The Art Of Hustling: DJ Sbu recommends his new book to be added to the school curriculum

Radio personality DJ Sbu has released his second book. The book, is centered on the 'art of hustling.'

The book titled The Art of Hustling: Sell or Surrender was launched at an exclusive party last week.

Taking to social media to announce news of his book launch, Sbu went as far as recommending it to be added to the South African high school curriculum.

The book has to make it into the South African high school curriculum. Anybody that knows any minister of education, you got to let them know. If they're not putting my books as part of the curriculum in this country their failing our youth."

Make Me Fabulous will leave you looking exquisite this festive season #KeDezemba

Name: Aneesa Khan 

Company: Make Me Fabulous SA

Business Line: Fashion online store 

Contact: +27 (0) 62 092 8339

Website: http://makemefabuloussa.wixsite.com/store

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/makemefabuloussa

1) Can you briefly tell us a bit about yourself including your full name 

My name is Aneesa Khan, I am a 24 year old divorced single mother of two boys. I was born and raised in Johannesburg. I never had the opportunity to go to a college or university everything that I have learnt has been through life experiences, observing people that I aspired to be like and through reading a vast amount of literature.

2) Can you please tell us about what you do? What is Make Me Fabulous all about? 

I run a small online fashion store called Make Me Fabulous SA. My store is dedicated to providing on trend and fashion forward clothing and accessories to our customers that want to look and feel runway ready.

3) What inspired you to venture into your line of work and who supported you along the way? 

My inspiration is my passion for helping people who want to stylishly put their best foot forward and my kids, I want to provide them with a comfortable life in a world where  survival is becoming almost impossible to achieve, I want to teach them hard work and to value all things in life both good and bad because they both teach us things about ourselves and how to grow into a better more ambitious and humble person. I have no supporters in my life, I get told a lot that I'm not good enough and my main aim is proving to myself that I'm so much more than what people see, I want to prove to everyone that I can achieve everything that I was told I could never have.

4) How has your journey been as a young woman behind a growing brand?

It has been a tough journey and I know it will only get tougher before I get to the level that I aspire to be at. It took a lot of long nights, research, hard work, dedication but most of all this journey has thought me to always stay focused and to be patient. It has been a wonderful journey that thought me how to use criticism to grow myself into a better person.

5) What are some of the challenges you have endured and how have you overcome these? 

My main challenge is making enough sales to generate an income. It's difficult when you put your heart and soul and every cent you have into starting up an online store and not receiving any reward but if you want something bad enough you find a way to overcome that and have faith that someday it will all work out. I push forward every day finding cost effective ways of efficient marketing and sales tactics to someday get me to achieve my goals.

6) Why should anyone use your services or products?

What separates my store from other online stores is the wide range of stylish clothing that is unique to my brand and can not easily be found at affordable prices such as mine. My primary function is to ensure that customers are happy so I provide products tailored for every individuals personal style, size and shape to allow our customers to embrace their individuality. I always provide respectful friendly and prompt customer service.

7) Its quiet clear that you have broken ground and you are doing well. Where do you see yourself in the near future? 

My number one goal right now is to make enough profit to open up a walk-in boutique that will allow me to reach a wider variety of customers. I'm also working on an app to make online shopping at my store more convenient.

8) What advice would you best give to young women who like to venture into your line of work?

Invest in a business consultant or business coach to help you in areas that you are lacking, its always good to keep improving yourself and learning new things or just polishing your knowledge so that you are able to keep up with our ever changing economy and technological advances. Most of all never give up no matter how impossible your chances to succeed seem if you truly want it bad enough don't let anything discourage you or temp you into giving up on yourself, nothing in life worth having comes easy.

9) Do you think women feel intimidated in business?

I don't think women feel intimidated in business, I believe that women have become comfortable enough to allow their confidence to shine out and to become an equal among men in business. No matter what gender everyone has a talent or skill that can improve our business economy and women have now become brave enough to run the race.

10) How do you achieve work-life balance?

It is important to prioritize your time between family life and work life, I make a schedule according to how important things are and how urgent they are.

I maintain set working hours and stick to them.

I set personal time out so that i can relax and allow myself to refocus, self reflect and de-stress.

11)What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others?

The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards set for oneself. By reflecting honestly on what needs to change you're increasing your quality as a leader. 

Entrepreneurship has humbled me. And I find it humbles a lot of young founders, who often set off to change the world only to feel the weight of their aspirations when they realize it doesn't happen overnight. Be sure to always leave room for personal development.

A business mentor should be someone with more entrepreneurial business experience than yourself, having a good mentor that can truly share wisdom with you on an ongoing basis in a manner that can have a directly positive impact on the growth of your business over time is highly beneficial.

Some innovative ways to turn your home into a cash cow this #KeDezemba

During these tough economic times, everyone is looking for ways to save and earn more money.

If you're a home-owner, you have the advantage of owning an asset that you can use to generate a passive income that you can either use to top up your bond and settle your home loan quickly or use to cushion the effects of the ever-rising cost of living.

Gone are the days where the options for generating an income from your home were limited to things like a garage or yard sale. These days, there are a number of creative ways  to make money from your home – and they can be surprisingly lucrative.

Here's how you can turn your home into a cash-cow:

Locations for film and photo shoots

Fancy earning R5 000-R10 000 per day?

You can, thanks to the country's booming film industry, which presents home-owners with a prime opportunity to make a decent amount of money over a short period of time by offering your home as a rentals for movies and photoshoots.

Remember that production companies have a wide range of location needs, so don't discount your property because you assume it's not high-end enough.

"The most important aspects that production companies look for tend to be light, space and a unique character as well as enough parking to accommodate their team," says Rawson Property Group MD Tony Clarke.

"If your home fits the bill, it's definitely worthwhile getting in touch with a location agent. Your property could bring in as much as R5 000-R10 000 a day if they decide to represent you."

Host pop-up dining experiences

If your cooking skills are on point, you could explore the idea of setting up  intimate pop-up dinning experiences from your home.

Depending on how successful you are, it could very well turn into fully fledged business down the line. If you did start food service business from home, Clarke warns that you would need to obtain a business permit.

"But it is a great way to earn income while meeting new people and maximising the use of your property. You could also venture into catering or home-baking in a similar way."

Short-term rentals 

South African Airbnb hosts are making a killing from renting their properties through the platform.

Last year alone, Airbnb hosts in the country generated around R3,8 billion in rental income.

The beauty of Airbnb over a traditional B&B is that you get to determine the terms.

Properties in Cape Town tend to fetch the highest rental rates on Airbnb, with rates ranging from R200 per night for a bed in a shared room, to over R70 000 per night for an entire, top-end, luxury property.

"If you have the extra space, or are planning on being away from home for a period of time, listing your property on Airbnb can bring in a considerable amount of cash," says Clarke.

#Win with #StoneFruit this Summer Season #Competition #GiveAway

When summer rolls in, we often look for the best possible way to cool down, and this year the stone fruit industry gives us the opportunity to do so in more ways than one. Not only will sumptuous fresh peaches, plums and nectarines be readily available for purchase, but those buying these products at participating stores stand a chance of winning some great prizes.

Win for your Health

If you are looking to spruce up your daily breakfast or simply wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, then this competition is definitely worth entering. You could be one of ten lucky people winning a feisty Nutribullet which will allow you to whizz up a quick, cooling stone fruit smoothie with just added ice and yoghurt in seconds. So quick and simple to use, having a Nutribullet will make creating daily smoothies a breeze and since most recipes require whole fruit, you will be happy to know you will be getting those beneficial vitamins and minerals. Look out for the on pack competition details in select stores nationally from December 2018

To enter, simply purchase a pack of plums SMS the word  "Passionate Plums" and your name to 33096. Closing date is 30 April 2019 and SMS costs R1.50.

Win a Peach of a Shopping Trip

Spending the hot days shopping up a storm in a cool-air-conditioned mall is perhaps just what is needed - if this is not a peach of a prize, then we are not sure what is. Once you purchase a pack of peaches or nectarines at any participating store, you stand a chance of winning shopping vouchers valued at R25 000 – as easy and simple as that.

All you have to do to enter is purchase your stone fruit peaches or nectarines and SMS the words "Peach Dreams" together with the store name to 33096. Closing date is March 2019 and SMS's cost R1.50.

 

For more details and T&C's, visitwww.juicydelicious.co.za

Enhle Mbali joins hands with House of Mandela and Africa Rising Foundation

Together with her foundation, Enhle Mbali has teamed up with House of Mandela and Africa Rising Foundation. This is to launch the Forever Young Ball and Gala Dinner. They have done this with Global Citizen and The Nozala Trust too.

The ball will take place on 30th November. It is a tribute to former South Africa's president, the late Nelson Mandela's legacy.

It is also a fundraiser for beneficiary organisations dedicated to empowering the youth and championing social justice.

Enhle could not hide her excitement at such a partnership.

"Partnering up with House of Mandela, which is the Mandela family, will make the fight for change worthwhile as they know what Mandela stood for. I am both excited and honored to be part of South African change in this day."

At the ball, a special auction is also set to take place with a one-of-a-kind piece of art painted by Madiba sold, to the highest bidder.

Here are some songs that will be lighting up the #Mzansi dance floors this #KeDezembaBoss. #FridayFeeling

Part of enjoying the December holidays is celebrating with the hottest song of the season. Everyone argues about which hit will be played to usher in the new year, with that track then remembered as the song of the year – or at least the song of December.

South Africa, though, is not short of hits and picking that one top song to jam to over the holidays is very difficult.

Since its South African launch in March, Spotify has kept close tabs on the favourite and most streamed local and international artists and songs.

In the eight months since the app's arrival in the country there's been the #InYourFeelingsChallenge thanks to rapper Drake, the #LevelUpChallenge named after a Ciara song, and who can forget the most recent #KupeChallenge? But are those songs expected to still dominate next month?

According to Spotify, the top 10 of the most streamed local songs include iWalk Ye Phara by DJ Maphorisa and DJ Raybel,Spirit by Kwesta and Wale and Suited by Shekhinah.

Here are the top 10 most streamed songs on Spotify:

1. GoldFish – Hold Your Kite (featuring Sorana)
2. Lady Zamar – Collide
3. Mlindo The Vocalist –AmaBlesser (featuring DJ Maphorisa)
4. Sun-EL Musician – Bamthathile
5. Kwesta – Spirit (featuring Wale)
6. Shekhinah – Suited
7. Black Coffee – Drive (featuring David Guetta)
8. Shekhinah – Please Mr
9. DJ Maphorisa & DJ Raybel – iWalk Ye Phara (featuring Moonchild Sanelly, KO & Zulu Mkhathini)
10. Dlala Mshunqisi, Distruction Boyz & DJ Tira – Pakisha

While some of these hits may be a bit dated for the festive season, other songs by these artists might make the cut. Perhaps Fela in Versace by Aka, or something from DJ Maphorisa will be the song of the season.

Here are the 10 most streamed local artists on Spotify:

1. Nasty C
2. AKA
3. Jeremy Loops
4. GoldFish
5. SnotKop
6. Shekhinah
7. Joyous Celebration
8. Sun-EL Musician
9. DJ Maphorisa
10. Fokofpolisiekar

Five easy steps to prepare your hair for a protective style. Proudly brought to you by #Afrobotanics

Lately protective hairstyles trends are just booming, and even when you already have a protective style you just can't wait to have the next one done.
 
Protective styles are a great way to shield your hair from damage, especially the ends. A protective style is a style that keeps you from touching your hair daily and keeps the ends of your hair tucked away.  The ends are the oldest parts of our hair therefore constantly manipulating hair without giving it a break can cause hair ends and the rest of your hair to weaken.
 
Damage to our hair can happen easily, by combing and styling it daily, we compromise our hair.  So if you want healthier and longer hair, you have to put your hair in a protective style for 1 week to 6 weeks depending on the style. 
 
Protective styles are necessary and applicable to those who wear their hair natural and those that relax their hair.

Examples of stylish and trendy protective styles:

• Box braid (can last for 4 – 6 weeks)
• Wigs (protective style under the wig)
• Cornrows
• Bantu Knots
• Crotchet Braids
• Weaves
• Twists with own hair
• Pigtails that tuck away the ends
• Up-dos like buns

However, it's imperative that we follow the right regimen before we put our hair into a protective style. When our hair is 'protected' it is not easy to get the much-needed moisture to the hair and could end up drying out. Dry hair is susceptible to split ends and breakage, defeating the whole purpose of putting our hair in a protective style.  That's why we have put together this guide of what you can do before a protective style in order to ensure your hair emerges healthier and longer after the protective style.
 

1. Pre-Poo

Wet your hair. Apply the AfroBotanics Amina Deep Penetrating Conditioner/Black Pearl Hydrating Conditioner before you shampoo your hair, cover with a plastic shower cap and leave for 20 -30 minutes. An alternative is to apply the Mukaya 5-in-1 Oil Blend, cover with a plastic shower cap and leave for 20 – 30 minutes before shampooing.These methods infuse extra moisture before you strip some moisture from your hair by shampooing, leaving it less dryer.

2. Cleanse Hair

Wash your hair using the Black Pearl Sulfate - Free Shampoo to remove all product build up and dirt. Leaving you with a head of fresh hair that is ready to absorb moisture.

3. Deep Condition

Deep Conditioning is one of the most efficient ways to get the most out of your conditioner. It is extremely hydrating and leaves your hair softer, shinier and with added elasticity, making your hair less prone to breakage. Rinse out.

4. Moisturize

The L.O.C Method will leave you with the most satisfying results. What is this? Apply our Nehanda Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair to moisturize hair, followed by the Mukaya 5-in-1 Oil Blend to seal in the moisture while providing your hair with nutrients. End this method off with our Asantewaa African Triple Butter to ensure that your hair is protected and does not lose any moisture.Then detangle or comb hair and partition braid hair in twists or pondos until it dries or overnight.
 
If you have HIGH POROSITY HAIR, that is hair that loses moisture quickly, then consider doing this step twice before braiding, so do the first L.O.C. two days before going to braid, and then L.O.C. again the night before you go braid.

5. Stretch

Stretch your hair without any heat by braiding it or doing twists the night before you have your hair braided. Doing braid out is the most successful method to stretch our hair. It will make it simpler for you when you comb-out your hair before the protective style. Your hair needs to be stretched to ensure that it all gets tucked in, which is essential to it being protected.

NB: Don't forget to hydrate your hair during the protective style using our AfroBotanics Modjadji Braid Spray or Black Pearl Hair Juice. This will you're your hair moisturized and nourished and will also minimize breakage when unbraiding and keep your style looking fresher and desirable for longer.  Also remember to apply our Asantewaa African Triple Butter to your scalp every few days to maintain a healthy and clean scalp.

24 years in the industry and still being celebrated. The iconic actress par excellence - Nthati Moshesh #GirlTalkZA

I haven't watched SABC3's Real Talk in a while. It's broadcast weekdays between 6 and 7pm with Azania Mosaka as the host. But last week the celebrity-driven magazine programme was the highlight of my television viewing. 

On Tuesday, October 30, it featured Nthati Moshesh, a consummate stage and screen performer who has been gracing the small screen for 24 years. It was great television and the radiant and beautiful actress was in her element as she took me on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Interestingly, her first acting role was a male one. 

She portrayed the Egyptian kin5g of the Genesis story in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, an American musical that was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It was first staged in 1968 and has since become popular among amateur theatre groups and schools across the world.

Moshesh was a pupil at the prestige St Andrews High in Bedfordview, Johannesburg when she was cast in the role of the unnamed pharaoh who befriended Joseph, a Hebrew prisoner with prophetic powers to interpret dreams. At the time the gorgeous actress with a sunny disposition studied drama as part of her matric syllabus with film as her major interest.

The musical was an end-of-year project and it would define her career in the performing arts to date. She would later acknowledge that her part in that musical really got her hooked to acting. 

Subsequent roles in classic productions such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves suggested that the essence of real, genuine acting involves transcending gender and racial caricatures. It can influence audiences to see people and the world beyond these social constructs and stereotypes.  

After matric Nthati enrolled at Natal Technikon for a three-year diploma in the performing arts, majoring in drama studies. Her first professional involvement in acting at the Natal Performing Arts Council in 1991 exposed her to the real world. 

She took part in school tours, performing in educational dramas and projects for schoolchildren, covering a wide range of social concerns and themes such as AIDS, rape and child abuse awareness. 

In 1992 she joined the now-defunct Bop Arts Council (BOPAC). It was headed by playwright and director, Walter Chakela, who she still regards highly as one of her most influential mentors during her journey as a young actress.

The highlight of her stay at BOPAC was acting in Maru, Chakela's adaptation of Bessie Head's famous novel. Her television debut as Lerato Mashabela, a caring, sensitive and ever-polite nurse in 1994 in Egoli: Place of Gold – the country's first soapie – gave her instant celebrity status. 

She enjoyed star treatment wherever she appeared in public. It was an overwhelming experience but she always handled the attention with grace and dignity. She kept her feet firmly on the ground and focused on perfecting her craft. 

During her work at Egoli she met Thoko Ntshinga, who played powerful business executive, Donna Makaula on the soapie.

Needless to say, the veteran actress who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAFTAs early this year became another torchbearer on her artistic journey. During the show she also doffed her hat to Maishe Maponya, another veteran playwright and poet. 

Moshesh has received her fair share of awards for numerous productions she has starred in and as she approaches the big fifty next year, she continues to grace our screens and gives her all despite the challenges of the industry. 

And recently the pendulum swung full circle when she landed a male role in Zakes Mda's play titled You Fool, How Can the Skies Fall?        

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Tumi and Zolani's wedding extravaganza #TheRiver1Magic

It's an old cliché that "money can't buy you happiness" but whoever said "money can't buy you love", probably died broke and single.

This week, fans of 1 Magic's telenovela, "The River" were treated to a wedding extravaganza, arguably one of the most beautiful weddings on since TV since Ranthumeng and Thandaza's majestic wedding on Muvhango.

Viewers will witness some of the emotional roller coaster leading to Zolani Dlamini (Lawrence Maleka) and Tumi Mokoena's (Larona Moagi) special day.

Dubbed one of the highly anticipated weddings, Zolani and Tumi's wedding is like nothing you've ever seen on the small screen in a long time. A boiling pot of different cultures, different backgrounds and economic status. 

It's a blend of Mzansi Magic's "Our Perfect Wedding," with venue and decor straight out of the elegance that is Top Billing, with a touch of 'David Tutera's CELEBrations'.

The beautiful bride Tumi dons a showstopper cinderella white gown by Mzansi's favourite fashion designer's Gert Johan-Coetzee. Alongside her, the groom, Zolani is looking dapper in Linda Makhanya creation. 

Shot on location at the magnificent Shepstone Gardens, North of Joburg, Tumi's ex-boyfriend Lindani (Lunga Shabalala), tries to stop the matrimonial after some shocking revelations involving his son's paternity and Tumi's soon to be husband.

In spite of the few skeletons jumping out of the closets and of course some broken hearts too, the wedding continues.

Viewers will be treated to the classical Rex Rabanye's "O Nketsang" fused with the trendy Langa Mavuso's "Sunday Blues" (wedding theme song), Sun-El Musician's "Ntaba Ezikude" and "Sonini".

I have a wedding to attend at 8PM. #TheRiver1Magicpic.twitter.com/7OsFDaNyRY

— UNCLE SHO (@Shona_Ferguson) November 5, 2018

And we all have that one special uncle, who is always drunk and everyone is always guarded just in case he starts to spill some beans on someone.

Then other relatives whom one one is certain if they've been invited or they're just gatecrashing. They make the loudest noise, their clothes and hair will make sure they stand out like a sore thumb but what would life be without these special people in our lives.

The characters are so genuine, and relatable. They deliver their world-class performances with such grace, it's easy to fall in love with each of them.

"The River,' which stars Sindi Dlathu, Hlomla Dandala, Moshidi Motshegwa Lunga Shabalala and Sello Maake Ka-Ncube among others is created by Phathu Makwarela and Tshedza Pictures and co-produced by Connie and Shona Ferguson and direction by Johnny Barbuzano.

Some beautiful behind the scenes footage of The Amazing cast of#TheRiver1Magic getting ready for the wedding of the year!! 

cc @HlomlaDandala@S_Dlathu @Linda_Mtoba@Kuhle_Maseko@Lawrence_Maleka@lunga_luchy @KNaomi_N@PhathuMakwarela @Perzzz@1MagicTVpic.twitter.com/0QmHrXjUpP

— Siya Raymond Sepotokele (@siya_raymond) November 6, 2018

Catch "The River" weekdays at 8pm on 1 Magic (DStv channel 103).

Rapper, fashionista and music producer Riky Rick lands a red chair on #TheVoiceSA

Last week, M-Net revealed that radio and TV star Anele Mdoda had been signed as the new host of "The Voice SA". Now, multi-talented rapper and record producer Riky Rick is ready to bring some SWAG to "Voice SA" Season 3 as one of the show's four expert coaches.   

"With his millions of social media followers, unique blend of music styles, offbeat view of the world and wacky sense of fashion, Riky is the centre of attention wherever he goes," says M-Net's Head of Publicity, Lani Lombard. 

Welcome rapper, fashionista, dad and record producer@rikyrickworld as the first new coach to join Season 3 of#TheVoiceSA. Will you be#TeamRiky?

— The Voice SA (@VoiceSA)November 6, 2018

The coaches who will be competing with Riky to hone the skills of "The Voice South Africa'"s phenomenal singers and go on to produce the winner of the season, will be announced later this week. 

The Voice SA fans who would like to attend the pre-recorded Blind Auditions taking place on 21 and 22 November and 26 and 27 November can secure their seats at mnet.tv/thevoice. Entrance is free, but booking is essential.

You can also join The Voice SA conversation, using #TheVoiceSA, and follow The Voice SA on Facebook or @voicesa on Twitter or Instagram.