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BY ELLE NKOSI
Editor in Chief
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Mar 27, 2024
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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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Nov 20, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Momentum’s Head of Claims on Using AI to Stop Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud continues to challenge South Africa’s short-term sector, eroding consumer trust and inflating premiums for honest policyholders. As the industry accelerates its digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical tool in the fight against increasingly sophisticated fraud. “Short-term insurance landscape is undergoing a definite shift,” says Funeka Ngewu, Head of Claims at Momentum Insure. “Fraud is no longer limited to isolated incidents; it has...
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Nov 4, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Dr. Chris Blair on Why South Africa’s Salary Increases Can’t Keep Up With the Cost of Living
MEET THE EXPERT Dr. Chris Blair is the Group Director at 21st Century, one of Africa’s leading remuneration and HR consulting firms. With over a 1,000 organisations in his consulting portfolio across Southern Africa and abroad, he brings decades of expertise in organisational strategy and pay dynamics. He holds a PhD in Leadership and Management from the University of Lancaster, an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, and a BSc from the University of the...
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Oct 31, 2025 ∙ 3 min
35 Thoughts I Had Watching Netflix’s Bad Influencer
Bad Influencer isn’t your regular story about social media fame and filtered perfection. It’s sharp, layered, and messy in the most fascinating way. Set against the glittering yet unforgiving backdrop of Johannesburg’s influencer economy. The show follows BK (Jo-Anne Reyneke), a single mom and small-time con artist, and Pinky (Cindy Mahlangu), a wannabe influencer whose filtered dreams collide with Johannesburg’s unforgiving reality. Together, they start selling counterfeit luxury handbags...
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Oct 30, 2025 ∙ 4 min
How to Keep Active on Rainy Days (and Actually Enjoy It)
When it’s cold and raining, motivation tends to drop faster than the temperature. But skipping your workout every time the weather turns can quickly throw you off your routine and your mood. You tell yourself you’ll “start again tomorrow,” but a few wet days later, that rhythm you worked hard to build starts to slip. The trick isn’t waiting for the weather to clear, it’s finding ways to move that fit the moment. You can stay active, strong, and grounded, all from the warmth of your own space....
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Oct 19, 2025 ∙ 2 min
How to Wear Low-Rise Pants Like Nqobile Khwezi
Low-rise pants are back, and Nqobile Khwezi is leading the charge. The TV personality has always had a knack for making every outfit feel effortless, whether she’s commanding the red carpet in full glam, reporting live from a basketball or rugby pitch, or slipping into vacation mode. While her signature style often leans on high-waist tailored pants to casual suits and cargo styles, lately she’s been flirting with something a little more daring: low-rise pants. And here’s what makes her take...
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Oct 15, 2025 ∙ 3 min
W20 Delegates Sound the Kudu Horn at JSE to Champion Women’s Financial Inclusion
All images: Courtesey of JSE The Women20 (W20) Summit delegates gathered at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to sound the kudu horn (an ancient African call of unity and renewal). This time, it marked something modern: a global demand for greater financial inclusion and entrepreneurship opportunities for women. The event, hosted in collaboration with the JSE, Global Summit of Women, and the City of Johannesburg, signaled the beginning of the W20 South Africa Summit. Held in Sandton, the...
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Oct 14, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Henley Business School Achieves Record Global EMBA Ranking
Henley Business School has soared to its highest-ever position in the Financial Times Executive MBA (EMBA) 2025 rankings, claiming 33rd place worldwide. This represents a remarkable leap of 19 positions from the previous year, cementing Henley as a standout institution on the global executive education stage. The Financial Times evaluated 129 EMBA programs globally, ultimately ranking 100 schools. Henley is the only South African institution to feature, a milestone that highlights the...
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Oct 9, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Bonang Matheba Just Co-Signed 2025’s Must-Have Hair Colour: Vibrant Copper
Bonang Matheba has officially entered her copper era. The media mogul and undisputed style icon just debuted her latest hair colour look...
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Oct 8, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Gingham Nails for October, Anyone!!
10 Gingham Nails That Are Anything But Basic for October
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Oct 7, 2025 ∙ 4 min
10 Fermented Foods: Kefir, Kimchi, Miso, and More to Add to Your Diet
Fermented foods have been a staple in various cultures for centuries, prized for their unique flavors and impressive health benefits....
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Oct 6, 2025 ∙ 3 min
MaXhosa’s SS26 Collection: A Love Letter to African Heritage
MaXhosa’s SS26 show in Paris was more than fashion; it was rhythm, memory, and meaning woven into colour.
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Oct 5, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Last Chance to Enter the 2025 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards!
All images: Coutesey of Twyg Sustainability is no longer a side note in fashion, it’s the future. Across South Africa, a new wave of...
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Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Stop Everything: Ama Qamata Just Walked Paris Fashion Week and is L’Oréal Paris’ Sub-Saharan Face
Ama Qamata Walks Paris Fashion Week as L’Oréal Paris’ New Sub-Saharan Star (We’re Not Crying, You Are)
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Oct 2, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Gucci Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear: Inside the Start of a New Era
Gucci didn’t wait for Milan to catch its breath. Instead of a grand runway moment or a cinematic reveal, the house quietly dropped its...
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Sep 27, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Forget Tiny Bags—The Oversized Clutch Is This Season’s Chicest Statement
Fashion has a short memory but an even shorter tolerance for extremes. After years of tiny, barely functional handbags dominating street...
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Sep 23, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The Shorts Every It Girl Is Wearing This Summer
Summer 2025 is all about shorts that flirt with volume in the most sophisticated way. Enter the bubble short—a playful, elevated take on...
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Sep 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min
H&M Spring/Summer 2025: Sheers, Soft Palettes, and Effortless Elegance
H&M’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection arrived with a clear message: spring is all about lightness, transparency, and effortless elegance. Embracing the season’s top trends while maintaining the brand’s signature approachability and minimalist. At the forefront of the collection is sheer fabric, a trend that continues to dominate spring fashion in 2025. The collection embraces see-through pieces that feel modern yet approachable. Think sheer shirts layered over shorts, airy pants with subtle...
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Sep 12, 2025 ∙ 3 min
How to Train Like Shaka: Lemogang Tsipa Reveals the Secret Behind His Iconic Physique
With Season 3 confirmed for Shaka iLembe, Lemogang Tsipa, the actor behind the legendary king, has been preparing his body like a true...
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Sep 11, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Ten Years in Style: Inside H&M South Africa’s S/S25 Music Celebration
All images: Courtesy of H&M SA Johannesburg came alive on September 10 as H&M South Africa celebrated a decade in the country with its Spring/Summer 2025 Music Experience. The landmark 92 Rivonia building in Sandton was drenched in a dramatic red glow, setting the stage for an evening where fashion met rhythm, and style pulsed in step with sound. The night unfolded with a kinetic opening from Intimitive Dance Company before segueing into a charged lineup: Kamo Mphela, Shekhinah, and Internet...
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Sep 10, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Every Standout Look from H&M’s Star-Studded S/S25 Music Experience
Spring is officially here, and H&M South Africa threw the ultimate celebration to prove it. From media personalities to rising stars, the night was a masterclass in effortless style!
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Sep 8, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Oceans Mall Women in Business: Cocktails & Connections 2025 Highlights
An afternoon fuelled by powerhouse women who turned vision into magic, that’s the best way to capture Cocktails & Connections 2025. From...
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Sep 1, 2025 ∙ 5 min
The Man of the Moment: Lemogang Tsipa
You may know him as Shaka, but beyond the crown and the legend; this is Lemogang Tsipa.
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Sep 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Visionaries Behind South Africa’s Stained Glass Productions
When you think of television giants in South Africa, few names carry the weight of Stained Glass Productions. From the cultural...
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Sep 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Should Follower Counts Decide Who Gets Cast? A Growing Concern in South African TV
South Africa’s television industry is facing a shift that is stirring both excitement and frustration. On one hand, content creators and...
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