February 2018 by Kaya Nqwelo

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Sweden Experience with Ntombie Shobede

Finding your ideal career

One on one with Thandy Matlaila

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EDITOR-IN CHIEF Kaya Nqwelo

FASHION EDITOR Nomangwane Flatela

SPIRITUAL CORNER Prophet Khonziwe Tukwayo

Writers Zintle Nogqala Stephanus Brits Xolisa Zozi

Noluthando Higa Tsholofelo Mabona

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Kow your roots

3 Contributors 4 Editor’s note 5 Cover: keeping it real with Thandy Matlaila 14 Ntombie shares her traveling experience with us 15 Tribute to lost legends: 17 Fashion: fierce & modest 19 Fashion: how low is really low? 20 Beauty: skin nourishment 21 Beauty : be the centre of attention through these few steps 22 Hair: what causes Hair loss 24 Careers: finding your ideal career 25 Careers: what does a publicist do? 27 Overspending will dent your credit profile and bank account 28 Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs wanna be 30 Untied food: project lunch box 31 Untied food: delish smoothie 32 Wellness: Listeriosis a new notifiable disease 34 Spiritual corner: “go” 35 Introvet.com: time waits for no one 36 Francis Krakue Jnr: International movie producer in a making 38 Entertainment: Inxeba 39 Entertainment: Zulu wedding

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Kaya

I believe we all made new year’s resolutions we were about to enter into 2018. Our resolutions may vary here and there because some of us don’t plan to hit the gym or change diet but either way, there are some changes that need to be done. Changes that require us to change our attitudes. Some need to mend their relationships with their loved ones, and some need to learn to be grateful for the families God has given them. Some of us have past mistakes that we haven’t forgiven ourselves for, it’s time to forgive, time to be forgiven and it is time to let go. Every relationship that seems to be broken this is you time and chance to fix it. I think that this year we are given a second change to restore our mistakes and forgive the unforgivable. 2018 is a year of modifications. Second chances will be given to many of us this year and many of us will see God’s grace. All you have to do is believe that you are also in line to receive God’s grace and stay ready for a new thing. And remember “good things come to those who wait”

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Keeping it real with Thandy Matlaila 7

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Keeping it real with Thandy Matlaila

handy Matlaila is a South African actress, dancer, choreographer, entertainer and television presenter best known for her Excelling role as Lindiwe Ngema on the SABC1 drama series Tshisa. She is also known for her role on one of South Africa’s loved sitcom iThuba Lokugcina which was aired on SABC1 every Wednesday at 7:30. The sitcom showcases the misadventures of a weird group of underperforming misfits who come together to save their indistinct futures in a special life skills class organised by their well-meaning professor. Thandy also starred on the film called Jerusalema. Some us now know her as Cleopatra, a role she portrays on The Queen which airs on DSTV channel 161. We had a chat with this beautiful and down to earth being to find out more about her. What kind of a kid were you when growing up? When I was in a familiar place with familiar people I was the loudest and I was also a very inquisitive, calculating and observant child. I was also an active child who was competitive in class. Were you always interested in joining TV? Is it something you knew you wanted to do when you get older? I wouldn't say that I wanted to be on TV to act, but I wanted to be a TV presenter. When I was in grade 6 I fell in love with Yo.TV. I knew that I wanted to be a Yo.TV presenter.

Would you say that your educational background helped you prepare for the entertainment industry?

My childhood dreams of joining YOTV were shuttered. So after high school I enrolled to study at AFDA and I obtained a certificate in Drama. I would like to think that I prepared myself for the industry. Because before I even started in the industry my friends encouraged me to get myself an agent, but that is when I was in my first year of college. I told them that I don't want to get an agent I want to study. You know it is very hard to get into the industry while you are still studying. But they mentioned how it makes it easier for one to enter the industry when you have experience. Some of my friends who were doing second year were already in a production called "WHEN WE WERE BLACK". I got to find out that when you work in the industry, you are credited for it. Then I thought, why not? So I got myself an agent when I was doing my first year. You are currently playing Cleopatra in a TV series called The Queen. When you got to learn what it’s all about, how did you prepare yourself for the role? You know what, the character was meant for me, because they believed that I could pull the role. The confidence they had in me was amazing, and it also gave me faith in myself that I can pull the role. I think that they had faith in me because they were familiar with the kind of work that I have done before. To be honest when I got in to Cleo’s shoes, it wasn't all that bad. And it wasn't really that hard, because I meet a Cleopatra every day of my life. There is a Cleopatra in my family.

What is the most significant role you have ever played? I take every role that I play very seriously to the point that I fall in love with all my characters. In all the different things that they put on the table. For instance I love Cleopatra because she is not a push over, she doesn't take nonsense to just anybody. She is the most honest character that I have ever played. There is also Ntlaka on Ring of lies. Ntlaka is a prisoner. When you are in prison it is always the matter of the “survival of the fittest”. What I learned from her is that sometimes you need to forget about the world, forget about people around you and the negativity. And there was also Mpumi from Ithubalokugcina. Mpumi was a Feminist, she fought for women’s rights.

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In an environment where women had to prove their worth She was intelligent and the funny part was that her best friend wasn't the brightest of them all. Her friend loved fashion and beauty. Mpumi would be like 'I don't know why you waist so much time on beauty and fashion, when you can spend time and energy to educate yourself ’. So every character that I have played has a special place in my heart. I also portrayed Happiness from Gold diggers, she was a prostitute. People didn't know her story. This character teaches that people will judge and label you according to what they see not who and what you really are.

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I take every role that I play very seriously to the point that I fall in love with all my characters.

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I have friends who are a Cleopatra. And so I thought to myself; I can bring this person into life. As we have Cleopatra’s around us it doesn't mean that all the Cleopatra’s will be loud and wild. A person can be calm as much as possible but come across as a weird person.

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Would you say that there is a character that you relate to more than other characters?

If you could change something about the industry you in what would it be?

I relate to all of them on different levels. It’s so hard to say, it’s really hard because I make sure that in every character that I play there is something that I draw out. I could say I related mostly to Lindi from Tshisa, she was a rebellious teenager. Because when you are a teenager no one wants to take you seriously. Your parents don't understand you. They portray or rather they try to implement their moral and what they want out of life in their children. And the children will say this is not what I am and what I want. I also relate to Cleopatra because when you are loud and dress in a certain way people think that they can label you in a way they like. I relate to Cleo because I get judged a lot, because of the things that I wear. But what I wear has nothing to do with my heart. Even Mpumi she is not shaken by what the world thinks. To her if you think she is not enough then you are not enough. She is not moved by fake. That's what I want I to be like. Some people have a life in social media don't even exist. Be real, be you.

It is a very easy yet hard industry to be in. It can be very easy for you to get into it. But sustainability without losing yourself is very hard. And that is what most of us struggle with. Some alter their moral and being just to fit in. We need to get to the point where you don't fall apart in the industry but the industry lives in you. Because most people around us are living for the industry. When I say they live for the industry I mean that people buy things they can't afford because they want to impress and be seen. When you get into this industry make sure you know what you want. Be confident enough to say this is what I can do and this I can't do and I won't do it even for the industry. Yeah, they call it keeping up with the standards. Even when you have a role in a soapie you are not stable enough.

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But what I wear has nothing to do with my heart

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So how do you find balance juggling business and acting career? And you also got to have time to self and your family. Oh no no no! Believe me time with me is more important and that is when I work out. Working out helps me spend time with myself. I run, I do yoga on a daily basis, I have about three hours to myself a day. So I do get plenty of time to myself. I don't compromise on my time, and also on my time with God. And what about your family and friends? When I was speaking to you earlier I was at home with my mom. I don't live very far from home, and that really works. My parents live five minutes away from me. I go home every other day. What advice would you give to someone who want to enter this tough industry you are in?

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Know who you are before you get into the industry. Know why you want to be part of the industry. We are not all here for the same reason as you. There are some of us who are here for the art and there are those who are here for the fame and to look good. And no, I don't take it away from them because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they are all about. But be honest enough to yourself. Stay true to who you are.

Know who you are before you get into the industry.

Ntombie Shares her traveling experience with us

Ntombie Shobede is a musician and song writer. She recently travelled to Sweden and now she shares with us a bit of this and that about her experience 1. My top 3 spots in Sweden are Alpina Restaurang & Pizzeria in Skรถvde, Max, Thai Restaurants 2. The best thing about Sweden is the support people gives to each other and end to someone like me who's not even from there. People are so supportive and open minded, 3. In terms of food I enjoy nice juicy and tender ribs 4. My travel essentials are toothpaste and toothbrush, my feminine hygiene products and my electronic devices. 5. I would love to also go to Paris

We're joined by the Prince and Princess on stage.

GONE BUT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN 10 Things that you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about Sandy Mokwena! 1. Sandy Mokwena was born July, 1949

2. He held a Higher Diploma, Dramatic Art, Royal Academy Drama Association, England 4. Sandy toured the world from 1972-1984 with the cast of the hit musical Ipi Tombi, playing the role of Cappie, who was also the narrator.Tombi, playing the role of Cappie, who was also the narrator. 5. He appeared in numerous other television series including Okavango, Generations, Khululeka, Soul City, Going Up, Yizo Yizo, Justice for All and Zero Tolerance. 6. Feature films he has acted in include Taxi to Soweto (1992), The Principal (1996), Dead End (1999) and Scarback (2000). 3. He had been playing the Eddi Khumalo role since 2005. 7. Mokwena also acted in numerous television commercials, for clients including Edblo, Borstol, Kelvinator, Jet and MTN.

8. His home language is seTswana. 9. He also speaks Afrikaans, English, North Sotho, seSotho and isiZulu. 10. Throughout his career he did radio plays for SABC.

Here are 10 things you may not have known about Hugh Masekela: 1. Hugh Masekela was born in 1939 in Kwa-Guqa Township in Witbank, Mpumalanga. 2. He began singing and playing piano as a child. When he was 14 years old, he took up playing the trumpet after watching Young Man with a Horn (a film in which Kirk Douglas plays a character modelled on American jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke). His first trumpet was given to him by Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (an anti-apartheid chaplain at St. Peter’s Secondary School). 3. He left South Africa in 1960 when he 21 years old after the Sharpeville masacre happened and the Apartheid government banned gatherings of 10 people or more. He only made returned to South Africa 30 years later. 4. Hugh Masekela released a total of 49 studio albums between 1962 and 2016. 5. He won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Pop Performance – Instrumental in 1968. 6. He spent the early 1960s mastering his musical craft at the London Guildhall School of Music and at the Manhattan School of Music. At the time, he met fellow African political exiles and anti-apartheid campaigners, including American actor Harry Belafonte. 7. He moved to Botswana in 1981 where he founded the International School of Music. 8. Hugh Masekela performed with Paul Simon on his Graceland Tour in 1980s. He defended Mr. Simon when he was accused of breaking a cultural boycott. 9. He got married to Miriam Makeba in 1964, they got divorced in 1966. He married his second wife, Elinam Cofie in 1999. They divorced in 2013. He leaves behind 2 children: Actor, TV host & Television commentator Selema Mabena “Sal” Masekela and Pula Twala. 10. Hugh Masekela opened up the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert. It was held at Soccer City in Soweto.

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Fierce&Modest Elongate proportions with longed sleeved jumpsuit with a versatile structured Suede jacket , a mini jamebond girl look. Make sure your accessories have a little bit of metallic elements just to complement your jacket.

Incorporate colour accents with prints or patterned items. This red and grey jersey gives a final finish to this simple look.

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Nothing outstrips a white anything you through on that is white gives you a different kinda look. Old new it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. Make sure you invest in white pats and sleeveless lace top. Add accessories but do not over do it.

Own your look with a circular Tulle dress with lace detail. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to enjoy prints and bold colours . Pair with court shoes and prove that feminity is art. Now bring out the glam cam for a striking selfie.

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How Low Is Really Low? The fashion industry giants have dedicated millions to massive PR campaigns, going so far as to launch conscious collections and donate proceeds to worthy causes. Yet despite these efforts, the truth remains, fashion is one of the dirtiest industries in the world. Here’s what they don’t want you to know: The fashion industry is designed to make you feel “out of trend” after one month or week. Back in the day there were two fashion seasons which is Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. Then when you fast forward to 2018 you would notice that the fashion industry is rolling out plus minus 20 something micro-seasons per year. With new trends coming out every week, the goal of fast fashion is for consumers to buy as many garments as possible, as quickly as possible. According to Elizabeth Cline in her book Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, fast-fashion merchandise is typically priced much lower than the competition, operating on a business model of low quality / high volume. With designers creating new looks on a weekly basis, the fashion calendar for these companies is set up to deliberately make the customer feel offtrend after the first wear. Discounts aren’t really discounts. The spendthrift fashionistas love the idea of going into an outlet store and coming out with designer labels at a fraction of the price. Unfortunately, the additional or unsellable items we think we’re buying often have never seen a designer label before. Despite common belief, outlet clothing never enters a regular store and is most likely produced in an entirely different factory than the regular clothing. The reality is that outlets broker deals with designers so they can put designer labels on the cheaply made clothing manufactured in their own low-quality factories.

So it is not as if you are buying discounted or out of season merchandise at their stores, you are just buying lower quality range. There is lead and hazardous chemicals on your clothing. According to research other popular fast-fashion chains are still selling lead-contaminated purses, belts and shoes above the legal amount, years after signing a settlement agreeing to limit the use of heavy metals in their products. Lead exposure has also been linked to higher rates of infertility in women and increased risks of heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure. Many scientists agree there is no safe level of lead exposure for anyone. Clothing is designed to fall apart. Fast fashion giants, such as H&M and Zara, are concerned with the bottom line and the bottom line alone. Their business models are dependent on the consumers’ desire for new clothing to wear, which is instinctive if the clothing falls apart in one wash. Some of these store put a small mark-up on the clothes and earn their profit out of selling an ocean of clothing. Nowadays we throw away over thousands of rands of textiles per year. We’re not talking about clothing being donated to charity shops or sold to second hand stores, this clothing is going directly into landfills. Because most of our clothing today is made with synthetic, petroleum-based fibres, it will take decades for these garments to decompose. So how can you become a more conscious consumer? It starts by educating yourself, buying local, buying less, buying used and buying from independent designers. You can start by joining a growing movement of fashion change makers here.

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Skin nourishment hydrate and Nourish your most beautiful organ- your skin. Here are three steps to great looking skin. 1. Exfoliate. This essential step helps remove dead skin cells, increase blood circulation and unclogs blocked pores and ingrown hair. You can use a rough sponge exfoliating products or add coarse salt to your body wash. 2. Deep treatment Apply a tissue oil or spray. This will help hydrate and soften your skin, making it more elastic and younger looking. 3. Finish off by applying moisturiser to lock in all the goodness.

untied beauty Be the centre of attention through these few steps Step 1 Step 5 Using a small brush or sponge apply a light colour from your brow bone to the top of the fold of the eye. Step 2

Apply your medium colour eyeshadow from your eyelashes to just above fold of your eye. This will be the main colourof your eye. Blend your medium eyeshadow with the light colour where they meet. Using a thin brush and getting as close to the eyelashes as possible, apply a thin line under your eye. Step 3 Using a thin brush, apply a dark colour eyeshadow very lightly on the fold of your eye. Apply this colour from the middle of your fold to the outer corner and fold to the outer corner and above your eyelashes. Blend the darker colour with a midium colour, giving the outer corner of your eye a darker shade. This can be a darker shade of your medium colour or a natural colour like brown or black. Step 4 Use liquid eyeliner across the top of your eyelashes and on the inside of your bottom eyelid to make your lashes look fuller.

Apply mascara form the base of your lashes outwards. For a dramatic look re-apply your mascara when the first coat is dry.

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What causes hair loss

New research reveals that, genetics aside, the next strongest predictor of midline (central) hair loss among women is their marital status, with the loss of a spouse (through either divorce or death) raising the risk for thinning hair above that of married or single women. Most likely, stress is the aspect of a troubling divorce that appears to lead to hair loss among women. Smoking, drinking and hair loss Excessive drinking and/or smoking also appear to boost the risk for hair loss among women, the study found. But in other respects the two genders were affected differently, with various patterns of male hair loss sparked by overexposure to the sun, cancer history and having a "couch potato" lifestyle, among others. In the first study, the authors focused exclusively on a pool of 84 female identical twins, all of whom completed lifestyle questionnaires, followed by hormone blood level testing and an extensive photo analysis of their hair. Across the temporal area of the head, the team found that the more years a woman had smoked the greater the hair loss. A history of skin conditions also contributed to hair loss in that area, while having just a couple drinks per week actually seemed to reduce the risk. Hair loss in the coronal area (nearer the top) of the head among women was linked to being diabetic having some form of skin disease and being a current smoker,

while being overweight or obese was associated with lower risk of hair loss. The findings indicate that female hair loss can also be sparked by excessive sleeping patterns, as well as situations commonly associated with stress such as having multiple children and/or getting married. Women who drank coffee, used sun protection (such as a hat) and were happily married all faced a lower overall risk for hair loss, he added. The results: in addition to smoking and sun exposure, having a history of dandruff also boosted midline hair loss risk, while cumulative sun exposure and a history of cancer elevated risk for both temporal and coronal hair loss. Men who didn't exercise regularly and had high blood pressure also had a higher risk for coronal hair loss. Men who exercised outdoors a lot also face a higher risk for hair loss, and sun exposure could play a role there.

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ometimes it can be so hard to find the career of your dreams. After years of studying and preparing yourself for yourself for the future one would think that it is going to be easy to get a proper job or job in the industry of ones dreams. To be frank, it is not easy but very difficult to acquire a dream job nowadays, and then you are left with few or no options on the job market and end up settling for less. Settling for less would mean applying for jobs below your aspirations, way below than where you have set up your standards. In my opinion there is nothing wrong or disgraceful in getting yourself a job that will help you earn remunerations honestly. But it seems unfair that after doing what is required of you to do (studying), then when you have finished studying and can meet the requirements of the industry you were preparing for only to find out that they (industry) are not ready to receive you (no jobs at all). It is quite daunting if I must say. But in all that do not despair, you will find your way to your dream career. You just need faith and a little push to the right direction. Here are a few sites that will help you realise your dream. You will also get to find out how much you know about yourself and the industry you want to enter.

Visit: 1. www.careers24.com- for general info and jobs including outside South Africa 2. www.pacecareers.com- for free resources for career guidance. 3. Career compass- download this app to your phone or tablet, follow the procedures and ten see what jobs are available in your chosen field. 4. www.saasta.ac.za/link/careers- this site offers resources and advice on careers in science and technology 5. www.careerplanet.co.za- for finding career information, opportunities and bursaries.

WHAT DOES A PUBLICIST DO? You’re a strategic thinker, problem solver and, like, the best writer ever. If you’re not a publicist, you should be. Not convinced? Maybe a couple of public relations experts can convince you. Check out what they have to say about the job. You’ll be applying for publicist’s gigs in no time. What exactly does a publicist do? At the most basic level, publicists communicate a business or brand’s messages to the consumers they hope to reach, impact and influence. So the primary function of the role is to work with the brand to decide what those messages will be, how they will be delivered, who will deliver them and how to engage and maintain a conversation with this target group of people and/or the market.

public figures, businesses, films, movies and the like. There is a lot of writing involved: press releases, press kit materials, speeches, media alerts, bios and social media content, you didn’t think your favourite celebs wrote all their own tweets, did you? A publicist also stays busy managing the public image of clients and setting up publicity events such as book signings. Other responsibilities include pitching clients to journalists and influencers, arranging interviews and press conferences, managing crises, developing media lists, and tracking media coverage.

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What skills does a publicist need?

A publicist generates and manages publicity for

Writing has always been a core part of public relations, but with the proliferation of

technology and social media, publicists now spend more than 90 percent of their time writing and/or crafting copy for everything from emails, proposals and pitches, to tweets, social media captions and marketing materials. If you want to succeed in this field, you have to write well. You also need attention to detail. A wrong number or address, for example, can be a big deal. Could you imagine sending out a press release with the wrong contact number or an invite with the wrong address? Oh no! You also need problem-solving skills to manage and avert crises and experience in public relations software such as Cession to help enhance public relations campaigns. What does it take to excel in this position?

How can I break into this field? A degree in Public Relations or Journalism is good stuff, but experience is more important than your major. The best route is applying for an internship at a public relations firm in the field you are interested in, if its fashion, look for a designer you would like to work with or for the public relations agency that reps different brands/companies you admire, and apply. Learn to anticipate, navigate and recover from a public relations crises of any size. Public Relations: Crisis Communications course will give you the skills to manage and diffuse critical issues for your company, and coach execs and stakeholders to do the same.

Being confident while speaking in front of a large group of people is so important. Articulating your thoughts and your clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story in front of an audience, your co-workers and the media will open many doors, she says.

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Overspending will dent your credit profile and bank account

The love for clothes nowadays has grown exceptionally strong especially in young people. As much as we need clothes to cover us up and make us look good we go nuts about spending money on clothes especially when there is also fashion trend going on. We cannot avoid to be left behind because we all want to look good, because when you look good you feel good. One of the things that drives young people insane about clothes is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trending. If we see this new jacket or jeans we so want to own it. In most cases this happens between the ages 15 and 25, these are the most obsessed people about clothes. Whenever they are given money by their parents, what comes quickly to their mind is clothes. They think about buying these name branded clothes which are the most expensive ones. We go on and on about spending money buying clothes that we don't even need, sometimes even forgetting that these clothes that we are purchasing on we don't really need them. Some go even an extra mile for something that they might have or repeat the same clothing items.

What we really don't know about spending too much is it affects our bank balances or rather our savings badly. Spending can be such a good thing if you do it in a right manner, which would be if you know how to use a small purse or wallet or know how to use a bank savings account. Others open up credit accounts that they don't need to take clothes whenever they feel like, not knowing that they are slowly entering themselves into debts of a lifetime. It all starts small with taking something one at a time and enjoying taking something because you only paying later and sometimes that late becomes a never. So here's a tip to someone who loves to spend on clothes: Buy something in a rare color, you'll be surprised at how often you wear it. Budgeting s very important, do not spend on items you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to buy.

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Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs wanna be The only difference between people who want to be entrepreneurs and the ones who actually are is the work and the risk of getting started. If you feel like you want to be an entrepreneur but aren’t certain if you’re ready yet, here are five questions to help you determine your capabilities. 1. How comfortable are you with being uncomfortable? Entrepreneurship will mean a lot of uncertainty. If you’re the kind of person who needs a lot of control and a strictly scheduled life, you may not be able to handle the ambiguity that surrounds entrepreneurism. That being said, don’t think just because uncertainty makes you nervous you can’t be an entrepreneur. If you find you have a need for a controlled schedule, that trait could actually work in your favor. Entrepreneurship requires long hours, hard work and dedication when you start out. Being able to manage your schedule and control your environment could help you with the organization of your business. However, you might want to plan before you leap in. A few great ways to do this are to stockpile savings, already have a business plan you’re prepared to work and seek out a community of support to talk you through the tough times. Related: Risk is the Admission Fee of Entrepreneurship 2. Are you disciplined? You are totally responsible for yourself. Right now, wherever you’re at, whatever you’re doing -- it’s your choices that got you here. How do those statements feel to you? If you feel yourself bristling and ready to argue, then you might not be in the right mindset for entrepreneurship yet.

When you start, you must take full accountability for everything -- there’s no back-up plan on why you got passed over for a promotion or why you didn’t get your report done on time. Clients won’t want excuses and they’ll drop you.

Even when it’s their fault you have to be prepared to deal with the possibility that you’ll have to handle it. You need discipline to survive and stay ahead of your work, ahead of your bills and to grow your business. If you struggle with accountability and discipline, don’t rule out entrepreneurship forever. Take stock of ways your current situation could be improved by better decisions and try holding yourself accountable. 3. How’s your health? Taking care of your body is important for everyone, but can have particularly far-reaching implications for the entrepreneur. There are no sick days in entrepreneurship when you’re getting started. There’s a chance there won’t be for years. That’s going to mean you have to be productive, even when you don’t feel good, or risk missing business opportunities. You have to keep yourself in good health with diet and exercise that keeps your body strong and your mind keen. Related: When Passion Is a Pitfall and Seeking Bliss Is Bogus If you aren’t a healthy person, you may want to figure out a plan for improving your lifestyle before you transition into entrepreneurship.

Also important, think of how you’ll cover health insurance and medical needs when you start your journey. Get a plan for your health and work it.

4. Do you love what you do and are you good at it? There are going to be long hours in entrepreneurship. If you enjoy what you’re doing and are passionate about your project, that intense amount of work is enjoyable. Don’t fool yourself into thinking money alone will be enough to motivate you.

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Make sure you’re passionate about what you’re intending to pursue as an entrepreneur and that you have the skill set to get to work. If you don’t, consider how you can improve your skills before making the leap and how you might get involved in something you’re passionate about doing.

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5. Do you play well with others? You might think entrepreneurship is a solo activity, but the truth is that having great relationships is crucial to long-term success. It's not only for the value that comes from referrals and the camaraderie of close relationships, but also for the support you will need. If you’re starting out as an entrepreneur, you’re going to have periods where you need to rely on the strength, wisdom and friendship of others.

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Project lunch box Ingredients 8 hard boiled eggs 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped Salt and pepper 4 pieces whole-wheat wrap bread (9 inches in diameter) 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 12 thin slices red onion 8 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into pieces (about 1/2 cup) ADD CHECKED ITEMS TO GROCERY LIST Directions Watch how to make this recipe.

Dice 4 whole eggs and 4 egg whites and put into a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and stir with a fork, mashing somewhat for desired consistency. Stir in chives and season with salt and pepper. Place wrap bread on a plate and spread the egg salad in the middle. Top with the peppers, onion slices and the lettuce. Fold into a wrap sandwich.

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Nicely Blended fruits that will give your taste buds joy. You can make your home made smoothies for breakfast and for snacks 1. Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice.

6. Peach-Mango-Banana Blend 1 cup each chopped fresh or frozen peaches and mango, 1 cup each plain yogurt and ice, 1/2 banana, and sugar to taste.

2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice.

7. Honeydew-Almond Blend 2 cups chopped honeydew melon, 1 cup each almond milk and ice, and honey to taste.

3. Strawberry Shortcake Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 1/2 cups each milk and ice, and sugar to taste. Top with whipped cream and more strawberries.

8. Cantaloupe Blend 2 cups chopped cantaloupe, the juice of 1/2 lime, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 cup ice.

4. Triple-Berry Blend 1 1/2 cups mixed blackberries, strawberries and raspberries with 1 cup each milk and ice, and sugar to taste.

9. Carrot-Apple Blend 1 cup each carrot juice and apple juice with 1 1/2 cups ice.

5. Raspberry-Orange Blend 1 cup each orange juice and raspberries, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup ice, and sugar to taste.

10. Spa Cucumber Peel, seed and chop 2 medium cucumbers. Blend with the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup ice and 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar or honey.

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Wellness

Listeriosis a new notifiable disease

Recently Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi delivered an update on the deadly Listeriosis outbreak in the country. Motsoaledi said that there were 727 laboratory-confirmed cases, but that they had only able to trace 134 of those cases to actual patients. Out of the 134 patients, 61 had died, but authorities were still working hard to trace the remaining patients. According to Food Safety, Listeria is a bacterium found in soil, water and vegetation. It can also occur in some animals, including poultry and cattle. Raw milk and foods made from raw milk can also carry the bacteria. This came as a shock to the community because these are the foods that have been regarded as healthy and are good for our wellbeing. It is said that people should seek medical attention if they experience the following symptoms: Fever, Stiff, neck, Confusion, General weakness, Vomiting (sometimes preceded by diarrhoea), See if you potentially have Listeria. Majority of people infected by Listeria recover within seven days, but those with a

compromised immune system, older adults, infants or pregnant women require urgent medical care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; treatment involves either a course of antibiotics or fluids through an IV drip. The treatment of Listeriosis is usually symptomatic and depends on the severity of the disease. If your infection is severe, antibiotics may be recommended. Home remedies include plenty of clear fluids such as water and tea. The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast) and other mild foods, stomach Bed rest Avoid drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk. Also, be careful of foods that contain raw milk. Practice good hygiene in the kitchen. Wash your hands regularly, and make sure cutting boards, cutlery and crockery are cleaned properly. Thoroughly cook animal foods such as meat, poultry or fish. Rather overcook than undercook. Keep an eye on the expiry dates of perishable foods.

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By: Prophet K Tukwayo

â&#x20AC;&#x153;GO" We are in the New year, many prophecies have fallen over us about this year and for the few blessed ones about their personal lives as well. Our God is very action oriented, He casts a vision and expects us to action or rather takes some steps towards His words. Therefore our God is a God of "GO". ISAIAH 43: 2 " When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, the flames will not set you ablaze." It is amazing that even in the worst of your times the Lord expects you to "GO" He says "pass through" , even if the water wants to swallow you up,

but the Lord say pass, don't stop, swim through, fight, bop in and out of the water but pass through. He says "walk through" the fire, with the smoke choking you but fumble your way and walk through, with your vision blurred but walk through, with pain everywhere if you stay in the fire it might spell the end of you, the Lord says walk DEUTERONOMY 1:6-7 "The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites, go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the mountains, in the western foothills, in the Negev and along the coast, to the land of Canaanites and to Lebanon as far as the great river Euphrates " There is something about a human that loves comfort in stagnation. The Israelites had clear instruction of going to Canaan but somehow they are comfortable around the mountain, which was a delay and in essence non achievement of their goals and the prophetic word upon them. The Lord once more actions them, He speaks of "staying long enough" in a place which is not your destiny. He tells them to "advance", yes the Lord is about advancement of your life, He is not about camping in one place no matter how comfortable it may seem. He says " GO" you have territories to conquer and does not promise its gonna be easy. He speaks of mountains, foothills, coasts, yes obstacles to overcome, but every obstacle you conquer takes you closer to your destiny. Therefore in 2018 the Lord commands you "GO" God bless you.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time waits for no oneâ&#x20AC;?

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By: introvert.com

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International Movie producer in a making

oung people are surely making their way to the top. They are not only dreaming but also making sure they get what they want. We chat to Junior Jay an aspiring director and producer and we got to know more about him and his work. Please may you shed some light on who Junior Jay is and where he is from? My name is Francis Krakue Jnr, but my colleagues call me Junior Jay. I was born in Nigerian 30 years ago to Ghanaian parents. My parents have 5 children, two boys 3 girls. I obtained my degree in communication and in film making. How were you introduced to the industry, and what first got you interested?

My passion and dream had always been to be an on screen actor, so then I started going for auditions as an actor. I have acted in few movies of which that was in Ghana/Nigeria. So when I had my personal manager and director, I was working with him in a production as his assistance director. After years of directing some challenging movies, the movies were a success and won awards. At that time I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualified in film directing or even acting, then I went to sturdy film making/directing. So now I live and breathe film, the creativity lives in me and I feel I was born to create movies. Who've been your influences within the industry? My influence within the industry is not just one individual, but most of the crews of Hollywood film/movies

. Whenever I watch behind the scenes of Hollywood movies, I feel we still have a lot to do here in Africa. They are a motivation to do great. Tell me about the project that you are busy with right now.

How involved in the writing of a project do you get? Are you more involved in the initial development? I get involve from the beginning. I draft my own script first, I direct and make sure my editor edits perfectly.

Actually I want to work on a bigger project, a TV series titled "Journey of Life" but unfortunately because I am still building my name in South Africa, I need to establish myself and my brand. So now I am busy working on short movies which can be shown on our local TV stations. I do have a bigger vision than what I am busy with right now, but that is for the future.

Can you share an overview of your career strategy? What types of projects do you see yourself involved with in the future?

What challenges have you gone through with filming it?

For a writer starting out, what advice can you give in terms of building a career?

Truly speaking I have been through lots of Challenges with this movies I am working on. Putting characters together has been one of my greatest challenges. The other big challenge was getting the right equipment to shoot the movie, you know how cameras or equipment is expensive. There is no other producer to support me, I have to do everything myself. And there is also the stress of the actual movie, getting worried because the actor haven’t got their parts right, but God has been on my Side

In terms of building a career, one must focus on whatever he or she is busy with. One must have a goal and a vision. You must never give up in whatever situation. We fall and we rise again. So one must always be ready to learn something new, because out of our falls we get stronger than before.

What is the message that you are trying to send through this film? With this short movies I am doing now, I am trying to talk about what is happening in our communities. Things we can’t repudiate, things that are part of us. But we ask ourselves, can we get liberated of them or not?

I want to see myself directing bigger projects with well-known actors in South Africa. I want my movies to break the boundaries of Africa. Do something extra-ordinary in film industry.

What would you say to a young boy who wants to be part of a Film production company? Most people want to be in movies, but the question is do you visualise yourself on stage to receive ab Oscars award? If you do then yes you will get to the top. Lots of brilliant kids makes heads way in movies so it’s very good. For an example like Abraham Arthur from Ghana is now in Hollywood. Just one movie took him there. So everyone can also make it.

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Inxeba (the wound) follows Xolani and other initiates from his community on their experience to the mountains as the teenager’s journey into manhood. This movie is a gay love story told entirely in isiXhosa, was chosen as South Africa’s Oscar entry into this year’s 90th Academy Awards, in the category of best foreign language film but did not make the Oscar cut. The film took home two awards at the longest running festival in Southern Africa locally, the Durban International Film Festival, for Best Actor and Best South African Director. Inxeba stars musicians Nakhane Touré and Thobani Mseleni along with fellow actors Niza Jay Ncoyini, and Bongile Mantsai and is produced by Urucu Media. The movie has ignited mixed emotions when it aired in South Africa. Do not miss out on this controversial movie which will soon be aired in Cinemas on 02 February 2018.

‘Zulu Wedding’ movie to premiere February 23 Zulu Wedding will make its way to the local cinemas on Friday, February 23, 2018. Produced and directed by Lineo Sekeleoane, it’s a first for South Africa to have a black female producer and director, who also created the concept for the film. Gutsy choreographer, Lou “Lungile” (Nondumiso Tembe), will do anything to avoid falling in love. Even more to avoid going home to South Africa, where she’s traditionally engaged to a king. However, when she meets her soulmate Tex (Darrin Dewitt Henson) she is forced to confront the tradition she’s been running away from since the death of her parents, when she turned 18, and the ancestral debt they left her. She hatches a plan to confront the king and convince him to forget about her, but when she prevails upon handsome royal advisor Zulu (Pallance Dladla), to help her get into the royal compound, he proves to be a dangerously seductive charmer, one who seems to represent all the best aspects of her background. Never miss out on this interesting film.

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