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The Miss South Africa Organisation is stepping into a new era, strengthened by its newly appointed Co-Chairs and driven by a bold commitment to youth empowerment across the continent.
Three Visionary Co-Chairs to Lead the Platform Forward
The organisation proudly announces its distinguished Co-Chairs for 2025: Mrs Basetsana Kumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo. Together, these accomplished leaders bring unparalleled expertise, vision and passion to the Miss South Africa platform, particularly in the launch of the New Era of Miss South Africa. Miss South Africa titleholders and prominent businesswomen Mrs Basetsana Khumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo will steer the organisation through this transformative chapter. The Co-Chairs will serve as official mentors to the finalists, guiding them as they prepare to become ambassadors for change.
The Luxurious Marble Circus is set to transcendify guests into a world like no other. With musical and theatrical performances on the main stage and tucked into a host of happical spaces, guests can expect a rhythmic rendezvous of sensational surprise.
From the moment guests step into the circus dreamscape, they’ll be serenaded by soulful sounds and sustained by swizzle-stick splendour. Fanciful fare will be available to forage, sip and savour, while drifting through a decadent world of rhythm, revelry and artistic delight.
Mzansi beauty lovers, your glow-up moment is here.
Revlon has just launched the brand-new Glimmer Shimmer Shine Collection in South Africa — and it’s everything you need to shimmer, shine, and glow unapologetically.
I attended the launch this past week. See the fabulous video below and follow @mishkahonthemove on Instagram and TikTok.
This collection isn’t just about makeup, it’s about living boldly. Think high-impact shimmer, skin-loving ingredients, and effortless formulas that make it easy to go from subtle glow to full-on glam.
Skin Renewal is a South African powerhouse in medical aesthetics, and they have not only survived but thrived for 20 years, growing into a network of over 20 premium clinics nationwide. Over the past two decades, Skin Renewal has flourished due to a blend of unwavering patient trust, clinical excellence, and a patient-first philosophy. In an industry where trends fade and new names constantly emerge, few brands can claim a legacy as enduring as Skin Renewal.
Here’s a Q&A with Skin Renewal’s co-founder and Medical Director, Dr Maureen Allem.
MRC – Mishkah Roman-Cassiem
MA – Maureen Allem
Dr Maureen Allem
MRC: Congratulations on celebrating 20 years of Skin Renewal. What do you think has ensured your longevity as a brand?
MA: The answer lies in a powerful combination of medical excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to personalised care. For 20 years, Skin Renewal has led South Africa’s aesthetic medicine space with a powerful blend of medical integrity, innovation, and personalised care.
MRC: What are Skin Renewal’s signature treatments that truly set you apart in the market?
MA: The growing demand for Skin Renewal’s Signature Triple Tightening Lift reflects a rising need for effective facial rejuvenation solutions in the age of accelerated weight loss. As GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic®️ (semaglutide) and Mounjaro®️ (tirzepatide) revolutionize weight management, patients are achieving rapid, medically guided fat reduction. However, this transformation often comes with an unintended consequence: a noticeable loss of facial volume, skin laxity, and the emergence of what has become known as “Ozempic face.”
Significant weight loss, while beneficial for overall health, can lead to the shrinking of deep facial fat pads, leaving the skin unsupported and resulting in a hollow, prematurely aged appearance. To mitigate this, many expert dermatologists now recommend incorporating skin-tightening treatments for every 4 kilograms lost, as an essential step in preserving facial integrity throughout the weight loss journey. This is precisely where Skin Renewal’s Triple Tightening Lift delivers its unique value. As one of our most requested Signature synergistic treatments, it brings together three advanced technologies—radiofrequency, lifting chemical peels, and laser rejuvenation in a single, doctor-led session. This multi-modal approach targets every level of the skin’s structure, stimulating collagen, enhancing elasticity, and gradually restoring youthful facial contours.
Powered by Skin Renewal’s Multiplier Effect, the Triple Tightening Lift delivers results that are greater than the sum of its parts making it a trusted, non-invasive solution for clients navigating significant aesthetic changes due to weight loss. More than just a treatment, it is a proactive strategy to ensure your face reflects the same radiant vitality as your body transformation.
Another popular Signature treatment at Skin Renewal is the PRF + Skin Needling Glow Facial inspired by the remarkable advances in regenerative medicine, one of the most exciting trends and the ever-growing appreciation for skin needling. Thus this cutting-edge facial redefines how radiant, healthy skin is achieved.
This transformative treatment begins with a personalized harnessing of your own biology. By combining advanced skin needling with second-generation Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) , gently derived from a small sample of your own blood, your skin is revitalized from within. Unlike traditional PRP therapies, PRF is created through a refined, gentle process, resulting in a delicate natural fibrin matrix. This matrix steadily releases potent growth factors and stem cells for up to 14 days, ensuring a continuous wave of renewal beneath the surface.
The synergy between the microchannels created by precise skin needling and the luxe infusion of PRF initiates a restorative process that is both deeply effective and inherently natural. As your skin’s innate healing intelligence is activated, a deep revitalisation begins. Dormant, senescent zombie cells that disrupt skin harmony are reawakened, cellular renewal is restored, firmness improves, texture refines, and a radiant, healthy glow emerges that is undeniably your own.
Global beauty icon, award-winning actress and celebrated humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha has been officially named the first-ever South African ambassador for Creme of Nature, the iconic American-born haircare brand with over 65 years of legacy. Known for its dedication to textured hair and roots in celebrating African beauty, Creme of Nature has now launched in South Africa with its landmark campaign, Rooted in Radiance.
Creme of Nature’s expansion into the South African market marks a powerful new chapter for the beloved brand. It is now available at Clicks, Dis-Chem, TakeAlot and Amazon and will launch in Checkers in July 2025. With a deep respect for the heritage and self-expression of textured hair, the Rooted in Radiance campaign is more than a tagline; it’s a movement. At its core lies a bold truth: hair is more than just strands; it is a legacy, an identity, and a radiant symbol of confidence.
I attended the launch event last night, and below is the video of the highlights:
Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 