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hange is good but starting up is the hardest gesture ever. My relocation from the Cap City to the concrete jungle was marked with a whole lot of septicity and anxiety that I had to call my friend every 30 minutes just to ensure that I’m in the right place and not in the face of danger. After three weeks, it was then that I got to relax and realise that my fear and all was in the state of the mind. I must say, working on this issue was a bit challenging as there was a lot going on with me academically, socially and emotionally but as they say behind every successful leader, there are much more capable followers and advisers who always ensure that one’s state of sanity is reached at all times. Hello winter, hello exams, hello greater challenges that we face every day but by faith we just hold on and take it one step at a time. This edition is more of an enthusiastic issue that aims to build concrete foundations in one’s academics inspire and guide you into shaping your future into what you want it to be. We take you through the spirit of 1976 and inspire you to own up against all odds and empower yourself. Your challenges may not be Bantu Education but hey you know that the world we live in is not a friendly environment. Only the fittest shall in the end survive. As the theme is entrepreneurship, we break it down and introduce a couple of leaders who are in their own respect doing good for themselves. With Xenophobic attacks back in our beloved country, the Guptas doing as they please and our fellow brothers dying in what is deemed as culture through initiation schools every day, I pose a challenge to you to be that one young citizen who would challenge the status quo and make a difference in your environment. It is high time we become MiAmbassadors and distinguish ourselves in all that we do. Let us not be afraid of being different and not lash at those with opposing views. Let us take our precious time to engage logically in debates that will change the views of young fellow brothers. Be inspired to inspire, be humble and considerate and always lead by example.
Katlego Legodi
Katlego Legodi Ayanda Malele Tshepho Ramphele
Skhumbuzo Mtshali
Brian Mahlangu Thapelo Moloko Thabiso Mogale Nomcebo Dube Mashudu Modau Nyiko Cage Sibongiseni Khumalo Thando Msibi Puseletso Miller Ayanda Mahlaba Pilanathi Rasmeni
Hlengiwe Radebe Lebo Leseilane
Nontobeko Lukuleni Inga Nani Sphelele Mdala
Bongani Mkhonza
Marole Mathabatha
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Student societies and Apps
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Its crunch time, lets study
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Cape Town Entrepreneurship competition
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Books and CD review
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Friendzone
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Expression Wall
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WInter is Here!!!
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Zinedine Zidane
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Coverstory: Zama Dube
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South African entrepreneurs on the map
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The spirit of 76
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miWits Update
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miCampusBrowse
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Gadget Me, Gadget Us Students and Their Gadgets‌..
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Being unemployed, poverty and high rate of diseases is what most young South Africans are crying about as our parents use to do in the past but, let’s face it by referring to the past and blaming each other in our families maybe for not giving us opportunities won’t help but make our lives miserable even more. Now that all these challenges are facing our daily lives, what did you do as an individual about your situation? Having that question in mind, the time to begin is now. There are many student entrepreneurship societies that can help you succeed on being a young business man/woman yes, all good things start slightly and end up brighter. Interviewing different societies and searching for apps that can help us develop and maintain our dreams easily we’ve managed to share this moment with you. Student Societies in South African tertiary levels University of Cape Town Entrepreneurial society is the one of societies that grooms young South Africans into being great leaders of tomorrow. “UCT ES is best described as a personal development and entrepreneurial incubator with the intention to locate, develop, sustain, grow and incubate young student entrepreneurs in all disciplines from UCT” reported the UCT ES page after their great launch this year. Again, the mission of Wits Business School in Johannesburg is inculcating a culture of entrepreneurship in South Africa and the rest of Africa through critical thought leadership and enterprising action that develops emerging economies and supports democratic societies in transition At Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) each and every year around October tuck shops tenders are offered to students and the ones that are capable of starting it they gain a greater experience of entrepreneurship. While Masinyusane programme (NNMU) tutor grade 11 and 12 learners so that they can have a better view of how important is beginning your small business, all this is done to prepare them
to improve their skills even more when they come to tertiary levels. On campus The Investing & Entrepreneurship Living & Learning Community (LLC) is a community of students with a passion for general Investing. “We will be learning and sharing knowledge as to how to invest, what avenues are available, what is investing and what are the current factors prevailing in the world of investing both locally and internationally. We also investigate into Entrepreneurship, what is an entrepreneur, what skills or traits should one possess, and what incentives have been put in place to encourage entrepreneurs.” said Siyabonga Mpondo one of society leaders. Rhodes University Master’s student Andrew Lynch is one such student who began his own business at university, “I never sat down and said, “I want to be like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg’,” the international relations major said.”I just knew I wanted to be something” he said under the university news page. According to the 2011 Global Entrepreneur Monitor (Gem) report, 16 percent of entrepreneurs are between the ages of 18 and 24, meaning that you can still do it too. miApps/ Softwares These apps saves u from working hard the whole day, and get tired in that you can’t even study anymore trying to make money. Now by simple browsing in your phone you can able to build your entrepreneurial skills. Pastel My Business Online allows you to keep track of your sales, purchases, inventory, customers, suppliers and cash movements - all through your browser. Sign up on www.pastelmybusiness.co.za. Business-in-a-Box assist you complete a wide range of activities, from contract writing to daily communications, client acquisition, business management, HR management, accounting and more. All you need to do is to visit: http://www.biztree.com/
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The time is now to get those pens, pencils and BBM, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Youtube and as a distraction to many’s study time. It is time why you are at Varsity in the first place. It is tim home away from home. Exams are around t smile at the end of your exams. Here are
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Study Method 1:
Study Method 2:
The good old fashion’s “cram” all of the material in a short space of time. I call this: ”Study to forget” because the work you try to cover in that 3 hours before your exam will last as long as your study session did. This is not advisable. Not only is it dangerous but it’s absolutely risky. If it works for you, awesome, but if you want to do well and not cry after each exam then I advise maximum study time broken down into weeks of preparation and serious practice. I can’t guarantee you’ll pass this way but I can guarantee less tears
“The wise crocodile” – this is when you start studying for an exam that is to be written on June 23rd, by May 2nd. Yeah I know you are probably thinking it’s so far away. That is the thing about the mind, it plays tricks on you, and then it plays tricks on itself. You will be saying “it’s so far away” until June 17th and by that time you need to study for 5 different exams in a space of two weeks. And the only conciliation will be “eish, if only I started on May 2nd”. There are a whole lot of people who failed exams who used “if only” as a consoling, comforting and consolidating term. Don’t be complacent.
d exam pads out. It is also time to get rid of the every other social media platform that serves e to forget you have friends and to remember me to make the library and the study halls- your the corner and MiCampus wants to help you e a few tips and tricks for your study time. By Mashudu Modau
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“The time keeper” – the best study method, according to me is this brilliant master plan. It’s quite simple… break down the weeks before your exam into hours of study for each subject and create an exam study schedule that you will keep to only because you don’t want to fail, drop out, disappoint your family, and cause your family pain and anguish. Not to put any pressure on you but, seriously, keep to your schedule. You won’t only be doing your marks a favor but yourself too. Imagine spending your June holidays with a beautiful first semester report card that reads all pass. Mmmmmhhh aaaahhhh that feels good!
Flash cards are a serious trade secret that helps. Study notes always help when you are unsure of something you might have forgotten. Small note books with key words never fail and reciting material vocally or asking a friend always helps as repeat studying enhances material recollection. All this can work for you, if you decide you want it to. Don’t procrastinate! The exam is around the corner- you decide if you cry or smile!
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mentioned competition is said to take place every year hence entry forms closed earlier in the year. However the organizers of this amazing competition advises young business minded people to familiarize themselves with entrepreneurial initiatives held within their different provinces.
The City of Cape Town has recently embarked on a strategy to position Cape Town as a leading enabler of entrepreneurship on the African continent. As part of this strategy, the City of Cape Town launched the Cape Town Entrepreneurial Competition in 2010 which was aimed at rewarding the city’s best entrepreneurs and at expanding entrepreneurship in Cape Town. Hence the Bandwidth Barn was nominated to oversee the operational organization of the completion. Which they did an amazing job which contributed to the success of the competition and placing Cape Town on the map in terms of entrepreneurial programmes and initiatives. The above competition
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This competition is aimed at developing glass recycling entrepreneurs, coupled with incentivizing the best performing glass recycling businesses. Qualifying Criteria for entry The following entrepreneurs shall be eligible to enter the competition: Entrepreneurs residing in the areas identified by TGRC from time to time. The areas currently covered by the
competition are Gauteng, Greater Durban and Pietermaritzburg (limited to EThekwini Metro Municipality & Umsunduzi local Municipality): and Western Cape Peninsula (limited to the City of Cape Town Metro Municipality and the Cape Winelands District Municipality). Entrepreneurs recycling at least 10(ten) tons of glass per month. The competition shall be divided into the following categories: Small-entrepreneurs recycling between 10(ten) and 50(fifty) tons of glass per month, Medium- entrepreneurs recycling between 50(fifty) and 200 (two hundred) tons of glass per month, Large- entrepreneurs recycling more than 200, 1(two hundred comma one) tons of glass per month. Benefits of the competition for the Entrepreneur Increased volumes and sustainabil-
ity for the entrepreneur’s business furthermore enhanced communication and interaction with TGRC. Recognition of excellence. Prizes to be won in this competition are iPad & iPhone all to the value of R 14 000.00 How to participate/enter the competition Complete the entry form in full. The entry form is obtainable from TGRC’s offices or website (www.tgrc.co.za). Complete the entry form and send it back to TGRC by hand delivery to No.5 Wessel Road Rivonia from the attention of Theodorah Modisa, by fax to 086 501 8835, email to theodorah@tgrc.co.za or direct website submission. Competition starts from 1st July 2013 until 30 June 2014, entry is free and open to all South African over the age of 18( participates or entrepreneurs). For more info visit the website
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2. And They Didn’t Die by Lauretta Ngcobo. ISBN: 0 869809636, Published by University of Natal Press Synopsis This powerful political novel pays homage to the unsung heroism of rural women who opposed apartheid in South Africa. Set in the barren Sabelweni valley from the 1950s to the 1980s, And They Didn’t Die follows a community of women who care for their children, the land, and the cattle, through periods of drought and famine, while their husbands labour in the distant mines and cities. The story centres around Jezile, whose struggles culminate in a dramatic act of redemption and revenge. And They Didn’t Die forms a moving chronicle of resistance by women who-depsite poverty and political persecution-rise up to fight for their land, their autonomy, and their children’s future. My review and commentary This novel takes you through what was happening in
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1.Mail & Guardian Book of South African Women 2013 , Editor: Cat Pritchard Available at BOW2011.mg.co.za This phenomenal or intricate book profiles and showcases remarkable South African women, who are doing great things in their various professions and fields. This is supported by Nic Dawe, Editor-in-Chief of Mail & Guardian who says, “We’ve created more space in this edition for words from some remarkable South African women in the form of essays and interviews, and we’ve lavished better writing, photography and design on this edition than any we’ve done before”. Some of the fields covered are: Arts & Culture, Business & Law, Civil Society, Education, Environment, Health, Media, Politics & Government, Science & Technology and Sport. hat article that really touched and inspired me is Nombulelo Pinky Moholi in her won words. Biography To many, Nombulelo “Pinky” Moholi is the First Lady of Telkom, having invested over a decade of her 20 years’ experience in the ICT industry at the telecommunications giant. Moholi first joined Telkom in 1994 as General Manager of Payphones and left Telkom in 2005, having served as the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. It was in this role that she was responsible for winning back key
apartheid South Africa at that time. Ngcobo as a narrator succeeds in journeying, vividly commenting and involves herself on what happens in each part of the novel. I devoured this book in two days wanting to know how it was going to end because the author doesn’t give, or sell out the conclusions straight away. Instead, using Jezile as her protagonist she affirms us the readers that strong, courageous and virtous women like Jezile kept the nation going with their resilience and sher determination. They indeed kept the fire burning during the times of turmoil and political upheaval. From me it gets 8/10.
corporate accounts, such as the five-year contract with Old Mutual/Nedbank estimated to be worth over R1.5 billion. After a stint at the Nedbank Group as Group Executive of Strategy, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, she rejoined Telkom in May 2009 as Managing Director of Telkom SA. Moholi holds a BScEng from the University of Cape Town (my university of course) and has completed various business programmes at Harvard and Stanford universities. She served as a trustee of the Nedbank Foundation and as Chairman of the Eyethu Community Trust until 2009. My review and commentary This story is really inspiring as there are few Black women in top positions in corporate companies or government in our country. Moholis is one of the few who are succeeding and continue to do great things. What is also vivid in this story is that even though she has a BScEng degree most of the positions whe has occupied do not necessarily go hand in hand with what she has studies an this shows that with an degree you can do any career as long as you have the position. You are not restricted to pursue a career on the disciplines you have studied only. As a person who likes doing many things-I’m sure many students out there like me will take this story into heart and strive to shine in whatever we do. From me it gets 9/10.
3. Music review: Abba Baba by Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Genre: Gospel. Released by Mhlaba Music Abba Baba is Hlengiwe Mhlaba’s seventh album. She has been dubbed by many as one of SA’s Gospel Queens. She was discovered by Sipho Makhabane who produced her previous six albums, but this ne she produced it on her won after starting her own record company. She has won numerous awards including the SAMAs and Crown Gospel Music Awards. Has performed with Pastor Shirley Ceaser, Joyous Celebration... In this album her versatality is seen as she worships and preaches. This album is full of praise and worship and Hlengiwe hasreally delivered. My favourite tracks are Bhekani Ezulwini (track 2), Here we stand (track 3)and Wakuqinisa Ngegazi (track 5) to name a few. Her backing vocalists continue to make her music the best as it is. Get your copy now and worship the Lord. I give it 9/10. Super blessed!
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Friendzone becomes even more frustrating and dreadful. Unfortunately this situation is more commonly experienced by men than women. This may be mostly because of the fact that men are comfortable with
with that person for them to talk about their other relationships with you. Lots of people have been there and it sucks. The way one ends up in that situation is by building that intimacy under false pretenses, which is where the so-called “nice guys” go wrong. It’s understandable why they do it though as from a distance,
being in a relationship/intimate with a friend, where women will just complain about not wanting to ruin a good friendship, somehow overlooking the fact that guys already have friends, and so do they. Nothing is as heart breaking as watching someone you like going out with other people, and it’s even harder when you share enough emotional intimacy
being direct looks a lot like being rude, and being confident looks a lot like being cocky and self-obsessed. Rudeness and self-involvement are not traits that nice guys want to possess, so maintaining a self-image as a “nice guy” involves being indirect and not displaying confidence. This is how one ends up with the self-fulfilling prophecy of
women who “only date jerks”. If women mostly date men who are direct and confident enough to ask them out, and being direct and confident enough to ask a woman out makes a man a jerk, then all the “nice guys” are going to be lonely. Those lonely nice guys who spend time with women without being direct
that vulnerability is actually power. After she gives you her answer, you can make your own decisions, and directly pursue what you want. If she says no, you can choose whether or not you want to pursue a friendship on honest terms. No reasonable person would think less of someone who
about their interests or confident that their interest is going to be perceived as a good thing end up behaving the exact same way that a woman’s platonic friends might. All of this doesn’t matter if one wants to avoid the friendzone. One of the harder lessons to learn as a young person growing up in a contemporary South African culture is
decided they didn’t want to hang out with them after rejection. If you do decide to stick around and be friends, you run the risk of continuously having the notion of “maybe she’s into me” lingering in the back of your mind.
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y previous article depicted more about my love for the Fresh Prince’ style of clothing. i didn’t discuss quite much about his sneakers. Not only does Will Smith entertain us with his sense of humor and amazing acting skills, he also intrigues us sneakerheads by making sure he has something fresh on his feet every episode. i know some may be satisfied with the way the sneaker game is existing now and some may be disappointed. From price increases to the anticipation of retros, it’s obvious that a true sneakerhead appreciates the history of footwear. So why not look back at a classical tv show we all have grown to love. so i would like to take a minute and just sit right here, i’ll tell you all about some of Fresh Prince’s dopest sneakers that’ll keep you warm this winter. his kick game was mean. He sported a rack of different shoe styles on the show, and now seeing that the cold winter days are looming, there isn’t a better moment to talk about this. my personal favourite kicks at the moment, nike airmax 87 & 90. these kicks are a key to giving your feet a luxury life it deserve. they just give the rest of your outfit that classic
OG look that demands respect of a true sneakerhead. Then there are Air Jordans, popularized by Will Smith’s style, the Grape edition of the Air Jordan V can arguably be a sneakerhead’s favorite, especially now that its cold. these kicks might not hold as much weight as the the airmax in the markert in terms of sneaker favorites but they are, however the fleshiest kicks at the moment. Adding to that, the Air Jordan VI helped Jordan reach his 1st title, it also helped solidify Will Smith’s nickname as the “Fresh Prince”. The classical dopeness of the Air Jordan VI will forever be remembered as the freshest kicks of all times. its winter, and this is one season were every young person out there seems to take pride in their footwear. it is that time were we witness a variety of awesome gears. this is simply because our life style potrays an urban street style. student culture and fashion are ultimately inseparable - it’s rare you find one without influencing the other. Its winter, lace up your kicks and them life. stay sneaked up!
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By Sibongiseni Khumalo
ith fifa confederations cup 2013, to be hosted in Brazil getting closer. soccer fever is taking its toll around football fans all over the world, which is why i would like to pay my special tribute to one of the greatest football legends of all time, zinedine zidane. zidane was born in Marseille, France, on the 23rd of June 1972. Popularly nicknamed Zizou, he is a former French football player and four other club teams, most recently Real Madrid. it’s almost half a decade now and the debate over who is better, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has rumbled on without any conclusion in sight. But bottom line is that the debate over the world’s greatest player will always exist – the difference in generations, leagues, positions and nationalities means it’s ultimately unsolvable. So I will propose a different player to the usual Messi, Ronaldo debate. So bare with me, make some tea, and don’t judge me quite yet. I think the greatest player who has ever lived is Zinedine Zidane. The problem, however in modern football, is that the regular judgements made are based on goals and assists. If you look at what a footballer is judged on ultimately, Zidane’s achievements provide
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a compelling argument for his rightful place on top of the footballing world. his ability to play well and dictate in big matches is something that only the very best players can do. Zidane was capable of genuine, breath-taking genius of subtlety and beauty rarely seen on a patch of grass. he possessed grace and artistry that no current player could match. He made football such fun to watch by doing things other mere mortals can dream of. His ability to dominate in crucial games is what made him so exceptional. Even in matches against the world’s best, he would be a class above. Look for instance at the World Cup finals in 1998 and 2006, the 2002 Champions League final, the quarter final against Brazil in 2006, and numerous others besides. He was named player of the tournament in both the world cups he played (1998 & 2006). And apart from his ability to dominate in big games, he is also the only player who has achieved the greatest success possible on both the club and national level, something that nei-
ther Messi nor Ronaldo have done. Standing out amongst the best is what defined Zidane. To top it all, he had no fancy skills, it was just his thinking and game mentality that set him apart. Amongst other endless salute quotes about Zidane, one stands out to be the best, and not because of who said it, but its because what he said emphasises exactly who Zinedine Zidane truly was; “In France, everybody realized that God exists, He played for the French national team, and he wore jersey number 10” ¬- Thierry Henry. There are numerous great players and legends around the world that could be on this list, but Zidane was just something else. This is one player you needed in a big game. His quality and rarity makes him special. If you really are a football fan and you value God’s natural gift, then it’s simple – Zizou was simply the greatest ever!!!
“In France, everybody realized that God exists, He played for the French national team, and he wore jersey number 10” ¬- Thierry Henry.
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miFACTS Name: Zama Surname: Dube Age: 24 AKA: miBackground Where are you from? Durban Where did you grow up? Durban Kwa-mashu Which high school did you go to? Ridge Park College What were you like in high school? I’ve always been an over-achiever who took academics seriously. Was deputy head girl in matric. Did public speaking and debating How many are you at home? I’m an only child What sport did you play growing up? Was never sporty,was only good at swimming but excelled in public speaking Who raised you? What kind of teenager were you? I was very balanced. Did well at school,went out with friends and started community radio in highschool(grade 11)
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miFovourites Music Genre: neo soul,conscious rap and soulful house Car: vintage mercs Sports: Movie: Meet Joe Black Campus: Wits University Book: toni morrison “Beloved” Quote: miBeginnings When did you first develop Love for Radio? In high school when I started community radio. However grew up in a house that always had the radio on. How would you describe your style of Radio? Edutaining because its informative at its core. Hight energy and laughter driven. The aim is to always help the listener introspect and come out with something worthwhile at the end of every segment miRadio Show Name of Radio Show: The Face Off Time:10-12 midday Producer(s):myself and Zimasa Lupwana Kind of music played: hip-hop and house mainly. Everything current Major features on the show: monday matters,trending tuesdays,my campus and the hot box Station and frequency: Yfm 99.2 miFashion Who does your hair style? Arch Bee salon in braamfontein have been doing my hair since my first year in varsity Whats your favourite hair style?Braids Please define your fashion style?afrovintage and quirky What inspires your look? miCampus Experience Which institution did you go to?Wits What did you study/are studying?
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Undergrad Law,politic Now comp erature miYouthDa What doe Its a day of black y and trans are started people ne lenging a and syste being ed eradicate pression. What do y lenge con The lack o sic resourc tion of opp How can lenge? By try’s gove right leade hands of r accounta miEntrepre Do you thi titude tow country? W neurs how innovative
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you think is the biggest chalnfronting the youth of day? of access to the country’s baces and the uneven distribuportunities
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many are waiting to be handed opportunities instead of creating those opportunities for themselves and others. We will only know what the country needs if we study our country its policies and socio-political climate. It starts with being informed Who are the best young entrepreneurs that you know? Some of my closest friends are all doing amazing things. I’m surrounded by greatness How do you think young start up entrepreneurs needs to be supported in South Africa? Knowledge needs to be shared and access ought to be granted on merit. miInspiration Any message for the youth out there? Nothing in life is reaped unless you have the drive and will to go out and seek it. Self empowerment results in a ripple effect.
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Botlhale Innocentia Mncwabe Junior Application Developer at Cooporative governance and Traditional Affairs Johannesburg Area, South Africa Information Technology and Services
Shaun Dunlop Analyst at Goldman London, United King Investment Banking
Botlhale Innocentia Mncwabe’s Overview Current Junior Application Developer at Cooporative governance and Traditional Affairs Past Junior Technician at Gauteng Department of Finance Education University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika Tsogo Secondary School University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika National Diploma (NDTIL)
Shaun Dunlop’s Overview Current Analyst - Interest Rate Product Director at SYH Investments CC Past University of Cape Town CFA Team Member at CFA Institute Head Tutor - Finance at Univer Summer Analyst at Goldman S see all Education University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Bachelor of Business Science, ing 2008 – 2011
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Eugene de Beer Software Developer at Investec Johannesburg Area, South Africa Computer Software
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Eugene de Beer’s Summary BSc. IT student at the University of Pretoria majored in computer programming. I am particularly interested in the development of applications for a wide variety of business problems related to investment banking. I am an innovator and am constantly looking into ways of making a great contribution to the industry.
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Ludwick Marishane Entrepreneur-In-Residence: Entrepreneurs@UCT Office
Sibusiso Xaba Financial analys man Sachs
Ludwick Marishane’s Summary I have a passion for student entrepreneurship, having been involved in start-ups at 16 years of age. My entrepreneurial endeavors have afforded me the amazing opportunity of learning from some of the most insightful social entrepreneurs in the world, and my obsession with psychology & philosophy has compounded my understanding of the broader global society & human condition. My goals are to get involved with high impact projects that mainly impact on the economically marginalized portion of society, or those projects that present a tectonic shift in the way our current society functions. My specialty lies in my innate ability to understand people & process, and to innovatively mobilize them with the required resources to achieve maximum outcomes. Specialties: Student Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Innovation & Implementation, Individualization & Mentoring/Coaching, Public Speaking, Business Analysis, Bootstrap Financing, Negotiating, Ideation. Only contact me to collaborate on opportunities to do work that matters. Bachelor of Business Science, Accounting and Finance University of Cape Town
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Sibusiso Xaba’s Summary
Experienced in starting tures as well as providing up businesses. Experienced in fundame and security analysis. Specialties Investment managemen ations, venture capital a markets.
University of Cape Town Bachelor of Business Scien 2008 – 2011
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une 16, 1976, oh how I would’ve loved to be in Soweto on that day. Take a moment to ponder on the emotions a 16 year old high school student went through. Rebelling against a government institution hell bent to overthrow and overpower any who dared question their authority. Fathers where going missing, brothers being hidden under beds and in ceilings, attempting to flee the wrath of the Afrikaner police force. The fear of being imprisoned for no reason other than saying too much or not walking the
sense of pride or accomplishment in mastering one’s own tongue. This was unacceptable, “they can move our family’s into segregated communities organized by culture, they can stop us from going into their shops and buying their food, they can make us carry pass books and force our fathers to work in the
Afrikaans line drawn for you. In the mist of all this, young people of all ages rose up against the demand of “learning everything, in Afrikaans”. The Afrikaans Medium Decree of 1974 forced all black schools to use Afrikaans and English in a 50-50 mix as languages of instruction. Imagine this: Afrikaans had to be used for mathematics, arithmetic, and social studies from the 7th grade.
culture.“ This was the spirit that was captured on a day where an estimated 20,000 students took
This was the final straw, the straw that broke the camel’s back, this was the government finally crossing the line and going a step too far. Taking away any indigenous language from all schools they sought to install Afrikaans into the schools of every black student and take away any
Researching this article I found myself transcended to a time where freedom was only an idea Black people dreamt of, whispered about and complained about in the security of dining rooms. One loud whisper of freedom or rights or revolution, could lead to imprisonment or
mines- but they cannot force us to forget our language, and abandon our
part in the protests now known as the Soweto Uprising.
“accidental death” by choking or falling off a building… by accident. Today we use terms like “freedom” and “rights” and “revolution” as loosely and as complacently as we type “lol” or “jk” or “wud”. Imagine, if you were amongst the student who stood on the front lines facing a mirage of bullets and policemen filled with hatred
and brutality. Armed with guns, water cannons, sjambok, rubber bullets
and live ammo, and all you had was the nearest rock. In that moment the rock you held was more lethal than their weapons, the fire that drove you was more powerful all because what you were fighting for was more significant.
where black people speak their indigenous languages with pride even when they are laughed at for not having a more “white accent”. A South Africa where we compete on who can be more Anglican, more European, more American- more white. Where having a strong Black accent only helps you be labeled as “stupid” or “backward”. A South Africa where Blacks will hurt each other- not stand together. We will hate on each other- not love each other. When we will laugh at the failure of other blacks- not help each
other up. Where we will beat each other, cheat each other and keep each other down- and not empower, improve and impart knowledge and wisdom and growth in each other. Imagine what that young student would do, if he looked into the future and found you. Would he still stand on the front line, face potent pepper spray, would he be angrily slashed with sjambok, would he face the mirage of bullets and the possibly of death- would he still fright for you? Would he still take the hit for you? Would he still die for you?
Imagine that very same student, looking into the future, looking into 2013 South Africa. A South Africa
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Sipho ngwenya (aka psyfo) as one of the judges at the wits talent competition
BlackBerry Campus Tour 2013 WITS
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Gadget Me, Gadget Students and Their G Nokia Lumia 925
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C alling all lovers of smartphones the Nokia Lumia 925 is here and she’s here to stay bring along all the greatest features one would want on their phone. I’m talking about the awesome camera features like a 8.7mp sensor enabling one to take only the best quality pictures. Notwithstanding the the fact that this is a Window phone , which means its backed up with only the best Microsoft Office suite enabling us students to send emails on the go. Making student life a whole lot better and easier for those of us who hate carrying our laptops everywhere. One can’t help notice but notice the attention to detail on the phones exterior design with a aluminum finishing that doesn’t only make the phone look amazing but lighter too. Weighing less than its predecessor the Lumia 920 which proved as tough competition for the likes of Blackberry lol. The Lumia 925 is a force to be reckoned bringing emailing and social media to your manicured fingers.
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Ladies if you thought you hard cause of exams. Heheheh tha latest news about the New an console rumored to be launch geous piece of gaming mach guy, backed up with the best imagine. I’m talking about out tion to detail given to the anim Giving gadget freaks the best g of the PlayStation 3 in 2006 wh to come. Spoke to a couple of the PlayStation 4 and many of in their list of gadgets. Becaus scope to detect player movem that can sense things like dept sole also has a touchpad for n a sharing button that enables family and friends. Making eve memorable which is exactly w ence when they not stressing o
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dly see you boyfriend these days bean I guess you have not heard the nd improved revamped PlayStation 4 hed ka November this year. This gorhinery is a must have for every varsity gaming experience one could ever t of this world graphic and the attenmations in the games on the console. gaming experience after the release hich was just a taste of mad gaming f guys about their expectation about f them called it a must have for 2013 se of its DualShock4 which has gyroment as well as its 3D stereo camera th and gestures. To top it off the connavigating onscreen menus as well as s players to broadcast their game to ery moment of gaming priceless and what varsity students want to experiover exams.
Blackberry
Ke winter and we all know that varsity students hate cold weather, particularly now that exams are underway in most of the universities around the country. Which makes bonding with the latest gadgets the most exciting, and relaxing thing to do when one is not ‘hiding’ under books or dreadful weather. Especially for those of us we take our gadgets seriously like for instance the release of the play station 4, or worse the recent release of the Blackberry tab proving to be every student’s favorite toy.
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