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ISSUE 22 MAY miEditoria Note: Katlego Legodi As we put the 22 issue of MiCampus magazine to bed. I stand proud and tall to be leading an inspirational and academically strengthening issue. The MiCampus team and contributors worked to the core to make this issue very accomodative to all of our followers. Academical excellence and positive eager attitude to succeed is what we push for at all times. This issue tackles all of the mechanism and directions to take from being an undergraduate to a graduate taking in cognisance the fact that time is of the essence and one just need to strive, up and grind in reaching their ultimate dream. The 22nd issue offers opportunities, guidelines and shed light on advices of making it in the industry through the MiInternships, MiBusaries, MiPulse and advices on how to structure a winning CV that will ensure you that dream job. A host of new companies and their intakes through learnerships is what is included in this issue as competition to prove yourself amongst many candidates in the workplace rise. It is common knowledge that the world is too much with us and distractions for students are sky rocketing which disturbs one’s goal of finishing on record time and cracking it in the industry. Our 22nd Issue proves to you that with the right tools, advicers and MiCampus magazine one is set to treat those distractions as minor challenges and get up to finish what they have started. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate first myself *Coughs*, MiCoordinator Mr Marole Mathabatha and Brian Mahlangu for their recent graduations. This proves beyond any reasonable doubt that you fellows are doing good as leaders and all the best with your endevours including MiCampus ofcourse. As our reader please make sure that you speak out on anything that does not please you with the magazine and we will surely look into it @MiCampusMag on twitter, micampus magazine on facebook and www. micampusmag.co.za. Last but not least sit back, relax, dress warm, grab that latte and enjoy our 22Issue of MiCampus Magazine The Life Blood of Student Culture.

Y/APRIL 2013 miEditor Katlego Legodi Design and Layout Marole Mathabatha Skhumbuzo Mtshali

Webdesign Ayanda Malele Tshepho Ramphele Marketing Brian Mahlangu Thapelo Moloko Thabiso Mogale

Contributors Inga Nani Mashudu Modau Nyiko Cage Sibongiseni Khumalo Thando Msibi Nontobeko Lukuleni Hlegiwe Radebe Puseletso Miller Ayanda Mahlaba Pilanathi Rasmeni

miTEAM Social Media Manager Hlengiwe Radebe

Human Resource Manager Sphelele Mdala

Distribution Manager Bongani Mkhonza Coordinator Marole Mathabatha

CONTENTS miBursaries mi:Events: UJ Annual Siyaswenka Fashion Show miStudent Culture: Tattoos and Piercings miGadget Review: BlackBerry Z10 miInspiration: Interview with Grace NGO Founder miAmbassodor Wits Preview miCampusPulse: that lil something extra miBookReview: Red Ink miLearnerships: Learn and Earn miFriendZone: what is friendzone miRes: Roomates in tertiary level miEvents: Sekhukhune’ BigBoy and Giflets’ miCoverStory: ToyaDeLazy continues to Rise miPoetry: Hustle and Tight miFashion: retro swag apparel miMentorship: Peer Mentoring Programme miJobs: PartTime Jobs

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miBursaries

miBursaries

by Nyiko Cage

Jo’burg

Visit the following website for a brief in terms of how to apply and requirements www.jo’burg.org.za Send completed application form at: The Bursary Office Corporate and Share Services (Organization Corporation Unit) P.O Box 1049 Johannesburg 2000

Pricewaterhousecoopers

Accounting bursary 2014 Requirements • Grade 12 • Must be writing for matric exemption and university acceptance.

• Need to be doing pure mathematics (not maths literacy) and English.

For university students • Students already at the university must obtain consistent pass in all subjects • Proficient in English with strong communication.

• Must have participated in sport and/or extramural actives at school and/or university.

• Good interpersonal skills, drive, determination and leadership potential.

How to apply Cape town http://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/gred/MRjbpreview.aspx?/ld=3777 Bloemfontein http://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/gred/MRjbpreview.aspx?/ld=3366 Johannesburg http://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/gred/MRjbpreview.aspx?/ld=2699 Kimberly http://www.pwc-jobs.com/za/gred/MRjbpreview.aspx?/ld=2699 Closing date: 31 July 2013

Vodacom bursary Bursaries are offered in the following fields to stud: • Information Technology • Information System

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• Computer Science • Electronic Engineering (LC only) • Computer engineering Requirements • Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of South Africa • Current matriculants need to obtain university exemption and must obtain a minimum of C symbol in mathematics and physical sciences ( High grade) to be considered • Current students should be registered for a course at university in one of the above mentioned disciplines and should demonstrate a good academic discipline •

Applicants should have interest in telecommunications Contacts John :Legoete Tel 011484 7505 Fax 011 484 5951 Email john@careerwise. co.za Website www.careerwise. co.za Application Open date 01 March 2013 Close date 30 June 2013

UC BRUBIES Scholarship for general excellence Eligibility criteria • First apply for admission at the university of Canberra degree course • Provide evidence of significant academic merit and elite sporting achievements via attached documentation • Be a citizen in the Republic of South Africa and relocating to undertake their studies Closing date: 30 September 2013

Eligibility Candidates • Grade 12 learners • South African citizen with a valid ID number • Permanent residents in South Africa • C symbol in both Science and English Contacts Website www.debeersgroup.com Career wise and return to De Beers Bursaries c/o Career wise Pty. Ltd P.O Box 30632 Braamfontein 2017 South Africa Tell +27 11 403 093 Facsimile + 27 11 408 0977 Closing date 15 June 2013

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miBursaries

miBursaries

by Inga Nani

A bursary is a non-repayable financial assistance offered to a student in a certain field of study due to their academically excellence in certain study subjects.

Private or external study bursaries are available from South African companies to capable students on a yearly basis. This year De Beers, Old Mutual, SA Institute of Race Relations, SA Weather Service, Spoornet and Vodacom are just a handful of bursaries available to promising students. Owing to our country’s scarce and critical skills list, many mining and engineering companies in particular provide contract bursaries (repayable via one year of work for every year of study); it’s just matter of applying for them.

Bursary criteria differ per company, but generally when granting bursaries companies ask that a learner is studying towards a degree or qualification at a South African university that is in line with their field of expertise (for example, a bursary through the Auditor General South Africa asks that you be studying towards a qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) at a South African University accredited by the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants.)

Learners need to maintain a good academic standard through their degree or first/second years of study in order to qualify for a bursary. Sometimes this means an overall average of 65%, or sometimes it means producing a portfolio of work – this is company dependant. Bursary holders may also need to have done some kind of volunteer work or perhaps worked in the industry at some point during their degrees in order to qualify. Some bursaries also stipulate that learners be registered for full-time programmes of study, and that students are Senior i.e. in their final year of study.

You can also check the Bursary Register, which you will find at your university or school’s financial aid office, or your local library (it costs about R120), and will provide a full list of bursaries available in your chosen field of study. Remember, a bursary is a gift that does not have to be repaid unless you fail.

Each year, Vodacom offers bursaries to disadvantaged students to study full-time at South African universities. Bursaries are offered in the following fields of study: information Technology; Information Systems; Computer Science; Electrical or Electronic Engineering (LC only); Computer Engineering

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Requirements: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of South Africa. Current Matriculants need to obtain university exemption and must obtain a minimum C symbol for mathematics and physical science (Higher grade) to be considered. Current students should be registered for a course at university in one of the above-mentioned disciplines and should demonstrate a good academic discipline. Applicants should have an interest in telecommunications.

According to the Nedbank Bursary Programme, fields to be considered for the bursary are: “Business Science and Commerce with a particular emphasis on subjects like Accounting Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Finance and Financial management, Actuarial Science, Information Systems or Informatics, and Computer Science. In fact, majoring in at least one of these subjects is a pre-requisite to be considered for funding under the Nedbank Bursary Programme.�

PPS is giving-away bursaries to the value of R10, 000.00 each year to each deserving student and here are the requirements: To qualify for a bursary, you need to be: Registered at a South African university;

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miEvents

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I don’t get the big deal about someone choosing to decorate their body with tattoos. Many women with tattoos would agree with me on this, because society reckons that they are ‘walking devils’. Hence it’s been hard for women especially black women with tattoos and piercings to be recognized in society as decent human beings. This is because of the many negative stereotypes associated with women with tattoos and how they are not marriage material (as perceived by society). They are going through all these things, all because of their love of art and piercings.

Who said that by having tattoos it disqualifies you from

Zoliswa Ndayi ( 2nd year law student) Interviewed her during the Khuli Chana event that took place on campus on the 9th April 2013.Her take on women with tattoos and piercing is that, tattoos and piercings are beautiful and they look beautiful on those who have them.

They believe that their tattoos and piercings are a personal expression of who they are, enhancing the element of uniqueness in an old fashioned society. Furthermore that tattoos and piercings don’t change a person, they just part of the exterior beauty of the person. This means that anyone especially women with ‘tats’ or piercings can get married with their body art.

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getting married and having a decent relationship with your significant other? Regardless of your so called evil acts stipulated in the Bible and being rebuked against by pastors and ministers in our communities. Who believe that a decent woman will look after her body especially if she wants to get married one day after varsity I’ve decided to get young people on this by asking them “what was their opinion on Women with Tattoos and Piercings and getting married? This is what they said:

Pana aka Palesa (3rd year student with tattoos and piercings) Argued that the stereotype associated with women with tattoos and piercings has become old ” this is to the extent that we now wear our body art with grace.

Fearing our own expression to art and not really the opinions of people about us every time they see us. Because believe it or not people will always comment about women being independent of their own bodies, especially if that involves getting inked more than twice.

We African beauties are expected to carry ourselves in a particular way in order for us to be eligible for marriage. I can relate to this being that I have more than two piercings on my body, as well as a tattoo on my back, and constantly have to deal with the stares and the silent comments made every time I walk around campus. This is because somebody, somewhere fell in love with a girl with tattoos and piercings, and was casted out by his community and now hopes to destroy the lives of beautiful liberated women with gorgeous art on their bodies”.

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miGadget Review

BB users have been looking at their faces. Some describe the n and others as a ‘welcome to th was launched in South Africa on bination of the BB Torch and BB screen and a very cool design

The BB Z10 has redefined th phone has 8 megapixels rea the front camera. The Dual Co celerating speed and very fa er fails and continues to be

Best features include the flawless BB Hub which integrates all messages into one central location; the display on this phone is just amazing with 4.2“screen size and 1280 x 768 resolution.

The keyboard is just awesome, a timesaver with its accurate gestures when typing. It contains a new personalized engine that gets to know the way you type. It has the best Operating System compared to Android and IOS, the BB OS 10.

No more complaining about battery life, this phone has up to 11 hours talk time (3G) and up to 17 days standby time.

The BB Z10 is designed for cooperate users who are looking for mass communications and desire less time to play games.

You can easily organize your schedule with the partitioning work/personal capability which makes it easy to switch from work to personal and vice versa. Some find it a downside with the few apps missing. It causes challenges when you want to update your BBM status with Facebook or twitter.

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t competition with grim looks on new BB Z10 as a ‘good come-back’ by Nontobeko Lekhuleni he alternative competition’. BB Z10 n the 24th of February. It is a comB 9780 but better with an HD touch n which comes in black or white.

he camera on Blackberries. This ar camera and 2 megapixels on ore 1.5 GHz processor causes acast to use and browse. BB neve leading in security of phones.

Other exciting features include the HDMI port which allows you to connect to your HDTV or projector and the NFC technology which allows for communication between BB smartphones and other NFC enabled devices. The storage is 16GB and 2GB Ram and the prices vary around R8000. The BBZ10 is a winner.

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My name is Puseletso Kgapula; I am a recent BB Z10 user. I was using the BB 9870 before and I find it so exciting with the Touch screen. The BB 10 operating system is what captured me to buy this phone; it is totally different to other phones. It was a bit difficult to use at first but once one gets used to the gestures, it becomes a breeze. I love the Hub on this phone, the fact that I can see all my stuff, email, social media and text; I don’t have to navigate through different apps to see them all. At the moment sharing via Facebook to BBM is a bit tricky but they are slowly trying to fix that, and also I can’t update my BBM status using either twitter or Facebook. A bit challenging but that will hopefully improve as well. It makes it easier for me to type as it adapts to my typing style and stores the words I use a lot. It also has a bar code scanner and the picture quality is amazing.

I bought it for R8000 and it was definitely worth the price.

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miINSPIRATION

by Hlengiwe Radebe

Mulalo Grace Nemataheni 21 year old from Lwamondo Village, rural area in Venda, Limpopo province.

Qualifications : Bcom Financial Accounting, University of Cape Town, Currently works: Graduate Trainee at Nedbank Private WealthKZN, taking on the role of Private Banker Assistant.

Tell us about your favorite things: Blue colour, Country music, ankle boots, and my cup of tea.

What is your favorite quote or saying and what inspires you? “Find your self-esteem and be forever free to dream” and my ideal world inspires me. A world where everyone is able to reach their goals and dreams, and be the best they want to be. A world with no limitations.

Who has played a very important role in your life? My father is the one person who believes in me, and motivates me to excel in all I do. He shows me support, believes in my dreams and also gives me guidance as to how to tackle some of the issues I have in my academics.

You are the founder and currently the chairperson of a non-profit organization called M Gee Teens’. you faced when you were starting up: challenges include communicating with learners, and having them understand that we are doing this out of our own passion.

Who are you working with in this organization? : I have a team of passionate young people. Ndumeliso Eric Singo, Matamela Khuthadzo, Funanani Magidi, Pfunzo Nemataheni, Rumanne Mphephu and Ernest Nemutudi. They have been an amazing team who understand that every little thing we do as individuals contribute to something greater as a team.

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Mphephu and Ernest Nemutudi. They have been an amazing team who understand that every little thing we do as individuals contribute to something greater as a team.

How is it like to work with both learners and your colleagues on this organization?: Its quite a privilege and honour to have people allow you to walk into their lives, speak life, and also have you walk with them in the journey of their life. The most important thing for me is getting to know individuals, build relationships and knowing who to go to at all times. It has been a joy.

Where can people find you and your organization?: we have a website www.mgeeteens.co.za , they can also email info@mgeeteens.co.za or call me on 079 628 7305..

What kind of change do you want to see in the world? A world with no limitation. I want people to know of what is available for them, for them to realize that they are already highly blessed, and that they can achieve anything their put their mind and commitment to. Like a fairy tale with a happy ending.

Please give advice to our readers: What is your advice to high school learners and varsity student who afraid of starting a business or an organization because they fear failure? My favorite line in a song,‘I’m not afraid of anything, I just need to know that I can breathe’by Avril L. You don’t have to be afraid of anything, as long as you follow your dreams. Failure is a part of life, it helps you learn and grow. Don’t ever keep it for tomorrow, and as long as you can breath- anything is possible. Cultivate the habit of turning dreams into a reality, practice makes perfect. The best time to start is now!!!

Freedom Day: We now 19 years into our democracy and what are some of things do you thing the youth of today are doing so that we don’t repeat the same mistakes?: The youth of today are more independent, and are also doing their part to combat social issues around us. A culture of social entrepreneurs is arising, and that can help us create a better country. Debates and open discussion on issues around us, and embracing diversity also makes us learn that we are not inferior and that we can achieve as much as we want to in life. The sense of worth and equality, and confidence in who we are, is the way to go.

How you planning to celebrate this day while thanking people like Chris Hani that lost their lives so that we can have freedom?: by embracing the freedom I have as a young female black South African, and doing my part to better the lives of the next generation. And also on reading about the heroes who fought for our freedom, and learn from them as how to be a great leader and always stand for what you believe in life.

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#miStudentCulture

miAmbassordor’s Wit

by Sibongiseni Khumalo

Wits university alumni relation. A student today, a witsie forever

Congrats to all those who graduated!!!! Wishing you all the success

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The student enrolment centre is already buzzing.

Wits application forms for 2014 are now available. You ca also apply on line at https://www. wits.ac.za/applications/portal/index

Wits University is buzzing with Baloons for Boycott #IAW2013

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miCampusPulse

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by Mashudu Modau

I believe in God. It is an unwavering and unshakable faith which directs an guides my life every day. I believe in a plan, Gods’ plan. I won’t impose my religion on you, believe what you will, but you better believe in it completely and with unwavering devotion. One thing i don’t believe in with unwavering and unshakable conviction is the existence or presence of “luck” in the world. This might sound funny coming from a proud Venda man whose name translated actually means luck. But it’s a concept and ideal i have never subscribed to.

If you win the lottery, it’s not luck, there is a quantifiable formula used in mathematics of calculating probability and the chances of your specific combinations of numbers has to win. When a car nearly hits you and you “almost died” it’s not luck. It’s actually God. And the difference between that weird, dark, dirty old man that walks around Braam barefoot in a blanket every day and the guy in the Lamborghini... That difference isn’t luck either.

“get off your seat and get to work, you don’t deserve anything from the world unless you earn it” And the difference between you and the distinction student that’s probably going to be your classes’ valedictorian isn’t luck either. There is such a thing in the world as work ethic, intelligence, extra effort and a higher level of dedication and determination. And these things are not myths, they are proven, feasible and there for your eyes to see.

Richard Brandson, Warren Buffet, Gandi, Patrice Motsepe, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. These are a few names out of millions of individuals who throughout history dedicated and employed themselves to working harder, being better and never settling for just being “good enough” or “average” or mediocre. Each has changed the lives of others and possibly changed the world as we know it, forever. Some of them built massive fortunes and others just plain changed the way we live. You think that all comes with luck? No friend.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that lil something “extra”.

Sorry for that last sentence, i didn’t work hard, let me try again: get off your seat and get to work, you don’t deserve anything from the world unless you earn it, believe in yourself and believe in your dreams, but don’t spend too much time dreaming, wake up and make them come true. Faith without corresponding action is dead. It’s time to get that lil’ sum’ extra. It is not going to happen by luck

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Mi Reviews

MiBook review: Red Ink by Angela Makh 17

A Synopsis of the Book When public relations consultant and ex-journalist Lucy Khambule-you from Napoleon Dingiswayo who is a convicted serial killer, nicknamed T giswayo wants Lucy to tell his story. Intrigued by Dingiswayo’s approac dream of writing a book, but it comes at a cost she could never have im after their initial contact and Lucy soon discovers that her choice of top Pretoria’s notorious C-Max prison, Lucy’s world is turned upside down b behind bars, but Lucy begins to suspect that the brutal attacks may hav and what motivates him? As Lucy learns that there is more to Dingiswa what price she is willing to pay to pursue her dream. Red Ink is a grippin tinctly local flavor and brings the city to life through all its contrasts and Ratings and analysis Makhowa’s narrative style is woven in a way that the reader is hooked a freely hence as a reader you don’t lose focus of the sequence of change intrepid and intricate South African story. Angela has indeed become o My Top African books 1. Red Ink by Angela Makholwa 2. Men of the south by Zukiswa Wanner 3. And they didn’t die by Lauretta Ngcobo 4. Smacked by Melinda Ferguson

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by Ayanda Mahlaba

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ISBN-13:9781770100688 First published in 2007 by Pan Macmillan South Africa

ung, beautiful and ambitious receive an unexpected call The Butcher by the media, her life takes a dramatic turn. Dinch, Lucy decides to take this opportunity to fulfill her lifelong magined. Dingiswayo becomes an all too obliging subject pic is not for the faint hearted. Soon after meeting him in by a series of violent and disturbing events. Dingiswayo is ve something to do with him. Who is this frightening man, ayo’s story than the police discovered, she is forced to decide ng thriller. Set in the present-day Johannesburg, it has a disd contradictions.

and intrigued from page one till the end. Everything flows es and events. This tells a vivid, verve, exciting, a bit scary, one of my favourite South African writers. 8/10 from me.

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miLearnerships: Learn and

Learnerships in my own words is one of those slice-bread moments of the labour market.

It is a system of pure genius statue. A learnership is a programme which includes spending some time learning theory and also spending some time learning practical skills in the workplace. These are often offered by large companies looking to help young people gain experience in the practical workings of the theory one learns, and the best part? Learning and earning!

Learnerships are perfect for undergraduates and recent post graduates who are looking to gain experience and really have some on-the-job skills training. It is usually not you, doing the full complete job but in essence should include you having a much more advanced and acquired experience of the actual work. This might include you being mentored and trained by a superior and them tutoring you into the role.

A learnership i which includes time learning t spending some practical skills in

These learnerships are often short term. A period of 6 months to a year, they can often lead to a permanent position in companies which have spotted one’s potential and believe in the work one does. If unfortunately you are not offered a permanent position you do have the advantage of having gained experience and a little pocket change.

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Earn

by Mashudu Modau Theory and school can only teach you so much, reading and calculating is awesome!

Marks are even more awesome! But no one marks your work in the professional world and you need to be able to do the real practical application of the work which offers you exposure to the industry.

Here are a few websites where you can get the best and latest of South African learnerships being offered: Puffandpass.co.za Thecareersportal.co.za Jobspace.co.za

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#miFrie friendzone.... wha People have been asking what does the term ‘friendzone’ mean. well it currently has no dictionery meaning. it is just an urban lingo that describes a person who unsuccessfully tries to initiate a romantic relationship with a friend. allow me to elaborate. friendzone is like sitting in front of a chef as he prepares a delicious pie for you. then at the last minute, he decides that you can’t have the pie but you are allowed however to sit there and stare at it. the longer you stay, the hungrier you get and the more delicious it looks, but still you cannot touch it. even worse is the fact that multiple other guys are allowed to walk up and stick their fingers in the pie, taking piece after piece of what you believed was once to be yours. you know you should leave and forget the about pie, find something else to eat but nothing could fill the hole in the pit of your stomach like that pie. so you hold onto hope that one day you’ll atleast get a taste of it, even though you know very well that theres no hope for you.

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endZone: at is friendzone?

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miRes: Roommates i Other people does not need to pay a visit at your home in order to see what kind of family is it, but simply the way you are can reflect your background. That is why most parents are encouraged to teach their children the basics of life and give them a chance to practise them beginning at home. In life there is nothing important such sharing whatever that you have with others, it simply means that you are able to recognise the person that is next to you and think for him or her as well. In Xhosa this is called Ubuntu ‘humanity’ in English.

by Pilanathi Ras

Now most of students when they arrive in tertiary level such as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) they tend to come with high expectations and assumptions such as thinking that to be at tertiary level means to be totally independent and therefore things such as single room with your own furniture and decorations will be part of their lives. When one is imagining all these things he or she does not consider the costs and is she going to afford it and it come as a surprise and disappointment sometimes when they realise that they are going to share a room with someone else and that is the only option.

In this situation the first problem that one faces is to accommodate the other person by all means and comply with the rules of the house. At first it becomes wonderful to have a roommate because it is the first person you relate to when you arrive at university and start sharing how your daily experiences while advising each other about other things. Then because of this most people starts forming friendship and sisterhoods relationships up until they get used to other people or as time goes they realise differences from between them.

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Now misunderstandings and conflicts becomes pa ally this happens in the beginning of second se cause they are different people from different b ues and ways of doing things. For an example to th belonging to you before you take it, so while this can be m

In this point the best thing you can do is to seat you expectations out of her or him, and what you lik ship living at all times. You also need to beware of ta without double checking their effectiveness and end

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down and communicate as roommates clearing out ke and don’t to build a pleasant and healthy relationaking advices from the others outside and use them d up causing havoc between them as roommates.

Another thing is sharing a room with someone from a different culture or religion and race. As we might know that South Africa consists of diverse people and it is part of human rights to not be discriminated in any ways, that is why ‘diversity’ to respect others as they are and accept them without any kind of discrimination because, it can be a serious offense if one doesn’t. So all this acquires individuals to learn to put themselves in other people’s shoe and feel whatever that they are feeling.

Yes, it is understandable that you might not get along with your roommate but at least to give a respect doesn’t necessary mean to love or form a relationship with someone but, it means that you realise his/her presence as a person next to you and respect that. For an example to protect someone’s belongings by locking the door at all times, informing her when you would like to bring a visitor in your room more especially if it’s a different gender.

Many students fail to do this and end up involving themselves to deeper conflicts, and have to struggle to study or have peaceful time because they are trying to solve their situations and forget that the first priority is books, and also they did not come to university to be taught or told by house manager or committee the basic ways of living with others as they are old enough for that as from the age of eighteen.

Now people end up losing their images and personalities because of something that they should have done positively as adults. The way people perceive you is very important, more than saying I’ll be a doctor/lawyer that cannot even share a room with someone. So start living according to your career. Actually to be able to accommodate someone is a good start of the real world because even employers are looking if you can be able to live with others peacefully when you are looking for job. Meaning that sharing a room gives you skills to socialise, learn to live under certain rules and conditions of the house and gain more experience about how to solve certain problems positively as you are going to do in the work place.

“.... accommodate the other person by all means and comply with the rules of the house.”

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It is common knowledge that the entertainment industry is one of the most inconsistent industries in the world. Many came as hits and are nowhere with their careers and most are forgotten and even tagged as ‘one hit wonders’. In our 22nd issue MiCampus lays bare the life and career of a young South African RandB superstar who is making waves locally and internationally with her style, hardwork, talent and bright nerdy persona.

MiEditor Katlego Legodi takes a look into the life of Toya Delazy: Born and bred in the KwaZulu-Natal Province at a place called eMahlabathini near uLundi as Latoya Buthelezi; The 22 year old singer rose to fame in 2011 as her hit single pump it on took the industry by storm and went on to help her make a name for herself. Capable of litghtening up the industry with her colorful vintage tomboy steeze Toya grew to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry by working hard and releasing hits after hits under the Sony Music Africa recording label. Toya’s humble beginings started from her roots in Kwa Zulu-Natal as she went to a boarding school there and then the Howard College

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give up on something they love.

Tell us about your childhood background i.e how were you like growing up?

I would say I was very spirited, adventurous and a little mischievous.

I loved the outdoors and sports, so I was always active. I loved my culture and singing, watching cultural shows and just having a good time.

I come from a very religious family and I went to a convent from a young age, so I’ve always been surrounded by religion and structure. I think it gave me the discipline I need today.

How you ended up in the music industry?

Music has always been a part of my life.

From the age of nine I started playing classical piano and I would say that was when I started composing music.

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Well, I come from eMahlabathini near uLundi, KwaZulu-Natal, but I grew up everywhere.

Learning classical piano at that age helped structure my musical understanding of how heartfelt chords are formed, how to read music and have agility discipline on the keys.

I knew I wanted a career in music and I began performing at various places. One day a very talented producer, Markus Els, heard me at a live show and he invited me to record a few songs in studio. Vusi Leeuw was given the demo and he presented it to Sony Music. They liked what they heard and soon I was part of the Sony Music team.

I’m a young artist that is forward thinking and encourages people to be themselves and live their lives. I use my music to spread a positive How has the journey being like so far? message that hopefully encourages people to follow their hearts, It’s been extremely educational. I be true to themselves and never had to grow up really quickly; I had

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to learn the business of music and I had to understand that my life was changing. It’s been an amazing experience so far, and I look forward to what the future holds.

How has South Africa received your debut album Due Drop?

The response has been amazing.

I’ve been getting tweets and messages from fans and they really seem to be digging it, thus far. I’ve also just released Due Drop Deluxe which is a 2CD set including two new tracks, remixes and a bonus DVD with all 4 single videos (“Pump It On,” “Love Is In The Air,””Are You Gonna Stay?” & “Heart”) plus the behind-the-scenes documentary film shot earlier this year entitles ‘It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic.’

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My daily life experiences. My music is all about my journey, it simply my story. I take what I go through, the emotions I feel and I translate that into music.

Describe

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sound?

I think I have a very unique sound.

It’s a fusion of Jazz, Electro Hop and Pop, so I call it JEHP and it’s definitely something that is different and appeals to many listeners.

You’ll see my album has an electro hop element but it is not going to be the main element. My music is a fusion of various genres so people can expect some soul, some Jazziness and acapella pulling through. I describe it as

a lucky packet, everyone walks away with something great.

Who would you say are some of the musicians that have had the strongest influence on you and how?

My influences come from variety of genres. My love for music grew from classical, songs such as Debussy’s ‘Clair de Lune’ for example basically unlocked my creativity and influenced the way I construct my chords. So did Orchestral works like the ‘Psalms of David’

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New Kid on the sang by choirs in cathedrals, the voices in harmonic beauty made me happy & soothed my spirit. Thanks to watching the movie ‘Sister-Act’ at a Convent Primary School in Eshowe, I got my first taste of Lauryn Hill and I loved her singing and her soul (she influenced me too).

I’ve also been influences by artists such as Kate Nash, John Legend, Radiohead, Tracy Chapman, Asa, Goldfish, Imogen Heap, Adele, Kings Of Leon, Regina Spektor, John Lennon, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, Sara Bareilles, Nirvana, Deadmau5 and Skrillex.

How would you describe your style?

Style is a way for me to express myself.

My mom was very stylish. I come from a very conservative background but I like my street wear and I mix it up with vintage items. I like to arrange my outfits so it’s still funky with a classical touch.

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Tell us a bit more about your connection with Reebok?

Reebok approached me last year and chose me as brand ambassador for the Reebok Classics Drop R range. Basically they liked my style, music and what I do and I will be representing the brand throughout Africa. I can also “certify” my own “Classics”. This can be anything from musicians, designers, cars or even movies that I think are cool and deserve “Classic” status. This is a very fun campaign and I’m excited to be a part of it.

What does the future hold for you?

Any plans to go international?

Things have been happening so quickly these last two years. I’m using the time I have now to grow personally and also to get to know my country. I’d love to go international and it’s definitely one of my goals. Hopefully I’ll be performing overseas in the next few years.

Any sites for fans to visit if they want to read more about you?

They can follow me on Twitter @ ToyaDelazy, they can chat to me on Facebook at www.facebok. com/toyadelazy and they can visit my site www.toyadelazy.com

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miPoe I CALL HUSTLE MY GIRLFRIEND BUT WE HAVE NEVER MET I call Hustle my girlfriend but deep down I know we have never met We in long distance relationship on this life atlas map Everyday I have to deal with this hardship jeez it seems like I am wearing a heavy cap This is skill I am learning I’ll use to rap my future and present Everyday when the sun rise we both start positively together But when sun set come we both negatively repel Hustle nami I would love to own a zoo In my wallet only keeping the big fives When I made R50 in a day I gain strength For few minutes at least I am relieved from this stress But after is finished I start to count my careless Hustle I’ll keep on screaming because I just wanna be heard But is hard because the veins of my voice are disconnected from my cord Or maybe they wearing ear muffs The sound of my cry will never be heard I know is a fact that with both feet I might not reach everywhere But with the sound of my connected voice I will reach anywhere I’ll keep knocking even though all my fingers are rapped with bandages Even if on the hinges of my knees my cartilage runs out I’ll keep screaming because I just wanna be heard Please lend me your ears I promise after the first verse your ears won’t be the same again

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etry

by Nyiko Cage

THE ROAD TO LIGHT IS TOO TIGHT TOO TOUGH TO FIGHT I curse the day I was born because since then izinto ziyangibhedela Ulife ustubborn smoke in the air getting chocked by carbons Feeling locked up in a small space efana ne cupboard Sometimes I even wish I was abort ngi sase hi zygot Because is painful going to bed knowing that you still unemployed Being educated and having all these qualifications But still asking yourself all these sorts of questions Entlenk mina ngi zonibonisa I will never give up I still will keep the passion burning going forward with one mission nje nge chef ekhisini Unfortunately this thing is a fact I will still wake up with an empty pocket This pain is infiltrating my heart penetrating my mind And am starting to have this typical thought in my mind yokhuthi this thing hi bhadi My trousers are too big angisena bandi The road to light is too tight too tough to fight Everything is aggressive life has became thee enemy I have realized that words such as MAKE EACH AND EVERYDAY COUNT lama zwi aya mukhuthsaza umuntu only if You become visible you can make the impossible to be possible By starting to be responsible as soon as possible So that people will say you are unforgettable contain yourself portable Acknowledge the fact that your blood flows on electric cables And you are capable of having a double reflex able positive mind Ending up being able to roll forward nje nge marble on top of the table I resist obstacles so that I can say I am redeemable But life is to short life is tough journey everyone is fighting to be conical Life is unendable unless God sees it soon Walking on the blue moon

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miFashion: retro

by Sibongiseni Khumalo

So i have noticed that some old school swag is back! to elucidate more about some of the 90’s timeless vin puses nowadays. im sure most of us grew up watch Air’. thats why today i want to share my love for Will S you. He had such wicked steeze back in the day. eve Smith had in the fresh prince of bel air is like no othe of what he wore on that show. This column aims to e vourite classical sitcom, then remix those looks int Fresh Prince‘s style focused on the brightly colored Cal fits stuck pretty close to the young, bright, eccentric, a this trend is exactly similar to what we see on our cam mostly sticking to geometric patterns, arty and tribal p Will Smith on some fresh prince steez in 1991. the snapback cap he’s wearing has made a huge come back.

UJ students (@JaxxtheArt, @kamkhalifa, @Tsophilus, @Guystylez) in their stall at the Grove Market 2013. you can simply tell by what they’re wearing that inspiration is drawn from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

And here is our very own Wits MiCampus Magazine ambassador, Sbongiseni Khumalo (@thisIs_SK) with his fresh prince snapback cap. 2013

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Will Smith’s favourite pieces reflected the popular trends of the era. He often wore parachute pants, overalls, stone-washed denims and snapback caps. all of these have made a huge comeback in south african street swag - even though rocking overalls takes some serious guts. We all know Will had swag, he liked to rock some cool accessories and funky kicks. Funny enough, those funky kicks are now trending on our streets, these are the likes of Nike airmax, Lacoste castera classical sneakers, Air Jordans and the likes. they all have been the rage on my campus, wits. Have they hit your campus yet?

Siyabonga Ngwekazi’s prince style (@scoopm

The blue chip kool kid (@fratpacker) - a wits yotv presenter and VO

o swag apparel

well brace yourselves because im about ntage swag that is trending on our camhing shows like ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel Smith as the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with en to this day, the amount of swag Will er. and trust me, i would die to have half explore the fashions from one of my fato ensembles that would work today. lifornia hip-hop street culture, so his outand colorful styles he rocked as a rapper. mpuses these days, i.e patterned pieces, prints. (these even includes ladies outfits)

s trademark - fresh makhathini)

Today, you can see hints of Will Smith’s ’90s style in the clothes worn by many south africans, including some tv personalities like Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Yotv's Kabelo Moremi. their kick game is wicked, always on point, like that of Will Smith in the show. and theres Tall A$$ Mo who is also known for his fresh prince bold graphic patterned button-up shirts. these three gentlemen styles incorporates Will's fresh prince swag in modern south african street wear. they are somehow keeping that trend alive today. this is just mad cool, guys!

d, Kabelo Moremi final year law student, OW fm dj. he’s representing

The modern day fresh prince kings. this pic is sure a replica of the USA streets back in the 90’s.

Tall A$$ Mo (@TolAssMo) and his wife Mome Nale (@momestar). mzansi’s number one couple fashionsters #Swag

i know we all have mixed feelings about vintage clothing. some like it and some don't. so to those who like it, the key to pulling them off pretty cool (especially if they’re loudly patterned) is to stick to solid colors for the rest of your outfit. so to pull these looks off without looking costumey, try to keep the rest of your outfit somewhat basic and modern for a healthy mix of old and new, which is exactly my most recent signature.

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Peer Mento Haruki Murakami, a popular contemporary Japanese writer and translator in his book Dance, Dance, Dance, says: “Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities are decreasing, regrets mounting”. For many South Africans today that live in the rural and township areas of our country the prospect of total liberation has become a dream differed.

The historical inequalities between the White elite and the Black plight continue to manifest themselves in all aspects of our daily living such as housing, health, wealth skills, employment, assets and education. In the middle of the year last year, schools in the Limpopo province went without books for the first seven months of the year and in October later in the same year, Western Cape education MEC Donald Grant announced that “20 schools would be closed due to dwindling pupil numbers and multigrade teachers”.

These are but a few of the atrocities our education system inherited from the old regime, where Black schools were subjected to discrimination through inadequate funding and a separate inferior syllabus which was strategically designed to give Black pupils sufficient skills to work as labourers. In effect, today many of our Black students still enter university underprepared and disadvantaged. A typical Black student enters university in South Africa in 2013 facing four times more obstacles than his fellow White elite first year student namely: language barrier, cultural and social adjustment, and automatically at the bottom end of his list of challenges: the school content. This harsh reality is one of the leading contributing factors to high drop out rate in South African universities.

Therefore, it is in this context that Mentoring Programs find existence and are increasingly becoming more vital in all higher education institutions in South Africa as more and more historically disadvantage South Africans enter university. According to Jacob Cloete, Coordinator of the University of the Western Cape’s Peer Mentoring Program (PMP-UWC), PMP-UWC was established and is strategically designed to redress this epidemic by assisting first year students to adjust to university both socially and academically. In this regard PMP-UWC selects only high performing students. The criteria for a mentor “are to be a well-balanced student who has passed all modules and maintaining a 60 per cent academic average”.

Mentors go through a rigorous selection process. First, they “must submit an application which contains academic transcripts, references, a letter of recommendation and a CV”. After this all applicants will be screened to see whether they meet the basic criteria for a mentor.

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My achieving above 80% ave toring in the historical and cu first generation first year stud ness, develop interpersonal a

oring Program

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The second phase of recruitment is “individual interviews which are designed to ascertain whether the prospective mentors have the threshold competencies to be a mentor”.

Phase three involves final selection and this “involves group interviews”. Here, the program coordinators will determine how applicants act in groups and mentoring is mainly about group interactions. In the end the program “only selects the strongest participants as provisional mentors”. After recruitment mentors are trained how to be effective mentors. It is only after this training that mentors will receive mentees for the first time.

Mentors are expected to meet with their mentees individually on a weekly basis. Further, the Program also recruits “Head mentors who are tasked to give mentors guidance with regards to their mentoring duties”. Head Mentors are also responsible to ensure mentors complete the necessary monitoring and evaluation documents. It is through these processes that we track the progress of mentors and mentees.

Last year, 2012, the evaluation documents indicated the following: “5763 individual mentoring sessions were conducted; 945 group mentoring sessions were conducted; 81 per cent of mentees passed in June 2012; 69 per cent of mentees were promoted to their second year of study; and 95 per cent of mentees in 2012 indicated that mentoring contributed towards their academics”.

Kenechukwu Ikebuaku, who received awards for Extraordinary Services Rendered and Academic Excellence 2012, says: “Being accepted as a 2012 mentor was for me a gateway to a world of development opportunities. Right at the onset of my mentoring endeavour, I realized that I was expected to provide leadership for my mentees’ academic, personal and social developments. The training sessions, workshops, and Head Mentors experiences were also invaluable assets for me.

The results were outstanding. Not only did I aid my mentees in their holistic development and adaption to the university environment, but I also experienced all-round developmen

erage academically and winning many awards attest to this fact”. In parting I conclude that: Peer Menurrent economic and social context in South Africa is more than just guiding, motivating and assisting dents adjust academically, culturally and socially, in the process mentors also gain greater self awareand organisational skills that yield progressive and holistic results in all areas on the mentors life.

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Are you interested in earning some ext

by Nontobeko Lukuleni

Most students are: • those from a poor background i.e. can’t afford sky-high university fees • those with more time in their hands meaning they don’t really need the money but they work part-time because they can • Those from middle-class, who can afford university fees but can’t meet certain demands such as fashionable/brand clothing, hairstyles, manicures, outings, clubs, booze, the list goes on...

Whatever the reason may be The University Student Employment Office based in CCDU, West Campus caters for students who are looking for part time jobs. These students want to earn some extra cash whilst studying.

The jobs available range from being: o tutors, o admin clerks, o data capturers, o house-sitters, o Call centre agents and many more.

Me: What job do you do?

Kgabo: I am a part time Products promoter and a Brand Activist.

Me: How did you get this job?

Kgabo: Through my friend who told me about it, I sent my CV then after got invited for screenings and interviews.

Me: What motivated you to get this job?

Kgabo: To earn an extra income.

Me: Does it limit your time for your studies?

Kgabo: No, I don’t accept jobs if I need to study Me: Do you have time for fun or friends ?

Kgabo: Yes, I see friends on campus during lunch time. I don’t see friends that are off campus as much as I would like Me: Please explain how you manage your Me: Does the job encourage/discourage your social time, how do you do it. Does your work ever life? take priority over your studies?

Kgabo: Working as a student does discourage my Kgabo: I work only on weekends and dedisocial life at times in terms of spending time with cate myself to my studies during the week my friends. On the contrary, I meet new and interwhich is how I balance things out. My job esting people from my workplace. doesn’t necessarily affect my studies, alMe: Would you advise full time students to though it did initially but I learnt that I had get a job? to prioritise. Now I know where to draw the Kgabo: Yes, only if they do not have a hecline I learnt that I am a student first before tic schedule everything else. If a job is going to affect my Me: What exposure do you get from your studies, I don’t accept it. job?

Kgabo: Communication and Social skills

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tra cash while you are still studying?

Ben Mahlaku, aka Agent Mo, is also working as a part-time DJ. He is doing his deejaying around clubs in Jozi and caters for general events such as weddings or parties.

He says he got the job through connections from people in the industry. “I first learnt how to dee-jay and the exposure followed.

I normally work during weekends, from Fridays to Sundays, but sometimes it depends on when they book me” explains Agent Mo. Ben Mahlaku, aka Agent Mo, is also working as a part-time DJ. He is doing his deejaying around clubs in Jozi and caters for general events such as weddings or parties.

He says he got the job through connections from people in the industry. “I first learnt how to dee-jay and the exposure followed.

He further said that he got motivated to work as a DJ for the love of music. His hobby as a Dee - jay does limit his time for his studies, but he always tries to balance between the two, devoting his weekdays to his studies. Sometimes it does take priority above his studies, but he does it because of the economic benefit.

“One of the benefits of working as a DJ is that it enhances my social life. I get exposure and get to meet celebrities, which is quite cool” comments Agent Mo. “Students can work as DJs if they are really passionate about it”, advises Agent Mo. My name is Kashiefa Gabriel; I work for the ICamHelp Centre Department. My job involves doing basic administration duties and helping students and staff members with enquiries. I got the job through a formal application procedure. I work during free periods when I’m not attending lectures.

When I decided to come to Wits, I didn’t have the finances or the resources to pursue my ambition. I needed to find a part time job and work to take care of my basic responsibilities.

I find it challenging when it comes to managing my time. I feel like my job takes priority above my studies sometimes, just haven’t found the balance yet. I have limited time for friends or fun in general. Whatever time I have available, I dedicate to my studies.

I wouldn’t advise full time students to get a job.

I think that they should enjoy Varsity whilst they still have minimum responsibilities, because once you graduate, you’ll be working for your entire life.

However working and studying is not all bad. I get to interact with people and it helps develop my interpersonal skills. It also helps me prepare for the real world, and I’m grateful for that.

Recent Jobs available from the USE include: • Promoters wanted by PeQuin International • BiPs is looking for IT graduates • Teach Me 2 is looking for part time tutors (www.teachme2.co.za) • Genius Specialised Education is looking for tutors in all subjects

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