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Celebrating 10 years of Rich Mnisi
This year, more than ever, mixing high and low has become the chicest way of dressing with a sense of fun. We have fully entered the era of being totally gagged over “designer x mass market” collabs.
Sarah Langa: The blueprint of content creation
At the age of 19, Sarah Langa lost her scholarship when she failed her first year of actuarial science at Wits University. But, instead of crashing out, she used the school of hard knocks to unlock personal growth and resilience.
Thebe Magugu toasts Cape Town Resort Collections debut
Prize-winning designer talks about the ‘sacrifices and tears’ behind his success
Editor’s letter | Cheers to 2026 – the year of 10
The decadent party season is here — a foolproof excuse for SMag to get the ball rolling on a special upcoming jubilee. Here is a big clue: it’s never a bad idea to party like it’s 2016 and Rihanna just dropped her last album, Anti. Shhh, don’t tell anyone
SMag’s December Celebration issue highlights decade-defining brands
SMag's December issue features the designer and muse duo Rich Mnisi and Sarah Langa, marking Mnisi's decade in fashion and Langa's influence in content creation. It also highlights actor Thabang Molaba's Hollywood debut in 'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.'
WATCH: Vrrr-Pha! Skhumba Hlophe hails a ride with a ‘green tiger’
SPONSORED | The comedian rates my bold fashion choices — and his inDrive ride — in the first episode of SMag’s spicy new video interview series
IN PICS | Rich Mnisi, Foschini celebrate milestones with stylish collab
Capsule collection’s 14 pieces auctioned for charity
Gunna set to headline Milk + Cookies fest in 2026
Supporting local acts will include DJ Kent in Johannesburg and Vigro Deep in Cape Town.
Focalistic: President Ya Straata
The first time I encountered Focalistic was on 5 January 2021. I remember that day because it was an extremely hot Tuesday and the third day back at work after the festive season.
Thabsie: Back to basics
In the past decade, chanteuse Thabsie has found mainstream success as an Afro-pop girlie on songs Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe, Macala, and African Queen. But she wants you to know her plan was always to become an R&B girlie.




















