Features

Pumla Dineo is a woman of contrasts—anchored by faith, yet endlessly drawn to the thrill of reinvention through style. Her digital universe flows seamlessly from the stillness of her Japanese-inspired sanctuary to the bold statements that define her fashion persona. On Instagram and YouTube, she commands attention with sculpted aesthetics, daring beauty choices, and a gift for storytelling that feels both intimate and aspirational. Oversized bags, chrome nails, and her signature wet-look hairstyle aren’t just accessories or trends—they’re emblems of a visual identity she has crafted with intention.

“Being a Black woman is such a gift. We carry layers of depth, creativity, and passion that naturally flow into how we create and how we see the world.”

There’s something irresistible about a woman who wears her creativity like second skin, and Bonolo Mashilo is exactly that.

Soweto has always been more than a place—it is a living archive of resistance, resilience, and storytelling. From the sound of protest songs to the rhythm of township theatre, it has long been a stage where stories hold the power to move, mobilise, and inspire. Now, in the heart of this cultural powerhouse, filmmaker and visionary Thapelo Motloung is writing a new chapter in South African cinema.

With the Mayonie Festival, Zakes isn’t just throwing a party — he’s creating a home for Afrohouse, Afrotech, and South African pride.

Zakes Bantwini is no stranger to breaking boundaries. The Grammy Award-winning star, hitmaker, and cultural icon has never been content with just making music — he’s always been about creating movements. His latest venture, the Mayonie Open Air Festival, is proof that his vision is bigger than the stage.

Actress and entrepreneur Temi Otedola and Afrobeats star and businessman Tosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade have redefined what a modern African wedding can be, celebrating their union with a trilogy of ceremonies across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. Each destination reflected a different part of their identity — intimacy, heritage, and wonder — while together creating a wedding journey that has captured global attention.

From Mrs South Africa to founder of Miss Polo Universe Africa, she’s redefining pageantry as a stage for intellect, leadership, and unapologetic African beauty.

Two years ago, South Africa cheered as Palesa Matjekane was crowned Mrs South Africa, a title that would go on to shape her life in ways she never imagined. Today, she isn’t just a former queen—she’s a visionary, an entrepreneur, and the powerhouse behind a brand-new beauty platform, Miss Polo Universe Africa. With grace and grit, she’s proving that a crown is never the end of the story, but rather the beginning of a legacy.

In South Africa’s ever-evolving fashion landscape, certain brands rise not by shouting the loudest but by cultivating a language of subtlety, craft, and intention. Uni Form by Luke Radloff is one such brand—a name that carries weight not through spectacle, but through the discipline of its design. At first glance, Uni Form is understated, almost monastic in its restraint. Yet, beneath the simplicity lies a meticulous vision: garments that live at the intersection of utility and refinement, grounded in Johannesburg’s urban rhythm yet capable of resonating on any international stage.

Thandokazi Mashalaba lives at the intersection of style, adventure, and storytelling. As a Gauteng-based lifestyle content creator, she has spent the past three years building a platform that reflects her many passions—automotive, travel, beauty, and fashion—while staying true to her authentic voice. From test-driving the latest rides and jetting off to dream destinations, to sharing the little luxuries that brighten her everyday, Thandokazi invites her audience to embrace life fully, with curiosity and confidence.

Founded in 2014 by designer Neo Serati Mofammere, Nao Serati has become one of Johannesburg’s most daring voices in contemporary fashion. Known for its unapologetically fluid silhouettes, vibrant palettes, and playful edge, the brand occupies the space where athleisure meets avant-garde, where street culture collides with couture, and where identity is always in conversation with possibility.

From childhood solitude to a lead role in Shaka iLembe, Amanda Seome’s journey is one of quiet strength, artistic passion, and a powerful tribute to the woman who raised her.

Amanda Seome has made her mark—etched powerfully into one of the most defining African stories to ever grace television: Shaka iLembe.