True Love

True Love is the iconic South African fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for black women. It is the go-to handbook and style guide for women who believe that their magazine should be stylish and thought provoking. It challenges its readers with in depth, focusing on subjects that stimulate debate and discussion.

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STYLE NEWS • The hot drops on our desk this season.

GLAMOUR ON TAP • From golden-hour sundowners to late-night poolside galas, this season’s party landscape is defined by shade and saturation. We’re pairing high-octane resortwear with a rich spectrum of color: grounding cappuccino nudes, dreamy sorbet pastels, unapologetic vibrant brights, and timeless black-and-white contrast. Whether you’re dressing down swimwear with fluid tailoring or making an entrance in high-shine satin, here is how to navigate the ultimate color palette for every kind of celebration.

FROM LIMPOPO TO LONDON • HE WEARS GARMENTS MADE BY TOP GLOBAL DESIGNERS AND WALKS THE RUNWAY FOR PRESTIGIOUS FASHION HOUSES. SUPERMODEL DENETRIC MALOPE LETS US INTO HIS WORLD OF GLITZ, GLAM, AND HIGH FASHION.

BEAUTY NEWS • All the hottest and latest to hit the beauty desk this summer.

THE HEAT-PROOF EDIT • FORGET HEAVY COVERAGE AND STICKY LAYERS – SUMMER 2026 IS OFFICIALLY ABOUT HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SKIN-FIRST INNOVATION. FROM WEIGHTLESS “SKIN-MESH” BASES TO UV-DEFENDING SCALP TREATMENTS, THIS SEASON’S STAND-OUT LAUNCHES WORK HARDER IN HIGH HUMIDITY WHILE KEEPING YOUR LOOK WEIGHTLESS, LUMINOUS, AND COMPLETELY MELT-PROOF.

HOPE MBHELE ON BUILDING A LIFE BIGGER THAN THE SPOTLIGHT • Whether you listen to her on the radio, watch her on television, or enjoy her content on social media, there is no denying that South African entertainer Hope Mbhele is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. When the studio lights dim and the microphone switches off, Hope is your girl next door, proud of her KZN roots while aiming for global stages. Meet the woman who believes that success is about more than fame.

TEEKS, THE SOUND OF ROMANCE • In a Q&A session with Teeks, TRUELOVE talks to the singer about his smash hit Firstime, being the soundtrack to many weddings, his experience in South Africa, and his new album.

LOVE, LOBOLA... AND A BABY! • Culinary star Neo Nontso opens up about her most intimate cookbook yet, falling in love over home-cooked meals, and preparing for her sweetest chapter: motherhood.

REIMAGINING HIV CARE FOR AFRICA’S CHILDREN • From a laboratory in South Africa to the frontlines of paediatric HIV treatment, Mpho Kotlolo is redefining what healthcare innovation can look like for African children. The 30-year-old Tshwane University of Technology PhD candidate opens up about creating an award-winning, child-friendly ARV tablet designed to improve treatment adherence for children living with HIV. She reflects on purpose, perseverance, women in STEM, and why African-led solutions are essential for the continent’s future.

BEYOND THE SCREEN: THE WOMEN MAKING TV MAGIC • Get to know the women behind your favourite shows as they share their journeys, experiences, and what it truly takes to call the shots behind the scenes.

FARM TO TABLE • Celebrity chef Mogau ‘Lazy Makoti’ Seshoene and Farminist founder Mosa Seshoene are the perfect match made in heaven as sisters advocating for fresh produce and authentic South African living.

THE BIG CHOP • RETRO WAVES, SPRINGY CURLS, EDGY BOBS, AND MORE – IT’S ALL JUST A LITTLE BIT OF BLACK GIRL MAGIC.

THE BOLD TYPE • FUEL THE FANTASY WITHIN AS THIS NEW SEASON’S CAREFREE OUTLOOK PUTS INDIVIDUALITY AT THE FOREFRONT.

SHE LIVES • “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence; it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare,” – Audre Lorde, American poet, essayist, feminist, and...