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News24
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Thando Thabethe and 9 more glamorous looks from the 2025 Durban July
Another weekend of opulent fashion and exciting races took over South Africa. The anticipated 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July came once again on the first Saturday of July with sun, glamour and more entertainment for the masses. Thousands flocked to the Greyville Racecourse in Durban on 5 July for a day filled with the anticipation of winning big, extravagant marquees and, of course, exquisite fashion. Guests were treated to a wide range of exclusive experiences including musicians like Mafikizolo, DJ Zinhle, Langa Mavuso, Mandisi Dyantyis and more livening up exclusive spots. Musician @LangaMav shows up and shows out in @imprintza representing the theme 'Marvels of Mzansi' at the Durban July. #DurbanJuly2025 — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) July 5, 2025 The 2025 theme of 'Marvels of Mzansi' saw regular guests and A-list attendees bringing to life the best in South African heritage and spirit into their outfits. Fashion label Khosi Nkosi revealed a special collaboration collection with car brand Omoda as a celebration of the theme with guests like Boity and Anele Zondo praising Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani's fashion show addition into the festivities. Musical artist @neythebae_sa stuns in a XVIII Victorian gown and tells us how she's embodying a Zulu goddess. #DurbanJuly2025 — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) July 5, 2025 Take a look at some more top looks from this year's Durban July: 1. Sithelo Shozi in Nolanga Made View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sithelo Shozi (@_sithelo) 2. LootLove in Orapeleng Modutle View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOOTLOVE™ (@lootlove2) 3. Thando Thabethe in Willet Designs Couture View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thando Thabethe (@thando_thabethe) 4. Mihlali Ndamase in Masango by Siphosihle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mihlali Ndamase (@mihlalii_n) 5. Boity in Otiz Seflo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boity Thulo (@boity) 6. Yolanda Vilakazi and Kwesta in Eric by Design and Athenkosi View this post on Instagram A post shared by KwestaDaKAR (@kwestadakar) 7. Lamiez Holworthy-Morule in Q'mane View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lamiez Holworthy-Morule (@lamiez_holworthy) 8. Sarah Langa in Balmain View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Langa (@sarahlanga) 9. Zanele Potelwa in Otiz Seflo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zanele Potelwa (@zanelepotelwa) 10. Mawhoo in Orapeleng Modutle View this post on Instagram A post shared by RICH MONALISA (@mawhoo_)
News24
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘Not sagging anymore': Simz Ngema opens up about postpartum body and mommy makeover
Simphiwe 'Simz' Ngema underwent a 'mommy makeover'. The mom of two explained that she wanted to address post-pregnancy body changes. She joins other South African stars exploring plastic surgery, including Khanyi Mbau with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and Shamiso Mosaka, who opted for a Brazilian Butt Lift. South African actor Simphiwe 'Simz' Ngema is the latest local star to undergo plastic surgery in Turkey. This week, the mom of two shared her journey to the popular plastic surgery destination with her millions of followers. She explained on Instagram that she opted for a mommy makeover - a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures designed to address the physical changes women experience after pregnancy and childbirth. While Ngema revealed that she has gone for a 'more natural look', standard mommy makeovers often include breast augmentation or lift, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction. Opening up about what she had done, she shared, 'I wanted to fix what was ruined by pregnancy. I look like what I used to before having babies. Some people prefer to do more. My boobs are still the same size, they are just not sagging anymore, and my tummy is back to what it looked like before I had my children'. Ngema, who shares two boys, Tiyani, three, and Kabo, 7 months, with Tino Chinyani, also posted photos of her before and after. Ngema is one of many local stars who have gone under the knife recently. Last year, socialite and actor Khanyi Mbau shocked fans after declaring that she had ' bought a new face '. The Young, Famous & African star opted for a blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, which rejuvenates the eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. In March this year, TV presenter Shamiso Mosaka also let us in on her journey to get a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) to achieve a bigger and rounder derriere. Reality TV star Jojo Robinson also went under the knife and opened up about her decision to swap out her fillers for a more permanent neck and facelift. Robinson explained her choice: 'I've been doing filler for so many years that I just needed a more permanent solution... There's a stigma around facelifts like it's only for older women, and that's not the case anymore'. In 2022, she had liposuction to sculpt her stomach.
IOL News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Simphiwe Ngema's transformation: a 'mommy makeover' journey filled with surprises and recovery updates
Simphiwe Ngema, an actress and singer, has been documenting her 'mommy makeover' recovery on Instagram stories, following her recent trip to Turkey for the procedure. Image: Instagram South African actress, Simphiwe Ngema, affectionately known as Simz Ngema, has joined the list of celebrities who have undergone cosmetic surgery to enhance their features. Ngema, who did her surgery on July 27, shared on her social media accounts that she is doing a 'mommy makeover' in Turkey with Mono Clinic, a popular cosmetic clinic among SA celebrities. According to The Cosmetic Surgery Institute, a 'mommy makeover' is a combination of cosmetic surgeries which is done to address body changes after pregnancy and help achieve a more defined appearance. These surgeries include a tummy tuck for a flatter stomach, breast procedures to improve size or lift and liposuction for stubborn fat. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Ngema has two children, 5-year-old Tiyani and 6-month-old Kaboentle, whom she shares with Tino Chinyani. Taking to her Instagram stories, the former 'Muvhango' actress has been updating her fans on her recovery journey since she underwent the procedure. A screenshot of Simphiwe Ngema's recovery from her surgery wearing compression garments, which help with the post-op healing journey. Image: Instagram stories On Monday, June 30, she shared: 'Day 4 of recovery: I'm feeling so much better. 3 of my drains are empty since yesterday. There's only one drain that had to be emptied. Still a little uncomfortable. 'You know when you've slept on your arm for a long time and it feels numb? That's what my tummy feels like. My boobs are fine. I'm starting to feel a bit of sensation on my nipples." A screenshot of Simphiwe Ngema opening up about her healing process. Image: Instagram stories The mother of two, accompanied by her mother, Ethel Ngema, has also been sharing some of her pictures wearing compression garments, which help the healing process after the procedure. Celebs/ influencers who have done cosmetic procedures: For the past few years, the rise of plastic surgery among local celebrities has been significant, as many have been showing their post-op journey on social media. Khanyi Mbau got a facelift, Shamiso Mosaka and Thuli Phongolo did a BBL, Amanda du Pont had a breast augmentation, Cyan Boujee did a breast lift, BBL and gastric sleeve. While Gogo Skhotheni had a tummy tuck, liposuction and filled her hip dips, Jojo Robinson underwent 11 surgeries, including a facelift, necklift, tummy tuck, four breast augmentations and many more procedures. Where do celebs/ influencers go under the knife? The go-to location for these surgeries is usually Turkey for many influencers and celebrities; only a few have had their procedures locally. According to an article by "Independent Media Lifestyle', the rise of plastic surgeries among influencers or celebrities is because it is deemed a cheaper alternative, and these international clinics also offer discounts. However, a cheaper alternative comes at a cost since some of these celebrities and influencers end up with botched surgeries, which lead to yet another surgery and more money.
