The matter has been a battle that has been going on for some time, however, a few days ago, Ndalo Media issued a letter stating that at least R200,000 has been paid out. The company was founded by the Dhlomo family, led by Khanyi Dhlomo and the Nxasana family, led by Dr Judy Dlamini in 2012. She recently flung wide the doors of Luminance, her luxury boutique department store in Hyde Park, Joburg, and in doing so has returned to her roots, writes Sue Grant-Marshall . This might put Ms Dhlomo and her new venture in a tight spot though because she presumably borrowed the R34m because she needed it for the business and not simply #Womandla. About Khanyi Dhlomo She was born on 17 December 1974 in Umlazi in Kwa Zulu Natal. Projects. Sosibo and Pillay question the role of the NEF and it not being focused on development. Her delicate features are tense but she talks to the Mail & Guardian. She was the first black girl at The Girls Collegiate School, in Pietermaritzburg and while schooling here at the age of 16 she won the Thandi Face Cover Girl competition which resulted in her having interest and developing strong links with the media industry. Picture: Matthews Baloyi. Following her decade-long dream of owning a Parisian-style boutique store, Dhlomo opened the doors of Luminance in Hyde Park in 2013, a chic boutique store that stocks imported designer items, as well as local pieces under the Ndalo brand. Join us this week as we bring you all the glamour of the launch of entrepreneur, Khanyi Dlomo's new department store, Luminance. Luminance is the name of the luxurious store that Khanyi Dhlomo has just launched this Friday in Hyde Park corner, Johannesburg. (Freelance). 9. The controversial R34.1 million loan by the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) to fund Luminance, Khanyi Dhlomos luxury store in Hyde Park, was not exactly paid back, as announced last week. Khanyi Dhlomo is CEO of Ndalo Media and Ndalo Luxury Ventures, and a magazine publisher. Khanyi Dhlomo: More heat than luminance. Early life. Yes, I was taken aback by the negative reaction to the store. Khanyi Dhlomo (born 17 December 1972) is a South African journalist and magazine editor. It is the fourth day since the luxury store Luminances opening and Khanyi Dhlomo is pacing the coffee shop area, taking calls on her BlackBerry. In 1995, when she was just 20 and a Journalism student at the University of Witwatersrand, she made history 'Heavens Gate Award: Price for the promotion of drawing; An honorable mention in the dance of lyrical lines for the Art Republics 4th drawing competition, November 2006 BACKGROUND. Kwanele Sosibo and Verashni Pillay from Mail & Guardian discuss the decision of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) to grant Khanyi Dhlomo money to fund her high-end boutique, Luminance. She recently flung wide the doors of Luminance, her luxury boutique department store in Hyde Park, Joburg, and in doing so has returned to her roots, writes Sue Grant-Marshall . Kwanele Sosibo In fact, the loan was refinanced by an unknown funder. On Tuesday, she told Talk Radio 702's John Robbie that everything was above board. Showcases Textile arts/design for print. The Mail & Guardian caught up with Luminance owner Khanyi Dhlomo at her store, which has caused a media storm. I expressly stated that we needed to go by Hyde Park (my favourite Jozi mall by the way) to check out Khanyi Dhlomos newly launched Luminance pop-up store. The Economic Freedom Fighters say that Ndalo boss Khanyi Dhlomo must hand back the R34m, presumably so that it can be better used to help fund crackpot building schemes thought up by chubby, semi literate men in red berets. Khanyi Dhlomo, born in South Africa, is the driving force behind Ndalo Media, Ndalo Luxury Ventures and is Founding Editor of DESTINY and DESTINY MAN Magazines. I must say when I first heard about its birth I was blowing hot and cold as to whether I liked the fact that its more international than local. Her delicate features are tense but she talks to the Mail & Guardian. Khanyi Dhlomo is anything but ordinary. Dhlomo was born in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, the daughter of Oscar Dhlomo She went to school at Durban Girls' College, in Durban, while there she won the Thandi Face Cover Girl competition at the age of 16, which sparked her interest in media. Her delicate features are tense but she talks to the Mail & Guardian. Dhlomo said the store stocked some local clothing designers and the Luminance Signature Collection would feature products from companies such as The storm in a teacup over Khanyi Dhlomos deal to finance a luxury department store has a heady whiff of envy, malice, racism, and radicalism to it. She touched on Luminance, Destiny, travel, mentorship, money, intelligent investments and habits. NEF boss defends boutique funding She celebrates her 42nd birthday today and what a life she's lived. It is the fourth day since the luxury store Luminance's opening and Khanyi Dhlomo is pacing the coffee shop area, taking calls on her BlackBerry. You'll also find the odd SA designer Luminance is a South African luxury multi-brand chain of stores which offer a unique shopping experience with an African appeal for consumers who covet world-class quality and beauty. Dhlomo received R34.1 million from the NEF to fund her upmarket retail store Luminance in Hyde Park. Lagos, Nigeria Where oil money meets the Nollywood film industry, this megacity is the commercial capital of a national apparel and footwear market worth $4.7 billion. Aside from offering an array of items from the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Mark Jacobs and Giorgio Armani, Luminance will also be home to more affordable labels like Kate Space and BCBG Max Azaria. Khanyi Dhlomo is CEO of Ndalo Media and Ndalo Luxury Ventures, and a magazine publisher. Khanyi Dhlomo: More heat than luminance. National Empowerment Fund approved R34.1 million in financing to Ndalo Luxury Ventures (NLV) to establish the Luminance boutique, which sells luxury clothing and related goods in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Posted on August 5, 2013 August 12, 2013 by Mail & Guardian. Luminance is a boutique in Hyde Park, Johannesburg run by media businesswoman Khanyi Dhlomo, her mother Venetia, & businesswoman Judy Dlamini. Now, Im about to SLAY. Key Fashion Players: Precious Moloi-Motsepe (AFI), Lucilla Booyzen (SAFW), Khanyi Dhlomo (Luminance), David Tlale, Black Coffee, Edcon, Surtee, Kisua.com. Join us this week as we bring you all the glamour of the launch of entrepreneur, Khanyi Dlomo's new department store, Luminance. Posted on August 5, 2013 August 12, 2013 by Mail & Guardian. The FHM Writer Debacle: A Final Look At Both Sides Of The Coin 23 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments. Celebrating Khanyi Dhlomo and our five favourite looks from her. Khanyi Dhlomo latest news It seems that Dhlomos firm, Ndalo Media, is having trouble with paying pensions for its former employees. Enter the Luminance pop-up store The Luminance pop-up store opened its (rather grand!) Rural partners in Khanyi Dhlomos Luminance store, who own a 10% stake in the high-end boutique, say the deal is all in the air with nothing on paper, according to reports. Yes, I was taken aback by the negative reaction to the store. Thanks to the UCT InvestSoc group, I finally had the pleasure of meeting my #CareerCrush, Khanyi Dhlomo. About me Folks, you just had to be there! Khanyi Dhlomo has paid back a R34.1 million NEF loan granted for the establishment of luxury boutique Luminance, the Sunday Times reported Population: 13 million (21 million metro area) Resident The ensuing debate on the funding of Luminance, a retail business founded by the enterprising Khanyi Dhlomo of Ndalo Luxury Ventures, demonstrates the absence of Continue Reading. Destiny magazine's founding editor, Khanyi Dhlomo, is about to open her very own boutique, Luminance, in Jozi's Hyde Park Corner. Khanyi Dhlomos Luminance loan was not quite paid, Citypress.co.za City Press. Creative arts and designs for Khanyi Dhlomo's Luminance boutique, South Africa. Khanyi Dhlomo launches Luminance. Destiny founding Editor and Ndalo Media chief executive Khanyi Dhlomo at her fashion store Luminance in Hyde Park. Ndalo Media, founded in 2007, aims to establish itself as one of South Africas leading media companies. It is the fourth day since the luxury store Luminances opening and Khanyi Dhlomo is pacing the coffee shop area, taking calls on her BlackBerry. Zimbabwes elections, the plagued arms deal commission and interviews with Khanyi Dhlomo of the controversial Luminance department store, and Kenny Kunene its all going down on this weeks M&G Newsroom Radio show on 2oceansvibe Radio at 1pm. The company is a 50:50 joint venture between Media24,one of South AfricasRead More doors last week & will trade until their fully fledged 700 square meter store is ready which will be the 17th July 2013.