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e have spent months of brainstorming, planning, taking risks, sleepless nights, sweat and hard work all in the name of making your favourite e-zine magazine to be what it is today. The team had one goal in mind, to make your favourite magazine a success. For months you have been wondering who the brains behind TYM are…well, wonder no more! In this issue we are introducing you to the team. Get close to the ears, eyes, mouths and the communities' watchdogs. They go all out to find out what happens in the society and what other young people get up to to inspire you. South Africa is shaped by its young people; that is why we want to find out what happens in their lives and share some words of encouragement. In this issue we have cut out some of the usual pages to bring you the festive exclusives, but don't disperse as yet; they will be retained in the next issue. We also got deeper in some of the articles to remind the youth of the rich history of South Africa. TYM jogs your mind a bit and takes you back to what happened during 2011, read more in page(10) I was recently invited to an Oral History Conference recently with my SubEditor, Mmabatho Makotanyane. I thought it was going to be a long day; listening to long speeches from prominent people in government with rich profiles on a Friday. But that was not the case. The event was an eye opener and I have learned a lot about oral history, we thought we would share some of the details with our readers to be reminiscent. Remember how times were when people never thought that the Internet will one day exist? Our sub-Editor writes about oral history in page(5). The festive fever has started. This time people tend to go astray and forget to be responsible. Our Columnist Gift Nkomo looks into the Do's and Don'ts of this season in page(22). To help you get down on your knees in this season we interviewed some of the young stars “Black Motion” who have become the country's sensation to tell you all about house music and their album in page(26) Remember to have a blast, share love, celebrate that pass mark you obtained in your exams, celebrate with loved ones and take a short left and to do things responsibly. Till we meet again in 2012 adios mochachos. Doreen Mokgolo Editor

Dear Editor I would like to congratulate you and your team for coming-up with TYM magazine as it's something fresh to offer the youth of Tshwane. Tebogo Maledu – Ga Rankuwa

Hi! I'm really impressed with your magazine and would like to request a monthly subscription. Which is free! Thanks TYM – Malebo b - Tshwane Dear Editor Thank you for the magazine. I have forwarded it to my daughter Linky Olayi as it's a great publication for the youth. Mr Olayi Blessed Ras Tafari Love. I am preparing to establish the Athlyi Rogers Diaspora Center in Shashamane, Ethiopia. With the involvement of TYM, with the youth in that community be interested in participating in a Pan-African cultural exchange . Love the work you doing for the youth. Ijahnya Christian – Ethopia

Guys I will not be doing this if I can't say you are doing a great job. We at Masilonyana News would like to say, you are top dogs, go on and let the blesseth hand be always upon you. Keep it up! Tankane Tanky Pitso – Free State Yes indeed yesterday TYM was like a young child walking through his knees, now his a teenager and tomorrow he will be fully matured. Just keep on with the good work!! Thabang Abram Khoza Soshanguve I got the Sept-Oct issue, I must say it is dope. Lesiba Wa Ga Langa – Tshwane Sawubona TYM I am writing from Kenya. I would like to commend you for the great Magazine you sent us. I am the founder/director Centre for Youth Empowerment & Leadership (Cyel), I was in Pretoria in July 2011 (TUKS) to conduct free ICT trainings to ICT Youth Centres c/o of

invitation by Zivuseni Youth Community Development Programme.za) How I missed an opportunity to meet up with you guys!!! I hope we can share information on how to empower our fellow youth and better our society. Bonface Witaba – Kenya

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The youth of Mzansi are eager to start their own business, but many fail to see the business growing. What might be some of the aspects that contribute to thier businesses not to grow?

Koketso Pre Selemale, Soshanguve - well I think RSA youth like to be hired than to be the owners. It shows that they are too lazy to go out and get information on business.

George Molefe, Mamelodi - Funding might be the problem. But I believe the biggest of them all is planning. Most of us do not plan on how, where and with who do we partner with when coming to business sector. We do not value planning/research as essential. Reineth Magopa Knowles, Pretoria Funding. Because it is true we want to start our businesses, but nobody will fund an idea, while is still starting. They want to see it materializing first and making profit. That's the only thing that will attract them fund you so that your business grow. Motshewa Vovo Matima, Mabopane - Lack of patience and determination. They should be prepared to wait and sacrifice their time to develop their businesses. Before being fleshy wait at least 2 to 4 years working on the marketing, building client-tel and keeping them in by providing excellent service. Set salaries and do not spend business money on personal matters, but spend it on developing your business just to name but few.... 4

Batlang Mabitsi, Mamelodi - They follow what others are doing without research. When things get tough or complicated, they do not have plan 'B' as plan 'A' was not their own. So I agree that, we must plan and do research on what we know and have interest in. Bongani Kagiso Msiza, Pretoria â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Youth businesses need funding, an investor, a mentor, someone who already has experience in the business field and is willing to help and advice. Mooketsi Gaboutloeloe, Mafikeng â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Without funding and mentorship, the business won't succeed especially if you are new to the business industry and those are big factors.

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ost people throughout history have learned about the past through the spoken words. The first oral historians were people who sat around an evening fire and told of their experiences and those of their ancestors as far back as they can remember. Oral history is the most traditional way of retelling and learning history. Today, it still exists â&#x20AC;&#x201C;you'll hear rich information in the storyteller's way of speaking and the colourful words that he chose to paint the picture. You'll hear stories some of which are not even written in the history books. Before words were written and recorded oral history was present. People of the past could not read and write but yet they passed down stories about culture and tradition through the

By Mmabatho Makotanyane word of mouth. Today when we read powerful stories of famous people of the liberation struggle, when we read hard breaking news in the newspaper, when we see photographs and captions on TV, and other printed records of civilization -oral history remains an important way to collect history. People tell their stories verballyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;stories about their experience, families, work and communities. The Oral History Association of South Africa states that reasons for creating oral history in South Africa are that, oral history initiatives multiply around the country as we engage in a collective effort to re-envisage the past in a way that encompasses all people, irrespective of race, sexual orientation

and social status. It further adds that since the advent of democracy 17 years ago, our country enjoys unprecedented support from the state as far as oral history and more generally the retrieval of our common heritage are concerned. The 1996 White culture paper on Arts and Culture and the ensuring legislation are a clear indication of this commitment. The newly constituted National Heritage Council has also pledged to support local, regional and national initiative in the field of oral history. It has been said that the history that makes it into history books is the story of the people in power. These books suppress stories of some people who contributed to the fight against apartheid. D r . S o m a d o d a F i ke n i t h e Chairperson of The South Africa Heritage Resources Agency endorsed the aforementioned in his speech during the Oral History Conference held at the Premier Hotels and Resorts, “We should celebrate the uncelebrated heroes and heroines who took part in the fight against apartheid. Their love for this country motivated them to play a role in the struggle and in shaping democracy. We should encourage the public to go out there and learn as much as they can about the country's history from ordinary senior citizens who played part in shaping democracy. Everyone has a story to tell and they should be given the platform to do so.” Dr Fikeni said that the oral history is aimed at passing historic events from one generation to the other and this should be recorded for them to be accessed in a later stage for referencing. “We have to find ways on how we can use oral history to alleviate the lack of interest in history in this country. If you do not know your history how are you going to plan for your future? Failing to do this simply means that your foundation is not stable and a house built on an unstable foundation crumbles down in time,” he said. He said that South Africa has an uneven narrated history and that only a limited portion of it is been told. He said that people only hear of it from selected areas and that apartheid is not the only event that tells the history of our country. “We only hear of male voices that played a role in the liberation struggle. The only history we hear of women is that of the 1956. I believe that women also played an important part that needs to be told. They played nurses when men were injured during the shootings, they had to hide men from security forces, and they turned their homes as meeting places and cooked for them. We also need to hear stories of the children of the celebrated struggle fighters. We should remember that they had to endure days if not months on end without their fathers,” he said. 6

MEC Lebogang Maile said that when people narrate the tales of their life in the liberation struggle, it must be a tale that seeks to re-affirm the historic charge –that the revolution is the people, and that as agents of change we recommit ourselves to the task of replacing a particular historic social order with another. “Whilst our history has been a source of our division and much of the malaise and the near collapse of our social structure what has become clear over time is that we have much to live for, inspired by what the future has to offer. “ “Inspired by the adage that 'the people are their own liberators' it is the people that must therefore be at the forefront of telling their own stories. In celebrating the lives of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, and with the passage of time, we will look to memory to retrace the steps of where we have come from and draw a new path that will take us to the desired state,” he said. The MEC said that the organs of People's power such as the Ward Committees must be the centres through which our agenda on all social, economic and political issues must find expression. He added that heritage and its contribution to the economic developments and as a tool for social cohesion must occupy the strategic agenda of these organs. In my search to find out what other ordinary senior citizens of South Africa have to say about oral history I met one citizen who said to me; “South Africa won't come right until we become a culture that reads. People do not love reading. Oral history is the best way to tell a story. If you want to hide information from a Black person put it in writing, he won't find it. We rely very much on the spoken words. Take for example a man who reads a long front page story in a newspaper, it is rare to find a lot of them reading to the last full stop in that story—we would rather have people telling us what happened than reading.” Everyone has a story to tell. History is not only recorded in books, letters or newspapers –it is also in the memory of those who witnessed events of the past. Grandmothers and fathers have stories to tell about the apartheid era. Their stories may not be recorded but they also have a style they use as they narrate those stories to take us back to the past. Young people also have stories to tell. They live in small and large communities where information can be recorded to show the next generation of how life was in their time, they know their communities because they live there. An old adage can be remembered "for as long as the story of the hunter is been told by the hunter, it will always glorify the hunter.

e are living in the world that is facing the challenges of HIV/AIDS, poverty, unemployment and peer pressure. An alarming number of the youth who are supposed to be the future of this country have thrown in the towel against this battle. The few that is left include our November Girl Next Door, Zandile Mqwathi(28) from Winterveldt in Tshwane. She is young, dynamic, a hard worker and doesn't wait for things to happen but makes them happen. Five years ago she was tested HIV positive but this did not slow her down from chasing her dreams. In the recent interview with TYM, she took us through her life journey.

What are some of the challenges that you come across in facilitating the project? It is still hard for women in rural areas to open up and speak freely about their challenges. It takes intense training to break some of their stereotypical believes. South Africa still has a long way to go in achieving freedom because most women are not free and are afraid to exercise some of their rights. Working with children has taught me that they have a lot of time on their hands without proper supervision which in a long run allows them to be rebellious. But if they are properly guided and kept busy South Africa would be a better and safer country to live in.

How do you define Zandile Mqwathi? Zandile Mqwathi is mother to a beautiful 5-year-old boy, a sister and community development is her middle name. She strongly believes in woman empowerment and she is God fearing. She loves reading and collecting antiques. She is a fashion addict and loves collecting beautifully designed clothes. I love travelling and learning about different cultures both nationally and internationally.

Which projects are you associated with currently? I am currently associated with projects that are working at overcoming the challenges of HIV/AIDS with people affected and infected with the virus. I took part in the ICASA 2011 International Conference on HIV/AIDS and STI's which was hosted in Ethiopia. I also attended the international Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS in Mali early this year.

What are some of the challenges you had come across while growing up? During my teenage years like a typical teenager I was rebellious and I did not listen to what I was told. I actually did the opposite of what I was told. Five years ago I was tested HIV positive and in the process I fell pregnant. When I was at a point of making the wrong decisions I needed a woman I am today to guide me but she was not there. My life experiences gave birth to that woman and she is guiding and empowering me and young women to make better decisions.

What keeps you going? I am driven by God my creator and my hope for a better tomorrow for me and everybody. By Doreen Mokgolo

You have mentioned that you love community work; tell us a bit about where it all started. Three years ago I was given an opportunity to work for a youth organization. Some of my duties included interacting with the youth on a daily basis and go on field work to search for the community's challenges. In my experience with these communities I saw how women are treated, stigmatized and how inferior they are treated 窶的 decided to make a difference. After leaving the organization I decided to start a project that aimed at women empowerment, Butterfly Transformation. I have also started a project where I work with the children on weekends. I help them with their homework and recycle jewellery.

e has his peers eating from his palm with his crazy designs labelled Amaphela. This month our Boy Next Door is Templeson Kambule (22) who hails from Benoni, grew-up in Davyton and later moved to Pretoria to further his studies in Multi-Media at the Tshwane University of Technology. He is the founder of Amaphele. Though the company is well established, it did not affect his studies. I strongly believe in education and preparing for the futureâ&#x20AC;?. How do you describe Templeson Kambule? I am a down to earth person who likes to explore life in any form and interact with different people. Most people mistaken my politeness as being shy, which I'm not. What has living away from home taught you? When I arrived in Pretoria 2 years ago, I didn't know anyone. I thought being on my own without making friends will groom me to be a well behaved man. This was because of the negative things that I heard about student life. But as I familiarised myself with environment I realised that it was not the case. The most important thing to do is to choose friends who will have your back when your back is against the wall. In the process I learned a lot from people I surrounded myself with. What do you think are the main challenges the youth of today face in the business sector? Look, if you do not have any starting capital or investor, chances of your business succeeding are slim. You need serious capital for marketing, resource and production. I have seen all these factors through my experience when I started my clothing brand. But that did not stop me from being in business. I saved every cent I had, by compromising for my business. When my friends bought clothes, I would invest mine in my business because I do not have an investor. What is it that most upcoming clothing label owners do wrong? They do not invest their time on the product they represent. And also, they do not become creative when establishing a brand and changing designs.

The year 2011 is surely coming to an end. Throughout the year we were bombarded with many activities and scenes which left us in tears and laughter worldwide. TYM took a trip down memory lane to reflect on the year 2011. Who died, who made headlines and what caused a shock. Now come with us as we leap into these memories.

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FEBRUARY

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he world stood still to see Egypt exploding with joy, tears, and relief after President Hosni Mubarak resigned as president, forced out by 18 days of mass protests that culminated in huge marches Friday on his presidential palaces and state television. The military took power after protesters called for it to intervene and oust their leader of â&#x20AC;&#x153;three decadesâ&#x20AC;?. As they say, you can't stay in power for ever.

t was this month when McDonald's announced that Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will head all McDonald's restaurants in South Africa. The announcement did not say how much Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will pay for a 20-year master franchise agreement to run all 145 McDonald's restaurants in South Africa. The statement from media said that unlike a conventional franchisee, Ramaphosa would own all the assets, including owning or leasing the real estate. Now that's one of best achievements. Source: www.tulsaworld.com 10

MARCH

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APRIL

ore than a billion eyes were on Kate Middleton as she stepped out of the queen's 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in front of London's Westminster Abbey on Friday wearing a wedding dress of fairy-tale princessesque proportions — a dress that will be immortalized in fashion history. This wedding was the most watched ever in the history of Royal families when Prince William decides to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend.

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MAY

sama bin Laden, the mastermind of the most devastating attack on American soil in modern times and the most hunted man in the world, was killed in a firefight with United States forces in Pakistan on a Sunday. There was a mix filling about it, as many thought the Al-Qaeda, the global broad-based militant Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden will retaliate and cause one of the biggest wars ever anticipated. But guess what, till today they still keeping the silent. The most ever talked about SA Music Awards ceremony that became a flop after change of venue and settings. Though the event was hosted by experienced television and radio star 'Bonang Matheba along with radio host Phat Joe and television presenter Sizwe Dhlomo, it did not meet people expectations. Not only production sucks, but also events management as other invited guest were left out in the cold. We hope the lesson was learned and will all forget these years' awards.

A football clubs and the national team kit were hit with bad critics, it started with Bafana Bafana new Puma jersey then followed by the new Kaizer Chiefs Nike kit. Both kits were bombarded with mix reaction from the public and the media in general. The new Puma jersey 11/12 matches that of Tottenham Hotspur's 10/11 kit. As for the Kaizer Chiefs one, it has gained a name “zebra force”, for its zebra lines.

JULY

his is another month that the ANC Youth League President will like to forget as his reputation dragged into the mud by the media. He was painted as a guy who cares about his pocket rather than the youth of South Africa. This is after City Press reported that Julius Malema has a 'secret fund' called Ratanang Family Trust, which benefited from Top Class businessman who obtained tenders through his contacts. “They tried to take me to rehab and I said no no, no.” That's one of the hard-partying pop star Amy Winehouse songs that made her more popular. But than, the year 2011 was her last year on earth after she was found dead in her London home. She was 27. Pic: www.ibtimes.com

AUGUST

f this video had royalties, it was going to be the best selling video ever in South Africa. City Press broke the news, but Sowetan took the advantage of putting “A married female police officer together with a male correctional officer on the front page, after they were seen on camera in a long intimate session while on duty”, Social networks and emails got busier than ever in distributing the video.

OCTOBER

ome of BlackBerry users are still on their knees and praying that the network should not be down just like in the October month. Many people were devastated to a point that some could not even wait over a minute just to check if the network is back and working again. They could hardly access BBM, Facebook, MSN Messenger, Twitter and internet. This was the first time that users complained about BlackBerry outage and this was a global issue as we've seen reports from all over the world, it's from RIM side (Blackberry Manufacturer). One of the major talking points over this year Africa Cup on Nations 2012 qualification matches were the crazy scenes that overcame the South African side, and in fact the whole country, after their draw with Sierra Leone on their last counter-part. Seemingly no one in South Africa realised that goal difference was not the deciding factor for qualification to AFCON 2012 in Equatorial Guinea, but in fact head-tohead results between the top three teams in the group did in fact mean that South Africa had failed to qualify.

NOVEMBER

ulius Malema was suspended from being ANCYL & ANC member for the next 5 years. This became to be a shock to many, as they believed that ANC would not take any necessary measurements to discipline “Juju”, because he is painted as the most feared ANCYL leader. Will he make a comeback to the political arena in the near future?

.TV has scored a jackport by introducing New reality TV shows on their slot. And this were not just any reality show but famous faces that are on people lips on a daily basis, that included Hlelo & Ntando Masina 'The Twinz' on Blame It on the Fame, the comeback of Bonginkosi 'Zola' Dlamini on Rolling With Zola and the most arguably controversial Mr Kenny Kunene 'Sushi King' on So What? SABC must be feeling the pressure, hence they introduced Jozi musical group reality show.

DECEMBER

ell, we still approaching the month, within two weeks from now it will be festive season. We bet by next year will have many stories to tell, from politics to social events. And we also leaving the December for you to write memorable things about it, whether good or bad.

SEPTEMBER

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By Doreen Mokgolo

e often come across words of encouragement. Words that remind us not to fall asleep because the clock is ticking; “No one said life will be easy, a bed of roses or a walk in the park”. What these notions simply mean is that one needs to work hard and walk through thorns before they can hit the success jackpot. Even though we are bombarded with this information on a daily basis we only understand their true meanings after we have gone through challenges. There are people who believe in hard work and strive to achieve their goals. These people don't allow their background or life obstacles stand in their way of reaching their goals. One such person is Lebogang Maile, the youngest Gauteng MEC(Member of the Executive Committee) of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Maile has all the qualities of a good leader. He is not only identified as a young man who respects his elders but also a youth activist to the core. He is also a father, husband and a brother. His position as the Chairperson of the Gauteng Commission has gained him the reputation as someone who is striving for the development of youth structures. “Like many children who grew up in a township of Limpopo, growing up I had my own challenges and life was hard. I am not from a rich family. I was raised in a two roomed house and we were a family of eight people. One room was for my parents' bedroom while the other was used as the bedroom for the children, kitchen, bathroom and a lounge. Despite the fact that we didn't have much to live on, my parents tried everything in their power to afford us a better life they could. Maile was raised in a family which was actively involved in politics in the 70's and this led him to develop an interest in politics at the age of 13. “It was impossible for me not to take interest in politics; political talks dominated most of the conversation at home. At the age of 13 I started attending meetings and taking part in the community strikes in my community. The down effect of my involved affected my school work. I didn't focus much in school

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and struggled through my grades. I failed my matric”. “This was a point when reality kicked in, I decided to finish my matric and my parents offered me a second chance. I ran with it. I don't believe in taking shortcuts or breaking corners in life. I decided to enroll with Crawford College to complete my matric”. His interest in politics has paved a way for his long profile of serving the country. His big break came when he graduated from COSAS (Congress of South African Students). He went on to occupy the position of Head of Social Transformation in the ANC Youth League's Provincial Executive Committee. He was later appointed as the Provincial Secretary of the Youth League in the Provincial Executive and Working Committees of the ANC. He did not stop from growing; he went on to serve in the Education, Finance and Scrutiny and Subordinate Legislation Committee in the Gauteng Provincial Legislation. He has also worked in the Gauteng Department of Education and Tshwane South College. He didn't look back from there; he is today occupying the position of the MEC of Tshwane. For someone who is only 32 years old, this paints a picture of a hard worker. His key to success is respect. “People need to start by respecting themselves. If you respect yourself you won't expose your body to drugs and alcohol abuse. This will not only lead to discipline but also respecting the people around you. Remember that respect is not forced but it is gained”. He further states that one should learn that everything has its time and it should be used accordingly, he said that there should be time to study, play and work, this should all be done to one's best ability and everything will fall into place later. He advised that people should not rush themselves into doing things that they are not mentally ready for and end up regretting. “I believe that the people who appointed me to be an MEC realized my abilities and by doing so they have offered me an opportunity to change lives. The future of this country lies in its youth and if we all work together we can achieve this”. 13

hen coming to best comedy crews in South Africa, you cannot leave-out the Pure Monate Crew that brought us the hilarious Pure Monate Show. The comedy show became a hit to a point that on a Friday night the clubs became empty as the people opted to see what their favourite comedians got up. The viewers went as far as recording the show four a good laugh even after the end of the shows season came to an end. It was well scripted; sketches were drawn up and comically acted out by South Africa's talented local stand up comedians. The show gave birth to many stand-up comedians and paved ways for them and made them what they are today , the likes of Loyiso Gola, David Kubuuka, Tshepo Mogale, Chris Forest to name but a few. If you one of the people who missed the show or who was a fan and still wants to be entertained by the crew, worry no more. NuMetro has released the season 2 DVD which is a set of 3 DVD's inside. This is a selection of some of the best moments from the second season of the Pure Monate Show. The groundbreaking comedy sketch shows which brought the never seen before defiance, irreverence and cult creating comedy to South African TV screens. Special Features: Volume 1 – The Dictator (13 Episodes), Dibhaibhai (4 Episodes), Aowa Doctor (5 Episodes). Volume 2 – Survivor: Kwamashu (5 Episodes), The Ball and the Beautiful (4 Episodes), Jimi Fontein the Dodgy Promoter (4 Episodes). Volume 3 – Spykos (Birthday Yam, Siyaphema, Siyaswimmer, DJ Spanner & Spykos, Inside Story and Unplugged), Moment in History (Scratch, Cave Dance, Cap, Telephone, European Name, Gold Tooth, Hair Products, Bartman Dance, Coloured, Rugby & Young 14

Nelson), Oho (4 Episodes), One Take Episode. Nothing is kept under the carpet for this bunch of comedians as they take the piss out of almost anyone and everyone. No one is safe from the reaches of their parody and Madiba, Osama Bin Laden and Michael Jackson are but few examples of those being poked at with the funny stick. Make sure to get a copy of this hilarious and stomach cracking release. It is a must have for this season.

s we enter into the festive season, trips are planned, family gatherings and reunions take place but most importantly people love sharing. People have different ideas about the concept of sharing. Some relate sharing with giving away or exchanging of gifts, while others uncover it in the simplest moments. Christmas lunch is one of the most memorable events that we experience as families. It is time spent catching up, gossiping about the new sofas the neighbours bought, but what is significant is that we share our precious time. In white families they believe in Santa coming down the chimney and leaving gifts for the good children, however, in black families we were told about the dancing sun. Early Christmas morning, before the sunrise, families gathered outside to watch the sun playing (or so we were told). The sun danced because Jesus was born on the day. Thereafter, Christmas clothes are put on for everyone to see, a trip to church for the yearly Christmas service, finally, lunch with its preparations began the night before. As the evolution of how Christmas is celebrated over time has led us to a point where we have forgotten why we wake up in the early mornings. Today, we focus on taking as much 'booze' as we can because we have a reason to celebrate. What makes matters worse is that alcohol is hidden and is not for sharing with the neighbours or by passers. So what then are we celebrating if we are not taking time to share and give as well as give thanks for what we already have? Like most traditions that we ought to share and treasure, Christmas too is becoming more and more insignificant to our society. The ways in which we celebrate these holidays in Africa as

opposed to the western culture are unique. Regrettably, today we focus more on how we can westernize these traditions and in turn lose meaning of what we are actually celebrating. By Abigail Luya

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They are young, talented, ambitious, movers and shakers of the media industry. They are the talk of the town, whichever way you prefer to label them; in a nutshell they are the brains behind your favorite e-zine magazine. They tackle every issue that concern the youth, cover events that would motivate and better the youth, you will find them working determinedly to bring you information that is beneficial. After a long demand from our readers we have finally decided to introduce you to the team. They have one common goalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to empower the youth. They have different views on life and their surroundings it be the state of the media industry to graphics and business. Name: Doreen Mokgolo Position: Editor Location: Hammanskraal, South africa Age: 25 Q: What inspires you to work for TYM? A: My love for youth development and a better future for all. The publication is a platform for the youth to voice their frustrations and show off their talents. The main idea behind TYM is to inform, motivate, entertain and inspire the youth meaning we aim to change lives for the better. Q: What are your views on the state of youth development in South Africa? A: I have strong views on the issues of unemployment and HIV/AIDS pandemic as I believe that they are the main issues affecting development and the youth. It breaks my heart to see young people with qualifications occupying positions that they are not trained while the country has a huge demand for skilled people. Another problem that is a stumbling block on the country's development is the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Statistics have revealed that new infection is increasing in the youth who are the pillars of this country. One should remember that this group of people are the future of this country and if the statistics keep increasing then the country is in trouble. Q: Who are the top three people you would love to have on your dinner table? A: My former Publishing Editor of Sosh Times Thabo Mooke, Nomboniso Qasa Developmental Analyst, Mzilikazi wa Africa an Investigative Reporter. 16

Name: Mmabatho Makotanyane Location: Soshanguve, South Africa Age: 22 Position: Sub-editor and Relationship Columnist Q: What inspires you to work for TYM? The love I have for the youth drives me to work tirelessly in improving the lives of our young people. TYM is about instilling positivity in relationships and other aspects of life. The youth are the future, they will one day be the next president of the country, become doctors and save lives, economists and boast the economy of the country, journalists and report to the nation. The youth need a little bit of motivation, encouragement and drive to give them the right start and that is where I come in to remind them of their potential and abilities through writing and research. Q: Who are the top three people you would love to have on your dinner table? Khanyi Dhlomo, the Founder of Destiny magazine and Managing Director of Ndalo Media. Pinky Khoabane, Managing Director

of media and communications company Vulindlela Communications and a former Columnist for Sunday Times. Carol Bouwer, a popular TV Personality who is now pursuing jaw-dropping business deals. Q: What are your views on the state of the media in South Africa? The media has changed so drastically. I miss that old South African journalism. I miss how journalists used to go out to look for storiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;remember the old traditional way where reporters got out of the newsroom to duck bullets at the streets and get back before knocking time with that hard-heating story? Look at who makes the newspaper sell todayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the media icons that people are obsessed about. Once a person makes it big and drives different expensive cars he or she becomes the newspaper, magazine, Tv and radio sensation. The Information and Communication Technology has brought a lot of changes. Social media networks are used to gather information about these individuals, journalists do not go out as often as they used to. Now people prefer to tweet celebrities than read hard news on the newspaper. One would ask what the future holds for the media industry. 17

Name: Lesego Skosana Location: Soshanguve, South Africa Age: 24 Position: Creative Director & Co-founder Q: Does SA have Business opportunities for its youth? As an upcoming entrepreneur in South Africa, I can say, there are many opportunities in South Africa and Africa as a whole. The only thing that needs to be done is to be vigilant of those opportunities and as young people who are still starting-up, we should get more info, contacts and networks in order for us to start businesses that are well researched. Most of my peers complain about starting capital but I say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why plan for something that is beyond your pocket?â&#x20AC;? You can always start small and grow big in business. That's my life motto. Q: What inspires you to work for TYM? Well, apart from being one of the co-founders of the magazine. The objectives of the magazine inspires me everyday to learn and share my knowledge with other young people. My dream is to see the youth networking and sharing ideas to succeed. Q: Who are the top three people you would love to have on your dinner table? Mr Magoveni Richard Branson Sbusiso Leope

Name: Nicholas Chikambvi Location: Soshanguve, South Africa Age: 23 Position: Graphic designer & Co-founder Q: What do you think of the state of Graphic Designing in SA? The graphic industry in South Africa is one of the biggest and leading departments in terms of creativity in the world. Many people are not aware of that, they think South Africa is still left behind with many things. But ask any student or lecture who does fine-art, you will understand what I am talking about. Q: What inspires you to work for TYM? I believe having an opportunity to work on a youth publication inspires me to view my life in a different way as I'm also a young person from Mzansi. The publication exposes the great work that other young people are doing, which motivates me to hope for more for myself. Q: Who are the top three people you would love to have on your dinner table?It has to be: It has to be: Patrice Motsepe Richard Branson Cyril Ramaphosa

Name: Mduduzi Ngomane AGE: 23 Position: Marketing Officer & Co-founder Location: Soshanguve, South Africa Q: What are your views on the state of the entertainment industry in South Africa? A: Unlike Hollywood entertainment, South Africa has its own unique set of entertainment which places it on the world exposure. It is one of the countries that produces and provides quality entertainment. But South Africa is in trouble in this sector. The major factor that contributes to the affliction is piracy. The artists are not awarded for the hours of hard work and these hampers their dedication in producing quality products and making a living out of it. South Africa's creative workers union is to a certain extent making less attempts to reduce the rate of piracy. Q: What inspirers you to work for TYM A:Life in general there are two types of people, the ones who suit behind and watch others who pave the way and ones who lead the way. TYM paves the way and that inspired me to be part of this youth motivating and inspiring Magazine. The thing about this magazine is that it shifts people's mind set from your hard copy mag to e-zine, and it is youth oriented. Most people go WOW when they get this mag and I actually feel proud to be part of this Mag. 3 people I admire in entertainment sector Gray Hofmayer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; director of isidingo the need John Kani â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An Actor Ralph Ziman- director of Jerusalema

Name: Gift Nkomo Age: 21 Location: Soshanguve Position: Reporter and Columnist What inspires you to work for TYM? I can never ask for moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the team I am working with is great, I get motivated when I work with them. There is always a room to learn and I grow mentally. Apart from that, I love working with the young people. TYM gives us an opportunity to know different people and know challenges the youth face, it makes it better for us to come up with the information that will be of good help to them. As a young person who works closely with the young people what is it that can help young people to better their lives? I think they should have mentors to guide them to the right path. They should have people they look up to to make it in this life. Some people get motivated when they see other people achieving their goalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they start to believe in themselves and their abilities. They must not try hard to be like them but to learn from them. Who do you look up to? Uyanda Mbuli - Business women David Tlale - Fashion designer Mpho Molepo

The festive season is almost here. People will be travelling to different holiday destinations, celebrations, meeting new people and heavily spending their bonuses. Yes this is mostly what happens during this period but before we start with the year after year ritual lets us first look into the Do's and Don'ts, we don't want to start the new year with people regretting their decisions and starting the new year on the wrong foot do we? I know holidays are the best time to have the much needed quality time and we tend to go over board and become rebellious at it. In this column I want to share with you the secret of having a good time and being safe at the same time without having to compromise your principles and the Don'ts. We are living in a world where people tend to make decision impulsively. DOn'ts

Drinking and driving is one is one major killer at this time of the year. Dot get me wrong, no one is forbidding you from drinking but let's do it in the comfort of our own homes and be responsible at it. There is nothing wrong in admitting that you have flushed down more that the alcohol limit and allowing someone to drive you home you know? We don't want to be counted amongst the death statistic or to start the new year with a criminal record. Some people tend to drink like there is no tomorrow or are on a marathon or something to show off to their friends. Guys have you ever heard of alcohol poisoning; you can actually die from binging so count the number of drinks your flush down and know when you have had enough. This one goes to the ladies; ladies please don't go around taking free drinks from men you don't know; hai man these days there is no such thing as mahala drinks, there is always a motive behind that. Wake up already. If you don't have money, stay at home there is nothing wrong with that. But most importantly don't allow yourself to take your clothes off to a stranger. The consequences of this behavior are life threatening, STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infection's) and remember that some of these infections are incurable like HIV/AID S. I am not going to entertain the issue of unplanned pregnancies because I believe that my readers are matured and responsible 22

enough not to take part in such acts. My uneducated research has revealed that most pregnancies are a result of this period. I don't think there is anyone who is prepared to deal with a baby who is going to be a constant reminder of rebellious acts.

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My dear friends you can have the time of your life without putting your life at risk. Those who will be travelling, try to do it with responsible, people you trust and who would have your back when things become hard for you to handle. When you are drinking at the night clubs or whatever place you would find yourself at don't leave your drink unattended, there are mind twisted people out there who will poison your drink. You can never trust anyone these days. Heavy spending and forgetting that there is still a thing as another day is a total no no. It is irritating year in and year out hearing people complain about their finances in January. Lets learn to save please and by the way I won't be loaning anyone anything. Guys always remember not to be pressured into doing something that you are strongly against. It is your life and you are the driver, sway it in the direction that pleases you. Being responsible doesn't mean that you are weak but that you are assertive in decision making. I wish everyone a happy festive season filled with love and remember to enjoy and have fun.

Do you remember when the relationship started? Butterflies in your stomach. Lots of outings. Lots of gifts. Endless chats. More laughter. You called each other 10 times a day. You were so creative when you typed that SMS. Do you remember the romantic names you used to call each other? “Darling, Sweetheart, Baby, Honey, Skat, Sugar, Nonos, Love, Dolly...” need I say more? Do you wish you could go back to those blissful times? You are not the only one... It 's no lie that when couples are used to each other things start to change—for the better or for the worst. Some start to love each other even more. They love what they have discovered about each other. It's like finding a diamond in the rough and keeping it close to your heart—you can't imagine losing it. They ask themselves; “Where was he all along?” “Where was she all along?” What a great feeling! But, it is not always the case. Some start to be too comfortable with each other and feelings start to change. They get bored, they are impatient with each other, they call each other by their real names, and they come home late because there is nothing interesting anymore that keeps them together. They wish they could be somewhere else instead or stay until late with their friends. They start looking at other places to find someone else who will make them feel better. They drift apart, but only to find each other again. Find what you have lost—bring back that spark. This is the right time to spice up the romance! You have been complaining that your boss is giving you a lot of work for that reason you can't spoil your lover. You have no excuse anymore. Your boss has put a smile on your face and more weight in your bank account with that bonus. You are now on leave to spend some time out from work with your partner. Spend it wisely! A long holiday outing might play the trick. Imagine the two of you in each other's arms at that beautiful place with that song playing in the background taking you back to when the love started. Imagine holding hands together while shopping for new items to display in your beautiful home. Imagine the two of you flying together to create new memories —try new things to spice up

the romance, you have the time. Try hosting a house party and call couple of your friends and have a blast. Take the relationship back to what it was before. Lady, remember not to burden the gentleman. If you were used to him calling you, taking you out and surprising you—don't be stingy, it is your turn now to do the same for him. You will see by that look in his eyes how it makes him feel. If you were used to looking at him washing the car while you have a glass of red wine, why not wash the car for him—you saw how he does it. Man, remember to get her that perfume before she gives you the look that reminds you to. If she was always shouting at you for putting your friends first, please for once make her happy. Stay home with her and tell her jokes, she will love you even more. If she was always shouting at you for being on the play station the whole day and not doing anything around the house, man please help her with the dishes. Communication is the best remedy to all ills. You can use it to work on the weaknesses in the relationship to strengthen it. You can use it to share ideas on how to spice up the romance—you just need to be open and creative. Communication can help you grow stronger together.

he voice, the noise and the choices we make. Step after step, count after counts at the end of it all we feel that we don't have meaning in the world. Everything is loud and becomes louder each day. We are faced with the neither completive challenges that we feel we cannot tackle nor c challenge. In most cases everything seems seem unreal like we are stuck in the dream world. As a young person from Tshwane, or from the remote area of Lusikisiki, Upington or the mountainous Qhunu there are challenges and at time one would feel like there is nowhere to hide and decide to throw in the towel. It feels like the journey of life and its position is repositioning. The world is pear shaped and people respond to it accordingly. Ayeye young people ayeye! I supplied the above background to paint a picture of the world today for tomorrow. Listen to the

radio, watch TV, and read the latest newspaper articles, you will see that the word is changing- the whorl is best with human suffering, poverty and deprivation. The former President of South Africa and Noble prize winner utata Nelson Mandela once said â&#x20AC;&#x153; the youth and the and the world at large today are faced with humongous problems which read from pure ignorance, poverty, health, ignorance and unemploymentâ&#x20AC;?. How do you as a youth of the millennium respond to these challenges? Do you hibernate under a rock until you feel safe to come out or do you face the storm like an eagle? Are you going to find your meaning in the mist of all these realities and become the active member of the society? Life is all about the choices we make. The choices you make today will determine your future.

In case you didn't know, we are all born to fulfill a particular role within a society. This can be changing your community's economical issues, poverty and ignorance. The question is â&#x20AC;&#x153;are you going to live this planet without accomplishing your role?â&#x20AC;? Wa-zala, wa-hlopha and wafa, no way, refuse to be flow with this mindset and get stuck in- know your meaning in your community and this will help you broaden your horizons in the world. Don't allow yourself to become the victim of the circumstances. Allow you to learn new thing, be flexible and adaptable, aspire to be great and think big. The world demand of you to be exceptional, quintessential, extraordinary and a living proof of a never say die attitude. Run and run as if there is no tomorrow, push, press and panda. Whenever things get hectic for you to handle be calm and collected and listen to the silent voice of hope whispering in your ears.A positive mindset will change the world. By Alpheus Maphosa

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t is without a doubt that Black Motion has built a good name for itself. The house music pair which is formed by Robert 'DJ Murda' Mahosana and Thabo 'Smol' Mabogwane is on everyone's lips and in people's music systems around the world. The duo has become one of Mzansi's most loved duos following

Black Motion has worked with the big names such as DJ Oskido, DJ Mthi, QT, award-winning Vocalist Bantu Soul and Black Coffee, to name just a few. They are known to many for composing a string of great songs, but they are surely adding some more to their list. Composing music is not their only gift. “Both Smol and I were dancers, so we know the kind of sounds that get people moving,” says DJ Murda. DJ Murda did not forget to point out Moses Mokgoko, who he said was helpful and contributed a lot to the making of Black Motion. “We are lucky to be associated with someone who looked out for us when we were starting off. Moses believed in what we wanted. He helped us work on our studio and he is always willing to assist whenever we are in need,” he said. In an interview with the Africanpromo, the duo spoke about their new album titled, “Talking To the Drums”, which came out in October. “There has been intense pressure with the continuation of putting together quality songs. We are however not bothered because the new album will prove that Black Motion is certainly not a one hit wonder pair. We believe that this project is solid and has remixes of songs that people will easily relate to,” they said. Everything the boys cook in the studio shows a joint effort. They double their hard work to bring a well-cooked album to fans. The album which came out recently surely showed good quality music, as they said in their interview. If you are asking yourself when their next big gig is in Mzansi, you might just wait a little bit longer as the boys will be performing in other countries in Africa and in Europe.

their notable success. The pair has not been in existence for a long time, but it has silently been producing songs that the radio and TV is raving about. Black Motion started releasing heating songs in 2010. They got everyone on the dance floor with their famous songs, 'Bhana Shilolo', 'Banane Mavoko' which are titled in the Tsonga language. Their recent single, 'Set Me Free' is also making people shout for more. Not only are the boys bringing unique style to fans and the house market but they have climbed the ladder of success. “We are amazed at how this journey has progressed and how our new project came together. Though the waiting was long, we learned to enjoy watching the Almighty open doors and provide good things for us—a moment like this! Words cannot express what we have learnt and how much we have grown in this journey,” said Smol.

eveloping fashion sense comes with creativity and style. Welcome 'Mapa' Manganye of Afro Retro Style creations is known for his bespoke clothing range. His creations are styled to suit any occasion and personal style. Manganye who was born in the dusty street of Ga-rankuwa, north of Pretoria started his designing career in 2000 and registered the company Afro Retro Style in 2003. Since then, he has established himself to perfect his passion in fashion. Dressing people to look their best it's his trademark and that's what persuaded him to became a designer. "Running a fashion boutique is so challenging and overwhelming especially when you start",said Manganye. He further expressed that one has to jingle many balls at once; firstly, you have to consult clients on a daily basis,design and run a business as well as keeping up with the latest trends. Manganye stated that getting the brand into the market is also challenging but once you've identified a niche market it becomes easier to grow the brand. Manganye started out using old machines and managed to invest back into the business to buy new equipment,clearly showing his determination to flourish his passion. One of the key elements of success is that designers have to always reinvest and reposition their brand and stay relevant by following trends,establishing a brand and also running a business. At the end of the day it is all about understanding people and building relationships. "Competition is one of the challenges and opportunities that designers always have to look out for in the fashion industry",Manganye said. He has own designing space where he consults and show case his designs which many designers don't have. His niche market is wide and range from LSM 4-10. His designs are affordable and anyone can wear his clothes unlike most established Top designers who make their clothes expensive for ordinary people to not to wear or afford. His best moment was when he designed an outfit for Nonhlahla of Mafikizolo, a member of an Afro Pop band. Marketing is the key element to position any brand in the market.

Manganye uses mix marketing communication methods,such as social media networks and the epic most trusted word of mouth marketing which is always a good reference from clients. By Tebogo Maledu.

1. Business license To obtain information on business licences, contact the Local Economic Development Division. Room 401, 4th Floor, H.B. Phillips Building, Cnr Schoeman and Bosman Streets, Pretoria, 0002 2. Health Certificate and Health Regulation 918 permit For the general hygiene for food premises and the transport of food, all aspects in a food premises where the handling, preparation (which includes reheating of prepared food but excluding pre-packed foodstuffs. Contact Municipal Health Services one-stop centre at 012 358 4656. 3. A Fire Safety Certificate To request application forms for the different hazardous substances permits and fire certificates as required by the by-laws, requests for fire safety inspections at premises as well as the lodging of fire hazard complaints, please consult with the fire safety offices within our Northern, Central and Southern Districts, where relevant. · Central Fire Station: 012 358 6255 · Rosslyn Fire Station: 012 358 9964 · Centurion Fire Station: 012 358 3510 · After office hours: 012 358 6200/6300. 4. Approved building plans This assist you to know if your building is safe for your clients and your workers. Must be approved by Building Control. This division manages all building work and controls illegal buildings. · Akasia office: 012 358 9110 · Centurion office: 012 358 3253

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5. Approved zoning (space of the building & yard) For more information contact the relevant Town Planning Offices for your area. · Akasia office: 012 358 9110 · Centurion office: 012 358 3253 · Pretoria office: 012 358 4689 Now here are the penalties for people who choose to trade illegally: Ÿ Any person who contravenes a provision of the Business Act shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months, or to both such fine and such imprisonment. Ÿ Failure to comply with the Health Regulations will result in either a notice to comply being issued or a fine being imposed. Ÿ Once an owner has been issued with a notice in terms of the Town Planning Scheme to discontinue the noncompliance use, he/she has a period of 28 days to either discontinue or legalise the non-compliance by means to an application. If this does not happen, then he/she is summonsed to appear in court. If the owner is found guilty by the court, then a fine is determined by the court and the court may demand that the owner cease the non-compliance immediately.

1. Liquor license The City of Tshwane does not issue liquor licenses. Contact the Local Committee of the Gauteng Liquor Board on tel: 011 355 8793 or fax: 011 355 8387 2. A Business license To obtain information on business licences, contact the Local Economic Development Division. Room 401, 4th Floor, H.B. Phillips Building, Cnr Schoeman and Bosman Streets, Pretoria, 0002 3. A Health Certificate and Health Regulation 918 permit For the general hygiene for food premises and the transport of food, all aspects in a food premises where the handling, preparation (which includes reheating of prepared food but excluding pre-packed foodstuffs. Contact Municipal Health Services one-stop centre at 012 358 4656. 4. A Fire Safety Certificate To request application forms for the different hazardous substances permits and fire certificates as required by the by-laws, requests for fire safety inspections at premises as well as the lodging of fire hazard complaints, please consult with the fire safety offices within our Northern, Central and Southern Districts, where relevant. Ÿ Central Fire Station: 012 358 6255 Ÿ Rosslyn Fire Station: 012 358 9964 Ÿ Centurion Fire Station: 012 358 3510 Ÿ After office hours: 012 358 6200/6300.

5. Approved building plans This assist you to know if your building is safe for your clients and your workers. Must be approved by Building Control. This division manages all building work and controls illegal buildings. Ÿ Akasia office: 012 358 9110 Ÿ Centurion office: 012 358 3253 Ÿ Pretoria office: 012 358 4689 Ÿ Soshanguve: 012 358 9336 6. Approved zoning (space of the building & yard) For more information contact the relevant Town Planning Offices for your area. Ÿ Akasia office: 012 358 9110 Ÿ Centurion office: 012 358 3253 Ÿ Pretoria office: 012 358 4689 For more info on: o Street trading licenses or permits o Requirements for a business to sell or store fireworks o Apply for permission to advertise a business on a sign Go to: www.tshwane.gov.za

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2011 has brought the best and the worst gadgets. But we took a look at some hyped gadgets that we thought were going to be talk of the town. #1 3D Games A study from Playr2.com shows that the majority of gamers are not interested in 3D gaming. 44% of gamers out of the 1,001 surveyed believed that 3D gaming is completely unnecessary, while 28% of them were 'unimpressed' while playing the 3DS. A solid 22% stated that 3D simply hindered the gaming experience. Are you impressed with 3D?

#5 3D photo camera First it was 3D motion pictures and games. Now its pictures, really? Who needs a 3D photo? Ok maybe I should rephrase the question and say, how many of you own 3D photo camera's? This is one of the reason we say they did not leaveup to expectations as we thought they will, its mainly because many people do not own one.

#2 Nokia N8 While BlackBerry, Samsung and iPhone are ruling the market with their latest mobile phones that has interesting features. Nokia took a down-fall when coming to N8. It easily freeze, limited apps & taskbar menu not accessible easily when you on the call. What is your worst smartphone?

#3 Amazon Kindle Why buy Kindle if it cannot receive nor make calls? Why buy it if it cannot download other apps? When coming to tablet pc, people are looking for something that has all in one such as web browsing, apps, music player, movie player to mention just a few. Now do still need Kindle that dominates only on reading books? #4 Microsoft Kin This mobile phone was highly anticipated by many people. Most companies where even shaken that Microsoft is going to take over, but guess what? Only few own the phone, and majority of them regret buying it. Look at the design and the features, you will surely be disappointed too. We all expect more from Microsoft. Should they come up with another phone?

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The Three Musketeers ride yet again in this fast-paced Paul W.S. Anderson (Alien vs. Predator, Resident Evil) update of a perennial cinema favorite taken from the novel by Alexander Dumas. Presented this time in 3D, hot-headed young foot-soldier D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three veteran Musketeers to prevent the villainous Cardinal Richelieu (Christopher Waltz) from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war. When hot-headed young foot-soldier D'Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a famed musketeer like his idols Athos (Matthew MacFadyen), Aramis (Luke Evans), and Porthos (Ray Stevenson), he is dismayed to find them shadows of their former selves, forced to perform menial labour after being double-crossed in a botched robbery by their beautiful partner in crime, Milady (Milla Jovovich) and ultra-cool Englishman, Buckingham (Orlando Bloom). However, when the conniving Richelieu hatches a deadly plot to overthrow the young King Louis (Freddie Fox), it endangers the tentative peace that exists between France and England and forces the three Musketeers and their young apprentice to undertake their most dangerous mission ever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to bring down the cardinal and restore peace before it is too late. DIRECTED BY Paul W.S. Anderson Rating: **** 32

Inspired by the same real-life events that inspired Ranulph Fiennes' gripping bestseller The Feather Men, this adrenalinefuelled action thriller comes courtesy of writer/director Gary McKendry. The film stars Jason Statham as an ex-special ops agent who sets out for one last explosive, action-packed mission to defeat a master killer who is protecting a cell of soldiers and assassins operating within a secret government organization. Former Navy Seal Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) is forced out of exile to reassemble his team to search for his former mentor Hunter (Robert De Niro). However, he soon ends up in a noholds-barred confrontation with renegade leader Spike (Clive Owen) who has vowed to eliminate him by any means necessary. Directed by: Gary McKendry Rating: ***

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Kabelo – Immortal vol:1 Kabelo finally made a comeback after being silent for almost 4 years. Now, with his seventh solo album Immortal – Volume 1, he intends to change the way he and kwaito have been seen over the last few years. His collaboration list for this album includes The Parlotones, Danny K, RJ Benjamin, Real Black Pearl, Church on the Hill choir and hip hop artist AKA.With this album, his definitely moving away from the old “Bouga Luv” sound. But still, that does not change the lyrical ability that he has on the musical tracks and this album is versatile. It will appeal to a broader audience as it has a combination of pop, dance, kwaito and hip hop. Songs like the album's first single Can't Kill Me Now produced by the legendary kwaito producer Mandla “Spikiri” Mofokeng and Amapantsula Ajabulile featuring Professor are getting a high rotation on the radio playlist. This album is about to put kwaito again on the map. 8/10

Euphonik – For the love of House (special edition) There's no need for any introduction where local house-dance DJ Euphonik is concerned – he's revered by many, and for good reason: he knows how to get a crowd in the palm of his hand with his sounds. This latest offering is no exception and features seriously good tunes; a few old and some stunning new ones. This 18 track album opens with Karizma feat. Dj Spen - The Love (Acapella) and continues to bump you with some smash hits from Gregor Salto & Florian T Ft. Chappell - Please Me, DJ Kent Ft. Maleh – Falling, Spirit Chasers - These Tears & the ever played track Kentphonik - Rolling In The Deep. He has already shot a video for Euphonik Ft. Mandela – Domination. This album mood is set for festive season. If you ready to get your feet on the dance floor, go and get it. 9/10

Culou De Song – Elevation Elevation is the highly anticipated second studio album by the precociously gifted Culoe De Song, a follow up to his very aptly titled debut offering, A Giant Leap. One of the defining characteristics of Culoe's first album was the superb mixing of the tracks which gave the impression, from the very first listen. In this release,Culoe has collaborated with a number o f r e n o w n e d vocalists,producers and bands to come up with a well-rounded piece of musical art.From the likes of 340ml – a Mozambican band now based in Jozi – to the amazing vocalist ,Kenny Bobien and the brilliant production talent of Rocco Rodamaal, this album is definitely going to satisfy varied musical tastes and is well worth the space it will occupy on your CD shelf. 7/10

Whenever South Africans think of 1994, the first thing that crops into their mind is freedom. This Is the year where the hard work of planning, people going into exile for years, moving freely, loss of lives and carrying Identity documents ended. It's the same year that the first democratic black president of South Africa was voted. Peter Harris writes about his time with the IEC in the lead up to the 1994 April election. He narrates the amount of work, the impossibly short time frames, the political difficulties and the brinkmanship that went into the success of the elections.How the main negotiators Cyril Ramaphosa and Rolf Meyer were able to create a framework for comfort. How they were worried if there would there be enough voting papers, would there be violence at the voting stations and would people come out to cast their votes, would their decisions be influenced or fair or would the counting of the ballot papers be accurate? It's a good political and historical book of our country one could have for you to know where you come from and to determine where you going. www.raski.co.za

By Nicholas Chikambvi

hen you are invited to attend a hip hop show, you expect to see nothing but the baggy jeans, hear the swag lingo, hear the hip hop music without limits, colourful sneakers and thee most beautiful ladies all dressed-up for the occassion. The Showdown Hip Hop Festival event by CashTime entertainment in Centurion-Pta was the place to be for hip hop lovers. Though the event started late, it was worth the wait with the hot line-up that included Kwesta, Proverb, JR, Da-Les, Teargas, CashTime Fam, Sizwe Dhlomo, DJ Milkshake just to name but a few. Some of the most highlighting perfomances has to be of Proverb, like Kabelo said on one of his songs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you can't keep a good man downâ&#x20AC;?. He dropped some nice freestyle verses on some of his tracks and interacted well with the crowd. P Khutta and Sizwe Dhlomo on the one's and two's also proved that they can still make the attendees dance and sing along through-out their set. Sizwe dropped some hot tunes, his mix was on point. We can go on and on if we have to point out each artist perfomance. But the overall of the event, it was a total blast and hip hop industry needs more of this kind of events.

Theatre ·In Blood Musical Drama @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 16 - 18 Nov 2011, Tickets R45 – R80 @ computicket. ·Monkey Nuts Comedy @ Joburg Theatre-Jhb, on the 10th Nov – 4 Dec 2011, Tickets R130 ·Money Maker Drama @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 2 – Dec 2011, Tickets R60 @ computickets.

R150 @ Computicket. ·2012 Launch of TYM website & Tour. Keep checking our facebook page for updates & venues.

Comedy Shows ·Comedy Nights @ DrumRock Lounge, Soshanguve-Pta, every Thursday from 19:00. Featuring various comedians. Entry Free! ·Comedy Nights @ Café 52 in Centurion-Pta, every Thursday from 19:00. Featuring resident host TIPS & other various comedians. Entry from R50 – R70. ·Tshwane Comedy Nights Presents Young Gunz Part 3 @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 12th Nov 2011. Feat: Stig Dlamini, Smowkey Nyembe & more. Tickets R60 – R80 @ computicket. ·Tshwane Comedy Nights @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 26th Nov 2011. Feat: Sipho Moloi, Thapelo Mametja & more. Tickets R60 – R80 @ computicket. Social Events & Concerts ·4U Rage Festival @ Umhlanga, Ballito, Plettenberg Bay. From the - 25 Nov – 10 Dec 2011. Feat: Euphonik, Fresh, Roger Goode, DJ Kent, Milkshake, Locnville, Prime Circle & others. Tickects from R600 to R1300 at different venues. ·Mzansi Fela Festival Presents The Parlotones Live @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 2nd Dec 2011. Ticket Prices from R150, R180 & R 220 @ Computicket. ·TeamKFO Events Presents Purely Krump Dance Show @ West End Theatre, Pta Showgrounds, on the 10th Dec 2011. Tickets cost R100 @ the gate. ·14th Annual Mafikeng 60's on the 3rd Dec 2011 @ Monare Farm, Mafikeng. Feat: Fistaz, Oskido, Cndo, Tira, Claude, China, Nana, SBU & more. ·Sosh Spin Kingz Presents “The Ultimate Festive Spin City” @ Soshanguve Industrial-Site (Pta) on the 24th of Dec 2011, starting from 2pm till late. Featuring spinners from Limpopo, Jozi, Mpumalanga, Pretoria & NorthWest. R50 entry ·Mzansi Fela Festival Presents Thandiswa Mazwai Live @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 2nd Dec 2011. Ticket Prices R80, R120 &

Event Of The Month In what seems to be one of the most anticipated tours in the South African live music scene, Lil Wayne brings his worldwide "I Am Still Music Tour" to South African shores in December. Unquestionably, Lil Wayne will go down in history as the best rapper of his generation. Indeed he may go down as one of the best artists in hip-hop period. One look at Lil Wayne`s impeccable track record will convince even the most ardent sceptic that the New Orleans born lyricist is a strong contender for the crown of "Greatest of All Times". First stop will be at Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town - 07 Dec, than The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg - 09 Dec and lastly will be at The Wave House, Gateway, Durban - 11 December 2011.