Sista Bosso Magazine May 2025 The Winter Issue

May 2025: About the Issue: Sista Bosso Magazine, — The Winter Issue

Winter is not just a season, it is a whole energy. It calls us to slow down, to reflect, to nourish ourselves deeply, and to prepare for the next season of our lives. In this May 2025 Winter Issue of Sista Bosso Magazine, we are honouring that energy. We are embracing the cold with warmth, softness, intention, and power. Every page is a fire lit in your soul. From slow mornings under thick blankets to late nights with warm teas and deeper thoughts, this issue is a soft rebellion against burnout. This is winter, the Sista Bosso way — cosy, grounded, beautiful and bold.

We begin with the Editor’s Note, a warm letter from our founder and editor-in-chief Kabelo Mablomo. It’s not just a greeting, it’s a conversation around why we created this winter issue. It’s about choosing self-love, rest, and reflection as acts of resistance in a world that wants to keep us moving nonstop. In this note, Kabelo lays out the heart of the issue and shares what the season means to her and to the Sista Bosso movement.

Winter Self-Care Rituals is your reminder that this season is your permission slip to rest. We’re stepping into the art of slowing down and being soft on purpose. From warm baths to journaling by candlelight, this article gives you practical and spiritual ways to tap into your inner stillness. Winter is the season of quiet, and quiet is where healing lives. We talk oils, teas, playlists, books, and rituals that keep you rooted.

We feature Vanessa, a fierce and graceful mother, model, entrepreneur, and founder of Sediore. She’s building an empire rooted in femininity, heritage and authenticity. In this issue, she opens up about motherhood, business, identity, and the journey of building something bigger than herself. Her story is about rising from the inside out and creating spaces that celebrate African luxury, womanhood and legacy.

Our Cozy Home Decor feature is for all the sistas who know that your space shapes your mood. We’re bringing you easy ways to transform your home into a warm winter sanctuary. Think thick textures, soulful scents, moody lighting and local touches. This isn’t about buying new things. It’s about curating a space that speaks your language and holds your spirit through the cold.

We shine a spotlight on Noxolo Jali, the boss babe breaking the blueprint. As a woman in construction, Noxolo is not just building sites, she’s building history. From hard hats to heels, she walks the line between grit and grace. Her story challenges stereotypes and calls other young women to take up space in male-dominated industries without compromising their power or femininity.

Thandi Muriu is a visual storyteller from Nairobi who went from photographing the streets to being featured in global galleries. Her FEMMES Exhibition is a vibrant celebration of African identity, fashion and photography. Through her lens, Thandi captures power, play and pride. This article explores her creative process, her love for African textiles, and how she’s shifting the global art narrative.

Want to make money while living your soft life? Our Affiliate Marketing feature shows you how to earn income online by selling Sista Bosso Magazine. We break it down step by step, from signing up to promoting your link. Whether you’re a student, a stay-at-home mom, a content creator or a full-time hustler, this guide helps you get your slice of the digital pie, the Sista Bosso way.

Author Noxolo Mdliva shares her powerful book, From Victimization to Survivor. In this deeply honest interview, she talks about trauma, healing, and the strength it takes to reclaim your story. This piece is a testimony of truth and transformation. It's for the sistas who are rebuilding after pain and choosing to live free.

The Mqwebo LookBook is a visual feast. Featuring hand-made contemporary jewellery with African soul and urban edge, this collection is fashion, art and culture all wrapped in one. Each piece tells a story and each story is about identity, beauty and creativity. This lookbook will make you fall in love with local craftsmanship all over again.

Our Winter Wellness article is about strengthening your immune system without stress. We go back to the roots — think indigenous herbs, affordable winter foods, and small habits that keep your body balanced. You don’t need fancy supplements to stay well. You need knowledge, consistency and care.

We honour Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe with the Sista Bosso Lifetime Achievement Recognition. Her work in fashion, philanthropy and women’s empowerment is legendary. She’s a living example of elegance with purpose and success with soul. We celebrate her journey and acknowledge the doors she has opened for generations of African women and girls.

The Art of Hygge is our tribute to finding joy in the simple things. Whether it’s lighting candles, reading books, sipping soup, or having slow conversations with your tribe, this Danish-inspired practice is a whole vibe. We Africanise it and show you how to create a warm, slow life filled with intention and softness during winter.

We speak on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and offer ways to manage the winter blues. This article is for every sista who feels low when the days get shorter. We’re talking about therapy, sunlight, routines, community, and real talk. Mental health is real and rest is medicine. You are not alone, and you are not weak for needing support.

For our foodies, we’ve got the ultimate winter snack. Our Onion Chilli Bites recipe is spicy, crispy, and easy to make. This one’s for lazy days, game nights, and Netflix marathons. It’s comfort food with flavour and fire. Perfect for sharing or for keeping all to yourself.

Finally, we bring you our Cover Sista: Thato Mohlake, a woman of brilliance and impact. Entrepreneur, Operations Strategist, Internal Auditor and founder of Thanaps & De Dolls. Thato is multifaceted, focused and fiercely feminine. Her cover story dives into leadership, ambition and the power of building businesses that are structured, scalable and spiritually aligned.

This is The Winter Issue. It’s cosy, classy and conscious. It’s for the homebodies, the visionaries, the healers, and the hustlers. Wrap yourself in a blanket, pour a warm drink, and step into this issue like the queen you are. Winter is here and so are we. Let’s glow through it together.