𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬
Legends don’t just exist in history books—they walk among us, shaping culture, preserving heritage, and inspiring generations. Today, we unveil the first edition of 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑟 𝐼𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠, a celebration of those whose impact transcends borders and time.
And who better to grace our inaugural cover than the incomparable Dr Esther Mahlangu? 🇿🇦
A true custodian of Ndebele art and global culture, Dr Mahlangu’s brushstrokes have told stories for over seven decades—stories of resilience, beauty, and identity. From the walls of her childhood home in Mpumalanga to the halls of Art Basel, her work reminds us that tradition is not static; it lives, breathes, and evolves when passed from one hand to another, one heart to the next.
In conversation with @sheilaafari , Dr Mahlangu reflects on her journey, the power of intergenerational knowledge, and why true icons don’t just create—they uplift, they preserve, they 𝑝𝘢𝑦 𝑖𝘵 𝘧𝑜𝘳𝑤𝘢𝑟𝘥.
🔗 in @previdar bio for our cover interview.
The Icons have arrived. And this is just the beginning.
Dr Esther Mahlangu represented by The Melrose Gallery (@themelrosegallerysa )
Cover Star: @esthermahlanguart
Magazine: @previdar
Editor & Publisher: @sheilaafari / @frontpagemedia.co
Production Manager: @mancha.selebale
Photographer: @georgeq
DigiTech: @gillygilmohr
Lighting: @_tsakane_
Styling: @thobekambane
MUA: @thuli_mua
Hair: @matlhogonolo_
Cover Interview: @sheilaafari
Cover Design: @skoigi
Videographer: @onetakekeith
Social Media: @lihle_armani
Studio: @georgeqstudios
#PrevidarIcons #DrEstherMahlangu #WomensMonth
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate Ash-ley Ogle as she steps into motherhood crowned by Be Beautiful Hair.
From becoming one of South Africa’s most talked about reality TV personalities to now embracing motherhood with baby Kenzo beside her, Ash-ley opens up to Batswadi about fame, faith, identity, softness and raising a child in the public eye.
Honest, intentional and beautifully vulnerable, this cover feature captures a side of Ash-ley audiences have never fully seen before.
Read the full cover story now on Batswadi. Comment “Link” and we’ll DM you the feature.
Cover Star: @ash_leythebrand
Magazine: @batswadimag
Editor & Publisher: @sheilaafari / @frontpagemedia.co
Brand Sponsor: @bebeautifulafrica
Creative Direction: @itukubheka
Photography: @whitegoldmediasa
Dress: @stellayedia@nea.dressbar
Hair: @mahlebobeautycouture@bebeautifulafrica
Makeup: @touchbythato
Cover Story: @sheilaafari
Social Media: @lihle_armani
Cover Design: @skoigi
#MothersDay #AshLeyOgle #Batswadi #BeBeautiful #BigBrotherMzansi
A force in African PR, media, and entrepreneurship. Sheila Afari continues to shape culture, build brands, and inspire future entrepreneurs across the continent.
A year of powerful covers. Bold voices. Stories worth sitting with, reflecting on, and carrying into the year ahead. ✨
As the year winds down, revisit some of the standout Front Page Media cover stories across our key titles; perfect company for quiet mornings, long flights, and well-earned rest.
Comment “Covers” and we’ll DM you links to our top cover stories of the year.
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐝𝐢 • Rosemary Zimu: Love, Legacy & Motherhood • The Rambanis: The Quiet Joy Of Becoming Four
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫 • Dr Esther Mahlangu: In Conversation With Sheila Afari • Lisa Madibe: The Hairlo Effect
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 • The Selikanes Say “I Do”
From all of us at #SAPR, we would like to wish @relebogile a big congratulations on her @gqsouthafrica Men of the Year award! 🎉
@relebogile has added yet another major accolade to her remarkable year, walking away with the Editors Tribute Award at the @gqsouthafrica Men of the Year 2025 ceremony. The honour recognises her far reaching influence across South Africa’s entertainment and media landscape and cements her status as one of the country’s most respected and dynamic industry players.
She has had an incredible year and this is a well-deserved accolade.
