How Ntando Rambani and Nadia Jaftha elevated friendship goals on the 'GLAMOUR SA' cover

There’s something magical about friendships that grow with you, the ones that feel like home, that root for you, cry with you.

If “soft life with substance” had faces, they’d look a lot like Ntando Rambani and Nadia Jaftha, two women who’ve mastered the art of growing, glowing, and showing up for each other.

This month, the dynamic duo took their sisterhood to new heights by gracing the November 2025 “Power Women” issue of "GLAMOUR SA", and the internet can’t stop gushing.

Their feature isn’t just a cover; it’s a celebration of female friendship, growth, and the power of timing.

Seven years ago, these two met as contestants on "Tropika Island of Treasure" season 9, and what started as a TV pairing evolved into one of Mzansi’s most genuine celebrity friendships. Now, they’re back in the spotlight together, this time not competitors but as cover stars.

From reality TV to real sisterhood

Speaking about their journey, Rambani shared a heartfelt post on Instagram: “Seven years of laughter, adventures, making memories together, and we finally get to slay the cover of 'Glamour' magazine TOGETHER!

"We are so grateful for our friendship and the role we play in each other’s lives.”

Both women have navigated major personal and professional transitions, but their friendship has remained a constant. It’s the kind of ride-or-die energy that makes you text your bestie, “We’re due for a girls’ trip.”

It’s the kind of post that makes you pause your scrolling and send your bestie a heart emoji. For Rambani, after her surprise wedding earlier this year, and Jaftha, Cape Town’s fashion-forward content creator and head of the creator economy at Ace Labs, this moment feels bigger than fashion; it’s about celebrating womanhood, evolution, and support.

Their magazine spread is beautifully titled “The Power of Timing”, and it explores how friendship can shape both your career and your confidence. In a world where female competition often dominates headlines, these two show that collaboration, not comparison, is the real flex.

The love story behind the friendship

Both women have built impressive careers in their own right.

Jaftha, a YouTube star and founder of Birdline Blog, has become a respected voice in fashion and digital innovation. Her creative work blends relatability with aspiration, the perfect formula for the influencer generation.

Meanwhile, Rambani has blossomed from bubbly TV presenter to acclaimed actress, businesswoman and now new mom. Her glow-up has been both personal and professional, and her fans have loved watching her navigate this new chapter with authenticity and humour.

Netizens can’t get enough.

When "GLAMOUR SA" dropped the cover, social media went into full celebration mode. Comments flooded in, calling the pair “real friendship goals” and “the definition of soft power”.

Even Rambani’s musician husband, Una Rams, joined in on the fun with the most adorable reaction video.

In the clip, he is seen driving from one store to another across Sandton, searching high and low for the magazine.

“Yo, so my wife is on the cover of 'GLAMOUR', and I said I’m on a mission to go find this thing. I’ve been to two garages, Checkers and Woolies, and still nothing. But I’m not stopping!”

Eventually, conceded defeat before adding: “Mission buy my wife’s magazine cover failed, but I’ll go home and kiss her and tell her I’m proud. Tomorrow’s another day.”

That moment alone melted hearts across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). It was the kind of supportive, heart-warming gesture that made fans root for the couple even more, proof that behind every power woman is a partner who cheers her on, not holds her back.

On the surface, this might look like just another celebrity cover moment, but it’s also a deeper story of women redefining what power looks like in friendship, love and career.

It’s about rooting for your friends in rooms you’re not in, celebrating their wins as your own, and knowing that real friendship doesn’t fade when the cameras stop rolling.

Cultural netizens explained it perfectly: “For millennial and Gen Z women, friendships like Ntando and Nadia’s are the new love stories. They show us that emotional intimacy, loyalty, and growth don’t only exist in romantic relationships, they thrive in platonic ones too.”

This moment also reflects a broader shift in how young South Africans are redefining success. More people are finding fulfilment not just through romantic milestones but through friendship, career wins, and personal growth.

“Here’s to many more milestones and memories that’ll last a lifetime.” 💕 Rambani wrote on their Instagram collab announcement.