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by Ziyanda Rala As we remember the 1976 history in the month of June, we can’t forget another controversial story that divided the nation. This has added some chapters in the South African history book. South Africa’s world acclaim to being a rainbow nation has lately been placed on a dusty gravel road that has no hope of being reconstructed soon. The image of ‘rainbow nation’ is under a threat following the news reports about a painting by Brett Murray with the president, Jacob Zuma, well dressed in a suit with his zip open and genitals hanging out. This caused a stir and brought both positive and unnecessary attention to the gallery where this painting was exhibited.

opinion whereas others disagreed and strongly felt that he has crossed the freedom of speech line and is the reason why so many people in South Africa are angry at each other. When art speaks -A walk through Brett Murray‘s very controversial exhibition that is currently being showcased at Goodman Gallery in Cape Town, titled ‘Hail to the Thief’, is a clear expression of the current issues. Brett artistically exposes and magnifies the many scandals such as money laundering, endless corruption and somewhat underhand dealings that seem to be a dark cloud over our ruling party and the government. He critically analyses how our leaders have since post ’94 lost the passion they had to fight for the freedom and equality for all citizens of South Africa and instead now with the freedom they have a rather chasing the diamond life, while ordinary citizens are still left unemployment and having to protest to get service delivery. This walkabout also magnifies on how Chivas, BMWs, bribery, endless and

This divided the nation as diﬀerent feelings and opinions rose and the black community labeled the white community as a bunch of racists who have no respect for the black community and are forever undermining, degrading them and always using them as an ‘object’ to be ridiculed as they did during the apartheid era. One side supported Murray and understood his

he was taken into custody while the white man was asked in an orderly and digniﬁed fashion. This raised a lot of debate in the society which added more salt to the ‘racist’ wound that has just been opened up.

empty promises, poor service delivery have been the various elements surrounding our leaders. Chasing living large than serving the people. The most controversial portrait in this exhibition is that of President Zuma, well dressed in a suit with his zip open and genitals exposed. This hasn’t received any positive support from the media as the president’s choice of marriage style, polygamy, has been criticised by many citizens as not having a place in today civilised society, and has been a result of why he has been labelled a philandering womaniser by many and concerns have risen on how much of taxpayers money is being spent to support his glamorous wedding parties and his endless wife list and their daily living. At the height of this one cannot help but reﬂect on his rape trail that took place before he became the president of the country and with the evidence concluding that it was consensual sex and the ‘victim’ had been a friend of his daughter. Though he was found not guilty this could not go unnoticed when the portrait made it to the eyes and ears of the public.

Media was also later caught up in the mess as the ANC General Secretary, Gwede Mantashe and ANC spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu ordered the citizens to boycott The City Press newspaper at a public gathering, and this was after the City Press newspaper had the painting on its website. This again brought up more debates as some voiced out that the ruling party had no right to order people not to support the media. Even after this boycott order was announced, the editor of the paper, Ferial Haﬀajee wouldn’t budge and had the painting up on the website. A lot of pressure was on her as well as the paper and she later withdrew the picture from the paper, soon after that she was given a round of applause from the ruling party and its supports which she expressed that she did it in the interest of the nation and to calm everyone down as this picture brought about a lot of negative emotions within the people of the country and she was not inﬂuenced by the ruling party. On the other hand she disappointed many who had faith and thought she would prove to the rest of the nation and its leaders that the media had far more power than to the threats that were made by both Gwede and Mthembu and that she conformed to being bullied by the leaders.

Freedom of Speech! No compromise Art has always been a tool used to express one’s views and feelings about diﬀerent things happening in their lives and around the world they live in. The existence of apartheid in our country has done a lot to shape the way those living in the new rainbow nation think and speak. We speak frankly, fearlessly and with no compromise. If it doesn’t suit the way we live we know we have every right to stand up and express ourselves in whichever way that pleases us and that will strongly put the message across. The constitution clearly stipulates that freedom of speech should not be compromised but it also isn’t a secret that those with such ‘forward behaviour’ are placed under the radar.

Way forward This could now seem to be old news to South Africans but one cannot help but wonder what would have happened if Ferial Haﬀajee hadn’t decided to remove the painting as well as if the two men who were charged with damaged to property had not walked in the gallery and defaced the picture. Perhaps this goes deeper than we all think it does. Will South Africans always be this sensitive about issues that need to be addressed? Do people perhaps use culture as an excuse to steer away from issues of debate?

Spear Smear Soon after the march in the streets by the ruling party and members of the party, two men, black and white walked in the Johannesburg based gallery and smeared the Spear painting with red and black painting just seconds after one another, leaving the painting defaced and damaged. These men were later detained by authorities. This raised more questions amongst the society as the black man was ﬁrst attacked by a fellow black man who is the security guard at the gallery before

We need to understand each other’s views and way of thinking and also allow room and give chance for one to speak their minds, but we also need to make this understanding of one another a way to heal the pain and anger that has been, for the past 18 years of democracy, the reason that keeps taking us 10 steps back when we have made progress as a nation.

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Some young girls are limiting themselves. They don’t see the opportunities there are after or while studying. The 22-year-old Caylene Marais originally from Roodekran, Johannesburg completed her Masters in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. She is currently busy with her Doctorate in Metaphysics at the University of Pretoria and runs a pageantry academy in Tshwane. She was amongst the top ﬁve in the world for Miss Global Beauty held in Korea in 2011 and has been a 2011 ﬁnalist for Miss South Africa. Caylene is TYM June’s Girl Next Door. She shares with Pretty Lebese.

interaction with status updates, BBM and tweets. Society won’t ever get enough of new, innovative technology, but I certainly hope we do not forget our relationships for the next hot app. Are you involved in any community projects? I am involved in various community projects through pageantry because I have been able to reach various youth groups, many in very different circumstances which I am very thankful for. Who are the people you look up to and why? My role models change constantly as I face new and different challenges in my life. I do not have one specific person I look up to, but rather many that have different characteristics that I admire and aspire towards. I am lucky enough to say that I am surrounded by people that inspire me every day.

What does friendship mean to you? Friendship is that special relationship where you learn mutually, laugh loudly, and love unconditionally. Friends are the people who you know and stick around with in anyway and anytime.

Why do you think we still experience unemployment even after obtaining qualiﬁcations? I believe that unemployment after tertiary education is a sad reality faced by South Africa that is harbored largely by quotas that corporate companies have to meet. The sad reality is that there are not enough job opportunities available as evident in the unemployment ratio. Thank goodness we have such an entrepreneurial nation!

Technology is being upgraded now and then do you think we will get enough of it? While I think the technology today is so exciting in terms of networking and sharing, I really think it aﬀects people's social interaction on a personal basis. We've started replacing physical

yrotS revoC We live in a society that is obsessed with sex. We hear a lot about rape cases –why do we have so many rapists, what could be the problem? Funny that is the first thing you ask me. My mother was raped and consequently fell pregnant with me, making my father a rapist. Sex has become a "feel good drug" in today’s world. Unfortunately sex (and rape) go much deeper than just the physical pleasure. There should be complete sense of love and devotion in sex. It is an emotional, spiritual binding connection of offering yourself in such an exposed open state to someone you love and trust, who then honors you and shares delight with you. Rape steals all of that; not only leaving scars on the victim, physically and emotionally, but also on future relationships. If I were to marry the girl of my dreams, only to find that some pig of a man forcefully stole her gift of virginity from me – tasting her fruits, enjoying her body - violently, brutally and selfishly it would break my heart in pain and anger. Rape is not acceptable. Another issue is racism – will some people shift from that? Racism is such a sensitive issue. So let me put it out there. I'm not racist. I wouldn't be talking to you if I was. I have black and white friends who are great people. I care for people in general and colour doesn't matter, but in South Africa we are so good at using the 'colour doesn't matter' line in our speech but we are so lost in our practical approach. Racism is pointless. I don't care what the colour of a person is.

Dean Farrand (20) is a music student at the Tshwane University of Technology. He is completing his diploma. He was born and bred in Vereeniging. He completed his Matric with good marks and closed the high school gates with seven distinctions. I threw diﬀerent questions at the young man to hear what his views are on a range of topics. He is TYM June’s Boy Next Door. He talks to Pretty Lebese.

What is your take on long distance relationships? Long distance? If you love someone, distance won't change that. They can be hard to manage though. Not a topic I know too much about. But if the person truly is "the one" (it’s also funny how every person we date and "fall in love with" is "the one") it shouldn’t be a problem. In today's modern world of technology it is easier to maintain contact from long distance. It must be easier if the person is someone you want to share your heart with, however, if it is only a small crush, infatuation or lust and the relationship breaks off to long distance I can imagine things would be difficult to hold together. I suppose it depends on your heart, your character and where you're meant to be. South Africa has come a long way – women are now in business. What is your take on that? I think this comes out of religious beliefs and cultural attitudes where women weren't supposed to work and were "inferior" to men. But once again, in today's world, it's tough to live and survive without men and women bringing in money. I can see certain "advantages and pros" to women not working and rather staying at home caring and loving their family. I don't think it should become a strict, legalistic standard of culture. Women have got plenty to offer as do men. If they want to work I see no problem with that, it doesn't matter if you're male or female, black or white for that matter to the person who can perform the required task best, ask her to do it.

Do you know how it feels spending your last money on job applications without any luck – coping, emailing, calling, faxing, travelling and surfing the internet to get the job of your dreams? Can you recall the time when you crossed your fingers hoping the incoming call could be the employer of the company you applied at telling you that “you got the jobcongrats!”, but only be surprised by a friend asking when you are coming to visit? Oh dear – I know! This young woman did not wait to be called. She approached different employers to add some job experience to her Curriculum Vitae to finally get the job she wanted. Take a minute of your time to see just how she made it happen. Name: Masutate Modjadji Age: 27 Relationship: in a relationship Hometown: Ga-Modjadji, Khethlakoni Village outside Tzaneen Qualification: National Diploma in Journalism from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and a Certificate in Business Communication and Journalism from Damelin Graduate College Companies freelanced for: Independent Newspaper's Daily Voice, Media24's City Vision, Northern Media' communities titles, Havana Media's Sparkling Women and SA Sports Women magazine, MPB Media's Afskop magazine. Companies worked for: SABC Company working for: CASAC (Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution Job Titles: Media Relations Officer/ Writer/ Journalist

Modjadji was born and raised in Bolobedu area, Ga-Modjadji. Her childhood years were spent in the dusty, vegetation rich, hilly and fertile village called Khethlakoni. She comes from a big family. Apart from her mother's six children her home has also been a home to most of her relatives both from her mother and father's side.

she said. In 2008 she started at the SABC as a Radio News Journalist intern. “My stint at SABC ended in 2010 as a News Researcher. In May 2011 the young woman started at her current job as a Media Relations Oﬃcer. “I am responsible for attending media and general public queries on our organisation. I draft media statements and ensure that they are sent to journalists, national newsrooms and I make sure that our media communication reaches community media. I update all our social media networks and maintain and update our website,” she said.

“ We were lucky to always have both parents around and responsible for our upbringing. Both my parents are teachers at local schools,” she said. She attended ﬁve schools between primary and high school Duiewelskool cretch, Bolobedu Primary, Manorvlei Primary, Marobathota Secondary and matriculated at Meridian College in 2003.

The highlight of her career was going inside doors no one thought she could enter. “I set my sights on dreams and I chase them ﬁnish line. The pursuit for greater highlights continues," she conﬁdently said.

In January 2005 her career in journalism started. “While at Damelin I picked up a sports publication. It appealed to me and I called its publisher, Cheryl Roberts to ask for a job as an Intern writer. We met and she gave me a chance to prove myself and contribute articles.

The challenges she faced are a story of every South African trying to get into the job market after completing their studies.

“ In February that year I approached City Vision news editor of the time, Tarzan Mbita and asked if I could freelance for them. He was initially worried that I was not familiar with the areas where their weekly paper circulated or spoke the language. I went to Joe Slovo township and came back with a story about shack ﬁre, it was published and I became a frequent contributor. Around May of the same year I heard of a newly launched paper, I called the editor and pitched a story idea. He let me write it. That’s how I started writing for The Daily Voice. From then on story ideas just came naturally to me.

“You have to be hungry enough and be willing to start at the bottom. I never sent my application and wait to be called - I knocked on doors and oﬀered my services. That has in turn opened other doors that I would not have otherwise known about if I waited to be discovered. This has strengthened me as a woman and greatly contributed to building my character. “I love South Africa because the youth of today are building from the foundations set by our elders, who paid with blood and sweat so that we can be able to complete equally with youth of diﬀerent race, gender and background. This motivates me to wake up each day and work hard.

“I’d pitch and then be given the go ahead to write them for publication. Sometimes when I didn't have any story ideas I would sit in the newsroom and answer phones and make follow up on tips. I was not hired full-time but I made myself part of the staﬀ by going in everyday and working twice as hard as a fulltime journalist and learning from them,” said the ambitious young woman.

“It’s up to us the youth to continue from the set foundations or destroy our future. I have so many dreams and so many things I want to change around me. To start oﬀ, I am in the process of registering a Pty (Ltd) that will be responsible for promoting our Balobedu culture and heritage at events I plan to organise and host in diﬀerent cities. For me this is something that has started with me blogging about it- I want to take it to another level by empowering myself and others who share my passion,” said the hard working young woman.

In 2006 Modjadji enrolled fulltime for a National Diploma in Journalism at CPUT. “That year I applied and got in for the Cape Town International Jazz festival's Music Journalism Course. Later in September I volunteered as a journalist for the Homeless World Cup. I wrote articles about the tournament for the Homeless World Cup's oﬃcial website,”

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Her background The 22-year-old was born and bred in the Vaal in Vereeniging . She was raised by a single parent and has two siblings – a younger brother and a sister. Rorisang attended her high school in Riverside high. She grew up in a township like some of the kids on TV. She also faced bigger challenges in life, the pain of losing her father while she was still in high school. While growing up she also met negative people but never let that bug her. The opinionated star loved debates from school. She said she also had her moments when she’d debate with her teachers. Losing my father This is the kind of pain that no one has to go through. It does not matter the age. Losing my father opened a space in the family – emptiness. There were times when my mother would force a smile by cracking a joke; our minds were responding but our hearts as a family were not. There were times when my mother would not have much in the pockets but a mere R50.00 that had to support us a family. We used to wear second hand clothes not because we wanted to but the situation decided for us. I always miss father. How I wish he could see his product and what I have achieved. I just wish he was here to tell me that he is proud of me. I’m happy to have a mother who is so supportive and strong. She is proud of me and always tells me that. The love of speaking Talking, talking and talking is who I am, even if it means getting into trouble. I am not the kind of person who bottle things inside, I always talk. I respond when I have to because I don’t like things sinking in without a better understanding of them. I entered numerous debate competitions at school and that’s where my love for talking started. I have since been unstoppable and speaking out loud. I liked it when my friends used to listen to me when I motivated or just talk to them about general issues. The attention I got when speaking has helped me choose presenting as a career. I have taken part in the Global Young Leaders Summit in 2008 in the USA. I never thought I could beat 400 delegates and hold position three. What an experience that was. I had mixed emotions. I thought I was dreaming when I was in a foreign country and actually winning beyond what I thought I could; this has been a great highlight of my life. I was also crowned Young Communicator of the year, at the annual Anglo American/ Sowetan Young Communicators awards in the same year.

Do you know a popular YOTV- Blue Couch show on SABC 1? Then without a doubt you know Rorisang Thandekiso. The young woman has risen from debate dive, into television and now entrepreneurship.She certainly did not take the back seat but was the driver of her own destiny. She has represented the country in the Global Young Leaders Summit that is held annually in the USA and made SA proud when she was ranked third of the 400 representatives from around the globe. Not only that but she’s an academic as well, she completed her Degree in International Relations with the University of Pretoria and is currently studying Marketing with the University of South Africa. Did I mention some of the titles she carries? She is a junior scriptwriter, junior TV producer and co-producer of Good Morning Africa and Destination Africa. To reinforce, the star is also an ambassador for Generation Earth and currently serves as a co-project director for Cerebral Communications. She shares with Pretty Lebese.

Breakthrough in TV presenting Wow! God is great! After being labeled “the next best thing” by 14 magazines a lot of TV shows hunted me. A lady from YOTV called and said I should come and audition. Guess what?

I was the only one there! I thought the auditions were opened to everyone and I got the wrong date, suddenly a camera man was in front of me and counting down, the only word I could hear was “ACTION”. Then I was hired as a presenter. I got the adrenaline rush – my body shook! My mind was ready to take other challenges. This happened immediately after coming back from the USA. Being in the public eye Truly speaking I do not regard myself as a celebrity. When you are well-known you are called a celebrity. It has turned into a norm that when you turn into a “celebrity” you are no longer a country girl. Everything to you is your image; you worry about your body weight and attend all events that you can think of, even those that are not necessary for your personal benefit. I regard myself as a community servant; I appear on the public eye and a lot of girls look up to me. I admire Zizo Beda, she’s a country girl and being a country girl is in her. She does not let the media change who she is. I’m a ghetto girl, who’d cross legs on a bench for an online magazine interview that would probably be read by millions of young people. It goes back to what we are portraying as young people who are known by the whole of Mzansi. I respect all the people that follow me. It is not a matter of getting the attention but just people noticing what you are doing and appreciating it. Giving back to the community Public speaking is what I do almost every day; I do motivational talks in different schools when I have time. If you have an audience of 10 people and you manage to make an impact in one person, pat your shoulder and be proud. Keeping a balance between social life, work and studies I prioritise and try to work hard towards deadlines. I am also trying to work in Rorisang’s space where I do not impress anyone; I want to grow as a person. I want to grow to the limit of the likes of Oprah Winfrey because she is a woman who plants trees of hope, faith and excellence in the hearts of young people. Remember that I am still a child under the Thandekiso’s clan. I also have to do my chores, spend time with my sister and brother and also give my studies full attention. Most wonderful things she loves about South Africa The youth! We have so much potential and willingness to do things for ourselves. When I motivate I evaluate the sessions I have and ask myself if there are still people who appreciate their children the way they are and what they are capable of doing. I ask myself why bigger companies are denying funds to upcoming entrepreneurs. But am hoping that one day the best in us will be noticed and somebody will be there to cheer us and see that the nation is flying so high with young positive minds. Career highlights

In 2009 Rorisang was awarded a scholarship by PRASA, to study International Relations. One of the highlights of that year was being part of the Golden Key group that is made up of students in the top 15% of the university’s respective faculties. She was chosen to be a Roads and Safety Ambassador where her roles included being a spokesperson, doing talks, creating awareness, handing out bursaries to other young movers and shakers. Rorisang soon became a formable force and one of the most sought-after MCs for corporate gigs ranging from small community projects to big government events. Rorisang MC’d the 2010 Annual Anglo American/Sowetan Young Communicators Awards National Finals at the Sci-Bono centre.

What the bubbly Rorisang plans to do: • I plan to dance in the rain • I would love to do more hiking • Talk, talk and talk • Open my own company for girls who are de-motivated and who are from disadvantaged backgrounds • Have my own show • Travel the world • Have fun nonstop But all I want to do is to please the person inside of me and remain as a ghetto girl. People she looks up to: • Bonang Matheba - a very inﬂuential and spirited person • Zizo Beda - a country girl and original • Oprah Winfrey - for having the heart that she has • Most of all, my mother – she’s very strong and positive minded

It is the youth month! As the TYM team and the information age generation we decided to write an article on how we do our work and how we use what technology presents itself to us. We invite you into our world! The Information Communication Technologies (ICT) have simplified our lives. Not only that but we learn more about technology. We use the teleworking method. It has made our work so easy, fun, quick and convenient to do. Teleworking is the term used when using a technological component of communication such as phone, fax, internet, moderm, email or IM, to perform work duties from a remote location far from the main office. We are flexible –there is no time to sit on the office chair all day. We are the youth that is always on the move. We work everywhere, it does not matter the context. This allows us to interact more with the youth that we meet and know issues that affect them. We are always on our phones –we facebook, tweet, BBM, email and WhatsApp to network with the young people. How is teleworking helping us? Instead of fighting with each other in the office, drinking coffee in the office all morning and paying high office bills, rushing on the road to get to work (and end up with a traffic fine), waking up early to meet with the boss, reporting our time in and time out –we work at our own pace. We can choose to work at home, library, restaurant while drinking juice, park while listening to the birds singing or any other place we find ourselves in. We just make sure we meet deadline, think out of the box, have our phones and diaries closer incase there is an emergency and meet at our favourite place twice a month before and after deadline to discuss issues and come up with ideas The TYM team is versatile, all team members have other commitments – private work, studies and other activities in between, we make sure we keep a balance and work tirelessly in instilling positivity in the lives of our young people. This is how we all contribute while using technology; Tshegofatso Pelle, fashion reporter (Fashion Design graduate and fashion designer): “I love technology because it helps me a lot in my line of work. Everytime I work I make sure that I have a camera, laptop, my BlackBerry phone and a USB cable. I go around in the streets to take pictures of people who are fashionable then with my USB cable I transfer the pictures to my laptop. “When I have interviews I use my phone to record our conversation so that I don’t forget what the person said. I then start writing my article on the laptop using the recorded information. When I’m done typing all my stories I use my USB cable again to transfer all the articles to my phone so that I can send them via email to the editor. That’s how technology influences my work!”

Thabiso Molopo, sports reporter (and Journalism student): “Technology is helpful, when I do interviews

with players I research the player I'm going to interview. I use the internet to look for information that I don't know about. I always use my BlackBerry to do research. I carry my laptop where I go for emergency. “When I'm done I just save that information just to refer to it when I plan my questions. I then start typing my story on my laptop. Sometimes I do record interviews but it depends on the environment that I am going to do that interview. After writing the story I then use my USB cable to send the story to my BlackBerry so that I can email to my editor.” Refilwe Ramatlhodi, business reporter (Communication Science student, communication intern at a private company and stakeholder director for Student Business Initiative Challenge): “Technology has made my life so much easier, sometimes all I need to complete my tasks is a computer, internet access and a glass of water. Because I have a lot of things to do and projects that need my undivided attention, I sometimes don't have time to physically be at a meeting point. But it is still possible for me to submit my input via email, Facebook inbox or Twitter direct messages. Without access to technology, it would mean I can't submit my articles on time or have any other tangible communiqué with my TYM team. The fact that I don't have to be physically at a meeting point is an absolute bonus!” Pretty Lebese, reporter (and youth facilitator): “Working is just a click away. I always make sure that I make appointments on time. I call, text and email using my BlackBerry phone. Things have been so easy to do and access, for example, I research relevant people I’m going to meet for interviews. Sometimes I don’t have to meet them face-to-face. People are busy these days and technology allows us to use different methods to conduct interviews – email, Skype or Facebook – you can easily save your conversations! “When doing interviews I always use my note pad to dot down every detail, but my phone helps me record the conversation sometimes. After completing my work I email it to my editor. She then does follow ups on stories via emails or BBM. If there is too much workload, we meet at our favourite place with our laptops to do our work.” Paul Light, spiritual food writer (Trial Advocacy graduate, Law student and an accountant at a private company): “The advancement in technology has made working very convenient. I don't have to be confined to an office or work within prescribed hours. I can write an article on my phone or my laptop and email it to my editor for publication. I even use my phone to send the email sometimes. Technology is slowly canceling the relevance of offices and office hours.”

Mmabatho Makotanyane, editor (Journalism graduate, Communication Science student and sales consultant at a private company): “Technology has changed how I set up meetings. I schedule my meetings using my BlackBerry phone. I communicate with those I plan to meet via email. I don’t have to rush to the oﬃce to check the next email – whether am in the kitchen, on the road, at an event or wherever my phone gives me a sound that says, “New email” I then check and reply – right there and then, how convenient! “Instead of asking people for directions I listen carefully to the name of the meeting place and use my phone again to map a way for me to get there, it even shows the kilometres, which

tells me how far or near the place is. Sometimes when am chilling with the ladies and the topic is about “Relationships”, I get the story idea and use my phone to type it. “As soon as am done with the interviews, I use my laptop at home or any place I’m in to type the story. I work on the stories while listening to music –also in my laptop, when I need the volume out to get the job done; I connect the speakers to my laptop. When it’s time for deadline I check my emails to start editing the work of my team and those of the TYM contributors. “When I need clarification in the stories I call the reporters to keep their phones close. We communicate via BBM, WhatsApp, Facebook inbox or email. Thanks to social networks, they save airtime and will never let you down. I always carry my chargers with me because everywhere I am I work and communicate with my team. If and when the BlackBerry dies in the middle of our conversation I use my Nokia phone to continue with the conversation. “I use the internet to double check the information in the stories and the online dictionary. When I’m done editing, I email the articles to the graphic designers. As soon as they receive the emails they BBM, ‘Got it!’” Thato Tlometsane, graphic designer (Graphic Design graduate and a self employed graphic designer): “My work is to design the pages. The field that I am in is based on softwares. I use softwares to get the job done. I use Adobe photoshop for editing pictures and resizing. It all starts by getting articles and pictures that have to be designed from the editor via emails. We communicate via BBM, WhatsApp or Facebook. My work continues by downloading the files, I get them via phone, as easy as receiving an SMS or MMS. The process continues by transferring the files to my laptop on the Adobe softwares I use to design then start designing the pages. I then send the designed work back to the editor for proof reading and checking out the layout. If any mistakes were found the editor sends it back to me via email using the PDF format.” Back to the editor; Once the graphic designers are done with the work we communicate using text messages to work on mistakes and sometimes meet to check the design scrupulously. When we are all satisfied I send the magazine to the team members to proof read the final product. When they are happy with what has been produced, the magazine is sent to the creative director to look it and forward it to the publishers. The creative director then updates the Tshwane Youth Magazine page on Facebook to notify the readers of the latest issue. All the team members are then tagged on the cover of the magazine to advertise it. Our readers –YOU, then play a big role in supporting us. The magazine is then forwarded to thousands of people on our database to read the motivational articles that we have cooked, if you subscribed on Issuu, you just get the magazine in your email account, if not you also use technology by clicking, Tshwane Youth Magazine on Google search to get the latest issue – you can choose to read it there or download it.

The story of a strong young woman In a cold weather –in my scarf, hat and warm clothes I went on a date. I had scheduled a date with one of South Africa’s movers and shakers. Our meeting was at Wonderpark mall, Tshwane in one of the restaurants where we agreed to meet. I sat on the couch waiting for the young woman while she was also sitting at another. She sent me a text message asking where I was sited, “On the couch, at the corner in a mustered hat,” I replied. In a few minutes a waiter asked if I was a lady in a mustered hat, he kindly showed me a way to Wendy Dikgobe’s table. She was already waiting there for her meeting with TYM while drinking her orange juice. I greeted a humble, kind, down to earth and ambitious 25-year-old who I thought will be in her extensions, manicures and extended eye lashes. Not at all, she was all natural with her beautiful eyes and rich natural hair. I joined her with my order of fruit cocktail juice. The interview started just after we spoke about the weather…writes Mmabatho Makotanyane.

Background Wendy was born in Mpumalanga. She is the second daughter of three children at home. The family moved to Brits, North West in a village called Dinaletsana, now known as Rooiwal when she was only four years old, just after her parents got married. While both her parents were working in Johannesburg, Wendy and her siblings were under the guardian of their grandmother and aunt. She started school in Dinaletsana Primary and did her Grade 5 at Letlhabile Middle school at a nearby village called Legonyane. When she was 12 they relocated to Johannesburg to stay with their parents. She has always been an active girl as she took part in different activities at church. “I participated in music classes and the kids week projects, a project that used to run bible studies, feeding schemes for the homeless kids and the kids living with HIV/AIDS in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. “At the age of 17 I was already juggling work and school. I did part-time work in the retail industry. I took on a two-year course in Beauty Technology after completing my Matric, which came as a surprise to everyone as it was unheard of, especially in our black community at that time. I also earned myself an award for being one of the top three students in the group,” she said. On her career and setbacks When I completed my course I was already employed by The Body Shop as a beauty consultant. I then joined Wax In The City as a junior therapist. While still an employee there a client who was a regular at the spa offered me a job at Virgin Spa, which was under the Virgin Enterprise and headed by Sir Richard Branson from the United Kingdom. I accepted the offer and was employed as a senior therapist. That was the biggest Virgin Spa in South Africa at the time. I became one of the best therapists amongst the Virgin Spa group. The biggest challenge in my career was when the company was liquidated due to some tough economic constraints. That was the first ever difficult time in my life – being unemployed and changing my lifestyle. I was used to being independent and having the good life of a working 22-year-old. I was in control and could afford the life I wanted at that time. The sad part was that I had just enrolled for a course in Project Management and was planning to get myself a small car. I was depressed because things didn’t go as planned. I had to start again –I put the car on hold but continued with my studies, luckily I had saved for rainy days. Against it all my family was supportive. My dad helped me a lot

when I was looking for another job. He job hunted with me. I joined another company and worked there for six months. The job was not so good. I was unhappy. There were a lot of disagreements. It was not the brand I wanted to associate myself with. Growing up I told myself that I go to school to create the kind of life I wanted. I was qualified. I needed to be happy – I studied to be the best person I could be. While still looking for another job and working at the same time, I registered a company with my partners. The business was still in progress while we were all confined with our own different jobs. I was willing to give up the job to concentrate on the business, but told myself that I need something to fall back on. It is an events company. I organise club events, I am a bookings agent and help market up-coming artists. I gave up on that job while concentrating on the business to build my own empire. I learned that you can’t rely on other people because life does not have guarantees –I had to get another job but running a business at the same time. That was when I joined another beauty company as senior therapist. I was still not satisfied. I needed more. There were a lot of responsibilities and I wasn’t happy with the salary. I told myself that I was only going to be there for six months just to pick myself up. The business was not so busy – I needed the challenge. I needed to feel like I was at work. I sat down with the employer and expressed my feelings. I told her I wanted something bigger. I was confused. I had depths to pay. I had to look for something better. I wanted to grow as a person. I decided to concentrate more on the business because I am passionate about helping people. I have always loved being around people who do extraordinary things for themselves. I feel inspired and motivated when am around those kind of people. What she learned from her challenges I am thankful that I went through the experience. It taught me a lesson. I needed to calm down. I needed to have a self introspection and identify who I am. All the friends I had turned their backs on me because I was not the girl that always had free tickets to take them out. I was not the girl that lived a good life anymore. I am happy that I learned to see who really loved me for who and what I am. The most important thing was and still is the support from my boyfriend and for always believing in me through it all. He knows how I used to stay up at night praying and crying but he never got tired of me. He pushed me to follow my dream. My family was always there for me. I am happy now that all the bad friends I had are gone. I am able to work again. A breakthrough –It’s a ladies thing I started a movement for young women, “It’s a ladies thing”

that is based in Johannesburg. It is aimed at empowering young women between the ages on 18 and 22 and also from 22 to the late 30s through motivational talks, financial fitness seminars, workshops and also offering mentorship programs. The main objective is to help women from all walks of life realise their potential and identify who they are be it in business, careers or personal lives. What motivated me to start this movement were the stories of young people in my own society –the stories of the girls next door. I asked myself what could be the problem young women from the same house take the same route, if a sister fell pregnant at an early age the next young girl will also do the same. I asked why can’t they start different lives and learn from each other. I wanted to give the ladies that bit of hope – the situation you grew up in doesn’t have to bring you down – we all have something different to offer. In this way I knew I could help myself and other young women in our communities to grow, open their minds to the world since they have so much to offer and also bring positive change to the country. As young as I am, it is my dream to see other African women climb their ladder in all areas –government, private sector, entrepreneurship, science and technology, but also not forgetting the fundamental nature that makes us African – Ubuntu! My late grandmother contributed a lot in my life and that drove me to inspire others. Helping people was something that was deep in her heart. I loved the best qualities she had –compassion was one of them. The house would be full of people we didn’t even know, she’d say; “Let other people eat.” She accommodated people. She didn’t want people to suffer. She taught me so much –love is important! I took it upon me to do my bit. To help people mostly from the rural areas –the other project am now busy with is for young people from the villages. Young people in suburbs get a lot of attention –they are being inspired a lot by the celebrities who come to their areas. Who goes to these young people in villages? I decided to motivate them. This project will be taking place in July. I want to show them that they can to something to change the situation they find themselves in through motivational talks and mentorship.

South Africa opened its doors to welcome guests. The young people toured South Africa and experienced so much. They arrived as strangers and had a lot to ask. They took pictures in diďŹ&#x20AC;erent parts of the country and became friends to others. enjoying their stay in the country. They wake up in the same townships we live in, they use the same taxis that we use and eat the kind of food we eat â&#x20AC;&#x201C;from became part of us. TYM sat down with two young men from Germany. Christopher Nowak (19) works as a programme facilitator Zakheni Training and Development Centre and Fardin Pfannkucha (20) works at the Pretoria Zoo. They were happy to share their experience of living in a foreign country with us.

that you are coming to South Africa? Fardin: I never expected a lot but a reasonable people as from what I have researched, South Africa is one of the most united countries in Africa. Christopher: world cup showed how much people are united; I wanted to feel a new atmosphere of Africa but I expected laughter and fun of which as we speak I am experiencing. I guess we both had mixed feelings of fear and curiosity, I mean for one we did not know where we are going to live in but I was happy we were not sent to Johannesburg, since it is a place known of

Tell us about the awful moments you had Fardin: thing that I am also experiencing is people

talking to me in their own indigenous languages, I mean for heaven sake I do not know Tswana or even Zulu I am a typical German! There was this incident when I was Christopher: that I was randomly robbed in daylight, I never experienced this and it is something that I though at some point I knew it would happen but being robbed R1500.00 it is truly Your wonderful moments? Christopher: back home we are not used to ordinary people that just pass by, you only greet the one’s that you are used to or the one’s you have seen some where. But here in Soshanguve it is a very impressive and different story. People greet each other in a good smile and those are wonderful moments I have experienced in Sosha. Whether you have your Monday blues or not there is always this person who would say “hello” in a great smile and trust me that would brighten up your Monday morning. Fardin: I have never saw strangers dance, share another story in SA that I love the most. Colour is just something that is at the back of their minds. Waking up in the morning and actually seeing the full arrangement of colours and shape of the sun has always made my day to running to me and scream “lekgowa”, they would actually insist on taking pictures with me at the Pretoria Zoo. This shows nothing but If you had to change anything about the country, what would it be? Fardin: first and foremost, how the prevalence of global warming has shown great recyclable and reusable material. Christopher: I would love to see more malls that would accommodate each and every individual. The other thing would be seeing Ruth” specifically in Soshanguve, for example look at Soweto; it has so many chilled places,

long day at work or at school. What do you love about Soshanguve? Fardin: wow! I would say the drive and enthusiasm that the people of the township have, the warm hearts, kindness, caring and not Christopher: the friends that I have made in and out of work, the caring people that I have met, the could make in just a snap because of the unity that loud speakers is what I love most, as we both love partying I guess huge, noisy and a happy crowd s what completes Sosha itself. They have travelled around the country and even outside the country. They have been exposed to the ﬂaps of the Drakensburg, Cape Town, Tshwane, Johannesburg and Lesotho. This is what they have to say about the places; Tshwane “This is truly a quiet and decent place where one could have their peace of mind.” - Christopher. Cape Town looking for are just placed in the city.”- Fardin. The Drakensburg “Full of rocks but there’s discipline and quietness. It’s a place to take a good look at what God is capable of doing.” - Christopher Johannesburg “Wow! It is a place where just everything is fast and changes in a snap, a hood full of surprises and also crime, when we arrived in SA I prayed to God that he should help me not relocate me in Joburg, it is not safe at all.”- Fardin Lesotho which discipline and independence are two of them. When we arrived in Lesotho I was surprised at how and why people’s homesteads are so separated. The famous saying that states; “though we are separated by distance, by heart we are close” started to make sense to me.” - Fardin “Believe me the Lesotho clan is so disciplined, quiet and full of respect. I learned that family is one of the important things in life.” - Christopher The twosome said that Mzansi has ﬁlled their hearts with joy. They added that their host family and friends will be what they will miss the most, funny mini cabs that they do not use in their hometown. to learn before they return home in July. Apart from a lot that is happening in our country, we also love having guests that we host. Don’t we?

The more we shed light on our past, the more we are able to see that we should make conscious choices to create healthier behaviour. It’s all about examining our emotions, because they deﬁne our behavioural lives.

realised that I was good in sketching so I started sketching and painting for fun; I also thought I had a great voice so I joined the school’s choir. How funny - hahaha! I then found out for sure that I was a good sprinter. Like Zola Budd, I ran bare-foot and won every competition. I did all this so that I can eventually know what was good for me and loved. Besides performing well in my studies, I also found what I could do to kill time and stay away from ‘trouble’. I never did drugs in my life. I didn’t drink alcohol until I was out of my parents’ house and I was adult and responsible enough to make appropriate decision for my life to also bear the consequences to my choices. Don’t fall for peer pressure. Do what is the rightful thing to do irrespective of your circumstances.

Can you guess, besides parental influence, how your personality was formed? Birth order! Parents have high expectations for their firstborn children, and they are raised to lead and set an example for younger children. Siblings go out of their way to be different from one another, so second-born children start trying to contrast early. They’re going to be different because they want to be separate and autonomous. The youngest child in the family holds a special position as “the baby” of the family and never gets dethroned. Do you have ongoing, current, adult relationships with your siblings? Or is it possible that you still have frozen mental snapshots of them as kids? At times I think I do too but I decided long ago to do what I loved and enjoyed most to preoccupy my mind with instead of getting caught up in unnecessarily trauma. Eventually I needed to focus on who I am and what I believe to be my purpose in life, instead of worrying myself with what my siblings think I should or should not do.

What do you enjoy doing besides attending school or going to work? Do you know what you want to do when you ﬁnish with your schooling? If you are not an academic, what skills do you have to perhaps start your own business some day? You got to do some introspection and discover your inner passion and run with it. Just because your friends seem to do well right now and you may not, does not mean that you are plain useless. You are just not gifted in the same way as they are and you have to sit quietly and listen to that inner voice to know what it is that is meant for you to explore.

I remember when I was younger, still attending primary school. I participated in every sport and extra-mural activity possible. I did karate so that I could protect myself from the bully kids in the block or at school; I took part in drama classes so that I could act out the inner child in me; I also did Ballroom and Latin American dancing (most people of my generation have done this) and I sure had rhythm; I

Is someone in your life discouraging you from being all that you can be? Could it be a case of the bland leading the bland? Following your dreams means taking a risk that allows you to grow. Invest faith in God, in yourself, and in your ability to make your dreams come true. Happy Youth Month!

‘’ When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "Oh, my lord, what shall we do?" the servant asked. "Don't be afraid," Elisha answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 2 Kings 6:15-16

shall not come nigh thee.’’ Psalm 91:7. The Israelites knew all this yet none of them dared to challenge Goliath, until David took the challenge. He said, ‘’...and the whole world will know today that there is a God in Israel!‘’ 1 Samuel 17:46. Many of God’s children continue to be victims, not because they don’t know their covenant with God, but because they don’t conﬁde in it. The sons of Ephraim were armed and ready for war, but they turned back in the day of battle (Psalm 78:9-16). God was with them but they still gave in to fear. 2 kings 6 remains one of my favourite scriptures. The King of Syria had sent troops to capture Elisha because he was an obstacle. He could not attack the Israelite king because Elisha, the prophet, would often warn him, so he ordered the seizure of Elisha.

Jeremiah 17:7 declares that blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. We have a covenant with God, but mere knowledge of this covenant will not assist us. We need to have confidence in it. The Israelites knew their covenant with God, yet they continued to be bullied by the Phillistines. It took a 17-year-old boy to put an end to this bullying. He confided in the covenant. The covenant said ‘’The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways’’ Deuteronomy 28:7; ‘’ And five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword’’ Leviticus 26:8; “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it

Elisha’s servant was intimidated but Elisha trusted in the covenant and was not moved a bit, instead, he told the servant not to worry because those with them were more than those with the troops. Beloved, we are never alone. There are angels with us always. That is why I refuse to fear. I am safe. I cannot be disadvantaged. I am conﬁdent in my covenant with God that He will send angels to protect me wherever I go (psalm 91:11)

South Africa is such an entrepreneurial nation. Young people are quick to start their businesses – it does not matter the kind of business they venture in. Some look at what they are talented in while some look at what they are qualiﬁed at. TYM talks to Katlego Maopi who’s more into information technology. The 22-year-old tells us how it all started. What is the business all about? MYPO (Making Your Problems Ours) is a company that provides services to individuals, small businesses, public institutions, private institutions and corporate companies. MYPO has two divisions - MYPO IT Solutions division and MYPO Events Management division. Our IT services include IT technical support, PC engineering, systems development and support, Website designing and hosting and VOIP services (Voice Over Internet Protocol). MYPO Event management services include professional catering, event venue decoration, linen, cutlery and catering equipment hire, and photography services. Our approach combines technical proﬁciency with creative thinking, a commitment to clients, and a focus on delivering high-end results.

What was the catalyst to you starting it? For decades, businesses have relied on traditional business services and processes, therefore I saw the gap in the market and for the fact that I’ve been trained and now I’m qualified at what I do, there was room for me to start a business for providing a wide-ranging technology services. Take us to the steps of registering it - was it difficult? What was required of you? We registered the business just before the department of trade and industry introduced the new “DIY” system to apply and register online. It was difficult comparing the manual submitting of documents and the new automated system. We had to come with possible names for the business in order to reserve that name then they asked us for certified ID books, completed registration form, letter of accountant as well as share dividends of the business. Once we had our business certificate, the next stage was to go to the receiver of revenue for tax clearance. The final stage was to open a business bank account, and then we were officially operating legally.

When and how did it start? Just after matriculating in 2007, I went to study an Information Technology course at Torque IT Rivonia campus and by that time the other two founders of MYPO namely: Sifiso Mahlangu and Donald Sepogwane were also studying IT from different institutions. Towards the end of 2009 all three of us met and discussed the market and eventually decided to start business as a team. We formally registered the business in June 2010, we then split our roles according our major subjects at college where I was doing technical support, Sifiso was doing systems support and development, Donald was our telecommunications expert. We remained with that structure until January 2011 where we met with Mpho (now head chef for all our catering work). That was when we decided in introduce MYPO Events management division. That’s where we are now.

What does your job entail? I’m the head of marketing for both divisions, and my scope of work includes developing, establishing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organisational objectives and eﬀective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organisation. Donald is our head of our events division, Siﬁso is the head of IT and operations for both divisions whereas Mpho is the head chef in our kitchen for all our catering and hospitality events.

What is your vision and mission? We are currently designing and developing a website for a school in Winterveldt for free. We are just ﬁnalising everything now.

Our mission is to give our clients solutions that add value to their operations and give them a competitive edge. Our mission is to provide integrated and innovative solutions to our clients by utilising the latest technology, best practices and recognised industry standards. How different is it from other businesses? The more experienced a surgeon is, the less likely he is to make mistakes. The more experienced a motor mechanic is, the faster he will be able to identify the problem with your car. Through our knowledge and significant experience in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and Professional Catering industry, we add value to our client’s operations and build long term relationships that are mutually beneficial. We commit ourselves to delivering the best service to them. Where do you see the business in three years from now? The business should have at least five branches and a call center at head office having a headcount of 50 staff members. Owning premises is also on the list. In this way, there’ll be job creation as well. What are some of the challenges you face and how do you deal with them? Getting fixed term contracts with both public institutions and private institutions is a challenge as they cannot partner with small businesses and we need to prove that through our financial statements. They set minimum requirements which make it difficult for us to meet as a small business. Right now we’re financing every project ourselves in order to get to the point where the business will finance itself. What can you say about South African businesses compared to foreign countries? Even if we have best systems in place, South African small businesses stands to remain as small business because of corporate businesses controlling their funds and operations as other countries have massive direct investment projects get underway between small businesses and corporates. However, good thing about our country is that South African government’s strategy of investing in small businesses is very serious and most businesses grow through that. How do you give back to your communities? Through events project - It’s job creation. Since we have out in-house qualified chef, we get disadvantaged individuals and they get to be paid as well as trained at the same time. Through IT - we have a graduate development plan where we take students in final year in fields of software development, graphic designing, etc. and involve them in projects in line with their studies and these add value to their profile.

By: Reﬁlwe Ramatlhodi programme that will create opportunities for all. He says the one thing that the SKA project would like to help achieve is the development of skills that could aid SA’s ailing manufacturing industry. “It’s an area of great concern in SA, where there haven’t been apprenticeships to skill people properly in the important trades.”

South African businesses may be salivating in anticipation of spin-oﬀ opportunities from the construction of the world’s biggest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in the country. However, the biggest legacy project will be human capital development. Local SKA leaders say the project has presented Africa with an unrivalled opportunity to develop high-level skills and expertise in science, engineering and technology, which will enable the continent to signiﬁcantly contribute to the global knowledge economy.

Electricians, boiler makers, plumbers, carpenters, metal-working artisans, ﬁtters and builders are some of the trades that will be needed. “With SKA coming, we’re going to need a lot of those skills. I would emphasise that artisans are going to be a major requirement for the project. There’s going to be a lot more of people needed for maintenance.”

South Africa has been chosen as the venue where the bulk of the €1.5bn SKA project will be built after facing stiﬀ competition from Australia, which also got a slice.

By far this is a great victory for SA indeed and especially for the development of the education industry. The SKA South Africa Project, including the MeerKat telescope, is one of the biggest science and engineering projects in South Africa. In 2005, the South African SKA Project initiated a targeted “Youth into Science and Engineering Programme” to develop highly skilled young scientists and engineers. The young people supported in this programme will serve South Africa and other African partner countries in the future in key areas of economic development in addition to their participation in “blue skies” scientiﬁc research.

SKA SA leaders say this isn’t a massive job-creation project, but several spin-oﬀ opportunities will be created for local businesses. “A large component of the SKA is physical infrastructure, such as roads, electrical supply reticulation and data communications. So there will be substantial civil and electrical engineering works. The telescope itself provides opportunities for mechanical engineering, manufacturing, electronics and computing industries,” says Professor Justin Jonas, Associate Director for science and engineering at the SKA project.

The programme offers comprehensive bursaries to students in engineering, mathematics, physics and astronomy at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Bursary holders benefit from regular workshops and student conferences, where they interact with the world’s leading astronomers. To date, 292 students have benefited from SKA South Africa bursaries and scholarships, including many students from other African countries. Bursaries go to physics and engineering students and a special effort is made to attract women and black students to these fields.

South African businesses are already beneﬁtting through the MeerKAT project in the Karoo (Northern Cape), a R1.5bn project that was initiated and funded by the South African Government. It will now be incorporated into the SKA project. Several companies have been awarded tenders for the MeerKAT project. Those include Aurecon (consulting engineering for infrastructure), BAE (construction of antennas), Telemat (electronics) and EMSS Antennas (electro-magnetic simulations and telescope receivers). Multinationals IBM and Intel are also involved in the project, as well as some small businesses. SMEs are mostly in the specialist electronics and computing sectors. There will be opportunities in the hospitality industry as tourists begin ﬂocking into the area, as well as opportunities for satellite maintenance.

The SKA will be 50 times more sensitive than the current most powerful radio telescopes. Scientists hope the SKA project will provide answers about the universe, such as how it started and why it is expanding. Australia’s core site will be the Mileura station, about 100 kilometres west of Meerkathara in Western Australia. South Africa’s main site will be outside Carnarvon in the Karoo. Satellite dishes for the project will stretch across south and east Africa. The SKA SA project has also invited prominent and qualiﬁed businesses to submit quotations for the provision of town planning services to assist the SKA SA with the rezoning of the MeerKAT site from primary use-agricultural use to primary use – agricultural use and secondary use – special zone.

With all these new developments having such a positive impact on the African continent going forward, Jonas warns that this is primarily a science project and not an industrial

So he’s cheating! You are probably crying and have a lot of questions in your head; “Why is he cheating on me? Am I not pretty enough for him? Am I not intelligent enough for his liking? Did I gain too much weight perhaps? Should I cook him the best meal that he wants? Should I stop visiting my friends and be with him 24/7 rather? Who is he cheating me with? I want to see my competition! I want to see what I should improve on for him to love me even more. Why? Why?” Okay, enough already with looking down on yourself! Enough already with trying too hard to be accepted! Enough already with comparing yourself with other people! Pretty girls are cheated on too, so? First of all what attracted him to you? Why do you want to change what drew him to you at ﬁrst? Are you starting to lack self conﬁdence dear? Should you start working on your self esteem? Stop stressing yourself. Stop feeding your brain with such thoughts. Loose weight because you want to not because you want to please someone else. If he loves you like he says he does, he should love you for who and what you are. A real man talks when he has a problem with you. If your cooking is not that good anymore he must talk. It is not your fault that man is cheating, it is not your fault he is easily tempted, it is not your fault he does not have a backbone, it is not your fault he still does not know what he wants, it is not your fault he does not have respect, it is not your fault he is confused, it is not your fault he can’t control himself and it is so not your fault he can’t appreciate your presence. He is cheating on himself too if he can’t see the loving and caring person that you are.

Life is full of temptations, that I believe you know. There are people who are greater than you –believe it or not! There are people who are more beautiful, smart, intelligent and fortunate than you. And that you can’t change, no matter the body transformation you try to do. Do not be tempted by all that. Do not try hard to look prettier than you are, you will end up living your life for others and end up with debts trying to look like a doll. This is real life; we go through hardships that are there to make us even stronger. Be a conﬁdent girl that is not threatened by anything. Keep on standing, though it hurts when you’ve given yourself to someone who later on cheats on you. If you’ve tried all your best to make him happy, to feed him, to show appreciation, to love him in any way possible and stand by him through thick and thin don’t try any harder to do more. You’ve done all there was to do to make your relationship work. If he can’t see that, he has a serious problem – a condition I’d like to put it. He’ll miss the water when the well runs dry. People talk when they are not satisﬁed. Cowards don’t talk; they would rather walk away and look for solutions outside. They forget that the relationship was started by two people who knew that problems are there but agreed to work on them –together. At least you are not a coward; you still love and stay strong through it all. You remained faithful in good and bad times. Don’t disappoint yourself trying to change who you are. It is not your fault your man is cheating. There are greater people than him too but you chose him. Does that make you a fool? No, it simply means you know what you want and stand by it.

“An educated person is one who has learned that information almost always turns to be at best incomplete and very often false, misleading, ﬁction, ﬁctitious mendacious- just dead wrong.” said well acclaimed American journalist, essayist and biographer editor of seventeen books, Russell Barker.

of these prejudices and not come out as a victim but rather a conqueror. There is also no point on spending so much money on basic education or you won’t be able to pay for higher education. I think a parent could be wiser with their ﬁnances. Rather take advantage of our country’s free basic education by taking your child to a public school. This will give you the chance to save for their higher education tuition costs; it is also a great gift to your child because he or she won’t have to start an independent life with debts accumulated through education loans that also have unreasonable interest rates. Public schools are the best reasonable options!

Most people have perceptions that expensive private schools are better than local government schools. Looking at this from a South African socio-economic context, I believe that this has anything to do with the quality of education offered in private schools as opposed those of the government. In fact I argue that this sophist phenomenon is most popular amongst black people. This is perhaps because of the “status” that is associated with private schools being more expensive. I suppose this to a certain extent is a measure of success and progression of one’s life. I also think that it may also date back to the aftermaths of the apartheid era because during this era only a few black people were “fortunate” enough to go to the so called multi-racial schools. The false manifestation that white people are superior to blacks also mislead many black parents to believe that having their kids taught by white people would put them at an advantage. But the truth is that one’s chances to being successful are most definitely improved by that person being a hard worker and having the determination to achieve anything against all odds and challenges. While most people usually base their argument against public schools on over population of classrooms; I instead argue that this helps with developing the child’s social skills because they become exposed to people of different characters. In fact children who go to private schools are most likely to experience more difficulties with socialising with an unfamiliar crowd because they are used to always getting “special attention”. Children in public schools have a more strong character because they have learned to solve problems themselves before seeking assistance from the educator. A strong character is built by experience. In recent years there have been reports that violence and bulling has dramatically increased meaning a child has to learn to stand up to defend himself; and this doesn’t usually mean getting physical and violent but rather be confident enough to speak him or her out

Pauline Mmatladi Age: 21 From: Hammanskraal, Tshwane

Despite the balance that children from elite schools find there is also a sense of discipline and integrity instilled in them. They are taught to live life to the fullest from an early age and to be independent. You choose which sport to play and you stick to that. You realise from an early age what you are good at and you stick to it for life. You groom your talent; you nurture it and see where it takes you. In accordance with studies one becomes readily available to tackle anything at the given time and stray from last minute assignments that put pressure on you. When these children get to varsity, they are well prepared to continue with the balance found in academics and sports. They are able to easily adjust to the way in which life is lived and how one adjusts to a different environment and setting all together. One is well equipped to be able to stick to the set goals and achieve them to the fullest because reaching your dreams has been instilled in you from a young age. You become goal orientated and you live life for yourself taking into consideration all you have done to get this far. You become aware of trends doing their rounds such as alcohol and casual sexual contact and you make a decision to stick to what you want or to allow the flow of these trends to get to you. Becoming a part of the statistics is not a norm, it is a decision that one decides to take. Hence being from an elite school teaches you tolls to stay grounded but at the end of the day it is your decision to follow through with them or to do what you think is right. Tertiary education shows whether or not the principles and rules instilled in you were worth it or they were just a waste of time. People change because change is inevitable. The one thing that you can never change about a person is where they come from not where they are going. It is up to an individual to succeed in life.

A sense of discipline and work orientated ethics are deeply embedded into children who go to elite schools. Balance is practised as these children have to balance good grades and play a certain sport; hence academics and ﬁtness aspects of life are covered. When it comes to social association there is a wide variety of races to get to know, and spend time with whoever you want to be associated with. This gives one a ready to go picture of varsity where there is a vast representation of diﬀerent cultures and attitudes. Children from elite schools survive varsity life because they are well equipped to deal with three aspects of life namely academics, social interactions and a healthy life style and brain through games such as chess, hockey etc.

Caroline Masonganye Age: 21 From: Winterveldt, Tshwane

I had the time of my life at the ﬁrst ever Exocrea bridal fashion show. Exocrea is the brain child of an amazing young woman by the name Naomi Ntsimane. The store sells and hires out the most exquisite bridal gowns and groom’s suits. It’s based in Alberton, Johannesburg. I walked in a beautifully lit room full of nearby future brides, journalists, models, photographers and the other invited. The music brought a lot of ambiance, calmness and excitement especially to all the brides to be. If there was ever a time when you thought you’ve experienced heaven, guess you had never been to bridal heaven before, I experienced it at another level. I suddenly had the urge to wear that white gown, even saw myself walking down the aisle –it was too gorgeous and the models made those dresses look hot.

saw the more confused I became. I didn’t want to imagine what all those brides were going through because they were all so perfect. The other thing I loved about this event was the level of professionalism. Usually we expect the worst from our black brothers and sisters but this event was of high quality. I spoke to some of the models and they told me how great it was to have worked with such a business lady. Then there was a beautiful silver-grey which was the show stopper. The bodice has these shiny crystals with a mixture of beads and other stones. It was the type of dress that is worn by queens, not a typical princess dress. The crème de la crème of the show was when one of the guys in the audience asked for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Oh my word everyone went crazy. It was lovely, love was in the air. It was total bliss.

Everytime a dress came out, I thought I could see myself in it. It became crazier and crazier because the more dresses I

I spoke to Naomi and this is what she had to say… When did you start the bridal gown business? I started the business early last year but I was doing flowers only. I exhibited my flowers at wedding expo at the dome and I realised the love that people have for flowers. Unfortunately in Jo’burg there are a lot of flower arrangers an all of them are amazing. I had to be different from the rest. I started looking into wedding gowns and wedding decos. That’s how Exocrea became a wedding planning business.

When did you realise your passion for wedding planning? I used to work for a medical aid company and everyday I realised just how much I hated it. When you have something you’re passionate about, you don’t mind waking up every morning for it. It’s so rewarding to make somebody’s day special. What has been the most challenging thing about your job? I’ve faced so many disappointments since I’ve started but by God’s grace I’ve managed to still keep my head high. When you start your own business the one thing you need to do is prove yourself to everyone, your husband, your family, your friends and most importantly your clients. No one is going to trust you until you do a good job. What are your highlights? Everyday in this business is a highlight. I wake up and see all the blessings I have and the happiness that resides in me. My happiness is my greatest highlight. Naome Ntsimane For more info on Exocrea call her on: 0833702812 By Tshegofatso Pelle

THIS IS MY ADVICE TO ALL MY LADIES OUT THERE! In my long walk of life I’ve seen all kinds of fashion but more on the horror side. As a fashion designer I’ve seen how women take “comfort zone” to the extreme level. Please don’t get me wrong, you need to be comfortable but there’s an invisible line that should not be crossed. Style is the most powerful distinction that you can get in fashion and the best thing about it is that you don’t even need money to obtain it. I’ve seen how a person can go through their grandmother’s cupboard and come out with the most beautiful and jaw dropping outfit. In all honesty, most vintage items look way better than the items we buy in retail stores today - the feel of the fabrics, the colours, and the style is oooh so WOW!

By: Tshegofatso Pelle

I call comfort the “Demon” of fashion because all it does is make you look and feel bad about yourself and it makes the people around you most uncomfortable. I’ve seen how this demon has attacked a lot of women particularly those in relationships, marriages and divorcees. Although yes to some extend I can understand that when you’re going through some rough patches in life image is the last thing you can think about but you really shouldn’t let this thing take over your being, instead you should look together and sort your problems in heels and lipstick. Those baggy pants, sweat shirts, ugly head scarves, disgusting sneakers, and all those bad items you put on that beautiful body of yours need to go in the trash because they’re the evidence that you are facing a lot of problems in your life, not forgetting those unsupportive bras and granny panties. Ladies, you know that line “ﬁrst impressions last”? well its very true. We shouldn’t be judged by the way we look but we have to face the fact that when you look presentable people take you more seriously; it’s just the world we live in. So let’s dress to impress because image is EVERYTHING!

By Thandeka Mabona “Good hair means curls and waves. Bad hair means you look like a slave. At the turn of the century, it’s time for us to redeﬁne who we be. You can shave it oﬀ, like a South African beauty. Or get in on lock, like Bob Marley. You can rock it straight, like Oprah Winfrey. If it’s not what's on your head, it’s what's underneath and say HEY...” these are the lyrics from India Arie “I am not my hair” song.

considered to be sophisticated and elegant. The price varies from the texture, ﬁbre, quality and whether it’s synthetic or human hair. This can also be referred to as glamour hair. A wig is a head of hair made from horsehair, human hair, wool, feathers, yak hair, buﬀalo hair, or synthetic materials which is worn on the head for fashion or various other aesthetic and stylistic reasons, including cultural and religious observance. This type of hair is normally worn by older women as it is less time consuming.

It’s amazing how hair has been used to deﬁne people’s character especially ladies. India Arie says I am not my hair meaning no one should actually judge or form a certain perception towards an individual mainly from their hair and the hair style. Unfortunately that has become a trend for ladies to be judged on and to judge themselves based on their hair. It has come to a point where your hair deﬁnes your status, social background, your pocket and your character as a whole.

Then you get your reserved, laidback type of hairstyle such as cornrows and afro hair. Afro-textured hair is a term used to refer to the natural texture of black African hair that has not been altered by hot combs, ﬂat iron, or chemicals (through perming, relaxing, or straightening). Most ladies ought to afro as it is less costly and less maintenance and yet it still makes a lady glow.

We found women who are into weaves and wigs - artiﬁcial hair integrations, more commonly known as hair extensions, add length to human hair.

Cornrows, also known as braids, are a traditional African style of hair grooming where the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to produce a continuous raised row. Cornrows are often formed, as the name implies, in simple, straight lines, but they can also be formed in complicated geometric or curvilinear designs.

Bonding is an approach to hair weave that lasts for a shorter period of time compared to sew-in weave. It involves the application of hair glue to a section of wafted hair then onto a person's natural hair. These bond attachments generally last four to six weeks before a maintenance appointment is necessary.

Often favoured for their easy maintenance, cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time if maintained through careful washing of the hair and regular oiling of the scalp. If the scalp is not oiled properly however, prolonged styling with cornrows can result in dandruﬀ and major hair loss.

Netting is a technique which involves braiding natural tresses under a thin, breathable net that serves as a ﬂat surface onto which stylists can weave extensions. This method requires the use of hair net or cap to be placed over the person's hair that has been braided. This technique is not as time-consuming when compared to the other hair techniques because it takes around two to four hours to complete.

Then lastly we have your relaxed hair. Mostly women with long relaxed hair are said to be confident and firm. A relaxer is a type of cream generally used to make hair less curly and also easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural or coarse hair. The relaxing chemical needs to be applied and rinsed every four to six weeks. Maintaining relaxed hair is a bit costly as the hair has to be treated by frequently wash to avoid brittleness, breaking and dry hair. Womem need to find peace and accept their looks and must remember that inner beauty is more vital. All these other things should be just to enhance what’s already there. Lebo Mashile wrote “When did long become synonymous with beautiful when it comes to women's hair? Why do black women accept unattainable definitions of beauty? Think about it!

Tracking this is one of the most commonly used methods as it is quite fast and lasts considerably longer than the other techniques. However, it does not allow the use of regular hair maintenance. Tracking involves the braiding of a person's natural hair. In order to prevent the hair from being bumpy or uneven the hair is sewn horizontally across the head from one side to the other starting from the bottom. The braided hair is then sewn down and the hair weft extensions are sewn onto the braids. Most of these women who wear these weaves are

Sabirul Islam is an award-winning Young Entrepreneur, Global motivational speaker, founder and best-selling author of ‘The World At Your Feet’ and ‘Teen-Trepreneur’. He has been in business since age 14. Now aged 21, his vision is to inspire young people on a global scale with his Inspire1Million World tour. To-date, his tour/campaign has reached out to millions of people across the UK, Europe, Nigeria, USA, Botswana and Japan. This year he graces our beautiful South African shores from the 1st of July to the 14th of July. To get regular updates on the tour times and venues, connect with him via Facebook and Twitter. Facebook ID: SabirulIslam123 Twitter ID: Sabirul_Islam Read more on this phenomenal young dynamic leader in our July issue.

Once I got my ﬁrst salary, the thought of saving went out the window. I felt I can survive with the little salary that I received and didn’t need to further my studies. Talk about mad decision! In this generation, qualiﬁcations play an important role in opening those big doors.

By Mmabatho Makotanyane Gone are those days when you used to follow what your grandparents did. Gone are those days when you used to follow the same route your uncles took –go to school, go to tertiary, ﬁnish your course, get a job, get a partner then get married. It all changed. People are now juggling all at the same time.

Why did you choose to study Human Resource? I chose Human Resource because I want to start my own business and I love working with people. I want to learn more on how to keep employees happy and well looked after. The joys of my course are that I can work at any ﬁrm or company I want, plus I can ace being a good manager at my up-coming company.

Thomo Moncho is a 21-year-old from Hammanskraal, Tshwane. She was in the class of 2008 in Berea Park high school where she matriculated at the age of 17. The vibrant young woman is the ﬁrst born of three kids. She is now a Human Resource student at Boston City Campus and Business College, and working for the bank as a sales consultant. She is killing two birds with one stone. How she does it? Join us in our chat!

Which year are you in? This is my first year; it’s really nice as it shows I have made a great start in the right direction. What jobs are there in what you are studying? You can be a personal officer, industrial relations officer, administrator, health and safety deputy assistant and human resource manager.

Did you go straight to tertiary after Matric? No! I decided to take a gap year – well that’s what I thought, and work. Luckily I got a job in January 2009. I was determined to work and save so that I can start a business.

Tell us more about your job. I am responsible for internal and external marketing, customer service and administrative work. I deal with selling the company’s products and making sure that each individual is well suited with both the service and the product. My course deals more with clients, safety at the workplace and confidentiality when dealing with discrete details. It also teaches you the importance of knowing your company history so that you can give 100 percent commitment. Tell us about the challenges you face in your studies and how you overcome them. It is not easy that I will say. Having to work and travel a distance with public transport puts a strain on one’s body on its own. When you get home you are tired and have to first relax and prepare your self physically and mentally before you even touch the books. Fortunately because I already work with most of the aspects that are involved in the course, it makes studying worth while and I have already started putting them to practice at my work place. My course is in line with my current job and I love it. How do you keep a balance between your banking job and tertiary work? Time discipline! I make sure that when it is time for school work I put my phone away and focus on school. On weekends I ensure that I catch up with family and friends. I don’t have much of a social life so that helps in keeping things in tact. Three hours is allocated to my school work on weekends and two hours is spent on school work during the week after work. Who do you look up to and why? I am inspired by people who get up and work towards their dreams, people who don’t make excuses as to where they come from but rather strive to get where they want to be. God has planted so much in us and all we have to do is dig deep within ourselves and find our inner source. It is never an easy road but the rewards are worth every drop of sweat, sleepless nights and the headaches that come with it. Ask yourself what is it that you are passionate about, what is it that you would to without being paid and once you know the answers to that, sitting and doing nothing will not be an option!

It was exactly after their practice session for which they were preparing for a Nedbank Cup Final with their Tshwane rival, Mamelodi Sundowns in Orlando stadium, Soweto when I met the man from the Western Cape.

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Thabo September was born in the Knysna , Western Cape. Even though the dreadlocked man studied sports management at the Nelson Mandela University, he always had the desire to play professional football. After his studies he decided to come to the big city and try his luck in football. “I left home with one mission and that was to play for a professional team. I know life has its own challenges and that is the reason I decided to study first before following my passion,” said the lanky defender. He made his debut in the premier soccer league in the 2004/ 2005 season playing for the relegated Umtata Bushbucks under Mlungisi Ngubane before joining Supersport in the 2005/2006 season after trailing there. Thabo is a very versatile player. He was signed as a midfielder at Supersport when Pitso Mosimane who is now the former national coach was still steering the pot but now he is playing as a defender. “I am more comfortable playing as a right winger, but any position that I get I work hard on it and help my team win,” said the 30-year-old. After being signed by Supersport he never looked back and worked hard to get in the starting eleven. September plays a big role in the team because he helped Matsatsantsa clinch the Castle Premiership title three times in a row. September said it was all because of hard work. “We are always prepared as a team to work on the field and we fight for our lives,” he said. In the 2010/2011 season September was linked with a possible move to one of the Soweto giants. “I once spoke with Kaizer Chiefs management and they were interested in my service but I decided to stay at Supersport because they’re like a family to me “, said the man from Knysna. He runs a tournament named Thabo September Tournament back at his home in the Western Cape under16. He said he is giving back to the community. “I just want to help the young boys so that they can be good soccer players. I now know what it takes to be a professional footballer. I also invite professionals to come search for talent from this tournament. “I still have a dream of representing my country. I think it’s every player’s dream to represent his country,” he said. 42

TV Experience Revived DSTV has introduced its own mobile TV product called DSTV Drifta Walker, which is a battery powered DSTV decoder and also able to tune into DVBH signal. You can watch SS1, SS2, SS3, Channel O, Cartoon Network, eNews and other 3 remaining channels on it at just R36 per month subscription. For more info: www.dstvmobile.co.za

Smart TV takes-over 3D motion pictures are the real deal on today’s TV viewing. It’s Samsung that takes the lead with their innovative marketing strategy by naming their new product Samsung Super OLED TV, from the read OLED TV that are currently in the market. The Super OLED TV doesn’t require a colour ﬁlter; it also allows users to control downloadable applications by using voice and motion recognition. For more info: www.samsung.co.za

Talk While You Drive Nokia has produced its on speakerphones that could be used to send/end, voice dial and redial. The Nokia Speakerphone HF-310 is compatible to any mobile phone that has Bluethooth 2.0 and it also comes with sunvisor clip and dashboard plate. The other factor that makes this a must have is the battery-life that can last to 30 hours talk time and 40 days standby time. For more info: www.nokia.com

Donald – Train of Love Romantic words fused with soulful house beats are what define this debut album from the hit maker Donald of “I Deserve”. His style can be compared to the likes of Tumelo from Soulistic Music, but their topics are totally different, that’s what separates him from other male house music artists in SA. Though it might take you time to start jellying to the whole album, give it some time by listening to it time and again. Some of the tracks that have potential to be the next single or become popular amongst us are; “Your Joy”, “Over The Moon” and my personal favourite one has to be “Everlasting Love” which many DJs will be winning the crowd by including this track on their playlist. This album might not be on the level of being nominated on any awards because of not having many hits, but for a debut artist, it’s a well produced package. 7/10 Toya Delazy – Due Drop Uniqueness puts one on the spotlight, sometimes it can be a down-fall as others do not understand what you have introduced to them. But for Toya, unique sound made her the talk of the town, as most mistaken her sound as those of overseas artists, where else she’s from SA. She wanted to be different from the rest, and she did that exceptionally well. Her album is filled with Dance, Pop and Jazzy sounds. On this album, she revived the auto-tune sound, as some local artists made blunder by not using it well. “Pump It On” which she shot a video for and “Say It Out” are the most loved tracks on the album. This 11-track album makes it hard for one to skip other tracks due to its quality and the message from other songs like “Love Is In The Air”, “Memoriam” and other songs. 10/10 Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Everytime an artist does a reloaded album, just know that not much will surprise or interest you. Most reloaded albums are filled with repeats and remixes, where others are just filled with songs that did not make the cut on the first original album. In an actual fact; we listen to left-overs. This whole mediocrity applies on Nicki Minaj “Roman Reloaded” album; she does not go all out to promote this album. The opening tracks like “Beez In The Trap" and "Come On A Cone” gave me an impression that I’m going to enjoy this album. But along the line came lame tracks followed by 53 minutes of pop tracks that not even one song caught my attention. No doubt Nicki has the ability to rap as a female, but her ability on this album has not lived up to the standard she set on her previous album. 3/10

Did Sophie Ndaba divorce after six months? Yes Sophie Ndaba also known as Queen Moroka in Generations divorced her hubby, Keith Harrington after six months in marriage. It is not quite clear what is the reason for the divorce because it was a quick-quick thing; sorry it had to end so quickly

How many coaches have lead Bafana Bafana? Since 1992, 15 coaches have been hired and ﬁred. Now with the same hummer, Pitso Mosimane also got the boot. Now we are waiting to hear who will be the next coach for the SA national soccer team. Let’s not only look at the coach, but players as well.

What happened to Euphonik and Bonang? Those two were an item, though they did not want the media to know about it, it couldn’t be hidden for long. They broke-up and Bonang Matheba of Live, music show opened a case of assault against Euphonik according to Zalebs web. Well, they were never a match made after all.

Did Kim buy an expensive gift for Kanye? Since this two have been in the public about their relationship, we hear a lot of things about them. But what caught our attention currently is the expensive gift worth $750 000 that Kim Kardashian bought for Kanye West as a birthday gift. Can money buy love?

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If you yelled for eight years, seven months and six days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coﬀee. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. DStv was launched in 1995 in South Africa. Lira has been nominated for the BET awards. Mark Zuckerburg stands on #29 on the rich list.

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by Pretty Lebese and Thabiso Molopo

This relaxed place is at Sunny Park mall, Tshwane. They play Hip Hop, commercial and deep house music. The lounge has been in existence for four years and has been improving by the day.

music - People just sit and relax - It is peaceful being there because it is not over crowded

How they go about entertaining people? - On Thursdays they have big gigs where DJ Thato, who is their resident DJ is on the deck - On Fridays they have shooter girls, just to keep the customers entertained - They normally have specials on cocktails on Thursdays - On Sundays they play deep soul music and people like relaxing with that kind of music

How they keep the standard? - They make sure they up their game every day - They treat their costumers special

What keeps people coming in and going home late? - Capellos is a stress-free place; they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play very loud

How they organise celebrities to attract people? They have a resident DJ who also does the co-ordination for them for events They normally bring underground DJs by that I mean DJs who are still working their way up

She has performed in our local clubs; she is one of the hottest artists and female DJs in Gauteng. She has made us sweat on the dance floor and she’s not going away anytime soon. You’ve been going to some, if not all her gigs. Are you familiar with her name? Divalash? Yep! She’s the one people have been raving about. She’s the same young lady that gets people home late at night, or in the morning. Kagiso “DJ Divalash” Modiselle was born and bred in Mabopane. She later moved to Soshanguve in Tshwane. She has been acting for eight years at the State Theatre. She also runs an entertainment agency called Rising Legendz Agency and also plans events. Where she has been She has toured all around the famous pubs in Tshwane and outside: Vicks Pub, Club Afrika , Da joint Bull pen, Europa, Homebase Times 4, Dinoko Park , Taliban, Cafe Ruth , Vinny's Pub, Drumrock Music Lounge, The Big Brother Amplified Live Eviction Show, Bedrock Valley, Tlokweng Mmamotene , Tlokweng Thohouyandou, Umtata and Mpumalanga Mekoting. She has played alongside Ralf Gum Frank ,Roger, Black Coffee ,Mr V Fresh, Glen Lewis, DJ Christos, Culoe de song, Oskido, DJ Cindo, DJ Zinhle, Kelly Khumalo, Tina, Bujo Mujo, Thabz Le Madonga, just to mention but a few. Where she is going - She will be performing at the 1st annual Tshwane winter music festival. -She will be playing netball for charity at Temba. -On the 16th of this month she will be performing at Ndoma Pub in Mabopane and later on at Mphehle Shisanyama Marblehall. -On the 22nd of this month she will be at Hill View High Charity Event -On the 3rd of July she will be at Casa Linda Rustenburg. -She aims at branding herself nationally Highlight - her mixes and songs will be played on Big Brother Africa

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