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 update • Here’s what’s hot off the press in the fashion world!

SHOP SWIM SUIT YOURSELF • It’s swimsuit season! We’ve searched high and low to bring you your favourite picks. And when it comes to sunglasses this season, the bolder the better – so, choose from frames in the boldest of colours or oversized shapes that are vintage-inspired.

Club TROPICANA • A beach vacay is just an outfit away in these stand-out tropical prints and accessories.

Pops OF SORBET • Channel ice-cold in these cool hues, guaranteed to complement any skin tone.

Serious COLOUR • Solid neon and primary colours make for a stand-out statement poolside.

MONOCHROMATIC • Everything will be in clear black and white when you step into these numbers.

GLAM! • Off to the beach, but make it fashion in metallic detail and peek-a-boo cut-outs.

WE LIKE TO PARTY! • Get festive-ready with these six things we love right now.

BEAUTY NEWS • It’s about to be a sizzling hot-girl summer with these beauty plugs.

BEAUTY from A-Z • From facial embellishments to glittering brows, these metallic looks are major this party season!

Nhlanhla MAFU like you’ve never seen before • At 45, South Africa’s renowned musician and fashion icon Nhlanhla Mafu is enjoying the new side of herself that she’s discovering daily. She came, she saw and she’s conquering the game of life, music, business and love. BONAKELE MSHENGU gets a glimpse into her transformation.

MUSIC QUEENS OWN THEIR THRONES • From spinning the decks to shaping the music culture, female artists are putting SA on the global map. BONAKELE MSHENGU speaks to some of the country’s top DJs and musicians to find out how they are changing the music scene and building long-lasting brands.

SUMMER WHITES • SHADES OF WHITE ARE POPULAR THIS SEASON. HERE ARE WAYS TO STYLE YOUR WHITES.

CHASING THE SUN • Replicate your own Euro summer in shape-shifting day-to-night styles, swimwear worn as outerwear and resort-ready dresses.

TURN UP the SHINE FACTOR • From facial embellishments to glittering brows, these metallic looks are major this party season!

Let’s talk OPPORTUNITIES • “If you weren’t prepared, the opportunity wouldn’t have presented itself,” the saying goes. NTHATI MESO looks into the concept of opportunities, how to create them, overcome imposter syndrome and ensure readiness to seize these opportunities.

The SHAPE-SHIFTER • Meet Yenani Madikwa, the young advertising creative director-turned-tech brand leader.

WHEN DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT • Sema Malau, the first female black air balloon pilot, takes us on her daring journey and experience in a male-dominated industry.

WORK WIFE, HAPPY LIFE • We’re not talking about any ordinary office romance. Platonic and emotionally satisfying, a work wife is the best workplace connection you can have.

WHY ALL INSURANCE POLICIES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL • Being afforded the agency to protect ourselves, families, homes and belongings from any negative unforeseen circumstances is the best way to ensure peace of mind. And while that’s true, the road to getting there is easier said than done when considering the myriad choices around the insurance cover we have today. Deciding which policy to choose can be a confusing and complex affair.

HACK NOVEMBER’S ONLINE SALES • Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are a great way to...