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.
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FASHION & Beauty
What's on the Beauty Ed's Radar? • Here are the latest must-haves from our Beauty Editor
SUMMER Make-up REFRESH! • Warmer weather and being outside more means adjusting your skin needs and looks. Here are great ways to breathe new life into your beauty routine
Protect Your Kinks, Coils & Curls from the elements • The summer heat can be harsh on natural hair. We give you the ultimate guide to protect your mane this season
PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
PROTECTION FROM THE POOL & SEAWATER
PROTECTION FROM INCREASED HUMIDITY AND SWEAT
New Products To Put Moisture Back Into Your Hair • Try these products that will repair your hair
We found SOLEmate! • All shapes and styles, these are the most popular shoes on everyone's feet
Take it back to the beach • Dive into the heat with everything from swimwear, dresses and accessories for the sunny season
ENTERTAINMENT & Lifestyle
Life Update with RORISANG THANDEKISO • Rorisang Thandekiso is no stranger on our screens. In this issue, she gives us her life's update and what we can expect from her in the future
GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER
CLASS IS IN SESSION! • We get to know Buntu Petse, the leading lady of the new local show Miseducation, and how she's making a name for herself in the television and entertainment industry
UPCOMING Summer Festivals & EVENTS IN SA! • Looking to have a great summer? Check out these sizzling events that will entertain you right into next year
NEW HEIGHTS FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS • Comparisons between female and male athletes are not just unfair but unnecessary, as these rising SA women sports stars have proven they are in a league of their own
CARRERS & Finance
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: A Guide to Assertive Leadership • The ability to learn, unlearn and relearn as an agile leader
GROW YOUR TEAMS: TOP 10 TIPS FOR NEW LEADERS
EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS • Stay ahead of technological trends, adapt faster and position your business as a market leader With technology
TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS
The benefits of low-cost Investment Platforms for South Africans • We take a look at low-cost investment platforms and how the average South African can use them to make and grow money
LONG-TERM GROWTH POTENTIAL
Igniting the Flame • Lizwe Thabethe on establishing Project Inflamed with his brother and how they're setting the fashion industry ablaze
HEALTH & Wellness
REDEFINING Mental health • There is a looming cloud of shame surrounding mental health conditions. Professionals in the field provide insight into how society can quash this stigma
THIS SEASON, IT'S ALL ABOUT DEFENCE.
OUTSIDE JOB • The sun is out after the colder months and you might need an energy boost. Why not head out? We share some essentials to keep in mind when building an outdoor workout routine
FAMILY & Home
Caught in the middle • The effects on children of...