Rooi Rose (lit. "Red Roses") is 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.[2] It resumed circulation in January 2022.[3]
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.[4]
The magazine was credited with launching the career of actress Charlize Theron by way of its Rooi Rose Supermodel of the Year competition.[5] From November 2000 Rooi Rose was published on a monthly basis.[1] In May 2020 the magazine folded.[6]
