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A FAST-GROWING ONLINE MAGAZINE 15TH ISSUE #JUNE 2020

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PAGE 2: INDEX PAGE 3: EDITORS CORNER PAGE 4: MR MABUTHU PAGE 6: YOUNG TUCHIE PAGE 9: CHUNKY JAMA PAGE 11: CREATIVE KIDDO PAGEE 12: CREATIVE KIDDO’S WORK PAGE 14: MA’OS ART PAGE 15: MA’OS ART’S WORK PAGE 18: LIVE INTERVIEW WITH RAY

PAGE 20: RAY (CYFSLENS MEDIA)’S WORK PAGE 21: DREAM BEYOND PAGE 22: HOW TO BE SAFE AS A MODEL PAGE 23: BLAQ CHINA PAGE 26: KEITHWELL MANAVE PAGE 30: KELE MOKGOKO PAGE 36: MATHAPELO’S STORY

PAGE 38: MODEL INTERVIEW PAGE 42: MODEL INTERVIEW PAGE 47: COVER MODEL PAGE 60: MODEL FOCUS PAGE 66: LIVE INTERVIEW WITH MS AFRICA

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Hey everyone, I would like to start by saying Covid 19 is real, I come across someone infected at the clinic the other, before that I thought they were lying to us, I mean I know a lot of People and out of everyone I know no one reported having the virus or knew anyone who had it, Then a friend of mine told me that two people he works with passed away from Covid 19, so people it is real.

Back to business in this issue we bring you guidelines on how to be safe as a model, we had two live interviews on Instagram which were turned into text which you can read in this issue, Thanks to Dumisani Mokgotho for typing the interviews.

Please stay at home.

Sanitize.

Wash your hands Don’t touch your face.

We can beat this as a nation.

Much love.

JJNHH

Thank you.

Monate

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Biography Mr Mabuthu My name is Mabuthu Simeon Manyike, a song writer, a singer. a keyboard player, and a motivator, I was born in 1976, on the 13 September, in the Nkowankowa location, but my family comes from Nwamitwa, I’m the son of the late Eric Manyike and Mrs. Anah Manyike, I have 5 sisters, me, I’m the only boy child at home, I started school at Dududu primary school, after, I went to Ritavi school, from there, I attended my secondary school at Progress, due to my challenges of my eyesight, I never finished school, as it was very difficult for me to go on, this challenge it started in my early age, as you can see me wearing glasses, , during my primary level, I was going in and out of the hospital because of my eyes challenges, I went through some eyes operations during 1984. My music talent, the love of music, started at the church, in our church, there was a male choir that was established by a group of our church members, when I see them singing, I started following them, until 1 of the members realized that I’m interested in music, so, they allowed me to join them, they started to train me, until I succeeded.

I joined them in 1987, until I when out from the group in 1995, then in 1996, at Letaba school,

there was a band that was operating under the institution that was called the Letaba after care center, they asked me to join them, I was a leading singer in that band, on the other side, the church male choir before I left it, they trained me to lead different groups of our church music groups from 1990, during my work with the Letaba after care center band, I started to think of starting my own music project, then I went out from that group in 2004, in 2006, I recorded my first album. the title track was “reboka wena”, it was not easy to market it as I was facing the financial challenges.

At the end of 2005 I recorded another album, title track “holani”, the album that I’m having now, it work well, I won a trophy in 1998, through a royal Fanitures music talent for position 1 I was a soloist singer, I performed in many places, and I performed in the events like Mapungubwe arts festivals in 2009, an 2011, and I’m still found in many events, and my doors are still open 24 hour for any institutions or churches, or, community organizations to invite me.

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I like to say to everyone that, you can make it possible, even if you see the circumstances blocking you, if you keep on dreaming big. you will do big things, in my current album I have a song called “unga rili” means: “don’t cry” in this song, I’m trying to motivate peoples who are feeling lost or alone, because of other people undermining, or taking them for granted, or you feel like, because you are poor, then you start to let yourself down, I’m encouraging them, to keep on believing in god, and their god given talents, even myself, I went through that kind of difficulties, , peoples were saying many things, but, I never lose hope, until today, thanks for giving me this chance.

My mom she is the one who supported me, in 1987, she took me to Mr. Sydney Khumalo who trained me to play keyboard, he passed on, after a very short time of my training, I continued to train, until I succeeded, I’m a married man, my wife Memory Matende from Zimbabwe, is always supportive in my music, with love that she gives me, I always feel happy and strong in my life, and in my duties, I also thank god for guiding me every time.

GOD IS ALWAYS WITH ME, IN WHATEVER SITUATION THAT I FACE, AND IS MAKING MY TALLENT TO GROW, IM RESPECTED, BECOUSE OF MY GOD GIVEN TALLENT.

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BIRTH NAME: Arnold Mazhindu STAGE: Young Tuchie OCCUPATION: Hip Hop Artist Singer Recording Artist INSTRUMENTS: Vocals LOCATED: Cape Town, Kraaifontein AGE: 16 ORIGIN: ZIMBABWE GENRES: HIP HOP R&B TRAP AFROPOP MELODIC TRAP SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES I.G : @young_tuchie_sa Facebook : Young Tuchie Soundcloud: Young Tuchie

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Arnold Mazhindu professionally known as Young Tuchie is an uprising hip hop artist based in Cape Town.

He was born in Chitugwiza, Zimbabwe.

He moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa (Cape Town) in 2016 along with his family.

"Tuchie" means someone who wants to be successful and an inspiring person to those who wants to turn their dreams into reality.

He started writing his own music in 2014 but he didn't have the equipment’s to record original songs, he also didn't know any local recording studios or producers.

In 2016 (when he moved to Cape Town) he started Recording audios using his phone, but he felt like it wasn't working for him.

In 2019 one of his friends introduced him to Teekay Starboy (an Upcoming rapper based in Kraaifontein) who already had been recording Original songs. Finally, they decided to do a remix of SPLASHIN' by Rich The Kid. The remix featured Slang Thug based in Parrow.

Since then he has been recording all his tracks at DIRTY SPRITE MAFIAs (Producer: Agent Riley).

In December 2019 he records a song titled "Kome Kloser" (Produced by Paperfall Bros Beats from USA and Agent Riley based in Cpt).

The song was released in March (2020) because it was part of his first ever project (EP).

His project titled GOLDEN RELATIONSHIPs was about the kinds of RELATIONSHIPs he has been through and he has seen the project was produced by Producers such as "Paperfall Bros, Agent Riley, VahhaBeatz & Malthejust" and featured the Afropop King "MäHustler ".

The project was well received by his fans and it managed to reach 3.5k plays on Soundcloud in less than a Month. Since its release his fan base has been growing rapidly.

Check out his project on Soundcloud now _ https://soundcloud.com/youngtuchiesa

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Since March 2019 he has managed to do lives performances at his school, he also performed at the EKASI HIP HOP CULTURE, KHAYELITSHA, PARROW CIVIC CENTER etc. He'll also be performing at the "STOP IT BUT I LIKE IT SHOW".

He grew up listening to artists such as Lil' Wayne, Jeremih, Eminem and many more.

He discovered his favourite genre in 2018 when he started listening to artists such as Lil Tjay, Yk Osiris, Luh Kel, Tshego, Dej Loaf & Jacquees.

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CHUNKY JAMA Afro Pop Artist Abongile Nqubula known as Chunky Jama is an Artist, Song Writer, Stage Performer and Producer, born in a small town called Lusikisiki in Kwa Bhala Location in the Eastern Cape. Chunky Jama started doing music back in 2009 at a young age of 15 years. He started doing music with a crew called Boyzin as they were doing Hip Hop music.

In 2011, Chunky Jama then decided to do music as a solo artist, working out with any team but only him and the production. He went to Johannesburg to do his High School Studies at S’godiphola High School in Cosmo City Ext. 6. He met other people who were also doing music in that school and tried to work with them but did not do performances, he was still trying to build his dream of being a Solo Artist.

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In 2013, Jama moved to Eastern Cape to do his College Studies at King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College. While he was studying, he made new friends with people who are also in the music industry, artists like Charisma (RnB), Mr. Elle (Hip Hop) and DJ X (Producer), and that is when he started doing Afro Pop music in his Home language (IsiXhosa). Chunky Jama shared a stage with many National Artists like, Berita, NaakMusiq, JR, Csana, OkMalumKoolKat, etc. To name a few local artists which he also worked with, Mooze T, Qhawekazi, Sweet Melodies, Saida Da Prince, Khayi, etc.

Coming to the year of 2017, Chunky Jama released first Afro Pop track, titled Sorry and the song was produced and mastered by DJ X and Chunky Jama. End of September 2017, he released his very first album, titled IMPUMELELO which means SUCCESS with 13 songs. But the Album was officially launched on the 29th of September in 2018 at Walter Sisulu University in Umtata.

Bookings www.chunkyjama8@gmail.com Facebook: Chunky Jama RSA Instagram: Chunky_jama7 Twitter: @JamaChunky

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Who is Ma’Os Art? Name Aubrey know as Ma'Os Art I'm a Visual Artist, Painter, body painter, photographer I'm from Rustenburg When did you start doing art?

I started doing Art when I was in Primary school but as a hobby then I started to take it serious in 2014 that when I decided to do it full time.

Who inspired you?

Pablo Picasso inspired me because he always had something new to come up with. Siya Mzwakele our South African Artist inspired me more in the way he is the one made me to decide to be a full time Artist How did you get started?

I don't know how but what I know is every time I had a pencil, pen or brush in my hand I create something. I guess I'm always urged to create something

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MONATE: Today we are discussing what it takes to be successful

MONATE: Where was the equipment that you bought during the year when you were unemployed?

RAY: To all viewers and listeners, I am the founder and CEO of Cfyslens Media, it is a media company, we do photography and video. I used to work in IT and before I started working in IT, I came from a South American country and I was brought here to work in IT, because of the language I speak, Dutch, that is my mother tongue.

RAY: In that year, I had to sell all that equipment and the only thing I kept was a gas cylinder. I also kept a camera which my wife had bought for me for the purpose of making a food magazine, which I am still going to do. I learnt to look at what I have around me and try to use it to generate income and the first thing I looked at was a camera.

RAY: It did not end there for me, I did not want to be like an average person, working for a boss. When working for somebody, you are building their dream (my opinion), even if the company could make millions, you do not have any to give to your family and grandchildren.

RAY: That is where the hunger to establish something of my own began. It may seem that I rushed straight into photography, but I did not, I started as a cook, working for a marinade company. Due to the unavailability of the marinade in South Africa, I created my own and decided to sell it. Former colleagues tried talking me down, but I took their negativity and flipped it to positivity and excelled.

RAY: I came up with a label, that is where graphic designing started, but could not get anyone to help me design a logo. I then looked it up on the internet, and that is when I stumbled upon Photoshop for the first time with several trial and errors and three months later.

RAY: I had no experience in photography, but a bit of experience in graphic design since I had found a way to design my own logo. I put an ad on Gumtree as a professional photographer but that did not cut it. I met a total stranger who introduced me to her friend, and we did a rooftop shoot. Filming started to pick up from there and two years later, I got my first attempt to shoot for a wedding and the pictures were average looking compared to my current standards. My computer crashed, I had lost the pictures and had to teach myself how to recover files from a hard drive and I was able to recover the pictures and I thank God that till today we are still friends.

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MONATE: So, this is happening while you have not sent them their pictures.

RAY: Yes. I got another chance to shoot in two weddings and the second time, it was a INTERVIEW WITH success. From there onwards, I started to work RAY on quality instead of quantity and turn people’s negative remarks into positive.

I decided to merge my IT and graphic design skills and A Facebook page exists but I am currently focused on got a job to design a website for a cosmetic business, Cfyslens Media, a reboot is coming soon but for now I am which generated income. I again looked up on the just writing new recipes for marinades. internet, basics of photography and I used those to do the RAY: A few years later I had a marinade that was bottled, product shoot and it was a success. labelled, and had a barcode and expiry date, the same RAY: A year later, I made a dedication towards getting people who were talking me down, were now buying my better equipment, four months into it I got a new camera product. and started looking at my weaknesses and upgraded.

RAY: In 2014, I resigned and opened a food corner in From there I started looking at Photoshop, and I came Sandton, I made a lot of mistakes due to my lack of across Light Room, after that I discovered that I could knowledge of how to run a business, with a wife and use both. The most recent thing I have learned is the air children to take care of and in had to pay rent. I had brush, I can take a picture of a high quality and remove invested so much in the food corner but sadly, the owner all the blemishes and I am still trying to upskill myself, of the property had kicked us out, then I could not keep especially during this lockdown. the food stand operating, so I had to quit. For a year I did RAY: When I receive critics, I try to examine whether it not receive any income, I thank my wife who was able to is a valid point or not, if it is valid, I try to make provide when I could not. improvements.

RAY: Every day, I would wake up and try to figure out what to do to earn an income, I occasionally worked in a UPCOMING MAG 18 cyber stand, 9-hour shifts with no breaks for a year.

RAY: I got a chance to shoot at the Samsung S20 launch, I shot for companies like Huawei and a few others I cannot mention. My journey to success has taught me the following, be determined, do not get offended by critics and be able to build yourself from all the insults. I had a conversation with a model one, she got offended say that people always have opinions about her and I said it does not make any sense to continue those conversations, because those people do not understand where you come from.

RAY: If you want to be a model, I can tell you one thing, the directors and producers can be mean, especially when in paid photoshoot where deadlines have to be met, directors get irritated when a model or actor does not deliver. When you want to be successful you need to prioritise work time and continuously upskill yourself, if you are a model find ways to maintain and upgrade your looks. A successful person does not have one source of income.

MONATE: You went to YouTube to find out ways in which to better your skills, which is something which most people do not consider. Information is out there; I have also done the same to better my skills.

RAY: One aspect of being successful is being humble and so not be ashamed to as somebody for help. Know what you already have and what you still need to get. Busang and Pampidi are two photographers that I look up to, I have not met them in person, but I have spoken to them over the phone. I feel motivated by them and I want to be on their level.

MONATE: If there are any models who would like to work with you, how can they get in touch with you.

RAY: They can send direct messages on my Instagram page, Facebook, my WhatsApp number is available on the pages. Currently I am not looking for somebody to work with, but if you want to ask any questions feel free to reach out.

MONATE: To get your opinion, what can models protect themselves from scammers?

RAY: Any jobs available for models, the job needs to have a contract ready and printed with a letterhead and company registration details before the model can produce any content, so that if something is to happen, the model can report. As a model, legitimate photographer will pay you, any audition that requires you to pay is not a good one, unless you are signing up for a competition. Nude and lingerie are options, opt for locations which are disclosed and do not go unaccompanied.

This Interview was held live on Instagram

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DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Nobody was born great or successful. We all have what it takes to be great or successful in our own capacity. Those who are ‘seemingly‘ great, didn't just wake up great, they went through trials and challenges and probably fought battles we know nothing about. No one automatically has their name on the top, but we are all given an opportunity to put our names on the top. Question is how hungry are you? How thirsty are?

We all have greatness unlimited within us. You might not be where you ought to be or where you want to be but being somewhere is better than being nowhere. So, start travelling in the path of your deepest dreams. Break the cage of any limitations and rise above what people have labelled you. Nobody has the power to dictate your destiny besides you.

Everything that was designed to destroy you can be redirected to your destiny.

You are the architect of your life; how do you want it to be? How will you shape your destiny? You are already destined for greatness; it is Already certified but it is now up to you to put the final stamp and become everything you're meant to be. There is a seed of greatness inside you, will you nurture it or let it die inside? Will you excuse excuses and reject rejection, or will you throw in the towel just like the rest? Remember you were put on this earth for a special purpose so discover that purpose and achieve your greatest self.

Social Media Handles Facebook Page: Dream Beyond Instagram: @pastor_poetess_arorisoe

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1. Get the app True Caller on your phone so you can know the identity of anyone who contacts you.

2. Do a background check on anyone who contacts you. Ask for their social media handles. Check their profile out.

3. No company, agency or photographer can hire you if they less than 5months using a social media account.

4. Scammer may use Big names Like Upcoming Mag, Rickyshotsza, etc, claiming to be the owners or working for or working with, the only way to find out if this is true is to contact the big names asking them if they are working with the person who contacted you.

5. Ask to see their work, anyone doing something real will not mind showing you their work.

Human trafficking is real, the Scammer contacting you can be some sitting in him bedroom with is dxxx in his hand waiting for fresh nudes to jxrkxff to or it could be someone who wants to make money by selling you. Be safe.

If anyone contacts you not using the following they are not for Upcoming Mag Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UpcomingMag/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upcoming_mag/ https:www.instagram.com/thegigladyza/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/monateovertotal/

WhatsApp: 074 902 3257

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I started working at Shoprite then I told myself that working there it doesn't limit myself then I resigned after 2 years then I started using what god gave me. Being a first born it's not easy because I must lead by example it has made me realize that I should stand on my own. I had a great journey Working with My partner Lesedi Mogatle who's always there for the business whenever am busy with others. I will also like to salute Viper da armless for choosing me to be his manager.

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Keithwell Manave, born and bred in the dusty streets of Shongani Village under N’wamitwa Traditional Authority; he is a Grade 11 student at Mbhekwana Secondary School. Keithwell is inspired by the late former statesman, Madiba’s quote: “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it”.

Keithwell the Model is an 18-year-old Lifestyle and Fashion Model who started the Modelling journey in 2017 where he represented Sevengwana High School on Peer Education and went on to represent Mbhekwana Secondary School on Science Expo for Young Scientists in 2018. The progress he has made so far in his career is unbelievable.

His first Modelling gig was when he joined Mr & Miss N’wamitwa on the 15th of June and won on debut.

Keithwell further joined the Face of Spring Limpopo (25 September 2019) where he won the King crown and Mr Care Giver. During the same month, Keithwell joined Mr & Miss Cultural (30 September 2019) where he got 1st Prince. Now, Keithwell is Mr Nkowankowa’s finalist (13 December 2019), Mr & Miss Claus Tzaneen finalist, Mr Summertime Tzaneen finalist (07 December 20019) and he has recently won Mr Teens of today (01 December 2019).

“I want to see myself far with my Modelling career, grabbing the crown of Mr SA, Mr World and Mr Universe; and I would also like to open my own Modelling Agency, while also giving back to the needy communities around N’wamitwa.

“I chose Modelling because I know that I’m a whole package full of confidence and love for my art. I have also committed on community activities like the Community Policing Forum where we help our local communities to fight and stop crime. My hobbies include grouping children and motivate them about the future and success. I also like jogging to keep fit and healthy at all times,” he says.

Keithwell is currently unsigned to any Modelling Agency and is open to local designers to work with and help in marketing their brands locally.

According to the young Model, his passion for fashion and modelling was inspired by other local seasoned Modelling Gurus like Jnr Lloyd from Joppie Village and Masana Pleasure Ngobeni from Nkambako Village.

Keithwell also wants to set standards and raise the bar too high in order to influence others especially those coming from the previously disadvantaged background in the countryside of N’wamitwa. Keithwell describes himself as a hard worker, an influential leader and a team player among his peers in his school – Mbhekwana Secondary School.

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Keithwell the Model is aiming very high in his career path and he says he’s not stopping anytime soon until he gets Mr World or Mr Universe crowns.

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I’m Modiegi Kele Mokgoko,25 years old, fitness Model, self-taught makeup artist and the New face of Fingerprint still water. I am one of Bafentse media production Models, from Hammaskraal, I was born on the 5th October 1995..A God fearing woman an believes in prayer, am all round talented, I have a huge passion for modeling and fitness, I love being in front of the camera that's where my passion lays, I once worked with hyper energy drink brand as a promoter. I have been in this industry for 4 years now. My aim is to do the most

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing, Knowing is not enough; I must apply. Being willing is not enough; I must do

Am also a personal trainer am too flexible I enjoy doing Rhythm gymnastics an playing netball.an what I love about me is that I always believe in who I am, and where I am going and Being strong in every circumstance, that’s why I conquer whatever comes in the way.

Social handle Facebook: Moodylee hadle Instagram: moodylee_handle For bookingsManager: Given Mashego Call/whatsapp-076 938 1495 Email:Bafentseproduction@gmail.com

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We received several messages from people in this group saying some of the models we work with are selling during this time we received a message from you showing us screen shots taken from the woman who is said to be selling models to Nigerians, Throughout our work with Mathapelo we know her as a respectable model who takes pride in her career. In my chat with her she was shocked and said she has no idea what is going on all she saw was a screen shot off her picture with R900 per night as a caption.

We conducted this interview to understand what is going on.

What is your relationship with her?

No relationship between us

Who is Sibongile?

The girl I once met at the isibaya shoot How do you know her?

We met at a shoot What is your story with what happened?

Your final thoughts and emotions towards this?

I had no data and just got surprised when I saw what she posted after I got data I was so shocked and scared for my life because I knew nothing about what she had posted I was angry sad and mad at once I texted her and asked what's happening she said to me she was scammed and all her story had no sense because one minute she would say "you know I am a fun person I love jokes bluh bluh I then told her I didn’t like what she did and then decided to block her

I am still scared and worried Because I deleted and blocked her but I am not sure if she stopped posting my pics with silly captions like R900 per night I want justice and I can go through anything just to remove my name from this trashy things and all other models or girls I can't be sold I am a model not a prostitute nor some sex worker.

Sibongile’s whatsApp Status

This is Mathapelo’s story, if anyone has Sibongiles Number please give to me we would like to communicate with her.

Monate: 074 902 3257

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Who is Nompumelelo?

Nompumelelo Fortunate Sithole is a young firm lady, ambitious and determined for success! I was born and raised at Siyabuswa. I'm still a student at University of South Africa.

How is the modeling industry in Mpumalanga?

Modelling industry so far at Mpumalanga it has been a great journey for me.

Although it's interesting but on another hand challenging too.

Who have you worked with?

I started modelling at the age of 16 years 2016.I have worked with Alex the founder of Miss Moutse Beauty Pageant, Elvis founder of Miss Kwaggafontein Beauty Pageant, Mrs Molepo founder of Miss Ditlou-Meetsing, Kagiso Mashapa founder of Miss Heritage Beauty Pageant & Family Kay Agency.

Who or what inspired you to be a model?

Gorgeous Queen Tamaryn Green Miss South Africa 2018 is someone who inspires me.

She's educated and has beauty with brains.

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What challenges do you face being a model in Mpumalanga?

Challenges that I face currently in Mpumalanga being a model is not that easy for one to have a proper agency,so opportunities are scarce.We are many models remember!

What do you think is trending now in terms of fashion?

I'm not that much into Fashion because I know for sure there's always going to be a new trend for fashion. I believe in myself and I love the way I dress myself! Firstly, I observe and gather many thoughts before I dress up and I go with something that makes me to feel comfortable.

What do you love about yourself?

What I love about myself is my beautiful smile, hairs and my sexy body!

What motivate you?

What motivates me is that I wake up each and every morning knowing that I have to do whatever it takes to accomplish my goals.

Being raised by my grandparents is one of the best things to me. They have taught to have a spirit of reading the word of God and pray in all the moments.

Where can people follow you?

People can follow me on Facebook: Nompumelelo Fortunate Sithole.

I'm 20 years of age and I am a model.

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Who is Sneh?

Sneh Ntombela 22 years old, she's an open person who loves helping other ppl who are in need , I love making new friends

How many agencies do you know in Durban? Please name them.

F. C. B M. M. M Miss 1000 hills

How is the modeling industry in Durban?

M. M

It's good

All reasons models Ice models

Is easy to find work as a freelance model?

It's not easy

Indoni models African models

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Did you try to join them? If yes what happened?

Yes, I have tried, and it was nice being in that agency

What type of modeling interests you the most?

Runway Magazine Swim wear

Who have you worked with?

Shaun the prince of Mr. SA, I was about to work with Mrs. Africa but lockdown came along

Who is your favourite model from Durban?

Lwazi she was modeling for Durban fashion fair

Where do you see yourself in 5years time?

I see being a top modeling and whiling to help the ppl who are in need and helping the upcoming models

What is your favourite part of your body and why?

My eyes, because it's what I like the most

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Full names : Ngobeni xihlamariso Getty Location : Limpopo ( Bungeni ) Social media handles : Facebook : Getty Themodel ( including page)

Instagram : @gettythemodel Twitter : @NgobeniGetty Age : 19 Shoes : 5&6 Bust : 58cm Waist : 58cm Height : 1.65 Weight : 52kg Hair colour : Black Hair length : Long Any tattoos : No Photoshoot experience : Kabelo The Sniper Motto : Dream it and prepare to make it happen the impossible can become possible

Booking Details : Xihlamarisogetty@gmail.com

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Getty is a 19-year-old Model, with a Vision and big dreams, she’s a dream chaser she's studying towards law. She believes you should Be yourself; Do everything to impress yourself not someone else; have Confidence; Don't let anyone Discourage you. Go for what you want.

Getty has Been doing modeling since 2017. She started by going for shoots where She saw that modeling is the career for her, Photoshoots Made her fall in love with Modeling. She encouraged herself to do more and she started going fashion shows. Advertising some brands and being in music videos. This is her third year of her modeling career and She willing to go far with it and push harder.

One of her wishes is to be part of A huge fashion show which can be aired on TV, take place and be named after Limpopo Province where she was born and resides.

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You can also follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Search:

Getty The model

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MODEL FOCUS: NOSIPHO DHLAMINI a.k.a CORY

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Full name: Nosipho Dhlamini

Location: Alexandra

Social Media handles: IG: itsmadhlamini_corr

Twitter: @cory_rae

Facebook Page: dreamcatcher Facebook: Cory Rae Potgieter

Age: 22 Shoes:6 Bust:32

Waist: 30 Height: 176cm Weight: 60kg Hair colour: fawn Hair length:short Any tattoos:2 Talents:artistry

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Photoshoot experience: Piczone media Noel photography African beauty projects Siphosethu arts projects Kulture of arts entertainment Kemenyonyo productions

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Pageant experience: • Miss alexandra school’s heritage

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• Model of the year • Mr and miss siphosethu • Mr and miss have it all • Miss Maboneng UPCOMING MAG

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Titles: Model of the year

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Long skirts: ✅ Medium skirts: ✅ Above knee skirts: ✅ Mini skirts: ✅ Trousers: ✅ 3/4 trousers: ✅ Shorts: ✅ Belly dance wear: ✅ Swim wear:✅ Lingerie: ✅ Sports wear:✅ Gym wear: ✅ Yoga wear: ✅ Tube Tops: ✅ High heels: ✅ Boots: ✅ Bare feet: ✅ Low neck: ✅ Deep neck: ✅ Backless: ✅ Nightwear: ✅ Party wear: ✅ Semi nude: ✅ Topless: ✅ Nude: ❌ Artistic nude:✅ Body paint:✅

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MONATE: Who is Ms. Africa?

MS. AFRICA: I am Riany Van der Merwe, from Eldorado Park and I entered the pageant in 2018 at the age of 30. I grew up in Kliptown, I was adopted, I moved to Eldorado Park after being adopted and ever since then life went on. I faced a lot of challenges, I often had suicidal thoughts for some time and entering the pageant has changed my life positively and it was part of finding the woman I am. I am a Tourism graduate, I studied Information Technology (IT) for a while as well as Business and Finance and I have a certificate in Biblical Studies.

MONATE: Out of all the contestants who participated in the Ms. Africa pageant, what do you think you did differently which led to you winning?

MS. AFRICA: It was confidence, I just went out there as myself and not trying to be somebody else, I was comfortable with my skin.

Even though there were a lot of contestants, over 50 ladies participated but I knew that I was one of a kind, the strength I had, that I was enough for myself and that I was doing it not only for myself but for all the ladies out there. For me, it was more personal than anything else.

MONATE: From the Ms. Africa competition, what prizes did you win MS. AFRICA: Ms. Africa was more of a charity competition, unlike Ms. South Africa, all the money made was donated to underprivileged countries like the DRC. This is to help save women with diseases such goitre, which costs a lot of money to remove, and getting sanitary pads and schoolbags for children. The whole aim of the competition is to give back to communities.

MONATE: What came with the title of being Ms. Africa?

MS. AFRICA: A lot of responsibility, including doing a lot of charity work, I did one event in a rugby stadium where UJ was playing against another team, I was there to provide motivational talks. I had another one with Autism children in Ennerdale, so I go to different communities, it does not matter how far since I am also investing in myself in the process. I must give a monthly report back, as to what I have done or achieved in the community or region. So, with Geovanni working as my marketing director, he finds me homes to go and currently we are working to get schools involved.

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MONATE: Most people do not consider modelling as a career. Considering the title that you have; do you think that modelling is something an individual pursue as a career and make a living off it alone?

MS. AFRICA: Yes, depending on how an individual perceives it. For me, considering that I have been working in the Hospitality industry ever since I started working, I have worked overseas (in the Middle East) then returned home, and began with pageantry. I found out that it was challenging because most people view females in pageantry as being “cheap�, but if one is considering taking it as a career, think it will work out. I did not consider modelling as a career because I have a career that I am following. I have always wanted to be an active contributor towards my community, and I found that pageantry is a perfect starting point.

MONATE: Is there any charity event that you are planning with an exact date which we can probably work with?

MS. AFRICA: I started a small group where women and children speak about what they have been through, giving children development skills and how to handle the corporate life, I am in contact with a massage company which is part of how young people can start making money and be creative. We started Ms. Protea Glen as well, which is on hold due to the pandemic, we are teaching the children and giving them confidence to go out there to approach companies and also about applying for bursaries and studying further to give them an advantage.

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MONATE: Are entries still open for the Ms. Protea Glen competition?

MS. AFRICA: Entries are still opened. For now, people can go to the West Clothing Brand website, or contact me on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram, I will be able to provide them with more information.

MONATE: For someone who would like to be the next Ms. Africa, how can they join the pageant, when are registrations opened and what is the procedure to become a contestant for Ms. Africa.

MS. AFRICA: There application forms available on the Africa Pageants website, you will receive and email, you will send your pictures sometimes they take the pictures, you will do an interview just like any other pageantry and after a month you will be notified whether you eligible to be one of the finalists. Applications are still opened.

MONATE: Is there anything that a model has that will prevent them from entering the pageant, such as tattoos or gold teeth?

MS. AFRICA: Obviously, tattoos are not allowed in that, unless there positioned where they are always completely hidden, and gold teeth are not a problem. In the Ms. Africa pageant, they do not check for all those things checked in the Ms. South Africa pageant or any other competition, even if you are married or short you can still participate in Ms. Africa.

MONATE: How can you advise women to boost or build their confidence?

MS. AFRICA: You do not need anybody’s approval, embrace who you are, do not be afraid of taking risks, know that your mistakes do not define you but instead should help you redefine yourself to become who you want to be.

With every step taken, you learn a lesson, if you fall, you get up, then greatness will follow.

MONATE: Is there anything else you would like to share?

MS. AFRICA: I would like to say go to the West Brand Productions website, check what we are up to, be part of it, come and join us and you will not regret that decision. Wake up in the morning and strive to be the best version of yourself.

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This interview was held live on Instagram @upcoming_mag

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES FACEBOOK: Riany van der merwe INSTAGRAM: #LADYR# YOUTUBE: rainy01@gmail.com

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Song review I am an African by Mmabore Lyrics: I might not have a doctorate but I have my own talents have my own gifts Uuuh yeah I am not a famous celebrity But I love myself No need to bleach my skin And my hair is natural Look at me This is true African art No matter how dark or light I am a true African No fat cheque account I don't need a blesser I am African I love my life So simple, affordable and easy Uuuh yeah I am an African Ooh this is me I am an African Proud of who I am And my roots Ooh this is me

Never been to Hollywood Never been to Paris But my country Is the best and offers all If you want to know Come and see Africa I am not dating a tycoon A simple guy from around Who grew up Herding goats and cows And yes He can't play chess The honeymoon won't be in Mauritius Will be right here In this thatched roof hut Drinking water from Semene river Eating wild fruits Watching trees, lizards and monkeys Ke moAfrika Oooh ke nna yo Ke moAfrika Ke itlotla ka seo Le setlogo saka Ooh ke Nna yo

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We still working on a system to select the song to review every month for now we Used a first come first serve policy and Mmabore was the first Comer.

Before I get into the review I would like to tell you that music is like daily affirmation, when you love a song you sing along affirming what the song is about to your life, stand guard at the door of your mind, be careful what you let into your subconscious.

Back to the review, can someone get me up to speed, is the latest trend in music 2min songs, This is the second song I am reviewing which is about two minutes long, I am happy to review this song because we just celebrated Africa day on the 27th of May, I am an Africa is a lovely positive up beat song which lifts me up because I can relate to it, but for me the song is not all positive because I want to be a famous celebrity so singing I am not a famous celebrity will stop me from being one, I want a fat cheque account so I cannot sing along when the song gets there, but overall I love the song and I give it 3 out of 5 vinyl’s

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