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e have spent months of brainstorming, planning, taking risks,sleepless nights, sweat and hard work all in the name of makingWyour 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 monthsyou have been wondering who the brains behind TYM are…well, wonder nomore! 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 outwhat happens in the society and what other young people get up to to inspireyou. South Africa is shaped by its young people; that is why we want to find outwhat 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 festiveexclusives, but don't disperse as yet; they will be retained in the next issue. Wealso got deeper in some of the articles to remind the youth of the rich history ofSouth 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 Sub-Editor, Mmabatho Makotanyane. I thought it was going to be a long day;listening to long speeches from prominent people in government with richprofiles on a Friday. But that was not the case. The event was an eye openerand I have learned a lot about oral history, we thought we would share some ofthe details with our readers to be reminiscent. Remember how times werewhen people never thought that the Internet will one day exist? Our sub-Editorwrites about oral history in page(5).

The festive fever has started. This time people tend to go astray and forget tobe responsible. Our Columnist Gift Nkomo looks into the Do's and Don'ts ofthis season in page(22). To help you get down on your knees in this season weinterviewed some of the young stars “Black Motion” who have become thecountry's sensation to tell you all about house music and their album inpage(26)

Remember to have a blast, share love, celebrate that pass mark you obtainedin your exams, celebrate with loved ones and take a short left and to do thingsresponsibly. Till we meet again in 2012 adios mochachos.

Doreen MokgoloEditor

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Dear EditorI would like to congratulate youand your team for coming-upwith TYM magazine as it's something fresh to offer the youth of Tshwane. TebogoMaledu – Ga Rankuwa

Dear EditorThank you for the magazine. I have forwarded it to mydaughter Linky Olayi as it's a great publication for the youth.Mr Olayi

Hi!I'm really impressed with yourmagazine and would like torequest a monthly subscription. Which is free! Thanks TYM – Malebo b - Tshwane

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 MasilonyanaNews would like to say, youare top dogs, go on and letthe blesseth hand be alwaysupon you. Keep it up! Tankane Tanky Pitso – FreeState

Yes indeed yesterday TYM was like a young child walkingthrough his knees, now his a teenager and tomorrow he will be fully matured. Justkeep on with the good work!!Thabang Abram Khoza - Soshanguve

I got the Sept-Oct issue, I must say it is dope. Lesiba WaGa Langa – Tshwane

Sawubona TYMI am writing from Kenya. I would like to commend youfor the great Magazine yousent us. I am the founder/director Centre forYouth Empowerment & Leadership (Cyel), I was in Pretoria in July 2011 (TUKS)to conduct free ICT trainingsto ICT Youth Centres c/o of

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invitation by Zivuseni YouthCommunity DevelopmentProgramme.za) How I missed an opportunity to meet up with you guys!!! I hope we canshare information on how toempower our fellow youth andbetter our society. BonfaceWitaba – Kenya

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Koketso Pre Selemale, Soshanguve - well I Batlang Mabitsi, Mamelodi - They followthink RSA youth like to be hired than to be what others are doing without research.the owners. It shows that they are too lazy When things get tough or complicated, theyto go out and get information on business. 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

George Molefe, Mamelodi - Funding might interest in. be the problem. But I believe the biggest of them all is planning. Most of us do not plan

Bongani Kagiso Msiza, Pretoria – Youthon how, where and with who do we partner businesses need funding, an investor, a with when coming to business sector. We

mentor, someone who already has do not value planning/research as essential.experience in the business field and is

willing to help and advice.Reineth Magopa Knowles, Pretoria - Funding. Because it is true we want to start

Mooketsi Gaboutloeloe, Mafikeng – our businesses, but nobody will fund an Without funding and mentorship, the idea, while is still starting. They want to see

business won't succeed especially if you areit materializing first and making profit.new to the business industry and those areThat's the only thing that will attract them

big factors.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 excellentservice. Set salaries and do not spend business money on personal matters, but spend it on developing your business justto name but few....

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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?

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other opportunities for the youth.

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ost people throughout history have learned about the word of mouth. Today when we read powerful stories of famouspast through the spoken words. The first oral people of the liberation struggle, when we read hard breakingMhistorians were people who sat around an evening news in the newspaper, when we see photographs and captions

fire and told of their experiences and those of their ancestors as on TV, and other printed records of civilization -oral historyfar back as they can remember. Oral history is the most traditional remains an important way to collect history. People tell theirway of retelling and learning history. Today, it still exists –you'll stories verbally—stories about their experience, families, workhear rich information in the storyteller's way of speaking and the and communities.

The Oral History Association of South Africa states that reasonscolourful words that he chose to paint the picture. You'll hearfor creating oral history in South Africa are that, oral historystories some of which are not even written in the history books.

Before words were written and recorded oral history was initiatives multiply around the country as we engage in apresent. People of the past could not read and write but yet they collective effort to re-envisage the past in a way thatpassed down stories about culture and tradition through the encompasses all people, irrespective of race, sexual orientation

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and social status. MEC Lebogang Maile said that when people narrate the tales of It further adds that since the advent of democracy 17 years ago, their life in the liberation struggle, it must be a tale that seeks toour country enjoys unprecedented support from the state as far re-affirm the historic charge –that the revolution is the people,as oral history and more generally the retrieval of our common and that as agents of change we recommit ourselves to the task ofheritage are concerned. The 1996 White culture paper on Arts replacing a particular historic social order with another.and Culture and the ensuring legislation are a clear indication of “Whilst our history has been a source of our division and much ofthis commitment. The newly constituted National Heritage the malaise and the near collapse of our social structure what hasCouncil has also pledged to support local, regional and national become clear over time is that we have much to live for, inspiredinitiative in the field of oral history. by what the future has to offer. “It has been said that the history that makes it into history books is “Inspired by the adage that 'the people are their own liberators' itthe story of the people in power. These books suppress stories of is the people that must therefore be at the forefront of tellingsome people who contributed to the fight against apartheid. their own stories. In celebrating the lives of the heroes andDr .Somadoda F iken i the heroines of the l iberationChairperson of The South Africa struggle, and with the passage ofHeritage Resources Agency time, we will look to memory toendorsed the aforementioned in retrace the steps of where wehis speech during the Oral History have come from and draw a newConference held at the Premier path that will take us to theHotels and Resorts, “We should desired state,” he said.celebrate the uncelebrated heroes and heroines who took part in The MEC said that the organs of People's power such as the Wardthe fight against apartheid. Their love for this country motivated Committees must be the centres through which our agenda on allthem to play a role in the struggle and in shaping democracy. We social, economic and political issues must find expression. Heshould encourage the public to go out there and learn as much as added that heritage and its contribution to the economicthey can about the country's history from ordinary senior citizens developments and as a tool for social cohesion must occupy thewho played part in shaping democracy. Everyone has a story to strategic agenda of these organs.tell and they should be given the platform to do so.” In my search to find out what other ordinary senior citizens ofDr Fikeni said that the oral history is aimed at passing historic South Africa have to say about oral history I met one citizen whoevents from one generation to the other and this should be said to me; “South Africa won't come right until we become arecorded for them to be accessed in a later stage for referencing. culture that reads. People do not love reading. Oral history is the“We have to find ways on how we can use oral history to alleviate best way to tell a story. If you want to hide information from athe lack of interest in history in this country. If you do not know Black person put it in writing, he won't find it. We rely very muchyour history how are you going to plan for your future? Failing to on the spoken words. Take for example a man who reads a longdo this simply means that your foundation is not stable and a front page story in a newspaper, it is rare to find a lot of themhouse built on an unstable foundation crumbles down in time,” reading to the last full stop in that story—we would rather havehe said. people telling us what happened than reading.”He said that South Africa has an uneven narrated history and that Everyone has a story to tell. History is not only recorded in books,only a limited portion of it is been told. He said that people only letters or newspapers –it is also in the memory of those whohear of it from selected areas and that apartheid is not the only witnessed events of the past. Grandmothers and fathers haveevent that tells the history of our country. 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“We only hear of male voices that played a role in the liberationstories to take us back to the past.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 Young people also have stories to tell. They live in small and largebe told. They played nurses when men were injured during the communities where information can be recorded to show theshootings, they had to hide men from security forces, and they next generation of how life was in their time, they know theirturned their homes as meeting places and cooked for them. We communities because they live there. An old adage can bealso need to hear stories of the children of the celebrated remembered "for as long as the story of the hunter is been told bystruggle fighters. We should remember that they had to endure the hunter, it will always glorify the hunter.days if not months on end without their fathers,” he said.

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e are living in the world that is facing the challenges of What are some of the challenges that you come across inHIV/AIDS, poverty, unemployment and peer facilitating the project?Wpressure. An alarming number of the youth who are It is still hard for women in rural areas to open up and speak freely

supposed to be the future of this country have thrown in the about their challenges. It takes intense training to break some oftowel against this battle. The few that is left include our their stereotypical believes. South Africa still has a long way to goNovember Girl Next Door, Zandile Mqwathi(28) from in achieving freedom because most women are not free and areWinterveldt in Tshwane. She is young, dynamic, a hard worker afraid to exercise some of their rights. Working with children hasand doesn't wait for things to happen but makes them happen. taught me that they have a lot of time on their hands withoutFive years ago she was tested HIV positive but this did not slow proper supervision which in a long run allows them to beher down from chasing her dreams. In the recent interview with rebellious. But if they are properly guided and kept busy SouthTYM, she took us through her life journey. Africa would be a better and safer country to live in.

How do you define Zandile Mqwathi? Which projects are you associated with currently?Zandile Mqwathi is mother to a beautiful 5-year-old boy, a sister I am currently associated with projects that are working atand community development is her middle name. She strongly overcoming the challenges of HIV/AIDS with people affected andbelieves in woman empowerment and she is God fearing. She infected with the virus. I took part in the ICASA 2011 Internationalloves reading and collecting antiques. She is a fashion addict and Conference on HIV/AIDS and STI's which was hosted in Ethiopia. Iloves collecting beautifully designed clothes. I love travelling and also attended the international Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS inlearning about different cultures both nationally and Mali early this year.internationally.

What keeps you going?What are some of the challenges you had come across while I am driven by God my creator and my hope for a better tomorrowgrowing up? for me and everybody.During my teenage years like a typical teenager I was rebelliousand I did not listen to what I was told. I actually did the opposite of By Doreen Mokgolowhat I was told. Five years ago I was tested HIV positive and in theprocess I fell pregnant. When I was at a point of making thewrong decisions I needed a woman I am today to guide me butshe was not there. My life experiences gave birth to that womanand she is guiding and empowering me and young women tomake better decisions.

You have mentioned that you love community work; tell us a bitabout 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 theyouth on a daily basis and go on field work to search for thecommunity's challenges. In my experience with thesecommunities I saw how women are treated, stigmatized and howinferior they are treated –I decided to make a difference. Afterleaving the organization I decided to start a project that aimed atwomen empowerment, Butterfly Transformation. I have alsostarted a project where I work with the children on weekends. Ihelp them with their homework and recycle jewellery.

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e has his peers eating from his palm with his crazy designs labelled Amaphela. This monthHour Boy Next Door is Templeson Kambule (22)

who hails from Benoni, grew-up in Davyton and latermoved 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 wellestablished, it did not affect his studies. I stronglybelieve in education and preparing for the future”.

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. Mostpeople 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 surroundedmyself with.

What do you think are the main challenges the youthof today face in the business sector?Look, if you do not have any starting capital or investor,chances of your business succeeding are slim. Youneed serious capital for marketing, resource and production. I have seen all these factors through myexperience when I started my clothing brand. But thatdid not stop me from being in business. I saved everycent I had, by compromising for my business. When myfriends bought clothes, I would invest mine in mybusiness because I do not have an investor.

What is it that most upcoming clothing label ownersdo wrong?They do not invest their time on the product theyrepresent. And also, they do not become creativewhen establishing a brand and changing designs.

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

he world stood still to see Egypt exploding withjoy, tears, and relief after President HosniTMubarak resigned as president, forced out by 18

days of mass protests that culminated in huge marchesFriday on his presidential palaces and state television.The military took power after protesters called for it tointervene and oust their leader of “three decades”. As they say, you can't stay in power for ever.

FEBRUARYJANUARY

t was this month when McDonald's announced that Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will head all McDonald's restaurants in South Africa. The announcementIdid 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 realestate. Now that's one of best achievements. Source: www.tulsaworld.com

MARCH

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ore than a billion eyes were on Kate Middleton asshe stepped out of the queen's 1977 Rolls-RoyceMPhantom VI in front of London's Westminster

Abbey on Friday wearing a wedding dress of fairy-tale princess-esque proportions — a dress that will be immortalized infashion history. This wedding was the most watched ever in thehistory of Royal families when Prince William decides to tie theknot with his long time girlfriend.

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MAY

A football clubs and thenational team kit were hitSwith bad critics, it started

with Bafana Bafana new Pumajersey then followed by the newKaizer Chiefs Nike kit. Both kitswere bombarded with mixreaction from the public and themedia in general. The new Pumajersey 11/12 matches that ofTottenham Hotspur's 10/11 kit. Asfor the Kaizer Chiefs one, it hasgained a name “zebra force”, for itszebra lines.

his is another month that the ANC Youth League Presidentwill like to forget as his reputation dragged into the mud bythe media. He was painted as a guy who cares about hisTpocket rather than the youth of South Africa. This is after

City Press reported that Julius Malema has a 'secret fund' calledRatanang Family Trust, which benefited from Top Classbusinessman who obtained tenders through his contacts.

“They tried to take me to rehab and I said no no, no.” That's oneof the hard-partying pop star Amy Winehouse songs that

made her more popular. But than, the year 2011 was herlast year on earth after she was found dead in herLondon home. She was 27.

JULY

sama bin Laden, the mastermind of the most devastating attack on American soil in moderntimes and the most hunted man in the world, was killed in a firefight with United States forces inOPakistan 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 causeone 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 andsettings. Though the event was hosted by experienced television and radio star 'Bonang Matheba alongwith 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.

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f this video had royalties, it was going to be the best sellingvideo ever in South Africa. City Press broke the news, butISowetan took the advantage of putting “A married female

police officer together with a male correctional officer on thefront page, after they were seen on camera in a long intimatesession while on duty”, Social networks and emails got busierthan ever in distributing the video.

AUGUST

ome of BlackBerry users are still on their knees and prayingthat the network should not be down just like in the Octobermonth. Many people were devastated to a point that someScould 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 firsttime that users complained about BlackBerry outage and this wasa global issue as we've seen reports from all over the world, it'sfrom RIM side (Blackberry Manufacturer).

One of the major talking points over thisyear Africa Cup on Nations 2012

qualification matches were thecrazy scenes that overcame the

South African side, and in factthe whole country, aftertheir draw with Sierra Leone

on their last counter-part.Seemingly no one in South Africa realisedthat goal difference was not the decidingfactor for qualification to AFCON 2012 inEquatorial Guinea, but in fact head-to-head results between the top threeteams in the group did in fact mean thatSouth Africa had failed to qualify.

.TV has scored a jackport by introducing New reality TV shows ontheir slot. And this were not just any reality show but famousefaces that are on people lips on a daily basis, that included Hlelo

& Ntando Masina 'The Twinz' on Blame It on the Fame, the comeback ofBonginkosi 'Zola' Dlamini on Rolling With Zola and the most arguablycontroversial Mr Kenny Kunene 'Sushi King' on So What? SABC must befeeling the pressure, hence they introduced Jozi musical group realityshow.

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SEPTEMBER

ell, we still approaching the month, within twoweeks from now it will be festive season. We bet byWnext year will have many stories to tell, from

politics to social events. And we also leaving the December foryou to write memorable things about it, whether good or bad.

ulius Malema was suspended from being ANCYL & ANCmember for the next 5 years. This became to be a shock toJmany, as they believed that ANC would not take any

necessary measurements to discipline “Juju”, because he ispainted as the most feared ANCYL leader. Will he make acomeback to the political arena in the near future?

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e often come across words of encouragement. Words and struggled through my grades. I failed my matric”.that remind us not to fall asleep because the clock is “This was a point when reality kicked in, I decided to finish myWticking; “No one said life will be easy, a bed of roses or matric and my parents offered me a second chance. I ran with it. I

a walk in the park”. What these notions simply mean is that one don't believe in taking shortcuts or breaking corners in life. Ineeds to work hard and walk through thorns before they can hit decided to enroll with Crawford College to complete my matric”.the success jackpot. Even though we are bombarded with this His interest in politics has paved a way for his long profile ofinformation on a daily basis we only understand their true serving the country. His big break came when he graduated frommeanings after we have gone through challenges. COSAS (Congress of South African Students). He went on toThere are people who believe in hard work and strive to achieve occupy the position of Head of Social Transformation in the ANCtheir goals. These people don't allow their background or life Youth League's Provincial Executive Committee.obstacles stand in their way of reaching their goals. One such He was later appointed as the Provincial Secretary of the Youthperson is Lebogang Maile, the youngest Gauteng MEC(Member League in the Provincial Executive and Working Committees ofof the Executive Committee) of Sport, Arts, Culture and the ANC. He did not stop from growing; he went on to serve in theRecreation. Education, Finance and Scrutiny and Subordinate LegislationMaile has all the qualities of a good leader. He is not only Committee in the Gauteng Provincial Legislation. He has alsoidentified as a young man who respects his elders but also a youth worked in the Gauteng Department of Education and Tshwaneactivist to the core. He is also a father, husband and a brother. South College.His position as the Chairperson of the Gauteng Commission has He didn't look back from there; he is today occupying thegained him the reputation as someone who is striving for the position of the MEC of Tshwane. For someone who is only 32development of youth structures. years old, this paints a picture of a hard worker.“Like many children who grew up in a township of Limpopo, His key to success is respect. “People need to start by respectinggrowing up I had my own challenges and life was hard. I am not themselves. If you respect yourself you won't expose your bodyfrom a rich family. I was raised in a two roomed house and we to drugs and alcohol abuse. This will not only lead to disciplinewere a family of eight people. One room was for my parents' but also respecting the people around you. Remember thatbedroom while the other was used as the bedroom for the respect is not forced but it is gained”.children, kitchen, bathroom and a lounge. Despite the fact that He further states that one should learn that everything has itswe didn't have much to live on, my parents tried everything in time and it should be used accordingly, he said that there shouldtheir power to afford us a better life they could. be time to study, play and work, this should all be done to one's Maile was raised in a family which was actively involved in politics best ability and everything will fall into place later. He advisedin the 70's and this led him to develop an interest in politics at the that people should not rush themselves into doing things thatage of 13. “It was impossible for me not to take interest in politics; they are not mentally ready for and end up regretting.political talks dominated most of the conversation at home. At “I believe that the people who appointed me to be an MECthe age of 13 I started attending meetings and taking part in the realized my abilities and by doing so they have offered me ancommunity strikes in my community. The down effect of my opportunity to change lives. The future of this country lies in itsinvolved affected my school work. I didn't focus much in school youth and if we all work together we can achieve this”.

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hen coming to best comedy crews in South Africa, you Nelson), Oho (4 Episodes), One Take Episode.cannot leave-out the Pure Monate Crew that broughtWus the hilarious Pure Monate Show. The comedy show Nothing is kept under the carpet for this bunch of comedians as

became a hit to a point that on a Friday night the clubs became they take the piss out of almost anyone and everyone. No one isempty as the people opted to see what their favourite comedians safe from the reaches of their parody and Madiba, Osama Bingot up. The viewers went as far as recording the show four a good Laden and Michael Jackson are but few examples of those beinglaugh even after the end of the shows season came to an end. It poked at with the funny stick. Make sure to get a copy of thiswas well scripted; sketches were drawn up and comically acted hilarious and stomach cracking release. It is a must have for this out by South Africa's talented local stand up comedians. season.The show gave birth to many stand-up comedians and pavedways for them and made them what they are today , the likes ofLoyiso Gola, David Kubuuka, Tshepo Mogale, Chris Forest toname but a few.If you one of the people who missed the show or who was a fanand still wants to be entertained by the crew, worry no more. Nu-Metro has released the season 2 DVD which is a set of 3 DVD'sinside.This is a selection of some of the best moments from the secondseason of the Pure Monate Show. The groundbreaking comedysketch shows which brought the never seen before defiance,irreverence and cult creating comedy to South African TVscreens.

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 (4Episodes), Jimi Fontein the Dodgy Promoter (4 Episodes). Volume3 – Spykos (Birthday Yam, Siyaphema, Siyaswimmer, DJ Spanner & Spykos, Inside Story and Unplugged), Moment in History(Scratch, Cave Dance, Cap, Telephone, European Name, GoldTooth, Hair Products, Bartman Dance, Coloured, Rugby & Young

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s we enter into the festive season, trips are planned, opposed to the western culture are unique. Regrettably, todayfamily gatherings and reunions take place but most we focus more on how we can westernize these traditions and inAimportantly people love sharing. turn lose meaning of what we are actually celebrating.

People have different ideas about the concept of sharing. SomeBy Abigail Luyarelate 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 weexperience as families. It is time spent catching up, gossipingabout the new sofas the neighbours bought, but what issignificant is that we share our precious time.In white families they believe in Santa coming down the chimneyand leaving gifts for the good children, however, in black familieswe were told about the dancing sun. Early Christmas morning,before the sunrise, families gathered outside to watch the sunplaying (or so we were told). The sun danced because Jesus wasborn on the day. Thereafter, Christmas clothes are put on foreveryone 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 ledus to a point where we have forgotten why we wake up in theearly mornings. Today, we focus on taking as much 'booze' as wecan because we have a reason to celebrate. What makes mattersworse is that alcohol is hidden and is not for sharing with theneighbours or by passers. So what then are we celebrating if weare not taking time to share and give as well as give thanks forwhat we already have?Like most traditions that we ought to share and treasure,Christmas too is becoming more and more insignificant to oursociety. The ways in which we celebrate these holidays in Africa as

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Name: Doreen MokgoloPosition: EditorLocation: Hammanskraal, South africaAge: 25

Q: What inspires you to work for TYM?A: My love for youth development and a better future for all. The publication is aplatform for the youth to voice their frustrations and show off their talents. The mainidea behind TYM is to inform, motivate, entertain and inspire the youth meaning weaim 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 Ibelieve that they are the main issues affecting development and the youth.It breaks my heart to see young people with qualifications occupying positions thatthey 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 theHIV/AIDS pandemic. Statistics have revealed that new infection is increasing in theyouth who are the pillars of this country. One should remember that this group ofpeople are the future of this country and if the statistics keep increasing then thecountry 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 QasaDevelopmental Analyst, Mzilikazi wa Africa an Investigative Reporter.

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 anutshell they are the brains behind your favorite e-zine magazine. They tackleevery issue that concern the youth, cover events that would motivate and betterthe youth, you will find them working determinedly to bring you information thatis beneficial. After a long demand from our readers we have finally decided tointroduce you to the team.They have one common goal—to empower the youth. They have different viewson life and their surroundings it be the state of the media industry to graphics andbusiness.

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Name: Mmabatho MakotanyaneLocation: Soshanguve, South AfricaAge: 22Position: 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 instillingpositivity in relationships and other aspects of life. The youth arethe 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 togive them the right start and that is where I come in to remindthem 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 Directorof media and communications company VulindlelaCommunications and a former Columnist for Sunday Times. Carol Bouwer, a popular TV Personality who is now pursuingjaw-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 stories—remember the old traditional way where reportersgot out of the newsroom to duck bullets at the streets and getback before knocking time with that hard-heating story? Look atwho makes the newspaper sell today—the media icons thatpeople 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 Informationand 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 newson the newspaper. One would ask what the future holds for the media industry.

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Q: Does SA have Business opportunities for its youth?As an upcoming entrepreneur in South Africa, I cansay, there are many opportunities in South Africaand Africa as a whole. The only thing that needs tobe done is to be vigilant of those opportunities and as young people who are still starting-up, weshould get more info, contacts and networks in order for us to start businesses that are wellresearched. Most of my peers complain about starting capital but I say, “Why plan for somethingthat is beyond your pocket?” You can always startsmall and grow big in business. That's my lifemotto.

Q: What inspires you to work for TYM?Well, apart from being one of the co-founders of the magazine. The objectives of the magazineinspires me everyday to learn and share myknowledge with other young people. My dream is to see the youth networking and sharing ideas tosucceed.

Q: Who are the top three people you would loveto have on your dinner table?Mr MagoveniRichard BransonSbusiso Leope

Name: Lesego SkosanaLocation: Soshanguve, South AfricaAge: 24Position: Creative Director & Co-founder

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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 Africais 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 youthpublication inspires me to view my life in a different way as I'm also a young person from Mzansi. The publicationexposes 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 haveon your dinner table?It has to be:It has to be:Patrice MotsepeRichard BransonCyril Ramaphosa

Name: Nicholas ChikambviLocation: Soshanguve, South AfricaAge: 23 Position: Graphic designer & Co-founder

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Name: Mduduzi NgomaneAGE: 23

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 entertainmentwhich places it on the world exposure. It is one of the countries that produces and providesquality entertainment. But South Africa is in trouble in this sector. The major factor thatcontributes to the affliction is piracy. The artists are not awarded for the hours of hardwork 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 toreduce the rate of piracy.

Q: What inspirers you to work for TYMA:Life in general there are two types of people, the ones who suit behind and watch otherswho 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 hardcopy 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 sectorGray Hofmayer – director of isidingo the needJohn Kani – An ActorRalph Ziman- director of Jerusalema

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Name: Gift NkomoAge: 21Location: SoshanguvePosition: Reporter and Columnist

What inspires you to work for TYM?I can never ask for more—the team I am working with is great, I get motivated when I work with them. There is always a room tolearn and I grow mentally. Apart from that, I love working with the young people. TYM gives us an opportunity to know differentpeople and know challenges the youth face,it makes it better for us to come up with the information that will be of good help tothem.

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 havepeople they look up to to make it in this life.Some people get motivated when they see other people achieving their goals—theystart to believe in themselves and their abilities. They must not try hard to be likethem but to learn from them.

Who do you look up to?Uyanda Mbuli - Business womenDavid Tlale - Fashion designer Mpho Molepo

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enough not to take part in such acts. My uneducated research hasDOn'tsDrinking and driving is one is one major killer at this time of the revealed that most pregnancies are a result of this period. I don'tyear. Dot get me wrong, no one is forbidding you from drinking think there is anyone who is prepared to deal with a baby who isbut let's do it in the comfort of our own homes and be responsible going to be a constant reminder of rebellious acts.at it. There is nothing wrong in admitting that you have flusheddown more that the alcohol limit and allowing someone to drive Do’syou home you know? We don't want to be counted amongst the My dear friends you can have the time of your life without puttingdeath statistic or to start the new year with a criminal record. your life at risk. Those who will be travelling, try to do it withSome people tend to drink like there is no tomorrow or are on a responsible, people you trust and who would have your backmarathon or something to show off to their friends. Guys have when things become hard for you to handle.you ever heard of alcohol poisoning; you can actually die from When you are drinking at the night clubs or whatever place youbinging so count the number of drinks your flush down and know would find yourself at don't leave your drink unattended, therewhen you have had enough. are mind twisted people out there who will poison your drink.This one goes to the ladies; ladies please don't go around taking You can never trust anyone these days.free drinks from men you don't know; hai man these days there is Heavy spending and forgetting that there is still a thing as anotherno such thing as mahala drinks, there is always a motive behind day is a total no no. It is irritating year in and year out hearingthat. Wake up already. If you don't have money, stay at home people complain about their finances in January. Lets learn tothere is nothing wrong with that. But most importantly don't save please and by the way I won't be loaning anyone anything.

Guys always remember not to be pressured into doing somethingallow yourself to take your clothes off to a stranger. Thethat you are strongly against. It is your life and you are the driver,consequences of this behavior are life threatening, STI's (Sexuallysway it in the direction that pleases you. Being responsibleTransmitted Infection's) and remember that some of thesedoesn't mean that you are weak but that you are assertive ininfections are incurable like HIV/AID S.

I am not going to entertain the issue of unplanned pregnancies decision making. I wish everyone a happy festive season filledbecause I believe that my readers are matured and responsible with love and remember to enjoy and have fun.

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 whathappens during this period but before we start with the year after year ritual lets us first look into theDo's and Don'ts, we don't want to start the new year with people regretting their decisions andstarting 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 boardand become rebellious at it. In this column I want to share with you the secret of having a good timeand being safe at the same time without having to compromise your principles and the Don'ts. We areliving in a world where people tend to make decision impulsively.

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Do you remember when the relationship started? the romance, you have the time. Try hosting aButterflies in your stomach. Lots of outings. Lots of house party and call couple of your friends andgifts. Endless chats. More laughter. You called each have a blast. Take the relationship back to what itother 10 times a day. You were so creative when was before.you typed that SMS. Do you remember the Lady, remember not to burden the gentleman. Ifromantic names you used to call each other? you were used to him calling you, taking you out“Darling, Sweetheart, Baby, Honey, Skat, Sugar, and surprising you—don't be stingy, it is your turnNonos, Love, Dolly...” need I say more? Do you now to do the same for him. You will see by thatwish you could go back to those blissful times? You look in his eyes how it makes him feel. If you wereare not the only one... used to looking at him washing the car while youIt 's no lie that when couples are used to each other have a glass of red wine, why not wash the car forthings start to change—for the better or for the him—you saw how he does it.worst. Some start to love each other even more. Man, remember to get her that perfume beforeThey love what they have discovered about each she gives you the look that reminds you to. If sheother. It's like finding a diamond in the rough and was always shouting at you for putting your friendskeeping it close to your heart—you can't imagine first, please for once make her happy. Stay homelosing it. They ask themselves; “Where was he all with her and tell her jokes, she will love you evenalong?” “Where was she all along?” What a great more. If she was always shouting at you for beingfeeling! on the play station the whole day and not doingBut, it is not always the case. Some start to be too anything around the house, man please help hercomfortable with each other and feelings start to with the dishes.change. They get bored, they are impatient with Communication is the best remedy to all ills. Youeach other, they call each other by their real can use it to work on the weaknesses in thenames, and they come home late because there is relationship to strengthen it. You can use it to sharenothing interesting anymore that keeps them ideas on how to spice up the romance—you justtogether. They wish they could be somewhere else need to be open and creative. Communication caninstead or stay until late with their friends. They help you grow stronger together.start looking at other places to find someone elsewho 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! Youhave been complaining that your boss is giving youa lot of work for that reason you can't spoil yourlover. You have no excuse anymore. Your boss hasput a smile on your face and more weight in yourbank account with that bonus. You are now onleave to spend some time out from work with yourpartner. Spend it wisely!A long holiday outing might play the trick. Imaginethe two of you in each other's arms at thatbeautiful place with that song playing in thebackground taking you back to when the lovestarted. Imagine holding hands together whileshopping for new items to display in your beautifulhome. Imagine the two of you flying together tocreate new memories —try new things to spice up

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he voice, the noise and the choices we make. Step after radio, watch TV, and read the latest newspaper articles, you will step, count after counts at the end of it all we feel that we see that the word is changing- the whorl is best with humanTdon't have meaning in the world. Everything is loud and suffering, poverty and deprivation.

becomes louder each day. We are faced with the neither The former President of South Africa and Noble prize winnercompletive challenges that we feel we cannot tackle nor c utata Nelson Mandela once said “ the youth and the and thechallenge. In most cases everything seems seem unreal like we world at large today are faced with humongous problems whichare stuck in the dream world. As a young person from Tshwane, or read from pure ignorance, poverty, health, ignorance andfrom the remote area of Lusikisiki, Upington or the mountainous unemployment”. How do you as a youth of the millenniumQhunu there are challenges and at time one would feel like there respond to these challenges? Do you hibernate under a rock untilis nowhere to hide and decide to throw in the towel. It feels like you feel safe to come out or do you face the storm like an eagle?the journey of life and its position is repositioning. The world is Are you going to find your meaning in the mist of all thesepear shaped and people respond to it accordingly. realities and become the active member of the society? Life is allAyeye young people ayeye! I supplied the above background to about the choices we make. The choices you make today willpaint a picture of the world today for tomorrow. Listen to the determine your future.

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In case you didn't know, we are all born to fulfill a particular rolewithin a society. This can be changing your community'seconomical issues, poverty and ignorance. The question is “areyou going to live this planet without accomplishing your role?”Wa-zala, wa-hlopha and wafa, no way, refuse to be flow withthis mindset and get stuck in- know your meaning in yourcommunity and this will help you broaden your horizons in theworld.Don't allow yourself to become the victim of the circumstances.Allow you to learn new thing, be flexible and adaptable, aspireto be great and think big. The world demand of you to beexceptional, quintessential, extraordinary and a living proof of anever say die attitude. Run and run as if there is no tomorrow,push, press and panda. Whenever things get hectic for you tohandle be calm and collected and listen to the silent voice ofhope whispering in your ears.A positive mindset will change theworld.

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Black Motion has worked with the big names such as DJ Oskido,t is without a doubt that Black Motion has built a good nameDJ Mthi, QT, award-winning Vocalist Bantu Soul and Black Coffee,for itself. The house music pair which is formed by Robert 'DJto name just a few. They are known to many for composing aMurda' Mahosana and Thabo 'Smol' Mabogwane is onIstring of great songs, but they are surely adding some more toeveryone's lips and in people's music systems around the world.their list. Composing music is not their only gift. “Both Smol and IThe duo has become one of Mzansi's most loved duos followingwere dancers, so we know the kind of sounds that get peoplemoving,” says DJ Murda.DJ Murda did not forget to point out Moses Mokgoko, who hesaid was helpful and contributed a lot to the making of BlackMotion. “We are lucky to be associated with someone wholooked out for us when we were starting off. Moses believed inwhat we wanted. He helped us work on our studio and he isalways willing to assist whenever we are in need,” he said.In an interview with the Africanpromo, the duo spoke about theirnew album titled, “Talking To the Drums”, which came out inOctober. “There has been intense pressure with the continuationof putting together quality songs. We are however not botheredbecause the new album will prove that Black Motion is certainlynot a one hit wonder pair. We believe that this project is solid andhas remixes of songs that people will easily relate to,” they said.Everything the boys cook in the studio shows a joint effort. Theydouble their hard work to bring a well-cooked album to fans. Thealbum which came out recently surely showed good qualitymusic, as they said in their interview. If you are asking yourselfwhen their next big gig is in Mzansi, you might just wait a little bitlonger as the boys will be performing in other countries in Africaand in Europe.

their notable success.The pair has not been in existence for a long time, but it hassilently been producing songs that the radio and TV is ravingabout. 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 Tsongalanguage. Their recent single, 'Set Me Free' is also making peopleshout for more.Not only are the boys bringing unique style to fans and the housemarket but they have climbed the ladder of success. “We areamazed at how this journey has progressed and how our newproject came together. Though the waiting was long, we learnedto enjoy watching the Almighty open doors and provide goodthings for us—a moment like this! Words cannot express whatwe have learnt and how much we have grown in this journey,”said Smol.

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eveloping fashion sense comes with creativity and style. Manganye uses mix marketing communication methods,such asWelcome 'Mapa' Manganye of Afro Retro Style creations social media networks and the epic most trusted word of mouthDis known for his bespoke clothing range. His creations marketing which is always a good reference from clients.

are styled to suit any occasion and personal style.By Tebogo Maledu.

Manganye who was born in the dusty street of Ga-rankuwa,north of Pretoria started his designing career in 2000 andregistered the company Afro Retro Style in 2003. Since then, hehas established himself to perfect his passion in fashion. Dressingpeople to look their best it's his trademark and that's whatpersuaded him to became a designer. "Running a fashionboutique is so challenging and overwhelming especially whenyou start",said Manganye. He further expressed that one has tojingle many balls at once; firstly, you have to consult clients on adaily basis,design and run a business as well as keeping up withthe latest trends. Manganye stated that getting the brand into themarket is also challenging but once you've identified a nichemarket it becomes easier to grow the brand. Manganye startedout using old machines and managed to invest back into thebusiness to buy new equipment,clearly showing hisdetermination to flourish his passion.

One of the key elements of success is that designers have toalways reinvest and reposition their brand and stay relevant byfollowing trends,establishing a brand and also running abusiness. At the end of the day it is all about understandingpeople and building relationships. "Competition is one of thechallenges and opportunities that designers always have to lookout for in the fashion industry",Manganye said. He has owndesigning space where he consults and show case his designswhich many designers don't have. His niche market is wide andrange from LSM 4-10. His designs are affordable and anyone canwear his clothes unlike most established Top designers who maketheir clothes expensive for ordinary people to not to wear orafford. His best moment was when he designed an outfit forNonhlahla of Mafikizolo, a member of an Afro Pop band.

Marketing is the key element to position any brand in the market.

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1. Business license · Pretoria office: 012 358 4689To obtain information on business licences, contact the Local · Soshanguve: 012 358 9336Economic Development Division. Room 401, 4th Floor, H.B. Phillips Building, Cnr Schoeman and Bosman Streets, 5. Approved zoning (space of the building & yard)Pretoria, 0002 For more information contact the relevant Town Planning

Offices for your area.2. Health Certificate and Health Regulation 918 permit · Akasia office: 012 358 9110For the general hygiene for food premises and the transport · Centurion office: 012 358 3253of food, all aspects in a food premises where the handling, · Pretoria office: 012 358 4689preparation (which includes reheating of prepared food butexcluding pre-packed foodstuffs. Contact Municipal Health Now here are the penalties for people who choose to tradeServices one-stop centre at 012 358 4656. illegally:

Ÿ Any person who contravenes a provision of the Business3. A Fire Safety Certificate Act shall be guilty of an offence and liable on convictionTo request application forms for the different hazardous to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceedingsubstances permits and fire certificates as required by the three months, or to both such fine and suchby-laws, requests for fire safety inspections at premises as imprisonment.well as the lodging of fire hazard complaints, please consult Ÿ Failure to comply with the Health Regulations will resultwith the fire safety offices within our Northern, Central and in either a notice to comply being issued or a fine beingSouthern Districts, where relevant. imposed.· Central Fire Station: 012 358 6255 Ÿ Once an owner has been issued with a notice in terms of· Rosslyn Fire Station: 012 358 9964 the Town Planning Scheme to discontinue the non-· Centurion Fire Station: 012 358 3510 compliance use, he/she has a period of 28 days to either· After office hours: 012 358 6200/6300. discontinue or legalise the non-compliance by means to

an application. If this does not happen, then he/she is4. Approved building plans summonsed to appear in court. If the owner is foundThis assist you to know if your building is safe for your clients guilty by the court, then a fine is determined by the courtand your workers. and the court may demand that the owner cease theMust be approved by Building Control. This division non-compliance immediately.manages all building work and controls illegal buildings.· Akasia office: 012 358 9110· Centurion office: 012 358 3253

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1. Liquor license 5. Approved building plansThe City of Tshwane does not issue liquor licenses. This assist you to know if your building is safe for yourContact the Local Committee of the Gauteng Liquor Board clients and your workers.on tel: 011 355 8793 or fax: 011 355 8387 Must be approved by Building Control. This division

manages all building work and controls illegal buildings.2. A Business license Ÿ Akasia office: 012 358 9110To obtain information on business licences, contact the Ÿ Centurion office: 012 358 3253Local Economic Development Division. Room 401, 4th Ÿ Pretoria office: 012 358 4689Floor, H.B. Phillips Building, Cnr Schoeman and Bosman Ÿ Soshanguve: 012 358 9336Streets, Pretoria, 0002

6. Approved zoning (space of the building & yard)3. A Health Certificate and Health Regulation 918 permit For more information contact the relevant Town PlanningFor the general hygiene for food premises and the Offices for your area.transport of food, all aspects in a food premises where the Ÿ Akasia office: 012 358 9110handling, preparation (which includes reheating of Ÿ Centurion office: 012 358 3253prepared food but excluding pre-packed foodstuffs. Ÿ Pretoria office: 012 358 4689Contact Municipal Health Services one-stop centre at 012358 4656. For more info on:

o Street trading licenses or permits4. A Fire Safety Certificate o Requirements for a business to sell or storeTo request application forms for the different hazardous fireworkssubstances permits and fire certificates as required by the o Apply for permission to advertise a business on aby-laws, requests for fire safety inspections at premises as signwell as the lodging of fire hazard complaints, pleaseconsult with the fire safety offices within our Northern, Go to: www.tshwane.gov.zaCentral and Southern Districts, where relevant.Ÿ Central Fire Station: 012 358 6255Ÿ Rosslyn Fire Station: 012 358 9964Ÿ Centurion Fire Station: 012 358 3510Ÿ After office hours: 012 358 6200/6300.

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#1 3D GamesA study from Playr2.com shows that the majority of gamers arenot 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 gamingexperience. Are you impressed with 3D?

#2 Nokia N8While BlackBerry, Samsung and iPhone are ruling the marketwith 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 KindleWhy 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 justa few. Now do still need Kindle that dominates only on readingbooks?

#4 Microsoft KinThis mobile phone was highly anticipated by many people. Most companies where even shaken that Microsoft is going totake 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 expectmore from Microsoft. Should they come up with another phone?

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

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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 perennialcinema favorite taken from the novel by Alexander Dumas.Presented this time in 3D, hot-headed young foot-soldierD'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three veteranMusketeers to prevent the villainous Cardinal Richelieu(Christopher Waltz) from seizing the French throne andengulfing Europe in war. When hot-headed young foot-soldierD'Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a famedmusketeer like his idols Athos (Matthew MacFadyen), Aramis(Luke Evans), and Porthos (Ray Stevenson), he is dismayed to findthem shadows of their former selves, forced to perform menial labour after being double-crossed in a botched robbery by theirbeautiful partner in crime, Milady (Milla Jovovich) and ultra-coolEnglishman, Buckingham (Orlando Bloom). However, when theconniving Richelieu hatches a deadly plot to overthrow theyoung King Louis (Freddie Fox), it endangers the tentative peacethat exists between France and England and forces the threeMusketeers and their young apprentice to undertake their mostdangerous mission ever – to bring down the cardinal and restorepeace before it is too late.DIRECTED BY Paul W.S. AndersonRating: ****

Inspired by the same real-life events that inspired RanulphFiennes' gripping bestseller The Feather Men, this adrenaline-fuelled action thriller comes courtesy of writer/director GaryMcKendry. The film stars Jason Statham as an ex-special opsagent who sets out for one last explosive, action-packed missionto defeat a master killer who is protecting a cell of soldiers andassassins operating within a secret government organization.Former Navy Seal Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) is forced out ofexile to reassemble his team to search for his former mentorHunter (Robert De Niro). However, he soon ends up in a no-holds-barred confrontation with renegade leader Spike (CliveOwen) who has vowed to eliminate him by any means necessary.Directed by: Gary McKendryRating: ***

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Whenever South Africans thinkof 1994, the first thing that cropsinto their mind is freedom. ThisIs the year where the hard workof planning, people going intoexile for years, moving freely,loss of lives and carrying Identitydocuments ended. It's the sameyear that the first democraticblack president of South Africawas voted. Peter Harris writesabout his time with the IEC in thelead up to the 1994 Aprilelection. He narrates theamount of work, the impossiblyshort time frames, the politicald i f f i c u l t i e s a n d t h ebrinkmanship that went into thesuccess of the elections.How them a i n n e g o t i a t o r s C y r i lRamaphosa and Rolf Meyerwere able to create a frameworkfor comfort. How they wereworried if there would there beenough voting papers, wouldthere be violence at the votingstations and would people comeout to cast their votes, wouldtheir decisions be influenced orfair or would the counting of theballot papers be accurate? It's agood political and historicalbook of our country one couldhave for you to know where youcome from and to determinewhere you going.www.raski.co.za

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Kabelo – Immortal vol:1

Kabelo finally made acomeback after being silentfor almost 4 years. Now,with his seventh solo albumImmortal – Volume 1, heintends to change the wayhe and kwaito have beenseen over the last few years.His collaboration list for thisa l b u m i n c l u d e s T h eParlotones, Danny K, RJBenjamin, Real Black Pearl,Church on the Hill choir andhip hop artist AKA.With thisalbum, his definitely movingaway from the old “BougaLuv” sound. But still, thatdoes not change the lyricalability that he has on themusical tracks and thisalbum is versatile. It willa p p e a l t o a b r o a d e raudience as i t has acombination of pop, dance,kwaito and hip hop. Songslike the album's first singleCan't Kill Me Now producedby the legendary kwaitoproducer Mandla “Spikiri”Mofokeng and AmapantsulaAjabulile featuring Professorare getting a high rotationon the radio playlist. Thisalbum is about to put kwaitoagain on the map. 8/10

Euphonik – For the love ofHouse (special edition)

There's no need for anyintroduction where localhouse-dance DJ Euphonik isconcerned – he's revered bymany, and for good reason:he knows how to get a crowdin the palm of his hand with his sounds. This latestoffering is no exception andfeatures seriously goodtunes; a few old and somestunning new ones. This 18track album opens withKarizma feat. Dj Spen - TheL o v e ( A c a p e l l a ) a n dcontinues to bump you withsome smash hits fromGregor Salto & Florian T Ft.Chappell - Please Me, DJKent Ft. Maleh – Falling,Spirit Chasers - These Tears& the ever played trackKentphonik - Rolling In TheDeep. He has already shot avideo for Euphonik Ft.Mandela – Domination. Thisalbum mood is set for festiveseason. If you ready to getyour feet on the dance floor,go and get it. 9/10

Culou De Song – Elevation

Elevation is the highlyanticipated second studioalbum by the precociouslygifted Culoe De Song, afollow up to his very aptlytitled debut offering, A GiantLeap. One of the definingcharacteristics of Culoe'sfirst album was the superbmixing of the tracks whichgave the impression, fromthe very first listen. In thisr e l e a s e , C u l o e h a scollaborated with a numbero f r e n o w n e dvocalists,producers andbands to come up with awell-rounded piece ofmusical art.From the likes of340ml – a Mozambican bandnow based in Jozi – to theamazing vocalist ,KennyBobien and the brilliantproduction talent of RoccoRodamaal, this album isdefinitely going to satisfyvaried musical tastes and iswell worth the space it willoccupy on your CD shelf.7/10

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hen you are invited to attend a hip hop show, youexpect to see nothing but the baggy jeans, hear theWswag lingo, hear the hip hop music without limits,

colourful sneakers and thee most beautiful ladies all dressed-upfor the occassion. The Showdown Hip Hop Festival event byCashTime entertainment in Centurion-Pta was the place to befor hip hop lovers. Though the event started late, it was worththe wait with the hot line-up that included Kwesta, Proverb, JR, Da-Les, Teargas, CashTime Fam, Sizwe Dhlomo, DJ Milkshake justto name but a few. Some of the most highlighting perfomanceshas to be of Proverb, like Kabelo said on one of his songs, “youcan't keep a good man down”. He dropped some nice freestyleverses on some of his tracks and interacted well with the crowd.P Khutta and Sizwe Dhlomo on the one's and two's also provedthat they can still make the attendees dance and sing alongthrough-out their set. Sizwe dropped some hot tunes, his mixwas on point. We can go on and on if we have to point out eachartist perfomance. But the overall of the event, it was a totalblast and hip hop industry needs more of this kind of events.

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Theatre R150 @ Computicket.·In Blood Musical Drama @ State Theatre-Pta, on the ·2012 Launch of TYM website & Tour. Keep checking our 16 - 18 Nov 2011, Tickets R45 – R80 @ computicket. facebook page for updates & venues.·Monkey Nuts Comedy @ Joburg Theatre-Jhb, on the

Event Of The Month10th Nov – 4 Dec 2011, Tickets R130In what seems to be one of the most anticipated tours in the ·Money Maker Drama @ State Theatre-Pta, on the 2 – 4South African live music scene, Lil Wayne brings his

Dec 2011, Tickets R60 @ computickets.worldwide "I Am Still Music Tour" to South African shores in December. Unquestionably, Lil Wayne will go down in historyComedy Showsas the best rapper of his generation. Indeed he may go down ·Comedy Nights @ DrumRock Lounge, Soshanguve-Pta, everyas one of the best artists in hip-hop period. One look at Lil Thursday from 19:00. Featuring various comedians. EntryWayne`s impeccable track record will convince even the mostFree!ardent sceptic that the New Orleans born lyricist is a strong

·Comedy Nights @ Café 52 in Centurion-Pta, every Thursdaycontender for the crown of "Greatest of All Times". First stop

from 19:00. Featuring resident host TIPS & other various will be at Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town - 07 Dec, than The comedians. Entry from R50 – R70. Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg - 09 Dec and lastly will be at·Tshwane Comedy Nights Presents Young Gunz Part 3 @ State The Wave House, Gateway, Durban - 11 December 2011. 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. Fromthe - 25 Nov – 10 Dec 2011. Feat: Euphonik, Fresh, RogerGoode, DJ Kent, Milkshake, Locnville, Prime Circle & others.Tickects from R600 to R1300 at different venues.·Mzansi Fela Festival Presents The Parlotones Live @ StateTheatre-Pta, on the 2nd Dec 2011. Ticket Prices from R150, R180 & R 220 @ Computicket.·TeamKFO Events Presents Purely Krump Dance Show @ WestEnd Theatre, Pta Showgrounds, on the 10th Dec 2011. Ticketscost R100 @ the gate.·14th Annual Mafikeng 60's on the 3rd Dec 2011 @ MonareFarm, 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 @ StateTheatre-Pta, on the 2nd Dec 2011. Ticket Prices R80, R120 &

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