Our August cover stars; Sindi Dlathu (Thandaza in Muvhango), Dawn Thandeka King (Mangcobo in Uzalo), Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela (Aggie in 7de Laan), Noluthando “Nolly” Meje (Zukisa Isidingo) and Andisiwe Dweba (Getty Generations The Legacy) sat down to talk to us about being a woman in 2016 and how they deal with bullies on social media.
Watch this behind-the-scenes video from our April cover shoot and read what our features editor, Phila Tyekana, has to say about Simphiwe.
They say everything has its time and right now it’s Muvhango’s time to shine. After many years the soapie has finally made us all stand up and take notice of its creativity and gripping storylines. Simphiwe plays Thuli, who is one of the lead actresses in the soapie with a storyline that has South Africans intrigued. As a young actress – and one we’ve never seen on a cover of a magazine – we felt it was time our readers got to know a bit more of her beyond her on-screen character.
She got on board without hesitation and was happy to be the face of the BONA for the April issue.
In the cover story, she mentions that choosing not to open up about her life makes her seem “uncool and not an IT girl”. So she was very guarded about what she said about her private life.
She’s very comfortable with the camera; she struck me as someone who is very happy with herself and body.
Simphiwe is gorgeous – we wanted to celebrate her beauty.
A fun and quirky revelation of her life story and uncovering the person behind the popular Muvhango character, Thuli.
