IMBO Magazine August 2013

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ON TI CA LI

B PU T S H UT GU YO AU

EMPOWERING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT

Fight from within.

Stay out of the prism

we know that we're the new slaves

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Pop Culture Blogging back! Meet the digital revolutionaries.

fashion spread

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In the pursuit of happiness our inner child must be given carte blanche

Fashion

Breaking boundaries -We break the rules and make Haute Couture a normality.

Wellness Meet Milq and Honey where beauty meets fashion.

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EXPOSE

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So nobody wants’ to talk about Egypt?

Here’s what we know…

financial fundi’s

With ever increasing economic uncertainty, let’s question why the global economic system resembles a masterful slavery.

Campus Connect

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It’s applications time, here’s the 411.

Sport Noni Tenge – The practical fight back

CONTENTS Publisher Gugu Madlala content Co-ordinator Noluvuyo Bacela Editorial Co-ordinator Pamella-Rose Mlandu Sub-editor Sanelisiwe Owethu Ntabeni

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Layout director Ntsika Daki Layout Assistant Grant Thomas Fashion Co-ordinator Nonhlanhla Mditshwa ASSISTANT Fashion COORDINATOR Ziphozihle Kati PhotographerS Lynn Dreyer & Larry English Contributors: Lesley Mphanga; Toni-Jordan Hellenberg; Hope Mekgoe, Tlholo Modiba ; Earl Hendricks, Luyanda Mbi; Lerato Khuzwayo; Amandisa Sibiya; Anade Situma; Bumbo Klaat; Colin Young; Nathaniel Cronje; Whitney Cele; Gabriel Francis; Cherize Ross; Paulos Eshetu; Sbu Fanti; Liz Heydra; Peter Phillip, Mpho Seoposengwe

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NITE U.O.E.N.O 18 Junly 2013

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ZONE The Side Show

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE Throughout history, there are very few protests which are so successful that they completely serve their purpose. One such occasion is the 1956 woman’s protest in South Africa. It’s a day that epitomizes the female spirit which we celebrate every August. Peaceful, calculated, fierce and collective. This Fight Back issue is a celebration of those characteristics.

The winds of change are continuing to blow through the global community and worldwide institutions. The message is clear, people are hungry for immediate transformation and if they’re not going to be heard they are going to fight back.

Enjoy the Expose feature (pg 48) where we dig deep to bring you an insight into Egypt’s uprising.

The Fight Back speaks of a conquering of the self because that’s where ultimate victory lies; within. Make sure you pay special mind to the Life Skills feature (pg64) and the Focus Feature (pg43). You’re sure to find highly motivating content which will go a long way to helping the rise within.

Fighting back is not all demands and marches; this month’s fashion spread (pg20) demonstrates what is to fight back through everyday demonstration – breaking boundaries.

Pop Culture (pg14), Networking (pg56), Wellness (pg38) and Financial Fundi’s (pg52) all explore questions, insights and information which is important for a youth faced with a radically changing global status quo.

The women of South Africa are incredible ladies. I was raised by powerful women and the ladies we celebrate this month give me great confidence in the future of South Africa. Young Professionals (pg54), Fashion Feature (pg36) and Feel Good (pg66) all introduce us to inspirational ladies that are building this country.

All in all this is a bumper issue. It’s a great feeling after what’s been a rough winter for our company.

I am confident you’ll enjoy it and I wish it leaves you motivated.

This is the future, our future. Let’s fight for it.

Nothing but LOVE. G J Madlala

On The Cover

Aidai K wears: Metal spike dress by Melica Everitt Photographer: Larry English Fashion Stylist: Nonhlanhla Mditshwa Fashion Coordinator: Ziphozihle Kati Kohl Make Up School Artist: Emily Kroukamp

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The streets have become our runways with more and more people becoming more expressive, daring and independent in what they wear. This collection showcases people in their elements, whether they're in the streets in downtown JOZI, walking to the shops in the suburbs or wherever.

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ENTERTAINMENT

All the right angles Hope Mekgoe

Using his creative spark, passion for youth culture and great camera work, Dylan Valley is fast becoming the filmmaker you can’t ignore.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ylan Valley is a 28 year old documentary filmmaker and freelance director from Cape Town who works mostly with youth culture, heritage and social justice as sources of his content and inspiration. He was always interested in hip hop growing up and says it was after making a thesis film with his friend Sean Drummond called Lost Prophets, about SA's first hip hop group, Prophets of da City, that he started working in documentary television with Plexus Films”.

He has since directed for SABC and Al Jazeera, and has made a few independent documentaries such as Chimurenga, Board Games and Incarcerated Knowledge. In 2011 his astonishing film Afrikaaps won best South African Documentary at the Cape Winelands Film Festival and in 2012 he was nominated for Best Documentary Director at the South African Film and Telvision Awards (SAFTAS), also for Afrikaaps.

Stories told through the lens Dylan’s work encompasses a variety of genres and social issues mostly directed to target the youth. “I always come from a place of thinking that film can change the world - that informs a lot of my decisions,” he says. “I feel like the common strand in my documentaries is a combination of issues of social justice blended with street / youth culture and humour. For example my latest film Incarcerated Knowledge follows a young man, Peter Christians, for five years as he leaves prison and pursues his dream of becoming a rapper. While it's quite a heavy story, Peter is an engaging and funny guy and there are a few gags which I threw in there. For me that's more real. Real life isn't all doom and gloom, no matter how hard your circumstances”.

We are living in hard times not only economically and politically but as well as socially, we asked Dylan what his vision for the African youth was and whether filmmaking can be useful tool. He said in response that he finds the greatest inspiration from challenging social injustice and common misperceptions about each other as South Africans and that there is so much of that work to be done, especially in Cape Town.

“My vision for African film is that more countries adopt a Nollywood model... making films for a supportive local audience with local talent.

How we get there is another story. We need to support our local filmmakers more. We also need better platforms and distribution channels. I think the internet is slowly changing that.”

that first language Afrikaans speakers who are Coloured or Black (he sees that as the same thing) feel they don't own their own language...

“There is a stigma around the "Cape Coloured" (I don't like that phrase by the way - we should rethink the categorizations of race) way of speaking Afrikaans (Kaaps) and yet it started as a result of the mixture of cultures in the Cape”.

There's a special energy about Dylan and we look forward to seeing more of his work in South Africa and the enitre continent.

tackling the colored stigma's Like most coveted directors, Dylan has worked on different projects that focused on different social issues but the one project that was close to his heart is his beloved Afrikaaps “It’s my favourite for a number of reasons. It deals with the mostly unknown history of the Afrikaans language and the fact that Afrikaans started as a creole/ slave language in the Dutch Colony of the Cape. It is a mixture created by the Khoisan, the slaves from the East, The Dutch, and the mixture of people living in Cape Town in the early colonial days.”

The film followed a hip hop theatre group of the same name, Afrikaaps, who told this history under the direction of the enigmatic Catherine Henegan. Dylan also got to work with his musical heroes such as Jitsvinger, Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper and Emile YX. Dylan goes on to say that the impact today is

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POP CULTURE

The revolution might not be televised but it sure as hell will be blogged.

Tlholo Modiba

From blogging about food and culture, to pets to your boyfriend we’re coming full circle to a full-blown revolution in the making.

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or most of us, the first contact we made with blogging was likely through some emo friend of ours who hit up blogspot.com to capture every detail of how much they hate or love, both equally depressing, the world. Blogging has progressed by leaps and through bounds since then by capturing a range of personal interests, disinterests and opinions from a broad demographic making them publicly accessible in a way that a few mediums have been able to do successfully. We’ve witnessed blogs springing up to cover every conceivable subject from every conceivable angle and pushing the boundaries of what can be done. Blogging has now taken a step further, turned to the revolution: enter protest or revolutionary blogging.

Toi-toi’ing and Soapboxing Digitally Like many things on the Internet, there aren’t many strict and firm rules nor is there any concise definition as to what exactly constitutes this type of blogging. However as far as they go, these types of blogs mainly fall into two categories that somewhat endup overlapping. The first would be protest

blogging, which is literally blogging in protest of some entity or setting up a blog as a live feed to events that are occurring at an on going march. Examples would be the live blog setup by Al Jazeera that covered the protests in Turkey and the highly viewed and somewhat controversial ‘blog-like’ protest video clip that was published by The Guardian on www. guardian.co.uk. The later showed Yasiin Bey, otherwise known as Mos Def, being force-fed under standard procedure in protest of the force-feeding of detainees on hunger strike at Guantánamo Bay. This type of blogging is more social and is fueled by an individual or group seeking to bring about change in society.

A local example of this is the non-conformists of the conformists.blogspot.com. (See what they did there?) The blog seeks to ignite the spark of individual and societal change by challenging South African young people, placing an emphasis on artists, to be themselves and authentic in expressing their South Africanism. Looking at social trends and historical events, such as the 1976 June 16 Student Uprising, through a revolutionary

lens emphasizing the importance of being a unique youth in the time that we live in. viva la revolution!

The most exciting feature about blogs like this is that they illustrate that people are growing tired of the status quo, that they are thinking and that they want to be heard. In a cloak and dagger kind of way, this type of blogging is in fact potent as it contextualizes social issues for the layman taking them to the comment section for discussion. The discussions brought about by these kinds of blogs are, at times, more accurate at highlighting what is on the mind and heart of people, what people think and feel at grassroots level and what they think should be done about their grievances.

These blogs spread awareness and activism in the place that most of us are all too comfortable in, behind our screens blissfully clicking away at Instagram pictures of MsFatBooty_411. Maybe that’s just what we need. A little invasive activism from the people to the people to get the people to tell the people that we are indeed the people – and we have something to say.

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ED'S PICK

FLIP IT TO SWITCH IT.

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etro, vintage and accessories have been the cool thing on the scene for a while now.

Some true gems from back in the day, which I absolutely love, are flip up sunglasses.

Creativity and adaptability are embodied in this stylishly innovative accessory. One can easily switch the opacity of their sassy stunners as they move from indoor to outdoor. The many variations give any fashion lover options to choose from that really finish off their signature style. This is certainly a must have for a spring that’s just around the corner.

So switch it up by flipping it up.

Ziphozihle Kati

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HOT LIST

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1. Striped Bodycon Dress R350, Foschini + 2. Organiser Handbag, R 99,95, Woolworths 3. Jeffery Campell Cosmic Lita, R1,899 The lot + 4. Twisted cut out dress, R299 the lot 5. Amazonia Pandula Necklace, R450 + 6. Washed bright navajo 5 panel, R140 + 7. Emo Beanie, R79,99, Zando

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Bending The Rules & Breaking Boundaries Benike wears: Brown print low back dress with leather fringe detail, Milq and honey , price on request Beige topdeck Heels, Second time around, R250 Black lassel earrings, Babette Clothing, R120 Aidai wears: Grey print low back dress with leather fringe detail, Milq and Honey, price on request

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Fighting back is in everything we do.

In this awesome age of dramatic change; fashion has its place as the ultimate form of protest. Personal and collective. This August we bring you a spread inspired by an original Mzansi Haute Coutre.

Step into our style and find yourself trapped in a sudden burst of fashion euphoria

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Cindy wears Lace detail Jacket, R 480 – Metropolis; Mesh Vest, R 80 – Hello Again; Leather Stretch Leggings, Hat, R 100 – all Babette; Earrings, R 599 – Miglio; Puma Corsica Sneakers, R 500 – Tekkie Town; Everlasting Boxing Gloves .courtesy of The Industry

Aidai wears: Blue and pink foral crop top, Second time around, R250 Zelda Nel - Wire skirt with blue material Hot pink Heels, Second time around, R250 Blue earrings, Metropolis, R195

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Aidai wears: Red foral Peplum Blazer, Milq and Honey, price on request Green foral skirt, Second time around, R350 Black Chains bib, Metropolis, R360 Shoes, model’s own, Top hat, Second time around, R400 Round sunnies, Metropolis, R150

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Pics 3400 – 3412 Maurice is wearing turquoise necklace, Jem Jem, R250 Navy Shirt, model’s own Maroon wrap dress, Urbanzulu, R400 Navy pants, model’s own Shades, stylist’s own Navy shoes,ISSUE stylist’s own 24suede • IMBO/ 19/ '13

Benike wears: Black Asymmetrical Top, Milq and Honey, price on request Shimmer Tights, Metropolis, R345 Black peep toes heels, models own Black chains bib, Metropolis, R360 Cabaret Sunglasses, Second time around,R100

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Aidai wears: a Ariane du Plessis Plastic cocktail dress Maroon and gold Pandula necklace , R650 Brown tights, models own Grey Heels, models own 26 • IMBO/ ISSUE 19/ '13

Maurice wears: a cream white crochet Top- Second time around, R300 Jonti Richardson shade cloth pants Brown and cream white belt, stylist own Brown Loafers, models own Black Top hat, models own Black gold rimmed vintage sunglass, stylist own

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Benike wears : foral cloak from Ms Dylanne, price on request White lace crop top, Babette Clothing, R150 Tapestry pants, Second time around, R480 Beige topdeck Heels, Second time around, R250 Snake necklace, Metropolis, R445

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Maurice wears black, leather sleeve hoodie from Metropolis, R699 Thick leggings from Babette clothing, R150 Shades, model’s own Blue suede shoes, model’s own

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Benike wears: Mignon Sheriff - Metal and damp proofing membrane dress Silver beaded headpiece, Second time around, R450 Black beaded neckpiece, Second time around, R350 Pandula Earrings, R200

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Maurice wears: Micah Richards Patchwork jacket with white chiffon sleeves Dope Crop Top, Metropolis, R200 Navy suede shoes, models own Top hat, Second time around, R400 Smiley face sunnies, Metropolis, R150

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Aidai K wears low back, multi colour mini dress from Milq and Honey, price on request Grey suede heels, model’s own

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Maurice wears: Naazneen Kagee: Chainmail bodice, hand made from painted metal washers and ring White tutu skirt, Stylist own Brown Loafer , models own Black stocks and tights, models own Paisley bowtie, second time around, R100 Groom bowtie, second time around, R30 Brown and cream belt, stylist’s own

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FASHION

Trend Spotting: Men in Skirts...

Luyanda Mbi

Men have worn skirts far longer than women throughout time. Call it what you want to call it but this trend looks here to stay. It seems men are embracing their freedom of choice.

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utside of Western cultures, men's clothing commonly includes skirts and skirt-like garments. In North America however, and much of Europe, it is usually seen as typical for females and not males but The Men’s Spring-Summer 2012 runway shows that took place in Paris showed us otherwise. We saw men rocking skirts up and down the ramps and all over the world by mid-2013.

What’s awesome about this trend is that fashion skirts for men are versatile by nature.

They can be worn according to different places and occasions. Men – believe it or not, can wear skirts to work, sporting events, formal and informal parties or business meetings.

Besides the fashionable and trendy nature of these fashion skirts, they are considered to be very comfortable.

As the breeze blew through their legs Strangely enough, Western culture has variously attempted to promote this trend over the past months as a means to do away with the sex distinction. The negative press around

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it doesn’t help these efforts though as some say this may not be for the straight boys. In any case, a lot of public figures have been spotted wearing these, and as we all know what better way to sell trends than through your favorite artist. My personal favorite would have to be Kanye West at the “12-12-12" Sandy Benefit concert. He wore a black hoddie and a pleated leather Givenchy skirt - yep even well-known designers are embracing this trend.

Marc Jacobs, Jean-paul, Rick Owens, and Yves Saint Laurent are one of the few names that also introduced fashion skirts using their platforms.

When I heard about this trend I thought, “Excuse me, what?” But after looking through a few pictures it really wasn’t so bad. Fashion and style are after all notorious for breaking boundaries and creating an individualistic image for you and standing out. These skirts have gained popularity on the red carpets but also in many parts of the world including India and other Southeast Asian countries. In India, people love wearing long skirts, which

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are also known as “lungi” or “dhoti” particularly because it’s hot, I presume. In Southeast Asia they are commonly known as sarong and in Samoa they are termed as Lavalava. So the point is that fashion skirts for men is something that we all must be aware of. We must look forward to adopt new fashion and that’s how we boost Men’s fashion in our fashion industry.

Working on this article made me realize how big this trend is and that maybe we're just behind.

So we'll ask you: How do you feel about men in skirts? Is the world ready for it? Or do you think it will take another decade or so for the planet to prepare?

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FASHION

When Beauty meets Business Earl Hendricks

Introducing the Davids sisters, the young, successful and very talented owners of Milq and Honey House of Fashion, Health and Beauty.

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ust over a year ago the dynamic duo of Kelly and Gabriella David decided to fulfil their eight year old dream of launching a complete lifestyle brand that encompassed fashion, food and lots of fun, This eclectic mix of organic beauty and style that promotes a lifestyle of health is served in their organic kitchen which also forms part of their brand, Milq and Honey. bold and beautiful beginnings The sisters share a very close bond, one which was strengthened by being raised by a very inspirational and strong woman, Tamara Davids. Their mother Tamara preached independence, strength and love. Sadly their mother passed away 3 years ago from colon cancer. “What I love most was her attitude, she said that I will never sit down, feel sorry for myself and die..." said Gabriella. The sisters decided to take more risks and combine their strengths to create this company we now know as Milq and Honey.

Parts of the success of the brand lies in the partnership of the two sisters as they are both head strong and have different personalities.

Kelly’s strength lies in the creative and visual side whilst Gabriella focuses on the

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organising, planning and managing.

The sisters play on each other’s strengths and also fully support each other. These women knew from their high school days what they wanted to do, to the point that they would argue and bicker about who would be the boss and they would not speak for days. It is this level of passion that took a childhood dream and turned it into a reality, a very successful reality. Straight after school Gabriella the Managing Director, started modelling fulltime and worked on major campaigns gracing the pages of some of South Africa’s top magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Glamour and Cosmopolitan.

Kelly who is the head designer and creative director enrolled at the University of Cape Town and obtained a Social Science Degree. She also recently completed a short course in Fashion Design and is a successful stylist having worked with leading photographers for local and international magazines.

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In addition, to the Spa they also have the Milq and Honey fashion label. This label is inspired by life, bold colours, patterns and shapes of the indigenous surroundings of South Africa. The style is classy, cutting edge and glamorous. The clothes are high in quality and are created for optimum comfort. The pair might be beautiful but they are also very smart businesswomen that have their fingers on the pulse of what is hip and happening.

They count the popular hotspot 169 on Long which includes a cocktail and sushi bar, cigar lounge and nightclub amongst their business ventures.

In August 2013 they will be showcasing the Milq and Honey Collection at the opening ceremony of the Cape Town Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and soon thereafter they plan to head off to New York to stock a few stores in the Big Apple.

With all of the success and the brand being just over a year old, just goes to show that with the right attitude, a positive mind-set, fierce ambition and hard work you really can make your dreams come true.

As with most things in life and business, there are bound to be challenges but these sisters face their challenges head on. They are highly passionate about everything that they do as they believe that passion is what drives everything. “It’s amazing to see how each and every day we are turning our dream into a reality and more importantly together..." said Kelly. The advice that they have for aspiring young business women and men is very simple: Have a vision, know exactly what you want, start planning, put it into action and take risks. It is this sort of thinking that has made the David’s sisters a force to be reckoned with on the local fashion and beauty scene but it doesn’t stop there.

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How to be safe during a Protest Lerato T. Kuzwayo

Amongst the greatest ironies of our times living in a democratic South Africa is that many peaceful protests tend to turn violent. Our rights as citizens to protest need to always be upheld, along with our safety. Here is a guide of some of the safety measures we can practice ahead of a peaceful protest.

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evolution is a form of self defence.

Its means is of protecting ourselves and our quality of life from the system.

Currently, the news channels have been reporting on quite a number of protests such as the ones seen in Brazil and Egypt’s famous Tahir Square.

Protest actions have in the past turned violent sometimes even escalating into a massacre, as was the killing of Andries Tatane and The Marikana miners. We need to always fight for our rights and ideals in ways that may not put our lives in danger. Some of the tips mentioned cited are from the Occupy Wall

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Street web page. Since police forces are usually used as security at protests, one may also need to be prepared for arrest in certain cases of protests.

First things first...

Be aware not to carry anything that maybe seen as a weapon, such as a bat, stick and most times an item such as an art knife could land you in trouble. Carry food and life supplies in case you will be doing jail support for those who get arrested, as well as in the case that you may get arrested. These are a few of the simple precautions necessary.

Speak up and be direct when the police stop you Ask if you are free to go, if yes, then do so accordingly. If not, ask if you are being arrested. If not, by right you are free to go.

Stay at more than an arm’s length away from the police. If arrested, do not resist because it will be harder to deal with a resisted arrest charge.

Wear comfortable clothes Wear comfortable clothes which allow you to run fast toward a safe spot when needed like shoes. Bright colours will grab extra attention from the police forces.

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Leave the hoodie at home Do not wear a hoodie as anyone can easily grab and drag you while you helplessly try to run away. Scarves are also not a good idea for the same reason. Tie long hair in a small bun or hide underneath your t-shirt not to allow anyone to pull you by hair. phone a friend!

Important is a number of a close friend or a family member on speed-dial and keep the numbers of multiple human right organizations for lawyers on speed-dial as well, in case you get arrested and need to call someone. The

rule of thumb for a pre-paid is plenty of airtime credit. protect your breathing At times, a tear gas is used to disperse a protesting crowd. In such, keep a wet towel handy for your mouth if you come into close contact with it. Try not to rub your face with the wet towel as it will cause irritation to your face and eyes. Don’t wash your face with water either. Preparation of a 72 hour plan that left with someone not involved in the protest in case your responsibilities need to be taken care of.

beware the trojan horse Be vigilant at all times as protest lines are infiltrated by officers wearing plain clothing and knowing “who is who” in a potentially chaotic situation is good idea as well as identifying quick evacuation routes.

Surround yourselves with good vibes and positive energies, and stand up for your right to take a stand.

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CAPE INDULGENCE

It’s a textile!

Bacela Noluvuyo

A niche of the pop-up 'industry'; Vintage markets have been gaining traction these past seasons in and around the country. Itsatextile is arguably Cape Town's best. say hello....

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rom oversized knitted jerseys to nostalgic worn out hats to good-looking fellow collectors and good music, everyone’s a winner at the end of a day spent in a Vintage market. an army of one Armed with a vintage collection that has a ten-year life span and a long contact list of fellow collectors, Nonhlanhla Mditshwa noted the struggles to find a market to trade and chose to “be the change” as Gandhi would say. “I knew a lot of people who were also on the same hustle,” she says. “I figured since I had experience with running events, whether it was poetry or live music, I was up for the challenge.” Keeping mum about where she sources her collection from or her “gem shop” as she calls it, she says every one of the items has a story to tell. collaboration is progress The vintage platform is a treasure chest for collectors and young designers to sell other

products to their customers on a face to face level that caters to budding fashionistas, vintage lovers and creative minds. stumbling upon success, organically Most social butterflies would have bumped into this trendsetter at one of her showcases made famous by another creative collective Itsahouse, a creative hub situated in breezy Green Point. “I actually met the guys randomly,” she says. “I tagged along with a friend for a meeting late last year that ended up at their space and I immediately fell in love with it. I struck up a conversation with Floyd, one of the guys that run the place, and they asked if I would like to start an event I said yes and the rest as they say is history. I could say that they are my partners in this Market Crime.” siyasebenza! only rest in december...

Running a buzzing market and setting trends are not the only tricks up Nonhlanhla’s

sleeve. She is also a respected stylist, IMBO's own. “Well, the idea behind the styling I do for IMBO is to push boundaries.” With the creative freedom offered at her disposal to set trends while showcasing her “artistic, fashionable mind”. She adds that fashion is for everyone and that one doesn’t have to be “cool” to start trends. the future says?

As Itsatextile grows she says she’s looking forward to her brand becoming well known and recognized all over the country and the world. For now, we can indulge our senses to Itsatextile at Itsahouse in Green Point as we wait with baited breath for her clothing brand to hit the online store movement.

For more markets around the city check out the Long Street vintage market, Down South Market, Hout Bay Market as well as the Hope Street Market.

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Anade Situma

In a continent so heavily burdened by large scale civil unrest, unemployment, and poverty there seems to be a belief that empowerment requires the assistance of another but what of the revolution of self?

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FEATURE

Lets talk about self empowerment. Dubbed ‘the ultimate solution for victory over one's circumstances through conquering their own thoughts,’ this is a topic that breeds hesitation around the minds and psychology of those in need. Government and philanthropists generally target basic needs such as security, food and education but what about the daily thoughts of individuals they give aid to? If we look into the power our thoughts have over our own quality of of life, we could finally have a stance against the socio-economic problems like unemployment, housing and education and focus on teaching individuals to conquer themselves before they conquer their worlds.

Self-help Syndrome So often we hear people say, "I hate self-help books" or "self-help are for weaklings..." At some point I was one of these people and I guess my reasoning was that it seemed a bit too farfetched - a rich man's cop out, if you will. How could anyone say that those who were not privileged enough to be born into financial stability don't need aid as much as they need a change in the way they think? How was positive thinking going to put food on my plate or pay my child's school fees? Self-confidence can't pay-off my student loan, but a grant can.

That being said, we can’t discard the possibility “self-help’s” ability to change the course of my needs. In the National Development Plan,

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the National Planning Commission outlined a need for the private sector to create 8 million jobs by 2030. I don't know about you but, the first thing I thought was "how and from which strategy is the commission getting this number?” Who in the private sector is going to create these jobs when the corporations large enough to hire such volumes of people are becoming increasingly reliant on machines and the internet? Who has the capacity to hire this many people when so many more have no education or legitimate qualifications? Surely somebody is very confused. from money spenders to money makers As I started voicing these opinions and my confusion I was greeted by the simplest solution, those that are job takers need to become job creators. This meant that, if I was to start a small sandwich making and delivering

business in my area, and over the next three years was fortunate enough to generate enough demand to force me to hire three people; that is four people who are no longer reliant on grants to fund their education.

Now this brings forth another question - how does one facilitate the switch from a job taking to a job making mentality on such a large scale? The only resolution is to start seeing ourselves as the source of the solution by conquering the self.

The ultimate victory is the mental one Take housing for example; imagine a situation where every RDP house was different. No more cookie-cutter, matchbox housing strategies.

Not everyone has a one boy, one girl family like they have in China where they enforce

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family planning. If the standard African family incorporates the extended family, then why provide housing that isn’t tailored for such?

Small alterations on the physical sense to change the psychological. This is the link between housing and innovation. Innovation, an option encouraged for the better as the world seems to be changing.

mind over matter It may seem like an optimistic jump but if I’d clear my mind of the array of grievances that constantly dominate my thoughts I’d leave room for new ideas to reach the surface. Just as any idea that appears beyond one's capacity is about as good as a dead one in the water, the same can be said about a dream bred in the midst of laziness. A good friend once told

me that those that 'make it' in life are not those with the best ideas but those that are willing to translate their ideas into action even when implementation of those idea is not perfect.

The foundation of any great success is and always has been great failure and like they say, “in order for one to fail one needs to try”. the man in the mirror is the man in your mind So what does it actually mean to conquer one's self? My theory is you first need to acknowledge the negative aspects of your situation and then choose to focus on the potential for a good result. Take Ghandi for example, who once said "A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes." If we spend a huge chunk of our time trying to "be the change we want to see in the world", we will conquer the negative

thoughts that so easily entraps our minds. So often there is a desire to protest and forcefully change things through aggression but, what if all we need to do is show, not tell but show, our children that no limitation is as powerful as the limitations we set for ourselves. As Ghandi went on to say "Change yourself - you are in control".

Change comes in the morning The past few years have seen an increase in youth protests across all areas of the world; from Turkey and Brazil to South Africa as well as Egypt. It seems the call to demand change is upon us and fast. Undoubtedly there is praise to be given to the Egyptian youths that overthrew their then government and the Brazil youths that refused to accept that the cost of public transport was less of a priority than hosting an international soccer tournament.

One of the costs of this approach however is, it constantly fills our media channels and social media platforms with images of aggression and violence. It almost gives the impression that change requires mass mobilization and a lot of shouting but what happens when there isn’t an energised crowd egging me on? What happens when the crowd goes home? Does the quality of my life improve and have the quality of life of others improved?

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FEATURE God bless the entrepreneurs It is a commonly held belief that it is entrepreneurs that will drive the growth of emerging economies. I believe that this is because entrepreneurs have the capacity to provide a reason for waking up in the morning.

In every revolution you need someone willing to stand up and challenge the status quo but before you demand change you have to believe that you deserve change and this is a mental thing. This is where entrepreneurs come in; they are a tangible realisation that change can be driven by the individual. Being an entrepreneur is a mental thing, it’s a mindset that ignores background or education. It’s the decision to see the solution within the problem and not focusing on the problem. It’s over-coming the comfort of current situations and taking converting ideas into action. The comfort in complaining and focusing on what others can do to improve our lives and not investing time and energy in what we can do to empower ourselves. This is the reason why the real revolution needs to happen in our minds.

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South African initiatives leading the revolution of self: There are a number of initiatives in South Africa that are driving progress in much needed communities through an explicit focus on the mindset of communities members. These drives are not politically linked yet have freed themselves of the financial dependency that comes with being an NGO. 1. The Awethu Project “Awethu uses a groundbreaking model to identify and develop high-potential entrepreneurs in under-resourced South African communities” - Awethu Project Featured on CNN and presented at TedxStellenbosch, Awethu Project is looking to identify and grow an entrepreneurial drive amongst marginalised communities in South Africa. Pioneering a entrepreneurial incubation model, this project does not require participants to have any particular educational or entrepreneurial qualification.

It simply looks to develop an entrepreneurial mindset identified through the in-house Talent Identification Process.

“The philosophy of our Incubator is that as long as Awethu Entrepreneurs have the talent and work ethic to compete with the best in

FEATURE the world, no resource constraints (whether physical, financial, or social) should hold them back.” - Awethu Project

2. Edge Growth “We believe that explosive SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) growth is the most leveraged way to transform the social injustices caused by the lack of skills, education and jobs” - Edge Growth This organisation aims to unlock the potential for social solutions locked in start-ups using entrepreneurial development. The idea is to create an understanding that for entrepreneurial development to be effective, it needs to go beyond financial support and take into account the social and political motivations of recipients. The idea is to use the techniques that have been mastered in business to drive progress on a social level.

“If ED (Enterprise Development) is to succeed, funders need to invest in the right businesses that are run by high- potential entrepreneurs who have the relevant skills, passion and vision.” - Daniel Hatfield, Edge Growth Director.

3. Mamelodi for a Month Ena and Julian Hewitt with their two little girls prepare themselves to live in a nine square meter one room shack with no electricity and outside bathroom. This seemingly typical white middle class family has decided to spend a month living in Mamelodi, North of Pretoria to experience the daily existence of a typical South African, says Ena. Not linked to any political party or organisation, the aim of this month is to “create a broader conversation of the role empathy plays in underpinning a healthy democracy”.

Choosing to share with the nation with the couple’s background in the academics and business where non other dare to go, Ena and Julian have elected to shed their lives of the trimmings of success in their career spheres and move in with the masses in hopes to use this adventure as a platform for real conversation about South African development.

A brave and welcoming adventure they are about to embark on. A warm welcome to the Hewitt family!

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EXPOSE

The writings on the wall Bacela Noluvuyo

Two years after two million signatures were collected en oute to dethroning a dictator, we find ourselves with a sequel.

Egypt was taking down yet another elected leader.

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ake a group of young people, educate them about the rights and wrongs of this world and put them on the center stage. Add to that scores of newspaper journalists, social media feeds and frustrate the living daylights out of them with news of corruption. What do you get? A revolutionary reality show is what it looks like from where we are standing.

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been making headlines...

Egyptians are universally known for their pyramids, being soccer giants and in Biblical times holding Israelites captive for 400 years.

In the past months, however, they added new “life events” to the country’s timeline such as peacefully dethroning a dictator, electing a new one only to vote him out in what seemed to the rest over us like an overnight decision.

In just two short years we’ve seen one of this continent’s most radical elections take place.

We’ve watched the will of the people work with the might of te military to unveil the true nature of this new governing body.

If you weren’t consistently following international news, it might have come as a shock to see this recent uprising unfold.

Most were still attempting to decipher the happenings of the last recall when the news broke out.

EXPOSE Shhh, it's a secret?

One very significant reason for this lack of public communication can be accredited to the misreporting of the news as it happens on the ground. This was articulated in a new book “Walls of Freedom: Street Art of the Egyptian Revolution” by Basma Hamdy, Egyptian graffiti artist, and Don Karl.

They say no other media outlet could be trusted to maintain the truth and integrity of the revolution in 2011 hence the surge in public art. The book is set to contain the work

The other side of the coin It is through these images that the true story is depicted, beyond the newspaper headlines and Twitter trends. In October 2012, one Egyptian newspaper captured the core.

El Wady interviewed a 12 year old Ali Ahmed during early demonstrations leading up to this second revolt n Cairo. The simple, yet smart and impactful way in which the young boy advocated people’s power captured the mood of millions of Egyptians as well as the international audience.

knew all this, he responded confidently, “I listen to people a lot and I use my own brain. Plus I read papers, watch TV and research the internet.” He went on to add that the social objectives of the revolution had not yet been achieved and that there still were no jobs in the country. “The police still jails people randomly, and as for social justice? How can a news anchor get 30 million Egyptian pounds while some people still pick food from the garbage? Half of our population are women, how come there are only seven ladies in the constitution assembly, six of whom are Islamic?”

of over 30 street artists whose pieces brought color, support and the subversive spirit to their fellow countrymen. By giving more space to photographs and murals, Hamdy lets the original messages shine through with no filter just as the artists had intended. This gives the work of the artists a more narrative story of Egypt’s rebirth.

power to the children In Ali’s translated video footage filmed on the side of the road during the demonstration he said, “I’m here to help prevent Egypt from being a commodity owned by one person and to protest against the confiscation of the constitution by one single party.” This 12 year old continued to add that they didn’t get rid of the military regime only to replace it with fascist theocracy. When asked how he

peace is the eutopia It’s clear that this season of Egypt’s’ televised revolution goes beyond changing governments and we have the subtitles switched off while we watch from afar.

There is hope that Egypt can show the will of the people to be calcualted, peaceful and functioning. Perhaps Egypt will provide the blueprint. Only time will tell.

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ALTERNATIVE THINKING

The length and depth of Success Lerato Kuzwayo

Asking the right questions to the right people and finding a better way to channel your thoughts

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“It is said that a great leader is seen not by the number of his followers but by the number of leaders they create.”

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few months ago there was a list making rounds on the social media circles of the people commonly regarded as the most successful people to ever have lived. Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs and Richard Branson all featured.

A great percentage of them seemed to have a something interesting in common.

These are people that did not complete their formal educational or didn’t attempt higher education. The great Albert Einstein

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is a member of this gang. This challenges the commonly accepted standard that education is the be all and end all of success.

Unwritten dreams from our elders and society.

At 24, society expects you to have a degree, a 9 to 5 job and a fast approaching marriage while paying off your mortgage towards that town house and car. Of course one’s salary and ability to sustain livelihood

is seen as a measure of successful functioning within a system but that certainly doesn’t define success. For the sake of prosperity we clearly need to overhaul the way we perceive success. The industrial format of the world is not one that embraces human evolution and communal growth. All it has bred over the years is a generation that is fuelled by a middle class that strenuously make ends meet month in and month out.

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Quote the greats In the Richard Linklater film, Waking Life, Louis Mackey speaks on the progress of human evolution. Mackey states, “The realm of true spirit, the true artist, the saint, the philosopher is rarely achieved. Which probes the question, why are there so few stories of progress in recent history? What are these barriers that keep people from reaching their true potential? The answer to that can be found in another question and that is - which is the most universal human characteristic, fear or laziness? ” Applied Philosophy Rather than having a world where we follow numbskull reality TV stars and have them draw measures of success for society based on gross materialism, we need to look for new ways of self-definition. Human beings seem to fear the weight that comes with social awareness and are rather too lazy to do anything about their awareness. With new information a fresh perception comes into being, simply because the more we know the more we realise how much more there is that seeks to be known.

Success on an a purely individual level usually carries seeds of destruction because hoarding necessary resources makes the hoarder a target for those who are also seeking success and see their bounty in the first individuals’ possession. Crime is thriving under this outdated thinking.

Our leader is you in the mirror A communal quest for success ensures that all is basically catered for by all and that your greatest progress can be measured by how much further your individual success stretches to empower others. It is said that a great leader is seen not by the number of followers but by the number of leaders they create.

There is always new ground to be uncovered and we are on a quest to be in balance with evolution and most of those who uncover new grounds are set to find greatness.

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FINANCIAL FUNDIS

NEW SLAVES Bamba Klaat

Bamba Klaat argues that due to the fundamental debt based, digitized structure of our current money system we are all slaves. Working for someone else and we have no choice but to obey because it is underwritten by the law.

Money is defined by the same dictionary as “a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively.” So, just for clarity’s sake, when we speak of money, we strictly mean the notes and coins we use today. To be more accurate, as the majority of money exists in this form; money is binary code in a server on a computer, somewhere. 0’s and 1’s.

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A long time coming Throughout history, humans have used mediums of exchange. From shells to cows to precious gems to gold. However, the mediums of the past were commodities, which stood out as good stores of value over time, according to the cultural sensibility of the relevant time.

The money we know today is not a commodity, it is a concept. In reality, it is nothing.

In the past, people chose shells or cows or gold, because they were things that were commonly perceived as precious and lasted for a long time. When the global monetary system delinked itself from the Gold Standard in 1971, money became fiat currency - a form of currency that derives its value from government regulation or law, not from its value in-and-of itself.

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obody wants to be a slave. A slave is “a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them” according to the Google dictionary. This is a powerful definition, and the purpose of this brief article is to interrogate this definition in relation to a certain mystical thing we call money.

“Money is the legal property of the shareholders of the reserve bank and we are forced to be a part of the money system or die.”

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The evolution of a concept Paper money originates from a promissory note – a private financial instrument that guarantees access to real currency. When people began to realize that it was dangerous to carry lots of gold around, clever goldsmiths realized they could keep and protect his clients’ gold, and give his clients a promissory note in exchange, and they could charge an extra fee for this service. This is the model out of which banks were born.

However, the clever goldsmith got even more clever. He realized that more money stayed in his safe than money was withdrawn at any time. This meant he could spend say 80% of the gold in his reserves and use the remaining 20% to service his clients.

A smokescreen of jargon and technical graphic If we fast-forward this evolution we get to the crazy, hyper-complex financial market that not many understand. However, the great downfall of the system is very easy to explain.

If the reserve bank prints R100, only R100, and lends it to you (through a commercial bank) with 10% interest: where is that 10% going to come from? They’re going to have to print it and charge interest on that too. No matter what happens, the debt can never be repaid, it can only increase exponentially over time.

Convenient deceit This fact is hidden from us behind the complexity of the financial jargon. The goldsmith would never tell his clients that he doesn’t have all their gold in storage. Because if they found out, they’d all come knocking for what he owed them, and he wouldn’t be able to pay out.

So, the financial class uses our present debt money to fund their appropriation of real property, and then when the financial bubble bursts, they repossess all outstanding loans, thereby gaining more property, and get the public to bail them out – i.e. print more debt money. This is the financial model of today.

New slaves?

In the world we live in, we are slaves to money.

Money is the legal property of the shareholders of the reserve bank and we are forced to be a part of the money-system – or die.

We have no choice but to be in debt for our entire lives, because the money-system is built on debt. And that is the way they want us, as slaves, indebted to them forever so they can accrue all the real wealth in the world, while we desperately pursue the debt they dangle in our faces.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Lesedi Mogoatlhe

Colin Young Inspired by nature, art, love and more importantly being a woman.

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his young lady is a creative spirit to be reckoned with. Lesedi Mogoatlhe is the Youth Radio Trainer and Facilitator at the Children’s Radio Foundation. At 30 year old, she kicks off her interview with IMBO saying, “I am all about life’s experiences and sharing them with the world.” She has always enjoyed sharing with the world whether it’s stories, food, art or just hugs.

Having attended school in Johannesburg she believes that her shared environment with other creative, eccentric individuals was a key part of her upbringing. I ask her what her motivation is and she responds, “I am good at telling stories…and possess a powerful voice to remind everyone to love their country, neighbourhood, family and themselves.”

With this passion she began studying and working toward her career in film and television.

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play in teaching the next generation how to use radio equipment and by virtue allowing themselves to express their active citizenry.

“Radio is awesome”, she exclaims, stressing the importance it has played in her own development and life. From listening to 'Rap Activity Jam' with Rude Boy Paul as a child to now being in the radio industry is a dreamed fulfilled! Working with the Children’s Radio Foundation and youth really excites her, “I love that Children's Radio Foundation encourages people to speak out, to be themselves and question things in their community that they don't understand.”

Girl Power Like any industry which is traditionally maledominant, there are serious obstacles and challenges to overcome; however with passion and dedication it’s achievable.

Conquering your fears and mind is a good way to remain positive instead of internalising that women won’t succeed or males dominate

our society, and that she climaxes “…gives me far more power than the other stories.”

When asked how different it is to work with children she goes on to tell us that it acts as a mirror where we can all learn from each other and dream together. Radio is cheaper and you can reach many more people with less hassles compared to film and television mediums. However, she admits that both are imperative and powerful to telling stories and effect change.

Lesedi’s Women’s Day Shout-Out! Women who want to pursue a career in media must go for it! Celebrate every success along the way, no matter how small. Maybe we can all work together at getting more women to direct feature films in South Africa. We can really do with becoming more acquainted with technology and sharpening our technical skills across all the fields of media

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Hanneke Schutte

Colin Young Take a glimpse into the next generation of ‘Proudly South African’ filmmakers

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anneke Schutte has travelled a long journey to reach where she is now.

She graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Bachelor in Arts (Zulu and Psychology) before starting her career in the advertising industry. As an aspiring copywriter, she worked in the industry for four years after studying at the AAA School for Advertising in Cape Town. While working in industry she taught Creative Writing and Copywriting at Vega School of Brand Leadership. Through inspirations in her life from art, music books and memories, she had a burning desire to tell stories through film. And that is how the cookie crumbled.

Started from the bottom…

Valuing her education she enrolled part-time at Wits to study a post graduate degree in Dramatic Art. This was the opportunity she was waiting for and the platform where she released her first film, Superhero. From Superhero to Jimmy in Plenk, in no time she

was on her second film about a conservative corn farmer who is elated when his rich gay uncle offers him a way to save his farm from bankruptcy - only to find out he'll have to… [Spoiler Alert!]. When asked what her motivation was to write such intriguing plots came from she answered, “Diverse friends!

More varied interests lead to a richer subconscious to draw from.” Her most recent endeavour was the opportunity to fly to L.A. to shoot her film Saving Norman where she worked with Kevin Spacey (L.A. Confidential) and Willem Defoe (Spiderman).

Focus on the positive!

Talking on the film industry she highlights how it is tough to break through however there are multiple avenues for young aspiring film makers.

It’s institutions like the National Film and Video Fund (NFVF) whose mandate is to provide opportunities to enable local filmmakers to develop, write and direct films that give out a helping hand. “We should concentrate on

the opportunities and not the obstacles of the industry.” The industry is blossoming at the moment and we will witness many ‘Proudly SA’ filmmakers and films over the next two years.

“We're going to see some good ones and some not so great ones but it's all a part of growing the industry” adds Hanneke.

You need to be in it to win it As her interview came to close she remarked that the aspiring film makers should push ahead. “Enter competitions. Most of the films that I've made including my two short films and feature film have been the result of competitions. Even if you don't win, you've written something and that's the important part. Competitions force you to meet a deadline… You get better with every script that you write so keep on writing. Only after two or three full length scripts do you start to get the hang of it. Well, truth be told, you probably never really get the hang of it but it becomes a tiny bit easier.”

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NETWORKING

STAYING OFF THE RADAR Nathanael Cronje

The cats out the bag... Big brother is officially watching us, we share with you some helpful tools and techniques to maintain privacy.

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“Big brother is officially watching”

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or those who grew up watching the old James Bond movies like me, usually imagine spies to be highly trained undercover agents with an affliction for the ladies; travelling the world and somehow managing to prevent its destruction from the bad guys on a weekly basis is the picture in my head. Back on earth, unfortunately for us reality is not as exciting. As you might have heard, in the recent official news a man by the name of Edward Snowden has officially let the cat out the bag. “Big brother is watching”.

It may sound ominous but, this routine has been happening as far back as the 1800’s,

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where Generals intercepting battle plans were posed on this ideology. This tactic was the weapon of choice after 2 September 1945, at the beginning of the Cold War. context to the suspicion America’s distaste of the Russian communist state went from a mistrust to full blown paranoia. A mutual suspicion on both sides developed a new form of warfare – ‘Espionage’. This involved spying on potential threats and intercepting communications to gain the upper hand.

Fast-forward to the present, since then, there had been no imminent and present danger up until the day the Twin Tower attacks are broadcasted live to almost the entire world.

The day the world would come to know incident as 9/11. This is when the boogie man named “terrorist” exploded onto the scene.

An elusive enemy is able to blend into society, where everyone and anyone has become a suspect.

It makes perfect sense though; think about it, through our history the phenomenon has work like a charm for those in power, because

NETWORKING controlling the population through fear is total genius and it has worked for a long time! the big bad world It is like a mother keeping her kids inside telling them stories of how terrible the world is and how lucky they are to be safe at home. The trick does however, work for most people but not all. Those who weren’t patriotic Americans were a threat, thus the prism program was launched in 2007 by the National security agency (NSA) to monitor any al Qaeda orders to use Weapons of mass destruction.

“Although none have been found to date”, it does not mean that they aren’t any hidden amongst third world natural resources... e-tolls and odds Combined with The patriot act of 2001 they legally can monitor anyone, don’t worry though they aren’t interested in what juicy office gossip your discussing over Facebook

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or Twitter, key words like “bomb” or “jihad” trigger of the prism program. A prime example is the e-toll issue where the act was contested.

In this case, bureaucratic loops and mazes are designed to make it seem like a contest but, like gambling the game is designed for the house to always win.

Don’t give up hope though, fortunately a few free thinkers happen to be technical geniuses in their spare time and have developed ways to restore and maintain the right to privacy. the fight back Here are a few tools that can help put your mind at ease. Depending on your medium of communication, there are different ways to encrypt information. The Swiss are renowned for their strict confidentiality and refusal to disclose personal details to even the biggest bullies. This makes Swiss bank accounts ideal for businessmen that would like to keep assets and transactions away from any completion.

If you feel the need to keep your e mails private, encrypting your messages using a third party application like Bitmessage will work. To secure documents and data online,

a new method of cloud storage is available, allowing you to disperse your data into a pool of information and accessing it with a passphrase or key that acts like a magnet, pulling in and re-assembling your data. As for live chatting being listened or watched, a program called Jitsi allows for secure communication. These and more applications can be found at “prism-break.org” along with links for downloading. warzone mentality Ever noticed how in hacking movies when someone tries to hack the main characters system he goes into a typing frenzy battling the intruder and trying to block access. The truth is if you really want to restrict access to any information store it offline on a flash drive or disk in your drawer so it cannot be accessed no matter how good the hacker or government program. Disconnecting your pc is the same as using it in stealth mode; no connection means no risk of unauthorized access.

“If you really want to restrict access to any information store it offline”

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AFRICA CONNECT

Between Tyranny and the Desert Whitney Cele

Chad has been fighting a struggle against colonialism since the early 1900's. First it was French imperialism, then neo-colonialism. Where to from here?

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had is a landlocked, desert-filled country located in Central Africa that only has one body of water which is the beautiful Lake Chad.

The lake is not only the country's main tourist attraction but it also acts as the main water source for the entire country. Adventurous tourists may also explore the southern savannahs and wildlife by visiting the famous Zalouma National Park and view the Sahara desert in the North but most linger around the lake.

While Chad is widely known to be one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world, what most don’t know is that it’s home to 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups and out of this 200, only Arabic and French are the official languages. As a nation Chad has gone through a series of revolutionary struggles mainly caused by the conflicting southern Christians and the northern Muslims.

President Idriss Deby came into power in 1990 and has won four elections since due to the boycott of the opposition. He is a close ally to France and has a tight grip on power. Fifty years post-independence, Chad is still striving for improvement and the complete removal of French influence. Rebels are more determined to wrest Deby's control now that France promises to end its postcolonial hold over the country. Despite what may seem to be a democratic state, conflict in Chad has sprung up various times due to rebel action against the neo-colonialist military presence of France. The movement for democracy and justice began in 1998 in the form of armed rebellion against government.

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Rebels still seek to oust the incumbent President Idriss Deby.

Power to the People blog describes Chad's poverty and conflict as "artificial and manmade". The blog goes on further to say that "these crises can only be ended when European countries stop their traditional looting." Currently, Chad is a major oil exporter and receives billions of oil revenue which government promises to pump into development. This newly found boost in the economy has allowed Deby to rearm and position himself as a central African strongman.

We can only hope that some of this wealth will trickle down to those who need it the most, changing Chad for the better.

AFRICA CONNECT

My neighbor from Chad Bacela Noluvuyo

“I love my country very much, everywhere I go they ask: “are you sure that you’re from Chad?! You are educated, you are beautiful - you are not from Africa…”

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ona Barkai Mosa Ibrahim Kareem is a 23 years old girl from Chad. She is the youngest of six siblings that consists of three sisters and brothers.

Her father passed away when she was just ten years old which meant that her mother had to look for work as the sole breadwinner. “When it happened we all lost something special and precious,” she says. After she finished high school she went off to study engineering while working part time as a model. Mona says her mom taught them to help people who are need, especially the children and says she gives 5% of her salary from her work and designs sales to charities.

Mona’s story "I was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (K.S.A) and I went to chad when I was four years old, my mother took us there 'to get to know' our relatives who lived there, as well as the lifestyle.

The result was nothing like I could’ve imagined.

We lived there for about six years. There were

happy moments like when I’d play with my friend under the rain, or in the gardens where we’d pick up the fruits. On the other side though, there are sad moments. The diseases, like cholera, that spread throughout the people especially the children in a matter of days which almost always resulted in death. I lost so many of those friends because of this.

Also, there’s AIDS; just imagine these diseases spread so quickly between my countrymen mainly due to lack of awareness and good doctors to help the people.

After those six years we came back to KSA and from that time I’d think of my friends there, are they still live? Are they happy? I really missed them. This experience taught me how to depend on myself. I also found that, there is no “Intermediate level” in my Chad; you’re either rich or you’re poor. I guess that’s why there’s so much thieving around, it’s understandable… I look forward to the end of the killings, the wars there. All what I

want is there to be peace in my country, do you know that there’s no racism in Chad?

Different religions and Doctrines live beside one another, eat together and marry from each other back home. I know that in the international and Arabs media they think my country is very poor and the nation’s hungry because they’re convinced Chad is the poorest country in Africa. This is a false picture concerning my country; we have petrol, we have a fertile ground and we got powerful young people who can give the best work to their country. My principal task is to paint a better picture of Chad to the world.

I have big dreams and as they say, “Almost all dreams can come true if you work for them.” Fashion is passion for me, since I was a child fashion was my dream. I know if I got the appropriate place and materials and support from my country government I can give more.

I hope to build my own fashion agency, and I want to one day have a charity in Chad that helps children to educate and cure them from sicknesses. "

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CAMPUS CONNECT

Welcome to University 101 Gabriel Francis

Wondering how to go to about applying to a University, majors and finances?

Well, here are a few pointers to guide you on your path.

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our Matric year is coming to an end and the final examination period can either be ushering in feelings of excitement or unconcealed objectivity or just a pure sense of hysteria.

What could lie beyond these trying times?

Work maybe? Perhaps a little bit of travel in the form of a gap year or you could apply to one of the numerous Universities that are out there just waiting for you to come to your senses.

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First things first Yes, university is a wise choice if you want to get an upper hand over the tedium of day to day life.

Firstly, settle down. A quiet mind and steady hand is needed when making these decisions.

The opportunities waiting for you at University are infinite. Think of your interests, your passions in life and where you see yourself in a few years’ time. Once you have a brainstorm going, reverse your thought patterns. One cannot plan everything in life so it is good to think beyond the box from time to time.

trust your instincts For all you know, you could take a few steps on a stairwell and meet your future husband or wife. There is also a chance of you discovering something deep within yourself that you never knew existed. You stare at an obscure painting hanging on the cafeteria wall and realize that you’re actually a gifted artist. These things happen more often than you think and it is wise to examine all options when you have the time.

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avid the debt but don't fear it After you’ve discovered that you wish to study people and their fascinating habits for the rest of your life, such as Anthropology, you can progress to how you’re going to fund your endless journey into the human mind.

There are quite a few options to choose from.

A regular student loan is standard for those wanting an easy option. Although once you have graduated paying off the student loan is not that easy on the heart, stress meter or bank account. It is therefore wise to check ahead and see if you qualify for any special bursaries or similar resources of helpful funding.

A search like this could prove invaluable if one qualifies for The New Student Bursary has all their expenses covered for the next 3 to 4 years including residency and travelling. put your eggs in many baskets Unfortunately in the world that we live in “all that glitters is not gold” and there may be a few setbacks before you find the right institution to begin your educational journey.

Let us for a moment imagine an application to the desired university has been rejected for whatever reason. The sensible thing to do would be to apply to a few other institutions at the same time to provide a backup for yourself and to broaden your options. A door closing before your eyes does not mean they all shut for eternity it is only temporary. When looking back one day from the brightness of prosperity and happiness, you’ll find that these doors were windows instead; mere illusions to give you a new perspective of a world of opportunity. on you go then Now that you have a better understanding of what it means to venture into the realm of University, perhaps you are ready to set forth on your educational journey. There is however one thing left for you to uncover. An open mind is that one thing, the final ingredient everyone needs in order to fully understand all the beauty and power that is education.

Clear your mind of clutter, the pressures of everyday problems and lose yourself in the book of knowledge.

In the words of Theodore Roosevelt, “A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.”

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LIFE SKILLS

Embrace your inner battle!

Cherize Ross

There’s nothing more frightening and empowering than figuring what you want to for the rest of your life. Embrace it!

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“We no longer live in the time where our entire lives are pre-determined. Your life has a deeper meaning and your world becomes more beautiful.”

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our twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life, a period of exploration that helps you define your identity. Pretty heavy stuff for someone who hasn’t actually lived that long, don’t you think? As a twenty-something, I am afraid of waking up at forty-five and realising that I haven’t done anything with my life and that I haven’t lived up to my full potential.

This kind of anxiety is doubled when you are constantly comparing yourself to your peers’ greener pastures as they leave the inferior feeling of insecurity lingering way after you’ve left them. a new playing field Added to this is our ever changing world. We no longer live in the time where our entire lives

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are predetermined. We no longer stay in jobs for fourty years or have a husband and 2 kids by the time we’re thirty. This is a generation that actually wants you to use your talent, passion and energy to change the world in significant ways contributing positively to a world in crisis. And, this requires us to be comfortable in our own skin. the kingmaker is in the mirror Finding your purpose is a personal battle. You might feel as though you’re doing something because your parents or society expect you to. Making you feel as though you’re not being true to yourself and deep down inside you know that this isn’t what you’re meant to be doing. Finding your purpose requires you to be honest with yourself. While some might

say their purpose is to achieve worldwide fame and others to simply be happy. No one can define your purpose for you. We have to be bold enough to dance to our own sometimes two-left-feet beat.

“How can you do this?” you might ask… Well start by identifying what you are passionate about. Look at what you like spending your time doing, what you consider success, whom you admire and what legacy you’d like to leave behind. Once you start on your path towards finding your purpose, your life has a deeper meaning and your world becomes more beautiful. All of a sudden you have more clarity and your goals seem achievable. What could be more rewarding than that?

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WHAT A COMMISH Cherize Ross

Working as a successful commissioned artist is hard but means that you can finally make some moola!

“What’s the difference between an artist and a pizza? At least a pizza can feed a family of four.” This was a joke that frequented my family dinner table. For years these anti-art slurs slowly intoxicated my unconscious mind and influenced my decision to study towards becoming a Chartered Accountant which I’m not. Let's be honest, being a struggling artist is simply unbecoming and chopping off your left ear Van Gogh style is not an option.

Here’s a list of some of the top art galleries

In South Africa who look to showcasing the work of up :and coming talent Goodman Gallery Michael Stevenson Gallery What If The World A Word of Art Sibisi Gallery

breaking the stigma's The perception that being an artist means you are in a state of permanent poverty is demoralizing. Art history will show you that art, especially public art, was a symbol of power and wealth and was used by governments to influence the populace. Art is more than just a creative expression but it is a form of cultural and commercial currency. Successful commissioned artists who create pieces for someone else in return for payment have made enough of a name for themselves to have a line of people fighting to own their work. But to get to this point where you’re successfully working as a commissioned artist who has this kind of influence, you would have to craft your style to ensure that there is uniqueness to your work. This takes a lot of patience and experimenting.

talent he was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Art in 2009 and participated in a national touring exhibition. awards, prestige and recognition Hlobo has since received international acclaim showcasing a commissioned work ILLUMInations at the 54th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2011.

Previous works have been exhibited globally at prestigious institutions and events like the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo and the 18th Biennale of Sydney, Australia. What distinguishes Hlobo from other artists is how he uses elaborate artworks to challenge ideas around gender, ethnicity and culture. this is business, stay focused Starting on the path towards becoming a successful commissioned artist may seem daunting. Take your time building a portfolio of work ensuring that it reflects your style and truly shows what you’re capable of doing. It would help to find a mentor who can help you navigate the art world. They’d be able to help you identify curators and galleries who might be interested in your work. Stay focused

calculated patience It took years for Nicholas Hlobo, a Johannesburg based artist, to reach his current level of success. He had humble beginnings, bouncing from one low paying job to another to finally graduating in 2002. Hlobo steadily built his art clout receiving the Tollman Award in 2006, an award given to the most promising young artist. Showing great

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FEEL GOOD

Big sisters and fairy god-mothers

Owethu Ntabeni

The Matric Dance experience is one many take for granted and is a privilege to others.

The women at Princess Project ensure that the experience is shared across.

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he Matric Dance experience is a dream that most girls rightly cherish. It is one of the unforgettable days in a girl’s life and the desire to participate carries many through challenging exams. It is the one night that a girl gets her ultimate glam together; it is like a girl passing of passage. This night filled excitement, there’s the glamorous hair and make-up, glorious dress and sparkling shoes which combine to deliver the proverbial ‘knockout’. The night is not soon forgotten and the tale inspires the next group to dream. Unfortunately, the reality is that not everyone is privileged enough to have the ultimate experience and be kitted out to the nines.

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The magic of care This is where The Princess Project comes in, serving the purpose of a real life fairy god-mother. The Princess Project is a non-profit initiative that works for the greater good. It is an organisation founded by the late Helga Leurs and Erica Pienaar the current CEO. Renet de Villiers is a volunteer at The Princess Project and operates the branch she opened under The Princess Project umbrella. He Princess Project journey was inspired by the fact that she could not afford a wedding dress to her own wedding! She felt the desire to make special days a complete experience for ladies her junior and contacted Erica to open her branch.

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Fairytales and success The aim of the project is to provide a Cinderella moment to girls that are in need of a dress, shoes and accessories on their Matric ball. For the initiative, happiness is the true currency. The benchmark of success at The Princess Project is when the girls walk out with a smile, a dress, shoes and accessories in hand.

All that’s left is for the girl to enjoy herself on the night of the ball and finish the fairytale.

Naturally is a business abundant in emotion.

There are numerous moments that bring tears of joy and excitement out of everyone involved. A special case Renet shares with us is of a girl whose parents had passed away

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through AIDS. She had been told by the woman who had brought the young lady for the fitting of the tragic story. The woman had been an employer of the deceased.

After fitting on numerous dresses, the girl finally found the perfect dress. When she came out of fitting room to show the dress to the women in waiting, all the women began to cry. It was a silent, hysterical, emotionally and extremely gratifying moment. These moments are many for The Princess Project.

Quick and simple process To qualify, you need to be in Grade12 and to call in advance for an appointment to view the dresses. Once you have secured an appointment, prepare yourself for a full or half day of dress fittings to find a perfect fit that will be the final choice. One can then collect the dress chosen a week before the date of dance. On return of the dress, the beneficiary has an option to return the dress dry cleaned or pay a cleaning fee of R150.

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As with anything, there are challenges and the occasional situation where some try to abuse the initiative. However, these situations are far and few and do not deter Renet’s efforts. She stays providing happiness for her girls.

To be part of the Princess Project you can contact Renet de Villiers on 0846890508 or visit the website on princessproject.com

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"As a kindergarten teacher, Renet does this for the love of her fellow women and to bring joy to those without."

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OPPORTUNITIES

Casual Retail Staff

Butlers Pizza t Delivery Drivers

Well established golf practice facility in the Southern Suburbs is looking to employ staff for the Golf Shop at R30/hour.

Applications must be able to work on weekends and golf knowledge a plus

Pizza outlet is looking for male delivery drivers between the ages of 18 - 25y/o around Cape Town area. Opportunity has great earning potential and exciting working environment.

Contact: 021 448 6117

Contact: 021 686 9007

Qualified beauty Therapist

Waitrons

An upmarket spa in Newlands is seeking a well groomed, pleasant therapist that is willing to work shift rotations.

Bryanston restaurant has vacancy for an applicant with own transport Send CV to: workrestaurant@gmail.com

Contact: 021 683 7593

Spanish Speaking Outbound / Inbound Customer Support Agents Requirements: Fluent in Spanish and basic English Good communication skills both written and verbal in Spanish Exceptional listening skills Exceptional telephone etiquette Strong team building skills Computer literate with good knowledge for MS Office applications.

Email: contact@ foreignlanguageplacements.com

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Jobs for students, and temps Students and temps are invited to apply for baby-sitting, pet care, driving, working at call centres, receptions and retail outlets jobs on website lekkerjobs.co.za. Employers look through their database of profiles including profile pictures to find the perfect match for their job.

Contact: www.lekkerjobs.co.za

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PHP software developer

Researcher

A company in Hout bay is looking for a Creative, Independent software developer part time.

Requirements: Minimum 2-5 years development experience Fluent in PHP & Mysql CSS, Jquery, JS, Ajax

This is a great opportunity to join an established film production company.

The successful candidate will have good organisational, problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written), be able to work independently, as well as in a team and be flexible with their working hours.

please email CV with reference sites to: csaba.borzon@gmail.com

Contact: claudia@theshootinggallery.co.za

Copy Editor/Translator

Natural Company recruits

Die Son has a vacancy for a copy editor/translator in its production office in Cape Town to start as soon as possible.

SA's wildest entertainment company is looking for additional entertainers to join their crew. The min payment is R400 - R800 per hour + incentives & petrol allowances.

We are looking for males & females that will be comfortable working at our parties, promotions ,events/gigs/ functions in swimwear & without, have guest eat sushi/fruit/chocolate from their bodies or do body shots.

This person will be responsible for the editing of copy as well as translation/rewriting of stories from English to Afrikaans. A strong sense of accuracy and knowledge of media law would be a strong recommendation.

He/she must have at least three year’s experience at a newspaper and the required language skills. A driver’s licence and an applicable three-year academic qualification is a requirement.

If you are interested in any one or more of our positions email a short CV and two or three pictures to: vip@naturalcompany.co.za 0812142582 or BBM 2A27F83A

Contact: aansoeke@dieson.com

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OPPORTUNITIES

BMW SA Internships BMW South Africa is offering internships to graduates within the Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology disciplines from Universities and Universities of Technology (must have completed their in-service training) comprehensive curriculum vitae, academic records, identity document and qualification(s) directly via email to hess.fourie@bmw. co.za, alternatively you may contact Ms. Hess Fourie on (012)522-3687.

Toyota Finance Graduate Trainees Applicants must be in final year of study or have a completed qualification either a Degree or BCOM HNRS/CIMA in Accounting & Management Accounting (Qualifications must be obtained by December 2013) Must be Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Word

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P&G: Summer Vacation Programme 2013/14 P&G is offering a summer vacation programme from 1 December 2013 – 31 January 2014. This internship is a unique opportunity for you to contribute and learn new skills as they give you challenging responsibilities and projects to lead.

Business Systems Analyst Internship Momentum, a leading financial investments & insurance company, is offering a one year internship in which they will provide training & work experience in technical solutions to help manage product applications & to streamline business processes. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of finance and investments from a reputable company.

Experience & Qualifications: BSc IT or BSc Computer Science Degree required This is an entry level position and does not require experience

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Internship with Urban Intelligence Unit (UIU) Your role as intern would be to support the UIU through: Supporting the implementation of studies and research proposals Producing presentation materials, including graphics, charts and PowerPoint slides If you are interested please send a short CV and covering letter (including motivation) to intern@ futurecapetown.com

Fashion Intern at 2ndTake 2ndTake is offering an exciting internship opportunity for fashion students to gain working experience within the fashion industry located in Sea point, Cape Town.

University degree or diploma in fashion related studies ; This position is based in Sea Point, Cape Town and is available immediately. This is an unpaid, 6 months internship.

Standard Bank Graduate Programme internship Standard Bank is offering corporate or investment banking graduate programme that allows you to gain an all-round experience. Requirements: Minimum postgraduate; especially business science, economics, investment management, financial management, engineering or financial mathematics Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country you're applying to; for the Johannesburg programme, you must be a South African citizen.

Intern - Kwazulu-Natal Newsclip Media monitoring seeks to employ preferably dynamic graduates to provide with valuable experience within the media Strong comprehension of English as a written language typing speed of 45 w.p.m Contact details Riani Kruger recruitment1@newsclip.co.za Must be Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Word

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OPPORTUNITIES

Sound Engineer A reputable recording studio is currently looking to take on two interns who we can train to record voice and direct voice over picture.

They are currently dubbing foreign films to English, and are looking for newly graduated engineers who we can train up to meet their requirements.

Requirements Pro Tools knowledge and practical experience recording (in college or otherwise).

Contact details Attention Dreamspace Team Dreamspace Recording Studios +27 21 461 7436 jobs@dreamspacerecording.com

Administration position available for an intern English Language School in the City Centre is offering an internship position to a young adult. Recent Matric school leavers may apply.

Excellent communication skills are essential (in English).

Applicants must be computer literate and willing to work from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Available immediately Contact Megan 021 423 1833

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P&G: Summer Vacation Programme 2013/14 P&G is offering a summer vacation programme from 1 December 2013 – 31 January 2014 . This internship is a unique opportunity for you to contribute and learn new skills as they give you challenging responsibilities and projects to lead.

Business Systems Analyst Internship Momentum, a leading financial investments & insurance company, is offering a one year internship in which they will provide training & work experience in technical solutions to help manage product applications & to streamline business processes. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of finance and investments from a reputable company.

Experience & Qualifications: BSc IT or BSc Computer Science Degree required This is an entry level position and does not require experience

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Internship with Urban Intelligence Unit (UIU) Your role as intern would be to support the UIU through: Supporting the implementation of studies and research proposals Carrying out research via web, libraries, archives and correspondence Producing presentation materials, including graphics, charts and PowerPoint slides and Preparing results reports, fact sheets, and briefing documents Good oral communication, writing and visual presentation skills If you are interested please send a short CV and covering letter (including motivation) to intern@ futurecapetown.com

Internship with Urban Intelligence Unit (UIU) Your role as intern would be to support the UIU through: Supporting the implementation of studies and research proposals Carrying out research via web, libraries, archives and correspondence Producing presentation materials, including graphics, charts and PowerPoint slides.

If you are interested please send a short CV and covering letter (including motivation) to intern@ futurecapetown.com

Fashion Intern at 2ndTake 2ndTake is offering an exciting internship opportunity for fashion students to gain working experience within the fashion industry located in Sea point, Cape Town.

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate, University degree or diploma in fashion related studies Excellent communications skills Well organized and able to multitask Be able to work independently as well as within a team This position is based in Sea Point, Cape Town and is available immediately. This is an unpaid, 6 months internship.

For more info on how to apply visit: http://www.careersportal.co.za/ internships.html

Toyota Finance Graduate Trainees Applicants must be in final year of study or have a completed qualification either a Degree or BCOM HNRS/CIMA in Accounting & Management Accounting (Qualifications must be obtained by December 2013) Must be Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Word

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OPPORTUNITIES

Junior Application Support Administrator (Cape Town) 3 Year tertiary qualification or a relevant IT qualification Minimum 1-2 years in an IT Environment Working knowledge of UNIX operating systems Ability to understand and write SQL Database queries (Oracle Database) Requires ability to operate Web and Delphi based GUI applications How to Apply: Please apply to clivejobs@wcp. co.za quoting CSSLAIS-JASA-01 as a reference.

Closing Date: 15 September 2013

iOS Developer (Cape Town) Matric essential, Post Graduate qualification preferable 1 - 2 years of experience in iOS development using Objective-C. Experienced in C++ development Understanding of the iOS development process and best iOS practices.

Experience using XCode Experience with Linux and Apache servers Database design and development knowledge (SQLite and MySQL) as well as GIT experience required.

HTML skills (experience with JSON).

Have cross-platform knowledge (not a necessity, but always a positive).

How to Apply: Please e-mail a word copy of your CV to taryn@datafin.com

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Trainee Accountant (CA) SA Cape Town 2014 Successful applicants for our audit practice will have the following qualifications and attributes: Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA) or equivalent from a SAICA accredited university.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines We offer a 36-month training contract, competitive remuneration package and professional challenges.

Shoprite Retail Business Graduate Opportunities Opportunities in the following areas: Butcheries; Fast Foods; Furniture; Perishables; Supermarkets; Transport & Logistics.

Requirements: Successful completion of a National Diploma: Retail Business/ Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification.

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Nedbank Graduate Flagship Programmes Nedbank is offering graduates the opportunity to choose their career from the very start. So, whether you are interested in beginning your career journey in specialist fields such as accounting, risk, information technology, investment banking or quantitative analysis or would rather first explore other areas in banking to become a well-rounded manager ... your ambition has our attention.

Contact graduates@nedbank.co.za

IBM Graduate Programme IBM South Africa's Graduate Programme offers: Consulting : Working hands-on with clients to improve their business.

Technology Working with different industries and helping to deliver expertise to a diverse range of organizations.

Sales Involves starting in the sales school giving presentations and attending promotional events and then going on to meet sales targets of your own.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Basic knowledge in Creativity, Passion, Drive, Innovation English: Fluent

SEF Graduate Programme Requirements: A Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics or International Development would constitute an advantage Strong academic record – An average of 60% throughout the course is essential Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills; Good Analytical Skills Ability to work in a team, as well as independently Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft Office package The graduate programme is based in Tzaneen, Limpopo How to Apply Email your CV, cover letter and academic transcript to hrmanager@ sef.co.za

Mr Price Receptionist First impressions are lasting impressions! Your bubbly and warm personality, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is sure to be a winner with all our clients and visitors. You should love interacting with people, be adaptable, multi task and pride yourself on being an excellent planner and organizer.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Pan Africa Bursary Programme

STUDIETRUST Bursaries

Who can apply?

Post-graduate students: Applicants must be studying full-time for the 2013 academic year at an accredited South African university towards one of the qualifications listed above Undergraduate or postgraduate students: must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in the first semester of their degree studies for the 2013 academic year Applicants must not have a criminal record Closing date: 15 August 2013

Who can apply?

SA citizens interested in full-time diploma studies at any recognised South African Agricultural College.

Applicants should have Matric or an NSC with diploma endorsement with Mathematics.

Closing date: 31 August for requesting or downloading application forms 30 September for submitting hard copy and online applications

SAADP Bursaries Who can apply?

Comprehensive university study bursaries and support are available for learners / students who are strong academically and have a keen interest in Actuarial Science Learners must be in Grade 12 and have an excellent academic record.

They must be achieving at least a level 7 (80%) in Mathematics, 6 (70%) in Physical Science and in English. All interested learners are encouraged to study and pass Maths Paper 3.

Closing date: 31 August 2013

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Illovo Sugar: Bursary opportunity Who can apply: Learners who are in their final year of schooling and who have passed subjects i.e. Maths, Science and English identified as relevant to the business needs of Illovo Sugar Ltd. Students currently studying at either University or Technikon’s, who have above average academic results. to do their in-service training as part of the bursary on condition that they go on to complete their B.Tech Degree.

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Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2014 Who can apply?

Applicant must have eligibility for an approved degree or PGCE in one of the priority areas, must be committed to a teaching career which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity.

Everything else being equal, selection should favour candidates from rural areas, candidates who wish to teach in rural areas and candidates whose financial position would otherwise exclude them from enrolment for a teaching qualification. The bursary will only be awarded if one of the priority area specialization subjects is included as a teaching subject in your qualification.

STUDIETRUST Bursaries Who can apply?

SA citizens interested in full-time diploma studies at any recognised South African Agricultural College.

Applicants should have Matric or an NSC with diploma endorsement with Mathematics.

Closing date: 31 August for requesting or downloading application forms 30 September for submitting hard copy and online applications

Closing date: 10 January 2014.

ALTECH Academy Bursary Who can apply?

High school leavers and current university students Closing date: 31 August 2013

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Mondi: Forestry Bursary Programme Requirements: Must be a South African citizen Solid academic record for 1st semester BSc Forestry at Stellenbosch University Must have a Driver’s license or must obtain a license before being placed in a plantation Preference will be given to HDSA (historically disadvantaged South African) students To apply visit: http://www. careersportal.co.za/bursaries/2100mondi-forestry-bursary-programme. html Closing date: 15th September

DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Law Bursary Who can apply: South African citizens and permanent residents that are full-time student at a South African university for the LLB degree.

Closing date: 1 September 2013

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Limpopo Health and Social Development Bursary 2014 Who can apply?

Post Matriculation Candidates; Current Matriculants; Students at Tertiary Institutions.

Candidates must be interested in the following fields of study: MBCHB (Degree in Medicine) B. PHARMACY BDS/BCHD (Degree in Dentistry), B. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, B. DENTAL THERAPY B. PHYSIOTHERAPY, B. OPTOMETRY, BSC DIET/NUTRITION B. SOCIAL WORK, NATIONAL DIP: ORTHOTICS/ PROSTHETICS, MA. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY B. RADIOGRAPHY, ND. CLINICAL ENGINEERING, B.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT And B. TECH. EMERGENCY CARE Closing date: 31st October

South African Reserve Bank Bursary 2014 Bursaries will be awarded to students who obtain 60 per cent in the June Matric/Grade 12 examinations. Final awarding of a Bank bursary is subject to a student’s final Matric/Grade 12 results and enrolment acceptance at a South African university.

Bursaries will be awarded to South African citizens only.

Closing date: 30 September 2013

Investec Bursary Programme 2014 South African students; Young students who obtain to study undergraduate in a university in the fields of study such as Commerce (Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Investments and Finance), BCom Informatics, BSc Computer Science, BSc Information Technology, BIT-Bachelors of Information Technology, BISBachelor of Information Science, Business Science, Science and Mathematics, Engineering or Commercial LLB Contact Telephone: (011) 403 1632; E-mail: info@studietrust.org.za Closing date: 30 September 2013

Barloworld Education Trust: Bursaries 2013 Industrial, Mechanical, Mining Engineering; Supply Chain (Logistics) Information Technology – BSc Computer Sciences, Sales and Marketing Who can apply?

Preference will be given to 2nd, 3rd or 4th year students studying towards one of the above mentioned qualifications at recognised Institutions of Higher Learning, Universities or Universities of Technology that have obtained a pass symbol in all their subjects in their June/July 2013 examinations.

Enquiries may be e-mailed to bet@ barloworld.com Tel (011)445-1155 (Hayley Gaberthuel).

Closing Date: 31st October 2013

ASSET: Bursary Programme 2014 South African citizens who are resident in the Western Cape are eligible. Students who are in Grade 12 and intend studying for a first degree, diploma or higher certificate are eligible.

Closing Date: 31 October

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South Africa still boasts two world champions Noni Tenge and Unathi Myekeni, and two South African champions, Shabalala and Ester Mashiya.

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South Africa’s Number One, Noni Tenge.

Sanelisiwe Ntabeni

SA’s top Female Boxer tells us how she went toe to toe with the odds to claim both boxing’s WBF and IBF World Championship Titles.

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amous peoples lives are often compared to being a fight to the death. In the spirit of this article I quote from the fictional character Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, known for his inspirational portrayal of a struggling boxer who finds success by having the fight in him and of course the eye of the tiger. It is quotes like this that makes Rocky a cult classic: “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!”

lessons learnt Life can easily be compared to boxing with its ups and downs, gloomy moments and sporadic burst of euphoria. In life we sometimes need to fall to the ground many times in order for us to learn to stand tall.

Today we look at a woman who knows all about the ups and downs, falling to the ground and triumphantly standing tall. Not many of us may be familiar with the booming contest of female boxing. Noni Tenge talks about her highs and lows and tells us about her never quit spirit.

Noni is the former WBF and IBF (International Boxing Federation) welterweight women's champion although unsuccessful in clenching her third world title in September last year against an American Layla McCarter in a clash for the WBA (World Boxing Association) junior-middleweight belt in East London, Noni vows that this is not a setback but an opportunity to turn it up for her next challenger the Norwegian Cecilia Braekhus who holds WBA welterweight belt.

In June of 2013, Tenge gained the opportunity to face off with the Norwegian after ending her Argentine opponent Silvia Zacarias hopes in the ninth round in a fight in East London.

Like a duck in water It has always been as easy as sitting on a stool between rounds for Noni. Many female athletes still face many struggles to find sponsorships and support in this male dominated sport. In 2010, South Africa had a measly 21 professional female boxers, boasting two world champions Noni Tenge and Unathi Myekeni and two South African champions "Shabalala" and Ester Mashiya.

Although this may sound impressive, female boxing has still not really hit the mainstream in South Africa. To our knowledge South Africa only has one known professional female boxing promoter Mbali Zantsi. Please feel free to correct us if we are wrong - no really we want to be wrong.

A little history Noni Tenge grew up in the township of Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. Living in the poverty stricken township Noni devoted her life to sports while at Mzomhle High School.

She took part in athletics, long distance running and netball.

Noni drew strength from her three older brothers who also boxed. Noni says that her love for boxing came from watching her older brothers fight but her dream of turning into a professional boxer would have to wait until 2007. Noni matriculated in 2001 and began to study at a Technical College in Cape Town. It was in 2003 that Noni dropped out because of financial reasons but this was not the end. She then decided to pursue her real dream of competing in the ring. Although at the time Noni was crushed she was also free to chase her dream.

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At first Noni found it difficult to find her feet in the male dominated industry. Noni battled through the ranks to find herself holding up her first title in 2007 after beating Brazilian boxer Amnua Beaguir. Noni remembers this as “the most memorable and joyous day of her life.” Finally free to pursue her dreams Noni looks at her financial setbacks that led her to drop out of college as a blessing although it was difficult at the time. It truly was a miracle waiting to happen. In anything you attempt in life its all about persistence - persist persist persist! ministerial In a male dominated industry like boxing women find it difficult to find support and success, Noni has achieved both. In 2011 Noni was honored by Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula by declaring the 2011 South African Sport Awards in her name. She was later awarded the Minister’s Choice award.

Noni Tenge is an inspirational woman. She's carrying the flag in an under-participated sport and she'd doing a sterling job it.

IMBO salutes this champion and we wish her further success.

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TRAVEL

A rare blend of Glamour Liz Heydra

Croatia; where the beaches and sunshine vie for attention with cultural treasures, ancient architecture and time-tested folk traditions.

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he Republic of Croatia is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean.

This country has a long history of wars with the tensions escalating into the Croatian War of Independence when the Yugoslav National Army and various Serb paramilitaries attacked Croatia. It was in 1992 that Croatia gained diplomatic recognition by the European Economic Community members, and subsequently the United Nations. The war effectively ended in 1995 with a decisive victory by Croatia in August of the same year.

South Africa can relate to Croatia, Militarist wings of the ANC and PAC fought against previous regime soldiers to establish a democracy for all South Africans. Allies such as Cuba and Russia assisted the military troops and many lives were taken, but it was not in vain. Pressure from in and outside South Africa led to the release of our beloved Madiba in

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TRAVEL 1991. Many sacrifices were made by both the people of Croatia and South Africa, to become free democracies. the depths of diversity Croatia, now a democratic country with opportunities for everyone, has earned a reputation as Europe’s hotspot but has not given in to mass tourism. The ‘Mediterranean As It Once Was’ slogan of Croatia’s tourist board may be overblown in popular destinations where development has taken a firm hold but pockets of authentic culture can be found as there’s still plenty to discover off the grid. This republic in transition, on the brink between Mitteleuropa and Mediterranean, offers good news for visitors on all. Some of the more popular Adriatic locales come with hefty price tags in the summer months, while continental Croatia costs but a fraction of what you’ll pay on the coast. The chic and trendy outposts may make you forget that a civil war raged through Croatia in the ‘90s.

The way in which the country has bounced back is a sign of its people’s resilience – people who are remarkable hosts once you cross the tourist/local barrier.

There’s a buzz and undeniable star appeal to Croatia’s coast. You’ll get plenty of glitz and glamour in Dubrovnik and Hvar, where night action and celebrity-spotting, designer cocktail in hand, is de rigueur and fancy yachts dock in droves. For those wanting peace and quiet, hideaways aplenty wait to be discovered, including remote lighthouse islets, fetching fishing villages, secluded coves and Robinson-Crusoe-style atolls.

Local cuisine Croatia has been slowly crawling its way up to the top of Europe’s culinary rankings. Its chief assets are locally sourced, prime-quality ingredients from the land and sea, creatively prepared by celeb chefs or cooked up home-style in family-run taverns. Some of these gastronomic havens require a trek, but the minute you taste the food you'll realise the effort was worth it. The wine regions of Croatia are as burgeoning as the country itself, and its olive oils are getting top awards.

Hotels vs hostels Croatia is more expensive in the summer than it is from September to May. As accommodation, boat fares, car rental and anything else relating to tourism skyrockets

in summer, reaching a peak in July and August. Budget accommodation includes campgrounds, hostels and some guesthouses, and costs up to 450KN for a double.

Midrange accommodation costs 450KN to 800KN a double, while top end starts from 800KN and can go as high as 4000KN per double. For hotels, breakfast is often included. Private accommodation is a lot more affordable in Croatia, and is often great value. If you don’t mind forgoing hotel facilities, it’s a great way to go. Accommodation providers will handle travellers’ registration with the local police, as required by Croatian authorities. To do this, they will need to take your passport away overnight. Along the coast, accommodation is priced according to four seasons, which vary from place to place.

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nless you’ve been living under a pretty big, shiny rock, you must have heard of the electric car. Cars powered by one or more electrical battery as opposed to petrol or gas powered cars… Sound familiar? Of course it does. There has been a huge resurgence of this technology in the last decade or so. However, the electric car dates even as far back as the late 19th century and was popular in the early 20th century but for various conspiracy-driven theories and reasons someone killed it.

Rising in the market The resurgence is however here and while the electric car market remains a niche in comparison to petrol cars, electric car sales are slowly but steadily on the rise. The three biggest players in the market are Tesla, Nissan and Chevrolet of General Motors. These stakeholders collectively hold almost 75% of the market. While the initial cost of buying an electric car is more expensive, like all things green, in the long run the savings on petrol is proving to be worth it for the growing consumer base. It is this fact that has made electric vehicles (EVs) viable in the consumer market. With the renewed interest in electric vehicles, new technology is being brought out year by year.

leading the tech innovation Bosch, one of the technology and appliance giants, has unveiled a wireless electric car charging. This new technology is called the Plugless L2 charging system which is a small parking pad that is to be installed in the owner’s garage. The owner simply drives his/ her car over to begin the charging process.

However, before you drive over your parking pad, you would have had to pop out close to R30 000 to install the pad’s adapter into your vehicle excluding the extra you’ll have to pay for the actual parking pad and wall panel. Like most Green technology: pricey, pricey and even pricier. partnership in progress The most notable example of electric vehicle technology advancement is the partnership of Honda and General Motors, both leaders in fuel cell technology, who have agreed to jointly develop hydrogen fuel cells to power both their vehicles as opposed to electrical batteries. The fuel cells will combine hydrogen gas in the vehicle with oxygen from the atmosphere to generate electricity.

Additionally, vehicles using these cells will only produce water as a byproduct and are thus zero emission products.

While all this is good and well, we at IMBO know what you really want. Will we withhold?

Of course not, here it goes:

The fastest electric car The Tesla Model S. This car right here is proof that performance need not be sacrificed for sustainability. Hitting 0-100 in 4.4s, this EV is leaves a lot of petrol cars in its rear view.

Not only that, the Model S boasts a 362kw horsepower and a torque of 325ft-lbs, making it the most powerful EV on the market.

Most popular EV Let’s just get it straight, popularity is measured in units moved – numbers don’t lie. The Nissan Leaf is not only the best-selling but it is also the fastest selling EV of all time. Selling over 50 000 vehicles globally. This probably also has to do with the fact that it is the most affordable EV on the market as well.

EV that can go the furthest on a single charge Commercially, it’s a bit hard to determine as there are more and more EVs coming out and boasting improving driving distances.

However, the world record for this is held by a modified Daihatsu Mira, which did 1003.184 kms.

The sexiest EV We know sexy but sexiest? By far the Tesla Model S. Trust us.

Technology, such as that of the EVs, needs to be celebrated for the integral part it could play in the preservation of our world and its resources. Technology like this not only saves our wallets but helps create a better future for our world as well.

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GADGETS

Maybe this is what women want

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GADGETS Peter Phillip

Gather around girls the latest tall order’s in! Here’s a list of gadgets that will provide convenience, that just happen to be in style but also easy to use.

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hese days you just never know when you're going to need a backup battery. There’s always that sneaking chance of being chased up a tree by an amorous ex-lover or falling down a staircase while you’re hunting for your contact lens after skipping out on a bad date.

Thankfully, with the Pebble Smartstick you'll always have a backup charge.

No bigger than a packet of rolos, it features five different adaptor tips in four flash colours so you'll always be able to call for rescue (read distractions).

They come in all sexy colours suiting your style and bring convenience with style making sure your outfit is making sense just like you intended.

Here’s an added bonus.

By purchasing this product you will also be contributing to breast cancer campaign! The product eatures include a rechargeable 2200 mAh battery able to power up to one full charge on your Smartphone.

Small and lightweight, the five adaptors can be used with most popular mobile devices.

The nitty gritty, technical specifications go like this: Output voltage: 5.5V Output Current: 500 mA Max Capacity: 2200 mAh Cell Type: Li-Ion Battery Charge it for about four to six hours and you are ready to go!

The Pebble Smartstick comes with a USB charging cable which would handle your devices like iPhone/iPod, Sony Ericsson, Nokia pin tip, mini USB and micro USB. The pebble also comes with a cool pouch to keep your pebble nice and shiny. Fitting into your purse just like lipstick!

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Wi-Fi bathroom Scale

It’s time to ditch your old bathroom scales for a more modern and advanced solution.These scales allow you to measure your body weight in kilograms, pounds or even stone and can measure within an accuracy of 100 grams. Plus it will even measure your body fat through biometric impedance analysis. For a quick effective way to keep track of your progress, this scale is one to get.

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The new Google Chromecast stick is the future of television and media streaming. Once you attach it to a television your world is re-creted. The device not only streams content from the internet; it can also sync with smart devices acrross the board.

An innovation this radical sounds expensive but no fear; you can treat yourself to the future of home viewing for under R 400.

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What is the point of spending all that time to get ready for a night out and then failing to capture the awesome moments? Well with this Nuu clickMate you can capture images from the perfect angles until you run out of poses! It also has a battery that helps your device last longer.This is a must to ensure you’re capturing all those moments you're looking your best.

4 Conair Gel & Lather heating system Do you ever dread putting on lotion in winter? Your days of cold hands running the cold lotion through your body have now come to an abrupt end because this devise heats up your lotion. So no more ashy feet!

A light blinks while lotion heats and goes steady when it is heated to your desired comfort level. It sure makes you look forward to getting ready and starting the day!

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REVIEWS

BOOKS Mpho Seoposengwe

The Alchemist

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he Alchemist is a novel by the number one international best-selling author Paulo Coelho.

He is a literally genius with work that enlightens you as an individual, molds you and sparks a train of thought that allows you to explore all avenues when faced with the challenges of life.

It was first published in 1988., originally written in Portuguese, it has been translated into at least 56 languages and became one of the best-selling books in history. The Alchemist follows a young shepherd from Andalusia named Santiago. He goes on a journey to Egypt after having a reoccurring dream of finding treasure there.

The book focuses on the morale of the story of the young shepherd on his journey. The trial and tribulations in following one’s dream and destiny and the rewards in doing so are touched on in the book.

With international approval worldwide, this book is a must have in one’s collection

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Confessions of an Economic hit man

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onfessions of an Economic Hit Man is a memoir written by John Perkins and published in 2004. The book provides Perkin’s account of his career. He tells his journey from moving to being a willing servant of empire to impassioned advocate for the rights of oppressed people. He was secretly recruited by the United States National Security Agency and was on the payroll of a consulting firm. His job was to implement policies that promoted the interests of the United States and plans to alleviate poverty. These policies alienated many nations and subsequently led to 9/11 and movements against the United States.

The book is a decent read for people who have an interest in politics that govern our globe today. It does not provide a very interesting read and gets boring and repetitive at places. I even think a fictionalized account would have been better. However, it provides a good story line for a movie. And, as we all know controversy sells.

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MUSIC Mpho Seoposengwe

Reason - Audio 3D

Khuli Chana - Lost in Time

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e has done it again and with so much more.

What else can this fine performer from Maftown bless us with? The first single Tswa Daar had everyone singing Khuli’s praises. Just when his fans thought it couldn’t get any better than that. He came through with a track Hazzadaz Move. A classic summer jam with a video reflecting exactly how everyone feels in that groove. The album features a string of fresh South African Hip Hop artists with the likes of Reason and Towdee and introduces two young upcoming guys from the North West KT and Notshi with slick and clean motswako flows.

The studio recorded album was released in November last year with the hit-famous PH on production. 2012 was a year of multiple nominations and victories for this artist.

There is a movement in music these days that is changing the game in terms of music, business and just plain swag.

The movement consists of up and coming talent, forces to be reckoned with and names that will be known for years to come. Khuli Chana is without a doubt one of the artists in this group.

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eason has presented us with his second studio recorded album, Audio 3D. Unlike his first album, The Reasoning, A3D has received more love and attention by the masses.

Many have described it as different from his usual style with a beep bop beat and has experimented more with this album. There are diverse genre influences from electro to disco to rock and obviously Hip Hop. The intro track titled Audio 3D that is up straight an electro disco beat reflects the new kind of Hip Hop that’s riding the radio waves in the last few years. He seems to be comfortable on the beat as he delivers proper punch lines and metaphors. It's jams like “Do it like I can” that make the album worth buying with guaranteed head nodding, freshness, beats that are not overwhelming and does not take over what is evidently a stress-free flow. Tracks like “Such a Brat” and “Stay” are attention grabbing will be, if not, already a favourite with the ladies.

Nothing more than a good old Hip Hop album, with the new electro disco twist that we’ve all come to love.

Reason makes this album and flow effortless, easy to dance to and appreciate.

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movies Mpho Seoposengwe

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t is only once in a while that a show of this nature comes along where women, their lives and diversity are at the forefront of the subject.

GIRLS is an HBO hit series of four girls living in New York City. They have dissimilar personalities but, have something in common. They have been raised to believe that they’re special and truly can do absolutely anything they want.

Created by Lena Durham who is also a part of the cast and plays the character of Hannah, an aspiring writer who has just been cut off by her parents in an attempt to try and get her to actually write. Luckily as the movie life would have it, this predicament turns out to be a liberating and incredibly hilarious experience for her.

With the ups and downs of a twenty-something year old going through life, GIRLS is an exact assimilation of the present youth and what they get up to these years.

More so, the set up reminds one of the Sex and the City days when the 'parentals' didn't approve. This series is sure to take you to a place that has similar underlying

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After Earth

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fter Earth has a star studded cast, including Will Smith, his son Jaden Smith, Zoe Kravitz, and Sophie Okonedo. Set about a thousand years in the future after a disastrous event, humans are forced to leave earth and Commanding General Cypher Raige (Will Smith) and his son Kitai (Jaden Smith) are the only survivors of a crash on an Earth that is now ruled by gruesomely evolved creatures. Creatures that have no regard for human life.

When the Commanding General Raige gets injured, Kitai is tasked with finding a a trigger to a signal for help.

Father and son have to work together in order to survive and make it back to their home planet.

This is a sci-fi action movie which explores the sentimental aspect between a father and son as they try to rekindle their connection.

The film did not receive the greatest of reviews from critics, and had a rating of 11% on the infamous “Rotten Apple” saying that "After Earth is dull, ploddingly paced exercise in sentimental sci-fi – and the latest setback for director M. Night Shyamalan's once-promising career."

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ARTS Mpho Seoposengwe

NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL- GRAHAMSTOWN

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he cultural community of South Africa descended on the small university town of Grahamstown to yet again celebrate the very diverse, creative country that we are a part of. The National Arts Festival has always been a time and place where the artistic community have been free to express their views and open dialogue about different issues without discrimination or influence from sponsors or other institutions.

Attendance this year is an exact indication of how far the Arts Festival has come with a growth of 20 percent since 2009. An estimated 211 701 people showed up this year to show support.

With the sponsorship of Standard Bank and its joint partners which include the National Arts Council and National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund, the festival has grown in a substantial manner to allow economic and cultural progression in the town of Grahamstown and surrounding areas.

This year’s festival was filled with award winning performance pieces from years gone by that have captivated the hearts of audiences.

Biko’s Quest is one of the performances that has repeatedly captured the audience throughout.

Biko's Quest is a dance piece inspired by the Steve Biko Foundation photography exhibition.

It is a piece that is a translation of a story from one form of art to another. It represents Steve Biko’s Quest for True Humanity. With old acts, new acts came alive to entertain the masses.

This year, local and loved group Micasa graced the festival.

In the world of theatre, Grahamstown never disappoints being the host of some of the countries’ best creative form actors such as Mbongeni Ngema, David Dennis and Brenda Radloff and directors such as John Kani, Prince Lamla and Gina Shmukler. The Festival hosted one of the recent winners of the Standard Bank Young Artists of the Year 2012. Johannesburg based Actress and Theatre Director Princess Zinzi and her play titled Wednesday Night was also on display at the Festival.

Proving the much anticipated interest in the art and festival form, Grahamstown played host to a number of actors and directors. The National Arts Festival has become one of the most anticipated events in South Africa. The Festival has appealed to the youth. More young people have made it a point to include this event in their calendars. It is events like these that influence the young and change our minds about the world of performance arts and the overwhelming support received from the general public.

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R.KELLY SA TOUR Orlando Stadium, Soweto Thu 08 Aug 13 19h00 R477 – R901

Zar , Greenpoint 08 – 10 Aug 13 20h00 R100 – R400

CTFW OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

Western Cape Youth Music Festival Artscape Theatre Sat 31 Aug 13 19h30 R80

JAM THAT SESSION

GIG GUIDE

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Ragazzi Live Bar Sun 11 Aug 13 14h00 R30

Music Comedy Lifestyle

The Passion Gap

Womens Comedy Extravaganza

Roxy Revenue Bar, Grandwest 26 Jul - 14 Sep 20h00 R78

LAMB comedy

Richard Supper Stage, Western Cape 09 Aug 13 20h00 R100 – R160

Mass Hysteria

Ragazzi Live Bar 12 Aug 20h00 R30

CAPE TOWN FASHION WEEK

GrandWest Grand Arena 16 Aug - 17 Aug 20h00 R 145 - R170

Shower Power Concert CTICC, Cape Town 08 – 10 Aug 13 10h00 R600 – R2500

robertson slow food and wine show Robertson Wine Valley 09 – 11 Aug 2013 Tickets vary at participating estates.

Gospel Ramah Church Sat 31 Aug 13 19h30 R100

Cape Homemakers Expo CTICC 29 Aug – 01 Sep 2013 10h00 R65.00

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