Exclusive times rsa issue 3

EXCLUSIVE TIMES

JANUARY 2022

BUSINESS IN GRAPEVINES

PICTURE JUNK PARK IN HOTSPOTS

12 MONTHS WELLNESS CHALLENGE

WATERMELON PIZZA TREATS

MADISHA’S 2022 GOALS

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN MINING

ZWANNDA RASIWELA

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H O T S P O T S

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JANUARY 2022 ISSUE 3

NEW BEGINNINGS Editor's Note

Take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come; even in your darkest times, you have managed to keep your spirit fiery. Your indomitable resilience is of the highest order and is a symbol of an unshakable character strength. In as much as life doesn’t not come with a manual as to how we can best navigate through it; the one thing it has afforded us with is the gift and luxury of second chances, in fact, a countless number of chances. There is always room for starting all over till we get it right, the fiery spirit of not giving up and keeping our chins up high in resilience.

My favourite thing about the New Year is that it brings in a new dawn of hope; an opportunity to right my wrongs from the previous year & ultimately redirect and reevaluate my goals and vision that I had planned for the future. Most of us have already updated our vision boards, we have set our goals for the year and are ready to take on the New Year with boldness.

This chapter of life is called “trial and error”; I want us to realise that nobody’s perfect & that we all can’t have it figured out at the same time and that’s completely okay. This time of the year triggers our anxieties, depression and other mental health issues that we’re silently fighting in private. We’re all trying to get it right, to have a solid plan & we tend to forget to take things easy and be kinder to ourselves.

In this issue, we hope that you’ll find the strength to start afresh & take charge of your own narrative. Not only are we giving off positive energy, but a beacon of hope that things do get better with time. As Jason Soroski said, “There is nothing magical about the flip of the calendar, but it represents a clean break, a new hope, and a blank canvas.”

Remember to take it one day at time. Be kind to you and yours. Lastly, you’ve got this!

REABETSWE MALATA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EXCLUSIVE TIMES

“I acknowledge that they have been there before me and there are things I can learn from them."

"Until 1994, women were legally barred from full participation in the mining and denied access to skills and occupations, self-employment, and entrepreneurship."

Thabang Rammutla WOMEN IN MINING Women have previously been discouraged from seeking careers within the mining industry given the strong nature of the work within the field and societal standards. Be that as it may, with the democratic government in South Africa, modern administrative systems were presented which pushed for women to not be discriminated against working in the mining industry.

As a result, Women in mining are thriving and driving to make a change in the industry and Zwannda Nana Rasiwela is no exception. As a

THE TRANSITION FROM THE ACADEMIC TO THE MINING

product of a small village called Nngwekhulu in

WORLD

Vuwani, Limpopo she inspires a great magnitude

It is quite evident with the flow of transitions from the

of village girls to dream big. After matriculating

academic to the mining world that choosing a career

from Thohoyandou Secondary School with a

choice for Zwannda was never misguided. She was

couple of distinctions, Zwannda enrolled to study

surrounded by the right people and her observant

BSC in Mining Engineering at the University of

behaviour at a time advanced her thinking to quickly

Witwatersrand. As of today, she has been in the

figure out her life as a little village girl. She said, “I have

industry for 4 years and currently working as an

always known that I wanted to study engineering,

Aftermarket Solution Consultant in the heavy

being good at maths and science helped me narrow

equipment

my options down to engineering, [and] knowing so

Mining).

industry

(supporting

industry

to

many people from my high school who were already doing well in mining had a huge influence in my choice."

THE INSIGHTS OF MINING Zwannda’s passion for the mining industry ushered the conversation she had with the Exclusive Times magazine to share her experiences and educate us about other opportunities in her respective field. “I got exposed to the different fields of work within the mining

industry,

including

the

one

where

I’m

currently working – ‘Heavy Equipment’. Mining is a very diverse industry. Not only are there plenty of different resources to mine, but where and how the minerals are extracted is different as well. Miners have an opportunity to work at a deep underground Gold mine or on a surface coal mine. The distinct opportunities are plentiful,” she explains.

THE TRAITS WOMEN NEED TO SURVIVE THE MINING INDUSTRY The journey is not as smooth as it seems considering that Zwannda swims in an ocean full of sharks, although she is an alpha female thriving

unbothered

in

a

male-dominated

industry. “Being a woman in a mining industry requires you to be bold, courageous, and flexible.

This is an industry that started as a male-only industry and the fact that now they have to retrofit us has been a challenge,” she said.

CHALLENGES WOMEN FACE IN THE MINING INDUSTRY She continues to tell us about some of the challenges in detail that women in mining are facing of which “Most women in the mining industry still feel excluded from the industry and feel that they are not treated equally by their male colleagues, according to a study by ‘Women in Mining South Africa’ (WIMSA), in conjunction with the school of mining engineering at the University of Witwatersrand.”

“There are several challenges that we face as young professionals in the industry. There is a lack of mentors, career- and development guidance and most of the time your ability will be questioned. However, few big mining houses have committed to gender equality, empowering women and promoting gender diversity.”

HOW SHE MANOEUVRES THROUGH THE MINING INDUSTRY Despite the possibility of her being overlooked because of her gender Zwannda took a diplomatic approach to navigate through the Mining Industry and strategically learn from industry masters. She says one thing that has always worked in her favour is cultivating friendships and establishing respect for her male counterparts.

“I acknowledge that they have been there before me and there are things I can learn from them.

Once that is established it is easier to demonstrate that I am bringing a different skill set that they may not possess. Lastly, continuous learning, honing my craft and improving my skills allows me to master my craft but also boost my confidence and open up new opportunities.”

HOW

SHE

COMPLIMENTS

THE

MINING

INDUSTRY AS A YOUNG GRADUATE Zwannda says that she believes that she joined the mining industry at an interesting time because no more than ever the industry is looking to automation and digitalization for optimum productivity as well as safe operations.

“These technological shifts are having a fundamental impact in the mining sector. As a young mining graduate, I bring to the industry innovative thinking on how we can incorporate and leverage the new technological solutions into new or already existing mines”, she says

ZWANNDA THE EXPLORER Through her mining career, she was allowed to explore different countries across the globe, including but not limited to, France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Japan, USA, Canada, Zambia, and Mozambique and briefly lived in Singapore. She took her time to tell us about her first experience out of the country to Zambia, in 2018, which was one of those days she will never forget. “I was doing my graduate program at Barloworld-Equipment,

I

was

assigned

to

a

continuous improvement project in underground mines. I was so excited, not only to be in a different country but to be part of this project. Having my supervisor with me made everything smooth. He explained everything from getting the stamp on my passport to warning me about food to eat and what not to eat.”

“Zambians are very welcoming and are generally friendly and relaxed, especially when it comes to time orientations. I was amazed by the similarities of the country to South Africa, they have the same network providers, same restaurants, and TV programs.”

WHAT SHE LOVED ABOUT EACH COUNTRY SHE EXPLORED Among all 15 countries across the globe that Zwannda explored, there is a unique and specific detail that

“When you travel, you meet new people, made her fall in love with each country, making it cultures, experience new things, embark on difficult for her to have a favourite one. all sorts of adventures, good and bad, and perhaps even redefine your meaning of life.”

“I liked different things from different countries for example I liked how the Japanese challenged my work ethic, the stunning landscapes of France, the advanced technology of China and the humility in the Philippines, but if I have to choose I would choose Singapore, because it is a country that I have stayed the longest besides South Africa and my first international stay - I had the opportunity to explore almost everything in Singapore, considering it is only 728,6 km²,” she said.

THE IMPACT TRAVELLING HAD IN HER LIFE According to her experience, she gained a new perspective on life. “When you travel, you meet new people, cultures, experience new things, embark on all sorts of adventures, good and bad, and perhaps even redefine your meaning of life.” She considers herself fortunate because through traveling she was able to see how “good” looks like from elsewhere. She is not confined to the space that she currently lives in. After exploring the beauty of earth, Zwannda comes back home to South Africa and compliments it as an “amazing country with unique experiences and unique opportunities. While we have our unique challenges, we are still a much better country to live in than most countries.”

"I'M PLANNING ON DEVELOPING AND WORKING WITH MAJOR BRANDS TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND BRIDGE THE UNEMPLOYMENT EPIDEMIC THAT IS TRYING TO FLOOR OUR COUNTRY" Quentin Mnisi

BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE ZINHLE DUBE Quentin Mnisi also known as “Dokta” is a Graphic designer, DJ, web designer and developer, 3D modeler, voiceover artist, a part time YouTuber and a photographer from Daveyton, Eastrand. He is a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) graduate who majored in Multimedia Design and he now works

around

the

concepts

of

integrated

communication designs. He is also the Founder of kokoNAAt 1520 Original concepts (Pty) Ltd which he started in 2016. Quentin uses Photoshop, Adobe XD, Adobe After effects, and Dreamweaver software when designing.

In 2019 Quentin was featured in a project that was about letting people express themselves in ways that have never been done before, as one of the artists to exhibit their work in one of the biggest exhibitions in Africa. The exhibition was hosted at Mall of Africa and run by an American photographer.

The 24 year old is currently exploring the world of fashion and the future of technological clothing and how it impacts our everyday lives. Quentin together with his brother started a fashion division of kokoNAAt which is a sport fashion brand.

He enjoys the jam of Amapiano while working and Kota is his go to food for inspiration. He likes building computers in his free time. Quinton says he prefers shooting outdoor when doing his mini films and music videos because he is inspired by nature. Inspired by human ingenuity, Quentin says in his list of role models, Peter Mckinnon is his outmost favorite because he learnt a lot of video and photography techniques from him.

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THE MULTIFACETED LUFUNO MANEZHE BONGEKILE QULU

FROM HIP-HOP TO AFRICAN AFRO POP AND AMAPIANO-

LUFUNO

MANEZHE

IS

A

TRUE

DEFINITION OF A MUSICAL MAESTRO. The versatile and talented 28 year old was born in Soweto, Johannesburg and grew up in Venda. He is both a songwriter and a musician. He was dicovered by Mulambo Media and has an album titled Rise of the Phoenix.

His love and passion for music dates back to when he was still young. It came naturally from listening to his father playing Disco music on Saturdays and Gospel on Sundays.

“Brenda Fassie, Dr Colbert Mukwevho, Mzambia are some of the big musicians that inspired me and cemented my love for music” he says.

Lufuno

describes

himself

as

someone

who

believes and is honest with himself and is very straightforward. Apart from music, he is also a policy student at UNISA and he also owns a business where he sells products.

He has worked with big musicians such as Killer Gee, Dj Buckz who is the hitmaker of Y-tjukutja, and Nemason from Classy Tunes.

He has released two albums and one EP (extended Play) so far. His plan is to put more work out there and push more albums. “People are responding very well to my craft so far.

However, I’m working on a hit song that will be my breakthrough to the whole world and not only in Soweto” he adds.

Nonetheless, he still faces some challenges regarding being booked on some events and not getting paid because of poor management, and also the issue of getting his music played on radio.

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But, him and his team are working tirelessly to get his music out there.

Even so, he rises above all these challenges because he has achieved so much through

"I love and live through music"

his musical journey. He is experienced and has shared stages with legends such as Dr Colbert Mukwevho, Percy the Postman to name a few and has a song with Bellafonte.

He also learnt a lot of skills from them including

controlling

the

crowd

and

managing his voice.

“My passion and love for music is what pushes me everyday, I love and live through music” he says. He gets his motivation as a person from music.

Lufuno’s dream is to work with legends like Ringo Madlingozi and Yvonne Chaka Chaka or share a stage with them. For the future, he plans on coming up with an album that will be known worldwide, travelling the world and getting bookings from across the world. He is open to working with anyone who will respect his craft. He has Amapiano EP on the way titled Imali Yami.

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WHERE THE FOOD MEETS THE SOLE ZINHLE DUBE

The restaurant is not just famous for its fancy food but also for its vibey nights. The hotspot is owned by Amapiano hit maker, DJ, and record Producer Tumelo Manyoni professionally known as Mr JazzizQ. The DJ occasionally plays his sets there and brings his friends over to also play at Junk park. It is located at 713 Pretaria Main Road Wynburg, Sandton.

HOT SPOTS:

JUNK PARK

If you are looking to grab a bite and you are around the Sandton area, you should definitely try their saucy burgers, cheesy fries and famous “Mini Junky” - you get 2 wings, fries and a burger. Junk Park opens at 9am- 7pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am- 11pm on Fridays and public holidays. They normally have daily specials on their menu and they host “Junk Park Fridays” where they call different artists to perform.

FINE LIKE WINE

In our journey of profiling upcoming South African businesses, we had grape conversations with Patrick Zulu and left no wine behind.

Reabetswe Malata The Durban born and bred Patrick Zulu is the founder of Winetise, a wine brand that is slowly making a name for itself in the winery business.

In his on going quest to meet many of the worldly expectations and goals he had set for himself; he found himself consistently unfulfilled. He grew tired of chasing a predetermined path of never-ending expectations that many of us are on and he finally decided that there was more to life than following the world's expectations.

Patrick believed so much in innovation and diversity as an aspiring entrepreneur and that sparked the idea of doing something that most people in the world would caution against, which was starting a wine label.

Living in Durban, he gravitated to canned drinks as a portable and convenient format to take with him on the weekends as he explored the city's parks and beaches, but he noticed that it was almost impossible to fine a canned wine that actually tasted quickly struggled to find a canned wine that was palatable.

" With Winetise I found happiness by creating wines..."

"I couldn't find a canned wine solution that held up to the quality wine found in a traditional bottle. I set out to make a canned wine

that

escapes

the

poor

quality

expectation, allowing us all to drink the wine we desire whenever and wherever we want" he explained.

Patrick spoke with much pride and passion when as we continued our chat on Winitise. " With Winetise I found happiness by creating wines that are convenient for any lifestyle you choose, and tastes really good" he said.

He escaped the expected and found his own fulfillment

and

Winetise Wines!

since

presented

to

you

With the world evolving into digital media, Reneilwe has also ventured into working on social media as a content creator

and

digital

marketer.

Her

content on social media is centered around her being drawn to style and fashion where she puts together outfit inspirations for others who may share a similar fashion sense to hers and plans

outfits

for

events

that

she

attends from time to time. However, most of the time she just dresses up for her to feel good about herself, and it actually reminds her of how much she loves herself because at the end of the day, you are all that you have. “You cannot wait for other people to tell you how to dress or how beautiful you are, you need to see that yourself first and appreciate the way you are and in that way

no

one

can

ever

take

an

advantage of the kind of person you are” she says.

fashion fades, style is eternal SIMPLICITY

IS

THE

KEYNOTE

OF

ALL

TRUE

ELEGANCE

BY MATHABATHATA MAKGOKA

Today, fashion is changing drastically to compose fashion

trends,

which

is

very

relevant

in

the

contemporary society as it’s reflected in the new colorful and stylish designs.

Reneilwe Mosane is a 24 year old young beautiful lady who is passionate about delivering authentic quality content in her niche, which is Fashion, Lifestyle and Skincare. She is also an Electrical Engineering Intern who is doing very well for herself, and that keeps her going everyday.

"be you, love you. all ways, always" Alexandra Elle

IG:

RENE_MOSANE

Photos & Recipe by CHEF TSHENU @TJI’S KITCHEN

WATERMELON PIZZA

METHOD Slice watermelon in a pizza form , put in on a tray.

Pour 1 1/2 cup of double plain yogurt on top of

January calls for getting back in shape , eating

the sliced watermelon

healthy food and healthy desserts Cut half of your mango , cut a whole kiwi in slices , half of your mango and a handful of INGREDIENTS

blueberries

Watermelon

Put the fruits on top of the yogurt in any form

2 cream plain yogurt

you want as long as it covers the whole

Kiwi

watermelon.

Blueberries Mango

After assembling your fruits you cn drizzle 2 tablespoons of raw honey and also sliced

Optional

strawberries.

Raw honey Strawberry

Slice your watermelon pizza and enjoy difficult.

WELLNESS CORNER 12 MONTHS WELLNESS CHALLENGE

FHUMULANI MULAUDZI

JANUARY- HEART HEALTH Every exercise that you do this month should focus on your heart. Push a more plant-based diet. The key to a good healthy heart is regular exercise therefore be more physically active- it will help you with maintaining your weight and help prevent illnesses as well as promote good sleep.

FEBRUARY- MEDITATE Meditating can be intimidating because you have to sit alone with your thoughts but it doesn’t have to be- all you need to do is focus on the positive thoughts.

Don’t forget to compliment yourself more which will improve your self-love and self-confidence.

Invest in a journal or notebook and write down 10 things that you are grateful fortry doing this everyday or every week.

MARCH- HEALTHY FOOD A balanced nutritious meal is essential in providing you with the vitamins and minerals your body needs. The best way to improve your diet is to eat a sufficient and balanced amount starch.

of

proteins,

carbohydrates

and

APRIL- SUGAR & CAFFEINE FREE DIET Keep your body hydrated by drinking water regularly. Replace your caffeine intake by drinking green tea instead. Cutting back on added sugar goes without saying as it plays a vital role in minimising the risk of diabetes, nerve damage and heart disease.

MAY- MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Prioritise your mental health. Make time to reflect on the state of your mental health & find ways that could help improve it. Live in the moment and always pay attention to your feelings- they are valid! Listen to your favourite music, preferably music that will keep your spirit uplifted. Plant somethingtaking care of something other than yourself can lift your spirit up and give you purpose.

JUNE- SKINCARE It is deep winter time & our skin tends to get a bit dry therefore it is important to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised by using the correct and most suitable products for your

skin.

A

daily

reminder:

apply

your

sunscreen even during winter time to keep your skin protected.

JULY- RUNNING Running every morning will help you to connect more with nature. Research shows that spending time in nature can make you happier, more relaxed and healthier.

There is an old saying that says “running is cheaper than therapy” - you will notice the change in your mood before and after your running session.

AUGUST- SOCIAL MEDIA FREE Instead of being on social media, learn a new skill that will be a new challenge to yourself.

You will feel more empowered as this could be as simple as learning to bake a cake.

Analyse your screen time and set a screen time limit for yourself.

Make time to get to know yourself and the people around you without the distraction of your phone.

SEPTEMBER- SELF-CARE Taking time to take care of yourself is essential but being busy can push self-care outside.

These tips are way too easy for you to push aside.

Take a walk without your phone just to disconnect and be one with nature.

Stretch for five minutes in the morning- this will be a great start to your day.

Keep

a

list

accomplished

of in

the the

things week-

you

have

you’ll

be

surprised of how much you have achieved.

OCTOBER- BREAK A BAD HABIT Most people deal with bad habits on a daily basis, it could be smoking or biting nails. This month we work on our willpower. So, try to replace a bad habit with a new one. To reward yourself and keep you motivated, celebrate the small achievement of not repeating a bad habit.

NOVEMBER- DECLUTTER AND GET ORGANISED November is the time to learn to eliminate stuff that is weighing you down. Make decluttering a habit by clearing out the things you do not need. Try doing this a few times in a week to avoid feeling overwhelmed or feeling like it’s too much work- a decluttering checklist can help you be more organised.

DECEMBER- STAY HYDRATED December has warmer weather and longer days, so it’s important to stay hydrated by drinking eight glasses of water or 2 litres of water a day. Drinking water can offer many benefits such as weight loss, clear skin and better physical performance.

MADISHA FORESEES A BLESSED 2022 WHILE IN SEARCH FOR A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT MPENDULO SITHOLE In the face of adversity, every great footballer must prevail. Challenges arise and complicate the path to success. In this case, we refer to Kagiso 'Kream' Madisha, a brilliant young footballer

who

suddenly

finds

himself

without a club for the first time since 2007.

Even when he finds himself in an unfamiliar situation, he is still looking forward to the 2022 of positive vibes with the hopes of securing a professional contract.

'Kream' is known for his meteoric rise through Orlando Pirates youth ranks to flying the South African flag high in the United States of America by donning the colours of Trojans, a student soccer team representing the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Iowa.

The 21-year-old phenomenal and cutthroat young footballer grew under Pirates junior structures since he was seven-years-old. He started playing for Augusto Palacious Apprentice Academy (APAA) until he was promoted to Orlando Pirates development (Under 17s) in 2016. He continued working hard and finally managed to burst into the scene in 2018 with the 'Bucanneers' in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge (now known as DStv Diski Challenge). When he made his debut in the MDC, he immediately became a fan-favourite because of his consistency with producing emphatic performances in each and every game.

"I am my own biggest inspiration, I always inspire myself to be a better player than I was yesterday"

"I am my own biggest inspiration, I always inspire

"Everyone who knows me will also know that

myself to be a better player than I was yesterday"

my father is my biggest supporter, he has

Unfortunately, his stint with Orlando Pirates had

attended 80% of all my games since 2007," said

to come to an end in 2021. Subsequently, that is

Madisha.

when an amazing opportunity came knocking on

"Even when I was promoted to the reserve

his door and he found that he's been granted a

team, It was an amazing feeling and as a young

four-months scholarship to develop his intellect

player I was thrilled at the dumbest reasons

and

until I had clear talk with my dad and uncle, it

playing

skills

with

NIACC

Trojans

in

USA,Iowa.

put me in the right direction and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be where I am today" he

Who would have thought that a young boy from

added.

Dlamini

a

Madisha recently came back home from USA

tremendous career at 21-years old? It was Mpho

following the completion of his four-months

Madisha, Kagiso's father, who believed in his

scholarship with NIACC Trojans. He is currently

seven-year-old son and decided to register him

without a club and still looking forward to pen

with APAA back in 2007. Conversely, at that time,

a deal with any professional outfit that might

it was not only about developing his son's

be interested in his signature.

footballing abilities, but making sure that his

"I haven't spoken to any clubs at the moment, I

superstar was further away from the toxicity of

can't really say what 2022 has for me in terms of

Soweto that might influence illicit behaviour on

football," he said.

his son.

in

Soweto

would

have

such

"Everyone who knows me also knows that my father is my biggest supporter"

A YEAR OF NEW GOALS Although, he will consider going back to school to study Sports Law, Sports Analysis or Sports Management and that's if he does not receive any offer from interested clubs.

"However, in other aspects of life, I want to go back to studying again and do one of the sports courses. What I'm really hoping for in 2022 is to get a professional contract just to keep playing the game that I love and just to be happy with positive vibes, I'm hoping that this is a year of blessings."

This is just another challenge trying to complicate a successful path for Madisha, however, as a great footballer that he is, there is no doubt that the young starlet will pen a deal with a professional club soon enough and he will then prevail in the face of adversity.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH DJ NOVA SA GAVIN MENYATSO Q: Tell us more about who Dj Nova SA is, where

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from?

you're from and how your surrounding has had an

A: My inspiration comes from listening to different

impact on your work?

music genres like Jazz and Lo-Fi Hip-Hop. It also

A: DJ Nova SA is from Windmill Park, in the East

comes from travelling a lot and meeting new

Rand. Being in the East for a long time has taught

people in clubs where I perform.

me how to make use of the little that I have around me. I wouldn't say it has affected me negatively, If

Q: Do you think the work that you do is important

anything, it has taught me how to hustle and

to the society?

connect with hustlers in the East.

A: I believe that my work is important to the society. Being a graphic designer to being a video

Q: When is your favourite time in a day to create?

editor and also owning a studio where other artists

A: For me creating or rather being creative strikes at

come in to record is really great. That already

any time of the day or night. Whenever I have an

shows how often other people require my services.

idea I make sure I lace it down. It's actually crazy that whenever I travel I carry my laptop around to avoid losing a dope idea.

Success to me as an artist is also about reinvesting and finding new ways to make money

@DJ NOVA SA on all social media platforms Bookings: djnovasa.info@gmail.com

Q: What motivates you to create?

Q: Does art or the work that you do help you in

A: Repeating and pushing myself to be better is a

some areas in your life? If yes, how?

motivation to me to never stop being creative.

A: I survive through my talent and the skills I've

Looking at how the industry is motivated me to

learnt. Running it as a business is important

never stop creating. There is so much room for new

because that gives me a balance to be able to

talent.

pay myself as an employee in the business.

Q: How do you define success as an artist?

Q: What are your ultimate career goals?

A: To me success is meeting someone new and

A: Running my business and motivating other

changing their life through your music or work and

young people to open their

of course changing their life by leading a good

businesses is one of my goals. Changing people's

example. The money follows after that. Success to

lives through my music is a goal for me. Other

me as an artist is also about re investing and

goals I have, I believe will make sense once I have

finding new ways to make money.

accomplished them

FESTIVE EVENT HIGHLIGHT

UMSHUBELO MUSIC FESTIVAL

Reabetswe Malata

In our quest to let our hair down and unwind while appreciating the remarkable growth of South

African

music,

Umshubelo

Music

Festival hosted its 7th edition festival in the East Rand, Huntersfield Stadium (Katlehong).

Umshubelo was brought to life by RapLyf Records, which is co-owned by one of the most loved personalities to have come out of Katlehong, Kwesta and Makwa.

This festival has proven to be one of the longest running in the East Rand & has gained itself a loyal fan base that consists of young people aged from as young as 16 years old to the early thirties.

In

2021’s

festival,

performances

from

the Big

line-up

included

Zulu,

Adiwele’s

hitmakers Young Stunna and Kabza De Small, Daliwonga, TLT and our favourite producer, DJ Maphorisa just to name a few.

The turn out at the festival was massive, with tickets sold out. It’s safe to say that the festival had yet another successful year and we’re looking forward to what this year has in store for us!