Imbo Magazine October 2011 by Bambisana Media Consortium

EMPOWERING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT

Opportunities 6 page worth of Bursaries

Cape Indulgence the joy of living in Cape Town

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Mandla Holomisa the brand manager of Glenlivet. Maloti Mothobi Strato clothing designer

LINDIWE, SUGA AND DANIELLE Women of today empowering women of tomorrow... Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

Contents Society

Night Zone Cape Indulgence Gig Guide Popped culture

Opportunities Bursaries Learnerships Internships Jobs

Good living

Entertainment News Fashion Lifestyle

Corporate Ladder

Career Advice Life skills Networking Sessions Young Professionals

I-News

Analysis Report Africa Connect

Main Feature

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women of today empowering women of tomorrowâ&#x20AC;? Lindiwe Mazibuko Suga Danielle Roberts

Reviews Books Music Games Movies

Play and games Sports Gadgets

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Editors Note

hen I started out at this publication I was asked to write reviews (books, music and movies). I was as excited as a little girl receiving a fairy tale novel; I guess my excitement was brought by my love for any kind of media. I remember my first submission date I kept calling for directions and I was panicking thinking they would not like what I had written, well not really I actually sourced most of my content from the internet. Nonetheless when I arrived at the office I was surprised to see young individuals pursuing a very big role and they looked as though they were under-control of their situation, environment and of cause the publication. I stepped in and I was given an A3 size newspaper (but they called it a MAGPAPER) called E-weekly (Enjabuleni Weekly). I found the name quite peculiar and the size quite lengthy but who was I, I was just the reviews lady, I was in no position to criticize. I was surprised but it was not too obvious. The “Managing Director” started explaining the concept behind the size and how different this publication aims to be by empowering the youth through entertainment and how the OPPORTUNITIES section was the main focus of the MAGPAPER. I sat down and looked impressed to what was being said, during our conversation he asked if we could step into the boardroom. Again, another surprise....they have boardrooms as well, how do these young mates do it? He went on explaining the technicalities of my job position and what had to be done, how dedicated I had to be and most importantly how I should treat the space in a respectable manner, I was hired. Weeks passed and progress was on its peak, more people kept popping in the office and new faces had new job positions. I started getting to know my colleagues on a more personal level, going to networking sessions together, having one or two drinks at the office and sometimes stepping out to the clubs together. The Enjabuleni Weekly family was getting close and building solid relationships with one another. Things started to happen around the office; car accidents, office romance and some colleagues disappeared and stopped coming to work. Aside from the drama we had to rethink the name and the size of the “magpaper” and after weeks of brainstorming and scratching our heads to absolute tiredness, we called it URBAN ECHO and it was no longer a weekly publication, it was monthly. More people started talking, there was a buzz about the name change. The biggest debate was that we were changing our identity and not being true to what we stood for.This called for another brainstorming session, I was getting tired (sigh). We eventually came up with the name IMBO which I define as; taking pride in what you do and never foresaking what means the world to you. Sadly one of our most respected members had to leave, her name is Nomfusi Maliti and she ran the magazine in a way a mother would run her household. I had to take the position of being an Editor and it has not been an easy position. All in all this has been a crazy bumpy rollacoster ride with a lot of learning experiences in between. Hope all our readers will enjoy our first issue and please give us feedback….peace and love! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the magazine this wouldn’t have been possible without your trust and belief in our hutsle. Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

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POP CULTURE

Randlords Bar

an elevating urban experience Christine van Deventer

Randlords Bar and Lounge is on the 22nd floor of the old Sable Towers Building inBraamfontein in the heart of Jozi. It is the result of a collaboration between architects Rob Lowdon and Edelweiss Gray and guest experience designers Debra Fox and Chris Browne. This bar offers breathtaking 360˚views of the Jozi CBD and its outer limits, which is visible from both the gleaming bar, and from the collection of lounge areas where you can rest your body on leather-strapped couches, poufs, wooden stools or beaded swings. From up here you can take in Soccer City and Sandton City all in one go; total sophistication meeting a touch of Africa, in a slightly tongue-in-cheek way– only as South Africans can. As the first in a series of projects set to transform the area, Randlords definitely raises the bar on what can be expected for the rest of the Braamfontein area.

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This bar offers breathtaking 360˚views of the Jozi CBD and its outer limits

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Be Greenspired! Urban Farm in Tokyo Christine van Deventer

On design partners, based in Tokyo, Japan, have created an urban farm in Roppongi which is the centre district of Tokyo. Bringing agriculture to the urban setting, glass houses with inorganic iron frames are arranged to form “staircases” on a wooden deck – imitating the surrounding city scape. People who pass can see how the vegetables grow and also have the opportunityto eat vegetables harvested from these farms at the restaurant 6 Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment opposite.

FASHION

Fashion forward in the career stakes The Selfless Fashion Icon

Fast forward a year and she is now the first black fashion editor of Elle South Africa. Ever gracious, Sizani took the time to talk to Imbo about fashion, styling and life’s challenges. From her small-town upbringing in Alice and Bisho, Sizani has come a long way. Sizani studied to be an art director at Red and Yellow advertising school but left after two years without finishing her course. She says she wouldn’t be where she is today, had she stayed on and ignored the opportunities that were presenting themselves. While at Red and Yellow, she’d been working part-time at Jenni Button in Canal Walk – where she “first got to experience, interact and fall in love with fashion”. Modelling on the side, Sizani became the face of Dark and Lovely SA.

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Her next career move was to join the ad agency JWT – again, working two jobs: the other, for a company called Clock Work Zoo, doing sriptwriting and translation into Xhosa for a show called Hip2bSquare. She was also the show’s stylist. Sizani points out that she has never liked to pull strings or use connections and her achievements have been the result of hard work. When Clock Work Zoo produced a show called Africa Couture, she got the job of production assistant and worked her way up to be junior prodcer. All the while, she says, she was exposed to fashion designers, stylists and the fashion scene – the ideal background for her next challenge, as fashion editor of Drum magazine.

“The first magazine I remember picking up was an Elle which had Primrose Molantoa on the cover. Seeing a girl who looked just like me, in a premium magazine was inspiring,” Now 26, she has the distinction of being Elle’s first black fashion editor. �� “Working at Elle SA is a dream come true,” says Sizani, whose ambition is to create a luxury South African brand

“When I got to Drum, I didn’t know I was the youngest fashion editor they’d had.” The changes she introduced gave rise to the magazine’s “Life” section. “The concepts that I came up with were fantasies and a form of escapism into unknown worlds,” she says.

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Asanda Sizani caught my eye the moment she walked in. I was working as a manager at a clothing store in Canal Walk and my first thought was that she must be very wealthy – or a stylist – so magnificently had she put her outfit together. Hiding behind shades, she was wearing a beautiful olive green trench, black tights and suede heels. She was pushing a trolley piled high with bags of clothing from stores around the mall. Sizani, exuding a calm, warm energy, was all smiles. She had come to visit a friend of hers – my colleague – who introduced us and told me she was Drum magazine’s fashion editor.

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ou might be surprised to find bright African clothes hanging in a broken refrigerator in The Fashion Deli, but this unexpected pairing is what makes this retail store unique. It is a space in which tradition, modernity, and innovation blend seamlessly. Located on Long Street, an area known in Cape Town for its eclectic culture, boutiques, bars and restaurants, this â&#x20AC;&#x153;delicatessen of fashionâ&#x20AC;? is popular among hungry trend seekers. Thulare Monarareng, the sole proprietor of the shop and the mind behind the idea, uses the deli concept to revolutionize the traditional exhibition of clothing. Uniquely designed apparel is merchandised in vintage Pepsi refrigerators; jewellery, scarves, and t-shirts are displayed in deli fridges; t-shirts are folded and displayed in ice cream fridges and footwear and handbags are displayed in vegetable racks.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Kgomotso Pulane Mpondo

Born in jozi’s historical Baragwanth hospital, raised in Dube and schooled in the then homeland Bophutatswana. Kgomotso Matsunyane has described herself as a boisterous and jovial yet at times withdrawn child. This description acutely illustrates the career path she chose Thanks to the wonders of technology and social media’s ability to bring the world to your fingertips, I was afforded the chance to peep into the life of one of South Africa’s most vanguard pioneers when it comes to all matters concerning the arts. Miss Kgomotso Matsunyana chose to study politics at university level, but this home grown pioneer later realised that the most effective way to inject a sense of influence in society was through media. She boats titles of producer, writer director, editor, talk show host, infact her list of accolades is endless. With previous interviews of her googled and saved to my PC, a cup of hot tea, and playing hide and seek with words in an attempt to do this amazing woman a well deserved justice in my representation of her. Her belly filled, abundant laugh rings in the memory of my eardrums. She has the most fantastic laugh, the type that gives imagery to Maya Angelou’s poem”, it’s as though it has been dipped in honey and crystal syrup, running down the fingertips of a child and has found itself onto their palate. Unabashed and true”. This is where I decided to begin my interview with her. Her Public character and then we got deeper, probing matters that not only concerned her career, but the person she is as well. For a programme like Late Night with Kgomotso, it’s part of the genre and demands lightness. On radio I could easily switch between light and heavy, depending on the appropriateness of the situation.

1. Much of your public disposition is light hearted, is that representation of you intentional or by chance? Those that are close to me know that I have my deep, dark spaces too, but I much prefer to laugh.

2. How did your upbringing influence your career choice.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS I’m a feminist, that’s the most important identifier for me than race. And it’s important to me that I identify myself as such, since the accepted norm and standard is not. Women’s issues are human rights issues.

3. What is the most important thing your career has revealed to you about yourself.? I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. It all depends on how badly I want it.

4. What has helped you keep your balance and inspires you to wake up every morning. Honestly, I do not have balance in my life, and I know very few people who have “balance”. You do what you can, and as long as I’m happy doing what I love, and by keeping as many people full of love around me, that’s about all the balance I can hope for.

5. Are you at a place in your life that you want to be? If so, God willing, how has the journey to there been?

Absolutely not. I have so much to accomplish still, and I don’t feel I’m even half way there yet. I’m a work in progress, like everyone else.

My mom started putting me in ads for TV when I was 6 years old. That probably made me comfortable with cameras and microphones from a young age.

6. What is the most important thing your career has revealed to you about yourself? I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. It all depends on how badly I want it.

1. What do you think of how the entertainment industry represents women and how do you think this has affected the way in which women are treated in society. Women have to take responsibility for how we represent ourselves, and how we allow others to represent us. What I do believe is that women who are educated and have a high self esteem very rarely need to take their clothes off to be objectified. In the music industry, some women believe that the more clothes you take off, the more CDs you sell. But I can guarantee you it’s not sisters with the most powerful voices, so maybe they feel the need to overcompensate.

2. Please explain your relationship with yourself as a black woman and the world. Do you identify yourself in that framework, as a black woman?

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It was a pleasure, privilege and honour to be allowed into the space of a woman who has in my opinion carved the way for many young girls aspiring toward the same ventures and ambition in the arts. She has broken down many doors and irreverent nature is relentless in axing boundaries of conformity. She is strongly and proudly her own woman.

LIFESTYLE

HERE`S THE THING ABOUT TATTOOS....... Samantha Lehoko

It’s nothing new and has been around for centuries; in fact, it has actually been proven that tattoos go as far back as 33 000BC. But what is so special about them and why are so many people so addicted? Symbolism? To make a statement? A tattoo is pretty much just another form of art, which happens to be expressed on the human body; it doesn’t even have to be permanent. moved down to Cape Town in 2003. My dad said to me that loving these three things are extremely important and without them, you are nothing. I have learnt to believe in these words and have grown to love my people, my work and my education. Through this motto, I have become a better person and have become more at peace with everything around me. I want to be successful and I want to be the best that I can be but I need to positive. As somebody once told me, NOBODY can be SOMEBODY without the help of ANYBODY... Ever since I got my first tattoo, I happened to see so many people in the streets with ink, in sometimes the weirdest of places but who am I to judge? It’s nothing new. Let us not critic those who have embraced this art form; it is here to stay and is one of the most beautiful art forms around and if you’re planning to get one, don’t be afraid but just remember that the ink isn’t going anywhere once it’s there!! xo

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So many frown upon others getting themselves ‘inked up’ but yet they don’t even know the relevance and meaning. Culture, history, beliefs and vision is what most people’s expressions are about. It’s there forever and ever so why get a tattoo of something that means nothing? Most of my friends who don’t have tattoos are always telling me about how they really want one, and that they have so many incredible ideas for what they want to get, but they’re just too scared of the pain. You all know how it works, right? The tattoo is created by an injection of indelible ink into the skin with a needle but let me assure you, it’s not as bad as you think. It’s probably the sound of the needle that people hate the most. I would have to say, the best remedy is music. No matter what music it is that you like; if you know all the lyrics, you will be sorted. Listening to Talib Kweli, helped so much when I got my arm done and although I literally went through his entire album, the whole experience at the tattoo parlour was so much easier. The less you think about the situation, the easier it becomes, but I’m not saying that you don’t feel a thing, cause trust me… you do! “Love your people. Love your work. Love your education” These exact words were entrenched in my head since I

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CAPE INDULGENCE

Tote Chad Phillips

A world renowned Glass artist

In the last 20 years Tote has travelled South America, North America, Europe and Africa extensively. My stance is that a well travelled artist is a magician that can pull out of his hat more than just a rabbit; he can pull out another universe all together. Tote who? Just Tote, he insists. His craft is Glass Art; using mirror and normal glass he effortlessly fabricates the most bold and enchanting pieces of ingenious art I’ve ever laid eyes on. Taking a closer look at this evidently gifted “magician” I realize that the pieces of Glass Art he creates are very much an extension of himself. There’s a mystic and dark, the beautiful people who walk past him on the streets and, of course, our prominent and world-renowned “Table” which he has now hiked up numerous times… From his first exhibition, which he held in Cape Town recently, he proudly sold all of his work.

yet relaxed, aura about Tote, it made sense when he told me about some of his experiences which redefined life for him. He spoke of a time when he lived with a tribe in the Amazon learning the culture and simplistic way of life, and a period he spent dwelling up amongst the birds in a tree house in Edinburg, where he fell in love. Failing to resist Cape Town’s seduction he now takes up seasonal residence at Abantu backpackers on Longstreet. Tote first arrived in Cape Town in December 2010, living the adventurous, nomadic life of a street artist. He gets his inspiration from music, the sounds of the city, 16

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Tote’s goal is to open up a “New Art Glass Revolution” store to share his work with those who would appreciate a piece of his life in theirs. To catch this extraordinary artist at his next exhibition, watch this space!

CAPE INDULGENCE

AudaCity Lerato Mantambo

Its all Good in the City

The life of a city girl has its romanticized grandeur, mostly fueled by scenes of chic, cosmopolitan restaurants with beautiful cosmopolitan-drinking ladies. The flames heighten when Mr. Big and Carey drive off into the never-ending city lights in a canary yellow cab, followed by a shot showing a silhouette of the two beaus kissing. The sound track: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind”. Now that’s enough to make me fall headover-JimmyChoos in love with the city. Gentlemen, please excuse as I speak to the ladies, after all, it IS woman’s month. What is lost to you this month will be regained in the next: My reality, as well as of most South African city-lovers’, is that I do not live in New York city, nor do I wish to, frankly speaking, it’s too close to possible terrorist attacks for comfort. As a former “small town girl” I have always said that Johannesburg is my first love; as soon as I saw his glow, his rawness, his rugged and fast-paced approach to life, I knew he was the One (or at least one of the Ones). Yet I felt the compulsion to go out and find myself a concubine, or another ONE, if you will. As a result I resigned from my prominent post as Chief Executive Joburger, which I loved and had a natural talent and flair for, to take up my current post as a Junior Capetonian (in training). With the intense resolve (among many others) to learn Xhosa and Afrikaans within the first year, I packed my life into my ever-ready sedan, leaving the Vodacom tower and the Mandela bridge to

fend for themselves in the big bad city. I left my rose-tinted Ray-Bans somewhere in the Northern Cape (it may have been in Victoria West) having been forewarned of the lack of reception I would find at the foot of the continent, I thought it wise to trade them in for a clearer pair. Table Mountain grandly welcomed me into the Cape peninsula; I called home to assure them that it hadn’t moved since the last time we were here on vacation and especially that the wind still had no respect for my weave. As a callow Cape adventurer I strolled the streets, remembering the cautions received of the impenetrable social circles, concentrated racism and unforgiving weather, which is exactly what I found in the first 3 months. The power of preconception: pretty amazing. Twelve months down the line I now have the audacity to leap into the Cape Indulgence; venturing into the wine lands, meeting extraordinary street artists, cycling off road and sharing legendary Prego rolls with friends, at legendary Cape-German venues. As my induction year falls away I realize I have truly landed in South Africa’s Creative Arts capital. I find friendly faces, beautiful souls, priceless art on buildings rich with history, poverty, plenty, hidden treasures, elegant venues with events to match… all woven together as a the beautiful quilt that protectively covers the beloved Cape Town. Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

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Lindiwe Mazibuko As a young woman myself, I was suprised in the way Lindiwe Mazibuko carried herself in a respectable and welcoming manner. We had a photo shoot and it felt like second nature to her. It was a pleasure to spend 2hours with her in parliament as she was working on a tight schedule….

I’ve always had an abiding interest in politics, but it was only when I graduated from UCT in 2007 with an Honours Degree in Political Communication that it occurred to me that I might put my skills and interest to better use by getting involved with a political party, rather than just talking politics with my friends and family. At the time I was very interested in the work being done by Helen Zille, who had just been elected leader of the DA, and who was making waves as the Mayor of the City of Cape Town; so when the Democratic Alliance advertised for a researcher in a Sunday newspaper that year, I decided to bite the bullet and apply for the job. The rest is more or less history. My political career has been quite frantic since day one. In a fast-growing, relatively new political organization like ours,

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the opportunities come thick and fast, and there’s very little time to dillydally. The days are long and the work is hard, but the rewards of being able to contribute to South Africa’s fast-changing political discourse are immense. I can’t think of a single highlight of my career thus far, but what I’ll always be proud of is that every time a chal-

MAIN FEATURE lenging opportunity has presented itself, I have been surprisingly fearless in taking it up - for better or worse. Which is how I ended up a few months ago - only four years into my political career - debating the SecretaryGeneral of the governing party on live television, and feeling able to hold my own against him. I’m proud of that.

been elected to office, and begin to see their careers as a PR exercise, rather than an opportunity to address some of the hard issues and challenges facing the people they have been elected to represent in office. Young women in South Africa do not have nearly enough access to the opportunity to pursue their dreams and live out their aspirations. They are hemmed in on all sides by a society which views them as second-class citizens, and more worryingly by a national government that seems more concerned with paying lip-service to the challenges that face them than with doing anything about them. There are many young, successful women in this country - like myself - who have been lucky enough to be able to access the freedoms and rights which many women of caliber and character fought for them to access in a free society. But those women are

Women’s Month in South Africa has come to be seen as an opportunity to hold a series of meaningless meetings a junkets, supposedly in aid of advancing women’s causes in society, but which ultimately shy away from the hard issues; the root causes of women’s status in South Africa as second class citizens. I have become increasingly disillusioned with Women’s Month as a consequence, but I have decided this year that instead of moaning about what’s wrong with how we address the social challenges, I’m going to play my part in bringing more meaning to the commemoration of Women’s Day. As a result I have taken the liberty to take part in the march in the Cape Town leg of “SlutWalk” a march aimed at raising awareness and protesting against the dangerous stereotype that a woman who dresses provocatively and is raped was somehow “asking for it”. Sexual violence is never the victim’s fault. I’m also going to try to bring media attention to the ways in which governments at all levels in South Africa can and should take responsibility for upholding women’s rights and freedoms. I don’t view myself as a role model. I understand that some people, for various reasons, might identify with me and with my experiences, or be influenced or inspired by them, and that’s okay with me because I have my own role models too. But I do believe that if politicians become too concerned with their “public profile” or with perceptions of them, they can forget the reasons that they have

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in a too small minority, and there is still much to be done to extend that access to opportunity to the majority of young women in South Africa. Women in politics are a normal feature of the South African political landscape, in particular because of the tireless work done by the likes of Helen Suzman, Albertina Sisulu, and many others to pave the way for us to be able to do what we do today. Young women should be fearless when opportunities come their way, tackle all challenges, learn as much as they can, and use every experience as a lesson to help carry them through the next chapter of their life. Photographer: Samantha Lehoko Make-up: Brush stoke Stylist: House of fashion Shoot coordinator: Simone

I have decided this year that instead of moaning about what’s wrong with how we address the social challenges, I’m going to play my part in bringing more meaning to the commemoration of Women’s Day.

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Suga Rochelle “Suga” Scheppers is a lovely, humble beautiful lady who knows what she wants in life. When I was interviewing her I had a moment with myself and reflected on my career path, what I plan to do with it, and the goals I have for myself. In a way I felt like I was having an intense conversation with my older sister about the state of young women in SA. . What motivated your career path? . . I was studying an Arts degree at UCT and I got involved in UCT Radio. When I graduated, Good Hope FM offered me a job. I still didn’t know at that stage that it would ultimately be my career path. . What has been the highlight of your career? . . There have been so many highlights but if I had to single out any extra special moments it would be the opportunity I had to be MC at four 46664 concerts, interviewing amazing people like Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross, Will Smith and Charlize Theron and meeting some of my role models including Mr. Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey. . . What does women’s month mean to you? . . To me Women’s Month is a celebration of the many achievements of Women and a reminder that we still have far to go in terms of equality. . . How will you be celebrating women’s day?

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In my career I have faced a few challenges as a woman in a male dominated industry. I feel I have had to work twice as hard to prove myself

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. . I will be celebrating Women’s Day at work. To me, that’s my celebration because I get to celebrate the achievements of other amazing women through my work. . . What kind of influence do you think you have on the youth of SA? . . The influence that I hope to have on the youth of South Africa is that of positivity and reaching for your goals. I hope to be a voice of encouragement and guidance. I also hope to spread the messages of tolerance, forgiveness and love. . . What are your thoughts around the progress of young women in SA? . . My thoughts around the progression of women: I think that women have come a long way and there are significant improvements on the representation of women across various sectors from government to business but I think there is still much work to be done. I

think more education for women so that they can be independent and self-sufficient is vitally important. . . . . As a woman what challenges have you faced in your career? . . In my career I have faced a few challenges as a woman in a male dominated industry. I feel I have had to work twice as hard to prove myself. Its true that this is not unique and so while there have been challenges, its always-felt good to overcome those. . . What message do you have for young women who aspire to be like you? . My message for any young women out there is to always work hard and always be yourself. Keep learning, always know your worth and be genuine and truthful.

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MAIN FEATURE Her beauty projects her calmness and firmness in her career. Life has motivated her career path in all that has influenced and affected her environment. She has taken life as a tool that drives her to preserver as a designer. In everything that we do as young professionals it’s always lovely to venture into a career that you love and passionate about. Danielle is one of the fortunate ones out of many. Designing is in her genes, she lives, breathes and talk design.

As a young woman with a beautiful baby girl she understands how she has to be the role model that her daughter will learn and feed from. She believes women should embrace every minute, hour, day and month as “women ‘s month”. With no plans for women’s day she reassures me that she will be celebrating women’s day with a smile, which is so contagious you would be fond of her.

and home, if self and home still needs extensive altering how can we change the nation” And she ends it off by saying “ We need to check ourselves”. She urges young women to believe in themselves and what they do. “They need to push their boundaries and they will be surprised as to what they are capable of”.

We live in world where in one way or another if you are an artist, designer or musician people automatically have high expectations of you. Danielle’s portrayal of herself has been nothing but positive her strength, self-sufficiency, self-love in her self, the people around her and the nation. She is a phenomenal young woman with a lot to conquer. Having said that, she feels as women we still have much to do in all aspects of being women and challenges we face in our society. “The responsibility lies with us as individuals and a united front. Changes start with self

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The responsibility lies with us as individuals and a united front. Changes start with self and home,

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Mandla Holomisa Gugu Madlala

The Glenlivet Brand Manager

Charismatic, energetic, focused and dominant, these are the impressions that are printed into your mind when you meet Mandla Holomisa. He is the twenty four year old brand manager of Glenliviet South Africa. The brand manager role of most liquor brands, not least of all premium whiskey is one that is usually reserved for someone in at least their later thirties. With a relaxed but assertive manner, he offers me a seat and gives me his undivided attention. I thank him for the time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sparing me in his busy schedule. He assures me that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one who should be doing the thanking. Mandla was born in Umtata in the Eastern Cape; he spent the first few years of his life there after 1994 and its political attachments Mandla moved to Pretoria to pursue another part of his life. From there it was life as normal; he grew up, went to Pretoria Boys High School, played sport and enjoyed life. When he graduated from matric in 2006, it was time to study. When it came to choosing a tertiary course, it got interesting. Mandla had been set on studying accounting and becoming a chartered accountant. A conversation with His sister changed the agenda somewhat; suddenly it was

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Vega school of advertising in Cape Town. He completed his studies, got through the required internship with ease, and was released into the corporate wild. He began his hustle like most of us young graduates do. Mandla moved to Johannesburg, searched around for a job for three months and before the post of Jameson Brand Ambassador at Pernod Ricard became vacant. He entered the competition with fifty other entrants. A month later he was in Ireland at the distillery as the youngest brand ambassador the brand had ever boasted. He did a fantastic job in this position for the next twelve months. He has been in the hot seat for nine months now, and it is almost time for the year to end and results to come out. Mandla is optimistic about the year; he says that while it has been tough adjusting to the newfound pressures and responsibility. He feels that the work his team has put in over the past year will ensure that the brand performs. Before long and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Mandla to attend his next meeting. He promises to come back again soon, and give IMBO magazine an inside edge to Mandla Holomisa. In the meantime, he tells me, I should try single malt, and I should start with the oldest the world can offer.

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Maloti Mothobi M

When it’s time for our meeting to end, I ask her one more question. Where can we find Maloti on any day of the week? “Whether it’s Monday or Friday night, you can find me at the store on Strand Street, across from the castle.

I’ll be hanging out with friends and customers, having a few drinks and laughs. Please, please, please feel free to come around whenever you feel like it and join us”. SHARP SHOOTERS: House or hip hop = house Beer or cocktails = beer Bikes or cars = cars, fast cars. Boys or girls = boys.

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All the people around her, she tells me, motivate her. It is her desire to see people live and interact around her and that has shaped the concept of the Strato brand and store. “I chose the location of the store because of how easily accessible it is, and how many people cross the stores path every single day”, she tells me when I enquire about the store being located in the new Cape Town station precinct on Strand street. I ask her how her brand came about. She suddenly sits up and her eyes spark with excitement, “I always wanted my own brand, so while I was working at Foschini as a buyer, I was plotting my way forward. The time came when I had

When I ask her what the next three years are going to bring for Strato, she reminds me that she is a pure artist that lives in the now, in projects. “Strato is a project, and I’ll be in this project until this project is ready for showcase and the next begins”. Maloti had the pleasure to showcase her designs at the Cape Town Fashion week and her designs looked street, comfortable and of course fashionable.

She has just opened the first store of her very own sports, lifestyle brand. It’s a very comfortable store that has a concept feel to it. Only it’s more welcoming, a little homely at that. It’s the kind of place you want to hang around for a while, even if you’re a nudist with no interest in clothing. “I wanted to create a place where people can come for drinks after hours, and live the Strato lifestyle”.

done the research I needed to, and seen my gap. That gap being the market for a niche street wear brand with a local feel and production, a brand for the people, a lifestyle for the people”. From there she went on to quit her job and start the hustle as we call it. She hustled her way through all sorts for the last two years, and she succeeded. She did what few are tending to do now, she persevered.

Maloti Mothobi is a twenty six year old mover from the mountain kingdom Lesotho. She has been living in Cape Town for the past sixteen years and loves the city like she did the first day. She says the only other city she would consider living in is New York, and it would only be temporary. Maloti is a happy, fun loving and energetic creative being. She is an artist, and art is the only industry she would have ever choose. “If I wasn’t in fashion I’d be an architect, or a graphic designer”. Fortunately for fashion, that’s where she chose to express her work and mind.

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Arab Spring Recently the world has been witness to events the size and scale of the fall of the Berlin Wall or the violence of 1980s South Africa. I am of course talking about the Arab Spring; the wave of revolutions and anti government protests that have been sweeping across the Arab world from Tunisia to Syria. These protests have alreadytoppled governments in Tunisia and Egypt, started acivil war in Libya and t hreaten to engulf both Yemen and Syria; yet what is o ften not paid attention to is the central role played by women in the world’s first social media orchestrated r evolutions. Many of the Facebook groups and Twitter accounts that ignited the pro democracy protests across the Arab world were created and run by young women tired of the corruption, inequality and violence that is the result of entrenched Governments across the Middle East. It is women such as Asmaa Mahfouz, who founded the April 6 Youth Movement and has

It was not only women such as Mahfouz who have showed incredible strength in the face of police brutality, it is also the women who answered the call and joined the protests. Gigi Ibrahim went to Tahrir Square against the wishes of her friends and family to help organise the protesters to withstand the assaults of both the police and Mubarak’s thugs who repeatedly attacked the demonstrators throughout the eighteen days of protests. Ibrahim said that she learned from her experience that it was the women as much as men who played a central role in keeping the protests alive by organ- ising first aid tents and g etting supplies to the square as well as being on the front lines throwing rocks at the pro Mubarak forces. Even though the revolutions have succeeded in ousting governments in both Egypt and Tunisia there is still a long way to go before these countries, and countries all across the Middle East, have governments that lookout for the needs of the people and promote the equality of all their citizens no matter what their gender, religion or ethnic makeup. We are living in a time when the role of women is more important than ever and if we are to create a world that we want to grow old in we should all support the women in our lives and our communities who are striving for equality and justice. In the words of Asmaa Mahfouz,

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been credited with sparking the anti government protests through a series of viral Youtube videos that called for protests in Tahrir square on 25 January 2011. In her video she called on men and women to head to the centre of Cairo to demonstrate against a government that did not service the needs of the people of Egypt and join to together in the call for democracy.

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As long as you say there is no hope, then there will be no hope, but if you go down and take a stance, then there will be hope.

In a continent short on women heroes, Wangari Maathai, recipient of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement,has become the standard by which women on the continent look to emulate. Her acclaimed Green Belt Movement has provided jobs and welfare to millions of Kenyans through the planting trees while also educating millions about the environment, women’s rights and civic issues in Kenya and Africa.

Education is the key After completing high school in Kenya, Maathai studied on a scholarship for a Bachelor of Science at Mount St. Scholastica College in Kansas majoring in biology, and minoring chemistry and German. She then gained a Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. It was here that she first became aware of movements focused on the environment. She then studied towards her PhD at the University of Giessen and t he University o f Munich before completing her Doctorate

of Anatomy at University College of Nairobi in 1971, becoming the first Eastern African woman to receive a Ph.D. When she talks, people listen because she knows what she’s on about.

If your man wants to hold you back, let him go Wangari was involved in a tumultuous divorce case with her husband who sued for divorce in 1979, citing that she was too strong-minded for a woman and that he could not to control her. While these were hardly the most gender friendly grounds for divorce, it gave Wangari a way out of a relationship with a partner that did not support her dreams. If the person you’re with won’t give as much as they receive, they’re holding you back.

It’s not all about you Wangari Maathai’s legacy extends far beyond personal ambition. Her ideals have not been shaken by outside influence. She fights for the environment and creates jobs doing so and is a passionate pro-democracy and women’s rights activist. Wangari recognises that her actions can benefit a multitude of others. Her greatest gift to the continent is showing that greatness and goodness can go together.

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CAREER AdVICE

Goal Setting 101

Zane Green

So you want to hit the job market and get a job? Most people make the mistake of starting by only seeing what is available; they will take whatever they can get... Sometimes taking any job for the sake of money and getting experience is a good thing. That said, any job can become a positive stepping stone if you know where you ultimately want to be. If you are just going from one job interview (or job) to another without knowing where you ultimately want to be, your lack of purpose will come through in your interview. You will likely come across as not having internal drive or motivation, even if you bring across genuine enthusiasm. So what is the advice? Take some time out and think about what you really want. · What is your ideal job? · What are the kinds of companies you would like to work for? · What kind of people would you like to work with? · What would your ideal work week look life? · What skills do you most love using? · What are the kind of things you would want your co-workers and clients to say about you? · What do you want to achieve all this? (list top 5 reasons) · How will you feel if you did achieve all this? · How much money would you earn and save per month? · What are the most important things you do with the money you save? · What would be some important milestones you would need to achieve to reach your goal?

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Remember to put dates next to your milestones, and see within yourself if you are committed to achieving these milestones. If not, you may wish to relook at what you really want and are prepared to commit yourself to.

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Yes, take some time and answer all these questions above. Discuss them with your friends to make it more fun. Once you have done this you can even cut out some magazine pictures and create a picture board of what your ideal career and life would look like. Once you have completed this exercise you will have a lot more purpose and energy. You will also be able to assess how your current job or job opportunities will support your advancement towards your this overall goal. AND. You will be more positive in interviews knowing that you are one small step closing to creating the life and career that inspires you. Get clear on your overall career goal first and you will be building your career on a solid foundation! If you have any specific questions please email careeradvice@happivate.com (NOTE: We cannot confirm that all correspondence will be replied to)

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Bursaries Africon Engineering International Bursaries

Murray and Roberts Engineering

Address:

P O Box 905, 0001 Pretoria

Who can apply:

Manager: Human Resources P O Box 874, 2008 Bedfordview

Engineering: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (Heavy current). All students studying at a SA university recognised by the firm, or matriculants with at least “C” symbols in Maths and Science (HG). Service contract 1 year for each year bursary received.

Who can apply: Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical and Electrical (Heavy current). All full-time students studying at any SA university. Must work back 2 years of the 4 year award.

Closing Date:

30 September - for completed forms.

15 October - for completed forms.

Bridging Programme Bursaries

National Economic Education Trust (NEET)

Address:

Senior Personnel Officer Scholarship and Bursary Unit P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown

Who can apply: Engineering: (Hons) Mining, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical (Heavy current). Black and coloured students who have potential to obtain university degree, but due to an educationally disadvantaged background would benefit from attending a one-year full-time bridging programme before enrolling as 1st time university students. For the following universities only: - Wits, UCT and Natal (Durban). Must be SA Citizens.

Closing Date: 30 September for completed forms

P O Box 785067, 2146 Sandton

Who can apply: Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical courses related to NEET Funding Scheme. All students studying at any recognised SA university. Award based on fields of study, academic performance and financial need.

Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms. NB. Apply for application forms 1 June to 31 August. Applications after 31 August will NOT be considered. Copies of previous of current year’s results must be attached to application forms, if available.

Engen Study Grant

Richards Bay Coal Terminal Bursary Scheme

Address:

Bursary Department P O Box 32597, 2017 Braamfontein

Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Electrical(Lt and heavy current) and Mechanical. All SA 1st and 2nd year full-time students studying at any SA university. Award based on academic merit and financial need.

Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Human Resource Secretary P O Box 56, 3900 Richards Bay

Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and Heavy current) and Mechanical. All students studying at any SA university full- time. All years. Service contract and vacation training offered.

Closing Date: 10 September - for completed forms.SA

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SA Institute of Electrical Engineers Bursary Scheme Address: Secretary P O Box 93541,2143 Yeoville

Who can apply: Engineering: Electronic/Electrical. All SA students from 2nd year onwards.

Closing Date: 31 December - for completed forms.

Safripol Bursary Address: Head: Public Relations P O Box 700, 9570 Sasolburg

Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students studying at any recognised SA university. From 2nd year onwards. Compulsory vacation training.

Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Studietrust Address: National Director P O Box 29192, 2109 Melville

Who can apply: Engineering: All disciplines. SA matriculants and full-time undergraduate students. Preference given to applicants from rural areas.

Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms. PLEASE NOTE: Application forms only available from 1 May to 31 August. Due to postage costs, applications received after the closing date of 31 August will NOT be acknowledged. Application forms to be requested in writing. Telephone applications not acceptable.

Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical (Lt and heavy current). All students from 2nd year onwards studying at any SA university. Service contract minimum 2 years. Vacation employment.

Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

Anglo American Corp of SA Ltd and De Beers Consolidated Address: Mines Ltd Conversion Bursaries Divisional Human Resource Manager Scholarship and Bursary Unit P O Box 61587, 2107 Marshalltown

Who can apply: BSc (Eng) Chemical/ BSc (Eng) Electrical - Conversion. Due to the shortage and ongoing demand for Chemical and Electrical Engineering within SA, the University of Cape Town offers Science graduates the opportunity to graduate as Chemical or Electrical Engineers over a two-year period (normally four years). On graduation will follow a period of training with Anglo American which will enable student to qualify as a professional engineer.

Closing Date: 31 December annually - for completed forms.

City Council of Springs Address: Head: Personnel Services P O Box 45, 1560 Springs

Who can apply: BSc Engineering. All disciplines. Must study full-time at any SA university. Applican shall have attended a local high school for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants shall have resided within the municipality of Springs for a period of two years prior to the date of application; or the parents or lawful guardians of the applicants must own property within the municipality of Springs on which assessment rates are paid to the Council.

Closing Date:

Watson Edwards Bursary

30 September - for completed forms.

Address:

Polyfin Bursary Scheme

Manager P O Box 98867,2152 Sloane Park

Who can apply: 30

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Bursary Officer Training Development Centre P O Box 321, 9750 Sasolburg

Who can apply: Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical (Light and Heavy current), Electro-Mechanical and Industrial. Preference given to matriculants but existing graduates will also be considered. Open to SA citizens. One year of service for each year that bursary is held. Vacation training is essential.

Closing Date: 30 September - for completed forms.

S A Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) Bursary Department P O Box 32597, 2017 Braamfontein Who can aptply: Engineering: S A citizens studying full-time at any recognised university. All courses. Applicant must satisfy criteria viz. financial need and academic merit.

Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Government Service Bursaries

North West Province Government Service Address: Acting Secretary Provincial Service Commission Private Bag x2065,2735 Mmabatho

Who can apply: Engineering: Electrical (Lt and Heavy current), Mechanical and Chemical. Only citizens of SA residing in the NorthWest Region (Bophuthatswana) and studying a course relevant to the North-West Government Service at any recognised university in SA, Excluding Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Swaziland.Year-for-year service contract on completion of studies.

Closing Date: 31 October - for completed forms.

Northern Province Government Service Address: Permanent Secretary Provincial Service Commission Private Bag x9499, 0700 Pietersburg

Who can apply: Department of Public Works: BSc Engineering: Electrical/ Mechanical. Only citizens of Northern Province studying a course relevant to the needs of departments in the northern Provincial Service Commission, at any recognised

university in Southern Africa EXCLUDING Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. Must work for the Northern Provincial Service on completion of studies. However, students who wish to take up employment elsewhere, will be required to repay the loan.

Closing Date: 30 November - for completed forms. Conditions of Bursary: Service binding contract after graduation for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary

ALBERT ELLMERÂ Â Address: The Registrar (Finance) University of Johannesburg P O Box 524 Auckland Park 2006

Who can apply: Undergraduate and postgraduate students. Preference will be given to students studying Soil and Water Conservation Tenable: University of Johhanesburg

Closing Date: 15 November Conditions of Bursary:

NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF SA. : Address National Arts Council of SA P O Box 500 Newtown 2113 www.nac.org.za E-mail: info.@nac.org.za Who can apply: Postgraduate students who are studying Music: Jazz, popular, enthno-musicology, indigenous, serious, choral. Please note: Institutions must apply to the NAC for registration; Block funding is available to institutions for undergraduate study; Postgraduate students must apply directly to the NAC in writing (see website for application forms); Undergraduate students must apply to their institutions for an NAC bursary. Tenable: Any South African university or university of technology , or internationally Closing Date: 15 September for study in South Africa; 15 February for international study - both dates for return of forms Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

LIFE SKILLS

A Woman`s Place is in the Boardroom. Reese Sketo

A woman in business may have to work twice as hard to get the recognition afforded to men in a patriarchal world. In order to be taken seriously as an employee with potential, the onus is on her to know her principles, think clearly before making a decision, then to act upon decisions with purpose. She must be able to formulate her own opinions and validate the reasons for those conclusions. To be successful and well respected, there are a few points a woman should heed before heading into the office:

Clothes make a strong statement about how a woman sees herself. Being well dressed for a meeting shows that person they are important. It also sends the message that you pay attention to detail. Revealing clothes are for the nightclub; strappy tops and low necklines in the cupboard; short skirts stay on the hanger; patterned stockings in the drawer; and stilettos by the bed. None are appropriate to climb the corporate ladder. A woman in business should be remembered for her business sense – and not for a see-through lacy top or stockings with seams up the back. Dressing for success involves focusing attention on one’s confidence and professionalism, while being inappropriately dressed will hurt a professional image. She who is about to enter the job market or change jobs should dress as though they already have the job when going for an interview.

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The sense of smell is strong and memorable, so go easy on the perfume. Anything with a strong scent has no place in the business environment. Hair and make up and jewellery should be kept simple, conservative, and appropriate for daytime, though for some women wearing no make up is non-negotiable. A smart watch is always a statement in the boardroom. The old adage about sleeping your way to the top is not just false but also demeaning to your womanhood. A woman should never let herself become too familiar with colleagues or clients and should avoid the temptation of an office affair like the plague. It can lead to a loss of reputation and she may be viewed as someone who is potential bedroom, not boardroom material. To achieve her business goals, a woman must take action to reach them successfully. Goals give you focus. Plan the steps towards achieving any goals. Never doubt you can do it. You will be limited only by the height of the bar you’ve set for yourself, so aim high. Till next time, this is Reese with Thoughts for Success.

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An easy way to build a good impression in others from the start is with a handshake; women with firm handshakes are viewed as more confident. The web of the thumb and forefinger should meet with the hand being shaken. Limp or fingertip handshakes are unpleasant. Shake hands and be sure to make meaningful eye contact, which connects you to the person being greeted. Be relaxed and take the time you need in everything you do – confidence in unrushed.

The old adage about sleeping your way to the top is not just false but also demeaning to your womanhood

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ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS

Micro-finance scheme beggar`s belief One African micro-finance scheme that is successfully liberating the poor is Kenya’s Jamii Bora. Started 12 years ago as a collective of 50 beggars brought together by Ingrid Munro, a Sweden born Kenyan resident of over 25 years, Jamii Bora is now the Kenya’s largest micro-lender outside of commercial banking operations. It boasts over 170 000 members and 120 branches across Kenya. Two thirds of its clientele is female, many of who were beggars or former beggars before they became clients of the bank.

Like the world-renowned Grameen Bank that first took root in Bangladesh, Jamii Bora approaches poverty eradication as a holistic effort; extensive banking services, health, education and water programmes, as well as housing developments complement its lending operations. Unlike other micro-finance organisations that supplement the low return from poor clients through high rates of interest or by targeting the medium poor, Jamii Bora focuses on empowering the very poorest. Its founder and Director Ingrid Munro has defied her critics, declaring: “I don’t agree at all with those who say you can’t reach the very desperate with micro-finance. But you have to be involved—really involved”. Would-be borrowers have to save a set amount of money with the Jamii Bora Bank for a minimum of six weeks, after which they are lent up to double their savings. A very low interest is charged (0.5% per week) and loans are repayable over a 50-week period. Those seeking credit are organised into groups of five; the savings of the group serve as guarantees towards the credit that is provided to clients, and the group system�� provides valuable support for borrowers.

The sums of money lent by Jamii Bora are meager by Western standards; the average loan is about US$90 (R599). Borrowers are encouraged to expand their enterprises only once they have achieved certain benchmarks. Three perfect payments of a micro business loan enables borrowers to take out larger loans in their small business scheme, which is again subject to a saving policy. Jamii Bora’s approach allows for low risk growth among its members’ enterprises. Jamii Bora also offers its customers education and housing loans once they have a proven track record. In addition to the money lent for home loans, Jamii Bora also provides technical assessment, advice, and even technical drawings if required by their client. This humanitarian approach to micro-finance and related areas is one of the finest regional specific solutions to empowering the indigent. The bank’s confidence in the fundamental need for people to want to change has helped launch many thousands of viable businesses in the ranks of the very poorest, and given the world an African model for successful micro-finance.

Experimental by nature, from the outset Jamii Bora examined its effectiveness and soon identified that the primary cause of a default on a loan agreement was death or illness in a member’s family. Jamii Bora recognised the need for micro-insurance as a partner to micro lending and began offering cheap, non-discriminatory (HIV/Aids statuses do not matter) health insurance. That innovation was a success; many thousands were insured and costs were covered.

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SPORT

Banyana Banyanathe hunt for glory. Nisa Camagu

With the all Africa games draw already concluded, the fairly youthful â&#x20AC;&#x153;banyana banyanaâ&#x20AC;? side look set to soldier on in search of their first African title. In previous years the ladies greatest success in the African tournament was being the runners up at the 2008 competition held in Equatorial Guinea. The skilful ladies did themselves proud in recent games building up to the competition, showing that they have what it takes to be crowned champions in Maputo, Mozambique later this year. In their last five games they have scored a total of 11 goals, conceding twice and losing their last game 1-0 to, bitter rivals, neighbouring Zimbabwe.

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Their next two games will be the 2012 Olympic qualifiers against Ethiopia, home and away. With the first game being played on home soil, only a victory will suffice as playing away can prove to be very tricky for ladies. These games hold a lot of importance for the side as they will prepare them for the upcoming all Africa games schedule for 3-18 September. The ladies have been working hard and they believe they can make it all the way to the top to be crowned the queens of Africa. With the side being a well balanced blend of youth and experience, local players and a few overseas based players, the dream of winning an African tournament could for the first time become a reality for Banyana Banyana.

SPORT

Japan rules - to take Fifa Women`s title Nisa Camagu

The Commerzbank Arena in the Frankfurt, German was filled to capacity as Japan took on the topranked USA in pursuit of their first title in the Fifa Women’s World Cup final. Team USA kicked off the match at a frantic pace and came close to scoring the opening goal of the encounter within 25 seconds of play, when Lauren Cheney’s shot was saved by Japanese goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori.

The USA continued to hound the Japanese goal with waves of attack and came close to scoring on a few occasions through the likes of veteran strikers Abby Wambach and Carli Loyd. The strength and height of the USA looked to be too much for the diminutive Japanese defence but somehow they held on. Japan’s slick passing wasn’t as effective on the night as it had been throughout the tournament. Their first shot on goal only came in the 22nd minute of the game, and Shinobu Ohno’s strike was off target. At this stage, the game started to balance out in terms of ball possession but the USA still dominated the game as they used the ball to create more scoring opportunities. They still couldn’t find the back of the net, instead only managing to hit the goal posts on a few occasions. As half-timedrew near, Japan looked like they were finally finding their rhythm with good movements off the ball and the quality passing that got them to the final. Team USA was forced to make a substitution at halftime, with Morgan coming on for Cheney, who twisted her ankle just before the break. Morgan returned her coach’s faith in her with positive attacking play and saw her first effort on goal come off the post on the 48thminute. The unchanged Japanese side continued to hold on as USA pressed on for the opener. They were finally undone by a brilliant break by the 22-year-old “super sub” Morgan. She completed a perfect finish from a through ball played by Rapinoe – also 22 – who used her pace and power to out-muscle two defenders, blasting the ball past Kaihori.

Japan battled away, and their hard work paid off as they pulled level on the 80th minute, with Miyama taking full advantage of chaotic defence to push the ball past Hope Solo from close range for a somewhat scrappy goal. With 10 minutes left of normal time, things began to swing in Japan’s favour and they looked ready to seal the game off in dramatic fashion. It wasn’t to be, and the game went to extra-time. Within five minutes of extra time, Morgan proved her worth once more. A Morgan assist saw veteran Abby Wambach give the USA the lead. Wambach’s 104th-minute header saw her become the leading goal-scorer in the history of the Women’s World Cup, with 13 goals and tie as top goal-scorer in the current tournament – along with Brazilian, Martha, and Japanese captain, Sawa. With just two minutes remaining in the game the USA looked certain to take a record third title but this was not to be. A dramatic clearence off the line by USA captain Christie Rampone lead to a corner in what was sure to be the last play of the game. The Japanese had other plans. Their never-say-die attitude led to their veteran captain, Sawa, claiming the golden boot with a late equalizer from Miyama’s corner. It was like the football gods themselves had written the script for the final, and this epic and entertaining game would be decided on penalties. Japan sealed the deal and lifted their first World Cup by winning the shootout 3-1, leaving a dejected USA team with their silver medals. Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

GADGETS

Latest gadgets for the ladies Zack Sketo

A hot trend that is growing big in the female tech section is jeweled headphones. It seems like a small thing but companies are now working on making headphones more appealing and fashonable to women. Ladies can now get headphones to match their ear rings, nails, clothes and so on. Imagine having a set of headphones that blended perfectly with your outfit.

Keeping on the “tech fashon” train you can now get stylish necklaces and pendents that are actually usb flashdrives. You can now buy braclets, necklaces, rings, and pendants that are all fitted with very descret yet high capacity flash drives so that you can always have imprtant data with you or so that you never get caught off gaurd and have to hunt around for a storage device.

A very new innovation that is being introduced. Solar bags, now you do not need to worry about your cellphones battery going down when you are out somwhere. Eclipse Solar Gear has come out withsolar bags that will easily charge your cellphone and other devices apart from high energy devices like the laptop. the bags are trendy and cool so they will not cramp your style but at the same time while you walk around you devices are getting a charge!

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Moving away from the hardware side of things to the software side. A very useful gadget for the lady of the house will be “Grocery Gadget” it allows you to make a comprehensive checklist of what you need to purchase and from which store. you can even specify the quantity you are getting and appoint photos of the porduct. For the ladies who are looking to get in shape or trach their Calories download pedometer. this usefull app works with iphone or ipod and tracks how many steps you have taken and how many Calories have been burnt. you can set it up so you can see how man were burnt from walking, jogging, and running.

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REVIEWS Native Nostalgia by Jacob Dlamini

Native nostalgia is a book that challenges the comforting theories that South Africans often tells themselves. In his book he examines what it means for black South Africans to remember their lives under apartheid with fondness.

Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry and Revenge by Eleanor Herman

Sex with Kings uncovers the secrets of the relationships between the mistresses and the Kings of Europe. The flamboyant characters, outrageous humour, and stirring poignancy, this impressive tale of passion and politics chronicles five hundred years of scintillating women and the kings who loved them.

When God was a rabbit by Sarah Winman

Sarah Winman writes about the experiences of life and how certain relationships are maintained. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a book about secrets and starting over, friendship and family, triumph and tragedy in all aspects of life.

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Gig Guide

Nkabanhle Mawala

MUSIC

31/08/2011 – 30/09/2011

ROCK

Wrestlerish

Grindfest 2011

(Cape Town (Cape Town - Rock) Rock) 11 September 2011 30 September 2011 - 02 October 2011 The Silver Tree Restau- Gandalf’s rant Cost: FREE Cost: R100 cc Line up: Wargrave , Imperium Of Man , Tel: 021 762 9585 Suiderbees ,Junkyard Lipstick , Descent Address: Kirstenbosch Of An Empire ,The Impalement Theory National Botanical , Playing With Reason ,With Dawn ,ING, Garden, Death Row Diaries ,The First Descent Rhodes Drive, ,That’s What She Said ,Slate Sonnet For Newlands A Dead Countess , Sindulgence ,Arc Reactor, Wakato, Black Market Riots

DANCE

Ashtray Electric

(Cape Town - Rock) 18 September 2011 The Silver Tree Restaurant Cost: R100 per person Tickets include a welcome drink. Light meals will be on sale. Tel: 021 762 9585 Address: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands

Phuza Thirstday (Cape Town - Dance)

15 September 2011 News Café Line up: Soul Paizo KwanaSoul Slips Le Cue Tel: 021 557 6336 Address: No. 1 Marine Circle, Cnr Marine Drive & Blouberg Street, TableView Cape Town

Essential Mix (Cape Town Dance) 09 September 2011 Chrome

Doors open at 10pm. Cost: First 100 people free Tel: 083 700 6078 Address: 6 Pepper Street

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See You Next Wednesday (Cape Town - Dance) 28 September 2011 The Assembly

Cost: R10 ladies | R20 guys (doors open at 8pm.) Tel: 021 465 7286 Address: Harrington Street, District Six

COMEDY

Defending the Caveman (Cape Town) 06 September 2011 - 10 September 2011 Theatre on the Bay

Alan Committie is back in the record-breaking “date show” that explores the differences - and similarities between the sexes. Tuesday - Friday at 8pm Saturday 5pm and 8pm Cost: R150 per person Tel: 021 438 3301 Address: 1a Link Street, Camps Bay

Hats Off! (Cape Town)

27 September 2011 - 01 October 2011 Theatre on the Bay A musical revue brimming with catchy tunes, tongue in cheek chemistry and lots of laughter! Tuesday - Friday at 8pm Sat at 5pm & 8pm Sat 17 Sep at 8pm only Cost: R80 - R150 per person Tel: 021 438 3301 Address: 1a Link Street, Camps Bay

C.O.M.E (Comedy On Monday Evenings) (Cape Town) 12 September 2011 Zula Sound Bar

An evening of laughter and fun featuring some young up and coming comic talent as well as the more established acts. Cost: R40 per person (doors open at 8pm.) Tel: 021 424 2442 Address: Zula Bar has moved from 196 Long Street

EUGENE KHOZA - KHOZA CAN!! (CAPE TOWN) 09 September – 10 September 2011 Baxter Concert Hall

Stand-up comedian Eugene Khoza will be performing his breakthrough one-man show. Start Time: 20h15 Cost: R142 Imbo/ Empowering through entertainment

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