‘It somehow all felt like a dream’ says Ronny Mahlakwane after dressing the US singer for his SA performance

In honour of Women’s Month, fashion designer Mzukisi Mbane of Imprint ZA, in collaborating with advocacy movement Women for Change, has created a special print with hand-sketched portraits of GBV victims and survivors.

US RnB and Soul musicians, Anthony Hamilton and Joe Thomas celebrated women of Mzansi with a concert that featured Zonke, Sjava and Vusi Nova at the Wanderers Stadium in Sandton at the weekend.

“This tour is not just about me — it’s a celebration of our music culture, the fans who’ve been with us through the years, and the legacy of kwaito and South African sounds.”

Dr Mahtaab Hayat’s first name means “light of the moon” in Farsi. A glimmer of hope in the darkness, it’s a fitting metaphor for the 31-year-old scientist whose work lights overlooked spaces in African women’s health.

Making the most of opportunities has been an important stepping stone for Mary Vilakazi, the CEO of FirstRand — South Africa’s biggest banking group.

Whiffs of lamb meatballs and gnocchi pasta smothered in a creamy tomato base permeate the kitchen as Nthabiseng Mathole lifts the lid to reveal the delicious dish.

When Dr Charlotte Maserumule walked the halls of Cambridge University for the first time, she thought of her late parents and their dream for her to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Avumile Qongqo is basking in the glory of the success of The Last Ranger — Mzansi’s first Oscar-nominated film since Tsotsi won almost 20 years ago.

Was there a time Kgomotso Christopher was not relevant? The answer is simple — not in the past two decades.

Traditionally, cars were seen as boys’ toys, but Kaylin Oliphant’s remarkable 10-year car-spinning career smashes those norms, proving that women can also handle cars just as skilfully as men.

US singer Anthony Hamilton and Mzansi chanteuse Zonke have finally come together in the studio – 16 years after they first met.

Juliette Mnqeta’s If the Dead Could Talk is a masterclass in crime fiction, one of those rare reads that keep you guessing, laughing, and emotionally engaged, all at once.

Despite the internal memo and reports from those on set, the SABC has denied any disruption in production.

South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza is showcasing her musical range at the prestigious Teatro Greco in Siracusa, Italy.

SMag’s fourth annual Women of the Year portfolio features six sensational women who continue to shape the way we work and live. They are Kgomotso Christopher, Mary Vilakazi, Mahtaab Hayat, Charlotte Maserumule, Avumile Qongqo and Nthabiseng Mathole.

The first time I met Avumile Qongqo — Our 2025 Woman of the Year in Fashion & Beauty and the lead star of the Oscar-nominated The Last Ranger — on the set of her SMag cover shoot, I knew immediately that I had met a true kindred creative spirit.

Hilda Tloubatla, the last surviving original member of the Mahotella Queens, isn’t slowing down – instead, the 83-year-old is passing on the mbaqanga torch and holding it high.

At just 23, former Big Brother Mzansi season four evictee, Liema Phantsi, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Basadi in Music Awards on Saturday night – walking away with both Song of the Year and Collaboration of the Year.

Radio giant Nothemba Madumo continues to nurture young talent and her love for jazz, this time to mark the centenary of saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi.

Rising star Amahle Khumalo is ready for her moment in the spotlight playing shebeen queen Mthandeni Madlala in new TV drama, Homecoming.