For Gen Z, influence is no longer measured only by follower counts. It is found in authenticity, vulnerability and the courage to show up as yourself, even when life gets complicated. Few embody that quite like Tefelo Mathabe.
After spending more than a decade dressing South Africa’s biggest names, the celebrity stylist has discovered that fashion’s greatest power lies far beyond the red carpet. Through Save The Dance™, Troy Molaiwa is using style, mentorship and opportunity to help young people step confidently into the future.
Some fashion brands ask to be admired. Others ask to be remembered. Kai Collective belongs to a rarer category altogether. It asks women to be seen. Not cautiously, not apologetically, but completely. In a world where fashion often rewards restraint, the London-based label has built its identity around presence, proving that clothing can be both a statement and a celebration of self.
For Mbali Christina, beauty has never been about simply looking good. It has always been about transformation, storytelling, and finding confidence in your own reflection. As a beauty educator, creative director, digital entrepreneur and one of South Africa’s most recognisable voices in beauty, Christina has built a career rooted in helping others embrace self-expression through makeup.
Johannesburg-based digital creator, influencer, content strategist, and co-host of the culture-driven podcast Rhythm and Vibes with Kagiso and Hlomani Hlomani Nketani has built a distinct digital presence shaped by lifestyle vlogs, fashion storytelling, and a consistent visual language that feels both curated and lived-in. He stands among a new wave of South African creatives reshaping how culture is documented and shared online.
There are designers who dress the body, and then there are designers who build entire visual worlds. Banke Kuku belongs firmly to the latter. Her work does not simply exist on fabric. It unfolds, it lingers, it speaks in colour and rhythm, carrying with it the memory of cities, cultures, and lived-in duality. Born in Lagos and shaped between Nigeria and the United Kingdom from a young age, her perspective is one of layered identity, where heritage and modernity are not in conflict but in continuous dialogue.
One Lucky Bestie Could Become the Newest Member of the Creme of Nature Squad
Creme of Nature is inviting women who are passionate about their hair, self-expression, and confidence to step inside the House of Unstoppable, an immersive pop-up experience taking place on 20 June 2026, hosted by brand ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha and the beloved Creme of Nature Squad.
At just 21 years old, Bradley Nkoana is already sprinting into South African sporting history. The Mabopane-born athlete has emerged as one of the country’s brightest track stars, earning international recognition through his blistering speed, record-breaking performances, and contributions to South Africa’s success on the global stage.
What happens when a cult skincare brand joins forces with one of the world’s most recognisable fitness communities? A wellness experience that goes beyond cleansers and treadmills. Kiehl’s South Africa and Gold’s Gym are encouraging consumers to view skincare as part of a broader self-care journey, one that includes movement, recovery and community. To celebrate the partnership, the brands recently hosted an immersive event where guests could train, learn about their skin and connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts.
Mikhalé Jones has always been a storyteller. Whether through music, movement, or the quiet moments she captures away from the spotlight, her world is built on emotion, memory, and creative expression. The singer, songwriter, and dancer first captured the attention of South African audiences through her captivating covers and later as the winner of the first season of MTN Pulse Virals. Since then, she has evolved into one of the country’s most exciting contemporary soul artists, blending R&B, neo-soul, jazz, and hip-hop into a sound that is uniquely her own.