Upcoming Mag #36

Will never stop providing the best content related to fashion in a magazine. It is my commitment and the entire Upcoming Mag team to always provide the latest models/ vixens/ influencers/ youtubers/ content creators/ artist/dancers/ etc. on the local scene because we believe in giving you the exposure you deserve.

In this issue, we bring you a few sad stories but what should motivate you is how the people are dealing positively with what happened to them. We bring you models that we have featured before so you get to see how much they have pushed, proof that you can doit too.

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Kearabetswe Molefe was born in Freestate and grew up In Johannesburg. He is 20 years old and still attending high school. His Stage name is KBSA0824 He started music as a Disc jockey in 2021; in 2022 he started producing his own music. KBSA0824 says his musical is starting to heat up and his Facebook page is getting more fans.

His career is starting make a difference; he can see it going forward, even though he is still underrated he will keep on believing In God.

Mangaliso Xaba

Greetings, I hope you are well this morning My name is Mangaliso Xaba from Ladysmith, KZN. On the 9th of June 2022, our house caught fire out of nowhere; hence, the cause could not be identified by anyone. This house was my dad's 34 years of hard work as it started from a 2 room (Now the garage part) he build around the ages of 16 with money he got from working as a gardener, juggling school, cow herding and work. And around 2005 we had a 4room house on the side he built with money he got from working as a sales rep at furniture shops. In 2014 he got a job at the municipality as a meter reader and then in 2016, the 4 room house got upgraded to a 9 room house. When the incident occurred, my mother had just gone to the clinic, my dad was at work, and I was in Pretoria (returning from TUT).

We lost everything from Certificates, theirs and mine especially a diploma I just recently received from TUT, IDs, Clothes, Food, Furniture, my Company Equipment one of my puppies(Sandy), Literally everything in the house The only thing that survived was my parent's bed and the Car (The neighbors who were helping out apparently smashed the window, in order to try getting in and pushing it out of the garage and a few dents were inflicted on it).

I am saddened that my dad's years of hard work had to just end like this.

I really need your assistance in Posting this on your Timeline or rather Cascading as we are in desperate need of assistance due to tight finances and not even knowing where to start. We would appreciate any forms of Donations as Family.

Please help us find a way of getting this through.

A Artist Suffering from the edge

Thabang malaza

Thabang malaza, An Artist Suffering from the edge Thabang malaza, actor, singer, musician, performing artist and more, lived a life driven by inspiration, without warning, it was all gone, yet he has rebuilt his life and recaptured the essence of living in everything he does, with a power and drive that can be called miraculous

Thabang malaza began performing and singing when he was 11 years and wrote all the lyrics for his band, LIFE IS HARD Things for him were going very well, until four ago, Thabang suffered from a traumatic brain injury, leaving him unable to do what he had based his life on

His second year was so bad he could not even use his legs or arms He also had to relearn the entire language of English He discovered that he suffered from the condition of back pain. He had to relearn the whole world as he felt lost. He dedicated himself to relearning the most important parts of his past

Suffering from an issue that would render life unbearable for many, Thabang malaza didn't have alot of time for depressed He realized he had a lot of work ahead of himself getting his life back.He Bagan working towards recovery back during the third year of his brain injury ,by the third year he able to talk,write and read again Hestarted getting confidence back when he sang again Singing meant everything to him

After that second year, Thabang malaza started to relearn the rest of his abilities. He couldn't even convience living without all of these skills that made him who he was. Throughout the third year till now, Thabang has been relearning piano, singing writing and anything that is creative in nature.

He still loves music that he made before; He especially loves the lyrics in the song The songs were made in his home

Looking towards a brighter future and not to dwell the past, he has learned "that the only time that you can change is now Living life with philosophy that if you doing something for the future, you are still doing it in now"

Many people in Thabang malaza life have inspired him to share his work This music will be always be in the soul ,body and mind of Thabang malaza and his devoted fans As he keeps making new music, he will always remember what he started from and how this music will help shape him in the future

WHY DON’T YOU HAVE A WEBSITE?

By: Monate Shots

The answer is simple you are lazy and do not want to pay little money to have one. I totally understand that web designers are too greedy and that is just the brutal true, they are greedy, yes they paid a lot of money to get the education they need but now it’s like they are trying to get it back in one year. I mean if they already created the website for you why do you now still have to pay then for uploading content for you every month. Well this is a topic for another day

As someone in the entertainment industry who takes themselves serious you should be having a website and a 1page website could cost you from R500 to R1500 depending on what is on your site.

Now let us forget about all the greedy people and focus on the fact that you can make one for yourself for free, all you need is data or an internet connection

Yes the domain won’t be full yours e.g.: upcomingmag.com

But you still look more professional than your average Joe with: upcomingmag2019@wordpress.com

RAGO

Dumisane Mhlotshana an upcoming actor & certified model from the Vaal ..

Only 25 years of age

Also known as "RAGO" following his dramatic appearance on the movie "RAGO" a FILM BY T W D

His passion for acting & modelling began at the age of 13 years old inspired by ZOLA 7 & Israel ...

Dumisane is also featured on the upcoming movie by T.W.D titled DON GULUVA in which he plays a major role as a son of DON

Dumisane's biggest wish is to be featured on big film platforms & be well recognised all over the world .

THEMBA KOLANISI

Themba Kolanisi I started music career in 1996. I was a sound engineer worked ama two one music. In 1998 I joined late Themba Mawelele production former producer of Dr house. I worked with him for three years. I worked with Dr House as sound engineer he was doing the market on their music production with Themba Mawelele. I have managed to master music of like macecilia amabasotho, Sipho makhabane etc. In 2000 I try my production company Ekugqibeleni production which it did not do well. In 2003 seeing music is turning to be digital, I took a break. In 2010 I tried to do music well also didn't do well.

In 2013 I opened an organisation called Margaret Mcingana Community Organisation NPO. In the organisation was all about teaching youth acting, music and dance. We also assist in those disadvantage families by donating groceries. In 2018 I worked at SAUMA radio station as a presenter. Until I met Marcus and Dudu we start rehearsals. We then record our single Called umthetho law. I am currently busy with other artist assisting them with their productions. I have recorded another single called phalaphala in 2022

GABZA BSR

He started music 2013 under CMF studio The only thing that motivated Gabza to be part of this industry is storytelling, with good massages to sing and rap about, always focusing in writing lyrics For his Profile Info Search Gabza Bsr 2021 he drop a music video which Aired daily on channel 323 & Capetown TV

Sphesihle Ngubane

I'm Sphesihle Ayanda Ngubane I'm from Soweto I'm 18 years of age I started modeling at the age of 15 in December 2019. I wasn't interested in Modeling but my brother encouraged me to do it, I kept on telling him "I don't want to do it" but he didn't give up on me until I decided to try it Well it wasn't easy because at first I didn't have self confidence, I didn't know how to model, I was afraid of people and I was afraid going places without my mother. I had to start working on my confidence because in Modeling you need to have confidence I worked on that things and I was improving. I was so happy that there's improvement. In 2020 I decided to be an actress and I'm still an extra and that makes me happy because I saw where I'm going.

Friends used to let me down, I lost lot of friends due to Modeling and acting. I was so sad now I was alone and I have had friends but I decided to let it go and focus on what I want to be. Out there are friends that want to see you growing and some want to let you down. In life you don't need friends but someone to talk too.

When you start something you need to sweat for it, sometimes you will get disappointments, don't give up stand up dust yourself and keep going if you serious about that thing. Have courage, stability, know that you will conquer, believe in yourself, have strength and ask God to be with you trust me when you have that things in your list of the journey you about to begin nobody will stop you. I might not be everyone favourite but I am my own favourite. In this industry of Modeling and acting is not easy at all because you need to work hard and put effort on whatever you doing.

I'm so proud of myself, I won't say I accomplished many things in life but so far what I have accomplished is nothing but the best. I'm happy that there are still people that look up to me and I know one day I will be a great leader

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B R A N D O W N E R

Sphesihle Ayanda Ngubane

Founder of "BE UNIQUE" & "I'M UNIQUE"

I want to see myself helping the community, open activities for the young people, I want to dominance young girls to take right decisions when they grow up, I don't want to be the best to others but a good example that people can look up too Here are some mottos, "The secret modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is the face that people can identify in a second", "You will face many defeats in life but never let yourself defeated", "Never let the fear of strong out keep you from playing the game"

I have a brand that is "BE UNIQUE" & "I'M UNIQUE" I would like and love you guys to support my local brand. You can text me on any of this social handles and also please follow me I will do the same too

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NTSAKO MAGEZA

A 18 year old lad born and raised in Soweto. A commercial model, pageant judge, pageant winning model and a pageant winning model.

In 2019 I had the pleasures of joining the modeling world by attending various auctions and doing photoshoots. Fast forward to 2021,I had desires of entering pageants but I feared. I would enter and later withdraw during the course. In 2022 I decided to slap back the fear and enter at least 2 pageants On the 27th of April I emerged as Mr. Destiny SA king and social media celebrity with me. It did not stop as on the 16th of June I became Mr FOA Gauteng KING. I believe I shall rewrite the rules of this industry and emerge as Mr. South Africa in 2025 or 2026 Through these titles I've judged more than 6 pageants and trained and mentored models. My fan base has even grown to the rest of Africa.

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Symply Ntsako Mageza

My name is Fezile Ngcobo and I am 18 year old. I am originally from KwaZulu Natal in Bergville and trying to fulfill my modeling career.

The most vital important thing I've learned in modeling is that modeling is not about status, how pretty you are or how privileged you are it is all about the confidence and knowing what you are doing most importantly always have a winners mindset. I am currently doing engineer so that I can fulfil my air hostess career and be a bread winner at home

In a few years to come I want to achieve a crown for Miss South Africa and also by God's grace I'll make it as an air hostess and work for South African airwaves

Fezile Ngcobo

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Caitlin Pieters

Hi my name is Caitlin Pieterse, I'm 20 years old. What sets me apart from people is that I'm different because I'm someone who would rather do their own then thing then to fit in with others My skills is I’m very open and confident so I get along with others most importantly I'm teachable I believe you never too old to learn something new. Chad is the person I'm working with his also my photographer . My first shoot I was nerves but as time went by

I started to get comfortable because the people I was working with helped me a lot I really enjoyed it. I want to become a successful model because i feel like this is the type of work for me and it's my dream. My main goal is to be a professional model I love fashion. My strength is that I'm competitive. My weakness is sometimes I might have doubts and my fear is that I won't fulfil my dream.

wrongfully crowned

We have been hearing a lot of models crying fraud in pageants and we didn't believe them, I mean if someone tells you that they were sure that they were going to win thought out the pageant only to find that they don't even make it to the top three or they are the 1st princess

I mean doesn't that sound like a saw loser?

Well that is what I thought until a judged told me that he attended a beauty pageant and he suspects that the judges were bribed because the girl who was supposed to win didn't

That raised my eyebrows.

We would like to say to unfair pageant organisers and Judges more and more people are waking up and they can now see what you are doing and this article will be a eye opener to most people, we know some of these dirty models are bribing you with sex and some of these rich families are bribing you with real money

we are just letting you know that we know

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Amy-lee

My name is Amy lee and 19 years of age. I am from South Africa, Cape Town, born and raised here . I am my mother's second eldest daughter

So when I describe myself I'd like to say that I am different from most girls my age. I am very outspoken and talkative type of girl I like meeting new people and interacting I love exploring and try new things Mainly I love family time because I get to bond with them. Also when I have alone time, I'd choose to just stay in bed to read or watch movies I love reading, cooking and bonding with children I believe what makes me different to some others is I don't do clubbing or parties. I don't have many friends because I have this fear of trusting people I am good at communicating with people and very active listener Apart from being adventurous or bring indoors I also love dancing and singing. I use to be a Latin ballroom dancer.

So I've recently joined GlamStyleModel Agency and as far as working with them it’s been amazing With my 1st ever photoshoot it's been the best experience. At first I thought that I wouldn't meet there standards / requirements and that I would make mistakes I thought that I wouldn't be confident or comfortable It turned out that for being the first time in front of a camera. I was so confident and comfortable with doing what was required or expected from me I felt even more comfortable in my own skin My photographers name is Chad and since day 1 he has been the most supportive and amazing person. He isn't only there for me as my photographer but also there to guide and teach me things Some of the new skills my photographer is teaching me is photography, assistant and managing new models, networking with clients and setting up meetings and shoots.

Reasons as to why I'd like to be a successful model it's because I love fashion and new trends I always dreamt about being a fashion model, modelling for clothing stores or makeup brands. My strengths are that I don't give up easily; when I put my mind to something I continue and show determination. My weaknesses are that I hate arguing I tend to go silent when one breaks out What I fear the most is being judge very ugly from a next person. I tend to let what people say affect me mentally. But I'm still in the process of learning to not care what others have to say Leaving then to judge me and show them in the end

Lethabo began her road to Face of MomentsModels Sa with us when we did her first interview, we were surprised by her confidence, which carries the light that shines inside of her, it is rare to find someone this confident, yet down to earth with zero percent arrogance Not only did she want to change the world, she was sure she could do it. Her age and tiny body hides how big her heart is

We enjoyed shooting her because she came prepare, with poses that complimented her outfits, as a photographer it is your job to capture moments and Lethabo gave us the best moments

LETHABO RATABANA

FACE OF MOMENTSMODELS SA 1ST RUNNERUP

OUR OUR 2ND 2ND 2ND SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT

I did think is was possible but our second shoot with her was more awesome than the first, she came even more prepared, Lethabo is unstoppable and one of the best models I have ever worked with a person who respects time respects themselves, she is punctual, professional and I recommend her as a model, an employee or business partner, we just hope her smile reaches higher heights like Television so it could spread more warms in our country

FACE OF MOMENTSMODELS

SA EVENT

The moment Lethabo has been preparing for took place yesterday, We always knew she would win because when she spoke about this beauty pageant we could see her visualizing herself as the Queen, although she became the 1st runner up to us she is proof that when you work hard, visualize and act as if it has already happened you can manifest all your hearts desires

We would like to congratulate Lethabo on being crowned the 1st runner up and we remembered one thing from our interview and we would like to say to you: "You are not just a village girl

We had the pleasure of communicating with Lethabo after the pageant and she is super excited but what stuck the most from the conversation is how fair this pageant was, not only were the judged by a penal of judges who just got to see them on stage for a few hours after months of preparations and chose the top 3 like most pageants but the were also judged from activities they had to do on the road to Face of MMSA, things like interview, community service, drives, campaigns, etc preparing them of the role a true Queen does

Linique Younique Beauty cover model

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Linique is a law graduate former leader of student law society and student representative council. She is currently pursuing articles but her Dream is to become a Prosecutor Besides being legal eagle, Linique is also am entrepreneur and owner of a small online store named Younique Beauty which sells cosmetic and jewelry products, the online store is still relatively small but she aims to build it into an empire in tribute of her late best friend whom she lost in 2021 The loss of her friend had a huge impact on her progress altogether but after mourning her friend for one year she decided that she needs to Re launch Younique beauty on her friends birthday 05 November 2022 Supporters and fans can expect great things as she continues to progress and get better with every project or assignment she takes on. Her dream besides being a Prosecutor is to become a serial entrepreneur.

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Linique

In the same breath Linique is also determined to progress her career in modeling as she was formerly crowned Miss Eastern cape in 2019 and also managed a talent agency called legendary agency in East London until end 2019. She is currently busy recreating her own brand and want to branch into presenting and much later acting , when she finds the time.

The services that she is currently rendering is: modeling for:

Commercial photoshoots, commercial videography, featuring in music video (terms & conditions apply), acting as Master of ceremony Her fees are reasonable as she is still upcoming but promising brand that's bound to be booming. Her rate card can be found by requesting same on her social media platforms or via email at Linique06@outlook com or on her website which link can be found on her social media pages as well.

Linique has recently started to receive bookings for shoots and music videos in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London and is excited to branch out to the rest of the country.

THE LAWYER/MODEL / BUSINESS WOMAN Says

she is determined to deliver exceptional and satisfactory work in all fields of her careers. She says she don't see why she can't do it all because the law will always be a part of her, she can't sing or dance and isn't particularly good with her hands but her brain and looks is all she has so why not put them to use and who knows how many lives

she can change and effect by being who she is solely. There's a lot more in store and yet to come so it would be dumb not to keep tabs.