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CONTENTS

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ENTERTAINMENT Grown up, souled up and funked up. This is the evolution of MXO.

POP CULTURE

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Back to the City! It sounds like a movie title but this is the phenomenon in JHB.

focus profile

wellness Woza summer, woza sunburn. Avoid the pain and dangers of the sun through awareness.

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Craig Charnock is a verse slinging, Xhosa teaching, Ted talking pantsula!

young pro’s

Meet two entrepenuers living the life of hard work and dedication.

africa connect

fashion feature

Meet Plumbum, one of South Africa’s leading designer underwear brands.

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Somalia at the Horn of Africa is historically a super power. What’s happened and is she rising?

Travel

Barbados is litteraly a paradise. It’s a majestic place with culture and nature.

CONTENTS Publisher Gugu Madlala Sub-editors Cherize Ross, Calliopi McDowell, Primrose Muzah Layout director Ntsika Daki JUNIOR DESIGNER Natano Marnewick

Fashion Co-ordination Shirz Reddy, Candice Georgias, Zandi Mqwathi awesome people Cherize Ross, Nolo Molapo, Annelisa Beyi PhotographerS Lynn Dreyer, Larry English, Lebo Moleko Contributors: Lesley Mphanga, Bob The Stylist, Vuyiso Tshabalala, Lenny Gasant, Tay Arends, Odwa Shumi, Earl Hendricks, Colin Young, Cherize Ross, Peter Phillip, Humprhey Rampa, Koos Pad.

Chairman: Gugu John Madlala Multi-Media manager: Dominic Billy CREATIVE MANAGER: Ntsika Daki ART DIRECTOR: Mzingaye Dube PR COORDINATOR: Shiraz Reddy executive pa: Candice Georgias

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NITE Ikasi Experience

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ZONE Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

nnovation. That’s the core theme of this November issue of IMBO Magazine. It’s the culture of BMC to take the theme to heart. A lack of innovation is extremely dangerous to established and start-up businesses alike. Innovation is the only way of ensuring the growth and sustainable success of an organization and the lack of it has produced the opposite. The greatest lessons are found in failure and while the cleaning up is tedious; it’s all part and parcel of the journey to EVOLUTION. Throughout history, people with new ideas – who think differently and try to change things – have been called troublemakers. In the technology space this is called disruptive thinking. This months’ Focus Feature (Pg 49) focuses on the under-celebrated Marcus Garvey and looks at the roles innovation played in his now not-so-radical views. In a time when media, business and civil society are in constant disagreement about climate change; as seen in Alternative Thinking(Pg 60); innovation means focusing on development rather than disagreement, Green Zone (Pg 90) put the theory into practice. They say that if you want something new, you have to stop doing something old and the city of Johannesburg couldn’t agree more. The city is being rejuvenated through very innovative investment projects and actually being cultivated into a hub of creativity and innovation. The regenesis of Jozi is so real it made our Pop Culture (Pg 14) this month. Thank you. You’ve been with us through quite a year and we’re really thankful for that. With all the difficulties we’ve faced this year, there is definitely a positive transformation in the works. You might notice it immediately, you might not notice it but it’ll be an evolutionary process worth staying tuned for. Get some positive variation in your month. Thank you for being loyal.

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Fashion Credits JOZI Call It Spring Spliff's Boutique Independant Designers

KAAP T Squared clothing ISSA LEO Clothing 2nd time around

Producer: Nolo Molapo Co-ordinator: Zandi Mqwathi Fashion Assistant: Humphrey Photographer: Lebo Moleko Make-up: Lolly Thekiso

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OUT & ABOUT

Out & About Bob The Stylist

Bob the stylist is one of the most stylish men in Gauteng. His profession as a leading stylist in the City of goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative industry is epitomized by his unwavering sense of personal style. Working alongside leading photographers he boasts a body of work that would make most fashion houses envious. Once we met him we knew we had to bring him to you.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hype is temporary, class is permanent. Odwa Shumi

Mxolisi “MXO” Lokwe is on a resurgence mission. This is a man who for a long time was billed the most talented modern musician in South Africa. He’s been hard at work and is about to release a body of work that may take him back to the top.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The past, the present, what about the future... The vision is I want to be in books written about me. I want to be remembered as a living legend and part of the victory. And the aspiration would be that I followed my dreams. I want to change the world through the music. Starting with “Zinathi”? Zinath’intsikelelo is to give thanks to all the elements making us human. “Blessings are with us” is the direct translation of the title. It’s about a man serenading a woman and proposing to her. It’s a dedication song to all the women, as I was also raised by a woman. We still represent them and we still love them. My music is influenced by my background, where I grew up.

is latest track "Zinathi" has been receiving a lot of airplay and his feet stay firmly on the ground. Mxolisi Lokwe, 35, affectionately known as "MXO" has successfully made his anticipated comeback. His soon-to-be-released album titled MX EVOLUTION promises to bring back the MXO we've all grown fond of but, with a mature funk and extra flair. In his own words, we found out about the new and improved MXO. Boy to Man... It's been wonderful. I've achieved a lot and been experimenting with different things as we've been busy in the studio cooking for my next upcoming album that is titled MX EVOLUTION. And also travelling and seeing a lot. It’s still the same old MXO with funk, just grown with grace. I have a son now, I have to live healthy and make conscious decisions. We’ve realized that we are going to keep it clean and fresh. Now the focus is mainly on South Africa. We really want to cater to South Africa. That’s our main mission.

What’s MX EVOLUTION about? With this album I just followed the warmth of the road. It’s a follow up to Peace of Mind and Mxfunk. The genre is called Mxfunk because it’s a ground that has never been stepped on. We can’t box it. It has all the elements; the ceremonies, streets and the radio, from what we see and hear. And most definitely being a Xhosa man has adorned my music and lifestyle in a nice way. Last words? Be original. Don’t emulate MXO. Make sure they write your name on the book of history. They won’t write your name if you sound like somebody else. Follow your heart, mind and soul. Put those three together. That makes a hit. Do what you do, put passion in it and of course eventually people will decide if it’s a hit to them. Be authentic. Take the music business seriously, put passion in everything you do and everything else will follow. Keep loving what you do and surround yourself with good spirits. We don’t have lowlights. We only have highlights. Try to deal with every situation and try to focus on the highlights.

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POP CULTURE

CALM IN THE EYE OF THE CONCRETE JUNGLE Vuyiso Tshabalala Whether its office space, a residential unit, student accommodation or just a good time you are looking for; then the Jozi CBD is where you need to be.

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POP CULTURE

ohannesburg’s dynamic pop culture has seen a transformation develop through its driving force: the youth. After South Africa won the bid to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the major cities of the Republic were upgraded. One such city is Johannesburg the economic hub of South Africa and Africa, I dare say. The introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system better known as Rea Vaya which means “we are going” saw many developments around that changed the landscape of the city with dedicated bus lanes and enclosed modern stations that are of a world class standard. The BRT Project is the project aimed at providing better public transport, reducing congestion on public roads, improving the environment and creating jobs in the City of Joburg. Rea Vaya has been welcomed warmly by the youth of Johannesburg because when there are sport events happening at Soccer City, the Rea Vaya operates for the whole night and no one needs to worry about moving from one place to the next. Everyone was excited about the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link which is a state-of-the-art, rapid rail network for Gauteng which was initially part of the IQ Blue Projects but is now part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Public Transport. For most, the excitement came when the Park Station link was introduced , because that meant that another part of Joburg CBD

was being developed and the Joburg CBD residents would have a chance to experience ultramodern travelling. If you go any given day to the Park Station Gautrain Link you will immediately notice the tourists taking pictures and getting into their tour buses to explore the magnificent Joburg CBD. You should get on the Gautrain at least once. I promise it’s so enjoyable that you might not want to use any other form of transport. Joburg CBD has become attractive to property developers who have been renovating old buildings and turning them into residential buildings, office spaces and student accommodation. One visit to Braamfontein and you will definitely notice the orange paint synonymous with South Point. South Point has turned most of the Braamfontein buildings into student and young professional apartments offered at an affordable rate. South Point Central has become a business hub with many professionals seeking to do their work in a different environment. Being a South Point creation, Hotel Lamunu has proved to provide nothing but excellence. It has become one of the hotspots for great conversations and photo shoots for the artistic individuals. The big TV screen injected outside the Hotel proves to be an attraction for sport lovers. One development that has captured my

attention, as a fashion lover, is Fashion Kapitol located in Pritchard Street in Jozi CBD. Photography sessions, clothing exhibitions and music festivals cater for a pop lover’s diverse tastes. Fashion Kapitol always has these impromptu fashion shows that celebrate the love for fashion and a united youth always works together in the name of fun. What is special about Fashion Kapitol is that it presents a platform for the youth to showcase their work and meet like minded people. Lasting friendships and professional relationships are born. Whether its office space, residential unit, student accommodation or just a good time you are looking for, Maboneng Precinct is the go to place. Maboneng was developed in order to bring a chilled place with a cinema, live performances, boutiques and restaurants that provide mouth watering food from South Africa and beyond. Would you expect to tour Joburg on a bicycle? Well maybe you should pop-in to Fox Street at Maboneng Precinct because they cater for this preference. If you want to feel like you are having a picnic then you should come upstairs at Arts on Main because there are plants everywhere and you can have your food in a tranquil atmosphere. All the developments and improvements have had a significant increase on South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product to which Gauteng contributes more than 30%.

“Joburg CBD has become attractive to property developers who have been renovating old buildings.”

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COORD'S CHOICE

TOM’S SHOES Shiraz Reddy

f you're looking for a cute, casual beach shoe for summery weekends by the sea or whiles on holiday or even just to roam around town in, why not put your money to good use?

Toms Shoes, whose design was inspired by traditional Argentine shoes called alpargatas, are great for skimming across sand and side walk pavements, but they also have a great mission. Every time a customer buys a pair, the company donates a pair to a needy child in South America. They're also responsibly made in Argentina using fair-labor practices and minimal environmental impact. Plus, the canvas kicks come in a great array of bright summer colors as to ensure you’re on-par with the bright colours and mix print trends this summer season. “I was so overwhelmed by the spirit of the South American people, especially those who had so little, and I was instantly struck with the desire – the responsibility – to do more” says Blake mycoskie, owner of TOMS who founded the company in 2006, with TOMS eyewear and later the popular TOMS footwear for ladies, men and kids. If you’re wondering where you can get a pair of TOMS they can be found at Big Blue stores in across the country.

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HOT LIST

HOT LIST Shiraz Reddy

Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak, so pick an item best describing you from our November Hot List. 3

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1. LADIES T-BAR STRAP WEDGE + R149.99 + MR PRICE 2. STUDDED CLUTCH PURSE + R89.99 + MR PRICE 3. WOLF PRINTED T-SHIRT + R59.99 + MR PRICE 4. BLETED CHINO SHORTS + R129.99 + MR PRICE 5. GREY HAT + R80.00 + GRAND PARADE 6. TOMS SHOES SLIP-ONS + R299.99 + BIG BLUE 7. LADIES LARGE BLACK SUMMER HAT + R199.99 + WOOLWORTHS 8. LADIES ZEBRA PRINT BEACH BAG + R199.99 + WOOLWORTHS 9. MENS PINK SUMMER SCARF + R129.99 + WOOLWORTHS

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FASHION

The Male Wonderbra Earl Hendricks

If it’s comfort and support you desire “down below”, then look no further than the engineered underwear of Plumbum.

n September 2005, Preston Tandy and Brett Hills decided to start a business, but not just any business. They decided to venture into the underwear market. Underwear with a twist! How it all started: Preston Tandy (a qualified fashion designer with a preference for Menswear and more specifically a strength and passion for patterns) together with Brett Hills started searching for supportive underwear that was comfortable and delivered all day support. After searching through various countries, many different designer brands were purchased and put to the test. However, the designer brands failed to live up to their expectations. So Preston decided to make his own supportive underwear.

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Plumbum ENGINEERED is born: After butchering a few old pairs he quickly realised that he was heading in the wrong direction. He set about creating brand new patterns and various fabrics and elastics were tried and tested to see which delivered on the promise of comfort and support. 2 ½ years and more than 43 prototypes later the Plumbum ENGINEERED brand was born with the slogan “Cradle your Mankind”. Various styles were made into prototypes but only 3 underwear and 2 swimwear styles were initially launched. Plumbum is pronounced ploemboem and is Latin for the soft metal Lead ‘Pb82’. ‘Simple Engineering’: So what exactly is the “ENGINEERED” part of the underwear you may ask? Well, unlike some international brands, the pouch on Plumbum underwear and swimwear is designed in a way that moulds, lifts and supports without the need for any gadgetry. Just ‘simple engineering’ they call it!

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The Challenges of starting the brand When the company was started both Preston and Brett lived in Johannesburg. They were initially referred to a clothing company in Kwazulu -Natal to manufacture the factory pro-types of the original prototype that Preston had made. They were told it would be costly to manufacture and eventually received the underwear prototypes a month later, but in the wrong fabric, which took them back to square one.

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FASHION

Hair-Volution Owethu Mentoor

There’s more to life than great hair, but it’s a good place to start. Hair, Hair & Hair! The hair and beauty industry grows more and more relevant as fashion evolves. Not so long ago we were enjoying the thrills of braids on women's hair and as years passed, the Western influence introduced synthetic weaves. This period of hair & beauty was a new era in the black society. From synthetic to 100% natural hair, weaves are availalbe in Brazilian, Indian and even Prussian Hair. Say What? In 2004 a study by the Evolutionary Psychology Research Group of Pecs in Hungary found that regardless of how male participants judged the attractiveness of a woman’s face, women with longer hair received higher ratings than those with shorter hair. Therefore in order to embody all that is feminine, a woman should have long hair as it takes effort, time and money to maintain, implying good health, financial status and overall wellbeing. So what does your hair say about you? A woman with a weave is regarded as independent, strong and edgy whereas women with natural hair are seen as liberated and would never turn their back on tradition and defy the norm. Cropping your hair short or going natural in the black society can leave a man’s primal urges confused; the Prince didn’t rescue a Princess Rapunzel who sported an edgy crop or hair that was not straight. A weave is commonly known in the female society as part of your ‘make-up’ and changed as often as possible; say every 3 months if you have the capital.

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And what do you have to say about your hair? Today going natural with your hair is not commonly associated with femininity but showcasing your facial features and beauty. With that said, I decided to interview someone that I introduced to weave, which is my little sister. A little background on her weave life: Introduced on her 16th Birthday when I purchased 22 inches of Brazilian hair as a present, needless to say she has not looked back since. As we conversed on the topic at hand, I was surprised with her response as she said it with conviction, “This topic is so overrated and old. I mean at first, yes, it was all about having the straight, long, sexy and of course white hair. As someone who attends a white dominated girl’s school, all I wanted was to look good and look like everyone else. Now it’s no longer about being accepted but as they say in fashion, you are as good as what you wear, and the weave industry is also a business that involves creativity as much as fashion does”. She does however, acknowledge that as the black girl, having your hair natural is much healthier and cheaper and is considering on following the likes of Solange Knowles, Anele Ndoda and Noni Gasa.

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It’s a Statement Pop culture and celebrities play a huge role when it comes to hair trends as much as they do with fashion. I mean when Rihanna decided to cut off her weave and trend what is now known as the “best hairstyle in the world”, the Mohawk gave the black society hope that one can still be relevant and edgy with short and natural hair. Bringing it home Pabi Moloi, Asanda Sizani, and Connie Ferguson (also known as Karabo from Generation) all followed in her footsteps. Just after Connie announced that she was leaving the cast of Generation, she was spotted the next day with a natural bob cut. When a beautiful woman cuts her hair and closing doors for the weave industry, it always causes a stir because it’s more than a new hairstyle. It’s a statement.

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WELLNESS

let’s talk sun care! Hope Mekgoe

Sun care is often neglected with the excuse that dark skin affords you the luxury of being reckless with the fireball that keeps our world inhabitable. It’s a fireball! It will burn you and make you sick.

hat’s the worst that can happen? As good as the sun may feel, it poses a serious threat to your wellbeing and appearance. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations or genetic defects that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumours.

Can it happen to anyone? Sunburn can happen to anyone, regardless of ethnicity or skin colour. No matter how much pigmentation your skin has, you must apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater (and greater is better) liberally on a daily basis to avoid sun damage. Although most skin products contain a certain amount of sunscreen, it is important to keep a bottle of sunscreen with you at all times.

Is it treatable? Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It is also the easiest to cure if diagnosed and treated early. When allowed to progress, it can result in disfigurement and even death.

SPF? Sunscreen with a higher SPF (Sun Protection Factor) should offer more protection from the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is linked to the vast majority of skin cancers, as well as premature skin aging and eye damage.

However, the answer is not that simple. UV radiation reaches the earth in the form of UVB and UVA rays. UVB radiation plays a key role in skin cancer and SPF refers mainly to the amount of UVB protection a sunscreen offers. Therefore the higher the SPF, the better protection you receive. For example an SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 93% of UVB radiation, while an SPF 30 sunscreen blocks nearly 97%. Apply liberally: Regardless of the SPF value, if you don’t apply liberally you won’t receive the full SPF protection you are paying for. So if you sweat profusely (think outdoor exercise), wash your hands, swim, or get wet, you must reapply your sunscreen regardless of the SPF value. Clicks offers’ affordable prices of sunscreen for the average young person, ranging from around R70.00 to R129.00, the higher the SPF the higher the price.

“Your heart is constantly working and beats approximately 100,000 times per day”

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WELLNESS

Treating Sunburn: DO • Remove yourself from direct sunlight. Ideally, go inside or seek complete shade. • Cool the burn as soon as possible. Cooling dissipates the heat that is simmering in the lower layers of the skin, and reduces inflammation. • Use cold, damp compresses or bags of ice covered with a towel. Do NOT use ice directly on the skin. • Keep applying cold compresses on and off for several hours. • Apply a lightweight moisturizer that contains healing ingredients. • Consider taking ibuprofen to reduce inflammation. • Call your doctor if you develop a fever, experience chills, or feel significant pain from the burn.

DON'T • Don't immerse yourself in a tub of water or shower for a long period of time. Too much water inhibits the skin's healing response. • Don't put ice directly on the skin—it's too cold and can cause a different kind of burn (think frostbite). • Don't cover the burn with thick balms or ointments (butter is the worst!) because they trap the heat, which then continues to cause more damage. • Don't apply any occlusive or overly fragrant moisturizers, as these can impede healing.

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CAPE INDULGENCE

BREAKFAST AT THE OLD MILL Noluvuyo Bacela

Saturday morning has never been the same. Nowadays, as I open my eyes from slumber I smile with the imaginary waft of fresh foods filling my nose as the sun fills my bedroom.

The Old Biscuit Mill is situated in Woodstock, Cape Town’s Lower Main Road – an area that is swiftly being redeveloped into home to collection of arts, craft, fashion and design shops, as well as restaurants. The mill started out as a factory for a flour mill then ‘Standard Mills’ and was most recently, before

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’m not sure if you’ve seen the Five Roses’ advertisement, you know the one where the supermodel whimsically leaves a photo shoot and slowly starts shedding off her glamorous clothes – her fancy dress, shoes and accessories – and ends up in slacks on her couch with a cup of tea in her hand? If you haven’t then you’re clearly missing out on some good advertising because walking into the Old Biscuit Mill gives you that feeling. I say this because the space is not like a mall where you’re bombarded with things you don’t actually need, semi-depressed shop assistance and processed food. It’s coined a ‘creative retail space’ and boasts of products and services that you’d never dream up on your own while lounging on your bed.

“Yes, it is fun slipping on your flops, shorts and sunnies but it does defeat the purpose if you’re going to spend the entire time under one spot, so move around!”

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its conversion, a mill for ‘Pyotts’ – at least according to the lettering down the side of the square brick chimney. The base of the windmill exists somewhere on the grounds, it just hasn’t been found, yet. The rest of the Mill’s history is rather mysterious and elusive clues from its rich past surface every now and again and I guess that’s why the previous Old Biscuit Mill development felt strongly that the historical elements and style should be retained as far as possible. Almost every Saturday morning tons of visitors flood to the old Biscuit Mill but what a lot of people don’t know is that the space operates during the week as well. This means that taking the time out to visit the Old Biscuit Mill during the week will help you avoid the chaos of a Saturday morning and you’ll enjoy the space more. A little more about the Chaos...

that much, be sure to look out for Lady Bonin’s Tea Parlour – she’ll be the lady in a lovely, silver caravan selling her specialist teas. After you’ve satisfied your hunger, feast your eyes on the clothing boutiques, décor and gift stores with a box of cocoa delights from the chocolaterie, CocoaAfair Chocolate. It’s not all food, though. One of my favourites is Exposure Gallery, which stocks lomo and instant cameras and specializes in lomography – something you don’t see every day. Then wrap it all up with Mu & Me - a stationery and gift-wrap store that’s also houses awesome notebooks, t-shirts and kids clothing, amongst other goodies. Whatever your buzz, the Old Biscuit Mill is a good place to unwind. It’s filled with great culture and people that you’ll never see elsewhere during the week, a true culture hub.

Yes, it is fun slipping on your flops, shorts and sunnies but it does defeat the purpose if you’re going to spend the entire time under one spot, so move around! If you do brave the Saturday crowd, then by all means take advantage of the diverse crowd. Plenty of well-known people hang out on Lower Main, and I don’t know about you I’m a foodie. In my eyes food can bring any people together. Try Saucisse Deli and build yourself gourmet sandwich or breakfast wrap while taking in a whiff of Espressolab’s coffee (this is for all those grumpy morning people.) If you’re not into coffee all

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JOZI INDULGANCE

There goes the neighbourhood Vuyiso Tshabalala

Neighbour Goods Market has become a must-see attraction on a visit to Gauteng. It’s a concoction of vibrant people, delicious craft food, inner city concrete and cool.

“You can bring your entire family for a day out and the food is affordable, plus you get to taste food for free.”

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Getting to know the area The launch of the Neighbour Goods Market in Braamfontein has provided a place where people can spend their Saturdays enjoying good food and music with family and friends. The market takes place over two floors of 72 Juta Street. The first floor is a parking basement, while the second floor features an extensive rooftop with beautiful views over the city of Johannesburg. Having operated in Johannesburg since 2011, I only found out about this trendy market space early this year from German friends. This goes to show that not a lot of people know about this beautiful place. In spite of it being located in the heart of the student city in Braamfontein, even they are unaware of the market. The best of all worlds – food, music and fashion Every Saturday, between 9am and 3pm, food and drinks are on sale from Durban Deli, Victoria’s Meats, The Juice Bar, Organic Biltong, Deli-licious Wines, Chrisna’s Olives, Smoothie Bar, Fresh Luderitz Oysters and Piroschka’s Flammkuchen - to mention but a few. If fashion captures your eye often, like me, then you are likely to be more interested in what the roof top has to offer. There, you are guaranteed to fall in love with clothes, jewellery and accessories all over again. I have never really been interested in wood, but after seeing the watch and sunglass range from The Wood Collectors, I immediately fell in love. They have the best watches made from wooden leather. For those who never leave the house without jewellery, necklaces and bracelets from Skermunkil Design Studio are definitely for you. Trinket also has beautiful

wooden earrings, leather bangles and necklaces. On my recent visit I was able to see a live performance of Achimota Marimba Band. Their sound was captivating and had music fanatics wowed. Neighbour Goods Market is family-friendly. You can bring your entire family for a day out and the food is affordable, plus you get to taste food for free. That is definitely a bonus! Trending in Johannesburg Neighbourgoods Market is quickly becoming Jozi’s best hang-out spot and the place to host any event. Recently, Marie Claire hosted its annual Trunk Show at Neighbour Goods Market. The atmosphere was buzzing with people from different parts of the country. If you need a change of scenery, why not round up your friends and pop in at the Neighbour Goods Market for a lovely and new experience? Who knows, you might just find a new hang-out spot. Give it a go! You might just like it as much as I have.

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FOCUS FEATURE

Almost twenty years into democracy South Africans are now finding themselves in midst of yet another struggle. The trouble is we can’t seem to identify the enemy or goal, for that matter. It is the time, it would seem, for new ideas. Mofuoa Selebalo

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TALK ABOUT REVOLUTION Living in fast-paced, present day South Africa is proving to be more difficult than any of us could have ever envisioned. The economic waters are traitorous and unforgiving, the social landscape even more so. It would appear that the injustices of the past have now been eclipsed by the increasingly apparent injustices of the present day. In the past, the enemy was easily discernable, our aim was as clear as the path we were required to take. We are now facing an invisible enemy with little to no understanding of the current climate and state of being. It is clear now more than ever that a fresh approach is required. This leaves Africans with two plausible courses of action. We could attempt the radical and militant approach in the vein of Syria and Egypt- an African Spring or we could look to the past for direction and attempt to incorporate the teachings of forgotten heroes. All are just attempts to realise what it means to attain economic freedom. THE GARVEY TRAIN One such teacher was Marcus Garvey. In his day, Garvey was a maverick with radical ideas along the lines of freedom and equality for all Africans in Africa and within their respective Diasporas. This was a massive under taking, when one considers the racial climate at the time. This was a time when Ku Klux Klan lynch mobs ran amuck. Blacks and other people of

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colour living in Southern Africa toiled as virtual slaves on their own land, and were subjected to all manner of degradation no human being should have to endure. And Endure they did. WHAT PROSPECTS? The result of this, in part, is the current state of affairs which we now see before us. We have a disenfranchised youth, with a bleak

and uncertain future. As a result, this has opened the door for fly-by-night self-declared revolutionaries gaining momentum at a startling pace. The youth are looking for answers, and are willing to adorn their red berets and listen to anything anyone has to say, as long as it is in opposition to the status quo. Which, in their view is a direct representation of everything that is wrong with their society.

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THE TIME IS NOW This would be the ideal time for us to look to past teachings. It would be the time to re-examine what it is Africans as a people want and need, and what is required for them to attain it. Enter Markus Garvey. He was an academic, free of scandal and other such afflictions. Garvey was determined to make Africans understand who they were and what role they played in the

world. He believed that all Africans belonged back home in Africa. From his perspective, white supremacy would never accept the black man as equals, and therefore Africans could never exist in the same space as their Anglo-Saxon masters and thrive as a people. THE ARTISAN OF WAR Garvey’s approach was one not born of hatred or malice. He went about executing

his ideas with knowledge and understanding, even going as far as engaging in talks with the Ku Klux Klan, again, a course of action that was unheard of at the time. He aligned himself with academics, free thinkers and successful black business men in the developed world. Back in his homeland of Jamaica, Garvey created a publication dedicated to black emancipation. Perhaps this is another route which Africans living in twenty first century South Africa could adopt. However, history has shown us that the ruling elite will never stand back while radical ideas of change infiltrate the minds of what appears to be a docile and intellectually inactive youth. UNION THROUGH U.N.I.A Garvey, despite his entire intellectual prowess, faced a number of hurdles that only an undertaking of that magnitude could. After returning from the United Kingdom, he sought to share his newly attained ideas with his fellow Jamaicans. Soon after arriving back to his home land, Garvey started an organisation called UNIA. UNIA sought to conscientise Africans, by making them aware that their current conditions were far less than ideal, and that there is another way, a preferable way of existence. However, UNIA was a dismal failure as Garvey’s words fell on deaf ears. Perhaps his message was before its time.

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FOCUS FEATURE LONG WALK TO ECONOMIC FREEDOM Despite the failure of UNIA, Garvey was not deterred, but in fact motivated. He wrote to American academic Booker T. Washington, who then encouraged Garvey to come to the United States to share his message with the American Negro, by going on a lecture tour. Upon his arrival in the United States, Garvey soon went about developing an American wing of UNIA. Garvey also understood that he would never be able to fully liberate Africans without first ensuring that Black people understood the importance of economic freedom. With financial assistance from wealthy American businessmen, Garvey established a chain of grocery stores that would be owned and managed by American Negroes. OBSTICLES As a result of all cash that was flowing through the organisation UNIA, Garvey and those who were assisting him, found themselves under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I). J. Edgar Hoover had just been selected to head up the organisation, and was determined to find fault with the Garvey and or his financial dealings. In 1921 Marcus Garvey was officially indicted with mail fraud and was, consequently, convicted for the same charge. Garvey was sentenced to five years in prison, but only served two of the five year sentence. With his sentence commuted to two years he was then deported back to his native land of Jamaica. Despite all the misfortune that befell Garvey, the impact that of the man has had, and continues to have on the minds of Africans cannot, and will never be quantified. The story of Marcus Garvey stands as an example of the impact that an individual with enough drive, passion and desire can achieve, using methods that, with time, could be referred to as innovative. CHARITY STARTS AT HOME Back to present day South Africa. It is clear now that Africans are free, with no physical restrictions. However, we are yet to attain true financial freedom. Which, in the times we live, is a key component in attempting to create a new economic model and direction for the country, that is both fair and just, we would need to attempt to understand what it is that has gone so horribly wrong with the current trajectory.

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FOCUS FEATURE COMPROMISE How is that South Africa got so far of course? Popular anti-establishment sentiment has it that in creating a new economic policy for the new South Africa, the ruling elite compromised to the point where the working class was not properly accounted for. Going on common sense and intuition, one would find it difficult to argue against this view point. This has led us to a point where some have suggested that the only way forward, in an attempt to rectify the mistakes of the past, South Africa would be left with no option but to proceed with the kind of take over we witnessed north of our border in Zimbabwe. Those who are of the latter opinion believe that whomever possess land possess true economic freedom, and would never be willing to hand it over to the rightful beneficiaries, who would as consequently, live as free people. AMBITION The counter argument is that South Africa is the economic super power of the continent, and it need not apologise for the position that it finds itself in. It is believed that if South Africa is to play the economic game in truest and most unforgiving form, it is necessary for it to develop an American style approach to its economic development. That is, a more hostile approach to its economic ambitions. But as a result of the country’s history, it is thought that South Africa owes it to the rest of continent not to take this approach. Indeed, this theoretical direction would no doubt build South Africa’s economic clout and influence thereof. FORK IN THE ROAD The way forward would hinge on whether or not South Africa and its citizens would be willing separate themselves from the rest Africa and exist independent of its follow brethren, going about catering to the needs of its citizens, absent of any moral conflict. So with all this in mind, what would be the ideal South African society? Would it be one where whites are landless and instead rent from their Native African counterparts? Or one where we close off our borders to our neighbours, and become the economic bullies of Africa, all in the name of economic prosperity? AN AFRICAN SPRING One thing remains true. And that is with enough motivation, or despair, young people are required for any sort of revolutionary change of any significance. This is what has been true and

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will remain the case, up until the world knows peace. At the risk of putting the proverbial cart before the horse, the question needs to be asked: What form will this revolutionary change will manifest? We now have a generation of young people living in South Africa that have information at their finger tips more freely than any other time in History. We have seen the impact of this during the Arab Spring North of the continent a few years ago. There are new tools available to anyone interested in over throwing a system that they deem unfit. Perhaps, instead of young people using the internet to illegally share the latest rap album, or Hollywood blockbuster, they could instead use it to share ideas and information.

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SOCIAL MEDIOCRATY The full power of social media, and the impact it can have on the world is yet to be fully comprehended. The consequent deterioration of grammar is something that we are just going to have to live with. A greater goal is at stake. Revolution, presumably, is on the horizon. Economic freedom and better standards of living take preference. So now that this is understood. All that is required is a catalyst. Someone will have to step forward to lead, and steer this ship. With the likes of Marcus Garvey and his methods and ideas as an example, it is evident that there is a plausible way forward in this regard. This of course takes innovative, new and fresh ideas.

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SELF INPIRATION OR SELF IMMOLATION? If the approach would be one of the sword, as such was the approach of the middle east. All it would then take, using Syria as an example, is an act of self-immolation. A poor young flower vendor, with a degree in I.T, completely dejected, and without a glimmer of hope, one morning took with him a canister of gasoline and a book of matches and made a statement with his final act. When it emerged that unemployment and no prospect for the future was the reason for the boys’ dramatic action, Syrians were enraged. Young and old, all took to the streets, and in turn, set Syria on fire. The blaze continues to rage on two years after the flower vendor’s action.

RESULTS MAY VARY However, if past results determine our very least influences our next course of action, it would appear that the above mentioned approach is not a favourable one unless you are one of those who are of the opinion that as humans we destroy and rebuild as part of our human condition. There are some who would suggest Syria is worse off now than it was when the uprising began, and they would be right. Others would counter that suggestion by stating that it is always darkest before the dawn. To them I would ask them to tell that to the woman and children crammed on to boats to enter Australia as refugees.

MIGHTER THAN THE SWORD? So that leaves us with the direction of the Pen. Peaceful resistance has never been synonymous with victory. However, information is power. Keeping that in mind going forward, it leaves open the possibility of victory with knowledge and understanding-Garvey. We have established that Garvey’s approach, while wrought with hurdles and failure, it showed that a legacy was left behind for others to use and build upon but one has to consider that time is of the essence. Coming up with new ideas and approaches for problem solving is never a simple undertaking. One would require a number of attributes; Courage, resolve, determination and belief in oneself as well as your cause.

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ALL ABOUT THE WHITE OU Tayane Lee Arends

Innovation is the cousin of genius. Craig Charnock is bringing the family together, with good reason. He’s created a business based on bridging gaps in South Africa. His execution is something special.

As a young adult he started learning isiMpondo which is a mix of Xhosa and Zulu and to this date he is still learning more. He has been teaching Xhosa for 8 years and is an ex-Thwasa, which is a trainee sangoma. He is a kwaito artist and Professional Actor. Clearly, he is a man of multiple talents.

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raig Makhosi Charnock is better known as Craigieji Makhosi. The thirty-three year old Cape Tonian is a guy that is building the nation together through African Languages. His purpose has been to play a part in promoting multiculturalism and he has been doing so by teaching Xhosa and Zulu the fun way. He has captured the hearts of many South Africans by learning more African languages. The way to a nation’s soul is through the understanding their cultures and languages.

My vision is that people find a balance between ancient, indigenous wisdom and its connection to nature and spirit

FOCUS PROFILE Craig’s List: Motivation: Nature, the Universe, people, family, community, women, children, music, film and books. Role Models: People who possess integrity, balance, creativity, humor, service, courage, a sense of community and “magic” like Charlie Chaplin, Noam Chomsky, Bulungula, a sangoma friend named Carl, and his friends at Greenpop. Future Plans: A fundraising for an online video for a Xhosa learning initiative on Thundafund which will be launched soon. Craig plans to produce more music tracks and videos.

In 2003 he completed a Psychology and Film Studies degree at the University of Cape Town. Even with this qualification he decided to walk a different, non-metaphorical path to the rural area. During 2003-2004 Craig spent eight months in the Transkei training to be a Traditional Healer with a Xhosa tribe called the AmaMpondo. He then left the training to go and volunteer at The Leap Science and Mathematics High School to work with Xhosa teenagers and since then he has been encouraging people to speak Xhosa.

humanity's future and global modernity. An achievement for Craig through UBuntu Bridge was teaching 175 people Zulu and Xhosa at Media 24 in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Also, a Ted Talk which can be found on YouTube has allowed him to get many invites to speak and present. The music video “Quite a White Ou's Ndingumlungu” has received over 57 000 views on YouTube. In the words of Craig he says “It was super fun and my most balanced creative, edutaining and social commentary yet”.

Craig is now the Creative Director at UBuntu Bridge which started in 2006. Ubuntu Bridge is a language learning and cultural awareness training company. UBuntu Bridge provides a framework, methodological structure on which to build, guide and support if possible. Craig's “Let's Learn Xhosa” courses have been out since 2005 and have become very popularity. The materials are in the process of being SETA accredited and it is known as a great place to learn about being African. He believes that indigenous cultures have important wisdom for

Craig’s mission in life is to help co-create a loving world of balanced prosperity by teaching, performing and creating with joy. “My vision is that people find a balance between ancient, indigenous wisdom and its connection to nature and spirit with the wonders of modern technology for easing suffering, ensuring survival and thoroughly enjoying life,” says Craig. Advice that he would like to give the youth of today is to always follow your passion and always be kind to yourself, others and the Earth.

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EXPOSE

How far will they go for a vote! Tayane Lee Arends

As we get closer to the South African national elections, the gloves start coming off and the various agenda’s unfold. In all this campaigning, it’s interesting to stop and evaluate just how committed political parties are to winning votes.

“It is clear that there are some hard truths which the ruling party will have to face and which we as South Africans will have to deal with.”

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Lobbying may make you think of the noun ‘lobby’; a waiting room at or near an entrance to a building but in legal terms it is the attempt to influence the public on behalf of or against proposed legislation. Lobbying is done by different people such as organised groups and individuals involved in the private sector. Political lobbying generally takes place close to election time. What do you think? Some youth of today find the subject of politics stimulating and extreme. Speaking to the recently elected Student Representative Council at UCT, Chang Jung said “The way I got people to vote for me was by using a friendly conversation strategy”. Just by speaking to lots of people earned Chang a spot on the Council. That is a strategy that the politicians may not be willing to consider. Whilst some find it exciting, there are those that prefer to steer clear of the political drama. “I don’t know much about politics but I know when it’s voting time, as I will always see the Democratic Alliance people walking in my community, going from door to door getting people registered” said Greshen Serelina (20). Lobbyists - The Good Young voters are confused and therefore don’t know who to vote for. This is where the political parties step in by creating different platforms for the young voters, to see for themselves which political party is the most reliable, trustworthy and delivers what is promised. Lobbyists need to reach out to the youth as the face of the future in order to gain as much votes as possible. Many parties have gone as far as having their own youth leagues so that the youth can voice their opinions and debate subjects that matter. The social media platform such as Facebook and Twitter have also been taken into consideration as a lobby strategy, as youth are very active on these platforms.

Lobbyists - The Bad Unfortunately as we draw near to the elections parties start to make empty promises in order to gain more votes and this is when political parties go out of their way to prove how competent they are. It becomes a time to sabotage each other in order to gain more votes. Lobbyists have even gone as far as taking sick leave to go destabilise other party territories, by creating havoc in the communities. South Africa having thirteen parties trying to beat one another can create a playground for disaster. Members are literally fighting it out to win and this leaves youth to wonder why they should get involved in politics. Democratic Alliance (DA) The DA have been running the Western Cape to a point where they will always have majority of the province voting for them. The votes for the DA have increased due to the lengths they are willing to go to gain votes. DA has gone into the communities, created jobs and showed that they cared.

African National Congress (ANC) The ANC has gone to the extreme with their lobbying strategies to publicly announce that the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) is indeed an ANC national government-led project and not the DA provincial government. That statement clearly shows how desperate they are to be seen as involved and reveal how incompetent the Democratic Alliance is, which has control over Western Cape but yet the DA can’t do anything or help decrease unemployment.

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ALTERNATIVE THINKING

IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE Odwa Shumi

Some people call it global warming, some people call it climate change. Is there a difference? Would the difference chnge the way we interact with it?

he controversy surrounding the accuracy of the topical issue of global warming remains a passionate debate amongst environmentalists, liberals, scientists and the masses. Each of them having their own rationales into claiming that global warming is, or is not, a hoax. Environmentalists agree that global warming is a threat to the ecosystem and to humankind. Their solutions are found in the usage of renewable forms of energy to sustain biodiversity. Nevertheless, some people are reluctant to endorse this movement. They believe that environmentalists want to attract more funding and that climate change is a hoax. Liberals want to promote a big government. Scientists behind the probe of climate change set opposing views.

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According to Alan Caruba, a critic of environmentalism, "There have always been hurricanes and blaming them and everything from droughts to wildfires on ‘climate change’ is not just absurd, it is a deliberate lie that blames a rise in the amount of carbon dioxide, a so-called but incorrectly named ‘greenhouse gas’, as the cause of these natural events,". These contradictory statements to climate change point out the blatant notion that each position serves and promotes its own interest. However, Environmentalists and Ecologists remain assertive of the dangers of climate change. Regardless, some scientists are claiming that the facts are exaggerated and climate change is bogus. Both are

opposing views that leave the masses in a paradox. Majority of the masses argue that global warming is a true issue because they have seen the aftermath of global warming. To them it's a practical subject because the effects can be experienced everywhere. Those who follow the weather patterns had this to say, ' The weather is inconsistent. Capetonian weather is very vast relative to Pretoria weather. It's much hotter in Pretoria while it's becoming much colder in Cape Town than ever before.” Katlego Kganyago, final year film student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, had this to say, “The ecosystem has been diminished by global warming in my

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Schimel goes on further to explain the effects of global warming. "The problem is that winters don't get cold enough anymore," he explained, "so the insects don't get killed by the frost, and then their populations explode. Summers are a little bit longer so the insects get two growing cycles instead of one, and all of a sudden you have an insect outbreak that wipes out a forest. It's a subtle threshold effect. It's not just that on average it's a degree or two warmer. We've crossed a threshold and now things behave differently," Seemingly, globalization has a role to play with regards to climate change. It promotes the usage of goods that cause global warming. Multinational companies take advantage of developing countries by extracting raw materials and process it in developing countries and remote areas where they cause hazardous diseases to residents.

neighbourhood. The streams have dried out. There are no crabs in the river.” Katlego agrees with researcher, Joshua Schimel, who adds that seasonal changes are relatively vast with regards to temperatures and the ecosystem.

“This poetic possibility is a vehicle for speculating on how technology comes full circle to allow a man-made system to reconnect to the natural world”

It has a negative impact on the environment through global warming which is due to greenhouse gas emissions which are caused by a growth of industrialization in the developing world and by a heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Carbon release into the atmosphere which has caused global warming has resulted in increases of sea levels as ice sheets and glaciers melt which has an extensive impact on biodiversity and weather systems.

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FINANCIAL FUNDIS

Festive Spending or Splurging? Xhanti Payi

Plan ahead and be strategic about your December splash.

Avoid the B word! It is a bad idea to borrow during December so that you can go on holiday or drink a little more. In particular, it should be savings which are spent during this time and not new debt incurred. Importantly, it should be savings earmarked

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specifically for holidays and not for other activities such as investment, education and “rainy day” accumulation. The Scary Truth! The culture of saving in South Africa is not yet entrenched. South African’s save less than 2% of their income. Over the past ten years, household debt has risen by almost R900 billion. As a consequence, South Africans owe in debt an amount of about 75% of their income. This means that much of the money we earn goes to paying debt, instead of savings and consuming.

very festive season retailers are busy preparing for increased spending and bankers increase staff to meet the demand for money! During this period, savings go down, while loans increase. While this can be expected, consumers need to take care of their spending habits. This means that the poor financial decisions you make this Christmas or the period immediately before this, will have an effect far beyond the time you spend enjoying it.

What you spend today could affect your tomorrow!

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Helpful Tips In South Africa, we have a growing pool of savings and investment products. One thing to do is to realize the difference between short term saving, which could be for holidays, and long term savings, which can be for retirement, or a big purchase such as a car or home. Furthermore, planning for not only the saving, but the probable spending required is also importiant; including gifts, new items such as furniture, as well as food and holiday accommodation.

Another option is to place money on a fixed deposit or notice account before you go on holiday, making sure that you can only access it at the beginning of January when the festivities and temptation to spend it all is behind you. It may be difficult to limit the fun by being disciplined. But you will be limiting the pain that comes with overspending and the lasting effects of debt. Act Responsibly! So the planning for December must start much earlier in the year, giving one time to put away enough to spend and splurge. Although it is already too late to save up for this December, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too late to act responsibly so that January is not a painful month.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Daniel Adidwa

Koos Pad

Daniel Adidwa is one of the most driven & motivated individuals you’ll ever meet.

orn in Kenya, but schooled in South Africa, Daniel Adidwa, 23, is currently the Director of Tour 2.0, a unique tourism company that offers tours based on personal life stories told by community members. “I wake up at 5:30am and make my way to our offices at the Innovation Hub (based in Tshwane). As soon as I arrive, I catch-up with the team and discuss the action points that needs to be executed for the day.” “Following the catch-up, I attend to emails and prepare for meetings. As soon as the day comes to a close, I have another catch-up with the team where we review the progress made for the day and plot the action points for the next day.” “When I get back home, I take time to reflect on where we can improve as a business, read up on various subjects that will enable me to be a better leader and then I go to sleep at around 12 to 1am,” adds Adidwa. This might sound exhausting, but Adidwa thrives on hard work.

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An aspect that plays a significant role in his life is innovation, which he fondly speaks about. Adidwa boasts a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications as well as a Diploma in Account Management from the AAA School of Advertising. He’s not resting on his laurels however and his fresh ideas in a relatively new industry for black professionals have set him apart from the rest. Building and leaving a mark in society is very important to Adidwa and he uses this as encouragement whenever things start to become a little too much to handle. “I just saw the tourism space as a space that enables us to achieve our vision -which is to create new African perceptions, one community at a time by sharing personal stories and using tourism to share them with the world - and do it through a platform that we believe will enable curious individuals to experience the beauty of our African communities,” adds Adidwa.

“My network consists of fellow entrepreneurs who share the same mindset and I believe that they are either creating or utilising the opportunities available to them. Most of us who started with very limited resources were forced to be innovative in order to survive and ensure that our businesses see the light of day.” If success is contagious, then Daniel has a terminal illness. He ensures that he surrounds himself with people who share his common goal at all times. It’s not all hard work though. In his spare time, Daniel loves reading, socialising and playing basketball. But for now, relaxation is out of the picture. “I have recently taken a trip to the Timbavati Game Lodge so I don’t see myself taking any holidays soon. I just want to focus on building Tour2.0.”

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VUsi MLONDO

Koos Pad

They say if you look up the word “speculator” in the dictionary of success, his picture is there right next to it. We found out why.

usi Mlondo is a 35 year old that is taking every opportunity and making it a success. He was born and bred from a rural establishment called Mabhuyeni in Empangeni, Northern KZN. He is a young professional with many qualifications to back him up. Vusi completed his National Diploma in Human Resources Management at the Durban University of Technology which succeeded a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Human Resources Management through the University of South Africa. At the age of twenty-one Vusi and two others co-founded Isithelo HR Solutions. This was his first real experience in consulting. After gathering thirteen years of professional practice experience he then started his own HR consulting practice called Talent Q’s Consulting and it has been in existence since September 2012.

In the consulting business, innovations are important ways of doing business and better ways of delivering services and to always keep your clients ahead of the rest in every way possible. “The world of business is changing. And young people need to change the way they perceive and approach opportunities therein,” says Vusi. Young professionals, namely black young professionals, are limiting themselves when it comes to this industry. The fear of the unknown plays a role. Vusi describes that the notions among young professionals are that one has to amass field experience in big corporates before even considering venturing out into consulting. Vusi describes this as, “This has been one of the unwritten norms.” He wakes up to all the business newsletters he subscribes. This helps to acquaint himself with what is the next big thing in the world of business as well as finding out the latest in the HR management space.

This makes him more confident and informed when conversing with clients. Vusi believes in the power of conversation as it holds many possibilities. He sells conversations and tries to have as many of them as possible. The motivation behind Vuyo is his family who believes in him. The apprehension of letting them down is motivation enough for him to keep going. When things get him down he simply reminds himself why he is doing what he is doing. Starting out Vusi had a clear sense of what he would deal with in the “world of the unknown” that tends to be many young people’s fear. He says that being psychologically prepared is half the battle won. Vusi is currently undergoing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). “The experience thus far and the value of this academic journey have been phenomenal in my entrepreneurial confidence and growth” says Vusi.

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NETWORKING

YOU GOTTA KNOW SOMEBODY WHO KNOWS SOMEBODY Cherize Ross

The power of networks is being able to connect the dots to the right people at the right time.

etworking used to make me think of contrived situations reeking of corporate, involving far too much wine in the hope of making the old white men and underdressed women more interesting. Throwing your head back as you laugh gregariously, trying to impress the man who knows the man who signs your pay-cheque. However, over the years my association with networking has changed dramatically. I got my current job through my boyfriend. Many years ago my boyfriend was mentored by my current “boss” and was introduced to him via an organisation he’s affiliated to. When I couldn’t take any more of my corporate enslavement

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and started looking for alternatives to break into the creative industry, my boyfriend pointed me in the direction of the organisation that I now work at. All he did was send an email, attach my CV and put in a good word on my capabilities; and the rest, as they say, is history. You’ve heard the saying “it’s a small world”, well the idea of networking is what contributes to making the world ‘smaller’. We all know someone, who knows someone who knows the person you’re trying to know, if you follow. Through one of my networks, I am two degrees of separation away from Sir Richard Branson and even though I’m not sure when I’ll need to call on my network to make the connection, or

if Sir Richard Branson will even care; I know that the link exists. So what’s the difference between ‘networking’ and just meeting a bunch of people? Well, the truth is that we meet people everyday. We go to work, we have friends who know other people that we usually meet at braais, we buy cups of coffee and talk to the barista… we meet people all the time. What makes ‘networking’ different is that the objective is to meet people who not only have a common interest but who have a degree of influence that you could potentially leverage.

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How do you meet these people you might ask? My answer is usually “by being obsessive about what you want to do”. Equally important, is to know what impact you want to have in whatever field/topic you’re interested in. Attend as many events as possible related to whatever topic/field you’re interested in. Ask your friends, colleagues and family to keep their ears and eyes open. Read about it, talk about it, think about it, dream about it, do it. You’ll increase your chances of meeting and be able to hold a conversation sharing your thoughts and views. Often you only have a short amount of time to do this. Enter the Elevator! An elevator pitch is where you have about 15 seconds to make an impression, usually on someone important. This means you have to be able to communicate very clearly, in a short space of time. Where to

start… your name, your job? I’ve been advised that it’s usually best to comment on something that’s relevant to said important person. For example, you might bump into the creative director of a leading agency; maybe comment on their latest piece of work. This means you’ve got to be clued up about who influences your area of interest and what they’re doing. So networking is all about using people? To be crude, yes. Every person who ‘networks’ is basically on the prowl for people who might be able to help them, and who they could help, in the future. It’s also all in the way you do it. If you approach it from the angle that you also bring something to the table, and not just eat off it, you’re more likely to grow your network.

“Be clued up about who influences your area of interest and what they’re doing.”

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AFRICA CONNECT

AFRICA’S KINGS AND QUEENS:SOMALIA Colin Young

Though theirs is known as a story of war and suffering, it shall end with empowerment and prosperity.

omalia is often associated with famine and civil war, yet in antiquity it was the probable location of the fabled land of Punt - an important centre for international trade. The situation today is largely different, owing to an immensely difficult recent history which created the present challenges the country is facing. The building of stable post-colonial institutions has been interrupted by nearly two decades of civil war. The war’s effects can still be seen in the economy, infrastructure, politics and social relations in Somalia. Yet there is a genuine optimism sweeping the country for the first time in years. Last year the country ushered in its first central government since civil war broke out. While there are still extremist elements and in the country it can finally shift its attention to reconstruction and building a stable nation, economy and society. The impact of history on present day Somalia is clear. While relatively homogenous, it doesn’t mean the country is without its social divides - a fact made evident by the civil war. Its colonial history saw it divided into a British and Italian territory, only becoming a unitary state upon

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independence in 1960. As such the post-civil war state is a federal one, one which allows considerable autonomy for the different regions. The delegation of power serves to both minimize the chances of secession and preventing a power vacuum. The Somali economy is centered on agriculture, remittances and telecommunications. The remittances speak of a sense of obligation and community even in the absence of a viable state. Surprisingly, Somalia boasts some of the cheapest and most advanced telecommunications on the continent. This is as a result of partnerships between Somali entrepreneurs and foreign telecommunications giants to ensure their expertise is capitalized on in a way suited to the needs of the country. With the growing importance of the internet and mobile phones as a means towards wealth creation and social up-lift, their competitive advantage in this area can only bode well for the future. The civil war also forced people into more community-centric and alternative forms of social organization as a way of dealing with the absence of state authority. If the newfound political stability can be combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the Somali people and increased levels of civic involvement from the grassroots level the country could be facing a prolonged period of political and economic prosperity.

AFRICA CONNECT

Your neighbour FROM SOMALIA Primrose Muzah

Yasim Yonus is a young Somali lady growing up in the United States of America as a radiant and true queen of Africa that we can all be proud of. As a Somali growing up in the United States, what was the defining moment for her? The 9/11 event definitely did that for me. I remember I was in the seventh grade and the teacher ran in shouting, “Turn on the television!” There was a sense of urgency in her voice and then she added that Muslims had done it. I was confused because I am Muslim. However, this fueled my ambition.

ome Somali people left the country as refugees during its tough times but they managed to prove that prosperity was in their blood. An example is a young woman called Yasmin Yonus who left the country as a young child with her parents.

Honors degrees in Journalism and International Affairs later, what was the plan and what is her way forward? My plan was to take over the world but specifically I want to work with people of color and low income communities and tackle issues of education, access to resources and other things that play a part in bettering a person. My academic success was not only a right but an expectation and obligation to my family. My father said to me, “Yasmin, you are black,

Muslim, a woman and you are not wealthy. That just means you’re going to have to work harder than everyone else but that should never stop you.”

Currently, Yasmin Yonus is working on governmental issues as she researches issues of the day, observing congressional hearings and she interacts with senators and congressman. She believes that the future of a country depends on how well educated their women are. It is important to her that the women realize that world is as much theirs as it is their brothers’.

Where did fleeing lead her and her family? At first we went to Kenya and my aunt was in the United States of America then and she managed to raise enough money for us to join her. That was when our lives as Americans started. How did migrating affect her childhood? Both my parents did not speak English so I became their translator and I had to do important tasks such as scheduling doctor’s appointments and registering for school. Stuff like that matures a child really early.

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CAMPUS CONNECT

Hard work pays off Colin Young

Putting in the extra hours by finding a part-time job results in an active drive for a successful future.

he end of the school year is a time most people spend weeks, if not months, anticipating. The hard work and allnighters are over, as are the stress that accompanies them – it’s time to kick back and relax. While no one can deny the appeal of a few weeks of lazing around before the slog of the next academic year begins, there are ways of making the most out of the few weeks of free time that we do have. Delaying gratification by taking up a student job can stand you in good stead for the coming year and life after studies. Gaining your independence One of, if not, the most important consideration’s when it comes to work is remuneration. Student

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years are often a time of financial struggle and holiday jobs are a way of alleviating some of the financial burden without having to sacrifice academic performance. The money earned can be used to make inroads into the settling of student debt, pay for essentials at the start of the academic year or used to position yourself to take advantage of whatever the year ahead throws at you. A few weeks of summer work will feel like less of a sacrifice if its positive effects are still felt months later. In addition to the financial benefits are the professional. Many university graduates struggle to find employment immediately after graduating, owing to a lack of work experience. While jobs in your area of study are ideal, other work experience can’t be counted out. Some

skills carry across all industries and all types of work - things like teamwork, punctuality and professionalism. Being able to prove you have these by means of a good reference gives you an edge on your competition once you enter the working world full-time. Book smarts often only get you so far. Gathering all the necessary experience Where possible and viable, getting parttime work or even an unpaid internship in the field you are studying is perhaps the best way to spend your break in the long run. The practical experience gained not only gives you the edge when seeking employment after graduation, but can give you a competitive

CAMPUS CONNECT advantage at university level. The experience offers new insights and perspectives into classwork, as well as a practical application of the material you’ve studied or have yet to study. That combination of practical experience, coupled with a tertiary education, can prove a formidable ally when seeking employment after studies and often give people a head start in the pursuit of their dream jobs. Perks of the trade Last, but not least, with regards to the advantages of holiday jobs, are the benefits of keeping busy. A few weeks back home after a gruelling semester can afford you the opportunity to recharge your batteries, but too much inactivity can have negative consequences. Often, students latch onto old bad habits or struggle to get back into their work rhythm when they return. A holiday job allows you to keep your focus and selfdiscipline, acclimatising you to a coming period in life where holidays are shorter, alarm bells ring earlier and deadlines and responsibilities carry more weight.

“A few weeks of summer work will feel like less of a sacrifice if its positive effects are still felt months later.”

The level of responsibility and initiative needed to make a success of a holiday job or internship applies to, and begins with, the pursuit of those opportunities. Websites and firms across the country are looking to provide these opportunities to those who look for them. While the summer holidays provide much more seasonal work, it’s also true that there are more people pursuing these opportunities. As always, the early bird catches the worm

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LIFE SKILLS

Friend or foe yo, state yo biz! Cherize Ross

The line between virtual and real friends is blurred but either way these people add to our experience of life.

I’ve been friends with my oldest friend since I was in my mother’s womb, mostly because our mothers were friends since they were in high school way back. We went to different primary schools, high schools and universities but share a deep family connection. For example, I am now the godmother of the daughter of my high-school best friend and I have become a long-time family friend of the first person I became friends with in university. The people in my life I would currently call “my friends” are a reflection of my interest in creativity and who have personal traits with which I identify. They say that as you get older, you either look more like your dog or your spouse, depending on which one you spend

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more time with. If this is true, and I spend a lot of time with my friends, I might as well not only like them but also want to learn something from them. That said, with the growth of social media, we’ve shifted from real-life friendships to virtual friends and followers. While this assists us in finding like-minded people with similar interests, there is also the danger of becoming so obsessed with our social connections and networks that we lose all sense of discernment, accepting every “friend request” on facebook by lusting after growing our number of virtual friends and that oh-so-important status-likes. We can’t ignore that we live in the digital age but forming human relationships in real life develops us as people. We learn about ourselves through our interactions with others. I’ve grown as a person by being there for friends through breakups and financial troubles, while some have assisted me with career decisions

and others I’ve been able to have a laugh with over a beer or a glass of wine. We all seem to play a role, as Shakespeare said; “all the world’s a stage and the men and women merely players.” Friendships are difficult to write about. There’s no real explanation on how they’re formed, why they last or fall apart. Apparently no man is an island. Either way, they shape our identity and experience of life. I can’t image my life without them.

here are many types of friends: childhood friends, high school friends, friends with benefits, facebook friends… the categories are endless. These are the people you come across who you share some sort of connection through sport, music, school or partying for example, or have mutual affection towards based on characteristics you admire and respect. When I think of all the friends I’ve made in my life they seem to be a reflection of where I was at each stage of my life.

“They say that as you get older, you either look more like your dog or your spouse, depending on which one you spend more time with.”

CAREER ADVICE

everybody loves the bartender Shiraz Reddy

An honorable carrer packed with fun, sun and experiences. Pour it up!

I ,,

“When I create a drink, it has some historical value behind it. I tie in a personal element"

set out to find the best bartender in SA in this article to give their live experience as advice for aspiring bartenders out there. Because being a bartender is not just about standing behind the bar and serving drinks, it's as much an art as it is a science. Bartenders are liquid architects in my eyes. Nick Koumbarakis, who beat five other finalists to be named South Africa's bartender of the year for 2013 at the World Class finals held in Durban earlier this year said there was a specific thought process behind drinks he creates. “When I create a drink, it has some historical value behind it. I tie in a personal element. In essence it has to engage with the consumer, and that is what it's all about" says Koumbarakis known as The Alchemist, No wonder there's been a shift in attitude in South Africa towards bartending”

hate to see empty glasses in front of them, and about 20 things that you have to check the stock on.

Here are the top 10 tips to being a pro bartender:

8. Don't Fixate on Tips It is true, in the bar your tips will probably make up the majority of your income.

1. Have a Good Attitude This is the hospitality industry and every bartender needs to remember that. 2. Keep the Bar Clean Nothing says unprofessional bartender (or one who simply doesn't care) more than a dirty bar. 3. Make Suggestions This is one of the things that will tip customers off that you care about their experience 4. Memory, Memory, Memory You are going to have waitresses yelling drink order after drink order, drinkers at the bar who

5. Anticipate, Anticipate, Anticipate As a bartender you need to be aware of everything in your bar and be prepared. How is your stock of lemons and limes? 6. Be Fair It is human nature to give preferential treatment to one person over another, but a bartender has to drop that habit. 7. Be Honest Every person who walks through the door is entrusting you, as the bartender, with a good experience and one of the worst things you can do is to break that trust.

9. Card, Card, Card It is your responsibility to make sure everyone drinking in your bar is of legal age to do so. 10. Most of All, Be Professional All of the points above allude to this point, but it is important for you to project a professional attitude and appearance. If you are an aspiring bartender or have a keen interest in bartending do visit SABA’s website:www.sabartenders.wozaonline.co.za and when you’re the next big bartender in SA please invite the IMBO mag team for a drink we will accept gladly.

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FEEL GOOD

Junior Chamber International Bridgett Majola

JCI is an on-the-ground community of high impact citizen improving ourselves and the world around us!

unior Chamber International (“JCI”) is a membership-based non-profit organization of 200,000 young people. Ages vary from 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world. Each J‘CI’ member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. They seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact. How it all started! On December 11th, 1944, 30 young active citizens from eight countries; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and the United States met in Mexico City to sign a declaration that

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led to the establishment of Junior Chamber International. In the wake of the Second World War, the federation began on the premise that young people working for mutual understanding, could prevent future atrocities like those seen during the war and build a better world. J‘CI’ Members soon established J‘CI Day’ as a way to commemorate that historic meeting and renew their commitment to creating positive change. Throughout the years, J‘CI’ members have taken the opportunity of this day to organize projects within their communities. Now, 69 years later, J‘CI’ members continue to serve their communities to build a better world, creating global impact.

JCI Active Citizen Day For more than half a century, members of the organization have spent every 11th December celebrating J‘CI Day’ – the anniversary of the day the organization was founded on an international level in 1944. When Henry Giessenbier founded the first Junior Chamber Organization in 1915, he said his aim was to bring young people together for “everything which would make … a good citizen a better citizen.” He saw that young people needed a constructive approach to civic problems to make a difference – the very essence of Active Citizenship. At the 2010 J‘CI World Congress’ in Osaka, the General Assembly approved the change of name to J‘CI Active Citizen Day’.

FEEL GOOD

How can YOU join the movement? If you are a young active citizen who aims to make a difference within your community and is interested in carrying on the J‘CI’ legacy, be encouraged to join the J‘CI Sandton’ team in volunteering and adding value to the ‘Thuthuzela’ initiative on the 11th of December 2013. If you are interested in participating please send an email to jcisandton@gmail.com in order to RSVP. Alternatively you can show your J‘CI’ pride by: sparking a project that will benefit your community or an event to celebrate and congratulate your members and supporters. Share your story with J‘CI Santon’ on our Facebook and Twitter pages (see links below). •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Junior-Chamber-International-Sandton •Twitter: @jcisandton1 Best regards and best wishes for a joyous J‘CI Active Citizen Day’.

Time to Take Action The change to J‘CI Active Citizen Day’ reflects the commitment to creating positive change, and reminds others of the founder’s intentions. It helps others identify with the actions and goals of the organization and its members. If you are a young individual looking to renew your commitment to making a difference within your community, we encourage you to heed this opportunity and join in celebrating J‘CI Active Citizen Day’. J‘CI’ members are defined by their actions, and we must show the world that we too are young active citizens working to make the world a better place. In true J‘CI’ tradition, various global J‘CI’ organisations have celebrated ‘Active Citizen Day’ through various community based projects that have added immense value within the communities that they targeted. These projects range from J‘CI Zimbabwe’ with the initiative aimed at ensuring environmental sustainability by planting 1000 trees, to J‘CI United Kingdom’ awarding individuals who have added value within their communities by volunteering their services.

J‘CI Active Citizens day’ is the day where you can standup and take new steps toward building a better world.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Chauffeur Drivers

RELOCATION CONSULTANT

Who can apply: You need to be well spoken with communicative skills. How to apply: visit vottle.com Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: You need to have matric, be fluent in english, posses a valid ID, a valid driver's license, and drive a roadworthy, insured car How to apply : jobspace.co.zaj Closing date: 22 December 2013

Skincare Therapist Who can apply: People with a tertiary qualification in skin therapy and experience working in a Spa. How to apply: visit za.jobomas.com Closing date: Enquire within

Guest House Manager Who can apply: Candidates with managerial experience. How to apply: visit careers24.com Closing date: Enquire within

Nightlife Photographer

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Who can apply: Anyone who has the taste for the night and photography. How to apply: visit za.jobomas.com Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: You should be a qualified teacher with English as a first language How to apply: visit justthejob.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Freelance models

child chauffeur

Who can apply: This is ideal for young students / models requiring extra cash. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: People with a valid driver’s license. Previous experience with children is a big advantage. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Aupair - CPT Southern Suburbs

Who can apply: The candidate must have completed Grade 10 and must be fluent in Afrikaans and English. Previous Admin / Reception experience is essential. How to apply: visit pnet.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: You need to have a valid drivers license. Previous experience with children is a big advantage. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Not Specified

Horse rider and groomer Who can apply: A person with 5 years riding experience for the riding position and 3 years grooming and horse handling experience for the grooming position. How to apply: visit gumtree.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

IT Developer Who can apply: Educational level: BSc. IT or higher, At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, own vehicle and driver's license. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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OPPORTUNITIES

Part-time Jobs

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER

Entry level banking position Who can apply: Must be able to work long hours, public holidays and any hours required. Must be able to make alternative transport arrangements in case of public transport issues. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Sales Assistant: Ladies Boutique Who can apply : A position for a vibey and hardworking person who is fluent in English and a vernacular language. Person needs to be presentable. Retail experience required. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Who can apply: A person with experience in quickbooks and excel You must be self disciplined. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Consultants Needed Who can apply: We are looking for Independant Consultants to promote Legal or Funeral Cover and earn a great commission with us. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Waiter for events - KZN Who can apply: We are an events company looking for staff for our busy season. We do promotions, launches as well as work with many different catering companies around KZN. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

OPPORTUNITIES

Part-time Jobs

Jutnor accountant Bartenders Who can apply: People with the ability to upsell slow moving items. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: Admin and accounting help needed. The candidate must be familiar with Pastel and Pastel Payroll. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

External Moderator artistic nude models Who can apply: You would need to be confident wearing nothing but your skin and have an adventurous, free spirited side. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply:Only suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are currently working/ have worked at a recognised Higher Education Institute need apply. How to apply: visit za.jobomas.com Closing date: Enquire within

Santa Clause Needed for Musical Who can apply: Acting training/ experience a must. How to apply: visit lekkerjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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OPPORTUNITIES

Marketing Internships

INTERNSHiP opportunity

Who can apply: Marketing qualification advantageous but not necessary. Must have excellent customer care and must be aged between 18-26. Must have an excellent customer care. How to apply: visit za.jobomas.com Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: No desired education. offered to those unemployed graduates and postgraduates who are interested in research management, research support and administration at public higher education institutions. How to apply: visit www.lekkerjobs. co.za Closing date: Enquire within

ICT Internship Programme Who can apply: Candidates must be below 30 years of age and must possess a relevant tertiary qualification, minimum of National Diploma in IT/IS from South African National Technikons and or Universities. How to apply: visit careerjunction. co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Event Planning Internship Who can apply: Students who have the passion for event planning. How to apply: Email CV to info@ beyondthecanvassf.com or visit amazinginternships.com Closing date: Enquire within

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SALES & MARKETING INTERNSHIP Who can apply: Candidate should have his/her own laptop and internet connection at home, and should have strong communication (especially written) skills How to apply: visit amazinginternships.com

Human Resources Internship Who can apply: An ambitious and creative person who stands out from the crowd. How to apply: Email CV to info@SuiteLife.com or visit amazinginternships.com Closing date: Enquire within

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Treasury Internship Digital Music PR Internship Who can apply: The candidate must have undertaken at least one internship in the music industry, either at a record label, PR/ radio/ TV plugging company or a similar work where some knowledge of the industry was gained. How to apply: visit amazinginternships.com Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: An exciting opportunity for a self motivated achiever to partake in a 12 month Internship programme. The suitable candidate must have completed a post graduate qualification in Financial Management, Economics or CIMA. How to apply: Please forward your application to franciska@ treasuryone.co.za or visit treasuryone. co.za or go to careers24.com Closing date: Enquire within

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OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate Jobs

Customer Care University Graduates Who can apply: A University Degree. English as a 1st language. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. An outgoing and vibrant personality. Ambitious and focused nature. Excellent internet skills. Intermediate to advanced Word and Excel skills. A passion for digital marketing. Your own transport and a driver’s license are essential. How to apply: visit capetown.olx. co.za Closing date: Enquire within

General Manager Who can apply: Interested employees should forward their CV’s to Jean. How to apply: Email to topnotch@ telkomsa.net or contact Jean on 011 678 8357 Closing date: Enquire within

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Sales Consultants Who can apply: Minimum 1 year experience in sales/ customer service/retail, Excellent communication & people skills, Available immediately, Ages 1830, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to work in a fast paced environment and help expand the business even further. How to apply: visit vottle.com Closing date: Enquire within

IT Sales Representative: Account Manager Who can apply: Excellent track record within the enterprise market, Relevant degree in business or commercial related subjects would be advantageous, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken. Must possess leadership skills and have fulltime use of a motor vehicle. Must be prepared to travel, work independently, be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable. How to apply: visit bestjobs.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Graduate Jobs

Sous Chef Who can apply: Must hold a Diploma or equivalent in related field. Must have related experience at a senior management level. Computer Literacy in MS Office and Fidelio is essential, Exposure to menu engineering and food costing, Working knowledge and understanding of all cooking techniques. How to apply: Email CV to topnotch@telkomsa.net or contact Jean on 011 678 8357 Closing date: Enquire within

Financial & Investment Planner Who can apply: The candidate must have a passion for people interaction, financial planning, money, career progression, learning and development. How to apply: Email CV to shelley. ferreira@liblink.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Locum and Full Time Pharmacists needed Who can apply: BPharm, SAPC registered, Previous experience preferable How to apply: visit vottle.com Closing date: Enquire within

SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER Who can apply: Minimum 4 years relevant experience, Relevant degree/ diploma, Firm grasp of Visual Studio, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and SEO principles, ability to multi-task on a continuous basis , team player How to apply: visit careers24.com Closing date: Enquire within

Project Finance Consultant Who can apply: Your finance qualification CA (SA) or Bcom Hons with 4 years of experience in finance. How to apply: Email abbe-gail. henkel@davct.net or visit careers24. com or call (021) 468 7000 Closing date: Enquire within

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Graduate Jobs Cellular Sales Consultant Who can apply: Must have GR 10, Cellular Sales Experience. How to apply: Send CV to recruit@ gsrecruitment or call 0129972632 or visit careers24.com Closing date: 18 December 2013

Advert View : Graduate Trainee Who can apply: Matric Certificate , Bcom or Logistics Degree/Diploma , High level of Computer Literacy , Understanding of the OHSA 85 of 1993 , Good Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Initiative and attention to detail . How to apply: visit pnet.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Retail Unit Trust Who can apply: Candidate must be flexible. Relevant business / commerce degree. Exceptional attention to detail. Exceptional quality of work. Accuracy. Ability to function well under pressure. How to apply: visit capetown.olx. co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Financial Services Opportunities for Graduates Who can apply: Any recognized University Degree (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Management accounting, IT, Mathematics, Science, IT, Engineering, LLB, etc.) How to apply: visit intelligentdebtgroup.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Sales And Marketing Who can apply: Must have recently completed a Degree, Must love sport/ industry, Ability to grasp new concepts, Good comand of the English language How to apply: visit pnet.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Retail Client Services Consultant Who can apply: No work experience necessary, Relevant tertiary financial qualification – e.g Bcom with Investments major, BBusSci, FAPM etc How to apply: visit coronation. erecruit.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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Graduate Jobs Accountant (Graduate) Who can apply: We are looking for someone who has completed their Degree or still in their final year. How to apply: Send CV to corporate@cv.networkfinance. co.za and copy the reference number in brackets, [NFC005913/ mm) the subject line of your e-mail, or contact Mariette Mynhardt on 012-361 3475. Closing date: Enquire within

Junior Java Developers Who can apply: Minimum experience and knowledge in software developing / Java is required. Willingness to learn. How to apply: capetownolx.co.za or contact Gillian Jacobs on (021) 418 1750. Closing date: Enquire within

COMPUTER SCIENCE HONORS, GRADUATES Who can apply: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent software development experience.2 years software development experience How to apply: Send CV to: it@ cmerecruitment.co.za / 021 556 2929 or visit capetown.olx.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Recruitment Consultant – Graduates Who can apply: Degree or equivalent tertiary education. How to apply: Send CV to hr@hitech.co.zA or jacky@hi-tech.co.za or visit westerncape.olx.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Developer/Graduates Graduate Engineer Who can apply: Seeking someone that is energetic, innovative and hard-working. An exciting new opportunity for an Engineering/ Computer Science graduate to join an interesting company. Applicant should have a BSc Computer Science. How to apply: Contact Tania Marais on (021) 418 1750 or visit capetown.olx.co.za or Closing date: Enquire within

Who can apply: 3 Year Tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 2 years C# and SQL development experience to this project based environment. SA citizenship or SA permanent residency essential. How to apply: Contact Luisette Mullin on +27 11 217 0000 or 0824160346 or e-mail luisette. mullin@dppg.net. Closing date: Enquire within

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Standard Bank Group: Women in Technology Bursary Programme Who can apply: For young women wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in information technology at the University of Cape Town, Wits University, the University of Pretoria and Rhodes University. How to apply: visit careersportal. co.za Closing date: Enquire within To Apply www.sabursaries.com

Stefanutti Stocks: Engineering Bursary Programme Who can apply: Candidates must have completed their first year of studies, candidates that excels in Mathematics and Structural Analysis will be given preference. How to apply: visit careersportal. co.za Closing date: Enquire within

Umthombo Resources Bursary Who can apply: Umthombo Resources invites students who are interested in joining the Mining Industry to apply for our External Bursary Scheme in the study fields mentioned below: B Sc Electrical Engineering, B Sc Mechanical Engineering, B Sc Mine Survey, B Sc Geology, B Sc Analytical Chemistry How to apply: visit sabursaries.com Closing date: Enquire within

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Funza Lushaka Education Bursary 3500 New Available Who can apply: Applications for the Funza Lushaka bursary for 2014 are accepted from 01 October 2013. Please note that there are approximately 3500 new bursaries available in 2014. New applicants are advised to also pursue other funding opportunities.The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that promotes teaching in public schools. Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Recipients of the bursary will be required to teach at a school or provincial education department for the same number of years that they receive the bursary. Qualified recipients of the bursary can apply for appropriate public school positions with the provincial education department (PED) of their choice. The PED concerned will determine whether there is a suitable post available. If there is not, the applicant will be offered employment in a PED that does have suitable vacancies. How to apply: visit sabursaries.com Closing Date 10 January 2014

Clicks Pharmacy Bursary 65X Positions

Anglo American Engineering Learnerships Vacancies exist at Kleinkopje Colliery for Engineering Learnerships in the following fields: Riggers Electricians Auto Electricians Diesel Mechanics Requirements: Sound knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations and Standards with a high regard to safety and an excellent safety record. N2/N3 Technical qualification with relevant subjects i.e.: Rigging (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing).Electricians a minimum N3 qualification (Mathematics , Engineering Science, Electrical Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics).Auto Electricians a minimum N3 qualification (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics and Motor Electrical Trade Theory). How to apply: salearnerships.com Closing Date: Enquire within

Who can apply: Any student enrolled to study BPharm at a recognised university.Applicants must be SA citizens. Applicants’ academic track records will be considered. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in Retail Pharmacy. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who meet the minimum requirements would be given preference. How to apply: sabursaries.com Closing date: Enquire within

Transnet: Bursary Who can apply: Grade 12, Mathematics with a minimum 60%, Physical Science with a minimum pass rate of 60%, pre-entry medicals. How to apply: Fax your CV and certified ID copy to 031 361 8351 Closing date: Enquire within

JVH Architectural Draughting Bursary Who can apply: Grade 12 maths literacy and communication and a civil or EGD drawings but not compulsory. How to apply: Please email CV to info@Cad4all.co.za or visit careersportal.co.za Closing date: Enquire within

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SPORTS

The revival of Zimbabweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved tennis Hope Mekgoe

Vusa Vuvu Hove is one of Zimbabwe's premier tennis players and is testament to the growing recognition of players in the country.

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here was a time when tennis was the most popular physical activity, even for the average Zimbabwean. Prior to the 2012 Pro Circuit, Zimbabwe had failed to host the tournament for seven years. The Pro Circuit tournament is the most crucial tournament to take place Zimbabwe. It is the window for professional tennis, empowering young professionals to advance to the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Challenger Tour and ultimately to the ATP World Tour. Turning failure into success By not hosting the tournament, young aspiring professionals spent their own expenses to travel across the world to attend tournaments. This predicament saw most players in a financial strain, forcing them into early retirement. Most of these prematurely retired professionals would later venture into coaching promising players, such as Martin Dzuwa, Nigel Badza and Genius Chidzikwe - to mention but a few. zim's rising talent Zimbabwe has blazing talent in the tennis industry. As history would have it, when they reached the World Group quarter-finals in 1998 the country lost to Italy, after defeating the highly fancied Australia in the first round. All hope is not lost for Zimbabwe. Rising tennis star, Vusa Vuvu Hove, began playing tennis at the age of four in Harare with attention and guidance from his father, who trained him until he was 10 years old. Hove started private lessons and participating in junior tournaments around the country. At this stage, Hove was already ranked as one of the top two players in the country of each group from under-10 to under-18 years old. His most notable accolades came when he won the under-18 national championship in 2008 and was crowned best player in the country. Hove was also national champion In the under-16 age group, and has gone to represent the Zimbabwe junior national team on numerous occasions.

SPORTS the spring of potential Hove reckons that his biggest win in Zimbabwe came when he won the Men’s National Open championship in 2009. He received automatic interest from college coaches in the United States and has managed to achieve a scholarship for Spring 2010 to play tennis in the United States. His college career has since been extremely successful, given that he has been ranked amongst the best players in the nation (top 125 players in America) and has received the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year award last season. Potential to be the best Hove’s career is gleaming with promise. Like most professionals, he had to make sacrifices that included minimal social interaction, monitoring his diet and countless hours of practice. Even though he is not currently based in Zimbabwe, he believes that Zimbabwe is a country with great potential to become a great tennis nation.

do if you set your mind on a goal and focus on accomplishing your dream,” said Hove.

“I recall the days when I was young, watching the Davis Cup team that consisted of the Black brothers taking on the best players in the world,” said Hove. Although the country has experienced a slump since their retirement, Hove believes that it will soon change. “I want to be part of the generation of tennis players who revive the strength of the Zimbabwe Davis Cup team.” All roads lead to success Currently, Hove is training for the professional circuit, ATP. He will take part in a series of professional tournaments with the goal in mind of making a name for himself, as well as the country he calls home. Hove is well-aware of the demands that come with his dreams. “This will not come easy and I am aware of the necessary sacrifices to become great. Africans need to be recognised in the world of sports, because of the talent present in our continent. I want to serve as an example of what you can

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TRAVEL

BARBADOS: a slice of heaven Jared Manasse

If you’re looking for a holiday destination that offers pure relaxation, then this stunning island is the perfect getaway for you!

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TRAVEL

A Short History of Barbados Barbados was created by the collision of the Atlantic crustal and Caribbean plates, including a volcanic eruption. As time went on, coral formed to create one of nature’s greatest masterpieces. The island was first discovered by the ‘Amerindians’, who arrived from Venezuela in long, dugout canoes around 1623 BC. The island is a mere 431 square kilometres large & is broken up into 11 different Parishes, which is just another name for ‘provinces’ like we have here in South Africa. The official language of Barbados is English. The Local Culture of Barbados The island of Barbados is made special by its fun & friendly locals known as Bajans, who are always available to warmly welcome you with a quick chat about the latest news or to play a game of dominoes. Like South Africans, the Bajans are crazy about the sport of cricket! They’ll stop everything just to listen to the West Indian cricket score on the radio.

What You Can Do in Barbados If you love being in the water, a swim in the crystal clear sea bordering the island is a must! Other fun activities include: • Snorkelling, which gives you the chance to take a closer look at the exotic marine life. • Visit some of the local rum shops situated all along the countryside. • Explore the unique caves & tropical gardens, such as the mysterious Harrison Cave & The Flower Forest, which boasts 7 acres of beautiful flowers and trees. • If you’re a keen angler, you should definitely try your hand at deep-sea fishing. • Children can see all the marine life by going underwater in a submarine or even meet the Barbados Green Monkeys at The Wildlife Reserve. The nightlife in Barbados offers a little something for everyone! If you’re a party animal, the nightclubs located in St. Lawrence Gap and along Bay Street offer live entertainment most nights of the week. Most bands play local music; calypso and reggae but there are several excellent R&B musicians that play the best international music, often with a Caribbean twist!

elcome to the beautiful, sunny, coral island of Barbados, based just 100 km East of the Windward Islands and 400 km North-East of Trinidad and Tobago. This tiny Caribbean island receives over 3000 hours of sunshine every year, with an average daytime temperature of 29-31 degrees Celsius. Fasten your seatbelt, sit back & relax, as I take your imagination to the holiday destination of your dreams!

Their music perfectly complements their personality and you’ll hear it in every nook and cranny on the island. Some of the genres that you’re likely to hear are Calypso, R&B and Reggae. If you’re lucky enough to visit Barbados during January, the International Jazz Festival is a must see! Religion is very important to the locals and you’ll see beautiful little churches scattered all over the island.

If you’re lucky enough to visit Barbados during January, the International Jazz Festival is a must see!

If you love getting your groove on underneath the stars, then the Habour Lights Nightclub close to Bridgetown, the only open air beachfront party destination on the island, is the perfect spot for you. Travel Costs If you’re keen on travelling to Barbados anytime soon, here’s what you can expect to pay: Virgin Atlantic offers the cheapest round trip flight to the stunning island for approximately R19 000 (excluding accommodation). There are lots of guesthouses in Barbados to match your pocket & prices range between R350 – R2500 per person, per night. Hotels are more expensive though, coming in at a whopping R800 - R7200 pp, per night. A holiday to the beautiful island of Barbados might seem pricey, but the experience is well worth every penny. Maybe you can take me along with you.

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GREEN ZONE

hotel verde the definition of green luxury Noluvuyo Bacela

Hotel Verde is an award winning hotel that is pioneering the green space in commercial property.

otel Verde is rooted just four hundred meters from the airport and has one hundred and forty-five rooms. Mario and Annemarie Delicio of Dematech are the founders of this environmentally sustainable hotel which is, undoubtedly, a friend to Mother Nature. It is one thing to be a successful functioning environmentally friendly establishment but to be labelled as the best is an achievement that Hotel Verde has reached. Hotel Verde is proud to be recognised as a flagship project of the 110% Green Campaign. While you might think that its close proximity to the airport, free wifi, outdoor jogging trail and tranquil wetlands are enough to grant this hotel top status popularity, Hotel Verde

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generates buzz from green innovations that take your breath away. Speaking of breath, the hotel has a “green wall” which functions as a way of reducing temperature of the space, cleansing it of contaminates and carbon dioxide. This living wall located between the lounge and the bar is nourished with “worm tea” that comes from the hotel’s own vermicompost worm farm. If you’re wondering what else can grow out of Hotel Verde, you will not be disappointed. To achieve 100% green-living principles, the hotel has three wind turbines to generate power, energy-generating gym equipment, geothermal heat pumps and a grey water recycling plant to reduce water use by 37%.

They can generate their own electricity and reduce waste to almost zero. They’ve also gone as far as taking the water from guest showers, treating them in the recycling system so they can be used in all the toilets in the building as well as irrigations systems. Lifts, toilets and passages have been equipped with movement- sensor-controlled lighting. This means that whenever a lift travels in the “light” direction, i.e. when a full cart is going down, or an empty cart is going up, the motor acts as a generator and produces power. It doesn’t stop there. A vegetable green roof above the reception and lobby area is living proof of how far Hotel Verde is willing to go.

GREEN ZONE “We have an advantage because we are starting from scratch. We could go from choosing recycled bricks and insulation, to installing a geothermal field, coupled to ground-source heat pumps. When you build new you can plan much more than if you retrofit an existing building,” Andre Harms, Sustainability Manager and founder of Ecolution Consulting said. “We have looked at different ways of doing everything, right from the word go.” Getting customers involved and making them a part of the whole green thinking philosophy means going to lengths such as incentivise guests with credit notes and bar tabs if you utilise towels and linen more than once, for example, or don’t use the air-conditioning. The award-winning hotel looks at what can be done from a green angle - at energy, water and waste reduction – and then takes each of these areas to work out how to implement alternatives in daily life. Flat screen televisions placed around the hotel supply this information to its guest. The experience is tailored in a way that promotes green-living and sustainability, for obvious reasons, so you take the experience with you.

challenging the industry as a whole. Cofounder Annemarie Delicio says, “We might have the slogan ‘Africa’s greenest hotel’ right now, but we hope it won’t be for long. We want to show the continent what can be done.”

With just a few months since the opening, the Cape Verde has already won Water Conservation Awards and has been

We have looked at different ways of doing everything, right from the word go.

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GADGETS

SUPER SAFETY GADGETS Tayane Lee Arends

With summer approaching, here are some safety gadgets to give you peace of mind whether you’re at the beach or staying at home.

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afety is becoming a number one priority and your valuables are worth being safe at a small cost of investing in high-tech gadgets. It is time to prepare thoroughly to be safe. Many methods of safety can be quite costly but there are plenty of ways which have been simplified to your cell phone.

There are applications that are either paid or free which vary from camera monitors to alarm controls. Applications that offer you services to monitor and activate or deactivate functions at home which are linked to your phone. If you are tech-savvy then this application would be perfect to handle things away from home. The number 1 Super Safety Gadget is the iPhone eKeypad Pro.

and you can monitor your home from anywhere at any time. The features allow you to see your property and watch live recording clips. You can arm or disarm your security panel and can control light switches. Set the ideal temperature and lock or unlock doors. Alarm.com was rated number 1 for the Top 10 apps for home security systems on www.securityoptions.com.

This is home automation on your phone. It is designed for both iPhone and iPad. eKeypad Pro allows you to have control of all aspects of installation. The application includes alarm functionality from arming, disarming and status indicators. It also consists of temperature sensors (probes, keypads and thermostats) and thermostat control (RCS, HAI and Aprilaire).It also has lighting control (UPB, X-10, On-Q, Centralite, Lutron Radio RA, Z-Wave and C-BUS) as well as zone status information and bypass control. Viewing IP cameras and DVRs can be done. The application layout can be adjusted to your personal needs. eKeypad Pro can be bought on the App store on iTunes. This top of the range high-tech app costs R1000 and the size of this application is 26.2MB. It definitely is an app that is easy to obtain and well worth your safety. If you don’t have an iPhone there is another app that’s Android compatible called myKeypad. It controls the thermostats, lights, outputs and tasks within a household. It is sleek and user friendly. It is cheaper than the eKeypad Pro and is accessible to more users. There are also some free applications that can be downloaded on Google Play for Androids. The Alarm.dom application is free to download

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1 Electronic Secure Dog (Barking Dog Alarm) When the alarm is triggered it sounds like a vicious dog that will leave burglars terrified. It has a 360 degree radar detector which is effective through walls. With variable sensitivity that is up to 7 meters as well as volume control. When an intruder gets detected in the protected area then the alarm automatically goes on. It can protect any area from homes, factories to warehouses. It comes with a remote control to arm and disarm the alarm. The barking gets louder as the intruder becomes closer. It can plug into a wall outlet has a reliable 24 hour protection.

Hidden Wall Safe The unique hidden wall safe can hide your valuables. Chicago Police said these wall safes are better and cheaper than locked safes. It might not seem high-tech but in terms of safety, opportunists wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look for a safe to be hidden like that. The Hidden Wall Safe can be handy in a household or offices because most burglars spend less than six minutes looking for valuables in the obvious spots. The device is made of high impact plastic and metal. Once the device is installed it pivots out to reveal the secret hiding. It also comes with a cut out saw and template for easy installation in just a few minutes.

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4 Car Key Spy Camera HD720p This is a car key shaped spy camera that won’t easily be detected. It is small, convenient and can be carried around. The working time is 1.5 hours and it weighs 230g. It has a high resolution video and picture with a 5MP camera. It also has a built-in microphone to record audio. When an object is in focus the camera will switch on and when the object is out of range it turns off. It has a memory slot and is Micro SD compatible. The camera can operate even when the lighting is low.

OEG HD Video Recording Eyewear Instead of walking around with a handheld camcorder, there is now a pair of sunglasses that’s lightweight and will be able to do the job. You can now look stylish while recording on high definition eyewear. A 720p HD video camera and microphone is embedded within the sunglasses which captures high quality video and sound. It consists of an 8GB Builtin flash memory and footage can be transferred to a computer. It comes with an interchangeable polarised eye glass lenses and durable frames, soft sleeves and nose pads. Recording time is from 75-90 minutes. This allows you to go anywhere and record hands-free.

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REVIEWS

BOOKS Odwa Shumi

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

he Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a self help book written by Steven R Covey. It includes seven habits to incorporate in your daily living to strive for a better future. As an American educator, and businessman, Steven R Covey is very familiar with the habits that make people highly effective. In this book, he manages to provide the building blocks by which every reader can achieve and exceed their full capacity. Each habit that Steven Covey talks about ties back to his fundamental theme which is that every day is a manifestation of choices made yesterday. It highlights the importance of owning your decisions and their consequences. This is the book for personal development through the application of the seven habits in all the aspects of your daily living, whether it is socially, professionally, or in general. It has been dubbed the bestseller with over 15 million life changing copies. Steven Covey presents a guided way of living with fairness, integrity, service and dignity that give the security to adapt to change, and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

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Ways of dying

ays of Dying is a novel by well known South African writer Zakes Mda. Zakes Mda depicts the lives of two characters Toloki and Noria, in the post apartheid era. Toloki is a "professional mourner" who learnt the hard way that death is an eminent part of the black community. Toloki takes his profession to mourn for the bereaved as a crucial role. During one of his funeral visits to practice his trademark, he reconnects with his childhood friend Noria, who is the mother of the deceased. Noriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shack is wrecked and she is left destitute with no shelter in the midst of an impoverished black community. Toloki together with Noria are forced to reunite and heal the scars of their past. He helps Noria re-build a new home and somewhere along the way they manage to rebuild their imagination that had been shuttered by the hardships. The story depicts the struggle of a life with no prospects and lack of education consequential of an oppressive white supreme government in the developing South Africa.

REVIEWS

MUSIC Odwa Shumi

Nakhane Toure – Brave confusion

his Eastern Cape born singer -songwriter puts you on a journey through a 13-track soulfully compiled album about matters of the heart, sexuality, religion and faith. Not an easy listen at first if you're not a soul lover, but it puts you on an epic journey of carefully-crafted sentiments denoting a story about love, hurt and confusion. It's relaxing, soothing and depressing at the same time if you listen too much of it. Brave Confusion, according to the artist, is derived from James Baldwin's seminal novel, Go Tell it on the Mountain. Baldwin lived a tortured, brave and often confused existence as a homosexual African-American civil rights campaigner and novelist. Toure takes on this leaf in his own work. The first track Christopher is a dedication to a boy lover of the same name. From there on the album flows on the questions of spirituality and faith, to questioning himself and the things he finds himself doing. In my opinion he's his own rendition of South African soulstress Simphiwe Dana, on a journey of embracing his sexuality and the deep passionate love he exudes through his lyrical content and nostalgic sentimental melodies.

woodstock mafia – carnival court

et ready to turn up the volume and blast your neighbour's windows. This is a must have rock album that once you play it you feel the highin-energy and raw beat of being on a live rock concert kicking in. Literally! The band comprises of four members; Ryan (Bassist) Joe (Vocals) Nick (Guitarist) Owen (Drums). They’re an independent band performing live concerts across Cape Town’s club scenes and daytime gigs. Their debut single "electric light" was playlisted on 5fm and featured on the radio station’s Power Bytes Compilation. Furthermore, they received two MK award nominations for the music video. The band has played in numerous festivals including Rocking the Daisies, Synergy Live, Rock the River, Up the Creek, Ram fest and Splashy fan. Influenced by the 90's grunge and rock, the band's debut album consists of 12 tracks, with Trigger Of A Gun being my instant favourite the very moment I hit the play button. Other popular favourites amongst their fans include Rebel dreams and Electric light.

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screen Odwa Shumi

THOR: THE DARK WORLD

LAS VEGAS

Thor: The Dark World is a superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Thor. It’s a follow-up to the prequel Thor. This time it brings plenty of humour and high-stakes action for its fans. It stars Idris Elba as Heimdall and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) super smart, scientist and meremortal girlfriend. The plot of the movie revolves around the “eather”, an object of power to bring the universe to darkness introduced at the inception of the movie. It was meant to be hidden in obscurity, never to be found but is unearthed and possesses Jane. Relatively it doesn’t fall far from the Lord of the Rings in terms of the wardrobe and background scenes. Definitely, a recommendation for viewers who’ve watched the prequel and understand what sci-fi and fantasy films are all about. You need to understand the movie because you might get lost in the scenes as a beginner. The movie may create viewer fatigue to watchers who are not familiar with sci-fi movies. It is full of ancient terminology from a fantasy world that may bemuse viewers who are not accustomed to this type of genre.

Four best friends reunite for a bachelor party of one of their best friend who came to the realization that unmarried life is a lonely one after his mentor died as a bachelor. The 60-something old folks who've been friends since childhood, separated by old age, each one dealing with their own lives, reunite in Las Vegas for what promises to be a memorable experience with the city's sinful nightlife. Gambling and chasing after skirts becomes part of their game. Archie (Morgan Freeman) lives with his son and family after having a mild stroke and he feels like being treated like a prisoner. Paddy (Robert De Niro) is widowed and seriously depressed. He rarely leaves his apartment or takes his off bathrobe. Sam (Kevin Kline) is depressed about living in Florida with his wife of 40 years and hates going to dinner parties at 4:30 in the afternoon. Billy (Michael Douglas) is rich, tanned and about to turn 70. He has never been married but he’s tying the knot with his 31-year-old girlfriend. Above all, there seems to be bad blood between Billy and Paddy who share a lifelong rivalry as kids who loved the same girl that ended up marrying Billy. All in all it’s an exciting film about lifelong friendships and old reminiscent days of the boys who feel young again during their nights of exploration in Vegas.

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ARTS Shiraz Reddy

OKTOBERFEST WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS That’s right, expect to chug a mug of beer in your lederhosen or dirndl dress while an authentic German folk band, the Wurstzipfel, yodels away under the marquee. The craft brewers will be offering tastings of their wares; plus, serious hops heads can compete in drinking competitions, beer pong and arm wrestling contests. Those who would rather take things at a leisurely pace can pair their bevvie with a traditional pretzel or bratwurst roll. Dressing up is more than encouraged, as there are prizes for the best-dressed and “most spirited” party folk. So Bierfest is not a craft beer festival, however, it is a chance to sample non-mainstream (for South Africa, at least) German beers in what will hopefully be a fairly authentic Munich Oktoberfest atmosphere. Bierfest promises, to Capetonians, Joburgers and Durbanites alike, a 4,000-seater Bavarian Brauhaus, decorated to accurately reflect the real thing from the German Motherland. Curvy frauleins will deliver the beer and Bavarian

food will compliment the fluids. Bierfest hits Cape Town from Thursday 7 November to Sunday 10 November at the Newlands Brewery, and will have on offer 3 Bavarian-styled beers brewed by founding partner SAB. Available beers are Munich Dunkel, Krystal Weiss and Royal Bavaria. Although single tickets are accepted, seating can only be guaranteed for groups of 6, whilst groups of 12 will get their own beerbench. Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 - Sun, 10 Nov 2013 Get Tickets: iTickets Opening Hours: Thu-Fri: 18:00 - 23:00 Sat: 11:00 - 16:00, 18:00 - 23:00 Sun: 12:00 - 17:00 Festival Features: Fine Foods Live Music Ample Parking

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SUMMER ON SMASH ALL WHITE AFFAir the parlotones

Nicci Beach At Wild Waters - Johannesburg Sat 14 Dec 2013 2:00 R120

S A State Theatre, Opera - Pretoria Thu 12 Dec 2013 8:30 R180 - R350

THE MUFFINZ AND SOIL S A State Theatre, Opera Pretoria Fri 6 Dec 2013 8:30 R150 - R200

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GIG GUIDE

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Grand Arena, Grand West Cape Town Wed 11 Dec 2013 7:45 R340 - R680

Music Comedy Lifestyle

CLIVE SCOTT - WARTS AND ALL

Atterbury Theatre Pretoria, Gauteng Tue 10 Dec 2013 8:00 pm R 130

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TSHEDZA PARK SUMMER EVENT

Makhado Tshedza Park Makhado, Limpopo Sat 14 Dec 2013 6:00 pm R 150

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The Guild Theatre - East London Sun 22 Dec 2013 5:00 R150

The Playhouse - Somerset West Fri 6 Dec 2013 7:00 R50

stay fresh saturdays

Cadence Theatre - Artscape Cape Town Sat 7 Dec 13 3:00 pm R140

Chris Saunders Park Sat 7 Dec 13 12:00 to 10:00 R100 - R250

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STIMOROL FIVES FUTBOL FESTIVAL Fives Futbol, Century City Cape Town Sat 7 Dec 2013 9:00 R32 - R80

Ysterplaat Air Force Base Cape Town Sat 7 Dec 2013 8:00 R80

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