#Smirnoff to launch new product this weekend #KeepItMoving #SmirnoffElectric

Smirnoff, the headline sponsor of one of the hottest events this
season, will be launching their new product Smirnoff Electric, at
Spring Fiesta in Ekurhuleni on 01 October 2016.

This outdoor dance music festival will give dance enthusiasts 13 hours
of pure music bliss across five arenas, showcasing the very best in
House, Kwaito, Hip Hop, Old School, Ragga and Dance Hall. The banging
line-up - with international guest artists - includes Atjazz, Monique
Bingham, Lars Behrenroth, DJ SuperNova, N'Dinga Gaba and Rocco
Rodamaal, all who will have you dancing nonstop.

Launched in slick matt black can and 3 electrifying flavours,
mandarin, passion fruit and berry, Smirnoff continues to push the
boundaries and bring you some of the world's most cutting edge
innovations.

Smirnoff Electric is lower carbonated so you can #Keepitmoving across
Spring Fiesta's five dancefloors, 56 DJs and sickest beats.

Nomzamo Mbatha is Mzansi's face of the #PUMA DO YOU Campaign

Seasoned actress and media personality Nomzamo Mbatha has added
another feather to her ever growing ambassadorial portfolio.

The star has been announced as the South African face of PUMA's global
women's campaign 'DO YOU'.

The campaign encourages women to be confident, motivated, and never
willing to compromise on anything from their personal style, to their
workouts, to their life.

Nomzamo joins a lineup of strong women appearing in the campaign
inspired by Rihanna.

Mzansi teen scoops top #Google prize

It will be a lovely weekend for a 16-year-old South African school
school who won the grand prize at Google's science fair for using
orange peel to develop a cheap super-absorbent material to help soil
retain water.

The teenager, Kiara Nirghin beat students from all over the world for
a $50,000 (£38,000) scholarship with her "fighting drought with fruit"
submission.

Her work was in response to the recent drought that has hit South Africa .

The drought, the worst since 1982, led to crop failures and animals dying.

Kiara who is a student at St Martin's High School in metropolitan
Johannesburg, said three experiments over 45 days resulted in her
coming up with the "orange peel mixture" as an alternative to
expensive and non-biodegradable super-absorbent polymers (SAPs).

It was made out of waste products from the juice-manufacturing
industry, she said.

These included molecules found in orange peels and naturally occurring
oils in avocado skins.

"The product is fully biodegradable, low-cost and has better water
retaining properties than commercial SAPs. The only resources involved
in the creation of the 'orange peel mixture' were electricity and
time, no special equipment nor materials were required," Ms Nirghin
added in her online submission.

The student, who was awarded the prize at the annual fair in
California, said she hoped it would help farmers save both money and
their crops.

The competition was open to children from the ages of 13 to 18.

Ronaldo's plane crashes in Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo's private plane crashed during a landing at
Barcelona's El Prat airport on Monday. No injuries were reported.

Ronaldo, who was in Dortmund at the time as Real Madrid were preparing
for what resulted in a 2-2 Champions League group stage draw against
Borussia Dortmund, was not on the plane at the time of the crash.

The Real Madrid forward leases out the Gulfstream G200, for which he
paid a reported €19 million, to corporate clients when he is not using
it.

According to Spanish media reports, the plane's landing gear broke
upon descent and the plane, which seats eight passengers and a crew of
two people, ran off the runway upon landing.

© ESPN

#BlackBerry to outsource smartphone manufacture as sales slump

BlackBerry will not make any more of its signature smartphones itself.
It was one of the world's largest smartphone makers but its global
market share has fallen to about one percent as other devices took
over.

BlackBerry built a reputation for innovative smartphone technology and
in 1999 rolled out its RIM 950 allowing on-the-go wireless email. The
move announced on Wednesday signals a strategic shift for the company.

The Canadian company said it will now focus on growing its software
business. "We believe that this is the best way to drive profitability
in the device business," chairman and CEO John Chen said in a
statement on Wednesday.

All development for BlackBerry-branded phones is to be left to the
company's partners, which will license its technology and brand. It
plans to make the move by February 28, when the company's financial
year ends.

Blackberry has signed one agreement already with a telecom joint
venture in Indonesia - BB Merah Putih. The move will reduce
BlackBerry's expenses by cutting out the need to carry inventory and
by lowering the number of staff and reducing the amount of equipment
it needs to hold.

©DW

David Sullivan crosses over to #Hot91.9 fm

The radio sphere is constantly changing and David Sullivan has joined
the Hot 91.9 FM team. The well reputable journalist and radio
presenter is surely going to make a huge impact on the Jo'burg based
station.

"We are thrilled to have David aboard, it`s a real coup for Hot 91.9FM
as David brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of radio to the
station," said Hot FM's Lloyd Madurai.

David will be hosting a brand new weekday show called "Joburg PM",
airing from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and featuring a wrap up of news, sport,
business and entertainment.

The award winning radio personality has promised a show that "will
feature stories that bring clarity to the day's more important news
stories. I will also be showcasing South African artists from the
world of film, theatre, music, art, etc. Hot 91.9 is known for
bringing the big sports interviews to its listeners and that will
continue on Joburg PM and I will focus on the business stories that
have a direct impact on listeners' back pockets. And, of course, we'll
find time for some of the best Old School and R&B music".

Minnie Dlamini breaks the internet, again #JohannesBAE

When you have the style, why not flaunt it? Local TV and media
personality, Minnie Dlamini is heating up the internet. The sexy star
broke the internet over an image she posted on her Instagram last
week.

Minnie collectively has over 2.7 million followers on twitter and
Instagram. She also was the first South African to reach 1 million
followers on Instagram and holds the top spot of the most followed
celebrity in South Africa.

International gossip website - Bossip.com could not ignore sexy Minnie
as they featured her on their website as a "johannesBAE". The feature
introduced Minnie as the "meet the South African Stunner heating up
the internet"

The feature continues to highlight a few of Minnie's most memorable
Instagram images.

Please see the link to the feature below
http://bossip.com/1358819/johannesbae-meet-the-south-african-stunner-heating-up-the-internet/

SA tennis player banned for life for match fixing offenses

South African tennis player Joshua Chetty has been banned from the
sport for life after being found guilty of match-fixing charges.

The 21-year old admitted to approaching another player with financial
inducements of $2,000 to underperform in a singles match, and $600 in
a doubles match, during the ITF Futures F1 event in Stellenbosch,
South Africa, in November 2015.

The player approached by Chetty, whose identity will remain
confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Tennis
Anti-Corruption Program (TACP), rejected the corrupt offers and
reported the matter to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU).

The findings of a resultant TIU investigation were referred to
independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer, Ian Mill QC, who
considered the case and imposed the lifetime ban from all professional
tennis.

Mr Chetty is currently ranked 1,857 in singles, with a career-high of
1,370 in June 2015.

The breaches of the TACP for which he has been found guilty fall under
Sections D.1.e and D.1.g, namely:

D.1.e. No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or
facilitate any Player to not use his or her best efforts in any Event.

D.1.g. No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, offer or
provide any money, benefit or Consideration to any other Covered
Person with the intention of negatively influencing a Player's best
efforts in any Event.

The lifetime ban from all professional tennis applies with immediate
effect and means the player is not allowed to compete in, or attend,
any tournament or event organised or sanctioned by the governing
bodies of the sport.

The Tennis Integrity Unit is an initiative of the Grand Slam Board,
the International Tennis Federation, the ATP and the WTA, who are
jointly committed to a zero tolerance approach to corruption in
tennis.

What we liked about Pearl Thusi's Quantico debut

Mzansi is all about Pearl Thusi once again after the star made her
eagerly awaited Quantico debut. Most of surely tuned into the show as
the thought of missing this one didn't sound right.

That said, here are some of the best moments from her debut as
summarized by Jucy Africa.


1 Her first onscreen appearance

When she strutted down those steps looking like a boss!! Only Mama
Panther can make dropping a bunch of files look so glamorous. Also,
that grey shift dress is work wardrobe goals.


2 Looking all serious in that briefing room


After spending what felt like an eternity waiting for Pearl to come
back onscreen she reappears looking pensive and is introduced as one
of the recruits from the other groups. Cause as we've already learnt
the CIA is all about secrecy.

3 Meet your new roomie


Okay so Dayana and Alex didn't get to do major bonding in this episode
but I'm hoping the fact that they are roommates means there will be
plenty of screen-time for Pearl. Because if there's one thing we have
learnt from watching the first season its that things are never quiet
around Alex.

Let's hope Pearl is going to continue slaying it like the world is on
fire. We will always rally behind her.

Top performing Gauteng businesses awarded

The Regional Productivity Awards winners were announced at a function
held at the Bon Hotel Conference Centre in Midrand on Tuesday. The
entity responsible for promoting productivity within South Africa,
Productivity SA, awarded the best performers at the ceremony which
will culminate in the regional award winners participating in the
National Productivity Awards in October.

The regional awards provide a platform to inspire a competitive and
productive South Africa.  Productivity improvement is considered the
most effective way of ensuring ongoing competitiveness, economic
growth and, consequently, more wealth for all. The CEO of Productivity
SA, Mothunye Mothiba, says "We all need to pledge our support to the
Productivity Movement in SA and business and government should work
together to enable economic growth".

South Africa currently faces major challenges, for example how to
create employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth and reduce
poverty. If South Africa is to reduce unemployment and poverty, and
increase its economic growth, its emphasis should be on developing
productive capacity in all sectors of the economy.

The Productivity SA Awards seek to galavanise companies into adopting
productivity as a fundamental tool to be more competitive.
Productivity SA was created in 1969 as the then National Productivity
Institute (NPI) and it focused on;

Providing assistance to individual companies in their productivity
improvement programs.
Conducting research in the field of productivity and related matters.
Promoting training and education through specific programs
Productivity SA has developed various tools and models that includes
measurement tools that determine to what extent an organisation's
financial performance is influenced by price recovery and
productivity.   The National Productivity Awards were launched in 1979
and since then the awards have grown to become one of the most
prestigious awards for business in South Africa.

The winners are:

Emerging Sector : Legaci Superior Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
Co – operatives Sector : Prejonet Agricultural Primary Co-Operative
Public Sector : City of Tshwane (Rosslyn Electricity Depot)
Corporate Sector : Rothe Plantscapers

DStv up the broadcasting game with new explora and remote

DStv is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to giving subscribers
just what they have been clamoring for.

More sports, movies, series, unrepeated shows blah blah blah yes we
have been clamoring for that since forever knows when.

Well great news is that our cries haven't been falling on deaf ears.
DStv is upping the broadcasting game.

The new Explora 2

Multichoice has launched a new Explora decoder that will ultimately
redefine entertainment. This new Explora will enable customers to
connect their decoders and get access to an extended catalogue of
content on Catch Up Plus and ShowMax.

The Explora 2 will give viewers the Explora experience without having
to worry about expensive data costs. This has been done by creating a
decoder with the same features and services as the current Explora,
with a streamlined hard drive.

More channels go HD

9 DStv channels will change to HD. These will include some of the best
loved M-Net channels such as M-Net Movies All Stars, M-Net Family,
VUZU, Mzansi Wethu and kykNET&Kie as well as certain international
favorites such as BBC First, HISTORY, Crime & Investigation and Food
Network.

The new A7 remote control

The new Explora gets a new A 7 remote control , which incorporates
features that customers have asked for. These include backlit buttons
, which enables users to see it in the dark , the ability to easily
program it as a universal remote for your TV and music system , and a
ShowMax button for one-touch access .

The new DStv Explora will retail at R 1 499 and this price will be
fixed until the end of 2017 .

How Zahara maintains her afro

When Zahara broke into the scene, she didn't just make a statement
with her angelic voice and guitar skills. She laos drew a lot of
attention with her afro. Yes guys, we've learnt that her afro is
actually hers for real. We didn't believe it at first, but yeah, all
that hair is natural. But how has she managed to keep it fresh after
so many years?

In an interview with Frochic, Zahara gave all the answers to all your
questions about her hair. Read below:

Now on to your hair; our readers are crazy about it! Is it all yours
or do you add extensions to it? Many of our readers are very curious
to know if that is all yours.
Yep! It's all mine.

Why did you decide to keep your hair natural, especially in this
industry? Many artists seem to choose to wear weaves, or relax their
hair which is usually perceived as the norm.
I have always had my hair natural. I don't like weaves. I also have a
very sensitive scalp, so I choose not to relax my hair. I used to love
braids before but that is pretty much it.

What is your hair regimen? How do you maintain your hair length, the
polished look, styling etc?
I plait my hair every night before going to bed; even if it is just
two rows. In the morning I'll wash it, comb, apply hair food and I'm
done.

With being on the road most of the time, travelling to gigs and doing
a lot of performances, how do you protect your hair from constant
styling and the manipulation that comes with preparing for a show?
I always keep my hair covered under a scarf. I do not style my hair
that much. I just give it a little nourishment and comb it.



Please dish on your must-have hair products?
I use normal hair food or petroleum jelly.

Do you believe in the saying "I'm not my hair"? Or do you believe your
hair contributes to who you are?
No, hair does not define who you are. What matters is who you are within.

How to be more confident at work

If you need a confidence boost in your day-to-day routine, check out
these tried-and-true tips. You'll bolster your sense of assurance,
come off more poised, and kick some butt in the workplace, too.

1. Ask Questions

Not knowing everything—whether that's because you're new on the job or
have incomplete information—can make you feel insecure and lead to a
lack confidence. But remember that (no matter what stage you're at in
your career) you're never going to have all the answers. So don't be
shy about asking questions, especially when you're feeling uncertain
or insecure. Instead, arm yourself with the information you need to do
your job well by asking for it.

2. Be Curious

Curiosity not only sends the message that you're ambitious and eager
to learn, it also positions you well to interface with more people and
take on new projects. So don't just do the work that comes easily. Try
something new, something that scares you just a wee bit—whether that's
asking your boss to lead the next client meeting or learning HTML.
You'll emerge more confident and empowered than if you stick to what
you already know.

3. Accept that Everyone Makes Mistakes

If you always need to be perfect, you'll always feel inadequate: that
standard is wholly unattainable. Everyone makes mistakes on the job.
You will too, and that's okay—you'll learn from them, and you'll move
on. Plus, once you let go of the need to be perfect, you free yourself
to take risks and take on new responsibilities.

4. Go Above and Beyond

With each new assignment, think of ways you can knock the ball out of
the park. Can you suggest new ideas, clients, or products? Make a
process easier or more streamlined? Or even just get the report on
your boss' desk three days early? You'll feel better about yourself if
you go the extra mile—and you'll probably get some good feedback from
others, too.

5. Ask for Feedback

Don't wait to be told that your work stinks or shines—ask for feedback
along the way. Doing so demonstrates that you care about your work and
want to succeed in your job. Plus, instead of anxiously wondering what
you're doing wrong, you'll gain a better sense of your performance,
your strengths, and your areas for improvement.

Emtee's life has only just begun

Award winning rapper Emtee is definitely living the moment on the
South African music sphere.

But the talented star recently revealed during an interview on
Unscripted with Mathawe Matsapola, that he faced a challenging
childhood.

He stated how he had to hustle and work hard for everything he has and
to be where he is.

"I am only starting to live my life now to the fullest. Growing up we
were very poor at home and I had to step up and assist my parents as I
am the first born. It is only now that I get to experience life and
have the things I have today," Emtee says emotionally.

The Roll up hit maker went on to stress that before people decide to
judge him, they must understand that his only just a kid.

Emtee, born Mthembeni Ndevu, shares his journey, the struggles he
faced before making it into the mainstream industry and how it finally
feels to be at the top.

Weekend Sports Wrap

Is there stopping Manchester City this season? That is the question
bubbling on any football fans lips.

Sergio Aguero marked his return from a three-game ban for a wayward
elbow as Manchester City won 3-1 away to Swansea – the second time in
a week they had triumphed at the Liberty Stadium after their EFL Cup
victory over the south Wales side.

Manager Jose Mourinho's pre-match message of embracing the occasion of
playing in front of a packed Old Trafford crowd inspired Manchester
United to a 4-1 rout of Premier League champions Leicester City,
defender Chris Smalling has said.

After back-to-back Premier League defeats by Manchester City and
Watford, United were under pressure from their fans and returned to
winning ways with Smalling beginning the rout of the champions with a
first half header followed by goals from Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford
and Paul Pogba.

Arsenal overpowered London rivals Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium
on Saturday to mark Arsene Wenger's 20th anniversary as Gunners boss
in style.

Like City, another team with a 100% record are the Bavarians. Joshua
Kimmich's late winner preserved Bayern Munich's 100 percent Bundesliga
record in Saturday's 1-0 win at Hamburg.

The win leaves Bayern three points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who
beat Freiburg 3-1 on Friday when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his
fifth goal in five games.

In Spain, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Cristiano Ronaldo
has to learn to live with being substituted after sulking off the
field visibly frustrated in the European champions' 2-2 draw at Las
Palmas.

Zidane replaced the three-time World Player of the Year with Madrid
leading 2-1 18 minutes from time, but an unhappy Ronaldo watched from
the bench as Sergio Araujo equalised to ensure Real dropped points for
the second time in four days.

Five time champions Zamalek of Egypt will meet South Africa's Mamelodi
Sundowns in the 2016 edition of the CAF African Champions League final
scheduled for October.

Golden Arrows are the surprise leaders of the Absa Premiership after a
round of weekend matches.


Absa PREMIERSHIP WEEKEND RESULTS

FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Cape Town City 1 (Jayiya 20') Ajax Cape Town 0

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Polokwane City 3 (Mncwango 5', Jembula 33', Maluleke 68') Highlands
Park 2 (Mbesuma 30' pen, Mashumba 39')

Platinum Stars 0 Baroka FC 1 (Ravhuhali 40' pen)

Kaizer Chiefs 2 (Gordinho 19', Twala 45') Maritzburg United 0

SuperSport United 0 Free State Stars 0

Bidvest Wits v Orlando Pirates – postponed due to security concerns

SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Bloemfontein Celtic 1 (Ndengane 50') Golden Arrows 2 (Mngwengwe 60', Jooste 76')



Currie Cup

The Xerox Golden Lions kept their hopes of a semifinal berth alive
when they thumped Eastern Province Kings 71-7 in their Currie Cup
Premier Division rugby fixture at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port
Elizabeth on Saturday.

A win for the Golden Lions against the Sharks in Johannesburg on
Friday will see them into the semifinals.

WEEKEND RESULTS

EP Kings 7 Golden Lions 71
Griquas 31 Western Province 52
Pumas 10 Free State Cheetahs 52
Boland Cavaliers 26 Blue Bulls 48


Golf

Rory McIlroy rolled in a 14-foot birdie putt at the fourth hole of a
sudden death playoff to edge Ryan Moore for the USPGA Tour
Championship and claim the $10 million FedExCup playoff bonus.

With the playoff prize and the $1.53 million winner's check, four-time
major champion McIlroy earned a total payday of $11.53 million at East
Lake in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tennis

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka came up short against rising German
star Alexander Zverev in the Saint Petersburg Open final on Sunday,
the teenager claiming his debut ATP title 6-2, 3-6, 7-5.

Former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki continued her revival by brushing
aside Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 on Sunday to win the Pan
Pacific Open for the second time and secure her first title of the
year.

Most universities to remain shut on Monday #FeesMustFall

Most universities across the country will remain shut today as the
#FeesMustFall protests intensify.

The University of Witwatersrand, University of Cape Town, and Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, would be shut on
Monday.

Wits spokesperson Shirona Patel stated that the institute's senior
executive team would meet on Monday to consider its options.

Students across the country began demonstrating last week, demanding
the immediate implementation of free quality education.

The recent wave of protests – some violent – were in reaction to
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande's announcement last Monday
that universities could hike their fees by up to 8% for next year.
Poor students would not have to pay any fee increase.

The universities of Pretoria and KwaZulu-Natal have both elected to
open their doors on Monday.

According to Stellenbosch University's last update on Friday, classes
and tests on the main campus would continue as scheduled.

Hello Zlatan, I am Ibrahimovic

There is no denying that Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
has plenty of lookalikes.

One even made it past security at Old Trafford on Saturday as United
bullied Leicester, but the great Swede didn't seem too impressed with
his mirror image.

We are just glad that he didn't mete out at him with a 'Cantona' flying kick.

#FNB Joburg 10KCityRun kicks off #J10KRUN

The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN has kicked off and as usual it will
celebrate the sizzling city that is the beating heart and soul of
South Africa.

In recent years downtown Joburg has been revitalised and runners will
be drawing attention to this historical, heavyweight African city.
Joburg is an eclectic mix of minds and bodies and the runners will
explore the inner city on foot.

Starting at FNB Bank City, the route will twist and turn through the
streets of Joburg, passing historical sites, renewed suburbs and
taking in familiar street names before finishing at Mary Fitzgerald
Square in Newtown.

More information : www.joburg10k.com/

DJ Zinhle to perform alongside Ne-Yo

DJ Zinhle is going to be one of the highlights at the inaugural
Essence Festival Durban

The Essence Festival is an entertainment and lifestyle extravaganza
which takes place between November 8 and 13 in Durban.

DJ Zinhle will perform alongside the likes of Ne-Yo, Wizkid, Black
Coffee and many more.

In an interview with the Sowetan on the festival, she said she prayed
to God and asked him to open a door for her so she can be apart of it.

"When I heard that Essence was coming, I was just like 'God please let
me be part of the experience'.

"Durban is a beautiful city. I'm a DJ. I'm going to be on stage and we
love big crowds. More than anything I want to be in the crowd
experiencing the festival. I'm already thinking of my set. I mean it's
a big international crowd. You have to plan and I want memorable sets
every time."

Zinhle also alluded that she's not obsessed with being crowned the
First lady of House, but rather with opening the door to more women.

#FNB to maintain prime lending rate #MPC

First National Bank (FNB) will maintain its prime lending rate at
10.5% following the decision earlier taken today by the South African
Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee to leave rates unchanged
until the final MPC meeting for 2016 on 24 November. The decision
applies to all prime-linked accounts.

"We are seeing a gradual recovery in business activity from a sharp
contraction earlier in the year," says FNB CEO Jacques Celliers.
"Consumers, however, remain extremely cautious and low levels of
confidence are restraining growth. We have seen an impressive growth
in savings placed at FNB showing a high level of resilience in these
tough times."

Yet, while activity remains at this low point, there are clear
opportunities for expansion in sectors benefiting from currency
weakness and lower prices such as property and tourism," adds Mr
Celliers.

"This period of stable interest rates offers indebted consumers an
ideal opportunity to reduce their lending and create greater personal
financial stability. We continue to see stable credit health across
our consumer and business sectors; indicating that the majority of
customers are weathering current tough conditions. I urge those
customers experiencing difficulty to approach their bank to
restructure loans rather than defaulting," Says Mr Celliers

Says Sizwe Nxedlana, Chief Economist at FNB; "The SARB's decision to
keep rates on hold comes as very little surprise given the weak
economic growth backdrop and an inflation outlook that is likely to
improve. While GDP surprised on the upside in 2Q16 leading indicators
suggests that growth in 3Q16 will be softer. Headline inflation has
persistently surprised to the downside and does not look set to move
meaningfully above 6% for the year as a whole. Furthermore, underlying
inflationary pressures have remained contained with core inflation
averaging 5.5% year to date. The early parts of 2017 should see
headline inflation rate return comfortably within the SARB's target
range. The rand exchange rate has remained relatively stable over the
past few months, this combined with the downturn in international
agricultural commodity prices as well as easy global monetary policy
conditions suggests that the central bank may have reached the peak of
its hiking cycle," adds Mr Nxedlana

Dan Nicholl Show fourth season premiers in style

The Dan Nicholl Show (TDNS) is back for a fourth season and although
it will return to South African screens in its standard one hour-long
format, the new season is going to be bigger and better than ever
before. With a new look in a new studio, the first episode of TDNS
premiered on SuperSport 1 on 21 September 2016 at 19:00.

As in previous seasons of TDNS, each episode will showcase South
Africa's most popular celebrities and sports stars who will share
their past, present and future. To kick the show off, the guest
line-up includes 2016 Olympic silver medallist Lawrence Brittain,
comedy magic champion Stuart Taylor and former Springbok scrum half,
Fourie du Preez.

With BrightRock yet again as its headline partner, the show will once
more be filmed in front of an intimate studio audience and the
#LoveChange showcase will continue to feature some very special gifts
from the shows guests.

To further add to the excitement of the new season, the second episode
of TDNS will be filmed at the prestigious 'BrightRock Play the Bounce
Banquet' for a special two-hour broadcast. This annual gala event,
attended by the Springboks, raises funds and awareness for the Chris
Burger Petro Jackson Players' Fund, which supports rugby players who
have suffered life-changing spinal and head injuries. Recorded at the
banquet, the show will also have an all-star line-up which includes:
arguably Springboks' most successful captains Morné du Plessis;
stand-up comedian, actor and director Kagiso Lediga as well as 2016
Olympic silver medallist Sunette Viljoen.

Season four will also see high-profile guests like Barry Hilton,
Minnie Dlamini, Alan Committie, Minki van der Westhuizen and Faf du
Plessis make their debuts on the show, while the weekly inserts will
include a visit to New York to catch up with Trevor Noah's head writer
David Kibuuka, a unique wildlife charity project with Kevin Pietersen
and a boxing showdown between Dan and pop icon Ronan Keating.

For more information about TDNS, please visit:
www.thedannichollshow.co.za and to check out the new season promo
video, please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiqnTcEBISg.

#WWE 2K17 downloadable content announced

2K has announced details surrounding the downloadable content
offerings, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Editions for WWE 2K17, the
forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise.

The downloadable content offerings will include playable characters
from WWE, NXT, WCW and WCCW; a playable match showcase based on the
WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016; a host of new in-game moves; and
access to both unlockable content and player progression features.

The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2016,
with some packages releasing in early 2017, for the PlayStation®4 and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and
Xbox 360.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke's and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio,
WWE 2K17 is rated 16 NV. WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide
release on October 11, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3
computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17 at any participating retailer will
receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill
Goldberg, well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc
arenas, at no extra cost on launch day.

500 million Yahoo accounts hacked

Yahoo has announced that the personal information of 500 million
accounts was stolen in a massive security breakdown. The breach that
was disclosed on Thursday is the latest setback for the beleaguered
internet company.

Yahoo believes that the hack was state-sponsored.

The stolen data includes users' names, email addresses, telephone
numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords and security questions for
verifying an account holder's identify.

Yahoo is recommending that users change their passwords if they
haven't done so since 2014.

Trevor Noah to host MTV Africa Music Awards

South African comedy legend and host of Comedy Central's "The Daily
Show" Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV
Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa's most
prestigious music awards ceremony.

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by
Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in
association with MTN and DStv.

Commented Trevor Noah, "I'm a huge fan of African music and
achievement, and it's going to be a massive pleasure celebrating them
both at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 in my own home town of
Johannesburg."

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director,
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN Africa), "Trevor Noah is an
outstanding entertainer, and testament to the amazing talent that
Africa has to offer the world. To have him host the MAMA, our annual
celebration of Africa music, creativity and achievement, is a powerful
and inspiring message. We are delighted that our first ever show in
Johannesburg will be presented by one of the city's most loved and
admired personalities."

Noah will preside over the live 2-hour telecast at the Ticketpro Dome,
Johannesburg on 22 October 2016. Featuring performances from
stand-out African stars like Alikiba, Babes Woduma, Cassper Nyovest,
Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade, MAMA 2016 will also stream online on
www.mtvbase.com. Further performers are to be announced shortly.

Previous hosts of the MAMA have included Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon
Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson.

Highlighting the "gold standard" in contemporary music, creativity and
achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 promises to
be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000 fans expected to
fill out the Ticketpro Dome for the joyous celebration. Tickets for
the awards are on sale now priced ZAR 250 (standing only) via
www.ticketpros.co.za, and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers.
Over 18s only.

The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent
and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and
achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth
culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning
performances from African and international artists along with the
show's signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 will broadcast live on
MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Saturday 22
October at 21:00 CAT. The show will also be transmitted worldwide on
partner stations and content platforms from October onwards, while MTV
channels around the world will broadcast a one-hour MAMA-themed MTV
World Stage.

For more information on the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016,
please go to www.mtvbase.com or www.mtv.co.za like us on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and
Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards
please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2016.

Former Manchester United star enjoying Durban sunshine

So many international sports stars have visited and expressed how
beautiful South Africa is. And Mzansi is still playing host to more
international stars.

Six-time Premier League winner Rio Ferdinand is currently in Durban,
and while it is unclear why he is in SA, one definite thing is that he
is having a great time!

Ferdinand has been posting pictures to his various social media
accounts, showing off our beautiful country to his millions of
followers!

Check out Ferdinand's SA experiences so far!

Top views from my room in Durban... Big fan of #SA ߇ﰟǦ
pic.twitter.com/BYHucJAHCu

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 19, 2016
The music coming out of this car in #Durban ߘ°߇ﰟǦ pic.twitter.com/5WDhKEm3an

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 20, 2016
The Hospitality here in South Africa is a beautiful thing, lovely
people... Loving the headwear! #Durban pic.twitter.com/zHbxMwtnfU

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 20, 2016

Big football night as Barcelona entertain Atletico Madrid

Providing they don't slip up against Villarreal on Wednesday, Real
Madrid will be able to watch Barcelona's match against Atletico Madrid
with a smile on their face, knowing that whatever the result, they'll
have enhanced their lead over at least one of their title rivals.

A defeat for Barca could see them theoretically slip as many as six
points behind Madrid, while a draw could potentially allow Zinedine
Zidane's men a five-point cushion over Luis Enrique's side. If
Atletico are the damned at Camp Nou this week, though, they may find
themselves seven points behind their city rivals come Thursday
morning.

There will only have been five games played -- and 33 still to play --
but it would represent a significant amount of breathing space for a
Madrid side who are desperate to win the league having seen both Barca
and Atletico get their hands on the trophy since their last triumph in
2012.

And so the stage is set for the first heavyweight battle of the new La
Liga campaign, not that Barca's clashes with Atletico have needed much
hyping or stage setting in recent years.

It's the Catalan side who have won seven of the 14 meetings spread
over the last three seasons, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
Atletico knocked Barca out of the Champions League in 2014 and then
went on to win the league title at Camp Nou with a draw on the final
day of the season. A win for the Blaugrana would have earned them the
crown.

#SuperSport to broadcast live on Facebook

SuperSport's streaming service will take on another exciting dimension
this week with its first live TV broadcast on Facebook.

With a total social audience of over 14 million, SuperSport is
widening its digital reach by offering a live stream of the Varsity
Football Final between TUT and UJ on Thursday from 5.15pm (CAT).

This is a first for SuperSport, making TV content available for free
on SuperSport's Football Facebook page, one of the biggest on the
continent.

"SuperSport has built a massive community of engaged sport fans and we
are excited by the possibilities of this step," said Gideon Khobane,
chief executive of SuperSport. "The digital broadcast landscape is
fast changing, not least in the voracious consumption of video. We
hope this appeals to people on the move and unable to watch on the
traditional television platform.

"We encourage varsity sports fans who can't get to a TV to join the
live stream and show their support for their team."

Khobane assured that SuperSport will continue to explore various
streaming options on multiple digital platforms, including
SuperSport.com.

Khobane's elation was shared by Francois Pienaar, founder of Varsity Sports.

"We're very excited by the latest developments by our broadcast
partners, SuperSport, to allow for live streaming on their Facebook
page. This is a first for us and we believe this will open Varsity
Football to a much wider audience."

Don't miss the Varsity Football final - TUT vs UJ – LIVE on Thursday
on SS4, SS-Select SA and www.facebook.com/SuperSportFootball at 17:15
(CAT).

The feed will only be made available in Sub-Saharan Africa.

©SuperSport

Inaugural Sports And Events Tourism Awards Nominations Open

Who knows better than South Africans about the power of sport to draw
a nation together? From the 1995 Rugby World Cup, to the recent
support for Team SA at the Rio 2016 Olympics, these moments are our
finest hours, when we stand united.

There are a host of events that contribute to nation building in our
country, and it is time that they were recognized for their
contributions to our society and to our economy.

With this in mind, we call for nominations in various categories for
the upcoming Sports and Events Tourism Awards:

Best International Event that contributes to tourism growth
Best Domestic Event that contributes to tourism growth
Best Event Improving the Brand Profile of the Destination
Best Event Leaving a Development Legacy
Best Emerging Township Event Contributing to local Economic Development
Best Event City or Province
Event owners, Host Cities & Sponsors may nominate events by submitting
impact assessment reports along with supporting documentation of their
events through the SETE Awards online submission forms at
http://www.thebereed.co.za/sportsandevents/sports-and-events-tourism-awards/

An Evaluation Panel made up of event tourism experts and national
government institutions will adjudicate each submission and shortlist
the nominees that will be invited to the Awards Dinner to be held on
the 26th October 2016 in the City of Tshwane. The deadline for
nominations and submissions is 7 October 2016

The Awards are an initiative of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange
(SETE), a highly effective global business-to-business platform now in
its sixth year. Organised by Thebe Reed Exhibitions, the intention of
SETE is to position South africa as a Sports and Events Tourism
Destination.

"We strongly believe that sports & events have a significant
importance in the development of our country," says Sugen Pillay,
Commercial Director at Thebe Reed Exhibitions and the Programme
Director for the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange Conference. "From
morale boosting, to the economic injection of the proceeds of sports &
events tourism, sports & events play a constructive role in nation
building and it is time that their organisers received the recognition
they deserve. SETE is appropriate fitting forum for this recognition."

Sports and events tourism is a growing global industry with
significant economic benefits for both the event and the impact of
travel and tourism related benefits on host destinations. Since its
inception SETE has become the meeting place for key decision-makers in
the sports and events tourism industry to network, do business and
debate issues of national importance affecting the growth of the
sports and events tourism sector.

Tbo Touch set to take #DataMustFall campaign to Parly

The price of data in Mzansi is just too exorbitant. We have all at one
point run out of data just when we are in the middle of something very
important, right?

Well maybe that could soon be a thing of the past as some influential
figures are leading the #DataMustFall campaign.

Radio personality, Tbo Touch will be taking the #DataMustFall campaign
to parliament to address the issue surrounding the increasing prices
of data bundles. Bravo Touch Bravo!

Tbo has been invited to parliament to address the issue to the
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services on
Wednesday.

He has also invited customers/subscribers to join him in parliament
and has asked them to forward their suggestions to him about the
on-going data issues.

The hashtag #DataMustFAll has been trending on social media, with Tbo
spearheading the entire campaign.

In an interview with TMG Entertainment, Tbo said that the prices of
data bundles are affecting the people in SA's pockets.

"Young people should be able to enjoy the benefits of e-learning by
downloading textbooks online or catching up on a lecture on Youtube,
but they can't do that because everything revolves around data and
wifi".

Data must fall! Data must fall! Data must fall!

Meat prices set to increase

How much are you paying for your meat? Yes a lot I know. But do you
know that you are about to pay more for it?

As braai season approaches, red meat prices are expected to trend
higher by at least 9 to 15 percent from now until December due to
tight supply and increased demand from consumers during the festive
season.

Currently, red meat prices are relatively stable to strong due to
tight supplies as livestock farmers hold on to stock and avoid
slaughtering in the hope that pasture conditions will improve should
seasonal rains materialise sooner.

Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB says red meat
slaughtering has been substantially higher this year compared to the
past three years as a result of the drought. For example, the
cumulative sheep slaughter number is currently 111% and 69% higher
than the 2015 and 2014 levels respectively.

"In terms of the outlook for beef, we are heading into a seasonal
price increase of between R3.4 and R5.7 per kilogram (kg) for Class A
beef as braai season returns. Consumers that prefer to braai lamb can
expect to pay between R5.6 and R9.4 per kg more for Class A lamb over
the festive period," says Makube.

Pork will also benefit from the price gain of red meat. However, there
won't be much of a price movement in poultry due to increasing
imports.

"Even during tough economic conditions, we have picked up a trend
where consumers will usually cut back on luxuries and non-essentials,
but generally spend more on food and meat, during the festive season."

However, Makube cautions that prices would have to return to normal
levels in January post the festive season to avoid resistance from
consumers.

He says that with rain expected in the coming months, the situation
should start improving for livestock farmers that have suffered
financial losses as a result of the drought. Forecasts are now
projecting neutral conditions for the 2016/17 season, meaning that we
should expect normal, instead of above normal rainfall as had been
previously estimated.

Meet your #Idols top ten finalists

The Idols SA Season XII's Top 10 contestants are….

Lucia Jakeni (26) from Vereeniging in Gauteng. When she entered Idols
SA for the second time, she had one focus only – to pick the songs
that will make her husky rough diamond voice shine brighter than any
other on the show. So far, so good.

Noma Khumalo (22) from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The Grade 4-7
assistant teacher by day and vocalist in a band by night is fast
becoming the soul sister of the season with her heart-tugging song
choices.

Valentine Mathe (20) from Mamelodi, outside Pretoria. Her infectious
smile and love for life translate every time she takes to the stage to
belt out a song. Born on Valentine's Day, she epitomises love and
happiness.

Nosihe Zulu (28) from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Her
performances have been dominated by contemporary strong female songs
that have served her well. She certainly made an indelible impression
when she brought her young brother to the auditions.

Keegan Martin (23) from Roodepoort in Gauteng. Fourth time's the charm
for this young singer. The first three times he didn't get far;
finally trying his luck this season to rave reviews from the judges
seeing him make the Top 10.

Simphiwe Shobede (28) from Mtubatuba in KwaZulu- Natal lives on his
own and is a full time musician, actor and presenter. He will
continue with his entertainment industry career regardless of the
outcome of his Idols journey. His talent and flexibility have served
him well enough to get to the Top 10 so far.

Tebogo Louw (24) is from Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Arguably the most
watched and talked about returnee by the judges, he knows that he does
not have an easy road ahead. So far, his single-minded focus has seen
him impress all round.

Terra Kocks (28) Eden Park, Alberton. When he steps on to the Idols
stage, not only does he open himself to every single emotion the song
demands, but his incredibly layered voice sees him leave his soul on
that very stage.

Sanele Mkhize (21) is from Ntumaza in KwaZulu-Natal. During his
audition, Somizi called him "refreshing" and Randal said Robbie
Malinga, whose song he sang, would love him.

Bevin Samuels (19) from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. He was the
first to receive four yesses in Cape Town where he auditioned, bowling
the judges over with his performance of Billionaire by Bruno Mars.

Wanna be sociable? Research says grab a beer!

Researchers from Switzerland have confirmed what most of us already
know - drinking a single glass of beer can make people more sociable.

The team from University Hospital in Basel tested 60 healthy people,
with an equal number of men and women drinking alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beer.
They took part in a range of tasks, including a face recognition test,
empathy test and sexual arousal test.

The lead researcher said there had been little previous research in this area.
Prof Matthias Liechti explained: "Although many people drink beer and
know its effects through personal experience there is surprisingly
little scientific data on its effects on the processing of emotional
social information."

The desire to be with others, in a happy, talkative and open
environment increased in the group which drank the alcoholic beer and
was more marked in women and those with higher initial inhibitions.

As well as enabling the participants to recognise happy faces more
quickly, the beer also enhanced participants' emotional empathy,
particularly in those with lower levels of initial empathy.

Participants were also shown pictures of explicit sexual content.

After drinking non-alcoholic beer, participants rated them as less
pleasant than neutral pictures - but they were rated as more pleasant
by those who drank alcoholic beer. This was most marked in the women
participants, but researches found it did not actually enhance sexual
arousal.

©BBC

Weekend Sports Wrap

All the headlines this past weekend were grabbed by Manchester
United's loss to Watford. This was United's third defeat on the trot
under Jose Mourinho's watch. Man United are currently looking like a
big budget film that flops at the box office because it lacks
creativity and story. Is it Moyes' curse or Van Gaal's anger haunting
them?

While United continue losing as if its the next hot beat, Manchester
City continued their perfect start to the season and remained top of
the Premier League table with a 4-0 win against Bournemouth at the
Etihad Stadium.

Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raheem Sterling and
Ilkay Gundogan secured City's eighth successive win -- an
unprecedented feat for the club at the start of a season -- since
Guardiola took charge.

In the MTN8, Bidvest Wits sailed through to the final after being
frustrated to a nil all draw by new boys Cape Town City.

In the CAF Champions league semi finals first legs, Zamalek hammered
Wydad Casablanca 4-0 while South Africa's representatives Mamelodi
Sundowns suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Zesco United.

In the Championship, the Springboks seem to be having a curse of their
own. They are warmly complimenting Man United's tumble by also
succumbing to their third successive defeat after falling to the
mighty All Blacks. The world champions clinched the Castle Lager Rugby
Championship with a 41-13 win in Christchurch. Elsewhere, Australia
sailed to a 36-20 victory over the vastly improved Argentina.

Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th Formula One race by
retaking the championship lead from Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton
after a pole to flag win in Singapore on Sunday.

Northern Cape clinched Pool B of the Africa T20 Cup in the most
convincing style imaginable when they thrashed Kenya by 97 runs in
their final qualifying match at the Oudtshoorn Recreation Ground on
Sunday.

Lastly in tennis news, Argentina made it to the Davis Cup final on
Sunday after they dispatched holders Great Britain 3-2.

Carol gets #PLFootballToday gig, becomes first African anchor to score this!

Is there any door that won't open for this dynamic lady? Just last
month she was acing it at the Olympic Games in Rio and now she is
going a step further.

Carol Tshabalala has scored herself a big gig and I mean 'BIG' gig. We
all love the English Premier League and billions throughout the world
follow the drama week in, week out. So where does Simply Carol fit in?

Carol will be working with Premier League Productions in the UK
presenting the daily #PLFootballToday. She will be giving us all the
English Premier League action directly from the UK.

This is huge not just for her but for women in sports and Africans as
a whole because she is the first African Anchor to score this. We will
continue to see her on SuperSport meaning she will be travelling
between SA and UK. Doors are down!! She's done it silently and she is
still not making noise about it. What a woman!! It's all about the
craft right?

Carol you are definitely an inspiration to all the millions who aspire
to venture into sports broadcasting. Keep killing it girl!

Nkalakatha hitmaker Mandoza succumbs to brain cancer

Kwaito legend Mduduzi Tshabalala, better know in the South African
music fraternity as Mandoza, died on Sunday, after being taken to
hospital earlier in the morning.

The news was confirmed by TMG Entertainment, although there has been
nothing forthcoming from the family as yet. The Nkalakatha hitmaker
had a tumour in his brain. Prior to this weekend, his condition had
been serious, yet stable.

The 38-year-old musician was among the most versatile in the country,
having been discovered by King of Kwaito Arthur Mafokate. His rise in
the industry was meteoric, and he became an inspiration to many young
South Africans throughout his career – a symbol of somebody who had
defied all the odds to become one of the country's greatest music
sensations.

His first album, 9II5 Zola South, was a top seller and a sign of major
things to come. Just one year later (2000) he released Nkalakatha,
which earned multi-platinum status and entrenched Mandoza's status as
one of the foremost and relevant musicians in South Africa.

The title track Nkalakatha was also significant because it broke
boundaries, becoming a chart topper on both traditionally black and
white radio stations. It was recognised as the best song in South
Africa in 2001. However, that was not the end for Mandoza.

The 2000s were defined by Mandoza hit after Mandoza hit. They
included: It's All Right- with Tokollo and Kabelo (2001), Godoba
(2002), Tornado (2003), S'gelekeqe (2004), Same Difference – (with
Danny K) (2004), Phunyuka Bamphethe (2005), Ngalabesi (2006), Champion
(2007), Ingwenya (2008) and Real Deal (2010).

Three uses of salt that will thrill you, for real

Apart from using salt in our meals, we hardly use it for anything
else. We use a pinch when baking or a teaspoon in lots of water when
we have a sore throat. But common salt is usually ignored.

Kitchen items like baking soda, lemon juice etc. get all the publicity
and stuff. But no longer. For our purposes here, use iodized salt.
This contains sodium, chlorine and iodine. Here are three uses you
didn't know you can get out of your table salt:

1. Hair Softener
Does your hair break when you comb it? If you belong to the class of
people who have very coarse and hard hair texture, then your table
salt can rescue you. Add two tablespoons of salt to your shampoo.
Shake well to mix it together. Wet your hair. Then apply the salt
shampoo mixture to the roots of your hair. Massage properly. Then wash
off. This will remove product buildup and keep your hair softer.

2. Dandruff Treatment
Dandruff is a problem for many people. The flaky itchy nuisance called
dandruff can easily be cured. All you need? Just some salt! Partition
your hair into sections. Wet your fingers. Then pick up some salt with
your wet fingers and massage that section. The salt will act as an
exfoliator and remove the dead skin cells that cause those
embarrassing flakes. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner after
you've massaged your entire hair with salt.

3. Increase Hair Volume
People with full hair are often the envy of those with thin and scanty
hair. The full hair struggle is one that I'll simply say:

If you want fuller and bouncier hair, salt can help you with that. Mix
equal amount of salt and conditioner in a bowl. Shampoo your hair like
you'd usually do. Then apply the salt and conditioner mixture to the
roots of your hair. Wait 20 minutes before rinsing it off. Do this
once in two months. This is so the salt doesn't dry out your hair.

(Credit: OMGVoice)

Businesses invited to submit entries #SAPremierBusinessAwards

Business enterprises are invited to submit entries for the 4th annual
South African Premier Business Awards by 30 September 2016. Entries
may be submitted in a range of categories, including technology,
manufacturing and women in business.

These annual awards, which are organised by the Department of Trade
and Industry (the dti), Brand South Africa and Proudly South African,
recognise business excellence and celebrate enterprises that promote
the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good
business ethics and quality.

The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies has described this
event as South Africa's apex business awards which brings together all
single sectored awards into one big, national business awards.

Categories for the awards include: Lifetime Achievement Award,
Manufacturers Award, Exporters Award, Enterprise Development Support
Award, Women-Owned Businesses Award, Young Entrepreneur Award,
Investor of the Year Award, Proudly South African Enterprise Award,
Play Your Part Award, SMME Award and Black Industrialist Award.

More information on the South African Premier Business Awards,
competition rules and entry forms is available on
www.sapremierbusinessawards.co.za or 0861 843 384.

Jessica Nkosi gets another Our Perfect Wedding fling #OPW

After her short stunt on Our Perfect Wedding, holding the show down
for Thembisa Mdoda, Jessica Nkosi returns as the host of Mzansi's
popular wedding show.

As from the 9th of October 2016, the well-known actress famous for her
role as Qondi on Mzansi Magic's telenovela-turned-soap-opera, Isibaya
will be joining the show for 13 weeks.

Jessica Nkosi became the viewer's favourite after presenting a couple
of episodes. She handled the show with such grace and poise.

"It is a great privilege to be part of such a huge production. Our
Perfect Wedding is the main course on Mzansi Magic's Sunday viewing
and as someone who loves weddings, love, décor and beautiful things, I
cannot wait to be part of this experience from the beginning, to the
end," says Nkosi.

Thembisa has done such an amazing job and has had a very successful
run with the show. "We are excited that Jessica Nkosi will be joining
the show to usher couples to the alter but don't be shocked if you see
Thembisa at your wedding as she remains part of Mzansi Magic family"
says, Nondumiso Mabece, Head of PR at Mzansi Magic.

My weekend sports picks!

The sports weekend is here. With all the mid week action that included
the Paralympic games, the Uefa Champions League and Europa, one would
be forgiven for thinking that we had one looooooooong weekend.

Anyway be sure to catch the following big games lined up for this weekend.

Friday

Chelsea vs Liverpool (EPL)

Blue Bulls vs Griquas (CC)

Sale Sharks vs Gloucester (Aviva)

Saturday

New Zealand vs South Africa (RC)

Australia vs Argentina (RC)

Saracens vs Northampton Saints (Aviva)

Africa T20 Cup

Zesco United vs Mamelodi Sundowns (ACL)

Cape Town City vs Bidvest Wits (MTN8)

Hull City vs Arsenal  (EPL)

Sunday

Tottenham vs Sunderland (EPL)

F1 Singapore GP

Warren Joubert v Tshifiwe Munyai (Jnr Welterweight)

Espanol vs Real Madrid (LL)

I will keep tabs of all the above mentioned matches and bring you the
results on Monday morning. Hope the thrills and spills will continue.

Siyakha Tshayela disconnected from #Idols

Is today Friday the 13th? Hmmm no it isn't.

But some bad news that crept into my inbox is that Siyakha Tshayela
has been withdrawn from the 2016 season of Idols South Africa with
immediate effect as a result of a dispute between herself and an
independent recording company.

It turns out that participants are required to sign an exclusive
recording deal with the Idols-appointed recording label when they
enter the series.

On the 1st of August, Siyakhainformed Idols that she had entered into
discussions with an independent recording company before entering the
competition, but she maintained there was no contract in place. The
recording company insists there is.

"Discussions have been held with all the affected parties since then,
but there is still no resolution. Due to conditions stipulated by the
Idols format rights holder, we are unable to continue with a
contestant that is currently involved in a legal dispute of this
nature. Ms. Tshayela is therefore not able to continue as a
contestant," said Idols.

One has to feel sorry for the young lady after getting this far. With
the power of her voice, she just has to pick up the pieces and soldier
on.

Bayern Munich gear for #Oktoberfest

There is nothing that beats a cold beer. And if you are a fan of
Bayern Munich, then you know just how good a cold beer tastes like
after a game.

Beer and celebrations do go along just perfectly. Smart from their
convincing 5-0 demolition of Rostov in the Uefa Champions League,
Bayern Munich enjoyed a beer or two while wearing their new Lederhosen
ahead of the opening of the famous Oktoberfest.

The festival is a world famous Bavarian event, and it starts on 18
September and runs all the way until the beginning of October in the
city of Munich.

The German giants partnered up with the beer sponsor of the event,
Paulaner, to take a few images for the opening of the festival.

This year was Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti's first time being
involved in the build-up to the event, and you can see the club's
stars with beers in their hand.

Its beer aplenty in Munich.

#Clorets gets new look and new TV Commercial

Clorets chewing gum is proud to present a brand new look, with the
introduction of new graphics and design on all packs, as well as a
humorous TV commercial that is certain to make you chuckle. The
commercial is a coming of age story about an ambitious young man in
search of success. He is longing for human connection, career success
and romance, but because of his naivety, he is bound to make a few
mistakes.

After encountering a quote that says 'success starts with fresh
breath', he interprets this to be a catalyst of his future success.
Taking this to heart, he is seen gargling mouthwash everywhere he
goes. After a few hilarious and embarrassing encounters, he discovers
the simplest way to get fresh breath confidence is by chewing Clorets.

Kerisha Govender, Category Brand Manager Gum SA, says: "We are very
excited to reveal our new look and packaging and we hope that the TVC
entertains and educates the viewer! Clorets gum is a simple and
effective way to freshen breath, which in turn boosts confidence in
your day-to-day activities."

A leader in its category, Clorets is the only brand that has been
proven to not just mask bad breath, but to eliminate the odour,
through a combination of its scientifically-tested active ingredients,
Actizol and Chlorophyll. With this winning formulation, it is no
surprise that Clorets is an Ask Afrika's Icon Brand and the winner of
the Sweets (excl. gum and breath freshener) Category in the 2016/2017
Ask Africa Icon Brands Survey.

Look out for the FRESH new Clorets look on the street and in stores
and remember – a fresh breath is the key for confidence to take on
your day! Level up with Clorets! You can view the Clorets TVC on the
Clorets Facebook Page

New #Renault Megane has arrived

The long-awaited and much-anticipated NEW RENAULT MÉGANE is here.

Launched locally in 1996, 20 years have passed since the birth of the
popular Renault Mégane. Accorded the prestigious title of flagship
model of the French automaker's line-up, it's now time to welcome the
fourth generation New Renault Mégane range to South Africa.

In the words of Laurens van den Acker, Renault's world-renowned design
chief: "Behind the (New Mégane's) appeal, there is a substance,
technology and innovations that will make life easier and more
rewarding."

FOUR MODEL CHOICE

Leading the New Renault Mégane petrol-powered pack is the GT flagship
model. Powered by the marque'snew generation Energy TCe 205 151 kW
(1.6 litre) engine, the New Mégane GT has a seven-speed dual-clutch
(EDC) auto gearbox plus Renault's 4CONTROL chassis four wheel steering
system.

In addition to a host of Renault MULTI-SENSE road handling features,
full LED technology is alsoexclusive to the New Mégane GT providing
the driver with light that is 20% more powerful than conventional
halogen lamps. Other GT-only features and fitments include leather
seats, 18" alloy wheels (plus 17" spare) electronic parking brake and
paddle shift.

Next up are the two New Mégane GT-LINE variants. Both powered by
Renault's Energy TCe130 97 kW (1.2 litre) engine, there are two
transmission options: seven-speed dual-clutch (EDC) auto gear box
(just like the GT)or six-speed manual gear box.

New Mégane's Dynamique model is powered by Renault's 84kW 1.6 litre
engine and mated with a five-speed manual gear box.

Beautiful art on display at #FNBJoburgArtFair

Beautiful pieces of contemporary art from all over Africa were on
display last week at the FNBJoburgArtFair that was held at the Sandton
Convention Center.

The FNBJoburgArtFair gives art lovers the opportunity to view and buy
the largest selection of African contemporary art under one roof.

Some of the breathtaking work on display included Ayanda Mabulu's
Zanele, The Portrait of an artist by Ntensibe and Aron Simeneh's
Fantaye Woldehana.

Mapaseka Koentle sheds light on her Dintle character #Scandal

"So is that it? Where is the jewellery? This is a jewellery moment,"
she vents out at her not so rich husband.

She graces our screens as the vivacious Dintle who stops at nothing
until she gets what she wants. She is all about the money and breaks
all the rules for some jewellery and top quality clothes.

Dintle is just the sort of young woman that most parents warn their
children from being friends with but the actress who plays her says
she is more of an honest, hard-working girl who tries to be nice to
people.

Mapaseka Koetle alludes that while her role in 'Scandal!' fits her
perfectly, she doesn't herself have any of the ruthless qualities of
her character …

Speaking to SunBuzz recently, award winning Mapaseka divulged: "Dintle
loves money so much she sold her daughter. She is always scheming and
wants all the best things, but doesn't want to work for them.

"I also have a lot of energy, but I don't like hurting people. I
believe in hard work to get what I want."

Scandal! airs every weekday on eTV at 7:30pm.

Productivity awards for productive businesses #ProductivitySA

The entity responsible for promoting productivity within South Africa,
Productivity SA, will hold an awards ceremony to recognise the winners
of the Western Cape Regional Productivity Awards at an event to be
held on 19 September 2016 in Cape Town at the Table Bay Hotel,
Waterfront.

Through awarding these organisations, which are from the public,
private and emerging sectors, Productivity SA aims to encourage other
organisations to strive to be productive and globally competitive. The
CEO of Productivity SA, Mr. Mothunye Mothiba says as the country's
fight against unemployment intensifies, it is through organisations
like the finalists that unemployment can be tacked head on.

These awards seek to recognise individuals, organisations and
communities for their contributions to building South Africa's
productive capacity.  The awards provide a platform to inspire a
competitive and productive South Africa.  Productivity improvement is
considered the most effective way of ensuring ongoing competitiveness,
economic growth and, consequently, more wealth for all.

All South Africans (not only workers in the formal sector) are central
to this process.  South Africa currently faces major challenges, for
example on how to create employment opportunities, stimulate economic
growth and reduce poverty. If South Africa is to reduce unemployment
and poverty, and increase its economic growth, emphasis should be on
developing productive capacity in all sectors of the economy.