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Shedding the spotlight on Sho Madjozi    Instagram @shomadjozi This 25 year old who comes from  Limpopo  takes pride in who she is and has chosen to rap in Xitsonga citing that it feels right for her to do so. Her dress sense could be described as quirky and interesting, as she has heavily infused traditional clothing into her everyday style and we totally love that. I have chosen to shed the spotlight on her because she inspires many to stay true to who they are. Not only is Sho Madjozi a musician  but she is a writer , poet and an actress. She plays the role of Tsakane in  Mzansi Magic's Isithembiso. You can catch Sho Madjozi at this years Rocking The Daisies music festival in October. Here is to celebrating women who are doing great things, using their talents to the best of their abilities.  Instagram @shomadjozi            

Beauty hacks we all can use this spring Beauty products have to be the most expensive things we buy as ladies, but here are some hacks we can use with products we already have in our cupboards and bathroom cabinets.   HOMEMADE COFFEE MASK Get rid of dark circles around the eyes by using COFFEE. YES! coffee consists of a lot of  antioxidants, which will help rejuvenate your skin. What you will need: Coffee ( organic coffee preferably however you can use granular coffee) Coconut oil How to use : Add the ingredients together in a bow, ensure that they have been mixed well together Cleanse the face well, then apply the mask on to the dark circles and massage for 3-4 minutes then wash the excess off. Regular use is advised, use it 3-4 times a week. REUSE YOUR FAVOURITE MASCARA We all have that one mascara that we love, well here is a way to reuse it . What you will need : Mascara Saline solution ( Eye drops ) Blow dryer How to use

The Glitz and Glam of the MVCA's   This weekend was one to remember as the Mzansi viewers choice awards took place for the very first time at the Sandton convention centre hosted by the Queen herself Bonang.  She brought class and elegance to the well planned event. Here are some of her looks from the night,  her glam squad never disappoints:         Some of the winners from the night included: Sjava- Rising star- he gave an amazing speech citing that he is a rising star at the age of 33, which shows that your dreams can come true Thembisa Mdoda- Best Presenter - She truly deserved this award as she is one of the most talented people on our screens at the moment, her caring nature is vividly showcased onto our television screens every Sunday on Our perfect wedding. she will be missed as she closes this chapter. Summary- Favourite Comedian . The comedian reigning from orange farm, surpassed the likes of Skhumba, Celeste Ntuli to get the nod fr

Raising the bar, leading and paving the way.   It is of high importance that the conversation about women in sports never dies down. The industry is still dominated by males, and it has been like that for many years. Each and every year we hear of news that they still working on implementing plans that will encourage the participation of women in the industry. This has been happening in the slowest manner, however there are women who have taken the lead and are paving the way. Kass Naidoo- A force to be reckoned with If you want to know anything and everything about Cricket, then this phenomenal women is the person to converse with.  She has been in the industry since 1996 working at The Mercury newspaper. Since then she has expanded her expertise into radio, television and social media. She has  pushed through all the obstacles that she encountered and went to be the first female cricket commentator on television at the age of 27. Working vigorously to promote and enco

Have you been reading lately? Reading for a long time was deemed something tedious to do, only because of that English teacher who would ask for volunteers to read passages from the class reader. To some that was the most terrifying thing to do, in most cases the teacher was only assisting the student to gain confidence in their reading. Unfortunately that is not how it was relayed to the student. I must admit that I was quite the opposite, I thoroughly enjoyed reading, used to spend most of my lunch breaks exchanging books at the library. It is satisfying to see that people are giving reading a chance, I encourage any types of reading. whether it is the local news paper or your favourite blog and magazine, anything. It is important to expand your knowledge beyond what you know, learning new words, phrases. You might think that those things are unnecessary but you might just get surprised. We need to encourage our friends and acquaintances, to put the phones down and escape the

Not so graceful Mugabe Zimbabwe's first lady, has been  granted diplomatic immunity. It is said the minister put in a lot of thought coming to this conclusion. Seeing that the country has a lot of relations with Zimbabwe, she found it important that the relationship should be  preserved. Forgetting ungraceful Mugabe, attacked a young woman causing her several damages. I find it quite upsetting and disappointing that high profiled individuals get preferential treatment from the authorities. There are countless of other cases involving so called ''celebrities'' that have been treated differently, then they say we are all equal in the eyes of the law. Could Mzwanele Manyi be the new front man for the Gupta's? These speculations have come flying, after the news emerged that he had bought the media houses ANN7 and the new age news paper for a whooping 450million. I honestly don't believe that the Gupta's would just let go without wanting t

The weekend is finally upon us, it may be a bit chilly outside but that shouldn't keep you from having fun. Take a short left to some of these events: Hashtag Lottering From Wednesday, 16 August 2017 to Sunday,   Time:           Saturday: 17h00 and 20h00                     Sunday: 15h00 Venue: Pieter Toerien Main Theatre Tickets: From R100 - R180       Enjoy a unique experience, as the mighty Boks welcome the Argentinians Boktown : South Africa vs. Argentina Saturday, 19 August 2017           Time: 15h00   Venue: Montecasino Outdoor Piazza Tickets: R30, includes 1x free beverage   , local beer / cider / soft drink / mineral water    Mercedes Benz Fashion week (Joburg)     If fashion is your passion, then this is perfect for you   Venue: Waterfall Park , Mall Of Africa Date: 17 - 19 August 2017 For more information go to: www.africanfashioninternational.com         Tshwane

 Your health is your greatest gift to yourself. It is priceless, therefore treasure it and nurture it.” Dr Phathiswa Mukansi       In the month of August it is only right that we celebrate women who are doing great for themselves and the community. This week the spotlight is on a young woman Dr. Phathiswa Mukansi, a force to be reckoned with. She is a qualified Homeopath, holding a masters degree of technology from the University of Johannesburg.   The passion she has for health, has lead her to the path of opening up her own business. My health services has been operational for the past 4 years, they offer occupational health medical examinations which is a legal requirement from the department of labour. The co-operate wellness program offers, their unique selling point is the fact that results can be received after 15 minutes.   Travelling to the different companies is made convenient by the mobile clinic used. She has a lot plans to grow her business, to be on

  We must admit as South Africans we love our food and we have an intensive sweet tooth.  I have compiled 5 desserts that you can make in the space of your own kitchen. Get your guests going Doughnuts over these  {serves 12}   Ingredients: 400 g cake flour 5 ml (1 t) salt 5 ml (1 t) sugar 1 x 10 g packet instant yeast 160 ml (⅔ C) milk 45 ml (3 T) water 65 ml (¼ C) butter 1 egg sunflower oil for frying   How to make them Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a large bowl, and sprinkle over the yeast. Heat the milk and water and add the butter. Stir until melted then remove from the heat and allow to cool until tepid (slightly warm). Whisk in the egg. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and work into a firm dough. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and place in a warm spot to rise until it has doubled in size. Roll the dough out on a floured surface about 2 cm thick. Cut into circles using a doughn

                                               Caster Semenya Victorious Again Congratulations are in order for South African athlete Caster Semenya, who has conquered the 800m final in London taking the number one golden position. She has done this in the life time best of 1:55:16. This win comes at a time where her gender has been questioned ever since she made her mark back in 2009. She has brushed off these negative talks to concentrate on her track events, last week she attained a bronze medal in the 1500m race.  When asked about going for the world record she said “I have Olympic, world and Commonwealth titles now so maybe it is time to target the world record,” she said. “It’s the next thing on the list. “I know it will be difficult but I will have to attempt it soon, maybe. I have a lot of dreams to achieve.” I say she should aim for the world record because I know she can do it. She has the support of all South Africans. Anything is possible if you believe and work

I had not experienced anything of that magnitude, thousands of people filled up the premises in anticipation to see the son of the soil perform at home after sometime. The atmosphere was electrifying you could sense the excitement from just outside the gates. The build up to the final moment was good, as Comedian Robby Collins , Khanyisa Bunu shared a few jokes  warming us up. We were also treated to a performance by the Super mega himself who did what he does best. The only part I wasn't sure of was the singing nonetheless it was a spot on performance. 20 minutes later, the main man appeared. His very first line mentioning Bonang Mateba and her book dilemma got us in stiches. I knew that he wouldn't let that one slip away. Although the title of the show was ' There's a Gupta on my stoep', he didn't necessarily mention them through out the show which I'm grateful for because its exhausting hearing about them.  I love the fact that he is able to play wit