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POLITICS & LEADERSHIP

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Quote of the month Weddy Luhabe

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Can you believe it, this is our second issue already and our first issue has been enjoyed in over seven countries. Thank you...

It is said that time flies when you are having fun and this magazine really is giving me nice life problems.

The one thing I realised is how much work and dedication that need to be invested to each publication.

I am READY... to make mistakes, to learn and to grow with each issue. ENJOY IT...

ISAAC MAVUSO Facilitator l Speaker l Coach

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THE NEW iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus

At its annual September iPhone event, which took place on September 12, Apple unveiled three new iPhones: the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. While the iPhone X is the new high-end flagship device, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus both feature some major improvements.

iPhone 8 iPhone 8 PlusScreen 4.7-inch Retina / Display 5.5-inch Retina Display Display Resolution 1334 x 750 1920 x 1080 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Primary Camera 12-megapixel rear camera, ƒ/1.8 Dual lens rear camera: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 with telephoto, ƒ/2.8 (OIS) Secondary Camera Chipset A11 Bionic A11 Bionic RAM TBA TBA Storage 64GB/256GB 64GB/256 GB Battery Capacity TBA Waterproof? Yes Yes Fingerprint Scanner? Yes Yes Headphone Jack? No No Primary Port Lightning Iris Scanner? No Wireless Charging? Yes Yes Micro SD Slot? No Dimensions TBA TBAWeight TBA Software iOS 11

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PEOPLES CRY FOR H E L P The winds of change are blowing, the silent vibration for a better leadership rooted in honesty, integrity for the battement of the South Africans with a dedication to uplifting the vulnerable is a new yenning.

To lead a democratic state as envisioned by our very own Oliver Reginald Tambo. These silent vibrations are gaining momentum every day the sound is getting louder and louder.

South Africans in their diver have started harming a song.

The challenge though is the same song different languages.

The evidence is on the wall the SAVE SA campaigns, the unsettling relations between the ruling party and the members of the alliance the recent vote of no confidence against the President and the embattled divisions from the ruling party as well as the court cases that have been the order of the day, 2017 seems the hardest.

The truth is there is, the seem to be a deviation from the vision that has over the years been diluted and lost in translation “we have ar-

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Constitutional ROCK STAR Chief Justice Mgoeng Mogoeng rived�, who’s arrived, the people ing astray and can someone or the leaders? look at the compass to see if we are still in course holding to the The current leadership calls the vision or the destination intendvibrating call a pot for regime ed. change. This is not the call for regime change as it is thought In January 27, 1987 in by the ruling party. This is a cry Georgetown University, Oliver for HELP from the leadership to Tambo shared his (call it the Afreview where we are and to rican dream) vision. "We seek to heed the call and concerns of create a united Democratic and the people. A friendly reminder non-racial society. We have a if you will that seeks to advise vision of South Africa in which that the boat seems to be mov- black and white shall live and

work together as equals in conditions of peace and prosperity.

Using the power you derive from the discovery of the truth about racism in South Africa, you will help us to remake our part of the world into a corner of the globe on which all of which all of humanity can be proud."

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being equal before the law. We must not fall in love with the positions and materials to achieve in leadership but we must dare ourselves to fall in love with positioning ourselves to advance the plight of the disadvantaged people while bringing along the fortunate ones to be part of transformation to a progressive development of a coherent inclusive none racial South Africa. Leadership is a choice you make not a place you sit.John C. Maxwell

tional leaders, not positional leaders; they gave up their positions to the next successor. In his delivery he invited South Africans and leaders to “Please stop the insatiable hunger for money…it will drive you to kill.”

A few months later in KZN, the Mwerane Commission is making revelations about the random killings in the region, highlighting the drive why comrades and councillors are killed, including the death of the ward councillor and former ANC Constitutional Court Judge, Chief Justice, Secretary Sindiso Magaqa.

Mogoeng Mogoeng delivered a heart-felt Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture at Turbine Hall in New- What a conundrum. In the mean while the countown, Johannesburg on Thursday 27 October try is drowning in corruption allegations and in2016. The Chief Justice held no punches back ternal leadership squabbles and power dynamics when he poured his heart out putting his intend- from the ruling party. The truth of the matter is ed written lecture aside to speak from the heart. that, politically; the ruling party is not ready for He was passionately reminding South Africans on sitting on the opposing benches in parliament. issues of ethical and selfless leadership as Therefor it will be wise for the leadership to self demonstrated by OR Tambo. correct and fast. What ever political negotiations, He said Tambo and Nelson Mandela were funcwe are in need of a progressive and developmental leadership, or else that country will find itself in a civil war.

And it is for that reason that he also advised the public to be careful and called on everyone “We need to be like OR but the problem is human beings love positions. We ort to be afraid of any leader who will do anything to become a leader.

You can be a good and effective leader without being in a position.” The question is where you are what kind of a leader are you?

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Quote of the month

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Transformation is an invitation to be fully alive and deeply human, it is not to do something for someone else, it is for our own humanity

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Wendy Luhabe

Once upon a time, was a dynamic woman, a true South African whose dedication and hard work earned her global

recognition. In 2014 she was honoured with The Lieutenant of the Victorian Order (LVO) award from the British Royal Family handed to her by the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles.

tor | Author with over 10 years cooperate experience, and serve in boards across the globe.

Beyond her tittles and responsibilities she is grounded in the word of God. To find out more about this pioneering spirit.

This power house is a mother who wears several hats with proven track record . A Social Entrepreneur | Economic Activist | Thought Leader | Men-

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Elegant tea time with Cinnabon Lemmon, coconut & cream chees Ban, and a cup of lemon with honey. REFRESHING ...

The most important commodity to any facilitator l Speaker l Coach etc. is health, this is the holy of holy grails that must be managed as best as possible. Every day it a day field with gratitude thanking God for waking me up this very day. In particular when I am going to train or in training I must be in top shape.

Over the years I have learnt the importance to enjoy responsibly since I am what I eat, and not to succumb to the my desires, not an easy thing though. What you also need to do is enjoy with a mind to keeping your health, means leaning new taste and creative ordering in a restaurant . Tea time has never been so affordable and healthier. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 14

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Dr Grace Makgoka (MWASA) Help local school recognise learner excellence in Bronkhorstspruit. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 15

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MPUMELELO SECONDARY SCHOOL AWARDS TOP ACHIEVERS’ sponsored the school with 25 trophies, 5 badges and to honour top achievers, encouraging and motivating learners to reach out for their educational dreams. The awards were presented by the school principal, his educators and Dr Grace Top performing learner AchievMakgoka on behalf of MWASA. ers from Mpumelelo SecondMedical Women Association of ary School in Bronkhorstspruit South Africa (MWASA) was eswere celebrated and showered tablished in December 2013. with awards and gift in recogni- And the purpose of the estabtion for their dedication to lishment is to enable medical women to collaborate and partheir academic excellence. ticipate effectively in health reIn celebration of women's lated policy and socio econommonth, MWASA sponsored an ic opportunities; to foster naimportant event in Mpumelelo tional and international collabPrimary school’s 2017 Awards oration, sharing of experiences ceremony recognising top and joint initiatives amongst learner achievers. MWASA has women doctors across racial, cultural, religious, economic and political divides and to be a platform of Hard work deserves recognition. Everyone who is recognised for their dedication and efforts will do more and those who lack will work harder with the hope for recognition.

opportunities for women doctors to participate in the policy, career and socio-economic matters and to further support women doctors in academia, research and innovation as well as in leadership for the health and well-being of humanity.

The association is an organisation comprising of Medical Practitioners, Specialists, Dentists, Registrars and Medical Students. We seek to be a multispecialty organisation that advances issues pertaining to women medical practitioners as well as an organisation dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving how issues specifically affecting women doctors are addressed within the medical discipline.

MWASA envisage a just society where access to health care is a basic human right and the role of health workers is recognised across gender, race and or creed. The organization education as a tool to developed informed healthy communities. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 16

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MWASA’s mission is to enable medical women doctors to collaborate and participate effectively in health policy, practice of medicine and in advancing towards a society where men and women are treated equality and access opportunities equitably. MWASA’s values are Integrity, Involvement and Innovation Our goal is to mobilize women medical doctors in South Africa behind the vision of universal health coverage and to overcome racial, gender, class and other barriers to health and wellbeing for our nation and humanity.

MWASA aims not only to support medical women in their personal and professional capacity, but also to reach out to

communities by assisting and contributing towards women empowerment in education and in health matters, which will spill-over towards alleviation of poverty. In the 2016 MWASA identified and adopted Mpumelelo Secondary School in a small town called Rethabiseng (Bronkhorstspruit).

MWASA has since provided continuous support to the school in various projects and events that have taken place at the school. MWASA team has visited the school at various times and provided motivational support.

MWASA invited a vibrant facilitator and motivational speakers to motivate learners and give the words of encouragement.

It truly was a beautiful and suc-

cessful day for all including the guest. The principal of the school, Mr L.L Moseke said this will also encourage teachers.

Parents were grateful for the initiative. Learners couldn't stop expressing how grateful they are with the efforts of MWASA for always contributing and fully participating in the school events.

MWASA strives towards making continuous contributions in this school community and its surrounding communities in uplifting and empowering the girl-child and the women in the community.

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WHAT’S ON YOUR DAILY AGENDA? Make your everyday Standard 1. PRE-PLAN YOUR TOMORROW TODAY: Success is pre planned like wise you have to make a habit to set tomorrows agenda today.

Tomorrow just review.

simple yet very important thing about exercise, first it does not have to be long 5min will do .

Secondly do it for blood flow turning you in to a energy ball no need for energy drink.

body with valuable nutrients and proteins. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day first you must make sure you don't skip it and you must learn how to have the best. See our first issue.

2. WAKE UP EARLY

3. MEDITATE

One of the most challenging thing for a human being is waking up early in the morning.

Whether you are aware or not, this has a positive or negative impact. How it does it works?

Simple, when the alarm clock goes off never hit the snooze button, just get-out of bad and day has began.

Meditation is important a free tool to harness peace and focus. This ancient practice dates back to AD. Today people are being sold it as a new thing, it’s not. All you do is learn to quite your mind to think about nothing. Learn to breathing in and out and listen to your breath.

Small steps 1-5 minutes daily.

3. EXERCISE

4. BREAKFAST

Reading sharpens your mind and increases your problem solving skills, the more you do it the better you will be.

A lot of people hate the idea of exercise because it is thought to be a bit hard, but I learnt a

Our bodies need food to perform well and not just any food but food that will supply the

Let me challenge you read something different from you profession., a magazine or a book.

5. BE KIND Everyday is a day a filled with opportunities to change or better a life. All you have to do is to help someone and tohelp them with out expectation.

6. READ / PRAY

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FACILITATOR development

WHAT IS A FACILITATOR? A facilitator is someone who en- agreed to, to articulate how to

ronment for learning, organ-

gages

ic growth and development.

in

the

activity reach the intended objective.

of facilitation. They help a group Most importantly the facilitator

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of people understand their must be neutral and never air

A great facilitator is alive and his or her presents keep the

common objectives and assist his views even if it is guaran-

group alive.

them to plan how to achieve teed it will resolve the issue. these objectives; in doing so, The facilitator can never im-

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Facilitators are process driv-

the facilitator remains "neutral" pose.

en, they introduce the pro-

meaning he/she does not take a

cess and hold everyone with

THE ROLE OF A FACILITATOR

care in a gentle, firm and un-

particular position in the discussion. Wikipedia

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The role of a facilitator is to help people navigate their

Facilitation is processes that seek to empower a group to I identify collective needs or gaols and are led to a process

biased way. 

way to growth and development, while the facilitator creates a encouraging envi-

Facilitator is dynamic informed.

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Passionate about people development.

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BOOK Review

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own business are a little like raising a child: it needs to be nurtured, fed, mollycoddled and disciplined if it is to survive and grow.

Having established and run three successful SMEs, Jess has faced adversity, failure, betrayal and personal demons. But she has managed to beat them all and lived to tell the tale.

Entrepreneurship is the most fulfilling venture but most challenging since in the mediate you report to yourself.

Many fail believing the fallacy that as an entrepreneur you can do any thing any time you

want that is the very principle many fall and fail with out recourse. Jess Mouneimne, young entrepreneur owner of marketing agency and a proud mom, learnt that the first 1 000 days of running your

A keen boxer, Jess likens business to a bout in the ring. You need to know how to roll with the punches, avoid those left hooks and above all, have someone in your corner to advise and encourage you throughout the fight.

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new venture of this kind, then nuggets that will enable you to you need to read this book. find personal wealth and professional success.

This is where theory meets practice an experience that “Being Boss” will teach you how provides you this practical ad- to be just that – the head of vice delivered in inimitable, hu- your own company without gomorous way. While the demand ing insane or broke in the proinspire the Boss Academy an cess. online school based on the The book is only available in book and workshops hosted.

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This is not just another generic business book. Through Jess’s personal experience and stories, you will learn about establishing and running an SME specifically in the South African market.

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PA L E S A M A F E G O Empowering Yo u n g b o y s INTRODUCING YOUNG BOYS TO AVAILABLE CAREERS AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO PRIOTIRISE EDUCATION

There seem to be a lot of attention given to the Deale. Metallurgical Engineering student and girl child over the years since the dawn of free-

board member of the Simuka Education Founda-

dom, rightly so. While there are many initiatives tion as well as former YB20 ambassador. focused on empowering the girl child, Palesa Community activist Tankiso Tamane who is Mafego has raised her hand to empower a boy working for the Fort Community Project, in the child. She believes that girls will be safer and will field of HIV / AIDS and life skills . Dr better off if boys are raised well and empowered to fully understand their role and contribution in the society. Her

passion is on the primary

school children, she works with the schools to organise informative sessions introducing young boys to available career.

She invites exiting and driven professionals to inform the young souls about their jobs and how to pursue them. At an event she held at Sonqoba Primary School, in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni.

On the events was a five year old Lwazi Deale reciting A-Z from a biblical context. Mrs Susan Deale a legal mind in an insurance field “I be- Nompumelelo she is a General Practitioner in lieve we don’t pay as much attention to our boy Vosloorus. Cofounder of Higher Dimensions child as much as we do a girl child” says Mrs Family Ministry in Thokoza. Mr Sibeko A teacher. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 24

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at Eden, Park Alberton. She is brothers. It was though having no stranger to loss and strug- to do part time jobs and part gles as her mother was di- time

schooling.

vorced at a tender age of one and having listen to her moth- She has a qualification in office er’s last words before she administration and adult edupassed.

cation facilitator. She worked

Her mother gave her a verse for companies like Nashua as that kept her going over the an Administrator, Panasonic, Aupa Tsoku a teacher and a years. “Trust in the LORD with Africa cables, Fuchs, Nashua, psychology student at Wits. Ke- all your heart. Never rely on Renault, CBI etc. In her life she aboka Mphui is a Network mar- what you think you know. Re- has felt the wrath of life, this keting enthusiast and a PR pro- member the LORD in every- young woman has been down fessional and an entrepreneur, thing you do, and he will show and out losing everything. Her professional coach.

speaker

and you the right way.” Prov 3:5-6

tenacity to live and the words

It was her mother’s words that of her dying mother kept her kept her going when she was afloat, realising if you down and out you only have one way to

go

and

it

is

up.

She is currently working for Legal wise while she has dedicated her life community development work whenever she can, her passion is empowering the boy child and she loves love of the Lord, she said “I have seen the hand of God in my life, life is tough but God is tougher and ever so faithful.” Palesa Mafego is an inspiration with her realMs Palesa Mafego born in Leso- moving against the current, at life stories that demonstrate tho and bread in Katlehong, in 21 she drop out of an IT class in resilience, strength and power Gauteng completed her matric tertiary having to care for her of a visionary woman. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 25

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BUSINESS

Request For Quotes Fraud AWARENESS

FALL NOT IN THE TRAP OF FRAUD A year ago, it was on a Tuesday when I got a call inviting me to give a catering quote for over a hundred people. I was informed that this was a government evet scheduled for a Saturday and they were given my number by someone I serviced before and I came highly recommended, I was excited and within 20 minutes the quote was sent within three minutes it was acknowledged and accepted I got a gig.

On Wednesday evening I received a note of payment from the bank, full payment, from the client, actually it was more than the quote. WOW they mean business I thought and to rise to the occasion I made a list of groceries started with arrangements and logistics getting the

team and finalising the menu readiness to delight. Then I was etc. told they will confirm the exact venue and I thought nothing of Thursday morning I called them it. Friday morning I got a call back to confirm the venue and from the client advising I was acknowledge receipt of full payoverpaid and I need to refund ment as well as pledging my the difference meant for www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 28

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transport so I have to draw and cooked food with no one to eat. is concluded within a short perideposit into someone's ac- All that, entire ordeal the ex- od of time. During the process count. panse and such a loss. the “SCAM officials” will be in contact with to an unsuspecting Cut the long story short I did Over the past years a number of service provider until the goods not make the payment went to companies and individual ha are delivered either outside the the bank and it was a chegue lost millions due to alleged building or at an agreed adthat was deposited which will fraudulent request for quotadress. clear in seven days. They called I tions (RFQS) and orders, supsay I won’t make payment till posedly from government de- Companies are therefore adthe check cleared they became partments. vised to verify all the RFQs and desperate begging me to deorders by calling the respective The fraudsters would send a fic-

posit what I can or put the cash at Shoprite I said no that is not how government work. I did not do the job and the check bounced. A friend was not that lucky they did all that deposit the money and were left with

titious RFQ from what would seem to be a governmental email address, use a fake RFQ form with a logo and contact details of the contact person.

These requests are usually “urgent” and the whole process

departments using the Departmental contact details listed on their respective websites to verify authenticity prior to responding to any RFQs or orders to avoid falling prey to these fraudsters. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 29

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Refilwe Mbuli Entrepreneur

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Founder M-Chic Bridal Boutique

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Co-founder The Organised Bride Workshop

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Based in Soweto Cnr. Mahalefele and Mcube Drive, Ekhaya Centre, Dube.

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Contacts:

081 459 3692 What's App 078 507 8654

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Email:

refilwe@m-chicbridal.co.za

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Site:

theoganisedbride.co.za www.m-chicbridal.co.za

The organised Bride workshop is for Brides-to-be or couples, it aims to educate them on the how to of planning their wedding successfully and on budget. It is also a plat form for those who wants to revive their marriages including the ones in relationships with interest to take to the next level. www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 32

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It is almost every girl’s dream

that someday, prince charming will come and sweep them of their feet ultimately get married, to live happily ever after preceded by an unforgettable

wedding.

This is a good thing; however, such a journey is not without its fair share of challenges. Falling in love is one thing while getting married is another, the wedding seems like a righteous path every couple wants to un-

wedding for some that will rival

fore the wedding.

dergo. One thing that is clear

the preceding wedding and

The organised bride workshop

many have taken for granted

sitting a high bar for the ones

is a one-day workshop aimed

how much preparations this

to come. All of these decisions

empowering the couple, brides

journey needs and the costs

have been emotionally made

in particular with tools and ne-

involved to achieve this dream

without thought of conse-

cessities to understand before

even beyond the wedding.

quence. Getting married is not

the big I-do. The workshop em-

just about the big day, it is also

powers the delegates with un-

Many people have learnt the

about the life you are going to

derstanding of how to plan a

hard way finding themselves in

live and the life style you are

perfect

challenging, stressful and frus-

going to pursue. All this must

stress.

tration of organising a perfect

be explored and decided be-

wedding

with

less

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PRE WEDDING PLANNING

it cost and can you afford it?

– are a pre-experience of the

Legal – type of marriage. i.e in Who pays for what and where wedding the better it looks the or out of community of proper- will the money come from?

greater the anticipation and

ty and what it means beyond Thing to consider here include

sure can influence a better gift.

death or divorce.

Venue – where for how many MC – the thread that holds it all

How are we going to leave to- people, Wedding gown type and makes sense to your event

gether – what baggage’s do look feel based on your body giving continued guest experiyou or I have and what it type and size. Catering - what ence while you enjoy your day.

means and how will it impact do yo want and how it should Attire - looking good gives you, our life style. Who is responsi- be packaged and served, Cake confidence and makes you feel ble for what, finances and all. – the look the taste layers. good. Deco – a special day deAre you compatible are you Sound – music experience and serves a glam dazzling look and

ready for what you getting the sound, Camera – creating feel. Cars – it’s all about class yourself into?

memory is about precision elegance arriving and leaving in

THE WEDDING PLANNING

what packages are available style. Make-up - ladies make up

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but enhances your beauty it to get married in South Africa is month (if not more) over the

can make or break the day, an article by Staff Writer 18 next three years to repay the guys are forgiving while ladies February

2016

written

for debt. That equates to a 10%

will forgive a bad deco and fall- https://businesstech.co.za/

deposit on a R1.3 million home

ing cake but never make-up. news/lifestyle highlight the cost – or if invested, could grow to There is more and other logis- of a wedding and compares be R500,000 in 10 years, she

tics you have to take care off to wedding loan to a home loan. said. With this you realise the make your day a success.

Yes Baby Daily also broke down importance to attend such a

The above item will certainly the “realistic” costs of a wed- workshop. The workshops are make your day if well organised ding, finding a low-end average an initiative and organised by but can live you in a mess the at R55,000 and a high-end aver- Refelwe Mbuli in partnership truth is they cost money and in age at R270,000+ – all inclusive.

with other service providers.

most cases money couples According to Fisher-French, if The workshop is an event givdon’t have, the very lesson the couples take out a loan to fund ing you a wedding experience organised bride is bringing for an “average” R150,000 wed- from deco, food to the MC. the couples. How much it costs ding, they would need R5,500 a It includes speakers who are www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 35

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formed choices for your wed-

ding plans and married life, if you lucky you can win a wedding prize towards your wedding like Shayllet who won R 70, 000 worth of wedding assis-

tance from a wedding venue, catering, sound and more.

The Organised Bride Workshop subject expect in their field don’t like including how you are held at least four times in a such a pastor sharing and cau- like it and preference.

year and in every workshop has

tion couples on the importance The workshop takes you on a a grand prize to be won, assisof pre-marital counselling and journey filled with practical ex- tance towards a wedding. how it helps a lawyer who will perience of a wedding feel At the workshops, the brides advise on the kinds of contracts while helping you make in- will be able to receive inforand other legalities to under-

stand before your big I-DO. What will a marriage be without intimacy, well in this workshop you will learn from the expect a professional intimacy

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mation that they cannot easily want.

wedding providers to start

access anywhere to plan and 7.Choose the RIGHT wedding them off with their bid day. execute for their wedding. The service providers.

12.Be the 1st to be exposed to

Brides and/or couples that 8.Know what questions to ask the full service packages that come through to the workshop all the service providers.

we offer. These packages have

will be able to: know:

1.How to plan their wedding.

2.What are the peak, off peak seasons and the benefits.

3.How the wedding industry works.

4.Understand

what

services

providers charge for products and services.

5.How to budget, and costing.

9.What to look for on in a con- all that is needed for their wed-

6.How to establish need over tract from service providers.

ding.

10.Know

13.Ask questions directly at the

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EMPOWERING KIDS WITH ICT SKILLS...

The 21st century has distinguished itself from yester years with the rise and development of ICT. Just a few years ago technology was available for a few elites. Growing up in township a landline was a luxury, photos for a party would be a job for professionals, you can only take so much. The ICT has changed all that to real time experience. Smart is the game.

The

rise and use of technology in the world it is getting

better

and

better, phones are getting smaller thinner and smarter. We are in the world that demands we keep up or lose out, and the ones that will lose out more are the kids from the poverty stricken areas. Technology is the most beautiful thing that everyone must have access to say Palesa Mahwww.isaacmavuso.co.za l 38

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langu, Managing Director of TECH SAVVY KIDS SA. The project seeks to level the status quo, as she established an organisation that wants to empower young people between the ages of 10 -18 years from the township and the schools. The vision is simple to provide the SKIDS with skills to make then TECH SAVVY, equipping them to be role players in the ICT developmental arena and not just end touch screen in the continent if not the world, users of technology. They teach them things like the kids were in for a treat.

coding and scratching the ability create game Meet the Social Entrepreneur behind the project, and programmes.

PALESA MAHLANGU

TECH SAVVY has partnered with the likes of IBM research Lab at the Tshimologong Precinct in Braamfontein the second facility in the continent after Kenya. It is in this world class facility

Entrepreneur and Co-founder  

the tour of the IBM facility with the biggest

Former Training Manager at Youth Entrepreneurship Fund.

where TEC SAVVY held their open day showcasing the what they have to offer and of course

TECH SAVVY KIDS SA



Based in Wits: Tshimologong Precinct, 41 Juta Street, Braamfontein JHB 

Contacts:

084 715 8264 

Email:

info@techsavvykids.co.za 

Site:

www.techsavvykids.co.za

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Entrepreneurships is a very interesting thing since it is not a one size fits all but has over time attributed success to basic principle. While many entrepreneurs struggle financially Research shows the that there are many investors that simply don’t find a match to interest the investors. The following highlights what is missing from proposals.

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

Busisiwe Mavuso

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Age 30 Aspiring entrepreneur

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Founder - BM Couture

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Based and lives in Katlehong

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Contacts: 073 043 2848

082 253 0106 Email: Morwalelo@gmail.com Models Busi & Noluthando Mavuso / Photographer Sweet Honey

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Women find themselves experiencing challenges in the workplace due to their gender. This is the result where men believe that they are superior than women and this is a tough exercise the feminine side experience. In terms of understanding how women find themselves in difficult situation at work is a result of being treated as nobody’s by their counterparts at the workplace,.

Writes NKOSINATHI HLONGWA GENDER EQUALITY It is vital to state that women are treated differ-

velopment research programme for the Human

ently to men when it comes to responsibilities

Research Council states that for the past 20 years

and positions, at it is a norm in various workforce

of democracy in South Africa significant strides

areas to believe that men are better than wom-

have been made to ensure that gender equality

en. A study conducted by Professor Jane Rarieya,

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women at the workplace. Pro- tion in leadership,” she stated There are numerous factors

fessor Rarieya stated that the in her case study.

contributing on why women

score card when it comes to

are side-lined in terms of

women empowerment in the 2012/2013 Commission for Em- growth and leadership. Men area of economic participation ployment Equity Annual Report are regarded as drivers of the and opportunity reveals dispar- from the Department of Labour success of business due to caities regarding gender equality.

indicated that males far out- pabilities of having networks,

“A gap between men and wom- numbered females at all levels contacts and power, however it en in labour participation, re- of management in South Africa, becomes an issue when a muneration and advancement. and a study also indicated that woman with the same set of South Africa’s score dropped to only a few women get promot- skills and knowledge tries to 69th position, clearly denoting ed to top and senior manage- break that barrier line. As a a problem in gender equality in ment levels. This is one of the woman, it becomes difficult to the workplace.

factors showing that women push

boundaries

towards

“This issue is not unique to are still not considered, the to- achieving an ultimate goal beSouth Africa alone; the 2012 tal number of people recruited cause of lack of support from G20 Worldwide Index of Wom- or promoted to top manage- the organisation she works for. en as Public Sector Leaders re- ment

level,

women

make

veals women made up a sizea- 22.5% and 30.2%.

Women

find

themselves

ble percentage of the work-

fighting harder to get recogni-

force in most countries, yet not COMPANY STRUCTURES DICTA- tion and due from their counreflected in their representa- TORSHIP

terparts. In some instances,

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men feel threatened by women Bouwer

and

Desiree born to lead, which is another

whom the former believes that Markgraaff, continue to make a factor contributing to their failthe latter would put their jobs mark in TV production, not an ure to climb the ladder of sucat risk. Technically, many men easy field yet they have devel- cess. still believe woman’s place is oped thick skin demanding rehome making. The rise women spect and they have it. Ferguto power, brings competitive son’s success is noted through

growth in the work market. the shows she had produced Men feel unsafe to transferring such as The Queen and Igazi, skills to women.

which are aired on Mzansi Magic TV channel. Kumalo a

PERCEPTION ON WOMEN LEAD- great executive producer for ERSHIP

shows like Top Billing, The Per-

Due to traditional and cultural fect Wedding as well as Date beliefs on how a woman can- My Family, while Markgraff is not be a leader of any corpo- credited for producing hit TV rate or organisation, it has be- series Isibaya and Isithembiso. come a norm that women are These are women who get all regarded as housewives, rather the support from men whom than powerful leaders like men. they work with to create magic.

In many companies, some men become hostile when they are WOMEN LEADERSHIP LOW SELF led by a woman because the ESTEEM former feel that it is not accus- Due to a lack of support womtomed to have a woman as a en can feel inadequate to stand leader in their workforce.

as a equal to men. It is evident that women feel demoralised, Labour expert, Richard Moima

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en also contribute to their de- woman is regarded as a person than men”. Some even pro-

mise when they lead an organi- who should fulfil her duties in nounce their preference of sation. “Women believe that the kitchen or clean the house, male leaders than women. men are superior than them and that’s a wrong perception. These is problems common in Women shouldn’t feel less im- the workplace, there ones preportant in the workplace be- sented below are those that cause they also possess power- have come up, over and over

ful knowledge and skills to again during our interviews. drive the company forward. As females, they shouldn’t feel The women stated that the threatened by how men see women at the top are moody them, because it is also their and their status determines the right to be leaders in the corpo- quality of their leadership on

rate world,” said Moima.

the day. If she is in a good mood, you likely to have a

WOMEN ABUSE IN THE WORK- great leader, who is professionPLACE

al, applies her mind and makes

The abuse of women by other sound and rational decisions. women is not limited to the workplace, however for pur- However, if she is in the bad poses of this writing, the focus mood,

irrespective

of

the

will be strictly limited to the source or the cause of the bad workplace.

mood, “you are in for it”. The most common occurrence is

Cries from the bottom

that of false accusations: your

and this is another element of A Facilitator spoke to some woman boss will accuse you bringing less confidence in women, who occupy junior po- wrongfully messing up the prowhat they can deliver. We live sitions, and their view is wom- ject and insist on keeping the in the society where every en managers “can be worse false allegation alive. The false www.isaacmavuso.co.za l 49

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allegation, will most likely be They say the women at the top They are further accused of befollowed by a very loud out- often accuse them of having ing incompetent and undeservburst in full view other co- credit accounts that leave them ing affirmative action benefiworkers or even in front of the broke no later than three days ciaries, who acquire appointclients. The words coming from after being paid. The joke going ments and promotions due to that shouting mouth are domi- around being that, their sala- their political and family connated by personal and irrele- ries are like a menstruation pe- nections. vant issues such as, your beau- riod, “they come once a month ty or you age or your body and lasts for three days”. They The third side structure. Do not be surprised also accused them of sleeping The two sides work harmoniif you are told in very clear with older men, very often ously, it is not perfect, but it is terms that “you think you are married older men to get addi- workplace where women must nice”.

tional funds to keep them alive see each other as a people and till their next pay day.

not women at the top and

She said female leaders unfairly

women at the bottom.

discriminate and erect a solid Cries from the top ring around their own. If you Women at the top have their The work relations between have not made it to the top own horror stories to tell, the women at the top and the league, life will be very difficult about their co-workers who are women at the bottom is not for your blue collar woman in the lower ranks of the work- shaped by their gender or working under white collar place. They are often accused class, but by the quality of their woman,

they

discriminate of not earning their positions, leadership and a professional

against women who are below but

acquiring

them work ethic.

them. The discrimination can through sleeping with men or

be to an extent of calling their through shear bribery (that is, fellow women, names such as they literally buy their way into “abo ma social grants” which the workplace and to promomeans social grant collectors.

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