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The Art of the Staycation at Villa Simonne: Where Houghton Meets Hollywood, Marrakesh and Mykonos

13 March 2026 Lifestyle

Editor’s Introduction

Staycations have become one of the most exciting ways to rediscover the cities we live in. They offer the thrill of travel without the long flights, the packing lists or the logistics. For this issue of Previdar Travel, we explore one of Johannesburg’s most enchanting hidden gems. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Houghton, Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel invites guests to travel the world without ever leaving the city. With suites inspired by global destinations and cinematic eras, it offers the rare ability to step into another place, another time and another mood. In this cover feature, we discover why Villa Simonne has become the ultimate destination for the modern staycation.

 

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Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni Is Building a Legacy Bigger Than the Crown

13 March 2026 Features

The newly crowned queen opens up about authenticity, quiet confidence and her
mission to expand access to meaningful education.

My first interaction with Qhawekazi Mazaleni, I quickly realise the title is only one part of her
story. Warm, thoughtful and refreshingly honest, the 2025 Miss South Africa winner carries her
name — which means a bold and brave woman — with a quiet kind of wit.
But she admits it wasn’t always that way.

 

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Maybelline New York Ignites the Fast Lane with “SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing” Collection and Exclusive Clicks South Africa Activations

10 March 2026 Beauty

Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend where racing meets fashion and music, this collection is designed for the woman and individuals who live life in the fast lane.

 

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From Head-Hunted to Self-Started: King Aya’s Journey into Her Own Power

6 March 2026 Features

After a retrenchment forced her into stillness, the 34-year-old creative is surrendering, rebuilding and preparing to launch a locally ownedTV channel — this time, from a place of quiet power.

“I’m incredibly delusional.”

Ayanda Mhlongo says it with a laugh, but she means it. Not delusional in the reckless sense — but in the brave, childlike way that allows you to believe you can run a television channel long before anyone hands you one.

 

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Runway Beauty Report: 7 Trends Worth Trying Right Now

25 February 2026 Beauty

If the Autumn/Winter 2026 runways in New York, Milan and London confirmed anything, it’s this: beauty is emotional again. There’s movement, mood and a quiet rebellion against overly filtered perfection. From gothic lips to barely-there skin, the season delivered looks that feel directional but still wearable. Here are seven beauty trends spotted on the runways that you can genuinely try if you want to stay ahead of the curve.

 

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