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 • The best to hit the fashion desk this summer.

WORK YOUR WEAR • THE EVOLUTION OF CAREER MEANS COMFORT TAKES KEY AND STAND-OUT BASICS THAT ELEVATE THE FIT.

ACCESSORISE IT! • AN OUTFIT IS NEVER COMPLETE WITHOUT A PAIR OF SUNNIES, BAGS, OR THE PERFECT HOT STEPPER.

THE MAXIMALIST • BOOGY MABOI IS A STREETWEAR WHISPERER WHO HAS HAD HER WORK GRACE MAGAZINE COVERS AND GLOBAL CAMPAIGNS.

REDEFINING HOLLYWOOD GLAM WITH STYLE AND SUBSTANCE • CYNTHIA ERIVO IS MORE THAN JUST A NAME IN HOLLYWOOD; SHE’S A COMPELLING FORCE RESHAPING THE INDUSTRY. AS ONE OF THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT BLACK ACTRESSES TODAY, SHE IS CELEBRATED FOR HER POWERFUL PERFORMANCES, CHARISMATIC PRESENCE, AND DISTINCTIVE STYLE THAT TRANSCENDS CONVENTIONAL FASHION NORMS.

BEAUTY NEWS • The latest drops on our desk.

NEW HAIR RULES • All you need to know for head-turning hair.

The Business of Hair • DELVE INTO THE STORIES OF THE BRILLIANT MINDS BEHIND MZANSI HOMEGROWN HAIR CARE BRANDS. FROM VISIONARY FOUNDERS TO PIONEERING STYLISTS, DISCOVER THEIR JOURNEYS AND INSPIRATIONS

Zooming in on the life of RENATE STUURMAN • In an intimate conversation with TRUELOVE, the award-winning actress opens up about the transformative journey that led her to embrace her natural crown, redefine beauty and happiness, and use her calling to empower women. From overcoming childhood bullying to discovering the powerful meaning behind her name, she shares how life’s challenges have shaped her resilience, making her a formidable voice in the entertainment space.

CONTENT CREATORS TO FOLLOW IN 2025 • A new wave of content creators is taking the digital world by storm. From TikTok trendsetters and YouTube storytellers to Instagram innovators, these fresh faces are not just gaining followers by their thousands – they’re also redefining how we consume content. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, entertainment, or the next big influencer, here are four creators to follow.

LETTING HIS LEGS DO THE TALKING • Renowned for reshaping the sock industry, Sibusiso Ngwenya, founder of Skinny Sbu Socks, celebrates a decade of success by launching a premium women’s stocking line. Broadening its reach globally, the brand focuses on empowering underprivileged girls while reflecting on its journey of growth and impact.

A POWER COUPLE • Kabelo and Mogale Mohale are high-school sweethearts, and their love story started when they were young and trying to figure adolescence out. Fast-forward years later and the couple is married, with a two-year-old son, and living purposefully for the kingdom of God. They spent some time apart in university, individually seeking and pursuing their relationship with Jesus Christ, and later realised that they were better together than apart.

EMPOWERING BEAUTY • Rearabetswe Marona Dire’s journey from a chemical engineer to a pioneering businesswoman is a testament to passion and perseverance. Her store, Edenvinne Beauty, is not just a retailer but also a gateway for local brands aiming to enter the mainstream market and compete globally.

CONFECTIONS • A SELECTION OF OUR BEST AFRICAN DESIGNERS.

BEAUTY CHEAT CODE • IT’S GETTING INTERESTING IN THE WORLD OF BEAUTY, AND YOU DON’T WANT TO BE LEFT OUT! NEW, REVOLUTIONARY TREATMENTS ARE POPPING UP ON TIKTOK EVERY DAY. BUT LET’S BE REAL – YOU CAN’T TRY THEM ALL, WHICH IS WHERE WE COME IN. HERE ARE THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS, TREATMENTS, AND TRENDS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT NOW.

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