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Kanyi Mavi Ronald Masinda the German Cut Fashion
Cover feature 3- The Buzz 4- A day in the life of: Khris Njokwana
5-6 - Cover Story: Kanyi Mavi shines her light of wisdom
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8-10 - Fashion: Ghetto Elegance 11- Out And About: T-Sqaured winter range launch
13-14 12- Beauty: How to get the natural glow 17-18 Opportunities 19-20 My Matric Ball
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23-24 Out Of Africa: 23-24 Bullying 25-26 Ama-horror-scopes
8-10 27- Theres Nothing To Do 28- Gigitheka Phantsi Yintsini 29- Showcase: Burdens of The Free
EDITORIAL
VIBRANT-DRIVEN-PROACTIVE-VISIONARIES INGCAMBU-ZEKAMVA-IQHAYIYA-LETHUUBUNTU SITHI ABO!
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aZi is an organisation for the youth by the youth, which aims to create a platform for conversation through the creation of a grassroots publication. The magazine is aimed at bridging the gap between the so-called previously disadvantaged youth and the “haves”. The magazine’s main focus is to empower the youth with information regarding career plans, lifestyle, and how to better their lives. ZaZi also aims to help the youth outgrow the mindset of always wanting handouts and expecting other people to help them. Most youth growing up in the township experience hardship in creating the lives they want for themselves. One of the main reasons for this is a continuous cycle of various social ills that range from alcohol abuse, drug abuse, gangsterism and domestic violence. We feel that if the youth were not exposed to these negatives they could prosper and live out their dreams. We dream of townships that groom youth that takes pride in who they are and the lives they lead. Through ZaZi magazine we would like to expose things that could change the way they think and which others take for granted.
Siphuxolo J Siganga
My name is Siphuxolo J Siganga. I am doing grade 12 at Ikamvalethu High School. My dream is to become a political and be the president of South Africa, because I want to change the standard of living of Black people in my country. I am the member of Zazi Magazine, because I want to make the youth of Langa to understand and know how important to know your roots. To encourage them to be proud of themselves being Black and have hope
Nkosindiphile Tsibiyana
I am Tsibiyana Nkosindiphile, a grade 12 student at Ikamvalethu High School. My dream is to become a political analyst. I am a part of Zazi because I want to bring change in my community, especially the way we treat each other and not forgetting our roots and our culture.
Bongani Gordon Rengqe
My name is Bongani Gordon Rengqe and I live somewhere in Langa. I am a big fan of manga and anime , Some people say that I’m weird but only on weekends and charismas. I’m a writer for Zazi magazine which is a tough job but I’m learning as I do, I write a feature on careers and I enjoy writing for Zazi because I feel like I can learn a lot about who I am and where I stand with myself through the people I work with who are all just awesome insane people to be with. My future for Zazi is to see the magazine changing lives and the way we see our communities.
Akona Makaluza
Molweni beautiful Zazian’s out there, my name is Akona Makaluza. I am 18 years old of age. I basically grew up in Cape Town kwaLanga. I than joined zazi magazine in
Founder & Editorial Director – Sisanda Ntshinga Publishing Partner – Gugu Madlala (Bambisana Media Consortium) Workshop Co-ordinators – Zonke Mpotulo & Lunika Nettie
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2008 and now I’m currently doing grade11 in isilimela Comprehensive school. My role is pretty challenging because I run up two jobs description, which is showcase finding talent through poets, ant the buzz page. What does kasi consider to be popular the latest trends. My goal is to see Zazi grow big and to be able to do that I have to expand the magazine in the best possible way I know how, through passion and determination and that you can’t change who you are. It is always important to reflect on certain times as an individual, and look back at your past mistakes no matter what. So stay true to yourself, always take 3 steps back and review who you are
Nasiphi Mdlulwa
I’m a simple woman with simple ambitions, to put a roof over my head and have lots of shoes without getting into debt. If I can do that, then anything more would be the cherry on the top. I hope to inspire and share myself through words and fashion
Lesley Mphanga
I’m very ambitious and love my old cartoons like Tom and Jerry. I am the editorial assistant and source images for Zazi, I hope to bring interesting topics and share how I see the world.
Tony Dee Mantanga
My name is Tony, I joined Zazi magazine last year. My role in Zazi is going around interviewing the youth and writing about issues that they face in their daily lives. I would like to see Zazi touching and inspiring the lives of young people, even to go as far as crossing the boarders of South Africa. I want it to be internationally recognised cause what we doing as a production team and as a whole is huge and its making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Ntsika ‘Bra daki’ Daki
Ntsika is a Middledrift born Multimedia Design Producer (Graphic Designer) who came to came to Cape Town to further his education. And now here I am as a Layout Artist/Art Director for Zazi, how that happened is a story for another day. Be Ntswempu.
Siyabonga Ndaba
As a young person who is very ambitious and constantly busy with something I feel that I must inspire other young people to aspire in living a positive life, and by looking forward to new possibilities while trying
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to improve on their lives in whatever gift God has given them. My involvement with Zazi is in cartoon illustration, collecting stories and compiling horror scopes. I chose to be with Zazi because there I feel at home and like I’m with people who are honest with me, people who don’t hesitate to help when the need arises or to bluntly criticize when due.
Vuyokazi Ndobeni
My name is Vuyokazi Ndobeni and I am 18 years old. I am bubbly, crazy, different and liberated. I make it a point to surround myself with positive beings. My biggest dream would be to see poetry grow in the townships and to start a revolution. I joined Zazi because I loved the idea of working with and empowering the youth. It is wonderful being surrounded by a group of people that share a dream.
Nesiphi Ndobeni
My name is Nesiphi Ndobeni. 17 years of age. I am outspoken, hard working, determined and I can be a DIVA. I joined ZAZI magazine because I saw an opportunity for me to grow, to get to know myself and the privilege of working with different people. I have a dream of starting my own soccer club and working in the fashion industry.
Andiswa Mkosi
I’m 22-years-old and the eldest of two kids. I grew up in Langa and Gugulethu and studies photography at the Cape Town School of Photography. I’m an outgoing positive individual and I love art. I am patient but very curious. I best express myself through music (written word) also through capturing images people can relate to rather emotionally. I hog spectators through Photography. I tell my story and what I see through my music, Hip Hop genre. I joined Zazi in 2011 and act as the photographer at events, workshops and the magazine itself. One day I want to establish my own production company where we cater for Music, Film, Photography.
Sibusiso Manzini
My name is Sibusiso Manzii from the seven four double five. I’m fascinated by the hip hop, radio and retail because they are fun professions but I am very passionate about all of them. In hip hop I feel that I am different and on the quest of starting my own movement. I want people who listen to my music to learn something at the end of every song I rap but I’m not going to limit myself from writing whatever I want to write about. Radio is what I love doing too. I fell in love with it in 2010, and I’m currently hosting shows on UCT Radio and Imbo Live. I write for Zazi to spark young people’s minds to make them change their life and have a positive mindset.
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BUZZ By: Vuyokazi Ndobeni Zikhiphani ekasi? Want to know what’s in and what you should look out for this July/August? We’ve selected a couple of things you should check out that could be worth your while. Be in the know ungazo shiyeka Imigidi t’s that time again when boys become men and we celebrate the coming of age of the boys we grew up with. Ziyabila every Friday these holidays, and abomama bajabulile begida ke phofu. We don’t need a DJ for this party and the food is free and ample. So join in the celebrations ekas’lakho.
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iSpaza siyandi chaza paza music has been around for years but never fully recognised. But with the likes of Kanyi, Driemanskap and Langa’s very own DJ Fosta, spaza has finally been put on the map. Its raw sound makes it unique, which is why it’s trending tremendously. So get on with the trend and support local music.
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Matric Dances hese days Matric dances are all about the glitz and the glam. The ladies dress to impress, in gorgeous gowns and the highest of heels. The guys rock tailor made suits, and as a couple, it’s all about the matching colours and style. But let’s not forget the main point of the big day – having responsible fun with classmates and making great memories in the process.
Baseball jackets hen it comes to matric jackets baseball jackets seem to be leading the pack. And this trend is not something that just ends in the school yard. It has become a fashion statement for amajita no squeeza abatshoyo throughout the hood. Caba umntu uyashiyeka xa engenayo. Being seen in a baseball jacket will instantly attract the “in-crowd”.
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Hamba Blackberry f you don’t have a blackberry, ayicace ukuba you are inconveniencing iskhala. I-sms iduru sani. Kugqulwa nge-bbm pin ngoku, so if you don’t have a pin you won’t get a PING! *blackberry can’t watch face*LOL.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
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By: Vuyokazi Ndobeni
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Q: Hey Khris how are you? A: I’m good man. I just woke up and having my breakfast now. Q: What’s for breakfast this morning/ A: All Bran Flakes cereal
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Q: Hey are you done eating yet? A: Yeah. I’m preparing to go to the airport now. I’m leaving for the Seychelles to go on holiday for a bit. Q: How do you balance your social life with all this traveling? A:My traveling ıs my social life sadly. 10.45 a.m Q: Hey what are you up to now? A: I’m about to leave for the airport but I’m just making sure that I’ve packed everything and doing a checklist to make sure I have my visa, passport, currency and medication. 11.00 am Q: Are you done with your checklist yet? A: Yes I am. I’m checking my e-mails now for any last minutes information that might’ve come through Q: What do you enjoy about the traveling? A: Seeing new places and new people Q: So will you ever stop maybe? Settle down? A: nsha’Allah (God willing) 12.15 p.m Q: Are you at the airport yet? A: Yes. And unfortunately I just missed my flight so I have to make arrangements to catch the next one at 14.30. Q: So what would you say makes your days worthwhile? A: Lıfe hey, just being. Q: For someone who would like to travel one day like you... What would you say to them? A: Follow their passion and work extremely hard towards that
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COVER STORY
G s e n i h s i y f n o Ka t h g i l r he m o d s i W
ugulethu’s very own spaza emcee Kanyisa Mavi is taking hip hop in vernacular to another level. She is truly an example of someone ozaziyo and in tune with her reality - which she expresses meticulously in her music. We talk to her about growing up ekasi and taking on this musical journey.
GROWING UP
By: Gordon Rengqe
Kanyisa as her name states is somewhat of a shining light to her peers. Her lyrical content is honest and raw which makes it easy to relate to. This young lady is surely making the right moves to a brighter future.
Could you give us a rundown on who Kanyi is and where you come from? I’m an emcee from Cape Town and I’ve just released my debut album entitled Iintombi-Zifikile. I was born in Gugulethu and grew up in Hazeldean. How was life growing up? Nothing out of the ordinary, I guess. It was the typical life much like any kid in the ghetto. However, I count my blessings for being brought up by a strong woman who was able to love, guide and protect me. Who was you hero growing up as a child? My mother and she still is. It’s like she can do everything, and anything.
YOUR CAREER IN MUSIC
When did you discover that you had a gift for rapping? Growing up, I loved rap music and spent most of my free time in front of my radio banging beats and just hoping the speakers would swallow me. I knew I could rap but I didn’t think it was anything special either. It was only in 2003 when I was introduced to the Hip Hop scene in Cape Town that I discovered I was actually good at it.
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COVER STORY How did you get into the music industry? Just by following the Hip Hop movement, I found myself being part of the industry. Going to gigs and parties and meeting other rappers broadened my perspective. Also performing at open mic sets and park jams helped me grow. When I started searching, following and participating in the music, I became part of the industry. What was your experience when Lauren Hill performed at your launch? It was great. Lauryn Hill was there to watch the show and we invited her on stage for the encore performance, and of course - she killed it. She was the cherry on top of an already blessed show. It was brilliant.
Is it difficult being a female in the genre of music you’re in? Honestly, I’ve never cared about that, I just love Hip Hop. I don’t even know why it’s such an issue. The way I see it, it you’re good, then you’re goodas they say, real recognise real. If you’re not, being male or female still won’t change your situation.
they want to travel the world, perform to new audiences and spread the music. What keeps you motivated? I want to be able to say and feel like I’ve accomplished my dreams against all odds. I want to make my mom, my family and myself proud.
THE NEW ALBUM
Where can we get your music? You can buy my album Iintombi-Zifikile online from www.itunes.com by simply searching ‘Kanyi’. Or you can get it at the African music store on Long Street in Cape Town. In Jo’burg you can find it at the Ozlo shop on the corner of Fox and Kruger Street in the city centre. Then in East London you can get it at Music Mix at Vincent Mall. Who did you work with on your album? This album features the freshest producers including K.’Khosh’ Buyana, Mananz, Planet Earth, Elnino, Digi-Analog, Simiato Matk and Souljaz Pros. On the vocals we have Lady Slice, Legalize and Khosh. And the instrumentalists are Bantu ‘Bizzah’ Xokelelo, Teboho Semela and of course the emcees Driemanskap, Korianda,Jimmy Flexx, Kritsi ye Spaza, Souljas Pros and Crosby aka Digi Analog Sidebar
THE FUTURE
Where do you see yourself in the next few years? I hope to travel with my music, both home and abroad. I also have things I am working on that I would like to see come to life. I’m excited by the future. Why do you think more artists are performing out of the country? Artists leave for a number of reasons. Some leave because they don’t get the recognition and appreciation they deserve at home and yet they shine abroad. For instance, a lot of reggae and dancehall artists from South Africa leave for Europe and find success there because at home, their music is not played on radio or television. Even local music awards don’t recognise the genre, yet it’s the biggest genre on the continent. Others leave because
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If you were a teacher for a day what would you teach?
Mawethu Matyila (Imbo Live radio dj) “I would actually implement some kind of way, in which students can actually learn, but using stuff they like, like their phones and mxit and little chat groups and stuff like that. It becomes kind of boring sitting in a classroom and you don’t know what the hell is going on. You can start groups where students discuss the chapter or lesson that was taught in class.”
Flabba (Hip hop musician) “I would teach biology, especially reproduction.”
Ma-B of Driemanskap (Spaza rapper) “Love and respect.”
Vukile Zuma (Model) “I would teach kids that life has challenges and they should not make decisions when angry, excited or hungry.”
Nastassja Dowman (Hectic Nine 9 Presenter)
“If I was a teacher for a day, I’d round up all the kids into a circle and then they’d all tell each other their biggest dreams -what they’d want to be one day, what they’d like to achieve when they are older. We’d all talk about how we can make these dreams a reality. Identifying why these dreams are so important to each of them so that every day that passes by they are reminded of why they are striving to achieve them. We’d write down these goals, our motivations, our strengths and weaknesses. And by the end of this I’d have a class of young ambitious, self motivated students with a strong direction. But most importantly kids who know that they’re are not in my class because I said so,or their parents told them to be there but because they want to be there, so that one day they can be as great as they dream to be.”
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FASHION
Ghetto Elegance
If the world thinks that Elegance is confined to the elite circles of surbabia, Then the world has never seen the clothes we keep and how we wear them in the comforts of our own Ghetto.
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Photograoher - Andiswa Mkhosi
Stylist - Nasiphi Mdlulwa
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OUT & ABOUT
FASHION OUT & ABOUT ugulethu’s Station Park was filled with young, energetic and incredibly stylish G individuals who had come to witness the launch of Thabiso Mokomele’s T-Squared winter range. Beautiful bright colours were clearly what was on trend.
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PHOTGRAPHY: JØORUND HANSEN • MAKE-UP LERATO MATOLONG • MODEL: BULELWA KETANI
BEAUTY
natural glow
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SKIN~ Before applying your makeup make sure your skin is clean and free of excess oil. Follow with a liquid foundation that matches your skin’s complexion to create an even tone. If foundation is not your thing use a matte powder instead. LIPS~ Apply a shimmery gloss to keep lips looking soft and supple. EYES~ To get a simplistic, natural look around the eye area
apply a light shade of eyeshadow. Follow with liquid liner on the upper and lower lids to accentuate the eyes. Then finish off with a lash extending mascara to create a bold effect.
CHEEKS~ Add a hint of blush above the cheek bone to add a bit of colour.
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Anchoring Ahead In News Hard work is nothing new to e-news anchor Ronald Masinda and being determined to reach where he is, is keeping him going stronger in his field. He tells Gordon Rengqe about his journey in Journalism. Where it began, where it is, and the bright road head. SCHOOL WHERE DID YOU MATRICULATE?
I started my High School career at Cape Town High School but after failing my grade 9 I was moved to False Bay College in Khayelitsha. I matriculated at False Bay and earned a cricket scholarship to study Sports Journalism.
WHERE DID YOU STUDY FURTHER?
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When I came back I decided to do a Communications Degree and its what made me realise I wanted to be a sports anchor and I graduated there in 2007. HOW DID YOU GET INTO JOURNALISM?
in 2008 I n got an internship at the eNews Channel and worked hard at it so I could get the junior reporter post at the end of the six months which I did. HOW DOES YOUR DAY AT WORK START?
I’m at work by 8 and the first thing I do
CAREERS when I get there is find out what the latest stories are. Then I know what story I’d like to do, then I brainstorm it with the rest of the team. Then I do some research on my story, compiling all the visuals and interviews and knowing what I want and then having a brain storming session, researching on my story and compiling what I need so I can present it. WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ASPECTS OF AN ANCHOR?
You must have presentation skills and co-ordination is vital, the way you read is just as important as how a script is written. WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH ANDREW BARNES?
One of the best experiences in my life, he is encouraging and motivating but he can also be very strict. LIFE WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS?
I think anything with hard work will paint the path to your success. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
I run a hair salon (name of hairsalon) business with my girlfriend. I also have
a cricket team called CAPE COBRAS which is based in Khayelitsha that I work very closely with. And sometimes I’m with the guys watching sport. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WENT TO SEE & WITH WHO?
I cant remember what it was called but it had the two guys from White wedding (Rapulana Seiphemo and Kenneth Nkosi). I went to see it with my girlfriend. WHO CHOSE THE MOVIE?
We both did. We don’t really like the same kind of movies so we had to compromise and watch something we’d both enjoy. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL, WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
A shark, simply because I like my space and my me time. WHAT DO YOU WATCH ON TV?
Rhythm city, I’m a fan SO AS A CHILD WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE CARTOON SHOW?
Tom and Jerry, I mean it doesn’t take much thinking to get their jokes and they don’t say too much.
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Bullying- the dark phase Bullying is one of the leading reasons children commit suicide and has since become more brutal with girls also being heavily involved in physical bullying. What’s worse is that technology and social media have made these events even more popular. What is Bullying In truth bullying has many definitions and each one is as correct as the next. But ultimately bullying is when someone is frequently aggressive towards another person in order to intentionally hurt them physically or mentally. Studies have shown that almost ten million young people are involved in fights at schools, which means an estimated 20 to 30 percent of schotol children are being bullied and victimized. And these victims are often scared of reporting this abuse because they are usually weaker in physical structure. Experiencing bullying first hand Many teenagers go through the dark phase of bullying and although some know it there are those who are oblivious to the fact that what they are going through is in actual fact bullying. One form of bullying that could possibly go un-noticed is the verbal or emotional kind. And this is the kind that made 14-year old Masisi from kwaLanga to have self-esteem issues and lose interest in everything life had to offer. “Emotional bullying can be pretty tormenting and one ends up looking for acceptance in the wrong places,” she says. Having experienced a lot of tragedies at a young age Masisi says it’s always been hard for her to open up to anyone to begin with. After her father and sister died in a horrific accident that left her scarred emotionally as well as physically Masisi had to somehow gather strength to move on. “I had a terrible head injury and internal bleeding and the
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doctors said I was going to die within the hour. But I managed to pull through.” Things went from bad to worse for Masisi after the accident, with her grandmother verbally abusing her at home. “My gran had a drinking problem and whenever she came home drunk she always insulted me and swore at me,” she says. And as if that wasn’t enough the verbal abuse soon turned physical too. “I also experienced excessive verbal bullying at school from people who I thought were my friends who would also called me names like scar face. It was hard to make friends and I would have a friend for a day or two, who would then later tell me that they couldn’t be friends with me anymore.” Masisi then decided to change schools which helped immensely. She now has supportive teachers who give her attention and also went through a bit of counseling. “Now I speak openly about the obstacles I’ve faced in my life. That’s helped me gain confidence and to forgive and move on,” she says. How to help a friend who is being bullied With bullying, the most important thing to keep in mind is safety. Though you might not want to tell on a bully, if you think your classmate is in danger, contact an adult immediately. Telling an adult can be hard, but can be really helpful in stopping the bullying. One of the most helpful things you can do is
FEATURE you›re bullied with your parents, teachers or friends. · Be cool in the moment by staying calm and confident. Don›t show the bully that you›re sad or mad. Rather ignore the bully and walk away, because fighting back can make bullying worse. · Change the school community by working with others to stop bully behaviour because at the end of the day your whole school will benefit.
to try talking to your friend to see what’s going on. To a person being bullied, just knowing that someone else is supportive and willing to listen can make a big difference. It can also help if you and your other friends hang out with him or your friend, especially during times that they have problems — like lunch or free time. Bullies often bother people when they’re alone. And having people to hang out with can help your friend’s confidence. You might be able to help your friend boost her self-esteem so she can react to the bullying in a healthy way. Certain tactics may help stop bullies, calmly telling them to stop and walking away, ignoring them, using humour, and not resorting to violence. You can also step in if you hear others bullying your classmate and stand up for her by telling them that the way they’re treating her is wrong and what they’re doing is not cool.
Remember: A lot of kids have to cope with bullying. You are not alone. No one deserves to be bullied. If you are the bully... · Make a Commitment to Change - talk to an adult, like a teacher or parent, about how to get along with others. · Ask a friend to help you stop your bully behaviour. · Apologize to the kids you have bullied. · Focus on Empathy and Responsibility · Think about what it feels like to be bullied. Would you want to be treated that way? · Before you speak, think about whether your words will help or hurt another student.
Tips for students
· Change Your Behavior
If you are being bullied... · Reach Out - tell an adult. Sometimes you may have to tell more than one trusted adult.
· Resist peer pressure to bully. If you start to bully, walk away and find something else to do.
· Ask your friends to help you. There is safety in numbers.
Remember: You don’t have to like everyone around you, but you have to treat everyone with respect. Source: www.tolerance.org
· Practice what to say the next time
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TIPS FOR FINDING BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE By: Gordon Rengqe When searching for bursaries and scholarships, one can easily find themselves searching through lots of unnecessary things. You need to prepare yourself to look through many posts to find the right thing. Below, we list some easy to follow guidelines on how you can make finding the right sites that will work for you. What you need You must have: * Access to a computer (whether it is your computer at home or even the internet café as long as you are able to get to one) * Internet Access – you will be working online * A valid e-mail account What you need to do 1. In the search bar type in www.google. co.za the search bar will direct you to the search engine page where you can are listed in categories, there is also a section where you can post a proposal of yourself 2. Make sure you have your information ready and updated and when you have received a positive reply apply as soon as possible. 3. Make sure it’s not outdated because sometimes old adverts appear on the page.
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DENEY REITZ ATTORNEYS LAW BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2013 Conditions of Bursary Employment with the company for a term equal to the period of the bursary. This LLB, Law bursary is offered to Current students at university, Grade 12 learners who have South African citizenship with a valid ID number, Permanent residency in South Africa. Must study towards a LLB (undergraduate), LLB (postgraduate) or LLM degree. For more information :nortonrose IIL Bursaries Applications for Law Bursaries closes October every year. For more information on this bursary: 011 685 8500 Bursaries are offered to Law and LLB study fields only.
CAS EDEN TRUST COMMERCE BURSARIES FOR 2013 Applications for Eden Trust Commerce bursaries in South Africa closes in June every year. Applications available at: Respective tertiary institutes. Bursary enquiries: Bursary Co-ordinator, Cas Eden Trust, PO Box 59875, Kengray, 2100 Eligible Candidates: Current students at university, Grade 12 learners. Bursaries are offered to students studying BBScience (CA Stream)
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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG BURSARIES FOR 2013 City of Johannesburg is offering Bursaries for the following field of study: Built Environment (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Town & Regional Planning, etc.); Commerce; Environmental Health; Environmental Management ; GeoInformatics; Information Technology; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Nature Conservation; Political Science; Real Estate or Property Management; Transportation Modelling Applications and more info: People Centres of the City of Johannesburg Municipality; Reception Area, Ground Floor ABlock, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein (opposite the Civic Theatre)
TELKOM BURSARIES Bursaries are offered to the following study fields: Electrical Engineering , Electronic Engineering ,Computer and Information technology BSc (Software Development) Conditions of Bursary Service binding contract after graduation for a period equal to the term of the bursary. Current students at university and Grade 12 learners can apply for telkom bursaries Requirements for Engineering Bursaries Required Subjects: Maths 7, Science 7 and English 5
requirements For Computer Science / information technology Bursaries: Maths 6, Science 6 and English 5 requirements For Marketing Bursaries: Maths 5, Accounting 5 and English 5 For more information contact 0860 77 66 55 and www.telfom.co.za
BILL VENTRE/ FAK MUSSIC BURSARIES Bursaries are offered to Humanities (Music) study field. Applications closes November every year Bursary enquiries: FAK: Managing Director, PO Box 73169, Lynwood Ridge, 0040. you can also sent them an email : fak@ mweb.co.za Conditions of Bursary The winner of the bursary must be willing and available to perform at a concert or other function in SA. Eligible Candidates, Current students at university, Grade 12 learners, South African citizen with valid ID number, Permanent residents in South Africa. Bursaries are offered to Students who are interested in further musical studies overseas
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MY MATRIC BALL
Matric Ball Bliss When the day of my Matric Ball arrived and I was still in disbelief. I had been having nightmares about something going incredibly wrong and the special day being ruined. Like every girl I just I wanted my Matric Ball to go the way I imagined it….Perfectly.
By: Vuyokazi Ndobeni
GETTING MY HAIR DONE I woke up at 7am - more excited than kid on Christmas day. I had made an early morning appointment at the hair salon to have my natural hairdyed, and bleached. My original idea was to have a we’ve done, but had second thoughts on having realized that almost everyone else was getting a weave. On having had my hair colored and bleached I went home though I still had a second appointment at the hair salon to have my hair styled. 19
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NAILS While I waited at home for my second appointment at the salon, I had my nails done. Yes, in the comfort of my own home. I then took a long warm bath to relax. Lord knows I needed to be relaxed for what happened next….
MY MATRIC BALL THE DRESS My dress arrived WET and I had a mini heart attack right then and there But fortunately for me there was still time, so I left the dress to dry while I went back to the salon to have my hair styled. Time was pretty much against us when I returned home. I could almost grasp the excitement and pride in the atmosphere. The house was packed with my family and friends.
MAKE-UP AND GETTING DRESSED My partner arrived when I was busy doing my make-up. I think about four or five people dressed me and it was as insane as it sounds. I walked out of the room, awaited by a crowd hungry to take pictures.
SNAP SHOT I had to pose for every camera that came my way - not that I was
complaining. We posed, then we posed and we posed some more. Then my aunt took off her apron and pretended that it was a red carpet, which reminded me of how crazy my family can be. By the time I got to the car the heels were already on the verge of becoming unbearable. Were it not the fact that I didn’t want to ruin my makeup I would have slapped myself for not having practiced walking in them prior to the night.
ARRIVING AT THE VENUE I arrived at the venue and it was great walking on the red carpet and seeing all my beautiful friends with their partners. I also had the honor of taking a picture with my principal. The venue looked amazing and the food was delightful. I hit the dance floor and the night was splendid. We left at 11:30 for the after party. Ps: If you are going to an after party, I would advise you to go for a house party. It is much safer .All I can say about the after party is that it was REAL CRAZY FUN!
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Bone Rox Dance Club
founded by Khollee Tambo and Tholakele Nyongo By: Nesiphi Ndobeni Q: What is Bone Rox Dance Club and why the name Bone Rox? A: Like the name says we are a dance club. We dance, we teach dance and we also have a crew under Bone Rox Dance club. The name has two meanings. It’s both our nicknames put together, Bone and Rox. And also our passion for dancing which comes from our bones, from the core and every rhythm is then translated into movement, and by doing that you are rocking it, hence Bone Rox.
Our long term goal is to have a dance academy ekasi. We could also branch out to other places but the main core is ekasi. We would also like to do workshops in schools as well. Q: Who is your target market? A: Everyone and anyone who wants to dance. We are mostly teenagers but everyone is welcome. Anyone who wants to dance as a professional, or do it just as an extra mural activity.
Q: When was Bone Rox established? A: On the 28th of December 2010. Everything was actually conceptualized over a midnight phone call. Q: What is the inspiration behind the concept? A: Dance, passion for dancing and for helping out. It’s actually a mixture of two passions - dance and business. It’s the passion for our craft and loving what we do. Q: Tell us about your achievements so far and your goals for the future. A: Last year we performed at the South Africa Fashion Week and were also brand ambassadors for Strato Clothing. We were also pro-creative directors for the N1 fashion show which entailed production, coordinating models, choreography and also performing at the show ourselves. 21
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Q: Do you specialize in one type of dance or are you diverse? A: We are creatives, therefore we have to be diverse. We come from a Hip Hop background but it’s not our main focus
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because we incorporate everything in our dance. We do kwaito, African contemporary, dance hall and house. Q: Who can join and what can I do to join? A: You have to have a passion for dance. You don’t need to be a good dancer or be extremely talented, as long as you love dance then come and join Bone Rox.
Cost: R30 per lesson (discounts available) Facebook: the name is Bone Rox e-mail: bonerox@webmail.com You can also contact the team for workshops at your school, area or even church.
Q: Describe Bone Rox in three words A: Creative, Passionate and Dance Q: What is your message to aspiring dancers? A: Passion, passion, passion and passion. Whatever you’re aspiring for if you don’t have the passion for it you will fail. You need patience and perseverance. You must respect your craft in order for people to respect you. Lastly you have to be as original and unique as possible. Sidebar Want to get hold of Bone Rox? Where: Check them out at Gugulethu NY1 sports complex When: During school holidays- Mondays to Wednesdays July/ August 2012
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OUT OF AFRICA
r u o y h c t a r Sc e m a n By Keitumetse Diseko
rowing up in Johannesburg was a big Gcontradiction. I was born into a politically and
socially active family during the politically and socially turbulent 1980’s. I spent the first six years of my life living in Orlando, Soweto, and the years following that, living in Johannesburg’s Eastern suburbs. Although I went to school in what became known as a Model C school, the history and identity gained living in Soweto never left me. For a long time, I was one of very few black kids attending my school and I was the only black person in my class for a long time. At the beginning, I felt like an outsider, but I made friends, so it was ok. They were white and that was ok too, despite the tensions at the time. I was exposed to a wide variety of art, music, film and literature, and this came out more and more in my personality as I got older. At some point through my primary school life, I got black classmates! “Finally”, I thought. I was really excited and looked forward to playing games that were familiar to me at break time, or even to speak seTswana or isiZulu with people outside of my family. It didn’t happen that way though. Like many black kids who grew up in similar circumstances, half in one world and half out another, I had trouble fitting in. I so wished these new girls could be my friends. To them, I was an outsider, too white in the way I spoke, or too white
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in my preference of music. Outcast by girls who looked just like me, I just didn’t fit in. The experience would carry on into my high school life, when I finally went the extra mile to “fit in” to what I thought was a more “kasi” experience to the one that I had experienced in my early years. I hung out ekasi more, tried to make friends with amaghintsa or those who so badly wanted that life. I could pretend to talk the talk and walk the walk but in reality, I still didn’t feel like I fitted into that environment and I was starting to question my identity more and more. “Who am I and how do find my place in the world? Will I find acceptance?” Growing up is not easy. Our parents do the best they can with what they have and more often than not, they don’t have much, except for hopes of a bright future for their children. My single mother was no exception in the way she raised my siblings and I. I grew up never doubting myself or my dreams. I had an idea of the kind of person I wanted to be and what career path I wanted to pursue, but at the same time, I also felt a deep need to be accepted by my peers, even if it meant being untrue to myself and in some instances, endangering my future prospects.
OUT OF AFRICA Part of growing up is being honest with yourself and figuring out what you truly want your future to look like and asking yourself “what am I doing to contribute to the success of my future?” Many young people are bullied physically, but we never consider the effects of emotional or psychological bullying – in my case, it was someone making me inferior or undeserving of friendship because of certain preferences that are considered alien. There are thousands of young people in our country who are seriously affected by this kind of bullying. They keep silent and retreat into their shells, underperform and even resort to trying to make people afraid of them through violent behavior.
In 2010, I applied into a Chinese Language and Culture programme at one of the best schools in China and was accepted. I left my job and moved to Shanghai in 2011, where I’m learning how to speak Chinese. In South Africa, people often mock me about my choice to learn Chinese – do you eat dog? Ching chong cha! O rekile di Fong Kong? I’ve learnt to let those comments roll off like water off a duck’s back. For me, it’s all about learning new cultures, gaining insight and becoming an African citizen of the world. I’m not there yet, but I think I’ve come a long way in learning to follow my path and to recognise my dreams, staying head strong, no matter what people say.
Once I had taken control of what I want for myself, the mentality of trying to be a crowd pleaser disappeared. I took a chance and accepted a dream internship at MTV – a TV channel that I grew up watching and spent days daydreaming that I was a part of. I became part of a team that played a big part in exposing different genres of African music to each other. Our work played a big part in breaking the barriers for artists from across the African continent. I travelled around the continent, and was exposed to multitudes of cultures, music and fashion. Today, I can proudly say that I played a part in music from around the continent being accepted into mainstream South African spaces. I continued to dream: I wanted to learn new languages and to continue to travel. I wanted something different.
I am discovering similarities between my own culture and Chinese culture, and I feel like I have a home away from home. We come from a complicated history, but it makes us stronger as we navigate through life, trying to make our dreams come true. That’s the best we can hope for as Mzansi youth on a path to scratch our names onto the fabric of the world.
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Ama-HORROR-SCOPES ARIES You have the axe effect on a not so good looking girl this month. Let her down gently because she has really pretty friends, and you know how the not so good looking ones are the boss of the crew. Let her down gently. I’m lying to you - no matter how you do it her friends still won’t date you because they think you’re not so good looking.
TAURUS The reason she is upset is because you don’t call, you just send pleasecall-me’s to say goodnight. I know you think those please call ME’s are special, she doesn’t though and thinks you are cheap, and come now-honestly dude
GEMINI : This month you will find your twin, because all Gemini’s are twins, who were separated at birth because Huggies are expensive and your parents couldn’t afford to keep both of you. Don’t believe me? Ask your dad why the boy next door looks so much like him.
CANCER Stop calling if she drops the phone on you the first time, she’s not cheating on you, she’s walking to your house and these streets aren’t safe. If your mommy has money to buy her a new phone, then keep calling.
LEO Just because you decided to watch UEFA 2012 instead of spending time with your girl last month she is spending all the money she was saving for your birthday present this month, so no you’re not getting any(thing).
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LIBRA VIRGO Stop being stingy, people are starting to notice that you’re the first to drink the coke and the first one to claim he’s broke, yet you’re forever have something new. If you feel you would rather buy other things than coke with your money, then drink other things and keep your hands off our coke, because S’bu wants to tell you this month.
You need to start cleaning your house, we all know you’re a slob, walking around looking all beautiful meanwhile there are dishes piled up on your sink and your bed hasn’t been made. It’s not right, so listen to your mom because someday soon your mom’s going to bump into your future husband’s mom emgidini and she’s going to mention that. It might come back to bite you in an odd place six years from now.
SAGITTARIUS SCORPIO So he doesn’t like you, it isn’t his fault, you made it too easy. Next time wait a while before you give him your homework; make him sweat for it before you give it to him, guys like that.
Your luck is running out. I don’t think Scorpios going to give you her homework this month, so you might want to start asking the other girls, or stop completely because you are going to get caught one of these days.
CAPRICORN Someone is after your lunchbox this month so I suggest this whole month you keep your lunch box close or prepare yourself for hunger. Do not leave your bag unattended.
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THERES NOTHING TO DO By: Siphuxolo Siganga
Every holiday a lot of young people around ekasi always say there’s nothing to do and somehow end up doing things that might land them in situations that could’ve been avoided. We visited Love Life to find out what holiday events the youth could participate in. Five Aside Soccer League Tournament The tournament is for all ages. The youth is truly excited about this and for the tournament as a result many are spending their time at the centre, in preparation for this event. Ultimate Frisbee The youth will be debating about issues that are having positive and negatives affects on the general youth in their communities. Soweto uprising Screening A film on the Soweto uprising will be screened so as to further inform the youth on the historical importance of the day. Ultimate Dance Dance classes will be hosted in an effort to perfect and build dancing skills in aspiring dancers. Cyber Y’s Groundbreakers will be teaching Impintshi how to utilize studio equipment and host radio shows. Impintshi will be offered an opportunity to record shows on air, which will then be aired around the Love Life Centre. Impintshi will also be granted the opportunity to record shows on Kfm and UWC radio. Centre Stage Drama: Impintshi will be taught about stage acting.
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BRAIN THIZA A man is trapped in a room with only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door, there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing sun instantly fries anyone or anything that enters. Through the second door, there is a fire breathing dragon. How does the man escape?
ANSWER The man waited for nightfall, and once it was dark, he exited through the door to the room made of magnifying glass. BRAIN THIZA You’re standing at three light switches at the bottom of stairs to the attic. Each one corresponds to one of three lights in the attic, but you cannot see the lights from where you stand. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How can you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb if you are only allowed one trip upstairs? ANSWER Fill the 5 gallon jug with water, pour it into the 3 gallon jug until the 3 gallon is full, leaving 2 gallons in the 5 gallon jug. Now pour out the water in the 3 gallon jug. Pour the 2 gallons of water (in the 5 gallon jug) into the empty 3 gallon jug. Fill the 5 gallon jug. You now have exactly 7 gallons! BRAIN THIZA There is a room with no doors, no widows, nothing and a man is hung from the ceiling and a puddle of water is on the floor. How did he die? ANSWER HE was standing on a block of ice
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Let it Be May you question where the Moon lays to rest, and on which side of the bed the Sun will wake. May you witness friendship in the Ocean and the Shore. May you witness secret Lovers in the Sun and Moon. May you find health in running Water through your hands. May you find wealth in planting your feet deep in the Soil. May you find the worth in companionship. May you laugh at yourself a few more times. May you seek the adventure of taking the long way. May you always seek the right questions. May you find the grace of an open palm. May you jump up and dance at the possibilities of tomorrow. May you double blink and marvel at a new born child. May you realize your ability to move mountains and more. May you do just that. May we appreciate the excitement in the unknown. May men and women appreciate the allure of walking together palm to palm. May you witness God in a drop of dew and a morning Scripture. May you be compelled to dance on Ocean floors. May you smile at a stranger. May the Ocean bare her chest to the Sun once more. May the worm find pleasure in bird song. And may Love cross Oceans and back... May Children tomorrow be told tales of your daring as sweet lullaby. May the Sun wake at your bidding. May the gods show favour to you... May you be inspired into your own grandeur. May you lay to rest with your imagination laying beside you, and Dreams providing blanket. May you do all this in God’s name. So let it be...
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