Nandi Madida's latest #fashion collection is all about celebrating women. #GirlTalkZA

Singer, actress and businesswoman, Nandi Madida, is the first-ever local celebrity to collaborate with international footwear brand, ALDO. 

Her range, named The Power Woman Collection, celebrates the power in the modern woman's process of self-mastery. 

It consists of 12 hand-selected shoes and handbags to fit the diverse and ever-changing roles of a woman. This incredible collection is available in ALDO stores nationwide. 

Alternatively, you can check them out online at www. aldoshoes.co.za. Happy shopping ladies!

The Afro Poetry Times October issue is all about celebrating women through poetry this summer. 

The monthly magazine honours the trailblazing steel magnate, Lebogang Zulu, through an inspired poem. 

The issue also features Emmah Mabye, who was recently representing Mzansi in Mzansi. 

It also has touching poems against Gender Based Violence as well as poems of love and a lot more. 

Buy your digital copy now through Payfast. 

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Now you can get your digital copy of Afro #Poetry Times via #Payfast. #MotivationMonday #poems #dadsanddaughters #PowerTalk

The Afro Poetry Times has made it easy for its South African readers to purchase the monthly digital magazine using Payfast.

Payfast is an easy, safe, convenient and very reliable gateway of making online payments. 

Simply click on the link below, pay for the magazine and you will automatically receive the download link. Download the magazine onto your device and enjoy it anytime, anywhere. 

The October issue of the Afro Poetry Times features: 

*Poems from well known South African and international poets against Gender Based Violence. 

*An exclusive interview with the celebrated spoken word poet Emmah Mabye about how her journey started and how she took the South African stratosphere by storm. 

*A former model turned publisher tells us why she chose the literary scene. 

*A poetry horoscope that will leave you in stitches. 

*Poetry events you can attend during October as well as high paying poetry contests you can enter. 

*We have a book preview and as usual....

*Great and amazing poems that will tickle your fancy. 

Get all this by purchasing your copy of the Afro Poetry Times using the link below. We are here to serve poetry. 

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#PhoneReview: #HTC Wildfire X will unleash your inner 'creative director'

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC  has announced a new phone, the HTC Wildfire X.

The smartphone with 6.22-inch HD+ IPS display spots a triple rear camera setup, a 12MP primary sensor with 1.25micron pixel size, 8MP secondary sensor and a 5MP tertiary, depth sensor. 

The rear camera supports 8x hybrid zoom and is paired with a dual-tone LED flash.

For selfies, the HTC Wildfire X houses a 8MP selfie camera sensor on the front along with a wide-angle, 86-degree lens.

The storage is expandable up to 256GB via microsd card. Connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-c, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The HTC Wildfire X is available in  Sapphire Blue.

What to do in #Joburg. This weeks #events guide. #MonteCasino #Newtown #Sandton

THURSDAY

The Parlotones Unplugged(ish) tour at The Barnyard Theatre, Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, Boksburg, Kempton Park. R200. 8pm. 011 928 1108.

Trance-formations and Bolero at John Kani Theatre, Market Theatre, 56 Margaret Mcingana St, Newtown, Johannesburg. R90-R150. 8.15pm. 011 832 1641.

Firehouse at The Market Theatre, 138 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg. R120. 7pm. 011 832 1641.

The Crucifixion Of Amagqwirha at POPART Theatre, 286 Fox St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg. R120-R140. 8pm. 083 245 1040.

Andrew Ntshabele – People of the Shadow Economy at The Henry George Gallery, 45 6th St, Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Free entry. 9.30am. 011 880 2698.

Rock Of Ages at Teatro at Montecasino, Montecasino Blvd, Fourways, Johannesburg. R150-R350. 8pm. 011 367 4250.

FRIDAY

Guns N' Roses Tribute Show at Rivonia Barnyard, cnr Witkoppen Rd and Rivonia Rd, Sandton. R150. 8pm. 087 236 3088.

Combo Comedy Show with Sifiso Nene at The Lyric Theatre, cnr Northern Parkway & Data Crescent, Ormonde. R200-R385. 011 248 5168.

Republic of Beer at Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, OR Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg. R54-R75. 3pm. 011 928 1000. Event also takes place on Saturday.

Simmi Areff: Love and Other Jokes at Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, cnr Sandton Dr and Rivonia Rd, Sandton. R150. 8.30pm. Info: @Simmiareff.

Becoming Rock at Space.com at Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. R70. 3pm. 011 877 6800.

My Favourite Things at The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. R200. 8pm. 011 877 6800.

Flavours of India at Level 4 and 5 Parking, Gold Reef City, Northern Parkway and Data Crescent. R10. 11am. 011 248 5000.

Why wait when you can do it now? #GirlTalkZA

The biggest lie we tell ourselves in the area of action is, I'll do it later. We should avoid procrastinating and just do things when they need to be done. Postponing tasks won't help anybody and just wastes time.

We don't know what tomorrow holds for us. What if something happens and we don't have time the next day?

Putting things off is unwise. If you can do something now, do it. If something doesn't get done, schedule a specific date and time to do it.

If we're not careful we'll never get to all those things we put off until later.

The burden of things left undone is a heavy load to carry, so just do it.

#Launch: delicious home of Portuguese #chicken & #prawns - #Senhor Peri Peri launches store at #Melrose Arch

The home of delicious Portuguese chicken and prawns, Senhor Peri Peri have officially launched their fourth store in the bustling precinct of Melrose Arch and their first Halaal store. 

Senhor Peri Peri offers Joburgers a modern twist on Portuguese cuisine. Their unique take on well-loved favourites is sure to have diners coming back for more. 

From the sought-after Peri Peri Chicken to succulent Mozambican-style prawns and hearty burgers there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Founder and inspiration Jorge Calisto was born in a small northern town in Portugal but spent most of his life in the South of Joburg. 

His love for experimentation led him to create a table Peri Peri sauce made with the famous Bird's Eye Chilli. Next, came a full range of traditional sugar-free sauces made in a variety of flavours: Lemon & Herb, Medium, Mild, Hot and for the very brave, X-Hot.

Jorge's love for food and travel led to his exploration of the colourful and vibrant country of Mozambique, where he fell in love with the culture, fresh cuisine and striking colours. 

The new Senhor Peri Peri eatery pays tribute to Mozambique, with pops of colour throughout the eatery. Neutral features such as the cork and circular wooden, light-fittings complement the brightly detailed wall mural, which encapsulates the authenticity, warmth and personality of the eatery.

The Senhor Peri Peri eatery, which always stays true to its roots and welcomes all diners as a part of its family, is the brainchild of Jorge Calisto and the Fournews Group, industry leaders with over 24 years' experience. 

"We are extremely excited about the launch of our first Halaal Senhor Peri Peri," says brand manager, Varina Singh. "We think our concept of the modern Portuguese eatery will bring a unique and flavoursome experience to Melrose Arch- it's the perfect place of high spirits and love for all things Peri Peri," Singh adds.

The store can be found at: Shop 010bl3, Crescent Drive, Melrose Arch

Store trading hours: 

Sunday – Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm

Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Go Khanyi Mbau go!!!!!

I'm so inspired by Khanyi Mbau. She's living proof you can change your life many times over.

She has been so many things over the years and she seems to have put the scandals of her past behind her.

Khanyi shows us no matter how down we are, we can always pick ourselves up. It's up to us.

It will be interesting to see her new musical transformation and to hear what she brings next.

I wish her lots of success.

#PhoneReview: The #Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 maximizes productivity

Chinese technology giant Huawei recently unveiled its first smartphone that has a pop-up selfie camera --  the Y9 Prime 2019.

The device offers a 6.59-inch full-hd+ LCD screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is powered by octa-core Kirin 710 processor, paired with 4GB RAM/128GB internal storage.

The smartphone spots a rear triple camera setup 16MP, 8MP and 2MP lenses, which is supported by the Ai-powered algorithm and helps to optimize the scene with clarity for a perfect shot. 

The front camera, boasting of 16MP has a brilliant 3D portrait that produces studio-quality selfie pictures.

To store stuff, the phone has a 128GB internal space that is ample. The external memory is supported by up to 512GB via a microsd card and ships with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie.

The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is built with a Li-ion 4,000mah powerful battery and has a smart powersaving mode to increase the power backup. It can last for a day with a single charge, which is a great convenience for the user.

On the connectivity front, the device has support for Wi-fi 802.11, Wi-fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-c, Mass storage device, USB charging, etc.

Afro #Poetry Times October edition is out!

Afro Poetry Times has released it's October edition that aims to use poetry to join in the war against gender based violence. 

This bumper edition has great poems penned with women in mind. Poems that churn out a gigantic voice.

The magazine also features an interview with South Africa's revered poet Emmah Mabye about her poetry journey.

Find out why a former beauty model became a publisher.

Amazing poetry events and competitions are also featured. 

So get your copy now on PressReader and get submerged in poetry excellence. 

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Why the #braai is such a big part of #Mzansi's heritage. #HeritageDay #BraaiDay

One of the many mysteries about South African history is that no one is certain when the first "braai" was held or who was there.

Braaing become a common method of cooking meat around the beginning of the 1800s, with certain customs and traditions developing over time and becoming common practice for braai masters everywhere.

A braai is more than the meat or vegetables on the fire and who's braai broodtjie is best ... it's the gathering of friends, family and loved ones to share time together and catch up on recent events.

The braai also carries traditions through generations while giving each new family member the opportunity to master and add their own skill and artistry.

There will never be two braais that are alike, and every braai master has their personal preference of how their braai is run.

Simple or sophisticated, summer or winter, the braai is a staple of South African weekends, allowing each new braai master to take up the coals and add their flavour to the tradition of the braai cult that we all love and know.

#NdlovuYouthChoir spreads message of hope in South Africa's turbulent times #MotivationMonday

SA's pride and joy, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, may not have won America's Got Talent, but they sure made us and the continent proud.

Here's why: They gave us hope.

Horrendous incidents of femicide, child abuse and xenophobia saw the country turned upside down recently, but each week, news of the choir advancing to the next stage of the competition gave us something to look forward to.

From the songs they performed to their bright, proudly African costumes, the choir showed the world who we are – unapologetically African.

Not once did they succumb to pressure and forget their roots, which is why the world fell in love with them and their uniqueness.

In light of the recent scourge of xenophobic attacks in SA, the choir made it clear they are Africans before South Africans, representing the entire continent. 

On the night of the finale, they said: "Tonight we were proud young ambassadors of a united Africa. Africa has the world's youngest population and our hope is that our performance reflected the talent, opportunity and potential of millions of young people. One nation, one continent."

Judges Gabrielle Union and Simon Cowell marvelled at the Ndlovu Youth Choir's powerful and moving performance during the finale. Cowell, who is hard to please, said: "I pray that this show changes people's lives and this performance may have just done that."

The one we've been waiting for is finally here #RWC2019

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is here. It's the first time rugby's biggest tournament is being held in Asia and the 48 matches will be played in 12 venues across three islands in Japan.

Crowds at Japan's recent Pacific Nations Cup matches demonstrate how excitement is building in the country

and there are hundreds of thousands of supporters flying in from overseas too. I, for one, cannot wait.

With half-a-dozen teams in with a realistic chance of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in Yokohama on 2 November, this tournament is set to be a cracker. And I'm expecting some upsets too.

I predict the All Blacks to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record third time in a row. Of course you can't keep your eyes off the Springboks, Wales, Ireland and England. 

I hope you enjoy the World Cup!

Magic ways to 'rescue' a meal #FridayFeeling

Have you ever cooked a dish and accidentally added too much of something, making your food inedible?

We asked four chefs from some of Johannesburg's top hotels for quick fixes that'll help you rescue your meal.

How do you fix a dish that is too spicy?

Add coconut milk/fresh cream and lime to cut through the chilli, said Sandton Convention Centre head chef Gouwah Kafoor.

How do you fix a dish that is too bitter?

I would add something sweet (like a pinch of sugar or honey) or something sour like a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar to try to neutralise the flavour, and make sure that it won't affect the consistency of the dish. The 'fix' will depend on the dish," said Level 4 at 54 on Bath sous chef Precious Malebye .

How do you fix a dish that is too salty?

Depending on what it is, either cream or milk normally does it for me, said demi chef de partie Ntabiseng Phiri at Medeo Restaurant at The Palazzo Hotel at Montecasino.

How do you fix a dish that is too sour?

Depending on what the mixture is, use a bit of cream and a drop of vanilla essence to cut down the sour taste.

Also, some good quality thick cream cheese can help to tone it down, said Sandton Sun's San Deck Bar & Restaurant pastry chef Beverley Bogatsu.

Zodwa Wabantu the movie star

Socialite and dancer Zodwa Wabantu is set to become a movie actress.

Born Zodwa Libram, she landed the role of a stylish housewife in a new local film to be shot in Cape Town.

She is also soon due to launch her perfume range.

Speaking to Sowetan at the launch of DJ Knockout Challenge 2019 at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Saturday, the socialite said she signed the contract last week.

Zodwa, who wore a revealing outfit, attracted more female fans than men. She is bound by the contract not to reveal more about the film. However, she said a "meet-and-greet" session for the cast members is scheduled for September 26. The film is due to be shot at the beginning of October.

Her perfume range will be available from November.

"I am excited because I have never imagined myself as an actor, let alone a performer. I was headhunted. God has been good to me. Even on the perfume deal, I was approached by an international company."

Zodwa has previously acted in a drama series and also appeared on Uzalo on SABC1.

She will be shooting season 2 of her reality show, Zodwa Wabantu Uncensored

New mum Luyanda Mzazi returns to intriguing storyline on #Generations

Luyanda Mzazi has just returned to Generations: The Legacy after giving birth, and has been thrown straight into a hectic storyline about teen pregnancy that challenges her.

The star – plays the role of Lesedi, who was also pregnant in the show – told reporters that her character will soon have to face the dilemma of what to do with the baby.

She said it was a struggle that many women in South Africa know all too well.

Luyanda said she tapped into the feelings of being a new mom to draw the emotions needed to play the role.

"The saddest thing is the lack of support that many face," she said. She says she is loving being a mom.

We need urgent antidote to the poison of #FakeNews

Fake news is a dire threat to honest discourse. It is extraordinarily dangerous in today's turbulent political atmosphere. 

With growing evidence of interference in democratic processes around the world, the debate over how to expose and eliminate fake news is certain to intensify.

Fake news poisons the atmosphere that we all operate in. Because fake news is a grim reality the masses are doubtful about all news.

The cardinal feature of fake news is that it dismantles the credibility of institutions, including the media, and honest journalism. It disgorges it's venom with potent accuracy.

We stand paralysed against false and fake news, which comes in the guise of scoops. 

We must devise a strategy to counter the pace, force and criminal energy of these faceless attackers.

Being unique is your rare gift. #MondayMotivation

Why should people decide for others what is fun and cool? Why can't we accept that people are unique, and their chilling ways can be of their own choice. 

A person can choose to just chill at home with a good book. This can be better than spending time with fake friends.

Young girls will do anything and everything to be classified as "cool" even if that means disrespecting their parents, losing their virginity, taking toxic substances or starving themselves to have bodies of celebrity models. 

Let's teach ourselves and the ones coming after us that it's okay to be yourself.

Be inspired more by great poetry. 

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Domestic helper is Mzansi's newest millionaire #GirlTalkZA

What would you do with a million Rand, let alone R70 m?

Well dreams do come true. 

An instant millionaire from Pretoria wants a five-bedroom house in a leafy suburb and will pay for her daughter to become the first person in the family to get a degree.

A domestic worker for 30 years‚ she's quit her job to do everything she ever dreamed of after winning R70m in the Powerball Plus draw of September 5.

She wants to take her family to Cape Town for the holidays as well‚ and will buy a smartphone.

Ithuba said the single mother had spent R7.50 using the manual selection method.

Be the champion of your life by never giving up. #WednesdayMorning

A wise man once said:"If everyone sweeps the front of his gate, the whole street will be clean."

Let it be known that the socioeconomic challenges we currently face should not push us to getting wasted in the form of abusing alcohol and taking drugs. It simply means we should sit down and chart a way forward on how best we can defeat these challenges.

As opposed to the youth of 1976, our struggle is not poor education, but social challenges such as unemployment, child abuse, HIV, drug and alcohol abuse. 

The million dollar question therefore is: what are we doing as the youth of today in dealing with these societal challenges that seem to be flushing our lives down the drain?

As a youth, I know some of us have resorted to crime, laziness and hopelessness as a way of wiping away the tears of our own failure. 

I know some of us have given up on uplifting our lives because we have tertiary qualifications yet can't get jobs. 

I know some of us have resorted to alcohol and drug abuse just to temporarily shy away from the real problems that are confronting us. 

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let us not give up, for we owe it to ourselves to better our lives. Let us be creative and come up with ideas that will help shape our lives. 

If we do nothing, we run the risk of becoming nothing. Let us confront our challenges with a positive attitude, for no one else can do it for us.

Be inspired more by great poetry. 

Get your copy of the Afro Poetry Times on PressReader.

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/afro-poetry-times/20190901

Miss SA - Zozibini Tunzi - invades #NewYork

Miss SA, Zozibini Tunzi, walked the ramp at New York Fashion Week for designer and founder of MaXhosa, Laduma Ngxokolo's We Are Kings and Queens collection.

The Tsolo-born beauty queen looked regal in a black-and-white gown with beaded detailing. Former Miss SA and Miss Universe, Demi Leigh Nel-Peters also walked the ramp in an MaXhosa outfit.

Read more about Zozibini Tunzi and her natural hair care secrets in the September issue of Trendnation digital. Get your copy now on PressReader.

https://www.pressreader.com/lesotho/trendnation-south-africa/20190901

Broke #SABC could make R1bn in golden income opportunity

So word has it that the SABC won't be screening the forthcoming Rugby World Cup because of money issues. *Big Frown*

Its all become very predictable with our national broadcaster when it comes to premium content programming. The money is simply not there. 

But behold, there is a rainbow at the end of the tunnel. 

The South African Broadcasting Commission has a golden opportunity to secure income.

They should insist on the set top box signals being encrypted. This would ensure that "users pay" for services.

This could result in income to the SABC of over a billion rand per annum based on the number of television-viewing households that currently exist in South Africa.

A real gold mine that's just waiting to be explored. And when its explored, I deserve my share of the Rands for my suggestion. *Wink*

How #prayer and believing changed Tyler Perry's life #MondayMotivation

Tyler Perry couldn't hold back the tears when he saw a road sign directing drivers to Tyler Perry Studios. 

"Driving into work today I saw these signs on the highways being changed," he wrote on Instagram. "My eyes filled with water knowing what God has allowed to happen in my life."

The man who brought hard to-forget Madea to life was once so down and out he lived in his car. "Atlanta has truly been the promised land for me," he said. 

"I came here with nothing, lived off Sylvan Road, ended up homeless and starving, but I was always praying and believing. I was always keeping the faith, knowing that if I worked hard, did my absolute best, kept my integrity, honoured every, and remained grateful through it all that everything would work out." 

It paid off. In 2011 Forbes magazine named Tyler as the highest-paid man in entertainment and he's now estimated to be worth between $600 million (R9,1 billion) and $800m (R12,1bn). 

Much of his success is due to sassy granny Madea but he's also done work with Oprah and made several other films. 

His advice to his fans? 

"Just know that it is possible to believe in your dream and still wonder how or when it's going to happen. Stay the course. Pray, work, believe and repeat. You'll get there. Just believe for as much as you can and ask God to help you believe for the rest!"

Looking for added inspiration?

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New #taxi service exclusively for women to be launched. #AmINext

Women feeling unsafe and vulnerable even on taxi rides may soon be a thing of the past as a new ride service which is predominantly owned by women‚ for women‚ is set to hit Cape Town and Johannesburg soon.

Chaufher‚ according to its website‚ seeks to empower women to go wherever they want to go by connecting them with vetted female drivers.

The service's app boasts safety features for both driver and rider in a form of a "thirdparty notification"‚ which allows a third member whom the rider knows and trusts to track the trip of their loved one.

Should either driver or rider feel their safety threatened, the service offers an emergency SOS button and 24-hour service.

Good driving is key‚ and to ensure this‚ the service will offer training for its drivers by partnering with various organisations. The training includes eye co-ordination‚ reaction techniques and defensive driving.

The service will also cater for women travelling with their young ones by offering rides with child-safety booster seats.

Of the seven founding and managing team members‚ only one is a male. They all boast extensive experience in different fields including business‚ operations and banking.

Looking for added inspiration?

Immense yourself in great poetry. Get your copy of the Afro Poetry Times on PressReader.

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/afro-poetry-times/20190901

Get your weekend cranked up with the #HuaweiJoburgDay

Joburgers can finally take a well deserved break from what has been a very stressful week and enjoy the Huawei Joburg Day tomorrow.

The annual music festival is taking place tomorrow at Crocodile Creek in Lanseria, north of Joburg.

Artists include main attractions such as AKA, Boom Shaka, Lady Zamar and Nasty C, among others.

Thando Makhunga, 947 radio station manager, said the show was one of the biggest highlights on the Joburg festival calendar.

Marketing director for Huawei Consumer Business Group SA Penny Diao said: "Huawei Joburg Day is an extremely exciting and important event for us. Huawei is all about connecting people; we are stoked about the upcoming Huawei Joburg Day. We look forward to creating a more meaningful and lasting connection with all Joburgers," Diao said.

Event goers may buy their tickets online at Ticketpro for R375 and R1300 for a group of four. VIP tickets are R947 each. No under 16s allowed.

Gates open at 8am and the first performance is at 10am.

People are encouraged to make use of the Park and Ride buses to get to the concert, which will depart from East Rand Mall, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Clearwater Mall, Mall of Africa, Melrose Arch, Montecasino and Time Square Casino at R150 return.

Handy #Apps to help you trace were images originate in this era of #FakeNews

At times where the country is gripped by horrific stories we are more likely to succumb to fake news stories and fake images.

Sometimes images can be traced to completely unrelated events are used to cause more damage than good. Easy access to social media has allowed for fake news to be spread easily without any verification.

Here are four apps that we can use to trace fake photos:

1. Tineye Image Recognition

This app allows users to upload a picture or a URL to trace where else it appears online. The app also allows users to create a database of pictures to be alerted if your pictures have been re-used or duplicated.

2. Reversee

This app stays true to its name. It allows you to reverse image search to find where a picture is originated from. This is nifty for anyone who is suspecting that they are being catfished.

3. Camfind

With this app, the user can take a picture with their mobile phone and have immediate access to related images. The relevant information about the picture will also accompany the results.

4. Reverse Image Search

This tool allows you to put in the picture url to find similar images on the net. The user is able to find out if a picture has been plagiarised and where the original source is from.

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The Superhero art of the #Springboks as the #RWC2019 edges closer

Five young illustrators have tackled the Springbok rugby squad — from the safety of their canvasses. Using pen, ink, paper and paint, they turned 15 members of the squad into superheroes, and the sale of the artwork will be used for sports development in underprivileged areas.

Supersport scouted social media to find the illustrators for the Let's Play initiative.

Animator and digital artist Joel "Cyzo" Matladi, 28, illustrated Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende. "I wanted something that would immortalise the players and celebrate the sport and its culture," he said.

Matladi grew up in Tafelkop, Limpopo. He later moved to Johannesburg to study animation.

Joburg graphic designer Tyler Jade de Klerk, 25, said he mixed a lot of styles to illustrate François Steyn, Handré Pollard and Duane Vermeulen. "I wanted the players to look like my favourite cartoon characters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dragon Ball Z. I've morphed the players with animals, given them horns and things."

Without formal training, Seyabonga Vincent Lebeko, 21, from Vereeniging, is establishing himself as VinDollar, a portrait artist.

Lebeko illustrated Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and Elton Jantjies. "I'm really happy with the players I got — their features are perfect for my kind of illustration."

André Human, 32, a freelance concept artist in Cape Town, was approached to illustrate Tendai Mtawarira, Malcolm Marx and Sibusiso Nkosi. "I am more of a soccer guy but I thought it was kinda cool when I got the brief. I get to use my own fun comic bookstyle characters."

The artworks will be sold at the Gallery of Champions pop-up auction in Sandton later this month.

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Don't miss your share of the profits this #SmallBizFriday. #GirlTalkZA

This Friday, September 6 is Small Business Friday – the biggest event of the year, focused on small businesses or entrepreneurs.

Join Africa's most powerful small business movement as it mobilises the nation to go out and support small businesses. Sales are the lifeblood of any business. Where there is an abundance of sales, businesses can thrive and grow. For this reason, Small Business Friday 2019 will focus on driving sales and new clients to small businesses.

This year, small businesses are encouraged to create one-day-only specials which they will promote using #SmallBizFriday.

It's like Black Friday for Small Business. Join the frenzy and mobilise the nation to support small businesses.

To get involved, create an amazing, one-day-only special. Promote this special to your client base and on social media leading up to and on the day using #SmallBizFriday.

Get seven tips to succeed as an entrepreneur in the September issue of Trendnation digital. Get your copy now on PressReader.

https://www.pressreader.com/lesotho/trendnation-south-africa/20190901

Bontle Modiselle vows to dance her way to the labour ward

Dance is life for Bontle Modiselle, who says she'll keep on voshoing and pouncing cat moves all the way to the labour ward.

A heavily pregnant Bontle broke it down at YFM's Womyn 2 Womyn event on Saturday afternoon.

"It is the nature of Africans to dance and sing through life. I will do it all, all the way into that labour ward," she jokingly said in a tweet.

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The #Springboks can upset the applecart in Japan. #RWC2019

There were plenty of headlines proclaiming that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had announced a "strong" group for the Rugby World Cup. Well, you didn't expect him to select a weak touring party, did you? 

That said, though, there are more than a few South African rugby fans wondering if maybe – just maybe – this might be the Springboks' year. There would be an interesting symmetry, if nothing else, were the Boks to bring home the Webb Ellis Cup.

Kitch Christie's boys won it for the first time in 1995 in a game to end all games. Twelve years later, in 2007, captain John Smit and his team did the same. Now it is 2019, 12 years after their last triumph…

Superstition aside, though, there are certainly similarities between the 1995 heroes and this year's Springbok squad. With all due respect to all in this year's World Cup group, there are no superstars among their ranks, as was the case in 1995.

The one thing you can say about the 1995 team was that their whole was certainly bigger than the sum of their parts, even discounting their huge home ground advantage.

The 2019 vintage look the same: together, on the field, they are better than one might expect them to be, on paper at least.

That's testament to the long-term planning of Erasmus, as well as the team's total commitment to each other.

And in this World Cup – probably the most open one yet, with any one of a number of teams in with a good chance – that could make the difference.

Apart from anything else we, as a country and as citizens battered by crime, corruption and economic collapse, need some good news. And, just as in 1995, it could come from the green and gold…

But what are the Springboks strong points heading to Japan? Get the September issue of Trendnation digital. Get your copy now on PressReader.

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#AfroPoetryTimes September issue presents: #Refugee integration through #poetry, how to monetize yo #poems, A banker who quit job for poetry & lots of poems inside. #MondayMotivation

Its a new month with fresh tidings. 

The monthly Afro Poetry Times is out and we have an explosive issue that will redefine your love for poetry. 

In this issue, you will read about: 

* How to monetize on your poems.

* A poet whose inspiring refugee integration through poetry. 

* A Kenyan poet who quit his day job as a banker to focus on writing poems. 

* Poems that honour achievers and Africa. 

* Poems of love and lots of other poems. 

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