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ON EVERY BEAT 04 Editor’s Note: Women’s issue and Women’s Month 06 letters: BEATManagement reaching out to the public 06 Subscribe: Don’t miss out join the team by subscribing 08 Editorial Page: Our next issue 10 Inspiration: Lift as you Rise 22 Yo Health: Menopause - Precautions!

24 Fashion: A brilliant makeover of our fashion pages.

26 Behind the Scenes: Women’s issue photoshoot 34 Buck It Up: Infidel Infidelity - Mind reasons, the heart grasps 56 Your development Page: BEATMagazineSA joins forces with other organisation to expand its feet.

DEVELOPMENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND BUSINESS 16 live, Work and Play: Sibongile Booi - shares her return back 36 Edu - care: Poor planning and budgeting 44 Feature: ECPACC spends about R5m on Arts and Culture 46 Out on the BEAT: Unathi and Dumza performed in Port Elizabeth

30 ON THE COVER 12 Zoom In: Road Accident Fund tempered by fraud 30 coverstory: Unathi Msengana - I Am proud to say that I Am from the Eastern Cape 40 Business Box: Appreciating women who plays a bigger role in business and society at large 48 Entertainment Scene: Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre inside BEATMagazineSA 54 Miladys: Spring trends runs across the Eastern Cape “A new relationship created”.

52 Exclusive Extra: Premier Boxing League finds a home inside BEATMagazineSA

48 REVIEWS 18 Info-Tech: Focusing on design and mobility 20 Hotspots: 9 Miles is being catered for 42 drive Spot: The New Golf 7 drives to the future 50 cds and Movies: Hasty, Palture and Incense + Box Office

cOMPETITIONS: BEATMagazineSA is giving a hampher to 2 lucky readers (see page 6 for more for more information | check our facebook and twitter pages as well)

18 If you are unable to find a copy BEATMagazineSA in your area. Don’t stress just SMS “BEATMagSA” followed by the area and closest SPAR Store to 081 782 3435 - eg “BEATMagSA Mthatha Savoy Spar”.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Celebrating Womens Issue

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elebrating women and embracing uniqueness.

Being a woman is a gift, it’s a blessing and every man out there knows women are the glue that holds everything together.

From managing things at home to the corporate world, women are fixers. We may not be physically strong but we can move mountains with our faith. Every year in August we remember what the women of 1956 did, their unity brought about change in society. Their voices combined changed history and this year I wondered if the women of 2013 united would do such.

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This also raised another issue, are women really united and can they do anything in oneness? As we celebrate women’s month, I truly believe that we should also learn to embrace each other as women and not pull each other down. Let us not rejoice in seeing other women struggle but let us be motivated to go out and make a difference in someone else’s life. Let us stand together and voice out our concerns about crime and abuse against our fellow sisters.

When will we ever stop blaming each other for society’s flaws and brutality? Now is the time for us women to stand together and make a difference. This issue is about celebrating women who leave their comfort zones and embrace their uniqueness. Women of substance | women of integrity. And this issue our debut print, we would like to thank all of our supporters for being there for us in tough times. As from now, we are available on print and keep supporting us in order to allow more growth and development.

Please do write to us when you feel like there is something that we missed or compliment as well as comments related with this issue of our team. Don’t forget to make use of our social pages – that is our platform to communicate with directly in answering questions with ease.

The Editor-in-Chief. @BEATMagazineSA E-mail: info@beatmagazinesa.co.za Check our entire behind the scenes images from events we attended to make our first and debut issue on our social media platforms mostly on our facebook and pinterest accounts.

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LETTERS OuR CALL TO TRuSTED READERS

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26 People commented stating that they want the publication printed and sold in retail so that they can purchase and read what is happening in the Eastern Cape. Here are some of the the prominent percentage of people in areas that needs printed copy of the publication.

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EATMagazineSA is introducing a learning experience called “BEATMagazineSAExperience” which was officially launched on line via our website: www.beatmagazinesa.co.za to attract skills and expertise by involving writers and photographers across the Eastern Cape province to write articles for the publication from August 2013 to February 2014. And the winners will be joining the BEATMagazineSA team officially in April 2014.

Question: Name any two songs from Deejay Palture’s debut solo album except “Molo”. SMS “Palture” Answer + Name to 081 782 3435.

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inally, we can reach the Eastern Cape through print and digital editions of BEATMagazineSA. The past three issues, we published were online. The publication has gone stronger because of our supporters and the team as well. As we speak we have more than 1, 000 supporters following the publication on our social pages and we receive e-mail subscriptions for our upcoming newsletter, people want to be updated with what is happening.

We have 425, 000 people viewing our content as of 15 August 2013, with relationship between Exact Stores, Fashion World and Miladys on the fashion pages, and partnership with Mr. B Foundation SA and Jobvine SA for our youth development page.

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We recently added more stores on our fashion catalogues so as to give a wide range to our readers on what to wear! where? when? and how?

The province of the Eastern Cape has been neglected for a very long time. BEATMagazineSA is closing that gap between important information and the society while guiding and advising development direction as the voice and the heartbeat of the Eastern Cape.

Organisations like Coca Cola, Eskom, Meyers Motors, the Spar Chain of Stores and many more saw a need in assisting us in developing the publication to become what it is today.

And last but not least our printing company: Printer Boyz - guys you are amazing and to all #BEATMagazineSASupporters - we thank you.

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EATMagazineSA opens a platform for the people of the Eastern Cape to invite and share their memories in style with our various platforms to choose from. All you have to do is to send a brief description of your event and our team will respond to your e-mail.

Listing your event on BEATMagazineSA there are charges to be incurred depending on your specification .

Requirements: Event Name | Target Market | Admission Fee (If any) Venue | Plaform | Contact Person | Sponsors

Note that not all events will be posted on our website, twitter or be published, unless there is confirmation letter or an agreement between our management and event organisers.

dISclAIMER: Make it a point that the information provided is correct. BEATMagazineSA and its publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any damages or inconvenience that may arise from incorrect information provided by the event organisers.

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PuBLISHER’S NOTE Our team is getting stronger everyday with new members joining us to strengthen the content base to ensure powerful content to our readers and advertisers, also to contribute to the body of knowledge and useful information that can be used to solve problems at hand.

We are hoping to empower and influence more than 10% of Eastern Cape’s population with our content. In order to improve our reporting strategy we would like to receive your comments as they assist in producing a good publication. If you are struggling to find a copy of BEATMagazineSA it’s because your nearest Spar doesn’t stock BEATMagazineSA or sold out. Don’t stress SMS “BEAT” and the name of your nearest Spar and the area to: 081 782 3435, and for previous issues SMS “BEAT” then the month and your address to: 081 782 3435.

Thank you very much, keep on writing to us via facebook, twitter or mail. We will do everything in our power to respond to your queries.

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ach one of us at a certain point in our lives we’ve had dreams and aspirations that we wanted to work towards.

The understanding that we need to put in certain effort to get there may be a motivation or demotivation for some. Anything that is worth our time and effort will give us pleasure when it has been accomplished. In our journey to reach those goals we are sure going to come across some stumbling blocks or obstacles, but these may not stop us from going forward. Unfortunately, though there are some who keep at it there are a few who will give up at the first sign of opposition.

Also in the journey we are always surrounded by people who play a certain role, sometimes a subtle one. Life provides us a support system that is directly linked to where we are going. We meet certain people who speak certain words in our lives. We come across certain books that carry a message that is needed for a particular period or circumstance. We may even watch a film on television that speaks to us in a way that touches a certain part of our lives. The fact of the matter is that there is always something going on.

On the other side of this journey are those who wish us to fail. Have you ever heard of the PHD syndrome? The ‘pull him/ her down’ syndrome can hit anyone and it may not be easy to diagnose. Anyone who suffers from this syndrome does not appreciate what others have accomplished. In fact, they always have something negative to say about those accomplishments.

Now you may think this person is actually bad, far from it. This is someone who has actually tried to make it in life but gave up.

They may seem like the most supportive and nicest people but deep down they are hurting and maybe confused. They look at others and feel like they are failures and so will act in a way that will make sure that others feel bad about their own success.

What do we do then when we come across people with this syndrome? Do we choose to stay away from them? I am sure we lose nothing by being helpful to others. In the true sense of

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the world, we end up helping ourselves. When we take the time to reach out to those who have forgotten their own light, we are allowing our light to shine brighter.

Women in particular have been known to suffer from the PHD syndrome. Whenever women see another woman driving a nice car; they would whisper amongst themselves that her man bought it for her. Women in business face more ridicule from other women as they are viewed as having slept their way to the top. Others are ridiculed for being not beautiful enough. By whose standards! Women have looked down on other women, called them horrible names just for the fun of it. It seems women feel better about putting other women down to lift themselves.

“Our strength is not found in belittling others but in supporting each other” Someone just wrote something that really resonated with me; “we complain about weak men yet the hand that rocks the cradle is not strong enough”. As women we always complain about how the world is horrible and yet we are horrible to each other.

Our strength is not found in belittling others but in supporting each other. We are empowered by seeing the best in our sisters and letting them grow. We are strong because we do not operate in isolation but as a collective unit.

As we celebrate Woman’s Month, may we be reminded of our gift to nurture nations through our love. We may not be able to accomplish that to the fullest if we keep attacking each other.

When we appreciate others we affirm our belief and acceptance of our own abilities. There no longer exists a separation but we are all one. So let us lift others as we rise! B Follow her on twitter: @nomdimba or e-mail: ngxekanan@beatmagazinesa.co.za

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In about a few months time, festive season festivities and jubilations will be upon us, however one can’t help but think of the road carnage that coats this time of the year with a dark cloud.

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n an effort to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the boarders of South Africa, government passed the Road Accident Fund Act, in 1996 which saw the birth of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in May 1997.

are not well informed about the fund.

At the heart beat of the Eastern Cape, BEAT magazine, is Zooming in into RAF, and the process of lodging a claim for an accident.

RAF spokesperson Sello Mosotho emphasised the fund’s role in the public sphere as a government arm.

(BEAT) effort to empower road users with product knowledge information, education and road safety awareness.”

South Africa roads have claimed a tremendous number of lives in the past few years. Between 2008/9 there were about 10 661 fatal crashes and 13 707 fatalities.

In the Eastern Cape alone between 2010/11, there were about 1 307 fatal crashes and 1 827 fatalities.

A snap survey conducted by BEAT magazine among East London people reflected that even though it has been 16 years since RAF was established; people

“We are a caring arm of the government that provides cover, compensation and rehabilitation to victims of road accidents.

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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND • ZOOM IN These shocking figures reflect a dire state of our roads in particular during Easter holidays and the festive season.

The scourge is also reflected by the number of road accident claims lodged against RAF. Between the year 2001 and 2013 the number of claims received by the Road Accident Fund are over 1 million, which include unique accidents, non supplier and supplier.

“Supplier claims are claims submitted by service providers especially hospitals and emergency services or ambulances that rendered services to accident victims.

Non-supplier thus refer to represented [lawyers] or non-represented [direct claimants] claims,” explained Mosotho

Accident victims can claim funeral and medical expenses, loss of income, loss of support, and general damages.

On the other hand, RAF has experienced a worrying trend of fraud cases in the past years.

One can submit their claim at RAF offices and ensure that they have at least a claim form completed by their doctor, ID, accident report, hospital records proof of income, and all of their contact details.

In the Eastern Cape alone there were 30 arrests and 30 convictions in the past six months.

Mosotho elaborated that once the investigation is done the claim is assessed then a decision is taken whether to accept or repudiate the claim.

“Acceptance or repudiation happens within the stipulated 120 days, as per ACT. However, depending on the nature of the claim, this period may be extended,” he emphasised.

RAF Marketing Manager Nozipho Jafta admitted that the levels of fraud are high and are escalating.

In July a doctor was arrested on multiple charges of fraud, he appeared in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court and was released on bail.

A former RAF employee has just been found guilty of corruption in the Johannesburg Regional Court after attempting to defraud RAF of more than R20 million.

In yet another fraud case, four Eastern Cape claimants have recently been sentenced to 25 months imprisonment.

In 2012, RAF CEO Dr Eugene Watson announced that during the year under review, 6 782 cases lodged and finalised and there were 502 arrests and 244 convictions.

“Regrettably, fraud continues to represent a significant risk to the RAF assets, service delivery, efficiency and reputation,” Dr Watson complained. B >>

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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIdE: HOW TO clAIM dIREcTlY FROM THE ROAd AccIdENT FUNd STEP 1 1.1 What you can claim for from the RAF: Funeral expenses Medical expenses (past or future) Loss of income (past or future) Loss of support (past or future) General damages (bodily injuries) 1.2 Submitting your claim You may submit your claim directly with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) at its regional or hospital-based offices, either by post or personally.

STEP 2 The claim is then allocated to a specific claims handler. This is the person who will be handling your claim until it is finalised.

Please ensure that you take the name and the contact details of your claims handler.

STEP 3 Validating and verification The file proceeds for validation and verification. This can proceed in two ways: 3.1 Objection of a claim A claim can be objected to due to noncompliance reasons go to the Road Accident Fund website: www.raf.co.za 3.2 Acceptance of your claim If your claim is accepted, then a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to you by post advising you of the claim number

and the details of the claims handler who is investigating the claim, as well as any other information still required to settle your claim. Please ensure that you send the documents and information as soon as possible, as this could delay the settlement of your claim.

3.2.1 Investigating your claim Investigation of your claim will commence with an acknowledgement letter being sent to you requesting the necessary and/ or outstanding documentation, which will allow the RAF time to assess the merits and quantum of the claim.

STEP 4 Assessment of your claim The complexity of your claim has a major bearing on the amount of time necessary for a claims handler to make a decision either to accept or reject your claim. The time period that has been set down in the Act is 120 days. The RAF will always strive to make a decision during this time.

However, depending on the nature of the claim, this time period may be extended due to specialists’ and other experts’ inputs.

STEP 5 Your claim is either accepted or repudiated Once the investigations are completed as set out in STEPS 3 and 4 above, your

claim is assessed by the claims handler who will then make a decision to either accept or repudiate your claim.

5.1 If your claim is repudiated If your claim is repudiated (rejected) you will be informed in writing with reasons.

You may approach the claims handler to set out the reasons for the rejection.

5.2: If your claim is accepted If your claim is accepted, a settlement offer is made to you as the claimant, which you may accept or reject. If the offer is accepted, you will sign an acceptance form, which forms part of the offer, and the file will proceed to the RAF’s Finance Department for payment.

If the offer is rejected, you must furnish proof to substantiate your claim. A negotiated settlement may then be reached with you as the claimant. It is advisable to do this as soon as possible.

Finally, ensure that you have a valid bank account. Any change in banking details should be communicated to the RAF immediately, as this may delay the process of payment.

For further information contact the RAF’s Call Centre on: 0860 23 55 23 Times: 07:45 to 16:00, Monday to Friday

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L!VE, WORK AND PLAY business and we run your office that is our slogan, as we also look after your administration side.

And there’s a lot of experience that we can share with businesses that wants to be well rounded and not only to be good at what they do but also have the back office to support them in making sure they are sustainable.

We did a pilot project to check whether there is need in the market for Second Office to operate in East London, because there are people who travel for business to East London. Therefore, they will require a professional place where they can discuss serious business deals in private rather than being in coffee shops or restaurants.

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WORDs BY NOZUKO MTIKI | photograph supplied

ibongile Booi – is an Eastern Cape born business woman from Butterworth, who studied in Love Dale College and Lesotho. She furthered her academic career at the University of Canada and worked there for 12 years.

In 2009 she came back home and then two years later she started a business called Second Office in East London. She returned to the Eastern Cape because she wanted to settle down in an area where everything is found in one place. She stated that “No matter where you are around the world at the end of the day you long for home. Despite all of that the

quality of life I find here is much better than what I had in all other countries that I have been to” says Ms Booi.

STARTING SECOND OFFICE In 2011, I started Second Office with an objective of helping people in maintaining their professional image. What I realised is that people have businesses but they never take time to present that professional image. So I felt that Second Office could be a space where people can come to have their professional meetings and other work related activities. Most of all Second Office helps to provide that back office that a many companies lack.

Second Office allows you to run your

MY ADVICE TO WOMEN WHO WANTS TO START THIER OWN BUSINESSES Equip yourselves with knowledge and understanding of the industry and the business that you want to start. Your core business must be aligned with your skills and expertise so as to match your services, financials and administration to ensure that the business is sustainable.

Also surround yourself with people that will advise and guide you towards the right direction. In business you have to be a student - this means that you have to study your market, your customer and do research about the products and services that you want to offer.

MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EASTERN CAPE I would like to contribute in business development whereby I conduct entrepreneurship workshops that will assist small businesses through the development phase. These workshops would be based on a checklist of essential needs that each and every business needs from your tax advices to your bookkeeping. As much as one operates his/her own business we cannot ignore what is happening around us. Therefore one has to give back where they can make a difference. B

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INFO TECH • gaDgets

Our focus to design

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n this issue we redirect our focus to design and mobility.

When we talk about design and mobility two things come to mind, the new Zenbook from Asus and AOC’s next generation USB - powered Monitors.

The first thing you will notice when you pull the Zenbook out of the included fabric sleeve is its undeniably attractive design.

Its svelte brushed aluminium chassis measures an incredible 3mm at the front and 9mm at the rear, weighing only1.3kg. The Zenbook is one of the lightest touch-enabled ultrabooks that we’ve seen. With its impressive compact body the Zenbook fits into your bag just as easily as two magazines.

The Asus Zenbook combines power and efficiency, with its Super Hybrid Engine with instant on 2-second resume, four to five times the standby time. Plus automatic data backup when battery reaches 5%. The Zenbook makes energy saving a priority, with new dedicated Batter Saving Mode, which conserves energy whenever possible to increase battery life by 25%.

The Zenbook is the world’s first ultrabook with a SATA 6Gb/s solid state storage, making it smooth and fast computing

experience. With its brilliant, touch-enabled screen, incredibly thin design, great battery life, the Asus Zenbook is the ultrabook to beat.

To add cool new peripheral we have the new breed of USB DisplayLink monitors. The technology creates a virtual display on your Notebook/PC, compresses it, and then sends it over USB2.0 to a monitor that uncompresses it you would think that this would cause a delay, but the transfer is un-noticeable by the naked eye. It is basically an extra monitor that connects to your Notebook/PC via USB. Bottom Line, I can recommend the AOC USB monitor for anyone who wants to quickly, easily and cheaply add a 22-inch 1080p display to his/her current system. Same goes for Notebook users who want a portable big screen for the road. Same like your Zenbook, the AOC USB powered screen is thin and very portable; it can be used with or with the base which will make travelling with it easier. There is still the problem of playing full-screen movies (HD) without frame-loss, but the upside is the USB 3.0 version is in the pipeline which will improve this model a lot more. B

+ ASuS ZENBOOK uX31A display: 1600 x 900 Processor: Intel Core i7-3517U RAM: 4GB Hard drive: 256GB Batter life: 8 Hours Retail Price range: R10 500 - R13 500 Depending at your computer or technology dealer

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AOC uSB MONITOR The AOC USB Monitor is a good companion to graphic designs, with a high definition scale of 1 366 x 768 pixel that makes it easy to read text or view images. It works compatibly with MacBook Air, Asus Zenbook UX31A and other brands.

Retail Price range: R3 500 - R8 500 Depending at your computer or technology dealer

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HOTSPOTS • 9 miles

9 Miles Restro Lounge 14 Bell Street | Vincent East London Email: info@9miles.co.za Tel: 043 726 6614

9 Miles Restro - Lounge is about a fusion between Asian and culture amongst the people. There is not much of a competition in the fact that our business is unique, the way we offer our services as restaurant and a lounge. Operating in fast food industry you need a diversification strategy to keep your service offering interesting to customers for an example our menu caters for different people.

The atmosphere at 9 Miles, it is like you are somewhere else in the World not in East London with its high class appearance that attracts the elite market.

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fine dining experience b y p r i vat e a r r a n g e m e n t Grazia Fine Food and Wine’s new Function Room: Grazia’s

menu and Grazia Fine Food and Wine’s catering team

Room Privé, is a private function room offering superb sea views, secure parking, elegant décor, gourmet food and friendly service.

is at your disposal to help tailor-make a menu to meet your needs.

This unique venue can be styled to suit different events, be they Corporate or Private functions. Whatever you are planning, our team will help you organise this event and enjoy the challenge of exceeding your expectations. A variety of choices exist for a set menu, buffet, or canapé

Our fully equipped bar is stocked to your requirements with local and exported beers, ciders, whisky, rum and vodka.

We also have an extensive wine list to suit any connoisseur.

The private, air-conditioned venue can accommodate up to 70 guests depending on seating arrangements and the nature of the function.

intimate occasions in the warm ambience of romantic red and gold brocade, dark leather and wood, classic white napery and dramatic modern art

Contact: Charlene Odendaal 083 462 0003 | functions@graziavenue.co.za | marketing@graziavenue.co.za Upper Esplanade, Quigney, East London | www.graziavenue.co.za

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YO HEALTH Postmenopause Postmenopause is the time after menopause.

Some menopause-related symptoms (such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes) may still occur because your body is only making a small amount of estrogen. In this time, your risk increases for diseases associated with low estrogen levels, including osteoporosis.

LET’S TALK HEALTH - What causes menopause?

A - A woman is born with a finite number of eggs, which are stored in the ovaries. The ovaries also produce the hormones estrogens and progesterone, which regulate menstruation and ovulation. Menopause occurs when the ovaries no longer release an egg every month and menstruation stops.

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enopause is a normal condition that all women experience as they age. The term “menopause” is commonly used to describe any of the changes a woman experiences either just before or after she stops menstruating, marking the end of her reproductive period and it normally starts at the age of 40 and above.

The Three Stages of Menopause Lets learn more about what you can expect in the transition through menopause.

First, here are some essential terms: Perimenopause Physical clues that you are approaching menopause may start years before your final menstrual period. This time is called “perimenopause” (meaning “around menopause”). It is the result of changing levels of ovarian hormones in your body. Estrogen levels decline, but they do so unevenly. Sometimes they can even be higher than when you were younger. Irregular menstrual periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances and mood swings are common, normal signs of perimenopause. At this time, women may still be able to get pregnant, although it does not happen often. Birth control is recommended until one year after the last period if pregnancy is not desired.

Natural Menopause Natural menopause is a spontaneous, permanent ending of menstruation that is not caused by any medical treatment. Most women experience natural menopause between ages 40 and 58, averaging around age 51. Some women reach natural menopause as early as their 30s and a few as late as their 60s.

Today, most women spend at least one-third of their lives after menopause.

Women often experience menopause around the same age as their mothers and sisters. Smokers may reach menopause about two years earlier than nonsmokers. No clear connection has been found between age at menopause and race, age at first period or use of birth control pills or fertility medications.

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– What are the challenges?

A – Challenges are there but they vary from time to time, but most common challenges is that a person becomes irritable and have hot flashes.

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– Is there treatment?

A - Yes there is treatment for Menopause but it is advised that people go to their nearest Chemists and or Doctors, people must not use treatment that was not prescribed for them, even if it is for the same illness, because treatment is prescribed according to the weight and severity of the condition.

MEDICAL TIPS • A person should always go to the doctor if there are discomforts or if your body is going through some changes • Menopause can be under control if proper treatment is taken • Seek advice if it is too much for you to deal with the condition • Remember life goes on as normal and it does not affect your love or sex life • And it can be fatal if ignored and not treated For more information contact Dr. MK Ntlola 043 736 9850 | Fax 043 736 9852 Alternatively send an e-mail to us: info@beatmagazinesa.co.za www.beatmagazinesa.co.za @theo4sure | @BEATMagazineSA on twitter

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FASHION

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BEHIND THE SCENES • Photoshoot

WOMEN’S ISSUE SHOOT The team behind the magazine were joined together for their photoshoot in collaboration with Miladys for fashion spread for the coming season in Vincent Park, East London. Models from the targeted range 18 and 45 were showcasing the spring range for Miladys with Style

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sPRing FasHion sHoot

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PIcTURE 1 ANd 2: Models (Esona, Rowena, Paige and Amy) getting ready for the shoot with #BEATMagazineSATeam Zikhona and Nelisa.

PIcTURE 3: Simphiwe Mashexa, Nozuko Mtiki (PA to the MD: BEATMagazineSA), Themba Theo Toko (BEATMagazineSA Senior Fashion Editor) excited about the shoot.

PIcTURE 4: Themba Theo Toko. PIcTURE 5: Nozuko Mtiki PIcTURE 6: Simphiwe Mashexa. PIcTURE 7: Esona and Nozuko Mtiki saying their goodbyes. PIcTURE 8: Themba Theo Toko and his colleague Simphiwe Mashexa sharing a smile.

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BEAuTY PRODuCTS

BEAuTY

woRDs bY & PhotogRaPhs ThEmBA ThEO TOKO

PRESSED POWDER

Dreadlocks are the one of the trends that is followed by people all over the world and in East London we have salons like African Roots, in Oxford Street and other Salons that specialises in this hair style, but to have healthy dreadlock there are pros and cons one need to follow.

Tip 1 - You need to wash dreadlocks at least once a week with a fragrance free shampoo. You must not use a conditioner. Washing them is the key to keeping them clean and healthy.

Tip 2 – Base your scalp with rich hair foods to avoid dandruff, dry scalp and irritations.

LOOSE POWDER

maKe UP It is sometimes difficult for people to use make up that is compatible with their skin colour or which make up to use and for which event, make up should not be overly done as it is used to enhance you beauty and not to hide your flaws.

BEAUTY TIPS: • Never wear loose powder or pressed powder on dry skin • Always wear a base before applying make up to avoid skin irritation • Never use bold colours for your eye shadows, colour blocking is past • As we are approaching spring and summer season, please don’t wear too much mousse as it will run as u sweat because of the heat (melt down), try colour stay foundations.

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COVERSTORY

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• Eastern Cape is South Africa’s number producer of talent?

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COVERSTORY

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n August 1956, more than 20 000 women marched to the union buildings - all races and ages, protesting against pass laws. Their act of bravery opened a gap for all women in our country to know and believe that they can do anything when they

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act as a unity. Women everywhere in our country are leaving a mark and urging the next generation to step up.

For our women’s issue we felt it is important to attract and acknowledge the seeds from the province to motivate the younger generation to do more with their lives - that is why we featured Unathi

Msengana (nee Nkayi) on this issue.

She’s bitter-sweet on the radio and on TV, Unathi Msengana has been in the entertainment industry for a very long time. She is one of South Africa’s most powerful and finest women with a balanced life and remains grounded.

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COVERSTORY through which we are currently producing Master Chef South Africa.

BEING A WOMAN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY...

It has its challenges daily. It is a very male dominated industry and women have to work very hard to even be considered as equals. I do however enjoy being the underdog because it means I never take things for granted and work very hard.

WHAT KEEPS ME MOTIVATED...

My family is the reason why I do what I do. I am inspired to make them proud and to always strive to achieve new dreams.

I’m very strict with my time so this allows me to plan my days, weeks, months and years. For me this is work and I know how to separate it, because when I get home I am a mother, a wife, a daughter. I still do all these humanly things that most people struggle with once they put themselves on a pedestal. I also love people; I don’t want to ever disrespect people by having airs and be unapproachable towards them.

MY CONTRIBUTION TOWARS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EASTERN CAPE...

I would like to contribute artistically and help raise scholarships for kids to go to school. We often down play the impact of education or the lack thereof and I want to contribute in assisting our future leaders in getting educated.

HER BIG BREAK...

When I graduated from Rhodes University I moved to Johannesburg because there are little opportunities in the Eastern Cape when it comes to broadcasting. I managed to get a job presenting on a TV show on

SABC 1 called Castle Loud. With my Journalism background I was also given a producer’s credit. I was then approached

by YFM to join their team which I did for 6 years. I moved to Metro FM in 2007 and have been there since and I also work with Gareth Cliff and Randal Abrahams on South African Idols. I have since released three studio albums and am now enjoying the release of my very first DVD ‘An Intimate Night with Unathi’ and am currently co-owner of Lucky Bean Media

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BACKGROUND ABOUT UNATHI Msengana was born in the not so quiet City of Saints, Grahamstown and grew up in Namibia and Cardiff, United Kingdom.

She is the second of four daughters.

WHAT THE EASTERN CAPE MEANS TO ME? It means my home, my place to hide when the world turns against me. My province is green and colourful with beautiful people different ethnic culture. The province has given the world many great musicians and I am proud to say that I am from the Eastern Cape. LOUDER. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN IN THE EASTERN CAPE? It is only when we dream that we discover the joys of the world. Remember to dream and work towards those dreams. B

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The Infidel Infidelity

The mind reasons, the heart grasps.

WORDS BY BUCK MATYILA | PHOTOGRAPH BY BEAT MAGAZINE FILES

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he month of August is overshadowed by a story after story of a women being brutally beaten, raped, murdered or discriminated against. Even worse, a large amount of these activities are at the hands of people that these women have entrusted, their partners or their spouses.

putting the blame squarely in his partner’s court. Their partner were the ones who we weak and fell into temptation. Their partner was the one who violated the sacred bond between them and did not deserve to be in a union like theirs. Women on the other hand, will grasp that cheating never happens in a vacuum and will resign with the “facts” of the situation. She had once To connect with Buck Matyila about the column; advices and I have discovered another interesting for more information background each andpartner’s every beenabout thetheapple ofoftheir eye but difference between women and theme men he writes like the old family Honda, which still had and that is in the way they love. Men cannot love if their minds are not sane. It becomes difficult for men to love from the heart, it will take something special for them to open up for love. Women on the other hand – do not have double standards when it comes to love, they love whole heartedly.

That is why it is always more strenuous for a woman in a relationship, the mind can be distracted by other things but can a heart ever be silenced by deadlines and debt calls or assignments? Not as easily.

And, it is for the reason that women are more vulnerable as well. The mind reasons, the heart grasps. While you might be able to reason away the reality of a situation and create an alternative reality which could even be strong enough to create an alternative reality (is mind not a wonderful thing?), the heart grasps the complexity of a situation and resigns itself to this situation (Is the heart not a vitally precious thing?).

Where there is an infidelity in a relationship a guy can reason out his flaws,

“Women on the other hand – do not have double standards when it comes to love, they love whole heartedly” a sentimental place in the family garage, she cannot keep up with the new BMW models coming out with panoramic roofs and climate control options.

All the work she had done in keeping this relationship alive and healthy was for nothing because at the end of the day she did not have what it takes to be loved as she loves. It is a cruel situation to be put in, it is heartless and only an infidel would do that to another human being, making them feel like garbage we put out

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on Monday mornings for the collectors.

“Yes, dear custard box, you once had value and we once enjoyed the yellow liquid you had inside, but we have used it all up now and it is time for you to go join the others at the rubbish dump”.

Religious people will tell you that an infidel is something you do not want to be called. This is a person with no belief, and even though they have been shown countless times of the splendour of God and His creation, still hardens their hearts to Him. Some parts of the Nation of Islam they stone such people. As a man I think that we need to embrace the God quality of women. We need to embrace the religious beauty of devotion that only a woman can show, we need to appreciate the saint-like long suffering that we are so lacking and we need to adore the angelic vulnerability of the fairer sex.

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BUCK IT UP • A MEN’S POINT OF VIEW

Infidelity kills a woman’s soul. There are too many women walking around as former shells of the people they once were because they have been violated in the worst way possible, being shown that they are not worthy by an infidel who forced her, indirectly, to share a bed with another woman. If God is jealous and will not share his position with any other god, then as the reason we are, we should also reason that the God in a woman will not share her position with any other woman.

Buck it up and do not be an infidel. B

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EDU - CARE • THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

poor planning and budgeting within

THE EASTERN CAPE education

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he Eastern Cape Department of Education is notorious for mismanagement of funds and over the past few years this has sparked a lot of debate among opposition parties and education experts.

Like all the other provinces, the Eastern Cape is allocated its own budget each year and according to the 2013 budget the R26.9 billion allocated for education is to be used to deal with the remaining challenge of matching excess educators’ profiles to the post requirements and to provide quality education for our children.

“The Eastern Cape has no political will, this is why it is so difficult for the province to improve its state of education,” added Gqomo.

DA MEC for education Edmund Van Vuuren stated that the small strides taken by the Eastern Cape Department of Education to sort out issues within the department are not enough.

nutrition they need,” he said.

He said the attitude of people in power within the department needs to change.

“With big teacher unions thinking they run the department for the past 20 years, there will never be any real change in the Eastern Cape education system,” said Van Vuuren.

Education Analyst Graeme Bloch said

However, non-delivery when it comes to feeding schemes, infrastructure, transport, text books and a shortage of teachers continues to be blamed on a lack of funds even after revelations have led to the Eastern Cape department of Education being administrated for alleged mismanagement of funds.

COPE provincial spokesperson Nkosifikile Gqomo said there are many reasons behind the collapse in the Eastern Cape education system but the main reasons are poor planning and budgeting as well as problems in the management system.

“The Eastern Cape Department of Education is very dysfunctional and they keep saying they are working on the problems they are facing but we do not see anything,” said Van Vuuren.

that fighting between teachers and the Eastern Cape Department of Education management, lack of resources and problems within management are the main reasons behind the collapse in the Eastern Cape education.

“The issue of having unskilled people in management is not only an issue in provincial offices but also in district offices,” said Gqomo.

“A lot of teachers have not been paid for months and officials are abusing their power within the school nutrition programme, leading to children not getting the education and

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“The Eastern Cape cannot improve its state of education alone, it is a national problem,” said Bloch. B

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studyfURTHER: TERTIARY EDUCATION The South African Council of Higher Education is an independent statutory body that was established by the Higher Education Act, No. 101 of 1997. It stands as a Quality Council for Higher Education, which advises the Minister of the Education on all higher education issues and it is also responsible for quality assurance and promotion through the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).

Before you select an institution to further your studies visit the South African Council of Higher Education’s website: www.che.ac.za to check if it is accredited to give you a good qualification or you can call: 011 349 3840 or send an e-mail: admin@che.ac.za Kwa Zulu - Natal Durban University of Technology Tel: 031 373 2474/2411 Durban www.dut.ac.za Mangosuthu University of Technology Tel: 031 907 7111 Jacobs www.mantec.ac.za University of Kwa Zulu – Natal Tel: 031 260 1111 Durban www.ukzn.ac.za University of Zululand Tel: 035 902 3911 Kwa Dlangezwa www.uzulu.ac.za Gauteng Tshwane University of Technology Tel: 012 318 5911 Pretoria www.tut.ac.za University of Johannesburg Tel: 011 489 2911 Auckland Park www.uj.ac.za

Vaal University of Technology Tel: 016 950 9000 Vanderbijl Park www.vut.ac.za University of the Witswatersrand Tel: 011 717 1000 Wits www.wits.ac.za Free State Central University of Technology Tel: 051 507 3911 Bloemfontein www.cut.ac.za University of the Free State Tel: 051 401 9111 Bloemfontein www.uovs.ac.za Eastern Cape Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Tel: 041 504 3911 Port Elizabeth www.nmmu.ac.za Rhodes University Tel: 046 603 8111 Grahamstown www.ru.ac.za

University of Pretoria Tel: 012 420 4111 Pretoria www.up.ac.za

University of Fort Hare Tel: 010 602 2011 Alice www.ufh.ac.za

University of South Africa (UNISA) Tel: 012 429 3111 Unisa www.unisa.ac.za

Walter Sisulu University Tel: 047 502 2111 Mthatha www.wsu.ac.za

North West North West University Tel: 018 299 1111 Potchefstroom www.nwu.ac.za Limpopo University of Limpopo Tel: 015 268 9111 Sovenga www.ul.ac.za University of Venda Tel: 015 962 8000 Thohoyandou www.univen.ac.za Western Cape Cape Peninsula University of Technology Tel: 021 959 9111 Bellville www.cput.ac.za University of Cape Town Tel: 021 650 9111 Rondebosch www.uct.ac.za University of Stellenbosch Tel: 021 808 4490 Matieland www.sun.ac.za University of Western Cape Tel: 021 959 2911 Bellville www.uwc.ac.za

Go for Quality Education www.che.ac.za or call: 011 349 3840 for more information about Education.

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BUSINESS BOX • salem baby care centre

“BEATMagazineSA celebrates the success of three phenomenal woman as they share their experiences with aspiring business personalities”.

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ereen Naidoo is one of the influential women who is playing a significant role in bringing about a difference in the community and who is making a major impact in changing people’s lives for the better. She became a finalist for the Business Women Awards in 2011 and she is a qualified social worker who has graduated from Rhodes University.

Now she is currently working as a director of Salem Baby Care Centre which is based in East London. Salem Baby Care Centre was the brainchild of Ria Stanton, who founded this place in 1991 and identified it as a place of safety for less privileged mothers and their babies. It encourages their mothers not to abandon their babies instead they can send them to Salem so they can be taken care of because they believe in the spirit of UBUNTU. Salem is a Non Government Organization that depends on offered donations, charity and through implementing dance events every year as a way of raising funds. They have nine employees who are teachers for these

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children of grade R up to grade one and they earn their salaries by fundraising.

In times of outreach programs they do not only empower women but they also teach

“Salem Baby Care Center is an innovative organization that has done a lot in improving people’s lives around the city of East London”

them life skills like how to deal with their children in times of crisis. When the child gets sick they are told how to take care of them including themselves.

As a result of this there has been a decrease in the number of mums infected with Aids, because they have realized how to make positive choices in life and how to deal with their illness as they are also offered medical care. Some mums give up their unborn babies for adoption because they have no means to raise them.

However Salem Baby Care Center is an innovative organization that has done a lot in improving people’s lives around the city of East London. It continues to assist the less privileged as a way of eradicating poverty. They also implement annual events such as dance as a way of raising funds and promoting upcoming local talents. On women’s day they also hosted an event as platform to empower young women to become self respecting women of tomorrow and to give them hope. B

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Address: Regent Hotel Complex 22 Esplanade Drive | Quigney East London Tel: 043 7437237 Website: www.sigmacarrental.co.za WORDS BY zikhona mbananga | PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED

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erise Davids - the Managing Director of Sigma Car Rental a company founded in May 2010 with 10 employees and 2 partners.

What did you overcome to get to where you are today?

Being part of a previously failed business I had to learn to overcome my fears of starting over. I had to accept and realize that mistakes can offer priceless lessons, lessons that made me stronger and wiser which has driven me to where I am in business today.

What difficulties have you faced being a woman in business?

I think that as a result of the historical inequality of men and woman, even today being a woman we are faced with hardships in the world of business and entrepreneurship that men don’t. A proven fact is that woman and men are inherently different. We communicate and approach problems differently and because business has been a typically male dominated society, woman had to learn or at least I had to learn to become one of “old boys club”, but having said this, this is just the world we live in and I personally enjoy

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the challenges and power games that comes with being a woman in business.

How do you balance work and family life?

Being a business woman, wife and mother of 2 young boys I have learnt to juggle my time between my personal and business life. My inspiration came from a quote by Ralph Lauren saying:” A leader’s role has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”

What are your dreams and aspirations for your future in business?

Despite the obstacles and hurdles a young business may face, I am extremely proud of the fact that we have been in operation for merely 2 years and already grown to having not only 1 branch in East London, but a second in Johannesburg and that we continue to grow and prosper in all avenues by creating job opportunities to enrich the lives of many underprivileged individuals.

I spent my entire life working career in the car hire industry, growing from a temp who worked on weekends and during

school holidays and then going permanent after completing my studies. I have proven myself over the years and grown from a consultant to branch manager and now a proud shareholder of not only 1 but 2 branches, since the beginning of 2012 in East London and Johannesburg.

I am a very hardworking lady who is not afraid of hard work and is no stranger to working long hours and extended weeks to make my dream of growing the company to the rest of South Africa a reality. I have not only contributed towards the growth of the South African economy but have also created jobs and enriched the lives of many underprivileged individuals whom I employ on both permanent and part time basis.

I am not only a dedicated businesswomen, I am also a wife and mother of 2 boys, juggling my time between my personal and business life. I am proud woman, I have a great deal to be proud of as my achievements in business over the past 2 years have been nothing but excellent and believe it will only grow and strengthen the Sigma brand going forward. B

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BUSINESS BOX • function junction el

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Men and women are the same.

mouth) due to financial implications to do proper marketing. The most strenuous experience is the fact that we started the business using our own funds – but we managed it well to keep it open and buy new stock to keep up with the trends.

Operating an events management business is very stressful because you do not really know when your biggest break (event) is going to come, because the bigger the function, the better revenue for the business. It is also exciting and interesting because it allows us to meet up with different people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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unction Junction East London was founded in 2009 by Cheryl Walker in partnership with her daughter Candice Bosman. The business so far has seen growth with seven fulltime employees working at the showroom in Vincent, East London.

Cheryl Walker the managing director of the company shares a talk with BEATMagazineSA about the journey and the development of the business.

I enjoy working with people and I saw a gap in the market were a business of this kind could fit and assist people to create memorable experiences through events like birthday parties, weddings, corporate functions as well as providing complementary services such as catering.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS This industry is very competitive as they are other companies that do events management, but we work hard to keep up our standard. In this industry you are as good as your last event and a lot of function happens over weekends that means there is no time off or holiday when you are in this business – I love it though.

OUR CONTRIBUTION As part of social investment we take students for their practical to join the business as the business is broad, recently we have taken a student from Blue Ribbon College to assist her to complete her practical for graduation. For charity we assist in helping them to organise their own events with our material being sponsored to them.

BEING A WOMAN IN BUSINESS I do not see any difference – between a man and woman in business because as long as you do what you have to do that is what is important, Men and women are the same.

I started the business 4 years ago because

CHALLENGES THAT FACED THE BUSINESS Our biggest challenge during the initial stages of the business was marketing as we only relied on referrals (word of

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DRIVE SPOT • V w ’ s g o l F 7

“DRIVINg INTO THE fUTURE”

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he New Golf 7 is more than just a new generation its an extraordinary revolution that is the start of the new era for the Volkswagen brand. it is the biggest generational leap in the history of golf as it is completely re-engineered and packed with an array of dynamc innovation usually reserved for much more expensive cars.

This new baby is a leader that personifies the automative excellence accross the board from its design and safety to its perfomance and comfort.

First, let’s settle those all important around the braai car debates. The car was tested by IOL Motoring using Vbox equipment, the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf GTI covered the 0 -100km/h sprint in just 6.6 seconds at the Gerotek testing ground near Pretoria.

That makes it quicker than rivals such as the Opel Astra OPC (6.8 secs), Mazda3 MPS (8 secs), Ford Focus ST (7.4 secs), and Renault Megane RS Sport (6.9 secs) - all 0f which we tested at the same venue using the same equipment.

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Outputs of 162kW and 350Nm are what you get from this updated version of the previous GTI’s smooth-running two-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine (up from 155kW and 280Nm).

SHREDDINg RUBBER The problem with modern two-wheel drive hot hatches is not lack of power. Quite the opposite: there’s a gazillion kilowatts going through the front wheels, which simply don’t have the traction to deal with it.

The GTI’s traction-control system helps keep a rein on matters and preserves tyre life in a standing start, but switch off this electronic aid and any throttle inputs of the “I’ll teach that OPC driver a lesson” variety result in lurid rubber-shedding.

It’s the kind of power delivery that’s easy to tap into, with no need to rev the boots off it. It’s probably part of the reason our GTI six-speed manual test car averaged an impressively economical 9.2 litres per 100km consumption in a mixture of mild and wild driving.

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SLICK ENGINEERING Many buyers will probably choose the DSG dual-clutch automatic GTI for its user-friendliness, but I enjoyed the six-speed manual as it’s a very slick piece of engineering and can be hurried through its H-gate without hinderance.

In the slog of day to day commuting the GTI has a mild-mannered nature with its effortless controls, cushy ride and silent operation. Almost boringly mild-mannered. But the beast is awakened with a prod of the throttle, upon which there’s a pulse-quickening rush of power accompanied by a fairly gravel-voiced chorus line for a fourcylinder engine.

Apart from its ability to blitz the 100km/h sprint and a very useful 246km/h top speed, what stands out is the GTI’s lag-free throttle response and in-gear tractability; it pulls like a steam train in its higher gears.

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Handling-wise the car doesn’t deliver any surprises and its taut, quick-turning nature is classic GTI fare. With its anvil-like torsional rigidity this hatch displays judderfree finesse in quick direction changes, even on unruly road surfaces.

The steering’s been sharpened with fewer turns lock-to-lock, and the car’s 42kg lighter than its forerunner. There’s enough power here to justify leaving the stability control switched on (unlike in some cars it can be turned off completely, not merely minimised); otherwise tight-corner exits in lower gears result in more of the aforementioned rubbershedding.

CONSERVATIVE APPROACH An electronic limited-slip diff keeps rampant understeer at bay, while the ABS-aided brakes do a sterling job of arresting velocity.

That Volkswagen hasn’t exactly let its hair down in the design of the new-generation

Golf is an understatement. Most people would have to see the two cars side-by-side to notice a difference between them, but it’s a conservative approach that’s worked for VW as underlined by the Golf’s ever-robust sales figures.

As for the GTI version, VW hasn’t veered from its tried-and-tested visual formula, right down to the iconic five-hole GTI wheels and the signature red stripe in the grille which now extends into the headlights.

Inside the cabin, clean conservatism also overrides flamboyance but there’s some racy flavour in the red-stitched leather sports seats and the bottom-flattened steering wheel, while the golfball-textured gear knob is a visual and tactile treat.

WELL ENDOWED For its R368 300 base price Golf’s flagship mode

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FEATURE • funding

ECPACC SPENDS ABOUT R5 MILLION IN THE ARTS & CULTURE Over 50% are still not aware of the organisation WORDS BY BEAT REPORTER | PHOTOGRAPH archives

that had potential. “Many people are not exposed to the fact that we give funding to any artists. Our offices are central and we are trying the best we can to support our local artists, “he said.

Some of the groups that received music equipment were gospel groups, individual singing difference genres and a group of partially blind singers.

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ach and every year the Eastern Cape Arts and Culture Council (ECPACC) spends close to R5million supporting various projects in the province. These projects vary from craft to musicians but what many do not know is how to go about in applying for such assistance. Beat Magazine took the time out to know more about this funding and help assist many aspiring artists who do not know where to go for such.

Early in June this year the council had its second handover of materials and music equipment for 35 groups from the Amathole District Municipality. Industrial sewing machines, material and beats were handed over to craft projects and music equipment which consisted of keyboards, guitars, speakers and various other things were given to musicians.

like Malizo ‘Number’ Radebe believed that only people who received the funding where from Mdantsane and it was mainly for people doing traditional music.

Radebe is a rapper from Dimbaza but is currently based in East London. He said his perception about the council had discouraged him from applying.

Speaking at the hand over ECPACC Chief Executive Officer, Raymond Mehlala said their funding was bot biased to any genre of music. “We support every artform in the province but the problem is that people apply late.”

“We spend close to R5million a year and we try to allocate funds to various projects and we also keep in mind that those who received the previous year do not receive again. We try to reach as many people as we can,” he said.

The following are considered before a project receives funding • artistic merit, creativity and imagination; • creative, organisational and technical excellence; • revitalisation of diversity in the arts • potential for community participation • educational and entertainment value • exchange across cultural and social boundaries • capacity to communicate effectively with the target audience • collaboration with existing operations • provincial impact and influence • cost-effectiveness • sustainability • innovation, originality or uniqueness • expression of the unique identity of the Eastern Cape • relevance to the needs of the disadvantaged • potential to redress past imbalances • exemplary and accountable organisational management For more information about how to apply for the fund go to www.ecpacc. co.za or visit your nearest arts and culture department. Closing dates for 2014 funding is April 29 2014. Hand overs of material and equipment start in May every year.

Some have heard of the council but not all artists have applied for such. Artists

He said they did not have any preference and supported any project

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OUT On the beat

Unathi Live DVD Launch

Unathi Msengana came home to Launch her first ever Live DVD Launch at the Boardwalk ICC, Port Elizabeth titled “An Intimate Night with Unathi” with Mthobeli “KCi” August with Kabomo, Mbu Many Laughs Msongelwa and BEATMagazineSA was represented by Simphiwe Mashexa, Nozuko Mtiki and Sebenzile Zalabe.

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One Night with: dUMZA mASWANA Port Elizabeth enjoyed back to back events from Unathi Msengana to Dumza Maswana who brought his own style of music that attracted people as far as George with Vuyi “LoveChild” Maguga as the opening act. BEATMagazineSA crew (Simphiwe Mashexa, Nozuko Mtiki and Andisile Best) made an appearance to the event.

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ENTERTAINMENT SCENE • the PoweR hoUse

THE EASTERN CAPE AuDIO VISuAL CENTRE IS SET TO DEVELOP THE

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

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astern Cape Audio Visual Centre (ECAVC) was established on the 1st of September 2006 by partnership of the University of Fort Hare and the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, to become a viable one stop audio-visual recording and production centre that embraces film, audio/video production, graphics and photography.

ECAVC’s main task is to develop Eastern Cape artists, particularly in music and film. The centre boosts one of the most advanced recording infrastructures in the country managed by the award winning Afro-Jazz musician, Sy Ntuli.

ECAVC has state-of-the-art recording studios, music store, Jazz Café Restaurant, practice rooms, auditorium, music

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programming suites, film studios, and in the process of establishing the Provincial Record Label. The University of Fort Hare Music Department is also housed at the ECAVC building, no 2 Buffalo Street, East London in the Eastern Cape.

Vision A vibrant, diverse and economical viable regional audio visual industry. mission To become a self-sustaining and multi-purpose audio visual production facility fostering practical skills and enhancing economic opportunities for beneficiaries.

ecaVc’s KeY initiatiVes 4.1 Eastern Cape Music Nights Eastern Cape is home to many multiawards winning artists such as Simphiwe Dana, Zahara, Thandiswa Mazwai, Siphokazi, Jaziel Brothers, Ntando, Loyiso Bala, Zonke, to name just a few.

This program is designed to showcase Eastern Cape cream of musicians and to bring them back home, where they will share the stage with up-and-coming artists. It also gives our superstars a chance to plough back to their communities. Aims of this program are:

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Job Creation: to create jobs, through strictly booking only Eastern Cape artists to perform.

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Talent Identification and Development: to identify and develop artists, through showcases, and using resident bands to play for established artists, intensive coaching by professional music directors during rehearsals.

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Skills development: through workshops and coaching that will be conducted by established artists.

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Social cohesion: through exchange, sharing and audience integration.

4.2 Eastern Cape Music Showcase This program provides Eastern Cape artists with a platform to perform their music. The winners are selected by a panel of music industry experts, and win free studio time to record a single at ECAVC Studios. The single is released digitally online through a partnership with National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

4.3 Workshops ECAVC conducts workshops that cover: music business, sound engineering and performance in order to educate and train artists. These workshops are aimed at empowering artists and independent record companies with knowledge, skills and support. We have identified key music industry organisations that we have either collaborated or partnered with to ensure quality workshops. For example, SAMRO, POSA, AIRCO, CASA, Sheer Sound, Jonathan Shaw of Ibilion Consulting, to name just a few.

4.4 Eastern Cape Talent Search ECAVC conducts a multi-genre music talent search, simply known as the Eastern Cape Music Talent Search. The talent search is conducted in all seven districts of the Eastern Province. The finalists are identified, developed and groomed. The participants stand a chance to win a full recording deal, and price money.

empower artists free of charge. ECAVC also assists artists with registration of songs with SAMRO, this means artists do not have to go to Johannesburg to get their songs registered.

4.6 Know Your Music Industry ECAVC presents music business education program known as “Know Your Music Industry” on Link FM every Thursday, 20h00, and on Forte FM every Sunday, 14h30. “Know Your Music Industry” is also a weekly column on EC Today newspaper and soon to be on BEATMagazineSA monthly. Artists should watch this space, because the show will soon be on television.

“We have identified key music industry organisations that we have either collaborated or partnered with to ensure quality workshops”

4.5 Walk-ins and Free Consultation Artists can walk-in to ECAVC at any time, to be assisted with all they need to know about the music industry.

ECAVC provides relevant music industry information, guide, advice, inform and

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4.7 Ingoma Con-Fest Ingoma is the provincial music conference and festival which is organised by ECAVC in partnership with the Opera House every year. This year’s Ingoma Con-Fest will be held in Port Elizabeth from 20 - 24 November 2013.

4.8 Data Capturing ECAVC is in the process of capturing data for all Eastern Cape artists and key music industry role players. The data will assist the province to know how many practicing artists are there, so that it becomes easier to plan any form of assistance. Each artist will then be issued with a unique practice number.

4.9 Outreach Program ECAVC is currently travelling throughout the Eastern Cape Province visiting all seven districts to create awareness about ECAVC’s music development programs.

ECAVC works together with the districts and local municipalities to present music business workshops and the Eastern Cape Music Showcase. Participating artists stand a chance to win free recording time at ECAVC Studios, to record and release a single digitally online through a partnership with NYDA. The ECAVC Outreach Program was launched on Mandela Day, 18 July 2013 in Mdantsane.

4.10 The Provincial Record Label ECAVC is in the process of establishing the Provincial Record Label which will be known as ECAVC Records. The Provincial Record Label will record, publish, market and distribute its music through an exclusive licensing deal with Sheer Sound. Only Eastern Cape artists will be signed to this provincial record label.

4.11 ECAVC Music Store ECAVC runs a music store that sells 100% Eastern Cape music. All EC artists are welcomed to submit their music on consignment deal. The music store is at No 2 Buffalo Street, East London.

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REVIEWS cDs DJ Palture Palturised Nation Vol. 1 beyonce Records/mpumlwana Productions Rating: 6.3/10

His desire to succeed led him to release a solo album.

He worked with his Elements of Soul group mate Sibu as well as Dumza Maswana to mention a few on his debut album titled “Palturised Nation Volume 1. The album spawned a chart topping single “Molo” Featuring Dumza Maswana. His sound is a difference genre between deep house and dubstep elements. incense - Classified independent Rating: 6/10

Incense, real name Walter Mdangayi burst into the music scene in 2011 with his first poetry slam album. In the album, he shares his inner most stories which would described why the album is called, Classified. He shares it all, from losing his father and brother at a young age and having to rely only on God as a father. He accepted Christ in his early teenage years and on the album he shares his journey with Jesus Christ.

Hasty - WMMGG block boi, snH Productions Rating: 8/10

Hasty named the album “WMMGG” an acronym for What Matters Most is God’s Givin.

From the first loop to the last song he mentioned God synonimously, with specific songs such as Lord, Oh God, and Solomon’s Temple.

This album is a great piece of work that defines identity and originality of from the artistic point of view. Spawning two singles: Journey and Faded.

@MOVIES BOX OffICE Top 10 biggest movies in August in the box office in terms of sales:

UPCOMINg MOVIES What is coming to your big screens this spring that will blow your mind:

. lee daniels” The Butler $16, 000,000 2. We’re the Millers $12, 500, 000 3. The Mortal Instruments: city of Bones $10, 500, 000 4. You’re Next $9, 000, 000 5. Planes $8, 900, 000 6. The World’s End $8, 500, 000 7. Elysium $7, 200, 000 8. Kick - Ass 2 $5, 500, 000 9. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters $5, 000, 000 10.Blue Jasmine $4, 900, 000

Riddick (Sci-Fi Action Thriller) Cast: Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista Universal Pictures | Friday, 6 Sept ............................................................

Winnie Mandela (Biography Drama) Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard Image Entertainment | Friday, 6 Sep .............................................................

The Family (Comedy Crime Action) Cast: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer Relativity Media | Friday, 13 Sep ..............................................................

Battle of the Year (Drama Urban Dance) Cast: Laz Alonso, Chris Brown Sony Screen Gems | Friday, 20 Sep ............................................................. don Jon (Comedy) Cast: Joseph Gordon - Levitt, Scarlett Johansson Relativity Media | 27 Sep

Source: Box Office (www.boxoffice.com)

Source: Movie Inside (www.movieinsider.com)

1 the Host Stephanie Meyer The world has been invaded by an unknown species that takes over peoples minds. Melanie is reunited with her boyfriend, brother and family but they refuse to take her in easily because she is now one of the ‘enemies’. The book recently made it into motion picture.

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PREMIER BOXING LEAGUE

FEROCIOUS FISTS FLY ON THE FIRST FIGHT NIGHT

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festival of fists is what boxing enthusiasts were treated to in East London as the Premier Boxing League launched its first knockout event. The capacity crowd saw bouts between Flyweights Mfundo Gwayana and Makazole Tete, then the battles of the Vusumzi’s saw Vusumzi Bokolo up against Vusumzi Tyatyeka, and lastly East Londoners Aphiwe Mboyiya and Mcbute Sinyabi.

The Orient Theatre was the setting, East London played host, and the Premier Boxing League lit the fuse while Xolisani Ndongeni, Grant Fourie, Lwandile Sityata, Mzuvukile Magwaca, Thabo Soshwana and Cletus Mbhele exploded in the ring.

The Premier Boxing League’s Fight Night #2 in partnership with X Boxing Promotions took centre stage on Thursday, July 25th and East London boxing enthusiasts came out in numbers to watch their beloved sport. The queens of the ring kicked off the evening and the matches saw Gcobisa Simanga going up against Siphosethu Nxazonke, while Asandiswa Nxokwana faced Nolubabalo Ngqondelana.

Crowd favourites, Gcobisa Simanga and Asandiswa won their matches convincingly and it was time for the PBL fighters to advance towards a million rand.

Sishwana vs Mbhele: Thabo “The Moving Target” Sishwana and Cletus “PacMan” Mbhele kicked the Premier Boxing League’s official Fight Night and for a fight that saw flamboyance from Sishwana and tact from Mbhele, it ended in the sixth round following an accidental head clash. Sishwana sustained a deep cut on the top of the head after he caught the chin on Mbhele as he came up from under. The decision went to the judges after four rounds and Sishwana, with the cut to the head, won it on points.

Sityata vs Magwaca: Lwandile “The Angel” Sityata vs Mzuvukile “Old Bones” Magwaca was definitely the surprise fight of the night.

Crowd favourite Sityata did not have as easy a walkover as he expected as Magwaca counterpunched and invited his man in to gain an exciting win. Magwaca simply outclassed Sityata on the outside and took convincing knocks to the head.

Magwaca’s constant activity saw him win the match on the judges’ score cards.

Ndongeni vs Fourie: Xolisani “The Bomb” Ndongeni and Grant “The Fire Ball” Fourie’s match up was the most anticipated fight of the evening. Ndongeni, with seven knockouts in ten fights, failed to claim an eighth as he had promised to his fans. Grant Fourie, the more experienced of the two fighters showed no fear and pounced

on his opponent from the first round.

Ndongeni and Fourie’s match as filled with emotion from the get-go and a winner had to be decided. With even the strong East London boxing crowd getting behind Fourie during the match, Ndongeni took the match with majority decision.

The third round of fights in the first season of the Premier Boxing League is set for September 6th and boxers; Toto Helebe, Innocent Mantengu, Mashudu Chauke, Lwando Molwana, Grant Fourie as well as Vusumzi Tyatyeka are all ready to set fire to the ring.

The match-ups were drawn on launch day in May and the highly anticipated bouts between Helebe and Mantengu, as well as Chauke and Molwana will finish up the first round of bouts, meaning all boxers will have fought their initial opponents and have had an equal opportunity to take the lead on the scoreboard. Grant Fourie and Vusumzi Tyatyeka will essentially be the first two boxers to kick off round 2 of the competition.

The Boxers and The Bouts: Toto Helebe, the 28-year-old from Cape Town has a record of 12 fights, 3 losses, no draws and 7 knockouts. He faces 22-yearold Innocent Mantengu from Richards Bay who has had 6 fights, suffered 1 loss, has no draws and has 4 knockouts.

In the second bout of the evening, 32-year-old Mashudu Chauke whose record stands at 29 fights, 8 losses, 2 draws and 10 knockouts will face Lwando Molwana who has a perfect record of 10 fights with no losses nor draws but has 5 knockouts.

Returning to the ring for their second bout in the competition is Vusumzi Tyatyeka from Cape Town who has a record of 17 fights, 3 losses, 0 draws and 14 knockouts. His opponent and also returning for his second bout in the PBL is Gauteng’s Grant Fourie who has a record of 13 fights, 4 losses, 1 draw and 8 knockouts.

Age will not be a factor as these contenders for a million meet up on September 6th. The fighters are evenly matched and only their experience as well as game plan in the ring will set them apart from the other contestants in this inaugural competition.

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travel around • hogsback

HOGSBACK: THE RED CLAY ON THE FACE over a magnificent view WORDS BY SIMPHIWE MASHEXA | PHOTOGRAPHS BY SOURCED

Steps, Swallowtail Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, Tyume Falls, and the Kettle Spout Falls. The vegetation in Hogsback is lush with cherry blossoms, rhododendrons, azaleas and lilies abound. Many forest walks are begging to be explored and takes one through the mystical forests, past the many waterfalls and streams and up peaks where you can have a magnificent vista over the Amatola basin.

FAST FACT ABOUT HOGSBACK Hogsback is under Amathole Disctrict, under Nkonkobe Local Municipality and the area code is 046.

“The area is known for indigenous forests, waterfalls and trout fishing.”

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ogsback is a village high up in the Amatola Mountains in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The village overlooks the rivers and slopes of the Tyume Valley.

It got its name from nearby mountain peaks which resemble the bristles of a hog’s back. Hogsback is also known by its Xhosa name Qabimbola, which means “Red Clay on the Face”, which is used during initiation rites. The area is known for indigenous forests, waterfalls and trout fishing. It sports a rich variety of birdlife with more than 100 species which includes the Cape Parrot which are reportedly only 300 left in the world.

Waterfalls in the area comprise of Madonna and Child, The Thirty Nine

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The Amatola and Winterberg mountains play a pivotal role in creating rivers to fill the dams and cultivate the fields of the Amatola region. There were large numbers of animals in the past, including animals like elephant, lion, buck. The number of monkeys has increased considerably with the disappearance of their enemy, the leopard, and they are now a menace. So, too, are the invasive exotic plants like wattle.

TOURISM IN THE AREA The area is known for indigenous forests, waterfalls and trout fishing. The large garden in the surrounding area also include exotic plants from all parts of the earth, and it is one of the most populardestination in the Eastern Cape and in South Africa as a whole. 63% of the population speals Xhosa and English then minority speaks Afrikaans.

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clIMATE The climate is affected by its height above sea level which varies from the Shepton Mallet farm of 1471m, to Arminel in the centre of the village of 1273m, to Hunterstoun at the “bottom” of 1166m.

Be warned, you can have all 4 seasons in one day, from sweltering hot to cold and very misty. The nights are always kind of chilly, regardless of season. All the seasons in Hogsback have a particular charm and beauty.

Autumn comes with a rich whispering coat of deep browns, oranges, yellows and various shades of brown from dusty to dark. You can roll around in the leaves and enjoy lovely mild weather.

TRANSPORTATION Hogsback is located in about 30km from Alice roughly to Cathcart on the R345, which runs from Fort Hare to Cathcart.

This is very much the only route that is easily accessible to the village because other small roads are unpaved and they are not recommended because of dangers that may occur.

WHERE TO EAT Hogsback offeres a variety of cuisine restaurants and a wide choice to choose from depending on the preference on your desired meal.

• Butterfl y’s Bistro – a warm and friendly restaurant, caters for cold and warm days with ceramic wood burning fire places when its cold. Tel: 045 962 1326.

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• Feathers Fine Foods and Fine Stuff – an old fashioned home country cooking home. Tel: 045 962 1369 Mobile: 076 693 5138 • Happy Hogs Pub and Restaurant – a country style restaurant and village patio beer garden. Tel: 045 962 1393.

• Misty Mountain Coffee Barn – enjoy coffe and tea with comfy peaceful surroundings. Tel: 045 962 1335 Mobile: 083 333 1902/082 724 6178.

AccOMMOdATION Hogsback offers a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from luxury to the most budget-conscious visitor.

• Hogsback Arminel Hotel – Full service hotel next to the famous Hogsback Mountains. Tel: 045 962 1005 • Hogsback Inn – A holiday resort offers you the relaxing calm of rolling hills and rich forests. Tel: 045 962 1006.

WHAT TO SEE (ATTRAcTIONS) • Hogsback Ecoshrine • Hogsback Pass • Tor Doone • Hogsback Waterfalls • Hogsback Garden Club • Madonna and Child

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THINGS TO dO (AcTIVITIES) Hiking and Walking Trails The most popular activity is to walk through the indigenous forests to numerous beautiful waterfalls. It is also possible to do more strenuous walks to the 3 “Hogs” or Gaika’s Kop mountains. Maps are available from your accommodation or The Visitor Information Centre.

Mountain Climbing and Abseiling If you are looking for more adrenalin, then there is world class climbing at Madonna and Child waterfall, Robinson Falls and Hog 1, all bolted routes. If you want to experience a slow but safe method of descent in climbing, then Abseiling is also available.

Family Activities If you want to be at one with nature then Horse Riding gets an elevated perspective of the local area. A Labyrinth, a Shrine and Potteries are just part of the Arts and Crafts route which you can enjoy with family and those not wanting too much exertion. If your activity is taking it easy, then drive to some view points or local gardens and possibly head to one of the local eat and drinkeries to experience local fare and colourful characters.

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