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LIFE
SURVIVAL GUIDE: LOADSHEDDING IT MIGHT AS WELL BE OUR NATIONAL PASS TIME, PASSING TIME IN THE DARK. HERE TO STAY FOR 2015, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIVING LARGE WITH LOADSHEDDING.
SOLAR
GAS
Solar power uses the sun’s light to make energy. It’s power for free.
Getting your home hooked up to gas means it doesn’t matter if the power goes out, you’ll still be cookin’
Get it in solar lamps or get a solar generator to charge your phone or power your TV; y’know the important things.
BATTERY POWER
WATER
Make sure your batteries are charged for when the lights go out. Use them in torches and for the radio so you know what’s going on.
It’s always handy to have a few bottles of water around, just in case. Frozen water bottles will also help keep your fridge and freezer cold.
GENERATOR
CAR CHARGER
You could always get a generator to keep you going when it all goes dark. They’re in short supply, though. Everyone else had the same idea.
Get a car charger adaptor for your phone. It means you can charge your phone through a car’s cigarette lighter. Never be out of contact again!
HOW DID WE GET HERE? SA had more energy than it needed so government made agreements with mining companies to use up the excess for a discounted price.
1980’s
1997
Government does nothing.
The Energy Ministry points out that, without extra capacity, SA will run out of energy by 2007.
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LIFE
STAGE WHATNOW?
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LIFE’S GOOD BEER’S COLD NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM WATCHING THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
ESKOM NEEDS 1000MW = 2HOUR BLACKOUTS, ONCE A DAY, EVERY OTHER DAY BEER’S COLD NOTHING CAN STOP YOU FROM WATCHING THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ON YOUR CELLPHONE
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2 ESKOM NEEDS 2000MW = 2HOUR DAILY BLACKOUTS X2
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ESKOM NEEDS 4000MW = 2HOUR DAILY BLACKOUTS X3
ESKOM NEEDS ALL OF THE ELECTRICITY = WHO KNOWS WHEN, WHERE OR HOW LONG
PACK BEER IN ICE IN COOLER BEER’S WARM BAG. FRIDGE YOUR BATTERY PROBABLY ESKOM DOESN’T MIGHT STOP BROKEN BY NOW WANT YOU TO YOU WATCHING WATCH THE THE CHAMPIONS NOBODY CAN STOP YOU FROM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ON YOUR WATCHING THE LEAGUE CELLPHONE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AT A FRIEND’S HOUSE IN ANOTHER AREA
CHECK ON THE BEER
GTFO ESKOM BROKE THE COUNTRY HOARD ALL THE BEER YOU CAN FIND. THIS IS GOING TO TAKE A WHILE. BRAAI FOREVER. WAIT FOR THE COUNTRY TO GET A JUMP START FROM MOZAMBIQUE
“We said not now, later. We were wrong. Eskom was right. We were wrong.”
- Thabo Mbeki, 2007
The worst loadshedding in SA history happens
2008
Eskom reduces maintenance on existing power staions. Construction of Medupi and Khusile power stations delayed by several years due to bad planning and labour issues.
Current loadshedding predicted to last into 2016
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SPORT
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014-2015
TRIVIA OF CHAMPIONS TOP 5 TEAMS OF ALL TIME:
1 Real Madrid CF 2 FC Barcelona
3 Manchester United FC 4 FC Bayern M端nchen 5 AC Milan TOP GOAL SCORER OF ALL TIME: Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) - 75
MOST GAMES PLAYED: Real Madrid - 207
MOST WINS: Real Madrid - 123
MOST DEFEATS: FC Porto - 50
NATIONS WITH THE MOST WINS: 353 Spain 320 England 258 Italy 233 Germany 168 France 10
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SPORT Since 2009, Champions League winners have not kept the real trophy, which remains in UEFA’s keeping at all times. A full-size replica trophy, the Champions League winners trophy, is awarded to the winning club with their name engraved on it.
Since 1992, the competition has been won by 22 different clubs, 12 of which have won it more than once.
BIG FANS
BIG MONEY
The final of the 2012–13 tournament was the most watched UEFA Champions League final to date, as well as the most watched annual sporting event worldwide in 2013, drawing 360 million television viewers.
The European governing body estimates that it will make gross commercial revenue of about R19 billion from the 2014-2015 Champions League and the European Super Cup. The winner of the final in Berlin, in May, will get about R490 million on top of their market pool share.
360 MILLION VIEWERS
2014-2015 TOP GOAL SCORERS SO FAR: 1 L. Adriano 2 C. Ronaldo 3 L. Messi 4 D. Lafata 5 M. Rosenberg
Shakhtar Donetsk Real Madrid Barcelona Sparta Praha Malmö FF
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TITLE ODDS* TEAM ODDS Chelsea 1/20 Manchester City 16/1 Arsenal 25/1 Manchester United 125/1 Liverpool 200/1 *As of March 2015 Sources:
www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2397072-premier-league-table2015-week-29-title-odds-outlook-and-predictions www.uefa.com www.citypress.co.za/sport/5-facts-champions-league-returns www.soccerpunter.com
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Jo’burg KANUNU’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 04 April 15:00 What? House. Theme: Jeans and All Stars. Line-up: Christos Katsaitis, Positive K Madisha, Bubbles, Thabo Phalatse, TBose, Edsoul and Fang Da Rhythm, Sabelo Sabz Kunene, Bogosi Humble B Masilela and Native Roots. Where? House 22, 22 Van Boeschoten Avenue, Sunnyside How much? Payable at the door
2ND ANNUAL EKURHULENI EASTER FESTIVAL: 04 April 10:00 What? Premier entertainment event featuring top international artists and performers. Line up: The Soil, Khuli Chana, Ralf Gum, DJ Christos, Oskido, MoFlava, ZanD, Major League and many more. Where? Nigel Dam, Dam Street, Nigel How much? R60 - R400 MEM DJ AWARD CEREMONY: 11 April 18:00 What? Recognition of DJ’s talent by Mekaragano Event Management with entertainment by MEM artists, DJs, and dancers. Where? Mmabatho Convention Centre, Dr Jame Maroka Drive, Mmabatho, Mahikeng, North West How much? R70 MLUNGISI GEGANA PAN AFRICAN PROJECT : 17 April 20:30 What? Jazz. A celebration of Gegana’s legendary combos. Where? The Orbit Jazz Club, 81 de Korte Street, Braamfontein How much? R120 D.DAY 4.20 JOZI STREET PARTY: 18 April 12:00 What? Third annual D.Day street party in downtown Johannesburg celebrating SA cannabis culture. Where? CARFAX, 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, Johannesburg How much? R100 online or R120 at the door PROTEST THE HERO: 29 April 20:00 What? Rock/Metal. Concert by Canadian cult rock band. Where? Rumours Lounge, 20 Palm Court, Cornelius Street, Weltevredenpark How much? R275
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GOOD LIFE
EASTER
Technically it’s the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ, but many of us know it as that time of year when chocolate bunnies replace Father Christmas on the shop shelves.
You thought rabbits hiding eggs was weird? Check out how the rest of the world celebrates Easter: Slovakia – Men and boys whip women and girls with colourfully decorated sticks. The tradition is said to encourage good health and beauty.
Russia – Butter is sculpted into the shape of a lamb which is then used to accompany a meal.
Mexico – A dummy of Judas is displayed and burned.
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Argentina – Thousands of tourists travel miles to a Jesus theme park to see a plastic Jesus statue resurrected.
USL A N JES
GOOD LIFE
Poland – Men are not allowed to make Easter bread in fear that their moustache will turn grey.
Finland – Children dress up as witches and wander the streets hunting for treats.
Philippines – Christians have been nailed to crosses since the 1950s in a reallife Good Friday reenactment of Jesus’ suffering. Thousands of people gather to watch the display.
Germany – Christmas trees are piled into a heap and burnt as a way of recognising the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
YES, BUT WHY RABBITS? Rabbits are a symbol of fertility, and Easter happens at the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The Easter Bunny comes from Germany. According to tradition, it gives eggs to children that have been good. Eggs are also a symbol of fertility. So, really, it’s all about getting frisky. APRIL 2015 | MCWORLD.CO.ZA
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SEX
BDSM BASICS
Your bae’s been reading 50 Shades; now she’s seen the movie. Don’t be left in the dark, our basics of BDSM survival tips will have you learning the ropes in no time.
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
BDSM
Bondage & Discipline ie: Getting a little tied up
IMPORTANT:
Start with the basics
Dominance & Submission ie: Who’s the boss?
Sadism & Masochism ie: Finding pleasure in pain
Don’t force your partner to do anything they don’t want to do. That’s just called abuse. Nobody thinks that’s sexy.
We don’t want you getting yourself tied up in knots or having to call a friend to come cut you out of handcuffs. Awkward.
Build a DIY BDSM kit from what you already have around the house:
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feathers thin rope clothes pegs
SEX WAX ON:
GET TIED UP:
BE A TEASE:
Try dripping candle wax onto your partner for a hint of pain without the danger.
Feeling vulnerable can be a turn on. Why not tie your partner’s wrists together with a neck tie.
A blindfold will make them extra sensitive to your touch so use an eye mask or something similar to cover their eyes.
Use broad candles so the wax isn’t too hot, nobody likes getting burned. Test a drop on yourself before letting loose on your partner.
Don’t tie them up too tight or they could lose blood flow to their hands and get uncomfortable.
They won’t know what you’re going to do next or when. The suspense will only heighten the pleasure.
Avoid sensitive areas like the face. Rather go for the stomach, back or arms.
SAFE WORD: BSDM involves a lot of fantasy so it’s important to know when something really needs to stop and isn’t part of the fun.
Remember to make sure they’re still having fun. Communication is key.
Agree on a safe word before you do anything. This is something you would never shout out when having sex normally. Be creative.
Our suggestions for a safe word: Helen Zille! Avocado! Zambuk! Nkandla! E-Filing!
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TECH
The New SA Smart ID Time to get rid of that little, green book.
WHAT? The new Smart ID card will be replacing that little green ID book of yours. Don’t worry though, your old ID book will still be valid until you get a new Smart ID. The whole process of getting everyone a card will take 8 years or more. The Smart ID is credit-card-sized, making it far easier to carry than the green booklet. It’s also a lot harder to damage; made from technology and materials that are made to last at least ten years. And everything is kept as data on a secure chip, so nobody is getting hold of your identity without having to do a lot of work
It is the same size and shape as your other cards – bank cards, SASSA card, credit card Your personal information is stored in a computer chip in the card. The chip cannot be stolen from your card therefore your information will be safe. Your fingerprints will also be stored in the computer chip in the card.
WHY? SECURITY The card body is secure and durable, made of quality polycarbonate materials which will prevent tampering. It also has two forms of security features:
The first is physical security features on the card body such as holograms, laser engraving and personal details which will provide visual verification of the card and easily identify tampered cards. Logical security features include fingerprint biometrics and biographic data which is embedded on the 80 kilobytes card chip. Personalisation with laser engraving of demographic details and photographs makes the new card extremely difficult to forge or tamper with. The smartcard will cut down on the fraudulent use of fake or stolen IDs, which is a major concern.
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The information contained in the Smart ID card cannot be easily stolen or duplicated
TECH FRONT
BACK
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL IDENTIT Y C ARD
Surname PUBLIC Name JOE Sex M Nationality RSA Identity Number 9811128300215 Date of Birth 11 DEC 1998 Country of Birth RSA Status CITIZEN
Your info
Conditions: This card has been issued by the Department of Home Affairs in terms of the Identification Act, Act 58 of 1997.
Date of Issue 03 APR 2015
123456789
Signature
Your face Your signature Line barcode PDF 417 barcode Basic information on the new smart ID card.
Card number
GET IT HOW? At first, the new ID cards are being offered to 16 year olds getting their first ID card and pensioners over 60. Then, the cards will be issued by date of birth so that Home Affairs isn’t overrun with applications.
WHERE?
Bring your birth certificate with you.
Check out www.dha.gov.za for updated info on where to get your Smart ID.
HOME AFFAIRS Only a quarter of Home Affairs offices countrywide have the live capture system needed to issue the new Smart ID. Beware of long queues.
SELECTED BANKS THE POST OFFICE From April, Standard Bank, Nedbank and First National Bank will be able to administer Smart IDs to existing customers from their Home Affairs kiosks.
It struggles to deliver the post, but it will eventually become part of the Smart ID system.
Your first new Smart ID card is FREE
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BEATS
Nkululeko ‘Flabba’ Habedi 1977 - 2015
SA rap legend’s death at the age of 38 rocks the local music industry.
1977: Born in Alexandra
Township, Gauteng
2001: Founding member
of SA rap super group Skwatta Kamp
2009: Fair and Skwear
is Skwatta Kamp’s final album release as a group
2003: Second album,
Mkhukhu Funkshen, a runaway hit with Umoya
2007: Flabba’s first solo
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2015: Nkululeko is killed
in his home in Alexandra, allegedly by his girlfriend Sindisiwe Manqele
Quickies Twitter hits “You are what you eat”...that’s funny, I don’t remember eating a legend lately. Home alone during the day: *dancing* FROM THE WINDOW TO THE WALL!! Home alone at night: *squeezes kitchen knife* WHO’S THERE?! My life is based on a true story.
Water Sports The Float@Marina Bay, in Marina Bay, Singapore, is the world’s largest floating stage. Made entirely of steel, it measures 120 x 83 metres and can bear up to 1,070 tonnes. The gallery at the stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000 people. Photo: chienyuan
If strippers are called dancers then drug dealers should be called pharmacists. That awkward moment when your parents assume you want something, when in reality you’re just being nice
Ice, Ice, Baby A brand of vodka called Billionaire is the world’s most expensive; costing $3.75 million for a 5 litre bottle. The triple-distilled vodka is filtered through sand made from crushed diamonds. Everything about it is bling, from the solid gold embellishments on the bottle to access to the 24 hour, Billionaires Card concierge service. A little too steep for you? Hey, you gotta have dreams.
Bar rules for MEN: No shirt, no service. Bar rules for WOMEN: No shirt, free drinks. That’ll teach the blue light brigade
DID YOU KNOW? In Finland, traffic fines are in proportion to your income, so a Nokia director had to pay a $103 600 fine for driving at 75 in a 50km zone.
Let’s get some dogs into the next State of the Nation
Dogs can tell when a person is untrustworthy and will stop listening if they find the person unreliable. The most expensive bottled water in the world costs $60 000, contains 5mg of gold dust and comes in a 24k gold bottle. Diamonds aren’t actually rare. De Beers restricts supply to keep the prices up. No Egyptian president has left office without being arrested or dying.
You’re not going to find it at Checkers
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