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

STYLE

FASHION Forecast • Get the latest updates on what’s happening in the world of fashion both locally and internationally.

SPRING Essentials 101 • With the new season upon us, here are some ideas on how to transition stylishly for any ocassion.

PRINT POWER • There’s nothing like an eye-catching graphic print to give your outfit a head-turning finish. This spring, designers have spoilt us with an array of options to choose from. Explore your playful side by experimenting with these striking designs.

FABULOUS FRAMES • As we get ready to bask in the sun, one accessory we cannot go without is a pair of sunglasses. We bring you the hottest and most trending pairs to add to your collection for the new season.

BEAUTY

BEAUTY EDIT • Look your best with the latest products

THE DIMPLED-THIGH BATTLE • Between 80 and 90% of women will probably experience cellulite at some point in their lives. While the causes are mainly genetic, the severity of the appearance of cellulite is lifestyle dependent, so there is something you can do about it

Inner thigh PIGMENTATION • Anxious about putting on your swimsuit because of unsightly thighs? Never fear: we’ve got you covered.

WHEN Grey HAPPENS! • Embrace your silver strands! Greying no longer signals the end of your “youthful look”. With more and more Hollywood and local celebrities and hairstylists embracing their changing hair colour, so can you. It’s all in the mind – and how you style it, of course!

The face that launched a thousand ships • Leleti Khumalo is an international icon, and her stature in the industry is unparalleled. In this intimate interview, she opens up about how vitiligo sent her into a “mini” depression, her two beautiful children, her husband, and rediscovering herself.

50 YEARS OF black FASHION– part 1 • Five decades, all with an iconic fashion moment. We travel back in time to showcase the scoop on mainstream Black fashion from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

A New World of work • Post-pandemic workwear isn’t about returning to boring formal styling and strict tailoring. It’s all about mixing different aesthetics, silhouettes and textures to create looks that lend themselves to a variety of environments. Whether you’re back in the office, are working from home still doing Zoom calls, or have become a digital nomad, we bring you the update on key pieces to invest in for the new type of office space.

MEET THE WINNER OF HONEY TV’S Battle of the Ankara

SHOPPING GUIDE • From new skincare products to wine, cheese and refreshing juices, here are fab products to try.

CHILD PREGNANCY CRISIS • The increase in teen mothers is a cause for concern – not only for the young girls who fall prey to sexual abuse, but also for their babies. We investigate what can be done to break the cycle.

FACTS AND FIGURES

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

POLICY ON THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF LEARNER PREGNANCY IN SCHOOLS (2022)

A NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY

THE FRIGHTENING RISE OF CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SA • Innocence stolen, and the most vulnerable snatched by kidnappers, backed by well-run, orchestrated syndicates. The increase in child trafficking is frighteningly high and the official reported numbers don’t paint the real picture. We investigate.

TIPS FOR YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, AND SAFETY MEASURES WHEN TRAVELLING.

Spring-clean your career • It’s time to stop seeing and accepting...