ENTERTAINMENT
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BY BYRON LUKAS
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NOMZAMO MBATHA
ACTRESS AND HUMANITARIAN
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha continues to fly the South African flag with pride. Alongside her flourishing acting career, she remains deeply committed to education, youth empowerment, and social impact, proving that her influence extends far beyond the screen.
KAREN ZOID
SINGER-SONGWRITER A legend of South African music, Karen Zoid has spent more than two decades captivating audiences with her unmistakable voice, heartfelt songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Her passion for authentic storytelling continues to make her one of the country’ s most celebrated musical icons.
ZOZIBINI TUNZI
ACTRESS AND FORMER MISS UNIVERSE
Since making history as Miss Universe in 2019, Zozibini Tunzi has evolved into one of the country’ s most admired media personalities. Whether on screen as an actress or in front of the camera as a presenter, she continues to champion authenticity, confidence, and meaningful representation.
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HEIDI GIOKOS
ACTRESS AND FORMER MISS UNIVERSE
One of South Africa’ s most respected TV journalists, Heidi Giokos has earned widespread recognition for her authoritative reporting on business, economics, and breaking news. Through her work on national TV, she has become a trusted voice delivering the stories that shape the country.
Across music, film, fashion, broadcasting, and social advocacy, South African women continue to build careers that travel beyond category and border.
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CANDICE SWANEPOEL
MODEL AND ENTREPRENEUR
One of South Africa’ s most recognised faces on the global fashion scene, Candice Swanepoel has built an extraordinary career as an international supermodel while expanding her footprint as a businesswoman. Through high-profile campaigns, media appearances, and her own fashion ventures, she remains a powerful ambassador for South African talent.
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LEANDIE DU RANDT
ACTRESS, AUTHOR, AND PRESENTER
A familiar face in Afrikaans entertainment, Leandie du Randt has successfully balanced careers in TV, film, and publishing. Her versatility and enduring popularity have cemented her place as one of South Africa’ s leading lifestyle personalities. connection. She continues to advocate for equality.
TYLA
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SINGER-SONGWRITER
Few artists have captured the world’ s attention quite like Johannesburgborn Tyla. Blending amapiano with contemporary pop, she has become one of South Africa’ s biggest musical exports, earning international accolades while introducing local sounds to audiences across the globe. Her meteoric rise continues to inspire a new generation of African artists.
90 INBOUND SA / AUGUST 2026