Fashion
How Bonang Matheba Stole the Spotlight in a Custom White Dress
With Bonang Matheba, every outfit feels like confidence on display. She has a way of choosing looks that speak just as loudly as her words, and her custom white ensemble at the JSE Women Summit 2025 event was the perfect example. On stage as a keynote speaker, Bonang carried the room with her presence,her custom white ensemble wasnโt just clothing, it became part of the story she was telling about women, investment, and self-worth.
Designed by South African designer CHATS by C.DAM, the gown was designed with deliberate attention to every detail, The top was fitted neatly with a covered neckline that kept things refined, leaning away from excess and focusing on elegance. Below the waist, the fabric softened and flowed into a long, easy drape that skimmed the floor, adding movement and femininity. Over the gown, Bonang layered a long, structured coat in the same white shade. The coat sharpened the outfitโs outline, balancing the softness of the skirt with strong tailoring at the shoulders. Together, the two pieces created a striking silhouette that felt both modern and timeless.

Bonang Matheba in a Custom White dress
Her styling choices pushed the look even further. She avoided oversized statement jewelry, proving again that sometimes less makes the boldest impression. A pair of simple silver earrings framed her face without distracting from the gown. Everything came together with a short bob, straight and tucked just enough to show off her earrings, and clean makeup that highlighted her natural glow. The whole effect was refined, yet natural.
This look stood out perfectly because it wasnโt just all about the design, it was also the meaning it carried. The all-white palette gave Bonang a commanding presence under the lights, pulling the audienceโs focus toward her words. At the same time, the mix of sharp tailoring in the coat with the soft drape of the skirt became a visual metaphor for her message, power and grace existing side by side.

Bonang Matheba
For an event dedicated to womenโs leadership, her look couldnโt have been more fitting. It mirrored her advice about investing in yourself and in your community. Bonang showed that style, when worn with intention, can hold the same power as a speech, it tells its own story and leaves its own mark.
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Fashion
Pamela Mtanga Knows Exactly How to Style Polka Dots
Polka dots are enjoying a strong comeback this year, with designers reworking the classic print through sculptural shapes and modern tailoring. Instead of leaning into vintage-inspired dressing, the focus has shifted to bold proportions and clean styling.
Pamela Mtanga‘s latest outfit reflects that direction.
The television presenter wore an oversized white polka dots dress, choosing a design that balanced volume with structure. The high neckline gave the dress a refined look, while the fitted bodice defined her waist before flowing into a bubble hem. One of the defining details was the exaggerated puff sleeves, which brought volume and balanced the fitted bodice.

Photo: Instagram/@Pamelamtanga
She kept to black and white, pairing the dress with delicate black ankle-strap heels. A compact black handbag with a textured finish tied everything together.
She kept her accessories minimal. White oval sunglasses picked up the white tones in the polka dot print, while drop earrings introduced a subtle finishing touch that kept the focus on the dress.
She wore her hair in a softly curled bob with a side part, a hairstyle that suited the dress’s dramatic sleeves. Her makeup included fresh-looking skin, softly defined eyes and a rich red lipstick, introducing the only bold shade in the look.

Photo: Instagram/@Pamelamtanga
Instead of adding statement jewellery or colourful accessories, Pamela kept the styling understated. The simple accessories keep the focus on the dress.
The look also reflects Pamela Mtanga’s signature style. She often wears structured tailoring, dramatic sleeves and contemporary dresses paired with understated accessories. This polka dot look fits naturally alongside many of her previous fashion choices, reflecting her preference for bold shapes paired with carefully chosen accessories.
Fashion
Mihlali Ndamase Goes All In on Pinstripes
Mihlali Ndamase is embracing classic tailoring with a pinstripe outfit that pairs structured tailoring with relaxed proportions. The beauty entrepreneur and content creator opted for a black-and-white look centred on tailored pieces, showing another side of her wardrobe beyond the glamorous occasionwear she is often seen wearing.

Mihlali Ndamase – Instagram
The outfit centres on a black pinstripe three-piece set with wide-leg trousers and a fitted halterneck waistcoat. Fine white pinstripes contrast against the black fabric, while the close-fitting waistcoat sits neatly through the torso before meeting the loose-fitting trousers. Instead of wearing the waistcoat on its own, Mihlali layered it over a crisp white button-down shirt with an exaggerated curved hem extending below the waistcoat, creating a striking black-and-white combination.

Mihlali Ndamase – Instagram
The oversized trousers fall loosely over her silver platform heels, emphasising the relaxed fit of the outfit. The mix of tailored pinstripes and wide-leg trousers offers a modern interpretation of classic suiting while maintaining a structured shape.
She paired the outfit with metallic silver accessories, including a quilted top-handle handbag and matching platform peep-toe heels. A silver wristwatch, stud earrings and stacked rings rounded off the look.
Mihlali wore her hair in a centre-part style pulled neatly behind her shoulders. Her makeup included sculpted brows, defined lashes, neutral eyeshadow, softly contoured cheeks and a nude lip that complemented the black-and-white look.

Mihlali Ndamase – Instagram
This outfit reflects a style direction Mihlali has returned to several times over the years. While she is often associated with body-skimming dresses, corsetry and statement eveningwear, she has also incorporated sharp tailoring into her wardrobe. Compared with some of her more embellished red-carpet appearances, this pinstripe look places greater emphasis on tailoring while staying true to the refined style that regularly appears in her fashion choices.
Fashion
Thabsie Brings Aviator-Inspired Style to Winter in a Sherpa-Trimmed Faux Leather Co-Ord
Thabsie is embracing winter dressing with a coordinated faux leather look. In a recent Instagram post, the South African singer tagged Fashion Nova and identified her outfit as the Along The Lines Sherpa Faux Leather Skirt Set, putting the spotlight on a coordinated look that blends classic winter textures with a fitted cut.
The two-piece is crafted from chocolate-brown faux leather and finished with cream sherpa trim throughout. The cropped sleeveless top has a high funnel neck, a full-length front zip and structured cap sleeves lined with sherpa. Matching trim runs along the hem, creating a clear contrast against the dark faux leather.

Thabsie – Instagram
The coordinating mini skirt follows the same details as the top. Designed with a high waist, it has a front zip running through the centre and sherpa trim along the hem. The matching zips on both pieces create a consistent finish, while the fitted cut gives the set a structured appearance. The rich brown faux leather paired with the cream sherpa trim gives the outfit an aviator-inspired feel, making it well suited to the winter season.

Thabsie – Instagram
Thabsie kept her accessories within the same brown and cream tones. She carried a structured white Burberry tote with brown leather handles and trim, complementing the shades of the outfit. She paired the look with knee-high white boots with square toes and block heels, creating a bold contrast against the dark faux leather. She also wore slim gold bangles on one wrist.
Her hair was styled in a relaxed updo with soft face-framing strands, while her makeup included defined brows, softly blended eye makeup, warm neutral tones and a nude lip.

Thabsie – Instagram
The look reflects a style Thabsie has returned to in recent months. From tailored outfits to coordinated neutral looks and leather pieces, she has consistently favoured structured designs with a refined finish. This sherpa-trimmed faux leather co-ord continues that approach, reflecting her preference for coordinated dressing while adapting it for the colder season.
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