Buhle Mbonambi

Former Acting Executive Editor, Lifestyle

4 destinations you need to visit in Africa

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Content creator and podcast host, Lelo Boyana, has been leaving all her followers with hectic wanderlust pangs as she shared her recent trip to Mombasa, Kenya

Must see destinations in Africa

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Content creator and podcast host, Lelo Boyana, has been leaving all her followers with hectic wanderlust pangs as she shared her recent trip to Mombasa, Kenya

All about Gorpcore - the biggest menswear trend for winter 2022

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Good old raisins and peanuts. That's what the 'Gorp' in Gorpcore means.

The latest edition of the IOL Health Magazine is all about your well-being and how to look after yourself, holistically

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There’s also stories about the steps you need to take before you begin your well-being journey, how we need to become connected to our community again.

Need ideas on what to wear to the Hollywoodbets Durban July? The latest IOL Fashion digital magazine will help you get it ...

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The Durban July has always been synonymous with glamour, splendour and festivities that go on for days after the event is over. This special issue is all about getting ...

The luxury of mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve Biyela Lodge

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When you think about eco-luxury, Biyela Lodge comes to mind. It’s run on solar energy, uses river water and it demands for you to be peaceful.

The higher the shoe, the more in demand it is

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The world has gone mad for platforms again.

30 years of ‘Sarafina!’ And the impact it has had on the industry

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In celebration of the iconic film’s three decades, here’s what happened to its biggest stars since it’s premiere

There’s still a long way to go to get full representation in the entertainment industry

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Insider spoke to Giuliana Dias, Paramount Africa's Research Director about the issues around representations and the findings from their global research about representation. ...

Linda Mtoba - the star who is bagging brands everywhere

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Insider spoke to the actress about being a brand magnet, today's age of celebrity and the mistakes she has learnt the most from.

Fashion designer, Terrence Bray is Princess Charlene of Monaco’s secret weapon as she returns to the public eye

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Princess Charlene turns to South African designer for her return to the public eye.

Why the new beauty and luxury personal care brands are focusing on being eco-friendly and vegan

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One of the biggest effects of the pandemic on the beauty industry, was the importance of skin health.

How LootLove went from being a tequila girl to a fine wine woman

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Over the past decade since her journey in the industry began, she’s grown up with her fan base and in the process she solidified her standing in the entertainment ...

This month’s IOL Health magazine is all about preparing yourself for winter and all the health issues it comes with

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Winter is here. And while ,for some of us, it’s an excuse to gorge ourselves on comfort foods, it’s really all about making sure that our health is in tip-top shape. ...

The DBN July Street Fashion Show will give you ideas of what to wear at the Durban July

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The show will feature garments by Prince Bespoke, Hadassah Creations, Rich Couture, and garments from the Durban Fashion Fair

Jamie Bartlett was as real as celebrities come. He didn’t even regard himself as one.

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Tribute to Jamie Bartlett – a man who loved making people happy.

Watch Video‘Blood Sisters’ is a nuanced and modern African drama for a global audience

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A dark drama about the endemic nature of domestic violence in our society.

From Boucheron and Bulgari to Chopard and Sabyasachi, these were some of the finest jewels at the Cannes Film Festival this ...

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From Messika, Piaget and Boucheron, to Chopard, Chaumet and Bulgari, the Cannes Film Festival is a jewellery lover’s dream

Respected theatre legend and screen actor Jamie Bartlett has died

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Jamie Bartlett was famous for his roles as Mike O' Reilly in Isidingo and David Genaro on Rhythm City.

Watch VideoThe return of ‘Bling Empire’: was it worth the wait?

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The Netflix hit reality series is back. But is it giving what fans expected? The jury is out.

LOOK: The most talked about looks at Day 2 of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

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From Aishwarya Rai’s Dolce & Gabbana disaster to Katherine Langford’s star-making debut, the fashion at Cannes has been mixed.

LOOK: This is what Eva Longoria, Lori Harvey, Deepika Padukone, Julianne Moore and more wore to the Cannes Film Festival ...

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The stars brought out their designers’ best the at the opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

Disney+ starts streaming next week and these are the must-watch shows

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We can finally (legally) watch ‘The Mandalorian’, ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Abbot Elementary’, along with other shows we love on Disney+

The must-visit destinations in Africa

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Africa month is the perfect excuse to take a break and explore the continent.