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the rise of the millenial generation the face of leadership Simphiwe Gumede, HIV Activist junk status simple put R4,5 Billion investment for Richards Bay mom are you going to die
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09 a thin line between freedom of expression and hate speech 26 the face of leadership 47 Mom, are you going to die 49 “It will take a collective effort to fight the HIV/AIDS stigma”
health & beauty 31 get rid of facial hair 43 the 10-minute stair workout you can do at home 44 4 of the healthiest winter foods 45 5 natural hangover remedies
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EDITOR’S Note
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get so busy being a mom, a wife, a director, an editor, a daughter, a sister….. sometimes I go on autopilot to cope. Recently I've had to take time and reect on the journey to now. It has been humbling. I thought about my experiences, people I have met, challenges I have faced - won some, lost some. With the celebration of youth in June, I appreciate the journey of my youth. This year is the last time I am going to celebrate youth day as youth – of course according to the South African measures, I will always be young at heart no matter my age - yes I know, I just gave you the “I want to stay young” line. A lot of people fear getting old, I am happy that I don't. I don’t call it old, I call it mature. I am excited, rst for the fact that I am alive to make the transition. I am excited by the prospect of mature experiences, I am excited that the mature I become, my way of thinking is going to be different.
In this issue of Beads, we celebrate the rise of the Millennial. Young people making different marks in different sectors. They are proof that it is possible and there are no excuses. All you have to do is have a vision, identify something that drives you. Loathe comfort zones, – in young lingo – don't stop hustling. Find what you love and go for it. The potential that you have is immense. Remember, our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
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KZN
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ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has his eye on the ProZuma province of KwaZulu Natal. The President Hopeful has been visiting a number of locations to boost his campaign including touring the poverty stricken community of Nquthu‚ northern KwaZulu-Natal. At the invitation of Prophet Unyazilwezulu Shembe‚ Ramaphosa joined thousands of congregants of the Nazareth Baptist Church (Shembe) in eMpangeni to celebrate the life and times of its founding leader‚ Prophet Isaiah Shembe. Ramaphosa says he is enjoying his visit to the areas. [Source: Mail&Guardian]
Cuban-trained Dr. Sanele Madela, CEO/Medical Manager- Pomeroy Community Health Centre and Dr. Nhlakanipho Gumede, CEO - Pholela CHC, gave an insightful, emotional, and informative presentation to Imperial College, London. The two Doctors gave a testimonial about the Cuban doctor's program. Breaking the chain of poverty. [Source: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Facebook]
Air Seychelles starts ights to Durban
The Province of KwaZulu-Natal welcomed the inaugural ight of Air Seychelles to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport. Air Seychelles will be ying a twice-weekly non-stop service on Thursdays and Saturdays, connecting Durban and the Seychelles' capital Mahé, using an Airbus A320 Aircraft with a 16-seat business class and 120-seat economy conguration, which will achieve an average ight time of 5 hours, 20 minutes. [Source: Dube Tradeport Website] 7 | may-june ‘17 | www.beadsmag.co.za
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MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi and her Education counterpart Mthandeni Dlungwana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) committing their Departments to working together on the delivery of arts and sports programmes in schools across KwaZulu-Natal. The signing ceremony took place at The Marine Building in Durban.
Only one ambulance serves the whole of Nkandla Patients at President Jacob Zuma's hometown of Nkandla, are forced to wait four-to-ď€ ve hours for an ambulance to Khombe Hospital. For patients needing emergency attention, residents have no choice but to hire private transportation. Some pregnant patients in labour end up giving birth at home. [Source: KwaZulu-Online]
Thanda Royal Zulu secure PSL promotion Thanda Royal Zulu have secured promotion to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) after winning the 2016/17 National First Division (NFD) title on Wednesday. This is after Amabhubesi defeated Stellenbosch FC 2-1 at Umhlathuze Sports Complex - with Khotso Malope and Michael Gumede scoring for the home side in Richards Bay. As a result, Thanda are placed at the top of the log with 56 points, while second-placed Black Leopards have 44 points with three matches left. [Source: Goal Magazine]
"Government working together with business community in particular have worked hard and marketed the country very well. This is the spirit that should be retained beyond the WEF to ensure that we achieve the inclusive economic growth to create jobs and eradicate inequality and poverty. When South Africans work together, success is guaranteed," says President Zuma at World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa.
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A THIN LINE between freedom of expression and hate speech
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here’s a very thin line between freedom of speech and hate speech. Unfortunately separating the two is still very complicated for some, especially since there ain’t many consequences to people spreading hate speech. Denition of Freedom of Speech, “Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one's opinion publicly without fear of censorship or punishment” "Speech" is not limited to public speaking and is generally taken to include other forms of expression. The right is preserved in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is granted formal recognition by the laws of most nations. Nonetheless the degree to which the right is upheld in practice varies greatly from one nation to another. In many nations, particularly those with relatively authoritarian forms of government, overt government censorship is enforced. Censorship has also been claimed to occur in other forms (see propaganda model) and there are different approaches to issues such as, obstinate speech entity, and defamation laws even in countries seen as liberal democracies.
Freedom of Speech in South Africa In light of South Africa's racial and discriminatory history, particularly the Apartheid era, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 precludes expression that is equivalent to the advocacy of hatred based on some listed grounds. Freedom of speech and expression are both protected and limited by a section in the South African Bill of Rights, In Freedom of expression, everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes a. freedom of the press and other media; b. Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas; c. Freedom of artistic creativity; and d. Academic freedom and freedom of scientic research. The right of the press and other media does not extend to a. propaganda for war; b. Incitement of imminent violence; or c. advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm. In 2005, the South African Constitutional Court set an international precedent in the case of Laugh It Off Promotions CC v South African Breweries International when it found that the small culture jamming company Laugh-it-Off's right to freedom of expression outweighs the protection of trademark of the world's second largest brewery.
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Feature Gareth Cliff, a prominent South African media personality and former Idols judge, was red last year by M-Net. He tweeted “people really don't understand free speech at all”, in response to the outrage over Penny Sparrow's Facebook post in which she called black beachgoers monkeys. By referring to Sparrow's incontrovertibly racist rant as “free speech”, was Cliff, by extension, necessarily endorsing the content of her comment or was he simply saying one has the right to free expression, regardless of whether one uses it to please or to offend? One of the dominant interpretations on Twitter so far is that a racist Facebook post cannot necessarily qualify as “free speech” and Cliff, by referring it to as such, is himself racist. M-Net said Cliff was not racist, but they let him go anyway. He has since apologised for what he had said. Let us be frank. M-Net, despite its social media policy prohibiting racist public utterances by its employees, would not have sacked Cliff if there had not been a public outcry over his interpretation of freedom of speech in relation to Sparrow. The channel was not reacting to Cliff's views on the subject per se but to the “public's” anger. Without that, M-Net would have kept Cliff on and Idols would have continued without a hitch. Sparrow has been branded as a quintessential racist who, like all racists, roots her argument in the empirically awed ground. Ubunono (cleanliness) is a norm in black African culture and littering is an abnormality. Sparrow had little interest in exercising her right as a free South African citizen to protest about littering. If that was her intention, she would have just made this point and then taken the matter up with the nearest municipality, which, as an estate agent, she would have found easy to do. Even after the “Apology” Sparrow still remains the face of hate speech. She is, however, not the only one and this thin line is broken from all races, all social status and all lifestyle classes. The outrage over 'grotesque' painting by Ayanda Mabulu showing South Africa's President Zuma 'raping' Nelson Mandela is an example of how one person may have one picture and the other has the other. Not only does the painting affect rape victims but not many people want to see the private parts of an international icon. Freedom of speech can also interfere with culture. In the Zulu culture for instance, no matter what they have done, an elder is an elder, there are rules on how you treat your elders with respect, yes, even if you feel they don't deserve it this goes hand in hand with Ubuntu.
“In the Zulu culture for instance, no matter what they have done, an elder is an elder, there are rules on how you treat your elders with respect , yes, even if you feel they don't deserve it this goes hand in hand with Ubuntu”
Regulation of Hate speech in South Africa The regulatory framework of hate speech in the South African Context takes the form of the regulations being found in the regulatory legislative framework being:
1 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 106 of 1996, and 2 The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000 The means of enforcement of the legislative framework that regards to hate speech are in the form of three institutions being: Ÿ The South African Human Rights Commission “SAHCR” This is usually the rst port of call for individuals who seek recourse for a grievance that pertains to a violation of any or all human rights as apparent in the Constitution. Among which is the right to Freedom of Expression on the one hand and the right to equality or dignity on the other. Often people with a grievance that relates to hate speech will lay a complaint to the SAHRC, which then adjudicates on the matter. Matters adjudicated on by the SAHRC may result in further court action should the SAHRC determine that the violation of the said human right warrants court deliberation. Ÿ The Equality Courts Persons aggrieved by a violation of their right to equality, unfair discrimination and hate speech may proceed to make such a case at the Equality courts of South Africa. The Equality Courts were created by the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000 (“the Act”), The purpose of Equality Courts is to adjudicate matters specically relating to infringements of the right to equality, unfair discrimination and hate speech, with a view toward eradicating the ever present postapartheid spectre which essentially has divided the country along racial, gender and monetary related lines. Ÿ High Courts of South Africa South African High Courts are designated by the department of Justice as automatic Equality Courts; however the process of lodging an equality court process in the High Court is not an automated one. Matters that can be taken to the high court are matters only on certain conditions:
More of South African Bill of Rights can be found at http://www.gov.za/documents/constitution/chapter-2-billrights
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endani Maemu is a young award-winning entrepreneur based in Richards Bay. Contrary to most people's belief “ruthless business man” is not a term you would use to describe this young man. This further proves that just because one thing works for one person, doesn't mean it works for the other. Tendani has a calm, focused, gently and accommodative presence. It’s exactly the kind of presence you need to imprint yourself to people's minds and to give them a settling assurance that they are in good hands. One can say Tendani's stumble into business was fate. While studying at the University of Zululand – eMpangeni - he found himself in a space where an opportunity-meet-challenge-meetlearning presented itself and he was not about to pass up on any of it. A company that has been contracted by the University to develop and maintain its website - a company that was being paid large sums of money, a company that had all the credentials, a company that looked beautiful on paper – was failing dismally to deliver the service they were paid for. A young, enthusiastic, intelligent with a problemsolving mind saw an opportunity and seized it. With no experience only a mantra that said “I can do this”, Tendani approached the University, provided the proposal and clinched a deal that would change the route of his life. Tmansworld Technologies was born. “The name of the company was driven straight from my name. I saw the gap and told myself that I can do this. The skills that I acquired through my education gave me the condence to open my company. I believed that this opportunity could take me to greener pastures,” he says. Tmansworld Technologies provides Website Design, Hosting and Domain Registration, Networking Solutions, ICT Facility Management, Internet Service Providing, Telecommunications, Server Solutions, Security Solutions and Marketing and Advertising. Products include Hardware and Software. Today “T-Tech” as known to its loyal customers boast a strong string of clients that include uMhlathuze Municipality, 1KZN TV, University of Zululand, Meet Mekaar Resort, Vinyl Entertainment and many more. Maemu had to learn everything quickly; there is more to business than technical skill. He warns youngsters who want to embark on to business to prepare themselves for tough challenges. The 35-yearold businessman advice that it is a great idea to get a mentor because getting into business without someone to guide you can be very tough.
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“You need to share your ideas with someone who has been there and knows many things about business. Before the idea, you must have a skill. One of the challenges this country has is entrepreneurs going to business just for tenders. One should have a skill, if need be, have all the relevant qualications for the business so that you can be competitive out there ” “Don't start big but small. When the time comes to expand then why not go for it. Our government needs to work on simplifying the process of getting funding because it takes more time. There are many business adventures but young people need to be aware of what they need to do before embarking on the journey.” Journey Starting a business was not easy. When I embarked on this industry I knew nothing about running a business. The only thing I had was the technical skill. Business has so many logistics. The journey has never been easy. I learnt that in a hard way. The rst 3-months were very smooth because the only thing I needed to do was delivering the service. As long as my clients were happy I was too. But as the business grew, challenges of running a business grew. It is now eight years, looking back I thought by now I would be very far, but the journey has its up and down Awarded In 2009, T-tech was honoured with Myezane Award as the best SMME in KZN. U-Myezane is hosted by KwaZuluNatal Department of Economic Development. This award put the company on most people's radar and that meant the business must be on-point because people were watching. Tendani is not all business.. He was raised by two parents, unfortunately one passed away a few years ago. He grew up in the family of ve, two boys and three girls. He is a husband and a father to a 10 months old son - Mukona “I am married to a hard-working woman. She is nurse at Ngwelezane Hospital. With her working many shifts that gives me more time to do my work even at home. But when she is around I do all in my power to give her the time she needs and deserves.” Words he lives by Always be humble, learn to appreciate things and be patient. Future Expectations This industry is popularly dominated by white-owned companies. The idea is to become the number one blackowned IT Company in South Africa. I want this company to be the preferred company in terms of service offerings. We also plan on taking over or become main supplier for government institutions IT services.”
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he girl who rocks up in a grey hoodie and big sunglasses is unrecognisable as the sweet Ayanda from SABC 1's Skeem Saam and certainly nothing like Phindi the sidechick on e-tv's Scandal! But maybe that was the plan. You come with a plan when your face is on National TV every weekday. Hoodies and big sunglasses are famous face's best friend. The 24-year-old Pretty Ncayiyana is tomboyish when she arrives at our shoot. She's tinier that what you see on TV and she looks 16, not 24. Literally 30 seconds after I meet her, I conclude…. She's adorable! Pretty was born and bred in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. Raised by a single mom after she and her sister were abandoned by their father. Her mom is her inspiration, having worked for minimum wage at different clothing factories just to make ends meet and provide for her children. Thembisile Ncayiyana, 42, was 16-years-old when she got pregnant, she had to leave school and go nd work. “My mom has worked for clothing factories all her life just so she could take care of me and my 16-year-old sister who is doing grade 12 at Gamalakhe Commercial High School, the same school I went to. I know my father and his whereabouts but he has never done anything for us. I regard him as a male who is afraid of taking responsibility. Yes, life has had its hard times but my mom has made sure we never went to bed on an empty stomach. I will not say that I was poor, every challenge I went through was preparing me to be the strong woman I am today,” The acting bug In 2003 while doing grade 5, I was doing my home work collecting pictures. I saw a picture of a beautiful woman, next to her name on the bottom there was the word “actress”. The following day my teacher Mr Nkomo asked everyone in class what they want to be when growing up and when it was my turn, there was no hesitation, I knew I wanted to be an actress.
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I had always enjoyed Arts and Culture and excelled during drama sections. In 2005, I told a friend of mine about “the plan” and she told me about a drama group she herself had joined. Of course I had to get permission from my mother, which I got but things went south when I arrived home after 7pm on the day of rehearsals. I was told to quit immediately, no girl of hers was going to be out till that late. I still remember that night, I cried. It was only a year later that she reconsidered after her [my mom] friend told her, she had a daughter at the same drama group. Any acting skill that I have is thanks to the the training I received at Emuhle All Artists, an Art organisation based in the KZN South Coast. I was in Grade 8 in 2005 when it started and I have not looked back since. Being an actress was a decision I made with intent to tell stories for a living and for a lifetime. The big break It was not complicated nor dramatic at all. While I was in Port Shepstone, I heard that Skeem Saam was looking for talent. I packed my bags and headed to Johannesburg; I auditioned and got the role of Ayanda. Skeem Saam gave me the public's attention and helped to elevate my acting career. However, I am a freelancer and actors are never permanent. I loved Skeem Saam and enjoyed being part of it, but because it wasn't a permanent role and you can only be in a show as an actor for as long as they need your character, I had to grab the opportunity on e-tv's Scandal! I don't regret the decision to leave Skeem Saam, it was time and I must say I am enjoying being part of Scandal! Industry Pressures Expectations! You are expected to live a certain standard of life while - just like any other jobs - it takes time for one to accumulate enough income to get that expensive car or house. You have to have an active social media presence. Personally, I'm not good with social media but being an actress today you have to be active and use social media platforms to grow your brand.” KZN opportunities Obviously, the industry is not as big as it is in Johannesburg, therefore opportunities are limited. But, I know people who are doing really well in KZN. I know that most KZN artists understand that they need to create their own opportunities and usually they do. Especially in theatre, wherever you are, Jozi or Durban it's the survival of the ttest in the arts. Upcoming Projects My interests are in education, youth development and arts. Youth development projects are part of the things I'll be doing a lot this year. I usually visit schools just for motivational speaking. A lot is coming but unfortunately, for now, I can't talk much about it. I'm also pushing auditions and hoping to get a drama series this year.” Ultimate Goal To make sure my mom never has to work for another racist factory owner who over-work and under-pay her ever again . Be a wellknown actress. Teach, I've always wanted my own school. Be my own boss and adopt kids.
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Siyanda Maphumulo
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osting home-made videos on social media has made funny man Siyanda Maphumulo a sought out South African Comedy sensation. From Mandeni but based in Durban, Maphumulo was a nalist at the 8th SATMA Awards for the Best Indigenous Comedian category. Maphumulo is now one of the regulars in the well-known comedy show 99% Zulu Comedy. In an exclusive interview with Beads Magazine, Maphumulo revealed that he was operating underground until he introduced himself to social media in 2015 “I was raised by both my parents who really liked church. I started my Primary Education at Khangelani and proceeded to Mpoqabulungu High School. My family moved from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal north to Mandeni during civil wars. Growing up passion about comedy was the last thing on my mind. I just wanted to be a professional football player, I was really good at it. Getting serious injuries while playing football changed my mind and I started considering comedy. Not that I didn't have talent for comedy but I just didn't see it as career. It is still difcult for my parents to accept comedy as a career. My parents expressed their disappointment at me when I chose comedy instead of a company that xs electricity cables. They are trying to come to terms with what I'm doing but it is difcult for them. I don't see myself xing broken electricity cables but maybe I could own a company in future.” Working from my house, taking videos and posting them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc, has made a huge impact in my career as a comedian. I can fully agree that I received fame through social media. At rst people didn't know about Siyanda Maphumulo, but after watching my funny videos on social media people started recognising me on the streets and I started receiving phone calls for gigs as well. Nowadays, people are very active on social media platforms if you post your work there, in no time people will start recognising you. I salute this new technology since it has made my dream come true. My passion for arts, especially comedy started in high school when I was telling jokes as a hobby to my peers back in Mandeni, KwaZuluNatal North Coast. This, later on, grew to a career in 2009 when I was doing my Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Mangosuthu University of Technology” His new “Iyenzeka Leyonto” show running across the country is said to be the biggest comedy special of the year, with Maphumulo rated as one of top KZN and RSA comedians. The ever so entertaining Maphumulo is currently co-writing a sitcom based on the brotherhood of homeless people. His genuine humour is based on ridiculous observation of life.
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Maphumulo is a ground breaker, and his unique intellectual comedy has earned him prominence in the South African stand-up comedy scene. He was seen on Idols 2014 doing "imoto'entshontshimali" act. He is a versatile performer who performs both in isiZulu and English for corporate events, weddings and other private ceremonies and also does program directing. The funny man has an overowing bag of achievements. He has performed with the top of the crop including Siso Nene, Trevor Gumbi, Celeste Ntuli, Felix Hlophe, Simphiwe Shembe and Justice Kubheka, just to mention a few. Comedy Opportunities in KZN There are opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal, but people need to know you rst. I create opportunities for myself I don't wait for somebody else to present them to me. I believe that comedians need to put themselves in a spotlight. We have social media now, people must use it to get where they want to be. Using social media platforms you end-up having many followers and those people could open doors for you. Besides promoting comedy, if you have a large following on social media platforms you nd companies wanting to advertise their products and events on your page. Current projects The project I'm more into right now is my project called 'Iyenzeka Leyonto, One Man Show'. I'm the type of person who like doing one thing at the time. My next show will touch down Johannesburg on September 15, 2017. Career platforms Working on Ukhozi FM Fridays afternoon 3 to 6 Woza Nabangani Bakho show has also made a huge impact on my career. My followers know where to nd me on Fridays. There, I get an opportunity to announce my projects and other things. On radio I reach even the mature audience that doesn't use social media and now they know who Siyanda is. It's also made people take me serious as a performer.” Industry Pressures One of the major issues in our industry is nding sponsors. We have people that take advantage of us; we get late payments and are taken lightly because we are comedians. But I would say I've passed that stage. Right now I'm busy with my project but I'm struggling to nd sponsor.” Comedian Role Model I consider Felix Hlophe is my role model, he is also my mentor. He's been mentoring and encouraging me from the biggining. That guy knows his work and he's very passionate about what he does. Advice to Underground Comedians “I can say be yourself and know what you want. Be organised and consistent. Comedy must be your calling not just be passionate about it. Talent will speak and open doors for you wherever you are.”
“I create opportunities myself I don't wait for somebody else to present them to me”
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how do you stay motivated?
how do you stay motivated?
Everything begins in the heart and mind. I keep my spirit high by reminding myself of my goals. New challenges, new projects keep me awake. I always want to learn new things, always want to see the end product of any projects that I work on, if done right I reward myself. I also watch a lot of motivational talks and business success stories on YouTube. I also convince myself that all is possible if you put your mind into something you want to achieve.
Dreams and goals.
how do you keep yourself on track to achieve your goals? “I pray, positive thinking, advises I get from my family and looking at other well-known fellow actors and also seeing people striving to achieve things in their lives.”
what inspires you?
how do you stay motivated? Being patient and focusing on the work I do. Increment of fans on my social media platforms
How do you keep yourself on track to achieve your goals? I do not giving up on my dreams.
what inspires you? The fact that I'm unique to other comedians and the love I get from my family.”
God for the talent that I have Should I feel low, I will always remind myself that Marianne Williamson once wrote that our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
what do you most want to accomplish that you have not yet? I’d like to have my own arts school to produce artists that would compete with artists from across the world. I want to be world-recognised actress
what's the smartest thing you have ever done with your money?
Hiring more people to help build the company
I have paid school fees for my younger sister. Paid University graduation expenses for some disadvantaged student.”
What successes are you most proud of to date?
what successes are you most proud of to date?
what's the smartest thing you have ever done with your money?
Nothing to beat winning uMyezane as the best SMME in the province. “For now we have been recognised by most government institutions which pretty give us a light that there's something we are doing right.”
biggest mistake or failure in your life? “When I tried to closed down the business in 2013.”
Receiving role on Scandal and Skeem Saam. Being able to movie from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng for greener pastures
what do you most want to accomplish that you have not yet? To be a world well-known comedian. Travel the world and experience other cultures.
What's the smartest thing you have ever done with your money? Supporting my family, saving, starting a company and investing in my career
what successes are you most proud of to date? Being among South Africa's well known comedians
anything you wish you'd known sooner? That comedy can be a career
Biggest mistake or failure in your life? The fact that I received only one distinction in matric.
anything you wish you'd known sooner? That business is not for the faint of heart. It's for the brave, the patient and persistent.
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
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Leadership is getting younger by Nqobile Nene
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“I
enrolled at a Private College and obtained a Diploma in Public Relations. When I became a councillor, I decided to get a Higher Certicate in Local Government Administration at Unisa. I also enrolled at the University of Pretoria for a Diploma in Municipal Executive Leadership. Currently I'm doing a qualication in Developmental Studies at Unisa,”
“I started my political journey in 2000 serving in the structures of the ANC Youth League. In 2003 I graduated into the regional structure where I led as a Regional Secretary for three terms. Right now I'm part of the ANC Regional Executive Mother Body. I sit in the ANC Regional Working Committee (RWC),”
Mayor Siphesihle Zulu, 38 says stabilising, addressing social challenges and restoring investor condence in the Isithebe area is one of his priorities
What does Minister Malusi Gigaba, Dj Zinhle, Radio personality Nonhlanhla “Mroza” Buthelezi and Comedian Siyanda Maphumulo have in common? Yes, you guessed it, they are all from Mandeni. For a small town, Mandeni seems to be making waves. It's not just the personalities from the area, it's also the entertainment vibe that has suddenly made Mandeni a go-to place for fun. On the down side, Mandeni has been in the media for no-so-good reasons. How can you forget the taxi violence that took lives? Remember the touching of Kwa-Sithebe factories? It takes a special kind of leadership breed to balance a municipality like Mandeni, a municipality where possibilities are touchable. Mayor Siphesihle Zulu is that breed. He is proof “what's age got to do with it”. The Mayor was rst elected into ofce in 2012 after the passing of the late Mayor Lindiwe Tshabalala and re-elected last year 2016. Zulu was born in Melmoth North of KZN, and then in the 1980s his parents moved to Mandeni in search of greener pastures. He did got primary education at Khayalemfundo Primary School, continued to Siyavikela Primary School and completed high school education at Udumo High School. Zulu's parents were not into politics. His whole family follows Shembe Baptist Church. He has two brothers and four sisters. He also has ve children, rst born is 16-years-old and last born is nearly 2-years-old.
He says being a young Mayor has not been easy, and we are thinking “well, he sure hides it well”. Zulu is known for being condent but humble and polite .“I am an easy man to get along with because I grew up amongst different people in the Township.”
Zulu's vision about Mandeni is clear. “My mandate is to make sure that people of Mandeni get basic services and jobs. I am busy attracting investors to come on board in order to increase our employment rate. I am also approaching private sector to open doors and opt to hire local people. Those who have started or on the mission of starting their businesses, we are making sure that they get funding.”
“Mandeni is one of the smaller areas in the province, but it has different positive features. One of its greatest strong point is our location. We are located between two major ports which are Durban and Richards Bay. When we are doing business in Mandeni it is easy to transport our goods. We are also very close to King Shaka International Airport”. “I aim to bring more young people on board to receive job skills and training on how to start their own businesses. The unemployment statistics released before the elections revealed that Mandeni is not in a bad situation in terms of unemployment. We have institutionalised youth development by working with National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), we have also established a youth advisory centre.” As busy as a life of a Mayor can be – expectedly of course - Zulu still tries all he can to spend time with his family. Even a Mayor has a love bone right? The person to answer that question is the Mayor's soon-to-be wife Busisiwe Zondo, they are in the process of getting married. “When I get an opportunity especially on weekends I make sure my family and I have some time to eat out and catch up. I visit my parents and siblings once a month”. “I believe I have a lot to offer, not just people of Mandeni but the whole of South Africa. I have not and am not about to reach a space where I get tired of serving people. What I am doing is my calling and I am answering, “
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e is young, he is intelligent, he is charismatic, he is educated, he is a forward thinker, he is inspiring, he is brave….. I could go on and on but what's important is, he is amongst the youngest inuential Chiefs in KZN. The 29 year old Chief Sbonelo Mkhize is trusted with the type of leadership you expect from an old, grey haired, big belly man with many wives. He is called to be the leader of AbaMbo Traditional Authority in Drakensberg. He is also a chairperson of the Regional Uthukela House of Traditional Leaders and a member of Provincial House of Traditional leaders.
When destiny calls, you answer. This is the case with Khabazela . His grandfather passed on in 2003 and chieftaincy was handed down to his father. His own father passed and he was the next in line for the big seat, but because he was still too young, his uncle had to temporally take over the reins. A few years later his uncle passed on and he had no option but to hang the his three piece suits from his investment banking days to lead a community that needed leadership.
Chief Sbonelo Mkhize, 29
Chief Sbonelo's main responsibilities are to provide guidance, give advice on development issues and to draw up plans on how to unlock economic value for the AbaMbo Traditional Authority
He spent his early childhood in uLundi and went to different schools in the area. After he nished Matric he moved to Durban and enrolled for BCom Accounting at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He was then hired by Rand Regional Bank as an Investment Banker in Johannesburg.
Chief Sbonelo Mkhize has been involved in community development for over ve years. He places emphasis on development in all aspects for his 23,000 strong clan. Hi clan is an impoverished community whose inhabitants mostly survive on social grants and primary agricultural vocations. Sbonelo's main responsibilities are to provide guidance in disputes between people, give advice on what development issues should take priority, and to draw up plans on how to unlock economic value on the close to 10,000 hectares of land on which he has jurisdiction. His ultimate goal is to draw up creative plans in order to attract investment foreign and local - into rural areas for the benet of 296 Chiefs within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Like every other leadership, his also has its own challenges, especially when one is young. He says as a young traditional leader he experiences a lot of resistance from some community members, especially the elders in the community. “People still have ancient mind-set that traditional leaders are supposed to be old and have grey hair, many wives, spend money while doing nothing. When we arrive in community events or meetings, people don't show any respect towards us as their leaders, they just see a boy. Leading people is a challenge. I tell our Provincial Premier Willies Mchunu, that it's easier to herd cattle than trying to lead people. We are doing all in our power to retrieve dignity of the traditional house and end differences of the past” According to Mkhize there is also an issue of local councillors who earned doubled the amount of money than traditional leaders while serving at local level. He feels government needs to review that issue because they have many responsibilities as traditional leaders. Under Mkhize's leadership AbaMbo Youth Committee has been established. This is where young people discuss their challenges and voice out their concerns as a collective. The group receives support from the traditional house. This committee is also tasked to encourage and assist young people to start businesses. Chief Mkhize is unmarried without children, but not so fast ladies, he got engaged two months ago. As Beads Magazine, we wish him all the luck in his journey of restoring cultural pride and self-love to the people of KwaZulu.
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facial HAIR GET RID OF
What Causes Lip Hair Growth? You ask yourself, why did God give me hair in places where I have to shave it off? Do I have to shave it off? Fortunately for women, most of our “unwanted hair” is hidden. But not all of us are that lucky. The scenario is you wake up in the morning, wash your face and while you wipe it, you look in the mirror and there is… your worst nightmare coming to live, a single prickly hair on your face! And your day is ruined. It is normal for men to have facial hair especially on the area around the lips and the chin. However, upper lip hair growth in women seems to be a common problem. Lip hair is a common problem in women and though it is harmless it poses a self-esteem drainer. The problem can vary from ne small hairs to a coarse moustache which is so obvious and embarrassing.
It is commonly due to hereditary, hormonal or ethnic factors. There are two types of body hair. Vellus hair is small, pale and ne hair and Terminal hair is coarse, darker and longer. Although upper lip hair is not normally linked to any health condition, there are cases of hirsutism which may be as a result of underlying medical conditions such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, cushing's syndrome (Greek? I know!).
Here are other Ÿ Hormonal changes in puberty, factors that can pregnancy or menopause contribute to hair Ÿ High testosterone in women growth above the Ÿ Hirsutism is the conversion of villous lips in women: hair into coarse male- like terminal hair. It is triggered by sex hormones called androgens. Ÿ Hypertrichosis is the excessive growth of vellum or terminal hair. It is an inherited condition Ÿ Medications such as anabolic steroids and hormone therapy Ÿ Tumours
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WAXING OFF Waxing is a safe and effective method of removing upper lip hair. It is a semi-permanent hair removal method. By pulling hair from the root, it takes waxed hair 46 weeks to regrow. However, this depends on the cycle of hair growth- it is possible to have new hair growth just two weeks after waxing. There are different types of waxing to remove hair. For lip hair, using soft wax or strip waxing is commonly used. Using a wooden applicator to apply warm wax thinly over the lip hair Ÿ With a strip of cloth or paper press rmly to adhere the wax and the wax to the skin Ÿ Remove the strip quickly in the direction of hair growth Ÿ Be sure to pull out the strip as parallel to the skin as possible to avoid trauma Ÿ
For those with sensitive skin, Strip less or hard waxing can be used. It is ideal for small ne hairs in sensitive parts of the body such as the face. This method does not employ the use of cloth or strip. A layer of thick wax is applied and allowed to dry. Since it does not adhere to the skin as strip waxing it, pulling it out is less painful. Home remedies such as sugar, honey and egg white can be effectively used to wax upper lip hair- as discussed below.
SHAVE OFF Shaving is another quick, simple and inexpensive method of getting rid of unwanted upper lip hair. Does shaving the upper lip make hair grow back thicker? No, this is what happens: When you shave hair, it grows back in the same length. This time however, it grows with thick blunt edges giving an illusion of thicker hair which feels rough and stubbly. According to the epilatorgirl.com, to shave upper lip hair, you should not use razors that you would normally use on other parts of the body.
How to shave upper lip hair Ÿ Use a single edge, single blade razor such as the tinkle Ÿ Wet your face and apply shaving cream Ÿ Hold the razor at a 45 degrees angle while shaving Ÿ Pull the upper lip area taut and shave against the direction of hair growth Ÿ Moisturize your afterwards Shaving has to be done frequently to maintain that smooth upper lip area. It is best to nd one upper lip hair removal the method that you are comfortable with and stick to it. Remember that excessive hair removal can lead to skin irritation and if not done properly it can also stimulate more hair growth
Upper Lip Hair Removal Tips These upper hair removal tips will help you get rid of unwanted facial hair naturally without any side effects. Ÿ Do not overdo upper lip hair removal procedures Ÿ Begin upper lip hair removal after the age of 15 Ÿ Eat proper diet to balance hormones Ÿ Choose one upper lip hair removal and stick to it Ÿ If you have sensitive skin, stick to natural methods to avoid irritating your skin Ÿ Hydrate adequately to keep your skin moisturized after hair removal Ÿ Never remove facial hair before a date or important function - give your skin time to get off the irritation, redness and swelling. Remove upper lip hair, preferably before bedtime Ÿ Not all hair removal products can be used on face and the upper lips. Ÿ Consult a doctor if you have increased facial hair growth accompanied with masculine features, such as voice deepening, increased muscle mass and decreased breast size.
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Sokhulu
talks Style, Colour, Winter by Mbusi Mzolo I have Googled dozens of words to try and describe Lerato Sokhulu of Igagasi FM, and the word that I choose to stick with is, 'artist' – Lerato is a multi-faceted artist. Radio is currently the biggest platform she has to exhibit her incredible talent; she has a show on one of the biggest stations in the country, Gagasi FM. She blesses the airwaves every weekday from 4-6 am; the show is rooted in spreading positivity and growth. It is a really great way to start your day, and she signs off by uttering the biggest ego stroke of all time, “I love you”, you will be the one with the vibes after every episode. Lerato also acts, MCs, writes, and channels her creative energy towards a lot of other mediums. What sets her apart from other renaissance women is her star quality, and all superstars have a distinct style, her palette is not to be tried with. That is why we went inside her head for some winter style gems. You can read the Q&A below;
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What's your favourite colour, and how will you work it into your winter wardrobe? I can't say I have a favorite color, but I like rich colors. A lot of blues, powder pinks, nudes and maroon. I don't have a winter wardrobe, Durban is not cold. What's your denition of “style”? Style must be distinctive to you. When someone is stylish it comes effortlessly, it's timeless and sprinkled with magic. As we grow our style changes, what change (s) are you most proud of? I've toned down. I used to be very out there with colors all over the show. What goes through your mind when you assemble an outt? Comfortability rst, then what my plans are for the day and the occasion of course. What's your winter skin care plan? Moisture, moisture, moisture. my skin tends to get dry in winter. What do you wear when you're relaxing indoors during the chilly months? I wear oversized t shirts that I never gave my boyfriend back or an old loose dress.
Do you try to relay any messages with your clothes or is it purely for practical purposes? The message I try to relay is that I'm different and I love being real, like nature with a whole lot of sexiness. Who do you consider a style icon? (South African and international) locally its Leratolicious and Sunshine shimbambo. They wear really bold but comfortable clothing that is still sexy. Internationally its Erykah Badu, I want to be as courageous in my clothing as her one day. I also follow a lot of style blogs and fashion designers. You've had really dope and remarkable hairstyles in the past, what role do hairstyles play in accentuating your outts? Oh man a great hairstyle is a must. Hairstyles are a statement to me. When I step out that salon, I want people to go wow, that's different and beautiful! I don't really think about how a hairstyle will t into my outt, my hair is an outt itself. What are your key accessories for winter? Coats, bright colored stockings, bomb ass jackets and bomb ass boots! Facebook: Rapunzulu Sokhulu Instagram: @ Rapunzulu Twitter: @indigo_lunarh
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in Black Winter Outfits for Girls Night Out
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KZN is not called South Africa’s playground for nothing. Out of about 90 days of winter, only about 15 are actually worth fur coats and boots, so why invest in something you will wear once a year. So this season, whether you have a formal invitation or a casual date, step out once, no need to change in this all occasion-fashion by Shadoo’s Couture. Fashion: Shadoo’s Couture | Photography: NixoGraphy Make-Up: Yolani Nieman |Model: Pretty Ncayiyana - e-tv Scandal! Actress
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The
10-Minute
Stair Workout You
Can Do At Home
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ou've heard "take the stairs, not the elevator," a thousand times. But what if instead of it just being a healthier way to get around, the stairs became your new favorite toning tool? This workout is going to take you up and down a set of stairs—in your home, or wherever you want—while adding sculpting moves in between. Since moving up a ight of stairs forces you to work harder against gravity, you'll build strength and power in your lower body while your heart rate soars. The mini cardio intervals will help you burn calories at a higher rate for longer after you nish, and the quick toning moves will re up your arms, back, butt, and thighs. At the end, you'll be sweaty, stronger, and thanking the stairs for a free but erce workout! Here's how it works: Do each exercise for 30 seconds. Perform as many reps as possible with good form. It doesn't matter how big your ight of stairs is; just go for time. After the rst time through, rest for 2 minutes. Repeat the entire circuit once more, and you'll have yourself a 10-minute strength and cardio workout in one. Remember to use the handrail if needed and watch your feet, so you don't trip.
Cardio: Stair Run - Time: 30 seconds Start facing the bottom of the stairs. Run up quickly using each step. Pump your arms next to your sides as you move quickly. Walk down the stairs carefully. Repeat. Strength: Walking Lunge - Time: 30 seconds Targets: Glutes, legs, core Start facing the bottom of the stairs. Step your right foot onto the next step and bend both knees as you lower into a lunge, keeping your front knee tracking over your shoe. Push off with your right foot and use your arms to help you propel your left foot onto the next step and lower into another lunge. Continue alternating legs until you reach the top of the stairs. Walk or jog down as usual. Repeat. Cardio: Sideways Stair Run - Time: 30 seconds Start at the bottom of the stairs with your right side of the body closest to the stairs. Leading with your right foot, run up the stairs sideways. (Pretend your feet are chasing each other. Right foot goes rst but as the left foot starts to approach the rst step, the right foot should already be lifting to move up to the second step.) When you get to the top, walk down the stairs normally. Repeat.
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4
of the Healthiest Winter Foods Citrus
Potatoes
Citrus fruits, including lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit, are at their juiciest in the wintertime and can add the sunshine to the dreary winter. Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C—one medium orange delivers more than 100 percent of your daily dose. Citrus fruits are also rich sources of avonoids. The predominant avonoid in these fruits—hesperidin—is credited with boosting “good” HDL cholesterol and lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap for being a white starch, thrown into the same category as white rice or white bread. But unlike those other starches, which have indeed been stripped of healthful nutrients, potatoes are a whole food that contains several benecial nutrients. They are an excellent source of two immunity boosters—vitamins C and B6, delivering 25% and 29% of your daily needs per medium potato, respectively. They are also a good source of folate, which is especially important for women of childbearing age, and they deliver ber (4 grams in a medium potato; women need 25 grams daily and men need 38 grams). If you can nd purple potatoes, you'll get an added health boon—they are rich in anthocyanins—antioxidants that are linked to a host of health benets, from lowering cancer and heart disease risk to quelling inammation.
Pomegranates Chances are you've tasted pomegranates in their newly popular juice form. And from a heart-health perspective, that's probably a good thing. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants (more so than other fruit juices)—just a cup daily might help to keep free radicals from oxidizing “bad” LDL cholesterol. Oxidized LDL contributes to plaque build-up in the arteries. Another study showed that drinking pomegranate juice might improve blood ow to the heart in people with myocardial ischemia, a serious condition in which the heart's oxygen supply is compromised because the arteries leading to it are blocked. percent), as well as being
Winter Squash There are many varieties of winter squash—including butternut, acorn, delicata and spaghetti squash—and they are all excellent choices in the winter. One cup of cooked winter squash has few calories (around 80) but is high in both vitamin A (214 percent of the recommended daily value) and vitamin C (33 percent), as well as bein
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Hangover Remedies
After a fun night of dancing and drinking, you have a headache, you have a stomach-ache, and your get-up-and-go is gone. You have a hangover! Experts know little about what causes a hangover. Some theories say that alcohol disrupts biological rhythms; others say that alcohol withdrawal is the culprit. Research suggests that impurities produced when alcohol is distilled can make you feel nauseous. The sweeter the drink, the higher the level of impurities. Malt liquors and red wine are especially toxic. That headache? It may come from dehydration — alcohol is a diuretic — and your body's adjustment to your dropping blood alcohol levels after you've stopped drinking. For now, there's only one surere way to avoid a hangover: Don't drink. (I had to try) There is one proven cure: Time. It takes 8 to 24 hours for symptoms to disappear. In the meantime, try these simple, natural ways to avoid the pain, or to tackle headaches, nausea, and general malaise the day after:
Drink water. It's important to stay hydrated while you're drinking alcohol. That means drinking plenty of water between cocktails. If you bypass that rule and wake up groggy the next morning, drink up to rehydrate and ush the impurities from your system. Grease up before you go. One longstanding folk remedy is to take a spoonful of olive oil before a party. Some swear by it. Eating a pizza or other fatty food has the same effect. Both are said to grease the intestines so the alcohol takes longer to absorb. Consume sugar while you're drinking. Studies show that fructose may speed alcohol metabolism, thus reducing the risk of a hangover. It's important to eat sugar while you're drinking, not before, since fructose metabolizes quickly. Try plain orange juice between cocktails. Fill up the morning after. Eat breakfast. Electrolytes in food help replenish a dehydrated system and get calories back into your body. But go easy. While a greasy meal before drinking may help, a hangover needs foods that are easy to digest, like toast and cereal. Some believe that eating burnt toast will help, with the charred carbon crust ltering out impurities much like a carbon water lter. But there's no research to back it up. Eat ginger. For centuries, people have taken ginger to reduce nausea and vomiting. Try nibbling crystallized ginger in the aftermath of a night of drinking. The National Institutes of Health reveal early research that consuming a combination of ginger, tangerine pith, and brown sugar before drinking decreases nausea and vomiting.
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Mom ARE YOU GOING TO DIE?
Research shows that talking to your young children about your HIV status helps them cope better. | by Africa Centre
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New scientic research from South Africa strengthens the international evidence that children whose parents have a life-threatening disease such as HIV can benet from their parents communicating with them about their illness and possible death. Ÿ South Africa has high rates of HIV and recent estimates from 23 Sub-Saharan African countries show that up to 30% of children live in a household with an HIV-infected parent, most often their mother. This increases the chances that from early on in their life children might be exposed to parental illness, hospitalisation and death. The research, which was conducted at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), was led by Dr Tamsen J. Rochat, a researcher from the Human Sciences Research Council. It forms part of a programme of work called the 'Amagugu Intervention' which was funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. Between 2010 and 2012 Amagugu assisted 281 HIVpositive mothers living in rural KwaZulu-Natal in disclosing their HIV-positive status to their HIVnegative children, aged 6-10 years.
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In this paper, published on November 21 in the academic journal Social Science & Medicine, Rochat and her colleagues analysed data from Amagugu on children's death-related questions following disclosure. The research team found that: Two-thirds of the children asked questions of the mother following her disclosure. The content of the questions ranged from asking about how HIV caused illness, how the HIV medication worked and how long it would last, how HIV transmission took place and about the mother's access to health care for HIV.
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A third of children (31%) asked a specic the death-related question following disclosure. The content of the children's questions about death suggests a high level of exposure to familia illness and death.
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There were no signicant age or gender effects, with some children as young as six asking questions about death. For most children, questions centred on increasing their understanding and seeking reassurance.
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The study found that full disclosure (using the words HIV) as compared to partial disclosure (using the words virus) increased the odds of the mother and child discussing the possibility of death. The child bringing up the topic of death was associated with the mother describing the child's rst reaction to her disclosure as fear. The content of the children's questions focussed on establishing the threat of death to themselves and the mother, the implications of HIV and the mother's prognosis and how they would be cared for during periods of illness or death and clarications about prior family deaths. Having discussed death did not impact negatively on children's mental health, at least in the short term.
Prior research has shown that there is often a mismatch between what caregivers believe children can understand, and what children actually understand. In some cultures parents may believe it is bad luck to talk about death, or they may feel that children are too young to understand.
However it is established that if there is no communication they are likely to become worried when they observe changes in their parents' behaviour, or their health. Parents may think the child is unaware, but research suggests they most likely are. The study conrms international research that while children may not have a mature understanding of death until age 9 -11, they can develop a good understanding of the causal relationship between a biological disease process (such as HIV), the affect it can have on one's body, and the threat of death at younger ages. The study also supports evidence that children exposed to familial illness and deaths appear to more rapidly assimilate these concepts when compared to children not exposed to familial deaths. Children who were exposed to high levels of death prior to the study appeared more frightened by their mother's disclosure, and were more likely to ask questions about this in order to get reassurance about her illness and the possibility of her death. For this reason Rochat says the study ndings are highly relevant in South Africa and to other places with high HIV prevalence. “We need move away from this idea that we can protect children from things that are highly prevalent in their environment, especially since children are observant and a lack of communication can increase their worries and fears. A parent's desire to protect their child is commendable, and a critical component of good parenting, but in this instance it likely does not achieve the outcome they hope for. We show here that there is very little evidence to support parental fears that talking to your child about your life-threatening disease, in an age appropriate way, leads to negative emotional impacts on the child. Sometimes to protect your children, you need to prepare them,” said Rochat. Rochat goes on to say: “If you are HIV infected, in South Africa you are likely to live a long and healthy life if you have access to HIV treatment and adhere to your treatment. But, realistically, illness will be part of your life. There will be times where you need additional medical care, or may need to be hospitalised. Preparing your child for that, having a plan and dealing with it directly, reduces your stress with it, and during those difcult times when you as a parent are coping with an illness or hospitalisation, the child will likely cope better.
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Of course we are not for one moment saying this easy to do, or that it is easy for the child, but we are saying that we have shown in this research, like we have seen in research from the United States and Europe, that younger children need information, and that providing it does not negatively impact on them.” Rochat cautions that communicating with younger children is not the same as communicating with adolescents or adults, and that parents need support and counselling to meet their younger child's need for information. The Amagugu Intervention gave specic guidance on how to do this, and this likely improved the outcomes for children. Amagugu demonstrates that there is a lot of support we can give parents that will help them to talk about these very difcult things while minimising the harm to the child. Rochat recommends that both the public and private health and social support sectors in South Africa consider offering practical support to parents living with HIV and other life-threatening diseases to help them communicate with their children about their illness in a timely and age appropriate manner.
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“It will take a collective effort to ght the HIV/AIDS stigma” by Xolani Dlamini
Simphiwe Gumede
| HIV activist
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ou will recognise Simphiwe Gumede from a television show she hosted on 1KZN-TV called “HIV today”. She is an HIV/AIDS activist who has been living openly and positively with HIV for 6 years. She's beautiful, she's spunky, she is fun and strange enough she has a phobia for anything animal especially anything with fur. Here she is is, living positively with a disease many have killed themselves over, but she's afraid of cats and dogs. Strange Simphiwe.
Simphiwe's story is heart-breaking but her bubble personality does not allow you to feel sorry for her because she sure does not feel sorry for herself. The 33year-old mother of three girls from Nseleni in eMpangeni - KZN North Coast - has had a share of hard times in her life. Simphiwe was physically, verbally, emotionally, mentally abused and HIV infected by her ex-boyfriend. “He infected me on purpose. I had to hear through a relative who told me she had overheard my ex-boyfriend telling someone that he had infected me with HIV. I then went for a check-up and conrmed that I was indeed HIV positive. It was a hard thing to face and come to terms with, but after receiving counselling and guidance from health professionals, I realised that it was not a deadend. The response I received from my ex-boyfriend when I told him about what I had found out was “So what?” The next step was to tell my family. Eish, it was difcult hey! After I found that I was living with a disease, I made a decision. I said to myself that I was not money, not everybody was going to like me. It was a very traumatising moment for my mother since she had lost my brother through HIV/AIDS. While dealing with all of this I was also dealing with an abusive boyfriend. I was almost killed. It started with a slap on the face then escalated to a gun-point. But I reported the matter to the police and left that relationship. After a successfully assistance from the Justice Department, I realised that there were many women on the same predicament as me. There were women I shared that man with, women who also suffered and went through the same thing I was going through. I encourage women to get out of abusive relationships and speak out about it because you do not only helping yourself when you leave but others as well. Women must learn to stand on their own feet in order to succeed in any obstacles on their way, they must not always fall victims. I stayed in a toxic relationship for years because I didn't believe in myself. I didn't respect myself enough, because if I had I would not have allowed that man not to use a condom. I allowed him just to make him love me. I encourage women to refrain from having unprotected sexual intercourse. I tell them to walk away and save their lives. Value yourself when you see you are not valued. After everything I had gone through I said to myself I need to do something about this issue. I started with motivations, speaking about my experience. I visited schools, churches, and other public events. At home, they were against me speaking publicly about the disease I'm living with. I had to sit my mother down and tell her that this is my calling. This is what I wanted to do and nobody was going to stop me. Secondly, I'm not going to die just because I'm HIV positive. It was my responsibility to make a difference in challenging stereotypes and stigma associated with HIV. I wanted to be instrumental in changing the existing image of HIV. I don't do what I do for show or for attention but I do this to show women that HIV doesn't have a face. I'm a beautiful woman – even if I say so myself - and yes there is an HIV virus in me.
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If a person is HIV positive, people expect him or her to be ugly. There's nothing I can't do, I had a child while HIV positive and she was born negative. Nowadays there are supportive structures and there’s medication available so people won't die prematurely. I have been on ARV's since 2012 and still going strong on them. I also encourage people to start and stay on ARV's. There's not cure for HIV and AIDS, so let's not be fooled by people who say we must quit ARV's they have a cure for the disease. I think women should also live positively for revenge, to show people who infected them with the virus that they were created by God and nobody can kill them. ” I think our country is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I'm very proud of our government for saying if you nd out that you are HIV positive start ARV's. There is no reason now for us to infect our partners. There are piles of condoms distributed throughout the country I believe the stigma is still there in our families and communities. But the greatest stigma we have is “selfstigma”. We ask ourselves “what will people say when they hear that I'm HIV positive.” The only greatest weapon to ght stigma is to speak out and don't care what other people say, and eventually they will come to your terms. I own my life, I do what I need to do to stay alive and live the best life. When it's time to take my ARV's, I take them whether I'm in a taxi or anywhere. I'm living my life like its golden.”
“He infected me on purpose. I had to hear through a relative who told me that she had heard my exboyfriend telling someone that he had infected me with HIV”
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From left: King Cetshwayo District Municipality Mayor Cllr Nonhle Mkhulisi, New Zealand High Commissioner Mike Burrell, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala, Nyanza Lights CEO Donovan Chimhandamba, uMhlathuze Mayor Cllr Mduduzi Mhlongo, RBIDZ CEO Mpumi Motsoahae
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he signed major partnership between the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RIBZ) Nyanza Light Metals and New Zealand based company which will culminate in the construction of a R4.5 billion titanium beneficiation plant has put the city on the world map. The plant will produce titanium dioxide pigment, a product used in paint, toothpaste and colourants for food products. The construction of the plant will commence next year, while production is expected to begin in late 2019. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) extended a grant of R17, 1 million to the company for feasibility studies and has also approved an investment allowance of R900m. The glamorous event held at Protea Hotel in Richards Bay yesterday, was honoured by the uMhlathuze Municipality Mayor Mduduzi Mhlongo to witness the milestone investment. he also wishes to be always available for the programme. “This is a momentous and milestone occasion. We will see the real economic benefit. We aren't moved that the project will create sustainable employment,” Mhlongo said. Other dignitaries were New Zealand High
Commissioner Mike Burrell, provincial MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Director for department of Trade and Industry Sipho Zikode, King Cetshwayo District Municipal Mayor Cllr Nonhle Mkhulisi. Zikalala described the project as a major boost for KwaZulu-Natal economy, adding that it affirmed the province as a preferred investment destination. “We are very excited about this project because it will have a huge impact on our economy and it will also create 550 permanent skilled jobs, 1 200 indirect and 800 jobs during construction. ”He expressed disappointment on the slow chemical manufacture in the province while it is very rich in nature resources.“We need to ensure that the magnified economic grow is shared through transformation. The investment we are experiencing today will create much needed jobs for local citizens which will contribute to the scourge of unemployment,” said Zikalala. In his term of service he wants to improve the standard of the roads in the ward, to rework sports facilities to help youth to keep fit and stray from drug abuse and Burrell believes that this investment would not merely contributing to the local economy but to the country as whole. “We completely value this
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partnership. We aware that importation of product is very costly these days and we do believe that South African will save lots of money. ”Mkhulisi expressed her gratitude to the investment, mentioning that the project came at the place and time where the district was experiencing high rate of unemployment and poverty. “Working with the ward committee members we want to identify and respond to at least 95% of the issues affecting the community. We have partnered with the KZNCCP where we deal with crime and fight corruption in the community, we believe that building a sustainable society we need to fight these biggest factors affecting our communities first. The relationship I have with the ward committees is very effective and we are all driven by the aim to change the community for the better. It was agreed to have a database of everybody in the ward which clearly states the number of households, number of employed households, source of income and graduates. This will help to ranked from the very needy to the average people and also help in terms of job opportunities. It will give us a clear working outline of who and where to reach should job opportunities come” Cllr Mkhulisi explains.
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the Agro-Processing
sector gets a
R1 Billion incentive
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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has established the AgroProcessing Support Scheme (APSS) aimed at stimulating investment in the agroprocessing sector. Minister Davies made t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t i n Pa r l i a m e n t yesterday where he was presenting the d e p a r t m e n t ' s B u d g e t Vo t e . “The agro-processing sector is an important labour-intensive sector prioritised in the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP). Given the importance of the sector for jobs and enterprise development, I am pleased to announce that we have set aside R1 billion to fund a sector-specic incentive for the agroprocessing sector in this nancial year. The incentive will support both brown and greeneld investments, encourage investment in up– and downstream support services, and for the expansion of infrastructure to be used by farmers and agro-processors,” said Minister Davies. He expressed condence that the agroprocessing incentive would make a positive difference by creating jobs and
supporting smallholder farmers, amongst others. The objective of the scheme is to increase capacity, create employment, competitiveness and enhance transformation. It is a cost-sharing grant to a maximum of R20 million. “Last year we concluded the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union with the aim of increasing market access for our agricultural produce such as seafood, wine, canned fruit and sugar. Also, our partnership with the BRICS is bearing fruit as we saw our export of apples to China growing by 70%,” said Minister Davies. Agro-processing is the largest single subsector in manufacturing and has shown relatively rapid growth in sales and employment over the past 15 years. It is a major source of exports, especially fruit juice, as well as covering key wage goods and some industrial inputs. It supports important areas of job creation and selfemployment both upstream, in agriculture and downstream, notably in retail and food services.
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Passion
FOR FARMING BREEDS BUSINESS SUCCESS
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“Do what you love and love what you do,” are words Loyiso Pepeta, owner of Coppereld Farm in Kokstad, lives by. The dairy is the result of a dream Pepeta, 44, had and which was fullled by Ithala Development Finance Corporation, KwaZuluNatal's provincial development agency. Pepeta, formerly the Chief Financial Ofcer of Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, fondly recalls the short turnaround time for his loan to be approved by Ithala – “four months to be exact and it was all systems go”. Coppereld Farm currently supplies supermarkets and wholesalers across KZN and the Eastern Cape with dairy milk, maas and yoghurt. A factory is currently being built to include long-life products such as butter ghee and to sterilize milk for which there is demand. The company, which Pepeta co-owns with his wife and uncle, has been in operation for ve years and currently, affords 40 people a living and boasts an impressive 810 hectares of land on which more than 200 cattle graze. Pepeta is the son of a pastor and was born in Bizana in the Eastern Cape. It was when he joined Ntabankulu Junior Secondary School that he discovered his love for numbers, choosing commerce as a subject which proved to be instrumental in his later life. He matriculated from Mthatha Technical College and studied accounting at Port Elizabeth Technikon. He later acquired his BTech in Accounting from the Durban University of Technology. “I have always enjoyed farming and being out in the elds. Even though I went to university and got a qualication, I always wanted to be out in the open and not ofce-bound. I love grazing and mechanisation, and enjoy the fact that I can still apply my accounting skills set to the business.” At some point in Pepeta's career, he decided to change his BMW for a Range Rover but gave careful consideration to the debt this would impose on him. He decided that a tractor would be a better option for him. While still employed full-time, he put the tractor parked at his home in Bizana to work on land in rural communities for the benet of trusts and co-operatives. The objective was to generate income and fast-track his loan instalments. “After my ofce job from 6pm to midnight, I would work on the land to generate revenue and build capital towards buying my own farm.” The father of four - two boys and two girls - guards his family time closely. His daily wakeup call is at 4am and his task list for the day ranges from tackling delivery notes, verifying production, checking machines to overseeing the milking process, counting stock and signing off on delivery. “In my journey as an entrepreneur, I have learnt to not be inuenced by peer pressure. I have also learnt to handle extreme amounts of pressure as everything depends on me.” He attests to being a man of integrity. “Whatever I promise to do I will surely do it and if, for whatever reason, I am not able to do it anymore I will let you know upfront.” His words of wisdom to the youth are: “Find what you love and are passionate about and work hard to make it a success”. Pepeta is one of four category award winners in Ithala's 2017 Business Achiever Awards. He scooped the “Agriculture Business of the Year” award.
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JunkStatus
simply
put
Here is a thing, we’ve had the word “JUNK STATUS” we are TERRIFIED of it but truth is some of us really don’t take enough time to read about it because of all the COMPLICATED nance terms. Well let’s SIMPLIFY it for you.
by Nqobile Nene You've read about it, heard about it, and seen it on every media platform there is. The country has recently been thrown with words such as noninvestment grade, junk status and downgrading. But what does it actually, mean and what does it mean to our future? Ok here it is;
There are credit ratings agencies aka CRA. These agencies are responsible for assigning credit ratings. These credit ratings rate a borrower's ability to pay back debt by making timely interest payments. Out of all these agencies, there are three that are considered the biggest in the business. Those are Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Group. One of these agencies - S&P - has downgraded South Africa's to junk status. A downgrade to junk status means S&P is saying – from reading SA's activities – they have concluded that chances of SA repaying monies that were borrowed in other currencies are low. WHAT FACTORS LEAD US TO BEING VIEWED TO BE IN JUNK STATUS?
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There are few factors that make these agencies view South Africa as non-investment grade, these include: Ÿ the devaluating rand Ÿ instability in the mining sector Ÿ political turmoil Ÿ the recent protests at tertiary institutions. WHAT DOES THE DOWNGRADE MEAN? The downgrade will mean there is a high risk that lenders will expect the government to default on its debt repayments. This is similar to the credit rating you have with a credit bureau. If - as an individual - your credit record is bad, it becomes more difcult to get a loan and, when and if that credit is issued, you will have to pay a higher
“If the rand goes into freefall and reaches R16 or R17 to the dollar‚ ination will rise‚ so will food prices and the petrol price will rise. Households will suffer.”
interest rate. In the same way, when the government tries to borrow, low amounts of money will be available and the amount of interest charged will be higher. This means repayments amounts will increase, leaving less money to spend on priorities such as education, healthcare and housing. Investors would be hesitant bringing their money to South Africa, meaning fewer new businesses would be opened; existing ones close down, which further mean no jobs would be created and the existing ones would be lost. This further mean more people would depend on the government grant, meaning the amount of the grant to be issued would need to increase, meaning the country would be forced borrow money and the interest would be high….it goes on and on like a vicious circle. But that is not all..
WHAT DOES THE DOWNGRADE MEAN FOR PETROL AND FOOD PRICES? A weaker rand means petrol prices are likely to rise. If petrol prices go up‚ food prices will follow. The raw ingredient of petrol is oil‚ which is bought in dollars‚ so when the rand weakens‚ oil prices rise and so does the petrol price. The knock-on effect of a weaker rand is higher transport costs. Higher transport costs affect the price of everything moved by trucks – from food to imported goods and anything you buy at a shop. Food is traded on international markets in dollars. The prices of rice‚ maize‚ sunower oil‚ wheat and sugar are set in dollars. That is why a weaker rand means we pay more for food‚ especially if it is
imported. Economist Dr Azar Jammine said:
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD‚ SHORT-TERM LOAN‚ CAR LOAN OR HOME LOAN? When giving their reasons for downgrading the SA government's foreign debt‚ Standard & Poor's predicted that interest rates would rise‚ regardless of their downgrade decision. “We think that ongoing tensions and the potential for further event risk could weigh on investor condence and exchange rates‚ and potentially drive increases in real interest rates.” If interest rates go up‚ as S&P expects‚ the cost of borrowing goes up. It increases your credit card repayments and the amount you need to pay the bank every month for your short-term loan or car and home loan. Brown said: “The real effect of the downgrading will be on the up-and-coming middle class who are teetering on the brink of making the middle class. Suddenly their debt becomes more expensive and they can't afford it and their home is foreclosed‚ or they have their cars taken away by the bank [due to missing repayments].” Analysts also expect ination to rise as a result of S&P's decision and the Reserve Bank often hikes interest rates in response to higher ination. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR TAXES? Food‚ petrol‚ and the cost of your loan won't be the only things going up. Taxes could also rise. The government borrows almost monthly to pay its bills as it spends more than it earns. Many institutions such as banks are not allowed to invest in junk status debt. “So the government will need to borrow from people who are willing to invest in higher risk debt and this is more expensive. It's almost like going to a loan shark for debt‚” explained Brown. Junk status ultimately means the government will pay much more to borrow money. The government then has two choices: to cut spending or increase taxes to cover the extra costs spent on debt. “It means more taxes in the end‚” said Brown. Taxes are usually adjusted when the annual budget is unveiled in February and are normally implemented in April‚ so a potential increase will likely not affect South Africans for a year.
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KZN South Africa's third-smallest province, KwaZulu-Natal has a wealth of scenic and cultural attractions that include the country's most popular beaches lying to the south and north of Durban. Add to that its bushveld reserves to the north, historic battlefields and the dramatic Drakensberg mountains, and you truly have a place that offers something for everyone.
Ÿ UKHAHLAMBA DRAKENSBERG PARK The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is home to 35 000 examples of San rock paintings and a huge diversity of protected plant and animal species. While there are many mountains in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal's 200km long uKhahlamba Drakensberg escarpment is by far the most impressive
Ÿ SEGWAY TOURS AT MOSES MABHIDA Ÿ DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens, the Durban Botanic Gardens are a magnicent testimony to more than 160 years of dedication and care by a succession of curators. Not only do these gardens offer travellers a scenic respite from the busy city, but they're world-renowned for their indigenous and exotic plant collections from the subtropics – cycads, ferns, bromeliads, palms and orchids, among many other stunning owers and more than 80 magnicent heritage trees.
STADIUM Since they rst hit South African shores the funky, modern design of the Segway transporter has held a fascination for the young and the young-at-heart. By taking a tour of the Moses Mabhida Stadium using this unique mode of transport, you'll be able to tick two boxes on your to-do list at once! A Segway tour of Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium combines the fun and freedom of a ride on one of these uber-cool mobility transporters with a comprehensive overview of one of South Africa's top sporting attractions.
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Ÿ EXPERIENCE THE SARDINE RUN Around June each year, word gets out along the KwaZulu-Natal coast that the sardines have arrived. They've swum for more than 30 days from their spawning ground in the Cape to reach South Africa's east coast. Scores of shermen join the sharks, game sh, marine mammals and birds that gorge themselves on the shimmering band of silver sh.
Ÿ BEER TOUR OF KWAZULU-NATAL Following the province's beer route is not just about drinking beer (although it goes without saying that you'll be tipping many a tankard, should you so wish) – it's as much about discovering the history behind the brew and the art of beer-making from exceptional brew masters at eight of the region's breweries. Try the Khangela Brewery in Durban, well known for umqombothi, a traditional beer made from maize (corn), maize malt, sorghum malt, yeast and water. Umqombothi is popular among a large proportion of South Africa's beer drinkers.
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