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Inside ESSAYS a woman’s journey
of africa
AUGUST 2016
cover stories
34 Main fashion: African sophistication from Senegal to your wardrobe. 52 WOMEN’S NETWORK: Empowering the Eve in us all. 54 NEWS REPORT: Celebrating 60 years of fearless women leaders. 79 MAIN BEAUTY: The allure of lash extensions. 82 ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEW: Liesl Laurie’s path of self-discovery.
people
13 REAL LIFE: I survived cancer, twice! 50 MY JOURNEY: Powerhouse Dr Lulu Gwala is a woman of many talents. 57 PROFILE: Mpume Langa, the first black woman head of private banking for ABSA.
columns
11 READERS’ CORNER: Pamella Marlowe finds the beauty in everyone. 12 UNCOVERED: Heeding the lessons of the past. GUEST BLOG: Vusi Mahlangu reflects on 14 seasonal perception. 68 INNERMAN: Rev. TK Khumalo pays
homage to women the world over.
features
46 SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Part One: Re-ignite your little-girl dreams. 48 CAREER: The secret weapon of successful people. 59 RELATIONSHIPS: How’s your relationship with yourself? 61 SEX: Yoni eggs 101. 64 PARENTING: The boob connection. 66 HEALTH: 6 health checks you can’t ignore.
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OVER STORY: C A dose of inspiration from Facebook’s Nunu Ntshingila.
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fashion 16 FASHION NEWS 17 fashion INTERVIEW: Gugulam is sheer fashion poetry. 19 REAL WOMAN: Precious Tumisho Thamaga shows you how to dress smart. 23 SEXY 7: The best fashion products of the month. 24 SHOPPING: Golden age. 25 SHOPPING: Make one statement. 26 Main fashion: Activewear for women on the go. 32 SHOPPING: Leisurewear pieces. 33 SHOPPING: A time for sneakers. 70 MEN’S SHOPPING: The bottom layer.
75 BEAUTY NEWS 76 HAIR: Quick solutions to hair problems. 78 SEXY 7: The best beauty products of the month.
lifestyle
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84 FOOD & ENTERTAINING: Go white in the kitchen. 90 DÉCOR STYLE: The ultimate winter sleeping space. 93 DÉCOR NEWS: A touch of class. 96 TRAVEL: Rift Valley Eco-luxury. 100 MOTORING: Advanced driving skills. 102 MUSIC 104 BOOKS 105 TECH NEWS & APPS 106 MOVIES & THEATRE
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ON LOCATION
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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CONTRIBUTORS’ PAGE
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ONLINE UPDATE
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LETTERS’ PAGE
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SUBSCRIPTIONS PAGE
COVER PHOTGRPAHER: REZE BONNA. FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: GARETH JACOBS. IMAGES: istock, popsugar.com.au, SUPPLIED BY STOCKISTS.
beauty
108 SOCIAL SCENE: Bridal brilliance. 110 HOROSCOPES 111 STOCKISTS PAGE
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Managing Editor Deputy Managing Editor Features Writers
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Fashion & Beauty Editor Fashion Assistant DĂŠcor Writer
Zama Nkosi-Mabuye Kati Dijane Caryn Thandi Petersen, Hlulani Masingi, Melissa Jane Cook, Ndoni Khanyile, Taryn Little, Thina Mthembu Tumi Mdluli Tebatjo Manamela Rhoda Davids
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BEHIND THE LENS
Opium Rouge Fatal (Collector's Edition 2015) Yves Saint Laurent for women
he Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg was kind enough to host our shoot for the August cover with Nunu Ntshingila, in celebration of Women’s Month. Photographer Reze Bonna selected the perfect places for great shots, while Khethiwe Mkhabela added touches of make-up to the lovely Nunu. Fashion editor, Tumi Mdluli and her assistant, Tebatjo Manamela, sourced outfits for Nunu from La Manche and Robot, and matching these with shoes from Aldo, Steve Madden and Nine West. Zama Nkosi-Mabuye and new managing editor, Kati Dijane, were there to ensure everything went smoothly and to get to know Nunu a little before the interview. E
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