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.