BONA Magazine

BONA Magazine is South Africa’s monthly consumer magazine servicing the nation with the latest in women’s interests and general lifestyle. The magazine, established 60 years ago, honors the ethos and legacy behind the BONA brand. It covers a diverse editorial scope from health, fashion & beauty, entertainment, lifestyle and more.

A season of RENEWAL

Rooted in HERITAGE • In this issue, we celebrate South African writing that explores identity, resilience and the connections that bind us to our past

Is cosmeticorexia taking over young minds? • Here’s what parents should watch out for when it comes to their children’s obsession with achieving flawless skin

In the clear • Having clear skin when you’re acne-prone is a dream, and it’s one I never get tired of chasing. This time, I ran the race with Avène, and the results … smooth, pimple-free skin

HAIR RESTORATION at the forefront • Beyond the donor limit: how lab-grown follicles could rewrite the rules of hair restoration

NOT YOUR AVERAGE GIRL • This Heritage Month, we sit down with TV and radio personality and one of South Africa’s most-loved female DJs, Lamiez Holworthy. We chat about everything from her upbringing to race, love, career, health and family

HOME COMING • Through its Homecoming exhibition, launched in late 2025, the Iziko South African Museum has embarked on a journey to return ancestral remains to their rightful place of belonging

SPRING RESET • Reconnect mind, body and soul

Dressed for success • With its advanced all-wheel-drive technology, the Mercedes-Benz GLC200 4MATIC Avantgarde offers a compelling entry-point into the brand’s chic, best-selling mid-size SUV family

WEIGHT-LOSS QUICK FIX • Ozempic, Mounjaro and more have entered the chat – but this time, not for diabetes as intended, but for the promise of a snatched waistline. Here’s what the experts have to say about this trend

FLEXIBLE AND AI DRIVEN: The New Career Model for Gen Z • New research from International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals that Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers by embracing flexible, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential

MAKING entrepreneurship COUNT • There have been various policy interventions aimed at stimulating economic growth and employment creation. However, unemployment remains persistently high, particularly among young people entering the labour market

How the RISING COST OF LIVING is reshaping SA’s money habits • The cost of living in South Africa is accelerating at an alarming pace, with inflation jumping to 5.0% in June 2026. According to Statistics South Africa, this is the highest rate the country has seen since July 2024

TURNING A TASTE OF HOME INTO A THRIVING BUSINESS • From hearty meals and gourmet sandwiches to catering services and signature smash burgers, Zamokuhle Mlangeni’s Herenity Eatery has earned a loyal following as the home of comfort food

THE DYNAMIC MAMI DUO AGAINST cancer • Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women of all races in South Africa. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we sat down with the team from MAMI to discuss their mission to change the conversation around breast health

Why everyone’s talking about HYROX • From sold-out events to Instagram Reels filled with sledge pushes and finish-line celebrations, HYROX has quickly become one of the fastest-growing standardised indoor races in the world – and one of South Africa’s biggest fitness trends

BLENDING CULTURES, BUILDING IDENTITY • More South African families are bringing together different cultures, languages and traditions under one roof. But how do parents honour both heritages while giving their...