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Entertainment • Business • Lifestyle • Education • Cars • Fashion • Tourism • Careers

The Heartbeat of the Eastern Cape

JUNE - JULY 2013

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THE DECAY OF MUNICIPALITIES

poor planning budgeting in EC Education

ECPACC

SPENDS ABOUT R5 MILLION Web attacks are becoming a part of social networking

YOUTH SEIZE THE DAY

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS Xabiso + Minty

PURSUING DREAMS:

SKY IS THE LIMIT COVERSHOOT BY DRE STORM

EXCLUSIVE: GET FEATURED ON OUR WOMEN’S ISSUE + UPDGRADE

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Contents

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on every beat 04 Editor’s Note: Celebrating youth month in style 01 06 Letters: People’s views on the development of BEAT. 06 Subscribe: Don’t miss out join the team by subscribing 08 Editorial Page: Our next issue - Women + Heritage 22 Yo Health: Precaution - Look after yourself this winter 24 Fashion: A brilliant makeover of our fashion pages.

26 Beauty: Own your looks this winter 34 Buck It Up: Service your engine 56 Puff n’ Pass: Great sources on how to get bursaries and intership using your mobile phones. developments, entertainment and business 40 Business Box: Entrepreneurs who made it far, solution & News.

46 Out on the BEAT: Magnifik Launch wowed Youth Day 46 GiG Guide: Unathi Live DVD Launch (see p. 52) 48 Entertainment Scene: Spotlight - Local talent buzz

30 on the cover 10 Inspiration: Seize the Day 12 Zoom In: The decay in EC municipalities 16 Live, Work and Play: One Day Leader talks more 30 Coverstory: The Sky is the Limit for Xabiso and Minty 36 Edu - care: Poor planning and budgeting 44 Feature: ECPACC spends about R5m on EC? 54 Exact: Winter trends runs across the Eastern Cape

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reviews + competitions 18 Info-Tech: Dangers of social networks - missuse.

20 Hotspots: Italianissimo is becoming an events Mecca 42 Drive Spot: All New ISUZU KB 50 CDs, Book and Movies: Hasty, Wale and Incense reviewed 52 Competitions: Win yourself a space to Unathi Live DVD Launch in Port Elizabeth

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Celebrating the Youth Month in Style 01

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elebrating the Youth Month without any success stories would be pointless. This month we celebrate people like, Xabiso, DJ Minty, Songezo and many others. People who are not scared to take risks and take a leap of faith. Being young is not only about attending every party there is but it is about being a go - getter. Chasing your dreams and making them a reality- that is what being a young person in South Africa in this day and age should be about. Many wait for the government to open doors for them but some get up and do something with their lives.

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It is with such great pleasure to share with you some of the Eastern Cape’s hard working young professionals. The youth of 1976 would definitely smile upon these people we have featured this month. My hope is for the next generation of young people to learn from their elders and leave a mark when they die.

Xabiso’s story (cover) really blew my mind, his zeal and passion for business are the reason he is where he is right now.

A job creator, he is not only making his dream a reality but he is also equipping other young people. While the youth celebrates, the entire world has been praying endlessly for our hero - utata Nelson Mandela. We hope the struggle icon gets well and sees more years to come but if it is by the will of God then so be it.

Our country has come a long way and seeing prosperity among the youth would surely make our struggle heros happy. Let us all be encouraged to pursue our dreams and not allow our situations to determine our future.

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FACEBOOK COMMUNITY How many people who wants to get a copy of BEATMagazine and where are you?

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.

Buffalo City Nelson Mandela Chris Hani Joe Gqabi Cacadu OR Tambo Amathole Alfred Nzo

BEAT Magazine: The Heartbeat of the Eastern Cape is growing tremendously across the province and it is branching to the country. Our main target is to cover the whole of Eastern Cape by the end of November this year. Currently we have 1, 000+ supporters following us on the social networks and more than 411, 396 people who viewed our facebook page up to the 28 June 2013. The publication has found its roots in the South African market by spawning rights to showcase Fashion World and Exact on fashion spreads.

Our team is team is getting stronger everyday with new member 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 more than 10% Eastern Cape’s population by investigating issue that will lead in the development of the province.

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

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ISSUE #03 • JUNE - JULY 2013 Founder and Managing Director: Simphiwe Mashexa Content Director: Nolundi Ngxekana - Motlhathudi Editor in Chief: SM DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY Art Direction: MPD Group (Pty) Ltd Photography: Dre Storm Web Management: Li Catz Designs Production Manager: Thanduxolo Mashexa CONTENT EXECUTIVE Fashion and Beauty Team: Anazo Nongubo, Zikhona Mbananga, Bongeziwe Kuzwayo, Nelisa Qangule & Usanda Mzini Business Box Writer: Sinethemba Gayiza Entertainment Writer: Bongo Jacob (EL), Sebenzile Zalabe (PE) Buck It Up Writer: Buck Matyila Inspiration Writer: Nolundi Ngxekana - Motlhathudi Regional Co-Ordination: Various MARKETING, HUMAN RESOURCES AND EVENTS Marketing and Promotion: MPD Group Administration Officer: Nozuko Mtiki Brand Ambassodor: Andile Ses’khona Human Resources : Nwabisa Mtya Events Management Team: MPD Group + Outsource contributors Eastern Cape Communication Forum and Walter Sisulu University Student News Agency printing and distribution Printers: Printer Boys Solutions Telephone: 043 726 6366 Distributor: E-mail: beat magazine SA is owned and published by MPD Group (Pty) Ltd.

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B inspiration

Seize the Day_

You are the architect of your own dreams, shaping them with your thoughts, and words. We are gripped with fear at the mere thought of exploring new possibilities WORDs BY nolundi ngxekana

Each of us has the same number of hours, minutes and seconds in any given day but it depends on every individual how those will be utilised. Will they be hours spent wallowing in self-pity, guilt, shame and resentment? Or will they be spent in the pursuit of greater things to take us closer to our destiny?

Who decides how we spend our days? The answer is simple; YOU and Me. When our focus is on challenges and obstacles, we use energy that could be used to propel us to where we want to be.

We are gripped with fear at the mere thought of exploring new possibilities. This fear stops us in our tracks and we became paralysed as we try to see what our future will look like. That moment we worry too much about the future, we forget to appreciate our present, what we have at this point in our lives.

Those who have become successful never wasted time worrying about what others say about their “crazy” ideas. They never waste their energy on pursuing things that do not add value to their lives. They move with the times, constantly paying attention to what is happening around them to seize the opportunities.

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There are opportunities all around us, waiting for someone to grab them

q So after we have made all the plans for where we want to be in life, we need to take steps to make those plans come to life, one step at a time.

We may not have to do everything at once all that is required is a commitment to action. A dedication to grabbing opportunities that are presented to us everyday is our driving force.

Will we step out of our comfort zones? Will we break out of the prison of self sabotage, self-pity and apathy? Isn’t it the right time for us to open our eyes and ears to new ideas and novel ways of doing things?

” Life is an adventure waiting to be discovered. If it’s not YOU then who will discover it? If you are waiting for someone else to validate and acknowledge you; you may lose hope. You are the architect of your own dreams, shaping them with your thoughts, and words. Just remember that the journey is not for the faint hearted but for those who are prepared to push the boundaries.

It is for those who are not scared about looking stupid in the pursuit of their dreams. There are opportunities all around us, waiting for someone to grab them. The universe dishes ideas everyday and that one you see as ridiculous will be given to someone else who will see it as a blessing.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today (Thomas Jefferson). Do one thing everyday, keep on moving till you get to where you want to be. Start with what you have in your disposal. Use your time wisely as you can’t bank time and make a withdrawal at a later stage. Leave each day better than you found it. When it’s all said and done, you have one shot at making it in this life, TODAY, because tomorrow is but a dream and yesterday a distant memory. So, make it count!!! And seize the day. B Nolundi Ngxekana is BEATMagazineSA’s content director, certified life coach, motivational speaker, columnist and a hospitality management lecturer. Follow her on twitter: @nodimba or e-mail: ngxekanan@beatmagazinesa.co.za

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Did you know that Youth Day turns 37 this year?

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ZOOM IN • SERVICE DELIVERY

The decay of municipalities in the

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WORDs BY siphe macanda | photographs by anazo nongubo

s the general elections are progressively looming and the ruling party in the province is to hold its elective conference this month in Port Elizabeth, one shivers with discontented over the dire state of local government in the Eastern Cape.

Dubbed as one of the poorest provinces in the country, local government in the province is crumbling with fraud, poor performance and a fragmented leadership.

The state of the municipalities depicts a bleak future and that directly hinders the acceleration of service delivery. In the midst of this not so good looking local government landscape is the emergence of incompetency in people delegated to positions of power.

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This month BEAT Magazine is “zooming-in” into the decay of municipalities in Eastern Cape, and trying to establish the cause of it all.

At the heart of the lack of service delivery in South Africa, which is also the cause of both administrative and political collapse of local government in the Eastern Cape, due to corruption, and a sickening growing trend of unwarranted awarding of tenders, are councillors.

Without fear or favour, South Africa Auditor General (AG) Terence Nombembe uttered the above sentiments to a room full of numerous Eastern Cape municipalities’ mayoral councillors, Premier Noxolo Keivet, Local Government and Traditional

Affairs MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, ANC provincial Chairman Pumulo Musualle and government officials.

The outgoing auditor general whose term ends at the end of this year was talking during a meeting with relevant stakeholders in East London in April. He said that solutions and tactics have been tried to curb corruption but all have been eroded by councillors that have no respect and give no dignity to the issues of local government.

His remarks come after what can be seen as dismal performances by Eastern Cape municipalities during the 2011/2012 financial year.

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ut of 45 Eastern Cape municipalities not even one council received a clean audit outcome, even the two metros East London and Port Elizabeth, failed to impress the AG. However, in an exclusive interview with BEAT Magazine Local Government and Traditional Affairs MEC, Mlibo Qoboshiyane said that people should not only focus on the negatives but should also praise the positives.

“When reading audit outcomes, one must also delve on improvements made by municipalities. Sure, we are not happy that none of them scored a clean audit but we are happy with improvements made by many municipalities,” Qoboshiyane said.

Credit must be given to where its due, some of the municipalities in the province did improve on their audit outcomes but it leaves a lot to be desired when the bad

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outweighs the good.

Political infighting has also surfaced its ugly head in the Eastern Cape local government landscape. On some of his reports of the audit outcomes MEC Qoboshiyane has also indicated political infighting as a major problem that hinders service delivery.

“This move by the ruling

party was seen by the opposition as a waste of tax payers money” In the past few months we have seen political infighting and instability in municipalities such as NMB, BCM, Lukhanji and others, which probably did hinder service delivery in these municipalities. When asked about the instabilities occurring in these

municipalities MEC Qoboshiyane said: “We have rebuked those incidents.

We should not lose sight of the fact that whenever challenges occur, government and the ANC have systems and mechanisms to attend to them.

We are attending all the incidents you are raising. Not a single institution doesn’t have challenges but how those are dealt with is very important”.

In dealing with the many problems the province faces the ANC’s Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) summoned all its councillors to the East London International Convention Centre on Monday to issue a stern warning to poorly performing councillors.

This move by the ruling party was seen by the opposition as a waste of tax payers money as the colossal number of councillors had to be accommodated and catered.

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ZOOM IN • municipalities

Association of Democratic Alliance Councillors, Provincial chairperson in a statement lashed out on MEC Qoboshiyane saying the DA will launch an investigation into the matter.

“DA councillors are on the ground, and on the pulse of constituent discontent with an ANC government. Mr Qoboshiyane’s warning that the ANC may lose support in the 2014 elections is not a threat, but a reality. This affront where public money has once again been used for ANC party matters rather than service delivery gives constituents yet another reason to vote for the DA,” she said.

On further traits of decay in EC municipalities, opposition parties in the province have recently claimed that Mbashe municipality does not have a Mayor and a Municipal Manager.

However these allegations were disputed

by MEC Qoboshiyane and he lambasted the opposition for creating hyperbole over the situation of Mbashe municipality.

“We will not comment about their accusations, they really don’t warrant any response. All we can say is, things in Mbhashe are getting back to normal, and service delivery is taking shape. We are giving Mbhashe our full support to develop.

If they cared about Mbhashe, they should have acted properly all the time, but because they benefited from the fruits and spoils of anarchy, they are hurt by restoration of order there. Processes to hold by-elections in Mbhashe are afoot,” Qoboshiyane said.

In subsequent issues BEAT Magazine will be zooming-in and closely monitoring the socio-political and economic landscape of our beautiful province bringing our readers interviews and opinion from relevant stake holders.

That is a possible angle for our “Women and Heritage issue” to be released in September this year. B

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L!VE, WORK AND PLAY He is also the founder and director of Embo Agricultural Co-operative along with other members and its primary business is to breed, grow and trade in agricultural products. Embo takes the view that food never runs out of fashion and that the most sustainable form of business is the one that basically trades in food.

Zweli as a Leader I was manifested in primary school and became strongly evident by the time until he reached high school. For instance, he started as a class representative for every single class from Grade 4 until grade 11 and at grade 12 he became president of the Student Representative Council (SRC).

One Day Leader Program I applied for on the first season of SABC 1’s One Day Leader program, where I was now placed in front of about 9 million South Africans on a weekly basis to state, prove and defend my leadership vision.

ONE LEADER RECEIPIENT

Life After One Day Leader After One Day Leader, as one would imagine there were many opportunities for me in Joburg.

I realised that the need is much greater here, and there are so many opportunities here for me to pursue.

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Complete the sentence: Eastern Cape to you is. . . full of possibilities only for those bold enough to take the decision.

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ou have seen him as the runner up contestant of SABC 1’s One Day Leader Season One. Zwelethu Kos,27, was born in Fort Murray, a village outside King Williams Town and grew up in Port Elizabeth - whom is known by friends as a B-hons Political Science graduate from University of Fort Hare.

He is a young man with a big heart that fits the whole Ginsberg community. A born leader that’s wild spirited and hates conformity.

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What does Zweli do for a living?

Zweli is a civil servant working for the Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs. However, he runs two projects which he says are very close to his heart.

“The first project I run is called Moving Mountains which I initiated early 2012.

The main aim of Moving Mountains is to link rural schools and rural learners with opportunities for development for both the schools and the learners where career skills by professionals from the different professions”.

What would you say about Eastern Cape to a first time visitor?

I would say, open your eyes and you will see a beautiful place with humility, and opportunities.

Future Plans?

I want to go back to motivational speaking.

Your Last Words. . .

My desire for Eastern Cape is for young people to realise that the world is an open space full of opportunities. B

Did you know that Anga Makubalo is frim the Port Elizabeth?

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Web base attacks are becoming a part of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Chido Mbambe 20, from East London went through three months of depression after someone set up a fake Facebook account with her personal information.

“The person created a false Facebook account inviting people that I know and writing bad things about me,” she said.

Some of the things posted on her page read: I am a young hottie looking for a sugar daddy or even just some good times. Mbambe said some of the posts read that she has Aids.

“At first it did not bother me, but once the bad things started going through at school, the whole thing bugged me,” she said.

Mbambe said she had to hire a private investigator who charged her a total of R14000. “I was shocked to discover that the person behind all of that was someone I know.” she said.

Following the bust, the person behind the fake account had to pay all the money Mbambe had used to hire the private investigator. “Social networks are cheap and convenient way to chat to friends, but people need to watch their security settings,” she said.

Another Facebook user, Toni Smith posted that her name had also been used to create a fake account that has been used to harass people.

“I am getting blame for the stuff that is being said and done.

These individuals need to be prosecuted for being imposters and possibly ruining my character.” she posted.

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he rise of social networking sites introduces risks as malicious people can easily access personal information that’s available from online users, writes Bongo Jacob.

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Everyday people are advised to also learn how to use Facebook’s privacy shortcuts and settings, and never to share passwords with anyone.

Social media expert Jacqui Mackway - Wilson said staying safe on social networks required users to be aware of habits, practises or behaviour that could put them at risk, and users should empower themselves by finding out about the security settings on the particular network they make use of.

People are advised to report imposer accounts immediately. WNA

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Hotspot: Italianissimo Address: Chamberlain Road, East London Italianissimo is about the Italian culture amongst the people.

The name Italianissimo resembles the Italian culture and food.

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 in the morning between 9 and 17:00 we are a restaurant then latter on we change into relaxed social whereby our customers listen to music depending on the day enjoy wobbly bubbly.

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Look after your health this winter WORDs BY anazo nongubo | photographs by sourced

There are three most important things to do when treating the flu bug after you’ve seen a nurse or pharmacists but too much on a rush to get better.

1. Drink more water and other fluids to keep hydrated.

2. Have enough rest by staying in bed and getting more sleep.

3. Washing your hands as many times as you can especially after coughing, sneezing or after blowing your nose.

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here is a sudden chill in the weather in the Southern Africa as the Winter season approaches, that kind of weather that makes you want to make sure you have a beanie, a scarf and gloves when you go out.

On the tele there are more advertisements on specials of the winter clothing and also more advertisements of flu and fever medicine.

Yes it is officially winter and we’re sure to feel the seasonal change in our bodies as our immune system weakens from the normal weather it was used to, to the sudden change of temperature that makes us start having a runny nose, a sore throat and slight headaches making us want to skip a day or two at work and at school saying we’ve caught a flu bug.

Let me fill you in on what the flu bug is, what causes it, its symptoms and how we can prevent it when we haven’t got it and how to treat it when we have really caught the flu bug.

Flu is a shortened term derived from the word ‘Influenza’ which is a viral disease that usually strikes during seasonal changes as it gets colder or

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Washing your hands has always been a generic hygiene precaution so do your bit even if you’re not sick. warmer or drier etc.

It usually lasts for about four to seven days and can be followed by fatigue for two to three weeks. To know that you had acquired it you would. First notice that you get chills and shiver when its actually not that chilly. You would have slight headaches, fever, aching muscles, dry cough with chest pains, lack of appetite, feeling weak and experience restless sleep.

“It is possible to get vaccinated against influenza which especially advisable for the elderly and other people who are at an increased risk of experiencing complications of colds and flu” says Sweetness who is sister in charge at Ndabakazi Community Clinic which is situated in a location that’s just outside Butterworth.

She further advises that to take care of yourself after you have caught the flu you need to avoid public places like being at school or at work as the influenza bug is contagious and moves by just the air we breathe and touching the same things over and over by sharing them with a diagnosed person.

“Avoid consuming alcohol and smoking.”

Sweetness stressed this point so much.

Both colds and flu are caused by a virus but the symptoms of flu are usually more severe.

Antibiotics are believed to not have any effect against flu. Damp or cold conditions people live in cannot cause flu, however change of environment and temperatures can make the symptoms appear quickly.

My advice is that nothing beats prevention so if you missed getting vaccinated take some vitamins supplements. Centrum tablets should be your best friend throughout the winter season that way you help strengthen your body’s immune system which will be very effective in conquering any petty illnesses.

Contact Anazo Nongubo to suggest more health topics you would like to read about. by sending me an email to: nonguboa@beatmagazinesa.co.za or you can simple find her on twitter @Zoana_N.

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COVERSTORY

Xabiso + Minty

PURSUING DREAMS:

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he youth of 1976’s efforts to bring about change in our system did not go in vain. A generation of young, passionate, intelligent people is stepping up and pursuing their dreams.

In remembrance to what the youth of 1976 did for our country, Beat Magazine caught up with two young people who are dream chasers and are not scared of anything.

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oth Lusanda ‘DJ Minty’ Mnqeta and Xabiso Sidloyi have one thing in common- what they are doing has always been a dream and they are living it.

I’m sure the youth of 1976 also had a dream, similar to what some our young people are living today.

Stepping up for what they believe in, creating jobs and standing against those who are anti- development. ****************************************************************

Xabiso was born in East London and like many young people he wanted to be a doctor but then he realised he was not so good in science but rather technical drawing. “I was good in technical drawings, I used to win awards at my school and my teacher convinced me to study architect. He truly listened to his teacher because today the 31-year-old is now the founder of ArchorXS Architects and Projects Managers. Since the company’s formation in 2008 it has won numerous awards and created opportunities for other young people. “I started the company in June 2008, it had always been my childhood dream to start my own company, “he said.

In 2009 Xabiso’s company won the South African Breweries (SAB) KickStart competition which enabled him a step closer into realising his dream. “I used the prize money to buy furniture and equipment for my business, “he said.

Xabiso said he had always been inspired by great entrepreneurs who built successful organisations from nothing. “I was also inspired generally by entrepreneurs and business men as these people provided services to the community and created employment.”

He has certainly followed into the footsteps of many entrepreneurs because his company which is based in Port Elizabeth has employed 12 permanent workers and one is working at the East London branch.

Other achievements the company has received include; Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) best success story 2010 (Nationally), Productivity award Regional winner 2011, PERCCI Top 40 under 40, and Eskom Business Investment Competition 2012 winner in trade and service category.

Xabiso said the company was currently working on a multitude of projects for various public sector clients. “There is about 16 projects that we are busy on and we are also busy with the renovations of a block of flats for XS Developments, “he said.

Though business is going well for this young man he said there were hurdles on the road. “We have limited exposure to private sector clients, the company faces though competition from existing companies, “he said.

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COVERSTORY He said another challenge he encountered was how would he manage and grow the company to make it capture bigger market share. “I overcame that challenge by gaining knowledge in business and project management in order to successfully manage the company and implement projects. I also focused on production process, implementing lean production philosophies in order to deliver the right quality at the right time, “he said. Xabiso hopes to expand his business all over the province and create more jobs. He spent Youth Day at home relaxing with family. He said Youth Day had a great value in his life as the youth of 1976 gave their lives so that people like him could enjoy the education and freedom they fought for today.

DJ Minty on the other hand is a down to earth soft spoken lady. At first you would never think this financial officer is a DJ but as you get to see her creative side you realise she is indeed one of the finest female DJs our province has seen. Although DJ Minty has become a household name in the province it was only when she was studying towards obtaining her finance degree that she realised she wanted to be a DJ. “It was a year later after my first year that I actually went into djing,”she said.

By day DJ Minty works for Buffalo City Metro’s finance department and at night she attends functions and keeps people entertained. “I love what I do. I can’t imagine my life without Djing. The journey has been overwhelmingly good. This is the one thing I’ve ever done that keeps surprising my belief and thinking of my potential. There are challenges no matter what you do, same applies here but for me there has never been a time where there was a challenge so big that I would have considered quitting, “she said.

While many musicians move up to the big city lights in Johannesburg, DJ Minty said her dream was to help develop the youth of Eastern Cape (EC). “I am still in the Eastern Cape because my goals and dreams are not affected by location; they depend solely on my potential, talent, handwork and dedication. I have a Sound hire and DJ school in the EC. I have major plans and dreams for adding my little bit towards youth development in the EC. A move to the city of Gold is not vital towards reaching my goals of yet, maybe in the future, “she said.

However she said if a person saw an opportunity they would like to explore somewhere, they should always go for it. “But on the same breath, Johannesburg is not the only way for one to explore their dreams. Tira and Big Nuz are just one example, “she said.

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DJ Minty said she was working on a project with school kids. “I am also going to be hitting the studio and working on some music as well, “said the 27-year-old Mthatha born DJ. DJ Minty said she hoped the youth of 2013 would fight the issues of their time with the same confidence and dedication as the youth of 1976. “Working as a collective in addressing issues like HIV/ Aids and teenage pregnancy. June 16 is a very touching story and what the youth back then fought for is the reason why I got the type of education I got, “she said adding that she hoped everyone could take something from the youth of 1976.

Both DJ Minty and Xabiso encouraged young people to follow their dreams and to keep the spirit of the youth of 1976 alive. “They younger generation needs to work on their business plans, finance and be passionate about their business and servicing the community,” added Xabiso. B

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BUCK IT UP • A MEN’S POINT OF VIEW

SERVICE YOUR ENGINE Just like every car has to be serviced every once in a while. Let service our lives TOO. WORDS BY BUCK MATYILA | PHOTOGRAPH BY BEAT MAGAZINE FILES

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here is nothing that gives a man more pride and joy than buying a brand new car. It changes everything about him; He starts walking with a bounce in his step as if he were a prancing show horse. New clothes have to bought, to complement the new car of course. Suddenly, conditioners and skin toners might not be such a bad idea, why have gravel like skin when the surface of your car is smoother than the tar on the autobahn?

This is what makes our partnership with women so perfect because women on the other hand are nurturers, deliverers and managers. Conquer a conquest and she’ll nurturer it to its full potential, hunt down a prey and she’ll deliver the best way to enjoy that carcass and should you build your own Rome, trust me it will be a woman who will be able to put in place the systems that will make it run like clockwork. It’s in their nature. It’s who they are.

Close friends and colleagues have to resign themselves to the fact conversations with the above mentioned man will revolve around the new car for at least the next three weeks, as he discovers the thrills that his acquisition affords him.

Alas, as the weeks turn into months and the months turn into years, the excitement of the new car dies down, wear and tear make the car less exciting almost to the point of burdensome.

To illustrate this, let’s go back to the example of the car. I was searching for a car to buy and was in the company of some female colleagues of mine. I had a list of possible conquests (and no I’m not speaking of the Toyota Conquest) and I as I did my research, looking at engine sizes, maximum speeds, interior specs, turbo chargers, sunroofs and what not’s,

“ Close friends and colleagues have to resign themselves to the fact conversations ”

In all aspects of our lives I’ve realized that this is how we approach our dealings.

We men love starting new things. It is amazing when we get a new job, with new responsibilities. We set out goals we want to achieve, we put objectives in place to help ourselves get to our goals, and we are truly predators on the prowl. But as time goes by we lose this fire as the day to day routine starts to wear us down and tears into our motivation. The same thing with relationship; We start off by being Romeo’s and not gesture is too grand in declaring our love for our new love, but as the weeks turn into months and months into years, the cold of complacency creeps in. Let us learn from our cars. Just like every car has to be serviced every once in a while, to weed out any problems arising and to fix any major concerns, so do our personal, work and love lives too.

Find different ways of looking at your responsibilities to make them seem fresh and exciting all over again. Realize when your tyres are flat and need to be inflated, keep checking your dipstick to see if you need another pint of oil, make sure that your wheels are still aligned or get a good woman by your side to help... Alas, one day you might wake up to find that you are in a cold July morning with the grey clouds huddled together hogging your sunlight and there’s frost on your ground glistening in its coldness as you hear yourself out of a lonely bed and let out a solitary smokers cough while staggering to search for employment.

It’s even a possibility that one day, the man could wake up on a cold July morning, with grey clouds huddled in the sky, hogging all the sunlight and with frost glistening on the ground, that the man could heap his body out of bed and as he staggers into his car, that when he turns on the ignition, only a smokers cough will come from the engine and nothing else.

Men are interesting beings...We’re excitable by nature. It has been said that by design men are Conquerors, Hunters and Builders. We are eternally looking for a new conquest to conquer, there is always a new prey to hunt down and there has to be another Rome that needs to be built. It’s in our nature, this is who we are.

basically which was the meanest beast I could hunt down, my female colleagues brought me a different list. They brought a list of the different car’s fuel economy, service plans, availability of parts and which would cost me more in insurance.

A sobering moment I must say but one that really made me make an informed decision.

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EDU - CARE • THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

poor planning and budgeting within

THE EASTERN CAPE education WORDS BY THANDISWA MANCOBA | GRAPHICS BY SOURCED

The 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.

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.

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.

“The Eastern Cape Department of Education is very dysfunctional and they

Education Analyst Graeme Bloch said that fighting between teachers and the

keep saying they are working on the problems they are facing but we do not see anything,” said Van Vuuren.

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.

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

“The Eastern Cape has no political will, this is why it is so difficult for the province

“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 nutrition they need,” he said.

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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

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BUSINESS BOX • challenges

SLOW AND STEEP GROWTH

START-UP BUSINESSES Three entrepreneur explained their way up to where they today WORDS BY SINETHEMBA GAYIZA | PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUPPLIED

Mdantsane Fitness Joint After a five year struggle of sourcing funds to build a state-of-the-art multimillion rand facility in the heart of South Africa’s second largest township. Zola Dunywa and Khaya Majeke finally opened to the public their legacy project.

THESEN’S GENERATORS Back in 1985 Milton Thesen was employed by a motorbike retailer, and seasoned generator retailer. Though employed as an accounted, he would be asked by company salesman to attend to Transkei citizens that wished to purchase generators.

A period overwhelmed by hardships, so much that to some having the gym being situated in Mdantsane seemed like a pipe dream. But through persistence, a fully functional worldclass gym now resides in the township.

An apartheid era bomb blast in Umtata power station left the city without electricity for a period of two days, that was the catalyst of Thesen’s Generators. Though engulfed by constant challenges imposed by the apartheid

Mdantsane Fitness Joint is said to have costed well over 25 million rands, employed over 100 temporary workers during its construction and took up four shop space (2000 m2) at Mdantsane City Mall. A funding grant from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) assisted in the total permanent employment of 35 youthful staff members.

The gym is aimed “to contribute and improve the lives and health of Mdantsane citizens, in terms of their health” said Dunywa. He went on to say “there’s this philosophy of thinking that because our people happen to be in a certain lower level, they cannot do things”, but because the black community prefers to uphold a high-standard and rich image, regardless of their wealth. It is this reality that gave the two businessmen and renowned sport administrators the courage and hope that their business will succeed.

Mziwoxolo Sigwayi (Owner)

Milton Thesen (Owner)

Indalo Herb Suppliers Indalo Herb Suppliers owes its root to the societal devotions to the traditional medicine of a once upon a time young traditional healer, who dedicated his time and with passion, specialized in healing epileptic seizure. It is this dedication and passion that led to the 1994 opening of “Indalo Herb Wholesalers”, a traditional chemist selling traditional medicine and herbs in the town of Idutywa.

Not deterred by the financial constraints which allowed him to only stock up his chemist with suppliers worth R2 000, and spending close to 4 days sleeping in the car, the growing success of the chemist, and evident need of his medication by the community he serves. Overwhelmed by their testimonials and stories of fondness to his medication, Sigwayi embarked on manufacturing his medication thus reach a wider market, or “help heal many people of ill health that still believe in our very own herbs and traditional medicine” said Sigwayi.

“Upon my entering the retail market, I was told to present certificates I did not have. This meant my cosmetics, herbs and mixtures could not be sold as I intended them to: sold by established stores” Sigwayi said of his challenge.

Zola Dunywa and Khaya Majeke (Owners)

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This lack of knowledge is the core reason why we now have many products that are not certified and thus harmful to us, because their chemical composition is unknown

government on black people like the consumer boycott, which were the target market of Thesen’s Generators, solution always came forward to see the business running profitably.

Because generators were paid in monthly installments, this led to Thesen deciding to close shop only to be rescued by his uncle. “In the beginning, I sold too much too quickly and when you sell on account, you only get your money over the next 24 months. I had the business and clients, but had no money to buy new stock” said Thesen.

The success to his business owes gratitude to the white businessman that used to scam black people, because he persisted and met, and still deals with his clients in person, Thesen now enjoys the spoils of being trusted by his clients.

The major current challenge he has is reaching out and grabbing a new market in order to expand and increase 12 staff remembers.

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Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association of South Africa (CTFA)

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he CTFA was established in 1994 to allow representation of the cosmetics industry by a single focused body.

The Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association of South Africa’s main duty is to regulate the vibrant and dynamic cosmetic industry that comprises of an interesting mix of multinational giants, local brands and small entrepreneurial companies. The industry is self-regulated, ascribes to high quality standards and is poised to make its mark in the international arena.

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The DTI and IDC

LAWNMOWERS AND GRASS TRIMMER

The Department of Trade and Industry visions dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterized by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens.

With civilization comes the need for electricity, our yards also need to stay clean with grass well cut and trimmed.

The department acts as a regulatory body that monitors the local trade and industry to facilitate growth and investments. The growth of the local trade and industry is orchestrated to entice international investors to see value in South African businesses.

In 2000 the association became a member of COLIPA, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association, based in Brussels. This membership ensures that South Africa is kept up to date on cosmetics information worldwide.

The department further assists businesses with funding grants, business loans, incentives and training programs that are aimed to equip the business intellectually and financially, whilst bolstering youth employment.

Membership benefits include technical expertise and advice on ingredients, packaging and product claims: CTFA liaises with government, Department of Health and South African Bureau of Standards on product; raw material and packaging regulations. It also liaises with the South African Revenue Services and Customs and Excise on ad valorem excise duty. Through extensive negotiations by The CTFA ad valorem was reduced from 37.5% to 15% in 1997, to 10% in 1998 and 2.5% in 2000.

The Industrial Development Corporation provides finance for industrial development projects and plays a catalytic role in promoting partnerships across industries and promotes economic growth. This is achieved by proactively identifying and funding high-impact and labour-intensive projects.

The association is also a representative to other South African and relevant international governments, legislative and other regulatory bodies, Chambers of Commerce or trade associations with regard to matters affecting the interests of the industry.

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Targeted beneficiaries are previously disadvantaged groups, including women, people with disabilities, low income workers and marginalized communities.

Their projects must show economic viability and financial sustainability: must fit into the IDC’s mandated sectors and must meet the empowerment limits set by the particular fund. They must also not be less than 1 million rand.

Thesen’s Generators encountered a challenge of being stuck in one market segment whilst it has a strong client base of clients that have total trust to their brand. This challenge was more fired up by the number of rural people that have cell phones but no electricity to charge their phones at home. The solution is a standard generator that lasts for three hours, can light up four lights, a TV and charge a cell phone. This means people from the villages no longer had to go to town to charge their cell phones.

From Thesen’s travelling around the Transkei region came the revelation of a need for grass trimmers to be made more easily accessible to the people that need them most. In the suburbs, we see grass cutters almost everyday walking around with a rake on the hand and grass cutter on the other. This product is now be sold directly to the Transkei market in order to fight youth unemployment by providing the youth with resources that they can use to fend for themselves.

Another product to be brought back from the store room is the lawn mower.

Apparently people from Transkei can only purchase a lawn mower by having to travel as far as Queenstown. Thesen’s Generators saw fit to address this problem and be able to make a comfortable amount of money in the process. Sub dealer partnerships with Build It, Mpumalanga Hardware, Pick & Build Hardware and Build Rite are aimed to bring these products to the people.

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BUSINESS BOX • news updates

BUSINESS NEWS

FINANCIAL INDICATIONS | JOB LOSSES | INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | ECONOMIC TRENDS WORDS BY SINETHEMBA GAYIZA | GRAPHICS & IMAGES BY SOURCED

CHICKEN PRICE WAR MAY LEAD TO JOB LOSS

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ohannesburg - A court application for information pertaining to an increase in chicken import duty costs was disrupting what was usually an internal process, the SA Poultry Association (Sapa) said on Thursday.

It was responding to the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters’ (Amie) announcement that it intended filing a high court application on June 18 for access to information which might shed light on future chicken import duty costs.

“Amie is disrupting the normal [International Trade Administration Commission of SA (ITAC)] process by using the courts, but we respect their right to do so. It is for the judge to decide,” said the Sapa’s CEO Kevin Lovell.

“We do not believe it is necessary [for Amie] to have the information. We gave them all the information we could, they disagree with that [and are] trying to force Itac to release confidential financial information of some companies,” Lovell said.

Amie said it opposed an increase, which it feared could be anything up to 82%, from 24%.

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and is going weak again

Johannesburg - When the rand tumbled to a four-year low, black market currency dealer Valeria raised a quiet cheer; a trip to the wholesaler where she buys clothes for her above-board business brought her back to earth.

Valeria, who runs a stall in the Randburg area, naturally rejoiced at the rand’s misfortune last week as it increased the value of her illicit stash of dollars.

The problem is that overnight the Chinese wholesaler joined fellow sellers of imported goods in jacking up his prices in rand, reacting to the plunging local currency.

This is all because far away in Washington, the Federal Reserve is starting to think about scaling back its “quantitative easing” programme for boosting the US economy.

The scheme, an $85bn-a-month bondbuying programme, has pushed US interest rates close to zero, encouraging investors to divert trillions of dollars into high-yielding debt denominated in currencies such as the rand.

Even before the US central bank unwinds the programme, huge sums are flooding back into dollars as investors anticipate higher US rates and flee the emerging market currencies that they themselves helped to push up, and are now undermining.

All this is affecting lives and livelihoods around the world. Central bank governors such as the Reserve Bank’s Gill Marcus describe the gyrations in technical terms such as “currency overshoot” or

“disorderly markets”.

For Kenny Dzimba, a Zimbabwean living in South Africa, the problem is clearer.

Zimbabwe has ditched its worthless currency for the US dollar and Dzimba lost 5% on one transfer because he delayed sending the money home for just two days.

Manufacturing accounts for about 15% of South African output, but it is struggling to recover after weak domestic and global demand pushed the country in 2009 into its first recession since the end of apartheid. Factory output fell 2.2% in March on top of a slightly larger contraction in February.

The problems are starting to show up in company accounts. South Africa’s second-largest drugs firm, Adcock Ingram Holdings reported a 5% drop in first-half profit this week, hit by the weaker rand and consumers saving money by opting for cheaper medicines.

Producers are pessimistic about prospects this year, with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry reporting a dip in business confidence last month amid fears of more turbulence in the mining sector.

Food distributor Tacoma Foods, which imports confectionary, beverages and dairy products for supermarkets, is trying to hold onto its remaining 30 workers after being forced to cut jobs in April - bad news in a country with 25% unemployment.

“Nobody should be happy about a weaker exchange rate; that’s just very shortsighted given that we are a net importing country. “A weaker rand is not good for anybody in the longer term.”

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DRIVE SPOT • A L L N E W I S U Z U K B

“A BOLD FIRST IMPRESSION” THE ALL NEW ISUZU KB RANGE

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he first thing you’ll notice is that the all-new Isuzu KB is bigger and longer than before – perfectly proportioned to be precise, and aerodynamically efficient.

The all-new Isuzu KB’s design is the result of extensive computer analysis and wind tunnel testing in facilities around the world.

It now has one of the lowest coefficients of drag (Cd) in its class. The roof has been designed to direct airflow over the tailgate and reduced drag means improved fuel economy, performance and levels of cabin noise. One of the results of all this intensive testing is a best in class fuel efficiency for the 3.0 litre D-TEQ engine.

Thanks to the new style front grille and bumper, the all-new Isuzu KB presents a bold fronton view

with its aerodynamic shape and bold new Isuzu logo. New FlexDoors on the all-new Extended Cab offers convenient access for easy loading. The increased size of the all-new Isuzu KB also means wider, ergonomic doors for easier access to the bakkie.

The design lines flow continuously from the side profile to the tailgate presenting a fluid and visually harmonious appearance.

Its aggressive form includes a wedge shaped design with a powerful, sporty look and a muscular expression, while the innovative structure is in keeping with modern design trends.

Ruggedly styled and built to impress, it is equally at home in the bush as it is in the city.

Built to enthrall and excite, the all-new Isuzu KB is the next step forward in the Bakkie Specialists’ remarkable evolution; continuing Isuzu’s iconic heritage of innovation, toughness, reliability, functionality and appeal.

to North Pole snow. 1.4 Million of those test kilometres were done in South Africa.

The all-new Isuzu KB comes with bold new styling both inside and out, and is perfectly proportioned. Bigger and bolder than before, its size contributes significantly to increased comfort, better ride quality and handling, and a commanding presence on the road. On top of that, it offers exciting lifestyle and offroad capabilities and some class-leading achievements.

Some of the new standout features include increased occupant safety, an all-new 5-speed automatic transmission for optimal fuel consumption, updated engines, improved 4WD controls, and an all-new suspension and chassis design for even better ride quality and handling. FlexDoors are available on the Extended Cab for access and easy loading.

To give you the best bakkie possible, over 4 million kilometres of driving tests were conducted around the world – the equivalent of driving 100 times around the globe – in conditions that varied from Kalahari heat

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FEATURE • public Events

ECPACC SPENDS ABOUT

R5MILLION IN THE ARTS &CULTURE Over 50% of the population does’nt even know that WORDS BY BEAT REPORTER | PHOTOGRAPHS BY 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.

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.

Some have heard of the council but not

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all artists have applied for such. Artists 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.

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

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.

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ENTERTAINMENT SCENE

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take me places but soon found a passion in high school for writing stories, poems and jotting down all my thoughts in my diary. I found a passion for putting ink to paper and very soon I was writing for my school magazine,” she said.

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isteners around The Buffalo City Region take a moment from the daily hustle to appreciate Mid-Morning Mind Trip hosted by 25- year -old Jayed- Leigh Paulse on Wild Coast FM. Jayed is no stranger to presenting. She has also presented a documentary show that played on SABC 1, and has also produced an award winning documentary in 2011. Jayed completed matric in Mthatha before heading to East London in pursuit of a career in modelling and to study journalism and media at Walter Sisulu University (WSU). “ Well I started off as a model, I always thought modelling would

FROM his days of making music with Royal Swagg, Akhona Gege has come a long way and is determined to keep making music.

Akhona better known by his stage name Hasty recently released his 6th instalment last month.

The 26-year-old Mdantsane born rapper started putting rhymes on paper the 1990’s and has not looked back since. “I started Rapping in 1996 as just freestyle Mcee, and then I decided to start writing 1999 inspired by the likes Nas and Method Man.” He said adding that he got his stage name from his mother who always accused him of making hasty decisions.

“I used it as an acronym H.A.S.T.Y. which stands for Honoured Artistic Songwriter Through Years,” He said.

He said his latest offering titled W.M.M.G.G- an acronym for What Matters Most is God’s Givin, was more musical than his previous album 6th prayer.

“I went more introspective with my content. I’m not going to lie and say that it is better than 6th Prayer because it sounds completely different,” He said.

In this 18 track album he brings different sounds to his fans such as the Electro Hip Hop track Robocop.

“I have always been a doer. I’m not shy to stand up and be heard,” She said.

This beauty also has brains. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Journalism from WSU and plans to further her studies in Communication and media studies.

She described her current show MMM-T as a semi current affairs morning show solely provided to educate and inform the community about events as well as tackle issues relevant to her listeners.

“My show is quite broad, from a cooking slot, to municipal matters and all things in between. It depicts my life- fun filled and busy,” She said.

Jayed says she is proud to be from the Eastern Cape although the province is facing many challenges.

“The Eastern Cape is so beautiful and there is so much potential.

I get so excited when we have talented folk, who come from the province and do great things,” She said.

She highlights the biggest problems facing the province as being unemployment and education. “The education system really is appalling. I would like to think that those in office are looking into our grievances and trying to tackle all these issues head on. We need infrastructure, we need them to lead by example,” She said.

Listeners can tune into her show MMM-T weekdays from 10am - 2pm on 98.1 Wild Coast FM

“My style of music is basically everything that moves you. Hip hop is dominant in my life, but I’m more than a rapper I believe. I’m an artist since I know I can do any kind of music I want to do,” he said.

This East London rapper has also shared the stage with big South African Hip Hop acts, including Teargas and Ifani.

Hasty also told Beat that he does not plan on leaving the Eastern Cape to search for fame and fortune in bigger cities any time soon.

“I’m always going to be here because I believe in East London and most of all I love it. The people love me and my music. Why would I leave my fellow rapper and all of this behind,” He asked.

On his latest album, Hasty worked with local producers Lutho Siyo and Lukhanyiso Xozwa. He also produced some of the songs in it.

- WSU NA His last album was released via the internet and up for downloads

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REVIEWS CDs Incense - 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 both playing on local platforms.

Wale - The Gifted Maybach Music, Atlantic Records Rating: 8/10

Looking back from Attention Deficit then Ambition, this album is more colossal to Wale as he explains on Love Hate Thing that Marving Gaye inspired the song.

He goes and write a song with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross called Tired Of Dreaming which was inspired my Michael Jackson and he also wrote another song inspired by Michael Jordan called 88. The album is amazing and big ups.

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.

MOVIES Temptation (A confession of counselor)

marriage

Rate: 7.5

Directed by: Tyler Perry Written by: Tyler Perry Produced by: Tyler Perry, Ozzie Areu and Paul Hall Distributed by: Lionsgate Cast: Lance Goss, Kim Kardashian, Brandy Norwood, Vanessa L. Williams, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Robbie Jones

Release Date: 29 March 2013 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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All her life Judith knew … was the love of her life.

They both grew up in the country but later in their lives when they are married they move into the big city in pursuit of a better life. ,,, meets …. who says and does all the things she desires. Lured into lust, she finds herself sharing her body with this man.

Eventually she leaves her husband to enjoy her newly found love. As the old saying goes, the grass is not always greener on the other side, Judith finds the worst. In the end she not only loses her husband but has contracted HIV and is all alone.

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The last person who laid hands on our land is God”, said Port St John’s mayor Mnyamezeli Mangqo at this year’s tourism Indaba in Durban. Mangqo said this during the launch of the Isingqisethu Wild Coast Cultural Festival which will be held in Port St Johns every September.

Eastern Cape is truly heavenly and as Mangqo said some parts of the province have never been touched by men. A typical example is that of Coffee Bay’s hole in the wall.

- Hole in the wall The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) continues to support various products to ensure that the province lives up to its expectation of being an adventure province. From the sunshine coast to the untouched wild coast, ECPTA shows it all.

Every year the ECPTA goes to the tourism Indaba showcasing what our province has to offer and such initiatives play a significant role in marketing the Eastern Cape.

At this year’s Indaba the agency showcased various projects that have undergone major revamping in the past year and had great potential.

Humewood Hotel in Port Elizabeth Friendliest hotel in the Friendly City - best standard and rack rates. Sumptuous evening buffets (group meals and tours).

Two new conference venues (up to 24 persons) – team rooms for sports groups

Here are some of the latest developments in the province Wild Mountain Adventures in the Eastern Cape highlands Exciting new tour for the 4 day Wartrail Skywalk which incorporates a sleep-over at Tiffendell Ski Resort, a hike up to the highest point in the Cape (Ben McDhui – 3,001 meters above sea level), and a 2 day descent into Rhodes Village.

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EASTERN CAPE • travel around Amakhala Private Game reserve in Frontier Country A hidden gem in the heart of the Eastern Cape Lodge, constructed from canvas, thatch and wood, situated in an elevated position framed by a back drop of spectacular cliffs.

Evokes tranquil atmosphere. HillsNek tented camp refurbished inspiring and fresh “new” look.

Areena Riverside Resort in the Wild Coast Jikeleza route Additional rooms, paved parking and wash line area being built. Heat pumps installed into units. Phone booths now under thatched cover.

Kouga wilderness guest farm Wooden chalets or an old restored farm house as well as camping beneath old oak trees.

New backpackers hut being built

Cape St Francis Resort and beach break in the Kouga region Additional 5 bedroomed beach villa for Beach Break.

Hibiscus health and beauty spa now on site. Half-day community tour. 5-day hiking trail.

Cata Chalets Situated in the foothills of the Amatola Mountains. Three well marked hiking trails through indigenous forests, streams and waterfalls.

Birding Fly Fishing in the Mnyameni and Cata Dams and streams (brown and rainbow trout) Horse Trails.

Homestays including teaching of basic Xhosa and an introduction to Xhosa culture.

Community Museum and heritage trail focusing on forced removals in terms of the “Betterment Scheme” The Eastern Cape is truly an adventure province, we have everything, from hiking to indoor, secluded areas. There is every for everyone. To see more of the exciting places the Eastern Cape has in store visit www.ecparks.co.za From 1st July 2013

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