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They say poetry in Africa is dying. 

That's a sad reality. Poetry is an art form that speaks to the soul and mind. Just like music. When you feed great poetic words to your soul, you feel alive.

Poems can free you from stress, doubt, fear and what today's world prefers calling fake news.

That is because poetry is an amazing work of art. Words... Simply great words. 

We are living in a constantly changing world that's governed by technological advancements. 

An epoch that avails everything in the palm of your hands. 

From games to books, newspapers to magazines, music to movies, you name it. 

Thats a big positive for writers because our audience can access our work anywhere and at any time. Mobility is no longer an issue. 

Poetry has the magic, that x-factor. 

Some poems make people cry, some make them laugh, some inspire them while others orchestrate debates.

 

Be it sports, politics, feminism, food, career, life, health, poetry has you covered on every aspect of life. 

May we take this opportunity to introduce you to amazing publication that will blow you away. 

We have amazing poems that will take you to imaginary cities in the depth of your thoughts. 

We are here to keep African poetry alive and promote the poems that this beautiful continent has to offer.

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Lorcia Cooper bags an exciting role in #TheQueen

From playing infamous prison gangster Uncle Tyson on Mzansi Magic's Lockdown, award-winning actress Lorcia Cooper has bagged another big acting gig.

The Mitchell's Plain, Western Cape-born actress made her debut this week as powerhungry drug lord Cordelia on Ferguson Films production The Queen.

Cooper, who is also a choreographer, has been in the film industry for more than 20 years.

Among her other acting gigs, Cooper also featured in e.tv's 1990s drama, Backstage.

Her new role on the soapie will see her play a rival to the biggest drug dealer, Harriet Khoza, played by Connie Ferguson.

Cordelia will take over Harriet's drug empire and make some changes to the current cocaine cartel.

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Next stop - UK! Terry Pheto is expanding her global foot print #MotivationMonday #GirlTalkZA

One of Mzansi's hottest stars on the international scene, Terry Pheto, has been nominated for a British Urban Film Festival (BUFF) Award for her lead role in the movie FACES, in the category Best Actress.

"It's always great to work with incredible actors and talented filmmakers from around the world. I always leave projects feeling extremely enriched.

"To receive an international accolade on top of it is just a cherry on top," she said.

Released worldwide last year, FACES is a multi-narrative film set across four story lines that follow a group of characters as their lives begin to unravel.

The feature film was shot in London and directed by the award-winning British-Nigerian director, Joseph Adesunloye.

FACES will make its UK premiere at BUFF, taking place from September 1-7. It will be the closing night film at the festival.

This project will see Pheto, who shot to fame at home with the 2005 crime blockbuster Tsotsi, expand her international movie catalogue.

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#Makoti's are not our house maids. #OPW

The relationship between a makoti and her in-laws is always toxic and a bitter pill to swallow.

What breaks the camel's back is the pathetic ill-treatment of makotis. Why do we have to reduce them to slaves and housemaids?

In African culture, a makoti automatically becomes part of her new family. She is expected to cook and wash for us. But what we really don't understand is that times have changed with regards to modern, working-class women.

How can she come home late from work, fatigued after long hours and be expected to cook for us and do all the house chores?

And this while the house is full of our unemployed, school drop-out siblings who just sit around lazily, don't cook and eat all the food in the fridge and in the house, and keep on piling up the dishes. Fiddling with their smartphones is what they do most and know best. And who buys that food they eat? The makoti.

Ever wondered why our makotis and women nowadays are reluctant to commit to long-term relationships and courtships?

Recently married makotis don't waste time to move to their own places after the wedding to avoid all the family chaos and drama. Can we blame them? 

Maybe if we in-laws become more considerate, the makotis will prolong their stay. Mind you, I am not advising them to overstay their welcome. Makotis are not slaves or housemaids. They need to feel a part of our families. They deserve dignity, compassion and respect. Let's stand by them and support them without reservation.

Makotis, we love you.

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The #Springboks are back in town as #MonteBokTown gets bigger and exciting @MontecasinoZA

Montecasino's Boktown, (https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino) the award-winning venue for the Best Place to Watch the Game (as voted by readers in theBest of Joburg awards) (https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino/media/awards), will come alive for two of the clashes between the southern hemisphere's rugby giants in this year's Castle Rugby Championships (https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino/whatson/activities/boktown-castle-lager-rugby-championship). Boktown is the only place to watch the games on Saturday, 20 July when the Springboks take on the Wallabies, and on Saturday 17 August when the Pumas come up against the mighty Boks.

The official Springbok rugby supporters' village, Boktown will take over the Piazza (https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino/entertainment/piazza) to create a nail-biting sporting experience that offers passionate Springbok fans the best alternative to being at the game. 

Fans will gather to support the Boks and watch the game live on the big screen while sharing thegees with family and friends: live entertainment, DJs, interactive activities for the kids, bars, scrumptious food, great competitions with amazing prizes and sponsor giveaways, guest appearances by South African rugby legends and last but not least, Bokkie – the official Springbok mascot. 

But that's not all! There's also the chance to cause some FOMO by sharing the Boktown spirit, courtesy of 250Mb of free WiFi.

Gates open at 16h00, kick off is at 17h05. Spend only R30 on your entry ticket and grab your free beer, cider, glass of wine, soft drink or water to start the festivities. Dress warmly and prepare to support the Boks!            

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#Rihanna to work with #maskandi muso

When maskandi star Mbuzeni Mkhize performed his remix of Diamonds by Rihanna in Istanbul, Turkey, little did he know that talent scouts were watching. 

Mkhize, known for his unique maskandi sound, got a call from the team of the LA based pop star that she wanted to do a song with him after he had remixed her 2012 hit track Diamonds.

This was a year after Mkhize had wowed an audience in Istanbul. Mkhize, who hails from Mkomazi, south east of KwaZulu-Natal, said he was shocked when he was contacted by Rihanna's team.

The revered guitarist is heading to the US where he will collaborate on a song with the Barbados-born singer in December.

He told Sowetan he has already began working on the song.

The globetrotter maskandi star regards the invite as something that will take the

maskandi music to its biggest level in the international arena. "Rihanna could have chosen any person to work with her. But she choose me out of hundreds of maskandi artists. For that, I am honoured and humbled. I thank my ancestors for the gift [of singing]." Mkhize explained that the deal came after an international promoter who saw him performing in Turkey last year, took a video of his performances.

"He showed the videos to Rihanna, who liked my interpretation of her song and the way I did it. She asked to meet me and if we can do a maskandi song that will be in both our albums."

Mkhize believes his reputable international profile has begun to open doors for him.

Other South African musicians such as chart-topping and globetrotting DJ Black Coffee and rapper Kwesta have had collaborations with top US artists such as Alicia Keys, and rappers Rick Ross and Wale.

© Sowetan 

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Clean up and keep the #kasi clean

Nowadays we seem to have developed a very bad habit of throwing rubbish all over the place, feeding rodents in the process – something that's become problematic ekasi.

With this type of behaviour, getting rid of rats will take a long time. Littering puts our lives, particularly those of our children, in jeopardy and leaves us vulnerable to infectious diseases.

We dump dirt and plastics in rivers, causing water and air pollution. That puts the lives of animals at risk. 

There are designated walking places and dumping areas at our recreational parks yet we choose to walk on the lawn and litter everywhere. Motorists also throw stuff out of their car windows, including lit cigarette butts. 

Joburg used to be rated among the cleanest and tidiest cities in the world but look at it today. Also, there's nothing as disgusting as seeing men urinating anywhere they please. 

By keeping our environment clean and tidy we'll surely be visiting doctors less because we'll stay hearty, healthy and as strong as oxen.

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A look at the #Xiaomi Mi S Android TV Box as online TV #streaming takes Mzansi by storm

Online TV entertainment is taking South Africa by storm as TV enthusiasts are embracing Android TV boxes. 

These handy boxes make it simple and easy to stream TV channels on your TV without installing a satellite dish. 

All you need is an internet connection and you are good to go. I would recommend an uncapped package. 

One of these TV boxes that is a local hit is the Google Certified Xiaomi Mi S Android TV Box that is sold at the unbelievable price of R1450.

What makes the Xiaomi Mi S so great?

• GOOGLE™ CERTIFIED

• OFFICIAL ANDROID™ TV OS

• OFFICIAL NETFLIX LICENSED PRODUCT

• FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH DSTV NOW & SHOWMAX

• FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH STARSAT'S STARON

• NETFLIX FULLY COMPATIBLE (IN FULL HD / 4K UHD QUALITY)

• ENJOY YOUTUBE AND OTHER STREAMING PLATFORMS

• REGULAR SOFTWARE UPDATES

• GOOGLE PLAY STORE

• UN-RESTRICTED ACCESS TO ALL ANDROID APPS

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Trends Mzansi #blog hits the big 2 million hits!!! #Influencer #GirlTalkZA #Inspiration

Blogging can be fun and rewarding. Especially when you are making a significant and inspired difference in people's lives and businesses. 

Since it's inception in 2015, Trends Mzansi blog has remained true to its principle of promoting South Africa's beautiful stories. 

Trends Mzansi is pleased to announce that we have now crossed the two million hits mark. A great sign of growth! 

Thanks to all our readers for the continued support. We will continue uplifting lives through Mzansi's beautiful story.

What is your story? Make it worth telling. 

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Is Zodwa Wabantu going to continue with her "rich" #DurbanJuly fashion fever

South Africa's biggest event, the Durban July is next weekend and we are curious as to what dancer and entertainer Zodwa Wabantu will wear.

Famous for her revealing wardrobe and dancing without underwear, Zodwa Wabantu is a hot topic in the press and social media.

Her Durban July barely-there outfits for the last two years have been iconic.

Last year she attended as a unapologetic nudist and donned a black lace floor-length gown with a middle high-slit and cutaways at the hips by Nonkosi Collection.

In 2017, she wore a black dress with a slit that exposed half of her bottom.

The dancer lives in Durban but is originally from Rockville, Soweto, and says the way she dresses is not to seek attention.

During an interview with East Coast Radio about her Durban July 2017 outfit, Zodwa Wabantu said she didn't care about what people said because she's not doing it for them.

"I bought the material, took it to the tailor and told him what I wanted. I didn't care about people, I always don't care about people. I wouldn't say I made the dress to draw attention," said Zodwa Wabantu.

What will Zodwa Wabantu wear this year? Will she stick to her signature style of being semi-nude or will she shock the nation and be fully dressed? Whatever she decides on wearing, it's bound to cause a stir.

The Vodacom Durban July on July 6 at Greyville Racecourse. Tickets are currently on sale at Computicket, visit www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za

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