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Zee’s Scene: Brunch, boss babes & divine vibes at Portia M’s power affair!

11Sep

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Zee’s Scene: Brunch, boss babes & divine vibes at Portia M’s power affair!

By Zee: Darlings! Let me tell you, Saturday was not the day to stay in bed with rollers and rooibos. The only place to be seen (and sip something sparkly) was at the Portia M Women’s Brunch - and of course, your girl Zee was front and centre, gorgeous weave, heels high and lashes higher! Held at the freshly minted Divine Sunset in Blue Hills, Midrand (yes, it’s giving “soft life” meets “I manifest abundance”), the event was nothing short of fabulous. Portia Mngomezulu - yes, that skincare mogul - knows how to throw a party where the women are powerful, the food is hot, and the branding is tighter than a snatched waist on awards night! First off, decor? GORGEOUS. I almost left with a centrepiece. Almost. The food? Chef’s kiss. I don’t know ...

FOOTWORK: It’s time to spring clean those feet with these 5 foot care tips

2Sep

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FOOTWORK: It’s time to spring clean those feet with these 5 foot care tips

By News SA Staff: Spring is a time for fresh starts, new beginnings, and targeted cleaning. But this spring, before focusing on de-cluttering the home, start by looking down – because this year, the focus is on spring cleaning the feet first! “As we step into spring this year, we’re encouraging people to consider their own wellbeing before they start their traditional spring-cleaning rituals in the home,” commented Lynsey Hammond, Managing Director of Kroko, a trusted South African manufacturer of skincare and footcare products. “We’ve spent the last few months with our feet tucked away in shoes to avoid the cold, and now it’s time to get them ready for spring. With the warmer weather calling for sandals and water sports, our feet are going to be on displ...

THE SCENT OF SUCCESS: M L Scents inspires the next generation

27Aug

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THE SCENT OF SUCCESS: M L Scents inspires the next generation

By Sitha Maliwa: The stage at Mzamomtsha Primary School lit up with colour, style, and boundless energy this past weekend as learners competed for the coveted titles of Mr and Ms Mzamomtsha 2025. The annual event, hosted at the school in Khayelitsha, was more than a beauty pageant - it was a bold celebration of youthful confidence, talent, and creativity. Parents, teachers, and community members packed the hall, cheering as contestants took to the runway in dazzling outfits and powerful performances. This year’s show carried even greater significance thanks to the sponsorship of M L Scents, a proudly South African chemical and cosmetic manufacturing company that continues to extend its footprint beyond business into community development Speaking at the e...

BIG MONEY, BIG VISION: Motsepe Group takes over Miss SA

25Jul

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BIG MONEY, BIG VISION: Motsepe Group takes over Miss SA

By Zee: Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux (Image: Instagram) Babes, let’s talk about it - because this right here? This is not just a pageant plot twist. This is a power move. The Motsepe Group, yes hun, the billion-rand empire of Patrice Motsepe and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, has officially acquired the Miss South Africa Organisation, and I’m telling you now: the game has changed forever. And guess what? Miss SA 2025 has been postponed - not because of chaos, but because they’re cooking something major. Like, haute couture, legacy-building, empire-shaping major. And if you ask me? It's the kind of upgrade we’ve been waiting for. The crown is in good hands Let’s be real - the Motsepes don’t play small. This is the family that’s not on...

HAIR TREND ALERT: The rise of radical texture

5Jul

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HAIR TREND ALERT: The rise of radical texture

By Zenoyise John: A new wave is crashing through beauty aisles and social feeds alike - and it is unapologetically textured. From perfectly defined twist-outs to slick braided ponies, Black hair is no longer being hidden, tamed, or silenced. Instead, curls, coils, and kinks are commanding the spotlight with a power that feels downright revolutionary. It’s a trend that goes far beyond aesthetics. Gen Z is rewriting the language of hair altogether, refusing to compromise on health, identity, or versatility. Their hair must do it all: bend, twist, protect, shine, and still bounce back with its integrity intact. Chemical relaxers? Yesterday’s news. Harsh sulfates? Cancelled. This generation is obsessed with transparency, multi-tasking formulas, and styling freedom that h...

CHAMPAGNE, HALLELUJAHS & MARULA OIL: Portia M’s relaunch was holy hot!

27Jun

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CHAMPAGNE, HALLELUJAHS & MARULA OIL: Portia M’s relaunch was holy hot!

By Zee: Babes. I came. I slayed. I moisturised. And trust me when I say: Portia M’s 15-Year Marula Skin Oil Relaunch was not just a party - it was the Oscars of skincare. If your invite got “lost in the mail,” I’m so sorry for your pores. Because Sandton’s DaVinci Hotel was dripping in melanin magic, marula oil, and more glam than a Sunday - at the Sandton Assemblies of God branch, this wasn’t just a product launch; it was a whole spiritual experience with high heels, hallelujahs, and hella good food. Let’s get into it, shall we? WHO STOLE THE SHOW? First of all, Lerato Kganyago. The woman understood the assignment, wrote a thesis, submitted it early and graduated with honours! MC of the evening and certified slayer in black-tie glam, she held the mi...

CROWNS, CAMERAS & CURLS: Beauty on TApp’s Fourways launch shakes the beauty scene

3Jun

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CROWNS, CAMERAS & CURLS: Beauty on TApp’s Fourways launch shakes the beauty scene

By Zee: At exactly 4:00 AM on Saturday morning, the streets outside Fourways Mall were already alive, not from the usual hum of early joggers or delivery vans, but from a growing crowd of black girl magic, fluttering lashes, and men with fresh fades ready to witness history. This wasn’t just a store launch. This was a cultural reset. Beauty on TApp - South Africa’s golden child of curated skincare, wellness, and beauty - flung open the doors of its newest retail sanctuary. And when I say sanctuary, I mean cathedral-level reverence for all things skin, shade, and slay. The air pulsed with excitement. The line curled around the block like the coils of a well-moisturized twist-out. Something bigger than beauty was happening. And at the centre of it all? Mathebe Ngweny...

BEYOND THE MIRROR: Radical call to reclaim beauty through wellness

11May

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BEYOND THE MIRROR: Radical call to reclaim beauty through wellness

By Sitha Maliwa: Dr. Sujata Garach - a Medical Aesthetic and Women’s Wellness expert In a world hypnotised by high-definition filters, airbrushed faces, and the relentless chase for youth, one voice dares to speak the truth: beauty, in its purest form, cannot be bottled, injected, or Photoshopped. It must be lived. That voice belongs to Dr. Sujata Garach, a Medical Aesthetic and Women’s Wellness expert who has spent decades peeling back the layers of superficial beauty to reveal something far more powerful: wellness as the ultimate glow-up. “As an aesthetic doctor, I’ve seen firsthand that true beauty begins within,” says Dr. Garach. “What we eat, how we live, and how we manage stress - these elements shape not only our appearance, but our vitality.”The silent sabot...

REWRITING FATE: How epigenetics is challenging everything we thought we knew about skin ageing

7May

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REWRITING FATE: How epigenetics is challenging everything we thought we knew about skin ageing

By Sitha Maliwa: For generations, we accepted it as truth: our skin, like the rest of our bodies, would follow a path carved by genetics; an invisible script written before birth. Some would age gracefully, others prematurely, but the outcome, we believed, was inevitable until now. A quiet revolution is unfolding in the world of science - and it’s turning that old belief on its head. At its core is epigenetics, a field that’s revealing a powerful truth: you are not entirely at the mercy of your genes. In fact, your daily choices - what you eat, how you sleep, the stress you carry, the air you breathe - can literally change how your skin behaves as it ages. The skin’s hidden story Beneath the surface of every fine line and sunspot lies a story of molecular decision-m...