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@imanmkwanazi , in conversation with@kwakho , opens up about how she shows up in relationships , with compassion, empathy, and a willingness to give fully to the people she loves.

She reflects on how that comes naturally to her, how it’s part of who she is.

Full interview now live on our YouTube channel. 🎥

There was a time when South African models lived in glossy permanence. They were everywhere, suspended in the pages of fashion magazines, their faces part of a national visual language that felt both aspirational and intimately ours. You knew their names, their walks, their angles. They sold not just clothes, but a kind of possibility.

Then print folded in on itself. And with it, an entire ecosystem quietly dimmed.

Today, unless you are seated front row or orbiting the backstage chaos of fashion week, the visibility of South African models feels fleeting – momentary, algorithm-dependent, often unanchored from legacy. This issue, then, is an act of restoration. A deliberate pause to give flowers, not in passing, but with reverence, to the women who built the blueprint. The ones who carried an industry on their backs before it fragmented.

Ladies and gentlemen @imanmkwanazi & @kwakho
📸: @motsocaptures
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane

There was a time when South African models lived in glossy permanence. They were everywhere, suspended in the pages of fashion magazines, their faces part of a national visual language that felt both aspirational and intimately ours. You knew their names, their walks, their angles. They sold not just clothes, but a kind of possibility.

Then print folded in on itself. And with it, an entire ecosystem quietly dimmed.

Today, unless you are seated front row or orbiting the backstage chaos of fashion week, the visibility of South African models feels fleeting – momentary, algorithm-dependent, often unanchored from legacy. This issue, then, is an act of restoration. A deliberate pause to give flowers, not in passing, but with reverence, to the women who built the blueprint. The ones who carried an industry on their backs before it fragmented.

Ladies and gentlemen @imanmkwanazi & @kwakho
📸: @motsocaptures
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane

There was a time when South African models lived in glossy permanence. They were everywhere, suspended in the pages of fashion magazines, their faces part of a national visual language that felt both aspirational and intimately ours. You knew their names, their walks, their angles. They sold not just clothes, but a kind of possibility.

Then print folded in on itself. And with it, an entire ecosystem quietly dimmed.

Today, unless you are seated front row or orbiting the backstage chaos of fashion week, the visibility of South African models feels fleeting – momentary, algorithm-dependent, often unanchored from legacy. This issue, then, is an act of restoration. A deliberate pause to give flowers, not in passing, but with reverence, to the women who built the blueprint. The ones who carried an industry on their backs before it fragmented.

Ladies and gentlemen @imanmkwanazi & @kwakho
📸: @motsocaptures
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane

There was a time when South African models lived in glossy permanence. They were everywhere, suspended in the pages of fashion magazines, their faces part of a national visual language that felt both aspirational and intimately ours. You knew their names, their walks, their angles. They sold not just clothes, but a kind of possibility.

Then print folded in on itself. And with it, an entire ecosystem quietly dimmed.

Today, unless you are seated front row or orbiting the backstage chaos of fashion week, the visibility of South African models feels fleeting – momentary, algorithm-dependent, often unanchored from legacy. This issue, then, is an act of restoration. A deliberate pause to give flowers, not in passing, but with reverence, to the women who built the blueprint. The ones who carried an industry on their backs before it fragmented.

Ladies and gentlemen @imanmkwanazi & @kwakho
📸: @motsocaptures
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane

In conversation with cover star @imanmkwanazi , @kwakho , former model now designer and founder of @kissamoda_sa — holds the space for a deeply reflective exchange that moves beyond the surface of fashion and into identity, intellect, and evolution.

Sitting across from Iman, Kwakho guides the conversation with a quiet familiarity rooted in lived experience of the industry, allowing Iman’s story to unfold from runway beginnings into engineering, academia, and the building of African luxury on her own terms.

What emerges is a dialogue shaped by two women who understand both being looked at, and choosing how they are seen , turning visibility into authorship.

Read more on our website- Link in Bio !

Cover Credits

Cover star: @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_ Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Dress : @kissamoda_sa

In conversation with cover star @imanmkwanazi , @kwakho , former model now designer and founder of @kissamoda_sa — holds the space for a deeply reflective exchange that moves beyond the surface of fashion and into identity, intellect, and evolution.

Sitting across from Iman, Kwakho guides the conversation with a quiet familiarity rooted in lived experience of the industry, allowing Iman’s story to unfold from runway beginnings into engineering, academia, and the building of African luxury on her own terms.

What emerges is a dialogue shaped by two women who understand both being looked at, and choosing how they are seen , turning visibility into authorship.

Read more on our website- Link in Bio !

Cover Credits

Cover star: @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_ Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Dress : @kissamoda_sa

In conversation with cover star @imanmkwanazi , @kwakho , former model now designer and founder of @kissamoda_sa — holds the space for a deeply reflective exchange that moves beyond the surface of fashion and into identity, intellect, and evolution.

Sitting across from Iman, Kwakho guides the conversation with a quiet familiarity rooted in lived experience of the industry, allowing Iman’s story to unfold from runway beginnings into engineering, academia, and the building of African luxury on her own terms.

What emerges is a dialogue shaped by two women who understand both being looked at, and choosing how they are seen , turning visibility into authorship.

Read more on our website- Link in Bio !

Cover Credits

Cover star: @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_ Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Dress : @kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

“In the beginning, I wanted to prove that I’m smart,” she admits. “Now I’m just like, I am a pretty face, and I am smart. And I don’t care if you don’t think I am.”

It is less defiance, more indifference. A quiet confidence that comes not from validation, but from self-containment.
“There’s a stigma,” she continues. “Not just about models, but about pretty women. Even when people know you’re smart, there’s still that bias.” The difference now is that she no longer feels compelled to correct it.

Read the full cover story now!

Cover Credits:

Cover star : @imanmkwanazi
Interview: @kwakho
Cover story: @bonniemeslane
Editor & Producer: @bonniemeslane
Photographer: @motsocaptures of @_rtcstudios
Creative Direction: @Bonniemeslane
Stylist: @mpu_me
Stylist assistant: Lucas Mouricio
Makeup: @princessnyiko_
Hair: @theroyalkindness
Photography team - RTC Studios @_rtcstudios
Lighting: Donovan Malema
Digitech: @davidblaqrsa
Graphic Design: @herbert_brian
Social media: @_uthandok

Stockists:
@kissamoda_sa

Less perfection….more authenticity❤️… @katlegomokubyane @totalconfusionfashionhouse

15•01….. 42 years of God’s love & grace… Beautiful year ahead my people❤️….

My baby’s 15 🎂 🎉🎈!!! Uyak’thanda uMama kakhulu Lholli… @issa_goes_fishing

Mi feel irie❤️…

So I turned 40 the other day (15th Jan)🥰❤️… Our God, Heavenly Father… THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE &LOVE… I will never take any of my blessings for granted🙏🏾. I was showered with so much love on the day, thank you so much for the beautiful, warm birthday messages. I missed my baby brother teeeerribly but I enjoyed every second of the day. Now 40….shall we❤️💃🏾!!! ‘Still doing it MY way…& God’s of course, lol…
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To a year of answered prayers🥂…
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#myfamilyisbigonfamily

Breathtakingly gorgeous✨✨✨

Skin : @kryolancapetown @maccosmeticsafrica
Eyes:@makeuprevolutionsa + @swiitchbeauty
concealer: @revlonsa
glass: @nyxcosmetics
glow:@maccosmeticsafrica @makeuprevolutionsa
setting powder: @hudabeautyshop
beat @beautyby__tina

capetownmakeupartist #southafricamakeupartist #gorgeous#glowup # #mua #cleanbeat

Happy Sunday❤️

Xaba, Shwabada, Nonkosi, Linda, Nonxaskhathali…. Mlotywa🙌🏾🙏🏾…..
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MntakaMama… I’m literally living my worst nightmare right now, ‘praying everyday that the pain gets lighter…but it’s just too sore. We’re still trying to learn to live without you (even saying that is just weird)…but we’ll keep on trying until it we get used to your absence. I told God that wasn’t strong enough to deal with your passing…but look who’s still standing🤷🏿‍♀️😜 (falling apart here and there🙄🤦🏿‍♀️). We’re all broken…kakhulu…but your parents are really struggling, we’re all trusting our good Lord to guide us through this journey (ncedisa nawe ke usthethelele)… I have never imagined a life without you, tuuu. Everyday is a huuuuge struggle, getting up is a mission… I worry about your siblings, children, cousins & friends so much (you were loved by so many people)…but your passing has brought us all even closer…so you❤️. I pray that you’re at peace Nonkosi. You had a very tough life but you were always brave & positive… I guess even the bravest get tired too. I told the kids that we’ve all gained a kick ^## angel now… I PRAY YOU ARE AT PEACE. I PRAY THAT YOU KNEW HOW MUCH I ADORE YOU & I DID ENOUGH TO SHOW YOU. I WAS SOOOO PROUD TO BE YOUR BIG SISTER (wena, noWola…nonke actually)! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE AMAZING MEMORIES…THEY KEEP ME GOING… Sometimes I laugh through the tears…one day it’ll just be the laughs. Rest ke Xaba, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US SO MUCH LOVE… Can’t wait to hear about your reunion with your faves there❤️… YOU ARE LOVED KAKHULU & MISSED TERRIBLY…EVERYDAY. #MOJAKHE ✌🏿🙏🏾