Innehållsförteckning för April 2023 från BONA Magazine

BEAUTY With autumn now in full swing, there's no better time to give your vanity case an update with this season’s beauty staples. Although it’s not necessary to swap out your old faithful products, a few key modifications are necessary as we adjust to the cooler and dryer temperatures. This season of transition welcomes the hallmarks of autumn, which typically include richer, more hydrating creams and robust perfumes. When it comes to make-up, it’s a revolving door of moody mauve, auburn and nude tones. The only question that remains is, where do we start? Treat Your Moisture Barrier While we are sure that you have now mastered the perfect order to your skincare routine, a key modification you’ll want to adopt fairly early on is an adjustment to your daily…

MEET THE EXPERTS Chwayita January is an experienced social media manager/strategist specialising in leading, developing, implementing and analysing content that helps her clients build a social media presence. Gugulethu Segwabanyane is an award-winning social media strategist with over eight years of social media marketing experience. She holds multiple marketing and communication-related qualifications from the University of Johannesburg, Vega School and the University of Cape Town. She is currently the regional social media specialist: Africa at Infobip. Jodi Joseph is a brand developer and digital analyst. Her BBA in Brand Building and Management from Vega School of Brand Leadership and her Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Wits Business School has helped develop her insight in her field of expertise and has honed her skills in brand building, business…

FINANCE I our health is your wealth' is a phrase we often hear, and it’s true … but health costs, maintenance and unexpected scares can be quite expensive. And it doesn’t help that we are currently feeling the economic pinch, with many of us looking for ways to tighten our budgets and make our money go a little further. Unfortunately, for some people, this means spending less on healthcare too. Given the frequently high costs of healthcare and if you’re healthy at the moment or managing your healthcare, it seems like an obvious choice to cut it. However, playing that game can be risky because one of the most important things in life is your well-being, so looking after it should be one of your top priorities. Medical aids are…

FITNESS Understanding your own body type could be quite challenging at first, but to start off, everyone’s body is different. It probably goes without saying that some of us are taller, some shorter, some may have a smaller frame, whereas others seem to be bigger boned. But what you may not know is that there are actually three distinctive body types. Knowing your body type can be helpful if you have been trying to achieve fitness, strength or weight-loss goals, especialy if you have been less successful than you’d like to. It can allow you to personalise your diet and workouts to suit your specific needs, working with your body instead of against it. Here is a list that can help you achive your goals. LET'S FIND YOUR BODY TYPE!…

Fuel price increases tend to put a damper on our holiday plans. Too often this expense calls for an unwanted leash on our adventurous spirits, but there are still plenty of sizeable wheels that offer great fuel economy to allow you to travel to your heart’s content. Here are four cars with a fairly reasonable price tag that offer a wonderful driving experience, spacious interiors for families or large groups without having to worry as much about fuel consumption. VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0 TDI 130 KW 4MOTION R-LINE While not featuring any semblance of a hybrid powertrain and having the best fuel consumption figure in a line-up of cars catering to the lowest fuel consumption figures, the Tiguan is an oddball. The VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 130 kW 4MOTION R-Line has…

FOOD Easter is a wonderful time to gather with loved ones and share delicious meals together. From starters to mains, Easter offers a perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and impress your guests with mouth-watering dishes. Whether you are looking for traditional recipes or something new and exciting to try, there are countless options to choose from. This collection of Easter recipes showcases chocolate in all its glory. Who says you can’t have chocolate in your starters, mains and desserts? While chocolate is often associated with sweet treats like cakes, brownies or cookies, it can be used in a variety of other dishes as well. From starters to desserts, chocolate can add a rich, decadent flavour to any dish. Food content creator and recipe developer Gaisang Hanyane, also known…

HAIR POV: You have mastered the art of letting your hair grow and thrive in its natural texture. Loving your curls and coils, however, does not have to come with limitations, and using heat when styling your hair doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The drop in temperature and the welcome of autumn means that it’s officially silk press season and with the trending hashtag already seeing over 20 million views on TikTok, it’s no surprise that the girls have already begun to make their way to the salon. The result is not only silky straight hair, but a silk press is also a great way to do a length check and get your biannual trim. But let us back it up a bit: by definition, a silk press…

FASHION Pink No matter what the season, pink is a colour that is always trendy. It has different palettes; honestly, you can choose whichever shade matches your style. Tip: For a more striking look, keep the chosen shade of pink the same throughout. This will give your look cohesiveness and have you ready for the streets. Green This is another colour that comes in such pleasant shades that work for almost everyone. Avocado can easily be anyone’s favourite because it can enhance your skin tone. Tip: Throw in some lighter shades of green accessories to break it up. Nude & Neutrals Who doesn't love nudes?! Just avoid overdoing the monochromatic colour scheme - it can leave you looking washed out. Tip: Have your entire outfit consist of neutrals but allow…

Reality TV is always changing, and like the most popular kinds of entertainment, it responds to what the audience wants while also making sure they turn a profit. In South Africa, it’s all about the global trends and adding a local flavour to a winning reality TV recipe. For nearly two decades, Idols SA was arguably one of those winning recipes. Viewers loved the talent search show and so did the TV bosses, but then the music stopped and it hit a false note. With the audience dwindling, M-Net announced that Season 19 of Idols SA will debut in July and will be the last season. The announcement stated: ‘For 18 years the international format talent search competition has created opportunities where many careers were launched. The decision to give…

SUCCESS STORY A group of innovative students are helping children read by providing an audiobook that is produced in South Africa’s 11 official languages. Qhawe Bula, along with his team, developed TAQA, a unique digital library of children’s read-along audiobooks produced in South Africa’s 11 official languages hosted on an app. In South Africa, many face a huge challenge regarding literacy. According to research, about 78% of grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning. It’s been proven that children are likely to learn a second language much faster if they have a firm grasp of their mother tongue. TAQA has broken the barriers by helping improve children’s ability to read in their mother tongue, which, in turn, helps them to learn how to read and understand a second language much…

BEAUTY BUZZ Whether you are booked, busy and constantly on the move, or are going on an impromptu weekend getaway, it is important to have all the essentials on hand to help you rule the day. As we’ve just settled into autumn, here’s a round-up of the items you’ll need to keep stashed away in your handbag 24/7. 1. HANDS There’s a good chance that a hand cream already lives in your handbag. This season, however, you’ll want to ensure that it is enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help to repair and replenish dry, cracked hands. Try UreaRepair Plus Dry Skin Intensive Hand Cream R180, Clicks 2. LIPS Rescue summer-parched lips with a tinted balm that does the heavy lifting. You’ll want a tube of tricks…

BEAUTY BUYS It’s no secret that during the height of the pandemic, we truly learnt what it was to be cooped up indoors for days on end. If your hours weren’t filled with endless back-to-back meetings on Zoom, they were probably spent dabbling in the art of bread making. Another side effect of the pandemic was not being able to indulge in our mostly mandatory, sometimes monthly, beauty treatments. There was a big push to learn the ins and outs of self-care from the comfort of your own home, and this included experimenting with a bit of DIY. Although life is fairly back to normal, a lot of us now crave time to ourselves and a good 10-45 minutes seems like the right amount of time to enjoy a pamper…

COVER STORY The queen of the big and small screen, Angela Bassett, continues to reign supreme even without an Oscar crown. Angela went home without the title of Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards this year, but she’s still blazing a trail for women who follow in her footsteps around the world. Here in SA she has a special place in our hearts and has been one of the most loved actresses from international blockbusters over the years. It’s now for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever that she scooped her second Oscar nomination after nearly 30 years when starring in What’s Love Got to Do with It as music icon Tina Turner got her the first nomination. Ahead of Oscar night there was no…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP As an entrepreneur, it is important to start a business on the right foot, and that includes knowing and understanding labour laws and regulations, to safeguard your business. We rounded up the experts to break down the laws and more. THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LABOUR LAWS EXPLAINED ‘The South African labour laws deal primarily with the topics of contract of employment, basic conditions of employment, dismissals, unfair labour practices, collective bargaining, industrial action and unfair discrimination. These labour laws are premised from the relevant provisions of the Constitution of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 (Constitution) and the obligations entrusted to South Africa as a member state of the International Labour Organisation (ILO),’ explains Ingrid Dimo, Managing Director at Dimo Labour Law Specialists. Fairness is one of the most…

RELATIONSHIPS Love it or hate it, technology has revolutionised our lives. Before the advent of the internet, we had to physically stalk people to see what they were up to. Some had to nose around in others’ lives to check what was happening. Studies have repeatedly shown that, as humans, we are social by nature and crave relationships. And social media provides us with that sense of connection. By 2020, social media users grew to more than 4.66 billion people around the world and it is estimated that, on average, nearly two million new users are joining every day. These users spend around seven hours per day, roughly 15% of their waking life, on social platforms. If we want to know who’s dating who, how they spend their lives and…

HOME HELP If you are looking to give your home a stylish and modern update, one of the best places to start is with your floors. Renewing your flooring can be a great way to update the look and feel of your home. BEFORE RENEWING YOUR FLOORS Jacoline Phalane, interior designer, co-owner and creative director of Jacoline S Designs, suggests firstly identifying what you don’t like about your current flooring. ‘Consider what you will be using each place for, and the flooring that will assist you to have a functional space. Remember it’s not just about how the new floor will make the space look but also about practicality, cost and durability,' she says. Jacoline advises asking yourself these questions: ‘How would you like the floor to feel under your…