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

VISION

STYLE NEWS • Here’s a quick peek at what is happening in the fashion world.

THE IN-BETWEEN EDIT • TRANSITION SEAMLESSLY FROM AUTUMN TO WINTER.

DESIGNS by RATI • SELF-TAUGHT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, RATI TURNED ISOLATION INTO INSPIRATION. HER DESIGNS – BOLD, INTUITIVE, AND DEEPLY PERSONAL – REFLECT A JOURNEY BUILT ON RESILIENCE, PASSION, AND PURE CREATIVE INSTINCT.

THE VOGUE IT GIRL • Meet the Nigerian-Swiss style maven who became the first woman of colour to hold a senior leadership position at Vogue globally.

BEAUTY NEWS • From lip-smacking glosses to magic ointment and potions, these are the hottest drops to land on our beauty desk.

BEAUTY RESET • IT’S TIME TO TRANSITION YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE TO SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE. SAY GOODBYE TO LIGHTWEIGHT FORMULAS AND HELLO TO NOURISHING, SEASON-APPROPRIATE ESSENTIALS THAT WILL HAVE YOU LOOKING RADIANT THROUGH THE COOLER MONTHS AHEAD.

BEAUTY, BACKEDBY MEDICINE • From emergency wards to aesthetic excellence, Dr Maureen Allem blends medical expertise with a holistic approach to redefine confidence from the inside out.

JO-ANNE REYNEKE “I am not here to fit in” • After 17 years on South African screens, Jo-Anne Reyneke is still rewriting the rules. In this candid, deeply personal conversation, the award-winning actress opens up about longevity in a fickle industry, motherhood, faith, love without marriage, and learning to choose herself.

25 YEARS IN SA TELEVISION • From making a meagre living in 1999 to becoming a household name, veteran actor Melusi Yeni reflects on his quarter-century journey through shows such as Generations and Smoke ‘n Mirrors.

A WOMAN WHO TURNED PAIN INTO PURPOSE • In this candid conversation with Nozipho Ntshangase, she opens up about fertility struggles, the public collapse of her marriage, and her motherhood journey. She reveals how therapy, a mommy makeover, and faith transformed her into a thriving businesswoman and podcaster.

WHAT OUR FAVES ARE COOKING IN 2026 • Food is at the heart of how we connect, and as we break bread to usher in the new year, we’ve invited our favourite chefs and food influencers to share some food for thought, nourish our minds, and inspire us in the way they know best.

The art of BRAIDS • Braids are having a moment – and this story captures them at their most current. Featuring on-trend styles that move between polished and undone, this editorial reimagines braiding as a versatile language of modern hair, where tradition meets innovation.

CONFECTIONS • A SELECTION OF OUR BEST AFRICAN DESIGNERS.

BOSS UP

A CATCH-UP WITH OUR 20242024 AWARD WINNERS

Celebrating WOMEN SHAPING THE FUTURE • We’re proud to honour the winners of the 2025 Santam Women of the Future Awards, presented in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.

WORK MODE AFTER HAVING A BABY • Returning to work after having a baby isn’t about snapping back into your old self – it’s about embracing your evolved identity with practical strategies for emotional preparation, boundary-setting, and self-compassion.BY MBALENHLE THABETHE

RAISING MONEY-SMART KIDS • Give your children the financial foundation you wish you’d had – practical, age-appropriate strategies for teaching money management with this South African parent’s guide to financial education.

HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE … AND ACTUALLY GET IT • In 2026’s evolving workplace, this...