Mii Cosmetics drops something hot for the winter

Between Mii and You, the hottest look for Winter 2017 has landed in SA and we want to share it with you!

Let the light catch you in all the right places, embrace and reignite your passion for colour - Mii Cosmetics Bombshell Beautywill give you a look that is set for stardom this season. 

With a brand new Light Loving Illuminator, two new exciting Passionate Lip Lover shades with matching Alluring Lip Liners and an amazing new Full Focus Lash Duo, this collection is a must-have for anyone in love with dark, passionate colours.

#StarSat ups the entertainment game with the Combo 3

StarSat has launched a Combo 3 decoder. The smart decoder allows viewers to watch the bouquet of international and local channels in high definition (HD).

The StarSat Combo 3 HD decoder is R399 including full installation.

This combo now ensures that viewers are able to connect multiple devices to the set top box. This means that if you're PVR-ing something to watch later then you can do that.

StarSat summarised their new features this way: "Functions include PVR recording, giving viewers access to all their favourite programmes long after they have aired. Viewers can now catch up on their favourite series or movies and pause or rewind while they are viewing a programme."

#Hisense C30 review - first impressions make lasting impressions

The new Hisense C30 Rock is a masterpiece!

I fell in love with the phone the very moment I laid my eyes on it. The packaging is designed in a creative way that explains the product to the consumer. It has details of dust and water 'screaming' away from the phone. Yes that's right - the Hisense C30 rock is dust and water proof.

It also comes in a very neat slim design that makes you want to hold onto it for eternity. As dearly as you would hold onto it, this gadget can succumb to anything. I'm talking about dropping it, sweeping dust onto it, plunging it in water. It is able to handle the 'abuse' we put our phones through everyday as it boasts of a corning Gorilla glass 4.

Well the wise always adhere to the notion of never judging a book by its cover, so I put the phone to test. Does it really perform the way it should?

The results were incredible!

...Processing speed is like walking in the park

Running on the December 2016 released Android 7 (Nougat), this gem of a phone boasts of  32GB storage, 3GB RAM, an octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. All these features make it easy to multi task without slowing down its performance. I was able to write my articles while music played in the background and at the same time two items were downloading from separate bowsers.

...The camera redefines selfies and 'cut throat' pics

I have always had problems with taking selfies. Not because I'm a bad camera person (hide face), but because most smart phones come with front camera's that aren't up to scratch.

Hisense seemingly found a gap in the market and included a cute 5MP front camera that does wonders. It gives you the power to garnish your social media accounts with great pics tailored by you.

So if the front camera is 5MP then . The rear camera is an astounding 16MP. YES SIXTEEN!!! Now it means you won't just have a smartphone, you will automatically become a ' photo journalist'.

...Dolby gives sound the extra oomph!

I have often found myself watching a movie on my phone and not feeling it simply because of the sound. Yes sound does play a crucial role when it comes to enjoying a movie. The Hisense C30 Rock comes with

...Fast charging will rock you

The Hisesnse C30 rock comes packed with a 3000mAh battery. But wait till you hear this, it only takes about two hours to fully charge it. Depending on how often you use your phone, the battery can die out after two days. How great is that when load shedding strikes?

...Some cool tech features

The smartphone sensors measure physical quantities and transmit them to the application processor. The phones's accelerometer is a built-in electronic component that measures tilt and motion. The proximity sensor detects when a user is holding the phone near their face during a call and turns off the display to prevent keypad presses and battery consumption from the display. The C30 has Dual SIM capability, which means that you can insert two different SIM cards and use them both from one phone.

.... Just R4499 for a modern smartphone, hmmm

The pricing is alright if you really want a strong phone that will walk you past several years.

Well, everything exciting about this phone can't be concluded in one article so I will most certainly come up with a part two. 

Money mistakes people should avoid in marriage

High-net worth individuals who have made a commitment to marry their life partners should not overlook the importance of mutual understanding, trust, open and honest communication to grow and preserve their wealth.

Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank, says "One of the attributes of successful wealth management is working together as a family towards a common goal. As a result, both partners should be intimately involved in their wealth journey in order to build a family focused wealth legacy that can be transferred to the next generation."

Having advised many families about wealth building, Enslin has noted a few common mistakes that high-net worth couples make.

·         Not consolidating wealth advisory – working with the same advisor who provides tailored services for the entire family has many advantages. Couples can save on advisory fees, consolidate financial commitments such as investments and bank accounts as well as benefit from wealth management advice that takes both their goals and aspirations into account.

·         Neglecting estate planning – a fundamental mistake that high-net worth couples make is taking estate planning for granted, leaving them vulnerable in the unfortunate event that one partner passes away. This poses a serious threat to the family's wealth if there isn't an updated will in place that provides certainty on issues related to debt, trust structure, personal and business assets.

·         Lack of transparency – it is often said that communication is one of the building blocks of a successful marriage; the same principle applies to wealth management. Couples should openly talk about money management issues and reach mutual understanding on investments, tax strategies, business decisions and challenges, as well as long-term wealth strategies.

·         Not sharing responsibilities - entrusting one partner to manage the entire family's financial affairs is a mistake that can lead to long-term ramifications. Both partners should be actively involved to be in a good position to pass on knowledge to their heirs.

·         Poor prenuptial agreement – an agreement should be reached upfront on how assets and income acquired prior to the marriage should be distributed in the event of a divorce. Failure to enter into a comprehensive prenuptial agreement can lead to a lengthy and costly legal battle.

#Delheim's famous jazz and cheese fondue is on!

Escape the cold with a warm-hearted feast at famous Stellenbosch estate

Now's the time to beat the rush and book your seat at the fabulous Delheim Jazz and Cheese Fondues. Held every year for over a decade, the lingering lunchtime event's cosy delights offer the perfect remedy to cold and rainy winter blues.

The Jazz and Cheese Fondues take place from 25 June to 27 August this year, returning to Delheim's snug and intimate underground wine cellar. It's here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and melodic jazz tunes performed live by talented local bands.

Beloved for its views as much as its wines, Delheim lies on a shoulder of the beautiful Simonsberg Mountain just outside Stellenbosch. A home for generations since 1699, the estate has become endeared for its family-friendliness. Here, the Sperling family have made award-wining wine since the 1960s.

Book now for the Jazz and Cheese Fondues. Each reservation includes a shared cheese fondue, live music and a glass of traditional heart-warming glühwein for only R230 per person. Starters and desserts are available for purchase from the a la carte menu and will be charged accordingly.

Booking details:

Price: R230 per person

Dates: 25 June | 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 July | 6, 9, 13, 20 and 27 August.

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

To reserve your seat at Delheim's Jazz and Cheese Fondues, email restaurant@delheim.com  or phone 021 888 4607.

Celebrity chef Siba Mtongana grabs two international awards

Siba Mtongana is flying the South African flag high. The Cook was awarded to awards at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Mtongana attended the awards in Yantai, China this past weekend, where she was honoured at the event also known as the food Oscars.

The talk show host took home the TV: International Food Show Woman Award and also took home the Prestige Award: Special Award Of The Jury for her cookbook My Table by Siba Mtongana.

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards honour the best food and wine books and food television in the world.

Bongo Muffin icon Stoan Seate now part of #Power 98.7FM

Popular South African musician and television presenter, Stoan Seate joins POWER 98.7 as presenter of music show, POWER Fix which airs every Sunday from midday to 3pm. Having worked for Motsweding FM, Seate is no stranger to radio. However he is undoubtedly best known for his time with popular music group Bongo Muffin, which he formed in 1996 with his friends.

Following the group's success and release of five albums, Seate next established himself as an actor and television presenter currently presenting the SAFTA winning live music show, Afro Café.

"I'm looking forward to joining the POWER movement and connecting with South Africans through music and the issues that affect us in our daily lives. I resonate with what the brand stands for and looking forward to getting behind the microphone once again" says Seate.

MSG Afrika's Head of Programming, Bob Mabena is equally enthusiastic about Stoan joining the POWER 98.7 team.

POWER Fix with Stoan Seate will broadcast LIVE from the POWER 98.7 Mall of Africa studios every Sunday at 12h00 from 4 June 2017.

MC Hammer gives Cassper Nyovest thumbs up

Being recognised by a legend of the game you are in is just iconic. A soccer player would go nuts if someone like Ronaldo lights up the praise tune.

Well,, in the music circle Cassper Nyovest seems to have won a very huge international follower in the  mould of MC Hammer.

The revered American hip hop legend, dancer, record label producer, entrepreneur and actor took to Twitter to give full praise to Nyovest on the success of his current album.

MC Hammer had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s, until the late 1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for hit records (such as " U Can't Touch This" and " 2 Legit 2 Quit "), flashy dance movements, choreography and eponymous Hammer pants .

Cell C Take A Girl Child To Work A Huge Success

Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® took place around South Africa yesterday on global Africa Day.
 
Since its inception, the lauded initiative has given nearly one million Grade 10 to 12 South African girl learners the opportunity to visit a place of work and to experience various career opportunities available in business, industry and within the public service sectors.
 
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, the Honourable Susan Shabangu, hosted a group of learners - who came from all of South Africa's nine provinces as well as from Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho - at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Also at the event was Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters who joined forces with fellow African national pageant winners Miss Botswana Thata Kenosi, Miss Lesotho Mpoi Mahao and Miss Namibia Lizelle Esterhuizen. Nel-Peters is the 2017 goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day®
 
Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® also celebrated its 15th anniversary this year by showcasing 15 top jobs.
 
In addition to the more than 600 companies, NGOs and Government departments who opened their doors to girl learners, 15 dynamic South African businesswomen and personalities engaged with students.
 
They were:
Asinath Mahapa – Founder of African College of Aviation (Pty) Ltd. She was the first black female pilot trainee in South Africa.
Busisiwe Mkhwebana – Public Protector.
Danuta Blanckaert – Head of Radiology at Milpark Hospital.
Dolly Mokgatle – Independent Non-Executive Director of Zurich Insurance Company SA Ltd. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of Peotona Group Holdings Ltd. She is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sasfin Bank Ltd, as well as a Non-Executive Director for Sasfin Holdings Ltd.
Donne Nicol – CEO of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation. A trustee of the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust, the Alexander Forbes Community Trust, Mabindu Trust and the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, she is also a director of Shanduka Black Umbrellas.
Jenna Clifford – World-renowned jewellery designer, known for her unique customised creations. Involved in various mentoring programmes for women of all ages, including the Breaking the Mould series launched by Octagon in 2012 which saw Jenna designing two bespoke diamond butterflies for the tennis champions, Venus and Serena Williams.
Johanna Mukoki – Entrepreneur and Travel with Flair Group CEO. She has numerous accolades including being named Emerging South African Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards and named as South Africa's Most Influential Woman in Business and Government in the Tourism Sector.
Judy Dlamini – Chairperson of Mbekani Investment Holdings Ltd and Aspen Pharmacare Ltd.
Ketso Moorosi – Clinical and Forensic psychologist and former senior lecturer in clinical psychology at the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA). An educator, speaker and facilitator, she is the director of KJM Health Wellness and a former regular panel judge on 3 Talk.
Koo Govender – CEO of Dentsu Aegis/former Group CEO of VWV and M-Net director, chairperson and founder of the Phakama Women's Academy.
Lerato Kganyago – Television presenter, model and businesswoman best known for hosting The LKG Show;  SABC1 lifestyle magazine show The Link as well as Ask a Man on Metro FM
Nicky Newton-King – CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd. She also serves as a member of the Financial Markets Advisory Board and previously served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Nomzamo Mbatha – Actress, presenter and model. She starred in Tell Me Sweet Something and received an Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Pamela Stein - Partner and head of the Employment and Employee Benefits Practice at Webber Wentzel.
Val Boje – editor of the Pretoria News, part of Independent Newspapers.

Some handy money saving beauty hacks

There are simple tricks that each and every women should learn. Trips to the salon become expensive, and finding the time to look red carpet ready is not always an option.

Below is a list of all natural ways to gain quick beauty results by using ingredients that can be found in your kitchen.

Eat your way to glowing skin.

The solution for glowing skin is so simple, and inexpensive too! It begins with water. Drinking water frequently has noticeable health benefits. You can also enjoy a daily selection of fruit and vegetables that consists majorly of water:

Strawberries 96% water
Iceberg lettuce 96% water
Cucumber 98% water
Oranges 87% water
Watermelon 92% water
Grapefruit 91% water
Tomatoes 93% water

Remove stubborn black heads in 20 minutes.

Squeeze a lemon and add baking soda until it forms a thick creamy paste. Apply this paste evenly to the targeted area and leave for up to 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

Remove unwanted hair naturally with no razor.
Remove unwanted hair by mixing baking soda, olive oil and coffee grounds together. The baking soda helps the coffee break down the hair follicles starting at the roots. The olive oil acts as a moisturiser, leaving your skin and legs feeling smooth.

DIY at home tan.

Two tablespoons of cocoa powder (depending on how tan you want to be). Add any moisturiser and an empty bottle. Mix well together and apply evenly. This is great for naturally light women.

#AfricaDay Feature: Did 6000 languages come from a single African language?

New research conducted by scientists suggests that all modern languages that we know today, from English to Mandarin, began from one ancient African language. This single mother tongue may be as old as 50 000 – 70 000 years old, according to Quentin Atkinson from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Atkinson suggests that this ancient mother tongue was first introduced by our oldest lineage of ancestors. He found that they laid the foundation for human civilisation, which later led to other cultural advances, including more sophisticated art and hunting tool technology. Atkinson holds that speech was developed earlier than previously thought. Scientists disagree. They believe that language evolved independently throughout different parts of the world.

Atkinson also hypothesised that all the world's cultures began with the first population. They spread from Africa and their single language became more exposed. "It was the catalyst that spurred the human expansion that we all are a product of," Atkinson said, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Other compelling evidence shows that the number of distinct sounds, or phonemes — consonants, vowels and tones — in 504 world languages, supports his theory of a dwindling dialect spoken by our ancient lineage, according to the Daily Mail.

The study found that some of the click-using African languages have more than 100 sounds, whereas Hawaiian, a more contemporary human migration route out of Africa, has only 13, the Times reported. English has about 45 phonemes, or sounds.

The phoneme pattern and human genetic diversity match as humans migrated from sub-Saharan Africa roughly 70,000 years ago.

Bonang Matheba to host #KFC Taste Kitchen

IT girl Bonang Matheba has landed a new gig.

She will be hosting new Mzansi Magic cooking show - KFC Taste Kitchen. Her new gig comes just about a month after she left Metro FM's Front Row.

Anyway, KFC Taste Kitchen is a new reality show which will show home cooks, not only professional chefs showing their creative skills in the kitchen. The 13 week episodes show has 11 teams and two cooks competing against each other. The duo who will win the competition takes home a whooping R1 million.

The full prize package will be announced at a later stage. The participants are expected to cook original South African side dishes that complement KFC’s delicious original recipe chicken. The show will have interesting challenges testing the creativity of the cooks. The show will air on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) from 14 July to 10 October.

Squeezable #HTC U11 launched... And the world goes 'gaga'

The HTC U11 represents the firm making "real noise" in the smartphone market again, industry analysts have said.

The Taiwanese firm's latest flagship includes the unique ability to squeeze the device in order to interact with it.

The HTC U11, which will cost £649, was unveiled during a live event in Taiwan and is the tech giant's challenger to the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 7.

The Edge Sense technology can be used to open the camera and take selfies, as well as launch certain apps and trigger voice control features.

It also works when the phone is wet and if the user if wearing gloves, HTC said, and it will also support voice dictation for messages.

What are the main features?

Elsewhere, the U11 has a 12 megapixel, UltraPixel 3 rear-facing camera which comes complete with optical image stabilisation (OIS) - which smoothes shaky photography.

The front-facing 'selfie' camera is 16 megapixels and can also be triggered by voice command.

The USonic earphones which come in the box with the phone have also been given active noise cancellation for the first time - meaning they are able to filter out background noise.

How does Edge Sense squeeze work?

Let's start here: squeezing is exactly as it sounds. The HTC U11 has pressure-sensitive areas around the sides of the handset meaning you can squeeze the phone when you're holding it and the phone will detect that action. HTC is calling the whole thing Edge Sense.

What can you do with a squeeze?

HTC is offering a load of customisation, so you'll be able to trigger a whole range of action through squeezing. That might be something you do all the time - like launching the camera - or might be something you want to reserve as a special action for the squeeze, like opening the Wi-Fi hotspot.

By default, the squeeze will do different things in different places. Here are some examples.

A squeeze from the lock screen will launch the camera. A squeeze will then focus and take a photo. When the camera is open a long squeeze will switch from front to back camera.

When the keyboard is open, i.e, you're entering text, a squeeze can switch to voice entry instead.

A long squeeze will launch Google Assistant, so you can avoid using the hotword

Basically, squeezing can be used to launch or trigger an action. HTC will let you change the default actions to launch and app of your choice, take a screenshot, turn on the torch/flashlight, launch voice recording, launch HTC Sense Companion, turn the hotspot on or off.

Peggy-Sue Khumalo offers guiding framework to #entrepreneurial success

Many start-up and upcoming entrepreneurs or goal setters long to be as successful as Businesswoman Peggy-Sue Khumalo.

Khumalo, who currently  heads the Public Sector and Black Business Portfolio for Investec Group and Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking, has done great things in the corporate world.

She recently spoke to entrepreneurs at the recent To The Point session were she provided pointers to help entrepreneurs set achievable business targets and objectives.

A GrowthPoint Properties initiative, To The Point sessions are held every month to help entrepreneurs achieve the success and growth that will help them reach their goals.

Below are Khumalo's six 'Ps' of life as a guiding framework.

Purpose
Have a purpose greater than yourself. Serve others. Make a difference.

Passion
Your purpose becomes your passion. Whatever it is – children, community, family – it is what gets you out of bed every morning and keeps you moving forward, through good times and bad.

Persistence
Never give up. Life is full of surprises. Don't quit. Have a zest for life. In South Africa, many of our parents had nothing but made it work. Be careful of becoming complacent or dependent on others. Challenge others who have fallen into this trap.

Patience
We get impatient too quickly. Be patient; not everything happens in the time you want it to. This is an unbelievably important quality.

Performance
Give your best. If you want something to happen, get on with it and do the job. This isn't only about work, but also about work-life balance. There isn't one perfect balance. It is all about the integration of all aspects of your life.

People
People and relationships are everything. You are who you are because of the people in your life. You are also accountable to these people. Serve those who matter to you.

Here is the #Springboks squad that will take on #France

Warren Whiteley has been named the 58th Springbok captain and will get his first opportunity to lead the team when a much-changed squad, which includes eight uncapped players, gets together for the Series against France at a training camp in Plettenberg Bay next week.

The national selectors also recalled six experienced players to the squad. They are Rugby World Cup winner Frans Steyn, Jan Serfontein, Francois Hougaard, Duane Vermeulen, Coenie Oosthuizen and Chiliboy Ralepelle. They have more than 200 Test caps of experience between them.

Of the eight uncapped players in the squad, six are backs and two play in the forwards. They are Lukhanyo Am, Andries Coetzee, Ross Cronje, Dillyn Leyds, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan, Ruan Dreyer and Lizo Gqoboka.

Four of these, Rhule, Cronje, Dreyer and Gqoboka have previously toured with the Boks, but are yet to play in a Test match for South Africa.

The squad, which consists of 18 forwards and 13 backs, was announced by SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander at the SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The Springboks will face France on Saturday 10 June at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, followed by Tests at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban (17 June) and Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg (24 June).

Springbok squad:

Forwards: Lood de Jager, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Ruan Dreyer, Eben Etzebeth, Steven Kitshoff, Siya Kolisi, Jaco Kriel, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Oupa Mohoje, Franco Mostert, Tendai Mtawarira, Lizo Gqoboka, Coenie Oosthuizen, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Duane Vermeulen, Warren Whiteley (c)

Backs: Lukhanyo Am, Andries Coetzee, Ross Cronje, Damian de Allende, Francois Hougaard, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Dillyn Leyds, Rudy Paige, Raymond Rhule, Jan Serfontein, Courtnall Skosan, Frans Steyn

Unathi is simply happy about her weight change

While most Instagram members use the platform to boast about their lavish lifestyles, Unathi Msengana has sent out an inspiring message to her followers.

The musician, businesswoman and Idols judge put up a lovely pic that showed how her body has changed and included the following caption - "I weighed 98kg in 2011. Now in 2017 I don't know how much I weigh. But I am a happy child now."

The comments that followed showed just how inspiring her post was on most people. After all, they say inspiration knows no boundaries!

Fancy fuelling with some #F1 fuel? Engen Primax Unleaded is now available in SA and Namibia

Engen Primax Unleaded, which has the same fuel technology and engineering that has powered the Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One team to three world championships, is now available at Engen forecourts in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.

To launch the fuel in these countries, Engen is rolling out a comprehensive advertising campaign, extolling the benefits of the fuel and asking consumers to 'Put a little F1 in your tank'.

The fast-paced and impactful TVC, conceptualised by FCB Cape Town, shows an F1 car racing through a dark tunnel at high speed.  As it accelerates through the tunnel the car's fuel gauge never waivers from the full position, demonstrating Engen Primax Unleaded's key benefits of performance and economy.

The car roars towards a light at the end of the tunnel and, when it exits, we find ourselves on an Engen forecourt where an attendant is filling up a normal car. The F1 car, it's then revealed, is a metaphor for the high-tech fuel that was travelling through the petrol pipe.

The commercial was shot in Cape Town over two days. It was directed by Jonathan Parkinson and Nicole Ackermann of Star Films. Post-production was done by Orchestra Blue.

You can view the ad here https://youtube/ziPcDL9ahio and the longer virtual reality experience here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiI9FmdErhE.

Engen had briefed FCB Cape Town to develop a strategy that took cognisance of the fuel's ability to improve performance and increase economy.

The agency's response was to leverage the success the fuel has had with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team on the racetrack. The team has won three consecutive world championships using the same fuel technology now available in South Africa. 

Songstress Berita is riding the crest of a wave with her hit #Ezizweni

Getting your music played out there is one thing. But getting it played because its a hit is another. South African muso Berita is enjoying the later.

Her hit single - titled Ezizweni - that also features Mobi Dixon is enjoying success on the RAMS Top 100 chart. Ezizweni is enjoying airplay on several radio stations and it also features on key charts.

The news of having the number 2 song in the country comes just off the back of the music video release of Ezizweni which is fast approaching 20 000 views just 3 days after its release.

"I've had so much fun over the past couple of weeks performing the song on some of the biggest platforms in the country. I also have had the chance to show a more playful side of Berita with some dance moves, which surprised a lot of my fans. I'm excited that people are loving the song and the movement, it really feels good. Thank you to the radio stations that are pumping the song, and also to the fans on social media that are loving the song" said the ever humble but immensely talented Berita.

Berita has come a long way and we all just need to step up and take notice.

#Hisense has launched a phone that wont just rock your world, but #RockEveryYou

Can your smartphone keep up with your pace in life? Smartphones ultimately form an integral part of our lives. Whether you are documenting a risky climb up Devil's Peak, selfie-ing up a storm at the hottest new spot in town, or tweeting your spiritual enlightenment in the yoga studio - the Hisense C30 Rock has you covered to rock every you.

Resilient design

The super-slim 7.95mm device flaunts an ideal combination of a metal frame and a soft rubber outer-casing, to provide not only a trendy look but to ensure maximum durability.

The highly durable Hisense C30 Rock is IK04 level shock resistant, as well as IP68 certified, safeguarding the device to be dust and water resistant, allowing it to withstand an unexpected swim underwater at a depth of 1.5 metres, for up to 30 minutes.

Powerful performance

Boasting a 5.2" Full HD display that offers a lavish 424 pixels per inch (ppi), the C30 Rock is equipped with a powerful engine that is driven by an efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 64-bit processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board storage. Multi-task processing is thus a breeze. Powered by the latest Android 7 (Nougat) and Vision UI 4.0, the C30 Rock comes imbued with battery and data saving modes to ensure more up-time while endeavouring to stretch those data bundles as far as possible.

This model features a 16 megapixel back camera and a five-megapixel front facing wide angle camera. There are a number of enviable shooting features on board, including Phase Detection autofocus which reaches its target in just 0.1 seconds - meaning you will never miss one of life's beautiful yet fleeting moments. The variety of camera modes ensures your selfie game remains strong, whether you are grooming your image for that beauty-oriented shot, or a professional look.

Another noteworthy element of the Hisense C30 Rock is its impressive 3000mAh battery alongside the quick-charge functionality - reducing waiting time for your phone to reach full-charge.

It will rock you

When life is so multi-functional, one needs a phone that will carry its weight in endurance and performance. You are not one-dimensional, and nor should your phone be. Indeed, the Hisense C30 Rock is all about living life.

The Hisense C30 Rock is available at retailers nationwide, as well as selected online retailers, and sells for a recommended retail price of R4 499.

Twitter: @HisenseSA | Facebook: HisenseSA | Instagram: HisenseSA #RockEveryYou

#FNB Business Innovation Awards finalists announced

The FNB Business Innovation Awards are aimed at businesses that are able to demonstrate real innovation that has the potential to change the way an industry operates both locally and internationally. The businesses must be founder-led, exhibit high-growth potential and have the capacity to add substantial economic value by means of job creation.

FNB Business in association with Endeavor South Africa have shortlisted the entrepreneurs for 2017 as:

ArcAqua – A cutting edge food security company with a global vision to eliminate all food wastage by using ozone technology.

BrandsEye – An opinion mining company that uses search algorithms, crowd-sourcing and machine learning to mine online conversation for accurate assessment.

ITSI Holdings – Brings the future of education to schools, delivering an exceptional, tailored education experience to any teacher and any student, with any content, anytime.

Sea Monster – Creates engaging content and experiences, using animation, games and immersive technologies, to inspire change in behavior and attitude that drives education and business outcomes.

Khonology – Offers African youth and businesses the models and tools they need to accelerate their digital transformation in a sustainable and empowering manner.

SweepSouth – This is South Africa's first online platform for booking, managing and paying for home cleaning from a smart device.

Hello Paisa – Empowers migrants with safe, legal ways to send money to their families in their home countries.

Lulalend – Applies cutting-edge technological development and automated application to provide fast online short-term business funding.

ThisIsMe – Uses advanced multipoint identity verification and enhanced due diligence to reduce fraud and ensure a seamless, on-demand FICA process for businesses and consumers.

I-Pay – An exciting new online gateway that allows instant payment for both buyers and merchants on all smart mobile and desktop devices.

Retail Engage – Offers unique second-tier retail rewards marketing solutions that connects brands to a subscription base of mass-market consumers.

Wyzetalk – A leading employee engagement platform for emerging markets, their patented technology enables large organisations to engage with their entire employee base.

The winner of the FNB Business Innovation Awards will be announced on the 8th June 2017. The overall winner will get an opportunity to present their business ideas at the prestigious International Selection Panel (ISP) in New York later this year.

The #Domestos Take Your Time campaign launches lavatory showdown across SA

Which South African city spends the most time on the loo? Whose bathroom breaks are the most regular? Where do people prefer to use the throne — at home or at work? Which city keeps its bathrooms so dazzling clean and white that they rack up the most toilet time in the land?

These are the questions weighing on the good people at Domestos White & Shine. To answer them, they have launched a countrywide Domestos Take Your Time campaign to get South Africans logging their bathroom hours and comparing notes.

The innovative campaign aims to revolutionise the time South Africans spend on the toilet, getting rid of stigma and even encouraging them to brag about it.

"The minute you start spending more time in the toilet, you realise how important absolute cleanliness and hygiene are in this environment," said Ant Borstlap, Senior Brand Manager, Handy Andy and Domestos. "We asked, how would the public react to a product that made every toilet perfect — white and shiny! People will spend longer periods of time in nice, clean toilets. Then we thought, what if we could get the public to take their time while enjoying some great content… because everyone loves a good read in the toilet!"

With this in mind, Domestos White & Shine has partnered with Caxton to build a mobile-only web platform at www.takeyourtime.domestos.co.za that allows users to curate a profile with a custom super-newsfeed of varied content.

"It's the world's first website that gets you to spend more time on the toilet, measures that time and creates a national conversation on social media about taking your time on the toilet," said Borstlap.

The user profiles can display data about the user's total time, average time per visit, weekly comparisons and location.

"Our goal with the campaign is to create the biggest, loudest social conversation around taking your time on the toilet, while providing our consumers with personalised content to enjoy in their bright, shiny toilets." said Borstlap.

The Take Your Time campaign insights will be delivered across social media, supported by graphs and visuals showing the week's toilet trends, as the cities of the nation vie for the title of South Africa's toilet champ. 

"We believe this idea can cross audiences, interests and occasions," said Borstlap. "We are excited to be starting a national conversation that is set to revolutionise the way people see their time on the toilet" 

Sign up now on www.takeyourtime.domestos.co.za and start enjoying your very own newsfeed.

Get the power to beat your best with #Powerade

Powerade, the official hydration partner of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and the Cape Town Cycle Tour, has signed-up some of South Africa's foremost running, cycling and training experts to challenge athletes to beat their best in 2017.

Athletes across the country will be given the opportunity to sign-up for The Power to Beat Your Best, presented by Powerade. This includes an ongoing series of exclusive training tips and hints from the likes of former Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon champion, Caroline Wostmann; renowned mental coach Tom Dawson-Squibb and recent Exxaro Jersey winner at the world's toughest mountain bike race, the Absa Cape Epic, William Mokgopo.  

Caroline Wostmann commented, "I was so excited to have received the call from Powerade to help people across SA achieve their fitness goals.  Whether you are an elite athlete or just looking to increase your fitness, everyone should be setting goals and looking to outperform themselves.  I hope that through the Power to Beat Your Best, we will be able to set athletes on the path to doing just that."

Powerade's 'Power to Beat Your Best' aims to provide athletes with the tools to achieve a personal best time in 2017.  Those who sign-up will have the choice to receive either running specific content from Wostmann or Cycling specific content from Mokgopo, both supplemented with tips to build your mental strength from former Sharks, Stormers and Ajax Cape Town mental coach, Dawson-Squibb. 

In addition to receiving insightful training tips, if you improve on your benchmarked time, you stand a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to run in the Powerade Monterrey Marathon in Mexico or cycle in the Granfondo Campagnolo Roma in Italy*.

HSBC Cape Town Sevens named best live sports experience

The HSBC Cape Town Sevens was named as Best Live Sports Experience in South Africa at the prestigious Discovery Sport Industry Awards in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.

SA Rugby's delivery of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens won from among six nominees in the category.

The event, which is held at the Cape Town Stadium in December each year, was praised by judges for its "innovative and creative activations". They said that the "high-impact and engaging" entertainment meant that the Springbok Sevens team's defeat in the final "did not detract from the fans' enjoyment of the experience – a testament to the success of the tournament."

The event was a 109 000 sell out over the two days and featured numerous music, dance and big-screen entertainments. It was embraced by the audience, many of whom joined in the Sevens tradition of attending in fancy dress.

A multitude of food and beverage options as well as an extensive children's play area completed the experience.

Here is your once in a lifetime opportunity to braai with the #Springboks

Life insurance industry heavyweight, BrightRock, has teamed up with the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players' Fund to host The Play the Bounce Braai in Johannesburg on 20 June 2017, just ahead of the third and final Springbok vs France Test Match.

This fun event will be attended by the full Springbok team and management in an effort to raise much needed funds for the Players' Fund and will be followed by a special rugby training day for young players selected from the Gauteng area on 21 June 2017.

Proceeds of the two events will go to the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players' Fund to support rugby players who have sustained catastrophic head, neck or spinal cord injuries while on the field.

Festivities will kick off on Tuesday 20 June at Café Cru at the Southern Sun Montecasino, where guests will have an opportunity to enjoy a typical South African braai in the company of the entire Springbok team and management, not to mention a number of former icons of the game.

Attendees will also have a chance to show off their sporting knowledge with a fun, rugby-themed quiz where they will be joined up with the players to bolster their competitive edge. Incredible prizes will also be up for grabs on the night, including a Springbok match-day, team photo opportunity, dinner for 20 people with two former Springboks prepared by a private chef, and signed sport memorabilia.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to rub shoulders with the boys in green and gold in the name of a good cause!

The cost for the Bok Braai is R5 000 and includes two tickets to the evening event, and will also cover the cost of one of the young players to attend the training and development day. To purchase a ticket or to find out more about how to donate towards the Fund - contact events@playersfund.org.za or call (021) 658 5615.

Event Details: "The Play the Bounce Braai"
•      Date: 20 June 2017
•      Time: 18:30 to 22:30
•      Venue: Café Cru at the Southern Sun Montecasino
•      Price: R5 000
 

For more info on the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players' Fund, visit the following channels:

•        Website: www.playersfund.org.za
•        Telephone: (021) 659 5615
•        Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PlayersFund/
•        Twitter: https://twitter.com/playersfundsa

Take care of your skin this winter

We all know that cold weather means low humidity and this combined with dry air acts as a sponge and soaks up all the water in your skin. When it's cold there's less moisture in the air and winter weather demands skincare that's heavier and that protects the skin more than usual.
 
Tips to prepare your skin for winter:
-       Use Sunscreen: even though its winter and the sun is not that hot, we still need to protect our skins from the damage caused by UVA and UVB rays.
-       Drink lots of water: Our skins loose vital moisture in the colder months, make sure to keep hydrated from the inside by drinking at least eight cups of water before bed.
-       Avoid the peels: If your skin is prone to be very dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks and alcohol based toners.
-       Avoid super-hot water: Hot water strips your skin of vital moisture. Rather opt for a luke warm wash on your face.
 

AKA's Caiphus Song video proving to be a hit on YouTube

With just a week gone since its release, rapper AKA's Caiphus Song's video is taking YouTube by storm. The video has been viewed more than 300 000 times making it one of the trending musical videos on the platform.

In an interview with the Plug, AKA spoke about the uniqueness of the video that features recent SAFTA award winner Warren Masemola and Isibaya actress Jessica Nkosi.

" I don't make generic music and I pride myself on that. Therefore, I couldn't make a generic video. My music is all about positivity. I don't know how people sleep at night when their music and music videos are simply watered down versions of the artists that we dig in the states," he said.

If you haven't seen the video yet, make sure you do so soon. It rocks!

Nandi Madida challenges Jessica Nkosi on #LSBAfrica

"It" girls Jessica Nkosi and Nandi Madida are the next screen queens to face off in Lip Sync Battle Africa this coming Thursday (MTV Base, DStv channel 322, 18 May 2017 @ 21:30 CAT).
 
While BET A-List host Nandi may have years of experience on stage, thanks to her thriving musical career, it's clear that she will have tough competition from Isibaya soap queen Jessica, who's showcased her dancing skills in numerous Instagram dance challenges.
 
Cheered on by the electrifying energy of host Pearl Thusi and "colour commentator" Denrele Edun, the two red carpet darlings will pull out all the stops in this no holds barred seventh episode of Lip Sync Battle Africa.  The two beauties will stop at nothing when it comes to winning the winner's belt: Jessica gets all dressed up in a giant ballgown to belt out a big ballad by British superstar Adele, while Nandi channels Pharrell in an upbeat rendition of "Happy", and even enlists her own husband's huge hit "Clap Your Hands" to get the audience on her side.
 
Commented Nandi, "I am so thrilled I got the opportunity to be on the new season Lip Sync Battle Africa – I haven't had so much fun in ages.  I was surprised how competitive I got, but I absolutely loved working with Jessica, Pearl and Denrele, and it was a real blast to be part of this phenomenal show."
 
Added Jessica, "Growing up we all did some lip syncing privately in our rooms when no one was watching and to finally be able to do it on a stage with an audience was amazing. I felt like I was the actual performer of the songs I was performing. I don't think people have seen me get loose like I did during my performances - usually because of the character I play they expect me to be a certain way, but in Lip Sync Battle they will definitely see another side of me."
 
Will Nandi's singing experience topple Jessica's acting skills on #LSBAfrica stage? And which "It" girl will raise their levels and raise the #LSBAfrica trophy? Find out on Lip Sync Battle Africa on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) on Thursday 18 May 2017 at 21:30 CAT.

#Budweiser to launch in Mzansi

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is planning to launch Budweiser in South Africa before the end of 2017.

The company said during the presentation of its quarter results that the launch of the beer would consolidate its footprint in the country.

"The business is well-positioned to grow our global brands, with Stella Artois and Corona already present in the market and plans to launch Budweiser later in the year," the group said.

Bring it on AB InBev, bring it on!

Now you can enter SA's Got Talent via #WhatsApp. Here's how

SA's Got Talent, sponsored by Samsung, has opened up auditions to all South African citizens via WhatsApp. Now anyone with a smartphone and WhatsApp can audition with the click of a button, wherever they are in the country. 

This is how you can audition for SA's Got Talent on WhatsApp:

- Add the SA's Got Talent's number (060 485 6175) to your smartphone's contacts.

- Go to the WhatsApp app on your smartphone

- Start a new chat with SA's Got Talent

- Record your audition video on the WhatsApp chat or upload your video from your Camera Roll.

- Include your Name, Age, City and Contact Details.

- Press SEND.

WhatsApp entries close at midnight on Wednesday, 31 May 2017.

It's Durban's chance to shine this weekend at Moses Mabhida Stadium to audition for SA's Got Talent on Saturday 20 May 2017. 

Durban :
 20 May 2017 at Moses Mabhida Stadium (44 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, Durban).
Gates open: 7:00AM



#etv channels added to #DStv

On Wednesday, 17 May, DStv customers will get even more entertainment as we add four new e.tv channels to the DStv family. These channels are eMovies+ (Channel 138), eMovies Extra (Channel 140), eExtra (Channel 195) and eToonz+ (Channel 311). Three of these channels will be available in crystal clear HD: eMovies+, eMovies Extra and eExtra.
 
These channels offer a broad range of entertainment, which will give our customers a more expansive viewing experience. The shows will appeal to the entire family: eToonz+ offers a safe and sunny space for the kids; eMovies Extra packs a punch with robust action movies; eExtra gives mom a chance to tune into telenovelas and the rest of the family can enjoy sitcoms; while eMovies+ offers an escape with the stars.

"We're always on the lookout for ways to add more value to each of our DStv packages – it's about offering our customers the best entertainment in one place. These e.tv channels, of which three are in HD, will bring hours of viewing delight to the whole family," commented Mark Rayner, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa.

eMovies+ (Channel 138) and eMovies Extra (Channel 140) will be available to DStv Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers. eExtra (Channel 195) and eToonz+ (Channel 311) will be available to DStv EasyView, Access, Family, Compact, Extra and Premium customers.

The addition of three more HD channels means that customers on the DStv EasyView package will now have access to three HD channels, DStv Access customers will have seven, DStv Family 12, DStv Compact 21, DStv Extra 26 and DStv Premium 41.

#Fiat Tipo launched in South Africa

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has launched the all new Fiat Tipo hatchback and its sedan sibling to the South African market following the vehicle's highly successful European debut.

The launch marks the Fiat's return to the medium-compact segment with an offering that appeals directly to the heart of the market, thanks to a simple but comprehensive range that meets customer needs. The Tipo family's success is based on a value proposition combined with best-in-class passenger and luggage space, as well as versatility.

Thanks in part to these characteristics, the Tipo family has been awarded a string of accolades, the latest of which is the prestigious Autobest "Best Buy Car 2016" award, chosen by a jury of 26 journalists from the most authoritative European car magazines. This award underlines the model's design, quality, comfort and versatility and rewards an exceptional offering that is squarely focused on value for money, a crucial concept in Fiat's functional family strategy, summed up in the slogan "You don't need much to get a lot".

The Fiat Tipo range shares the same values but each have unique personalities as diverse as their respective target audiences, from families and couples to young people or professionals.

The Tipo family was developed around the brief "Skills, no frills" and combines the brand's historic concepts of functionality, simplicity and personality in an extraordinary value-for-money offering. Personality-wise, the Fiat Tipo projects a dynamic style and a strong character in all versions with simple choices provided to the customer resulting in a range of engines and trim levels appealing directly to the heart of the market.

South African brandies take centre stage in the US

While South Africa's credit rating has taken a knock, our country's brandies have proved to be the international gold standard, claiming five Double Gold medals at the illustrious San Francisco's World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
 
Once again Oude Meester revealed their Midas touch at the competition last month, with a haul of three Double Gold medals for their Oude Meester 12-Year-Old Reserve Brandy, the Oude Meester 18-YearOld Sovereign and the Oude Meester Demant - which incidentally also won the title as World's Best Brandy at the 2017 World Brandy Awards. Van Ryn's Distillery, another perennial global top performer, claimed two Double Gold medals for the Van Ryn's 12-Year-Old Distiller's reserve and the Van Ryn's 20-Year-Old Collectors Reserve respectively.
 
Now in its 17th year, the SFWSC is considered among the most influential and widely respected spirit competitions in the world. This year's competition attracted a record number of entries with more than 2 100 spirits submitted for evaluation by an expert judging panel comprising of 43 international industry experts.
 
"Any medal from the SFWSC is considered a proud achievement, but for Distell to win five Double Gold medals is truly an exceptional performance and perhaps the most authoritative acknowledgement that South African brandies can compete head-to-head with the world's most famous cognacs," said Distell Brandy Ambassador, Nick Holdcroft. "We are extremely proud of the quality of our brandies within our borders, but to win in a part of the world, like San Francisco is truly special, and shows the opportunity we have in spreading these products internationally."
 
With winter cold fronts happening around the country, South Africans can enjoy some of these premium brandies to keep the chill at bay.

SA businesses brace for winter power price hikes

As winter looms, business and industrial electricity users are bracing for a "perfect storm" of winter price hikes coming into effect from June.

The imminent price hikes, however, signal good news for low energy consuming technologies, as companies race to offset their spiralling electricity costs and invest in sustainable and renewable energy alternatives, according to analysts.

First to hit consumer pockets is the anticipated implementation of Eskom's winter rates, which will see consumers paying more per kilowatt-hour for electricity usage between June and August.

"Consumers will see their energy bills going up in winter but it's not only because they are consuming more electricity, but also because they are paying more per kilowatt-hour," energy specialist Heather McEwan of sustainability company Rhino Group.

MUNICIPAL TARIFFS ADD FURTHER STRAIN:

In addition, the annual municipal electricity tariff increases would also come into effect in July, she said.

"Electricity bills will rise even further in July, when the annual increase kicks in on top of the winter prices. So, after August, when the winter rates fall away, consumers will still be paying more for electricity due to the annual escalation."

In February, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved a maximum 2.2% electricity tariff increase by Eskom for the 2017/18 period, and recently capped municipal electricity tariff increases at 1.88%.

#Nike is scouting for unsigned footballers across South Africa

Young, unsigned footballers from around SA will now have the opportunity to join the Nike Academy, an elite training programme headed up by a team of highly qualified local football coaches.

Starting on May 20, the Nike Academy will provide a weekly pro-level training session where 40 young footballers will develop their skills under the expert guidance of coaches and mentors for 10 weeks a season.

Registration for the Nike Academy opened this week at Nike.com/Joburg.

TV personality Zola urges people to enlist with God

Musician, actor and TV personality, Zola has urged people to get aligned to God all the time. In an interview with TruFM, Zola divulged about the importance of walking with the inspiration of God.  

"I want to talk about getting aligned with God whilst things are good so that they can call him when things are bad."

Zola heavily stated that before one can come to rely on God, you first need to become a part of his (God) circle.

"People must call him when they are ok so that God will get back to them when they are in trouble. People must not call God when they are in trouble because they shouldn't only depend on him when everything goes wrong," he said.

Once again emphasising that people must "enlist with God" so their journey to spiritual healing can begin.

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Its DJ Sbu vs DJ Xclusive in this weeks #LSBAfrica

This week's Lip Sync Battle Africa witnesses a battle to the death between two of the most infamous DJs on the continent - Naija's DJ Xclusive, and SA's DJ Sbu!
 
DJ Xclusive uses his first performance to illustrate why he's a global phenomenon while DJ Sbu romances the audience with an old school classic.
 
Their second round smack-downs can only be described as a special kind of madness.
 
For more information on Lip Sync Battle Africa, please go to www.mtvbase.com or join the conversation on social media @MTVBaseSouth using the hashtag #LSBAfrica.
 

Dani Alves inspires #Juventus to #UEFA Champions League final

Juventus defender Dani Alves produced an inspired display capped by a stunning volleyed goal in a 2-1 win over AS Monaco on Tuesday that took the Italians into their second Champions League final in three years.

Brazilian Alves crossed for Mario Mandzukic to net the first goal in the semi-final second leg and then scored the second through an explosive strike which, with Juve leading 2-0 from the first game, effectively finished off the tie by halftime.

Juventus were coasting until Monaco's exciting 18-year-old forward Kylian Mbappe pulled a goal back in the 69th minute, ending a run of six successive clean sheets in the competition for the Serie A side and veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

Tempers then flared when Monaco defender Kamil Glik appeared to stamp on forward Gonzalo Higuain, although the referee took no action against the Pole, leading to a bad-tempered final 20 minutes as Juve ran out comfortable 4-1 winners on aggregate.

They will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, who meet in the other semi at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday with Real leading 3-0. The showpiece match is in Cardiff on June 3.

Kelly Khumalo believes she is still on a learning curve in her acting career

Since joining local soapie Rhythm City some few years back, Kelly Khumalo has won many hearts with her acting prowess. But the songstress believes that she is still on a learning curve and she is gradually growing as an actress.

"I am enjoying acting and I am learning a lot. Its not my strong point but I am definitely growing in my strength,' she said in an exclusive interview with Thembisa on Touch HD.

Khumalo added that she had prayed hard to be on the big screen and her prayers were answered after landing a role on the movie - Zulu Wedding. Zulu Wedding will premier this week at the Cannes Film Festival.

"I prayed to God and he answered. Now I am on the big screen. We have such great stories as South Africa and Africa and with this movie, the world gets to see more of them.  I will dispel the myth that some people still have that Africa is all about animals and jungles,'' she stated.

Let's hope that the movie receives a lot of global attention. One thing is for sure, Kelly's dreams are coming true a day at a time.

#Samsung introduces Samsung Mobile Care for Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung South Africa has introduced a new mobile premium service for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices called Samsung Mobile Care (SMC), which offers customers a smooth and convenient repair service with expert care from the people who made the device.
 
"Your mobile phone is possibly one of the most important technology devices you possess and use daily, it therefore needs to be looked after and maintained properly. This is why we have introduced Samsung Mobile Care exclusively for customers who purchase a Galaxy S8 or S8+ smartphone," says Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.
 

SMC is a Service Plan for your Galaxy S8 and S8+ device in the unfortunate event of accidental screen damage. It provides a quick and easy solution that allows you up to two screen repairs in a 24-month period. The Service Plan costs R69.99 per month, with the 1st month being free of charge.

Alternatively, customers can purchase the Plan at a discounted fee of only R1 299.00 as a once-off payment for the full duration of the two-year period. We believe that this will offer great value to Galaxy S8 and S8+ customers, says Fleischer. Without the SMC cover which includes two affordable screen repairs over a period of 24months, consumers will run the risk of paying up to R10,000 to have their device fixed.

 

#Idols Top 16 finalist Lusanda Beja releases debut album

The Idols  SA's top 16 finalist  Lusanda Beja released his gospel debut single titled "Uzokuphendula" on Monday 8 May 2017. 

Lusanda had his first big break in the industry on SABC 2 Gospel competition "I Want to Sing Gospel" season one, and made it to the top 7.

This day sees the release of his debut single for the track named Uzokuphendula. "This Song will encourage and lift up their spirit, it's not a happy dancing song, or a lift up your hands and Worship type of song, but it's a song that speaks directly to one's heart and deals with every doubt, worries and fears. I wrote the song to remind everyone that whatever situation they might be faced with, Uthixo Uzokuphendula," says Lusanda.

Lusanda has established himself as one of the positive leaders and motivational musicians, gospel musician, singer-songwriter, arranger and all round performers a motivational speaker and an author.

Uzokuphendula music video is in production and will be released in couple of weeks followed by a full album is coming out together with a book.

Trevor Noah continues shining internationally #MTV

It keeps getting better overseas for South African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah.

Noah scooped the award for Best TV Host at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, held in Los Angeles last night.

In his acceptance speech Trevor praised his mother for being the man he is and he dedicated the win to her.

"She is a powerful, strong black woman who didn't listen when they told her she couldn't be more," Trevor said of his mother.

Trevor was presented with the award by rapper Snoop Dog and business woman and TV host Martha Stewart.

 The whole of Africa is proud of you buddy!

Anathi Seyisi pleased to be on #Harvest

Acting might be something new for Craz-e and YFM presenter Anathi Seyisi but she is enjoying every single moment of it as it is also a learning curve for her.

Anathi plays the role of Ndoni in e.TV's new soapie Harvest. Ndoni is an 18 year old daughter of Celia (played by award winning actress Masada Mbangeni). She is a wild child who had a great relationship with her father but spirals out of control upon her death.

"Its such a huge challenge, but with such an incredible cast I'm learning from everybody. I'm shooting everyday. I have to do my radio show n the nothing morning, then go for the shooting of Harvest late morning and on Thursdays I'm on Craz-e," said Anathi who comes from the Western Cape.

With her great presenting sills, acting is something that surely won't be hard to master.

Stone Fruits new website is Just Juicy

Check out the newly launched stone fruit website, Juicy Delicious!

This website hosts an array of recipes from the likes of Justine Drake and Reuben Riffel; think Plum, Cinnamon & Sour Cream Tart, Nectarine & Coconut Crumble, Simple Citrus Poached Plums and more!

Also a source for finding information on stone fruit facts ranging from compositions to cultivars to origins.

For more, visit www.juicydelicious.co.za

Brainy North West University student gets PHD at just 23

A Zimbabwean student, Musawenkosi Saurombe (23), made history last week when she became the youngest female PhD holder in Africa.

Dr Saurombe received a PhD in Industrial Psychology at North-West University's campus in Mahikeng, South Africa on April 25. Her thesis was titled: "The management perspectives on a talent value proposition for academic staff in a South African Higher Education Institution."

Dr Saurombe started school at the age of four in Gaborone‚ Botswana. When she was in Grade Three her teacher promoted her to Grade Four after the first school term.

"My parents had to explain to my teachers after wanting to promote me to other grades that I needed time to mature and it was true because when I got to university I struggled‚" she was quoted as saying recently.

Dr Saurombe enrolled for a BCom degree at the age of 16.

At 19, she had received an Honours degree before getting a Master's with distinction at 21.

She has already joined a doctoral fellowship at North West University and has a few academic conferences lined up overseas for the rest of the year.

She is involved in teaching and supervising postgraduate students at NWU's campus in Mahikeng. The Government of Botswana has already appointed her ambassador of higher and tertiary education.

Zahara is next in line to have reality show

Zahara's private life has often hogged the limelite for all the wrong reasons and in what promises to be one of the biggest moves of her career, the songstress is set to have her own reality show.

Zahara will give her fans an intimate look into her life. Her show is s scheduled to be beamed later this year.

Fans can expect to know more about her and according to what she told TshisaLive, her reality show is going to be lit!

"It is going to document my everyday life and adventures. From the moment i wake up to the first thing i drink in the morning. I have camera crews following me and documenting some of the things I have been doing," she said.

Zahara added that everything in the show will be unscripted and completely real. Let's hope that it will finally tell the real story about the songstress.

Its the battle of the twins tonite on #LSBAfrica

Two is always better than one as Cape Townian musical twins Locnville take on Joburg's Dj-ing duo Twins on Decks!  Episode 5 of Lip Sync Battle Africa is a showdown full of twists.  The twins go head to head in a epic battle donned with custumes and lots of bling.  Locnville bring pure magic to their performance of 24K Magic by Bruno Mars while Twins on Decks makes it rain with Kci & JoJo's hit song Crazy.    
 
The two local songs that will be performed is Baddest by AKA and Cold Sholder by Locnville.  To see what the twins have up their sleeves don't miss Lip Sync Battle on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322), Thursday 4 May at 21:30 CAT
 
For more information on Lip Sync Battle Africa, please go to www.mtvbase.com or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #LSBAfrica and tagging @mtvbaseafrica.
 
 

Success is dependent on your personal drive: Thenjiwe Stemela

At times inspiration, and not an apple a day, is just what the ordered.

Getting something done is often a huge task for many youths throughout South Africa. Never mind getting it done well. But for TV presenter, actress and all round media personality, Thenjiwe Stemela, the inspired always find a way.

Having made great strides in her illustrious and continuously growing career, she hopes to rub her inspiration onto the youths of Mzansi.

"I am highly ambitious. And I believe that South Africa's youths are not seeing the forest for the trees, sometimes. Success is determined on your personal drive and hard work. Sometimes it is a labour of love but stick at it long enough and it will start paying dividends," she told the Star.

Stemela isn't just the brainy and infectious face on TV. She is also a UCT honours graduate in theatre and performance. But beyond her illustrious media career, Stemela is also juggling various balls.

"We live in an era of multi tasking and diversifying. And in the media one of the greatest challenges is not to become pigeonholed. In the end its all about creating content whether acting, producing, firing ior designing the advent of social media," she said,

Stemela is indeed an shining example who has not only shown that anyone can do anything they are destined to do. She is inspiring the youth to wake up and do something. After all, the future tbelings to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

This is how Stemela implores it - "Read more, explore more, and do not hesitate to pursue self improvement at every turn."