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Entertainment News The spotlight finds the newcomers of the industry
Green Zone The small things that make a difference
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Editor-in-chief Sisanda Ntshinga Managing Editor Lindile Ndwayana Art Direction Yivani Nkukwana & Nkabanhle Mawala Junior Designer Ntsika Daki Fashion Editor Loren lee Henderson Fashion Assistant Evan Williams Junior Features Writer Noluvuyo Bacela Editorial Assistant Lesley Mphanga Photographer Lynn Dreyer Contributors:
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It’s October and boy do we have a lot to celebrate!!! Yes, there are still 50 shades of grey in Cape Town while the sun is out in the rest of the country but you can be certain spring is here. The most exciting thing about October is that it’s our birthday month; because of this we have dedicated this issue to celebrating new beginnings. Our main feature (pg 44) with Bra Hotstix and Phat Joe, teaches us that when we’re given lemons the strongest of us make qualitylemonade, and that embarking on a new journey will bring us immense fulfilment. These two men have risen against all odds and in theprocess inspired many others. After decades away from the learning desk Bra Hotstix returned to school and completed his matric provingthat it’s never too late to achieve a dream. On the other hand, Phat Joe proves that a knock down is just a good reason to get up and make it to the big time. Our new fashion co-ordinator puts a twist on the fashion hot list (pg17) and Ed’s pick (pg16) and shows us how to rejuvenate items we thought were obscelete. Second hand items and hand me downs are refreshed and revamped this spring proving that sustainability, environmental awareness and saving go hand in hand when wanting to look your best while doing your best.
Keeping in touch with the theme of spring we showcase all things organic with our gadgets page gone green (pg78), suggesting that we remain eco-friendly with devices. While green zone (pg76) gives us tips on how to live responsibly and sustain the planet. Finally, this month our Pop culture feature (pg14) sheds light on how Africa has become the latest global trend, from fashion and beautyto music and decor.
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All in all, this October issue is a special one for many reasons but the underlying constant is that when you decide to achieve something, don’t let anything stop you, no matter how long it may take, and always do some good along the way. As always, I’m looking forward to hearing your thought and suggestions on all things Imbo. This month my favourite letter will win two double tickets to the Enjabuleni Summer Premiere. She’s all yours.
Blessings,
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on the cover FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Ashlynne: Feather top R280, Babette; Psychadelic pants R 240, Gypsy; Peacock cluster earrings by Signet Royale R30, Babette. Ido: Checked shirt R199.95, Honey child. Mekaila: PJ blouse R230, Babette; Mini pocket cutsy skirt R185, Gypsy; Floral stud earrings by Signet Royale R20, Babette; Bow headband R30, Babette. The Imbo family at the fashion shoot at Table Mountain National Park
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Meet the Imbo family ''wars come and go but my soldiers remain eternal''
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ere at BMC we walk an interesting journey. There are four platforms to build and grow every month and various departments around them. Every month is more enjoyable and more challenging than the last, but quality and progression are always assured. Every month Imbo Magazine is put together and brought to you by a hardworking group of people who make incredible sacrifices to deliver your read. This month is our birthday month and I though it fitting that the special people who make Imbo a monthly reality get introduced to you. Without further ado, please raise a glass for these soldiers.
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Lindile Ndwayana MANAGING EDITOR My job is like making dreams come true, my dreams to be specific. As one of the people responsible for giving birth to a beautiful magazine every month, it’s great to work with talented and creative pushers. And also, the sadist in me enjoys cracking the whip but the purist in me likes making people realise their potentials as well.
Sisanda Ntshinga EDITOR-IN CHIEF Being Editor-in-chief of Imbo magazine is living out my dream. I love it because every morning when I wake up for work I know it’s going to be a good day. I also absolutely love my team. We are after all family…no really we are. So what’s not to love?
Loren-lee Henderson FASHION CO-ORDINATOR Imbo has given me a platform to do more than my initial job requires me to do, such as co-hosting on the radio show and giving others an opportunity to fulfil their dreams. Another highlight is the amazing team of people working together. This is why I love my job. Gugu Madlala CHAIRMAN I love my job because I get to be at the frontline of the greatest coming of our time. Every day I am given the opportunity to work with some of the most ambitious and forward thinking minds of our society. I do a job which is always rewarding, enriching and fulfilling. Lesley Mphanga EDITORIAL ASSISTANT I get to work with very creative individuals, who are also passionate about what they do. I really enjoy the exposure I get to things happening around me, such as life style, fashion and entertainment. Above all the satisfaction of looking at the finished product and getting reviews from all the people who love the mag. Ntsika Daki DESIGNER I love my job because I love my profession as a multimedia designer. BMC has given me the chance to work on some of the platforms my profession deals with. From designing layouts for Imbo & Zazi, radio presenting on Imbo Live and video presenting for Enjabuleni.com.
Nolu Bacela FEATURES WRITER The perception of me loving my job in the first place is debatable. I think love is a big word that requires commitment, faithfulness and frankly I have a phobia for both. Anyway, I like that I have freedom of expression and also the freedom to grow as a writer.
Dominic Billy BUSINESS DEVELOPER BMC allows the opportunity for self-fulfilment while still giving the leverage to explore one’s creative side, thus maintaining a unique balance. It allows youth the opportunity to go beyond the bounds social and economic divide giving a fresh outlook on media in South Africa. Yivani Nkukwana CREATIVE DIRECTOR Creativity is my first love. From new trends that I research and ideas that I have, I always try to put together the best image that people will understand and enjoy viewing. The team I work with is innovative and that’s inspiring. I just love my job because it’s who I am. Nkabanhle Mawala IT DIRECTOR I am the creative guy, specialising in design and information technology. I am required to come up with creative concepts for adverts, websites and magazine layout. I challenge myself to think up trendy ideas that appeal to the youth. And BMC serves me that and more. What more could I ask for...
Evan Patel FASHION ASSISTANT Working at IMBO Magazine is Amazing! Being surrounded by creative and hardworking individuals gives my job purpose. It’s like a gift that keeps on giving and that’s what the IMBO family is all about. It’s all the people from different walks of life that come to make a difference, and that’s why I love my job.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
And the spotlight starts here Noluvuyo Bacela
Let’s be honest, almost everyone wants to leave it all and be on the tellie at some point in their lives and Luthando Sosha and Jonathan Boyhton- Lee were no exceptions. to Port Elizabeth. “I left high school wanting to do interior design, this I didn’t plan at all,” says Lootlove, as she is affectionately known. Opportunities to venture into the entertainment sphere came unexpectedly, and she was spotted doing promotions, “My experience at Kingfisher and BayTV really prepared me and I was more comfortable in front of the camera and it was less intimidating doing LIVE.”
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ormer BayTV and community Christian radio station Kingfischer FM jock, Luthando Shosha took the entertainment world as well as twitterverse (The total universe of Twitter users and their habits) by storm when she won the Live Talent Search 2012 competition with unanimous votes. Racking nearly 14 000 followers almost overnight on the social media platform, and trending like a national emergency over the duration of the competition; she trampled the opposition and put her hometown on the map. Luthando says the entertainment industry chose her as she left high school and went to study interior design in Johannesburg, but in her second year dropped out because of financial reasons and went back home
“I realised my world had just changed in an instant and the thought of leaving my family behind just got the better of me,” she said. She admits she cried “like a newborn baby” after receiving the phone call. Plans for the future? “My number one priority right now remains Live, but I am looking to learn more about the production side of things,” she says. But whilst making it big for a lot of us means reclining and retweeting groupie messages amongst other glamorous things, Luthando has big plans. “I love being busy and so I’d love to get back into radio and study media law as it is something I have an interest in,” she says.
his little nephew spilling coffee over his white audition shirt on his way out, and nursing a broken heart on top of it all would make for interesting scriptwriting material for the My Top Billing Dream 2012 winner. After majoring in Drama and TV Journalism at Rhodes University, he began his journey directing, acting and writing for theatre before making the big transition to film. Jonathan says his two biggest dreams in life were to be a Top Billing presenter and winning an Oscar for best foreign language film for South Africa, and he seems to be on the right track. His 2010 movie debut, Jozi Kings was nominated for best action film and last year won best screenplay at the Nollywood Film Critics’ Awards in America. Jonathan was also recently selected to spearhead a new distribution platform called Kasi Movie Nights, aimed at bringing the magic of movies to the townships using trucks. “My aim is to use TV and film as a medium to create awareness on some of the challenges we face as a country,” he says, referring to the reality of people in the townships not being able to afford to go to the movies. And what a platform will the lifestyle television programme, Top Billing be for his endeavours. “Winning the Top Billing presenting job feels like winning an Oscar to me” he says. “Above my desk at home, I have my original audition number stuck on the wall and a replica Oscar standing on my desk”. South Africa, like any keen audience can’t wait to see where Jonathan’s story ends.
For a man who wasn’t even supposed to be in Johannesburg in the first place, Jonathan Boynton Lee’s story sounds like something out of a film. Scenes like standing in a queue for about seven hours in the freezing cold,
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pop culture
Who`s africa is this? Chido Dandajena
“Africa is slowly taking over the world”
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f Oprah is Zulu, Snoop Dogg is Xhosa and Khanye West is Sotho, then what’s left for the rest of us? Dating back to the early days of colonialism Africa has been a hot topic and highly coveted commodity. Everyone wants a piece of the “mother land”, and now, more so, than ever before. Africa is the new muse in countless industries: fashion, music, art as well as the focus of investment and development. It’s a wonder where the sudden desire to be Africanaffiliated stems from? Previously labelled as backward, barbaric, primitive and frequently portrayed by the media as impoverished, not too long Africa was avoided like the plague, not even the Africans wanted to be African. Former South African president Thabo Mbheki said it first: “I am an African” and Steve Biko fought for “black consciousness” for South Africa and Africans. Unfortunately, they both failed to leave us with a clear definition of what it means to be African, a current cross-road of conflict. The continent
has been so diversified that no singular prerequisite will suffice. However, in this attempt to narrow down an identity, those who do not match the criteria are cut off and classified as “other”. What does it really mean to be African? One’s ability to khuluma in all eleven official languages, knowing your kumusha, being a “red bone” (as opposed to “yellow bone”) or is it your accent? More often than not the criterion for being African is shallow and feeble. If your manner of speech reflects your private-school education, you are a coconut. If you don’t have battle wounds to show off from parental scolding, then you didn’t have an African up-bringing, and if you have no memory of playing any stocking, rock or plastic-ball orientated games then you have not had a proper African childhood. Dare you claim to be a vegetarian or snarl at the thought of eating sadza and murivo, umngqusho, occra or nshime then you are automatically disqualified of your Africanism.
If you didn’t understand at least one of the terms used, well then, you’re probably not African. On a more positive note Africa is making international waves particularly in the entertainment industry. However, it’s not merely enough to speculate, here are the opinions of fashion-fundis and music-heads, people in the know-how within their respective industries. “Africa is definitely making significant progress in the music industry, through breakthrough artists like D’Banj (Nigeria), Mi Casa (S.A) and K’naan (Somalia). They all are globally representing African culture in their music and in turn, Africa is definitely getting more attention in the industry,” says Farai “Pro-G” Majaya, a rising Cape Townbased producer/DJ and first-runner up of the “So Real Beat Battle” 2012. “The idea of Africa as a trend is overlooked in the music industry. I really don’t see it in
pop culture scapes. I think the biggest goal right now is to get the local designers to collaborate more, not just in South Africa but all the other African countries as well. We need to pull all our ideas together and I have no doubt in my mind that it will be big,” says Gina “GinaJeanz” who is an accomplished model and GQ Top Four Finalist. “Africa is slowly taking over the world, our influence is much greater than we know, I just wish that more African designers would not only see it but embrace it, instead of leaving it to the western industry to give it the praise it so deservers” –Anonymous designer The only possible criticism with this “return to Africa” trend is just that, it is a trend and trends are seasonal, they come and go and before you know it its “return to Asia”. If the continent remains stuck in phase one of conjuring up an identity, it might miss the opportunity to make a lasting impression. The stage is set and the spot light is bright, it’s time to perform.
interesting and random facts about africa:
the industry. I think most successful musicians, producers and industry professionals are leaning more on international (foreign) inspiration, concepts and ideas when it comes to sound and designs,” says Andiswa Imaan “Legalize” Yohane, who is featured on Khanyi Mavi’s album “Lintombi Zifikile” and Idols finalist. “I think Africa as a trend has begun to step up on the fashion side of things in the sense that international designers are starting to recognize the true beauty of original African patterns, colours and style. We have seen some borrowed patterns for major international shoe brands etc. However I think we (as a continent) still need to find that key factor that’ll make us stand out completely. We are a very unique continent in terms of our diverse cultures, languages, and land-
* One of the oldest universities in the world is in Timbuktu, Mali. By the 12th century Timbuktu was home to three universities. Over 25,000 students attended one of the Timbuktu universities in the 12th century * Nigeria is the most populated country with over 145 million people. * Sudan is the largest country by area * Equatorial Guinea is the richest country in Africa. The GDP per capita is $30,200. Botswana is second with a GDP of $15,800. Coming in last is Zimbabwe at $200 per year. * Chad has the second fastest growing economy in the world. * Mogadishu, Somalia is the 4th most dangerous city in the world. Johannesburg, South Africa is 10th. (For comparison’s sake Washington, DC is the 5th most dangerous city in the world!!!) * Eighteen people from Africa have been awarded a Nobel prize. They come from Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
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Fashion Editor`s Choice Loren lee Henderson
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ummer’s knocking on the door and what better way to answer the call than in a hot pair of jean shorts? And there’s no need to dish out dosh for a brand-new pair, simply breathe new life into your favourite pair of old jeans, or make a notso-favourite pair your new best trend.
step one: Take your favourite pair of old jeans (the more worn-in and beat up the better) and cut as desired! NOTE: Ripped, frayed jean shorts add an "edge" to your look and are a classic summer wardrobe “must-have”. They are simple to make and look better the more you wash and wear them.
step two: Want to stand out from the crowd? Try different looks and experiment with clothing dye; add buttons, patches or odd bits of fabric. Allow your imagination to take over and use your denim shorts as a canvas to express your wildest ideas.
step three: Step out and prepare to wow your friends, family and even total strangers. The sweet thing about these torn jean shorts is that they are die-hard, always in fashion and could be dressed up and down.
a word of caution: The length of these shorts is also important. Too short or too long could kill this trend and easily become a “what NOT to wear”. For the ladies, if places that should be hidden start showing then you shouldn’t be wearing them in public. For the guys, if they’re just above your ankle then start rolling them up or cut them.
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Hot List Loren lee Henderson
refresh, relook, recycle tip toe vintage pointy - with a little lift yet still comfortable enough to get around in style. @ Babette R400
kiss kiss hat- covering up a bad hair day or just protecting yourself from the sun with style means putting on a fancy hat. With a touch of detail that is soft such as lace, feathers or brochure. @ Second time around R490
floral belt - dark teal and emerald with a splash of red. Why not! Bold buckle and you ready to go. @ Babette R100
taffy retro pants - with floral dress - nothing short, nothing long, perfect when introducing your body to the sun again. @ Second time around R420
printed vintage bag – all seasons type of bag due to its fabric however, very popular this season because of the exciting prints. @ Babette R450
This season is about giving new meaning to old things by re-working them and appreciating their existence. Keep Mother Nature happy by recycling so we can enjoy seasons to come. So go on, get Recycling!
or without prints brighten up your wardrobe with the colour of happiness. @Second time around R350
two-toned playsuit – complimentary details to the waist is always good. @ Second time around R580
tangerine cluster ring - make a state-
peacock bracelet - handmade accesso-
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ries, sign of caring about Mother Nature by Signet Royale. @ Babette R30
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Print int blocking A transition is taking place and hibernating season is over. It’s time to roll into summer with a refreshed sense of mind and explore prints and colour Photographer: Lynn Dreyer Makeup artist: Gaynor Ingham Art director: Yivavi Nkukwana Fashion coordinator: Loren lee Henderson Fashion assistant: Evan Patel Models: Ido – Ice genetics Mekaila – Ice genetics Ashlynne – Freelance
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Ashlynne: Birdy blouse R320, Babette; Long skirt R175, Gypsy; Earrings by Signet Royale R20, Babette; Shoes models own Mekaila: Aztec sleeve blouse R360, Babette; Vintage skirt R180, Babette; Belt and shoes stylist own Ido: Aztec tee R250, Me� tropolis; Pants R155, Gypsy; Shoes R599, Aldo
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Mekaila and Ashlynne: Print blouses R380, Honey child.
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Ido: Cardigan R199.95, Honey child; Shorts stylist own.
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Mekaila: Polka dot blouse R380, Honey child; Scarf print shorts R290, Meďż˝ tropolis; Shoes models own.
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Ashlynne: Yellow blouse R380, Honey child; Shorts R380, Honey child; Shoes models own. Ido: Cardigan R199.95, Honey child; Shorts stylist own. IMBO/ ISSUE 9/ 2012
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Mekaila: Printed vest R349, Cherry shorts R290, Metropolis; Wedge printed heels R799, Aldo Ashlynne: Polka dot collar dress R390, Babette; Peacock Earrings R30 by Signet Royale, Babette; IMBO/Printed ISSUEheel 9/ 2012 sandals R799, Aldo. Belt stylist own.
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Ido: 3 Quarter pants R130, Gypsy; Shoes R599, Aldo; Love Earrings R25 by Signet Royale, Babette; Headband (around neck) R35; Beads stylist own. Mekaila: Stripe dress R390, Babette; Fabric floral belt R100, Babette; Love Earrings R25 by Signet Royale, Babette; Shoes models own; Headband stylist own.
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Ashlynne: Lady print top R380, Floral shorts R380, Honey child; Sandal R599, Aldo.
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FASHION
Zara
the latest addition to the mother city`s fashion family Loren lee Henderson
With Zara in the mother city Capetonians get to experience luxury clothing at an affordable price giving you no reason to be looking shaddy this season
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y now everyone knows about the opening of the new Zara store at the V& A Waterfront in Cape Town. But does this mean that Cape Town’s interest in fashion has caught the attention of another international brand, or is there a need for a bit more sophistication in Cape Town’s fashion scene? Whatever the reason, the ladies of the mother city are excited to have this brand on our shores. When we asked Zara why South Africa they said “South Africa appears as an interesting market, with fashion sensitive customers that fit with Zara’s latest fashion trends.” Zara’s first store was opened in Spain in 1975 and is owned by one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, Inditex Group. It became the world’s fastest affordable growing manufacturer by 2005 and six years later, the biggest business success stories in Spanish history. Zara is definitely loved by many, including celebrities, and also a big hit amongst fashion bloggers. There are three Zara stores in South Africa now. Sandton City in Johannesburg, which is the largest Zara outlet in the world, was the first to open in November 2011 and then Gateway in Durban opened in March 2012. And now our beautiful V&A Waterfront also gets to experience these international fashion trends and quality products at
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FASHION an affordable price. Zara’s collections are tailored to the country’s weather conditions, which are distinct from those in the northern hemisphere. They also sell the latest trends in garments and fabrics appropriate for the season. The creative team consists of more than 250 professionals from all over the world, including the southern hemisphere design team. Feedback from customers helps the design team create the newest trends and in turn make their pieces really exclusive. Cape Town’s customers will definitely enjoy the Zara experience with the architectural design of the store not like any other. Although it may come across as intimidating it also has the most relaxed store set-up. Either way any intimidations are easily made up for by the friendly store assistants and
the in-house experience will have you coming back for more. The store’s focus this season is sophistication and offers fun and exciting colours and prints. For the woman, there are soft and feminine lines for her summer wardrobe and a bit of elegance too. In this summer collection, trends are clearly stated, from different fabric textures such as fluid silks and diaphanous chiffons that add the flowing touch with designs that accentuate the feminine lines. But sophistication does not mean playing it safe, well at least not at Zara. So prints and eye catching bold beading and metal embellishments are added to create statement garments. The men’s summer collection features summer trends in sorbet tones with a touch of white and navy. It is redefined with the addition of sophisticated fabrics such as linen and cotton in trendier colours. The children’s collection is for kids aspiring to dress like grown-ups, trending in natural tones with a strong range of colours giving off a vibe of vitality and freshness. So, if you haven’t been there yet, what are you waiting for? Go out there and explore Cape Town’s latest craze.
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Indie Fest Fever 101 Evan Patel & Noluvuyo Bacela
Short for independent - Indie is all about DIY. Back in the day it was what set bands apart and nowadays it’s what sets the fashionistas apart from the fashion senseless
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t’s not hard to look around and spot the indie trend in Cape Town, especially now with the weather becoming a bit toastier. If you’re still not sure about this trend and what it entails then take a good look at yourself. From your cut out tops, head bands, black hats, tight jeans and recyclable wrist full of accessories (now coined as vintage) It’s really not hard to miss. Indie is not only culture, it’s a movement. And you don’t even need to know who The Bicycle Club or The Beatles are, or flash peace signs these days to be a part of it. The general public and enslaved trend followers would know the topical 70’s wide length denim, 80’s acid hues and 90’s minimalist fashion movements. Hopefully choosing current cuts that are reminiscent of the past but relevant in the present, otherwise they stand a great deal of looking like you ransacked your grandmother’s wardrobe. The term “indie” originates from being independent. Way back in the days of DIY recordings, it was used to describe the music played and fashion sense unsigned recording artists had. Each artist portraying their own personality in their music, the bands that wanted to make it anywhere had to do it on their own. Armed with cut out vintage tees, tight jeans and mellow cords and a strange band name like The Exclamation Marks. Truthfully speaking, it’s always been a “white” thing. Often decked out in fullfledged rebelliousness or found in the image of a sensitive, beard growing, and acoustic
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FASHION amazing music that has everyone’s ears at ease. This is a little after skinny jeans took over the world and the masses started braving the streets in half-shaved hairstyles. Haunting antique shops and thrift stores for all things vintage quickly followed. Searching for oversized knitted items, hand-made jewellery and worn out comfortable shoes for both sexes. How does one assemble this look? Easy, just look out and express yourself through these items:
guitar-in-hand guy to us then bystanders. Indie has unfortunately, in fact, become entirely meaningless. The loss of a tangible meaning is a result of the extensive misuse of the original word. These days, it can be used to describe absolutely anything and therefore ends up meaning absolutely nothing. People continue to use it to describe a pair of shoes, a way of thinking, a style of clothing, or the new album they just bought. Unfortunately, that pair of shoes didn’t produce a record without the help of a label and that artist’s album was signed by a recording company. These days the stereotype of the typical indie persona is constantly developed. But
the difficulty lies in the fact that “indie” is not a personality. And so it can only be predicted that the word will continue to be misused and therefore, as a result, deteriorated into a word without meaning. With that said and out of the way we can carefully deduct that in terms of style it’s also about independence. Not following the crowd, choosing comfort and self expression. In 2012 bands and people like (note the names) Foster the People, Big Pink, MGMT and Gotye among others made the world aware that being comfortable can be fashionable, with their easy going laid back look, individual sense of fashion and the
Plaids in all colours teamed with solid-colour and versatile ironic tees that can be worn all year round. When it gets chilly, layering with leggings and a cardigan would be advisable. Also, scarves work all year round because you can get them in cotton, linen, silk and
wool - easily complementing any look. Guys can go for anything that is fitted well from corduroy pants, chinos to coloured skinny jeans. The general population seems to all now own a pair of “unique” and “quirky” Converse sneakers. If you must have a paira good tip would be to buy a pair of plain coloured ones and do your own doodles on them. Leather or denim messenger bags are amazing and come in loads of different sizes and colours, are also very convenient accessory. Finally, to be truly indie, all you need to do is read everything written above and forget all about it. There’s only one way to work the indie style successfully and that is to play by your own rules. An as Cape Town gets warmer- it’s going to be easier to spot the indie kids on the beach in cut out short shorts, loose tees and overly accessorised necks.
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wellness
Detoxify Yourself eat by natures design Lerato T Kuzwayo
The best way to detox is not to ingest toxic foods to begin with. Basic survival - if you want to avoid sharks then avoid shark infested waters.
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irst and foremost let’s agree that you are what you eat. A simple example to describe this phenomenon has to do with the fact that you shed your skin and are covered with a new “coat” every week. Meaning the nutrients you take in make the buildup of your new skin. And perhaps a good place to start would be to see what it is you have been taking that has made you toxic. Then detoxifying simply becomes a process of cutting those things out of your diet. In most detox plans and programs the main mentioned foods to be avoided are, red meat, poultry, butter/margarine, wheat, sweets and sugars, alcohol, salt, fizzy drinks, condiments such as sauces and store bought salad dressing. Looking at this list, might make you think this is your entire daily diet. There are a few magic ingredients to help you get toxins out of your system, namely, fruits, vegetables and water. And clearly there is no magic here, just simply turning towards nature. Mother Nature knows best. It makes sense then that we should all look and feel our best in the spring and summer seasons, for nature offers us a great variety of fruits and vegetables during this time. So your detox plan should include these. You could have fresh fruit smoothies or muesli and yoghurt for breakfast as part of your plan, and if you can drink water before and after meals it would be to your advantage. Swap fizzy drinks, hot chocolate and
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detox tips * At the start of each day drink a glass of warm water with a little freshly squeezes lemon juice. It’s a great way to start the day and it will help flush your kidneys * Make a point of chewing your food thoroughly * Sip water throughout meals and make a point of drinking one to two litres of still mineral water per day * Be aware of portion sizes. It’s better to eat smaller meals more frequently * Exercise, exercise, exercise
coffee for fruit juice and herbal tea instead. Also make sure you get lemons and make lemonade sweetened with honey. Nothing too sweet and nothing too acidic either. Usually when people hear the phrase “take in lots of fluids” they are quick to hit the bottle. Alcohol is definitely the number one toxin culprit in question here so it’s a no-no. Eat your vegetables, steamed and baked. You know those infomercials where they show you overcooked veggies and try to sell you pots that can do a better job, well the trick even when cooking on a fire and not a hot stove and normal pots and pans is not to overcook your vegetables. Like the advert says the nutrients are in the colour. Try to eat more veggies, brown rice and fibre rich pasta. Personally I would recommend this kind of food for you daily life and you could have special occasions where you eat all the other stuff. There a few other things that human beings ought to be doing more of that help with the detoxification process. Breathe deeply and exercise. This should result in you laughing more, dancing more and generally feeling a lot more alive.
nutrition no-no`s * Using food as a reward – Meeting your emotional needs through food * Eating when your body wants to cleanse Listen to your body and allow it to fast when it needs to cleanse * Buying the wrong food – This applies to both the restaurant or grocery store * Eating stuff that’s dead – Try to eat raw foods as much as possible * Eating at weird times – If you wait too long to eat anything sounds good and you’ll reach for the easiest thing
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CAPE INDULGENCE
Shed some skin this spring Sisanda Ntshinga
the gingko spa a piece of heaven With the importance of the balance of mind, body and soul in mind the Gingko Spa and Wellness Group surely understands the meaning of holism. The proven practice of touch therapy is the foundation of the Ginkgo Spa without having to rely on trendy and quick solutions. Each skin, spa and touch therapy treatment begins with a symbolic foot bath- a ritual representing the cleansing of life’s stresses and tensions. Many of the therapies are based on the beauty, healing, rejuvenation secrets of ancient cultures which in turn focus on both the inner and the outer self, with nourished skin, soothed muscles and a calm mind.
some treatment worthy of spring exotic steam rasul The Rasul thermal mud treatment is a traditional Arabian inspired cleansing Treatment that combines the health enhancing properties of heat, steam and mud for a totally relaxing skin conditioning treatment in a magical and sensory private environment with twinkling lights and aromatic vapours.
45 minutes full body exfoliation Experience the full body scrub to leave your skin with a natural glow and feeling smooth and refreshed. R400
nimue youth facial treatment This deep cleanse treatment provides instant results with a power cleanse, steam, extraction and healing treatment masque. This treatment is indicted especially for the youth. 60 minutes R350
where you can find us Tel: 021Â 948 2310 Email: info@ginkgospa.com
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the glasshouse rejuvenation for men a one-stop grooming emporium With most guys the thought of exfoliation simply means scrubbing your face with sand while at the beach. And dare mention the word spa and they’ll tell you they don’t bat for the other team. But nowadays it’s become a whole new ball game. How does a cold beer while watching sports on a big screen and lounging in a huge armchair with gorgeous women pampering you sound? Well Glasshouse rejuvenation for men just that place. It’s a one-stop grooming emporium created specifically for men, and a haven for the man-on-the-go who wishes to indulge in grooming treatments in an elegant space where time seems to momentarily stand still. Guys can have their appearance fine-tuned in a luxuriously masculine environment. The striking designer décor at Glasshouse features black leather, natural textiles, Nguni cowhides and printed wallpaper contrasting with rough loft-like finishes. Spoil yourself this spring and shed all the winter
some treatments worth trying body scrub This is a full body exfoliation that polishes all the dry and dead skin away, leaving the skin feeling smooth, soft and invigorated. This is a great treatment to get your body ready you for spring 30 minutes R270
30 minutes R310
express facial This is a rapid cleanse, exfoliation, express masque and moisturiser for the man who is pressed for time but knows that taking care of his appearance is a must, especially for this upcoming season. 30 minutes R340
where you can find us Unit 110a, The Foundry 74 Prestwich Street Greenpoint Tel: 021 419 9599/8 Email: info@glasshousemen.com
spa ettiquette * Arrival Time: Always arrive 15 minutes prior to your first appointment. * Spa Attire: You will find a robe, slippers and disposable underwear in the locker to change into before your treatment. Your therapist will only expose the portion of your body that is being treated at the time. * Disclose your health conditions and concerns: Kindly advise your therapist of any health conditions, allergies or injuries that could affect your treatment
swedish / deep tissue massage The Swedish and deep tissue massages methods are both medium to firm therapeutic touch therapies offering stress relief and muscle relaxation. These treatments are known to aid blood circulation and help to release the build-up of toxins and lactic acid in stiff, aching muscles.
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FEATURE
You can`t keep a good man down hotstix and phat joe keep rising Noluvuyo Bacela
Fourty-five years later, musical genius Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse returns to school, matriculates and influences young and old to follow in his footsteps.
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our decades after dropping out of Grade 11, the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse went back to school and finished what he started. In a time where the education sector is in disrepute - with ministers not keeping their word and students destroying everything they can get their hands on during public holidays - he went back to school.
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After having achieved major success in the music industry, which started from the not so tender age of 15, and touring the world with renowned legends, he says he always wanted the piece of paper we take for granted today. “I finally gave in and I swopped my musical instruments for books. I listened to that something that kept on prodding me for more than four decades.” Some may think “what would everyone say?”, but
this legend took it in his stride to go for his second dream because it actually made him proud. And in his mind his musical success was equivalent to his peer’s academic achievements. A naive bystander may have expected him to enrol at a posh school with a tutor on hand and maybe have an education tender on the pipeline after matriculating as an incentive to say…maybe deliver their textbooks on time.
FEATURE times a week, Mabuse took on eight subjects: English SG, Sesotho HG, Cultural Studies HG, Economics HG, Business Economics HG, Geography HG and History. Mabuse says that he learned that being a matric pupil was not easy and now understands why people don’t go back to school. “Matric is a big challenge. The anxiety and trauma of waiting for your results can lead to suicide. I am an adult but I got to understand the worst experience of having to wonder whether I have passed or not.” He also adds that when one is in matric, they are alone and their weaknesses are made public when they don’t pass and this drives many to take their own lives.
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“Matric is a big challenge. The anxiety and trauma of waiting for your result can lead to suicide... I got to understand the worst experience of having to wonder whether I have passed or not”
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He, in contrast, registered for secondary schooling under the Peter Lengene Adult Basic Education and Training School, near his home town Soweto. Attending three
But with the hand delivery of his results by Gauteng department of education official Thulani Nkosi accompanied by principal Masombuka, it was easy to guess what the outcome was. National as well as international messages of congratulations flooded the airwaves including President Jacob Zuma who was quoted saying “You are indeed an inspiration to all of us by showing us that one is never too old for education. We admire your tenacity, discipline and your zeal to succeed, and wish you well in all your future endeavors.” Headlines perpetuated by the journalistic exposés prying and probing into the Education sector, seemed to assist in his call for improving education in the country. “If our nation is to strive for an educated society, we should start that journey from our homes, our neighbourhoods,” he says. Mabuse admits that he was fortunate enough to have an enquiring mind at a young age and that his parents recognised it and helped him to strive to achieve his goals. “You may argue that it was back in the day. Yes, apartheid was alive and well and we got subjected to inferior schooling, but I wanted to excel and to reach for the stars.” In a recent interview he said he forgot that he was a High School pupil and dropped out of matric because music took over. The money and all the opportunities blew him away but deep down he knew he needed matric. “My matric certificate is more important to me than all the gold and platinum discs I have won over the years,” he says.
musical accomplishment and all that history behind those records. His influence on the industry that gave him his voice continues to grow in leaps and bounds for such a time as this. The staggering numbers of unemployed youths, high school and university drop out have not been enough to propel government and leadership bodies into ensuring a sure fire system but instead have thrown money at the problem. We all know how that story ends. “However, for the youth to understand the importance of education, schools and primarily parents must play a crucial role,” adds Mabuse. Mabuse began his career as a professional musician at the age of 15 when, during his High School years, he formed his first band The Beaters. The Beaters evolved to become Harari, one of the most successful acts that dominated the music scene of the 1970’s in South Africa. In his solo capacity, Mabuse continued to create great music and his hit single “Burn Out” catapulted him into a new level of fame. Well into his 60’s, this musical ambassador to South Africa, continues to tour around the world. At a time when his peers were settling their pension cheques marking the end of an era he released an album. “I love learning. I am inquisitive. We therefore need to push ourselves. Why did I succeed in achieving my lifetime goal? I had a drive to achieve. Yes, I had failures in my life, people saying no to me. But you know what? I got up and did it. After almost half a century, I got to realise that life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon, a journey. Education.”
interesting facts * “Burn Out” was and still is one of South Africa’s blow out anti-apartheid songs in the 80’s * He left school at the age of 15 and came back at 60 * He intends on studying Anthropology in Europe, to further he’s musical ambitions.
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FEATURE
When the going gets tough Phat Joe gets tougher From his childhood bedroom to the airwaves to our small screen and back again. Phat Joe, like a broken record, uses his talent from turn tables to turning his life around and around and around
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ontroversial South African lightskinned middle aged male figure. One could just utter those nine words and leave it there- no biography, no array of his accomplishments, shenanigans or love affair with the SABC. Maybe hold up a picture of his plump lips to any South African and you’ll conclude right then and there that he’s a household name. From the drop dead funny Thursday night Phat Joe Show, that served as a platform for the major talent. To Sunday morning headlines, and brow raising audio feeds, he’s proven you can’t keep a good light skinned guy down. Dismissal after dismissal, and venturing from television to radio he never really leaves. It’s like he’s that lingering thought you don’t want to give too much thought to. Ten years ago when he broke into the television market, then SABC 1 General Manager Romeo Khumalo vouched for him saying “It’s an absolute honour to have Joe on SABC 1.” After an overwhelming number of calls, direct e-mails, SMS’s, BCCSA complaints and Facebook messages from listeners later expressing anger and disapproval over a varying list of indiscretions, one has to wonder what’s with this guy and the SABC? “Often times I’ve said things that have upset people but the actual “victims” where not as offended as the people around them” he said in an interview. “If I say something offence you shouldn’t immediately hate me because of it, you should love me more because I’m real.” As one of the highest-paid radio DJ’s in the country, Phat Joe, whose real name is Majota Khambule, easily throws around such statements and licks his lips. Can’t help but wonder why he hasn’t gotten a lip care endorsement deal, yet.
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FEATURE His huge media success started with the launch of “Phat Joe Live” on ETV in 1999, then on SABC1 in 2001 till 2005, after which he moved to Metro FM, YFM, Kaya FM and is currently on Heart 104.9 FM weekdays from 6am till 9am. In the same wavelength, Phat Joe has been hosting The Real Goboza (RGB), a celebrity gossip and entertainment magazine show, Saturday evenings on SABC 1. And, like his radio track record, he has interchanged cohosts on RGB remaining the last host standing on all counts
“I haven’t always been the fall guy in the world of entertainment; in fact way before I ever became a symbol of defiance and iconoclasm to audiences, I serenaded them with the saxophone. I particularly had a place in the school orchestra for the way I blew the saxophone,” he says. “It takes a lot to entertain and when it’s what you were born to do, a little more, because to you all that truly matters is the value in the product. We are all different and geared by different things, for me inspiration comes from what I receive in others- that is my audience.”
Aside from the media hopping, he also founded his own comedy club in Grand West and CEO of pay television broadcaster Q Cable Digital Vision. After the Kaya FM stint, Phat Joe disappeared from the limelight and resurfaced five years later as the chief executive of Q Digital Cable. They started pitching for a pay television operating license through the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) but unfortunately it was granted to MultiChoice. Since then, he has worked with international investors to bring the cable broadband to South Africa. Hopefully his raking of up to R11 million per annum during his time on television and job creation of 60 jobs despite he’s sour on and off relationship with the SABC would prove testament as to the media mogul he’s gunning to be in the next pitch.
Having managed to grow an audience of 600 000 to 950 000 in less than six month at the age of 22, he has without a doubt, changed the face of South African radio. Former KayaFM co-host Kgomotso Matsunyane says Joe was her inspiration behind Late Night with Kgomotso as he did it years before she did. “He’s got that American cango attitude and I love he’s irreverence. He’s an original, consummate entertainer and I can’t wait to see what rabbit he’ll pull out next- it’s bound to be exciting,” she says. Ahead of his time, this light-skinned middle aged male South African sure knows how to make a come-back time and time again.
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“I have very thick skin. [Things] don’t touch me because I know how the media works. I’m in the business and I’ve had a lot written about me but I’d never curl up and hide,”
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Yes, on air he has an overwhelming presence and has a mob of followers, almost prying and perving over his personal life and what he does with his lips off air.
He was suspended from Kaya FM in 2009 after making derogatory comments about Gold medallist, Caster Semenya on air after the outspoken comments about her sexuality. In January 2011 he came back into radio after a good four year gap with a bang (or ring, rather) by running an on air “Two guys and a marriage” competition on Heart FM. Two gay people were invited to find a soul mate and more than 100 men applied to be married on air. As per usual the stunt attracted a lot of hot bad press from “conservative” listeners, lawsuits and death threats...The usual. “I have very thick skin. [Things] don’t touch me because I know how the media works. I’m in the business and I’ve had a lot written about me but I’d never curl up and hide,” he says.
interesting facts * He fell in love with deejaying at the age of 8 * He was in the school choir and played saxophone * He also has an eight-year-old son living in the United Kingdom with his mom
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rotests seem to be the nature of the South African public. It seems we have found it to be the only way for us to be heard- the people’s voice. It is after all, a hereditary thing, generationally speaking it’s a part of our history and heritage. The years of oppression had us practice it to perfection. The community as a whole was revolutionary in how they dug in their heels and chose to face the archaic laws of the Nationalist government and all their restrictions, on a quest for freedom. South Africa is no longer under such strains, though we seem to still be stuck in the sunset era of Apartheid. And as the shadows naturally lengthen during sunset, the culture of protests seems to be the main element of the communal voice that remains with us despite the various channels available to communities to try and affect change by addressing their grievances. The effectiveness and success rates of such processes can also be brought to question. For they are riddled with red tape running through protocols that most of the community are unaware or uneducated about. Few know and understand the rights that they seek to protest for.
Protest destruction and deconstruction in your own backyard Lerato T Kuzwayo
What is horrifying about these protests is how easily they get out of hand. The most recent being the Andries Tatane and Marikana incidents respectively, which were the most gruesome, but, could also just be the tip of the iceberg. Burning tires and stone strewn in the middle of our streets are regular images on our evening news. One of the most intriguing things is how the community members themselves begin to lay their wreath on the little infrastructural services they may have. I heard of a protest in Mpumalanga that resulted in the burning of a library. Yet another sign of the destructive inheritance from our previous regime, and a plain case of biting one’s own hand whilst trying to feed oneself. The reason for all this may be plain and simple - community education. Scenes like this are very uncommon when the protests are in the cities. They somehow seem to have some divine unspoken protection over them. The worst I’ve seen in Tshwane and Jo’burg were civil servants emptying out trash cans onto the streets. A comedian friend of mine noted that they were creating more work for themselves, so it was a case of job security. The communities that protest and do such acts make it evident to us that they do not feel a sense of ownership over what they destroy. When it was done during apartheid, this act used to be seen as the destruction of the oppressive government’s property. People became accustomed to the idea of petrol bombings and making burnt offerings of government and municipal properties. So the community needs to be educated on why they should take care of their own facilities and how they belong to them as a community. More community inclusion and involvement is key in making sure that such facilities are sustained and protected and that protests would then become a last resort. With community involvement comes a sense of ownership and responsibility. We need to instill a greater sense of community.
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Investing on a student budget Athenkosi Peter
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any matriculants across the land await to sit for their final examination papers of high school. This of course is a very stressful time for all (more so for those who might not have prepared sufficiently during the year) This is a very critical time in a young person’s life because performance in the finals can dictate the tertiary institution one can attend, eligibility for one’s chosen study path and whether one can qualify for scholarships, grants and bursaries for demonstrating extra capability than their peers. Tertiary education and life comes with many challenges and if this hasn’t become apparent by the time one enters varsity, it certainly will become evident as one encounters people from many different socio-economic backgrounds. Tertiary is a time of experimentation, and self-discovery and part of this discovery is how to manage one’s money. Our July article highlighted the fundamental economic problem of scarcity. Limited resources in the face of unlimited wants. The most critical of advice one can give is: NECESSITIES FIRST. Even if one receives considerably less spending money than their peers, careful management of such can greatly enhance one’s tertiary experience. Whenever one receives their stipend there is a big inclination to spend it unwisely, in the form of drinks or even junk food. This is a road to ruin many students have come to discover. Ruin being, scrambling for funds to buy food with more than a week ,or even two left till the next stipend. This situation is not conducive to a clear mind required to
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financial fundis must have that Xbox, then save for it. Wait until you can pay cash. * Pay your bills on time. Basic advice, but it’s surprising how many people lose track of things. If you pay your bills as they arrive, you won’t have to worry about forgetting them.
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cope with the rigorous schedule of a university degree. So guys and girls make sure your sustenance is assured first. And when purchasing food it’s not necessary to get the biggest brands because they generally come with a higher price tag. There are many close, often cheaper substitutes for our everyday products so shop around, don’t be shy to go for the NO NAME product on the shelf. This will allow your money to go further. With that said, varsity wouldn’t be varsity without making mistakes, having a good time and being young and free. Therefore one doesn’t have to be an absolute scrooge. But one can enjoy their money wisely. Saving up for an out of town trip is a great way to instil discipline(the process of accumulating savings) and letting one’s hair down and enjoying being young.
and hone some useful skills for the future or make their future (think Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook).
money management tips * Don’t get a credit card unless you absolutely need one. Don’t be a sucker. Those guys sitting behind the sign-up table are not there to help you. They’re there to make money. * Avoid non-academic debt. It might seem like a good idea to put that Xbox on a credit card, but it’s not. Focus on developing good money skills with cash. Worry about credit later. * Save and then splurge. If you decide you
* Buy used textbooks - You’re just going to sell them back at the end of the term. Or end up wishing you had done so five years from now. You don’t need new textbooks. * Live without a car - Cars are expensive: petrol, maintenance, insurance, registration, parking. Stick close to campus. Learn to use mass transit. Find a friend who has a car. * Don’t hang out with big spenders - Some kids have parents with deep pockets. Other kids are well down the road to financial trouble. Hanging out with them can lead you to spend more than you can afford. * Take advantage of campus activities There’s always something to do. Attend free movie festivals. Pay a few bucks to see the local symphony every month. Support the sports teams. Attend lecture series. Get the most from your student ID.
Costs can easily be shared amongst a group of friends and allow opportunities for travel, that wouldn’t be possible if attempted alone. For the commercially inclined, university is a great place for entrepreneurship. It’s tailor-made for business. Normally a large market (some places 20 000 plus students), knowledge of that market (by virtue of being a member) and easily available marketing platforms i.e. email groups and notice boards. One can expand their monthly stipend by running a little business
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Bheki proves that in the end there`s always a reward Nwabisa Tolom
” One evening he accidentally got locked in his art teacher’s classroom, bored he started going through his things and found a piece of paper that read, “184 careers in art”. So he picked one - Graphic design.
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heki Yende is not your typical anything. He is a Christian who swears, an art director who writes and his brand “Pap-N-Zol” is surprisingly all about sharing a positive message. You need to look more than twice at this guy before you can even begin to figure him out.
“I had this friend who wanted to go do a deal, and I could feel that it wasn’t right, but he wasn’t hearing it and a fight broke out that ended in him pulling a gun on me.” At that moment when he was staring into the barrel of a gun with his best friend’s finger on the trigger, and he realised that the life of crime was no longer for him.
At the age of 15 Bheki dropped out of school, he didn’t have any money and thought he didn’t have any skills that he could make money from. So he turned to crime. He did everything from pick-pocketing, breaking and entering to stealing cars, and even getting arrested for an attempted murder. “It was a big misunderstanding,” he explains, “A fight broke out and I was involved in the chaos, even though I was innocent. But regardless, when I think of all the things that I got away with, I thank God I never got caught for those.”
Bheki’s new beginning was when he decided to go visit a church for the first time in years. The emotions he experienced that day were overwhelming. “It’s hard to explain to a logical mind, but it was quite an encounter.” Soon after, he discovered that his artistic talents were in fact an asset and not the waste of time that he had been led to believe they were. He then started drawing, painting and sculpting, he even learnt music and dance. “I knew I want to do something with all of this, but I had no idea how to focus it.
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He managed to get a scholarship into AAA School of Advertising. He graduated top of his class so finding a job was not difficult. But after being in the industry for a few years he got tired of ‘working for the man’ and decided to start his own thing. In 2008 he decided to do something about it. This was another new beginning for him. “I started Pap-n-Zol because I wanted to spread a message. A lot of people hear the name or see the logo and assume that it’s all about some type of youth rebellion. That’s what I love, you need to look twice to understand what we’re all about.” Pap-n-Zol is a brand of t-shirts with youth related social messages. It’s a brand that is loved by unexpected markets; everybody from teens to people’s moms love the brand and wear it proudly. “Pap-n-Zol is a movement, it’s about getting people to think. I see the t-shirts as wearable headlines.” When asked what type of challenges he faces with running his own brand he answers in one word – suppliers. “It’s hard to find good, reliable suppliers to work with. That and finance.” Then he adds with the biggest smile, “when you believe in something, God finds a way of making it work.” www.pap-n-zol.com
10 facts about bheki 1. Founder of Pap-n-Zol 2. Has a bursary at the Gordon Institute of Business Science 3. Has three kids 4. He’s an art director 5. Drives a golf 5 GTI 6. Every car he has owned is black 7. He is also a musician 8. Born in Soweto and still lives there 9. Tattoo on his forearm reads “Deut 6 v 1-25” 10. He’s the happiest guy I’ve met
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The new beginning that took George to greater heights Nwabisa Tolom That’s the thing, people need to find you walking before they help you. Everybody has a great idea, even my grandmother, but not everybody does it. When you’re working, how do you get out of the creative rut? I drink. I try to relax and max out with friends. When you’re blocked it’s usually because you’re stressed. When you’re drunk you’re at your most honest. That’s when I end up doing what I really want to do. How do people respond when you share what you’ve learnt? I always get emails from people asking me where to start with their own magazines. I tell them to just sit down and do it. People are afraid to start. They need to stop being scared and forget about what you think you need. Sell people your vision, get them excited, if you have a great idea they will be keen to get on board.
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eorge Gladwin Matsheke is the founder and Creative Editor of online magazine Studio 83. He’s a real 21st century South African man - he loves his gadgets, practically lives online and has a beautiful certainty in who he is and where he’s headed. He’s never had it easy, from the beginning he had to fight for what he wanted. After being on the reality TV show, The Cut he realised that he didn’t just want to be known for being on TV, he was destined for greater things. What does “new beginnings” mean to you? It means a lot of things. It means getting a second chance to get things right. There was a time in my life when I used to quit my jobs a lot because I never liked where I was. A new beginning is the courage to take a chance.
When I started Studio 83 I approached some radio DJ with the idea and he told me some long story about money and I realized he was just wasting my time. So on my birthday, I sat on the floor of my apartment – at that point I couldn’t even afford a desk to work on – and I got some friends to contribute some articles and I sent the first issue via email.
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What have you learnt from your past that you implement in your professional life today? There’s no such thing as luck. It’s a matter of being at the right place, at the right time and you are hungry. To get what you want you need to be hungry. Anything is possible, you just need to start and everyone will meet you on the way. Just do it.
“There’s no such thing as luck. It’s a matter of being at the right place, at the right time and being hungry. Anything is possible, you just need to start…”
What are the biggest challenges that you face today? It’s really hard to find advertisers and funding for an online magazine in South Africa. Studio 83 turns 6 this year, and it was one of the first, so people don’t understand it yet in S.A. I’d probably get funding for a catering company or something like that first before I could get anything for an online magazine.
10 facts about george 1. First car was his dream car 2. First album was Rah Digga 3. Bought his first Apple computer for R1000 4. Never watches TV 5. Loves Mozambique 6. Won a bronze Bookmark 7. Collaborates with creatives across the world 8. First issue was sent via email 9. Studio 83 gets around 1 million hits a month 10. Sold t-shirts in varsity to pay for his art supplies
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The 2nd Enjabuleni Summer Premiere
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t’s October and with it comes the final surge of the year. It’s a time when we must dig deep and chase final quarter profits, study for final exams and prepare for the festive season. Most importantly, October is also the beginning of summer in earnest and thus it’s the month of the Enjabuleni Summer Premiere. The Enjabuleni Summer Premiere is the unofficial official launch of summer in Cape Town. It’s a day of style, music and fashion. It features only the best, most relevant and most talented designers and musicians South Africa has to look forward to this summer. With this being the second Summer Premiere the experience we have created for you this time around is definitely bigger, better and more exciting. The afternoon will start with a serving of canapés and towards the late afternoon a show stopping fashion show which will showcase four of South Africa’s most exciting young designers including Strato, Boys of Soweto, Skorzch and Coco Lifestlye. In the early evening, you will be treated to the sophisticated sounds of arguably South
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Africa’s most talented band since democracy, The Muffinz. The 2012 Summer Premiere will then be capped off by South Africa’s fastest growing pop sensation Toya Delazy with a full performance. The day will be supported and carried by some of Cape Towns’ leading deejays including Soul Paizo, PH and Lloyd. This is a premiere so there will also be a surprise screening to look forward to as well. When you combine all these elements and add a generous sprinkling of Cape Towns’ inhabitants, you get an unforgettable experience which shouldn’t be missed. On top of all this October is also IMBO’s birthday month and the Summer Premiere doubles up as our personal celebration so make sure you join us for our official kick off to summer 2012.
toya delazy, the muffinz, four top designers & cape town`s finest dj`s! date: 28 October 2012 where: Marimba, CTICC time: 12:00pm till late
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AFRICA CONNECT
Mozambique the land of smiles Kudzai Mazvarirwofa
Known as the land of smile the picturesque Mozambique is the idyllic setting for honeymoons, group holidays and explorers
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Quirimbas Archipelago, the Bazaruto Islands, Vilanculos and Inhambane. For those looking for a relaxing getaway where they can watch the waves on sunset cruises and experience Mother Nature at its best, Mozambique is the ultimate destination in Africa. It does however cater for the adventurous types as well, offering activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, deep-sea fishing, fly fishing, sailing, dolphin
ocated on the south-eastern coast of Africa Mozambique is less than twice the size of the state of California. All those who have set foot on this gem will tell you that the Portuguese culture has a lot of influence in this dream holiday destination. For one, the official language is Portuguese and most of the cuisine tours, and island trips to name but a few.
is heavily influenced by that culture. Mozambique is the ultimate African beach getaway destination with something for everyone. With excellent weather most of the year, water activities like diving, fishing and snorkelling are popular amongst tourists and locals alike. Sea-food lovers will find this place a special treat, with fish markets on the beach that offer the fresh fish straight from the beach what’s not to love. Mozambique is the proud mother of beautiful coastal destinations that include the
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The people are known to be very welcoming and warm and love to share their culture with visitors. Mozambicans are especially famous for their home-made ethnic drink that was passed down from Brazil called ‘caipirinha’, which is made of sugar cane rum (cachaça), sugar and lime. Mozambicans are always happy to share their special ‘cocktail’ with foreigners …for obvious reasons. Ruling for nearly half a millennium, the Portuguese greatly influenced the entire cuisine of the natives of Mozambique. Crops such as cassava (a starchy root), cashew nuts which Mozambique was once the largest producer of, and pãozinho (Portuguese-style bread rolls,pronounced pow-zing-yo) were brought in by the Portuguese. The use of seasonings such as onions, bay leaves, garlic, fresh coriander, paprika, chili peppers, red sweet peppers, and wine were introduced by
the Portuguese, as was sugarcane, maize, millet, rice, sorghum (a type of grass), and potatoes. Prego (steak roll), rissois (battered shrimp), espetada (kebab), pudim (pudding), and the popular inteiro com piripiri (whole chicken in piri-piri sauce) are all Portuguese dishes commonly eaten in present-day Mozambique. With Portuguese as their official language, the youth, both in and from Mozambique are always happy to mix and mingle with people from other countries which helps them with learning how to speak English. Mozambicans always welcome any opportunity to learn from others and also impart knowledge on their fellow friends. The educational system in Mozambique has improved since the country gained independence, though most students from Mozambique prefer to study in South Africa. And most of these students would like to return to their homeland to make a difference there. But mostly they want to return because Mozambique is a beautiful place filled with all sorts of aromas, people and cultures.
AFRICA CONNECT
Your neighbour from Mozambique Kudzai Mazvarirwofa
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iago Soares, tells us about growing up in the vibrant and colourful Mozambique and how he juggles being a successful businessman and his student career and the impact he plans on making back in his homeland.
growing up Q: Ok, so I understand you are from Mozambique, which part exactly? A: Maputo Q: How was it growing up in Mozambique? A: It was good, normal as everywhere else but with different conditions. With regards to education and the economy, it’s a bit more expensive so people just live within their means. Q: And how was your experience in terms of culture? A: In terms of culture, Mozambique is vibrant, a very colourful nation, but a bit more on the religious side. Some old traditions and ways of life are still practised but the culture largely includes the traditions and religions.
education Q: What about the education in the capital, where you are from?
A: Education wise in Maputo it is slightly more expensive than the rest of the country, but only there, the standard is also a bit better than in other areas. Q: When did you come to South Africa? A: I initially came in 2010, but I had to go back to Mozambique in 2011 and then I came back in 2012. Q: Why did you come and why the going back and forth? A: I came to further my education, to get a degree and fluency in the English language because I need to learn it in order to get where I wanna be in future. And I was going back and forth because of my business. Q: Why is learning English such a big thing for you? A: It is not just about me, but it is the main reason why us Mozambicans come to South Africa or other countries where English is an official language. It’s because being fluent in the language will open more doors for me when I go back to my country, it will further my opportunities. Q: So, where do you study and what? A: I’m currently at CTI studying business management. Q: You mentioned something about a business?
A: Yes, I run a business in Mozambique, we specialise in catering, promoting events, shows, and campaigns for companies.
living in s.a Q: How did you find the South African community when you first arrived? A: Well obviously, there was the language barrier, but I loved it, especially Cape Town, which is very vibrant and colourful, and it’s convenient for what I want to do in the future plus its closer to home, which makes it a bonus. Q: Do you do anything other than studying in Cape Town? A: Nope, in Cape Town it is just school. Q: What is your favourite ethnic dish? A: It would have to be Zambezian’s Chicken. Q: What do you miss most about Mozambique? A: I guess it would definitely be friends and family. Q: If I were to go to Mozambique, where would you suggest I go first and why? A: You absolutely need to stop at Bazaruto first! That is the mother to one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa.
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Campus connect
Year-end campus shut down Mandy Day
With the year coming to an end there’s a last minute rush on campus to tie up any loose ends. On one campus students get ready for a phenomenal film festival while on another some leadership transitions start to take form
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he South African School of motion picture and live Performance’s (AFDA) end of year graduate film festival that will be held at the Ster Kinekor Cinema’s in and around the country is sure to be a blockbuster. The festival will screen over 50 new South African short films produced by the third and fourth year graduate classes of 2012. Among the audience will be industry and film aficionado, sponsors, and students. Over 10 000 tickets are sold over the two day event and this gives students the opportunity to experience how the audience receives their story in a highly visceral man-
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ner. AFDA chairman Garth Holmes says there is no place to hide on a 16 meter by nine meter screen. “Audience response, whether they laugh, wait or cry in film, is critical to the learning process for all filmmakers, irrespective of their discipline,” he says. During the festival students also have the opportunity to respond to questions from the audience after the showing of their film. At AFDA the fourth quarter of the year is devoted to post-production and creating a marketing and publicity strategy on the various social media platforms and more traditional methods. For students who spend years at AFDA, the festival is a very
exciting time and everyone looks forward to their first film showing. The festival also forms part of the student’s assessment process and the critic’s panel and audience response forms part of their overall score for the year.
where can you catch the afda film festival Date: 23-24 November 2012 Place: Rosebank, Johannesburg, Cavendish in Cape Town and Durban’s Gateway.
campus connect
UCT acknowledges its leaders Nkateko Mnisi
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he University of Cape Town (UCT) aspires to be a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. Recently placed as the third most beautiful University in the daily The Telegraph’s list, it is now the first African University to make it onto the list alongside some of the oldest Universities in the world. This month marks a month of transition within the University. Student leaders in different bodies such as SRC, RAG and SHAWCO are welcomed into their new roles, while others conclude their terms in office. The hard work of student leaders is acknowledged at The Student Leadership Awards. This is a collaborative UCT initiative that seeks to recognize and acknowledge the
selfless contributions of the student leaders to realizing the vision and mission of the University. Another initiative which has made its way onto campus this month is the new student community website which serves as a new Common Interest Environment “for students by students”. This initiative by the SRC in collaboration with the mygeni team aims to keep abreast of what’s happening in and around campus and help them get involved in the latest trends ranging from academics to entertainment. It’s a UCT Student Community space that allows students to conduct their own education, find inspiration, shape their environment and share their adventure with whoever is interested.
Mygeni is the brainchild of UCT alumnus; Anthony Cohen who wanted information from his friends according to what he was interested in. “I also wanted to be able to search my friend’s knowledge bases and to use that as a resource,” he says. Cohen’s vision is for a hugely adopted knowledge system for humanity that is not based on who has the most money, but relationship, context, credibility and where the actual users who are the creators of content are rewarded, acknowledged and feel that they are fundamental and included in the value chain within the network.
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LIFE SKILLS
Building a stronger you Rehana Rutti
Self-confidence gives you the freedom to make mistakes, and have the courage to cope with the lessons without berating your abilities or believing that your world has come to an end.
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elf Confidence is how you perceive yourself in terms of your relationships, career, achievements and your place in society. It’s important in almost every aspect of our lives and gives us a positive outlook in life. Confident people also rouse confidence in others who in turn find success. And, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well-worth the effort.
how to acquire confidence True self confidence is not an overnight acquisition. It takes dedication, persistence and discipline to realise that you are a good person that is worthy of living the life you dream of. Confident people accept responsibility for their actions, and you can boost your selfesteem by taking ownership of your life. By making an effort, you become more confident in your own thoughts and abilities, and gain recognition for your efforts.
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Physical fitness can also play a huge role on self confidence. When you’re out of shape, it’s easy to feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on for the rest of the day.
consequences of not having confidence Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others see you. Low selfconfidence can lead to various problems in your career and personal life such as:
# lacking the confidence to have a voice - You may find it hard to speak up in meetings, for fear of being scoffed at. In time, people could stop asking you for your opinion at all.
# poor performance
- Low self confidence can result in setbacks in a person’s performance or career goals. A single mistake no matter how small will always be blown out of proportion and you will always blame yourself for anything that happens regard-
less of the factors involved in the incident.
#it can cause anxiety and depression – Always being concerned about pleasing others is never good for anyone. The more you try to make other people happy, the more depressed you may become. Confident people are certain of their own worth. Not only do they have the confidence to follow their dreams, they know with certainty that they deserve the good things they seek. They are in the habit of honouring their strengths, affirming their abilities and stretching their limits by embracing new ways of being and most importantly making mistakes. Confidence creates trust, and everyone wants to be able to trust the people they do business with, become friends with, and fall in love with. If you want to be trusted by others, you must first trust yourself. And to project trustworthiness you must first project confidence.
CAREER ADVICE
A snapshot at a picture perfect world Steve Tanchel
why did you choose photography?
A Steve Tanchel is a commercial photographer who specializes in fashion and advertising. He has shot campaigns for Levi’s, Converse, MasterCard, DE Beers, Lux, Garnier and has been published in many local and international glossies. He’s based in Johannesburg but has cameras and will travel anywhere his work finds him.
fter high school I enrolled at The Michaelis School of Fine Art at UCT.I wanted to become a sculptor. We were forced to take photography as one of the six mediums. In the darkroom I discovered the light and magic of a picture appearing on a blank page. How is photography as a viable career option these days? The truth is there is no such thing as a viable career. The only thing that makes a career viable is the energy and love you put into your work …whatever field you may be in. In any career you will always find a lot of very talented, driven people that forge their own success be it in photography or the financial sector. If you have passion and you have the vision any career is viable. What kind of person is best suited to be a photographer, especially a commercial one? I primarily work with different groups of people on every shoot. It is my task to keep everyone happy as the shoot progresses whilst balancing all the technical aspects of the job. To be a commercial photographer you need to be willing to give out a lot of energy for people to respond in front of the lens. The more you give the more you get. What noteworthy changes that you know about have taken place in the last 20 years of photography? Photography is an art that is not much older than a hundred years old and the landscape is continuously shifting. The last twenty years have seen massive changes in the photographic field. When I started it was still film based and required a vast technical understanding. The materials and chemicals were expensive and inhibitive. With the advent of digital technology it is much easier to go out and shoot a picture. People are exhibiting pictures taken on their smart phones .The way we view pictures is probably the biggest change…it is now about the quality of the screen that we view a picture on and not the weight of the paper.
what’s your journey towards taking the perfect shot, including planning, the day of shooting as well as post-production? The type of work I do requires a team and it is really important that everyone is on the same page in the pre-production process. I have a producer who helps plan where and when the shot will take place. In both fashion and advertising we will meet a few times prior to the shoot to finalize the models and concept. Decisions need to be made about wardrobe, art direction, hair, make–up and lighting. I find that going into a shoot without proper pre-production invariably always leaves me disappointed with the final product. I try to create an environment that is relaxed and informal when I shoot .I like my clients to enjoy their day on set and to feel like they are part of the process. Post-production depends on the job. It can take a few days or a few minutes to retouch a picture. I prefer to handle the process myself in order to leave my aesthetic signature on the work. Your dream job/gig? The truth is I have my dream job…I shoot beautiful women in exotic locations and I get paid for it. I will never be a billionaire but I continuously have blue chip ceo’s asking if they can come and hang out or possibly carry my case for me on my next swimwear shoot… it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it.
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Alternative Thinking
The evolution of man Khanya Ndlela es us that the earth’s evolution of creatures has taken a symmetric pattern, but over four billion years. So you mean to tell me that in nine months a human goes through a four billion year evolution? Yes, precisely, but it doesn’t end there. Once birthed the now fully formed baby human begins to enjoy its oxygen environment and a slightly different transformation begins. The evolution of consciousness and understanding begins. Armed with the two super powers of curiosity and intuition the little human begins to learn of the infinite wonders of his or her abilities. The amazing thing about this evolution is that it happens like a ripple of water. Each human evolves individually but simultaneously all humans evolve together.
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volution is often understood as a process which occurs over millions and billions of years. We speak and learn of the Earths great evolution, which has been four billion years in the making, along with the disputed evolution of man which has seen monkey’s begin to walk upright and discard their primate existence for homosapian ability. We speak of these evolutions as processes which are far beyond us now, while some choose to believe that these scientific findings are false and all things have been placed here by the most High in their current form. Whatever you personally believe or whatever ulterior knowledge you have, there is one undeniable fact: evolution exists and you are its epitome. The dictionary definition of evolution states that evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms develop from earlier forms.
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In truth, evolution is much more than this. Evolution is every single time you learn something and are thereby taken to a higher level of understanding. Evolution is the transformation of a little baby into a completely different sort of creature; the adult. When two lovers perform the sacred deed of reproduction through fornification; the male species ejects a cell called a sperm which is then attracted to a cell called an egg within the female species. Once these two cells meet, they merge, upon merging they begin to split, the cell splits repeatedly until it creates a tadpole like creature. This creature then mutates and becomes amphibian like breathing water through gills and all, the foetus then takes on reptilian qualities and so the process on until nine months down the line the creature eventually represents a human. Now, all scientific knowledge to date teach-
Today is a special day. We who are alive today have a great responsibility which the Mightiest has thrust upon us. We are the brink of evolution once again. The human race has begun to stagnate in our evolution. We are using outdated technologies, systems, ideologies and governance. We are still living in a world abundant with suffering, poverty, conflict, pollution and hatred. The situation we find ourselves in is a dangerous one. We are on the precipice of our existence and the boiling point is upon us. We are left with a great responsibility, the greatest responsibility of our history. It is up to us to change the world for the better; radically, immediately and peacefully. Fortunately, this change will be made through something we are very familiar with, something we have had much practice and success with in our individual lives so far. Evolution. The simultaneous evolution of mankind is our responsibility, opportunity and saving grace.
FEEL GOOD
The Chaeli Campaign Melanie Scrooby gramme that shares our focus of fostering active citizenship.
rehabilitation and life skills Young adults with disabilities have opportunities to develop their skills whilst socialising in a nurturing environment. This programme includes: * Skills development through working in an on-site coffee shop * Weekly craft workshops * Employment opportunities in the open market – supported by an occupational therapist * Physical rehabilitation – supported by occupational therapists and physiotherapists
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he Chaeli Campaign was founded by Chaeli Mycroft, her sister, Erin and family friends, Tarryn Terry, Justine Terry, and Chelsea Terry because of Chaeli’s need for a motorised wheelchair. After raising R20 000 in just seven weeks it was decided to formalise The Chaeli Campaign as a non-profit organisation and continue to help other children with disabilities throughout South Africa. Adults joined forces with the original founders to manage the business side of the organisation, and the original founders were entrenched as the Founding Committee. The Chaeli Campaign celebrated its eighth birthday in August 2012 as a registered NPO. It runs eight programmes in support of children with disabilities and is actively involved in mobilising the minds and bodies of children. A dynamic advocacy focus promotes a unique and practical celebration of the inclusion of people with disabilities. There is a great need within the field of disability, not only for assistive devices, equipment and treatment programmes, but also for community education, understanding of disability and the normalisation of society through the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Our goal is to breathe hope into the lives of children with disabilities and their families, as we find ways of improving their independence, socialisation, education and integration into their communities. Pay-It-Forward Ambassadors This dynamic programme grows social entrepreneurs who focus on leadership, networking and entrepreneurship skills that are needed to positively uplift the communities
Chaeli Sports and Recreation Club (CSRC) The ethos that drives all our events and functions is for these activities to happen in an inclusive environment. Therefore membership to the CSRC is open to disabled and non-disabled members. Members are active in weekly wheelchair dancing sessions as well as cycling. Each year cyclists competing in the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour and the Metropolitan 94.7 Cycle Event, sign up as Chaeli Riders, to raise awareness and funding for the various programmes.
enrichment centre A small group of disabled children enjoy the facilities at the Chaeli Campaign Enrichment Centre, based at Chaeli Cottage in Plumstead. They learn using play therapy, arts and crafts as well as fun games and daily walks.
contact details in which they live. This programme targets young leaders between the ages of 10-14 and is currently presented in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Lenasia South (Johannesburg).
The Chaeli Campaign can be reached at Tel: 0861 242 354 or info@chaelicampaign. co.za or www.chaelicampaign.co.za
Graduating ambassadors are invited to mentor the following year’s ambassadors and, after serving a year as mentors, are invited to enrol in The Chaeli Campaign chapter of The President’s Award, a pro-
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OPPOrTUNITIES
Internships Eskom Job Description: Eskom is currently offering learner/ trainee opportunities in the following disciplines, across all Divisions in Eskom: Engineers-in-Training, University Graduates-in-Training, University of Technology Trainees, Further Education and Training College Learners/ Learner ships. Requirements: Engineers-in-Training Grade12 plus a Bsc/BEng Graduate in Training Grade12 plus B degree in Behavioural Science, Bcom, Bcom Accounting FET Learners/Learner ships (including Learner Plant Operators) Closing date: 30 November 2012 How to apply: http://www.eskom.co.za/c/article/639/ bursary-in-service-training/
Independent Police Investigative Directorate Job Description: Independent Police Investigative Directorate is currently looking for an Information Technology Intern (ref: Q9/2012/35) . The successful candidate will report to the ICT Deputy Director at their national offices in Tshwane and will be responsible for: Filing system, assist with documenting and updating information such as software licenses, system configuration, making travel arrangement for ICT officials, taking of calls etc. Requirements: Unemployed Graduates who are in possession of a National Diploma/ Degree in Public Management or equivalent qualification. Closing date: 05 October 2012 How to apply: Post your applications to I ndependent Police Investigative Directorate, Private Bag X 941, Pretoria, 0001 OR Hand deliver to City Forum Building, 114 Madiba (Vermeulen) Street, Pretoria Central. Mark your applications for the attention of: Mr M Matsapola @ 012 399 0210 / Mr M Mohale @ 012 399 0213
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Intern Information Technology Opportunity Type: Intern Information Technology (ref: Q9/2012/35) Company: The Investec CA Programme offers financial assistance in the form of a full academic scholarship to undergraduate students studying towards a CA(SA) degree. Description: Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment. Applications are open all year round. Successful candidates are offered the opportunity to apply for the Investec CA Programme (to complete their 3 year training contract Requirements: Those studying towards a Chartered Accountant degree at a SAICA accredited university Closing date: Open all year round How to apply: Complete the online application form if you require any further information, please call 011 286 9457 or email CAscholarship@investec.co.za http://www.investec.co.za/about-investec/careers/caprogramme/scholarship.html
SANGONET Internship Opportunity Type: SANGONET Internship Company: SANGONET Description: The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to NGOs and other development organisations in the Southern African region. SANGONeT’s Civil Society Information Programme seeks to appoint an Intern, based in Johannesburg. Requirements: Those Graduate students, who has either just completed her/his studies or is working on her/his final research project, in one of the following areas: political or social science, sustainable development, etc.; Closing date: 3 October 2012 How to apply: http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/ sangonet-internship
Administrator Post Opportunity Type: Administrator Post Company: Community Chest of the Western Cape Description: The Community Chest seeks to appoint an Administrator in its Finance Department, based in
OPPOrTUNITIES Cape Town. Requirements: Grade 12 with accounting as a subject Business administrator diploma or certificate is essential Minimum of two years working experience in a finance department at similar post is essential Closing date: 10 October 2012 How to apply: To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to Nurjaan Mahomed at vacancies@comchest. org.za
Science Professional Opportunity Type: Science Professional Company: Living Through Learning Description: LTL seeks to appoint a Science Professional, based in Cape Town, for an innovative post-matric bridging project. Requirements: Grade 12 with accounting as a subject; Business administrator diploma or certificate is essential; Minimum of two years working experience in a finance department at similar post is essential; Closing date: 1 November 2012 How to apply: To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to lindsay@livingthroughlearning.org.za
Global Development Corps Internship Description: Global Development Corps (GDC) seeks to appoint committed young South Africans and community developers as Volunteers, based in Bloemfontein, Free State Province. Requirements: Fundraising experience; Experience with community and youth workers; Experience in project coordination; Aged between 18 and 35 years. HIV+ individuals and members of the sexual minorities (LGBTIs) are encouraged to apply. Individuals with an undergraduate degree or B-tech in any NON-IT discipline (including Humanities, Commerce, Sciences etc). Closing date: 30 November 2012 How to apply: To apply, submit a CV to globalcorps. organization@gmail.com.
Jobs Science Professional Ad Dynamo is looking for a young dynamic, energetic, groomed and articulate self-driven individual with fantastic communication and organisational skills to join our young and vibrant team as a campaign manager. Key responsibilities: Monitor and check every campaign on a daily basis. Ensure budgets are spending in the system and make recommendations to ensure this happens. Identify verticals that need additional inventory and feed into Ops Manager or Publishing Team. Communicate campaign performance with sales team and clients. Requirements: Only applicants with experience in digital advertising will be considered How to apply: Gerhard at Ad Dynamo
Administrator/Accounts Assistant Well-established film production company needs an experienced VIP wiz to take control of the payroll function and be our fabulous front desk ambassador and office administrator. Key Responsibilities: Answering phones, screening calls, taking messages, continually updating contracts. VIP Payroll - enter crew info and PAYE calculations. Create production and recon files when jobs are confirmed. Assist with creditors - checking Purchase Orders, vat, allocations. Membership awards summarise, update and recon. Couriers - using most suited, following up, PO allocs, send/receive. Personal assistant to company directors. Advantageous Key Requirements: Your professional communication skills, ability to multi-task and minimum of two years experience in
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GENERAL JOBS OPPOrTUNITIES the film industry and VIP and Pastel skills will secure your position. How to apply: Deidre Giant Films 021 422 1321
Digital Coordinator The purpose of this role is to ensure a strong representation of the brands Sportmans Warehouse and Outdoor Warehouse in the South African sporting and outdoor markets, and to ensure the brands always receive optimal exposure. The vacancy is based in Cape Town. Advantageous Key Requirements: Proven experience in a fast-paced, deadline driven, highly competitive digital space. Strong writing and communication skills Cost control and budget management skills Passionate about e-commerce and the digital environment. How to apply: Kobus Potgieter Moresport +27214645100
Junior Accountant Career opportunity in asset management industry for candidate to be trained in Cape Town Key Requirements: Must have a fully completed B.Comm with academic record available. Must have recently completed three years’ articles with medium to large firm. Must preferably be a South African National Must be based in the Cape Peninsula and be readily available to attend interviews. How to apply: All CVs will be deleted. Only telephonic applications will be considered. Phone veronica on 021 425 3300 during office hours.
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Underwriter A leading life insurance company in Sandton, Johannesburg is looking for an Underwriter to join their dynamic team. Key Responsibilities: Capturing of Mortality and Morbidity Analysing of Risk Assessments Accurately interpret data from the company’s Life and Health database and the Life register. Key Requirements: Matric Medical background essential Advanced understanding of Anatomy and Physiology essential Two years experience (group life preferable) Knowledge of MS Office How to apply: Hanneke Lewis +27 11 312 7260 hanneke@asie.co.za
Online Graphic Designer HomeChoice is looking for an Online graphic designer who has good design skills and an advanced understanding of Dreamweaver. Key Responsiblities: Design and implementation of digital and Mobi campaigns. Design website pages as per wireframes and HomeChoice specifications. Design web pages with intricate functionality and search engine optimisation. Design and implement of various online marketing campaigns. Key Requirements: Degree/Diploma in graphic design Minimum two years working experience as an Online Graphic Designer. Mac DTP course, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks Experience in working with the following is an advantage; Mobi sites, Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc
OPPOrTUNITIES Assistant Accountant HomeChoice is looking for an Assistant Accountant. Key Responsibilities: Supplier governance and cost control Supervision of the creditors function Month-end management reporting Month-end returns and reconciliations Cost control for marketing department Management of people Key Requirements: Strong leadership qualities, with ability to assert themselves and build high performing teams. Skilled communicator, with ability to provide clear and concise instructions. Excellent analytical skills with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail. Deadline driven, with ability to streamline processes to meet targeted objectives. HOW TO APPLY: Go to: http://homechoice.mcidirecthire. com/External/OpportunityDetails. aspx?ref=88&Media=BizCommunity
Freelance Textile Designer HomeChoice is looking for an Assistant Accountant. Key Responsibilities: Supplier governance and cost control Supervision of the creditors function Month-end management reporting Month-end returns and reconciliations Cost control for marketing department Management of people Key Requirements: Strong leadership qualities, with ability to assert themselves and build high performing teams. Skilled communicator, with ability to provide clear and concise instructions. Excellent analytical skills with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail. Deadline driven, with ability to streamline processes to meet targeted objectives.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to: http://homechoice.mcidirecthire. com/External/OpportunityDetails. aspx?ref=88&Media=BizCommunity
Online Editor/Writer Lylaspan is a well funded start up based in Cape Town operating in the social commerce space. In conjunction with directors, develop and manage a company style guide to suit the target audience and meet the company’s objectives. Key Responsibilities: Source and manage a small team of freelancers to develop articles for the website. Work closely with the designer, marketing and development teams to ensure a consistent voice across the website and all marketing channels. Be actively involved with the development of external and internal communication material. Key Requirements: More than one year’s editing experience. A thorough understanding of SEO. Experience managing a team of writers. How to apply: Contact details James Townsend-Rose Lylespan +27 73 000 6661 jamestownsendrose@gmail.com
Bursaries WSP Consulting Engineers Who Can Apply- Students who have completed their first year studies in Engineering: Electrical/ Electronic, Mechanical and who wish to study or are in their SECOND YEAR of study.
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OPPOrTUNITIES Closing Date: 30 September 2012. Address: The Manager Human Resources WSP Consulting Engineers P O Box 98867 Sloane Park
Arcelor Mittal (Engineering) Who Can Apply:All those interested in full time undergraduate studies in BSc Engineering at selected SA universities. Grade 12 with university exemption with at least 60% in Mathematics and Physical Science. Selection preference: Merit and previously disadvantaged. You’ll be expected to serve one year’s service for each year of study Closing Date 28 February 2013 Address: Resourcing Officer Training CoE P O Box 2 Vanderbijlpark, 1900 Fax: (016) 889-3300
Arup (Pty) Ltd Who Can Apply: Students who are studying Civil Engineering in their SECOND YEAR and onwards. This is an Engineering Council of South Africa approved graduate training programme and students may be able to work in an Arup office overseas. They would be expected to work in Johannesburg to fulfil the ECSA's requirements. Closing Date: 31 October 2012 Address: Mrs. C. Jaggard Arup (Pty) Ltd, Consulting Engineers P/Bag X38 Benmore 2010
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Henry Bradlow Who Can Apply: Students who are studying all disciplines of Engineering. Closing Date: 15 November Address: The Registrar (Finance) University of Johannesburg P O Box 524 Auckland Park 2006
Daan Marais Who Can Apply: Students who want to study Theology at the University of Pretoria. Closing Date: 31 October 2012 Address: Daan Marais Administrator Dutch Reformed Church P O Box 15185 Lynn East 0039
SENTECH Bursary Scheme Who Can Apply: Awarded to second-year students who are SA citizens. Closing Date: 15 November Address: The HRD Manager Sentech (Pty) Ltd Private Bag X06 Honeydew 2040
The Charles and Jessie Hills Trust Who Can Apply: Students willing to study at a studying built environment at NMMU,
OPPOrTUNITIES less than 25 years old, 2nd-year level or higher, Closing Date: 31 October 2012 Address: Apply to: NMMU Financial Aid Office
Samro Who Can Apply: Students from any tertiary institution in South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho who are studying Music as a major subject in any general branch of serious or jazz/popular, FIRST or SECOND year students who would have been born after 15 February 1978. Older applicants may be considered. Closing Date: 15 February Address: Online applications www.sena.org.za
Baker's Food Technology Bursary Who Can Apply: Students who want to study food technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and who have a good academic record. Practical training in the THIRD YEAR of study. Closing Date: Check on application Address: Mr M Caine Manpower Development Manager Baker's Limited P O Box 599 Pinetown 3600
Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund Who Can Apply: Bursaries available annually on application, to senior students (2nd, 3rd year etc), and bursary loans available to first year students who register for accredited qualification, who passed previous year, permanent residents of Paarl or Mbekweni Closing Date: 19 January 2012 Address: The Secretary Athlone Institute Bursary Project Fund P O Box 846 Huguenot
CP de Leeuw Who Can Apply: Students who want to study Quantity Surveying at the University of Pretoria Closing Date: 30 November 2012 Address: CP de Leeuw P O Box 12286 Hatfield, 0028
Elementsix Who Can Apply: Undergraduate, full-time students of Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics or Mechanical Engineering Service Contract: It comes with a service obligation towards Element Six (Pty) Ltd Closing Date: 28 February. Forward applications, CV’s, academic records. Correspondence only conducted with short listed candidates. If no reply within 30 working day, consider application unsuccessful Address: Bursaries Department P O Box 561 Springs, 1560 E-mail: recruitmentzapro@e6.com Fax : (011) 812-9352
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OPPOrTUNITIES Medical Education for SA Blacks Who Can Apply: Students who are African, Indian and Coloured and who are studying MBChB and health-related courses. The award is given to students under the age of 25 and is based on financial need. Students studying at Wits, Durban, Natal (Medical), Stellenbosch, UCT, MEDUNSA. Please note that those who apply to the University of Natal Financial Aid are automatically considered for a MESAB bursary, but must not make special application to the Registrar. Closing Date: Check with the university Address: Medical Education for SA Blacks (MESAB) Apply to university
BoE Bursaries - Winifred Wilson Bursary Who Can Apply: SA university students from 2nd year studying BA degree majoring in English. Also for postgraduate study. Closing Date: 15 December 2012 Address: Charitable Trusts BoE Trust Ltd P O Box 86 Cape Town, 8000
BoE Bursaries - van Hoytema Bursary Who Can Apply: SA students to study law Closing Date: 31 October 2012
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Address: Charitable Trusts BoE Trust Ltd P O Box 86 Cape Town, 8000
Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education Who Can Apply: Applicants need to have passed their first year of study with a minimum of a second class pass (i e. over 50% for all subjects). Applicants need to be SA citizens and with a direct link to the sugar industry (related to an employee of the sugar industry, i.e. miller or grower). Preference will be given to students with a rural affiliation and who would consider pursuing a career in rural regions. A maximum of six awards will be made annually. Awards will be based on merit and need. “Need” will be assessed according to the joint income of the candidate’s parents. Students will be expected to contribute to university, university of technology and rural life. Closing Date: 16 October for return of completed forms Address: Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education c/o South African Sugar Association P O Box 700 Mount Edgecombe 4300
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Climbing life`s challenges one mountain at a time Aubrena Armstrong
Mountain climbing provides the ultimate escape. There high above the world of cities and civilization, the climber can pause and look across a natural world ruled by nature’s raw beauty
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outh Africans are slowly moving away from what is seen as conventional sport and embracing everything nature has to offer. The sport, hobby or even profession of mountaineering or mountain includes hiking, skiing and climbing mountains. Monde Sitole, SA’s very own Tintin, gives us more insight into the daring world of mountaineering. As a sailing and mountaineering enthusiast, Sitole is surely making his mark as an adventurer, having already climbed the highest mountain peaks in Africa, Europe and North America which include Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus and Mount Denali. The 22- year- old from Khayelitsha says he had an extremely inquisitive mind from a very young age. The local library acted as his temple where he spent most of his time. This love for books led to Sitole reading adventure stories. “I was an armchair adventurer for a long time,” he says.
“I feel more alive when I’m closest to death.”
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Sitole was one of the first ten Africans to attend school aboard a tall ship voyage from Cape Town to Bermuda via Namibia, St Helena, Ascension, and Fernando Norohna Island, Brazil and Trinadad. “The idea of me being an explorer was so abstract and farfetched,” says Sitole. It was this opportunity that sparked his interested of being an adventurer.
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In 2009, he was chosen to take part in the Mike Horn Pangaea Young Explorer’s Selection Camp held in Switzerland where he got to meet his idol Mike Horn. “Mike Horn is the greatest South African explorer. He circumnavigated the whole Arctic Circle solo and lost four fingers,” says Sitole. The camp was focused on educating the participants about conservation, world affairs and mountaineering. Sitole has since started a non- profit organisation, Great African Ascent, which focuses on nature conservation and youth development camps through mountaineering. The organisation aims to instil a more holistic attitude about the environments in young people. Great African Ascents’ goal is to open a centre in Khayelitsha that will be equipped with a rock climbing wall. The centre will also be an educational hub where documentaries on science and the history of science will be shown. It will also include inspirational programmes. “We will also organise talks with guest speakers and role models who can instil hope and inspire greatness,” he says. Sitole says his Kilimanjaro expedition was a real eye-opener on how “sugar-coated” adventure is nowadays where porters carry all your things. “This is why I follow the climbing patterns of the old climbers like Anatoli Boukreev, who said ‘mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my desire to achieve they are the very cathedrals where I practice my religion’, he says.”
This mountain dare devil says he doesn’t fear getting hurt climbing mountains. “I feel more alive when I’m closet to death,” he says. He says that his main motivation is to inspire others to go beyond doubt and fear and grab hold of their dreams no matter how small, big or absurd it might be. He’s currently preparing for his next expedition to Aconcagua in Argentina to scale the highest peak in South America and the second highest of the world’s seven highest summits. Sitole also plans to scale Mount Everest without oxygen which is preparation for his expedition to scale fourteen peaks in the Himalayas. It is no doubt that Monde Sitole is a driven young man with ambitions as high as the mountains he climbs.
highest mountain peaks in the world: 1. Mount Everest, Himalayas Nepal/ Tibet – 8 850m 2. K2 (Godwin Austen), Karakoram Pakistan/ China – 8 611m 3. Kanchenjunga, Himalayas India/Nepal – 8 586m 4. Lhotse I, Himalayas Nepal/Tibet - 8,516m 5. Makalu I, Himalayas Nepal/Tibet 8,463m 6. Cho Oyu, Himalayas Nepal/Tibet 8,201m 7. Dhaulagiri, Himalayas Nepal - 8,167m 8. Manaslu I, Himalayas Nepal - 8,163m 9. Nanga Parbat , Himalayas Pakistan 8,125m 10. Annapurna , Himalayas Nepal - 8,091m
Sithole says a lot of people have one night stands with the mountain. “Edmund Hillary used to say, ‘It’s not the mountain you conquer but yourself’. You’re actually climbing yourself and the mountain is just a metaphor.”
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TRAVEL
Exploring the beautiful Tzaneen Simphiwe Mahlanyana
A business trip to Limpopo with a bit of pleasure is never a bad thing.With the weather pleasantly sunny, work in this beautiful province was hardly a drag
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n receiveing a brief for a work related trip to Limpopo the first thing that came to mind was how I would survive the humid conditions. On our arrival we drove straight to Tzaneen which is where we stayed for five days. We checked in at Tzaneen Country Lodge where the staff were patiently waiting for us and welcomed us with open arms and unforgettable friendliness. The language might have been a barrier – they speak Xitsonga and I speak Xhosa – but English saved the day and made it possible for all of us to understand each other.
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All the days in Tzaneen were extremely hot (Cape Town’s 29 Degrees is different to Limpopo’s) and I had to keep reminding myself the purpose of my visit, which was to help the people of N’wamitwa where our project is currently run in the Limpopo Province. The home visits really felt like I was in the SABC 2 soapie Muvhango and with the way people were dressed I was convinced I would see either Chief Azwindini or his wives. On a serious note, being part of the community and actually walking in the streets of this township, opened my eyes to
how some people still struggle to even get a toilet. But even with this the culture and tradition was the mind blowing one. Before even thinking of walking in someone’s house, you need to shout a firm “Ko-Ko” from the gate and a few seconds later, a young lady or young child will come greet you and in no time there are chairs in front of you. I thought of how we behave in Cape Town and actually shared with them that when you knock, you sometimes open without someone answering. Whilst there I also got to try out one of their shisa nyama “braai
TRAVEL cause they of all the clicks they heard when I spoke. I was amazed by the reception I received from everyone at this lounge and once I mentioned I was from Cape Town, I got questions left, right and center about the Mzoli-experience, Cpt Clubs etc.
meat”. And to my surprise only salt was used on the meat, no spices or sauces like we would do. And my first impression was “Okkkkkk” but when I was done with the first piece of chicken, I was already saying “more please”.
After a long day working in extremely hot conditions, you want to have a glass of wine to cool down, so I went to visit Shirhami Lounge. Every time I opened my mouth I would get stares and by the time I was paying at the till, it was “all-eyes-on-me” be-
I wanted to explore more in Tzaneen before my time was over so I found myself in the city centre for lunch and also checked out some clothing stores, but to my surprise we have more or less the same shops, so there was nothing new there. The highlight of my trip was meeting DJ Cleo on a plane back home and actually taking a picture with him
– such a lovely and bubbly guy he is. In summary, my week’s visit was eye opening, life changing and very heart wamring indeed. Interesting facts about Limpop * The Province has more Avocados than any other Provinces in South Africa. * Former president of South African Reserve Bank Tito Mboweni was born in Tzaneen. * The greenery in Limpopo is very calming and heartwarming. * The service you receive from supermarkets is super fast. * People who live in Limpopo speak 3 or more languages.
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Green Zone
Go Green or Go Home Aubrena Armstrong
Going green is not a choice anymore, it’s a responsibility. That’s why it’s so important to try and do the small things that can help change the future of the planet
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he planet Earth is the only known planet to sustain life. It is the only planet that produces oxygen and water. The earth’s natural resources are extremely important to sustain human life. And it’s time that something is done to save what little resources are left.
ide emissions each year. This carbon dioxide continues to heat up the planet and poses a threat to humanity and the environment. Generating electricity through the burning of fossil fuels, especially coal has a greater impact on the atmosphere than any other human activity.
Climate change is the biggest threat to nature and humanity in the 21st century. The biggest climate polluter is the global power section. It generates around 40% of all global electricity from coal.
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According to the International Energy Agency, the power sector is responsible for 37% of all manmade carbon dioxide emissions. It creates about 23 billion tons of carbon diox-
According to an analysis of climate data in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, wind turbines could harness hun-
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In order to curb and control global warming, alternative ways of producing energy have to be considered.
dreds of terawatts of electricity. This is far more than is needed to power the globe. Solar power is another effective renewable energy source. The government has set a target for renewable energy to contribute 10 000 giga watt hours of final energy consumption by 2013. Solar water heating could contribute up to 23% towards that target. With the increasing global drive towards renewable energy, many people feel pressured into joining the ‘green movement’. The need to conserve the environment has gone beyond being a movement but has become a lifestyle.
green zone energy saving tips Living a green lifestyle is simple. There is a huge misconception that in order to live green, your entire way of life has to change. There are many practices that can be implemented in everyday life to make a contribution to conserving natural resources. Many South Africans cannot afford the increasing price of electricity. Therefore it’s important to try and save as much energy as possible. This not only benefits the environment but your pockets as well.
green gadgets With technology evolving, it’s difficult to factor in eco friendliness when the demand for development is high. There are, however, a few products that incorporate day to day basics as well as environmental consciousness.
bedol water- powered clock – This clock runs on salt water. Though it doesn’t do much but tell the time, it can go weeks without a refill.
cooking - Make sure that when cooking, your pots and pans are covered. This keeps in the heat allowing your food to be prepared quicker and reducing energy used by the stove. Also match the size of the stove plate to the size of the pot. Using a smaller pot on a larger stove plate, means that heat from the exposed part of the stove plate is wasted.
green fashionable rings - Designer Anthony Roussel has created wonderful and stylish eco friendly rings and bracelets made from recycled wood and cork.
lights - Always turn off unnecessary lights
nokia 3110 evolve cell phone – Cell phones
and appliances during the day. Turn off all lights and appliances at night while you are asleep. millions of pens discarded everyday, this eco friendly alternative reduces waste. It promises to last at least seven years.
are the worst eco offenders as everyone has one. This one however is made of 50% renewable material which makes manufacturing cleaner. Unlike most electronic devices its AC charger draws almost no electricity when the phone is not charging.
hand powered shredder
bottled sunshine - Consol has developed
the seven year pen – Rather than join the electronic devices - Shut down computers over night and use the power saving options. Turn off all electronic devices at the plug. These devices continue to draw electricity even when on stand by or switched off.
invest in a cooking cushion - This is a cushion filled with polystyrene balls. Whatever is put into the cushion stays at that temperature for about eight to ten hours. It acts as a cooler as well as a warmer, eliminating the need for those appliances.
switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs - They are handed out for free at certain shopping centers and other community based projects. These light bulbs save up to 30% energy usage than normal light bulbs. Environmental consciousness is a vital part of ensuring our future but the question remains, are we willing to take that responsibility?
– Requiring no electricity, this compact device has two caps that twist in opposite directions to activate a hand powered shredding machine.
a jar that stores solar energy and converts it into light energy. The one litre preserving jar is fitted with a LED solar panel at the top and charges outside in the sun during the day. At night, it can be switched on and provides light for six to nine hours with a lifespan of 9000 hours and costs R120.00.
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GADGETS
Gadgets gone green Amanda Mtuli
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rganic isn’t just about food anymore. We all know that it’s a big challenge to keep our power hungry gadgets fully charged while you’re on the go. Fortunately thanks to “green” and eco friendly initiatives such as solar technology, we can keep up the pace with our consumer tech. Here are some of the green gadgets we’ve identified to help get you started.
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his is a small pebble-like device that you put in the shower next to the plug and it basically checks how much water is going down the plughole. It is designed to raise awareness of your water consumption by monitoring how much water you use in the shower. It effectively trains you to use less water when you shower making you more ‘eco friendly’.
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computer power saving device that aims to reduce your PC power usage. You simply press the eco button when you are away from your desk and your computer is put into the most efficient energy saving mode available called ‘ecomode’. It also records how many carbon units and how much power and money you have saved by using the eco button.
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his music gadget gets its power from your body heat by being attached to your skin and is designed for walking or exercising. The Skinny Player lets you listen to music without needing to carry a player or use headphones.
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eMo uses Wi-Fi to turn an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a remote control for household devices. When used in conjunction with the WeMo app, it lets you control any appliance that plugs into an electrical outlet. It runs over your homes Wi-Fi network. You can use your phone to start your coffee masker as you come from anywhere in your house in the morning. Additionally the app lets you create a rule or set a schedule.
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est assured that you can channel the sun into your electronic devices using this portable USB Solar Tree. The panels on the “branches” enable you to take in the suns rays and charge. It comes with a cable that has nine separate connectors for some of the most popular phones. With the Solar Tree power can be stored for future charges and can also charge from AC power.
philips hf3485 wake-up light
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he Philips HF3485 wake up light is like a ‘new age’ alarm clock that combines the functionality of a lamp with the traditional functions of an alarm clock radio. The Philips wake up light does things in a slightly more civilised way. The ‘sunrise’ mode sets the light to come on gently a half an hour before you need to get up and gradually increases its intensity until you do - much like you would if the sun shone in through the curtains. If you are still not awake after the sunrise period, the alarm switches on. For those who like to fall asleep with the light on there’s also a sunset mode which operates like the sunrise mode in reverse. Instead the light gently dims in stages to suit those who like to drift off to sleep reading a book at bedtime. If you really aren’t a morning person then this wake up light is perfect.
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he Switch75 LED Light Bulb has received a tremendous response and has even graced the cover of Wired – how cool is that? It belongs to the LED family of bulbs and has caught the imagination of all the LED bulb fans these days with its eye-catching design. The Switch75 has also been hailed as one amongst the top 50 inventions of 2011 by Time magazine and also received the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree. These light bulbs could virtually last forever and the design is such that it has the warm glow of the incandescents that can be turned on instantly. The innovative liquid cooling mechanism in the LED inside the Switch is non-toxic and also saves on energy. The company claims that the Switch bulbs have a lifespan of around 25,000 hours.
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he Auris allows users to play music wirelessly from any Bluetooth device through a docking station. The receiver connects with up to eight devices- including the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows phone- via Bluetooth version 2.1+ EDR. As long as users are within 33 feet of the receiver, they can sync and start streaming. This device is not just limited to music, but Auris can play any audio, including sound from video games or movie through a music dock.
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REVIEWS
reviews book
three worthwhile reads Liz Heydra
50 Shades of Grey
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by E.L James
here is a great chance that you might have heard about the book called 50 Shades of Grey. Set largely in Seattle this is the first book out of the series which recounts the deepening relationship between a college graduate and a young businessman Christian Grey. In the book, Anastasia Steele is required to sign a contract that allows Grey to have complete control of her life which included fulfilling any desires Grey had in the bedroom. Grey was in to BDSM, bondage and Sadism and for Steele, whom was still a virgin all this seemed very overwhelming at first. Readers find this book highly captivating and the kinky nature of the novel has drawn in readers in millions world-wide. The sexual politics in the 50 Shades Of Grey will be discussed amongst the female readers for years to come, it really is a must-read novel for what it’s worth and it is not just a flash in the pan, the book really is that captivating and amazing to read.
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Nelson Mandela by himself: The authorised quotations book
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his is a carefully selected and thoroughly researched collection of Mandela’s most inspiring quotations. The collection was edited by Sahm Venter and Sello Hatang, who had access to Mandela’s private papers, speeches, correspondence and audio recordings spanning 60 years. The Centre of Memory at the Nelson Mandela Foundation receives thousands of requests from all over the world to authenticate quotations. The book offers readers, researchers and writers authenticated quotes and documents a range of quotes in one book. Among the 2000 quotes is a pertinent one for our times, from when Mandela spoke to journalists in 1992 in response to a question about his separation: “It is your duty to examine the conduct of public figures and to place them in the spotlight - that is your duty.”
Behind the Beautiful Forever’s by Katherine Boo
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he hit movie Slumdog Millionaire made viewers around the world aware of the poverty and slums in Mumbai, India. In her outstanding first book, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, New Yorker staff writer Katherine Boo takes a microscope to that world. Boo centres her book on a specific slum called Annawadi. Though small in size — 3,000 people — Annawadi possesses symbolic significance because of its location, next to the sparkling new Mumbai airport and the adjacent luxury hotels which serve the financiers travelling to India’s equivalent of Wall Street. But Westerners, charity workers and middle-class or wealthy Indians are not the stars of Boo’s narrative. She focuses on a small group of Annawadi residents. They are very poor, very desperate, and very human, similar to the slum dwellers you’d find in the gin alleys of 18th-century London. The book is less about India and more about how the struggle to stay alive affects the heart and the soul. The Book brings alive an almost unimaginably harsh world through the stories of individuals trying to make their way in a place few of us can imagine.
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reviews music
musical enchantment Baphe Phukwana
Rick Ross Lira Captured Tour
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outh African songstress Lira is breaking all boundaries, proving nothing is impossible. Not long ago this talented songbird was nominated for a BET Award making her the second South African female artist to get international recognition after the late Lebo Mathosa. The tour “captures” Miss Lira in different arenas around the country. The DVD contains 32 of her most popular hit-singles and songs from her previous album “Return to Love”. In this DVD Lira is seen performing in stunning designer gowns, together with her troop of dancers they manage to pull off an amazing production. The DVD was released through her new company, Avril films and was shot using blue-ray cameras. What makes this DVD extra special is that Lira’s fans from around the country were given an opportunity to feature on the production by telling their story on how they became the Lira fans they are today.
God Forgives, I Don’t
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od Forgives, I Don’t is Rick Ross’s fifth studio album which was released mid-2012. Ross continues to tell his life story through music, which is something he is popularly known for. On this album he tells his from rags-to-riches story and describes the album as the missing part of his legacy. It features artists such as Jay Z, Drake, and Usher amongst others. The first single of the album “Touch N You” which featured RnB singer Usher, was officially released via iTunes. Although the album never made it to American Digital charts Billboard, it received positive reviews. Out of 100 reviews from music critics the album received an average score of 70. The album also managed to make the Top 20 on the Australian album charts, peaking in at number 12.
Single review: Donald Denial
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onald has changed the face of commercial house-music, following the success of his single ‘I Deserve’ Donald does not disappoint on his second single. Denial has topped radio charts around the country. The single is lifted from his sophomore album ‘Train of Love’. The whole album was inspired by true events. ‘I Deserve’ speaks about an angry young man that has discovered that his love interest can’t be with him at a time when he needs her the most, because she is cheating on him with someone else, Denial is a continuation of the story. Donald has written songs for artists including Kelly Khumalo and Kwela Tebza. In 2009 he released his debut album, Just Donald, under DJ Cleo‘s Will of Steel Productions. On this album Donald has worked with producer, Chris J, from Ghana and it was released under his own record label. Donald is definitely the artist to look out for.
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REVIEWS
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a night at the movies Chido Dandajena
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ted
rudely comical! Whoever thought that a movie about a talking bear would appeal to anyone above the age of twelve? Sarcastic, smutty with an acceptable level of silly, Ted is your typical bromance flick with an unconventional twist. If you can cringe through a load of consistent vulgarity with a dose of light-hearted humour, then you will most likely be entertained. The main actors include Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis with Seth MacFarlane doubling as the voice of Ted and director of the movie. At the end of it all, Ted is not much to write home about. Any movie that doesn’t either have you laughing a sixpack of abs or crying to fill Lake Vitoria is not worth a solid fifty-five rands. The movie is based, primarily, on the relationship between Ted, a talking teddy bear who is brought to life by the childhood wish of a friendless, John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg). The friendship is tried when Lori, John’s girlfriend of four years demands more from their relationship.
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movie well deserving of five stars in terms of exceptional graphics, narrative and technical innovation, director Len Wisemen hit one out of the park. If you aren’t impressed by high-tech, futuristic gadgets, flying cars and secret agents, then Total Recall is not your cup of tea. Total Recall is a fusion between every action movie ever created and Inception. The attention to detail is commendable and the narrative intelligent, my only wish is that it would have been in 3D, this would have capitalised on all the technical features. The movie is centred on a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) who has suspicions that he might be a spy after visiting Rekall- a company that provides its clients with fictitious, implanted memories. Many have compared the film to its original as it’s a remake of Philip K. Dick’s 1990 film which had the same name. Critics swear that the remake, Total Recall, does no justice to original version.
Madea’s witness Protection
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ne wonders why there is any need to review any more Tyler Perry movies as they have become synonymous with being predictable and cheesy. However, to be fair, Tyler Perry films do provide a light sense of humour and if that’s what you’re expecting, you are guaranteed satisfaction. Without giving too much away, Madea’s Witness Protection is about a somewhat dysfunctional family that is placed under witness protection at Madea’s house in Atlanta, for protection against criminal charges and being killed by a mob. George Needle is the fragile CFO of an investment bank, Lockwise Industries, which he soon discovers has been operating in a mob-backed Ponzi scheme of which he has been set up as the scape goat. Along with dealing with criminal charges, George must handle his frustrated second wife, Kate, his spoilt teenage daughter, Cindy and his seven-year old son Howie who wishes his father would be more attentive. Great for family gatherings and for some light humour.
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biko`s quest Directed by Mandla Mbothwe, with Jazzart Dance Theatre. Utando Baduza
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horeography by Jacqueline Manyaapelo, Ina WichterichMogane and Mzokuthula Gasa The collaboration between The Steve Biko Centre - an initiative of the Steve Biko Foundation and the Jazzart Dance Theatre is another watershed moment in the recounting of narratives that are quickly getting lost in the cacophony that is contemporary South Africa. The merging of powerful visuals, pulsating dance and majestic storytelling to probe the legacy of one Africa’s greatest thinkers and son of the soil, Steve Bantu Biko and what the legacy means for us today is truly magical. This tour-de-force of a production weaves an intricate and often not easily resolved conversation between our past and present, ‘the individual’ and ‘the community’ and most importantly our common humanity. It reminds us of the essence of the Black Consciousness Movement, which was not about racial superiority as it is often portrayed, but rather about a firm belief in our inherent humanity. As Biko once said, ‘”..whites must be made to realise that they are only human, not superior. Same with blacks. They must be made to realise that they are also human, not inferior.” The quest then, through invoking and meditating on the spirit and legacy of Biko, is for a more ‘true humanity’ which is a vision shared by the collaborators. The acclaimed director, Mandla Mbothwe, elicits dynamic performances from the Jazzart dancers as they seem to burst through the often tragic, emotional, sublime and passionate choreography. Subtle sound, lighting and stage design add to what is often a visual feast for the eyes. The narrative is woven between both the
‘public and private’ spaces that Biko’s life and legacy inhabit, propelling us to look into our lives to examine how far we are in giving life to the ideals that Biko fought for with his life. Despite the enormous strides that we have made in almost two decades of democracy, the production reminds us that there is still more to be done and it essentially begins with us as individuals. The collaboration between Mbothwe and Jazzart, defies easy description of what the production is but rather indicative of the innovative and groundbreaking ‘new theatre’ that Mbothwe has been spearheading with his previous productions. The easy and sublime weaving of dance and drama in what is an unforgettable production should be universally lauded. The successful runs of the show in Ginbserg, King Willams Town and Cape Town are a testament to the creative brilliance of the collaborators. It is hoped that the show will tour the rest of country, so check your local press for details as it’s a show that you certainly don’t want to miss.
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ZOLANI+ZOID LIVE AT THE FUGARD Venue: The Fugard Theatre Date: Wed 10 October 2012 Time: 20h00 Price: R110.00 - R140.00
GREAT HYMNS OF OUR FAITH Venue: St James Church Date: Fri 05 October 2012 Time: 20h00 Price: R150.00
CAPE TOWN MUSIC EXPERIENCE Venue: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch Date: Sun 08 October 2012 Time: 10h00 Price: R160.00 - R400.00
BMG CONCERT Venue: Baxter Concert Hall Date: Sat 06 October 2012 Time: 19h30 Price: R60.00
Music Comedy Lifestyle
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Siv Ngesi presents RACE Venue: The Baxter theatre Date: 3 October 20:15 pm Price: R80.00 – R100.00
THE FNB VARIÉTÉ FESTIVAL Venue: The Baxter Theatre Date: Sunday, 14 October at 16:00 pm Price: R180.00
Trevor Noah – That’s Racist Venue: The Baxter Theatre Date: 17 to 27 October 10:00am– 3:00pm Price: R180.00
Jou Ma Se Comedy Club Venue: Players Café at The River Club in Observatory Date: Every Thursday Time: 8:30pm Price: R80.00/R40.00
Rocking the Daisies 2012 Venue: Cloof Wine Estate Date: 4 to 7 October All weekend Price: R520.00 – R600.00
Rocktober Lifestyle Picnic Venue: Maragana Park, Langa Date: Sun 28 October 2012 Time: 11h00 Price: R70.00 - R1500.00
Cape Town International Kite Fest Venue: Zandvlei Lawns, Muizenburg Date: 3 – 4 November Time: 10h00 – 18h00 Price: R10.00 – R20.00
Look and Feel Good Expo Venue: CTICC Date: Fri 5 – Sun 7 October 2012 Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: TBA
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