Happpppyyyyy!!!!! Welcome to 2013! So it turns out the Mayans were wrong after all and we all made it past the 21st of December. The beginning of anything is always good and I for one can’t wait to see what this year has in store. As a country - hosting the rest of Africa on our shores for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament towards the end of this month is going to be epic. And as a magazine – the new office space and a couple of new faces are going to be great for our growth and our path of empowerment. In this issue we thought it appropriate to concentrate on being pioneers of our own destination(destiny) as young people no matter what that means to us. Our main feature (pg43) gives us two perfect examples of people who took their passion and ran with it no matter how bizarre it seemed as a “career”. Trevor Stuurman and Freddy Sam show us that street art is just as important in making a difference as any other profession. And it comes with a lifestyle! Another visionary and pioneer in his own right is Smiso Zwane aka OkMalumKoolKat from the group Dirty Paraffin, who has brought to life a different kind of funk that redefines hip hop as we know it. Read more about his TRUE COOL in our Entertainment feature (pg13).
Seeing it’s s a New Year and all we also delve into issues that many of us think about around this time of the year, like our physique. In the Wellness feature (pg38) we give you some exercise routines that could help you start the year on a high note when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Many young people are also making their way to tertiary for the first time and there are some things that could be easily overlooked, so in this month’s Campus Connect (pg58) we give you a nudge in the right direction.
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Everyone is also almost always a bit cash strapped in January so some finance guru’s (pg )have shared some tips with regards to how to make the little we have go further. As for those who still want to have a good time and money is nowhere to be found, be sure to check out Cape Indulgence (pg40), I’m sure there’s something that will appeal to you too. And all you fashionistas out there, this month’s fashion is blazing (pg18 –pg31) and will teach you a thing or two about style. But before I give it all away, go ahead and enjoy and here’s to a beautiful year ahead.
Blessings,
Sisanda
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on the cover GARETH: Carducci jacket R2600, C-squared shirt R599, C-squared pants R895, C-squared shoes R899, House of Monatic. ED: Carducci jacket R1400, C-squared shirt R599, Carducci pants R1200, Carducci shoes R899, House of Monatic. KARENZA: Stud biker R599.95, Traffic; Pleated blouse R220, Polka dot skirt R180, Babette; Shoes: models own; Opulent Swarovski Crystal Clip-on R999 with White Pearl Clip-on Charms R699, Burnished Silver Link Necklace with Sparkling Swarovski Crystals R1 499, Miglio. *Yivani, Karenza and Loren having fun on the fashion shoot.
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