Rooi Rose
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Italic title". Rooi Rose (lit. "Red Roses") was an Afrikaans-language monthly women's magazine published in South Africa by Caxton Magazines.[1] It was one of the earliest magazines in the country. The magazine was in circulation between 1942 and May 2020.
History and profile
Rooi Rose was first published in April 1942.[1] The South African novelist Toek Blignaut was first employed as a writer at the magazine from 1957. She was employed for twelve years and conducted the magazine's interview with Dr Christiaan Barnard.[2]
The magazine was credited with launching the career of actress Charlize Theron by way of its Rooi Rose Supermodel of the Year competition.[3] From November 2000 Rooi Rose was published on a monthly basis.[1] In May 2020 the magazine folded.[4]
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