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Cape Indulgence Where you need to be on New Years Eve
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Gadgets What the experts have called tops
ExposE` The end has come again‌really?!
Entertainment News Its better Layder than never
Young Professionals Meet the IMBO entrepreneurs of the year
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Editor-in-chief Sisanda Ntshinga Managing Editor Lindile Ndwayana Art Direction Yivani Nkukwana Junior Designer Ntsika Daki Fashion Editor Loren lee Henderson Junior Features Writer Noluvuyo Bacela Photographer Lynn Dreyer Intern Photographer Kim Julie Contributors: Kudzai Mazvarirwofa, Nwabisa Tolom, Athenkosi Peter Barry Reid, Lerato T Kuzwayo, Carmelia Wora, Chido-Vanessa Dandajena, Baphe Phukwana, Aubrena Armstrong, Liz Heydra, Azola Dyonta, Lebohang Moleko
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So 2012 is done and dusted, and whenever something comes to an end it’s always wise to reflect on all that took place. Reflection is a difficult thing for me to do because I’m often very hard on myself. But I must admit that if anything, 2012 has challenged me and the Imbo family as a whole. But challenges, as I’ve come to learn, are blessings in disguise because they come with some very crucial lessons, which in turn prepare you for the future. As a family I think Imbo has come a long way this year with many transitions (some harder than others). One of the biggest milestones for us as a family was evolving from a bi-monthly publication to creating a magazine every month. And as much as some months were harder than others to pull off, we kept going. People came and some left but we kept going. Potential would arise and disappointment would soon follow but even then we kept going. So in all essence what this year has taught us is that quitting is never an option. And resilience is key. In this last issue of the year we commend and give credit to some incredible people who like us kept going and because of that achieved immensely. People like David Tlale (pg32.) who keeps progressing with every stride. We also pay homage to some of our Sportsmen who did us proud as a country (pg72.) this year. And not forgetting our budding entrepreneurs (pg52.), who like us, have not forgotten the vision and continue to move forward even when the going gets into reverse.
In our main feature (pg43.) we reflect on our country and remind ourselves of the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2012, so as to not forget what we can achieve and what we should not repeat. We also remember not to let the silly season overwhelm us in our Life Skills feature (pg60.) which is suitably titled – Sulahla (Don’t lose it). On a lighter note our Cape indulgence (pg40.) makes sure you’re informed about the hottest spots to check out this December. And we expose some rather silly predictions of the world ending…yet again (pg48).
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With all that said I’d like to thank you our loyal reader, who has continuously walked with us, commended us, and most importantly kept us on our toes. And as much as 2012 has come to an end, we look forward to the new beginning and blessing that 2013 is bound to be.
Blessings,
Sisanda
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
It`s better Layder than never Chido Vanessa Dandajena
A strange name. Check. Soulful sounds. Check Ladies and gentlement presenting The Layders Jazzanova, Tortured Soul, and Hugh Masikela, the collective has worked with various musicians, and have been drafted into one of South Africa’s biggest House compilations alongside Liquid deep, and C.9ine on House Afrika Sessions. While their career takes off, The Layders band members are already thinking about big collaborations such as Koop, Damien Marley, Incognito, Bongo Muffin, Esparanza Spalding, and Micasa. With many performances in their counter including the annual Soul Candi event The
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Sessions. Their track Smiling With The Sun was a summer hit after being remixed by Sound Quest. The band released their debut album “For All Seasons” after more than a year of recording during which the band worked almost non-stop. “We touch on so many genres of music - for all seasons. Each and every season is governed by tempo, so your winter stuff is slow, R&B, neo soul and your summer stuff is more up-tempo like house and funk which is nice and sunny. And that’s how we structured the album,” says Ckenz.
Castle Light Spring Fiesta, Bassline, Cofi Rosebank and some live shows, The Layders are definitely one of South Africa’s upcoming bands to watch out for. “The highlight of our career has been receiving praise from fans internationally and getting remixes done by international DJ, Jonny Miller.”
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Life through Design Noluvuyo Bacela mistakenly
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2014 world design capital Fortunately for us hipsters, the City of Cape Town has been knee deep in the preparations to hold the title as the year-long World Design Capital in 2014. They have been setting up structures and programmes to ensure it all goes according to plan as scores of international creatives will be in the city. Already, a vital network of partners from local and provincial government, the creative industries, academia and the media, as well as local design leaders and citizens from all
walks of life, have pledged their support. What also makes 2014 a momentous year for Cape Town and South Africa is that we’ll mark 20 years since we embraced freedom in 1994. Two decades later, Cape Town has been transformed into one of the most inclusive, sustainable, liveable and productive cities on the African continent. This platform will also be used to strengthen partnerships throughout our city – between government, business, NGO’s, academia, designers and communities. As you walk through the city, changes such as restructuring buildings and public spaces already shows we are well on our way to a making our own mark in the world.
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Like a gold tooth Bloemfontein, it’s hard to think that social networking sites such as Facebook, Nokia cellular phones with flashlights and spandex were once flashed around as prized possessions. These days we want to be spotted cycling to work on those color blocking motor bicycles, iPad in-hand wearing trendy corrective shoes- it’s really exciting to think of what’s next design wise.
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While taxi drivers will forever remain staples in our transportation system, the City of Cape Town has introduced other alternatives. Rebuilding and adding to the current infrastructure now means to getting by safer than before. A popular trend amongst Capetonians is an ingenious commuter contraption, well it’s not really new but it’s basically a motor bicycle- a bicycle integrated with a motor to make an (drum roll, please) electric bicycle. Less strenuous on the body and absolutely trendy, it can be personalised adding a basket, some tint here and there and can get you from A to B in a matter of minutes without breaking a sweat. The City has even gone out of its way to make it safer to commute with a bicycle adding lanes and incorporating them in the traffic system and parking alleys. The sleek vehicle can still remain streamlined with a built-in motor and battery. Something else to look out for in the transportation network are the nine new permanent MyCiTi bus routes launched around the central city. The convenient buses will stop as close to the kerb as possible so they do not interrupt traffic and will only take up a few seconds, as the drivers will not be collecting the fares. What’s more interesting is that passengers are only able to board if
Something people need to learn urgently before all these creatives arrive in our city is that design is more than logos and branded clothing that is for a designated few. Design agencies/companies and schools have been popping up all round Cape Town and with almost every second person coining themselves as a creative, the misconception is not going to evaporate overnight. What the World Design Capital title could do for the surrounding impoverished communities is more than what the general public has in mind. What the FIFA world cup did for this country in 2010 – job creation, improvement of infrastructure and global publicity- will also happen with 2014. Annually the city houses design events such as The Toffie Festival, Design Indaba and award ceremonies like the Lourie and Pendoring awards that are open to the public. Maybe it’s time we jump onto the wagon and be a part of the revolution of design instead of just being a consumer amazed by all these changes.
FASHION
Fashion Ed`s Choice that`s a wrap Loren lee Henderson
Get your Sarong on and explore its abilities of being more than just a “cover up”. Wrap it up, down, all around, just go crazy and turn your basic accessory into a sophisticated necessity.
top 5 ways of doing this 1. on the head – works well as a scarf. It covers sea water frizz and looks good with stunning earrings and gives you an elongated neck, which is actually more attractive than cleavage.
2. around the neck or over the shoulders – When wearing a one toned dress or need to cover up awkward tan lines throw it on and see the huge difference to a rather bland ensemble.
3. top it – pull some strings, covering what needs to be covered and tie and twist for support.
4. dress it up – effort free with an interesting belt, whether bold in colour or perfectly thick for the waist. Along with summer heels.
5. skirong – short or long with a stunning tank and interesting accessories and there you go!
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1. Royale blue dress R325, Woolworths. 2. Multi-colour headband R49.95, Woolworths. 3. Contrast unisex belt R249, Woolworths. 4. Cotton pinstriped shirt R299, Woolworths. 5. Red bicycle shorts R330, Markhams. 6. Straw hat R120, Woolworths. 7. Red Bowtie R79, Markhams. 8. Clutch R150, Woolworths. 9. Cotton canvas bag R250, Woolworths. 10. Sneakers R499.95, Tekkie town. 11. Multi strap sandals R140, Woolworths.
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ColouR rocking out loud and proud Showing off colour with fun pieces makes a bright & beautiful statement photographer - Lynn D fashion Cco-ordinator- Louren-lee Henderson make-up artist- Marina de Mink models - Bertrand -3D Models Nthabiseng- Grace
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A stitch above the rest Noluvuyo Bacela
The best depiction of iconic fashion designer, David Tlale’s work would be - “detailed sophisticated tailoring that is a mesh between contemporary feminine taste and Victorian like flair but with a chic ethnic spin to it” and if that doesn’t capture your imagination nothing will.
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As a well-established base to work from, he catapulted his career to new heights in the fashion industry win ning accolade after accolade. In 2007 he and three other South African designers were selected to show case their collections in France for Paris Fashion Week, something unbeknown to most local designers. Two years later he was named New Designer of the Year at the Arise Africa Fashion Awards, and with that award showcased at the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, courtesy of Arise Magazine.
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And that was not the only stint to the big apple. In February 2012 he headed back to New York for the style capital’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week extravaganza with his stand alone debut 2013 Spring Collection - Glam Intersections. He describes this collection as a 1950’s and 970’s mixture of stylish innovative designs, cultural elegance and pristine tailoring. But he didn’t leave our shores for long. Like any diva would, he came back with a dramatic twist as he launched his new range with Legit, coined “The Van Der Tlale”. But the idea of South Africa’s younger market ownin his ready-to-wear designer pieces
FASHION at under R1000 a full outfit sparked rumors of financial clout. The media houses and fashion moguls were stunned, even though this was a common trend amongst international designers. Now that we all see his broad vision for adding the Legit range to his advances he advises budding designers to pay attention to finances. “It is now only through trial and errors do I realize the tremendous importance of that [business] part of owning a fashion label. I can never over emphasize or stress the importance of it in a design house. My energy during my studies was all about mastering the art of design and all its elements, but never the business side,” he says. Nonetheless, at his high-end range boutique at Michelangelo Towers in Sandton his items are one per size with never to be repeated fabrics and colour which in turn established him as an avant garde designer, a place of absolute sophistication. “I can’t say it’s something I’ve always been in pursuit of. I think it grew on me as the brand evolved. Yes, I’ve always been drawn to the finer things in life and have always had a clear idea of what my design philosophy would be and who I’d cater to, but the other stuff just came organically.” With his “developed trademark hair that has become part of his identity”, he has been defying expectations all round, staging fashion shows on the Nelson Mandela Bridge during 2011 Fashion Week, which included moving to studios in student filled Downtown Jo’burg. And as 2013 marks the 10th year anniversary of the David Tlale label, one can only anxiously wait to see what this Vosloorusborn designer has in store for us.
david`s hotlist * You can’t go through this summer without the “haute” David Tlale print, which is inspired by the African sunset. This season is about prints, but you want to do it the Afro chic way, and who else can give you urban Africa than yours truly? * White is one of the key colours of the season. For Cape Town Fashion Week, we presented a monochromatic collection, which was all WHITE. You are spoilt for choice there, for any occasion. * The David Tlale kaftans are definitely a MUST-HAVE. Once again, we’ve added a glamorous interpretation to the traditional kaftan to give you that cosmopolitan African treatment. You will fall in love with these.
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Crowning Glory Noluvuyo Bacela
the bangs Here’s a quick disclaimer: At Imbo we don’t support this weave phenomenon that has aptly taken over our young, beautiful girls minds but anyway if you must, we still want you to look good. First of all bangs are not for everyone, just because the girl next to you on the taxi has them it doesn’t necessarily mean you should also. Think Zaki Ibrahim, if your face is heart shaped this will work best for you. As your face is wider at the top you can carry off full bangs that are cut straight across the face. The longer side-swept bangs and layers that fall around the cheeks also work wonders for you.
Choosing the right hairstyle is almost the same as choosing the right sunglasses. There’s the exception of oval faces, and not all the styles will suit your face. Before you head of to the salon here’s a list of the best 2012 haircut trends. the bun Bonang Matheba really revolutionized the twist! Initially something for students and semi-broke young professionals she styled it beautifully as a bun, right on top of her head- who knew! But then it became a problem. The only problem is that everyone does it and it’s often uncalled for. The bun suits almost every face shape; it’s super-easy to do and keeps your neck cool. Now if you have heart-shaped face- the bun must be in the middle of your head just to balance things out. For a round face try a low bun as it will elongate your features. Also, if you are squarefaced, go for a bun that will frame your face tendrils as they soften a strong jaw. And last but not least are the likes of oval-faced Bonang who can pull of the ballerina inspired topknot.
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the short cuts Have you seen Khanyi Mbau these days? Never mind the new (young) man on her arm, she’s recently chopped off her weave (something we support) and gone au naturale retaining the blonde hair colour. She is the self-proclaimed “Queen of Bling” after all! Short haircuts like the pixie; place a huge emphasis on facial features and works well for women who have small features. So, before you entertain ideas of standing under a shower head and actually experiencing the forgotten sensation of water touching your scalp, do us this favour: Lay off the makeup: Eyelash extensions, bold eye shadow and thick eyelashes, really?! Just because you’ve chopped off most of your mane doesn’t mean you are less of a woman. We all know you are a woman you don’t have to go the extra mile to prove it to us. Consider your features: If you are a very tall woman, super short hair can look too masculine and also round-faced women end up having their faces appearing fuller.
thick long braids Women who generally shouldn’t go long are super-short people (you’ll forever look age 12) and women with long, narrow faces (like me, wahhh). Women who look fabulous in long cuts have oval or square faces. That said, anyone with hair below their breasts is taking a risk of looking outdate
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Your ultimate guide to sunblocking Nwabisa Tolom
It’s time for picnic, braais and rooftop parties . Ladies wear more revealing clothes and gents- shirts and shorts. But remember the danger in between the fun and games
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sunblock Whether you call it sunblock or sunscreen, we all know about that white lotion that the experts say we need to apply every day. Well, it’s true, with the sun’s harmful rays blazing on your skin in this African climate, you really do need it. Many South Africans already use it, but may not be using the correct SPF level.
what is spf? SPF stands for Sun Protection Level. It tells you the amount of sun protection a sunblock will give you. A common misunderstanding is that sunblock with an SPF of 30 has double the sun protection level of one with an SPF of 15. The fact is, SPF 15 protects the skin from 93% of UVB rays, and SPF 30 protects from 97%. Sunblock protects your skin by either absorbing or reflecting UVA and UVB rays, and used correctly it can protect your skin up to almost 100%. Two things to consider when looking at a sunblock’s SPF level are skin type and tone. It is a myth that people with darker skin do not require sunblock, they may, however, not need as high an SPF level as people with lighter skin. Those with darker skin should go with a sunblock with an SPF of at least 15, and those with pale skin should go for an SPF of at least 30. Anything higher than an
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If you are planning to be in the water, or you are a person who sweats a lot, when you have your sunblock on, you’re almost ready to head outside and enjoy the heat. Your skin may be protected, but you need to keep cool. Here are some tips on how to keep from overheating.
Who would have thought that there were so many songs about that big orange ball of fire in the sky? Take a moment and enjoy some over the holidays.
safe tips on staying cool in the sun * Don’t be afraid to get into the water. Swim away, not only will it keep you cool, but it’s a great way to get fit as well. But remember to go for a water resistant sunblock option which could last up to 80 minutes in the water. * Some picnic and braai areas don’t have much shade, so carry an umbrella with you wherever you go. * Dip your shirt in water and put it back on. This may sound a little silly, but it’s a great
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* She & Him – In the Sun * The Polar Mob – Into the Sun * Alexi Murdoch – Towards the Sun * Fleet Foxes – Sun it Rises * TV on the Radio – Staring at the Sun * Aqualung – Brighter Than the Sun * Noah & Whale – 5 Years Time * Kinks – Sunny Afternoon * The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun * Bob Marley – Sun is Shining
CAPE INDULGENCE
A bit of over-indulgence over the festive season never hurt anyone Chido Vanessa Dandajena
Its official, the festive season is upon us once again. If you’ve been caught unaware, you’ve come to the right page. We’ve summed up a list of the most ridiculous, diverse and to-bemost-memorable New Year’s Eve events around the block. From the city of gold to the mother city, the friendly city and of course South Africa’s playground - we’ve got you cov-
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cape town rezonance new year`s eve party
Warning! This event is for professional partygoers only! If your ideal impression of a New Year’s Eve party is an amalgamation of head-banging music, tents and mud-stomping then this four-day trance party should more than meet your expectations. Rezonance makes its psycadelic re-appearance this New Year’s Eve featuring a music mashup of international and local acts, multiple genres and two dance floors. Rock your way into the New Year with psytrance, drum and bass, techno and dub step rhythms. Where: Cape Town, venue tbc on the website When: 29th December 2012– 1st January 2013 Time: 12:00-18:00 Tickets: tbc on website Email: info@rezonancefestival.com Contact: +27 (0) 21 794 4032
rock the rivers sa 2012/2013
Rock the Rivers offers entertainment for a wide range of audiences, presenting over 200 local artists and a jam-packed line-up of off-the-hook festival activities. Just to provide a visual preview of what you can expect from this year’s Rock the River SA, last year’s festivities included sumo-wrestling, hostile paintball and a shredder competition (you’ll need to attend to find out), leaving much to the imagination for this year’s surprises. Alongside the day-time activities, is a contrasting three-stage, raucous rock n’ roll, metal and electro performance which is not for the weak at heart. The festival takes place over a period of five days in the heart of the Boland with shaded campgrounds for pitched tents. If previous festivals are anything to go by then this year’s Rock the River SA promises to leave you damaged (in a good way of course). When: 28th December 2012 – 1st January 2013 Time: 15:00-17:00 Where: Savannah Farm in Paardeberg aka “Perdeberg”. Tickets: R 400p/p to R450p/p on the day
CAPE INDULGENCE (Available at www.computicket.com) Email: info@rocktheriversa.co.za For more information on Rock the Rivers SA 2012/2013 visit www.rocktheriversa.co.za
johannesburg cantare: dinner and dance
new years eve concert at kirstenbosch
a glamorous start (and a dent to the budget)? If you’re well-endowed in the finance department and prefer a laissez-faire approach to your New Year’s festivities, visit www.msccruises.co.za for more details. When: 27th December 2012- 7Th January 2013 Where: Durban Harbour
port elizabeth the ruins, 5fm new years eve party
Who would not want to welcome the New Year with the musical compliments of top local performers, a picnic blanket while enjoying the picturesque Cape Town scenery? The Kirstenbosch New Year’s Eve Concert offers a relaxed, family-friendly ambiance with afro-jazz acoustics and top headline performances by accomplished artist Hugh Masekela and the Hot Water band. Bra Hugh is a musical legend, and with forty albums under his belt he has done more than earn his stripes in the industry. Opening for Masekela is the talented five-man South African band, Hot Water. Their authentically local genre is a fusion of Kwela and Sakkie-Sakkie sounds. In the case of last minute planning, there is also a restaurant on-site and lovely picnic treats for sale at the venue. When: 31st December 2012- 1st January 2013 Time: 20:30- 00:15 Where: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Tickets: R270 (Available at www.webtickets. co.za) Email: kirstenboschinfo@sanbi.org.za
Dimmed lights, whimsical gowns, mystery and masks, the Cantare Dinner and Dance New Year’s Eve Masked Ball offers a fiftiesthemed mystique, elegance and avantgarde entertainment. This event is suitable for both younger and not-so young audiences yearning for a taste of nostalgia. Along with live entertainment the package includes a five-course meal and an appropriate glass of bubbly at midnight. When: 31st December 2012 Where: Montecasino, Fourways Mall Tickets: Details available online Email: info@cantare.co.za Contact: 011 511 0505 Dress Code: Strictly smart, gents no under 25s, ladies no under 23s For more information on the Cantare: Dinner and Dance New Years Eve Masked Ball visit: www.cantare.co.za
durban msc opera cruise
Put simply, The Ruins is South Africa’s largest New Year’s Eve rock concert. The Ruins promises a heavy-weight line-up of South Africa’s finest artists and DJs for your entertainment. Make new acquaintances, let loose, put away 2012’s tribulations and toast your way into 2013 with 5FM. When: 31st December 2012 Where: The Ruins, St Francis Drive, St Francis Bay Contact: For more information visit: www. theruins.co.za
This option is best catered to a more capable budget. The MSC is a twelve-day luxury cruise departing form the warm shores of Durban to the relaxing coastlines of the ultimate holiday destination - Mauritius. Who wouldn’t want to sail into the New Year with
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And there goes 2012 By: Noluvuyo Bacela
This has to have been by far the most turbulent and interesting year this country has gone through post the democratic elections in 1994. Shooting massacres, corruption trials, dreadlock drug busts… It’s almost like a day at the box office. We’ve composed a brief storyline to bring you up to date with the news before we venture into the New Year.
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bloemfontein -january We took a day-off our “let’s criticize ANC” schedules and briefly celebrated with Africa’s oldest liberation movement, the African National Congress, as it celebrated its 100th anniversary. More than a dozen African leaders, former heads of state along with African kings and chieftains attended a midnight ceremony as President Jacob Zuma lit a flame, expected to stay alight the entire year, at the red brick, tin-roofed Wesleyan church where black intellectuals and activists founded the party in 1912. He also made a 90-minute history lesson of a speech to a half empty stadium. They drank champagne, took photographs and raised clenched fists as the 70 percent of young unemployed people watched from home in disbelief.
sports -august South Africa made a big splash (excuse the pun) at the 2012 Olympics, birthing new stars, three gold medals and R400 000 cheques from Sports Minister, Fikile Mbalula. Chad le Clos won gold and sent shockwaves through London Town when he beat the legendary Michael Phelps in his signature 200 metres butterfly event, at which he was unbeaten for over a decade. Le Clos later added a silver medal after finishing second to Phelps in the 100 metres butterfly. Also, Cameron van der Burgh became the fastest breaststroker in the world after breaking the 50 metres event with his semi-final time of 58.83s. He smashed the world record to capture the title in 58.46 seconds. The men’s lightweight fours rowing team of Matthew Brittain, Lawrence Ndlovu, John Smith and James Thompson snatched the country’s third gold medal with a performance that was every bit as shocking as Chad le Clos’ upset victory over Michael Phelps. And after recording the fastest time in the semi-finals of the women’s 800 metres, Caster Semenya finished second in the world. Preceding Semenya’s silver medal, Bridgitte Hartley was the first of South Africa’s women to win an Olympic medal at the 2012 Games in the women’s kayak single 500m.
johannesburg -august The City of Gold was dusted white with snow and residents poured into the streets to watch the snowflakes fall. Snow falls annually in the mountains of South Africa and Lesotho, which even hosts a ski resort, but the high plains around Johannesburg haven’t seen snow in five years. The snowfall swept across Johannesburg, coating southern neighbourhoods in the early morning and then moving toward Sandton and Pretoria. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) confirmed snow had fallen across Vereeniging, Pretoria and Johannesburg. Snow is a rare occurrence in Gauteng, and was only experienced in May 1956, August 1962, June 1964, September 1981 and on June 27 2007. September 1981 has the greatest snowfall on record, with statistics showing snowfall accumulating up to ten centimetres across the province.
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grahamstown -january Twenty-three-year-old, Nolubabalo “Babsie” Nobanda put Grahamstown on the map after she was arrested at the Bangkok International Airport in possession of drugs in her dreadlocks. The police confiscated 1.5kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $150,000 (R1.2 million) and she was sentenced in a Thai court. She admitted that she smuggled the drugs from Brazil and was hired to deliver the cocaine to a customer at a hotel in Bangkok. Initially, she was given a 30-year sentence but that term was reduced by half because she was co-operative with the authorities.
limpopo -july You would think after the 71% Matric pass rate for 2011 the Education sector would somehow be working around the clock to improve it. Scores of ordered textbooks were found undelivered and some dumped in between bushes in Giyani and Tzaneen. As the sordid story goes, ministers were suspended, tenders then issued to EduSolutions to deliver the books, but then mysteriously cancelled. A new CFO was appointed to rectify the wrongs but at the end of the day no catch-up plan was designed for the scholars, and the delivery deadline made by the court wasn’t met and the last of the textbooks were delivered in October. And there goes the 71%...
rustenburg -august At first sight, it looked like a video clip of a North African war zone or one of those ETV “Friday Action Night” trailers. There was dust, barbered wire, armed men and bodies on the ground… As soon as the news reporter said “…Marikana, Rustenburg” the whole nation came to a complete standstill. Lonmin, the world’s third producer of platinum, was under siege by strikers demanding 36% pay rise and it didn’t end well. Thirty-four striking mineworkers were killed and 78 were wounded when the police opened fire with live ammunition on armed, striking workers who had gathered on a hill in the area. In an already tattered constitution, cries of foul play and human rights complaints were made through social media, bishops, traditional healers and court proceedings. It was a mess. The strike concluded in the workers receiving a 22% wage offer with a once-off bonus of R2, 000 if they returned to work the next day.
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FEATURE soweto -october Just when gospel and hip hop music were about to come to a truce two years ago , Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye and his friend Bongani Tshabalala, heavily intoxicated by a cocktail of drugs and alcohol, ploughed into a group of schoolchildren on Mdlalose Drive in Protea North. The two were drag racing in their Mini Coopers and four were of the children were killed in the accident while another two were seriously injured. After a series of court date postponements, they were found guilty on four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
kwazulu natal -december Bond for a Presidential house on the hill: R900 000 The road linking the village to Kranskop and Eshowe: R542 million Hush hush homestead revamp: R209 million The look on President Zuma’s face when corruption tapes “resurfaced”: PriceThe road to Mangaung is one littered 2007. Du Plooy considered this “outraroad full of scandals, bond probes, geous and unsafe”, and the plan was “spy tapes” and if you look closely- shelved. Two days later he joined the 300 pages of explosive internal e- sheriff in serving the summons on Zuma mails, memos and minutes of meetings at his Joburg residence. With the vote of from the corruption case against the no confidence looming and FNB home President that was withdrawn. One loan smeared all over his already tatof these memos states that Scorpions tered image... Vice President Kgalema investigator Johan du Plooy objected Montlante should do us all a favour to McCarthy’s plans to serve summons and give us all short courses on how to on Zuma at Nkandla on December 26 pronounce his name.
y l g U The eastern cape -april Former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Sicelo Shiceka died in hospital after battling with a terminal illness. He’s popularly known for racking up more than R1 million in travel costs for himself, his staff and friends and a trip to Switzerland to see a jailed girlfriend jailed. He had been on sick leave since February 2011.
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FEATURE north gauteng -september Judge Nkola Motata was found guilty of drunken driving back in September 2009, after crashing his luxury car into the perimeter wall of the house of Johannesburg businessman Richard Baird on January 7 2007 and was sentenced to a fine of R20 000 or one year in prison. Motata told Baird at the time that no “Boer” was going to undermine him and that “this used to be a white man’s land, but it isn’t anymore even if they can have more land ... South Africa is ours, we are ruling South Africa.” Hate speech and suspensions aside, the judge, who has been on special leave since September 2010, continues to enjoy a monthly income of R6000 and has earned a whooping R1.080-million in the past 18 months. Pretorius applied for Motata to be removed from the bench, saying he was not fit to be a judge while AfriForum instituted a case of hate speech against him. He has lost a legal bid to stop a misconduct inquiry against him after his conviction of drunken driving.
witbank -november Who knew our very own Kortes singer would experience firstworld problems? After Nomasonto “Mshoza” Mnisi’s failed alleged suicide attempt in 2011 at her R3.5-million Witbank matrimonial home she bleached her skin, had a array of plastic surgeries and divorced her husband of five years, Mpumalanga business tycoon Jacob Mnisi (40). So far she’s had calf implants, breast lifts, a tummy tuck and her skin lightened as she apparently wants to look “like Christina Aguilera”. Also on the cards is a Brazilian butt as soon as she recovers from complications from her previous procedures.
johannesburg -may Brown Dash, real name Simphiwe Mpamile, died at the Chris Hani-Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto shortly after he was admitted. He had been in and out of hospital since 2010 when he was diagnosed with pneumonia. His death came just over a week after he was seen - looking frail but in good spirits - at the SA Music Awards at Sun City.
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Exposé
The End is Not Lerato T. Kuzwayo
end on the 21st of October. The “prophet” has since resigned and apologised after the two failed predictions.
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he end. This is how I choose to begin this article. It appears that many generations over the years have been under the impression that they are actually living in the end of days. There are actually 242 dates ranging from 44AD to about 2047. So the world has ended innumerable times and may continue to do so for more days to come. We are at the brink of the threshold of another end time prediction. The Mayans, an ancient South American civilisation, have charted a cosmic calendar cast in stone that has so far been correct about the occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses. The calendar ends on December 21, 2012. I saw a cartoon that suggested that the calendar ends here because the engraver simply ran out of stone space on which to continue the calendar. Everyone remembers how people claimed the end of the computer age in the year 2000 and there were even correlations drawn up between Nostradamus’ quatrains and this world’s end. Some even built bunkers, and withdrew all their money from the banks preparing for the big computer crash. The Y2K bug proved to hold no bite. No planes fell from the sky and no worldwide black outs, except a few people who had
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a bit too much to drink. Strangely enough nine months later Nostradamus’ fanatics were back at it raving about how he had predicted the September 11 attacks. I guess the predictions were not really predictions since they came after the fact. I suspect Nostradamus wrote his quatrains before he blacked out too. More recently Harold Camping predicted a world’s end that did not happen as scheduled on May 21 2011. The theory was so pervasive, from Alameda (the American town Camping comes from) to the streets of Lotus Gardens west of Pretoria, where I got this pamphlet telling me to repent. Sadly for Camping and his followers God had a change of heart and gave His people a few more months. Camping changed his tune and later predicted the world would then
The book of Revelations in the Bible, the most widely accepted holy Book of our times, gives you a myriad of signs to be associated with the end times. It speaks of wars, famine, disease and a falling empire built on the very halo of the devil himself. So every once in a while someone exclaims “We are living in the end of days.” These describe the everyday conditions we have seen the planet usher out. Shouldn’t we rather be scared that these no longer startle us than the world ending? So now humanity waits with a not so baited breath for the Mayan Calendar to end and see if it’s the end of an age or the end of the world. This reflects human arrogance on a grand scale. We are still just finding out where on earth we are in this mammoth of a megalithic universe to think that we even have the slightest idea what time of day it is and in what year. We forget that these are just standards we agreed on one day after developing a writing system, and we could all agree on after the planet had been in existence for billions of years. We have no exact idea how old the earth is to be able to predict an end, nor do we even consider the size of the world itself. So even if there is a thunder storm, or it rains asteroids of fire or worldwide computers shut down, the important thing is to find people you can love, and remember to relax, it is not the end of the world. I imagine if we looked at such times as new beginnings we would be less destructive. I say we are living in the first Days. The universal eternity is beyond endings.
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What we've been saving for Athenkosi Peter
This month is about spending, whether it is money or time we just want to spend it, irresponsibly! With that kind of attitude, capitalising on the season is the last thing on most people’s minds.
a going concern as the year progresses. Fixed costs like employees or rental space still have to be paid even when the cycle changes and without a buffer of reinvested capital the entire capital base of your venture can be wiped out in this manner.
Making money and getting cash in to actually keep you afloat in a month that seems to last forever will certainly ensure happy New Year. In as much as ‘tis the season to be jolly”… it is also time to be very careful in how
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you spend your money. Like many young companies often make their grandest financial blunders in the foundation phases, young entrepreneurs mishandle their profits and savings. In retrospect, they should have rather plough back their earnings into their young venture to give it a cushion when times slow down. As a venture that was started around the festive season, a peak time for consumption and expenditure, it must be financially secured when ‘normal’ spending patterns resume and demand for your product falls. Without that cushion of capital from festive season profits your company could battle to be
Step Away From the Money Putting aside a proportion of one’s profits in a fixed deposit account at your local bank is a good way of ‘protecting one from themselves’ so to speak. A fixed deposit locks your money for a period of time without you having access to it and
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the bank compensates you in the form of interest on the capital amount. Ideally you would estimate your operating cycle and how much working capital you need for the duration of that cycle. Any surplus cash after that estimation can be stored on deposit and earn a return. Unfortunately such fixed deposit are quite rigid and don’t allow room to manoeuvre if an emergency occurs and access to surplus funds is necessary. A variant on the fixed term deposit is a call deposit where one has to give 30 days’ notice to be able to receive their cash. The interest on this deposit is lower than what would be achieved on a fixed-term deposit. Continuous reinvestment of early profits in this manner can greatly enhance the sustainability of a small business.
One Hit Wonder The whole point of beginning the venture in the first place was to earn money for the season, now the question would be how you going to spend it? You can be a lot riskier with your money and maybe even buy shares on the stock market and keep the window open for future returns. The online share trading platforms are the best and easiest to use and can provide you with relevant research to make your stock picks. All of this comes at a fee though, and at times can be expensive, so shop around and make sure you get the right deal. If this seems a bit too strict The Mother City has plenty of places to entertain yourself till your heart’s content.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Male Entrepreneurs of the year FUNDA Carmelia Wora
e-learning is how this team of budding entrepreneurs have positioned Funda- what one could call the ultimate cyberspace library.
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oing to the library is probably the most difficult thing one can ask a high school student or even a post graduate to do now that we all seem to be technology savvy. The online accessibility of all things has made going through library shelves and searching for a book that may have been checked out somewhat unattractive. In a time where instant, all-incorporating systems are gladly welcomed, Funda an online educational resources platform fits the bill perfectly. Founded by three young professionals, Kolawole Olajide, Kennedy Kitheka, and Kumbirai Gundani this programme uses artificial intelligence for students and teachers. “Students and teachers struggle to take charge of their educational journey because managing their educational resources and looking for it online is difficult” says Olajide. “And with most of the content online American and not specific to the Matric Curriculum, it makes the process more difficult.” Kolalwole Olajide, a self-taught computer engineer, became hot property in the ICT industry after entering a global competition on a messaging algorithm and came in third. Another a self-taught computer engineer, Kennedy Kitheka is a firm believer in world economic change he says “in order to achieve economic and social change in this continent, more entrepreneurs need to be given a platform for their ideas and initiatives to bear fruit.” And with extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship from Kumbirai Gundani, their third member,
they are well on their way. He is the recipient of the Barclays bank junior achievement global entrepreneur of the year for 2007 and has also co-founded JSI holdings, which has been at the heart of micro-finance since 2006 in Zimbabwe. Certainly what we can call a team of nerds, theirs is a business that stands to aid in more ways than one. “We have fresh ideas which give a fresh outlook to things and we are very diverse, our skill sets when combined cushion our inexperience and mostly we have been supported extremely by friends, family, mentors and God,” they explain. “We are young and fresh from varsity with a bit of what you might call exuberance of youth or naïveté which helps when things get tough” Besides being from different parts of Africa, the Funda team is nonetheless devoted to making their business about South Africa first and then eventually expand into the rest of Africa. “It is really about doing our part to make this country better. We think every profession is equally important now that South Africa is being asked to prove its credentials as a powerhouse of Africa. So in the general context we just want to play our part with the skills we have.” With Funda is taking off well, Kumbira, Kolawole and Kennedy see a brighter future not only for the business but for the educational level in South Africa with the help of the e-learning programmes the company develops.
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Female Entrepreneurs of the year Mathemaniacs Carmelia Wora
Mathemaniacs bring the fun back to Math related subjects not only for the boffs and brainiacs but also for everyone inbetween.
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umbers, no matter how you look at them, are scarcely associated with fun especially when you are flunking the subject. Although coupled with the increase in our economy’s stability subjects such as Math and Science are often left to the “super smart”whom are often frowned upon themselves. In order to eliminate that bad perception, two young women came up with a project that aims to bring the FUN back to Math related subjects for all learners.
Although science is predominately male, Ezlyn and Batho’s business continues to grow. “The science field is a male dominated field and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to play a role in improving not only South Africa’s, but Africa as a wholes’ education system through sustainable youth educational programmes,” Batho explains.
Mathemaniacs is the brain child of Ezlyn Olivia Brends and Mmabatho “Batho” Mokiti, two science lovers with the aim of transferring this love onto learners. They plan on strengthening and supporting Mathematics and Science education throughout the country to increase the number of students who pursue this path in tertiary.
Their drive and passion for education and women empowerment led Batho and Ezlyn to launch DreamGirls International Outreach and Empowering Program. It is aimed at ensuring the successful enrolment of young women from disadvantaged areas, at institutions of higher learning. They are also directors for the Dad Fund, which focuses on entrepreneurship, internship and mentorship programs for the youth as part of their community upliftment programmes.
Ezlyn and Batho currently serve respectively as Marketing Director and Managing Director of the structure. “We run this company fuelled by passion and a compelling drive to make a difference in the education sphere in our country and continent” says Ezlyn.
Batho and Ezlyn don’t fear a challenge that is for sure and their engagement for entrepreneurship doesn’t just stop at owning a business. Understanding the need for creating jobs is at the forefront of their planning and dedication to change young peoples’
mindset regarding employment. “Unfortunately our government can only do so much to employ young people in South Africa; we need to start thinking how can I be the employer instead of the employee.” And for Ezyln and Batho their work is hardly a job as it comes with so much fulfilment. “Often people ask us how we do it, but we always answer: when you have a passion for what you do, it doesn’t even seem like a job, because it comes so naturally. All we want to do to change African lives!”
entrepreneurs no no`s - Do not go into business without doing thorough research into the market & industry - Do not spread yourself to thin! Stay focused! - Never compromise your core business and values just to get to a contract. - Be careful who you do business with, always do some research on potential clients and staff.
Networking
Make the festive season a time to strike a business deal The festive season is here but if you’re a budding entrepreneur, finding ideal business partners while basking in the sun or travelling hot spots could be a smart move
If you have a business or a business idea, you’ll probably find that one of the toughest parts of starting up is getting others to invest in your business. And with business loans difficult to obtain, it can be a challenge finding the right people to invest in your business. However, don’t give up just yet. There are sure to be people with the means and the desire to help your business grow no matter what time of the year it is. The following are just a few ways you can get people to invest in your business.
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first discover if your business is a need One way to determine the success of a business is deciding whether or not the services or products provided are actually in demand. By capitalising on trends, more people will be willing to invest in your business if the business market has a proven history of succeeding. A niche is crucial for selling business services and involves targeting a specific demographic to market your products to. These can be age groups, gen-
ders, races, or any number of people. Once you do, appeal to your niche for investments and donations.
have a plan Make sure you’ve thoroughly researched the business and you know exactly what and how much you’ll need. Create a detailed business plan and show it to your potential investors. People will be more likely
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to invest their money in your business if they can see that you’re not only serious about it, but that you have a plan of carrying it out and making sure it will succeed.
get over your fears Many people have a hard time asking for money. However, you’ll never know until you ask, and you may be amazed at how many people you can get to invest in your business simply by asking them to.
market your business when possible Always have business cards with you, and discuss your business with potential investors whenever possible - yes even during the festive season. There are many people who are certainly willing to invest in your business. By doing your research and asking the right people, you can find investors, no matter what time of the year it may be.
Most shoppers are in a buying mood. If you plan to sell products this could work to your advantage, especially if you plan on starting a business that involves selling gift items. Because stores are very competitive and offer extended sales during the holidays, you might be able to find some good deals on the supplies and equipment your need for starting a business, so you might conceivably get a bit of a break on your start up costs. Consider the good the bad and the ugly Besides the fact that most of us feel unduly stressed during the holidays, there are other reasons why you might not want to take the plunge and start your own business just yet, including: Starting a business isn’t something you should do on a whim. It takes proper planning, including developing at least an informal business plan. No matter when you decide to actually start your business, you need to make sure you’ve thought it out carefully especially if this is going to be a full-time business for you. If you’re planning on selling products, especially gift items, it’s likely that this will be the busiest time of year for your business - next year! Trying to get any kind of business marketing and sales strategy in place and get some buzz going for your business takes time and is not something you can likely accomplish in a month. While we all like to think of the holiday season as a joyous time, it’s not always so joyous and happy for everyone. If you still need to gain your family’s support in order to start your home business, you could either get lucky and catch everyone in the holiday spirit and receive their unconditional support for starting a business, or you could catch a few at a bit of a down time. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a work-at-home wannabe, the holidays can be a very good time for you to re-group, start outlining your strategy to start and market your business and take stock of what you’ll need to do in the year ahead to make your dreams of starting a business or working at home come true for you.
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AFRICA CONNECT
Egypt The author of Mythology Kudzai Mazvarirwofa
Land of the shifting desert sands, giant pyramids, and great rulers from the past – This is Egypt
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hen one thinks of Egypt, one automatically re-directs to the story of the boy Pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, or King Tut for short, whose mask has been used for countless years as the face of Egypt - The face of the faceless Pharaohs that have since ceased to exist. However, despite the titillating stories of the ancient Egyptians, the late Pharaohs and the belief in feline Gods, Egypt has more to her than the ‘unseen’.
the land of egypt Officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, she is situated in North Africa, with a majority of over 82 million citizens in the state. The majority of the Egyptians live near the banks of the Nile River, where the only arable land is found, in an area of about 40,000 square kilometers. The large regions of the Sahara Desert, which make up most of Egypt’s territory, are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt’s residents live in urban areas, with most scattered across the densely populated centers of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta.
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a timeless tourist destination Egypt has been known throughout its history as a destination for tourists and travelers since it was visited by “Herodotus” during ancient times. Egypt has maintained this image throughout the middle and modern history. However, the discovery of the Pharaonic antiquities added a special charm to her, besides the unique religious and cultural monuments of course. The mystical charm that Egypt has has been able to transcend over time and distance to intrigue the hearts and curiosity of many. People come to Egypt to assuage their religious quests, to put to bed superstitions that they may have heard, or to marvel at the architecture of the millions of slaves who dedicated their lives to building the breathtaking monuments that are the pyramids.
Her beauty is vast and undeniable Egypt is not only the land of the mystical but also enjoys a unique geographical location and a moderate climate all year-round. Its vast coastlines, beaches and unique treasures of coral reefs, provide her with advantages of a competitive edge. That’s not all that Egypt offers - for food lovers, she has plenty of places where one can kick up their heels and enjoy a myriad of colorful ethnic dishes. One such place is the Dar El Amar Terrace, which is specially known for its open kitchen, indoor and outdoor sitting areas and traditional Lebanese cuisine, which is prepared while the diners watch.
and then some The Egyptian economy is one of the most diversified in the Middle East, with sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry and services at almost equal production levels, which is a first of all the African nations. Egypt has significant cultural, political, and military influence in the region, and is a major powerhouse in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Muslim world. Egypt truly is a place of wonder, a place chockfull of history, culture and more than a hint of mysticism. A definite must see for anyone with a creative mind. FUN FACT: Egypt is only partly situated in North Africa (a LARGE part), Egypt has its Sinai Peninsula (a triangular Peninsula) forming a ‘land bridge’ between North Africa and South West Asia, marking Egypt as a Trans-continental state.
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My neighbour from Egypt Kudzai Mazvarirwofa
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aliyah Ibrahim shares her experience of moving to a country that shares her religion but shockingly not as intensely as back home, as well as embracing other religions and cultures too.
from cairo to the cape Q: So, did you grow up in Egypt? A: I was not born in Egypt. Half of my childhood was spent in Addis Ababa, then we moved to Cairo in Egypt. Q: When did you move to Cairo? A: We moved when my father got a job at one of the architectural companies in Egypt, when I was 13. There is a large market for that in Egypt, as tourist attractions are rife; the tourists like to stay in places that are similar to where they come from. Q: Where are you studying? A: I’ve been studying at The International Hotel School, in Cape Town for the past year.
facing the challenges of new surroundings Q: What has been your experience of Cape Town?
A: Well since I am Muslim, and there are a lot of Muslim people in Cape Town, it hasn’t really been much of a cultural difference, you know? But as far as dressing is concerned, I was in shock that most Arabs are not forced to wear certain things. It’s not like that in this day and age anyways, but in Cape Town, it’s almost as if people don’t mind walking around barely dressed. Q: How did you deal with those kinds of ‘challenges’? A: What can you do? You just have to stay true to yourself and if you want to adapt, you can, if you don’t, no one forces you.
culture clash Q: What are the most common Christmas traditions in Egypt? A: Well, I am Muslim so we do not celebrate Christmas per se. We believe in Jesus, but we celebrate our equivalent of Christmas, which is called ‘Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Adha’. These are festivals in which we commemorate the birth of the messiah. Q: So you have never, not once celebrated Christmas? A: It’s not like I don’t know about it, I do, and sometimes because of the cultural di-
versity of our friends, one does participate in some of the traditions. But in my family, we are Muslims and thus adhere to our religious traditions.
the beauty of egypt Q: What is your favorite thing about Egypt? A: Egypt is beautiful. Everything about her is beautiful, the history the culture and the Pyramids are breathtaking. Of course they are commercialized now but the effect is the same. It makes you believe that there is a greater power above us humans, truly majestic. Q: What is your fondest memory of Egypt? A: I remember after I had been told about the Sphinx’s and the Gods, we were asked in class what we would want to be if we could pick anything in the world. I wanted to be the mischievous God, Seth, who is characterized by many characters, as he was a shape shifter. He got away with anything and used to pull pranks on anyone. Half my class did not know what I was talking about, so I had to teach them, which meant recounting the story. I felt so educated. Q: If I wanted to visit Egypt, where would you suggest I go? A: I can’t tell you that. That would spoil it for you, rather go with an open mind, and be prepared to be amazed.
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Campus connect
Tertiary dreams realised through FET Colleges Aubrena Armstrong
FET colleges are fast becoming one of most practical and successful forms of higher education. They provide much needed skills as well as real opportunities
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t goes without saying that education as well as skills development is crucial in overcoming challenges facing young South Africans today but because of the exclusivity of universities, many don’t have access to higher education to elevate this need. Fortunately, the Department of Higher Education recognized this problem and introduced FET Colleges in order to increase the quality and percentage of graduates we have as a country. Offering vocational and skill based courses they are an open learning system that is responsive to the need by contributing to the development of the country’s human resources. Bridging the gap between the development of talent and accessibility they offer flexible, informative high quality programmes at half the university cost and time with prospective vocational work. They are dedicated to offering learners a holistic learning experience in the discipline of their choice giving support and a more hands on approach as opposed to university. All these good characteristics are over shadowed by the misconception that they are inferior in quality to university study only because they were used to educate young white people in correctional facilities.
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Yes! They are a valid alternative to Varsity but because the FET system idea is relatively new, many people still regard them as the last resort with the notion that university institutions are superior to college education. Instead of aspiring to attend at one of the 50 public colleges spread across 263 campuses around the country that ideally cater for about 220 000 students they’d rather flock to the overfilled universities. These misconceptions about the quality of education offered at these colleges rob them of a chance at a good, tailored education which at times starts at grade nine. And because of this, it’s seen as an alternative to high school rather than an option for higher education – yet another misconception. It’s blatantly clear that many do not have adequate information about non-university options when they have to decide what to do after school.
What prospective students must note is that the colleges offer the theory dimension of workplace learnerships and also provide a broad range of short skills training courses linked to industry needs something not done in universities. In as much as their tuition costs vary, it is important to remember that many of them are subsidized by 80% by the Department of Higher Education and Training And those students who meet the bursary criteria, could end up not paying for anything at all.This is the free education political parties have been nagging the government about.
ers vary in duration. One can enroll for short courses of a few hours or for formal courses of three years in industry fields such as agriculture, arts and culture, business, commerce and management, education, training and development, engineering, manufacturing and technology, services, building construction and security.
The varied selection of courses and programmes that have been developed to respond to the scarce skills needed by employ-
fast facts * Every FET College has a council appointed by the MEC of Education to oversee the effective governance of the FET College. * They have an academic year that operates on trimesters and semesters. * They strive to be operational throughout the year with only some campuses closing for recess periods at any one time
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LIFE SKILLS
Khawume ngolahla! Noluvuyo Bacela
Now that the year’s almost over I think it’s safe to say nothing exposes impaired social norms like alcohol or the love of alcohol in this case.
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’m not really sure when being drunk over the festive season became a mandatory exercise but I’m pretty certain it’s time someone introduced a means of “drunken etiquette” of sorts. For one, if you know you don’t have money for a drank (as the young ones call it) by all means ask for a loan from a friend or just stay at home - SABC is still free. Donning on your best clothes to be left high and dry (excuse the pun) at 3am by your “friends” is not a good way to start any weekend. No one wants to bump into you at 6am on a Saturday sitting on the edge of the curb at the taxi rank in heels and your pale orange
mini dress the other way round... Another thing, alcohol doesn’t make you telepathic. Making eye contact with sweaty strange men across the room to score free drink(s) and a transie home is not only reckless but could increase your chances of your drink being spiked and being date raped- something that is not often talked about. Because most girls scrap it as “blacking out “and the lack of memory recollection; the morning sickness attributed to by the excessive drinking done on the previous night, it makes it makes it more detrimental. Even more so the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases is heightened, especially when you are just laying there, defenseless having
no say on the “to condomise or not to condomise” debate. With South Africa leading the pack in rapes, (a woman is raped in our country every 17 seconds) it’s really not safe out there! It all starts with a simple phone call, a burst of excitement and occasionally running around; to wardrobe doors being swung wide open in an attempt to quickly get ready for a night out. Usually going through a few (long) moments parading in front of the mirror, choosing which items to wear knowing very well you’ll be on your feet all night because you can’t afford the VIP section! Now after all that time spent beautifying yourself - as if you’re heading out on an evening with the stars, the least you could do is to be safe. With the little bit of change at the bottom of your bag to make it to the venue; the drinks and the trip back home should not be left to chance. And chance in this instance would be the man who gets taken up by the showcase you’ve put together. Falling prey to the “I’ll buy you a drink and you come home with me” card is not the only way you can get crunk this season. Simple planning, maybe laying off the booze on the days leading up to the 31st and choosing who you hang out with will more than do the trick!
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CAREER ADVICE
Party over here! Luke Potter More than just a hub for free things, event managers are the passionate planners with flawless organizational skills that manage all the complex details that make for a special as well as pleasurable occasion. This success is often ensured by planning and researching the occasion, the client and also the client base. After all this is done it’s followed by working alongside the client picking the location, sending out invitations and organising the food and beverages as well as the transportation and accommodation of guests. In the background you’ll find them getting down to the nitty-gritty of things coordinating event staff, overseeing the event budget and supervising the event itself. As a manager you can either specialize in one event or tackle almost any assignment. It is advisable though to start off by doing one aspect at a time such as maybe catering then branching off to get into the swing of things. With the events’ success constantly hanging over your head- you must be able to think on your feet and thrive on adrenalin. Deadlines upon deadlines, excellent time management and keeping your clients happy every step of the way – this must be on the top of list at all times. Luke Potter is an events manager at Distell and he let us in on some much needed inside information about his job.
event managers look pretty and they run around like headless chickens. does that sum it up right? what do you think of this perception?
To keep the balance in any social sphere, there always has to be that one friend who has a “hook up” for free tickets, whether they’d be for sports, a live concert or an exclusive club, they are needed.
Well it is exactly that- a perception. The truth is, that if an event manager looks calm and seems like nothing is overwhelming them, then they have planned effectively and have done a phenomenal job. Planning and execution is two of the fundamentals of eventing. If you can manage both, you will be effective. If you can’t, the headless chicken phenomena will start occurring.
during the festive season, how hectically busy does it get? I cannot speak for other companies, but our festive season runs from October to middle January. This is simply referred to as peak or silly season. We run possibly 3 – 6 major events a week during this period. This can be anything from Music Concerts, to outdoor Festivals, to Exhibition or even Conferences.
what kind of person is best suited to be an events manager? Attention to detail is a must. Passion for what you do, also the ability to work extraordinary long hours with high energy levels. Most of all, the willingness to take personal accountability for wins or losses that you might experience as you are always only as good as your last event.
what satisfies you the most about your job? Seeing all the elements of your hard work come together and have patrons work away, loving there experience that you provided.
what does it take to pull off the best event? Failing to plan is planning to fail. Think of absolutely everything. Put yourself in the consumer’s shoes. Allow your creative juices to pour. Always do dealings in an ethical manner and above all – love what you do. This will come through in the final result.
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Alternative Thinking
2012 in hindsight Khanya Ndlela
Looking back it’s amazing to see how much has happened in and around our country. It has been a fast paced year that has raced by, yet so much has taken place. I got engaged, made spiritual progression, made business progression while finding more reason for hope and determination. Reflecting back on my personal journey, though I would say there was room for more and we underachieved. I believe this is also true for our society this year. We showed in glimpses our ability for positive, powerful and critical collaborations. Our ability to stay focused, determined and calm under immense pressure and a resilient spirit patience and forgiveness. However, I feel we were very soft on demanding excellence. There were many challenges which needed our mass collective and peaceful demonstration. I believe we allowed too many things to be enforced upon us without taking an active stand; a case in point is the secrecy bill or the Marikana shooting massacre.
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hheeew! We’ve taken the last corner at high speed and now it’s the final straight. As we put foot to cross the finish line we must glance behind us just to see how well we’ve done in this race. We have just a handful of sleeps left before we’ve completed another 365 days of our individual and collective existence. I look around at my peers and I see so many shifts, a kind of progression in people and I wonder if it smells of evolution. This year included some interesting moments.
smooth and particular can do for conviction. Then there was the disturbing news of the Libor banking scandal- the banks which run the world economy had been blatantly crooked! There was more war and more death with violence, oppression and barbaric government systems exposing themselves. On the positive, a man jumped from space and there were many medical breakthroughs. South Africans showed extreme resilience and reminded us that our spirit of forgiveness and tolerance is still very much intact after a tough year socially.
There was the Obama re-election, which served as a great lesson of what being
I learnt an incredible amount this year. In my personal life there were many moments,
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As young people in the fortunate position of benefitting from tertiary education; it is our absolute responsibility to mobilize against far more than our fees or application process. We are the infantry of society compared to the 1976 youth who were the catalyst of action and change. As the New Year approaches let’s take time away to reflect on what we are as a country as well as who we want to be as a nation. Taking a break from the hustle of the year and looking forward to an amazing new chapter.
FEEL GOOD
Feel Good the Afrocentric way By: Lerato T Kuzwayo
We inhabitants of the great Afrika, are torn between embracing natural or synthetic because of historic forms of discrimination against the Afrikan that made it difficult to maintain true Afrikan Identity. From spiritual practices that were natural for the Afrikan being labelled demonic, pagan or heathen to Chris Rock’s Good Hair documentary exposing how Afrikan hair is now considered not good enough. How now, do Afrikans maintain and celebrate Afro-centricity? in Afrikan women and is seeks to create a modern Afrikan aesthetic that can stand for itself, where one’s beauty depends on one’s being. The Afrikan female aesthetic is something under great threat, with each one of Tyra Banks’ new modelling regulations, including having to be a size minus one and 7 feet tall. Just like all things in life we have differences; the trick is figuring what makes them work for you and nobody else. Bare in mind it begins with a Be-You-tiful.
beauty begins with a be ‘Beauty begins with a Be’ is a social campaign aimed at young Afrikan women, specifically addressing the issue and how they ought to define themselves aesthetically. The campaign promotes the idea of confidence
The Campaign was created by Lerato “Scribes” Sibanda, Pretoria whose lineage now stretches beyond borders. She describes what it was like growing into the realisation that she was different from the other kids in the neighbourhood, this caused whispers when she walked by. She soon learned to appreciate it as she began to own her distinction. The activities include poetry, photography, design and styling rooted at the Afrikan in all her Colour. It’s like the Black consciousness of Beauty. find them on Facebook: Beauty begins with a Be.
Olabanjo Amani Buntu is an Afrikan son from the Diaspora from the Caribbean island of Anguilar. The Western system has portrayed the image of an Afrikan man as that of a violent, foolish, slave and each of us must learn to live, rise and overcome in such a world. Shabaka organises conventions and seminars where ideas are shared amongst the young and the elderly Afrikan men. This gap is a crucial for raising a responsible Afrikan brotherhood that understands the Afrikan principles, values of humanity, equality and being a lover to his woman and the children she bares.
shabaka men of afrika Shabaka Men of Afrika is an eBukhosini Solutions initiative. eBukhosini solutions is an Afro-centric community education based in a Johannesburg at 47 Regent road, Yeoville. Their motto simply states “Ancient Traditions Modern Solutions”. This initiative is headed by a man known to many as Baba Buntu.
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OPPOrTUNITIES
Internships Intern Researcher Research internship for 2013 at a small research firm specialising in economic development, business case studies and monitoring and evaluation. A Bachelors degree in economics and related fields is preferable. Candidate must have excellent written skills, fluent in English and able to speak either Xhosa or Afrikaans How To Apply: Please contact Leigh-Ann Leibbrandt from FEM Research Consultants on 021-447-4350 or at admin@femresearch.co.za
Online Media Internship Apurimac Media is offering an exciting 3position in an online media environment for an intern, looking to gain experience, with some of the largest international clients for their leading portfolio of global online and mobile media brands. A marketing degree or diploma is preferable. Key Responsibilities: Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organisations mission; Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT and finance); Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence; Heading the fun and entertainment committee. How To Apply: Please contact Liezle Poole from Apurimac Media at liezle.poole@apurimacmedia.com
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Editorial and Content Writing Intern Com Recruitment is looking for an Editorial and Content Writing Intern for a major travel brand. The marketing company is young, small with major UK clients. The intern will work under a senior writer to ensure deadline is reached. The successful candidate will be trained in all necessary aspects of online writing, research, marketing (including relationship building with potential link partners), html and image editing. Remuneration: R2500 How to apply: Please send a two page CV with a covering letter motivating why you are the best person for this internship to recruit@sumango.com. You can also call 0214180130.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Intern Information Technology (ref: Q9/2012/35) COMPANY: The Investec CA Programme offers financial assistance in the form of a full academic scholarship to undergraduate students studying towards a CA(SA) degree. DESCRIPTION: Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment. Applications are open all year round. Successful candidates are offered the opportunity to apply for the Investec CA Programme (to complete their 3 year training contract. REQUIREMENTS: Those studying towards a Chartered Accountant degree at a SAICA accredited university. CLOSING DATE: Open all year round HOW TO APPLY: Complete the online application form if you require any further information, please call 011 286 9457 or email CAscholarship@investec. co.za http://www.investec.co.za/about-investec/careers/ ca-programme/scholarship.html
OPPOrTUNITIES Creative Internship
Internship: Junior Campaign Manager
NATIVE is a full service digital agency looking for an individual with fresh ideas and wants to break away from the traditional way of working. An intern at Native, will get the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across SA's biggest brands. They will also get a chance to collaborate with an awardwinning creative team.
TrafficBrand - a medium-sized digital marketing agency - is offering a six-month internship for a selfmotivated individual.
How to apply: Please forward your application and portfolio (PDF or URL) to intern@native.co.za together with a cover letter and a subject line: INTERN. You can also contact Native at 011-555-3800
Key requirements include excellent Excel skills; fluency in English - written and spoken; internet savvy; excellent people skills; ability to analyse data; ability to work indivudally and as part of a team. How to apply: Please contact Nadia de Vries from Traffic Brand at 021 480 4360 and work@trafficbrand.com
Digital Marketing Intern Techsys Digital is a fast-paced full service digital marketing agency with an established client portfolio including some of South Africa's leading brands is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern. The role will include client relationship building exercises, will pro-actively assist in the identification of new business opportunities, and assist in the dayto-day running of key accounts; support the teams by answering the phone and assisting with general administration duties as required. Key requirements include tertiary degree/diploma in related field (preferably marketing/advertising/copywriting); excellent communications skills - verbal and written; proficiency in Microsoft Office ; ability to monitor online conversations and activities ; conduct research related to new media, publishing and marketing.
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY OFFERS INTERNSHIPS IN BERLIN The ICD offers internship opportunities to individuals who would like to gain practical experience in: Marketing & PR, Business & Economics, International law, Communication, Journalism, Administration, Event Management. PLEASE NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for full-time internships. A minimum of 3 months commitment is required. Applications for longer periods are welcome. For more info, please email to internship@culturalÂŹdiplomacy.org
How to apply: Please contact Nic or Lauren from Techsys Digital at 021-788-6896 or jobs@techsys. co.za.
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GENERAL JOBS OPPOrTUNITIES
Jobs Studio Manager/ Photographer The Potchefstroom Academy & Saahst in Potchefstroom is looking for a Studio Manager and Photographer. Key Responsibilities include in running, managing and marketing of a photographic studio. Key Requirements include a minimum qualification of a one year Higher Certificate in Photography; computer literacy in MS Office and Photoshop; proficiency in English and Afrikaans; a motor vehicle licence (Code 08/ Code B) Advantageous: Knowledge in Indesign and Illustrator; Graphic design; Marketing experience; Lecturing. How to apply: Please contact Marinda van Niekerk from Potchefstroom Academy & Saahst 018 294 9007 or at personeel@potchakademie. co.za
Junior Web Administrator/ Intern WSI - a digital marketing company based in Kyalami, Johannesburg is looking for a Junior Web Administrator/Intern that will help take care of their client’s digital marketing needs. Key Responsibilities include liaising with clients; providing client feedback; answering questions and queries from clients; updating website content and blog posts. Key Requirements are friendliness and helpful attitude; great telephonic skills; a self-starter as well as knowledge of websites; own transport Salary: R4500 per month How to apply: Contact Francois Muscat from WSIOMS at francois@wsioms.co.za
Personal Assistant GetSmarter, a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present courses throughout South Africa, is looking to hire a personal assistant to join their fast growing team. Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) taking on some of the Director’s responsibilities and working more closely with management;liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff; screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate; carrying out background research and presenting findings; document creation and project management; research and arrange travel and accommodation; Key Requirements include strong organisational and analytical skills and a desire to continuously improve their ability to manage projects; strong attention to detail; skill in organising time and establishing priorities; strong inter-personal skills. How to apply: Please contact Georgie Wheeler from GetSmarter at georgie@ getsmarter.co.za 66 IMBO/ ISSUE 9/ 8/ 2012
Editors Assistant Film & Event Media is looking for an Editorial Assistant to provide assistance and project management in all stages of the publication of magazines, online content, and bespoke publishing materials as well as a broad range of publicity materials. Key Responsibilities include layout of printed materials using InDesign; supporting the executive editor in all activities leading to a publication; writing articles and content; filing, photocopying and other routine administrative tasks; and organising and researching projects to tight deadlines. Key Requirements include solid writing and editing skills; computer literacy; journalism experience (academic or workplace); working knowledge of InDesign; and ability to work under extreme pressure and to strict deadlines. How to apply: Please contact Maya Kulycky from Film & Event Media at 021 674 0646 and/ or
OPPOrTUNITIES Debtors Clerk Drake Personel is looking for a Debtors Clerk for their client based in Atlantis, Cape Town. Key Requirements include a tertiary qualification in Bookkeeping (or studying towards); minimum 3 years active debtors experience; strong collections abilities; knowledge on legal procedures would be advantageous; computer literacy in Pastel Evolution and Excel. Salary: R6000 – R7000 Please Note: If you do not receive response within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful. And also Please call Benita van Wyk from Drake Personnel first before applying online on 021 425 3300. Ref. No.: BVW 039
Assistant Designer Africa investor (Ai) is offering an all-rounder role for an eager individual looking to hone their talent through a junior position with a leading African publication/events/research company. Responsibilties include conceptualising and designing the front covers of the bi-monthly magazine ; creating print ready PDFs and sending the magazine to print; client advertisements; events branding (pull up banners, programmes, name tags etc.); company CI, sales collateral and marketing materials; special ad hoc projects as well as administrative duties. Requirements include relevant tertiary qualification; knowledge of Apple Mac systems; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop; ability to handle stress and work under pressure; and punctuality and respect for deadlines. How to apply: Please contact Catherine Wright from Africa Investor at 011 783 2431 and/ or info@ africainvestor.com
Key Accounts Manager Key responsibilities include taking responsibility for new business development and retention; identify and manage existing and new client relationships; develop and explore unique ways to grow the business with clients and establish the Media24 magazine offering as the solution of choice ; conceptualisation with the sales managers in the development of creative solutions that can benefit our brands financially as well as offering increased client satisfaction; represent the sales division at events. Key requirements include an appropriate qualification and at least three years working experience in a relevant field; Good planning and multitasking skills; computer-literacy, self-disciplined, initiative-driven and have a ‘’can do’’ attitude; working knowledge of Microsoft Office; a valid, unendorsed Code 08 driver’s licence. How to apply: Please forward a two-page CV and short motivation letter to Simbongile Mente. Email: simbongile.mente@media24.com by the 6th of December 2012.
Research Marketer A Research Marketer candidate based in Cape Town will be offered an opportunity to work for a for a company with a large part of duties dedicated to researching and communicating with African countries. Key responsibilities include updating and maintaining data bases; communicate and research contacts and possible clients Key requirements include strong telephone skills and negotiations; strong admin; understanding of the production process (not a pre requisite); call centre experience; certificate or diploma in marketing; and the willingness to work between 9am6pm. Ability to communicate in French, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish will be advantageous. How to apply: Please contact Brad from The Video Lounge at brad@thevideolounge.co.za 8/ 2012 67 IMBO/ ISSUE 9/
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Bursaries THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL FIELDS AVAILABLE: All degrees appropriate to continue study towards a chartered accounting qualification WHO CAN APPLY: Scholars with a matric exemption REQUIREMENTS: Minimum C symbol for maths and Eng’lish (HG). Favourable AARP scores will be taken into con’sideration SERVICE CONTRACT: Three-year training contract on comple’tion of degree CLOSING DATE: Apply Bursaries for 2013 online ADDRESS: Office of the Auditor-General PO Box 446 Pretoria 0001
MICK LEARY EDUCATION-AL TRUST BURSARIES IN SOUTH AFRICA FIELDS AVAILABLE: All degree areas WHO CAN APPLY: Pre’viously disadvantaged stu’dents with epilepsy REQUIREMENTS: Must be prepared to participate in epilepsy awareness programmes and act as role models. CLOSING DATE: N/A however most Mick Leary 2013 bursary applications are still open. ADDRESS: c/o Epilepsy South Africa PO Box 73 Observatory, 7935
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ARCELOR MITTAL (ENGINEERING) WHO CAN APPLY: All those interested in full time undergraduate studies in BSc Engineering at selected SA universities. Grade 12 with university exemption with at least 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science. REQUIREMENTS: Merit and previously disadvantaged. SERVICE CONTRACT: You’ll be expected to serve one year’s service for each year of study CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2013 ADDRESS: Resourcing Officer Training CoE P O Box 2 Vanderbijlpark, 1900 Fax: (016) 889-3300 BOE BURSARIES - WINI-FRED WILSON BURSARY
WHO CAN APPLY: SA university students from 2nd year studying BA degree majoring in English. Also for post-graduate study. CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2012 ADDRESS: Charitable Trusts BoE Trust Ltd P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR SA BLACKS WHO CAN APPLY: Students who are African, Indian and Coloured studying towards a MBChB and other health-related courses. The award is given to students under the age of 25 and is based on financial need. Students studying at Wits, Durban, Natal (Medical), Stellenbosch, UCT,
OPPOrTUNITIES MEDUNSA. Please note that those who apply to the University of Natal Financial Aid are automatically considered for a MESAB bursary, but must not make spe-cial application to the Registrar. CLOSING DATE: Check with the university ADDRESS: Medical Education for SA Blacks (MESAB) Apply to university
ELEMENTSIX WHO CAN APPLY: Undergraduate, full-time students of Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics or Mechanical Engineering SERVICE CONTRACT: It comes with a service obligation towards Element Six (Pty) Ltd CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2013 HOW TO APPLY: Forward applications, CV’s, academic records. Correspondence only conducted with short listed candidates. If no reply within 30 working day consider application unsuccessful ADDRESS: Bursaries Department P O Box 561 Springs 1560 E-mail: recruitmentzapro@e6.com Fax : (011) 812-9352
BOE BURSARIES - WINIFRED WILSON BURSARY WHO CAN APPLY: SA university students from 2nd year studying BA degree majoring in English. Also for postgraduate study. CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2012 ADDRESS: Charitable Trusts BoE Trust Ltd P O Box 86 Cape Town 8000
Sasol Ltd Corporate Bursary Services WHO CAN APPLY: Any South African university or university of technology; and also candidates willing, after the completion of their studies, to work for a period which corresponds to the duration of the bursary. Thereafter, the company will place graduate/s. CLOSING DATE: 31 May - for return of forms ADDRESS: Sasol Bursary Scheme, c/o Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017; you can also visit www.careerwise.co.za
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OPPOrTUNITIES BAKER'S FOOD TECHNOLOGY BURSARY WHO CAN APPLY: Students who want to study food technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and who have a good academic record. Practical training in the THIRD YEAR of study. CLOSING DATE: Check on application ADDRESS: Mr M Caine Manpower Development Manager Baker's Limited P O Box 599 Pinetown 3600
Bob Blundell Memorial Scholarship P O Box 158 Pretoria, 0001
Charles Bryars Scholarship Bursary WHO CAN APPLY: Music students above practical Grade 7 audition for the bursary. CLOSING DATE: Auditions are held in April APPLY TO: NMMU School of Music TEL: (041) 504-4235
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (Vodacom) Thuthuka Bursary Fund WHO CAN APPLY: South African citizens studying towards BCom Accounting. You should achieve 60% in Maths (not Maths Literacy) and plan to study at the following institutions: UJ, UCT (CB011), NMMU, SU, UP, UFS, UKZN, Wits CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2013 ADDRESS: Thuthuka Bursary Fund, P O Box 59875, Kengray, 2100
Bob Blundell Memorial Scholarship WHO CAN APPLY: Students who want to study Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria. CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2012 ADDRESS: Conveying Trustee,
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WHO CAN APPLY: Students (SA Citizens/ permanent residents only) wishing to study BA Social Science at a recognised university in SA. Minimum Grade B overall aggregate for six Grade 12 subjects. CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2013 ADDRESS: Bursary Application, Career Wise (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 30632, Braamfontein, 2017
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Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year Hashim Amla & Natalie du Toit Sonwabile Antonie
South Africa seems to be blessed when it comes to sports icons. Whether it be Naas Botha, Lucas Radebe or Penny Heynes. Our country excels at producing high quality sports people. This generation now has Morne Steyn, Aaron Mokoena and Chad Le Clos. Two sports people who have excelled in sports this year however are Hashim Amla and Natalie du Toit. They have reached many a milestone in their different careers but have managed to inspire the youth of the country time and time again.
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atalie du Toit was born on the 29th January 1984. She is one of two Paralympians to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; the other being table tennis player Natalia Partyka. She also became the first amputee ever to qualify for the Olympics where she finished 16th in the 10km open water race. She is arguably one of the best swimmer South Africa has ever produced. Natalie Du Toit had a brilliant 2012 which was highlighted by the Paralympics. Just three days before the start of the 2012 Summer Paralympics, du Toit announced that would retire after the event but that did not seem to affect her in the pool. She won three gold medals and one silver medal in London which took her tally to thirteen gold medals and two silver medals in her Paralympic history. In her final race, she only managed to win Silver in the 100m
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S9 freestyle. She was South Africa’s leading medal winner at the games. And to think that she almost never participated in this year’s games. Du Toit had threatened to withdraw after Swimming South Africa denied her request to swim in the 10km open water race at the Olympics. The paralympian was also honoured this year when she won big at the South Africa Sports Awards a few weeks ago. Du Toit took home the Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability and the Shield of Jove Award, the biggest of the awards ceremony. Du Toit studied for a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Cape Town, specialising in genetics and physiology. She will also be busy with motivational speaking, one of her favourite hobbies.
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during the course of his 150 against England in August this year at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Amla’s brilliant 124-ball knock saw him reach the landmark in 57 innings compared to the 69 it took West Indies’ Vivian Richards, one of cricket’s all-time great batsmen. He scored his 16th Test century in the second innings of the third Test at Lords, as South Africa beat England by 51 runs to clinch the series 2-0 and was South Africa’s man of the series topping the scoring charts with 482 runs. Amla is currently in three match test series in Australia. The first test has already started and Amla has already impressed by scoring and already scored a century. The number ane ranked test batsmen raised 5,000 runs in the longer format of the game.
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ashim Amla too has had a very successful 2012 so far, picking up his from the previous year. He has broken batting records, proving his worth in the South African line-up which saw him selected for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. This year he has toured New Zealand, Zimbabwe, England and currently Australia. On the England tour in the first test at The Oval, Amla battled for 13 hours on the crease to score 311 in a test match, a national record. This man of the match performance surpassed that of teammate AB De Villiers, who scored 278 against Pakistan in 2010. Amla also became the fastest player to reach 3,000 one-day international runs
The future for Hashim Amla in international cricket seems to be set. He has steadily risen to become the number one test batsmen but that has not gotten to his head. He still churns out the runs innings after innings for the Proteas. Amla was looked at as the replacement for Jacques Kallis and looking at their batting styles and temperament, it is hard to argue why these two are compared. As Kallis winds down his career, the Proteas look to Amla to be that rock in their line-up. No doubt Amla will be looking to score big down under and beat the Ozzies at their own
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TRAVEL
Home is where the heart is Aubrana Armstrong
South Africa boasts some of the most spectacular holiday destinations in the world. From beaches to culture and even adventure, S.A is definitely the place to be this summer
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his is certainly a very exciting time of the year. Not only is it a time of sunshine and family but it also means that most of us are on vacation after a long and trying year. Now is the time to bring out the duffel bags and backpacks and strap on your travelling shoes and thoroughly enjoy what our homeland has to offer. With an abundance of amazing people, natural destinations and infrastructure that allows one to test out their limits- there’s no saying were your shot’left could take you.
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From the unspoiled coastal stretch of KwaZulu-Natal’s Cape Vidal to the Eastern Cape’s famous Wild Coast, the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun-drenched Camps Bay in the Western Cape when it comes to beaches, we win - hands down. It’s really a toss-up between warm, white sandy beaches and crispy cold with a Mountain View beaches. You could be a die-hard sun-worshipper, surfer or just a holidaymaker who loves animals. Everyone is catered for. What you must remember, however is the scorching sun - protect yourself against it with sun protection essentials such as sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Between 10am and 4pm, and regardless of whether there is cloud cover or not you will get burnt. For those who are not fortunate enough to live close to a beach; there is brilliant, affordable holiday beachfront accommodation available. Goshen Gateway B&B is situated at the gateway to Cape Town, Table View and Bloubergstrand and is a great place to soak up some sun and laze on the beach because it’s situated outside of the city centre, perfect for a relaxing, peaceful beach experience.
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TRAVEL bushveld adventures cultural experiences
If being wet and having sand stuck in-between your toes is not your idea of fun- venture inland for a taste of the African bush and Mopani worm. Just brace yourself for hot, dry days in the wild, camouflage outfits and man- made beaches. World-renowned for national parks, South Africa boasts a range of private reserves, all offering excellent wildlife game drives and guided safaris. For a worthwhile game experience visit the lowveld of the Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West or KwaZulu-Natal provinces, where elephants lumber gracefully through the bush and lions rest in the heat of the day after a long night’s hunting. Rich in biodiversity and a mix of landscapes, the wilderness is perfect for time away from the stress of the city. So fill up the bakkie, grab a few friends and take a road trip through the dusty and ill-built back roads. Just watch out for the animals.
close up insight into the country’s traditional cultures. The Shangaan Cultural Village lies between the Blyde river Canyon and The Kruger National park. This village was created and built by local Shangaan people, and forms a place of great pride and a way of preserving a rich heritage. As beautiful as the lights of Paris are or the coast of Greece is, we have our own unique, picturesque holiday destinations right here at home.
As South Africans, we treasure our diverse cultural heritage. Our rich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world that has been scientifically proven. Over 300 museums reflect this heritage in a range of places - from 18th century homes to mountain caves, from rural cultural villages to state-of-the-art urban facilities. There are many cultural villages that offer
Places worth visiting * Abseil Africa offers abseiling off Table Mountain, including a 112-metre controlled descent off the famous landmark * Face Adrenaline presents bungee jumping at the 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge on the Garden Route, the highest commercial jump site in the world * Cloudbase Paragliding School is based in the Eastern Cape town of Wilderness. There are 24 flying sites within an hour’s drive.
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Green Zone
Save your Community Save the World Aubrena Armstrong
Believe it or not- at the peak of Summer nature is at its most vulnerable state and whilst marveling at its great glory and everything, giving back could just be what Mother Nature ordered.
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tion societies no one actually does it. The reality is recycling is seen as a complicated, tedious exercise that doesn’t apply to the home ground which is quite contrary to the truth.
come. They can be reprocessed to make many diverse products. Look for the special “Polymer Identification Code” underneath the product, this will help identify to which items it can be remade into.
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Take plastic for instance. It is one of the most destructive materials to the environment because it doesn’t decompose in landfills and it’s most popular summer period. Used in items such as bottled water, carrier bags and take-away containers; it’s vital that effort should be made to recycle them as they
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t’s plain and simple - if you don’t need it, don’t get it. When you produce less rubbish, rubbish that would later fill the dumpsites, you give this world of ours a chance to catch up on our feeble conservation efforts. On a nationwide scale, it could lead to significant reduction in our energy costs and Eskom would stop hiking up our electricity bills every now and again. Even though we’ve been hearing this recycling story for years through government awareness campaigns, the media and naturally nature conserva-
Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live.
green zone cessful home recycling program is the storage bin set up, it must correspond together with storage bin system in your area. As the festive season advances, more litter will be found around the community and encouraging your neighbors to pick up the refuse may be harder than usual as everyone wants to let loose. Setting up a storage bin system in and around the street corners will help in lessening the amount of work that usually transpires during the beginning of the year. In many neighborhoods and cities across the country, we see concerned citizens working together in recycling initiatives, environment groups, and free recycling groups so if you are new to recycling go find a local group to work with! Doing things in groups is more entertaining and rewarding when you have other enthusiasts cheering you on. For example, cool drink and juice bottles have the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) inscription underneath and can be recycled to make fibre carpets and winter coats. Other plastic items could have PE-HP (milk bottles), PS (cutlery, plastic cups) and PE-LD (milk sachets and boutique bags) so be sure to look out for them. The best way to effectively do this is to visit your local recycling center and find out what materials they accept for recycling then set up your bins accordingly. The key to a suc-
There are many amazing projects and initiatives that focus on recycling. The Oasis Association in Cape Town focuses on reusing and recycling to minimize waste. Oasis also has a volunteer programme where Volunteers assist Oasis staff with numerous tasks, such as admin work, fundraising, working in the book shop, general repairs and maintenance, gardening, arts and crafts, educational programmes, management and committee work.
Conserving our environment is everyone’s responsibility, so do what you can to help. * Old CDs make funky coasters! Just stick two together and paste felt underneath if necessary. * Flatten out the heads of old spoons to make a necklace charm. * Pain old cans and tins and use them as stationary holders. * Roll pieces of paper or cardboard together to make beads. * Cut old plastic grocery bags into strips and use it to knit or crochet beautiful bags.
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GADGETS
Top Gadgets of the Year and then some... Lindile Ndwayana
Recently the best gadgets of the year awards were held in London and we bring you the winners and runners-up to let you decide how deserving they really were
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ame of the year: The PS Vita has made it to the best gaming devices of 2012 and comes with huge improvements from the previous PSP. It comes with an added touch screen as well as 3G. But what truly gives it more edge over other hand held gaming devices, is its quad-core processor which allows for incredibly beautiful and complex gaming.
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he Sennheiser IE 80 is the runner-up in the Commuter Gadget of the Year. These earphones come after the winner in the category, the Amazon Kindle 4. They feature an adjustable bass response: a tiny dial that, when turned, increases or decreases the power of low end sound. Music junkies who are constantly on the road will be grateful for this break out product of the year.
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he phone of the year: It has been referred to as ‘the design for humans’ smartphone - exceeding expectations in design and unique software innovations. The Samsung S3 is made even stronger through Samsung’s own 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor. The S3 boasts a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display, 8-megapixel camera and its Android 4.0 operating system. This baby eclipses the other bigger kids in every way.
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omputer of the year: The perceived image of power is changing fast in the 21st century. And the ASUS Zenbook UX31 makes a cool case study. It’s a super-slim laptop at 17mm thick with an i7 processor and 4G of RAM. It wakes up in two seconds and can last over four hours without being charged. On top of that, Bang & Olufsen ICE Power speakers are included in the mix. You can pick up your jaw now.
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he runner-up work gadget of the year: The most versatile, functional and portable desktop mouse technology is here. It’s described as a ‘luxury wireless accessory’. The Logitech Performance MX Mouse can mouse on several surfaces including on top of your clothes or a transparent glass table. The mouse also features a host of scrolling and zooming options, plus buttons that allow you to move forward and back and to flip between applications. Nice...
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adget accessory of the year: Achieve your goals and let this gadget do all the work. The Nike Fuelband allows you to set out movement goals for the day making you feel accountable to the 20 LED lights that fill the display as you achieve them. With this device on your wrist, getting up and doing something for your fitness becomes fun.
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ome gadget of the year: “Designed to wow anyone who uses it” - The makers of Philips Sonicare DiamondClean also claim that its 31 000 brush strokes per minute can produce ‘a brighter smile within a week’. It comes with two brush heads and timing modes. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean is no doubt an impressive piece of gadgetry.
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he Sony KDL-55HX853 may be a winner in the TV of the year category; however we felt that the LG’s flagship LED screen TV was a winner in our books. The runner up in the category uses passive 3D tech that features seven pairs of glasses in the box. To top things off, the LG 55LM960V offers smart TV with added online and social content.
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nd the gadget of the year goes to the Google Nexus 7 by ASUS. The new player in the tablet market felt that it would do a proper job and boy were the judges impressed. And judging by how it has been received, I would say they got it right. It sports a high-spec 7-inch complete with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS and the top-of-the-range Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. Can you say wowza?!
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REVIEWS
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““cut the “cost on “ cuisine“ Chido Dandajena
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hef D’s College Cook Book offers divine dinning at an unbeatable budget. It doesn’t get anymore convenient than an entire cook book catered to suit a student budget and lifestyle. The cook book’s success comes in its practicality, the simplicity and creativity of the recipes and the accessibility of the ingredients. Therefore, not only are the recipes innovative and exciting to try, the ingredients are also accessible at any near by supermarket and don’t include exotic herbs from an endangered plant in the middle of the Sahara. These are actually meals you can make. Furthermore, the book is user-friendly, the meals are classified into four courses, starter, mains, desserts and snacks, so there is no excuse to skip meals. To top it all off, Chef D’s College Cook Book is completely free and downloadable online as a pdf.
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he word “free” is every student’s kryptonite. SparkRecipes is a compilation of over one thousand, budget-friendly, healthy alternative recipes contributed by a community of forward-thinking foodies. The cook book comes in the form of a BlackBerry app (downloadable from Blackberry App World) making it not only portable and practical but convenient as well. Recipes are given a rating by users who have tried the recipes and would like to acknowledge the cook with a gold star for a job well done. This will help you steer away from potentially potent meals from wanna-be Jamie Olivers. The app is free and user-friendly as meals are organized into various categories according to the type of cuisine, course, dietary needs and occasion, perfect for the eager entertainer wanting to make a lasting impression.
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or the adventurous spirit, there is Cooked in Africa by Justin Bonello which has been described as the perfect “proudly South African gift for culinary lovers this festive season.” This cookbook calls for the wild at heart and not to mention some culinary confidence. Life-enthusiast, Justin Bonello composed this cookbook to not only capture the excitement of spontaneous, outdoor cooking but to incorporate the beauty of African dishes. It might slightly dent the budget but well worth the investment especially for the boys. Get in touch with your roots and re-acquainted with Mother Nature with Justin Bonello’s Cooked in Africa.
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sounds that will soothe Baphe Phukwana
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ort Elizabeth born songstress Zonke Dikana is back with her third studio album “Ina Ethe” . Ina Ethe is a follow up to her South African Music Award nominated second studio album “Life, Love & Music”. Ina Ethe which means “Give and Take”, earned Zonke numerous awards earlier this year, including Best African Adult Album at the SAMAs. The 14 track album was proceeded by chart topper “Jiki’ Zinto” which became a national anthem around the country, topping both Metro Fm top40 and the Radio 2000 top 30 respectively. Ina ethe is a total different sound compared to her previous albums. Zonke single handily wrote, produced and arranged the entire album herself. She is yet to release her long await video for her 2nd single “feelings”.
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The Soil is a three-member acapella group which describes their style of music as kasi soul. The group comprises of, Buhlebendalo Mda, Ntsika Ngxanga and Luphindo Ngxanga. Their self entitled debut album has taken South Africa by storm. The group’s music features a contemporary kasi style. Their debut single “Inkomo” has been on high rotation on South African radio stations around the country. Last year the group secured a placement for one of their tracks on the film Dark Tide, starring Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez. The Soil has won the hearts of many South African fans with their rare sound. It’s vocal music that takes you back, but keeps you in the present at the same time.
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wo/Eleven is Brandy’s sixth studio album, which was released in October this year via her new record label RCA Records. Brandy dedicated this album to her idol Whitney Houston who passed away on the 11th of February. The album’s lead single “Put It Down” which features RNB crooner Chris Brown was released earlier this year and has managed to peak at no# 10 on the US Billboard R&B/hip-hop Charts, becoming Brandy’s tenth top10 single on the charts and her first in a decade. Overall the album debuted at #1 on the US billboard R&B/Hip-hop albums chart, becoming her second album to do so. On this album Brandy truly owns the “Vocal-Bible” title, as she has displayed incredible vocals.
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REVIEWS
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o it’s finally here, it’s time to wave good bye with one final dramatic instalment of the TwilightWhen we finished Breaking Dawn Part 1, Edward (Robert Pattinson) had just seen vampire Bella (Kristen Steward) dodge death and wake up with fiery red eyes and starting her new life as a vampire with their daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), So at the beginning of part two, all is seemingly perfect in their vampire world. That is until a member of different coven mistakes Renesmee as a human child that had been bitten and changed, which of course the vamp-child isn’t, she is half vampire, half human, remember? She reports the Cullens to the Volturi (a vampire police-comeroyal family). Turning people into vampires is illegal in the Volturi’s eyes, so they set out to take down the Cullen family for their betrayal and in a bit to take the powerful vampires on, the Cullens gather other vampire clans from around the world and their warewolf pals get ready to take the Volturi on. There’s an enormous, shocking, crazy, surprise that happens at the end of the movie Bill Condon, the director really twists the knife for any Twilight fan.
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The Words
When ‘The Words’ begin, we meet celebrated novelist, Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid). He’s standing before a crowd of fans, including grad student, Daniella (Oliva Wilde) reading excerpts from his bestselling novel, entitled, ‘The Word’. As Clay continues to read out loud, the story comes to life and we meet the characters from his book, starting with successful writer, Rory Jensen (Bradley Cooper) who is receiving a prestigious award for his debut novel. Unlike Hammond, Jensen didn’t write the book he’s getting all the credit for. In flashbacks, we discover that Jensen found the manuscript in a weathered brief case that he bought, while on his Paris honeymoon with his wife Dora (Zoe Saldana). Back in the States, Rory reads the manuscript. It’s the extraordinary story of a young soldier (Ben Barnes) who falls in love with a French girl (Nora Arnezeder) in post WW11 Paris. Rory realizes that he could never write as deeply and as powerfully as this unknown author. After receiving rejection after rejection for his own work, Rory winds up publishing the novel under his name. All goes well for our adored novelist until he meets an old man (the wonderful Jeremy Irons) who has a story to tell him. So we have three stories that intertwine and add up to a very powerful story that touches on some very interesting and thought provoking themes. Worth seeing !
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There are lots of corny lines as De Niro sleepwalks through his role as the NYPD leader of a squad of rogue cops that does dirty odd jobs for a drug dealer (Pedro Armendáriz Jr., in one of his final roles, he died late last year). De Niro’s latest recruit, played by top-billed Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is the son of his former partner, who died in the line of action. At least that’s Bob’s story, and despite his bellowed threats, the only way out is the sound of body bags and bagpipes. Things aren’t pretty when Mr. Cent’s character learns otherwise. Forest Whitaker ( De Niro) gives more than this film deserves as the officer who trains Mr. Cent in the ways of corruption and topless women, and Dana Delany looks vaguely embarrassed as the widow of a prosecutor. Not the best find of the season I would say!
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his year was the fourth Annual Miss Gay Western Cape Pageant, held at the CTICC. Every year as a major fundraiserfor the registered NPO, Miss Gay Western Cape, takes the form of a “Miss Universe� type pageant, except the contestants are all masters of the art form of Women Impersonators (Drag). The event also seeks to create awareness in society of the Artform and to hopefully mutual respect between all humans. Started four years ago by Mark Donough, Barry Reid and Gregory Edwards, the yearly aim has been to grow bigger and better, and this year was no exception. Over 1000 patrons made their way to the CTICC, to witness the crowning of the new Queen, and also to see the remarkable performers that were invited to entertain the guests. Ru Paul Drag Race Season 4 Superstar, Latrice Royale, flew in from the USA to co-host and perform her charismatic lip synch. Her presence was felt the minute she walked on stage as the crowd were immediately up in there seats to scream and cheer for this phenomenal performer, who did not disappoint, by dropping twice into a full split! Also performing were Divalicious Salome Damon, 3D, Manila von Teez, David Januari and dancers from the Jazzart Company. 16 Finalists were selected this year to take part in the event. Contestants were from as far away as George, and the ages ranged from 19 years to 42 years of age. The competition itself is split into 5 Sections, on the night: Swim Wear, Themed Wear, Evening Wear and then the Question and Answers for the Top 5. Before the night the contestants met with Judges for Pre Judging. 9 Judges were given the task of selecting the winner, and included personalities such as Radio DJ Irma G. The competition
was tight from the get go, with all the contestants coming out in full force to claim the crown. There were definite crowd favourites with large amounts of cheering and screaming for the girls. Before the selection of the Top 5, the crowning of the Best Dressed Winner, Laylah Raja Novacek, Best Themed Wear, Zilin Ayoki Zhang, Miss Personality, Carly-Lee Adams and Miss Humanitarian, Anushka Parker were selected. Top 5 Questions were really close, and so it all was up to the judges scores to be added and the winners announced. Fourth Runner-UP Ami Garcia, Third Runner-Up Laylah Raja Novacek, 2nd Princess Justine Croft, 1st Princess Tisharn von Armberg and finally the Queen was announced: from Mitchells Plain, Miss Zilin Ayoki Zhang. Tears of joy flowed for the Primary School Teacher, who was overwhelmed to have the support of both is mother and grandmother in the audience. Zilin plans a full year of Fundraising and community projects through her rein.Latrice Royale commented on the event that it was world class and would give many pageants back home a run for their money. Positive energy to ensure that this pageant lasts for many more years to come.
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Chris Brown Carpe Diem SA Tour Grand Arena, Grand West Wed 19 December 20h00 R490 - R890
Parlotones Farewell Tour Fancourt, George Sun 23 December 15h30 R165
Steve Aoki SA Tour Thunder City Cpt Int. airport Fri 7 December 16h00 R350
Arno Carstens Unplugged Bravo Bush Pub Sun 16 December 16h00 R150
Music Comedy Lifestyle
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I don't Work On Sundays Baxter Concert Hall Tues 20 Nov 12 to 5 Jan 13 20h15 R90
Potted Potter SPECTACULAR Theatre On The Bay Tue 13 Jan 13 20h00 R100 - R250
My Vrou se Man se Vrou Artscape Theatre Thurs 20 December 20h15 R120 - R160
Jou Ma Se Comedy Club The River Club The River Club Thursdays 20h00 R35 - R70
Cape Summer Fun Festival Cape Winelands Sat 8 December 9h00 R150
Chippa United vs Amazulu Athlone Stadium Sat 15 December 15h30 R40
Ajax Cape Town vs Maritzburg United Athlone Stadium Fri 7 November 20h00 R40 - R60
Meerdam Lifestyle Picnic Meerdam Lawn & Lapa Sun 16 December 10h00 R100
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