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WISDOM IN YOUTH
SayGREEN What... GO OR?GO HOME – the green zone Street Culture
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Looking back on my days at Varsity I thought I knew it all and well, this thing called life made sure it reared its head to show me I most certainly did not. Such is the ignorance of youth. I made some big mistakes and I still cringe at some of the idiocy I displayed when encountered with having to make decisions around my studies, my career and my boyfriends. What I didn’t know is that we actually are very wise indeed but it’s not a wisdom that comes from books or the media, it’s been within us all along. This issue celebrates “wisdom in youth” because while you may be clueless in some areas there are some important things that a young person knows intuitively and that one must make a part of their every day life knowing they have access to this if they just look deep enough. The youth must acknowledge and reconnect with that wisdom deep down inside all of us that springs from the same magnificent source of our being. I believe it’s about knowing that an education is our birthright and an essential part of our evolution on this planet, that love is the most positive force there is in the universe, that looking after our bodies and respecting our environment will sustain us and that as an individual we have the power to choose to do the right thing and not to let the systems created take energy from us or lead us from our true path. That is where wisdom resides in youth, because you can still look at the world with an open heart and not be blinded by racism, intolerance and greed. No matter what your age you can always live young and live free. Simone M x
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{ I would also like to take this opportunity to say fare well to Shana Genever who leaves IMBO this month in her place we welcome Sisanda. We will miss you and thank you for your contribution to our cause. It was great working with you and wish you well in your future media adventures.
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BMXing as we know it
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lifestyle
The true disease. career advice
Wisdom for work
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young proffesionals
Zonke Mpotulo makes a major Leap
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Lindiwe Mazibuko 52
We unravel Holland
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gadgets
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fashion
Up Close and Personal with Lipato Shogolo
travel piece
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BMX'ing as we know it Lyle Eyden
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ounder of the long time S.E Racing BMX manufacturer, Scot Breitaupt first introduced BMXing over 40 years ago. As a motocross rider in his day, Scot realised that there was a huge interest in the sport from the local kids in his neighbourhood who would imitate his jumps whenever he practised. Realising this he decided to offer different skills classes namely beginner, novice nad expert levels. And after only a week at the track, at least 150 kids showed up to participate in the new found craze. Over the years the sport has grown substantially and has been included as an extra mural activity in various schools around the world and has even made its way to the Olympics.
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Over the years the sport has changed so much that there have been many variations of BMX riding styles that have been introduced ranging from Street, Flatland, Dirt jumping, Vert, Bmx Racing, Freestyle and Track & Trail. The sport is bound to grow even further as it is ever evolving, and BMXers are continuously coming up with new tricks and riding styles. Street riding These are the BMXers that you see jumping down the flight of stairs at your office, or grinding the railings at your local library. Street riding is basically the BMXer that finds his fun anywhere along the street, whether it be riding the wall of your house, or jumping over your garbage can on the side of the road.
Flatland This style of riding is rather self-explanatory. These are tricks done on flat land. Just you and the bike. This style is considered very difficult and requires extreme concentration. Dirt Jumping Dirt Jumping tends to be the most extreme out of the list. Although it's a pretty simple style it gives mass adrenalin on a BMX. You pedal as fast as you can, (in most cases downhill) to build incredible speed towards a dirt jump which loosely put is a huge ramp made of gravel, and get great height pulling off some cool tricks whilst air born. Vert These are your more modern styles of
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riding. It mostly includes riding a halfpipe (ramp shaped in a U) and doing tricks whilst in the air. They are commonly done at indoor skate parks made from wood. Free style Freestyle is what we would call a modern way of riding. It is basically a combination of Vert, Street and Flatland. Track & Trail Much like BMX racing Track & Trail just not with many opponents at once. It’s a single BMX rider on a longer trail, with dirt jumps. Each rider is timed and the rider with the shortest time is the winner.
died substantially since the 90’s, and people out there should know that there's some serious fun to be had BMXing. There are still a lot of riders around on the Cape Flats and surrounding areas and it would do our communities alot of good if we could keep the BMX scene alive. So I urge you all - show some interest and find a local crew, get yourself a BMX, and keep RIDING.
That is just BMXing in a nutshell today. Although it used to be a major buzz on the Cape flats, the BMX scene has
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FASHION
Iskapie Clothing We speak to founder and head designer Lipato Shogolo Ayesha Raman
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e’s not your ordinary t-shirt and jeans guy and you will instantly recognize him with his iconic pleated pants. In the same breath, his style’s DNA is transparently duplicated into his brainchild iSkapie clothing. Lipato Shogolo has surely hit the fashion scene by storm. His designs are a breath of freshness and his colours scream South African Heritage. Although at first glance Lipato’s style may resemble swag, a more fitted description would be a gentleman with a unique sense of style.
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Q. How did you start out as a designer?
with posts enquiring about the outfits.
A. By entering designing competitions.
Q. The meaning of iSkapie is someone
From there iSkapie has been teaming up with brands to promote fashion.
Q. Is there a demand for iSkapie wear? A. People write personally on my Face-
book wall asking about certain pieces and prices. The iSkapie page is also filled
that embraces their own uniqueness. Does your style reflect who you are as a person?
A. The clothes are incorporated with my own unique style, but in a creative way.
Q. What does your style mainly consist
FASHION of? Do you enjoy dressing formal or casual?
A. For events it will be a formal shirt and a bow tie. But if I’m chilling with friends, then probably sneakers and three-quarter pants.
Q. Is your personal style reflected in your designs?
A.There is African heritage engraved in
certain designs, which brings out cultural perspective. Then there is a modern design that has a twist of creativity to make it look different from everyday clothing you would see in your average clothing shop.
Q. Is iSkapie your main priority or are you more keen working on other projects?
A. iSkapie is the main focal point of my
career. I’ve taken part in the Puma built for one project, the Design Indaba and the Labia Nigtmarket.
Q. How did you experience the Design Indaba?
A. The brand was excited to represent
at the Design Indaba. Friends, family and many people in the industry supported iSkapie.
Q. Where can one find the brand? A.Iskapie is situated in Cape Town and Eastern Cape for now...
Q. How do you keep being inspired
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Well I think you should treat your wardrobe like an archive, and remember that change of seasons play a role in the motivation of designing new pieces. There’s a lot in store for this inspiring designer who dared to dream, pursued it and created a living off his passion. And like its creator iSkapie’s bold colours and edgy designs will ensure the brand remains a force to be reckoned with.
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orn and bred in Cape Town, the 18-year-old describes her life as a series of musical notes being showcased on a stave, one octave at a time. Brownie is driven and determined and as a result has seen her music grow beneath her to a somewhat phenominal craze among teens.
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As no stranger to music she has managed to work herself into the industry. Having a great love for gospel music, she started out singing for a gospel group called One Family. Years later her passion grew and her first album was produced and launched in April last year by Crybaby Entertainment. Her producer Damian Roman describes her as an inspiring artist who shows a great love for music. Brownie is currently studying music at Cape Music Institute as a 1st year student. Being a young singer, she fears alone time and prefers noise to silence and crowds like a real diva. According to Brownie, individuality is something that each person holds onto and it’s important to tap into this.
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“People believe that they can’t follow their dreams because of their circumstance. Journeys are born and not made.” “To fulfill your God given talent, you need to be passionate and driven to become a stronger individual,” she says. Not only is Brownie a talented singer but she has since grown into an artist who is not afraid to play around with different genres including rap. She is currently working on her mix tape which will be
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released later in the year. She also recently shot the music video to her debut single “Prettiest Girls”, and describes the experience as amazing. “It was at this point that I felt like a respected artist,” she says. Brownie sets a scene for the young, making her music and music videos applicable for her age category. “Featuring so many different age groups in my video made it a happy and successful shoot.” Brownie says she also believes there needs to be a balance between stage life and society.
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H LIFESTYLE
The True Disease
ate, anger, turmoil, pride, violence, individualism, competition, money, war, hunger, poverty, religion, imbalance, sickness, stress, law, oppression, the system and all actions alike. If I ask you what the above collection of words means in our existence i will be greeted with the answer, ‘Life’ or ‘the way it is’.
OSITY and INTUITION. It was CURIOSITY which would allow us to attempt the practical and INTUITION which would guide us through obtaining the answers and happening we did seek. Today we have seen the TRUE DISEASE reveal itself in language. It is so true it could not even hide itself from words.
The truth of the matter is that this is not the way things should be. Each and every single one of us knows this. The above collective goes against everything we know to be ‘perfect’ or quite simply ‘right’. The above collective is a completely foreign state to what we know as balanced and natural. This means that the above collective goes against the ease of being. When things are as the above collective, they are a DISEASE.
From here we will go on and discover the meaning of terms such as COLLECTIVE CONSENSUS and TRUE COOL, these are our weapons and saving grace.
The fact we accept this DISEASE so casually and as simply a part of life means that we have allowed it to become the normal. This is to say that we have allowed it to build a co-dependency with our state and as such, we have made it TRUE. So as we have just worked out for ourselves, together in the above text, that the above collective is but in fact the TRUE DISEASE. I hope you are all well and have enjoyed the journey since we last engaged. I trust you attempted the practical from last issue and I sincerely hope there was something that came of it. Be careful with sharing too casually, the enemy (the perpetuator of the TRUE DISEASE) is actively offensive in its defence of their way. Indeed though, make a passion of bringing others onto their journey. I am thankful to be with you again and I have been thinking hard about what the next insert in our conversation here should be. I have been guided to believe that we should start by getting an understanding for the situation. In order to understand the situation, we have to term the current state and the weapons which are its keeper. We also have to term our solutions and our weapons. So in our first article we dealt with CURI-
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The journey and the learning will not be complete without the understanding MONEY (the greatest implementer and upholder of the TRUE DISEASE). Our ultimate satisfaction and comfort is that we have already won. We are playing a rigged game here my brothers and sisters. We were born having won and it is simply realization of this through COLLECTIVE CONSENSUS which will lead us to VICTORY. We have the ultimate and that is LOVE. As we go on to discover together, we will discover the power of LOVE. The next discussion will be the defining of MONEY. We will dissect and understand this weapon and break it down to its most simple form and fact. We will embark on a cruise of discovery into the single most powerful creation of COLLECTIVE CONSENSUS we have before us. In the meantime, I would like to leave you another practical. I ask that you do a little research to prepare for our next engagement upon the journey. I would like you to Google some things about MONEY. Look up something called Modern Money Mechanics and glance through the information. Ask YouTube for any videos which could explain this MONEY. I look ultimately forward to our next engagement and I wish only the greatest for your SOUL in the meantime. I command LOVE and POSITIVE ENERGY upon your journey for the coming.
LIFESTYLE
The power of the mind Quentin “Dragon” Chang
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o allow the mind to do its thing, the mindset needs to be correct. So many times people say they want to ‘try it out, but how many times have they used that phrase and nothing has become of ‘try it out’. Anything that you correctly apply your mind to you will achieve. When finding a new way to a healthy lifestyle, it is important to balance the physical and mental aspect and most importantly, enjoy what you doing. Once you have decided on what you want to do, give it at least three months to see what effect it has on your lifestyle as a whole, i.e. your relationship at home, work, family and friends, goal settings etc. Muaythai and Mixed Martial Arts are a high-intensity full body workout training systems,and are easy to understand and learn. Muaythai and MMA are regarded the best stand up combined with ground fighting art in the world. With this said you don’t have to take a punch to understand how to punch. Dragon Power offers these forms of martial arts and all training is done in a safe controlled environment. No physical contact is made during fighting, and the use of pads and bags with qualified Muaythai and MMA instructors, who teach the correct technique and allow you to become Muaythai and MMA fighting fit, enables you to enjoy the sport. Because of the extreme workout, your endorphins are turned on, which in turn releases the build-up of stress, and clears the mind of negative thoughts, making way for a healthy body, mind, and soul and leaving you with great results. For more information contact: www.dragonpower.co.za or info@dragonpower.co.za Dragon Power 8 Sterling Street, C/O De Villiers Street, Cape Town, South Africa Tel: +27 (021) 465 9888 Fax: +27 (021) 465 8088
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CAPE INDULGENCE
Sevruga Simone Martufi
One of the most sought after and highly priced caviars harvested from the Sevruga sturgeon, Native to the Caspian Sea. Shop 4, Quay 5 < V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 021 421 5132
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t was a cold, wet, Saturday afternoon but the atmosphere inside Sevruga restaurant was warm, inviting, cozy and buzzing with patrons.
After reading over the menu at least five times and taking what seemed like a decade to decide what we wanted to order my lunch partner and I gave up and simply sipped on our Chardonnay until we could make up our minds. And who could blame us with a menu like that. Starters consisted of things like duck liver pate on sesame seed praline topped with apple chutney and Tom Yum hot sweet and sour prawn soup not to mention an entire sushi menu .The main dishes vying for my pallet were the ragout of springbok penne pasta topped with parmesan shavings and slow braised neck of lamb on matafam potatoes. The choice was overwhelming but nothing a good appetite couldn’t solve spurred on by basket full of the fresh soft bread. Finally settling in to our meal very comfortably we made our decisions. I ordered
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the crispy fried spicy calamari rings drenched in sweet chilli satay sauce and my partner chose the roasted tomato tart topped with caramelized onions and creamy goats cheese with balsamic reduction and just because we were intrigued by the crispy risotto balls stuffed with smoked buffalo mozzarella on truffle aioli we took a plate of that too. The flavors of the calamari were in perfect sync and the spicyzest in exact contrast to the melt in your mouth calamari rings. The tarte wasutter perfection, every bite like a grand symphony of flavor and if heaven was a rice ball we were at the pearly gates. Imagine biting into a crisp warm coating, giving way to gooey soft rice smothered in melted cheese and topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Our mains which we barely were able to finish were the miso
infused kingklip topped with sweet ginger and garlic sauce and traditionalCape Malay chicken curry were perfect fare forthe burgeoning winter and prepared with such perfection and dedication we weresad to see it end. Dessert was simply a liquid one as there was no room formuch else. The Amarula martini shaken with condense milk put a sweet smotheringon the passionate flavors of the meal. The name Sevruga like the caviar suggestsopulence, wealth and exclusivity but it is one of the most comfortable and nonpretentious places to dine. Its five star food and service is where you’ll findits luxurious nature and your total satisfaction at the dining experience willput Sevruga straight into your speed dial. I’ve already planned my visit andchoosing won’t be so hard next time as I know with certain confidence anythingI pick will be a winner.
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Lindiwe Mazibuko The Spawn of Freedom Jeremy Bregman
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orn in Swaziland and raised in Durban, Lindiwe Mazibuko is South Africa’s fourth youngest parliamentarian. Having matriculated from St Mary’s DSG in 1997, Mazibuko attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree. Following this, Mazibuko spent a few years in Europe travelling and working, before returning to South Africa. Upon her return, she attended the University of Cape Town where she obtained a BA in French, Classics and Media Writing in 2006, as well as a BA Honours degree in Political Communication in 2007.
Whilst studying at UCT, Mazibuko decided to write her thesis on the Democratic Alliance, after then party leader Tony Leon, stepped down in 2006. It was at this stage that her passion for politics became apparent and upon graduation, she became the DA’s media liaison officer in Parliament. Unbeknownst to Mazibuko, this was just the beginning of her political career. In 2008, she decided to stand for public office and was subsequently elected to Parliament in 2009. The following year saw Mazibuko become the shadow minister for Rural Development and Land Reform, and in
MAIN FEATURE the time and there are a lot of people who support what we do,” she says.
October, she was elected by the DA’s Parliamentary caucus as Parliamentary Leader and leader of tzhe opposition in the National Assembly. Lindiwe admits that in her work the days are long and the work is hard. “But the rewards of being able to contribute to South Africa’s fast-changing political discourse are immense,” she says. At only 31, Mazibuko is defiant when the question of ‘necessary experience’ is put to her. “Having worked as the party’s spokesperson for the past two and a half years, I believe I certainly have the necessary experience in terms of communicating the DA’s vision for the future and the road towards the 2014 election.”
of young people who show interest in following her career path. “The demographic of young people I get stopped by in the street are mostly teenage and pre-teen girls of all races who ask me which subjects they should take in high school to become an MP, and who say they think it is so exciting that I’m a member of Parliament .” In her short political career, Mazibuko has already had to defend herself on many occasions from a variety of critics. She is quick however, to brush off such attacks and remind us all that while politics is a tough business, and you have to withstand a lot of attacks on your personal integrity. “In actual fact, it’s not an uphill battle all of
Mazibuko is a strong advocate for women’s rights and believes that it is vitally important to unleash the enormous potential which exists in so many women across our country. “We must create an environment which is conducive to success, in which women can make choices of their own free will, pursue opportunities when they wish to, and earn incomes for their own benefit.” Mazibuko feels it’s important to focus on and address these issues towards the young woman of the country, as they are the future. “Young women should be fearless when opportunities come their way. They should tackle all challenges, learn as much as they can and use every experience as a lesson to help carry them through the next chapter of their life,” she says. Looking forward, Mazibuko is focused on making sure the next two and a half years are successful for the DA in Parliament. She recently told East Coast Radion that her party has a plan. “We put it forward during the election, and we’re going to execute it now that we’ve been elected.” She also makes no secret of her possible intent to run for the leadership sometime in the future, but for now, her main focus is on Parliament.
In fact, she believes her age could very well count in her favour based on the youthful majority of South African voters. “I don’t view my age as a disadvantage at all,” says Mazibuko. “Not only because South Africa is such a young country, but also because of the under-representation of South Africa’s young people in politics. I think young people would respond well to having somebody they can identify with in a leadership position.” Mazibuko recently told the Cape Town Press Club that there are a vast number
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
'Zunaid Green the Editor' tional morning show sounds, Zunaids true passion lies in the freelance work he does, which is to shoot and edit events and parties. He says, “I enjoy this the most because I have no limits but my own. I get to meet and socialize with lots of cool and interesting people while “working” and its so much fun. The editing is the tough part because I’m quite the perfectionist. I spend hours on a video, selecting only the finest shots and lace it together so you get a really exciting and captivating video that makes you want to watch it over and over again.” This venture started in 2011 when he shot the ‘Love all freedom day party’ at Deluxe in Cape Town and has done many videos for different companies since then.
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unaid Green is one of the few young professionals out there who can honestly say that doing his job is his idea of fun. ‘Zunaid the Editor’ (as he calls himself) is no ordinary video editor. He’s a cutting edge videographer who aims to be different and draw attention to the editing of videos, in doing so, highlighting the work that many editors do behind the scenes that always go unnoticed. In 2005 Zunaid enrolled at City Varsity in Kloof Street, Cape Town. He completed his three year advanced diploma in Film and Television production, where he majored in video editing. After his first year of college Zunaid moved to the inner city of Cape Town so he could get more involved in the creative projects offered in the curriculum. This included music videos, short films, spending time on set and of course spending hours editing in front of a PC. Zunaid’s skills really started to blossom in 2006, during his second year at City Varsity. He interned at a production company called FixerFilm and helped edit the first season of
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Mzanzi Ridez with DJ Ready D that aired on Channel O. He ended up staying with FixerFilm for four years where he really sharpened his skills as an editor with many interesting projects. He completed 3 more seasons of Mzanzi Ridez and another season of a show called Goal Diggers on Channel O. He also did numerous red bull events throughout South Africa and even a documentary for the Crime and Investigation channel about The Ellen Pakkies Story, which aired globally on the C&I network. According to Zunaid his most challenging and rewarding work was doing 20+ episodes of Carte Blanche in which he covered many different topics. Only 25 years old, Zunaid’s impressive resume doesn’t end there. He currently works as an editor for the Expresso Morning Show on SABC3. Which he says, “is a very cool show with a young creative team.” His job description includes doing the graphic effect work and the online and offline edits. As prestigious as editing a na-
Although Zunaid Green’s four years of experience in the industry speaks volumes, his future plans include breaking into the music video scene before this year is over. Zunaid’s personality and working style reflects his alter ego as he states, “I picture Zunaid the Editor as a character, a sort of samurai assassin, who “cuts” up film and “kills” his audience with stunning videos. People often ask me why my videos are so short, I say that just like a professional assassin doesn’t fool around but instead gets the job done, I don’t need more time to impress my audience and blow them away.” With that said we are sure to expect great things.
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Zonke Mpotulo
tthat would buy her airtime and things that her parents could not afford. “At least I’d also belong to a circle of friends and would also have a story to tell when others where sharing theirs. I had a very strict family and wasn’t allowed to come home late or have a lot of friends and the only thing that was important at my house was education,” she says.
“ Having grown up like any other young woman in Langa, tempted by the lifestyle that existed amongst young people in the township, she says she also wished she could go clubbing or have a boyfriend
Working as a co-leader Zonke says she strives to be that teacher that tells young people that it’s okay to be different and not follow the cycles in our community, and it’s okay to think out of the box, and it’s
“I figured I could be the kind of teacher I lacked in my schooling, the one that loves children unconditionally, one that celebrates when a child challenges me rather than silencing him/ her and that activates change in one’s life.”
As a result Zonke recalls a very lonely childhood, and being reffered to as boring or lame or described as the girl who thought she was better than everyone else ‘which didnt make things any easier. “I had to go through all of this because I was different, because I focussed on school and wasn’t following the crowd.” Her identity started shaping up in High School when she joined the Leap Science and Maths School and while there, started seeing things in a different way. “At Leap it
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was okay to be angry about the state of my community. I discovered my voice and ability to be the agent of change in my own community as opposed to having elders constantly holding and guiding me all the way. Because of this I was involved in community projects that dealt specifically with young people, and breaking the cycles we where used to as the youth living in the townships,” says Zonke. In matric Zonke started thinking about the career she wanted to follow and fortunately she had teachers who where willing to have difficult conversations with her about her personality and the careers she wanted to go into. “One teacher asked me ‘what is it that I am willing to die for’, and at this point I thought I’m only 17 so why would I want to think at that level. But that’s when I realised that I was willing die for the young girls that get raped in my community and everyone looks away, and the boys addicted to drugs crying out for help and still as a community we look away. And that’s when I decided to become a teacher,” she says.
okay to have high expectations for oselves. “What made me get where I am is the fact that throughout my life I always had elders who held me strong and kept me grounded with values that I hold dearly now. I believe that elders are failing at the moment and they need to go back to keeping us accountable for our actions. As young people we also need to start claiming our own journeys and be individuals within a group, because I believe we are all agents of change of our own communities”, says Zonke.
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What Makes a "Good" Sergio Henriques
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veryone wants to make a successful blog but few actually know how and even fewer know how to keep it going. A blog is a modern day version to its predecessor, the Bulletin Board System (BBS)[1], where users could log into a created system and interact with other users, upload & download data and read articles and news. My uncle, Jerry Henriques, was one of the earliest creators of a South African BBS called Paragon[2] in 1990 and he lives by the philosophy of being meticulous and utterly precise by everything you do. The same philosophy needs to be applied to modern day blogging.
What Makes a Good Blog? Eye-catching vs. Eye sore:
According to eye-tracking research done by the Nielsen Norman Group: “Web users spend 80% of their time looking at information above the page fold. Although users do scroll, they allocate only 20% of their attention below the fold”[3] and “Web users spend 69% of their time viewing the left half of the page and 30% viewing the right half.”[4] A “Page Fold” refers to the bottom of your page, where a user would have to scroll
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to keep reading your article. Since they dedicate most of their time on your page above the fold, you need to make it appealing in order to entice them to read further and so spend more time on your blog. This can be achieved by effective use of layout, graphics and of course your article’s content and how it is structured. Referring to the statistic of horizontal attention above, a conventional layout of keeping your navigation links to the left, or from left to right, will yield better user response. Control your graphics and keep ads to a minimum as research also reflects a current trend known as “banner blindness”[5]. Any valuable information in or around adverts will be mostly ignored by the reader’s eye as seen by the picture below:
where the user can get what they want quickly, but with the added difference that what you are selling to them is quality of course.
Content – What it’s all about:
Blog guides often talk about being yourself when creating a blog and publishing articles but what does that mean exactly? Well, being yourself refers to writing about what interests YOU. Don’t make the mistake of simply catering for what you believe people’s needs are while having the least amount of interest in what you are writing because that is a recipe for failure. By writing articles that interest yourself, you will become passionately devoted to persevere in writing more articles and so keep the content of your blog flowing. As many a failed blogger will tell you, losing interest became the death of many blogs.
Get connected: Image sourced from http://www.useit.com/alertbox/ banner-blindness.html
Article layout - Keep it short and “punchy”. Make your blog an easy-toread experience and allow the user to move quickly through your articles. Your blog should be like a fast-food restaurant,
Don’t be a hermit. Hermits get little attention and so will your blog. Getting connected refers to links, attribution/citation, being a part of the blogging community and social networking platforms. Creating links to sources of information related to
NETWORKING SESSIONS your own will tell the user/reader two things about you. Firstly it will tell them that you are well researched in the topic of your article and that you accommodate various viewpoints other than your own. This will create a certain degree of trust of your user/reader and they will devote more time and consideration in reading your article. Attribution/Citation – Give due credit to the intellectual property of others and show your reader that although certain parts of your article are not of your own creation, you have at least the intelligence to understand and compliment your article with the additional information. Again, this will show the reader that you devote your time to research and possess a high knowledge of what you are writing about. Blogging communities are a great place to get known and are a simple signup away. They allow bloggers to list themselves and users searching by categories of interest will sooner or later be drawn to your blog. Example of blogging communities are blogher.com, blogsearchengine.com, blogengage.com and so on. Social networking platforms provide a very large outreach to possible readers. You can tweet about your blog using Twitter, or create a blog link and fan page on Facebook, or share a link with friends on StumbleUpon etc… The possibilities for marketing your blog online are vast to say the least, it’s just a matter of a lot of elbow
Researching your information well will empower you to ask the question that everyone else failed to ask and so create your own unique angle on a topic. This is far more attractive to a reader than drifting through the sea of monotonous information in the hope of finding something original. There is little difference between a “real journalist” and a “blogging journalist” as the rules of the game apply to both. The fundamental difference between the two is simply writing style. Traditionally written news, with its wall-of-text and multi-page spreads will never survive online and it simply takes a short tour of current online news webpages to discover how the information has been optimised for online reading. Referring back to the section of content and being yourself, write about things you experience in daily life and are closest to you. This will ensure an honest take on the situation and provide two positive aspects to your article: Readers will either be able to relate to what you are saying and/or they will be enlightened by learning something new about where you are from. Most importantly, be accurate, even though you may not be accountable to the degree that news agency journalists are, you still have a duty to your own reputation to depart truths instead of falsities.
grease, along with time and patience.
Summary:
The Original Journalist: Nobody wants to read the same thing twice, especially internet users.
blog-entry demands the following:
•A good punchy intro above the “Page Fold”
•A layout that is easy on the eye (blog navigation & article layout)
•Correct use of graphics and conservative use of ads
•Write about what interests you •Use appropriate links, Attribution and Citations
•Join Blog Communities •Make use of Social Networking Platforms as a marketing tool
•Be original •Be accurate and professional •Give readers something to relate to or enlighten them
So, what have we learnt from the above? A good blog /
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AFRICA CONNECT
ANGOLA Tamsyn Abrahams
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ngola is situated in the South Central part of Africa. The Country is split into 18 Provinces, the Capital being Luanda. Angola isn’t a very popular tourist destination because of its 27 year Civil war, which ended in 2002.
The government has tried to introduce basic health care services to people, but unfortunately the lack of personnel to provide medical assistance in the field is sorely evident. Angola has the world’s lowest life expectancy. Only a minority of the population has access to proper health care. The majority of the population below the poverty line suffers from diseases such as cholera, tuberculosis, and measles. Most of the deaths are because of malnutrition and undernourishment.
The Angolan community is extremely rich and diverse in its culture, languages, traditions and ceremony’s. Unfortunately the Angolan society is still under division. Because of the civil war many of the cultural customs were disrupted, halted or completely stopped. There are various tribes in Angola and tribal affiliation is extremely important because of political views. There are many as 40 languages spoken in Angola but the official Language is Portuguese. The locals are bilingual, not only can they speak Portuguese but are able to understand and speak at least 7other languages dependent on their tribe. A few of the languages spoken are Chokwe, Kikongo, Kimbundo, Mbunda, Oxikuanyama and Umbundu. Forty Eight percent of the population follows their indigenous beliefs and the rest are either Roman Catholic or Protestant practicing both religions accordingly. Angola has a rich story telling tradition. One of Angola’s’ famous political poets was also one of Angola’s former presidents, Antonio Agostinho Neto. Angolan Music is influenced by the
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country’s political history as well as the world’s trends. Semba is one of the genre’s familiar in the country and speaks about political struggles and can be seen as a form of storytelling. Another well known genre is Kizomba, best described as a mixture of Jazz and Caribbean music. Due to the Civil war the agricultural sector has suffered. Many of the areas can’t be farmed for fear of being killed. Transporting goods is also a dangerous task. Workers are also forced to flee the land before harvest time therefore it’s in no one’s best interest to purchase land for cultivation.
Despite the difficulties and challenges that the majority of the population is faced with sports has been their saving grace. The most well known sporting activities in Angola are basketball and soccer. Other sports common in the country are handball, boxing, volleyball, athletics and swimming. Angola managed to not only make it to the African Basketball Championships in 2003 but won as well. Angola also represented the African continent in basketball at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. In 2006, they were one of three African countries to make it to the World Championships in Japan. Their soccer team qualified for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Whether it’s Soccer or basketball, Angola makes its mark while looking to the future.
LIFE SKILLS
Between the LInes of Knowledge and Wisdom Ashleigh Testimony Davids
Applied Knowledge Is Power There is a common saying which notes that knowledge is power, like many other things I believe that when idle, knowledge leaves you as well off as you were without it. ‘What is most important is the knowledge of how to apply knowledge..’ Ron Young For example, what does it benefit us to know that we need to study to attain good results, when we do not proceed to do it? Can we gain anything from being aware of theory, truth, information, processes or principles when there is no application? Knowledge cannot serve it’s purpose when it does not leave the courts of our minds. At some point it needs to move beyond our intellect and become part of the lives we lead. It can almost be said, that knowledge applied is power, and furthermore that knowledge applied fuels wisdom.
DO IT: Do not settle for knowing something, live it! Go beyond your smarts, and be wise!
Do Not Reject Wisdom As a young generation, we are plagued by rebellion, and an attitude which is housed on the equation, ‘I know it all, and you can’t teach me a thing’.
We dismiss the advice and teachings of our elders and often link doing so to very sound reasoning. However, we are quick to do so, and slow to realize that beyond our differences, and the change in times, there are principles, standards and ideologies which remain immovable in the hands of time. With time, comes experience, and with experience comes understanding, which often births a wisdom that cannot be matched by our ignorance and disapproval of authority, submission and refusal of advice or correction which differs from our own thoughts.
Think about it! Are you teachable? Can you listen and drown out your inability to gain the slightest truth, logic and knowledge someone elderly may have to impart? Give it a try.
Sharing Knowledge/ Wisdom A crucial means of gaining knowledge and wisdom, is to share it. Insight is birthed in discussion, debate, conversation and teaching. The sharing of opinions, thoughts, facts, and theories often leaves room for the development of views taken from a different approach as well as an expansion (adding to) of your current knowledge of a subject. A Cape Town based initiative, F.O.E.T.U.S, is a movement seeking to inspire, teach and develop a new generation of Hip Hop
music expressionists. The movement was conceived by Tyrone Da Silva also known as DJ Eazy, Jeremy Koeries and Ralph Erasmus in 1996 and was finally birthed in 2010. These individuals have been involved in Hip Hop since the early 90’s. One of the movements objectives is to teach through means of forum discussions and workshops. One such workshop was held in March 2012 at Kaleidoscope Cafe in Claremont. The evening featured international Hip Hop artists Sho Baraka and Suzy Rock who were in the city as part of a project called The Lions Tour of Africa. Proceedings included a panel discussion, where audience members were free to ask questions relating to ones journey as an individual and artist, also touching on industry specific topics. Aspiring and active artists from our local areas were able to receive knowledge and wisdom gained by professionals in the field, through means of constructive conversation, a medium that is often missing from our society. Such workshops are said to continue with both local artists and expected guests from the US and other African countries expected in town later this year.
PERSONAL APPLICATION: Speak to people about your experiences, share your views and understanding of things when presented with an opportunity, you may be surprised at the seed of both knowledge and wisdom you can plant in someone’s life.
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Campus connect
Gangster Museum Simone Martufi
S “Its about people needing an identity or wanting to fit in or perhaps taking back power where they feel they are disempowered in the eyes of society even though this is the wrong way”
iyabulela Daweti, a graduate of Luhlaza High School and Raymond Ackerman Academy is one of the many young people in South Africa with an ambition to make a difference. At present he attends UCT graduate school of Business “innovation classes” where students create a business idea that is nurtured and grown into a real working and functioning concept and Siyabulela’s idea is finally coming to fruition. His idea, to establish Cape Town’s first “Gangster Museum”.
“It’s no small fact that gangsterism in South Africa is a far reaching problem. Due to the intricate nature of this “cult” quality that gangsterism brings, there’s little the police can do to stop them. I’m from Kayelitsha and there is such a high crime rate, this is one way of addressing this issue but also giving the parents a place to turn to.” “Its about people needing an identity or wanting to fit in or perhaps taking back power where they feel they are disempowered in the eyes of society even though this is the wrong way”.
The concept of such a museum is not unusual in other parts of the world though. All over the US, in notoriously gang dominated cities like Chicago and Las Vegas, similar establishments have sprung up and seek to glorify the gangster in the heydays of the Mob era. Daweti’s idea, however, is slightly different. “It’s going to be an awareness program too. We want to educate people to the dangers of falling in to gangs and educate people on how they operate, especially parents.”
The most famous gangs in Cape Town are the numbers gangs consisting of the 26’s, 27’s, and 28’s. These gangs are most prominent inside of Pollsmoor Prison and in the impoverished neighbourhoods of Cape Town. Daweti also wants to address the issue of former gang members not being able to get a job because of their criminal records and so proposes that the shop inside the museum will sell arts and crafts made by former inmates.
His museum will be a strong step in the opposite direction steering clear of the glorification of gangs and exposing the ugly underbelly of gangster life. He says that, 18 Gangster Museum is a museum that showcases the history of Western Cape gangsters. The museum has arte facts and its aim is to educate society on the origins of gangsterism including the role of assisting in eradicating the social problems associated with gangsterism in the local communities. When asked why open a gangster museum and not any other regular type of business he explains that it is a project close to his heart.
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“I also want to assist in job creation. Most gangsters go back to crime once they leave prison because they have criminal records and can’t get work.” Although the building that will house the museum is still under construction Daweti’s project is gathering more and more momentum and is looking at an opening in the city centre by June. “I started my classes last year in June and now a year later we are ready to launch this project.” Just one year in the life of this dedicated student is all it took to change his world and ours for the better.
CAREER ADVICE
Wisdom for work: Career tips for first timers and newbie`s Zane Green
Experience is critical – but how do you get it if you haven’t got any?
“Oh, for a life of sensations, rather than that of thoughts.”
Having experience not only makes you more attractive to an employer,but it also gives you valuable insight into what kind of work you do and don’t like. Plus, it builds you inner confidence which makes you stronger in interviews. A key way to build experience is through job shadowing and internships. There are many companies that offer internship programs and if you find a company you like ask them if they have one and if not, ask if they will allow you to job shadow. The benefits to you are: •
You get to understand the job as well as the people that connect to that job, so you get clearer about how you fit into the work puzzle.
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You see the job in reality and often assumptions are challenged, so you are more realistic with yourself, putting you on stronger footing in terms of what you can and cannot do. This builds inner credibility.
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You connect with new people in your industry and broaden your network, one of these people may know someone looking for someone like you.
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You get to experience what you do and do not like in a job. This will help you focus on what is important to you and what to look out for when seeking a job.
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You get to feel what work life is really like and this builds confidence for you when you are looking for that first job.
To CV or not to CV – yes, we all need a good CV, but that is not all... •
Often good reference letters also help enormously, so ask your lecturers or teachers to write a reference letter for you.
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When you have completed an intern program, ask you main boss in that program for a reference letter too.
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As you may know, getting a good CV together is in itself an art, so research and make sure you know the elements of a good CV that makes you stand out. Ask someone you respect to read your CV and give you objective feedback.
Wait it out a bit... Don’t just grab the first thing that comes your way!
Yes, I know its money and experience but taking a job for the sake of it may come at a hidden cost. • Choosing work that you enjoy builds your self esteem and also comes through in your next job interview. Choosing work you hate may break you down and eat up your mojo! •
When we do work we enjoy it become energizing for us, so we build momentum and become more positive.
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Make sure the work is also aligned to your career goals, that way you are building on your success every day.
MAKE A DECISION NOW: If you got value from this article, decide on one action you can still take today, and do it. Be bold, live long, and love fiercely.
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OPPOrTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS / CYPRUS UNIVERSITY / SA BURSARIES Cape Town, Western Cape See original job posting at Gumtree ZA » CANNOT GET ACCEPTED INTO A UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA......Please phone for an Assessment Form to study overseas on a scholarship or request a SA Bursary Application Form. * Scholarships available - Academic - Sport - Art - Music - Drama - Leadership - Religious Affiliation http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Jobs-sports-healthclub-INTERNATIONAL-SCHOLARSHIPS-CYPRUS-UNIVERSITY-SABURSARIES Bursaries : Audit Trainee Bursary: Cape Town Office Mazars - Cape Town, Western Cape See original job posting at Mazars » Job Description Mazars offers bursaries to deserving students who show commitment to their studies and a career with Mazars... Required Skills Students who wish to apply for a bursary must be studying towards OR intending to study a SAICA accredited degree from a SAICA accredited tertiary institution... Duties & Responsibilities Successful Bursars will be required to: - Complete a 3 Year SAICA TIPP Training Contract (Articles) at Mazars - Be available for Vacation Work , Submit academic results at the end of each semester - Attend Social Functions held by the firm (only if attendance is required) The link to apply : http://mazars.erecruit.co.za/candidateapp/Job. aspx?Job=200212-7
the University of Stellenbosch, Rhodes University and North-West University- as well as a guaranteed job at the end of your studies. All you need is… A commitment to Courage, Integrity, Accountability, Respect – and a healthy dose of curiosity, persistence, resilience, and energy. How does it work? You show us that you’ve completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with an academic average of at least 65% in your final year, and we’ll consider your application (Final year students are also welcome).
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The chosen 25 then head off to one of the Honours Programmes above, returning to the Media24 Mother-ship during vacations to work at some of our leading publications. After you graduate from your 1 year studies, you’ll be guaranteed entry to the Media24 Internship Programme, where you’ll work full-time at the Media24 publication of your choice. Yes, you read right: you’ll be starting your studies knowing that there’s a job waiting for you on the other side. Ideal journalism bursary applicant should: o Have excellent writing skills (English and/or Afrikaans will be considered) o Be able to work under extreme pressure and to strict deadlines o Have high attention to detail o Have good people skills o Be curious, persistent and resilient o Have questioning and listening skills o Take initiative o Have worked in any media (such as campus or community media)(advantageous) General Knowledge Apply Online and upload your CV together with a Letter of Motivation/Cover note (why do you want to be a journalist, and what do you have to offer?). All applications close 15 August 2012. NOTE : Please note that NO applications will be accepted without the most recent copy of your academic results THE LINK TO APPLY: http://southafricancareers.com/wp-login. php?redirect_to=%252Fjobs%252Fmedia24-sa-journalism-bursary-2013 Priority Marketing (Pty) Ltd Job title: Sales Consultant (Internship) Closing date: 31 May 2012 Job categories: Advertising, Marketing and PR IT, Economics, Statistics and Management Services Finance, including management consultancy Job description: Sales and marketing consultants will be able to identify businesses and individuals that will use our local and international discounts. Using their product knowledge and communication skils, effectively build a client base and then develop and mature their group in order to ensure client retention and referral business. Person requirements - Good communicator - Clear telephone voice - Motivated to grow - Confidence Degree requirements Study interests to include Hospitality/Sales/Marketing/Psychology How to apply: Send CV to tanyaprior@hotelexpress.co.za Subject(s): Business, Finance, Management and Accountancy Location(s): Cape Town Full-time/part-time Full-time
OPPOrTUNITIES Copywriting Internship - Digital Remuneration: to be discussed Province: Western Cape City: Cape Town Education level: Matric Type: Permanent Contract * Save this job * Send to a friend * Print Job description A small digital marketing agency in the South Peninsula is offering a two-month online copywriting internship. All forms of online copy will be covered. If you’re interested please send two samples of your writing along with your CV to recruitment@mediatorr.com Contact details: Sandy Mediatorr Digital Marketing +27 21 782 5994 recruitment@mediatorr.com Online Graphic Design Internship Remuneration: R2500 - R2500 per month basic salary Province: Western Cape City: Cape Town CBD Education level: Diploma Job level: Student * Job description: Are you a talented, recently graduated graphic designer? Would you like to get graphic design and web-layout experience with a well-known international travel brand? Then take advantage of this incredible opportunity and apply for a paid internship with us! If you have demonstrable experience in Photoshop and Illustrator and you need to build up your portfolio, then this internship is for you. Experience in Flash and After Effects is an advantage. Sumango is a young, small online marketing company with major UK clients and a need to add a talented designer to its expanding team. The company will show you what it takes to make to be an online designer - you will be get your hands dirty with all the design requests for our three main websites. Please send a two page CV with a covering letter motivating why you are interested in starting a career with the online graphic design internship to recruit@sumango.com Only hard-working design school graduates with a passion for the internet need apply. Remuneration/stipend is R2500 per
month. Please note that applicants who don’t include the above-mentioned covering letter will not be considered for the position. Requirements: Photoshop and Illustrator,Tertiary level Degree or equivalent qualification, Passion for the Internet and digital media Good writing skills, Attention to detail, Portfolio (bring to interview) No previous experience required - just a passion to learn! Advantageous: Flash and After Effects, Experience in SEO Marketing experience, Personal Skills/Attributes, A digital native, with a passion for all things online, Motivated and smart, An outof-the box thinker with a creative approach to solving problems Driven to succeed and willing to learn Contact details HR Manager 0214180130 recruit@sumango.com Marketing Student (Internship) We are looking for a hard working realistic person that meets our company’s competitive criteria. If you know you are hard working, quick on your feet and willing to go the extra mile this is the company for you. Training and experience required Min matric (Grade 12) & studying towards your National Diploma. * Sales Administration, Technical support for the sales team. * Well groomed and attention to detail * Customer service orientated * Highly developed people handling skills * Good communication, negotiation skills * Must have licence and own reliable transportation. The core focus of this person will be assisting the sales team as a Customer Service Representative, with the potential to grow in a vast growing industry and new business development of the service offerings of the company. The role may involve developing new business and new and existing accounts (where applicable), canvassing the market for new opportunities, liaison with internal staff (including production) and customers must be maintained on a professional level at all times, sell solutions according to the client’s needs. No applications will be accepted after 26 April 2012 Contact Duane on: 021 5930250 or fax your CV to 086 625 8431or email mailto:duanea@logoprint . co.za PR Interns Needed Remuneration: to be discussed Province: Western Cape City: Observatory Type:Temporary 6 months Job description: A small, buzzy agency in Cape Town is looking for motivated and creative newcomers in PR and design for 6-month paid internships. If you want to work in either design or PR, are curious, energetic and hungry to succeed please write to us and tell us why we
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ENERAL JOBS OPPOrTUNITIES should consider giving you the job. Apply to jobs@rothko.co.za and covering emails of no more than 100 words. Contact details Rothko jobs@rothko.co.za Intern Medical Physicist REFERENCE: Bul G7/2012: Post 12 GOVERNMENT BODY: Groote Schuur Hospital (Department of Health, Western Cape Government) JOB: Please Note: Although the closing date is 9 March 2012, this advertisement is valid for 6 months whilst the vacant post is available. Applications will be considered up to 7 September 2012. (Recruitment process will start immediately after the closing date). Core Title: Medical Sciences Support Personnel Institution: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory Service Benefits: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance. Requirements - Minimum Educational Qualifications: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Physicist (Intern). Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa as a Medical Physicist Intern. Competencies (Knowledge/Skills): * Mathematical competency. * Insight and problem solving capabilities. * Good interpersonal relationship * Computer literate. Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs): * The candidate will undergo internship training for a minimum of two years as an intern medical physicist according to the HPCSA-accredited training program at Groote Schuur Hospital. * The candidate is expected to take part in all quality control, dosimetry, brachytherapy and radiation protection calculations and measurements performed in the Division. Note: This post was also advertised in the Cape Argus and Die Burger. Directions to Candidates: Applications on form Z83 containing full particulars (separate sheet if necessary) regarding qualifications and experience, should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence, together with a Curriculum Vitae CV), and the names of three referees, must be forwarded to the address as indicated. CVs will not be returned, Excess personnel will receive preference. Candidates are requested to complete Section B of the form Z83. The information is required to enable the Department to ensure employment equity is complied with in accordance with EEA, 1998. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as
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determined by the department. Transfers/translation of employees must be dealt with in terms of Circular 112/2002 dated 3 October 2002. Circular H8/2004 dated 8 February 2004 contains complete details regarding the revised non-pensionable recruitment allowances (rural allowance) and retention allowance (scarce skills allowance) for certain categories of Health personnel. Candidates must refer to this Bulletin and the date thereof. Please note that a separate application form must be completed for each post. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment. Please note that any job applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. All job applications, including Z83 forms, CVs and certified documents, must be posted or delivered by hand to the address listed in each advertisement. NB: Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Enquiries: Dr TC Kotzé Tel: 021 404 6266/75 Fax: 021 404 6269 E-mail: Tobie.Kotze@uct.ac.za Anglo American’s thermal coal division is offering University of Science bursaries in the following field. Survey Geology Environment Finance Engineering ( Mechanical , electrical, mining , metallurgical, industrial, rock. ) Requirements: grade 12 with pure mathematics and science, accounting and mathematics level 5 for finance applications. CV’s , application forms and academic transcripts may be submitted to angloamerican.com by 31/05/12 . Internships : The economic development department of SouthAfrica is offering 10 internship positions to promising graduates aged between 18 and 35 years in Pretoria. Interns will receive a basic stipend of R3537 every month. Relevant qualifications. Business degree, degree in economics, LLB degree, Accounting or public finance degree, 3 year diploma in human resource management, 3 year diploma in administration and office management. All applicant must be South African citizens, have no previous
OPPOrTUNITIES work experience or intern experience. Applications must be submitted of form Z83 obtainable form any public service department or on the following website , www. gov.za/documents The form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV , certified copies of all qualifications and ID. Send your application to the attention of Ms Sooboo, Block E Uuzaji Building , DTI Campus , 77 Meintjies street , Sunnyside Pretoria. Enquitoes may be directed to 031Â 394 3361 Thusunani is recruiting for their work readiness program training participants with job readiness skills. Sucseesful candidtadetas must be ready to start their 12 week programme on july 12 2012at the UJ Soweto Campus . Apply online at www.sh-a.co.za and follow the thusanani link. Wines with Heart consulting intern (Volunteer) Heart Job Description Job Title: Wines with Heart internship Report To:Ellie Hagopian Division: Business Consulting Organisation: Heart Location: Woodstock, Cape Town Date: 02 April 2012 Job Summary: * The Wines with Heart consulting intern role works for the Heart incubator. The intern will, under the direction of Heart management, work with Wines with Heart to explore how to optimise the Wines with Heart wine sales through the e-commerce channel and implementing a raffle ticket scheme to drive awareness and revenues. Duties and Responsibilities: * Optimise profitability of Wines with Heart e-commerce site o researching the needs of the wine buyers in South Africa o Researching the existing online competitors of Wines with Heart o Conduct a usability analysis & review of best practices for online wine sales (locally and overseas) o producing a list of concrete recommendations for how to change the e-commerce web site based on research findings o Working with Wines with Heart to implement changes to the e-commerce platform * Drive raffle ticket initiative o Determine optimal, sustainable routes for raffle ticket sales o Co-ordinate pilot programme of raffle ticket sales o Collate results & produce recommendations for ramp-up Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned after the above tasks are complete. The successful candidate must be prepared to conduct interviews in person and over the telephone. Skills and Qualifications: * Required skills: o Capable of self-management and execution of assigned tasks with little supervision o Ability to solve problems creatively o Analysis skills & attention to detail o Ability to interview people and collate results of the interviews
o Ability to research competitors o Able to draw and communicate conclusions based on facts o Able to communicate well and persuade others o Good writing skills * Computer skills are essential: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GMail * Desired skills: o Ability to design market research study questionnaires o Usability/user interaction design o Statistical analysis o Experience as an online consumer o Experience as a wine drinker * Experience is not mandatory, but would be to your advantage if you have previously done any of the following: o Market research studies o Competitive analysis o Company profiling o Conducting interviews to gather data Working conditions: * Successful applicant will work in a clean environment, no hazards. * Full-time. Remuneration: * This is a voluntary position and thus it is unpaid. Additional Information: * Please visit our website, to gain a better understanding of our enterprise and all that we stand for. * Visit us on http://www.weloveheart.co.za How to apply: Send CV and Cover Letter to: volunteer [at] weloveheart . co . za VACANCIES PRODUCTION PHARMACIST ASSISTANT ASPEN PE - SVP Applications are invited to apply for this excellent opportunity that exists for the above mentioned position. The successful incumbent will report to the Production Pharmacist. Purpose of Position: Responsible for Pharmaceutical control and management of production processes under the supervision of a pharmacistRequirements: * Matric / Grade 12, Pharmacist Assistant Qualification with a registered provider * Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist Assistant Basic * Must be registered as a Post-basic learner (or suitable to be registered) * Computer literate - Baan experience an advantage * 3 years experience in a production environment - an advantage * Experience in Sterile Manufacturing environment an advantage Key Responsibilities: * Attends face to face hand-over to next shift on commitment lists (schedule), output of previous shift vs. target and target for next shift as per shift-hand-over S.O.P. * Support the team in achievement of weekly and monthly
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OPPOrTUNITIES departmental production plan under direct supervision of a pharmacist and maintain product integrity at all times according to GMP standards as per current GMP guidelines. * Accountable for Legal Compliance to the Pharmacy Act No 53 of 1974, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 * Liaises with internal supplier / customers re production requirements, ensure lead times are met by prioritizing pharmaceutical responsibilities effectively. * Contingency plans for production are proposed to the pharmacist and implemented as required and ensure that the maximum validated yield is achieved. * Highlight to pharmacist if critical steps of the manufacturing process are not in a validated state and check that areas and equipment are visually clean after following a validated cleaning procedure and ready for use as per SOP. * Check daily that only validated equipment is used and record the asset number in the BMR (batch manufacturing record) when used, that equipment calibrations have been performed and documentation / materials are checked as per SOP * Facilitate Final Sign-on process by pharmacist, check area, ready and clean for production, complete Log books and authorisation of Pharmacist Assistant Delegated checks on Batch Manufacturing records as per SOP’s * Actively monitors operator adherence to GMP and reports transgressions and follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented, participate in the monitoring of downtime and problem solving and monitor that all significant deviations are fully recorded, that products are sampled and that correct procedures for in process controls are followed ASPEN HEAD OF CUSTOMER SERVICES ACW Applications are invited for the above mentioned vacancy that exists in Aspen Centralised Warehouse. The successful incumbent will report to the Distribution Manager. Purpose of Position:To implement customer order execution to deliver absolute customer value / satisfaction. Resolve customer queries and complaints Requirements Logistics or Customer service Diploma / degree. 2-3 years experience in Customer Service / Exports within a Pharmaceutical environment Computer literate – MS Office, ERP Systems experience – BAAN an advantage Key Responsibilities: * Update internal and external customers constantly as to the progress of their queries * Logs all calls and complaints from Wholesalers / State customers * Updates all complaints onto excel spreadsheet detailing complaints * Investigates and follows up on query eg oversupply * Actions the query with the relevant area concerned, either external or internal. * Follows up until customer complaint is resolved and client is
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satisfied * Closes query with outcome of investigation * Liaise with Aspen order entry to reinstate orders. * Liaise with Inventory Control to ensure urgent deliveries on reinstated orders. * Liaise with QA Department in terms of product complaints * Follow through on POD query * Ensure that POD is sent to Woodmead in order for payment to be processed * Monitoring of daily Transit Warehouse discrepancies & Follow up * Liaise with SCS / Kinesis and give feedback on queries * Investigate returns and follow up * Assist credit returns with replenishment order queries Competencies / Key Behavioral Dimensions & Skills: Planning skills, Influencing, Conflict resolution, Time management, Problem solving skills Listening skills , Service Orientation, Decision making skills Communication skills, Report writing skills Key Account Manager Thetha Media Sales - Johannesburg, Gauteng Remuneration: R10000 - R20000 per month basic plus commission Benefits: Medical aid contribution Province: Gauteng City: Johannesburg Northern Suburbs Job level: Mid/Senior Own transport required: Yes Travel requirement: Occasional Type: Permanent Save this job Send to a friend Print Job description Management of existing clients as well as new business development. Selling trade communication solutions to top FMCG companies, utilising established trade media titles to execute the clients trade communication strategies. Company Description B2B Magazine publishers, with titles in the FMCG, Sports, Pharmacy and Hardware markets Requirements Advertising sales experience Proven track record Personal Skills/Attributes Able to manage a variety of clients at the same time Self motivated and Hard working Contact details Lyndie Thetha Media Sales +27 11 789 2112 az.oc.aidemahteht@eidnyl OR Apply with your Biz CV Create your CV once, and thereafter you can apply to this ad and future job ads easily. DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Gauteng East Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy that
OPPOrTUNITIES exists in the Sales and Marketing Division. The incumbent will report directly to Debbie Fouche. Objective: To promote and generate sales on key products to Pharmacies on both ethical and generic ranges. (Team one and Team Two products) MAIN DUTIES * To effectively manage the territory. * To maintain and generate constant sales from Pharmacies and dispensing doctors on both generic and ethical ranges. * Providing ongoing customer support. * Add value to an entrepreneurial climate. * Achieve sales targets and market share objectives. * Effective territory expense management and control. Manage key customer sales and effective relationship management. Tracking of market share. SKILLS Product knowledge on both Aspen and competitor products. Effective territory management. Knowledge of basic financial calculation i.e. Gross Margins, mark-ups and % discount. Analyzing of Aspen in house data and external data sources. Very strong communication skills. Administration skills. Ability to work under pressure. * Matric pass minimum (Post matric qualification an advantage) * Valid driver’s license EXPERIENCE * Proven successful track record in Pharmaceutical or related sales of at least 1 year in field essential. * Existing relationships with key customers would be an advantage. * Existing relevant product experience would be an advantage. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s to recruitment@aspenpharma.com on or before 23th April 2012, after having informed their direct line manager. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.Candidates to indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of their emails.
* Assist in monitoring Financial Controls * Monthly Financial Reporting > Prepare reports > Analyzing and interpret * Assist in Forecasts of Recoveries and Expenses for Nutritionals * Prepare and process monthly journals * Assist in analyzing and reporting Continuous Improvement projects. CUSTOMER SERVICE and CLIENT RELATIONSHIP Assistance with bi –annual stock counts Closing Production Orders HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT & CONTROL, SECURITY * Ensure compliance of the OSH Act regulations * Writing and updating of SOP’s * Ad hoc Functions o Projects o Implementation of new systems o Feasibility studies * Provide costing support management ACCOUNTING AND CONTROLS Analysis of variances to incl: o Usage / yield variances – Get comments and corrective actions from relevant people o Inventory write off’s – Get comments and identify stock covered by provision o Price variances o Margins and Rebates o Recoveries o Expense analysis – gather comments and corrective actions on variances against budget WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT * Monitoring & analyzing of expired, obsolete and slow moving inventory as well as suspect warehouses and identification of suspect WIP batches * Review and analyse cyclical counts results * Stock count review & analysis * Highlight risk present on stock for the purpose of raising provisions submit CV’s to recruitment@aspenpharma.com
ASPEN Production Accountant Applications are invited for a Production Accountant position that exists at Aspen Nutritionals .The incumbent will report directly to the Facility Accountant. ROLE PURPOSE: Analyse, interpret and advice on any financial transactions and cost management to the Facility Accountant through effective financial reporting and implementing of financial action plans.\ DUTIES FINANCE * Assist in preparing the expense budget * Updating production routings
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culture shock Growing up is never an easy task, its even worse having to adjust to your surroundings. Now add travelling the country to the mash and attending seven schools in a schooling career before settling down in one place. Lesley is my name, born to Phumlani and Mapute Mphanga. My parents were Christian missionaries and since I was born we have been on the move until we finally settled in Cape Town. I have been to four primary schools and three high schools. From preschool to grade2 I attended Malvern primary in Durban. Then when I was seven years old I lost my dad, he was murdered over an argument that involved a lady. Ironically he used to say never argue with a fool. We then moved to Nelspruit in Mpumalanga where I attended another two primary schools Ensani Primary and Mastulu Primary. We spent three years there and I learnt isiSwati. Living there was beautiful; we were not far from the boarder of the Kruger national park. We would sometimes hear lions roaring and see elephants. I remember an incident there by my sister was doing the washing with my mom outside and they were using one of those zinc baths, as they were busy my sister was startled by a lion’s roar and she
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A Little Of Everything Lesley Mphanga jumped into the bath with the washing, we laughed and still joke about that. Then we moved to Cape Town and it seems like we have settled. It was a struggle learning isiXhosa because I was used to speaking English since I was raised speaking English. Unlike when I lived in other places the kids I was around were not as accommodating and tolerant that I spoke English making it harder for me to learn the language. At one stage I even vowed to never speak the language but realise it did me no good, it took me over three years to learn the language and now I can have a conversation in my Mother tongue. I learnt a lot from that experience. Mainly that whatever you are facing you face alone, even if you get help or you have people putting you down. If you conquer the challenge on one can take that victory away nor feel as bad for letting yourself down for giving up because you did not believe in yourself. I love this country, the people who live in it with our short coming and achievements, like I still have a long road ahead of myself and a lot to learn so do the country as a whole.
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nother art exhibition illustrating just how rubbish people are. An other beatnik inspired poet with the same aim. “Fuck this, fuck that.”Every day a new obstacle is thrown into the path of becoming a better person. Charity is bad, Woolworths is bad, the United Nations is bad, Winston Churchill was a prick, Kurt Cobain was a phony, Damien Hirst is a slave to the art market. The ever growing No Logo generation is becoming more and more confused. Most of the people I know hate the corporations, the republicans, globalisation, capitalism, Al Gore. And mostly with some good reasons they relay to me, only before doing another line of coke, oblivious perhaps, to how it came to be in their possession. My social class is the private school elite; a phrase now synonymous with the every wet dream of the people it caters to; the
group of people often targeted as being “hipsters.” The eco conscience, easy prey to the green washed advertisement. This group of people are victims who brought their bad name upon themselves. Their appreciation for anything anti the mainstream and their ability to unflinchingly contradict their views has been picked up by the people they “hate” and now everyone hates them. Hipsters hate hipsters; the term cruelly applied to anyone who could be seen as trendy. Like any sad look at how we treat each other, a person from the same group will bite the ass of someone who was at school with them. A ska glitch dup hop band inciting their hatred of their fellow schoolmates and how they don’t realise they’re slaves to the man. The targets of this song, the schoolmates, will go to the gig, love the music or write an article about the bands innovative style. They hate people who hate what they hate. In essence, they like
very little. They’re an answer to Britain’s “Yah” subculture. And you have to take a step back and think, all this hate, all based around nothing. Its sounds cheesy, maybe like a commentary from a Werner Herzog film. We’ve reduced each other to these groups. I spent time last year with some groups of people who hated capitalism, the system their parents were wrapped up in. But they had blackberry’s , they’d go to the 24 hour engen and try get the woman behind the cigarette counter (probably who had left her children alone in a shack in Khayaletshia to take a taxi for the night shift) to give them smokes for free. When her back was turned they’d pick up the lighters for sale and pocket them surreptitiously. But in addition to being Marxist sympathisers, they were anarchists to, so stealing that stuff “embodied what they believed in.”
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sports
Sporting Events - May 2012 Jeremy Bregman
Rugby
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Friday 4 May – Hurricanes vs. Blues Friday 4 May – Rebels vs. Bulls Saturday 5 May – Chiefs vs. Lions Saturday 5 May – Brumbies vs. Waratahs Saturday 5 May – Sharks vs. Highlanders Saturday 5 May – Cheetahs vs. Force Sunday 6 May – Crusaders vs. Reds
Friday 18 May – Hurricanes vs. Brumbies Saturday 19 May – Highlanders vs. Bulls Saturday 19 May – Crusaders vs. Blues Saturday 19 May – Reds vs. Lions Saturday 19 May – Cheetahs vs. Sharks Saturday 19 May – Stormers vs. Waratahs Sunday 20 May – Force vs. Rebels
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Friday 11 May – Blues vs. Lions Friday 11 May – Waratahs vs. Bulls Saturday 12 May – Highlanders vs. Hurricanes Saturday 12 May – Rebels vs. Crusaders Saturday 12 May – Sharks vs. Force Saturday 12 May – Stormers vs. Cheetahs Sunday 13 May – Reds vs. Chiefs
Friday 25 May – Chiefs vs. Bulls Saturday 26 May – Hurricanes vs. Rebels Saturday 26 May – Blues vs. Highlanders Saturday 26 May – Brumbies vs. Reds Saturday 26 May – Force vs. Lions Saturday 26 May – Cheetahs vs. Waratahs Saturday 26 May – Sharks vs. Stormers
Soccer
May is an exciting time for the soccer world with many finals of major cups taking place this month. Wednesday 09 May – UEFA Europa Cup Final The final will take place at the National Stadium in Bucharest, Romania. Atletico Madrid / Valencia vs. Sporting Lisbon / Athletic Bilbao Saturday 12 May – FA Cup Final The final will take place at Wembley in London, England. Liverpool vs. Chelsea The month of May will also see the final fixtures of the Barclays English Premier League for the season. May 05: Arsenal vs. Norwich City Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool vs. Chelsea Blackburn Rovers vs. Wigan Athletic
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Bolton Wanderers vs. West Bromwich Albion Manchester United vs. Swansea City Newcastle United vs. Manchester City Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City Fulham vs. Sunderland Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton May 13: Sunderland vs. Manchester United Swansea City vs. Liverpool West Bromwich Albion vs. Arsenal Wigan Athletic vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Norwich City vs. Aston Villa Stoke City vs. Bolton Wanderers Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham Chelsea vs. Blackburn Rovers Everton vs. Newcastle United Manchester City vs. Queens Park Rangers
sports Cricket
The month of May is dominated by IPL fixtures as well as the first two test matches between England and West Indies May 1, 2012 Deccan Chargers vs. Pune Warriors, 42nd T20
May 9, 2012 Mumbai Indians vs. RCB, 54th T20
May 17, 2012 England vs. West Indies, 1st Test
May 1, 2012 RR vs. DD, 43rd T20
May 10, 2012 Deccan Chargers vs. DD, 55th T20
May 2, 2012 RCB vs. Kings XI Punjab, 44th T20
May 10, 2012 R vs. CSK, 56th T20
May 17, 2012 Kings XI Punjab vs. CSK, 66th T20 May 17, 2012 DD vs. RCB, 67th T20
May 3, 2012 Pune Warriors vs. Mumbai Indians, 45th T20
May 11, 2012 Pune Warriors vs. RCB, 57th T20
May 4, 2012 CSK vs. Deccan Chargers, 46th T20 May 5, 2012 KKR vs. Pune Warriors, 47th T20 May 5, 2012 Kings XI Punjab vs. RR, 48th T20 May 6, 2012 Mumbai Indians vs. CSK, 49th T20 May 6, 2012 RCB vs. Deccan Chargers, 50th T20 May 7, 2012 DD vs. KKR, 51st T20 May 8, 2012 Pune Warriors vs. RR, 52nd T20 May 8, 2012 Deccan Chargers vs. Kings XI Punjab, 53rd T20
May 12, 2012 KKR vs. Mumbai Indians, 58th T20 May 12, 2012 CSK vs. DD, 59th T20 May 13, 2012 RR vs. Pune Warriors, 60th T20 May 13, 2012 Kings XI Punjab vs. Deccan Chargers, 61st T20
May 18, 2012 Deccan Chargers vs. RR, 68th T20 May 19, 2012 Kings XI Punjab vs. DD, 69th T20 May 19, 2012 Pune Warriors vs. KKR, 70th T20 May 20, 2012 Deccan Chargers vs. RCB, 71st T20 May 20, 2012 RR vs. Mumbai Indians, 72nd T20 May 22, 2012 TBC vs. TBC, Qualifier 1 T20
May 14, 2012 RCB vs. Mumbai Indians, 62nd T20
May 23, 2012 TBC vs. TBC, Eliminator T20
May 14, 2012 KKR vs. CSK, 63rd T20
May 25, 2012 England vs. West Indies, 2nd Test
May 15, 2012 DD vs. Kings XI Punjab, 64th T20
May 25, 2012 TBC vs. TBC, Qualifier 2 T20
May 16, 2012 Mumbai Indians vs. KKR,
May 27, 2012 TBC vs. TBC, Final T20
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N E E E R N G O E Z TH I
t’s a fact that the burning of fossil fuels is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases and, therefore, the biggest contributor to global warming. It’s a fact that eleven out of twelve of the years between 1994 and 2006 were the hottest on record. Using a screen saver on the computer (based on an LCD monitor) emits 1.1 kg of carbon dioxide. Turning on the lights will generate 680 kg of carbon dioxide. Taking a bath uses up to 1.6 kg of carbon dioxide!Riding in a car to school uses 2.3 kg of CO2 (based on driving to school 4 km each way in a car that gets 32 km per gallon). If the Greenland ice sheet melts completely, sea levels will raise all across the world by 6.4 m. A fluorescent light bulb is 75% more energy-efficient than an incandescent bulb. 20% of the world’s electricity comes from waterpower. To make 14 plastic bags, you’d need the same amount of petrol that it would take to drive a car 1.6 km. These are all facts. It is also a fact that In New Zealand, over 50% of their greenhouse gas emissions are caused by sheep and cows (i.e. they burp). They are now trying to curb their emissions. (I am completely serious). “Climate experts say we should tell villagers in developing countries to reduce the amount of cooking smoke they generate to help fix global warming. You know, it’s as if these people don’t hate us enough already. I mean, they live in mud huts, they have
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thatch roofs, and their clothes are made of straw. We pull up in a bunch of Humvees and SUVs going, ‘Hey, you want to cut the smoke out of here?’” --Jay Leno What is my point? Well, I think the most vital fact about Global warming that the general public doesn’t seem to understand is that the Earth goes through natural warming and cooling trends. We are naturally in a warming trend now. The reason it is such a big issue right now is that we are INCREASING THE RATE of the warming. So in other words, global warming would be happening right now regardless of human activity. But making it happen this quickly is the part that is BAD.
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...it all comes down to this: RESPECT. Respect your surroundings, habitation and the living things that share it with you.
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Also, did you know we are currently in an ice age? People seem to think that an ice age is ONLY when the whole earth is frozen. (Technically an ice age is anytime there is naturally ice on the planet. And as long as we have one or two glaciers that haven’t melted, we are in an ice age. We are in the 5th one in earth’s history.) However, the Mayan’s prediction of the world’s ending is upon us. It is 2012. If this be the case, and global warming is the main contributor, all we really can do is slightly slow down the process. We are all very familiar with the campaigns, surveys and activists. In actual fact it all comes down to this: RESPECT. Respect your surroundings, habitation and the living things that share it with you.
Environmental News South Africa to become Prime Uranium mining spot. A report by Global business intelligence provider GlobalData has stated that South Africa is a prime contender for increases in Uranium mining to be used for the supporting the countries new nuclear power plants . The Department of Energy plans to build a further six nuclear power plants by 2029 in an attempt to lower heavy carbon emissions from coal fired power plants at an estimated cost of R400 billion and R1 trillion. The new Uranium mines in the country will increase the production from 930t recorded in 2011 to 2000t by 2020. The report states that the countries current reserves are expected to last 750 years. The war on Rhino Poachers continues Arrests for those caught allegedly poaching Rhinos are on the increase. With 21 out of the 90 alleged poachers being arrested in the Kruger National Park and with about 30 convictions this year alone as well as two life sentences handed out says Police spokesman Vasi Naidoo. South Africa is also involved in negotiations with land owners at the border of Mozambique to help facilitate the pursuit of poachers over the border where a large amount of poaching takes place. A treaty with the government of Mozambique has already been signed to create a buffer zone allowing SA officials to pursue poachers further instead of being forced to hand over the chase at the border fence. Environmental News
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TRAVEL PIECE
Homeless with wifi. Mischka Nina Schwarts
HOLLAND IS MORE THAN WINDMILLS, TULIPS AND CANALS. IT ALSO HAS CHEESE. NO, SERIOUSLY, THE COUNTRY HAS MANY MORE ATTRACTIONS THAN CHEESE AND WEED, AND COINCIDENTALLY CHEESE IS A BRAND OF WEED. A BRAND DEVELOPED IN THE LITTLE TOWN I LIVED IN. YES, THE LITTLE UNIVERSITY TOWN OF WAGENINGEN WHERE FOREIGNERS FLOCK TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEMP, WEED AND OTHER BOTANIST SUBJECTS THAT COULD POSSIBLY MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. I RECENTLY SAW WITH INTEREST ON THE NEWS THAT THEY HAVE INVENTED AND ARE PROMOTING GRASSHOPPER PIE. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF LAND BELOW SEA LEVEL. THERE AREN’T MANY, IF ANY COUNTRIES THIS FLAT, THAT SHARE THEIR ONLY ‘MOUNTAIN’ (I USE THIS TERM VERY LOOSELY) WITH TWO OTHER COUNTRIES OR WITH SO MUCH RECLAIMED LAND WHICH IS SO DENSELY POPULATED YET SO LIBERAL. HOLLAND IS ALSO UNIQUE FOR BEING A COUNTRY WITH AN AMPLE FLOW OF WATER AND GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF WIND. THERE ARE ALSO AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF BOATS, SAILS, BIKES, BIRDS, DYKES, POLDERS, WINDMILLS, FLOWERS, FISH, BRIDGES, CAFÉS, CHEESE, SUPER TALL PEOPLE AND COFFEE SHOPS (THAT DON’T ACTUALLY SELL COFFEE). HOLLAND IS ALSO CERTAINLY UNIQUE IN CLAIMING SUCH A VIBRANT COLOUR - VIVID ORANGE, AS THEIR OWN. I’m not sure about you, but I for one haven’t heard of many other countries where you can be homeless and still have Wi-Fi access. This is not an exaggeration, I have experienced it. I could tell you about the Keukenhof where they have Tulips for days, many named after people like Katie Melua and even Mandela; the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam; TheVan Gogh Museum and the home of Rembrandt, or even the delicious stroopwaffels (biscuit type sweet waffles) or the more dubious delights of the Red Light District and coffee shops. However I deem it more engaging to tell you about the Dutch. They tend to cuss in sickness, cuss at the police, eat choco-
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late on bread and smoke weed at the airport - getting high before flying. After all, you can’t accurately experience the true nature of a country until you have lived in it- and from both sides of the economic spectrum. Yes, I have lived on both sides. I started out as an aupair in one of the richest streets in the town to being a freelance artist then meeting my dream Italian fiancé only to have my heart broken, whilst finally being kicked out and ending up homeless with Wi-Fi. Yes, this is pretty self-explanatory and quite the makings of a good movie. I began my literal journey taking care of rich kids, discovering that putting ‘hundreds and thousands’ on bread is normal and in the same respect, teaching them that instead of just cheese- to add some tomatoes, lettuce and pepper on it too . They shrugged their noses at the thought until they tasted it.
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Welcome to the Dutch. A Hollander is always right and he knows it. With this in mind it is very easy to cope with most Hollanders. If you ever get in an argument with one, tell him he was absolutely right. He will not comprehend this but instead go crazy and try to strangle himself with a tulip. It is not necessary to fake interest for tulips, mills, wooden shoes or cheese. Every Hollander knows you came for the soft drugs and the Amsterdam red-light district which are both widely spread and easy to find. This is true. Even the 8-year-old boy I took care of knows this. The little clogger was the first to point out a ‘coffee shop’ to me as I took him to school on my bicycle. Note, there was no plural - he sat at the back of my bicycle with a type-writer on his lap and his hockey stick in my left hand with the other steering us. We have all heard about the quantity of the 9 million bicycles
in Beijing but no one has credited the Dutch for their quality ‘fietsing skills.’ I once cycled with an entire content of a shopping trolley on my bicycle. That was when my skills developed immensely from freewheeling downhill whilst intoxicated after a night at a club. I now mourn the loss of my favourite pair of heels.
remember to seek unsecured internet connections if the need arises. ‘Wel Gezellig,’ as the Dutch would say. This is loosely translated as ‘good times.’ Simply put, there is no place like the Netherlands.
If choosing to holiday in Holland do not bother hiring a car. Not only will you be able to steal more bikes than you can us, but car traffic in Holland is not something one would enjoy whilst on holiday. This country is so small that I toured the entire land in one day on a train. It is actually a Kingdom, complete with a Queen and the whole royal shebang. All I was told about this was that I should wear orange on ‘Queen’s Day’, drink lots of beer and participate in the festivities of the street parties and buy from the ‘cheap market stalls’. These were the same streets I met my Italian fiancé on. Coincidentally these were also the streets I ultimately slept on. Okay, so I mostly slept in the cheapest backpackers I could afford but there were those three unforgettable snowy nights sleeping on Church steps. Luckily I had my little Netbook and St John’s had Wi-Fi. In essence, life in the Netherlands is like Queen’s Day- respect the good beer, live in small towns with bicycles, be liberal, be misers with your Euros, meet foreigners and fall in love. You might also want to
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GADGETS
Tips For Tablet Shopping What You Need To Look For Simone Martufi
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eatures – this is the main functionality of any tablet such as music player, video chat capabilities, camera and GPS. Hardware – a very important part of the computing device. Make sure the processor is available in the speed that you require. Also take into consideration the amount of memory you require if you want to store all your
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GADGETS HTC FLYER
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owered by windows 7 it is distinguished by elements such as 12hour battery time and great anti glare perfect for use indoors and outdoors. It has a multiple touch interface. It has a 10 inch screen and1280x800 pixel anti glare screen resolution. It has a massive 60 GB of storage and includes a 1.3 megapixel front camera and 0.3 megapixel rear camera.
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REVIEWS
reviews book Shana Genever
Disgrace J.M. Coetzee
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t’s hard to write a review on a book as momentous as J.M. Coetzee’s Disgrace. It’s the kind of book that makes one want to write. But it’s also the kind of book that makes the aspiring writer feel like they will always be the Salieri to Coetzee’s Mozart. Coetzee makes every sentence simple and succinct, yet full of beauty and the horror of South Africa’s situation today. Like “Waiting for the Barbarians”, the novel features character’s and prose that makes the reader look deeper into complicated characters who pose searing faults as well as unusual moral outlooks. He creates character’s that seem to have little humanity or consideration for others, but cannot easily be dismissed. “For a man of his age, fifty-two, divorced, he has, to his mind, solved the problem of sex rather well,” thus is how the reader is introduced to David Lurie, a lecturer of Romantic literature at an unnamed university in Cape Town. Lurie is bored and it is this boredom that leads him to lose interest in “his prostitute” and to begin perusing a young, naïve student of his, Melanie. The affair drives Melanie to near destruction, however, Lurie seems calm and refuses to apologise for his actions once the affair is discovered. As a result, he leaves Cape Town and travels to his daughter, Lucy, who lives on a remote farm in the Eastern Cape.
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Lucy’s introduction into the novel could have the reader believe that she will be the calming effect on her arrogant father, but not so. Lucy herself is a troubled character who is ailing from a failed relationship with another woman and now leads a simple and lonely life. She convinces her father to help a middle-aged veterinarian in town, named Bev. Lurie finds himself, a corrupted and to an extent, grotesque character, spending most of his time with innocent dogs, taken to Bev to be euthanized. The bearable arrangement is shattered when Lucy and David are violently attacked on the farm by three men, who seem to have connections to Lucy’s farm hand, Petrus. Lucy approaches her attack and attackers with submission, simply recognising “the price” she must pay for who and what she is. David, however, becomes aggressive and desperate to see justice done, whatever that justice done, whatever it might be. Gruelling and bleak as the novel is, it offers small glimmers of hope as well as almost heartbreakingly beautiful writing, even if they describe harsh realities. Though the attack is obviously the most violent point in the book, it is the passages in which Bev and David euthanize and dispose of the bodies of dogs, which are truly the most depressing and grotesque.
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Titanic 3D James Cameron
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must begin by saying that Titanic is my favourite movie of all time. It may sound typical coming from a girl, and maybe it is a little, but who does not love a good action-packed romance? As the film title fades in, in 3d, one can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia all over again, this time in 3d! Sure, seeing the film at 10years old for the first time, I didn't understand and appreciate all of it fully, but I knew for certain that I loved it. 11 Oscars couldn't be wrong. Yes, aged Rose depicts angles from the general story that she couldn’t possibly have seen since she was mostly caught between Jack and well, and an iceberg, however, the sentiment remains. Even though Billy Zane's eyebrows are still near Drag queen - this time in 3d; I still cringe as Jack's 'I’m the king of the world' as it is being howled and haled into Hollywood's most corny lines of all time; guy20 who falls into the Atlantic and hits a huge propeller still cracks me up in an awkward way; I still feel a substantial amount of hate towards Rose as she complains about being 'so cold' when she gets to float on a large wooden door and Jack with barely a shirt on, remains in the freezing Atlantic water encouraging her to survive. Why didn’t she offer to swop places with him at least for a short while? Also, she had the energy to sing 'Come Josephine' and not notice that her soul mate hadn't spoken in a while and well, died? She let go extremely fast after promising never to let go after she realised that there was a rescue boat. But her heart did go on, finding another wealthy man or perhaps creating her own wealth by continually using the diamond as collateral. And cue Celine. Besides the water being deeper, and the iceberg being more graphic, after a while, you barely remember that the movie is in 3d. This is just another excuse to see Titanic on the big screen again. And who wouldn’t want to? Thank you James Cameron.
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Bullets Over Bishop Lavis
23 April – 12 May (Golden Arrow Studio) Prices: Mondays R90; Tuesday–Thursday R95; Friday and Saturday R120 Book online through Computicket.
Kat & the Kings 02 May at the Fugard Theatre. More than a decade after its double Olivier award-winning run in London’s West End and on New York’s Broadway, Eric Abraham and the Fugard proudly present a new production of David Kramer and Taliep Petersen’s hit musical Kat & the Kings. Tickets range in price from R90 – R150 with generous discounts available for ‘Friends of the Fugard.’
Michael Buble Crazy Love Tour 03 May at GrandWest. Though tickets to his first two shows are already sold out, Big Concerts announced on Thursday that due to incredible demand, Michael Buble has added a third Cape Town performance to his Crazy Love South Africa Tour. Tickets range in price from R425 – R985 and are available at Computicket.
Constantia Food and Wine Festival
When: Friday, 04 May 2012 to Sunday, 06 May 2012; Constantia Tickets: R120 per person per day and include tastings at various wine farms. You can purchase your tickets via webtickets, at participating wine farms or at the entrance. Contact: Carryn on +27 (0)83 679-4495; Venue: The Constantia Uitsig Cricket Oval
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Durbanville Triathlon, Phisantekraal 05 May . Phisantekraal Farm in Durbanville is the registration venue for the Triathlon that includes a 750m swim, an 18km mountain bike ride and a 5km run. Registration takes place on the 4th of May from 5 – 7pm and the 5th from 6 – 7am. Entry fees are R450 per team or R280 per individual. Minimum age entry is 18 and older. For more information call 082 496 8839
Marketing Indaba When: Wednesday, 09 May 2012 to Thursday, 10 May 2012 Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town More Info: Telephone CADEK Media on +27 (0)21 855-4750
HOSTEX Cape 2012 Dates: 15 May - 17 May | www.hostexcape.co.za Contact Number: + 27 (0) 11 835 1565 Venue CTICC
The Brothers Size 18 May – 9 June (Flipside) Prices: Previews R110; Mondays R90; Tuesday–Thursday R130; Friday and Saturday R150 Discounts (Tuesday–Thursday only): Book online through Computicket.
The Good Food and Wine Show 24-27 May at CTICC. The show is now considered one of the best on the world gourmet stage. Be entertained by famous foodies from Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) to Whitney Miller (MasterChef America winner). Tickets range in price from R50 – R95 per day and are available at Computicket.
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