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The iconic Miss South Africa competition has officially opened entries for its 2026 season. Organisers describe this as a ...

Chidimma Adetshina, who quit the Miss South Africa beauty pageant last week after being embroiled in a row over her nationality, has accepted an invitation to compete for the title of Miss Universe ...

*African beauty, often called “A-Beauty,” is changing the face of global skincare. It combines natural, time-tested ingredients with modern science. Inspired by African traditions, A-Beauty celebrates ...

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.

African Beauty has come to western shelves and helped me connect to my culture. Here are the brands making an impact. Like many Black Americans of African descent, I grew up removed from my heritage.

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For centuries, many have seen ingredients such as shea, baobab, and marula infused in staple beauty products. But until recently, there has been very little recognition of those ingredients’ rich ...