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Reality TV star and businesswoman Ratile Mabitsela is celebrating a major milestone after being named GLAMOUR SA’s Emerging Style Icon 2026. The star, who is known for her appearance on The Mommy Club, proudly accepted the award at the GLAMOUR Most Glamorous Fashion Awards 2026.

For Ratile, the recognition is about much more than fashion and style. The award comes as a meaningful reminder of her personal journey, the challenges she has faced and the strength it has taken to keep moving forward.

Taking to social media to share her gratitude, Ratile opened up about what the achievement means to her and reflected on the journey that brought her to this special moment.

She said, “A woman who refused to let pain write the ending. This is healing in motion! Today, I celebrate being recognised as GLAMOUR SA’S Emerging Style Icon 2026. This moment belongs to every person who has cheered me on, every lesson, every setback, and every comeback.

Thank you, @glamour_sa. I receive this recognition with immense gratitude.”

Her emotional message resonated with the deeper meaning behind her win, as she celebrated not only the recognition but also the people who have supported her along the way.

The GLAMOUR Most Glamorous Fashion Awards 2026 took place on 25 July 2026 at the Divine Sunset venue. The glamorous event brought together some of South Africa’s biggest fashion stars, celebrities, designers and tastemakers, creating an evening dedicated to celebrating the country’s influential names in fashion and style.

Ratile was not the only star to walk away with a major honour on the night. TV personality and businesswoman Basetsana Kumalo also received the Fashion Icon Award, marking another memorable moment at the prestigious event.

Basetsana celebrated the recognition and shared her thoughts on what fashion means to her. She wrote, “Receiving the Glamour Most Glamourous Fashion Icon Award on Saturday was such an incredible honour. Thank you @glamour_sa

For me, fashion has always been about identity, confidence, storytelling, authenticity and grace. It is about showing up with purpose, embracing who you are and being comfortable in your own skin.”

With Ratile being recognised as an emerging force and Basetsana honoured as a fashion icon, the awards highlighted both the rising and established talent shaping South Africa’s fashion scene.

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