Imbo Magazine December 2011 by Bambisana Media Consortium

Summer after St.Yves dark Freshlyground`s Bluest Rose,

Elegant, Elite Beach Club

The bizarrely talented, Kyla-Rose Smith

Head Honcho A heady scent of swag

illTheyskillz say you don`t do rap, you are rap

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Editors Note

suggest an island in Madagascar Pg(28). I however, will be focusing on my baby since she is turning three next month-the mag that is. Make sure when you draft up your shopping list you include an item from Head Honcho, Pg (27), a heady scent of swag. We feature the Co-Creative director/ Co-Owner Mzoxolo Gcwabe “ People shouldn’t start labels as gimmicks, you must be innovative and have something that your brand stands for, create a lifestyle “….enough said, it’s a brand that you will, with no doubt relate to. We gather samples of talented inspiring people, to show us just how we all can excel, a prime example which is Kyla Rose Smith from Freshlyground Pg (25). Living her own dream “I have a career and I am a fulltime musician.” So it is possible to make a living doing what you love, thank you Kyla for that reminder.

Proudly seated in my organised desk after an enlightening session with the team about conduct and respecting our space, and panicking that our layout team won’t meet the specified deadline. I realise that we have come along way and we have a long way to go. It has been a hectic month trying to put together this issue and feeling the pressure of producing a project that our readers will appreciate knowing that our mandate is, “empowering through entertainment” I have been blessed with an amazing deputy editor (Janice Matthews) who has managed to keep me grounded and sane. Our team has had sleepless nights trying to meet deadlines and at the same time not creating a mediocre end product. This has been a fruitful month, we acknowledge the fact that its holidays soon and people will be travelling to holiday resorts, why not try some place exotic this year, we

It’s the season for end of year celebrations, so we remind you to keep your eye on the prize by “Party with a Purpose.” Telling you just how important it is to prioritise, while having fun . “This can be a time of great self-marketing and getting noticed by the corporate brass”. The hotspot for entertainment this summer is St Yves Pg(22) “the cosmopolitan vibe with good-looking fun people that enjoy the quality of life”, and the biggest act in Cape Town to keep your eyes on is Ill Skillz Pg(21) “Their music is all about how they feel, whether it be politics or love, it sends a message across to their listeners”. \We at Imbo continue to strive to enhance your way of living, your best life. We acknowledge that you are young and productive, ambitious and strive for excellence. It is time to congratulate yourself on a year well done. We look forward to a new year with you with all the amazing experiences.

Editorial Team Editor: Ofentse Gwabe Creative Director: Yivani Nkukwana Deputy editor: Janice Matthews Layout Artist: Nkabanhle Mawala Photographer: Lebohang Moleko Stylist: Nonhlanhla Mditshwa Intern writer: Lindse Marco Photography interns: Danica Smidt, Natano Marnewick Fashion interns: Anam Mhlwatika, Owethu Mentoor Make-up artist intern: Ursula Ullrich Feature Contibuters: Kudzai Mazvarirwofa, Myolisi Sikupela Managing Director:Gugu Madlala Business Developer: Inga Gubeka Public Relations: Amandla Ngoma Admin Executive: Athinkosi La nina Guzana Admin Assistant: Thobile Mtshali Advertising Manager: Viwe Hewu

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POP CULTURE In South Africa the freedom of expression is under attack, expression at its best, street art, is the beauty of graffiti. We speak to graffiti artist CROE, about his craft. 1. Tell us about yourself?

3. What type of art do

I write CROE, there is no real reason why I chose that name, simply because the letters flow with my style. I write for the SILLY KUNTS crew. A crew I started in Germany in 2004.

My style changes a lot. I go through stages where big blockbusters is my thing for a while, then I cling onto my more technical style- which overall has played the biggest part in my graffiti career so far. I love to paint walls. Walls have always been my thing. I have painted a few trains in Germany and London but for me graffiti has developed into an activity I do to entertain myself. It has moved past that stage of bombing hard to get the next writer to approve of what you are putting up. But graffiti is all about the fame unfortunately, so it’s hard not letting your work get to your head. I always try and remind myself that if I get caught, will those other writers be in the jail cell with me? Then why do work for them? It doesn’t make sense to me. To a degree it’s always a nice thing to have other writers recognise your work, whether it commenting on pics on graffiti websites or even seeing the next generation staring at your work from the metrorail trains. So ye, getting back to the question, I’m definitely a perfectionist and that does play a large part to where I paint. For me, at this stage of my life, I’d prefer to paint chilled but prime s pots. Obviously still pushing my style with every piece I do.

2. How did you start out as a graffiti artist? I started writing when I was 13. I was a very arty kind of child. Easily influenced, I went to a skatepark and saw REALM 1 painting; I was convinced this was my calling in life. I then went back to a fresh year at school and was introduced to LUCK who had just moved schools. He, I and AROK kicked it off immediately. We started off bombing hard, using shoe polish for tagging and whatever made a mark. Things gradually progressed and we started doing pieces almost every second night. We stuck together as a crew and were completely fascinated with this new found hobby of ours. Graffiti was so pure and untouched. We had writers that we heavily looked up to such as DEK 3, KES 6, TOE 007, DISK, MOZK and many others. Back in the day, things were much different. We never had imported paint here in South Africa, we strictly used hardware paint. We never had fancy markers; we made our own markers with dala ink and deodorant tubes.

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POP CULTURE 4. Where do you get your inspiration from?

Uhm, I do inspire myself. I believe catching the train and driving on highways does it all for a writer. Just seeing what everyone else is doing while you were sleeping puts you into a deep obsessive frenzy that normally gets you on your phone to the rest of your crew to organise a mission. We just sit and sketch for a few hours. This normally gets the blood flow going and the write energy one needs to actually get out on the street and paint. I am currently studying graphic design so I’m practically drawing and being creative all day. This helps a lot as you are always looking for new concepts and new ways of doing things.

6. Where all have you painted?

When I was 15 I moved to Germany for 3 years with my family. That was my most intense time in the graffiti scene. In Germany graffiti is massive. Germany is where the SK crew started. I used to drag my brother out with me every single night to do paint walls and trains, whether it was snowing or not. Due to the public transport over there we could do loads of pieces a night. We crept out every night, whether it was to do an all night mission or just catch one bus and do a couple tags. It was such a big scene over there, unlike the one fault Cape Town has. I’ve painted a bit in London. Did panels with CRAVE in South London. Painted Copenhagen once. Otherwise ye, that’s it. And of course Cape Town.

8. Where can people find your artwork?

If you catch the train, you will still be able to see my stuff alongside the tracks. As mentioned before I have taken a small step back out of the scene (Unfortunately.) Due to this reason, I have recruited more writers into the crew RAZE and EPIK. These kids are keeping the crew fresh and painting more than most people in Cape Town at the moment.

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5. To people that do not understand this form of art how would you explain it to them?

Graffiti is a means of expression. There is nothing like being on the street at 2 in the morning, completely alert with a bag full of cans and a crew by your side. Most people walk past pieces everyday without realising what went into that. Graffiti doesn’t just land there. Writers put there balls on the line everyday just so your world can be a brighter place.

7. Which other graffiti artists have you worked with?

I like to keep to my crew when it comes to painting. But I have painted with a couple of writers such as TOE, SURE, ACKS, SOME, GUES ONE, KES SIX, NIPT, ASH ONE, CONS, LUCK, AROK, ZIRO, ARK, RAZE, EPIK and a couple others that have had a short flash fry in the scene.

9. Do you think graffiti should be made legal, and why?

Well, to a certain degree there is a legal form of graffiti. I don’t think bombing and trains would ever be legal. If it was legal, there would be nothing to drive it. Writers would never be able to get that kick out of painting that we do. Imagine painting trains while having a cup of coffee with the guards?? Never... wouldn’t work

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FASHION

Interview with Bryan Ramkiliwan Anam Mhlwatika

In every Fashion Council there has to be a CEO, in whose vision the fashion industry is shaped. We got one of the fashion big guns, Bryan Ramkilawan to sit down with us for an interview on what the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC) is and what role he plays as the new CEO of this organization.

Q. Briefly tell us what the CTFC is and what it is that you do as the CEO of this organization?

A. The CTFC is a nonprofit organization that facilitates

funding from the government and is the key channel in funding designers. They facilitate workshops, build brands and are responsible for mentorships and partnerships between designers. We play a major role in the annual Design Indaba and curate fashion weeks, some of my major roles as CEO include sitting on many fashion boards in the country, being responsible for finding funds for designers and nurturing design talent. Giving designers a platform in the industry.

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Networks are a major factor in this line of work. It also takes a lot of experience

Q. What does it take to be CEO of the CTFC? A. Networks are a major factor in this line of work, It also

takes a lot of experience. I personally graduated in 1987 and come from a mixed background in fashion, I also know the industry thoroughly and know what it takes to build the industry.

Q. What has the transition been like from what you were doing previously, as lecturer at CPUT to now being a CEO?

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and I assisted and supported the previous Director. I am also one of the founding members of the CTFC so for me it really wasn’t much of a transition it was more of me taking more control of the organization as I felt it needed more growth.

Q. What projects have you been involved in since your take over as CEO?

A. One of the projects is mentoring designers and

prepping them up for retail and producing sellable lines. Social media and online based marketing is critical for many businesses and the CTFC has introduced a programme called Fashion for Facebook which allows designers to optimize their brands on an online platform. There is also a Foschini initiative with the top twenty fashion design graduates in the Western Cape, which is basically a platform for designers who have just come out of design school to get a feel for the market as to what works for retail.

Q. Tell us about some of the big names you’ve worked with and who have stood out for you?

A. David Tlale, Gavin Rajah and Thula Sindi, are some of

We live in global environment the sooner we start going global then only can we meet international standards.

Q. Does the CTFC liaise with other fashion councils within the country?

A. The CTFC plays a huge role in the structuring of the

national council which will be launched in January next year. The CTFC is probably the only stable or solid fashion council that is a registered body in the country, most fashion councils are still in their premature stages. I also work closely with Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe for the International Entrepreneur Design for Africa that is funded by the British Council

Q. Name a few designers to watch

out for in Cape Town at the moment?

A. Selfi by Celeste Arendse is definitely someone we

should look out for as they have been making waves on an international level. MEMEME is a platform for many designers to showcase their work and with them now having expanded and opened up in Johannesburg, also Mungo and Jemima.

the names in the industry that the CFTC have worked with. I don’t have a particular favourite because my line of work doesn’t involve having any.

Q. How can people find out more about the CTFC and

Q. Looking at the South African fashion industry do you

to go on their website www.ctfc.co.za fill out the online membership form. The benefits are workshops, training, mentorship programmes discount to fashion weeks for designers.

think we are meeting International standards?

A. People tend to think fashion is about finding an identity, as South Africans I find that we are constantly obsessed with our identity. I feel global thinking, is the way forward.

what are the benefits?

A. It is very easy to join the CTFC all that is required is

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

They say you don`t do rap, you are rap Lindse Marco Max Mogale

The illest skillz of all

They say you don’t do rap, you are rap...feeling it deep down in your soul. If you have the talent and the skills reach for the stars, as Ill Skillz show us, it’s only a short distance away. Spending most of their younger years in Gugulethu, the members of Ill Skillz had a dream. Originally made up of three rap members, they now consist of two rap artists and a DJ spinning the decks. They have been in existence for 6 years and have had a Ill Skillz is all about rap and rap music. They discovered project every year. Their music is all about how they feel, rap before it was ‘cool’. Once known as ‘want to be whether it be politics or love, it sends messages across to Americans’, Ill Skillz never let it get them down. When their listeners. They had an interesting project where they asked about how they decided upon rap music, one of the made an album in 24 hours and will soon be embarking on members replied ‘you don’t decide you gonna write rap, a new project with Red Bull this year. Tours to Germany, you know the culture, you feel the culture’ in essence it’s all London and Switzerland has opened the door to the about the love of rap.’ international music scene for these phenomenal artists. Interestingly enough the members of Ill Skillz all spent their teenage years in Gugs and in this area, amongst the hip hop circles, they met. One evening a group of friends were walking home from a valedictory foam party in Observatory and started freestyling. Now for those of you that do not know what freestyling is, it normally refers to rap lyrics that are improvised off the top of your head. So as these youngsters were freestyling while walking home from Observatory all the way to Rondebosch in Cape Town, they decided to form a group. They were all individual rap artists but when their words came together, they became ‘explosive’ or as the rap artists refer to it ‘sick’.

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Starting at the bottom from small towns, small circles and a totally un-cool appreciation for rap, these young men have made it big. They have made a name for themselves and the unbelievable talent that they have. Nowhere to go but up... applause to Ill Skillz, having the illest skillz of all!

You don’t decide you gonna write rap, you know the culture, you feel the culture’ in essence, it’s all about the love of rap

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LIFESTYLE

St. Yves

Lindse Marco and Janice Matthews Danica Smidt

Elegant, Elite Beach Club

Cape Town, beautiful by day, is world renowned for its beaches and scenery but as day compares to night, Cape Town has nightlife worth waiting up for. Beyond the stretch of clubs on the rowdily infamous Long Street, those looking for exclusivity with a twist of style and sophistication best pop in at St Yves. Located on the Camps Bay strip, this posh, open planned beach club brings in the days’ sunlight to you; if that’s not enough, there are day beds out on deck, where you will get a whiff of sea salt, sipping on their large variety of fruity cocktails. St Yves’ signature cocktail, Watermelon Crush, with fresh watermelon, a double shot of vanilla vodka, fresh lime and cranberry juice, is a delightful refreshment. A large dance floor, plush low couches, great bar, this is a top choice for party venues. The concept for St Yves is something out of the French Riviera; the owners wanted a St Trappe feel to it. Owned by well seasoned travellers, Dale Parker and Jack Kasi, St Yves opened its doors for the first time in July 2009 and has been going strong ever since. Dale Parker has been part of the industry for years but together with Jack Kasi, who has always wanted to own a club, they came up with the St Yves brand. The club is so exclusive it caters to the ambitious, rich and famous so you would expect to see the best of the best at St Yves. The doors do work off a database, establishing a regular clientele service. But they are open to the public so don’t worry you can head off to Camps Bay for a party with a view. According to Dale, they LOVE ‘the cosmopolitan vibe with good-looking fun people that enjoy the quality of life’. While the number one feature will also be the breathe taking view, you wont be disappointed by the attentive table service. It’s hard to find any other beach club that can top St Yves. Summer holidays with St Yves is something to look forward to, their ‘Summer Sensation’ campaign with world famous DJs, starting off with SA’s favourites, Goldfish on 21st December 2011. St Yves tries to maintain a one on one relationship with customers, so you can expect beautiful ladies, a beautiful view, a red carpet service and one great night.

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CAPE INDULGENCE

Savoury, sweet, tantalising all your taste buds Lindse Marco

Danica Smidt

Something Savoury Moyo`s

performances, a wide variety of dishes with a selection of game meat. Everyone should try a meal with an African twist. The restaurants are based all over SA, in Johannesburg, Durban, Tshwane and Cape Town. We spent some time at the Moyo based in Bloubergstrand in Cape Town. The beach front restaurant has tables that have a contained stream for your feet beneath it and a party people pool to cool down with some sundowners. Moyo likes to send its

At Moyo you will enjoy a dining experience inspired by of our African heritage. With the mission statement ‘we are successful, because we are African. Not in spite of it...’ you automatically see the culmination of all things authentically African, a mosaic decor, contemporary African dance

customers away with the notion that they will ‘be transform and align your body’s rhythm to the calling of the drum... this journey will have you touch, admire and sinfully desire’. Before they serve you your food, they have a hand-washing ceremony and offer to paint you face with traditional African motifs; each one is a creative and a unique design. If you want something out of the ordinary but still African at its core then Moyo is the ideal for any type of special occasion.

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CAPE INDULGENCE

...And Something Sweet

Home of Waffles and Pancakes

caramel banana and chocolate mousse, all accompanied with either cream or ice-cream. Some of the best waffles in Cape Town it’s definitely not something you would want to miss.

The home of waffles and pancakes was founded in 2009 by two brothers originally from the Fish Hoek Valley. A family owned business, the layout, feeling, attitudes and service, the overall feel can best be described as ‘homey’. The floor to ceiling windows allows in all the days light, while you bake in sun and treat your sweet tooth, you will feel so at home you’ll want to unbutton your pants and dig in. The menu offers a variety of light meals including savoury waffles with bacon and eggs, sandwiches, croissants and quiches. Their desserts however are options of either a pancake or waffle, with unbelievable toppings such as Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment 2 ndIssue

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MAIN FEATURE

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The bizarrely talented, Kyla-Rose Smith South African violinist and dancer, Kyla-Rose Smith became a household name when she joined the Afropop ensemble, Freshlyground in 2003. But before the fresh momentum, she was a member of the internationally acclaimed hip hop music group, Tumi and the Volume, and of a dance troupe named Vuyani Dance Theatre. Smith grew up in a suburb of Johannesburg, learning the violin and ballet at a tender age, she then trained in musical performance at the University of Cape Town. While on set, amidst wardrobe dress up, make up and an impatient shoot manager, Imbo sat her down for a exclusive, intimate chat. What are your most fond childhood memories? I grew up on a farm outside Johannesburg on the way to Haartspoort dam. My parents played music but they were not musicians and were huge fans of Sankomota and Johnny Clegg. My mother made me play the violin. How has dancing benefited your career? It has become a signature thing that I dance silly on stage. The comment I get the most is more like “wow you really can dance for a white girl.“ Did you grow up knowing that you were going to be a musician? I have always played music. I went to an art school

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It has become a signature thing that I dance silly on stage.

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2Dec - Gugulethu – Gugulethu Sports Complex 9 Dec – CTICC - CPT so it is always something that I did but I have never thought of it as a career. I just fell into it without deciding that I wanted to be in it. What is the highlight of your career? I have a career and I am a fulltime musician. Tell us about touring the world? It is a tough life. People have this notion that because you playing overseas it must mean that you are successful. You don’t make money from touring overseas. It is a risk, long hours and it is not glamorous. It is however amazing to travel the world and meeting the fans who love your music. 2010 Soccer World Cup? It was an amazing experience to be part of that whole mayhem. Performing in front of the whole world cup was a great lesson and an amazing experience. Something your fans don’t know about you? I’m afraid of snakes. Favourite City? The spirit of the people of Johannesburg and the beauty of Cape Town. Favourite food? Japanese A word to your fans? It is important to have inner strength. Believe in yourself and that you have something very unique to offer. We all do!

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Head Honcho A heady scent of swag

design and marketing” says Mzoxolo. It was three years ago when Mzoxolo Gcwabe and Nick Kaoma set to upraise South Africa’s redundant street wear industry, and did so in a way that was not cheesy. They started off with just t-shirts and caps eventually including cardigans, varsity jackets, hoodies, shirts, tank tops and dresses for ladies. They now have the likes of AKA and Dj Lulo Café as brand ambassadors.

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Live Progressively is our motto; in design and marketing

Head Honcho can be found at Shesha and selected Sportscene stores around the country, and plans are to get into High 5 and Dope Stores soon. It is also available in Zambia and Namibia with Kenya and Nigeria showing keen interest. “This is only the beginning; the master plan is a world take over. We pride ourselves in being a progressive brand infact Live Progressively is our motto; in

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While other clothing lines receive only fleeting glances; Head Honcho are ahead of the pack with their progressive thinking. Truth is; every Tom, Dick and Harry perceives any oddment they come across as an omen for them to start a clothing line. They print a few T-shirts and the forever fleeceable South African consumers buy these T-shirts, when in-fact all these supposed designers should be getting is a uproar of loud laughter. The Head Honcho brand is becoming the bellwether in street wear fashion. “People shouldn’t start labels as gimmicks, you must be innovative and have something that your brand stands for; create a lifestyle” says Head honcho Co-Creative Director and Co-Owner Mzoxolo Gcwabe.

The summer is here and Head Honcho’s will of designing clothes according to the season will prove fruitful for their consumers. The summer clothing line is heavily influenced by parties, neon lights, show girls etc. Most youth owned creative companies tend to let the fame becloud their vision; they live in the moment but not these guys. “Everything must be organic and natural, and then one will stand more chances at success” says Mzoxolo. It is apparent that this brand is not for followers and schlemihls but trend setters.

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AFRICA CONNECT

Mindblowing Madagascar Myolisi Sikupela

Escape the mundane

Planning a trip to Madagascar? If you should find yourself in this tropical region, Nosy Be and Nosy Komba are two island treasures, well worth the visit. The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the south-eastern coast of Africa. It comprises the island of Madagascar which is the fourthlargest island in the world as well as numerous smaller peripheral islands, the largest of which being, Nosy Be. Nosy Be is an island located off the north western tip of Madagascar. It is the largest and busiest tourist resort in Madagascar. It covers an area of 312 km2 and its population. Nosy Be means “big island” in the Malagasy language and those enchanted by its infinite beauty call it “the scented island”.

necklace seeds. It also boasts charming bungalows and boats for rent. All set to book your tropical island getaway? Every traveller would like to skip the overly benign air hostesses, this is why the 9 hour long journey from Cape Town to Madagascar is perfect. A one way ticket will cost you R9,322 per person. Some simple tips to help you navigate your way comfortably as a traveller; a few essential words in Malagasy to learn by heart: Salama (Hello), Veloma (Goodbye), Misaotra (Thanks), and Azafady (Pardon me/ Please). As with any foreign language you will attempt at the peril of being cachinnated at by the locals but you will be on holiday after all. So do something worth retelling when you return home.

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The ideal relaxing tropical island vacation, it offers hotel accommodation, dhow sailing trips, island hopping, cultural activities, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, yacht charters and lemur tours. Nosy Komba separates Nosy Be and mainland Madagascar. It is also known as, Nosy Ambariovato, meaning the island surrounded by rocks. The map of the island peculiarly looks like a giant turtle; it is surrounded by volcanic rocks which protects the shores from rough waters.

The ideal relaxing tropical island vacation

Nosy Komba is smaller than Nosy Be but over the years it is increasingly being visited and becoming a mirror of its larger neighbour. In this island lies the Ampangorina village offering the gangway slicks, the park Lémuriens, many handicraft shops, hotels and restaurants. Amongst the diverse local art work available, one can find statues, masks, models canoe and embroidered tablecloths in Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment 2 ndIssue

CAREER ADVICE

Back to basics Happi Vate

Here are 3 essentials to keep in mind when making decisions about your career.

1. Play to your skills Focus on what you are good at - and have a plan to get better at it! A skill is the thing you do; it could be creative writing, problem solving, planning parties or events. The trick is to look at your life currently, and see what things you enjoy and find easy to do. If you have studied after school, then focus on the subjects and skills you most enjoyed in your studies. The more you enjoy “doing” something the more you will practice it. The more you practice it, the better you get. The better you get at it, the greater chance of your success and fulfillment. So get in touch with what you love doing and do it as much as possible!

2. Know your field of interests Interests are different to skills-Your “field of interest” in the area in which you practice your skills. For example, you may be a good graphic designer and you love cooking, so being a graphic designer working in a food company will be much more fulfilling for you than doing graphic design for a bank. So in this example, the field of interest is “food and cooking”, your field of interest could be fashion, sports, politics, farming etc. The key is to understand that you can apply your skill in any of these fields of interest, and when you are practicing your skills (design, accounting, problem solving event managing etc) in a field of interest that you are really interested in, then your work will be that much more exciting and fulfilling!

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The more you enjoy “doing” something the more you will practice it

3. Choose a good space Spend some time thinking about the kind of environment you like and also what you don’t like. Do you prefer a chaotic environment or a quiet calm space, do the people you interact with uplift and support you or put you down. If you have a boss, does he/she take interest in your career development or just demands more and more work from you. Think about whom you want to work with and want kind of environment best sets you up for success!

In Summary When you have all three above areas on track you are primed to grow, be successful and enjoy what you do!

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For more information: Call Chicco 078 722 4973 or 021 762 9245 or Email to selectionofficerctn@guarantee.co.za 2. Photography internship - Cape Town Media, Digital & Creative Recruiter: Yuri Arcurs Productions Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Salary: Salary Negotiable Job Type: Contract Date Added: 07 November 2011 Candidates will be be given the opportunity to prove their mettle during a two-week long photography boot camp in January 2012. Very little photography knowledge is needed, and Yuri Arcurs Photography will equip you with what you need to know. Danish-born Yuri Arcurs is one of the industries leading photographers and shoots lifestyle photography at the highest commercial level, as well as being the world’s highest seller of stock photography Yuri Arcurs International Commercial Photography Academy he is offering 10 - 15 lucky candidates a chance to get a firm foothold in this competitive industry with a practical, highly informative three year education. For more information on the criteria for application visit www.arcurs.com Applications to be in no later than 1 DECEMBER 2011 3. SAIPA Financial Article Clerk (Somerset West) Financial Article Clerk (SAIPA) Date Listed 02/11/2011

Banking Work-Readiness Programme 1. Date Listed 10/10/2011 Address Cape Town, South Africa Job Type Graduate Duration 6 Months Mid January 2012- Mid June 2012 You will need a completed three-year degree or diploma with majors in finance, economics, banking, financial management or similar, and Marketing preferably. A travel/ subsistence allowance is paid during the programme. You will also need to be currently unemployed; you may be under-employed in a non-banking and microfinance job but want a career in banking. You must not have been involved in prior graduate recruitment programs or a Learnership for the broader banking and micro-financing sector.

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Somerset West, Cape Town, South

Job Type Full time Salary 6000.00 Starting Date: 1 January 2011 Somerset West Details: Established Accounting Firm is seeking to employ a SAIPA article clerk. Successful candidate will have completed their B Comm degree (or be in final year) and be willing to commit to a three year internship programme. Please email CV and academic details to: mailto:annamart@helderbergpersonnel.co.za

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OPPOrTUNITIES 4. Programming & Development Address Cape Town, Western Cape (Century City) Company Maxxor Contract Full Time Date Listed Oct 31, 2011 Expires Dec 30, 2011 Duration 12 Months Salary Negotiable Start Date January 2012 We are looking for five recent graduates with the following qualifications BSc (Comp Sc) or BTech (Information Technology) or BTech (Information Technology) or Diploma in Information Technology or 3D Design/ Animation Qualification or Other relevant Qualifications Please note that we are ONLY looking for: SA citizens EE candidates If you are interested in this position, please send your CV, academic transcripts and an email motivating your application to marius.mai@maxxor.com 5. 2012 BSc CS / BCom IS Graduate Internships Address Johannesburg Morningside, Sandton. Company Business Edge Job Type Contract Duration 12 Months Required Qualifications We are looking for B.Com Information Systems, B.Sc Computer Science and Honours graduates who are interested in becoming developers or business analysts. Who is Eligible to Apply? South African university graduates and postgraduates in the above fields of study or who will be completing their studies in 2011. Matric Higher Grade Maths is a prerequisite. Applicants from the following universities will be considered: UCT, UFS, UKZN, UNW, UP, RU, US, Wits, UJ, Unisa After completion of the internship, full-time employment could follow. Send a CV with Matric results and academic transcript to: hennie_pretorius@businessedge.co.za

GENERAL JOBS 1. Category Administration (Administrative Email Processing IC) Location South Africa Contract Full Time Salary R6, 000 - R10, 000 per month Benefits Flexi hours FT or PT A flat rate according to volume is paid Date Listed Nov 8, 2011 Expires Jan 7, 2012 We seek dynamic individuals to join our team of Administrative E-mail Processing IC’s. This is an I independent opportunity to work from home, doing basic E-mail processing, data entry and form filling work as well as general admin tasks and advertising. Applicants need the following: PC Internet Connection Be fluent in English Be customer service orientate Valid Email address Valid bank account Be over the age 18 To apply or for more information please E-mail Monica at admin@fplsa.co.za Please state your location and include a brief introduction/ short CV. No experience needed as FULL training is given PLEASE NOTE: ONLY DIRECT E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REPLIED TO

2. Category Sales Location Gauteng (Johannesburg) Contract Full Time Company UDM International Salary R5, 200 - R26, 000 per month Date Listed Nov 8, 2011 Expires Jan 7, 2012

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OPPOrTUNITIES we offer: Average salary of R26 000 per month based on a fixed basic of R5 200+ Commission. Energetic and vibrant working environment Incredible working hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 37 hours per week. NO evenings or weekends Mon-Thurs 8:30-16:00 & Fri 8:30-15:30 We are closed from 16 Dec 2011 to Jan 2012 Excellent in-house training Requirements: Ability to speak and Afrikaans Completed Matric Clear credit and criminal record

LEARNERSHIPS 2012 1. Marketing Learnership BECOME PART OF THE WORLD OF DISCOVERY JOIN OUR LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME Discovery is offering the opportunity of a life-time for South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest young people to join an Insurance Learnership at Discovery. Requirements: * Be South African Citizens (preference will be given Employment Equity candidates); EE * Have a Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics, English & 2nd language (Minimum D symbol on Standard Grade or level 4) * Have not completed any tertiary qualification Have no previous permanent work experience Have an interest in working in an insurance sales environment

please send your CV to: Cassio@udm.co.za For more information visit: www.udm.co.za www.platinumlife.co.za

Should you be interested in applying for a learnership log onto www.discovery.co.za, register your CV and apply for Marketing Learnership. Closing Date: end November 2011

3. Category Administration Location Gauteng Johannesburg Company Data Dynamics Contract Full Time Salary R14, 000 - R16, 000 per month Date Listed Nov 4, 2011 Expires Jan 3, 2012

2. Salary: R30K P/A - R36K P/A Location: Isando ONLY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ALLOWED TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION. A well-established company in the logistics industry is looking for dynamic, unemployed individuals for financial l

Requirements: Computer Internet Access

earnership programme. Your excellent communication skills, computer literacy are required. You must have Senior Certificate with Maths and or Accounting.

Valid Email Address Average typing Skills Basic Internet knowledge. You will be processing orders from your computer. How much you earn is up to you. The average income is R2500R4500 per week, depending on if you work part time or full time

You must be unemployed and self motivated. You must have a good command of English. Learnership programme will give you the opportunity to acquire practical skills in finance. Qualification Required: Senior Certificate Consultant: Thandeka Zoko (012) 345 9200

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NETWORKING SESSIONS

Network tricks of trade

“It’s not what you know but who you know,” states Wayne Gaskins, Senior Partner of Event Speciality Partners (ESP). It’s a very bold statement but what it really comes down to, is that many people have the same qualifications, same career directions or similar business ideas as you. What gives you that extra edge, helping your ambitions materialise are the people you know.

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The aim is to hone the kind of skills that have become second nature to old corporates

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South Africa has a very competitive job market, with unemployment rates through the roof, young entrepreneurs and professionals feel the urgency to put their best foot forward. “What Event Speciality Partners (ESP) and South African Network Alliance (SANA) realised was the need for a networking space for young professionals in South Africa.” says Gaskins, “for the last couple of months we have created a space for young professionals from each sector to meet and do business.”

“Meeting people, letting them know who you are and what you do,” says Gaskins, these network sessions aim to teach business know-how “when someone asks for you business cards and you don’t have one, you just missed a boat.” Anyone can benefit from these network sessions, even if you’re not business minded, mixing with people in your industry can boost your progress. “We’ve had some fashion shows at our events, with models, photographers, designers and magazine editorial teams,” the opportunities are endless. “It’s about creating additional resources for people outside of their immediate community.” ends Gaskins. To join these sessions send a bio of yourself with your career aims to sanapro2@gmail.com. Each session starts with a key note and a opportunity for ten young professionals to speak about their business or what they do, each session has a particular skills focus, living by ESP’s motto of “connecting, motivating and growing new emerging talented professionals.”

“The aim is to hone the kind of skills that have become second nature to old corporates.” Meeting people in a social setting, getting to know them and what they do, nurturing and building a possible future working relationship. With young professionals from different sectors, from bankers to lawyers, tech guys to designers and magazine editorial teams, these networking sessions, are a window of opportunity to meet people you wouldn’t normally mix with, share ideas, work together with an exchange of talents.

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LIFE SKILLS

'Party with a Purpose' Reese Sketo

The holiday season is upon us and there will be year-end and religious holidays get togethers and business functions after hours. This can be a time of great self-marketing and getting noticed by the corporate brass. The first word you have to get stuck in your head is confidence. There is nothing that commands respect like being completely comfortable with yourself. If you don’t really feel it, learn to fake it. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to appearing comfortable in any situation. First thing : Dress appropriately. Err of the side, a caution as to the outfit you choose. If you show up in a mini skirt and the tone is formal you will not make the impression one hopes to make. Remember, though it is called an office party it is still around your colleagues. You don’t need to show everyone how many shots of tequila you can do. Slow down : Ever notice how a person seen to be in a leadership position is not hurried or rushed. Take it easy. Do everything at half speed. Eat and drink slowly in small amounts with each taste. Don’t glup or gobble. Don’t be jiggery with your utensils. Remember, everyone assumes you know what your doing until you indicant otherwise.

If you are unsure of the correct way to eat something or which utensil to use, then watch the others around you. See how they are doing it and follow their lead. Dress for the impression you want to make: Don’t buy 20 average things, buy 1 or 2 exceptionally well made outfits and accessories. Good bag, well made shoes, well tailored jacket – quality recognizes quality. Dress the part. Network : The clubs are for working off a bit of steam, functions are to network. You never know who will be an important contact in the future. Conduct yourself with the dignity you would use at a job interview. There are no second chances for first impressions. Show off your people skills: Mix well and with a wide range of people. Introduce yourself with a warm and engaging smile. Take the first step to start up a light conversation. You have no idea who is listening or watching. With these suggestions in mind, go and enjoy the hard work you’ve done throughout 2011 and look forward to a bright future in 2012 and beyond. Positive attitudes are the biggest draw card of all.

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ANALYSIS Report

Malema - En route to 'Martyrdom'? Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

struggle to create a non-racial, non-sexist united, democratic and prosperous society” but as has been noticed on multiple occasions, Malema resorts to pulling the ‘race card’ in order to garner the allegiance of the youth. Whilst Malema was found not guilty on a third charge of inciting racial hatred and inflaming divisions in the country, it is pretty obvious that some of his strategically uttered phrases and comments (insert ‘Kill the Boer’ debacle here) have gone a long way in strengthening the racial rift in South Africa. Leaders, in my opinion, are ‘leaders’ because they have to ‘lead’ the people who value their opinion by example not to over-exploit the reasons that put them there. The March for ‘economic freedom’ led by Malema from Johannesburg CBD to Sandton was supposed to aid the under-privileged, to create a voice for them to try and find ways to better their situation. This march achieved minimal to nil except to prove that Malema can pull a crowd. The irony comes right after the march, before the protestors heels even had a chance to cool off from the march of ‘economic freedom’ Malema is already showcasing lavish displays of money for a close friends wedding in Limpopo. It is all good to try and fight for economic justice but then showing such lavish displays of luxury after one has claimed to empathize with the less fortunate is rather condescending and served him no political advantages. From where I stand, the march was Malema’s way to show just how many people would be willing to stand behind him if he pulled rank, his attempt at intimidation.

I tend to wonder whether the majority of the youth felt subsequently represented in all respects by their former leader, who is reputed to have quite the motor-mouth. One of the aims in the constitution of the ANCYL is to, “ strive to rally the youth of South Africa to support and unite behind the ANCYL and to actively participate in the

Whilst his suspension is pending an appeal, Malema is trying his best to act blasé about the whole situation, claiming that he will still be a supporter of the ANC and that his blood is ‘black, green and gold’; people wait with baited breath to find out whether or not Malema will be reinstated. I for one believe that there has been enough mud-slinging and finger-pointing and not enough action where it is needed. If Malema takes the seat again, he must be willing and prepared to do more than point fingers and hide behind the past mistakes that occurred during apartheid. Malema needs to place his money where his mouth is and do all the things he has promised but in order for that to be even remotely possible, he needs to remove his foot from his mouth first.

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Julius Malema, South Africa’s outspoken ANC Youth leader who was suspended from the party for indiscipline, has claimed he is being persecuted for his beliefs just as Nelson Mandela was persecuted for fighting apartheid. On several occasions Malema has been quoted aligning himself with phenomenal leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, using his predicament of being ostracized from the ANCYL presidency as a similar instance as that undergone by Mr Mandela when he endured his 27 year prison sentence during apartheid. What is rather patronizing is the fact that Malema states that his fiveyear suspension is nothing compared to the 27 years suffered by Mandela, yet in the same breath he compares his heroism to be in more or less the same league. Malema is a man of multiple contradictions.

Malema is a man of multiple contradictions.

SPORT

Sports Profile

Name and Surname: Chad Guy Bertrand le Clos

Nani Matthews

Records, but he also stamped his authority as the leading 200IM and 400IM youth swimmer in the world.

D.O.P: 12 April 1992 Age: 18 Current Position: Commonwealth Games champion holding records in the 200-metre men’s butterfly

Medals: Five medals in Singapore at the 2010 Youth Summer Olympics. South Africa’s swimming sensation, Chad Le Clos, currently holds two senior All Africa records as well as the Commonwealth Junior record. Under the expert mentorship of coach Graham Hill at the St Seagulls Swimming Club. Chad’s swimming career made headlines, he found himself on the podium at countless swimming events locally and internationally. This included the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games where he brought home two gold medals and broke a record he still holds today. Training around the clock he qualified for the World Champs in 2009, got to race amongst the best in the world and placed in the top 20 in the seniors division. On his debut in the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Cup circuit last year, Chad not only stunned the South African sports community with multiple Africa

“Swimming has taken me around the world. I’ve competed in Moscow, Sweden, Berlin and have loved every moment. My most memorable being at the World Cup racing against Michael Phelps. I came third, losing second place to him by .58 of a second. Now that was something!” Chad won the prestigious Daily News Spar Sports Person of the Year in 2010 in which the top school sportsmen are nominated.

2010 Short Course World Championships & Commonwealth Games At the Commonwealth Games, he collected 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. At the World Short Course Championships, he collected 1 gold medal.

2011 Long Course World Championships At the 2011 World Aquatics Championships, he finished 5th in the 200m Fly, 13th in the 100m Fly & 10th in the 4x100m Medley

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GADGETS Lindse Marco

USB Cooling Fans

n the hot summer months, a fan is not a want it’s a necessity! Desk fans are cheap, convenient and one of the simplest ways to get rid of unwanted heat without much fuss. New and easy fans on the market are USB fans. These fans are easy to connect, simply take the USB cable and plug it into your computer or USB port. They are simple to store and extremely light. When thinking about a desk fan you need to think about noise, space and price. Once it’s passed that checklist, you’re well on your way. On the market at the moment we suggest the ‘Thermaltake Mobile Fan II External USB Cooling Fan’ and the ‘USB Mini Desktop Fan Black’ both available on Amazon.

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Amazon Kindle 3

ow this gadget is one for the summer babies that absolutely love reading... better known as a bookworm. It’s the Amazon Kindle 3. This amazing little tool allows you to download whatever book you prefer wherever you find reception. In the past you would lounge by the pool, soak up the sun and whip out the romance novel.... now you can sit alongside you pool whip out the Amazon Kindle 3 and download any book through 3G and Wi-Fi. Available in stylish black or white so it matches any bikini you nd Imbo/ Issue issue wear. Empowering through entertainment 22nd

USB Mini Fridge

hen thinking about summer, the heat and your food or beverages a fridge automatically comes to mind. The new gadget on the market is the USB mini portable fridge. So if you want to keep your drink cool and you’re sitting at your PC or laptop, you could simply plug this little cooling device in. The mini fridge cools your drink down to 7.2 degrees Celsius. This summer’s gadget must have.

IGo Charge Anywhere

xactly what it sounds like, IGo charge anywhere is a charger that is portable and able to charge any dead gadgets when you just can’t make it to a power source. It’s very simple to do... all you need is to connect the power tip in your iphone, blackberry or other device with the USB cable to the IGo charge anywhere and one, two, three... your charging. It’s perfect for those days when you’re lounging on the beach and your phone battery has died.

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TUMI Sunglasses

on’t you just hate it when you at the beach, lounging round the pool and your sunglasses keep getting dirty? Well you need to get a pair of TUMI sunglasses. These sunglasses are a beach babe’s perfect companion! These frames are fitted with TUMI custom ZR3TM Zeiss CR-39 lens. These TUMI lenses have advance technology that contain special coatings that repel smudges, water, dust, grease and are even scratch resistant. They’re any stylist dream so you can bet that super models will be styling TUMI shades this summer.

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REVIEWS

reviews books Lindse Marco

The Time Travellers Wife Audrey Niffenegger

A heartfelt story of a young male who discovers he can travel back in time. He has no control over where he goes and what he sees but along his travels he meets a young girl. Coincidentally she becomes his wife and they make a life together. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story about true love as a wife is put to the test when her husband disappears for days at times. Be warned itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one for the faint hearted as it does not have your typical fairy tale ending.

City of Bones Cassandra Clare This is the first book of the mortal instrument series, a young adult urban fantasy series set in the city that never sleeps, New York. This is a story line for the fiction lovers as it deals once again with magic, demons and demon hunters. The main character, Clary Fray is able to see a world that other humans are not meant to and through this she enters the world of demon hunting. She attempts to save her mother, who has been kidnapped, discovers the identity of her father and that the one she loves is really her brother. As the story plot thickens you discover why she is able to see a world others canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t which will have readers interested till the very last page.

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REVIEWS

reviews games Mawethu Matyila

Battlefield 3 Playstation 3

FIFA 12 Playstation 3

The most anticipated sports game of the year which From the beaches of Kharg Island to the hills of could possibly be dubbed as the best FIFA to be ever Damavand Peak, Battlefield 3's multiplayer maps released. Then again, that is what we hear every year provide an immediate sense of scale. Everything about from the critics. The all new FIFA 12 brings you their design screams size, personalization, and the revolutionary gameplay innovations inspired by the need to take creative initiative to succeed. Choose to real-world game which make FIFA 12 deeper and more pop headshots from the prone position, spin barrel rolls engaging. All-new Precision Dribbling delivers a higher in a jet outfitted with personal unlocks, or see how fidelity of touch on the ball for attacking players, while many dog tags you can knife from your opponents all Tactical Defending fundamentally changes the in all, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is about the freedom of approach to defending. Plus, CPU players have been choice.The online fight feels like a geography lesson infused with Pro Player Intelligence, the next generation (in a good way). Depending on the game mode, each of player intelligence and performance. The CPU map utilizes a different area or shifts wider and wider players have been infused with their on-field mentality. as gameplay progresses.Battlefield 3's rewards and I personally fell in love with this game from first kick off progression will keep you coming back to its online because it had an element of realism which its rumble for a long time. From adding heat-seeking predecessors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have. , but yet staying true to the missiles to an Anti-Aircraft Tank to simply changing fundamentals of soccer. With this, it allowed for more camouflage, there's always a carrot dangling just out time on the ball for you as the player to think, control of reach -- if you can wrangle the score to earn it. and initiate that famous Cristiano Ronaldo samba with Blood, gore, guns and death. Beautiful death if that perfection. Flawless. may be, because the graphics of this game are just purely amazing. Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment 2 ndIssue 45

REVIEWs

reviews movies

(Classics)

Janice Matthews

What’s your number? After reading a magazine article, that claims woman who sleep with more than twenty men fail to get married, Ally Darling (Anna Faris) tallies up her own number. At nineteen she fears the next guy she gets intimate with has to be her husband. When that fails she sets on a mission, with the help of her sexy, playboy archetype, neighbour, Colin, (Chris Evans) to trace down all her single exes that might have gotten better with time, to find her match. How much is too much for women, this film does not explore the time old discussions that men with large numbers are studs and woman are whores. She will love it: It’s a comedic farce, Ally Darling’s inability to accept herself, acting out different identities with each boyfriend. He will love it: For the often vulgar humour, Faris is as funny as she is beautiful; when she is not semi-clad her legs are always on view Bestline: Ex-boyfriend: Well if I wasn't your first, at least I can be your last.Ally Darling: Why? Are you going to rape and kill me later?

No Strings Attached When old friends, Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) have sex; Emma, a busy and emotionally unavailable medical intern suggests a friends with benefits arrangement, no changing morning routines, no getting jealous, no question of where they spend Christmas. When all terms are decided, how long before the inevitable happens, how long can Emma hold out on sexy, sweet, sensitive and rich, Adam’s advances for more. Two very good-looking cast members, tons of raunchy sex scenes. What makes it interesting is that the gender roles in this romcom are reversed. She will love it: For once woman in movies are frank about their sexual needs and desires. He will love it: Its every guy’s dream, you wish you could live vicariously through Adam. Bestline: Emma: I think monogamy goes against our basic biology.

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REVIEWs

reviews music Janice Matthews

Drake Take Care They say Drake exists in a world where everyone owns diamonds and no mirrors, every track on Take Care he peels off the extra layers of hip hop braggadocio and fronting to show himself naked to his listeners. He frankly expresses his conflicted feelings towards fame, failed romances, missed connections, relationship with friends and family, this over ostentatiously dark and somber, jagged tracks, its been received as a ‘moody masterpiece’ but in a world of hyped up facades, Drake seems to be the l ast connective tissue to the heart of hip hop. There is however so little about this album that shouts typical hip hop, despite working with some of the biggest names in music and hip hop today, the best technicians, like producer Noah “40” Shebib and The Weeknd and artists, like Stevie Wonder, Rick Ross etc. He has been known to have the type of rhyming rap that sings, a kind of R&B/hip hop artist but its worked for him thus far.In Take Care his feelings compromises the kind of rapping skill we’ve been accustomed to hear from him. It blurs the lines between hip-hop, R&B and low-tempo dance music.

His colab with Rihanna and the title-track, is pure dance. Some tracks are experimental and psychedelic, like ‘Crew Love’ with vocals to which Drake only comes in at the two minute mark, or ‘Marvin’s Room’ that has been distorted to have the audio experience of a drunken dialler. The album has an atmospheric sound, muted textures, slow tempos, subtle chords, dark, melodic synth tracks, low-end grooves, with a common thread of keyboards throughout the album. With tracks that explore themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and mistrust, and a prevalent theme of women, you’ll find yourself listening to this when your just chilling at your crib. He has been rightfully dubbed the new face of hip hop after the release of Thank Me Later, every other young, up and coming rapper came off sounding like his replica. if there was any doubt about it, he confronts this in his first song: I think I killed everybody in the game last year, man...Yeah, are these people really discussing my career again?/Asking if I’ll be going platinum in a year again/Don’t I got the shit the world wanna hear again? Truth is, he is the new face of hip hopthrough and this album the sound of2 nd tomorrow. Imbo/ Empowering entertainment Issue 47

Mus CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER (Cape Town) Friday 25 Nov - Sunday 27 Nov (Hamilton’s Rugby Club)

CAPE TOWN BIKE FESTIVAL (Cape Town)

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Tue 29 Nov ‘11 - Wed 30 Nov ‘11

Address: Golf driving range parking lot, Century Boulevard, Century City

Big Concerts are proud to present “A Special Evening with Josh Groban” in Cape Town, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on 29th and 30th November 2011. These spectacular events are presented in partnership with Talk Radio 702, 567 Cape Talk and M-Net.

Wearable Glass Art (The Edge Glass Gallery) 11 September 11 - 30 November 11 Tel: 021 423 3370 Address: 29 Vredenburg lane

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Friday 16 Dec - Sunday 18 Dec (Cape Town Stadium)

Sat 26 Nov ‘11 - Sun 27 Nov ’11

Tel: 021 505 7777 / 014 557 1000

Music

Address: Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Green Point, (Next to Cape Town Stadium)

Address: Vlei Road, Green Point

01 September 11 - 31 December 11

Grand Arena - Cape Town

Cost: Day pass: R60 2 day pass: R100 3 day pass: R120 Tel: 021 439 3954

Cost: R85 per person 021 430 0410

JOSH GROBAN Sun City Super Bowl (Johannesburg)

Madame Zingara's Ten Year's of Dreams (Century City)

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Comedy Ennio Marchetto Cape Town Theatre on the Bay

Wed 07 Dec 11

Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town

28 Nov 11 to 03 Dec 11

The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg In what seems to be one of the most anticipated tours in the South African live music scene, Lil Wayne brings his worldwide "I Am Still Music Tour" to South African shores in December. Unquestionably, Lil Wayne will go down in history as the best rapper of his generation. Indeed he may go down as one of the best artists in hip-hop period. One look at Lil Wayne`s impeccable track record will convince even the most ardent sceptic that the New Orleans born lyricist is a strong contender for the crown of "Greatest of All Times" Rock the River SA New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fest Cost R300

Cost R150 - R250 per person

27 Oct 11 to 29 Nov 11 Tel: 079 770 4686 Address: Chapel Street, Woodstock Jimmy Carr Laughter Therapy Grand Arena, Grand West, Cape Town Thu 08 Dec 11 8:00 PM (Open)

Sandton Conv Cntr, Pavilion, Johannesburg

Tel: 021 438 3301

Monkey Nuts Joburg Theatre

Sat 10 Dec 11 6:00 PM (Open) Sat 10 Dec 11 8:30 PM (Open)

23 Nov 11 to 27 Nov 11

Cost: R263 - R568

Show times: Wed - Sat: 8pm Sun: 3pm

Tel: 086 191 8000

011 877 6800 Address Loveday Street, Braamfontein

Music

Bookings: Computicket

Ennio Marchetto, the "Living Cartoon" and darling of stages the world over, returns to Theatre on the Bay with his gaggle of wickedly funny characters, including favourites Dolly Parton, Freddy Mercury and Miriam Makeba amongst others, and introducing hilarious new comers like Lady Gaga

ComedY

Fri 09 Dec 11

Tel: 086 191 8000

I Know How You Screamed Last Scary Movie (Cape Town Theatre in the District)

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Lil Wayne I Am Still Music Tour

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