September to be published issue 2017

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New kid on the block: Mihlali Mivuyo Jiya

Getting to know Holly Wasserfall

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contributors

ntied EDITOR-IN CHIEF Kaya Nqwelo

FASHION EDITOR Nomangwane Flatela

WRITERS Xolisa Zozi Amore Groblaar Elizabeth West

Tsholofelo Mabona Stephanus Brits Noluthando Higa Zintle Nogqala Levy Shela

SPIRITUAL CORNER Prophet Khonziwe Tukwayo

LAYOUT AND DESIGNER Sugarlime media pty ltd ADVERTISING 0787920063 sugar_lme@yahoo.com

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Kow your roots

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3 contributors 5 editor’s note 6 Getting to know Holly Wasserfall 14 Being African 15 Diversity in Heritage day celebration 17 Rock spring with your beautiful curved self 19 New kid on the block: Mihlali Jiya 21 Hand made hand bags 23: Fashion designer showcase 28 fashion: behind the brand Cush designs 31 fashion insight 34 Beauty: Critical grooming steps for men 37 Hair: keeping a healthy looking hair 38 Introvert.cm: on personal grounds 40 career: Bank tellers 41 finance: the big Financial five 43 How to: start your own fashion blog 44 Untied Food: Beefy Bredie dumplings 46 Wellness: Mentally and physically fit 50 Spiritual corner: our heritage in Christ 51 World in my hands 50 entertainment: things to keep busy with on low budget

untied Editor’s Note

Know where you come from So let me give you this, your roots are part of your navigation system in life. Period. No matter who you are, where you are from try to look around you, look behind you and see if you are still going right.

A wise man once said, “If you do not know where you are coming from you won’t know where you are going”. Think about it, then think about it more. This statement is true.

Knowing where you come from, your roots is important because where else will you get motivation to press forward. If you know where you come from there are no limitations to where you are going. Knowing where you come from means that you have a chance of looking back on the path you have been travelling and you will be able to see when you have missed the line. Just like the train has its rail. There is no way you will be able to miss which side it is coming from because its road is a one way. So knowing your roots, background, where you come from makes it easy for you to reflect back and see how far you are in life. It makes it easy for you to see where you have gone wrong and fix your wrongs. It is simple as this, if you don’t know where you come from, then you don’t know where you are, if you don’t know where you are you don’t know where you are going, and if you don’t know where you are going you are probably heading to the wrong direction.

Chances are, you will be lost and will be fumbling around with no direction.

Where are my manners? Before I even go any further let me take this opportunity to welcome each and every member that is new to Untied family, the new writers and the new readers. Thank you for your love and God bless.

This month as we celebrate our Heritage, we take you back from how our African cultures celebrate Heritage month; to how we as the nation are learning to embrace each other and learning to live comfortably in each other’s space. The unions of different races and many more.

On the cover we have Holly Wasserfall an artist she tells a little more about her and her career. We spend a day with Mihlali Jiya, a radio personality, we got to know more about his roots, where he is from and his upbringing. As you know we love everything beautiful, we have an individual that has a keen eye for beautiful things and that is Siyabulela Zondani, the founder and head designer of Cush Designs. Prophet K Tukwayo reveals the heritage of those who are in Christ. We have food, fashion, tips and a little bit of everything you will need. Much love

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Holly Wasserfall

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Holly Wasserfall has done it all and more. Born, bred and buttered in KwaZulu Natal. This beautiful 21 year old singer, songwriter and performer breaths and lives music.

She realised her love for music at the early stages of her life. At a tender age of 13, she was the youngest person to sign to a publishing deal with Sony ATV Publishing and since then she never stopped pursuing her dreams. Her most interesting performances have been in venues that conceived and birthed the Gqom movement. She has performed at major live events and earned herself a place in the hearts of music lovers from Umlazi to Kwamashu, Inanda to Folweni, and Johannesburg to Soweto, Pretoria to Nelspruit and more recently in the Western Cape.

Holly has carved out a place for herself in South Africa’s flourishing House music scene. In 2010 she released her debut album with the independentlyreleased Strawberry Skies, an Afro-Pop seasoned EP that easily showcased her precocious song writing ability and artistry at large.

Early in her career Holly has been fortunate to have worked with various artist including artist from Senegal, Congo, and Nigeria which gave her more knowledge of the music industry.

When she was not being understood by promoters and could not get her music put on high rotation, she had to hustle she took her music to the streets and performed at Shisanyamas. She had enough drive and passion for her music and nothing in this world would prevent her from doing what she loves.

From Shisa Nyamas venues and to big events like the 2016 Durban Jazz, she has grown and her growth is not only measured by the audiences she is now performing in front of. Holly’s standing as a leading House artist. Among these is the track “Inhliziyo Yami”, which was produced and

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“This brought me closer to the heart of the House movement and allowed me to develop a solid following for my music in the outer suburbs of Durban”

co-written by Mondli Ngcobo who she met in 2011 while touring with the Ukhozi FM Roadshow. A three-track EP followed the release of “Inhliziyo Yami”, engendering interest from several local labels. Holly eventually delivered her second single, “Bang Bang”, via Soul Candi Records. This single went to no 3 on the Traxsource Afro House Charts and No 10 on the Traxsource Urban House Chart.

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She released ‘Vanilla House’ her album digitally, through a licensing deal with Content Connect Africa. Recognised by MTN as among the most successful digital download newcomer artists in the country, Holly has already reached close to 400 000 paid track downloads across several digital platforms.

Over the past few years, Holly’s recorded output has gained dynamism as she focused on releasing singles - both on her own and through collaboration.

Alongside “Inhliziyo Yami” and “Bang Bang”, are “Tambourine”, “Khula” and “Gumba”, together showing how naturally she is able to mix kasi flavours with soulful lyrics, jazzy elements and tribal undertones. Holly’s has also collaborations with DreamTeam (“No Wahala” for the Coke Studio project) and with South African House flag bearer, Shota. Titled “Sabela”.

Holly will release four singles as part of her first independently recorded EP sometime in 2017.

Besides her oversized love for music, Holly is also passionate about helping the community. As a Type One Diabetic she has become an activist for Diabetes awareness through her social media influence, and this is set to be more formalised with her new

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Getting to know more about the Vanilla house artist What were you like when you were growing up?

A pain in the arse!! Jokes. I was a really busy body. Always doing something.

Although I grew up with my Mom and Grandmother, I had two uncles and our family home was always full of people and music so I was a really social creature. I went to boarding school from an early age so I was hugely independent and selfreliant.

Would you say that music is your calling?

Music has always been a huge part of my life. I have great memories of songs and music that were played at parties in our home or in our car on family road trips. I started playing guitar at age 8. It was pretty much a given that music would be a huge part of life.

Who are the biggest inspirations for your career?

My uncle introduced me to guitar when I was a toddler, he is a really gifted guitarist.

I would say he was the person who inspired me the most to take up a musical instrument. I have been inspired by so many musicians that it is almost impossible to make a list of who inspired me the most but here is a quick list: Amy Winehouse, Dido, Asa. Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Uju, And so many more

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Music has always been a huge part of my life. I have great memories of songs and music that were played at parties in our home or in our car on family road trips.

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What are some of your personal and/or professional goals for the future?

Just to remain true to myself and raise the bar on my music year on year.

Describe a typical week of work for you. What exactly do you do?

I am currently studying at Varsity College, so I am at Varsity every day.

If I have music to record I usually go straight to studio after varsity and I can stay in studio until the early hours of the morning. The entertainment industry is content hungry so there is always some form of content creation being planned. There are endless meetings about meeting. I really must cut down on meetings.

How can the reality of a career as a musician differ from typical expectations?

It really is not easy. People make so many empty promises and you have to grow a seriously thick skin and a strong stomach for disappointment.

The doors don’t just miraculously open, you have to bang them down.

There is no such thing as a lucky break, success comes after years of hustling.

What is you motto?

Find your lane and stay the distance.

@hollymusicsa

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BEING AFRICAN: WE ARE NOT DEFINED BE THE COLOUR OF OUR SKIN BUT WHAT IS IN

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elson Mandela become the first black president on the 10th May 1994. After that the country reformed a lot in a good way. South Africa became a democratic country. Everyone had the same rights and opportunities.

I want to discuss Inter racial relationships and this is an issue that is sometimes swept under the carpet in our societies. I was dating a guy from a different culture a while ago. My dad did not want anything to do with me. My friends did not want to be my friends anymore. The people in the town where I used to stay in gossiped about me and him. When we went out people stared at us and made nasty comments about our relationship.

Is It Possible for South Africans Celebrities are also having a difficult time with racism remarks, this doesn’t seem to stop. Springbok to be Friends? star, Siya Kolisi got married to his partner of four  You are an African when you respect years. The wedding was so gorgeous, a real fairy your neighbour and always help each tale. other where you can.

A racist on twitter pointed out in a post: “Go to the hell along with any other savage loving white  You must travel a lot to see South women”. 23 Years of democracy and couples still Africa and explore it. face discrimination and are not free.  Do not judge people by the person they are dating or married to. 

Always care about yourself and rather ignore negativity around you.

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Have a braai once a week, invite friends and make new friends.

Be it black or white, yellow or cream a friend is a friend. We are all human and it is high time that we let go of racism and stop shifting the blame on the apartheid system.

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DIVERSITY IN HERITAGE DAY CELABRATION

olo, kunjane? ‘hello. Hoe gaan dit? Thobela lekae?

Sawubona, unjani, hello’ how are you?, ndaa, vho vuwa hani?

And then you would hear the granny say ah’.

This is the South African way of greeting, then a bit slang was added by the young blood ‘Heita hola’ Dintshang? This I could say has bbranded the rainbow nation which symbolises mixture of races and cultures within our society.

‘Re ao amogela lapeng’, welcome to my home.

The diverse nature of each communal has its own sole and exceptional way to live, it’s not only the expressions and the colour of our skin. From the gods we worship to the food we eat, our values and believes differ from the other. We have presidents and governments running the state, others have kings and queens ruling clans.

Fascinating!

Great men fought countless wars in the name of freedom, so the future quality citizens can have equal rights. Not to state the obvious, racism and discrimination has always been our worst nightmare as the country and the fight continues somehow. However, as time goes the nation is coming out stronger. Understanding each others needs and desires, and building a better future for the nation.

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Come 24 September as this is not another day on the calendar to us South Africans.

It’s a day we embrace the multiplicity in our culture, traditions. It is our heritage day. For Zulu's it still remains shaka day.

That was said by chief Zwelithini on a live broadcast a few years ago. So this simply means they celebrate it as their own. They perform the famous Zulu dance, and a bit of history showcased, remembering the legendary king Shaka Zulu. Yet that cannot stop the rest of us to take pride in our tradition and celebrate heritage.

Welcome to Limpopo, kamo kgomo school ba bina naka it’s the traditional dance and apparently live performance that will rock your soul, with the company of friends, family, neighbours and home brewed beer.

Slaughter cattle to cater for all who came to celebrate bopedi culture. Every culture have their own dance and ways to celebrate this day. In venda you find they do that dance “tshikona, malende, domba’.

These happen in rural areas mostly as you can see that townships are more like suburbs now. There is a newly formed lifestyle adding a little twist from heritage to national braai day, remembering where we came from and moving forward rebe modinakong another slang expression.

Heritage day shower’s joyful smiles to all race, creating memories, as you see in every corner of the country people are dressed up in traditional clothes and a wide range of events line up, buffets with African food menu, family gatherings with home brewed beer, if not braais in parks. Music, dance and all types of performances professional and amateur acts are always enjoyable in all different places and theatres portrait to commemorate this special day.

A lot will be going on this September, I urge all mzanzi residents to enjoy this day however they can and if you drink please do it responsibly and arrive alive.

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Rock Spring with your beautiful curved self

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et rid of those dark, unattractive winter items and show off some skin, as the spring season is slowly looming in, the pressure is also taking its toll on many women.

This is the time were the society and the media goes all out in expectations for the so called “summer body” This slow approaching colourful season might be an exciting season for some women but it is not as exciting for those who feel excluded. Ridiculed because they do not meet the standards of what the

society considers beautiful and attractive.

Let us face it, we live in a society that is obsessed with certain body shapes and sizes and that affects ones well-being and self-esteem. The society brainwash a person into believing that one is unattractive, worthless and even disgusting just because you do not fall under what the society considers attractive.

Plus size women are labelled as the “winter stock” on various social media platforms, which sells the idea that plus size women are only recognised during a specific season and not throughout the four seasons.

This stereotype makes it tough for many plus size women to flourish and show some skin during the upcoming season, in fear of being rejected by the society in how they might look in certain clothing items.

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Let us face it, we live in a society that is obsessed with certain body shapes and sizes and that affects ones well-being and self-esteem.

This fear forces plus size women to hide behind

dark and oversized clothing items, just so that they eliminate the hearsays of the society, just so that they get accepted by the society.

Neglect the society and what it considers beautiful and attractive, make your own beauty standards because every women is insanely beautiful with whatever body shape nor size.

This spring season be the game changer don’t do anything according to what the society sees beautiful, if you want to show off some skin do just that, do not let anything or anyone dictate what you should / shouldn't wear.

Consume your time with something better than worrying about how you look. Silence the society and anyone who tells you are not good enough

because you are “too fat” by appreciating what the society fails to appreciate Appreciate your stretch marks, cellulite, black marks, flabby arms, flabby tummy, dimple tights and big breasts. If it looks and feels good flaunt it this spring season and don’t allow the negativity get you down. Let this sink in “I am beautiful. With or without your approval. Your beauty standards

will not shake me”

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Mihlali Jiya: New kid on the block

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e is a down to earth he is witty, and very talented and he is Mihlali Jiya. He is a co presents on a youth show at Nkqubela FM in Port Elizabeth Zwide. We got an opportunity to sit and chat to this flamboyant young soul. person,

Who is Mihlali Jiya and what does he do?

Some people know me as Mivuyo, I love singing, I love music a lot. I am into poetry as well but that is something most people don't know about me. Poetry is something that I take personal. I am a radio presenter and also a public speaker You are from Dimbaza right, so how was it like growing up there?

Growing up in Dimbaza was more of an episode whereby you find that exciting part where things have come to the climax.

The first thing I noticed when I was young is that people live to survive. They actually established it on their minds that they are not living for success, to reach their goals and dreams but they live to survive. There was also lots of crime surrounding me. When I was growing up I noticed that we are different to one another as individuals. There are tough people amongst us and there are also weak people. I was a short tiny person then and people didn't know that I have gone through things that made me tough on the inside than appearing to be tough on the outside. Growing up there was a process of mind opening and realising that this is the world and things do happen.

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What kept you grounded while living there? You said you were surrounded by crime.

I did influence some because I was also a number 1 student at class so they wanted to be like me, I was a golden boy.

Well there two things that kept to be true to who I am. I was raised by my grandparents, I did not know that my parents are actually my parents. They were not really there. The way my grandparents raised me is one of the things that made the person I am today. With their teachings I told myself I will abstain from drugs, from alcohol and I will not be involved in crime. My grandparents were so strict and there was a time whereby I was only allowed to go play from 10am to 3pm. At 12 I needed to be back home so that they could see that I am still okay. Their teachings taught me to be humble, I am the reflection of who and what they are.

And the second thing is that most of us have lost loved ones because of drug abuse and crime. People that were great and successful when I was young are now broke and they lost what they had.

How did the radio thing come about?

How was making friends like?

At my adolescent stage it was easy, I was able to make friend with anyone. I was versatile I was there. Boys were almost the same and we liked similar things. We did everything boys do when they are growing up even playing marbles.

There is a time in life where by the people who are raising you would change you without noticing. To the point whereby the way you think is the same as their way of thinking.

I then became the enemy of everyone and people started calling me the holly one, some would call me 'mfundisi'. To a point that I was bullied by my peers, putting pressure on me to be like them. Then it became hard to make friends. I didn't want friends that would change me, I wanted to be the one who influence friends to change and be like me.

I started having an interest in radio at primary school the time I was travelling with my school to UMhlobo wenene fm. I was interviewed by sisLulu, she actually talked to me about radio before we got to the actual interview. I was so astounded by the big earphones she had on, the way she was talking and her voice was amazing.

After the interview everyone back home said I did well. I then thought I should consider being a radio presenter. Years later I then met a guy in King Williams Town, he was standing near a shop. He is one of those strange people who would see something in you without knowing who you are. He was a beggar, and what he said to me was confusing at that time but prophetic. He said to me that "you are perfect for radio", at that time I had a soprano voice and I was like, ok, and smiled. I thought maybe this is my calling and maybe I would end up doing it for a living. When I came to PE to stay permanently I told myself that I am going to go to a community radio station. And I will tell them I want to present. When I got there I was not prepared to be asked many questions. What happened is I met the receptionist there and she did some mini interview. Then it got to the point whereby I met one of the presenters and he also featured me on his show. I was so nervous my voice was flat and my heart was pumping so hard you could see through on the shirt I was wearing. I was then asked if I am sure I want to do this and you know when I want something I push myself hard to get it. So I pushed myself up until they saw my potential. Now I am working in that same radio station, presenting on LiveWire on Saturdays.

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How was the first time presenting?

Can you imagine the feeling of groom and bride on the weeding day, those kind of butterflies? To be honest with you it was not that hectic, because I am not alone I have a co-host and a whole crew who also feels the nerves before going on air. We encouraged each other before the show. I am working with awesome people and I learn a lot form them.

What most do you enjoy about going live?

I enjoy the moment before we go on air.

When I am at studio I'd stand in my own little corner, when the intro song is playing then I get geared up, that is where I get my energy from.

What inspires you?

I inspire myself and the people around me. I have older friends they also inspire me.

Best advice you ever received?

There are special words I was told by a very special somebody in my life. And that is "you must have faith in your weapon, no matter how small it is�. And that special someone was my grandmother.

What would you say to a lost somebody out there?

Respect yourself to the point where you do not allow yourself to be a failure.

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HANDMADE LEATHER HANDBAGS

By the 1400s both men and women were using handbags and the handbag started to be regarded as being stylish as well as practical. Handbags became fashion items and accordingly they became decorative or became accessories.

Even today handbags are still used for the same purpose and now in our day and age have a wide range of handbags, available in every shape and size.

A very large variety of super quality handmade handbags are accessible these days. These are handmade items from a particular country and they are shipped internationally and some are designed and hand made within the country. You can use them as gifts to be given to loved ones.

Some Handmade handbags can be bought in local boutiques or sold online, through retail outlets.

These handcrafted bags of high quality are made by skilled artists.

Majority of companies utilize the best quality natural and synthetic fabrics from all over the world. Some are also known to utilize traditional Japanese fabric used in Kimono. Some of them are lined with 100% cotton fabrics with only the handle being made of jute.

One of the people who make handmade bags is Ousmane Diop, he designs and makes bags from stretch, using a machine and his hands. His hand bags made with leather. Designing handbags has been his life and he grew up with this creativity and is now using it to better his life.

"I started doing bags when I was a very young, I think was around 14. What I love about my work is that it’s always on spot and no one has ever complained about my bag since I started doing them. It takes me only an hour to make just one bag.

Meeting up with clients is a bit challenging for him as I don’t have an assistant or someone to work with. ", Stated Diop.

But if you don't have patience or inclination to do it yourself the next best course is to search online, and if you have time to browse you might sit there hour after hour scrolling down the screen because there are thousands and thousands of creations which will leave you awestruck. There are hundred and one handbag designs on the internet with styles ranging from cool and hip handbag for a glittering party girl to more sober editions for formal graceful occasions. You may carry a leather handbag to a formal event and leave imprint of your stylish personality there. To find beautiful leather bags go to your nearest boutique you will find a perfect one that will suit you and your character.

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Dressed by: Andisiwe Mbopa

Dressed by: Sisanda Mbali

Model: Phumza Dressed by: ZaiiGwa designs Makeup by: Lhuntu Pictures: Lasoul studio

Model: Phumza Dressed by: ZaiiGwa designs Makeup by: Lhuntu Pictures: Lasoul studio

Model: Phumza Dressed by: ZaiiGwa designs Makeup by: Lhuntu Pictures: Lasoul studio

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lthough all odd were against him, they never had the power to stop him from Chasing his dream of being a designer.

Born and brought up in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape Province, Siyabulela studied a Diploma of Fashion Designing in Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University which has been recently changed to Nelson Mandela University but unfortunately he couldn’t graduate at the that time because of finances, however that didn’t stop him from doing what he loved.

Recently he started his own brand called Cush Designs which has been doing very well. He has been travelling around South Africa dressing various local models such as suit and former Teen Mr. and Miss Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape and Top model of the year. Apart from styling models he has passion in designing. Many people in the city trust him with their wedding gowns, farewell dresses and suits, etc.

Siyabulelela is dedicated to his craft and that started when he noticed that he has a thing for fashion and style. He is a man of sophistication and elegancy- Siya believes that the way one dresses says a lot about them.

His favorite quote is `` Fashion fades, style is eternal`` at a young age siya loved being unique he always wanted to wear what pleased and made his soul fresh, powerful and strong; that defines his character he claims. Everything else was not his favorite, but if one would give him paper and pencil he would perform magic and miracles with the cloth and needles. That was a motivation for him to create his own outfits.

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“ DRIVE AND CONFIDENCE `` There’s a lot of designer that we can’t dispute and a lot of competition, so that my clients can keep on calling again.`` CULTURE ``Growing up as a young man I have always had an interest when it comes to my Xhosa Culture and traditions, knowing where I come from we always lead me to when where I want to go.`` THE WAY AHEAD- THE FUTURE. ``My future is to grow and expend my brand – Cush to be known nationally and global, not only be a clothing brand but a lifestyle brand. `` ME! THE BELIEVER. ``Why a believer? I have always seen possibility in the impossible, my faith it’s the drive behind me and my everyday life. `` LIVING LIFE WITH FAMLY AND FRIENDS ``No man is an island I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my family and friends, their support and love carried me through. `` TIME IS MONEY `` Time wasted will never return, don’t put what you can do today for tomorrow``

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but I have learnt to stay in in my lane, be professiona l and put more effort on my craft

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Fashion Insight

We Are What We Wear.

- With little research I recently conducted on African Prints, I found out that there is at least three different types of African Print fabrics... Wax prints, Gold prints and Fancy prints. The Wax print is the most expensive. These were originally made in Indonesia and were called Batik Cloth. They were taken to Europe where a method was devised to make these in a factory without being totally hand made. The wax prints often have the look and feel of a wax coating on the surface of the fabric. Fancy and Gold prints do not have the same feel.

- The main aim behind research was triggered about the way young Africans pull their outfits in this day and age.

- As Africans we've adapted to the workplace dress codes defined by Western culture, this isn't a bad thing their garments are easier to obtain and don't often require careful planning regarding weather, matching and other aspects of wardrobe etiquette. African clothing often requires more thought this is changing though.

- Young Africans sometimes find it hard to straddle the blurry lines between the contemporary world and the traditions that make us who we are. We are the generation that is still trying to determine how much of our culture is enough to be cool in the lens of pop culture and how much to hold back, because it requires too much explanation or explaining.

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- The rise of contemporary African fashion with young women and men reflecting their culture in their daily wardrobe is important.

We express our personalities and identities sortorially and we carefully choose our style because whether we like it or not we are what we wear.

- We are the generation for which the African prints jungle is meant. We are the generation that can celebrate its culture and identity through clothes because it’s cool, fashionable and sexy. It’s all about tradition, finding its way into the modern world without compromising, but rather adapting in a positive way.

- For young expats who've lived all their lives in foreign continents, its particularly important when you are not sure whether you belong here, there or somewhere in between. That is why now you find them wearing African prints items to work every week. We all making it a normal thing and it’s who we are and how we trying to represent ourselves in the society.

Written By: Nomangwane Flatela

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Beauty

For men: Crucial Grooming Steps You're Absolutely Overlooking A little attention to detail goes a long way— and to paraphrase, you don't know what you don't know. So pay attention. These are the few grooming tips you're probably out on.

Electrify Your Toothbrush Game If you've still got an anachronistic plastic brush sitting in a cup on the sink, your oral hygiene could benefit from some modernization. Most models run for the suggested two-minute brushing time before shutting off, meaning there's no excuse for not hitting every pearly white. Be sure to replace the brush head every three to four months for maximum cleanliness—everyone you speak to in close range will thank you.

Rethink Your Relationship with Shampoo Showering might be part of your daily routine, but surprisingly, washing your hair shouldn't be.

Lathering up once or twice a week is essential.

Shampoos strip your hair and scalp of natural oils, he says; removing these oils too often can leave you with frizzy, unfortunate hair and a dry, itchy scalp.

But, since everyone produces a different amount of oil and the effect it has varies by hair type, you should check how often you should shampoo with the person who knows your hair best: your barber.

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Add Some Modified Skin Hydration A quick hit of lotion after cleansing in the morning actually makes your skin more elastic and prevents premature aging, which, let's face it, we could all use. To get the most out of a moisturizer, pick one that's suited for your skin type. There are plenty of variables to consider (age, climate, and lifestyle), but you should start with whether your skin is dry, oily, or combination. Not sure of your skin type?

Wash your face and wait an hour or two. If your skin feels tight or itchy, you're on the dry side. If you see a shine, especially on your nose or forehead, you've got oily skin. Somewhere in the middle? You're combination.

Don't Neglect Your Nails It's the detail people notice most. And while trimming your nails might seem like the kind of thing you can take care of once they start feeling too long, by then it's likely that someone has already noticed. Keep your nails trimmed and healthy by cutting them on the same day each week. You'll need a proper set of nail clippers. Instead of the drugstore bargain ones that will go dull—leading to an imprecise and jagged cut—pick up a high-end carbon steel set. Next, keep your tools clean and rust-free to prevent infection. Lastly, take an extra minute aprèstrim for some detailing. Filing the edges of your nails prevents snags and breaks while giving your hands a more polished look. Definitely worth the effort.

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Keeping a Healthy Looking Head of Hair Just like your car, your hair needs maintenance in order to preserve strength, elasticity, and shine.

Keep it Trimmed Since the only real way to remove damaged hair is to cut off the damaged section, keeping your hair trimmed regularly will help eliminate split ends.

Even if you're growing your hair out, make sure to get it trimmed about every six weeks, but make it clear to your barber or stylist that you only want enough hair removed to eliminate the damage.

Maintain a Healthy Scalp Hair starts from the scalp, so for hair that's sleek, strong, and shiny, make sure you take good care of your scalp by following our Scalp Care Tips.

Since hair is such a big part of your appearance, keeping it well maintained will make you more attractive. Following the simple guidelines above will put you on your way to a healthy looking head of hair.

Tap Dry

When hair is wet, it is highly susceptible to damage. When the hair is rubbed with a towel, some of the hairs become tangled in the threads of the towel and become stretched to the breaking point, causing damage to the cuticle and split ends.

To properly towel dry, shake out the excess water and stroke your hair in the direction it grows, rather than rubbing the hair with the towel. Drying takes a bit longer this way but after a few haircuts, you'll notice the difference in the way your hair looks. Blow drying is also a common cause of damage to the hair.

Avoid Chemical Treatments Repeatedly colouring or perming hair can leave it damaged, dry, and dull.

A professional stylist will know how to properly prepare your hair and choose the best products for your hair type.

Use a Good Shampoo and Conditioner

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A good shampoo and conditioner will help cleanse the hair, add moisture and elasticity, and smooth the cuticle to add shine.

untied THE DARK SIDE OF BEAUTY From the days of our great grand parants beauty has always been very important to most women.

Some would go through a lot of pain, some try by all means to find resources just to get the results of what they want to accomplish with their looks.

They can be compared with a few drops of rain those who are not able to hold an eyeliner or eyebrow to save their livelihood.

Tinting eyebrows and wearing lipstick doesn't even qualify to the top list of procedures women undertake, they are just basic items you need to highlight your beauty. The society we live in has its prints left all over this, and it is somehow responsible for some things. Here are a few examples: Young models find themselves in a more stressful situation when they go for audition or in search for a new modeling home.

'Then Lithemba took a deep breath to calm herself and then answered, “My name is Lithemba Lindani. I’m 24 years old.” She walked towards the table to hand them her portfolio.

Then she reassumed her original position to await further instruction.

The agent pages indifferently through her portfolio, then asks Lithemba to walk towards her and then return to her original spot, so she could view her body from all angles.

In this venerable position our subject could feel her nerves building up, which would make her even more nervous; because not getting the job would set her back a week’s payment on rent.'

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Our second subject is Sihle Ngele, she is going to be taken a few close-up photos. They want to see how she will take to direction in front of the camera.

The beginning of the audition hadn’t exactly been smooth sailing for both candidates but this is their chance to get creative and impress the agent.

This is part of what goes down during the auditions and modeling searches. Its not every potential model that goes for auditions actually gets her foot in the modeling industry. They worry so much during the process wondering, 'will they like me and is my body beautiful for them?'. With all the worry they go through some end up not pulling through and wonder if their failure has anything to do with their looks or not.

To ad to our list of women fighting for their beauty are the celebrities. They try so hard to look beautiful not really thinking deeply about the word beauty. They undergo plastic surgery and some turn out perfect and some, well, its not even what you'd wish for your worst enemy. In all the trouble and struggles to make themselves look like a doll, the procedure which is known to use chemicals don't work in all our skin types.

With such splendour God has created us with his likeness and image. His beauty that can not be measured is the same beauty we uphold. How I wish and hope that we can not underestimate ourselves. Just because the society don't recognise our beauty doesn't mean there is no beauty in us. Take care.

Then, there is a middle aged mother of 4 Cindy Lanmore who is an author. Bringing up 4 children was not a walk in a park. She even had to quit her day job just to make an effort in raising her children.

You can imagine how her body has changed after carrying her children. Her youthful flesh is also overtaken by the mechanics of beauty. In one image, severed and still-wriggling fingers are replaced with tweezers. Improvements to her home and domestic realm take a literal toll on the female body and self and woman becomes insecure and self esteem drops. The monotony of the daily grooming routine turns brutal and dehumanising, and with each ritual, our subject sacrifices a bit of her identity until, like slabs of lifeless meat, her limbs, brains, and heart are sold off at a butcher shop.

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Bank Teller This bank teller sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job.

Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.

Bank Teller Job Responsibilities: Serves customers by completing account transactions.

Bank Teller Job Duties:

Records transactions by logging cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and other special services; preparing currency transaction reports.

Cross-sells bank products by answering inquiries; informing customers of new services and product promotions; ascertaining customers' needs; directing customers to a branch representative.

Completes special requests by closing accounts; taking orders for checks; opening and closing christmas and vacation clubs; exchanging foreign currencies; providing special statements, copies, and referrals; completing safedeposit box procedures.

Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; recording night and mail deposits; selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds; answering questions in person or on telephone; referring to other bank services.

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, Finances, in these times financial security is the monster in the dark leaving us with concern in our daily lives, not only for ourselves but for our families as well. With numerous companies trying to sell us insurance for this and cover for that, it is almost impossible to know what you really need. With all the worries in life we want to make this part easy and worry free with five ways you can be financially secured.

What is financial security exactly?

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t is the peace of mind knowing that you have plans in place to support you and your family financially when it’s needed the most. Accidents and unforeseen events can occur without warning, which can leave you unprepared and in a bind. The first item on the menu is

 Know where your money is going One of the biggest causes of overspending is not knowing on what you spend your money.

It is easy to forget what needs to be saved, when the payday shopping starts. The solution to this is to set up a monthly budget, a budget is a record of your income and expenses for the month set out in a book or on the computer. Having a budget to show you where your money is going can help you keep track of your spending and will help you avoid overspending. There are numerous free sites on the internet that will show you the ins and outs of setting up your budget, some of the suggested sites include: TheBalance.com and Investopedia.com

thing to do especially when spending comes so naturally to us. The task of saving is as important as setting up your budget because as we were told, a little bit now will make a big difference later especially when it comes to the unexpected, that speeding ticket, a broken window or a new dress for a special occasion.

The things that are not planned for are usually the most expensive but saving is not only for the unforeseen, it is for the planned as well, a family holiday can take months of planning and saving is a way to know you can afford that extra Wimpy breakfast on the road there. Start saving early and teach your children how to save from an early age to prepare them for financial security.  Protecting loss

 Putting some away Since the day we got our first rand as pocket money or as a gift from the tooth fairy, we have been told to save, save the bit you have to be able to afford the big you want later, but it’s easier said than done. Saving is not an easy

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Have you ever had that feeling that you were forgetting something and then your hart drops to the ground, your phone is gone, the thoughts start running through your head, where did I have it last?! where did I leave it?!

All these questions until if finally sets in that it is really gone, for moments like these insurance has your back.

If its car, home or mobile insurance they will cover you in the case of loss, being protected and knowing that your valuable items are insured will give you piece of mind in your everyday life and will help you avoid replacement costs. Insurance can be a tricky thing so before singing the dotted line make sure to read the fine print for what and how you are covered exactly. With most insurance agencies, you get a money back bonus after a no claim period which is always a good thing.  Buying without bucks A good rule to live by is don’t spend what you don’t have, racking up debt is not an alternative to having to wait and save.

Sometimes debt can’t be avoided and a loan is the only option in buying a house, car or when studying, because not all of us have huge sums of cash to dish out at a moment’s notice.

The debt I’m talking about are the short-term loans with extreme interest added on, or that credit card that encourages us to buy now and pay later. It is these repayments that throw our budgets out of the window, debt is like a never-ending cycle that only gets bigger with every swipe of the card. Try to pay off your debt without spending more of it, it is a daunting task and thank goodness that there are debt counsellors that specialize in getting it under control.  Protecting what’s left behind After all is said and done and your books are in order, the one question left is “what if I am gone or unable to work?”. Taking care of your loved ones after you are gone will always be in the back of your mind, the best thing you can do to secure their futures is to take out life insurance for yourself. It will cover you in case of death or disabling accidents to make sure your family can keep on living, this is part of fanatical security for your family after you can’t support them anymore.

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How to

Start your own fashion blog

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ou’ve always received compliments for your extraordinary ability to put an outfit together, with enough style to rival the top 5 stylish celebrities in Mzansi (ok, maybe not NoMoozlie).

But you reckon nobody makes grunge look chic on a budget like you do. What better way to strut your stuff than the World Wide Web for all to see? Even though it may seem easy enough, starting a blog can be tricky. Choosing a catchy name for your blog, making sure it complements your persona and registering the name you find suitable. And then you have to decide whether you are going to build the blog from scratch, using the expertise of website developers or you are going to use good ole free WordPress. Daunting isn’t it? Whichever route you choose, there are five most important things that can make or break your blogging career and are listed below.

Tips and tricks of the trade: Reason for starting a fashion blog: you need to be clear on your reason to start a fashion blog.

Is it for fun, or do you plan to monetise it and actually make a career out of it? Once you have outlined your aims, set ways on how you are plan to achieve them.

Research: if you plan to make money out of blogging, then you should treat like a business.

Find out what’s being offered in the market, who are your competitors are and who the big players are and how they gain popularity.

Niche: fashion blogging is becoming a trend in South Africa, everyone fancies themselves style icon and just waiting to be discovered and blow up. You’ve got to have something unique and offer content that’s fresh and riveting.

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Visibility: you may have the best content and actually have exceptional looks on your blog, but you need to make it available in all social media platforms. Use your social media accounts to promote your blog. Instagram and twitter are some of the best tools to create a considerable following. And Facebook is the biggest network there is, make the most of it.

Technic titbits: widgets and plugins are customising software solutions that will enhance the features of your blog. Things like calendar to document every content posted or use plugins to create a LookBook when you don’t feel like modelling chosen outfits.

Whatever you decide, make sure the layout is pleasing to the eye as it will serve as your runway ramp for you to showcase your fabulous fashion sense. So, set your best foot forward and slay!

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Beefy –Bredie-dumplings 80 min cooking time 10 min preparation time Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 750 g Stewing Beef Brisket Slices 30 ml Robertsons Steak & Chops Spice 30 ml Oil 1 Onion chopped 1 KNORR Beef Stock Pots 250 ml Red Wine 750 ml Hot Water 4 Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks 3 Baby Marrows thickly sliced 250 ml Carrots sliced For the Paste: 250 ml Flour 5 ml Baking Powder 5 ml Robertsons Garlic Salt 10 ml Robertsons Italian Herbs 100 ml Margarine 65 ml Water

Instructions Roll the beef pieces in the Robertsons Steak & Chops Spice. Heat the oil and brown the meat. Once browned, remove from the pan and fry the onion until soft.

Return the meat to the pan and stir in the stock pot, wine and hot water and allow to simmer for 45 minutes – 1 hour or until the meat is tender, adding more liquid if necessary.

Add the potatoes, marrows and carrots and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.

Stir in the corn flour paste and heat, stirring until the sauce thickens.

For the dumplings, sift the flour, baking powder Robertsons Garlic Salt and herbs together. Rub in the margarine and add the cold water to form a soft dough.

Add spoonfuls of the dough to the top of the stew. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 10 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.

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Mentally and physically fit

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ental and Physical Wellness: Stress

September is the month of spring and new beginnings.

It is a time for us to reflect and the way . Society is constantly changing and focus on there is regularly expected of us to make adjustments and adapt to certain changes, if possible.

Even though the world is changing around us there is one factor in our life that has remained constant; stress. Stress is the overarching variable in our lives that we are plagued with as a society on a daily basis.

Stress is not only an uncomfortable feeling but rather a reaction happening inside of us that

affects

our

mental

and

physical

wellbeing. Stress can either be a single event or a series of events that lead to strain which

may later on develop into physical and psychological problems. Stressful events are known as stressors. Eustress and distress, these are the two types of stress that we experience. The positive stress that we encounter in everyday life motivates us to find creative solutions to certain obstacles that end with a sense of accomplishment; this type of stress is known as eustress. Distress then refers to the negative effects of stress that leave us feeling depleted and exhausted at the end of the day. Distress is the main reason for mental and physical degradation.

The way we interpret, interact and think about events in our lives has a lot to do with whether we find events stressful or not.

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There are four key elements of psychological

consider to be a drawback. Change, change is

stress. Frustration; this is something that occurs

the third element of psychological stress.

when you are unable to acquire or attain certain goals and/or needs. Frustration can be either internal or external. External frustration

Change has the ability to worsen stress. Even positive changes can be stressful.

includes feelings of failure, job discrimination,

The demands for adjustment to life changes

job interviews, losses, accidents, traffic jams,

along with our perception of these demands

loneliness, hurtful relationships and isolation.

are more important than the actual type of

Internal factors comprise from feelings of lack

life change. Lastly we come to pressure.

of basic skills, lack of self-believe and any

Expectations and demands that we and others

other form of negative feelings or thoughts to

place on ourselves eventually lead to mental

oneself that keeps you from your goals. We

burnout when left unchecked.

then come to conflict, conflict follows when two or more incompatible motivations compete for expression. There are several ways to classify conflict. Firstly you get Approachapproach conflicts. In this instance conflict occurs when you need to make a choice between two attractive decisions, like needing to choose between two great job opportunities.

Secondly the opposite may occur where you find

yourself

with

avoidance-avoidance

conflicts. In this form of conflict you are required to make a decision between two unwanted outcomes, like moving to live in a city you hate or staying where you are but you’ll be homeless. Lastly you may find yourself with approach-avoidance conflicts.

These decisions have outcomes that contain both wanted and unwanted elements, like choosing a job that suits your financial needs but involves a lot of driving which you may

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Stress produces adverse physical effects. In our bodies attempt to cope or deal with stress, we go into fight or flight mode.

Because of everyday stress our bodies go into a state of constant vigilance. Too much stress may lead to chronic stress and anxiety.

Stress can ultimately lead to the weakening of your immune system, cardiovascular disease and/or emotional disorders e.g. depression.

Even though we will never be

able to completely eradicate stress, there are certain coping skills and mechanisms that we should keep in mind so that we may manage the adverse effects of stress. Identify the main sources of stress in your life. Manage emotional

reactions

by

evaluating

situation.

Eradicate

self-defeating

negative thoughts of one-self.

the and

Work on interpersonal relations so that you have social relations to use as a buffer when

you

encounter

psychological

stressors that may be too much to manage on your own. Make time for regular fun and relaxation but, most importantly,

remember to take a break from the stressors in your life.

Stress might not go away but, it’s always within our power to manage it, identify it and focus on the things that are important in our lives. We don’t need to end the day feeling

depleted

without

enjoying

ourselves. This September does not need

to be a month clouded with negativity and feelings of disappointment. This spring we can all enjoy the month of new beginnings without being plagued by stress.

“Make time for regular fun and relaxation but, most importantly, remember to take a break from the stressors in your life.”

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eptember is heritage month in our country, and it is an honour and privilege to have a heritage because it says you have roots and an identity.

The important thing I think for me and all of the human race I suppose is the fact that you have association, I think heritage gives us that.

More important to me though than my human heritage is my spiritual heritage. The bible speaks of the heritage that we have as believers, in the book of ISAIAH 54:17 "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn. This is the HERITAGE of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from me says the Lord."

There is one thing I appreciate about our God, His honesty. God is the most honest being I know of, He gives it to you like it is and you see what to do with it, the bible does say He is not a man that He should lie.

Our HERITAGE the Lord says it's war and facing enemies, our HERITAGE as Christians is weapons formed against us, our HERITAGE is tongues rising against us in condemnation. This therefore says you cannot be a Christian and not expect any challenges or battles coming your way,.

fighting is your inheritance, battle is your portion In the garden of Eden where it was all inherited God said in GENESIS 3:15 "And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel." I think we are still there where we inherited it all, the enemy is still after our heels while we also gunning for his head.

Therefore it will be good for me and you to wake up ready everyday to put on all the full armour of God and be ready to face war. The good thing is that our HERITAGE is also that the weapons will not prosper.

Like God said to Joshua when he went to war against the five kings that had gathered against Israel in JOSHUA 11:6 "Do not be afraid of them. By this time tomorrow I will hand them over to you slain......."

Therefore the enemy we are facing is already slain, defeated that is your HERITAGE. Lets explore more of this in the next issue. God bless you. Happy heritage month.

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World in my hands Imagine a world that you could own and you could be responsible for. That could be any world I mean any world. In life we all have that something we all wish for, some wish for cars, houses and others wish for reaching they destinations. All you need to do is find that world of yours, it could be any world that you dream of. We all dream about reaching or rather going to our destination places in the world.

Here are the few best Holiday Destination in the World:

New York-The big apple city.

They have The liberty statue and many other beautiful places.

Paris-Fashion, Designers am talking about trends, the runway. Who wouldn’t want to spend a day or two in Paris

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Dubai-Who doesn't want to visit this place, They have the tallest buildings in the whole entire world, Its a must to visit Dubai.

Cape Town-This beautiful place attracts so many people because of their sheen Table Mountain.

China-Who doesn't want to visit the attractive beautiful Disney land, Their city has the most bright lights.

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If you have an instrument, then take it out and play it.

Take out that old instrument you have been keeping on the box shoved at the back in your garage. Maybe this is a good time to start polishing your skills.

Watch old DVDs around the home.

This will help you laugh a little, especially if those videos are family videos.

Work out to an exercise DVD if you have one.

Give yourself a manicure and pedicure.

Have fun while you get fit seems to be the plan. Instead of going out to spend money because you want to distress you should consider this one.

Try out some cool nail art. Work on your nails instead of going to that expensive nail bar around the corner. You will have so much fun.

Create a collage from your photos.

This will give you time to recall on some memories. You might end calling a close friends and invite them for dinner.

Create a blog on a topic you're passionate about.

Writing can help you kill some time and it can be something you will end up enjoying.

Figure out if you can turn your hobby into a money-maker.

A number of stay at home moms and housewives began their business with their hobbies. Some love gardening and so they started their landscape business. If you love baking, why don’t you start backing invite few friends to come taste your product that could be the beginning of your business

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Connect your mind body and soul in what ever you do and you will see flames