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Embodying compassion, beauty, and grace, Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri is passionate about seeking plausible solutions to tackle inequality and the digital divide in our country. Before her coronation, the Investment Management graduate worked in an angel investing business where she reviewed many start-up companies for funding and co-facilitated an event hosted by the UNDP, that was aimed at mentoring and up-skilling young entrepreneurs. Thereafter, the astute model made her debut in corporate and worked for one of the biggest asset management firms in South Africa.

It is often said that content is king and no one understands this big idea better than Cape Town based marketing strategist, Zethu Gqola. Boasting over 200, 000 followers on TikTok, the marketing maven is at the forefront of entertainment and pop culture commentary in South Africa’s digital landscape. Zethu is popularly known for her authentic commentary and personable delivery on trending topics and stories that she personally finds interesting in pop culture and socio-political space, occasionally balancing her content with vlogs of her daily life.

Saint Lucia through George Qua-Enoo’s lens

I embarked on a transformative journey to the picturesque island of Saint Lucia. The allure of this Caribbean gem captivated me, and my adventure unfolded over a total of 9 days, with 5 idyllic days spent in Saint Lucia and an additional 4 days dedicated to the round trip.

From her appointment by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as its Regional Champion for East and Southern Africa to bagging a partnership with retail giant, Woolworths for her diverse swimwear collection, ‘Imbe’, Shudufhadzo Musida has reached remarkable heights after her reign as Miss South Africa 2020.

With a passion for philanthropy and the desire to better women’s lived experiences, Tebogo Mphahlele aspires to be at the forefront of building our nation one positive initiative at a time. Multi-hyphenate, the pageant model holds an Accounting degree from the University of Johannesburg and aspires to become a Chartered Accountant, something she is actively working towards.

Luxury hair business founder and digital creator Ronewa Khangale, popularly known as Cindy Khan is the epitome of a boss babe. Hailing from a small town in Venda, Limpopo, the 22-year-old is an example of what happens when tenacity meets discipline and determination. Having founded her brainchild, Luna Lux Hair at the tender age of 19 years old, the young entrepreneur is a girl on a mission to build an empire and attain mogul status in the business world.

Lifestyle and beauty digital creator Landzy Gama is a travel enthusiast who believes in creating beautiful memories and capturing every moment. Over the years, the social media influencer has been consistent in using her digital platforms to create engaging and refreshing content for her audience. This has garnered her over 80,000 subscribers on YouTube, popularly known as the “Gama Gang”, as well as over 100,000 followers on Instagram.

The modelling industry is evolving and inclusivity is at the core of this formidable revolution. Though there is still progress to be made, it is essential to continuously celebrate the shapeshifters at the forefront of presenting an idiosyncratic and much-needed broader perspective of what is deemed beautiful. One such trailblazer is 26-year-old fashion model, Nontobeko Mbuyazi, affectionately known as Ntobe.

While the multitalented media star is exposed to so many luxurious things that life can throw at you, there are just a few things that have made his Most favourite Things list that are super special to him – like his dear mama and jewelry.  The star lets us in a little bit more on his ultimate favourite things list.…

Meet the dynamic fashionista duo, Tsiko & Thiko Mudau, identical twins who are not just fashion and lifestyle influencers, but also STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enthusiasts with thriving careers. Tsiko, better known as Neaco is a UX Designer, while Thiko better known as Camello is a Digital Project Manager. Together, they are set to launch their groundbreaking brand, Matchbox Studios which will take the fashion industry by storm.