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Rusty beauty, Soshanguve hottie and upcoming movie queen – TYM had the privilege of chilling with 21 year old Audrey Magodiele. Based in Paardekraal, Rustenburg, she is an actress in the Pioneer film of the north and a communications manager of a youth managed company also based in Rustenburg. What is your take on the EFF political party? Politics? I don’t follow them, unless I am required too, like when I am at camp. I honestly find politics boring and they make us look bad more than anything. My knowledge and interest in them is quite minimal. Do you think the South African economic state is growing looking at international trade? No, it’s not. We are too dependent on foreign aid and once they decide to cut off ties with us, we’ll be in a huge mess. South Africa should learn to stand for its self and explore other riches within her shores. What about the resent striking activity by the motor-making companies taking
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place? It is apparent that we as a country don’t know that by doing so we are affecting our jobs. When they strike, the economy gets affected by the act and when the economy gets affected, some workers are retrenched due to the act that they thought was worth it. Your take on Soshanguve? It is a home away from home and the township feeling is the same as the one I’m from. But I think people here (Soshanguve) drink Powerade every morning since their energy levels are always high. Rusty swag lands in Soshanguve “Ikasi lama kasi”.
Yes, you have seen him on your TV screens on quite few shows. Jewel Mashao, a born actor and business man, appeared on E-tv’s Ekasi Stories, Soul City 8 and Abomzala and quite recently in Brothers, a Pioneer film of the North West. He produced the film and runs a media company known as Mashao Media Group.
here for four days so far, but the vibe is the same as the one at home. How do you see your self? As an innovative, funny, mature, energetic and intelligent person.
Which local clothing brand do you follow and why? I’m not into fashion, so, I just wear anything comfortable that comes my way. With the busy schedule I have and having to sacrifice a lot of luxuries to see my dreams established, clothing brands and fashion trends are off my radar. The music industry has been seeing flames from the music sensation and master of “wadijaja”, Dr Malinga, how do you see him? He actually happens to be one of my favorite entertainers in the music industry. A pioneer in his own right with his trademark kick, short suit and “wadijaja.” Describe Soshanguve in three words… I’ts kind of difficult since I have only been
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There are tons of books and talk shows which dedicate their efforts to educating women on the mysterious ways of the male species. But really, if women took the time to examine the wants of their counterparts, they’d be in for quite a few surprises. Take a look: 1- “HOW WAS YOUR DAY?” doesn’t mean “How was your day?” - As insensitive as it sounds, when men ask this question, they typically do not want a play-byplay of your entire day. Quite frankly, it’s boring and unless you have something specific you want to discuss with him, he really doesn’t care about your coworker’s son’s Little League game.
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2- “NOTHING’S WRONG” means, nothing is wrong - Sometimes that quiet, brooding type of man is simply having a quiet moment to himself. Women are the ones who ordinarily like to discuss and plan the details of almost everything. But men are more hands on. When they are quiet, it doesn’t necessarily mean that something is wrong - only that they are
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thinking. 3- “I LOVE YOU” isn’t always said with words - Once women understand that men show love in a variety of ways, women will be happier. Recognizing loving gestures will definitely help get the point across. Sometimes those three little words are being screamed loud and clear, with actions instead. 4- “HE DOESN’T REALLY WANT TO KNOW ALL ABOUT YOUR PAST” - Sure, you’ve had honest dialogue about your previous racy adventures. But guess what? Men don’t want to know EVERYTHING you’ve done, and EVERYONE you’ve done it with. A little mystery helps keep some of the fire alive. And besides, there is nothing wrong with keeping some private things private. 5- DON’T BE A DOORMAT – Whoever coined the phrase that “nice guys finish last” was actually onto something. While this doesn’t mean that you should be rude or inconsiderate to your sweetie, it does mean that you should stand firm
about things you believe in. Don’t cave in to every whim for the sake of keeping your man around. In the end, it doesn’t usually work anyway. Stand firm in your beliefs and you’ll maintain not only your integrity, but a healthy relationship. 6- HAVE A LIFE! - Make sure that you’ve got something going on the side. No, not someone, something. Activities, friends, and hobbies are all important in keeping you sane. It’s fine to do things together but no one can stand to be around someone 24 hours a day without there being tension from time to time. The phrase “absence makes the heart grow fonder” has a huge ring of truth. 7-COMPLIMENT HIM - Men like and need to feel attractive too. However, make sure that the compliments are genuine. If you like the way he looks in his favorite shirt, say so. Not only is it a boost to his confidence, but it lets him know that he’s still attractive to you as well. - Ayanna Guyhto
Portia Motsei, a 31 year old mother born in Ga Rankuwa and now living in Mabopane, is all sorts of warmth and angel. It is people like her who time and again prove that days like Mandela Day and Christmas should not be the peak of our giving or helping others. Her heart’s size has managed to accommodate people she barely knew all in the name of love and giving. Not knowing how to deal with the loss of her mother, she went and volunteered at an orphanage in 2007 and it was through this act of helping others that she was comforted and ultimately came in contact with her passion for community work. Not looking back, she took this passion and put to use and this ultimately led to the formation of Tsosolotso Ya Batsha, a NPO that’s busy impacting the lives of young people all over townships. In 2009, Tsosolotso Ya Batsha was registered. The organization’s aim was to work with the youth and also orphanages in the townships. The organization was run on the salary that she was earning at that time. When the organization started, they collected and distributed clothes, food and other basics. They also assisted with the administration of orphanage homes. After some time, they
realized that just helping orphanages out and helping provide for them was not necessarily sustaining the lives of the children in the orphanages and thus this led to them doing mentoring programs that even saw the youth in the community being empowered.
Motivation Campaign • motivates high school learners and shares experiences on success and making it. They recently went to Soshanguve High School with one local celebrity called Mpho Matome who gave a talk to the learners.
Tsosolotso Ya Batsha has managed to work with youth from all aspects of life and the programs that they offer are more skill development orientated. From time to time they fundraise and still collect food parcels when there is a need.
Career Pathing • learners are workshopped on how important choosing a career is and also factors to consider when choosing one. They work closely with Bodibeng Library and Memezelo High School on this project.
These are the programs they run: Planting the seed • links youth from different orphanages and communities with relevant mentors who will assist them in business, career and tertiary. GirlsInc • mentors young secondary school girls on peer education where in turn the girl organize information sharing sessions with all learners. They also provide the schools with sanitary pads for the girls. The school that they worked with on this project is Thakgalang secondary school. They also shot a music video at the school for a local artist called Pebble that was shown on SABC 1’s Big Up.
Dialogue Session • youth and teens who are placed in orphanages are workshopped on how to deal with challenges that they may face at orphanages. They have partnered with students from the University of Pretoria on this initiative. http://tsosolosoyabatsha.blog.com/ about/
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The capital country of house music has to be South Africa (SA). You doubt me? Ask Ralf Gum and others who came from Europe to understand that house music alone can pull a plus 30 000 crowd in one venue without merging it with other music genres. Hence, a party without house music is a flop in SA. For young South African producers, house music is a default to produce as it has a lot of opportunities in SA. This was not different with Collen “Chymamusique” Mmotla who hails from Burgersfort, Limpopo but now resides in Pretoria. Collen Mmotla, popular known as Chymamusique, finds fame through various deep house tunes he produced and remixed, including “These Street remix” for MiCasa. Chymamusique shared a bit of his musical life with us...
so many things and still am learning. From a producing point, I have decided to include new guys in my team to add variety and quality in Chymamusiq Records. Both John Lundun and Cannon Soul go by the name Afrique Essence and they use live instrumentation in their music. Where most house producers ignore the live sound element, I figured that I should include and expose it through my production. I love producing more than playing at gigs. I just play at gigs for fun, nothing more. Follow him @chymamusique
The First Note What started with learning how to play a piano/keyboard at my local church grew to me not just mastering gospel music but also other genres on the keys. I must alert you though, I’m a huge jazz fan hence most of my songs have a jazzy element in them. Now that I was able to play keys from across a variety of genres, I bought myself a desktop pc in order to record my songs and get exposed to other music programs. The Breakthrough Note I produced a lot of songs for online sales and for other Djs who would include my songs in their compilations (Dj Mo-Flava, Dj Terrance (Music Box), House Africa Session 2 and other compilations, but the song that put me on the house music map has to be “Lost in Words”. I released the song in 2011 through Tracksource, an online music web, and Soul Candi Records traced the song back to me until it was licensed and released on DJ Terrance’s Music Box compilation. This song gets played everywhere you go, especially by deep house Djs. I do not want to classify my music as “deep house”, rather call it good music because what you might deem to be “deep house” might not be deep to the next person. Those are the politics of “deep house” heads. The Musical Business Bar I have formally been in the music industry since 2010 and have learned
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We had a chat with Cap City’s hip-hop sensation, Orapeleng Kola, better known on the mic as Oracle VP (Verse Prince). With a rap battle title, two number one hits on Reverb Nation already under his belt, one of ambassadors of Vent on Fabric Clothing Line (VFCL) and an intensifying street cred, it’s safe to say that the affair he started with hip-hop seven years ago is finally paying off. Here’s a peak into his love for hip-hop, his plans for the future and the local hip-hop game as a whole.
With so many people claiming to be rappers out there, what sets you apart? How different is your sound? What sets me apart is actually something small but very important – originality and realness. I mean I can’t be in S.A. and have people saying I sound like Drake or Kendrick Lamar. Speaking your heart out in your art sets you apart. People want to connect with your aspirations, fears, failures, ambition and overall journey.
In case some of our readers have been living under a rock somewhere, please tell us who Oracle is… Rapper/singer/aspiring graphics designer based in the Capital City, Pretoria, making sure Pretoria will ever be slept on after I come up. That’s me in a nut shell. Explain your relationship with hip-hop – when did it all start? When did you realise that this is what you want to do? I fell in love with hip-hop when those who loved it were titled “the lost generation”. My relationship with hip-hop is deep because I was angry when I met her. I literally ran out of the house and went to a session to clear my head and things rappers spoke through their lyrics, dance, and graffiti were just relevant so I fell in love on the spot to a point where I even forgot I was angry. This was in January of 2006 when Eminem, Snoop Dogg and them were seemingly what represented hip-hop and more than their lifestyles it was the thought of having the world relate to my story that made me conclude then that “this is what I want to do”.
The local rap game has been accused of sounding too American, What are your views on that? It’s true. Recently I heard a track on radio and I was like, ”Future is taking over”, to only find out that it was a South African artist. It’s not that rapping in motswako keeps the sound South African because there are those who spit in English like Proverb, Reason, Blacklez, Ras and Tumi whose content remains relevant to South Africa as a whole. Though some may sound American, I see growth in the local hip-hop game. Yes, some sound American but the local hip-hop game has grown. Facebook: Oracle V.P Twitter: @Oracle_VP
If you were not a rapper what would you be doing? I’d be singing. Some say I sing better than I rap, so, imagine what I could do with my voice if the raps got me to the number one spot. If not singing, I’d be a graphic designer. Both your singles made it to number one on Reverb Nation – tell us what story you are trying to tell through your writing… As I’ve said, I refuse to be forgotten and I’m just trying to telling my story of coming from where I’m from to the top
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Sthembiso Lebuso First introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show as the “BMW Concept Vision Dynamic”, the concept car stole the hearts of many motoring journalists. When BMW announced that the car was going to be mass produced they changed its name to the much simpler BMW i8. The BMW i8 is a mid-engine sports car just like the E26 BMW M1 that BMW made in the 80s. But there is nothing old about this beauty. For instance, the engine in the middle is more complex than that of the M1 – it is a plug-in hybrid. On full-on electric, the car has a range of about 32 Kilometres – not that much if you think about it, but let’s face it, nobody is going to go all electric in a sports car right? Back to the “complex” bits of the car: the i8 has two motors – an electric motor that sits on the front axle of the car and a 1.5 litre turbo 3 cylinder petrol engine on the rear axle. Most people will not be using the front engine that much, but there is a very special use for it – drags. It is an electric motor, which has instantaneous torque and moves off the line faster than its petrol counterparts. Each power source drives an axle that is placed on, making it a 4WD. The electric motor produces an awesome 98kW, and that 3 cylinder from the Mini cooper produces 170kW, producing a combined 268kW and thanks to the clever use of materials by the Germans, the car weighs 1490 kg. Using both engines, the electric and petrol engine that is linked to a six speed automatic transmission, the car will pull to the 100 km/h mark in 4.5 seconds, just by switching from normal transmission. “S” mode activates the sports powertrain, activating sports dampeners and sporty response from the steering. Hybrids are mostly quiet, but not the i8. The three cylinders are electronically modified to make the exhaust produce a little bit of bass. With the car still being a concept, there’s not much to be said about the interior but yet again this is a BMW.
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@ROBERT_MABUSELA The production of Mercedes Benz`s 2014 A45 AMG has seen it contending with only the best hot hatches in the segment, with a new engine that has started the four-cylinder era at AMG. It has not only proved to be a remarkable performer, but also a class leading engine, being the world’s most powerful 2.0 litre engine to date. AMG`s first production of an AMGpowered four cylinder pot seems to be cooking some of the most impressive performance figures. Dubbed the “King Slayer”, “RS3 Killer” and a “Kindergarten bully”, to name a few, makes one think that it could live up to its dubbings, but thus far the A45 has proved to be a “King Slayer” by not only keeping up with its rivals but by also giving them a good match-up when coming to performance figures. AMG built the 2.0 litre engine that has been fitted in the A45 at their Affalterbach Head Quarters in Germany, which is also responsible for its A-Class leading outputs. The twin scrolled turbocharged A45 AMG produces 265kW at 6500rpm with a healthy dose of 450Nm of torque which is on foot from 2250-5000 rpm, this together with a 1.8bar boost pressure claims the title of the most powerful production four-cylinder engine in the
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world. Outputs from the engine fitted in the A45 are greater than its closest 2.0 litter rival in Audi`s S3 and even takes it a level up in producing more than BMW`s straight six turbocharged 135i.
mirror at 4.9sec and the A45 having the best of both in viewing the 135i on the side mirror and keeping some focus on the Audi via its rear view mirror at an estimated 4.6 seconds flat.
On paper, figures seem to be clearer, with the Merc topping the bunch followed by the similar torqued 135i, pushing 235kW and the S3`s 221kW. Viewing the sprint to 100km\h, should be a great pleasure from the Merc`s point of view. The S3 sprints from 0-100 km\h in 5.2sec which will see the BMW viewing it on its side
It will take seven gears to reach the 250km\h limited top speed via AMG`s 7 speed DTC transmission which is matted to an all-wheel drive system. Achieving fuel efficiency at fast speeds is a capability that can be expected from the A45, which sips 6.9 litters per 100km\h while only emitting 161g over
the distance. The MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear suspension fitted on the AMG can be tuned and driven in Sports or Comfort, holds all the handling dynamics together which are a strong point when coming to its performance. The body Kit of the A45 AMG has been seen in two different styles: the normal AMG treatment that differentiates standard to AMG, which mostly comprises of 18” alloy wheels, quad tail pipes, carbon fibre mirrors, AMG Styling kit, a twin blade grille and Turbo
AMG badges on the fenders of the A 45. A second styled version if not a racier looking A45 AMG is fitted with an optional “Edition 1” package. The package is made up of stripes, different side mirrors, a rear aerofoil, an AMG Night package, aerodynamic package and red brake calipers which cannot be missed from the different styled 19” alloys. Inside the cabin, a sporty feel fills the interior with a mixture of leather, alacantra and carbon fibre trimmings.
The use of red in the interior subtly grabs ones attention into sports mode, from seatbelts, vent highlights, stitching around the speed clenching AMG styled leather seats, steering wheel and around the door panels and edges of the dashboard. The A45 AMG is the perfect hot hatch that does not have a perfect price tag, but considering its AMG performance and quality, driving the hot hatch should make one not worry about having spent half a million without a doubt.
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@ROBERT_MABUSELA Zwartkops Raceway in conjunction with automotive tyre company Hankook, hosted the Hankook Exteme Festival at the Zwartkops on the 9th & 10th of August. The two-day motoringfilled programme set out to entertain motoring fanatics whilst also appealing to women who were out at the track by making them feel special during Women’s Month. While men were in the grand stands
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cheering on and throwing fists in the air during the qualifying races, women had the opportunity to be pampered and treated to a champagne breakfast and neck or foot massage at the ZOC Club House. Races in the programme included the TK Imports Brunch Run and Thunderbikes, Goldwagen SuperHatch, Hankook Formulae Vee, Red Square Kawasaki ZX10R Masters, Imperial Mitsubishi Super Saloons, SA Mechanical Seals Alfa Trofeo, Dotsure.co.za Extreme SuperCars and the Drifting Sideways Challenge.
Various off the track activities kept visitors entertained throughout both days. Activities included various exhibitions, a kiddies play area, beer garden, live band performances and a Show and Shine & Sound-off competition that took place during the second day of the Festival. One of the biggest races on the days attracted over 19 exotic cars, in the Dotsure.co.za Extreme Supercars. On Friday Charl Arrangies, driving a Motul Dodge Viper ACRX, and Deon du Plessis, in the KTM X-Bow, won the supercar filled race. Arrangies returned to his winning
ways in Saturday’s single race. Extreme times of up to 62 seconds were set on Zwartkops 2.4km circuit in the SuperKart races. Verron Pappas completed the circuit in a best time of 1.02 seconds. Off circuit, the Show and Shine and Sound-off competition brought a different kind of competitiveness, showcasing some of the best custom rides that were entered into the show offs. Fantasy Rides Crew from Pretoria was well represented, showcasing two of their BMW M3 models in the
Show and Shine competition. Nabeel Shamshoodeen`s Daytona Violet E36 German Spec M3 of the two had one of the best pain jobs on the day. Other customs on his ride included customised 18” M3 rims which came out as 17”s from factory, an imported full touch screen Pioneer system and a two sub suede finish box. In the Sound-off category, Nitro Crew specialist Leon Gounden, who is known to have the loudest Rookie 1 sound in Johannesburg and Durban, looked to add on to his collection of trophies. Gounden`s 138 dbs music box
sits on a 40mm drop, 17” LF Works, laminexed lights and his sound set up features 12” Viper Targa`s & a 5000w competition series Amp amongst other sound components. Motorsports South Africa declared the event to be a success, which was due to a well packaged race programme. Kayalami Raceway will host the spring edition of the Extreme Festival series which will take place on the 14th of September.
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@masingitamasiya empowerment come from outside, you are already empowered yourself. It’s all about independence first. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? South African needs to revisit the vision of our Creator. No country can function with only men in business and leadership positions. Women need to be given the space, support and opportunity. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? We need to go back to basics: let’s restore good values in families – all the ails in our communities are reflections of what’s going on behind closed doors in our households. Men need to have indabas/lekgotla where there is dialogue between the young and the old. Many families are headed by single women and as a result most men grow up not have much lessons from a father figure. Mentoring of young boys needs to be treated with urgency by the elderely and those who know they can be of help. Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? I am Boitumelo Molote, a mind liberator – a woman who chooses to be significant and make an impact. I am about legacy. I am from the Sedibeng area (previously and still called Vaal). I am one of the 5 powerhouses raised by Mr & Mrs Molote. I breathe greatness, speak life and make change in the community. I am an inspirational speaker, a writer, a life coach and mentor.
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How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? Living your values is very important and living your purpose is crucial and I have been through challenges like every woman but I have a choice of taking life as the best teacher and be the change I
want to see in this world. Because I am living from the inside out, it’s easy to make an impact. What I do is who I am in my heart and mind, therefore my hands do miracles. What is the role of a woman in society? A woman’s role is to serve, pray and care. Women are influencers and have so much power if only we can realize it and use it effectively in nurturing each other. We have a lot to give. We have women of 1956 who are a great example. What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means “it begins with you”. Love yourself, care for yourself and be yourself. If you are not empowering yourself you are unable to empower others. When
Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? You will never know. Things change and anything is possible. It could be Dr Mamphele Ramphele. I think she carries a big vision for this country. What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? It says to me that the past generation has played its part and has passed the baton on to us. Women’s month says to me “reflect, rebuild and renew”. I am left with the responsibility to play it forward for the coming generation
Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? My name is Ruth Moloi, born and bred in a small township called Mzinoni, but now currently residing in Pretoria. I am founder of uBuhle Beauty and Image Consulting which I established after spending four years working for Truworths as a Make-up artist, Beauty Advisor and Fragrance specialist. I am also a motivational speaker, giving much attention to Inner and Outer beauty talks. How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? It has really brought hope to many of my peers – hope in a sense that it is possible to break all limitations despite your background. As a result there are young people male and female that look up to me for mentoring and the whole aim is to build a healthy society. What is the role of a woman in society? To a large extent, women are builders of our society. The following are attributes of a W.O.M.A.N.: W-ise O-pen minded M-otivator A-uthentic and attentive N-urtures What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means the ability to identify and develop women’s potential without demeaning other people – when a woman is empowered she is able to nurture both males and females. As women we have the responsibility to empower both the young girls and young boys so that while addressing the imbalances and injustices of the past we do not create the imbalances of the future. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? South African women are very privileged because South Africa is one of the few countries in Africa that is committed to encouraging the emancipation of women in economic matters. This is greatly seen through a number of initiatives (South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA) and South African Women Entrepreneurs Network (SAWEN)) established to encourage women to be fully involved in business. All these great
programmes we come up with should be extended to rural areas as most of the time women in those areas are excluded from many opportunities taking place in metropolitan areas. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? Firstly, we should understand that violence, bitterness and abuse are born out of anger. Our country is full of angry men and this is manifested through how they treat their fiancés, wives and daughters. In addressing this issue, there is a huge need to encourage men-to-men conversations. Organisations such as Brothers For Life are doing a great work to encourage men to be responsible. We as women also need to have platforms where we can collectively craft lifechanging solutions for the sake of our nation and generations to come. Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role?
We should have one. A female president will ensure that we as a country are nurtured. As a woman, I am very proud that the African Union is led by Mme Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and I see her and Naledi Pandor as candidates for the South African presidency. What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? To honour and celebrate our mothers, aunts, sisters, grannies for the outstanding work they are doing in raising the young generation to be men and women of noble character. Women such as Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph and many others made history, and I believe that this month as a reminder gives us courage as women to stand together to fight for the well-being of both men and women and write our generation’s history. I am looking forward to the time where we will also have men’s month so that we can celebrate some good male role models in our societies.
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musicians, painters, designers, and media and so forth to bring the message to people’s attention. We should also not forget to educate and build the man behind the incidence. Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? “Many citizens see themselves as recipients of government largesse rather than as sovereigns who need to take ownership of the resources of the country and ensure that they are well managed.” Mamphela Ramphele Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? Women’s month represents the exact belief I have of women being the gateway to a better harmonic country, stronger economy and loving homes. A march was needed then, today they need an education.
What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? My name is Tshegofatso Maotoe from Lebanon, north of Pretoria and I’m a fashion designer and an entrepreneur. How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? People know me as a local designer who they can rely on for certain events as well as an ambitious young woman willing to inspire others. What is the role of a woman in society? A woman is a natural teacher and nurturer. She takes care of those around her and builds them with her character. She shapes the society with her influence and her dreams.
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What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means reminding the woman of her potential and therefore developing her, training her and educating her in order for that potential to be unleashed. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? South Africa and Africa as a whole needs to invest more in developing the skills and talents of women. Do not give them grants and free houses; give them hope and education to generate a future. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? Art is the quickest and most effective way of education. SA should involve
What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? I am Naledi Nokukhanya Chirwa, born in Johannesburg and raised in Mamelodi, Pretoria. I am currently doing my 2nd year of study in Drama at the University of Pretoria. I am a young, vibrant and an enthusiastic performer, poet and leader. How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? As a Drama student at the University of Pretoria, I have been privileged enough to be a part of community outreaches (Theatre In Development, Theatre In Education and Gogola) which tour schools, prisons and communities teaching youngsters about the dangers of drug use, coitus, nature conservation and crime. I am also a member of HEART Exhibitions, a newly formed route of bringing art to the people within their own communities an including them by giving them the platform to showcase their talents and work. What is the role of a woman in society? It is to be a constant reminder to her community that there is more to life than what meets the eye; to raise the children in her community not only through presents but her presence too; to uphold the dignity of the society, as a woman sets the standard of respect within societies by mothering and nurturing those within her surroundings and reach; to help children dream and achieve their dreams by being the anchor and basic support system of her household and neighbourhood; to be the protection that our fathers have often failed to be within our communities; and above all, to be herself. A woman is enough just by being who she is and not what she is expected to be. What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means women empowering each other – women become more empowered and enabled to becoming active when they are vying to fill gaps and roles which are expected to be headed by men and doing so successfully together. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? We have come to know heroes of the past generations; it is now time form, mould and build our own female heroes. This means empowering young women in schools too and giving them roles which are depicted to be male roles in and outside of the classroom and office.
How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? Women and children do not belong to anyone but themselves. Women and children are always perceived to be the instigators of abuse, even if this is not said, and this remains a huge misconception which breaks the utmost strength that women have. We need to fully understand that women and children are not objects that can be changed, modified or corrected. And all of this resides and begins in our households by how we address and communicate with women and children. Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? Yes! For me, being president does not only mean having the title to your name,
but doing what the role requires too. I vehemently believe that I am one of South Africa’s incoming future female presidents. For now, Dr Ramphele Mamphele, who is also one of the women that inspire me, will carry the baton for mothering and fathering our country. Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? It is a reminder for all of us that we are because women are. It’s a form of gratitude towards our women because they play a huge role in creating the most influential figures in the world and being nothing short of that too – they are sisters, mothers, wives, scholars, entrepreneurs and leaders that do so much but are clothed in humility that the trend they set is selflessness.
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hold her head up high during difficulties with the knowledge that it is okay to ask for help. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? Firstly, the women need to recognize each other and embrace each other without judging each other. When we show a united front, like it or not, South Africa has no choice but to take notice and see our value and contribution to the societies that ultimately impact the economy. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? We need to realize that women and children abuse cannot be treated as a sole issue as there are many inherent issues. We need to create a system that will actually rehabilitate the abused, the spouse of the abused and the abuser. After these people have been rehabilitated, we need to rehabilitate the society. It will not do us any good if we only rehabilitate the abused and abuser and then release the both to an unrehabilitated society. Stigmas flourish this way which counter any progress made in the fight against this disease.
Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? I am Portia Motsei, a 31-year old woman born in Garankuwa, raised in Mmakau then moved to Mabopane. I’m the 3rd of 4 children, a mother to a 9-year old girl and I am driven by youth and community development. The very same drive has led me to establish an NPO called Tsosolotso Ya Batsha (TYB).
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How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? Having had learned on earlier in life that caring for another person should not be a chore and to always welcome people that come into your life, through TYB we have gone out to make sure that no one feels like a loner, no matter what circumstance life has dealt them. We
also go to schools and communities motivating youth and showing them the world outside their challenges and the endless opportunities that will make them to be part of that world. What is the role of a woman in society? A woman is a full time manager who teaches, loves, cares, reprimands and gives assurance even in the face of adversity. What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means that a woman is in a place where she is content; where she feels that she can make sound decisions without being afraid of being judged. It means loving the scars of the journey, stretchmarks, embracing her faults and being able to
Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? I believe that we should have one. A woman is a peace maker, a nurturer, and a mother, and those qualities have groomed presidents, and great people alike. We need a mother of the nation. What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? It’s a reminder of the hardships that women faced in the past and the fact that they did not sit down to wait for change, but they made sure that change started with them. They did it in heels wearing their hearts on their sleeves and faced the challenges of the day together and tat still echoes to this very day. 31 days is just a drop in the ocean at showing appreciation to women, but it will have to start with women to make it 365 days a year.
Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? My name is Modie Nini Matlhola, an aspiring Brand Strategist from Karenpark, Pretoria North. I am a proud University of Johannesburg Communications and Marketing Communications Graduate, currently busy with my Post Graduate studies, majoring in Strategic Communication. When I am not studying, I am thinking… or tickling ladies’ funny bones through my blog – www.lookimokay.wordpress.com. How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? I believe I impact the people in my life through my take on life and how selfdriven I am. I don’t know of the notion of NO or CAN’T… if anything, I make my way through struggles by riding the ‘challenge wave’. I also spend most of my time mentoring and guiding individuals that come into my life, especially the younger ones. What is the role of a woman in society? My sister usually says ‘women are flowers’ and as delicate and precious as we are, we are able to turn any bland space into a beautiful space that reeks of life and prosperity. I would say our role in society is to show the possibility in anything and everything. Women are doers, motivators and individuals that are sure to follow through on whatever task they are given. What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means equipping the female species with knowledge that ensures their decision making serves to speak back to their purpose. Empowering a woman means educating a woman well enough for them to be able to understand the importance of self-worth and continuous growth. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? Women should not wait for other people to recognize their worth and value when they themselves do not interact amongst themselves in a way that speaks to this much sought after recognition. We as women should become more conscious of how we treat each other and seek to create better relationships and partnerships between us as a starting point. If we present a much more united front, we’ll be able to demand the
recognition we rightfully deserve. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? A nation that knows better will do better. If we all take responsibility in our spaces to speak up and take action against these actions then it surely should make a difference in the wider scheme of things. It’s time South Africans made these issues about ‘South Africans’ and not South Africa, maybe then when we recognize that the problems are not the state’s problems but our own, we will feel responsible enough to partake in the change. Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? It will take a while before we have one.
There’s still too much of a mind-set power struggle of sorts in this country because we still have a lot of the old folk in power that were brought up to believe women were just a helping hand and could not really have a major impact on the world. So until then, we’ll wait it out. But in my fantasy world, with all the wise and beautiful folks we’ve learnt from not in power anymore, Ntsiki Mazwai would be my female president. What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? It serves to remind and reignite that feeling that tends to disappear now again from women about just how beautiful they are. We are those rare beings that show that power does not have to come in the form of anything forceful.
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the magnitude of their power to raise nations and impact generations. More so, I think society needs to prepare for the new roles women have taken on such as being a leader of successful businesses and organizations. What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? Means that as much as a lot is being done to improve the inequality gap, women need to be challenged to be the drivers and the motivating factors of it. Women Empowerment means that we as women start to understand that our needs are in the fore and that we are the beneficiaries as well as the donors for our needs to be met. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? South Africa needs to recognize that women have an opinion, and that passionate women are able to drive their opinions home. Women are able to push and even break doors. Our strength has been misunderstood by stereotypes and roles so society needs to understand the strength that we have. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? South Africans have South Africa in its hands and we as her citizens, irrespective of gender, need to stand up for what we know to be good morals and good values. We are all humans first, therefore, let us all stand for what it means to be humane.
Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? I am Ngcebo Kabinde, 20 years of age, from East Lynne, Pretoria. I am currently in my 2nd year of a degree in Bachelors in Business Administration in Brand Building and Management at Vega School of Brand Leadership. I am also studying a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science majoring in Policy Development, part time with UNISA. I am Secretary General of a youth organization in my community called The Lindo Park and East Lynne Youth Forum. I am also a member of the Ward Committee heading the Sports, Arts and Culture Desk.
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How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? I impact the community around me positively because the youth organization
is an advocacy group that makes sure that we engage constructively as young people. We also have a variety of programmes that we host to make a difference such as: - A soup kitchen that runs every Wednesday at our local clinic - Monthly sporting tournaments that are hosted at our community park - An annual HIV/AIDS campaign that gives over 50 underprivileged households groceries - Events that encourage constructive social interaction like talent shows and fundraisers What is the role of a woman in society? To be the strength and groundbreaker for issues that society struggles with. I believe that women need to understand
Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? We will have a female president and it could even be sooner than later. Women in politics thrive because everyone likes an opinionated women; one who can think on her feet and can channel her emotions and perspective on strategic ideas that the country is in lack of. What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? It simply means that we are appreciated and our country honours those women who were brave enough to upset the status quo and cause disruption as a collective through individual streaks of strength.
Who are you, where are you from and what do you do? I am Tumelo Mashabela, the third among 5 children of my Parents – Samuel and Elizabeth Mashabela, I am from Soshanguve in Pretoria – was born and raised there. I do office administration in one of Eskom’s Engineering departments. I am a musician – singer. I am into motivational speaking and MCing as well. How does who you are and what you do impact positively where you are from? I think out of the things that I do, the motivational speaking is the one that has the most impact on the people who listen to me, especially the young people. It means a lot to me to be able to help somebody reach a goal, or come to a point of making an important decision. With my music – I compose songs that encourage, comfort somebody, and bring a smile on somebody’s face. What is the role of a woman in society? To nurture, lead and give guidance What does “Woman Empowerment” mean to you? It means giving powers to women and not looking down on them with sexist attitudes. It means equipping women such that they are able to fulfill their God-given role. What can South Africa do to recognize women, their value and contribution to the economy? Stop sexist attitudes, recognize, acknowledge and appreciate who a woman is and her God-given role and strength. How can South Africa aid in the fight against women and children abuse? Educate the nation, which will help to eliminate the misconceptions people (especially men) have about women and their role in society. Men in rural areas struggle with acknowledging a woman’s place in the world. Also, impose harsh sentences/punishment for the perpetrators.
What is the significance of “Women’s Month” to you? It’s a celebration of a woman, of her value, strength and beauty. It’s a celebration of the women who’ve come before us and left a great legacy; of the women we are today and how far we have come and the women our daughters will be tomorrow as we continue to encourage, uplift and educate them.
Will we ever have a female president and who do you think would fit that role? I think it’ll take a while before we can have a female president. Men’s attitudes need to change first before this can happen. More importantly, women need to believe in themselves and each other.
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@LadyTpl People’s perceptions of others are informed by how the others dress, speak, walk or how they generally present themselves. “Toughness doesn’t have to come in a pinstripe suite”, writer Diane Feinstein said. As the society defines the Muslim women who wear hijab’s to be ugly, unfriendly, angry, weird, scared or unapproachable, but the fact is that there is still a full-figured woman under the black dress that only allows her to show her hands, feet, eyes or sometimes a small rounded portion of her face. While TYM celebrates all kinds of extraordinary women around Mzansi this August, I took time to sit and talk with one young Muslim woman about the hijab. Wikipedia defines a hijab as “a veil that covers the head and chest, which is particularly worn by a Muslim female beyond the age of puberty in the presence of adult males. It can further refer to any head, face or body covering worn by Muslim women that conforms to a certain standard of modesty. It not only refers to the physical body covering, but also embodies a metaphysical dimension, where al-hijab refers to ‘the veil which separates man or the world from God’. Hijab can also be used to refer to the seclusion of women from men in the public sphere. Most often, it is worn by Muslim women as a symbol of modesty, privacy and morality.”
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be religiously or even life on a broader scale.” As I listened to Ameera (Amogelang’s Arabic name), I wanted to hear more and most of all learn more about her religion that sets her apart in the way she dresses. “A hajib-wearing woman is still an object of finger-pointing, gossip and weird looks in public this day. We often suffer verbal abuse just because we dress differently from other women, and sadly, this verbal abuse if from other women. Wearing a hajib is a sign of showing respect to Allah; we preserve our dignity by covering our bodies for Him”, Ameera said will always pass judgment, and that it will always ask questions. Most people will try to force down their religions down your throat downplaying your belief system and claiming theirs to be superior. Nothing and no one will manage to cause me to regret being a Muslim, and I’ve been happy with my decision ever since I joined in 2012. Having had experimented with a few religions, I finally accepted and pledged my allegiance to the Islamic way of belief and living as it appealed to the simplicity in me.
Amogelang Mashego is a very quiet and humble hijab-wearing 20-year old residing in Mamelodi. An introvert who’s passionate about fashion designing, she is a Media student at Boston Media House.
I was born to a Pedi family but I have not let this dictate that I be affiliated to any kind of African religions. As we respect other people’s religions, we expect the same respect from them about ours. At first it did not sit well with my family that I had joined the Muslim faith, but over time they had to understand and accept that I made a good choice and that I am truly glad that the Muslim community has accepted me with open arms, more especially Allah. Peace be unto Him.
Being a Muslim… “People think being Muslim as a woman is all about covering your body or face, but this is far from the truth. I am comfortable with the fact that society
I respect and honor other people’s belief systems and I myself pass no judgment as to whom they pray to and I believe that everyone of us should be comfortable in any route we choose in life whether it
Our clothes do not necessarily tell a lot about our personalities but they slightly tell us about the thin line that lies between our inner selves and our dignity as women. How we dress slightly tells of who we are and yet this alone is the single greatest cause of internal conflicts between people – between women. Women have been called sluts because they wear tight or mini clothes. Some women have been abused based on the type of clothes they wear while others have been called boring because their dresses reach up to the knees. We grew up being taught to respect our bodies because they are the temples of God. One thing I advocate for is for us as women to dress for our body types. How we dress should not in any way give others confidence to degrade us. Whether you dress to please yourself, family or for religious reasons, may who we are be based on our conduct, and not dress sense.
leadership is all about taking the road less travelled and doing, not what is easy, but what is right. The job of the leader is to go deep – Authentic leaders know themselves intimately. They nurture a strong selfrelationship and they love themselves. They know their weaknesses and play to their strengths. And they always spend a lot of time transcending their fears.
Boitumelo Theodosia Molote “Moya mosate o ya a swere serumula”, meaning that the one who goes to the chief’s kraal carries a torch. Also, “ge o le nkwe ke lepogo, bobedi bja rena re dithamaga”, meaning that If you are a leopard, I am a tiger and both of us have dotted spots. Most young people think they don’t fit in the image of leadership; they think leadership is for people with fancy titles and big salaries. When they hear the word “leader”, they think presidents, director, business women and men. They do not see themselves as leaders. We need to make it clear to them that within everyone of us there is equally a leader and a follower. Some of the people in leadership positions make it scary for the young leaders to envision themselves in that space. Some will tell young people that they are not ready, they are young or they do not have the necessary education. Leadership happens in the most awkward spaces and true leadership is not driven by titles. In today’s culture, where so much emphasis is placed on the superficial, people crave authenticity. Employees today are hungry for the what-you-seeis-what-you-get type of leadership. The most inspiring and influential leaders therefore don’t lead because of what they do, but because of who they are. Authentic leadership does not come
from your title or from the size of your paycheck, instead, this form of leadership comes from your being and the person that you are. Many of our current leaders think they have every right or licence to speak words that are hurtful to other people. Authentic leaders never betray themselves by using words that are not aligned with who they are. They speak the truth and they do it consistently. Business is about people. Leadership is about people. The best leaders wear their hearts on their sleeves and are not afraid to show their vulnerability. They genuinely care about other people and spend their days developing the people around them not crushing their self esteem and confidence. They are like the sun: the sun gives away all it has to the plants and the trees and in return the plants and the trees always grow toward the sun. Pay attention to the following: Strength of character is true power – and people can feel it a mile away. Authentic leaders work on their character daily. They walk their talk and are aligned with their core values. They are noble and good, and in doing so, people trust, respect and listen to them. Our generation is crying for leaders who go against the crowd. It takes a lot of inner strength to do what you think is right even though it may not be easy. We live in a world where so many people walk the path of least resistance. Authentic
No human being is perfect – Every single one of us is a work in progress. Authentic leaders commit themselves to excellence in everything that they do. They are constantly pushing the envelope and raising their standards. They do not seek perfection and have the wisdom to know the difference. What would your life look like if you raised your standards well beyond what anyone could ever imagine of you? Success is wonderful but significance is even better – You were made to contribute and to leave a mark on the people around you. In failing to live from this frame of reference, you betray yourself. Authentic leaders are constantly building their legacies by adding deep value to everyone that they deal with and leaving the world a better place in the process. Serve Authentically – Ultimately a leader is not judged so much by how well he or she leads, but by how well he or she serves. Bill Treasurer writes: “When you care about people, you take an interest in their career aspirations. You seek and value their opinion and treat people as more important than results.” Indeed, serving authentically is about focusing on what you can contribute to the longerterm prosperity of many versus what you can gain in the short-term for yourself. The more you engage with those around you from a place of service, the more effective you will be at harnessing their talents and the stronger the results you will achieve through them. Indeed, engaging authentically with the people around you is the first task of genuine leadership. I wish for you a magnificent obsession in serving, in being significant and in leaving a lasting authentic leadership legacy that will give you a reason for living and purpose and direction in life.
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Ps Lulamile Sifuba Throughout history, Christianity has been contaminated by many ideas and doctrines. This has caused too many believers to adhere to formulas and neglect the person of Christ. One area that has produced miserable Christians is the area of faith. We have cheapened faith to “force” and/or formula to manipulate God to bless us. Unfortunately, the more we treat faith as a force, the more we live below the promises of God. What if the very same faith that has to confirm that in Christ we are victorious has actually produced victims of circumstance? What if the faith that has to ‘lead’ us to rest has produced more frustrated Christians? What if the faith that is supposed to be the fruit of the Spirit has turned out to be the root of religion? Brethren, afford me an opportunity not to write about the “name it, claim it, have it, and frame it” faith – a kind of faith that is preached by fundamentalist Christians. If you are sick or your family member has passed away, the first thing they say to you is “you don’t have enough faith”. This kind of faith is a loveless faith. Galatians 5:6 says, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love”. From that we can pick up two things: 1. it’s easy to believe when you know that you are loved, and 2. it’s easy to receive when you know that you are loved. Faith that avails is faith that works through love, not the faith that works through methods/religion (circumcision or uncircumcision).When faith realizes that God is unconditional love, it’s easy for one to live a victorious life. This is what I want to talk about: A victorious lifestyle that comes through faith. 1John 5:4 says that “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world – our faith”. I want us to concentrate on the part that says “our faith”. In Hebrews 12:2 we read “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and the finisher of OUR FAITH” (emphasis mine). This certifies the original owner of OUR FAITH, being Jesus, and since He is the author of OUR FAITH, He alone has the final authority over OUR FAITH.
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not our work. As believers, we need to enjoy the finished work of our Lord Jesus. Sadly, we always want to finish the finished work by wanting to believe ‘strongly’ or believe ‘more’ – we want to ‘add’ to OUR FAITH. Maybe you’re not one of those who’ve always wanted to be up to date with their confessions; well, I’ve been a victim. We’ve made faith to be about formulas, thus we haven’t appreciated it as a lifestyle. Once we realize that we are not the authors and finishers of our faith, it will dawn also on us that we will never have imperfect faith because Jesus never authored an imperfect faith, and the very same faith that He authored is the very same faith that He gave us. I hear some say: “But Lulamile, the bible says ‘we are saved by grace through faith’, which means grace is God’s part and faith is our part.” Let’s quickly go the book of Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD (emphasis mine).” Notice that even the very faith that we are saved with is a gift from God. By this I mean that we don’t create faith but we respond to/rest in Jesus’ finished work. The more we hear about Jesus, the more the faith that God has created in us awakens. Rest doesn’t mean inactivity but it means we are allowing the Holy Spirit to express Himself through us. Faith is life in the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 says “In order that in Christ Jesus the blessings of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Remember, we have established that faith is the finished work of Christ and now we see that through the finished work we are able to receive the blessings of the Spirit. Being blessed with every spiritual blessing or receiving the blessings of the Spirit doesn’t mean that the blessings are somewhere in the sky, but it means every blessing we receive gets its origin from the Spirit. Hallelujah! Faith is God’s confidence in His finished work that He gives us as a gift. As we embrace it, surely victorious life is ours.
daughter who has a degree and is willing to do “anything”; from the forms we fill in when we want to register as a vendor in big companies or government departments which always ask how many employees you have. They ask this because South Africa is in a desperate state for employment. As a result, we run to employ people we cannot afford, and sometimes we don’t really need. The other invisible pressure comes from our own entrepreneurial egos (or hearts) to be employers – as if to prove something. So what is our primary goal as entrepreneurs? It is to build strong, sustainable and viable businesses that can actually afford to employ people and pay them well and pay them on time. Paying our staff on the 39th day of the month or skipping a month constantly is a sign that your business is actually not ready to employ people. It is an entrepreneurial struggle we should have dealt with with all our other entrepreneurial struggles long before employing others. People who want to be employees want to get paid a salary on time; they did not sign up to be your struggle partner (unless they did in exceptional cases). Generally, people who want to be employed expect to earn salaries every month on time. Lebo Pule We have a 25% unemployment rate in South Africa. It’s a crisis. It is a well-known fact the world over that big business is unable to employ people. Gone are those days. The solution lies in small business owners and entrepreneurs to employ people because let’s face it, not everybody is going to be an entrepreneur. Having said that as entrepreneurs, we need to know what our primary goal of getting into business is, and believe it or not, our primary goal is not to employ
people. Yes I said that. Employing people is in actual fact a by-product of running a successful business – the operative word being “successful”. Why do I say this? I say this because living in a country like ours with such a high unemployment rate, it is easy for an emerging entrepreneur to feel pressure and start employing people when the business is not ready to take on more people. Where does the pressure come from? The pressure is all around us: it comes from your mother’s neighbour’s
The point I’m making is this: build a strong venture and take your time doing so. Don’t worry too much about what people say. Don’t succumb to pressure. Take people on part-time or hourly basis if the workload gets too much. Be honest with them – be upfront and straight forward. Do not make promises if you will not keep them. Whatever you do, don’t employ people when your business is not ready even if your heart is ready. When the business is ready to take on more people you will know, because the business will tell you.
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Moyes blamed for Rooney’s act
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his Manchester United counterpart David Moyes should shoulder the blame for Wayne Rooney’s desire to leave Old Trafford after suggesting he was a second-choice striker. The clubs met in the Premier League on Monday, with Chelsea’s pursuit of the unsettled forward added spice to the early season clash between the two title contenders. Chelsea have made two bids for the England international and have not ruled out making a third, with Rooney reportedly upset by comments Moyes made in pre-season that he would have to play second-fiddle to Dutch striker Robin van Persie.
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McLaren plans talks with Raikkonen McLaren considered signing Kimi Raikkonen last year but there have been no talks — so far — with their former driver since last season, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said on Tuesday. Raikkonen, the 2007 Formula One champion with Ferrari who is now with Lotus, is at the heart of paddock gossip with the driver market thrown into ferment by Australian Mark Webber’s decision to leave champions Red Bull for sportscar racing. Lotus say they are confident they can persuade him to stay once they have secured a new investment deal but the Finn has been linked to Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren in media speculation.
Murray ready for US Open
Andy Murray is ready to face a barrage of attacking tennis when he opens his US Open title defence against France’s Michael Llodra. The US Open and Wimbledon champion will finally get his campaign under way on day three as the first round draws to a close. “The conditions here obviously can change a lot from day to day,” said Murray. “When it’s warm here it’s pretty quick, probably the quickest of the Slams. “When it’s cool in the evening, it slows down significantly, so I’ll have to wait and see. “It’s a tough match. Llodra is tricky player, serves well, one of the best doubles player in the world just now, very good hands, and he’s very unpredictable. “You need to be switched on all the time against him and play a solid match. You can’t have too many ups and downs against him because he will capitalise on that.”
@themkingzone Geoffrey Toyana who retired as a domestic cricket player in 2008 grew up in Orlando East, Soweto. Toyana was a prolific left-hander whose pull shots became the stuff of legends.
immediate goal would definitely be to bring home at least one tile”, said the former South African u/19 assistant
coach from 2008-2012.
Geoffrey’s love for cricket started back in Soweto where his father used to be cricketer. “My father used to play cricket in the mines and later on he played for Soweto Pioneers (later known as Soweto Cricket Club). He also played for the South African Black Eleven in the 60’s. I started out as a good soccer player, but my dad always wanted me to play cricket and since then I have not stopped enjoying it”, said the 39-year-old. Toyana started his first-class career when he was selected for the South African Invitation side to play against England in Soweto. He proved his leadership abilities at an early age when he captained Transvaal development from 1990 to 1993. From then on, he was handed the captaincy armband on most of the teams he played for. Geoffery who retired in 2008 says he was advised by his father on which steps to take if he wanted to make it in this highly white dominated sport. After retiring, he was appointed at the Easterns as head coach where he coached for 3 years. The then Lions coach, Devan Nosworthy, spotted that he had massive potential and thus asked to join him as his assistant. “The Titans coach, Devan, whom I had played for when he was the Titans’ coach suggested I join the Lions as his assistant coach. He is a hard worker and I have learned a lot from him”, Said Toyana. Nosworthy resigned in 2012 and that resulted in Toyana being appointed as the head coach for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 domestic seasons. This will be a massive challenge for Toyana as the franchise needs to start collecting silverware. He is highly rated by the board in the Lions’ team and they believe he is the right man to drive the vision of the franchise. Toyana was flattered by the request and accepted it with both hands. “Our
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@LadyTpl Words on their own do not have a meaning; one needs to connect with them first, thus their meaning is created when one sits down analyses and communicates their essence to the next soul. Diarizing the strART poetry showcase themed “#WordOnThestrARTis” that was held at the Mabopane Indoor Sports Hall on 27 July 2010 made me countdown each and every minute prior to and experienced on that fateful Saturday. I could not wait to be part of the each and every line that was going to be recited by the wordsmiths, flagging down from neighboring townships like Soshanguve, Lebanon, Winterveldt, Mabopane and as far as North West and Jozi. Trust me, I wish I could turn back the hands of time, glance back and pay nothing but attention (that is the price you pay at strART events). “I believe poetry itself is a calling, more like traditional healing or prophecy” says a wordsmith of note in the Tshwane circles, Phemelo Sekgwatle. “P”, as he goes by on the stage, is a young poet who was part of the gladiators slinging words on the day and has been writing and performing poems from as early as 2003. Professionally being a traditional healer, the 30 year old who has been on and off different stages respects and honors poets who recite in their own language. “In regards that we longer have those deep and emotional talks or conversations amongst ourselves, I accept as true that poetry creates another platform for individuals to express themselves through the art of words and emotionally communicate with others.” The stage was also blessed with a piece of contemporary dance by Lesego Khoele, a rap performance by the group Lyrical Art and Oracle VP, Lefa who recited a poem on positive livelihood, Sthesh, Nthabiseng Modiga, Pinky, Max and the Fire Place Movement all the way from North West, Rustenburg and other poets. It is always an honor when an initiative is supported by adults. The event was blessed by the presence of the 53 year old Agrey Sibisi who comes from Lebanon. Mr. Sibisi has been a writer from a very young age. Growing up during the apartheid era, this has not restricted him from writing and executing his passion. He is a strong believer in political education and he prefers educating through poetry. strART seeks to be a livelihood more than a movement. It is an imprint of HE-ART Exhibitions and they say they are “God’s heart through art”. The next strART will be a fashion showcase at the same venue from 11:00 featuring designers from around Tshwane and as far as Jozi. Facebook: HE ART Exhibitions (page) Twitter: @heartexh
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