BONA Magazine

BONA Magazine is South Africa’s monthly consumer magazine servicing the nation with the latest in women’s interests and general lifestyle. The magazine, established 60 years ago, honors the ethos and legacy behind the BONA brand. It covers a diverse editorial scope from health, fashion & beauty, entertainment, lifestyle and more.

HAPPY WOMEN'S MONTH • Editor-in-Chief

From the ladies behind BONA

Words of WOMEN • From deeply reflective fiction to inspiring historical accounts and joyful culinary storytelling, this issue we celebrate stories written by women, for women

Beauty Buzz • Rabia Ghoor, Amanda du-Pont, Liz Letsoalo, Mena Kooger and Sonto Pooe are some of the names behind some of the best South African beauty brands redefining skincare, haircare and cosmetics

The Day-Night Skin Divide • Why your morning and evening skincare routines shouldn't look the same

SHORT, SHARP & EFFORTLESS • Whether you're natural, transitioning or relaxed, the bob and pixie cuts are having a moment, and they'll work for you too

Right Bag Right Occasion • Choosing the right handbag is more than matching your outfit; it's about matching the moment

FROM THE SCREEN TO YOUR WARDROBE • Fashion lessons we're still wearing today, all thanks to the effect of The Devil Wears Prada

From AMBITION to Achievement • Recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of iMe, Carol Tshabalala is set to take over the world of tech by storm, but first, she sits down with BONA to give us the inside scoop on her career growth and family dynamics

TWO CONTINENTS CONNECTED • Building a talent empire from the heart of South Africa

Your home away from home • Inspired by travel, the love of community and this country, Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha, is the home to a new luxury villa, Mteto’s Child Villa

THE RIGHT WHEELS AT THE RIGHT PRICE • The global tariff shake-up taking place at the moment is the reason why buying pre-owned vehicles is the smartest decision for South African consumers. Errol Levin, Chief Executive Officer at Weelee, explains why

THE CONSTITUTION VS THE PEOPLE: CITIZENS REACH BOILING POINT • South Africa’s immigration challenges have become one of the country’s most emotionally charged conversations, moving from dinner tables to workplaces and social media platforms, with concerns cited

CAREERS THAT GREW to be more than a hobbie in the last decade • Advances in technology, shifts in consumer behaviour and the rise of digital platforms have created entirely new career paths that we never thought would be viable 10 years ago

STEPS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR GENERATIONS TO COME • Financial freedom is not about a single big decision. Rather, it's about a series of small, repeatable choices that compound over time and leave a legacy that can support your children and generations to come

LEADING LADY OF THE CENTURY • Aphiwe Khambule, Business Partners Limited’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, talks about her career shift and her plans to remain the leading undertaker in the country

FROM EMPLOYEE TO FRANCHISEE • With perseverance comes success. This is seen in the career journeys of Thuli Ngwenya and Precious Matabane, former WAXIT employees turned owners

TWO-FOR-ONE IS NOT THE SOLUTION • Over the last couple of months, social media has been abuzz with users suggesting that doctors should add tummy tucks along with the C-section surgery; however, professionals warn against this

IS YOUR DIET MAKING YOU SICK? • With so many methods to try, it's hard to know which will shift kilograms in a healthy way and if you don't lose weight sensibly, you might end up feeling unwell

YOUR FAVOURITE DIGITAL FAMILY • Social media...