Bonang Matheba steps out in a strapless silver gown, with red flowers, a sweeping train and a cocktail glass-shaped handbag adding contrast to the look.

The gown by Ambaosa has a fitted, floor-length shape covered in dense silver beadwork. Long strands of beading extend down the dress, particularly towards the hem. The strapless neckline leaves the shoulders bare, while the intricate detailing runs across the bodice and down the length of the gown.

Red flowers are arranged across the bodice and along one side of the dress,with green leaves placed between them. The floral detailing continues towards the hip, where it meets a full red tulle train. The train extends well beyond the gown and spreads across the floor.

Bonang carries the red into her accessories with a small cocktail glass-shaped handbag covered in glittering embellishment and finished with a chain handle. She wears large, round embellished earrings, while the open neckline is left without a necklace. Her shoes are mostly hidden beneath the floor-length gown and train.

Her hair is styled in a neat side-parted updo, with a side-swept wave across her forehead. Her makeup includes defined eyes, full lashes and a strong red lip. Her long red manicure also picks up the colour of the flowers, train and handbag.

The look also recalls Bonang’s preference for fitted, embellished gowns and dramatic trains. While hosting Miss South Africa in 2018, she wore a red Fouad Sarkis Couture gown with a substantial train. At Miss South Africa 2019, she opted for a fitted silver Gert-Johan Coetzee gown covered in diamond embellishment.

Here, Ambaosa places silver at the centre of the look and uses red through the floral detailing, tulle train, handbag, lipstick and manicure. The result brings together two strong colours in a way that suits Bonang’s red-carpet wardrobe.

Mihlali Ndamase has taken an all-brown outfit and given it plenty of contrast.

The South African content creator wore a fitted chocolate-brown long-sleeved top with matching high-waisted trousers. The top follows the body, while the trousers have a relaxed straight-leg cut, giving the outfit a combination of fitted and looser proportions.

Over the brown base, Ndamase added a long brown fur coat with an oversized collar and thick horizontal sections across the sleeves. Its volume gives the otherwise simple outfit a stronger shape, while the different textures keep the brown-on-brown styling from looking flat.

Photo – Instagram/@Mihlali Ndamase

She carried a Gucci top-handle bag in the brand’s beige and brown GG canvas. Tan leather trims and gold-toned hardware added lighter details to the darker clothing, while the structured shape of the bag gave the casual trousers and fitted top a more polished finish.

Her shoes brought the biggest change in colour. Ndamase wore pale green loafers with gold-toned detailing, introducing a cooler shade to the brown-heavy outfit.

Gold jewellery included a circular pendant necklace, bracelets, a watch and rings. She also wore oversized sunglasses with brown-tinted lenses, tying the accessory choice back to the rest of the outfit.

Photo – Instagram/@Mihlali Ndamase

For beauty, Ndamase pulled her dark hair back into a slick style and kept her makeup in neutral tones. Defined eyes, full lashes, shaped brows and a glossy nude-pink lip completed the look without adding another strong colour.

Brown has appeared in Ndamase’s wardrobe before, including previous looks styled with chocolate tones, gold jewellery and brown accessories. Her latest outfit takes that preference in a more coordinated direction, using the colour across the clothing before introducing the Gucci bag, green loafers and gold details for contrast.

The result is a look that shows how much range a neutral shade can have when different textures, shapes and accessories are brought together.

Tyla brought her A*POP era to Johannesburg on Sunday, August 16, with a special takeover at Gold Reef City.

The A*POP Takeover was designed as a fan appreciation event following the release of Tyla’s second album, APOP. Gold Reef City was transformed for the occasion, with activities including face painting, a neon photography room and merchandise activations linked to the album.

Photo: Instagram

Tyla had also announced that 1,000 tickets would be given away for free through TikTok and Instagram challenges. Fans had to create videos using songs from A*POP* and share them with the hashtag #APOPGOLDREEFCITY for a chance to attend.

South African Tourism also supported the event by arranging transport for selected tourism students and fans from different parts of Gauteng. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille attended the takeover, while about 200 students were given access to the celebration.

Photo: Instagram

Read Also : Tyla Officially Releases A*POP

Tyla also performed during the event, with songs including “That Girl”. Choreographer Lee-ché Janecke, also known as Litchi HOV, was among the performers involved in the event.

The singer spent time interacting with fans around Gold Reef City. During the event, she spoke about her career and how she enjoys the opportunity to connect with her supporters. She said:

Photo: Instagram

“I’m so happy that you guys came through. You guys look beautiful. We’re gonna have fun. I want you guys to enjoy, have a good time. It’s crazy. I did not think it would be this crazy,” 

The Gold Reef City takeover came weeks after the release of A*POP* on July 24. The 14-track album includes collaborations with MaWhoo, Babalwa M and Liquideep, as well as Swedish singer Zara Larsson.

Photo: Instagram

The event also comes ahead of Tyla’s first full global headline tour. The A*POP World Tour is scheduled to begin in Paris on October 12 before moving through Europe, the UK and North America, with Tyla also scheduled to perform in Cape Town on January 4, 2027, and Johannesburg on January 9.