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BY ELLE NKOSI
Editor in Chief
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Mar 27, 2024
Elle Nkosi is the Editor-in-Chief at Modern Opulent Gazette, perfectly blending her love for storytelling and her sharp business mind. Her creative journey began early, writing songs and short stories that captured imaginations and today she is using the same passion into shaping MOG’s voice and vision. With a background in eCommerce, multimedia development, UX design, and SEO, Elle she seamlessly merges business writing with her love for fashion, beauty, celebrity culture, and health. As a visionary and creative, Elle drives MOG’s mission to inform, inspire, and empower readers with engaging and insightful content. In her downtime, you’ll probably find Elle hiking a new trail, or trying (and often failing) to stick to her calorie deficit thanks to her love for ice cream.
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Oct 23, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Stripes Are the New Polka Dots for Spring/Summer 2026
Move over, polka dots. This season, stripes are stepping into the spotlight, bringing a fresh sense of playfulness to spring/summer 2026 dressing. From sun-drenched cabana stripes to sporty rugby jerseys and colourful, graphic patterns, the classic print is having a fashion moment—and it is anything but predictable. The appeal lies in its versatility. Stripes can feel polished or playful, preppy or relaxed, depending on how they are styled. This season, designers and style insiders are...
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Oct 23, 2026 ∙ 5 min
All the Highlights from the Jetour Edenvale Wellness Day
Pilates, matcha, and beauty treats; the Jetour Edenvale Wellness Day brought together a community of women for a morning dedicated to movement, mindful moments and discovery. Wellness can take many forms, from moving your body and nourishing it with the right foods to discovering a new beauty favourite or simply connecting with like-minded women. At the Pilates with Jetour Edenvale event, these moments came together in an experience that celebrated feeling good, inside and out. Hosted at the...
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Oct 22, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Colour, Texture and Drama: The Intern by David Tlale AW27 Collection at SAFW
Set against the historic grandeur of the newly renovated Joburg City Library, The Intern by David Tlale brought a vibrant exploration of colour, texture and contemporary African fashion to South African Fashion Week AW27. Located in the heart of Johannesburg’s CBD, the library houses more than a million books and stands as a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage, making it a fitting backdrop for a showcase rooted in creativity and identity. All images by SAFW The venue also carried...
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Sep 29, 2026 ∙ 9 min
Your Body Wants 8 Hours of Sleep: Here’s Why
What Happens When You Get Your 8 Hours
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Sep 21, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Humanity Has Lost Faith In Itself!
If you were to ask someone what they use AI for, they will say to write emails, design posters, write stories, create games, solve problems, write homework, generate images, and, more recently, make music, create movies and animations. Which is sad, because when did we stop knowing how to write our own emails? When did one become so clueless to the point that we can’t do simple mathematics? I don’t see why AI was created, and I don’t see any amazing thing it does or has done. Who even asked...
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Sep 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Mzansi Philharmonic Announces 2026 National Tour with Maxim Vengerov
Mzansi Meets the World:
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Sep 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Park Hyatt Johannesburg Named Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2026 at World Travel Awards
Park Hyatt Johannesburg has been named Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards, securing the continental title at the Africa Gala Ceremony held at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on August 28. The award comes 14 months after the hotel opened on July 1, 2025, marking the Park Hyatt brand’s third property on the African continent. For the 31-room hotel, the recognition comes at a time when premium hospitality in South Africa is increasingly competing on experience as...
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Aug 27, 2026 ∙ 1 min
16 Thoughts I Had Watching the Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer
It is often the little things that make a Grand Theft Auto game feel so exciting. Yes, there are the car chases, crime, chaos and massive open world, but what has always made the franchise special is the freedom to simply exist inside it. From wrestling and going to the gym to hobbies, random distractions and everyday interactions, GTA VI looks set to give players even more ways to immerse themselves in its world. And then, of course, there is Lucia. Seeing the franchise introduce its first...
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Aug 26, 2026 ∙ 4 min
GTA 6 Makes Its Netflix Debut: A First-of-Its-Kind Partnership That Could Change Gaming Marketing
History may be about to unfold, not when Grand Theft Auto VI finally arrives in November, but tomorrow. In a first-of-its-kind partnership between Rockstar Games and Netflix, more than 325 million Netflix subscribers are being given exclusive access to an extended look at one of the most anticipated video games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI. The extended look premieres on Netflix on August 27 at 9 p.m SAST, giving subscribers the first opportunity to see more of Rockstar's next chapter...
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Jul 18, 2026 ∙ 3 min
8 Winter Coat Trends to Invest in for 2026
Your coat is going to do most of the heavy lifting this winter. When temperatures drop, it's the one piece you wear every single day, which is exactly why Winter 2026 is all about making it count. This season's biggest outerwear trends are less about blending in and more about finding a coat that feels like an extension of your personal style. Think oversized tailoring, rich chocolate browns, plush textures, and silhouettes that instantly make even jeans and a knit look expensive. Whether...
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Jul 16, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Inzalo and Four Seasons collaborate on Premium Agave-Inspired Dining Experience
Chef Rudi Liebenberg South Africa's fine dining scene continues to embrace local producers, with luxury hotels increasingly creating intimate culinary experiences that showcase homegrown craftsmanship alongside world-class cuisine. The latest example comes from Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, which is partnering with award-winning agave spirits producer Inzalo for an exclusive one-night-only pairing dinner on 31 July. Hosted in the hotel's Yellow Room, the event forms part of...
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Jul 4, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Every Standout Look From Durban July 2026
Inside the Best Looks From Durban July 2026's Country Allure Theme
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Jun 24, 2026 ∙ 5 min
You Don’t Have to Do Everything Together Just Because You’re a Couple
Very Happy Couples Live Very Separate Lives
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Jun 19, 2026 ∙ 4 min
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic?
Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Taking Ozempic
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Jun 17, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why Everyone Is Talking About “Alpine Divorce,” the Internet’s Most Disturbing Dating Term
Why the Internet Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Alpine Divorce’
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Jun 16, 2026 ∙ 6 min
You May Still Be in “Adolescence” in Your Early 30s, New Brain Study Suggests
A major new neuroscience study is challenging one of the most familiar assumptions about human development: that adolescence ends in the late teens or early twenties. Instead, research published in Nature Communications suggests that the brain may remain in an adolescent-like phase of structural development well into the early 30s, with a key turning point around age 32. The findings reshape how scientists understand brain maturation, cognitive development, and the non-linear nature of how...
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Jun 16, 2026 ∙ 4 min
70 Fun Date Questions to Get to Know Someone (and Actually Enjoy the Conversation)
Let’s be honest, some dates feel like you’ve accidentally walked into a job interview where the only question on the agenda is “So… tell me about yourself,” and suddenly you’re forgetting every interesting thing tdhat’s ever happened to you. Then there’s that awkward moment when the conversation runs out of steam and someone drops, “So do you have any questions for me?” and you both just sit there like you’re trying to remember how talking works. Can we all be on the same page, dates aren’t...
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Jun 13, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Can You Build Muscle While Taking Ozempic?
As Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications continue to reshape the weight-loss landscape, a few questions are emerging among clinicians, researchers, and patients alike. Such as, can you build muscles during this rapid weight loss perieod? and what happens to muscle during rapid weight loss? The concern stems from evidence showing that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, can lead to reductions in lean mass alongside significant fat loss. Because lean mass is often used as a proxy for...
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Jun 2, 2026 ∙ 3 min
South African Consumers Name the 2026 Product of the Year Winners
South Africa's Most Trusted New Products Recognised at the 2026 Product of the Year Awards
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May 23, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Gloot Launches New Fibre Solution to Help Women Prioritise an Often-Neglected Nutrient
Gloot Launches Flat Tummy Fibre to Help Women Prioritise an Often-Neglected Nutrient
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May 12, 2026 ∙ 5 min
The Rise Of The Manosphere And How Toxic Masculinity Content Is Creating A Generation Of Lonely Men
What Happens When Lonely Men Find Community In Misogyny?
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May 11, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Is The Matrix Really Designed For Men To Fail?
Why Manosphere Influencers Are Convincing Men The World Hates Them
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May 5, 2026 ∙ 7 min
How People Gain Weight, Fat, and Become Obese?
A Clear Look at What’s Happening Inside the Body Over Time
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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 2 min
ABSA Rewards Deepens its Value-led Approach Through a Partnership with Takealot’s House of Beauty
ABSA Rewards is deepening its role in South Africa’s fast-growing beauty economy, returning for the second consecutive year as the official banking partner of the Takealot House of Beauty Fair. The event takes place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 24–26 April 2026. Launched in 2009, the ABSA Rewards programme was built on a simple premise: returning value to customers. In recent years, that model has evolved away from traditional points-based systems toward real cashback, reflecting a...
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