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BY ELLE NKOSI
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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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Feb 3, 2026 ∙ 2 min
H&M New Studio collection Channels Individuality in Every Stitch
H&M Studio’s latest collection is a love letter to eccentricity, a playground for those unafraid to step off the beaten path. Asymmetry, unexpected proportions, and bold colour clashes meet smart tailoring and inventive cuts, giving each piece a personality all its own. This is fashion for the self-assured, the fearless, and the endlessly curious. The collection is all about transformation and personal expression. Silhouettes invite experimentation; a brown check coat elongates like a...
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Feb 3, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why Khaby Lame’s $975 Million Deal Is Drawing Scrutiny From Securities Experts
Khaby Lame’s headline-making $975 million (approximately R15 billion) all-stock deal has briefly catapulted him into the ranks of paper billionaires. But behind the surge in valuation, securities lawyers and market analysts are warning that the transaction bears many of the hallmarks of a speculative stock promotion rather than a fundamentally sound business combination. The deal, announced in January, saw Hong Kong–based Rich Sparkle Holdings acquire Step Distinctive Limited, a company...
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Jan 26, 2026 ∙ 3 min
How This Company Is Powering the Next Era of Education Through Connectivity
As learners return to classrooms in 2026, the contents of a school bag have quietly expanded. Alongside textbooks, stationery and uniforms sits an invisible but essential tool: reliable, uncapped internet connectivity. Education is no longer confined to chalkboards and printed worksheets. Schools across South Africa are increasingly integrating AI-powered study tools, cloud-based platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, and interactive video lessons into everyday learning....
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Jan 22, 2026 ∙ 2 min
This Women-First Wellness Brand Has Officailly Stepped Into the Energy Drink Market
All images: Courtesy of Gloot Gloot has officially entered the energy drink market with the launch of Gloot Energy for Women, marking a first for South Africa. In a category long dominated by products built around male consumers, the brand is making a deliberate shift toward clean energy designed for women’s real lives. Over the past two years, Gloot has quietly built momentum into one of the country’s most recognisable female-focused wellness and beauty brands. Its growth has been driven by...
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Jan 20, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Brooches Are Back And 2026 Is Making Them Cool!
Brooches are having a moment again, but not in the way you remember them. In 2026, the accessory once associated with formality and tradition has been fully reimagined. Think playful, expressive, and a little unexpected. Less heirloom locked in a velvet box, more personal styling tool that says something about you. In a fashion landscape that values personal codes over rigid rules, brooches feel right at home. They’re expressive, flexible, and quietly rebellious in their refusal to fit into...
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Jan 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min
I’m Tired Of AI And I Miss My Attention Span
I Used to Love AI But Now I Miss Thinking for Myself
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Jan 8, 2026 ∙ 5 min
How To Set (And Actually Achieve) Your Goals This Year
Every year begins the same. New year, new me… or at least new me-ish. January arrives and suddenly ambition is sky-high, motivation feels unstoppable, and everyone is convinced this will be the year everything changes. By March, reality settles in. The goals are quieter, the excitement has faded, and most people are just trying to get through the week. Life has a sense of humor like that. The pattern is predictable. The year starts with strong intentions and carefully written goals, yet by...
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Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 4 min
What to Wear to The Nutcracker: 9 Elegant Outfit Ideas for a Ballet Show
It’s that moment in the festive calendar when Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet takes centre stage once again. A classic in every sense, The Nutcracker has become a cherished tradition for some and a dazzling first discovery for others. From Cape Town to Joburg, it’s the ballet audiences anticipate year after year. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the story follows a young girl whose wooden nutcracker springs to life and leads her into an enchanting battle...
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Dec 9, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Red Light Therapy Might Be Your Shortcut to Radiant, Smooth, and Firm Skin
Sometimes, the most powerful skincare solution is a beam of light. Red light therapy is quietly becoming the go-to treatment for anyone looking to firm, smooth, and brighten their complexion. What looks like a soft crimson glow is actually science at work, stimulating cellular repair, boosting collagen, and giving your skin that coveted radiant, healthy-from-within glow. Think of it as the beauty world’s version of a power-up: gentle, non-invasive, and surprisingly transformative. What...
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Dec 2, 2025 ∙ 6 min
I Had AI as My Personal Trainer for a Month — Here’s How It Went
I used AI as my personal trainer for a month to lose fat, gain muscle, and fix my eating habits. Here’s what worked, what didn’t.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Top 10 Places to Visit in 2026
Because 2026 is the year to travel, and the world’s most breathtaking destinations are ready to inspire your next adventure
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Nov 24, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Just Because It’s on SALE Doesn’t Mean You Should Buy It!
The world is about to sprint into Black Friday, and the pressure to “act now” is loud enough to drown out common sense. I’m not judging, I found myself doing the exact same thing. My inbox looks like a digital carnival with early access codes, newsletters from homeware stores, electronics retailers, clothing chains, all promising their “biggest sale of the year.” An early-access code hit my inbox this morning from one of my favourite activewear brands, and suddenly I was scrolling, comparing...
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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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