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FifaChamps Tournaments: Playing that pays
The PJ TWINS Showcase Bonteheuwel`s Talent - Twice Fold WHAT NOT TO DO THESE HOLIDAYS
Zazise: Introducing Langa’sBMX club November/ December 2012
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Contents 6- The Buzz 7 - A day in the life of: JERAIN 8+9 - Cover Story: The PJ Twins
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10 - What if 11 + 15 - Fashion: SISATA HOOD 16 - Out And About: HERE COMEs SUMMER
17 - Beauty: LIPS-BRIGHT, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
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18 + 19 - careers: digital operator 20 + 21 - Opportunities 22 + 23 feature: it's not the end of the world
17 26+ 27 - feature : being safe this silly season 28+ 29 - sports profile : mitchells plain cricket club 30+ 31 - Zazise: Langa bmx club 32+ 33 - Out Of Africa: namibia 34 + 35- Ama-horror-scopes
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36 - There's Nothing To do 37- Gigitheka Phantsi Yintsini 38- Showcase: artwork by luxolo poyo November/ December 2012
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Andiswa Mkosi
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Rouel van Nelson My name is Rouel van Nelson; I am a 2nd year Journalism student at Damelin College. I have an unrivaled passion for football and that’s a fact. I also enjoy making food and drawing as well. What I enjoy most about life is that every day is a new day and one can start over again on a clean slate. I believe one need lots of character to succeed, so, keep trying and trying and trying until you’re successful.
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.
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Tammy Abrahams Why I chose to write for Zazi Magazine I chose to write for Zazi, not because it is a cool magazine, but for the reason being that it is uncommon and diverts from the norm. I want to be associated with a fresh, funky and empowering publication. For the youth, by the youth; that is the motto!
Yonga Jacobs My name is Yonga Jacobs. I’m a regular guy, who enjoys sports and a good laugh. I’m currently doing my diploma in I.T at PC Training & Business College. I love being part of Zazi for many reasons, such as: The young energetic team and doing something for the community. Zazi provides a new platform for the community, showing the talents of townships.
Founder & Editorial Director – Sisanda Ntshinga Publishing Partner – Gugu Madlala (Bambisana Media Consortium) Workshop Co-ordinators – Zonke Mpotulo & Lunika Nettie design mentor: yivani nkukwana fashion mentor: loren lee henderson editorial mentor: noluvuyo bacela
Q&A
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BUZZ By: Tony Dee Mantaga
That’s wassup Zikhiphani ekasi? Want to know what’s in and what you should look out for this Nov/Dec? We’ve selected a couple of things you should check out that could be worth your while. Be in the know ungazo shiyeka
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The long and short of it The high low hem dress – that’s what’s on the streets right now. Everywhere you look ladies are rocking these dresses. So if you wanna show off your legs with a bit of class this Summer, you now know what’s up. Go on and rock a ‘high low hem’ or a ‘mullet’ or whatever you choose to call it, cos that’s what’s hip and happening in the ladies fashion department.
Colour-up your wrists too That’s right, siyayenza le wey jo. We’re colouring up our wrists and ankles with bright African colours and warm earthly colours too. So if you want to know about the latest jewellery trend whether male or female this is it!
Four part harmony and a steady beat box does the trick You guessed right skeem-sam’ I’m talking “Acapella” music .It’s on our play lists, radios, laptops and i-pods. If you don’t know what I’m talking about here’s a lil’ home work for you -check out ‘The Soil’, ‘The-Fridge’, ‘Something-Soweto’ etc. If you’re a music freak like me you’ll definitely enjoy these bands throughout the summer madala.
Meet the Randela Since we have placed Mandela’s face on our notes currency wise we must also have a new lingo to call them. We shall no longer call R100-’klippa’ or R1000 ‘stena’ or R10 ‘tyger’ R20’choko’ etc but call them with the new terms! R1 “Randela”, R5 “half-Diba”, R10 “Diba”, R20 “2-Dibas”, R50 “half madala”, R100 “Madala”, R200 “2Madalas”, R1000 “Tata”. LOL
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singer/songwriter/student
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
jerain Jerain, an up and coming singer/songwriter/student from Cape Town who recently signed with Rude World Records, is down to earth and ready to take the city by storm. Rude World Records also boasts musicians such as Jimmy Nevis, whose new song “heartboxing” has Cape Town buzzing. Currently working on a solo project she takes the time to show us how she manages her music and her studies.
By: Rouel van Nelson 8:15 AM Q: Hey Jerain, what are you up to? A: I got up, showered; now I’m having breakfast. I’m gonna sit around a bit and then get done for campus. 11:00 AM Q: Are you at campus yet? A: Yes, I am at campus. I’m going to prepare for exams now. Later on, at about 12, I’m going to study in the library. 1:00 PM Q: Hey, are you still studying? A: I’m taking a break now, about to hit the cafeteria for some lunch. When I’m done I will be at the study hall, for some more studying. 3:00PM Q: So how’s the studying going? A: In an hour’s time I’m going to write, so last minute preparation, some squeezing in. 6:00 PM Q: Please tell me you’re done studying for the day? A: I’m on my way home now, I will first chill a bit, play some music, run a song or two because hopefully I can record a new song on Saturday. At 7 we eat, and then I’m just gonna chill. I organized with the guy who plays the guitar on my songs to find out when we can get together. I’m fighting the urge to change the lyrics to this one song; it sounds a bit lame. Lol. I will probably do it tomorrow. 9:00PM Q: Last call of the day. What do you do in the evenings? A: Now I’m just going to relax, until I go to bed. At the moment I’m watching TV, having left over cake, it was my birthday. Lol
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Bonteheuwel`s Opera singing duo The PJ Twins
By: Tammy Abrahams
COVER STORY
Who knew that singing in their backyard would one day lead them to the stages of reality show SA’s Got Talent… and then some Identical brothers known as the PJ twins (Peter and John) from Bonteheuwel started singing at the age of five. These young opera singers are twice the talent and double the pleasure to watch. As second runners up in reality competition SA’s Got Talent the twins say the show has already done a lot for them. Having performed ‘The impossible dream’ the twins related the song to their own lives. “It was an emotional night for us. When we saw them playing a clip of our life story we thought of all the things we went through, and while we sang, it almost made us both burst out into tears,” says Peter. FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS COME GREAT THINGS The twins went through a lot of hardships in their lifetime, and at only 19-years-old they know what it means to have to contribute to the upkeep of their family. The twins live their mom and two brothers and their parents separated when they were born. With a lack of finances they couldn’t continue with their schooling and only managed to get up to grade 9 before they were both kicked out. But this has only inspired them to further their studies and pursue their dreams even more. “We didn’t finish matric, so this is our second chance
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to make it in life. We want this and won’t give up,” says Peter. They have also applied for a bursary in Tourism because they would also like to further their education along with pursuing their dream in music. GROWING UP IN BONTEHEUWEL Bonteheuwel is well known for its gang related violence and negative influences, but the twins have managed to stay positive under the circumstances. “I’ve had drugs before me, but I have never been tempted to try them. Am I now going to want to try something that won’t make me sleep at night? Oh no,” says John. The two inspire each other to be better, and when they are alone, discuss each other’s flaws. John says if Peter does something out of character, he’ll advise him to represent himself better. And even in all the negativity they encounter on a daily basis the twins say that all people inspire them. After all we are all made in the image of God. They are both very faithful and say they know God will always pull them through any situation. Before any performance no matter how big or small they always pray.
COVER STORY STAYING FOCUSED AND REALISING THEIR DREAM
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With all the adversity they went through they needed each other to keep the dream alive, and whenever either of them were discouraged the other would step in and motivate the other. Peter says there was a time they didn’t even have clothes to wear when they entered competitions. “That’s why we never really spoke to the other contestants; we would always stand one side,” he says. John adds it made them feel like they weren’t good enough to be amongst the other contestants. Nonetheless the duo still managed to win numerous awards and competitions from their performances. They did not allow their circumstances to keep them down. Peter advises anyone who wants to start a singing career not give up on their dreams, stay positive and surround themselves with positive people. “It takes hard work, and sometimes you will feel like giving up, some people will even try to put you down, but you mustn’t give up.”
WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THE PJ TWINS Where: Club Joy in Athlone When: 24 November 2012 Time: 9pm
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A HELPING HAND To make it in this industry one needs to have someone that will keep you grounded and make sure you keep pushing and growing to realise your dreams. Abdulhay Fakier is that person to the PJ twins. As their manager he advised them to enter competitions together and sing duets. “They are twins and have amazing voices. You don’t see that every day. I wanted them to be different from the rest,” he says. After being with the twins for the past two and a half years he persuaded them to enter SA’s Got Talent. “It was not just a journey, but an inspiring one,” he says. Abdulhay says that he only wants the best for the boys and doesn’t want them to become a statistic. After the exposure on SA’s Got Talent, the boys say that they can hardly do the usual things they used to before they entered the competition like taking a taxi, what with all the attention. But they love their fans and don’t mind it all. “We always interact with people. We won’t let fame go to our heads. It doesn’t mean that we were on TV now we want to keep us on top. We will always remain humble,” says Peter. No matter where you come from or what your obstacles are, the PJ Twins are a testament of success. The twins remain optimistic and down to earth, which is very inspiring and proves that success can be achieved by anyone. It does not only apply to people who are lucky or people who have it good in life. Success is only achieved by hard work and
Where: Club Galaxy When: 24 November 2012 Time: 11pm Where: Westridge civic centre When: 1 December 2012 Time: 12pm Words of encouragement from the PJ Twins • Never give up or lose hope in achieving your dreams. If you work hard enough it could become a reality • Peter and John are inspired by being able to inspire other people and help them with the vocal abilities
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WHAT IF?
What would you do if you were locked in your house on the 1st of Jan M.X.O - “LoI would have to be in Macgyver mental state man, I would formulate or try to think of a way to break out of the house”
iFani - “I have a bedroom studio, So I would record a song”
DJ Loyd - “I would watch T.V and lots of movies , yeah”
Siv Ngesi - “I would watch tv and chill, you have no idea what one can get up to when you’re home alone!”
Danine Naidoo - “I would lounge around in my pj’s all day and watch tv”
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FASHION
SISTA HOOD Photographer: Ntsika Daki Fashion co-ordinator: Nesiphi Ndobeni Models : Sinovuyo Mdekazi & Sibulele Mdekazi
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OUT & ABOUT
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Summer inspired frills and prints spotted all over the city streets
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BEAUTY
The boldly bright and beautiful Classic red, fetching coral, alluring pink to appealing orange… These are the lipstick shades you should try this summer if you’re brave enough to stand out. We’ve picked out the best shades
to try out this season. What can be more playful and hot at the same time than bright fuchsia lips? Pink lips can easily compliment every summer outfit you have. For those ready for something bold, we recommend trying orange lipstick
shade that no doubt can bring a fresh breath to dull makeup. Then there’s coral which is bright and perfect for almost every skin tone. This shade works much better as a glossy version and can make your lips appear fuller. Surely, classic red
lipstick shade is also “in” trend as usual. But with all of these lipstick colours you have to make sure you choose the shade that goes with your skin tone. Also NEVER combine bright lips and bright eye makeup.
Latest Kasi Hair Trend Big Frizzy Fro’s
LATEST KASI HAIR TREND
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CAREERS By: Tammy Abrahams
The Life of a Digital Controller
Eshile Mboyana was only 20-years-old when he started out at Trident Press as a Client Service Officer and Digital Controller. He tells it like it is, so if you are struggling to choose a career, take a closer look because this might be the job for you. That’s if you have what it takes…
WHERE DID U GROW UP AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW? I’m currently in Jozi. I was born in Umtata but I grew up in Cape Town. WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD LIKE? I had a below average childhood, the kind of childhood that I don’t wish for any child to grow under, be it my child or anybody’s. With that said however, I’m grateful and I forever thankful to God for it and the single parent that pulled me through up to this day. WHAT EXACTLY DOES A DIGITAL CONTROLLER DO? In my ‘printing’ world, a digital controller is the person that controls the daily operations of the digital printing section, in other words you would call them an
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operations manager. They make sure that estimates for jobs are done and sent to clients. Ensure orders are booked in and work bags are opened for production. You also chase artwork for pre-press; make sure materials for production are available on time to meet the desired deadline. Then deliveries are done, thereafter put together all the paperwork for that particular order for invoicing, etc. WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE AS A CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER? My role was nothing less than what I’ve already mentioned above, in a nutshell I was deployed to build and maintain new and existing relationships between the company and clients. I had to ensuring that clients get the service they required at its best and at desirable time, continually providing feedback, advice
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and support. Not an easy, nor a difficult role but one that requires a person that loves dealing with people and solving problems. I also managed a couple of accounts which included ZANDO, Print Outsource International, BMC (Zazi & Imbo), UCT’s African Centre for Cities just to name but a few. HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU HAVE TO WORK? 8am till 5pm. Dedication is key, so sometimes I’d start earlier and finish much later just to make sure my work is done. WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES YOU FACED AT WORK? Challenges? Eish. A couple of them hey. Let’s be frank, each and every career has its share of challenges. For me, it was the difficult clients or colleagues. There’s always that one client that no matter how hard and well you service them, they just won’t appreciate your efforts. But a client is KING so you just need to be patient and do what you’re good at. Again, difficult colleagues are a challenge. As they say a chain is as strong as it weakest link. So if a colleague doesn’t pull together with the team, then everybody’s job becomes a mission. WHO WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSION TO? Not ‘all’ hey, all is a big word. In this industry (printing), you learn something new every day, but I’m quite comfortable with my present knowledge. This career is for people who love dealing with people and solving problems. It needs someone who is a fast learner and who is always educating themselves to offer better solutions...and who works smarter. WHAT ARE THE COOL THINGS ABOUT THE JOB? Cool things about the job are that you get to meet with different people with unique needs; it’s really exciting to start a new, fresh idea from scratch to a tangible product. It’s self satisfying. And obviously if you have accounts of your own that you manage, the commission isn’t bad at all, once you taste it, you push even harder because the more sales you close, the bigger your pocket will get
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OPPORTUNITIES
Learnerships and internships SAB SALES LEARNERSHIP 2013 The purpose of the SABMiller Sales Learnership is to provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to enrol for a Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 4) with the Food and Beverages SETA. They will enter into a fixed term contract for the duration of 12 months with Cape Region and will complete a learnership programme comprising of a blend of formal training and structured work experience supported by coaching and mentorship. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE A Grade 12 qualification is essential Valid South African driver’s licence Proficiency in English and isiXHOSA Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office To apply go to: https://careers.group. sabmiller.com
2013 GIBB ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP
GIBB, a multi-disciplinary engineering and science consulting company in Cape Town, is currently inviting applications from suitably environmental science/ management students to apply for a position as an Environmental Intern for the 2013. Minimum Requirements Matric Studying towards – BSc Environmental Science / Environmental Management Must have valid driver’s licence To apply go to: www.gibb.co.za/ 20
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REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL IT INTERNSHIP
VACANCIES REGENT Business School, a private higher education institution seeks to make the following appointments in the following areas: IT Department: Minimum 1 year experience and must have A+/N+ or relevant IT qualification. Interested applicants may submit a letter of application and a CV not exceeding 4 pages to: hr@regent.ac.zaOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Regent Business School is an equal op-
HAYLEY UPSON COMMUNICATIONS PR INTERN Job description Hayley Upson Communications, an independent boutique PR consultancy, is looking for an intern to assist across all clients in the B2B and luxury consumer sector. Cath Hayley Upson Communications 021 487 9155 cath@comm-consultant.co.za
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MUIZENBERG JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 2013 Muizenberg Junior School is inviting applications into its learnership programme for 2013. Jan – Dec •Preferably a 4th year Senior Phase student studying part time or completing PGCE •Passionate about education •Willingness to participate in extra mural activities •Cricket, Athletics and Cross country coaching an advantage E-mail CV’s including referees to: admin@mjs.wcape.school.za Hand delivered CVs will also be accepted. Closing Date: 16 November 2012 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
2013/2014 LANCET PHLEBOTOMY LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME Lancet Laboratories is looking to employ individuals with a Grade 12 (Matric) to be part of the 2013/2014 Phlebotomy Learnership Programme on a 2-year fixed-term learnership contract, commencing January 2013. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. To apply, you must: 086 675 7130.
2013 INTERNSHIP: EQUINE CLINIC ( REF. 20956) In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancies: Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies The incumbent will be responsible for supervision and day and night emergency duty at the Equine Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, the management of hospitalised horses, clinical instruction of veterinary students and informal case presentations. He/she will participate in an MSc programme, partake in a small research project and be responsible for the completion of a thesis and publication in an internationally accepted veterinary journal. Application Details For details regarding the above positions and information on how to apply, visit the University’s website at www. up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@ UP
Closing date: 14 November 2012.
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FEATURE
It’s not the end of the world The days seem to be getting longer and you feel that you might not make it through your final exam. Well we are here to tell you that you are not alone and life goes on whether you do well or not at that final exam.
By Tammy Abrahams
So thoughts of failing have crossed your mind, and already you’re thinking about what lays ahead if you do? Perhaps your studying mojo isn’t top notch, and maybe this has been a tough year for you. Although you may feel like giving up, now is NOT the time to do it. Giving up is never an option because nothing comes from giving up. 21-year-old Cardo from Mitchell’s Plain knows this journey way to well. After failing grade 11 twice, he decided to drop out. So if anyone knows how difficult facing the world is it’s him. Since leaving school Cardo has been job hunting to try and make some sort of living, but this journey has not been as easy as he imagined it would be. “The people put you off, they sak your whole plak when they say they haven’t got ajob for you because you don’t have matric. Your whole day is soema spoiled, and then you don’t feel like continuing to look for a job.” Not expecting to fail grade 11, Cardo took things very casually and even admits that the teachers did their job right, but his laziness got the better of him. “I knew I could do it, but I wasn’t motivated. I only went to school to please my parents, not myself,” he says. To make matters worse Cardo says he never felt bad about failing because some of his friends also failed. He adds that he dropped out because he was influenced by his friends, who told him that they were also going to leave school. “I just went with the flow and didn’t listen to my parents when they told me to stick it out.” Cardo says he lacks motivation and this makes life seem very tough for him. But without motivation and determination it’s much harder to find success and few of us are lucky enough to realise this. The circumstances in each case are different and sometimes it is beyond our control.
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Joy-Lee from Bonteheuwel failed matric too and says she doesn’t want to blame anyone for her failure because she knows she also played a role in it. She says she was absent from school a lot because she had to look after her niece. “I still remember how my sir always used to ask, what I do at home. He asked do I go shopping on the parade in town,” she says. Joy-Lee admits that this is not the only reason she failed. She says her friends also played a big role because they had failed grade 11, which left her feeling lonely during her matric year. “I had a new study group and damn they were just as lazy as me. A person needs someone around that’s going to give them an extra boost. So that’s how we all fell into last minute studying and I was used to writing without studying. Little did I know that matric is very different, I clearly got that memo too late,” she says. The day Joy-Lee went to get her results at school, she felt calm, but the closer she got to school she started feeling nervous. “The realisation kicked in that I did catch on bollie during the year,” she says. “But I just told myself, this can’t happen to me. I am Joy-Lee Abrahams.
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How could I possibly fail?” She told herself this because during her years of high school she was a top student, but she still had that little bit of doubt for her matric year. As she read her results that confirmed she had failed, she tried to keep her emotions intact. “All I thought of was my image! What were the people going to say as I walk down the road?” At that moment she didn’t think of her future, the only thing that went through her mind was how she was going to face everyone. “I thought to myself F@#$ school and F@#$ the exams. I didn’t want to see another exam paper in front of me again, because on the last day we wrote our exams we celebrated that it’s over and we don’t ever have to write again. To do it all over again was a no-no for me,” she says.
because this time around I will be paying for my own studies. I really can’t afford to work my a*# off and waste that kind of money, because I will have to put in more hours to cover my fees.Plus the feeling of failing is horrible. I don’t want to go through that again.” Joy-Lee says to all the students out there, “Do things right the first time around because then you know its finish and klaar. So study you’re a*# off. That way you know you don’t have to redo a second year.” Cardo and Joy-Lee both know the feeling of giving up. In the end it is not about how you fall down, but how you get up. Cardo plans to go to night school to get his matric certificate and Joy-Lee is looking forward to becoming a college student. Life is not hard. Life simply throws us a curve ball, so that we can figure out on our own how to get around it. That is how one becomes wiser and smarter. Things won’t always go the way we plan and sometimes we need a reality check from life to keep us on our toes. If everything in life was that easy, this world would be one boring place to live in. The world is like Isidingo and Generations on television. Without the drama, it’s just another boring television soap. Student material and advice http://www.studentvillage.co.za/ http://www.studygs.net/ http://www.connectwithyourteens.net/2010/04/study-andhomework-help-5-great-student.html Drop out prevention http://www.boostup.org/en Suicide toll free line 0800 567 567 Crisis Line - 0800 055 555 •
If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. - Nora Roberts
A week or so later she was on Mxit with her friend and he influenced her into re-writing her matric exam. “I thought of job hunting and what it would be like to tell the employer that I don’t have matric,” she says. Joy-Lee did her matric re-write and passed the following year. She excitingly says that she can’t wait to continue with her studies. She took a gap year and says she will be working whilst studying part-time to become a teacher. “This moi is not going to be a sales lady until the age of 30. It is also a hell of a motivation to get out of retail. I know I won’t make the same mistakes again as in matric November/ December 2012
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e Being saf y l l i s e h t over season By: Noluvuyo Bacela
While your buddies may be resolving to saturate themselves in a truck load of Jameson from the first of December, do yourself a favour, take a step back and try to recall all those movies you watched that always ended in total disaster. Take a few minutes before making any decisions to gouge into the festivities. Create your own relevant to the moment montage of the moral of these blockbusters. What with all the lessons we got on the road to the end of the year that Hollywood bombarded us with - the really interesting or should we say “educational” movies on the box office. Everyone was catered for, from the youngest audience member accompanied by their parents to the couple smooching at the back and the occasional loner at the front with super-sized popcorn. Dependant on your company or your seating you may have missed the plot, the “hidden meaning” as they say. Gone are the days when you could be absent-minded at the cinema (where you can leave your cares at the front desk along with your ticket stub) – and likewise the festive season shouldn’t be either.
Sulahla First up is the ridiculous, jaw dropping Project X movie which was released in March - back when you still listened to the voices of reason and your New Years’ resolutions still convicted you. As the plot goes, three seemingly anonymous high school seniors attempt to finally make a name for themselves. And their idea was indeed innocent - let’s throw a party that no one will forget, and have a camera there to document history in the making. The problem is that nothing could have prepared them for this party as word spreads quickly, dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born.
Moral of the story: As December looms, breaking up with your significant other and throwing caution to the wind in terms of being sexually active with strangers may be tempting but keep a sober mind. Disease, BBM and heartbreak go hand-in-hand these days. So tread carefully.
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Know who has your back Next up is The Hangover 2 - remember the dentist Stu? Haha, that rhymes! Well anyway, on the sequel he’s getting married to Lauren- the stripper and they opt to go to Thailand for the wedding along with buddies Doug, Phil, Lauren’s brother - Teddy and regretfully Alan. As the plot goes, after a quiet night on the beach with a beer and toasting marshmallows by the camp fire, Stu, Alan and Phil wake up in a seedy apartment in Bangkok. Doug is back at the resort, but Teddy is missing, there’s a monkey with a severed finger, Alan’s head is shaved, Stu has a tattoo on his face, and they can’t remember any of it. The only person who knows anything is Mr. Chow who quickly dies after he sniffs cocaine before telling what happened. For the remainder of movie the wolf-pack retrace their
steps through strip clubs, tattoo parlours and cocainedealing monkeys on the streets of Bangkok as they try and find Teddy before the wedding.
Moral of the story: By this time in life, you must know what your friends are really capable of. Unless you just met these guys last Friday at a tarven I wouldn’t trust them as easily. For one you must know who’s reliable enough to leave you clothes, when you want to go skinny dipping with a bunch of white girls. Choose the people you hang out with or you may just not make it to 2013 in one piece! Just so you know, December is 31 days long, so keep hydrated, eat right and don’t spend too much time reminiscing over what’s past. Unlike in the movies, there won’t be credits that will roll up at the end giving you praise for your wonderful performance. Kuse ’mhlabeni apha, YOLO (You only live once). November/ December 2012
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By: Rouel van Nelson
Westridge cricket club provides cricket for all It’s that time of year when not only the sun comes out to play but the kids of the neighbourhood too. As the season’s change, so does the sport codes and in the streets of Cape Town Sticks become makeshift wickets, and if the ground is solid, crates and black bins will do too. And planks from school benches or left over building material found lying around are carved into improvised cricket bats. This is what one is likely to see around townships in Cape Town in the months to come. And Mitchell’s Plain is one of the likeliest places one would find a child playing in the street. Even though gangsterism and drugs are a prominent in almost the whole of Die Plain, children do have an escape portal in the form of Mitchell’s Plain cricket club which has molded youngsters into respectable member of the community.
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Van toeka af and still going strong Boasting 35 years under its belt the Mitchell’s Plain cricket club formerly known as the Westridge cricket club has come a long way. Chris Steven and Peter Buckton formed the club with a group of people who had just moved to Mitchell’s Plain and only had one pitch and two teams. Three years on and the city council had two more pitches laid. Over the years the club progressed gradually with rising performance levels. Now recognised as a club of excellence, the Mitchell’s Plain cricket club now boasts five senior
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teams, eight junior teams and even a ladies team.The club is also involved with many cricket projects within schools in surrounding areas, teaching basic skills and strategies on how to start their own cricket clubs. The clubs facilities have also recently been upgraded and screens have been erected to show the scores of the matches being played.
Our youth our future The officials at the club strive not only for success, but for pleasing the youth who are part of the club as well. How the youth are being empowered is very important, especially in areas where drugs and gangsterism are on the incline. As much as the lessons learnt at the club are vital to the development in performance of each young player it is even more crucial to how they will develop as a person. Being at the club alone gives the youth a sense of achievement. Learning about teamwork and life skills ultimately disciplines them and builds trust amongst each other. Players who are not that gifted at the sport are usually the ones who are most willing to do anything at the club and are
extremely happy when given the opportunity to pick up a bat and play. The love and passion expressed by these youngsters is priceless. So it’s clear that cricket and sport in general create a portal where the youth can escape the pressures of life. With some of the unbearable conditions they are exposed to on a daily basis, places like the Mitchell’s Plain cricket club make up for many uncertainties they face on a daily basis. And knowing they belong to something like a sports club makes them look forward to something and are somewhat empowered.
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t c d e n j u o o r r h P g e g ay s th rou l p h k t a e s r r b ie r r a g b n i X Project playground has taken its BM programme to the extreme by Learning through playing is what project playground is all about and with activities ranging from drama, music and dance, to sport, the debate club, photography and now extreme BMX-ing, they are bound to make a huge impact in the community. You see them at least twice a week riding around ekasi and often ask yourself who they are, what they’re about and where they get those cool bikes from. The extreme BMX-ing club is a huge part of project playground and the man behind the group says he got interested in extreme biking from watching a BMX program on TV when he was younger. Coach Lawrance says this inspired him to try the sport and start practicing. “I also had some friends who had the same interest in BMX biking as me and all of us ended up as a group who trained day in and day out in the streets and parking lots of the township.”
Sometimes things go downhill Due to lack of sponsorship, funding and other support coach Lawrance and his friends couldn´t make it as professional riders. Instead he says he took another less pleasant path in life filled with crime and drugs. This life
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introducing a new kind of learning to the community through BMX-ing. Coach Lawrance Baadgies tells us more about this club and the impact it’s had on the community. finally caught up with him and in 2000 coach Lawrance was arrested and convicted in 2002 he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison. “I appealed and as a result a few years were deducted from the initial sentence. In 2010 I was released and since then I have worked for project playground,” he says.
Starting the Extreme BMX Club Coach Lawrance says he started out as a controller and his responsibilities included assisting the kids and taking care of the premises. “Later on I put together a proposal to start a BMX class and use my former skills in a constructive way. It was approved by management and since February we have been successfully running the BMX extreme class at project playground.” Coach
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Coach uplifts the community Coach Lawrance says as much as he likes his job as a coach he appreciates the opportunity it gives him to get to know amazing kids and is incredibly grateful for the relationship he develops with the children’s parents. “We all have great communication; we are like a big family. When strolling or driving in and around Langa there is always someone I know, who will stop me and want to chat. Many times they express their thankfulness towards what we are doing,” says coach Lawrance.
says as a coach he really wants to give the boys a platform to go further and hopefully get opportunities that he never got. “Another perhaps even more important aspect of my role at project playground, is to guide them in life, make them choose a positive path ensure that they will NOT follow my footsteps. I see it as my mission to teach them about life skills and give them a message about what is right and wrong.”
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OUT OF AFRICA By: Sindano Nekundi
KEEP ING SA FE THIS F ESTIV E
Towards the end of the year young people tend to lose the plot. Somehow the summer holidays are always synonymous to the youth getting up to no good and in Namibia the roads have also become somewhat of a deathtrap. As the festive break draws closer traffic volumes are also expected to pick up as people travel to be with their loved ones. It’s during this peak season that most accidents happen due to speeding, reckless overtaking, fatigue, animals on the road and mostly drinking and driving.
very quickly. This easily limits the control you have over your vehicle, so it’s advisable to always take it easy on the gas. And should you choose to ignore the rules of the road and have a drink or two, things could get messy in every sense - in an instant. So SLOW DOWN and Drive dry!
THE IMPORTANCE OF DRIVING SAFELY
WATER IS LIFE
Although driving safely is important anywhere in the world, I stress it more for Namibia because one can never be too careful when driving in deep sand and gravel roads. Bear in mind this includes most major routes. Sand and gravel do not give you the same
There is no such thing as too much water in a country that is mostly made up of desert, especially if you’ve decided to explore the dune sea - I know from personal experience. A friend once told me it wouldn’t be necessary. Do keep in mind that we were leaving the car in a remote area with no facilities for an all day walk across the dunes. He suggested two litres of water per person in our group. That meant eight litres in our band of four for the day. I suggested 16 litres. “Too heavy and we won’t need that much,” I heard in reply. We drank every drop half way through the day and became extremely thirsty. Fortunately, my car had another 20 litres in it (I plan well) and to think we still had a long drive ahead of us to get to a place with
grip as tar and stopping and turning distances are far greater than normal. So roll over’s are frequent and a lot of people get flats, and in some cases the tires are so badly damaged that they need to be replaced. And if you think that’s the worst that can happen on Namibian roads see what happens when it rains. The saying ‘When it rains, it pours’ is an understatement in Nam and the sand and gravel roads turn from acceptable driving surfaces to soft mud
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OUT OF AFRICA water. Now imagine if our car had broken down on the way to the road less dune sea or back.
WATCH YOUR BACK Namibia has a few large cities and towns and in turn has very little crime. But what it does have is a growing ATM theft scheme. So when you have your back to the world, turns out there are crooks waiting to pounce you. How it usually works is that two guys will watch you as you attempt to withdraw money. As you enter your card they come up behind you and quickly tell you that there’s a problem with the machine and you must enter your pin and hit the reject button. They just saw your pin and your card has just come out. So they just grab the card and run- your account is empty in five minutes.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH MOOLA The telecommunications infrastructure in Namibia is not terribly robust, especially in more remote parts of the country. In bad weather, this problem extends to places like Windhoek as well. Bottom line is that your credit cards may not work, and ATMs may not give you
money, so make sure you have sufficient cash to cover all your costs if you run into these issues.
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AMA-HORRO-SCOPES
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You need to get out more, desperately! Go and hit the club and shake that booty like nobody’s business. You don’t have to be in a club, but at least get out. You might be wondering “why do I need to get out more?” It’s simple; your house will burn down, literally! You don’t need to be there when that happens. Or the insurance company will blame you for the flames and they won’t pay for damages caused by the fire. So for your family’s sake, get out more!
Please leave your phone the next time you go to the beach. A small boy will be drowning and you’ll be the only person close enough to save him. But instead, you will take out that fancy phone of yours and start recording! Today’s generation, shameless!
GEMINI VV Your classmates will joke about your boyfriend beating you up for buying expensive make-up. And on the next day, you will show up with a blue eye due to your dad slamming the door in your face, accidentally. And that’s when they’ll call the cops for your boyfriend.
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Everywhere you go, laughter and comedy surround you. This would be great if you also had some humour too. The people around you are funny, NOT you! Being around funny people will confuse you into thinking that you’re funny, and you will end up entering a stand-up comedy competition. DON’T enter, as you will be the laughing stock and get booed off stage. For your own sake, don’t enter any competitions with comedy in them.
LEO Get curtains in the bathroom! While taking a shower, your baby cousin will enter and open the bathroom window, and to your surprise, that’s when you and your neighbour will lock eyes. And and worst of all, your neighbour will decide to greet you. Awkward...
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CANCER This is a time for bad luck for you. Pray to the Lord for guidance whenever you go to the toilet. Summer will spell trouble for your stomach. Avoid public toilets because you will be in a situation where there will be no toilet paper and you will be obligated to use your favourite sweater, the one your grandma made for you before she died.
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VIRGO People walk all over you and screw you over often, actually, not often – all the time! If you think someone is messing with you, you’re probably right… especially if you feel that way with your partner. Give them a middle finger and a taste of your emotions; you will gain their respect, immediately. Its time you showed them you aren’t a walk over.
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Be prepared to answer this question “what are you doing in my car?” On a rainy summer day, you will find yourself running to your car and luckily you won’t be too wet. But when you turn on the car, the key won’t fit in... That’s when you’ll realise that you’re at the wrong car!
SAGITTARIUS Summer is the season of luck for Sagi’s. Don’t over-test that luck by playing the lotto, because you will win. Then why not play the lotto if you know that u gonna win it? Simple, you’re gonna lose the lottery ticket and this will lead you to emotional stress and thoughts of suicide. It’s best to use that luck on getting that chick or guy you always wanted.
Be careful who you bring home. He or she will ask your parent’s complicated questions making them doubt their love for each other. Your friend will also leave their headache pills and your parents will mistake it for drugs and you will be put into rehab.
CAPRICORN AQUARIUS
Yes, we know you aqua’s love a party. where, anytime is your motto”. Aquarians boast & love the early 1980’s because that e last time they could be snakes in public get away with it. Well it turns out history ats itself, and you will be put in a position you will be required to be naked in public . Your friends will strip you and hide your hes while you are passed out at a friend’s so it’s a good idea to pack extra clothes to every party this festive season, unless you wanna ive the glories of the 1980’s.
Stop being a neat freak! You will find yourself in your bedroom with that guy or girl you’ve always wanted. They will show you signs of intimacy. Instead of making your move, you will rather obsess about the dirty floor. Turnoff! Your friends will make a meal out of this the entire year.
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By:Noluvuyo Bacela
THERES NOTHING TO DO
After the world almost crumbled under the foot of the economic credit crunch, hobbies became sanctuaries. Old clothes were transformed into the superheroes that piloted revenue-producing vintage markets. Blogging realms sufficed and beat the psychologists, stylists and any other advice giving profession. Meanwhile in between all that activity the world of gaming gave back to the world a sense of control that they lost along with the money, one duel at a time. Honestly, gaming was never under any threatas fanatics would give their right thumbs for the sense of control and freedom to “shoot to kill” that seems to come with a console. It’s with this same passion that a group of young gamers brought us the FifaChamps Tournaments. Hosted on the first Saturday of every month with a steadily growing turnout, it’s the place to take your woes and frustrations to. The social video gaming company was founded by Khumo Moerane, Peter Phillips and Charles James; the three friends aspired to provide a “reliable, solid video gaming community” after realizing their own passion for the pastime. The first ever tournament held on the 10th of March earlier this year was a good 10 hours long! With a turnout of about 26 gamers huddled over three TV’s supported by 35 spectators, it’s safe to say it was a hit. A few more TV sets, gamers and PlayStation 3 consoles later, and the community has grown to an event worth diarizing. The three friends are so passionate about this vision that they’ve thrown in live DJ’s and live local acts to the party. Khumo says, “After we’ve setup for the gamers’ arrival we have a ‘warm-up session’ where they play friendlies against each other, create logs and call-up people against their skills to play against each other.” The group stages take longer and are dependent on the amount of gamers that pitch for a tournament. “Groups of eight people
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play once against each other and the people with the most points go through to the next stage which is the knockout and the last two go head to head for the grand prize of R1000.00.” “The cover charge goes in the main prize so you can go home and spoil your significant other and thank them for putting up with your button pushing ways,” says Khumo. “Guys must teach their girls how to play instead of leaving them to tend to their own.” And with more than 70 years combined gaming experience between them, these guys must know what it takes to keep the peace by now. A well spent Saturday surrounded by “responsible, goaloriented young adults that are cool and well-connected” Now what to do on Sunday…?
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By: Sibusiso Manzini
Three patients in a mental institution prepare for an examination given by the head psychiatrist. If the patients pass the exam, they will be free to leave the hospital. However, if they fail, the institution will detain them for seven years. The doctor takes the three patients to the top of a diving board overlooking an empty swimming pool, and asks the first patient to jump. The first patient jumps head first into the pool and breaks both arms. Then the second patient jumps and breaks both legs. The third patient looks over the side and refuses to jump. “Congratulations! You‘re a free man. Just tell me why didn‘t you jump?” asked the doctor. To which the third patient answered, “Well Doc, I can‘t swim
Wanda’s dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, “I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a check.” “Oh, by the way don’t worry about my bulldog Spike. He won’t bother you. But, whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot!” “I REPEAT, DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!!!” When the repairman arrived at Wanda’s apartment the following day, he discovered the biggest, meanest looking bulldog he has ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work. The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name calling. Finally the repairman couldn’t contain himself any longer and yelled, “Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!” To which the parrot replied, “Get him, Spike!
tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up. After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and she hands him another handful of peanuts. She repeats this gesture about five more times. When she is about to hand him another batch again he asks the little old lady, ‘Why don’t you eat the peanuts yourself?’ ‘We can’t chew them because we’ve no teeth’, she replied. The puzzled driver asks, ‘Why do you buy them then?’ The old lady replied, ‘We just love the chocolate around them.
Brain Thiza Wam
What is so fragile that when you say its name it breaks?
Answer Silence
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I have a tail, and I have a head but I have no body. I am not a snake. What am I?
Answer A coin
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