nominated for Mzansi’s prestigious 40 Under 40 SA Awards, the multi-hyphenated reality star is well on her way to becoming a media powerhouse.