urban reality magazine - issue no. 14
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Business, Entrepreneur Tips, Women's Day, Fashion, Top 10 Heroines In SA, ONE Media SA Group NominationTRANSCRIPT
Editor’s N o t e PACE YOURSELF…
I’m so excited and I just can’t
hide it *singing* - July was the
longest month and it was such a
drag, luckily you had Urban
Reality Magazine to keep you
company. Anywho spring is on
the horizon and I can’t wait to
shed the clothes and busk in the
sun, a new season brings new
prospects that little extra glint of
hope who doesn’t want that.
While you wait you can peruse
at your leisure and guaranteed
pleasure, the August/Woman’s
month issue is something else
absolutely loving the cover girl
Nandi Mngoma what a
beautiful, calm, talented and
cool lady - in a word – class. As
usual we’ve got everything
fashion, sports, reviews, and
some delicious looking recipes.
Okay okay enough about me
(always wanted to say that), its
so easy to sit in my corner office
(not) and play head honcho
but putting this issue together
was all my assistants editors
sweat and tears, a thank you to
Lindiwe Dhlamini, I really
appreciate your hard work and
I’m sure so will the readers. Still
on the subject of credit in last
months issue I butchered the
Aya Gqamane article much to
the dissatisfaction of the readers
and the writer so sorry I got
carried away please read the
original article at
www.jizzyjakes.blogspot.com. As
for this issue remember read at
leisure pace yourself because
next month’s male issue is bound
to knock the wind out you.
CONTENT
cONTENTS
MANDELA DAY EXPERIENCE WITH ONE MEDIA SA TEAM 9
REVIEWS 10
COVER FEATURE 13
ECONOMIC CRISIS 17
FASHION 20
UR JOBS 29
UR FOOD 31
ONE MEDIA SA GROUP NOMINATION 36
SPORTS 33
ENTREPRENEUR TIPS 101 25
GIRL POWER FROM BOARDROOM TO BEDRROM 18
MOTHER OF THE NATION 16
TOP HEROINES 7
CAREER GUIDANCE: TOP NOTCH STATISTICIAN 6
DREAM GIRLS INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH AND MENTORING PROGRAM 3
UR STARS 35
DREAM GIRLS INTERNATIONAL
OUTREACH AND MENTORING
PROGRAM
ream Girls is a sisterhood of young
female professionals, entrepreneurs
and leaders who mentor and guide
teen girls in communities to be successful in
their pursuit of higher education and life in
general. Their main focus is basically
encouraging the youth in attending
universities and colleges after completing
their Grade 12 and achieving their goals in
order for them to become responsible and
positive contributing members of society.
The basic significance of Dream Girls is to
increase the amount of high school
diplomas and tertiary qualifications
acquired by underrepresented school girls.
This wonderful women empowering
initiative has a number of objectives that
come with it and this includes instilling the
importance of education and acquiring a
tertiary qualification, facilitating activities
for high school female learners to get
firsthand knowledge and access to
information of higher education,
admissions, programs and funding,
motivating and promoting teen girls to
reach their highest potential, providing
mentorship for all teen girls and young
women on the program, providing
opportunities for personal and professional
growth and volunteer work in order to uplift
their surrounding communities as well as
building a network of female professionals,
entrepreneurs and leaders.
This particular programme was initially
piloted in Johannesburg with 10 mentors
and 30 mentees at United Church School
in Yeoville. The mentees were matched to
their mentors according to the area of
interest and eight different African
countries were represented in the first
group (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland,
Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ghana, Tanzania, and
Democratic Republic of Congo).
The workshop program has so far included
life design, etiquette and grooming,
education, entrepreneurship and careers
whereby there are visits to two institutions
of higher learning, health and spiritual
wellness as well as a Dignity First Annual
Dream Girls Graduation Ball for 2013
whereby societies where set up in
Johannesburg, Cape Town and
Polokwane.
Dream Girls has touched the lives of many
young girls in South Africa at a short period
of time of its implementation and as such,
the initiative has even made it as a finalist
in the BHP Billiton Achiever Awards (NGO
Skills Development) in its first year of
operation. Power to women!
D
If you’d like to know more about Dream Girls, for more info and queries, you may contact:
Ezlyn Barends Noelle Makhaukane Ngobeni
Dad Fund: Managing Director Dream Girls South Africa
Dream Girls SA: President Director: Sponsorship & Networking
Mobile: +2782 210 3345 Mobile: +27 71 020 3233
Skype: ezlynb Skype: makhaukane
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
www.dadfund.org www.dadfund.org
Ezlyn Barends is a young dynamic social impact entrepreneur. She is currently studying
towards a Masters in Business Administration at Henley Business School and also holds a
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Entrepreneurship and a Higher Diploma in
Marketing Communication.
Ezlyn launched her marketing and
communications career in 2005 where
she worked on several value chip
clients, including Soft Sheen Carson, L’
Oreal Paris and the 2010 FIFA World
Cup. Her mission in life is to assist
young people in pursuing their
dreams, whether it is in educating
themselves, building a brilliant career
path, starting a business or leading
great lives in general. Fuelled by a
burning desire to expose
underprivileged youth to a wealth of
opportunities, she established the Dad
Fund, a non- profit organization
alongside her father in 2009. Ezlyne
currently serves as the Managing
Director of Dad Fund and a partner at
Mathemaniacs.
Ezlyn represented South Africa at the International Seliger Youth Forum in Russia in 2011.
Being the President of the Dream Gils South African Committee, she is an avid traveler and
enjoys reading, nature and the outdoors.
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MOTHER TERESA… A
PHENOMENAL WOMAN…
By Lindiwe Dhlamini ugust is indeed
quite a special
month and while
at it, we take
time to remember a woman
of great works, born on the
26th of August 1910, Mother
Teresa. Almost everyone by
now knows of or has heard
about the great works of
Mother Teresa but who
exactly is Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa was the
founder of the Order of the
Missionaries of Charity, a
Roman Catholic
congregation of women
that was dedicated to
helping the poor. Her order
established a hospice which
centered for the blind, aged
and disabled as well as a
leper colony. She was
summoned to Rome in 1986
and later on in 1979,
received a Nobel Peace
Prize for her work of
humanity. Now as we walk
across this month, let us not
forget to remember Mother
Teresa, not only as a woman
born and baptised on this
particular special month but
also remember the great
deeds she has done with an
objective of lending a
helping hand to make the
next person’s life better. She
has been a great example
and of course a lovely
symbol of pure motherhood
and thus, her words and
powerful quotes shall live on.
It’s kind of funny how we
tend to quote words but not
exactly knowing or
acknowledging who said
those words and what the
story or inspiration behind
uttering those words is.
Here are a few Mother
Teresa quotes that will help
you have a positive outlook
into life and always
remember that regardless of
whatever situation you are
going through or whatever
difficult circumstances or
predicaments you are faced
with, you are not alone, and
always remember that there
is always something
constructive and positive
that you, as an individual
can do to help someone
else when they are in need
of your help:
“Let us more and more insist
on raising funds of love, of
kindness, of understanding,
of peace. Money will come if
we seek first the kingdom of
God- the rest will be given.”
“Being unwanted, unloved,
uncared for, forgotten by
everybody, I think that is a
much greater hunger, a
much greater poverty than
the person who has nothing
to eat.”
“At the end of our lives we
will not be judged by how
many diplomas we have
received, how much money
we have made or how many
great things we have done.
We will be judged by ‘I was
hungry and you gave me to
eat. I was naked and you
clothed me. I was homeless
and you took me in.’”
5 | AUGUST 2013 URBANREALITY MAGAZINE @URMAGAZINE
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A
TOPNOTCH
STATISTICIAN! By Lindiwe Dhlamini
Akhona Nkenkana is an aspiring researcher who is passionate about Africa
and its development. She works as a Survey Statistician in Statistics South
Africa where she falls within the Labour Statistics section which is responsible
for measuring employment and its chapters in the country amongst other
things. She is also a student of UNISA under the Thabo Mbeki African
Leadership Institute and her enrolment to the institute is after a realization that
leadership is not a position but a character and to build that character is to
develop one to lead self before leading others. She was recently appointed
as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper under Tshwane hub. The hub is a
Global Economic forum association of Young people ages below 30 whose
passion reflects in the work they do in their respective fields particularly
around leadership and character development.
What is Statistics all about?
Statistics in its simple terms in the context of and National Statistics office is
nothing more than measuring the progress of development of a country. It
is based on measuring against the targets we set ourselves as a country to
achieve, whether we are making progress on that which we want to
achieve or not. It is a base of planning, a base for which any government
should take its informed decision on. It distinguishes between facts and
opinions/myths. It helps for evidence based decision.
What is a statistician? What does a statistician do and what does the job
description of a statistician entail?
A statistician is someone who is working in the field of research as an
analyst of data that has been collected about a particular subject. Data
analysis includes editing, imputing, weighting, and tabulating the results
gathered in whatever meaningful way that will be understood where the
information will be disseminated.
What are the requirements needed for one to pursue a career of being a
statistician?
One needs to have a good Mathematical background from High school
in order to enroll in the field of Statistics but to join Statistics South Africa
they do not solemnly look at that only because of different fields within
the organization so they then accept a survey statistician from anyone
with the research background, economics and demography.
What are the myths as well as the pros and cons about being a
Statistician?
The myth of Statistics and Mathematics in South Africa is that they are
difficult and one can never pass this particularly if you are from non-urban
areas. We must understand the basis of this myth particularly amongst the
culture of rejecting Mathematical Science subjects amongst the
community of black population, The Bantu Education Act, 1953 (Act No.
47 of 1953; later renamed the Black Education Act, 1953) , a segregation
law which legalized several aspects of the apartheid system. “There is no
place for [the Bantu] in the European community above the level of
certain forms of labour ... What is the use of teaching the Bantu child
Mathematics when it cannot use it in practice?” We reject the significant
impact this Act had and still continues to have in how we choose our
careers that at many times, we are far away from Maths and Statistics,
especially from the Bantu. Even today, we choose to tell the stories rather
than measuring and providing solutions for them.
What motivated you to develop an interest in statistics and not in any
other field?
I am in fact not a Statistician by academic background. But I have found
myself as an intern at StatsSA because of the research background I had
prior to joining. I have come to understand its importance and that in fact
should be integral to any field especially that deals with data in any form.
What are the companies you would recommend to any learner/student
out there should they be interested in pursuing a career in Statistics?
I always advice against aspiring to work in a particular company as it
introduces an element of stereotype, especially in how we develop
ourselves and careers. People must be open minded as much as possible;
they will be surprised as to how much they can learn from a place where
they did not even think they will ever work in. I have learnt so much from
Statistics South Africa, a department I had not known until just a year
before I joined it.
Akhona’s advice to all aspiring young statisticians out there:
It is called skills misplacement but I tell you, it is the best way to ever learn
and learn thoroughly. Disciplines are quick to create comfort zone and
that I do not encourage because when you are in a comfort zone, you
are most likely to take your work for granted. There are many companies
out there that look for statisticians and in that case, people must learn to
open their search channels a bit wider, at times it doesn’t necessarily say
they’re looking for statisticians. Some look for Researchers, some data
miners and so forth so keep your head up high and stay winning!
CAREER GUIDANCE
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TOP 10 HEROINES IN S.A
1. Mamphela Ramphele
Former activist against the apartheid, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, one-time Managing
Director of the World Bank, South African politician, medical doctor, business woman and founder of the new
political party, Agang. So many professions but yet she still remains consistent and admired throughout the nation
for her success.
2. Gcina Mhlophe
Very much well-known South African freedom fighter, storyteller, actress, activist, poet, playwright, author and
director, this woman values her tradition and believes that it can be well maintained over the years through art but
most importantly through the art of storytelling. She is a bright African woman who encourages children to read
thus the nation needs more women who are great examples to the youth like she is.
3. Lillian Dube
She is one of the most distinguished, outspoken and outstanding actresses in the country and has been in the
industry for more than 20 years now. She has made her mark in films, theatre and television that she even obtained
several awards for the great talent that she embraces. Many might not know this but she is also a breast cancer
survivor and continues to be very much active in creating breast cancer awareness through her talks and
presentations and has even founded a Breast Health Care Foundation in Lesotho in 2008.
4. Caster Semenya
Sports Science student, world champion and South African middle distance runner, Caster has managed to be the
talk of the nation at such a short period of time all thanks to her sports excellence. Even though she has been
deprived of several races and competitions due to being subjected to gender testing, she has remained a strong
and powerful woman who stands her ground regardless of whatever people say about her. A lot of women can
learn a thing or two from this young icon.
5. Precious Moloi-Motsepe
Starting off her career path as a medical doctor and now business woman who opened one of the first women’s
health clinics in South Africa, executive chairperson of African Fashion International, board member of Synergos
Endeavor and Global Philanthropy Circle, Patron of Birdlife South Africa and Child Welfare South Africa, one could
go on and on with the listing of her achievements and professions as to how much this woman has contributed in
forming a better nation as well as in supporting and developing small businesses and promoting entrepreneurship.
A very good example to young women out there she is.
6. Khanyi Dhlomo
Ndalo Media (joint venture with Media 24) Managing director, South African media mogul, SABC 1’s first black
newscaster at the age of 20, former Editor of True Love Magazine, 2010’s World Economic Forum Young Global
Leader, former manager of South Africa’s Tourism Board in Paris, director of the Foschini retail group and advisory
board at the University of Stellenbosch, clearly Khanyi isn’t just a pretty face. She is one phenomenal woman. Be
inspired!
7. Natalie Du Toit
South African professional swimmer best known for the gold medals she won at the 2004 Paralympic Games
eventually resulting in her being voted as number 48 on the Top 100 Great South Africans by the SABC and 2010’s
Laureus World Sports Person of the Year, Natalie strongly accentuates on the fact that it is very much significant to
swim your own race and not someone else’s and that’s exactly what she has done. She is a remarkable young
woman, a great example to many disabled young people out there and she still continues to shine and do great
works as a disabled young athlete.
8. Basetsana Khumalo
1990’s Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa, beauty pageant titleholder, philanthropist, business woman,
President of the Business Women's Association of South Africa and South African television personality, founder of
the clothing range under the label ‘Stature Ladies’ by Bassie (distributed by Ackermans), nominated as one of the
Top 10 most glamorous women in South Africa by Femina Magazine, when it also comes to her, one definitely
needs all the time in the world to get to really know how much of an influential woman she is. Power to women!
9. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Former anti-apartheid activist, South African politician, former Minister of Health, of Foreign Affairs, of Home Affairs
and chairperson of the African Union Commission, she holds a diploma of tropical child health as well as a
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, has subsequently worked as a doctor and was also part of the Gender Advisory
Committee. She has done great deeds in the several departments that she has been previously appointed at, one
of them being giving poor people access to free basic health care and she still continues to play a major role in the
government sector with an objective of building a better South Africa.
10. Gil Marcus
First woman to hold the position of being the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, former Non-Executive
director of Gold Fields Limited, former chairperson of the Rhodes Scholarship Fund, Professor of Policy, Leadership
and Gender Studies at the Gordon Institute of Business Science and chair of Absa Group Limited, this woman is all
about business so young women out there, do take note!
MANDELA DAY EXPERIENCE WITH ONE MEDIA SA
REVIEWS MUSIC
Artist: Big Sean
Album: Hall of Fame
Record label: GOOD Music and Def Jam Records
Release date: 27 August 2013
Description:
With the recent release of his singles, ‘Guap’ (released on the 25th of October 2012 and
debuted at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100) as well as ‘Beware’ featuring Lil Wayne and
Jhene Aiko (released on the 25th 0f June 2013), Hall of Fame is the upcoming second studio
album that is set for release by male rap artist, Big Sean. He believes that this album will be
far much more inspirational and more conceptually driven than his debut album and he says
that he intends to teach and make a long-lasting impact on people’s lives with this one.
Hmmm… Mr. ‘Guap’ is on a mission indeed! Expected featured appearances are Kanye
West, Juicy J, Common, Kid Cudi, Tyga and 2 Chainz among many other dope artists.
‘Switch up’ featuring Common was also recently released but as a promotional single. Sean
has been working on this album since 2011 and word has it that the album features all types
of songs. He further on stated that people who have heard a bit of the album have been
blown away so do best and save that date on your calendar and be on the lookout for ‘Hall
of Fame’ if you want to be blown away too!
R E V I E W S
MUSIC
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MOVIE
Title: Elysium
Genre: Sci-fi/ Drama
Starring: Matt Damon, Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, William Fichtner, Diego Luna
Release date: 30 August 2013 (in SA)
Running time: 120 minutes
Synopsis:
Sony Pictures in partnership with Media Rights Capital, QED International as well as Columbia Pictures
brings us a science fiction action written film, co-produced and directed by Neill Blomkamp, who
also directed the film District 9. The film takes place at Elysium which is described as both a ravaged
Earth and a luxurious space habitat. Sociological and political themes such as mass surveillance,
immigration and health care are being explored throughout the film. The citizens of Elysium maintain
and live a luxurious life and this includes ranging from getting access to private medical machines
that offer instant cures to using flying cars as their main source of transportation since they follow
space-age lifestyles. A 36 year old former car thief, now factory worker, Max Decosta (role played by
Matt Damon) encounters an industrial accident which leaves him with a cancer virus and he only has
five days to make it to Elysium in order to get an instant cure. He takes on a dangerous mission which
eventually finds him against the Secretary Delacourt of Elysium, aged 73 (role played by Jodie Foster)
and her secret police forces led by a violent bruiser, Kruger (role played Sharlto Copley). Will he
eventually get cured? Go out and check out the movie to find out.
R E V I E W S
MOVIE
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Title: Archangel
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Author: Andrea Barrett
Format: Hardback (256 pages)
ISBN-10: 0393240002
ISBN-13: 978- 0393240009
Publication date: 19 August 2013
Price: R176, 47
Description:
1996 National Book Award Winner, Andrea Barrett returns with an astonishing collection of five fact-
filled short stories that dwell on science and she unfolds five fundamental moments in the history of
knowledge as well as in the lives of her characters. She explores the thrill and sense of losses that are
accompanied by scientific progress and further on shares her personal passions and impersonal
politics that make a great contribution in shaping all human knowledge. These are brilliant fictions
and they are rich with fact making the publication stand out for its pure intelligence. Barrett has
come to our rescue as the unknown has been translated into our world of reference. Her characters’
desire for innovation is transmissible and as such, every story in Archangel is submersed with the most
incredible enlightening…. Dazzling read!
R E V I E W S
BOOK
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AFRO JAZZ SOUL SISTA, NANDI MNGOMA by Lindiwe Dhlamini
24 year old vocalist, artist and musician for Universal Music, Mzansi Magic’s All Access Mzansi and Supersport TV
Presenter alongside Robert Marawa, Nandi Mngoma is most definitely what we call a multi-talented entertainer. Nandi
has a strikingly unique look, charisma and bubbly personality which has made the Zulu and English spoken Durban
native's journey in the media industry an exciting one, in modeling, music, acting, dancing and presenting which
continue to flourish. She started her career in the spotlight very early when winning Miss Junior South Africa at the age of 8 and has
gained many achievements since then such as landing a spot on SABC 2's kids show called Bling! as a presenter, which she did for
2 years. Being nominated in the KTV's Kids Choice Awards as Favorite Female Youth Presenter for the SABC Youth show Bling, 2
years later while studying Law, she was casted in SABC 1's Commercial for the Mzansi for Sho Campaign directed by the legendary
director, Teboho Mahlatsi. In 2010, she was selected amongst over 8000 hopefuls as one the four finalists for SABC 1's Live Music
Show National Presenter Search. Two months later she was runner up for Channel O's O-Access national presenter search. Moving
right across her journey in the entertainment and media industry, she just released her self-titled album, “NANDI.” @URmagazine
had quite a lovely talk with Miss Mngoma herself about her musical journey and as a young successful woman. As we break it
down for you, this is how it all went:
@URmagazine: Where do you draw inspiration from when
you write songs and what’s your favourite part about the
process?
@Nandi Mngoma: Oh lovely! Great question first of all. I think
life is always the biggest inspiration and I think anyone can
relate to that, you always get inspired by life experiences,
whether personal or just from other people. For me
personally, I love words, I’ve always been very good at
English actually, I just love linguistics. I love expressing myself
through words and I think words are powerful. There’s almost
like an emotional attachment to words so I love the process
of expressing myself through words and being poetic and
relaying whether it’s my feelings or it’s what I’m going
through, it’s almost therapeutic when I do write because
whether it’s personal or not, I generally speak about personal
experiences, whether it’s from the past or the present or
anything, it’s therapeutic. It’s a beautiful experience, it’s
reflective!
@URmagazine: When did you initially develop an interest in
music and when did you actually decide that you want to
pursue a career in music?
@Nandi Mngoma: I’ve always been in music. When we were
younger and still in Durban, DJ Clap (Kalawa) and I used to
go to the studio and make music for fun so I used to make
demos. I was very much fortunate because my dad granted
me the opportunity to go record a demo as a Christmas gift.
You know that most kids want toys and stuff, I wanted to
record a demo. I used to hear myself sing and at 14 I had
about three different demos so I’ve always loved doing
music. Besides winning any talent contest, I’ve always been
arty, more especially in my high school years; I was very
active in terms of music. At 14, I also performed at Gateway
Theatre of Shopping and that for me was a big deal. I
thought to myself “You know I could do this professionally
because it’s something that I really really love.” I also used to
be the kid that plays the piano as the school hymn so I’ve
always been musical.
@URmagazine: What is the most fun part and the most
hardest part of being a musician as well as being a TV
presenter?
@Nandi Mngoma: I just came from France where literally, I
was selected in the African continent to represent Africa as
an African musician to go to there and interact with other
musicians from all around the world and just to learn the
craft. We were all blending ideas, our genres, and styles of
music, thought and the cradle of music so I found that
experience very much interesting. It’s really great to travel
and meet people from all around the world, that’s the fun
part and also just because you get to be really creative for
television. The difficult part in terms of music is that as
musicians, we tend to be very musical. On your album you
find that you literally have really great tracks and they’re
very musical and you find that people actually select the
ones that are not as musical and you kind of have to go with
what people want, that’s the thing, when you’re like “Nooo
but I really have this jazzy song” and everyone else is just
feeling that other party song. It’s one of the hardest things
we face as musicians because at the end of the day, it’s all
about the people because you’re doing music for the
people and not for yourself. In terms of television, the
greatest thing is meeting new people. I used to present a
kids TV show on SABC 2 called Bling and that was an
awesome experience because at 15, I could interact with so
many people and do things that a lot of kids my age would
have loved doing, for example, go carting and meeting
awesome children from all around the world. So for me, now
being an adult and of course presenting on All Access
Mzansi, I really get to travel all over the country and just meet
people with amazing stories. What I love about All Access
now is that it’s not only a high element show, it’s for
everyone.
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interviews
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@URmagazine: Any South African artist you’d like to
collaborate with currently and why?
@Nandi Mngoma: I’ve been really fortunate. This year has
been amazing because I feel like I’ve collaborated generally
with everyone I’ve really loved to. One being Kent, we have
a song that we released just recently and Zakes Bantwini
remixed my song so I feel like I’ve already worked with the
people that I’ve always wanted to work with my whole life.
But I will say, who I admire a lot is Thandiswa Mazwai and
also someone from the Mngoma family so Sibongile Khumalo
or Tshepo Mngoma, I’d love to do something with them,
whether it be a concert or whatever, just to bring all the
people of my clan name onto a musical journey.
@URmagazine: If you were granted an opportunity to be an
opening act for any international artist on tour, who would it
be and why?
@Nandi Mngoma: If he was still alive, it would definitely have
to be Michael Jackson. The next best thing would definitely
be Stevie Wonder or Prince, I’m very old school (all my old
time legends are gone ha-ha!) I’d also like to work with Louie
Vega, which is something I’m planning to achieve very soon.
I mean, music is something that’s very incredible and to be
that powerful and be able to affect the whole world with
your talent is amazing. People like Ray Charles and James
Brown are people who change the industry completely.
@URmagazine: As a young woman, which significant issues
affecting women do you feel aren't being given attention or
aren't being well addressed in the South African community?
@Nandi Mngoma: For one, in terms of being in the media, I
think its being an individual and also learning to be you. I met
a group of young girls recently because I was teaching them
ballet and letting them know that you don’t have to spend a
lot of money to feel good and look good is essential. Yes,
there is a stage of course, it’s part of growing up, more
especially when you’re a teenager, you have a need to feel
good but the most important thing is, you need to have a
good self-esteem. When you have a good self-esteem you
generally don’t succumb to any tension, for example,
sleeping with boys and all that stuff. When you know your
market value, you tend to want to look after yourself and be
proud of yourself, of who you are and that being in terms of
your aesthetics, how you look, how you feel, etc. Girls should
feel good as they are.
@URmagazine: What are your other interests besides music or
the media?
@Nandi Mngoma: I definitely love fashion and art as a whole.
Well, with regards to media launch as it’s something that I’m
very much passionate about, I’ve already started a media
company, Nandi Mngoma Media. As I have experienced
with other companies in my past, I feel very much inspired.
@URmagazine: What has been your biggest highlight on your
road to success thus far?
@Nandi Mngoma: Being signed by Universal Music and being
signed literally on the spot and also my recent trip of going to
France, meeting different musicians, getting to see Erykah
Badu live and actually having people that believe in me. This
year has been incredible because there’s isn’t a lot of
musicians that one can be presented to at my age. I love
sports and I do Super Sports, I love lifestyle and I’m doing All
Access, I love music and I can do house music and jazz so I
feel like I’m living my dream with an extension of being who I
am as when I visit all these platforms, I get to dress the way I
love to dress, getting dressed up for All Access and doing all
the things that I currently do, I feel very much spoiled at the
moment.
@URmagazine: Any big projects that the public should
expect or look forward to from Nandi?
@Nandi Mngoma: Yes, I’ll be releasing another single soon
and it should be out in October. And if I should say, there’s a
group of us young stars out there and music being a legacy,
I’d like to bring something different and fresh and I feel like
people get that. I just want to continue being myself. There’s
definitely much more to
@URmagazine: How do you plan on celebrating Women's
Day or better yet the whole of Women's Month?
@Nandi Mngoma: There is going to be a lot of performances.
I just feel like being a working female and doing what I love, I
also represent Women’s month and also by carrying on
doing one of the things that I do and that’s teaching girls
ballet and being an example when you reach your full
potential, tell people about your story, be empowered, live
an honest life and just go and conquer the world. So I’ll be
celebrating and continue doing what I do every day.
@URmagazine: Generally, what does Women's Day mean to
you and what significant role do you think the existence of
women plays?
@Nandi Mngoma: Women’s Month… Oh wow! Actually I feel
like we should have a Women’s Year *giggles* and that’s
being very truthful. I feel like Women’s Month represents a
gender that was so long and has been the pillar of so many
people’s lives. Not only do we give birth to human beings,
which is incredible and unbelievable but just in terms of the
support and nurturing, I feel like we’re celebrating the
nurturing side of human beings, how we take care of society
and I feel that should be celebrated. We are a lot less
aggressive because we are females, I can tell you that ha-
ha-ha! As women, we know how to achieve what we want
with a smile, with grace and at the very same time, with
class. It’s all about nurturing and love.
@URmagazine: What advice would you give to young
women out there?
@Nandi Mngoma: There’s a quote that I’m so in love with. It
goes “Who was she and what did she do?” and the reply is
“She was herself and she did it all.” I love that! I think every
human being should stand by that and conquer the world
and something that I always say is that nothing is impossible
and there is no human being who has never failed. Don’t be
scared of failure, everyone fails so keep on pushing and
you’ll eventually get there.
MOTHER OF
THE NATION by Nozizwe Nuku
I’m all for women empowerment, women have
always done great things in all spheres including
politics especially recently. Women all over the world
have been great leaders of change, I speak of
women such as Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Bridget
Radebe, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Helen Suzman
and Miriam Makeba to name but a few.
Election time is nearing and two prominent women
are in the running this time, DA’s Helen Zille and
Agang’s Mamphela Ramphele and I’m beginning to
wonder if it would be such a terrible thing for a
women to govern our country.
The male political leaders in our country have failed
me and I’m sure a lot of you out there feel the same
way, 19 years is a long time for change to take
effect but some people still haven’t felt it yet, sure
things are better but not for everyone. Take for
instance the Capetonians who still don’t have
access to basic sanitation, trust me I live in Cape Town and they are not exaggerating their plight, the conditions they live in are terrible or
the scourge of nyaope in our townships or even teen pregnancy.
I look at my own life as before and after voting for the first time in 2009. Before voting things seemed okay, I could not find fault with the
government, primary and high school were great and I went to multiracial schools which exposed me to different things. My mom and dad
were employed and I lived in a house with water and electricity but when I went to varsity, I stopped being gullible. I realised that things
weren’t great after all in South Africa, even though I had passed matric in 2008 I was still unsure of my future. Luckily, my mom was able to
pay for a private college but not all my friends were so lucky and many of them stayed at home because even their matric pass was not
enough to guarantee them jobs. I voted hoping things would be better for me and hopefully for everyone but as usual the promises made
to masses during campaigning have not materialized. It took me over a year to secure gainful employment with a higher education
qualification, other people aren’t even that fortunate. I have lived a community plagued by power cut every winter for 13 years and water
shortages every summer, I have to catch a taxi to go to the closest
police station or walk for miles, these are minor problems but problems
none the less I want sorted out because my vote is my way of voicing
the need of a better quality of life.
I know there are great opportunities that have come with democracy
but we can’t say we live in a progressive country when the majority of
people are still unable to thrive as the minority does. Women are known
to be nurtures, nurturing is as indispensable in dealing with people and
in business as it is for family. Women are great listeners and they are not
governed by their egos but by the need to something significant.
Females also have a high EQ (emotional intelligence) which enables
them to use facts in conjunction with intuition to make decisions and
they can allay extreme situations, just the right qualities for a great
leader.
Countries like Malta, Australia, Great Britain, Liberia, Brazil, Argentina
and Malawi have put women in power and so far it has worked out for
them. Maybe it’s time we tried a different approach and a different
party because even powerful organizations like Facebook, PepsiCo
and Yahoo have women at the helm. Of course change is daunting,
politics have always been viewed to be a man’s world, how will this
woman be perceived and treated by fellow presidents, or colleagues
and subordinates? I think the two women in the running for president
can bring about the necessary changes for significant progress in our
country and my vote is definitely going to be for one of them.
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U S D
R
IT SPINS THE WORLD AROUND - ECONOMIC ISSUES! by Anza Thagisa
It breathes and lives a life of
its own on its very own terms. On
good days it makes all of us
happy and everything is on a
low –low, yet on bad days, it
can get really horrific and things
can spiral out of control, for
many it may even seem as
though their world is spinning the
other way around. What am I?
The ECONOMY!
On recent occasions the
general ‘whoohaa’ surrounding
economic issues has not been
pleasing to the ear. It all started off with the declining strength of the Rand, then it was the downgrade on the
Standards and Poor’s, labor unrest along with striking actions, increased inflation, production below target,
slacking economic growth, increased retrenchments and job cuts and and and……
The problems seem to be pilling up. Yet because the dynamics are so complex we sometimes cannot seem to
place all these occurrences into context let alone understand their implications. All we have is a mixed feeling
from economists’ as the one will be positive that things will regain normality (sometimes goes undefined), and
the other is certain that things will seem to go even lower downhill. An attempt to understand at least one of
the issues presented so consumers can begin to adjust and find individual solutions.
What the declining strength of the Rand means
If hypothetically a holiday in the States roughly costs USD 1500, it means between 2009 up until 2010, in Rand
terms that holiday would cost R 10 500, while at the moment it could well reach
R15 000. It is evident that the purchasing power of the consumer declines. This then has a knock on effect on
the inflation rate (a steady increase in general pricing), which is fluctuating between 5.36% and 5.64%
disturbingly nudging the cap of 6% set by the Reserve Bank. This then decreases the power of domestic salaries
and widens the gap between the rich and the poor.
The upside to the situation would be, because of a weak rand exports will increase, however on numerous
occasions this counter does not increase nearly enough to combat the negative implications as we also need
to make numerous imports, which will now be more expensive as other currencies are stronger.
Now, how do I attempt to maintain a good position even when the situation is not at its best?
Find a second job
Become an entrepreneur, create jobs and create wealth
Save, save, save
Avoid the use of debt- interest, expenses have become a luxury item
Use a budget and stick to it.
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GIRL POWER, FROM BOARDROOM TO BEDROOM!
by Dipuo Mongoai
t’s August again
and to a lot of us
the first thing that
comes to mind is
Women’s month. Well,
that is correct and
we’re also going to be
cliché by keeping to
the topic.
Women’s Day is
celebrated all over the
world. It is a day when
women are recognized
for their achievements
regardless of their
nationality, ethnic
group, linguistic and
cultural background or
either their economic
or political differences.
It is an occasion for
looking back on past
struggles and
accomplishments and
most importantly, for
looking ahead to the
untapped potential
and opportunities that
await the future
generation of women.
Women in the past few
years were stereotyped
with only being fit for
looking pretty, making
babies and staying
home to do house
chores. Never did we
imagine that we will
one day be able to see
women run as
presidential
candidates, working in
mines driving trains or
even being in control
of relationships. These
are just a few things
that were not
associated with being
a woman. It’s the 21st
century now and girls
run the world, be it from
the boardroom straight
to the bedroom.
Women have always
been stereotyped that
in a relationship, a man
needs to always be
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older that the woman
and is obliged to
provide for his family,
the woman’s role
remaining being that of
cooking, conceiving
and serving the man. It
still regarded as a
taboo in some cultures
for a woman who is
older to date a
younger man and
provide for him - but
why? Why can’t an old
lady date a man
younger than her? Why
can’t she be the bread
winner? Why can’t the
younger or even older
hubbies be let to cook
and clean for the
family? Why are
women labeled as
sugar mamas when
they date younger
men? What happened
to being able to have
a choice of
preference? I mean, so
what if he’s younger?
So what if the woman
earns mot=re than the
man in a relationship?
There is totally nothing
wrong with being the
family provider as a
woman and buying
clothes for your
husband. Women do it
because they want to.
Till when will women be
discriminated about
their freedom of
expression? Days like
these were created to
kill such stereotypical
thoughts that people
have which question
matters such as these.
Gender equality was
meant to erase such
thoughts. On this
particular Women’s
Day, let’s all make a
difference and erase
the norm of judging.
Let that 50 year old
woman date that 25
year old guy. If that’s
what makes her happy
then so be it, that’s
what matters after all.
Let’s create a more
positive generation
that promotes freedom
of expression and not
oppression. Let’s learn
to be open-minded
and focus on factors
that will rather shape
our world and let every
soul walk its path
peacefully.
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by Dipuo Mongoai
SWAGGERDIARIEZ
LeLifeStyle
Mzukisi Mbane, born and raised in Cape Town’s, Khayelitsha Township on
the 5th of March 1989 matriculated from Luhlaza High School in Khayelitsha
achieving a Merit award, with best achievers awards in Economics (HG) and
Business Economics (HG). Having also received a certificate in Small Business
Management and Entrepreneurship (N4) from Northlink College while he was
completing his matric, it became evident that his future is in the commercial
field. After matriculating, he then went on to study Bachelor of Accounting at
the University of the Western Cape where he performed very well leading to
him being part of Golden Key International Honour’s Society, the 2009 Chapter
(Top 10 achievers).However, in the year 2011 things changed dramatically for
Mbane when he took a huge risk and decided to follow a different career
path. He decided to take his passion for fashion and turn it into a business and
that’s when Swagger Diariez was born.
FASHION
FASHION
FASHION
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Swagger Diariez is a lifestyle brand that has
the ability to create equilibrium between
the modern energy of the townships with
that vintage glamour of its ancestors. It is
also described as a lifestyle brand that is
capable of translating the fashion needs of
its youth into style creations that allow the
wearer to further portray their
independence, style, creativity, energy,
confidence, success and youth. It is inspired
by the township’s varied creativity, energy,
spirit and also its music, art and living
aspirations. Mzukisi’s design influences are
somewhat fluid in their individualism. He is
inspired by the trendy tailoring of garments
from the 50s and 60s in South Africa.
Sophiatown is one of his favourite influences
which later were further indulged by the
musical band, Mafikizolo. Mbane also takes
from his Africanism, the use of select
traditional prints and motifs. Music is also a
great influence in his work and with Kanye
West as a style icon, Mzukisi translates the sleek and chic style of Mr. West into his work and
pulls out specific likes to create a look that is the urban.
As a young successful fashion designer, he is reg istered under Cape Town’s Fashion
Council as an entrepreneur, in 2012 he recently won the Hansa Pilsener Special Ingredient
competition and he has been exposed to media coverage on the youth programme,
‘Hectic nine9’, on SABC2. He also worked as an intern for Africa Fashion International during
Cape Town fashion Week 2012 under the mentorship of Bella Cebekhulu as Business
Development Manager. Focusing on the business of fashion and promoting entrepreneurship
amongst young designers, he is now part of the Common Purpose International Leadership
Programme which works on tackling social, personal and economic issues that ordinary
people face in their everyday lives.
The inception of his brand, its look, feel, focus, all the way down to the type of women that
he designs for is very much inspired by the women in his family. He was raised by a stylish
single mother, around his grandmother and he’s the last born with two older sisters. Fashion
has always been an obsession because he has always been fascinated by the power of a
clothing item. He used to observe how it transformed them and how they just had the “I can
do it all” attitude. Today he looks up to women like Bonang, who are young, beautiful, self-
made, fearless and crazy in love with fashion. He can’t help but be inspired! That’s the type
of woman he has in mind when he create his garments…A woman that does not only get
transformed by the clothes she wears, but also brings the clothes to life.
To Mzukisi, August feels like a pre-party. You want to enjoy it but you just can’t help but want
to save your best for the main event. It’s the excitement of getting to the main event that
kicks in that one eventually finds them physically caught up in the middle of it.
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Same applies to fashion, we all know that winter can be a drag to most and august is the month
before the start of spring, the fun, fresh, floral and all things flowy, fashion season. Making August the
pre-spring, we’re already anticipating sunny days and on that note, my style advice for this month is
keep it fresh, be warm but inviting. Have a bit of life and let colour be your friend.
I am still in love with the black leather winter trend, so just put it together with something colourful
(colour-pop shoe, blouse, bag or belt). BUT REMEMBER not to take it to the extreme. If the colour is
bright enough, keep it to just one item. We don’t want to recreate the dreadful Christmas tree trend
(aka colour-blocking).
Apart from playing it down a bit, the fashion scene has not yet
changed much for this month. Your winter must haves:
1. A big scarf (make it something colourful). This is what you
need to invest in (as such thing never really goes out of
fashion). You can’t not have a huge scarf.
2. Accessories (winter shades, gold chunky neck and arm
piece, and a good leather bag.). Especially now given that we
are getting into spring, please accessorize. Add some life to your
look.
3. A great shoe a woman can never have enough shoes and if you
have not worn any heels yet, I think it’s about time you should start
investing in a pair. But for your comfort, get a bright one color peep-
toe wedge, that paired with your winter wardrobe, you can never go
wrong.
And well the best thing right now is black
leather as mentioned above. (I love men
skirts, Mr. West rocked one, but my advice
is unless you’re slim and if you really know
your fashion, then you may gather up the
courage to rock it because you really need to know how to make it a
killer look. How you are built and how you wear it is what could make
you look like a less fashionable version of Somizi, so be careful ha-ha! But
leather pants, leather skirts and dresses are the best thing this winter I
think (from a style point of view at least).
THE FINAL WORD
Don't force it because someone says it’s hot, try it out because you want to
explore and challenge yourself. Fashion does not have to be comfortable,
that’s what style’s about. Rather be old fashioned or out of style than fake, believe me it shows. Think “Fly
chicks” you’ll get what I mean. Please don’t take all this seriously, loosen up a bit, we’re not trying to cure any
ailment, it’s only just fashion.
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IMPORTANT TIPS
WHEN STARTING
AN EXERCISE
ROUTINE by Tshepo Khoza (ART OF RUNNING BOOTCAMP)
We’re approaching the end of winter and the words on everyone's lips are “How am I going to look during the summer
season? Am I going to even fit into my sexy jeans or my bikini?” Most of us already know the answer...
…We begin our search for solutions- starting an exercise program, be it walking, jogging, resistance training or weight loss
eating plans.
Last month we spoke about mental training to help you stay on top of your game and that will play an important role as
well if you want to stick to any program. It is very important for all of us to train safe, conservatively and not overdo things
and it is equally important that we have channelled our thought into what we want to achieve.
I am going to share 13 tips to help you reach your goal safely…with exercise:
1. Don't do any exercise you aren't sure of HOW to do. Always get personal instruction from a certified trainer.
2. Don't do anything that hurts or "doesn't feel right". There are plenty of alternative exercises for every moment.
3. Whenever you start a new program, use lighter weights than normal, and only 1 set per exercise. Do expect extra
soreness when starting a new program. This is due to the new exercises so don't try to set world records with a new program
instantly.
4. If you need extra recovery within the workouts, don't hesitate to take it, SAFETY FIRST.
5. If you are training with heavy weights ask someone to spot you (support you). If you train alone at home, follow my
advice “focus on exercise technique as opposed to focusing on the number of repetition”.
6. Start with the easier exercises, even if you have exercised in the past. The new exercises or new style of movement will
cause muscle soreness, even from workouts you think "look easy".
7. Do not do interval training more than 4 times a week. Even pro athletes don't play hard everyday, so why should we?
8. Remember to do your strength exercise first before your body fatigues.
9. Never skip a warm-up. Use the general body weight warm-up.
10. Exercises should be done at a controlled pace and the focus is on the perfect exercise form.
11. Finish each workout with stretching and form roll (self massage) the tight muscle group.
12. If you want to start exercise but think you have an injury or uncomfortable pain, get medical attention and have a
professional therapist rehabilitate your injury before starting an exercise program.
13. Check with your doctor first before starting a new exercise program. Altogether now; "SAFETY FIRST”
Here’s a sample workout program to help you kick start your exercise routine:
Start by light dynamic stretches to help warm your joints and get your muscles ready for movement.
Week 1
Day One: 20 minute walk and run (jog easy for 30 seconds and walk 60 seconds)
Day Two: Warm up exercise (8-10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 squats, 10 calf raises, 20 step-up alternate legs and triceps
dip using a chair)
Day Three: Rest
Day Four: 20 minute walk and run (jog easy for 30 seconds and walk 60 seconds)
Day Five: Warm up exercise (8-10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 squats, 10 calf raises, 20 step-ups alternate legs, triceps dip
using a chair)
Day Six: Rest
Note: 10- 15 minutes of static stretches after every workout.
Please note that not everyone starts at the same level. This is a guideline to help you start without going to the gym. So no
more excuses about not being able to afford a gym membership, turn your home into the ultimate fitness centre.
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GO BIG WITH THE ARTS FESTIVAL OR GO
HOME
What is all the hype about the Grahamstown
Festival?
I mean Grahamstown first of all is in the middle
of nowhere. The isolation deprives you from all
sorts of clubs, internet usage and the typical
normal 21st century society.” These where just
the few assumptions people suggested about
the home of the Grahamstown National Arts
Festival; opting to rather spend their weekend
away at the Durban July Festival which
featured USA rapper 2 Chainz.
But for those of us who were present at the
National Arts Festival, a handful of South
Africa's most talented poets, stage performers
and art crafters were seen at the festival which
got underway on June 27 and ending on July
7. According to the National Arts festival
website, an overall total of 211 701 people
were in attendance during the entire Arts
Festival. Artistic festivity was the ideal theme;
from various fashion designer trends to soulful
music capturing the daring ears of music
lovers. These performances also included Dan
Patlanksy, who this year was the only artist to
win the Gold Ovation award. The more familiar
and humorous comedian Rob van Vuuren
received the Silver Ovation award for his stand-
up comedy show “What What”.
The Arts Festival is implicitly split up into two
week. The introduction week consists of the
more established drama and theatre artists.
The second and last week of the Arts Festival is
known to be the busiest of the entire festival.
The reason for this is because more of the high
schools around the country feature in the
performances and Rhodes University students
slowly start making their way back to
Grahamstown from their holiday in order settle
in for their 2nd semester. The musical band
sensation of MiCasa blew their fans off their
seats at the Guy Butler theatre. This was
undoubtedly the most anticipated
performance of the Arts Festival.
The nightlife in Grahamstown was unbelievably
epic. Pre-drinks were a priority when shots at
the Rats & Parrots were only R5 and beer
draughts raging between prices of R12-R20.
After pre-drinks and some Vodacom Super
Rugby being ticked off on people’s bucket lists;
everyone's destination ended off at Prime
which is found on New Street –in the centre of
all the Grahamstown night drama. Dr Malinga
and DJ Kent performed at Prime on Friday (July
5) and Saturday (July 6) respectively. One can
never brag about their partying abilities until
they’ve entered the mysterious gates of
Monastery, a walk away from Prime and Rats &
Parrots. Nowadays rappers in their lyrics keep
reminiscing about after-after parties. Well if
their after-after party begins at 4am until and
ends at 11am when the baking Eastern Cape
sun is right up, then I can gladly admit to have
gone to one. There is just no sense of sleep at
the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. From
the artistic talents displayed daily on the
various stages, to the never-ending parties at
night, I simply got one thing to tell you –go big
or go home! That’s the motto at the Arts
Festival.
The 40th edition of the Grahamstown National
Arts Festival is expected to take place from
June 26 to July 6 2014. For more information
regarding the Arts Festival, visit
www.nationalartsfestival.com or follow
@artsfestival on Twitter.
-Mandilulame Manjezi
www.mandimanjezi.tumblr.com
@Jizzyjakes
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This is a part of a series that entrepreneur and author Brian Mawdsley will be writing to help
budding entrepreneurs along the way:
I've got a great business idea I'm sure it can work now what?
Mike’s Story: Sitting at my computer, staring at a blank page with the words, “BIG IDEA” on
the top, I know I will be successful and will surely make loads of money but now what? Do I
start with a business plan, do I set financial milestones, do I speak to people about
investment AAHHH there is so much noise!
I am sure there is many a young Entrepreneur out there who can relate to Mike. After many
years in the Entrepreneur space a few fundamental steps, philosophies or process have
been tried and tested and could be looked at the 10 commandments of starting a new
business. I learned many of these by not doing them the first few times round, rather by doing
the opposite and realising my mistake.
So here goes:
1.) Entrepreneurship is a journey
Being an entrepreneur is a mind-set, not a job title. This little pearl of wisdom will define your
success, for if you are aiming to be successful from your one idea you are unlikely to be
successful. However if you are open to the possibilities that this one idea will bring then you
are far more likely to eventually be successful.
2.) You will fail!
So few Entrepreneurs become successful first time round and even fewer do it over night,
accept that you will fail an be open to learn from it. Expect failure as it is inevitable.
3.) Network, Network, Network
Every person you meet needs to be recorded as to where, when and who they are. Keep in
touch with them all and ensure that you build and nurture these relationships. High Quality
networks and relationship will define your ability to succeed.
4.) Forget about the money (for now)
How can I make people’s lives better, make the planet a better place to live in. Focus on this
rather than the money. Focus on what you love doing and the money will come.
5.) Find a Quality Mentor
When you are new to the world of business and entrepreneurship be sure to find people who
can offer you sound advice, people who have already been where you have and are open
to sharing their knowledge with you.
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6.) Be in tune with the market
Is your product or service needed in the market? Remember your idea might be the key that
opens the door to what the market really needs, don’t be forever attached to your idea as
the maker might now need what you have. Rather see the opportunity that your idea has
opened up for you and supply the market with what it needs.
7.) Move away from the negative people
So many people do not have the guts to chase their dreams, and will often try to bring you
down. Move away from these people as fast as you can. It is possible that you will end the
journey with far fewer friends than when you began. Remember that most people that have
full time jobs and “normal” lives are not Entrepreneurs, for them it is hard to understand the
drive that makes you an Entrepreneur.
8.) Don’t wait till it is 100% perfect
Take your first steps towards telling people about your idea, even if it is not 100% perfect yet.
You will learn to adapt and grow your idea on the move, if you sit with it in your mind for too
long you might never move on it. (Or move when it is too late and somebody else has done
it)
9.) Do the work
Besides formulating a product idea, your “Big Idea” there is still the work of getting the
practical elements together, having a great idea is the start, but you must have the right
frame of mind and guild lines (these commandments) along with the work that is needed to
build business plans, financial projections, technical specs, marketing plans etc. you must be
prepared to do this work (getting help from your mentor is key for doing this successfully).
10.) Walk, test, walk some more, test some more
Take small steps, test your progress and take a few more steps. Whatever your business
process/ marketing plan or approach to going to market may be you need to test often and
ultimately take a chance. Do not over think things, be sure to think of everything and test all
you can, but it does still require you to take a leap of faith and push forward into the
unknown.
11.) Now think about the money
If you have come this far and have learned each of the previous commandments you are
finally in a position to focus on the money. So long as you have mastered your craft, created
a great services / product and have this in place, now it is time to focus on the money.
Insights from Brian Mawdsley – Entrepreneur, Social Media Strategist, and Author – follow me
on Twitter @brianmawdsley
ENTREPRENEUR TIPS 101
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Media Release
Unemployed South African graduates benefit from 3 months hands-on social
entrepreneurial development through international cooperation
23 July, 2013
Johannesburg, Gauteng - Today, Socionext, Studietrust and Zazida Institute of Entrepreneurship announce a
program for unemployed graduates to gain hands-on experience in launching moneymaking initiatives to
benefit themselves and society. In addition to an intensive 10-day ‘boot camp’, participants will benefit from a
collection of experienced entrepreneurial coaches who will guide them through a 3 month-long learning
process. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with university students in Europe participating in
the same program.
The profits gained throughout this experience will be shared between the program participants and young
South Africans in need of scholarships. Unemployed South African graduates from all backgrounds are
encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to make a R500 contribution to demonstrate their
commitment to the program. Applications close on 31st July 2013.
Socionext Social Entrepreneurship Challenge
The South African Socionext Social Entrepreneurship Challenge is aimed at youth who want to learn how to
create, through practical experience, their own wealth and help society at the same time. Unconventional
teaching methods supported by professional coaching will unleash potentially hidden talents not normally
addressed in study halls. This program will enhance practical business skills, test and enhance leadership ability,
broaden participants’ horizons and expand participants’ social and professional networks. By learning to apply
new media marketing, network activation, presentation techniques and team management strategies,
participants will strengthen their resumes, boost career opportunities and learn how to set up their own business.
The Challenge
A maximum of 25 applicants will be selected to participate in the Challenge. The successful applicants will form
a number of teams. Each team will complete a marketing and a business plan based upon crowd funding, the
creation of an event or the delivery of a product or service. Teams compete to determine who can mobilize
the most supporters and generate the most income. 50% of the profit of each team will be used for scholarships
for young talented people in South Africa. The remaining 50% will be kept by the team as a reward. The
program aims to provide participants with the skills needed to successfully initiate social entrepreneurship
projects.
Coaching
Socionext coaches are selected on the basis of their life and professional experience and personal charisma.
The Socionext Challenge provides a unique opportunity to be coached by experienced professionals from a
variety of fields while participants are engaged in developing skills, project and life goals.
An enriching experience
The Socionext Challenge also creates opportunities for networking with young people in Europe who will
simultaneously participate in Socionext Challenges in the Netherlands and Denmark. Video-conferencing and
other media will connect participants to students in Johannesburg, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Participants
will mutually empower one another to develop their skills and positively impact their respective communities.
The experience will conclude with a fun evening filled with presentations, music, art, and dance.
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Enrolment and Selection Criteria
Young people between the ages of 20 and 28 residing in Gauteng are invited to apply for participation in the
Socionext Challenge 2013. Enrolment will take place via Studietrust. Applicants are required to complete and
submit an online application form that will tell Studietrust about proven experience with income generating
projects and community involvement. Short listed candidates will be interviewed before the final participants
will be announced. The decision of the selectors will be final.
The Challenge format and location
An intensive 10-day program starting on 13 August 2013 with regular plenary sessions and workshops will kick off
the Challenge. This “boot camp” will be followed by bi-weekly meetings (2-3 hours) over a period of 8-10
weeks. In addition, teams will be expected to work independently for at least 12-20 hours per week or as long
as it takes to design and implement the team projects. Each team will have access to regular meetings with
professional coaches on at least 6 occasions. The Socionext Challenge will be held in Auckland Park and
Braamfontein, Johannesburg and will take place from 13 August to 30 November 2013.
Cost
The cost of participation in the Socionext Challenge is R10, 000 per person. However, through contribution of
generous sponsors, applicants may be sponsored to the amount of R9 500. Sponsored participants will thus only
pay R500 per person. Sponsorships will depend on the submission of the necessary document needed for a
means test to determine financial need.
Closing date for Applications
Applications for participation must be submitted before midnight on 31 July 2013. Late applications will not be
considered. The online application form is available at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7TQTZHB
About Socionext
Socionext offers opportunities to students to develop social entrepreneurship projects that generate income for
scholarships for disadvantaged students. For more information, contact Tjaart Theron, Socionext Director, at
[email protected] or call +31 (6) 41981398
About Studietrust
Studietrust an independent national bursary agency that fights poverty in South Africa by empowering able but
financially needy young people with opportunities to further their education. For more information, contact
Zamabongo Mojalefa, Communications Manager, at [email protected] or call 011 4031632.
About Zazida Institute of Entrepreneurship
The Zazida Institute of Entrepreneurship is Africa’s only accredited Higher Education Institution dedicated solely
to developing entrepreneurs at different levels in Africa, with a specific focus on Start-ups, thus creating new
wealth and jobs and promoting economic development in African economies. For more information, contact
Vincent Joyner, CEO, at [email protected] or call +27 (0) 81 403 1496
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JOBS
UR JOBS In conjunction with Job Vine SA
Junior Mid Graphic Designer - Cape Town
Leading international Marketing and Communications Company looking for a graphic designer.
Salary: Market Related + Benefits
Requirements:
- Relevant Design qualification
- Minimum 1-5 years practical experience
- Experience in creating GIF banners
For more info visit: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/junior-mid-graphic-designer/1533654/
Graphic Designer - Fourways
Graphic designer and layout artist required for an established performance motoring publication.
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3yrs experience as a graphic designer.
- Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software
- Own car and drivers license
For more info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/graphic-designer-layout-artist/1532616/
Trainee Planner - Johannesburg
Trainee Merchandiser required in Johannesburg Metro
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce
- Previous experience merchandising planning function
- Competent in MS Office
For More Info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/trainee-planner/1529095/
Shoes and Handbags Buyer - Sandton
Looking for a Shoes and Handbags buyer with practical experience in branded shoes and handbags.
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements:
- Preferably a Degree/Diploma in Fashion
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in buying branded fashion shoes and handbags
- Efficient at MS Office
For More Info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/buyer-shoes-and-handbags/1534010/
JOBS
UR JOBS In conjunction with Job Vine SA
Bookkeeper - Rustenburg
Beautiful resort in Rustenburg has a vacancy open for a bookkeeper.
Salary: R25 000 p/m
Requirements:
- Qualification in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5yrs experience in Bookkeeping
- Must be computer literate.
For More Info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/bookkeeper-nel2955mn/1533704/
HR Officer - Sandton
Seeking an experienced HR Officer for an established BPO dealing with local and international clients.
Salary: R22-28k p/m
Requirements:
- HR Qualification
- 2-3 years’ experience in a HR officer role
- Advanced knowledge in LRA, BCOE and SDA
For More Info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/hr-officer-jhb/1533220/
PA/ Reception Office Admin - Midrand
Auto-motive company seeks a strong PA/Reception person for their auto repair business.
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements:
- Basic bookkeeping knowledge
- General office and admin knowledge
- Own Car essential
For More Info: http://www.jobvine.co.za/job-detail/pa-reception-office-admin/1533902/
For more job opportunities check out: www.jobvine.co.za
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UR FOOD: RECIPES
by Nozibusiso Bhengu
Spring is knocking on our doorstep… Now here are some great salad recipes to help you
shed that winter weight away and look great for spring...
Holiday Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups cubed, cooked
chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced green bell
pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Ground black pepper to taste
HOW TO DO IT:
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried
cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well.
Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.
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UR FOOD: RECIPES
Roquefort Pear Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-
size pieces
3 pears - peeled, cored and
chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese,
crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and
diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
HOW TO DO IT:
In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring
gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto
waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2
teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. In a large serving bowl, layer
lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle
with pecans, and serve.
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SPRINGBOKS START THEIR SEASON WITH A CLEAN SWEEP
It was thrilling for the nation to witness the Springboks in action yet again in the Quadrangular Series.
The Boks were undefeated in the series, playing three Test matches against Italy, Scotland and
Samoa respectively.
Italy proved to be no competition for the elite Boks outfit, thrashing them 44-10 at the Mr Price Kings
Park Stadium in Durban. However in their next Test match against Scotland, the European rugby
giants proved to be no slouches on the attack, scoring two quick try against a formidable Boks
defence before the half-time break. Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer must have given the boys a
heavy lecture in the changing room, as the outfit showed a lot more guts and determination in the
second-half; securing a consecutive 30-17 victory in the Triangular Series. Their last quest at the Loftus
Stadium in Pretoria proved to be an enticing exhibition for the Loftus-faithfuls when the men in green
and gold beat Samoa 56-23 in their last match of the Quadrangular Series. Bryan Habana put the
cherry on top of the victory-cake when he scored his 50th Test match try.
Injuries to Zane Kirchner, Francois Hougaard and Jano Vermaak gave young and exciting talented
players in Willie le Roux and Siyamthanda Kolisi an opportunity to make their debuts for the
Springboks in the Quadrangular Series. Fresh-blood in Kolisi and le Roux showed that even in their
youth, the pair where not wet behind the ears; with Kolisi securing a man of the match performance
in his debut match against Scotland; coming from the bench in the 4th minute to replace an injured
Arno Botha. Le Roux on the other hand showed why he was the Cheetahs' first choice full-back with
hard-hitting tackles in defence and very stealthy passes on the attack. He's technique under the high
ball was also something for him to brag about; winning a number of crucial try-scoring opportunities
in his defence.
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Willie le Roux wins a high ball against Scotland
However many concerns in the media have aroused to discussion. The exclusion of players like Heinrich Brussow, Gio Aplon
and Juan de Jongh, who despite their brilliant performances in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition have not been
able to get a run. Brussow who was undoubtedly one of the superstars for the Boks in the Webb Ellis 2011 Rugby World Cup
has not yet to have a game under Meyer's management. The Cheetahs flank is vastly known for his ability to steal balls in
the ruck, despite his finesse in the ruck, His much-essential ability seems not to be the answer for Meyer, opting for hard-
hitting loose-forwards in Botha, Kolisi, Marcell Coetzee and Willem Alberts.
All in all, Meyer and his troops had an outstanding Quadrangular Series campaign. Despite not giving players like Demetri
Catrakillis, Pieter-Steph du Toit and a few others a run, A number of combinations were put to the test, and with that been
said, many questions were answered. The Springboks' next challenge will be against the South American champions,
Argentina on August 17 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, in the much anticipated Castle Rugby Championship;
which shall also feature Australia and New Zealand.
by Mandilulame Manjezi
@Jizzyjakes
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UR STARS Aries
Elevate your thoughts and your mood by breaking your routine. This could take the form of an extended vacation or trip, or
changing the order in which you go through your day. You need to do something in order to loosen up your attitude and
stimulate your vital juices. This would not be a good time to change occupations or employment, as promotion may be in
order.
Taurus
Talk to a close friend or colleague long and seriously before taking a major step in your business or personal life. If you still
feel that you must make a change from your present set-up, do it quickly and cleanly, and do not vacillate. There could be
some interesting developments in the financial affairs of someone close to you which could have lasting effects on you.
Gemini
Your recent concern with your personal situation could be brought to a happy conclusion without your needing to take any
steps whatsoever. Business activity could increase; bring with it increased financial stability, but also a much increased
workload and additional responsibility. Accept an unexpected compliment without false humility or disclaimers.
Cancer
Try curbing your appetites in all directions and learn the comfort of simplicity. This may be very difficult to do, but
accomplishing this goal might well produce much happiness and personal satisfaction. Increase you vigilance over your
finances, or over any which you now oversee. Expect an unusual communication from one whom you had almost
forgotten.
Leo
Pay close attention to small details and you could find your income increasing by large amounts. Extra efforts on your
behalf by co-workers should be rewarded in some manner, but a personal thank-you could put icing on the cake. Note
carefully any changes that you want to make in a project and then follow through on supervision to make sure that things
are done correctly.
Virgo
An old flame could be having problems of a personal nature and could well call on you for help. Should this happen, you
could find yourself becoming involved all over again, if you are not careful. Expect some financial reverses, but don’t panic
over minor matters, as you could recover strongly by hanging tight. Chances for an improvement in your job situation are
good.
Libra
Late hours and too much entertaining could result in serious health problems for you if carried to excess. Make an effort to
spend more time with a young person who needs your guidance and support. Romantic involvement may be a good idea,
but playing too wide a field could cause you some personal embarrassment and create problems for you in career areas.
Scorpio
That letter you have been planning to write to an old friend should be completed without further delay, as unexpected
health problems could prevent future contact with this person for a long time. Business relationships with family members
should be avoided if at all possible. A new job opportunity should be investigated thoroughly before making any type of
commitment.
Sagittarius
Send an overdue letter to a close friend or relative who may be much in need of some cheering up and happiness. Any
associations with people of unsavory character could cast you in the same mold in the eyes of others, especially those who
have some input into your future and career. A romantic situation could develop with an old friend, but don’t expect
anything long term.
Capricorn
You should spend more time and effort to solidify recent gains and you could find yourself enjoying a longer period of
happiness. Expect some problems from an old incident you had almost forgotten. You can handle them, however, if you will
be frank and open in your dealings with those close to you. Try to get some time away from your work.
Aquarius
Change your plans for romance if it looks like they could interfere with your career. Search for an area of compromise with
a business associate who has developed an antagonistic attitude towards you. Special care should be used with medicines
and medications of all kinds, especially if you have had problems in the past with any kind of allergies. Overlook the quick
temper of one close to you.
Pisces
Business problems could increase unless you make a special effort to insure personal loyalty of everybody on your team. This
does not have to take the form of financial reward, although that may not be amiss, if you can afford it. A kind word or a
special recognition of performance could do the trick just as well. Expect love of a serious kind from a past lover to re-enter
your life now.
Adapted from Savannah.com
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