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March - April Issue
THE BATTLE IS ON
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Reading is a very pleasant way of building up ones (IQ)
Mi ed’s note “There’s no better way to welcome autumn than to spend time flipping through MiCampus mag.” This month we touch on how students are making the most of their last days of summer and what their memorable summer holidays were like. This can be found on page (2) . Some students from different campuses show off the trends that are rocking this season and give us a bit of insight on what they think the latest autumn range will comprise of. Check out page (5).Moving into the world of sports, cricket and soccer have taken the spotlight, keeping the country on the edge of its seat. Make sure to engage in the student discussions that are presented on page (13). Looking at the world of current affairs, students have been alarmed by the political events that were making headlines on the news for a while now. Page (8) lets you in on some of the events that have taken place in countries like Egypt and finally Page (11) lets you in on how you can end of the last of your summer days. Enjoy!
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CONTENTS 1-2................................... Taking the last sip of summer 3...................................... Swaggalicious 5-7................................... Campus fashion trends @UP
8-12.................................. Communication between government and the techno savvy 21st century youth
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13-14................................ The battle is on…PSL 2010/11 SEASON 15-18................................. A grand sendoff to the summer season 19-20................................... Expression Wall 21-22................................... Voracious African Readers Club
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Taking The Last Sip of Summer
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e’ll all soon be saying goodbye to the season summer. We’ll be packing away our bikinis and shorts and start shopping for scarves and trench coats. Substituting ice-creams for hot chocolate and treating sunlight like its golden. Some clothing stores have already caught onto the Autumn/Winter fever, by dressing their maniqunes in warm clothes. Micampus Mag went around campus to find out how some of the students from the University of Pretoria spent their last days of summer. “I spent my last days of summer chilling at the square with friends, sipping on cocktails and looking good with a cool pair of shades,” said Nolitha Grey, third year BCom Marketing student. However for some students summer came, but they are not exactly sure when it left. “When are the last days of summer anyway?” asked Nande Kizza, second year BSc Quantity Surveying student. It’s understandable that students would not pay too much attention to the changing of the seasons because of the pressures of varsity. “I spent my last days of sum-
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mer preparing for tests,” said Bathe Mthombeni, second year Civil Engineering student. “I
didn’t even notice that summer was over.” Special summer moments
are usually made and spent during the December holidays. After that, it’s all about surviving varsity and trying to remain sane. The best thing about summer is that the days are long enough to catch up with friends and family, and short enough to sneak out and come back before your parents notice that you’re gone.
“My most memorable summer moment was sneaking out of the house,” said Grey. “Having freedom in Cape Town during the holidays,” said Nicci Dienst, first year BCom Investment Management student.
Summer might have created more opportunities for crazy activities without being limited by the weather, but winter will certainly allow students to tone it down a bit. Some party ani-
What was memorable about your summer? mals will be forced into hibernation (yeah right). But which other season allows you to look like Jonny Bravo? Your upper body buffed up by many layers of jerseys, while your lower body is slimed down by tights and skinny jeans. You can even eat without worrying about looking pregnant after a couple of pizza slices. And it pleads a really good case for body heat.
“Fashion is always on point on campus during winter,” said
Nande Kizza, 2nd year BSc Quantity SurMy sister’s wedding Bathe Mthombeni 2nd year Civil Engineering student.
veying. “I
can’t wait for winter.”
So kiss that backless top and all the summer memories it holds goodbye and make space for all your polar necks and winter memories.
What are you looking forward to going into the winter season?
The beach Georja Glyptis 1st year BA Film & Drama student
The fashion: boots, stockings, hats and coats. Showing people that wearing more clothes doesn’t make you less sexy. Nolitha Grey, 3rd year BCom Marketing student
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SWAGGALICIOUS
Katlego Mkhwanazi
Tshepang Vleis Makofane :3rd year BA Information Design
What is a winter must have fashion item? Brogues, which I call “M’softies,” because you can wear them with everything. How do know that something has the potential of being fashionable or becoming a trend? I don’t know. You can feel it; your instinct just says it. How would you describe your style? Colourful, complicated. What inspires you? Love, music and people Which direction would you like fashion to take? Fashion should be true; it should have authenticity. Let’s go back to the 60’s, where people take pride in what they wear and dress for their body and understand that they are individuals.
Baggy or tight? Eish, san! Tight, but not “Somizitight”, it should just fit. Why do you think you are a cool kid? The fact that I don’t have to tell anyone that I’m cool. Like I always say: I ‘d rather get the look of this generation award because I believe every style has historical consequences.
What would you regard as being a fashion “no,no”? Dressing for attention
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Tshepang’s must have fashion item, Brogues
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Mi Fashion
CAMPUS FASHION THE SHORTS...
THE DRESSES...
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Katlego Mkhwanazi
N TRENDS @UP THE TEXTURES (NETS)...
THE PRINTS...
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Mi Fashion
THE WHITE T-SHIRTS...
THE ACCESSORIES...
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Standiwe Ndaba
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND THE TECHNO SAVVY 21ST CENTURY YOUTH
Normally in cases, thousands of people lose their lives...
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he recent political upheavals that have taken place in the Arab countries have highlighted the communication chasm between governments and its citizens, especially the youth, and have caused the world to sit up and listen. The political uprising staged by the youth in Cairo, Egypt, lasted several weeks and ended with the resignation of the then president Mubarak. The uprising was sparked by a confrontation between a young man who sold fruit and vegetables at the city center and a state police official who demanded a bribe from the young man. Frustrated by the struggles that he has been enduring from state officials the young man set himself on fire. This incident removed a lid from an already brewing pot. The Egyptians were already frustrated by Mubarak’s administration because of the lack of attentiveness in issues such as corruption and high levels of the unemployment rate among qualified graduates. On hearing about what had happened the youth soon tweeted and facebooked about a revolution that began in the Tahrir Square, Cairo, a revolution that has changed the face of the Arab world forever if not for the better. The uprisings have since spread to neighboring countries- citizens in countries such as Tunisia and Libya have since found their voices and spoken against totalitarian leaders. Normally in cases, thousands of people lose their lives; many are left injured and in
worst cases crippled for life. A question arises if all this bloodshed could have been avoided and how could administrations across the globe improve their communication channels with their citizens, especially the youth. The change in technology calls for governments to move towards communication mediums popular amongst the youth, communication tools that will allow governments to stay up to date with the constitutional needs of the its citizens. Spaces of participation and communication such as voting every 5 years are futile, the youth wants to communicate on a regular basis with those who hold power in order to engage and voice out what they think on issues that affect their lives. The time has come for governments to stop believing that they know what is best for the public, the composition of the public includes an educated and well informed youth who know their constitutional rights. It is not enough or even savvy to set up a presidential call center and claim that the public has access to the president when that is not true. Communication channels should be put in place in order to better communication between the governed and government not as a publicity stunt. The Egyptian youth proved that Tweeter and Facebook are excellent communication channels; within hours when the revolution had been tweeted it had become a reality, a force to be reckoned with.
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Opposition supporters throw stones at pro-Mubarak demonstrators in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Thursday (February 3, 2011). Overnight violence killed seven and wounded more than 1 000 people. Picture: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters
if all this bloodshed could have been avoided and how could administrations across the globe improve their communication channels with their citizens, especially the youth. Riot police clash with Lebanese and Egyptian protesters during a demonstration against Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak in front of the Egyptian Embassy in Beirut on Thursday (February 3, 2011). Picture: Sharif Karim/Reuters
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...the youth soon tweeted and facebooked about a revolution that began in the Tahrir Square, Cairo, a revolution that has changed the face of the Arab world forever if not for the better.
An anti-government protester stands atop a barricade in Cairo’s main square, Egypt on Thursday (February 3, 2011). Egypt’s prime minister apologized for the attack by regime supporters on anti-government protesters in central Cairo, vowing to investigate who was behind it. Picture: Sebastian Scheiner/AP
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THE BATTLE IS ON
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By: Mbalenhle Zondi
he 2010/11 PSL season is intensifying and has football fans across the country sitting on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned champions. Some are hoping that their favourite teams will top the log. It has been a while since the PSL has been this exciting, especially since there are less than six games to go. Unfortunately out-going champions, SuperSport United are not going to taste victory for the fourth consecutive time. Matsatsantsa a Pitori hasn’t had the best of seasons, with only seven wins from 24 games; the reigning champions are not even in the top eight. None the less, the title race seems to be between Ajax Cape Town, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and maybe even Bloemfontein Celtic. 13
The relegation battle at the bottom of the log is also intense, with teams like Mpumalanga Black Aces, Moroka Swallows and Maritzburg United hanging on for dear life. Will Mamelodi Sundowns keep the cup in Tshwane or will it find its way back to Naturena? Can Rudi Krol lead the sea Robbers to victory or will the Urban Warriors make history and snatch it from the three soccer giants? We will just have to wait and see, the 2010/11 season has really proven to be a ‘survival of the fittest’. The nail biting action continues, the tension is just too unbearable. May the best team win.
What some of the fans think: Sibongile Ngobeni “Apart from being a Pirates die hard,I honestly think we are taking this one. At the moment for me I see Pirates as the most determined team. They want to win this and they have all that it takes (good football Skills, great team work, hard work, determination and loyal fans who are behind the team no matter what)”.
Sandile Manqele “I would have loved to see Chiefs win the league, but Ajax deserve it. They played the best and most entertaining football this season and they take their youth development very seriously. Most of their players are young and ‘Ajaxbrewed’, that’s good for South African football”.
Noluvuyo Siwahla (Walter Sisulu University) Precious Mogodiri (Rustenburg) “It will boil down to goal difference victory. The race is wide open, so it will be a struggle between the top four. Unless of course the PSL chokers continue choking; history has a way of repeating itself.”
“Ajax has a big chance of taking it; the boys have been playing so well lately. Sundowns also has a chance. The reason I am excluding Pirates is not because they are our rival team, but because they have been conceding a lot of goals lately. As a Khosi (Chiefs) supporter, I feel betrayed by my team, the endless draws that they’ve been getting make me sad and angry, but I will always support them no matter what!”
Amanda Masondo (University of Johannesburg) “I am whole-heartedly a pirates fan, and as much as I would like to see Pirates win the league, the Urban Warriors (Ajax) are in superb form and could give the big teams a run for their money. We are in for a thrilling last few matches… hold on to your seats!”
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Mi Gigs A GRAND SENDOFF TO THE SUMMER SEASON GOODBYE TO THE HOT WEATHER, THE SUMMER SHORTS, THE PRETTY DRESSES...
By: Sthandiwe Ndaba
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inters is soon beginning to creep in and in no time we will be saying goodbye to the hot weather, the summer shorts, the pretty dresses and all that is comes with summer. But before we pull out the blankets and all those winter boots lets enjoy what is still left of the beautiful summer season and give it a well send off by attending as many outdoor events such as the famous South African braais, the soccer matches and music concert. Here are some of the events taking place in a city near you.
DURBAN
Music Festivals:
The city affectionaly known as South Africa’s play ground is launching the World Music Festival that which will be a three day event taking place on the 27 March, 2 &3 April at New Beach on the Beachfront (site of the Fan park site). Each day is dedicated to a different theme. The 27th of March is the Legends Concert which will see the likes of Jonny Clegg, Jazz nova (Germany) and The Drummers from Burundi (Burundi) just to name a few share the stage. To all the house fanatics the 2nd of April
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has been dedicated to all of you. Three stages have been set were more than 20 Djs are schedule to play including the likes of Liquid deep, Dj Fresh and Euphonic. And finally the last day of the festival is for the Jazz lover’s; artists
JUDITH SEPHUMA, HUGH MASEKELA AND JOHN MANUEL will grace the such as
stage. Tickets range from: R 110-R 150@ Computicket
JOHANNESBURG
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Music Festivals:
outh Africa’s much loved rock band The Parlotones are scheduled to have a concert dubbed The Parlotons Dragon Flies and Astronauts at the Teatro in Monte casino. According to the Computicket website the concert will be a rock theatre production which is being developed to complete the storyline, sets and characters revolving around the greatest hits of THE PARLOTONES. And more so the concert will be broadcasted in 3D and the transmission - a world first - will be beamed via satellite to 3D outlets around the globe.
PRETORIA
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PIcnic:
he Capital is hosting a brunch were the public is welcome to come indulge in tasty treats, fresh flowers and supplies. The venue is the Hazel Food Market that offers a variety of goodies from fresh vegetables, to decadent chocolate brownies, cupcakes and a load full of goodies that will make the mouth melt. The market is situated at the Greenly Village Centre on Thomas Adison Street. Open on week days from 17:00 -21:00 and Saturday mornings at 08:00-13:00. (Pictures: Hazel Food Market)
Sport:
The national soccer team Bafana Bafana will play host to the Egyptians in the African Cup of Nations on the 26 March at Coca Cola Park (Ellias Park) Stadium. The match promises to be a tough one considering the team’s history. Each has won the AFCON Cup before. Movies:
To the comedy fanatics Marc Lottering is gracing Joburg with his presence at the Market theatre from the 23th March to the 27th March in a show named Marc Lottering-Not in 3D. Tickets range from: R60-R180 @ Computicket
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Mi Gigs
CAPE TOWN Music Festivals:
Theatre:
DET Boys High is a play based on an actual event. According to the State Theatre the play is a revival of the highly energetic multi-award winning play first shown in 1991, raising pertinent educational issues, sadly still relevant today. This fast-paced raw slice of contemporary life incorporates traditional and urban songs, exploring corruption among teachers and the disillusionment of learners - the lost generation of students, who since 1976 have turned to crime as a way of life. The play takes place at the State theatre. Ticket range: R 60, students R30
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The twelfth annual Cape Town Jazz Festival known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, will be taking place on the 25th & 26th of March. The lineup which includes 40 local and international artists from all corners of the globe promises a fun filled and amazing night for the Jazz lovers. The likes of SIMPHIWE
DANA, TUMI AND THE VOLUME, PATRICIA BARBER (US), HUGH MASEKELA AND HANJIN (SINGAPORE/HONG KONG) just to name
a few will be sharing the stage. Tickets range from: R 365-R499 @ Computicket
remain in the race to be the 2011 champions. The next few weeks will be exciting on the cricket scene, so why not gather a few friends, some snacks and support your favorite team. Here are the fixtures: March
SIMPHIWE DANA
24 -India vs. Australia (Quarter finals) 11:00 25-South Africa vs. New Zealand (Quarter finals) 11:00 26-Sri-lanka vs. England (Quarter finals) 11:00 The semifinals will be taking place on the 29th and 30th March and the final match will be on the 02nd April
HUGH MASEKELA Sport in general:
The cricket world cup is well underway and the home team has done the country proud and qualified for the quarter finals. Highly competitive teams such as the Pakistan team (which has qualified for the semi-finals), Australia, New Zealand, England, Sri-Lanka and India
Picture: Courtesy of Super sport website.
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Mi Wall
EXPRESSION WALL
Neo Manganye
Students are people who are talkative and very opinionated. They love sharing ideas and having conversations that are controversial. Daily around campus students discuss issues such as global warming, music, entertainment, fashion and politics to only name a few. Besides academics this is what brings life and spark to campus life. Some students are good with putting pen to paper. Writing for them is about putting to the fore how they feel and what are the pressing issues in society that are affecting them. Here is some of the Poems and thoughts some shared..... It kills me... by Teddy GoodGenes Gibson on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 1:34am It kills me to look at you and act like nothing is wrong when I’m crumbling inside. It kills me to know how close we were, Inseparable...and yet today, we draw distant looks. I saw you look at me in a crowd, coz I looked at you too...and as u winked at me as a sign of ‘hello’ from a distance, I wished that then-I could trade that wink for our yesterdays! You made me happy ,I can’t lie. Today I’m constantly sad yet I hide it with a smile covered in lip gloss that I’m breaking inside. Where did we go wrong?? It kills me, to know that somebody makes you happy 2day, the way I did...I yearn to be the one that made you laugh and lighten up your dark days. I yearn to be the one you’d call when things went wrong or when excitement got to you... As I write this note...it kills me to know that you’re asleep, while I’m up...thinking about u!
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I Loathe You by Mika Marley on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:21am You say to me With a smile painted face “I DON’T WANNA HURT YOU” What you don’t know Is that the bareness of your soul Is seen through your naked eyes My heart is tinted with cracks Swollen from misery That came from your rejection You say to me With a smile painted face “I DON’T WANNA HURT YOU” Even though I am Screwed by denunciation Unlike you I still have the balls to say I loathe you Mary-Jane posted this...
Send us your poems, pictures, drawings to paballo@micampusmag.co.za
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Voracious African Readers Club
Katlego Mkhwanazi
VARC ENCOURAGES INTERACTION AMONGST STUDENTS AND ENHANCES THE LITERATURE SPIRIT.
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ARC, as it is commonly known, is a book club of about 80 and more people who are ravenous book lovers and admirers. This book club is situated within the Humanities Faculty, @TUT, and is open to people from different departments within the faculty. It was started by Mr Tebid, an academic who is a Mass Communication Lecturer in the Journalism Department. Mr Tebid has mad love and passion for books specifically African books. He encouraged students to read books and then to do reviews on them. Voracious African Readers Club has grown to an extent that it is recognized by the TUT Student Life Association which funds the club. Members of the club are very passionate and go as far as organizing cake sales so that they can improve their book club. VARC is not only an academic group but it also serves social pur-
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poses. Students from different walks of life get to meet every second week of the month to discuss books that they have read. They share their different views and opinions and also incorporate what they have read into their daily lives. Readers talk about their experiences and the new knowledge that they have gained. VARC encourages interaction amongst students and enhances the literature spirit. It also broadens knowledge of readers about the African continent and the views that African authors have on life. Most importantly it breaks the stigma of saying that black people cannot write good books just like authors from around the world. The book club is about enhancing ones passion for reading and it is not only for those who are readers but it also encour-
Reading is a very pleasant way of building up ones (IQ). ages those who want to start reading to read! VARC members read up and consume books that are written by authors such as Yvonne Vera, Bessie Head and Chinua Achebe and many others. Since Africa has a low literacy rate, Voracious African Readers Club is a great club that of tries to bridge this huge gap. Reading is a very pleasant way of building up ones (IQ). The book club also plays a major role in broadening ones vocabulary and adds to ones knowledge on various subjects such as social issues, African politics, religion and culture. The history of African countries and the history of African authors are also discussed. Books are a fun way of learning about new things and easily exploring different places without even being there physically. Reading can be exciting and spontaneous this is what the Voracious African Book Club has proven. It is about keeping an open mind and realising that even people who read the same books don’t always get the same interpretation.
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