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Table of Contents [Lifestyle & Entertainment]

The change for the best In a bid to make A- Loc Mag the best local magazine,we have made the right change. Your Facebook Comments Read what some of our fans had to say about the question we posted on our FB page Entertainment Nativo This time we met the young Rastaman Percy‘‘P-Post Man’’ Mukwevho. Whatha gwan man!! The -Career Advice For all the Career driven people out there, we have got a brilliant advice for you.

Job Hunting Online Are you looking for a Job? Are you planning to search online? If yes then locate this article.

Gifts and Gift Ideas Give your family and friends good gifts. Dont gift something which will be left to gather dust.

Biz 4 Youth[New Feature] This is the new column in A-loc mag. It is about small business and what they can do to grow.

On and on About Puleng Meet the lady who had the chance to Fly and embrace the south African Flag off shore.

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Vicious Souls Clothing Vicious Souls is a clothing brand owned by the young entrepreneur Zakhele Nxumalo From Soweto. Get to read more about V. S on this page. Fashion Expression Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion has also enjoyed an evolution, no longer do men have to be bound by social norms or gender appropriate roles or stereotypes.

Siquirrel The Brand We had a chance to sit and talk a little about the new and innovative squirrel brand with the brand Owner/manager.

The -Loc Interview On this issue we interviewed Bongani Caluza, The owner and founder of the brand Squirrel. This Young Sowetan has a lot to say about fashion. The Fact file of the hot and the young Didie Hold on to your breath as we let you into the young Didieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting life. This young lady is a real deal of Motivation for many.

The Young Fashion Entrepreneurs Meet Tanaka, The young business woman doing it for herself. We had the chance to chat to her about her brand and designs. Passion for Fashion clothes designs Innovative ideas always set companies and individuals apart from the rest. Take A look at these innovative and stunning designs.

The Anointed Diva Styling Breaking the grounds of Fashion and design is the anointed Diva. Extreme colour blending is what stands Out in their designs. Elegance designs indeed.

From February to April Edition Welcome to the third edition of the A-Loc Mag,The best local lifestyle, Fashion and Entertainment magazine. We have made a decision to change the coverage period of the A-loc mag from backwards to covering the month in advance. This means that instead of having the March issue released on the first of April, we will now have the April issue released on the first of April. This will enable us to give you coverage of events and issues which are more recent and upcoming instead of covering the past events. Enjoy reading our magazine and always keep in touch with us via our Facebook page. We are positive that this decision will make the A-Loc Mag more relevant in the sense that we will include more content based on the future so as to try and enable our readers to take action on relevant issues covered here within. How-ever the only change you will notice is that we have skipped the month of March to cover the month of April in order to initiate the plan. The month of March will also be covered but the main focus will be placed on events and issues in April. Essentially we currently have three issues released including this one.

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Comments from our Fans

Do you think its wrong to have dinner/lunch with an ex? And why?

Masabata Sempe Its so not wrong,its no use being enemies after all life is short to live in anger

Maybach Tunechi Koolbean: its not wrong at all...but aslong the current partner okays it. i mean theres a reason why they are your "ex"

Nceba Sisilana: very bad coz u will start developing those feelings u once felt before meeting each other i dnt talk abt the qoman coz she can be impressed by a stupid thing and say yoo Ncbea loves her while he doesnt coz normally boys they are good in that

Nyasha Nhutsve now i dont think its wrong if u can draw the line btwn friendship and being Frienefits. I know pple who dated, broke up but are gr8 friends with clearcut boundaries. Just be sure you can handle it and both parties want to be just friend

Khomotso Oxtail Mmako: Thr is nthng wrong to hve lunch wth an ex,atlst u wll gt a time to tll him tht thr r good men outside thr who dsrve u and u wll gt a time to tll him abt ur success and hw great life is without him

Axolile Lucky Sbali Mke: No there is nothing wrong in that.

Nativo …Entertainment…

Percy Mukwevho was born on the 5th of January. This young muso hails from a family of musicians, so being a musician is in his roots, blood and life. He is the first born son of the world renowned artist Colbert Harley Mukwevho and also a grandson and nephew of Christopher and Abel Mukwevho respectively, these are the founders of the famous Thrilling Artist band. You might remember him as “little Percy”, who captured many hearts after his performance in Jam Alley back in the days and from a collaboration he did with a then Kwaito child star Mzambiya on a song called For the love of Kwaito in 2002 at a tender age of

13 years. His unique pure voice made it hard for many to ignore him, it captured his fellow youth and fell smoothly on everyone’s ear regardless of his age. This afforded him the opportunity to work with many of South Africa’s greatest musicians like Mandoza, Chicco Twala, Mdu Masilela, Vicky Sampson, Yvonne Chakka Chakka just to mention a few. He has released a number of albums, the first one being ‘‘Here I am’’ in 2001, where he featured his father’s youngest brother Mulalo Mukhevho who is a base guitarist. However the release of his second album Spectacular 2003 gained him a lot more popularity.

Nativo …Entertainment… On that album he featured the likes of Mzambiya and Kguntsi from the all girl trio School Girls. The once predicted icon has now returned to the public platform of music. While out of the public music platform he has continued performing in his father’s band as a backing vocalist. Those who have been hardcore loyal fans have followed him throughout his teenage years and into early manhood. There is no doubt that his up and coming album has been long overdue and is awaited with great anticipation. As usual we will review a video by P-Post Man titled ‘‘Got you all ready’’. I have always known that p-post man is good but this video made it hard for me to cap the word good. I mean the video is beyond the definition of just good. It was well directed and captured. He is saying ‘‘its official I am an issue on your front page’’ and I think so too. Watch the video to see what I mean and hey, he is the issue on the a-loc mag front page.

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its my Future IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT THE CAREER YOU CHOOSE TO FOLLOW IS THE CAREER THAT IS IN LINE WITH WHAT YOU LIKE AND ENJOY DOING .Thus your career choice must represent who you are!! If you're looking to start a career - whether it's because you're just beginning your journey as a working adult or because you're ready for a change in life - you should know that the process is much larger than just getting a degree and looking for a job. A career involves knowing your interests in a particular industry or area, knowing what to expect as far as compensation and responsibilities and researching what tools and knowledge you will need to be an asset for companies in that industry. It's wise to begin your pursuit by educating yourself on what careers are in demand and what skills you need to enter those careers. Job seekers and students seeking a degree to build their skills need to take control of their careers," says Abby Kohut, a human resources executive, recruiter and author of "Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets." "They need to understand the connection between their education and a meaningful career by becoming more informed about where their interests lie, what jobs are in demand and what education is needed to gain the skills that today's employers demand." Here are few simple steps that can help to get you started: 1. Understand your interests - Some colleges and universities offer prospective and current students complimentary self-assessment options to help them determine careers that fit their interests. 2. Understand the employer needs Knowing what jobs will keep your interest going strong is a good start, but it is also important to learn.

what employers need from workers in that field so you can take the right college courses and learn the appropriate skills. You also should learn what jobs are in demand in your field of interest, so you can assess whether your career of choice offers room to enter and grow 3. Understand educational needs - Starting a new career often involves the need to return to school for a new degree so you can be more competitive when entering the job market 4. Understand your financial responsibilities Schools will provide information on financial obligations and options, helping potential students determine if starting or going back to school is a viable option at the moment. Having a clear picture of the total cost and anticipated timing for paying off a college expense can help you set a budget as you pursue your new career goals A new career is an exciting opportunity, and can provide a new look on life from income to social connections and even where you live. Just be sure to educate yourself before you jump into schooling so you can prepare yourself for the perfect career.

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When you're job-hunting you go to great lengths to stand out amongst the hundreds,even thousands of applicants for a single open position. But while you're working to catch an employer's eye, have you considered the importance of protecting your information from unwanted attention? Studies shows that 77 percent of job-seekers are ‘‘unemployed people who using mobile apps to access the Internet for their job search. And unemployed people who search for jobs online get a search for jobs online get jobs 25 percent faster job 25 percent faster than than those who only search from offline resources such as newspapers. Searching online those who only search can be a great way to find your dream job, but it from offline resources’’ also requires you to take extra precautions to protect your personal information and to man- will share. Information such as your name and past work history may be essential, but keep in age your online reputation. mind that no potential employer should ever Enterprising identity thieves and scam artists ask for your Social Security number or financial may take advantage of personal, identifying information during the initial phases of your information posted on job boards and online interaction. If a response to your resume comes resume sites. And with social media making with a request for your SSN or account number, potentially embarrassing information and im- be very skeptical and ask why this information ages widely available, it's important for job- is needed so early in the application process. seekers to manage what potential employers may find if they were to perform an online Protecting your current job search of a candidate's name. Consider how your current employer will react if someone from your company comes across Protecting your personal information your active resume online. While your current When you post a resume on a job board, the employer likely won't fire you just for posting information is usually public and viewable by your resume on a job site, the situation can - at anyone who wants to see it. Some websites al- the very least - be uncomfortable. Before you low you to control what is viewable and who can begin circulating your resume or posting on job see it, limiting access only to potential employ- boards, be sure you know how your current ers who have registered with the site. Others do employer would react if your information was not restrict who can access resumes. It's impor- found online. If you wish to keep your job search tant to know the privacy policies and settings of private, make sure to review the privacy settings any employment website where you will post of any job search websites you're using. Conduct your resume or apply for jobs. Consider how your search as honourable as possible, sending much personally identifying information you resumes, emails, etc. on your own time - and not

when you're supposed to be working for your current boss. Likewise, maintain a separate email address that you use solely for your job Holidays are supposed to be fun. But the struggle search, never use a work email address during to find the right gift can put a damper on even a job search. the happiest celebration. The good news is it doesn't have to be that way. With a few simple Protecting your prospects tips and tricks, you can learn how to take the By now you've likely read or heard media reports stress and hassle out of shopping for presents of prospective employers searching social media and focus on the joy of giving. sites for information on job applicants. It's 1.Bet creative: Not sure what to buy? important to manage what employers may view Sometimes it's as simple as a little investigation in social media. If you haven't already done so, on social media networks. Friends or family restrict access to your social media accounts so members often post clues on Facebook, Twitter that your posts and photos can only be viewed or Pinterest which indicate their interests or by people you've granted permission to. Be sure "must have" items. to set privacy settings to their most restrictive. 2.Stay organized: Make a list of stores throughout the year where you've seen gift ideas EXIT AND START and presents you'll want to purchase for the YOUR NEW JOB ON A GOOD NOTE holidays. This will cut down on the number of Remember there is no place like home. You trips you make to the mall. Also, keep blank might be leaving your current employer because cards on hand for any occasion, as well as you believe or think that things are different else envelopes and stamps, so that sending cards where or for what ever reason,but what if this is becomes as easy as walking to the mailbox. not the case? What if your new employer is worse than the current one? What if your new 3.Don't break the bank: Create a budget for offer is shortened by the unavoidable gifts. Managing finances and shopping within retrenchment process? Will you still be able to your means will take away some stress and go back to your previous employer and ask for restore a sense of control. Then relax and enjoy the occasion without fretting about your next work? credit card statement. It is for this reason that you need to exit your current employment on a good note. It is not a 4.Designate a day: Dedicate a day, or even just good idea to bad mouth your employer in what a few hours, to shopping. Crossing all of your ever case because as much as people are errands off at once will feel like an connected these days, So are the companies accomplishment and free up time for other around the country. Employers are of the activities such as spending time with friends and opinion that if you could do it to company A then family. you can also do it to them so be careful all the 5.Be practical: No one wants to buy a gift that's time, even on twitter. going to collect dust in the recipient's closet.

Instead, buy something that will be useful. And remember, useful doesn't mean boring; it means thoughtful - like a gift card to a favourite restaurant or a vase for a friend who loves fresh flowers. 6.Don't hesitate to gift cash To make gift giving even simpler, why not give a friend or family member the freedom to buy what they want? Giving cash is the best way to ensure that the gift will go toward something they really want. Better yet, it means no more trekking to the post office, paying outrageous shipping fees, dealing with crowds at a mall, or waiting in long lines. It's a win-win situation. And, with advances in mobile technology, gifting money is easier and more convenient than ever.

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Biz 4 Youth

This section is meant for young and upcoming business men and women who are eager to grow their businesses beyond the normal level.

Setting up the home office Home office setup is an exercise and a step into starting your own biz. Before you make any decisions, make a list of the things you need in order to spur productivity. Some people can work at a desk in a common area of the house with the television running in the background. Others want a closed-door environment where distractions are minimized. For some people, a home office is a place to finish up work from a regular day job. For others, a home office is a primary workspace where they spend eight or more hours of the day. Before you start rearranging the furniture, decide what you need as an absolute minimum to encourage you to use the space as intended.

set aside money in your home office budget for office supplies. From paper to paper clips, you will have to buy all of the little things that you took for granted when you worked for an employer. A home office is sometimes considered the holy grail for people who work. Who wouldn't want a comfortable home oasis where commuting is a foreign concept and the work just gets done? To achieve home office nirvana, make a plan that is specifically designed to meet your individual needs and choose the right home office furniture.

The right office furniture, equipment and supplies

Once you have decided whether you're going to segregate an area of the living room, convert a spare bedroom or set yourself up in the basement or garage, you should start thinking about-home office furniture.-The type of office furniture you pick and the way you organize your space will significantly impact your productivity. Whatever your preferences are, investing money up front in the style of office furniture that makes you comfortable will naturally lead to greater productivity. At the very least, this ensures that you won't be tempted to relocate to the bedroom instead of working at your desk. Likewise, an up front investment in office supplies and equipment will help you â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;One of the biggest mistakes get your work done faster and avoid distractions. businesspeople make is assuming that working from home will The cost of outfitting a home office automatically result in a higher A basic home office setup can cost you under R5000 if you level of productivity. Unless you already have a computer that you can relocate to your new carefully construct your home space. There are a number functional-office furniture office environment, you may find options-that look expensive but are actually quite that working from home is less affordable, especially if you are willing to put the furniture productive than you anticipated together yourself. A printer and a phone with voicemail can round out a basic home office setup. Don't forget to

Getting in touch with the awesome Puleng March as she takes us through her life journey as well as her acting and music careers. A-Locmagazine had the opportunity to talk to the humble and down to earth yet successful young musician/ actor by the name of Puleng March. This young and dynamic lady started singing years back and her music career was highlighted back in 2007 when she won two metro Fm Music Awards, one for the best new comer in that year and the other one for the best female vocalist. This to her was a good inspiration.

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Her album titled Thaba Tsoeu was also nominated for the SAMAs. During this period Puleng was an afro pop artist and her album was also based on this genre. She then made a holly turn into the gospel music and today she boost a gospel hit song titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motho mang le mangâ&#x20AC;?. This hit tune is also part of the much awaited release by one of the most celebrated and loved gospel group in the southern Africa and abroad,the Joyous Celebration. This is the group to which puleng currently belongs and her experience in the group is according to her a wow one . Last year her acting career took her to Singapore where she took up a role playing the lead character in one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest broadway show, The Lion king. In the show she was playing the lead character named Nala.This also highlighted her career and also geared her for good things. Being a young person from Kimberly in the Northern Cape,it was not easy for Puleng to get into the entertainment industry. However having a good and relevant role model may claim attribution stake for her success. A strong and independent

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woman is her role model and this woman is her Mom. Puleng is currently not happy because of the alarming rate of woman and child abuse in Southern Africa. She believe that we need more anti rape campaigns as well as preaching the rape gospel in our churches , Schools and clubs. By so doing we will reduce the rape rate significantly. As fo the young people in South Africa her advice is not just to dream and have a vision in life but to also pray and ask for guidance from the almighty. This hardworking young lady is a clear example that to make it big you do not need to be rude or un friendly like what many folks believe.

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AkAnaka Made out of Passion

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‘‘akAnaka is a Pretoria based women’s wear label owned by the Zimbabwean-born designer, Tanaka Motsi.The name of the brand, akAnaka, means “she is beautiful” and is also a twist on the designer’s name, Tanaka, which means “We are beautiful”.The meaning of the label is a direct reflection of the type of women’s apparel that falls under it. The brand clothing embodies youthfulness, class, sophistication, sexiness and energy. This brand was officially launched in 2012 and it consists of a small line of affordable, www.styleclick.co.za/akanaka

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Expression of Fashion from a Designers Mind

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of the people don’t realise that they express themselves through what they wear. Simply put, we go to a shop, see something we like, something that we feel comfortable in and decide to make a purchase transaction. We don’t always take into consideration colours or fabric or how that particular item came into being. Today, I bring you into the mind of Marisela Veludo,The owner and the principal designer at Passion 4 Fashion. Let me introduce you to the new range of clothing by Passion 4 Fashion: The Eclectic Line What does this mean? What is this word eclectic? Eclectic from Wikipedia means deriving ideas, style or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. Urban Dictionary’s take on this is very similar: This describes a combination of many different individual elements of styles, themes, mediums or inspirations pooled from many sources. It can refer to musical tastes, dress sense, interior design etc. Inspiration comes from things around us; Marisela owns 2 parrots, which are from the Solomon Islands. They are called Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots. From this, inspiration struck and a way to express her fashion came from the very pets she owns.

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She decided to make her line based on the tropical parrots of the world. Parts of the initial line up include the Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots, the Cockatoo, the African Grey Parrot and the Seychelles Black Parrot.

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The dress called Coti was inspired by the Cockatoo. Much like the bird, this dress is simple yet elegant and form fitting. The waist coat has an open back with a buckle for adjustments. The couple who wears this will ooze confidence, sex appeal and elegance. The dress called Silverwing was inspired by the African Grey Parrot,a simple looking bird and at a closer glance the bird exudes intelligence. With this design, you will see stunning greys and silvers and bright red. This dress talks to the crowd. The dress and the waistcoat, both designed to be tied up for your own comfort. Couples who wear this, will be seen as interesting, appealing and confident.

Eclectus Parrots: two designs came from this.The dress called Loki was inspired by Loki - Marisela’s male parrot – this is our flagship dress. As the name Loki (Norse god of mischief) suggests. This dress’s stunning colours were derived from the male eclectus parrot. The design oozes naughtiness and a look at me style. The matching shirt is of a unique design, one that is form fitting, with a zip and no collar. Any couple wearing this is bound to draw attention to themselves. Last but not least is the dress called Obsidian – inspired by The dress called Rubi was the Seychelles Black Parrot. This inspired by Marisela’s female bird is striking in its simplicity parrot. (Ruby - a red gem and like the dress design, its stone. Loved for its deep beauty lies in its simplicity. This red).This fun and funky design is not just another black inspired by the female eclectus number. The dress is designed parrot incorporates all the as slim and elegant and the colours this bird has to offer. men’s top as a muscle hugger The waistcoat is more built for comfort. This matching traditional with a full back. The set is for couples who want to be couples who wear this will noticed, when they want to be come across as vibey, fun and noticed. passionate.

As you can see the expression of fashion in this Contact Passion 4 Fashion for sense is inspired by nature itself, the beauty within more information: it, sleek lines and stunning colours. With nature being all around us and the rare beauty of it not www.passion4fashion.co.za often seen by many, Marisela decided to bring some marisela@passion4fashion.co.za. of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisiteness into life and expressed this with fabrics and designs ultimately creating her own Our dresses can be designed piece of the Garden of Eden all around her. using the colours of your choice

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CIZARIO Cizario is simply one of South Africa’s most underrated artists. He has proved this in previous years when he made television headlines doing well in popular talent shows like Idols South Africa, Popstars, Gospel Stars and other T.V shows. He reached finals for all these shows. He is certainly not your typical bad boy kind of a guy, girl magnet, bubblegum, RnB, kind of artist, but is very soul infested and real in his sound. Cizario studied classical vocals at University of Fort Hare in 2008, and he also writes his own songs. Some of Cizario’s interests are singing, drama and acting, songwriting, theatre, writing jingles, community development, imitating and pretending with personalities, fashion, cultures, dancing and stage performances, vocal training and voice overs. Cizario made his national debut on television appearing as a finalist in the ever-popular Idols S.A in association with Endemol Productions, Cizario was featured in an Edgars ad to promote and market Hip new clothing brands for Superstars.Cizario has also endorsed other local brands like Fizz, Explain Designer clothing and Just Surfing, in the Daily Dispatch newspaper in which he appeared regularly during his Idols journey. As a teenager, Cizario achieved 1st place in a national youth day talent search in 1999 out of 1224 auditioned. In 2007 to 2009, Cizario toured and performed in small towns and schools with his classic boy band “Your Own” in the Eastern Cape as a youth development initiative. Cizario has done one on one vocal training with the likes of Marlie Kelly, and Gwyneth, and Abey Sibiya, who are all declared some of the best in the business. He has been an Ambassador for the national K.T.V market day alongside other popular singers at the time, educating teenagers on using skills and talents as a means of business.When Cizario achieved semi finals position in Idols S.A, (2003) D.J Master Jam and Sheree O’brien who is now artist manager at Soul Candi Records signed him as a performer under their artist management company. At the Buffalo city municipality carnival, Cizario was a backing vocalist for Afro- soul artist Sliq Angel.

Cizario has done opening shows for the artists like Bongi Dube, Zama Jobe, Kelly Khumalo, Judith Sephuma, Dineo Pule, Robbie Jansen, Bianca Le Grange and more.Cizario featured with Joyous celebration singer Nobathembu and afro jazz artist Dumza at a gala evening held in East London for prestigious business people to launch new business projects in the Buffalo City area.Cizario discovered his neyo-soul genre after he achieved a top 9 position in the S.A.B.C 2 Gospel Stars contest, where he worked closely with Rebbeca malope, and Abey Sibiya as his music producers and vocal coach, and it was after this that he discovered his own true sound.

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How much thought do you put into the outfits your wear on a daily basis? Are you like some many of us that have honed things down to a general daily uniform? Perhaps you have a weekend version and a work version? Or are you more daring and adventurous with your style choices. Lately I have been thinking a lot about my clothes and how they can affect my attitude for the day, and about what my style choices say about me. It’s fascinating to me that wearing a ‘hot-number’ will make any girl strut down the street with a confidence and sophistication of a young noble, while a pair of jeans and an ironic t-shirt will have anyone ready for “chill session” in the city. Fashion has such a huge influence on us, without us noticing! I personally don’t put that much effort in the evening into what I’ll wear the next morning, as long as I can find a good cut of pants and graphic t-shirt with some retro slogan or image on it I’m good to go, while some people would like their clothes to make a bold statement and reflect a little on their personality. Recently, I straddled the wide open spaces of a very predictable and often slow paced Bloemfontein which when compared to the more upbeat, bustling and quite frankly obnoxious atmosphere in Johannesburg, one cannot help but notice the enormous amount of detail that goes into the appearance of the locals. Daring displays of colour and adventurous uses of fabrics, with over the time presentation of designs and heavily coordinated accessorizes. Outfits so bold and unique they would rival anything shown on the runways of

What I’ve noticed about fashion is how it changes society’s perception of style and appearance. Many are willing to go to extreme measures in order to keep up with current trends. It’s fascinating the attention to detail that goes into every little button, belt, and any accessory never mind the depth displayed as everyone strives to show the individual status through their attire. The trends themselves seem lop sided, we went from natural colours to colour blocking; gold was cool, then it faded and resurfaced again; leather pants are back in style and men can wear skirts now; you can even raid your grandparents closet if you don’t have any options, the quest for ultimate expression is both never ending and could cost you if you aren’t careful.Thrift shops have recently become popular as people began realizing that paying anything above R250 for a t-shirt was just plain daylight robbery, you don’t have break your bank account to achieve true style. Bargain base shopping is the new 5th avenue where finding something odd or peculiar is more rewarding then how much you spent on or the brand name.

‘‘Fashion is an art form and you can find art virtually anywhere, it’s all in how and where you look’’ Men’s fashion has also enjoyed an evolution, no longer do men have to be bound by social norms or gender appropriate roles or stereotypes. Men can now wear skirts, big hoop earrings, head wraps, short shorts.

We’ve even have purses, bags clutch wallets for the more sophisticated uptown brother on the go. Men's fashion has crossed some very deeply set boundaries to become more flexible to the average man who wants to stand out amongst the crowd.So whether you’re the kind of person that likes to dress up or down, there’s no denying that when it comes to self-expression, fashion is the one sure way of showing the world your personal taste, believes and personal definition of ‘awesome’!Personally I don’t really buy into all of that, as I said earlier a good pair of pants, graphic tee, comfy pair of shoes and I’m ready for a meeting with the queen of England. It’s good to be up on the latest of trends but don’t forget to keep it simple

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Squirrel The young and aspiring designer Bongani Caluza from Orlando West in Soweto had a dream of owning a brand in his life time. As a result of his hard work and dedication he formed a brand called Squirrel. Today this brand is slowly finding its way through to the hearts of South Africans. This brand is involved in several services and products supply in and around Mzanzi. These includes clothing, Music, Food ,Health, Photography and more. Bongani describes Squirrel as a lifestyle brand. More information and updates relating the squirrel brand my be obtained from the blog

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Moliehi DIDIE Makobane

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●Was Born on the 7th of August 1989 ●Studied Dramatic Arts in 2007 ●Is an MC & a Voice Over Artist ●Played on: e-TV’s Ekasi Stories (House of Widows) e-TV’s Mzanzi Love Inkaba on Mzanzi Magic ●Appeared on: The Vodacom Ad (Queen of Buzzing) ●Currently playing on: Intersexions 2 on SABC 1 ●Theatre Appearances: The Opportunity The Merry Wives of Zuma Us- a room full of women(Director) Façade Broken Dreams Psychosis The Maids West Side Story and More

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The Views of the Designer 1.What does fashion mean to you Fashion to me is a way of living coz everyone wears clothes so depending on how you feel on the day, will determine what you’ll wear

2. What does fashion and freedom means to u? Fashion is also a way of expressing yourself I can tell a lot about a person from what they are wearing, fashion says who you are and what you stand for or believe in. So freedom and fashion go hand in hand coz my brand speaks through fashion from whatever that’s bothering us to the massage we are trying to deliver

3. Looking in the fashion industry whom do u perceive the best fashion designer I really don’t have a favorite designer I have a long list of them from your underdogs to commercial designers, a garment a designer produces says a lot tells you a story the designer is trying to portray,its deeper than the designer to me I see beyond that

4. What can u say about 1970's 1980's 1990's fashion The 70s, 80s, 90s fashion now those where the best years coz people were opening up everything was still fresh quality was best and people took they’re fashion serious, that’s why fashion keeps going back to those years coz we honor those that set the bar and paved way for us so our work could be recognized and taken seriously

5. How would you define your city's fashion My cities fashion is all over the place for now but we are catching on and finding our own voice that’s the most important thing coz I don’t believe in following what’s happening out there specially with the rich heritage my city has so I focus on that a lot me being from Orlando west Soweto and that’s where freedom comes in coz we’ve got so much to say and be grateful for

6. How long does it usually take you to construct a piece? Depends what piece it is, it can take me an hour or two, a day or even months depending on how creative we are going on the garment

7. What was the first article of clothes you ever designed The first design I made was a shirt coz I felt it was one of the ways I thought will give people an idea of what direction I want to go and what my brand is all about

8. What are you favourite fabrics to work with and why? Well I believe every fabric has its own use if you don’t know what goes where and sometimes trying to cross the boundary might get you into trouble some things are just plain simple, my favorite to work with at the moment cotton twiller but depending on the session

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9. How do u feel about freedom and fashion? What I think about freedom and fashion is that one canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without the other they go hand in glove

10. What are your favourite colours Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in love with earthy colors, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run with time and when you get them right it becomes a master piece. my brand colors are brown and white, gold and silver the reason why will be revealed as you learn more about the brand

11. What can u tell about the meaning of colours?

Colors are very meaning full in whatever you do, a garment can be destroyed by just wrong colors and a garment says a lot with the right colors, colors have a lot of meanings

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This is the best way to describe the young South African fashion designer Zakhele Xumalo from Soweto.I mean take a look at the picture on the background. Raw as it is,one cannot miss the true mzanzi style all over the shot. I like it. This is just an example of the design work done by Vicious Souls, a clothing brand owned by Zakhele. Countless recognition awards found their way into the VS studios Including the one from the Young Designers competition powered by The cell phone giant Nokia. Do you remember Tkzeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit song Sdudla? Vicious Souls took part in dressing the lead girls there. Really impressive. They have also dressed Miss teen Soweto, and have also supplied the Concept stores such as Thesis and Dope.

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