Things South African Women Are Tired of Normalising in 2026 There’s a quiet shift happening among women lately. A lot of conversations that used to happen privately — in group chats, salon chairs, girls’ dinners, TikTok comments, and late-night phone calls — are now becoming louder and more honest. Women are starting to say: “Actually… […]
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What Modern Femininity Means Today For a long time, femininity came with rules. Be soft, but not weak. Be ambitious, but not intimidating. Be beautiful, but effortless about it. Somewhere along the way, being “feminine” started feeling less like self-expression and more like performance. But women today are changing that completely. Modern femininity no longer […]
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Single Motherhood in South Africa: Real Survival Strategies Single motherhood in South Africa is not just a lifestyle—it’s a daily balancing act of responsibility, resilience, and resourcefulness. Many women find themselves raising children alone due to divorce, separation, choice, or life circumstances. And while the journey can be deeply rewarding, it often comes with serious […]
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Erin Jane Miller prepares to represent South Africa at Mrs World 2026 with purpose and faith Erin Jane Miller, crowned Mrs South Africa 2025, is currently in the United States to proudly fly the South African flag at the globally acclaimed Mrs World 2026 pageant in Las Vegas. Crowned at the Theatre of Marcellus in […]
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From Combat Boots to Crown: Lt Col Camelia Grobler Becomes Mrs Curve SA 2025 A soldier, a mother, a leader, now a queen In a celebration that merged discipline with elegance, Lieutenant Colonel Camelia Grobler has been crowned Mrs Curve South Africa 2025, proving that strength and grace can coexist in the most inspiring ways. […]
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Facing the Unthinkable Surviving trauma is one thing. Owning it, retelling it, and transforming it into strength is another. That’s exactly what South African actress Jo-Anne Reyneke did during a heartfelt appearance on The Konvo Show with Penuel “The Black Pen” Mlotshwa. Before the glitz of red carpets and the acclaim of Netflix hits, Reyneke’s […]
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The Miss Universe pageant, usually known for its glitz and celebration of womanhood, has found itself at the centre of an unexpected storm. What was meant to be a glamorous prelude to the global competition turned sour when Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, was publicly berated by executive director Nawat Itsaragrisil in front of contestants […]
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Rising Star Nomalanga Shozi Steps Into the Spotlight When you’ve already moved from radio booths to red-carpet stages and now to one of the highest-profile events in Mzansi, the next step might look inevitable—but for Nomalanga Shozi, it’s not about the throne; it’s about the story. With the announcement that she will host the grand […]
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Sometimes the most ordinary outings turn into life-changing moments. That’s what happened to Lida, a retired school teacher and grandmother, whose routine shopping trip turned into a confidence-boosting makeover that captured hearts across South Africa. From Shopping to Spotlight It was Women’s Month, and Lida was walking through a mall in her comfortable jeans, sweater, […]
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The 2025 WomenCan Awards lit up Joburg on 9 September with a celebration of women who inspire change. Among the evening’s highlights was the recognition of DJ Zinhle, who received the Powerhouse Award in front of an audience filled with South Africa’s leading voices in music, business, and culture. The event was more than a […]
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Strong Women, Safe Spaces: Fitness Beyond the Gym As Women’s Month draws to a close in South Africa, the conversation moves beyond hashtags and breakfast events. It’s a moment to reflect on real empowerment, what it means to succeed, feel strong, and hold space for oneself in a world that doesn’t always make room for […]
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Sabrina W is the faceless (by choice) leading lady of the phenomenal NGO, Women for Change SA. Many might know the page as the go-to resource for gender-based violence (GBV)-related news, but over the years it has gone from being a GBV page to a safety net and support system that so many of us […]
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