Thursday, 6 September 2018

5 things you should never ever keep in your wallet

If you lose your wallet to thieves, there are a number of things that are much more painful than cash. To avoid pain and regrets, try to keep these five things out of your wallet.

Your work ID: If you work in an organisation where your work ID lets you swipe in to get office access; especially during odd hours of the night, your business could be at risk if your wallet goes missing.

Giving a thief access to the building could get both you and your employer in trouble. To avoid this, you can use one wallet for your 9-to-5 rounds during the week and another for the weekends.

passwords: Keeping a running list of your passwords, PINs, and alarm codes in your wallet is a quick way of asking for trouble. It would take less than a minute for anyone to figure out what the numbers are for.

Instead of writing them out, you can simply make use of a password manager on your phone or computer instead. The app stores all your passwords for you, so you can make a different one that is hard to crack for every account.

That way, thieves won't have access to every single account just by knowing one of your passwords.

Receipts: You may wonder what big deal lies in a store or bank receipt in your wallet since it doesn't seem to carry much information. However, a skilled crook can use those bits of information to steal your money more effectively.

Your credit card's customer service department might be more likely to believe a crook who happens to know all your recent purchases. Also, a phisher could pose as your favourite restaurant or store via email, putting malware on your computer when you click a link. If you don't need the receipts, don't throw it away—shred it.

Gift cards Like cash, you have no way to get money back from gift cards if you lose them. Your gift cards are just like cash, as you don't need to show any form of identification to use them. Only tuck them in your wallet when you know you'll use them.

All Your Debit And Credit Cards Building up a big stack of debit and credit cards is quite easy. However, having several cards is not the best thing to do. It is best to cap it at two or three to avoid identity theft.

For one thing, spreading your points out into several different cards, will usually not add up to anything useful and may even put you at bigger risk. The more cards you have in your wallet, the more damage a thief can do quickly.

It is best to carry just one credit card and a debit card, and leave the rest at home. If they all get stolen, the bank is not going to get them back to you in an hour. Keeping them separate will give you a safety net.

#TheScoop Hosted by Khanyi Mbau Now a Mobile Entertainment Offering for SA

Telecoming, a European technology company specialising in carrier billing technologies, has consolidated its position in South Africa's digital entertainment market by becoming an official partner for the distribution of the weekly show "The Scoop" hosted by Khanyi Mbau.

Ms Mbau is a South African actress, television host and artist with over one million fans. "The show is a combination of international and locally-produced celebrity content with the Star-power of one of South Africa's lady bosses on screen," explained Justus Verkerk, CEO of FCCE Production.

THE SCOOP by Khanyi Mbau

"Ms Mbau, with the first series, attracted a loyal and engaged audience. Now, the second series will extend its reach to local mobile viewers. The new exclusive agreement with Dutch indie FCCE Production and SA-based AAA Entertainment targets South Africa as one of the regions with the highest mobile penetration. With a population of 55 million, there are more than 87 million active devices which means almost 1.6 mobile phones per person."

Telecoming has, since 2015, offered their Direct Carrier Billing technology to monetise digital content with key mobile operators from leading content producers.

Mohamed Benhamadi, Telecoming Operations Director for South Africa and France, explained: "We see South Africa as a key market and our gateway to other countries in Africa. We are analysing new opportunities with growth potential. In the coming months we will start our activity in these new markets where mobile payments play a relevant role and where digital content consumption is on an upward trend."

Pascal Schmitz, Executive Producer at AAA Entertainment, explained: "Khanyi Mbau is a superstar here and loved by her fans and the South African public. She is the perfect companion to bring the show to mobile devices together with Telecoming, FCCE and AAA Entertainment. The agreement with Telecoming will allow users to access fresh new episodes of The Scoop weekly to get their fix of entertainment news and celebrity scoops." 

About Telecoming

Telecoming is a Spanish-based European company specialised since 2008 in the development of carrier billing technologies aimed at promoting digital consumption. The company's core business areas are digital entertainment, through content partnerships, payment technologies deployment and online advertising, thanks to a professional performance marketing team.

Telecoming operates in 8 countries and monetises digital contents anytime, anywhere and from any device. The firm is ranked among the best Spanish workplaces and has been acknowledged by the London Stock Exchange as one of the most Inspiring European Organisations. Moreover, it's among Europe's 500 fastest growing companies, according to Morningstar's Inc. 5000 Ranking, 2018. More information:www.telecoming.com

Telecoming's Press Contact: Charles Smith www.csa.co.za orcharles@csa.co.za  ronald@csa.co.za   m 083-469-7586

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Wednesday, 5 September 2018

US sensation Brandy to headline 2018 #Mangaung African Cultural Festival #Macufe

American singer Brandy has been announced as the headline act for the 2018 Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe).

She is scheduled to play two events –The Main Festival and The Divas Festival – during the week-long celebration taking place in Bloemfontein from 5 to 14 October 2018.

"We're excited to welcome Brandy to our shores. It affords us the opportunity to put South Africa's best side by side with the worlds best to reaffirm how world-class our local talent is," Macufe Director Mr. Mario Sefo said.

"Macufe first and foremost is about celebrating arts and culture originating in Mangaung and giving these skilled individuals working in performance spaces a major platform to showcase their talents."

The festival will announce its full line-up throughout the week, with tickets going on sale on Friday, 7 September.

SowetanLIVE can exclusively reveal that some of the big names expected to take to the stage include Nasty C, Nadia Nakai, A-reece, Lebo Sekgobela, Benjamin Dube, Marc Lottering, Tiwa Savage, Skhumba, Mpho Popps, Kelly Khumalo, Zonke, Amanda Black, Vusa Nova, Oliver Mtukudzi, Prince Kaybee and Shekinah.

Macufe was first launched in 1997.

While the annual Main Stage festival is the centre of attraction; the event also offers comedy, jazz, gospel and all-female divas concerts.

Feel it, it's here! The #Soweto #Kota Festival is on this weekend

Whether you like it with 'ispecial' or the vegetarian way, there'll be a kota for everyone at the second annual Soweto Kota Festival.

This year's festival in honour of the popular quarter loaf of bread base topped with chips and cold meats, takes place at Walter Sisulu Square in Soweto on September 8 and 9. This is in partnership with Parmalat, Sasko and Sowetan. The festival will have 45 food stalls with 35 of those focusing entirely on amakota.

Organiser Sidwell Tshingilane said the festival aims to reposition the kota in the food market. There's also some new elements to the festival.

"We are also trying to introduce indigenous games such as umlabalaba," he said.

"In terms of job creation, last year we've created over a hundred jobs so we're hoping to double that.

Tickets can be bought at Edcon stores and Engen garages.

Day tickets cost R70 for adults and R30 for children. The weekend pass is R120 for adults and R50 for children.

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Go big, go bold, go bright and add colour to your hair! #Loreal

Frika stylist Jimmy Shibambu, who specialises exclusively in black hair, gives us the lowdown on how to rock your 'fro this summer.

With bright shades from purple to pink and blue rocking the runways and Instagram - black girls also want to have a go at colour. And, Shibambu says it can work if done properly.

He advises that it should be applied as an ombre weave, wig or as highlights in braids.

If you are planning to colour your natural hair, first try a wig in the same colour that you want, to ensure that the colour works perfectly with your complexion.

But, the advice is that first prize would be to opt for the coloured weave instead of putting hair through the trauma of bleaching.

Colours trending include violet, light browns, blush pink and shades of blues.

If you do colour your own hair, it's important to stick to your hair-care routine as the hair is very fragile. Use moisture seal-in products as well as shampoos that won't strip out the colour or cause it to fade quickly. If you have coily hair that's not chemically treated, it will take on more colour than treated hair. Afros work really well in colours of ruby red, chestnut blonde, light brown and auburn.

Natural hair needs oils and regular trims and treatments

Frika says for the daring girls who opt to shave their heads this spring - consider the shape of your bone structure.

Unless you are Amber Rose, not all people can pull the completely bald or super short look. Caring for the scalp is important too as winter may have dried it out. Shampoo and condition daily and opt for bright blondes on this side. 

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Be Inspired - Here is the full list of all the women and their businesses who graduated at the SAB Lerumo #entrepreneurs programme

The women SAB Lerumo entrepreneurs are:

 

Belukazi Nkala and Thabisile Mkhwanaziestablished Khanyile Solutions in 2010, a business that manufactures personal protective equipment (PPE). The business produces work wear for men and woman across various industries, such as mining, oil and gas, agriculture and construction – with a special emphasis on the design for women. In addition, it also supplies safety shoes and equipment. It is based in Selby, Johannesburg.

 

Beverley Moeketsi established Sybil Projectsin 2002, a construction business that also offers mining support services. In addition to civil construction and general building, the business also does drilling and sweeping within the mining sector. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg.

 

Boitumelo Mabowe established Serene Soaps and Trading in 2017, an industrial soap and detergent manufacturing business. The business offers heavy duty detergents, which are used by corporate companies as well as industrial workshops. In addition, the business manufactures gel and powder soaps, and detergents that are used in households. It is based in Rustenburg.

 

Botshelo Morei established Zoe Investment in 2002, a construction business. The business practices across residential, institutional and commercial building and specialises in non-combustible walls, partitions and columns. In additional, it specialises in industrial civil road maintenance, pipe installation and sewer systems. It is based in Rustenburg, North West.

 

Botshelo Rakuba established Pony Construction and Projects in 2009, a construction and general building business. The business offers a wide range of general supply services from (but not limited to) plastering, painting, cleaning, tiling, paving and road patching as well as landscaping. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg.

 

Constance Mabena together with four other women established Imbokodo Trading Primary Co-operative Limited in 2017, an electrical supplies and distribution business. The business offers a wide range of services from electrical supplies (such as light bulbs, cables, plugs, transformers, circuit breakers, components) to general electrical maintenance and premises wiring. It is based in Soshanguve, Pretoria.

 

Gloria Tlhapi established Gloma Mining and Construction in 2006, a mining and construction business. The business offers construction, civil works and recycling to clients like Impala and Sibanye mines, the government and private sectors. It is based in Rustenburg, North West. 

 

Itumeleng Diale established Tuane Trading & Projects in 2012, a business that supplies diesel to the private sector – predominantly within the mining sector – across South Africa and neighbouring countries. In addition, it also supplies cement to developers nationally. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg. 

 

Itumeleng Pooe established Marklyds Construction in 2006, a business, as the name indicates, that specialises in construction projects. However, the business is not limited to construction only, and also oversees cleaning projects. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg.

 

Jennifer Mogege established Tshekaje in 2016, a mining construction and supply business. The business offers underground services from drilling, blasting and underground rehabilitation, as well as is a supplier of steel, metal and ventilation pipes. It is based in Rustenburg, North West.

 

Kgomotso Mosime , of Gosegonna Trading and Projects

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Lebohang Mashishi established Liyasibekela Trading and Projects in 2013, a business that specialises in residential electrical maintenance and installations within Gauteng and the Free State. The business operates 24/7 with a team of qualified electricians. It is based in Vaal Triangle, Gauteng.

 

Lerato Motsamai established Petrolink in 2012, a speciality lubricant and grease manufacturing business. The business operates from its lube-oil-blending-plant in Krugersdorp, on the West Rand and services the mining and railway sectors as well as other heavy duty industries across South Africa and neighbouring countries. Its head office is based in Johannesburg.

 

Lindiwe Shabalala established Perfecting Corporate Events in 2014, a business that supplies a wide range of cleaning chemicals as well as cleaning accessories. Its product range includes office and industrial chemicals, as well as home, kitchen, bathroom, floor, laundry and cars cleaning products. Based in Centurion, Pretoria, it services areas within Gauteng and Mpumalanga.  

 

Lydia Sekano established Tumilid Trading Enterprise in 2005, a general building and civil construction business. The business specialises in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. The business offers a service of repairs, renovation, extensions as well as paving. It is based in Rustenburg, North West.

 

Matshidiso Molebatsi established Yahina Business Projects in 2008 a construction business that in 2018, evolved into a biodiesel manufacturing business. The business produces biodiesel from scratch using used cooking oil, which is converted – via heating and transesterification processes – into biodiesel. The finished product is sold to transport, logistics and farming companies. It is based in Walkerville, Johannesburg South."

 

Meisie Mabothe established Meiron Enterprise in 2012, a plant hire, civil engineering and general building business. The business offers a wide range of services in general building including concrete building infrastructure, low cost housing (RDP), community residential units and maintenance. Its civil engineering services range from structural concrete design, sewer and water reticulation and bulk earth work as well as road construction and rehabilitation. The business owns two Tractor Loader Backhoes (TLB), which is used for plant hire. It is based in Rustenburg, North West. 

 

Michelle Mathuloe established Roc and Rac Trading Enterprises in 2011, a furniture manufacturing business. The business makes indoor and outdoor furniture out of repurposed wooden pallets and tyres, which are available to purchase or hire. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg. 

 

Mmule Seheri established D*Ice Cubes in 2017, a business that manufactures and distributes ice cubes to Daveyton and surrounding areas. In addition, it also supplies fridges to a number of its clients. It is based in Daveyton, Benoni.  

 

Mpho Magano established Rambait Waste Solutions in 2012, a hazardous waste management business. The business offers a wide range of services that includes (but is not limited to) cleaning, recycling and collection of waste – waste that is harmful and needs responsible care and removal. In addition, it retails degreaser cleaners and spill kits. It is based in Phokeng, Rustenburg.

 

Nosizwe Nukeri established Lea Nukeri Oils in 2015, a business that supplies oil within the automotive industry. Its product range includes hydraulic oil, compressor oil, synthetic oil and brake fluid. It also supplies citronella oil used to prevent mosquitos, as an additional service offering. It is based in Centurion Lake, Regus offices, Pretoria.

 

Ntsakisi Khuzwayo established Mati Hydro in 2017, a business that manufactures beverages. The business offers purified water as well as two cultured beverages, Kombucha and Water Kefir, which contain probiotics and other vitamins and minerals. It is based in Pretoria.

 

Philisiwe Mollo established Bavuthile Co-operations in 2018, a business that provides the gold and platinum mining industry with mining and engineering support services. The business offers a wide range of services that include underground secondary support, rehabilitation, vamping and sweeping, reclamation and conveyor belt maintenance as well as provides general mining supplies. It is based in Carletonville, on the West Rand of Johannesburg and services Gauteng and the North West regions.

 

Polite Matjila and partners establishedRainbow Packaging in 2015, a business that manufactures and distributes plastic and foam packaging. The business manufactures a wide range of plastic bags – from refuse, firewood and carry – and foam packaging, which includes cling wrap. It is based in Babelegi Industrial Park in Hammanskraal, Pretoria.

 

Poppy Jiyane established Joy Steel Works in 2015, a steel and aluminium fabrication business. The business manufactures a wide range of products that include window frames, door frames and security bars. In addition, it provides an installation and repair service offering that includes taxi seats and sliding doors, as well as tow bar installations. It is based in Garankuwa, Tshwane.

 

Prudi Rapoo established Otic Projects in 2013, a business that provides surface and underground mining services. Surface services include the refurbishment of 'rolling stock' as well as repairs and maintenance to various types of conveyors. Underground services include contract mining development, stopping and drilling, sweeping and vamping. It is based in Rustenburg.

 

Queen Mokulubete established Somila Engineering in 2014, an engineering product business that services a wide range of clientele across the mining, construction and railway (passenger and freight) industries. The business manufactures and supplies specialised engineering products, as well as hires out earth-moving equipment. It is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, however services clients predominantly in the North West.

 

Rachael Gaffane established Danchi Projectsin 2017, a steel fabrication and manufacturing business. The business offers innovative solutions to the constructions and infrastructure development sector through designing, manufacturing and installing. Its products include formwork products (bridge beams, parapet barriers, columns, culverts, precast moulds, props, kwikform scaffolding) and general steel fabrication (mesh pallets, concrete buckets, skips, material trolleys). It is based in Silvertondale, Pretoria.

 

Rosinah Raphakga established African Kgadi Enterprises in 2017, a furniture manufacturing and installation business. The business manufactures and installs kitchen units, bedroom cupboards, television stands and bathroom vanities – both commercial and residential. It is based in Winterveldt, Pretoria.

 

Stella Mooketsi is one of 15 female shareholders who established Monontsha Projects in 2004, a business that produces compost and specialises in the rehabilitation of mine tailings dams. It is based at the Impala Platinum Mines in Rustenburg.

 

Tebogo Chokoe established Paravilla Cleaning Products in 2015, a business that manufactures and distributes cleaning detergents for household and industrial use. The business retails powder soap, liquid detergents and degreasers to small businesses from the surrounding areas - car washes, taverns, schools, crèches and catering companies as well as companies that use heavy duty cleaning products. It is based in Orlando East, Soweto, where consumers can also purchase products onsite.

 

Tebogo Mosito established Ditsogo Projectsin 2012, a steel engineering and metal fabrication business. The business offers a wide range of manufactured steel products such as (but not limited to) conveyor structures, hoppers and chutes, VRN liners and rolling stock. In addition, it provides boiler-making to the mining, cement, construction and agricultural industries. The business also offers a plant maintenance service. It is based in Rustenburg, North West Province.

Zola 7 set to return to our TV screens to give hope #DStv

TV star Zola 7 is returning to our screens.

He has signed with DStv's channel, Moja Love.

On the channel, Zola 7 will host a show known as Hope With Zola where he is expected to help the needy.

He is set to address topics such as youth unemployment, housing, community libraries and other poverty alleviation interventions.

"It's a new era for everyone who believes their existence contributes to the survival of others. We urge every single person to get involved in bringing a change we all want to see," Zola 7 said.

Pastor wins R15 million #Lotto jackpot

A pastor recently won what he considers to be a gift from God - a R15-million Lotto jackpot.

"The 59-year-old pastor from Polokwane in Limpopo said that his winnings were a gift from God‚" National lottery operator Ithuba said in a statement on Monday.

"Excited‚ the winner said that he wanted to use his millions to uplift the church and to give back to those closest to him‚ who were financially helpful towards his family during their most trying times."

The winner also wants to spoil his wife.

"I plan to spoil my wife of 20 years as a token of appreciation to her‚ for sticking by my side when the going was tough. People used to tell her to leave me because I was broke. Today‚ I'm a millionaire!"

The winner tried to set up spaza shops and other informal businesses over the years. He was not identified.

"The first-time winner said that he was glad he had not given up believing that he would one day win the jackpot. Recalling his lucky moment‚ he explained that the numbers appeared to him in a dream and when he woke up‚ he wasted no time."

He spent R20 on tickets.

"Having missed the draw show‚ the winner checked the numbers at an outlet on his way home but didn't realise that he had struck the jackpot until he got home‚ where he shared the news with his wife. The instant millionaire was still in disbelief and said that he never thought this would happen to him."

Monday, 3 September 2018

Now here is a #GiveAway! Bonang Matheba is giving away 3 of her dresses

Bonang Matheba is giving three of her red carpet dresses to deserving matriculants.

The three ladies will get a full makeover for their matric dance.

Bonang decided to do this in wrapping up what has been of the women's month.

What a month it's been for women in South Africa – to be acknowledged for who we truly are. Strong, beautiful & empowered. But, before August wraps- 🚀❤

I want to spoil THREE powerful, young women on their special night!! 💖💐👑 See video for details!! #WomenOfTheFuturepic.twitter.com/KpecA2w8H7

— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) August 30, 2018

For more details go to my websitehttps://t.co/Wdihha5GdY👑💐💖 #WomenOfTheFuture#PowerIssuepic.twitter.com/UHnHneu4HT

— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) August 30, 2018


#TheQueenMzansi celebrated show success

Saturday was a happy day for the cast of the hit Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen as they celebrated the success of the show. As they are now filming the third season of the show. Natasha Thahane was one of the cast members of the show who were present at the celebrations and she looked gorgeous.

Dressed in a red dress that was beautifully made for her and wearing a crown on her head she truly deserved to be the Queen of the night. She mesmerised in the dress and she was on point. It's not a new thing for her as she is always on point every time she attends red carpet events. She never disappoints at all. Just like what she did at the Vodacom Durban July, she leaves her fans asking for mor