True Love

True Love is the iconic South African fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for black women. It is the go-to handbook and style guide for women who believe that their magazine should be stylish and thought provoking. It challenges its readers with in depth, focusing on subjects that stimulate debate and discussion.

True Love

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STYLE NEWS • Here’s a quick view of what’s happening in the fashion world.

OFF-DUTY STYLE • GET VACAY READY IN THE LATEST SWIMWEAR, OUTERWEAR, AND ACCESSORIES.

REDEFINING FASHION’S FUTURE • In the hallowed halls of fashion media, where tradition often trumps transformation, Lindsay Peoples Wagner stands as a revolutionary force. The 32-year-old has already etched her name into fashion history as both a trailblazing editor and a style icon who uses her platform to reshape an entire industry. As the current editor-in-chief of The Cut, Lindsay doesn’t just report on fashion trends – she creates them, challenges them, and most importantly, makes them more inclusive.

EXQUISITE DESIGNS BY THE PRINCE OF COUTURE • Luxury gown designer Siphosihle Masango breaks down his most elegant moments in fashion with some of South Africa’s most recognisable stars.

BEAUTY NEWS • Tis the season for giving – and this year, we’re gifting ourselves with some of the newest beauty finds.

HAIR RAISERS • WE’VE ROUNDED UP THE HOTTEST HAIRSTYLES AND CUTS TO TRY OUT THIS SEASON!

BONANG MATHEBA Owning her space, defining her legacy • She is more than a media personality. Bonang Matheba is a global brand, a business powerhouse, and a blueprint for ambition and unapologetic black excellence – empowering women to own their narratives.

THE BALANCING ACT • Known for her poetry prowess and stage presence that has expanded to global arenas, Busiswa Gqulu has built a career based on her purpose, passion, and power. The versatile and dynamic vocalist, loved for her gqom and amapiano hits, opens up about balancing motherhood and music, while carrying South Africa’s sound to the world.

AIRWAVES OF INFLUENCE • They hold the mic, grace the screen, and command conversations that shape a generation. But beyond the soundbites and headlines, Masechaba Mposwa, Mantsoe Pout, and Mpumi Mlambo are rewriting the rules of what it means to be a woman in media. From fearlessly standing in their truth to amplifying overlooked voices, they remind us that power is not just in the platform, but in how you use it.

HELLO, butter YELLOW! • Butter yellow is having a moment. This shade of yellow turns every outfit into a statement, and brings a fresh glow to any wardrobe. It’s not just a colour – it’s a mood!

HOT GIRL SUMMER • GLAM IS BACK, AND THE BOLDER THE BETTER. THINK BOLD EYES, GLOSSY OR VIBRANT-COLOURED LIPS, BRONZED CHEEKS, AND GRAPHIC-COLOURED EYELINERS – COMPLETED WITH DEWY AND GLOWING SKIN.

BOSS UP • Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service… You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. When you know something to be true in your very core, there is no need to shout it from the rooftops.”

THE ART OF REINVENTION • Relebogile Mabotja delves into the lessons, joys, and silent triumphs that make her story of reinvention worth celebrating.

FROM GIRL BOSS TO VILLAIN • The woman who coined ‘girl boss’ is rethinking everything. As social media champions ‘soft-girl energy’ over career ambition, where does that leave the unapologetically driven woman? It is time we talked about the cost of this cultural shift.

OUT OF OFFICE… SORT OF • Do you struggle to disconnect from work while on holiday? Learn to let go of ‘vacation sabotage’ and get the most from your time off.

HOW TO OUTSMART THE OFFICE BULLY • This is your year to reclaim...