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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy your digital copy now through Payfast. 

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

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

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

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

The October issue of the Afro Poetry Times features: 

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

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

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

*A poetry horoscope that will leave you in stitches. 

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

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

*Great and amazing poems that will tickle your fancy. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The HTC Wildfire X is available in  Sapphire Blue.

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why wait when you can do it now? #GirlTalkZA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Store trading hours: 

Sunday – Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm

Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Go Khanyi Mbau go!!!!!

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

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

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

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

I wish her lots of success.

#PhoneReview: The #Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 maximizes productivity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Afro #Poetry Times October edition is out!

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

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

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

Find out why a former beauty model became a publisher.

Amazing poetry events and competitions are also featured. 

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

www.pressreader.com/canada/afro-poetry-times/20191001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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