Elsa Majimbo lights up the cover of our 22nd issue!
In this exclusive, she delves deep into her remarkable journey, overcoming colorism, and her mission to uplift black women. Bold, brilliant, and utterly unbothered—Elsa Majimbo is only just beginning her reign!
It's with great pleasure we announce our very first cover with the formiddable
@mihlalii_n
.
This
#WomensDay
,
@mihlalii_n
chats to us about love, cyberbullying and of course, buidling her empire.
Full story:
A face card that never declines! We celebrate her quiet, fierce spirit, her mind, her kindness & excellence in what she does.
@MmabathoMontsho
's work has inspired so many people. We are deeply honoured to have her guest edit our 8th issue. Read it:
"My mom taught me empathy, something I have taught my children. She would go over and above to be helpful..."
@simphiwedana
in conversation with the incredible
@Zoe_Modiga
We had the pleasure of shooting Simphiwe with her beautiful children; Zazi and Phalo.
.
@CasterSemeny_a
is a woman on a mission. “The battle is no longer about me. It’s about the next generation. Now, the most important thing is to protect young girls to make sure that they are not violated. That they’re included & that they enjoy their childhood…” by
@Chwayitisa
Our 19th edition features incredible award-winning actors
@MsMasasa
and
@BonkoKhoza
in their captivating conversation with Nounouche Founder Bonnie Meslane, as they delve into their latest masterpiece, 'Heart of the Hunter,' now streaming on
@NetflixSA
We launched our first cover with this beauty
@mihlalii_n
❤️
We are grateful to everyone that likes, reads our stories, shares them. Mihlali, thank you. 🙏🏽
Inspired by the likes of
@bennimccarthy17
our cover star
@Erasmus_95
opens up about losing his biggest fan, his father, playing for different clubs around the world and winning cups
@orlandopirates
Cover story by Mpiletso Motumi:
Introducing our fifth issue with a legend in the making!
@coach_rulani
talks to us about his passion for football, leadership, challenges he faces as a young coach and we talk about spirituality!
Read his story here:
Introducing our 8th issue with award-winning Actor
@zolisaxaluva
who speaks candidly to Director and Actress
@MmabathoMontsho
about his life, career, activism and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Read the full story:
Introducing issue
#7
with the incomparable
@simphiwedana
- artist, mother, advocate and a legend!
This is a special cover for us, Simphiwe’s music has been the soundtrack of our lives, a voice of reason in injustice. She sits down with the talented
@zoemodiga
for this issue
Meet Amahle Gebane, the TikTok sensation and social justice warrior who’s changing the world one powerful post at a time! Dive into
@amahlegebane
’s journey of using social media as a force for change.
Written by:
@_uthandok
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Sundays are for lovers!!! Lovebirds
@kayleigh_schwark
and
@naked_dj
grace our tenth cover and share with us their beautiful love story!
They are the grown and sexy couple from
@netflixsa
hit reality show Young, Famous & African
Read the story:
Meet our new editor Ms Sesetu Holomisa. She is a Master of Philosophy candidate at UCT with an undergraduate degree in English Literature, Law and Political Governance. 🌺❤️
Introducing our Spring fashion cover with the legendary
@thetrueteko
- a celebrated sportsman, family man and businessman. He speaks about his career, divorce, love and everything in between. Story by
@superjourno
Shot by Austin Malema
I'm so blessed and honoured to be the first cover star of
@NounoucheZA
digital magazine 🤍
In this issue we touch how I empower women through my beauty specialists platform
@malakytsa
, cyber bullying I've experienced and love.
Happy Women's Day to all the Queens! 👸🏽🤍
Khanya Mkangisa is a MOM! Our 18th issue celebrates this dynamic woman’s achievements and more so her most precious gift, her beautiful baby boy. The actress &TV presenter speaks to Bonnie Meslane about her career, being an only child to being a mom!
“And my type of artistry, the sort of artist that I am, I still have to fight for myself to be a part of this, which is tough. It is exhausting. But, it’s part of the course, it’s the nature of the work,”
@MsMasasa
expressed to Bonnie Meslane -
"My mom is my best friend, she's my number one fan and I am hers too. I love her sense of humour. I always catch her crying, laughing at the most random things, I love her quirkiness..."
@zazidana
speaking of her mother
@simphiwedana
in our latest issue.
Today we celebrate our beautiful and talented cover star
@ThatoMoeng
who keeps raising the bar in sports broadcasting. She’s speaks to us about her biggest achievement- her daughter Thando, her career and her love for interior decor.
Issue
#5
is the incredible
@coach_rulani
whose generosity & humility left us all in awe.
In this interview we speak about the joys and challenges of being a young coach, self-awareness, faith and establishing an emotional connection with his players…
Issue 17 of Nounouche pays homage to the extraordinary talent that is
@kimengelbrecht
. From Belhar, Cape Town to being on international shows, she speaks to
@LorciaCooper
about her career and upbringing.
Shot by Austin Malema
Story:
Ladies & Gentlemen, Ms
@kgchristopher
- the leading lady of
@NetflixSA
#FatalSeduction
When we say someone understood the assignment, we mean this! ❤️
Shot by Austin Malema
Read her story here:
“I always try to play characters that are outside of my comfort zone. Characters that are going to challenge me and Brenda did. It was an emotional rollercoaster. The sensuality of the show is also something I have always been interested in exploring.”
@LunathiMampofu
In her cover interview,
@MsMasasa
reveals her aspiration to leave a lasting legacy in the film industry, guided by a simple yet powerful phrase, ‘I was here’.
“I want to live a life that is lived so creatively, so truthfully, for me that’s an imprint that I was ‘here’.”
Introducing our cover star,
@thandiswamazwai
! In a candid chat with her daughter Malaika, they explore heritage, style, and music. Dive into the soul of this icon.
Read all about it here:
#ThandiswaMazwai
#Sankofa
Ladies & Gentlemen, our Youth Month cover, we present to your our 11th issue with the Kings & Queens of Sport! What a beautiful experience it was shooting with these incredible athletes & our favourite sports anchor
@thatomoeng
. Look our for the full interview on
@SuperSportTV
“Her philosophy is simple, “even if you reject me, it does not stop me from being who I am, achieving my goals, & just being myself.” Being herself is a recurring theme in my conversations with Caster and one she explores in her new book “The Race To Be Myself.” —
@Chwayitisa
"I can always count on my mother for her support, no matter what I’m interested in she’s always on my team, encouraging me to do my best. She does everything she can to make us happy & make sure we’re safe. I owe everything I am now to her.” Phalo Dana
@simphiwedana
's son ❤️
Claire Mawisa - a story that’s been decades in the making. In an exclusive with
@Chwayitisa
for our third issue, she opens up about her career growth, her biggest heartbreak, therapy, feeling more empowered and sexy as she ages.
Full story:
Born to Kwaito, born into greatness! This is
@MalaikaMazwaii
! A filmmaker and big sister to Sankofa by
@thandiswamazwai
Photographed by: Austin Malema of RTC Studios
“I just want to do good work, I want my child to see really good work from her dad. I’ve been blessed with my resume so far and doing more good work, that’s the aim.”-
@BonkoKhoza
speaking to Bonnie Meslane in our latest cover story.
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Issue 20 of Nounouche celebrates the original IT girl, your crush’s crush - Radio and TV presenter, actress and model
@VanessaMarawa
as she speaks to
@Celine_Abrahams
about her upbringing in Nkandla, her career, life in the fab forties and more:
Introducing our 9th issue with the multi-talented
@kamo_mphelaxx
whose career started with a viral dance video & has since seen her take on the world!
She’s speaks to our editor
@BonnieMeslane
about her rise to fame, spirituality, betrayals & more!
“Being in my 40s is very empowering and emancipating. I learned lessons the hard way in my earlier years, now it’s time I apply that knowledge & wisdom to my own growth & future. I’m working on a couple of projects that, will educate & entertain”
@VanessaMarawa
💫🫶🏼
#TBT
From DJ-ing at the hottest parties in the city to being a fashion icon, Nkuley Masemola is a force to be reckoned with. In a previous interview with Sesetu Holomisa, Nkuley states, “I’ve always known that ‘I am more than this’”.
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In an era dominated by social media influencers & digital celebrities,
@VanessaMarawa
’s rise to prominence predates the advent of the digital age. Her enduring appeal lies not in algorithms or follower counts, but in the authenticity of her persona, the vastness of her spirit…
Though many perceive
@BonkoKhoza
as an overnight sensation, his journey emphasizes years of dedication and toil that paved his path to success. “Like the bamboo theory, growth takes time. It may seem sudden, but it’s the culmination of years of hard work.”
And then came issue 5 with
@coach_rulani
- a first with a male star and with the most read story.
We spoke about his passion for football, the rich legacy he comes from, spirituality, self-awareness and his upbringing, growing up in Orlando West.
In this second issue of Nounouche, Bianca Naidoo details her divine love story with the late rapper Riky Rick. She opens up about navigating loss and the power of community while keeping his legacy alive.
Full story:
A year ago today, we released our fifth issue with
@coach_rulani
who is an inspiration to both young and old, committed to his craft, a winner and one of the most amazing people you will ever meet! His story remains one of our most read stories ever. 🙏🏽💫
Rapper and author Slikour aka Siyabonga Metane has launched a new FinTech platform called The Unites States of Creatives which includes two cutting-edge financial technology platforms: SOLDistro and SOLWallet. by
@chance_ntombela
“I am a black woman from Umlazi, what are the odds that I would be where I am today? I do this for other young girls who look like me, who come from the townships and dream to make it. I am now a reference point for other kids.” Our beautiful cover star
@Linda_Mtoba
❤️
Emmy-nominated Kim Engelbrecht engages in a captivating conversation with the legendary Lorcia Cooper for our 17th cover issue. Catch the entire interview on our YouTube channel!
The link -
Good guys still exist and our cover star
@valdezIsComin11
is proof of that! You can be a successful baller and NOT be scandalous! The Soweto-born star speaks to
@superjourno
about his idyllic upbringing, his daughter and his career!
Read the story here:
Mamelodi Sundowns Defender
@grant_kekana
speaks to his Roomza
@TebohoMokoena28
about his love for family, football and raising his son Tsitsi.
Read the story here:
She just wrapped up her show “Moya” at the
@joburgtheatre
, ladies and gentleman, go check out our cover star
@simphiwedana
’s interview with the beautiful and just as talented
@Zoe_Modiga
🌹❤️
22 year-old
@tebo_mphahlele
is the current Miss Sundowns Gauteng. She speaks to
@BonnieMeslane
about her life of service, women empowerment and of course her love for football.
Read her story here:
Historian and Author of “Now You Know How Mapetla Died; the story of a Black Consciousness martyr”
@valavoosh
brings attention to history’s three powerful women, whose contribution to our liberation is often overlooked! Read about it here:
Ladies and gentlemen…HER!
Introducing Nounouche
#issue4
cover star
@Linda_Mtoba
.
In this issue we talk beauty standards, self awareness, motherhood and finding joy and balance in everything.
Issue now available here:
Born in Soweto to a Magazine merchandiser & former Taxi driver,
@valdezIsComin11
is an incredible man whose career has seen him win numerous trophies. He’s an educated footballer, a loving father and good guy! Read his story on:
We attended the premiere of the much anticipated Shaka Ilembe at Monte Casino. Six years in the making, the show will finally land on our screens on Sunday 18th June on Mzansi Magic.
@chance_ntombela
spoke to Actress
@NomzamoMbatha
“I thank God it was me who was given these 10 years to give him the love and support he deserved. I believe I was put there for that time so he could carry out his mission.”
Full story:
Today's
#WCW
is Newcastle-born
@sibz_Jolie
, a brick manufacturer whose passion for entrepreneurship was further inspired by her lecturers at Wits where she obtained her Accounting qualification. We celebrate this beauty today and may her business soar!
We had the honour of having the iconic
@clairemawisa
on the cover and she dropped gems. She spoke to
@Chwayitisa
about self-love, awareness, heartbreak, ageing sexier and her passion for her work.
Ms Claire, thank you! ❤️
“I wouldn’t want to be remembered as a good footballer, I want to be known as a guy that had a great impact during my playing days & long after because I will still be doing a lot & successfully so. My career speaks for itself”
@valdeziscoming11
in an interview with
@superjourno
Here’s our second cover with the beautiful style queen
@yasminfurmie
shot by Austin Malema of
@rtc_studios
, styled by Kgosi Lesego, makeup by Caroline Greeff.
This is our 6th issue and we are so grateful for your support.
Our gorgeous
#wcw
is none other than Mdantsane's finest, iNewsreader Yase North
@zandilehopa
from Metro FM. She spoke to
@BonnieMeslane
about her life behind the mic and growing up in East London.
Link:
If you know anything about the South African entertainment industry you will then know about
@MsLeloB
. She spoke to
@BonnieMeslane
about outgrowing entertainment blogging, her inspiring travels, Chica and more.
When working on our fashion covers we not only wanted to give
@thetrueteko
his flowers but also go back to a time where magazines introduced us to models. As fate would have it,
@BonnieMeslane
met
@Zu_Noma
at a wedding & the rest is history!
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Come and see something… tell your friends too…
@MightyCaster
here in her glory, in her power and being hilarious as ever!
Read her story here:
Styled by Kgosi Lesego
Video by:
@Mic_themost
What a night at the Met Gala! ✨✨
Step into the glamour and excitement of the evening as we take you through South Africa's breathtaking red carpet moment with Tyla’s debut and the array of unforgettable looks from the star-studded event 📸
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She stole our hearts with her mouthwatering recipes during lockdown and now we can all try our hand at her recipes through her book titled "My Insta Feast".
Talented self-taught cook
@NeoNontso
chats to us about her new book!
Full story:
Here is our cover star
@yasminfurmie
photographed by Austin Malema of
@rtc_studios
Styled by Kgosi Lesego at the New Katz studios.
Makeup by Caroline Greeff
Photojournalist
@leratophakade
chats to us about being an archivist of some of the most iconic musicians of our time. This young lady from Cape Town has cemented her presence in the jazz scene with her beautiful work.
Read her story here:
After almost three years of deejaying in the Amapiano space,
@DBNGogo
has now released her own album titled What’s Real. The 12-track body of work is an immaculate display of musical variety and features a number of artists. We spoke to her about it!
We caught up with Nigerian A & R expert, culture middleman and co-founder of
@PlugNG
-
@bizzleosikoya
. He speaks to us about putting
#afrobeats
and
#amapiano
on the world stage, his love for music and all the lessons in between.
Full story:
After an impressive career lasting over a decade, South African netball team captain Bongi Msomi, has officially declared her retirement. Today we honour her for her remarkable contribution to the sport and wish her the very best on her future endeavours.
Link in bio!
When drawing up a list of South Africa's most accomplished sports broadcasters, the name Morena Mothupi is one that easily makes the cut.
Nomvelo Masango writes about the award-winning and multifaceted broadcaster.
Read the full story: