ZAZI MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

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Cover feature3- The Buzz

4- A day in the life of: mawetu matyila

5-6 - Cover Story: TONY GUM

7- What if

8-10 - Fashion: SPRING

11- Out And About: ART ON MAIN

12- Beauty: KASI BEAUTY TRENDS

13-14 - Careers

15-16 Out Of Africa: ZIMBABWE

17-18 Opportunities

19-20 My Matric Ball

21-22 Zazise l. manzi

23-24 GANGSTERISM

25-26 Ama-horror-scopes

27- Theres Nothing To Do

28- Gigitheka Phantsi Yintsini

29- Showcase: I am a Ghetto flower

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aZi is an organisation for the youth by the youth, which aims to create a platform for conversation through the creation of a grassroots publication. The magazine is aimed at bridging the gap between the so-called previously disadvantaged youth and the “haves”.

The magazine’s main focus is to empower the youth with information regarding career plans, lifestyle, and how to better their lives. ZaZi also aims to help the youth outgrow the mindset of always wanting handouts and expecting other people to help them.

Most youth growing up in the township experience hardship in creating the lives they want for themselves. One of the main reasons for this is a continuous cycle of various social ills that range from alcohol abuse, drug abuse, gangsterism and domestic violence.

We feel that if the youth were not exposed to these negatives they could prosper and live out their dreams. We dream of townships that groom youth that takes pride in who they are and the lives they lead. Through ZaZi magazine we would like to expose things that could change the way they think and which others take for granted.

EDITORIAL

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Siphuxolo J SigangaMy name is Siphuxolo J Siganga. I am doing grade 12 at Ikamvalethu High School. My dream is to become a political and be the president of South Africa, because I want to change the standard of living of Black people in my country.I am the member of Zazi Magazine, because I want to make the youth of Langa to understand and know how important to know your roots. To encourage them to be proud of themselves being Black and have hope

Nkosindiphile TsibiyanaI am Tsibiyana Nkosindiphile, a grade 12 student at Ikamvalethu High School. My dream is to become a political analyst. I am a part of Zazi because I want to bring change in my community, especially the way we treat each other and not forgetting our roots and our culture.

Bongani Gordon RengqeMy name is Bongani Gordon Rengqe and I live somewhere in Langa. I am a big fan of manga and anime , Some people say that I’m weird but only on weekends and charismas. I’m a writer for Zazi magazine which is a tough job but I’m learning as I do, I write a feature on careers and I enjoy writing for Zazi because I feel like I can learn a lot about who I am and where I stand with myself through the people I work with who are all just awesome insane people to be with. My future for Zazi is to see the magazine changing lives and the way we see our communities.

Akona MakaluzaMolweni beautiful Zazian’s out there, my name is Akona Makaluza. I am 18 years old of age. I basically grew up in Cape Town kwaLanga. I than joined zazi magazine in

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Founder & Editorial Director – Sisanda Ntshinga

Publishing Partner – Gugu Madlala (Bambisana Media Consortium)

Workshop Co-ordinators – Zonke Mpotulo & Lunika Nettie


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2008 and now I’m currently doing grade11 in isilimela Comprehensive school.My role is pretty challenging because I run up two jobs description, which is showcase finding talent through poets, ant the buzz page. What does kasi consider to be popular the latest trends.My goal is to see Zazi grow big and to be able to do that I have to expand the magazine in the best possible way I know how, through passion and determination and that you can’t change who you are.It is always important to reflect on certain times as an individual, and look back at your past mistakes no matter what. So stay true to yourself, always take 3 steps back and review who you are

Nasiphi MdlulwaI’m a simple woman with simple ambitions, to put a roof over my head and have lots of shoes without getting into debt. If I can do that, then anything more would be the cherry on the top. I hope to inspire and share myself through words and fashion

Lesley MphangaI’m very ambitious and love my old cartoons like Tom and Jerry. I am the editorial assistant and source images for Zazi, I hope to bring interesting topics and share how I see the world.

Tony Dee Mantanga My name is Tony, I joined Zazi magazine last year. My role in Zazi is going around interviewing the youth and writing about issues that they face in their daily lives. I would like to see Zazi touching and inspiring the lives of young people, even to go as far as crossing the boarders of South Africa. I want it to be internationally recognised cause what we doing as a production team and as a whole is huge and its making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Ntsika ‘Bra daki’ DakiNtsika is a Middledrift born Multimedia Design Producer (Graphic Designer) who came to came to Cape Town to further his education. And now here I am as a Layout Artist/Art Director for Zazi, how that happened is a story for another day. Be Ntswempu. Siyabonga Ndaba As a young person who is very ambitious and constantly busy with something I feel that I must inspire other young people to aspire in living a positive life, and by looking forward to new possibilities while trying

to improve on their lives in whatever gift God has given them. My involvement with Zazi is in cartoon illustration, collecting stories and compiling horror scopes. I chose to be with Zazi because there I feel at home and like I’m with people who are honest with me, people who don’t hesitate to help when the need arises or to bluntly criticize when due.Vuyokazi NdobeniMy name is Vuyokazi Ndobeni and I am 18 years old. I am bubbly, crazy, different and liberated. I make it a point to surround myself with positive beings. My biggest dream would be to see poetry grow in the townships and to start a revolution. I joined Zazi because I loved the idea of working with and empowering the youth. It is wonderful being surrounded by a group of people that share a dream.Nesiphi NdobeniMy name is Nesiphi Ndobeni. 17 years of age. I am outspoken, hard working, determined and I can be a DIVA. I joined ZAZI magazine because I saw an opportunity for me to grow, to get to know myself and the privilege of working with different people. I have a dream of starting my own soccer club and working in the fashion industry. Andiswa MkosiI’m 22-years-old and the eldest of two kids. I grew up in Langa and Gugulethu and studies photography at the Cape Town School of Photography. I’m an outgoing positive individual and I love art. I am patient but very curious. I best express myself through music (written word) also through capturing images people can relate to rather emotionally. I hog spectators through Photography. I tell my story and what I see through my music, Hip Hop genre. I joined Zazi in 2011 and act as the photographer at events, workshops and the magazine itself. One day I want to establish my own production company where we cater for Music, Film, Photography.Sibusiso Manzini My name is Sibusiso Manzii from the seven four double five. I’m fascinated by the hip hop, radio and retail because they are fun professions but I am very passionate about all of them. In hip hop I feel that I am different and on the quest of starting my own movement. I want people who listen to my music to learn something at the end of every song I rap but I’m not going to limit myself from writing whatever I want to write about. Radio is what I love doing too. I fell in love with it in 2010, and I’m currently hosting shows on UCT Radio and Imbo Live. I write for Zazi to spark young people’s minds to make them change their life and have a positive mindset.

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BUZZ

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By: Vuyokazi Ndobeni

Man bagso who said bags were only for girls? From guys wearing skirts (David Tlale made that happen) to them carrying man bags.The detail and the way they instantly bring out an outfit is beautiful.Whether you are cheesy or ghetto, man bags are the in thing.Varsity guys really? Back packs are so last year,get yourself a man already.

PicnicsFrom spring to summer siyabangena.If you haven’t planned a lil picnic yet then I am sorry mara uyashiyeka.Instead of the old boring ‘let’s go to the movies’, have a picnic.You really don’t need much and pop corn can chill right? Take out that dress and paint those nails ladies.To the guys please just keep it neat and simple.

Blazers am no fashionista but I do know that if there’s a blazer in that outfit,it should be blazing.Blazers now range from different colours to different sizes.They create a corporate yet cheeky look.Kasi girls rock their blazers with leggings and a carvella.The guys walk with swag in their blazers,skinny and formal shoes.You must know ziyawa kwabani (it’s going down) when all you see is blazers.

Want to know what’s in and what you should look out for this spring? We’ve selected a couple of things you should check out that could be worth your while. Be in the know ungazo shiyeka...

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

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TV PERSONALITY

MAWETU MATYILAWe caught up with

TV Personality & radio dj

Mawetu Matyila who was on his way to

school & had to do his last show on HN9

as the Gaming Guru. We are glad we

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in this young mans life.

By: Ntsika Daki

7.30 a.m Mawetu wakes up. Q: Exce Mawaza, How are you?A: I’m good man. I just woke up and took a shower about to have breakfast now. Q: Cool, what’s for breakfast?A: A slice of Pizza, Coke & a fizzer. 9.00 a.mQ: Bhozey are you done eating?A: Yeah. Running to my lecture & I’m late.Q: On that note, how do you keep a balance between school, social life & television work?A: Time management, Doing that assignment weeksbefore it’s due, preparing for lectures and just genuinely being wellAll play a vital role in balancing/juggling those facets of my life. Social life on the other hand lol, a break from work in needed, work hard so you can play just as hard. 11.00 am Q: Are you done with your class yet?A: Yes, I’m about to have a meeting at the radio station. Q: What do you like most about being on TV & radio?A: Reaching the masses. Possibly inspiring a young one. At the end of the day empowerment within the youth is key & the platforms I’m on target the youth.12.15 p.m Q: Where are you now?A: At Enjabuleni offices, I thought you were here so I’m going to head out to HN9 technical rehearsal.Q: Is the anything specific that you would say makes your day awe-some?A: Kicking back with the boys, never a dull moment.Q: For someone who would like to be in the entertainment industry like you...What would you say to them?A:Anything is possible, chase your dreams and of course as cliché as it may sound, never give up. 14.00 p.mQ: What game are you going to review today?A: FIFA13. My last Hectic nine 9 review.16.00 p.m Mawetu goes live on HN9 for the last review as The Gaming Guru, shar-ing his experiences & insights on the latest games. We wish him all the best for his future.


COVER STORY

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Young, witty and bursting with passion for life is up and coming

blogger Zipho Tony Gum. Noble went behind the Blogger

dashboard to e-interview her about her dreams, love for her

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Who is Tony GumTony Gum is Zipho Gum, she is a stylist and your blogger at your local blog store.

Tell us about what you do I am a scholar going through the trials and tribulations of high school.

How long have you been doing what you do?I started blogging in 2010, on Wordpress but in 2011, I moved to Blogspot.

What inspires you? Everything! Everyday people inspire me the most- not celebrities. Magazine, fashion sites and other great blogs are a huge inspiration too, but my greatest inspiration of all is Christ.

When did you start blogging and why? Initially, I had my own “Lookbook” on Facebook and I received an immense amount

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of positive feedback. Thereafter, I was advised to start a blog with my seven unprofessional photos.

You are also a stylist, how would you describe your personal style?Currently my style is “boho chic” with a touch of vintage. It’s very quirky, fun and very easy to adapt to. I try to have that one item everyone would die for, that is not purchasable because it’s actually vintage.

Who are your style icons?My parents, especially my mother- she was a real fashionista! Luckily for me she kept some of her items and I still wear them to this day. My father on the other hand is more like Scott Disick! He’s all about tailored suits, stylish footwear and expensive accessories. He was such a charming man!

How do you multi task all you do? I’m a woman - duh! I’m joking. To be honest, it’s through the grace of God that I can juggle my school life, my blog life and my personal life and still be sane. It’s really not easy but it

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*Be Original & Passionate about it.

*Be able to multi-task & work

hard.* Enjoy what you are doing.

is my passion and I can’t drop the other vital things in my life for my blog.

Describe Tony in three words.Tony is addictive.

What message do you have for the youth?Work with what you’ve got. If you limit yourself because of your age - you’re a fool.

How do you play your part in South Africa?Who I am represents where I come from - which is South Africa. I try my utmost best to make my country proud and I try my utmost best to inspire young South Africans.

What do you think is your purpose in lifeTo love and inspire.

Who do you look up to and why? I look up to my mother because she is beautiful and strong; I look up to my father because he is driven; I look up to my brothers because they are wise; I look up to my friends because they’re full of life and I look up to the stranger because he/she is inspiring.

For more on Tony, Follow her on www.tonygum.blogspot.com as well as on Twitter @tonygum


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What would you be doing if you were not doing what you are doing

now?

Thami Tsolekile (Cricketer-The Cobras)

I would be a business man, not sure what kind of business but definitely doing something along those lines.

Ntsika Ngxanga (Musician-The Soil)

I would definitely be someone who plays an instrument.I’d still be on stage and make sure that good music prevails. Do my part in making sure that that happens.Or be in the management team of some awesome company or record label that ensures that it un-earths raw diamonds, polishes them up and make sure they shine as bright they were created to.

Monde Sithole (Mountain climber)

It has to be philosophy. I’ve always had a love for it.

Mfundo Mlu (Presenter- CTV)

I think it would be psychology because im interested in people.My power is to read peoples minds.Listen to peoples problems and help them out because I’m passionate about that.


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Photographer: Ntsika DakiFashion Coordinator: Nesiphi Ndobeni Fashion Assistant: Gordon Rengqe/ Vuyokazi Ndobeni.Models: Siyabonga Sibaca & Siphokazi Mtsheketshe


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“The Day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created spring” - Bern Williams

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OUT & ABOUT

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OUT & ABOUTFor this months out & about Jozi based photographer Thina ZIbi

gives us a heads up on what’s good in Jozi. These are a few snapshots taken at the Art On Main Market where Art leads

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The latest kasi beauty trends

Mohawk So this spring the ladies Mohawk is trending. Its cheeky, it’s hot and will keep you sizzling. To get this look you can go to your near-est kasi salon and simply ask for the “Teko Modise”. The hairdresser will definitely know what you’re talking about. To add your own personal style you can use colour and even extensions.

Bob Cut We all know that shaving off one side is so yesterday, right? Well it’s time we shave away the back retro style and bring back the good old Bob Cut. It’s unique and bold. For this look you need ex-tensions nesibindi to shave your hair off (only at the back at least). You also need money and time. You can also visit your nearest kasi salon and ask for “iRihanna”.

The nails Dull nails are so izolo baba. Its spring, so don’t be afraid to put colour on those nails. Cosmetic shops sell different colours in bulk. Colourful nails put a spark in plain outfits. Please ladies do not use colours such as black and white- they died with Shake-speare. Don’t be shy on highlights, neons and pastels as they are vibrant and are sure to turn heads.


CAREERS

By: Loren lee Henderson

Modelling is a profession, but with no university qualification required the trick is someone needs to “discover” you. Most modelling “it girls” were discovered in shopping malls...A scout would be stopped by their chiselled jawline, strong cheek bones and/or long skinny legs then Bam! Milan here we come. Also, because of the constant quest for fresh faces for ramp, television and print one should always aim to look their best when they are out and about. Well known examples would be A-listers like Naomi Campbell, Somalian supermodel Iman and now movie star Channing Tatum. While loitering in most establishments is prohibited, cracking it into the market is tough as it is extremely competitive- a dog eat dog situation really. An established, well connected agent would prove useful for handling one’s career. Though the media portrays it as a glamorous, easy path to the big time they omit

the wretched details of fly-by-night modelling agencies, eating disorders and constant rejection in castings. With most talent going down faster than a flaming kite in the face of obstacles- stamina, a firm support system and self-confidence are key to cracking into the field. Being one of the most thrilling and luxurious professions, top models are treated as celebrities making it easy for the unrepresented to fall into the wrong crowd. And we know how celebrity status can go to one’s head and is attributed to by the free backstage drugs, sex and rock and roll mentality and pressure to conform to the size 0 clique.

Seasoned as well as new-comers often suffer from eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia, are prone to addiction to weight loss substances and/or insomnia due to odd shooting times. In most cases pressure to be accepted into the social scene can lead to these pit falls which could easily be avoided with the right role modelling (excuse the pun).

Lights, Camera, Now Strike a pose!

Model, Loren lee Henderson tells us more about this competitive profession and gives us tips on how to make it in this industry


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Poor self-image and sheer desperation for gigs to have a better looking portfolio also often lead to signing with the wrong agent whose sole purpose is to exploit and corrupt naïve newbies which is why being well represented is essential…

The best way to pick the wolves from the sheep would be to visit the agencies personally and inquire about their work samples. A good agency doesn’t charge more than 20- 25% cut from the models’ gigs and also, their contracts wouldn’t be longer than 2 years. This is to ensure good agency/ model relationships after the model has established their career. They may want to pursue other fields that may not be necessarily covered by the current one.

Lights, Camera, Now Strike a pose! Professional shoots, make-up artist fees and

castings are covered by the managing agent. They generally look after the models career, often updating the models profile- current weight and if there has been any changes in their external appearance e.g. haircut and colour. They set up castings that are relevant to the models’ portfolio which could be for ramp, television and even print. When one is still fresh in the industry they are considered a product not a person and often branded walking, talking mannequins. Which may be where the misconception that models are brainless people comes from.

Many women that aspire to be models are lured into adult movies. In most cases false advertisements of castings are made by “scouts” with the promise of a photo shoots and the opportunity of breaking it into the industry. Footage of the model could be used for blackmail purposes after these “shoots” especially when they don’t remember spiked drinks with date rape drugs. It could also go to extremities such as human trafficking into prostitution rings. Scam artists pry on naïve individuals that choose to go at it alone to avoid paying agency fees.

When not dodging scam artist, the traditional enemies’ age and body are on the pier. Whilst aging is something that cannot be dodged however, it can be packed at bay using special creams, exercise and a good diet. Unlike the lucky ones blessed with a fast metabolism many models are “thrown away” when their bodies mature or are just not “in” at the moment.

After the early call times, travelling at odd times to last minute casting set by various forms of transportation and endless scrutiny that is how the industry repays you. A model must save up a nest egg for themselves as it’s an unpredictable profession. Some seasons “green is the new black” and in some others black is just black. In as much as a University qualification isn’t required it would be advisable to pursue another profession on the side whilst waiting to be “discovered”.


FEATURE

By: Siya Nyulu

Gangsterism in Langa not only affects the parents of the children involved but it’s also a problem for every teenager living elok’shini. A gang called The Vatos Locos once said that they are going to kill everyone from elok’shini even if you’re not a part of their rival gang the Egypt Columbia G-unit (E.C.G).

All this animosity started earlier this year when Wandile, A Vatos Locos member was killed by the E.C.G gang in a gang murder incident. Wandile’s parents laid a case for murder and everyone who was involved got arrested.The Vatos Locos wanted revenge, so they went to elok’shini looking for anyone who is an E.C.G and they stabbed Ica. To save his life Ica had to pretend he was dead.

The Harlem Avenue street committee and the parents of all the children involved decided to have a meeting about this matter, and come up with solutions to solve it. The meeting was held at Love Life hall, and the Vatos Locos

members were there as well as everyone else who is in a gang from elok’shini. At the meeting the Vatos said that they were not going to stop fighting because umjita wabo was killed and nothing will bring Wandile back. And the only way for them to find peace with his death was revenge.They said they didn’t want anyone from elok’shini to go to ezone, new flats or white city because they own those sections of Langa.

After the court hearing of Wandile’s murder case the E.C.G were given bail and had to do community service. This ranged from cleaning various schools in the township, to picking up papers and cleaning Langa stadium. uTa Chris, whose son is also a gangster elok’shini advised the E.C.G gang member to leave the Vatos alone because the case is still pending and innocent people are going to get hurt. He also found a school in Tokai for all the guys who were expelled from Langa high after the incident. The school is also a rehabilitation facility which has a three month programme.For a while there was peace in Langa, I could go to friends who live white

Gangsterism ekasi lam

Blurb: Namhlanje singcwaba lo, ngomso

kubulawa lowa. Gangsterism has

become a vicious cycle ekasi and once you’re in it it’s hard to make

the exit

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city, ezone nase-new flats without having to watch my back. One of my friends from ekasi told me I should go and see a Sangoma because when you’re a gangster you have to use muti. According to my friend the muti works with different things and some of the E.C.G and Vatos use it. Apparently this magic muti takes away the pain when you get stabbed and when police shoot at you the gun locks. Or even when you’re trying to stab someone they won’t see the knife.

At the beginning of September some of the guys who are part of the E.C.G left for Tokai and will only be coming back home in December.On the same day they left, S’thembile Bavuma was stabbed and killed by the Vatos. S’thembile was killed because he belonged to the E.C.G from elok’shiniand the Vatos made threats saying anyone from elok’shini that’s a gangster is going to get killed.The score between E.C.G and Vato is now 1-1 and the E.C.G are determined to get revenge and make the score 2-1.

So when will it stop? What’s happening in our townships is just killing after killing and it never stops unless their parents take them away from Cape Town, because there are Vatos in all the townships (Khayelitsha,Gugulethu,Nyanga,Phillipi) and they all know each other.

Loyiso Sibotho was also a victim of gangsterism in Langa.He was killed by ama-Italy e-new flats because they thought he was a Vatos. The Italy gang are also a group that’s fighting with the Vatos. They’ve been fighting with the Vatos for a long time and are teaming up with the E.C.G’s to kill the Vatos and want to kill all of them. But as if that’s not enough the E.C.G’s now want to take all the different gangs elok’shini and form iKasi Unit, because the Vatos want to kill everyone elok’shini, so either way you involved whether you like it or not.

This gangsterism is affecting our studies.We can’t go to school because after school the Vatos and E.C.G are waiting for each other outside the school.The police used to patrol around the school but they don’t anymore. So we would rather not go to school and just do drugs. We smoke Mandrax because it makes you tired,so you can sleep all day.We also don’t play sport anymore because our coaches say they don’t want gangsters playing for their team.Langa is such a small area where everybody knows each other,so we have to make peace with each other or else we are all going to die.


By: Gordon Rengqe

When searching for bursaries and schol-arships, one can easily find themselves searching through lots of unnecessary things. You need to prepare yourself to look through many posts to find the right thing. Below, we list some easy to follow guidelines on how you can make finding the right sites that will work for you.

What you need

You must have:

* Access to a computer (whether it is your computer at home or even the internet café as long as you are able to get to one)* Internet Access – you will be working online* A valid e-mail account

What you need to do 1. In the search bar type in www.google.co.za the search bar will direct you to the search engine page where you can are listed in categories, there is also a section where you can post a proposal of yourself 2. Make sure you have your information ready and updated and when you have received a positive reply apply as soon as possible.3. Make sure it’s not outdated because sometimes old adverts appear on the page.

THUNDA.COM BRAND AMBASSA-DOR/ PROMOTERS

Thunda.com is recruiting student ladies to act as Brand Ambassador/ promoters to operate after-hours socialising and promoting activities at night hangout spots and special events from October through December 2012. The candidates should be presentable, enthusiastic, professional and reliable. The candidates should have a sound knowledge of Thunda.com and the services it provides. Payment is R75 per hour. If you think you are up for it, please email your CV, a re-cent full-length photograph of yourself in a dress and heels (both preferably black in colour) and a head & shoulders photo-graph to [email protected]

PART TIME TELEMARKETING

Work as many hours as you want. A minimum of 10 hours a week is required though. An hourly fee of R45, 00 will be paid with a daily bonus available depending on per-formance. Requirements: PC/Inter-net line. Training will be provided. For information please go to www.gumtree.co.za and look for job I.D.: 413017801

TIPS FOR FINDING BUR-SARIES AND SCHOLAR-SHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE

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PART-TIME BOOKSELLERS RE-QUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STORES

Tokai and V&A Waterfront. Key responsi-bilities: Customer Service; Book Knowl-edge; Merchandising; Security; Stock; Hygiene, Safety & Housekeeping. Re-quirements: Matric or NQF level 4; Book selling experience would be an advan-tage. Send CV’s to [email protected].

SUGAR INDUSTRY TRUST FUND FOR EDUCATION: WHO CAN AP-PLY

Applicants need to have passed their first year of study with a minimum of a sec-ond class pass (i e. over 50% for all sub-jects). Applicants need to be SA citizens and with a direct link to the sugar indus-try (related to an employee of the sugar industry, i.e. miller or grower). Preference will be given to students with a rural af-filiation and who would consider pursu-ing a career in rural regions. A maximum of six awards will be made annually. Awards will be based on merit and need. “Need” will be assessed according to the joint income of the candidate’s parents. Students will be expected to contribute to university, university of technology and rural life.

PART-TIME EVENING & WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST (STUDENTS ONLY)

An evening and weekend receptionist for a karate & fitness club is needed. Please send your CV with appropriate cover letter + recent full length photograph of yourself. You need to be the following: A 1st/2nd year student living permanently in the Southern Suburbs; unemployed; have own reliable transport; non-smoker; physically fit; energetic; reliable and confident. For information please go to www.gumtree.co.za and look for job I.D.: 412705022.

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If you know of any Jobs , Schol-arships or Internships Send them to: e-mail: [email protected]: P.O Box 40 Langa 7456Phone: [021] 4183485


GOINGGREEN SPECIAL

As a young person who lives in Langa I felt the need to share the positive I see and you guys have a passion for football.

How long has Wanderers been active for?Since 1940 the club was started by Ubaba and other people.

Tell us more about Wanderers?It is a community team, full of potential soccer players from our township. The aim was to move young people from the street corners and bad influences on the streets, our players also recruit others to come join our active team.

What is the inspiration that drives the team and individuals?Our motto is “Believe” through that we get to Believe in what we are doing, also our slogan is “In God We Trust” which keeps us believing in what we do, each other and our team as a whole. From us believing in ourselves we get to focus on our future also not forgetting our foundational morals of respect.

What are your achievements so far? We the oldest teams in Langa and we still competitive as the older generation was, even though the older guys don’t play they still support and bring new talent. Our team also

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won the Langa League before Langa United was formed and quite a few players from Langa United where groomed by Wanderers.

How would you guys describe a good soccer player?A good soccer player needs to be mentally fit, physically fit, should have respect, must be a leader, a guardian to younger players, should communicate, and a team player. There is no use in having great boots and be the best yet you don’t listen to others or the coach, you need to be a good listener and have a positive attitude towards fellow players on and off the pitch.Okay this is a bit of a personal question because I had asked to interview the captain and he was not willing to participate.

So how do you guys feel about his actions and does this reflect well on all of you?He is not at his best due to two losses over the weekend that we could have wrapped up in the early stages of the game, he is really taking it hard because he is a defender and feels like he may have let down the team. So please excuse him, we know him as a team and he is not like this usually. As we promote leadership, each of us are leaders and any of us can put on the captaincy band. So don’t take it personally that he reacted that way.

Though I’m guessing there is a specific reason why he has that band and not the rest of you.Yes there is a reason why he takes it yes, he is playing his role there are five others captains in the team. We rotate the arm band and who so ever is honored and handed the captaincy band must take on all responsibilities that come with it.

How does one go about joining this team?People are allowed to come and watch how we

practice and try out for the team.

How does the team deal with loss? Do you sulk and go home?I wouldn’t say we sulk, we take a moment to reflect on the match, checking mistakes and how each individual can better their play and the team as a whole.

What is your goal as iWanderers?Our goal is to finish the league in second position, although we are a bit behind since we lost the two games. We will go back to the drawing board and see how we can get back on track to achieve our goal.I love the passion you have so the next question may each of you answer.

So personally what keeps you going as an individual?Siphesihe: Motivation, good work, talking to people who give me good advice like my manager and coach. They point me in the right direction

Khaya: Football is a space in which a person can be groomed, to be mentally, physically fit and active in sports because there is a future in those activities. There is a lot of talent in Langa and by showing our skills you never know where you might end up.

Nkosana: My passion is the game, it is what I want to achieve, I look forward to each time I touch the grass, wanting to do better every single time and growing as a player.


On his accomplishments thus far and the bright future ahead

ZAZISE L. Manzi Mfuleni’s

freshest MCBy: Nesiphi Ndobeni

Q: Tell us about L. Manzi, who is he? And where is he from?A: I’m a very ambitious, gifted, and focused rapper from Cape Town’s Mfuleni. I’m the freshest and most talented entertainer to ever hit the Cape Town Hip Hop scene. In simple words, L. Manzi is a very positive rapper. Q: Why did you choose this Hip Hop?A: Whenever I heard this type of music, I was either healed, motivated, entertained or inspired, so I was automatically drawn into the HIP HOP corner. I’d love to say, it’s because I never chose this but God chose it for me. I believe that I’m here to save as many souls as I can using rap as a tool. Q: Besides rap what do you do?A: I’m a second year sound engineering student at UNISA and I’m excited that I’ll be studying Sports Management next year. I’m also a group leader at the Y.A.A (Youth Against Aids) foundation and a brand ambassador for several companies.

Q: How important is education to you? A: Education is the essential tool for a good life. Without education one is left hopeless and lifeless. Education is not only the key

to success but the key to almost everything that one might need in the future. Education means the world not only to me but to every individual who wants to live and lead a sustainable life. Come to think about it, It’s fun to learn.

Q: When was L.Manzi established? A: In 2004 but I took it very seriously when I met a hip-hop producer in 2007 while in high school. In 2010 I released my first ever commercial soundtrack titled “DO AS I SAY” which opened many doors for me. I was on


On his accomplishments thus far and the bright future ahead

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poster’s, radio and even on local newspapers .That’s when I decided to take it to the next level and actually brand L.Manzi into something bigger.

Q: What is the inspiration behind your music? A: The social scene. What I see, hear and even read. Even my life is the inspiration behind my music. I love sharing people’s feelings, thoughts and opinions through my music.

Q: Describe yourself in three words.A: Inspiring, entertaining and motivating.

Q: Tell us about your album STORM A: This is my debut album and I’m very excited because it is already getting good feedback both from an artist perspective

and everyone who has bought it. I worked with 9m and T-man who both produced the album under my new and registered label Dumani T music productions. There’s 14 hot tracks featuring talented vocalists and almost all the rappers from Cape Town who inspired me including Pincode, Naked Mind, Pasco, Major, Mbazo. Vocalists: Akhona. Nowethu, Zee, Encore and Loyiso. We have sold 398 copies in three months.

Q: What is your message to aspiring artists?A: Write positive music, as a writer don’t be selfish put yourself on the bench and make sure you try by all means to inspire, motivate and entertain anyone out there, whether young or old. Also be yourself at all times, never mind the situation.

Q: And lastly where can we get hold of you? A: On facebook I’m Lifa Manzi and I also have a fan page, simply type: www.facebook.com/LmanziTheMiracleChild and you can download my music. To order a copy you can call 073 448 2196/084 585 6836


OUT OF AFRICA

By: Chido Dandajena

One such third world country is Zimbabwe. The country formerly known as Rhodesia has taken over national and international news in the recent decade as a consequence of a dictatorship government and a so-called tyrant president, Robert Mugabe. Contrary to popular belief, Zimbabwe is an outlier in terms of third world state definitions.

Despite the infamous and contested moral compass of its political leaders and regime, gangsterism is not prevalence in Zimbabwe.

Amidst economic tragedies and a social-economic collapse, peace in Zimbabwe hangs on the strength of communal bonds. This community bond is the largest contributor to the low crime rates and absence of organized crime or gangsterism. The people exhibit the spirit of ubuntu in the way they assist, look out for one another and protect each other for the sake of the community as a whole. Punishment of unlawful or criminal acts are more often than not, inflicted by the community, by beatings or ostracization.

This is not to illustrate a legislative utopia of Zimbabwe as there are high rates of civil servant corruption, military intimidation and

A different kind of Gangsterism

Third world states are often

characterized by poverty, unstable governments, poor

service delivery in terms of electricity and water,

dilapidated infrastructure and organized crime. Gangs are groups consisting of the

disenfranchised, marginalized or outcasts of society.


OUT OF AFRICA

constant surveillance by secret police.

Whispers and murmurs surrounding the topic of politics are not new to Zimbabwean civilization etiquette. In case you might want to publicly air your opinions and views regarding the ruling ZanuPF regime, you need to keep in mind the consequences that await you in the form of punishment or imprisonment on the bounds of “conspiracy” or “espionage”.

It is not uncommon to find restricted areas, government buildings, private offices and the like patrolled by a gang of military arms. Instead of acting as figures of public protection, the military and secret police force are feared for their violence, abuse and brutish forms of unnecessary, unlawful beatings and manner. These civil servants can be likened to gangs, however not those rebelling against a suppressive elitist- system, but those maintaining it.

This is not to say that Zimbabwe is absent of crime and gangs. Perhaps in more rural areas, small gangs may exist, however it is not to the magnitude of singling out distinct gangs. The culture and tradition inherent in Zimbabwean people has maintained that the majority of civil society remain just that, civil, even amidst all the social injustices. There is an unimaginable hardship in Zimbabwe that remains beneath the surface. Many young men are kidnapped and disappear to be recruited into the militia and groups of thugs used to terrorize, gang rape and severely beat members and supporters of

the opposition. In this battle for the ballot, young men are robbed of their innocence and snatched from the classroom to the battlefield, taught and trained how to kill and rape and are systematically terrorized. The ‘Green bombers” is one such militia group targeted at opposition groups but lines between friend of foe often get blurred in a surge of power. These were the same thugs and militia assigned to claim white-owned farms and given carte blanche with regards to methods of acquisition.

This is not to assume that the community gangs and organized crime arising from the community will not grow in influence, particularly considering the rising levels of resistance and class-consciousness.


Ama-HORROR-SCOPESAMA

-HORRO-SCOPES

ARIES

Keeping it real has never mattered this much before.

Better yet, this month, take off your weave or the gold tooth to allow the real you some time in the spotlight. Who knows, what emotional and material riches lay ahead before you. And all you have to do is go back to

your true self.

TAURUS

‘I would like to thank Taurus for the wonderful they have done so far for the world.’ This could be the last thank you

read nor hear this month unless you think you deserve better. No matter

what good deeds you do, the world is not going to bow down to you if they don’t notice. All you have to do is go

get yours.

GEMINI: ‘Who is the cleverest one, huh,

who is the cleverest one, yes you Gemini?’ While others go on with

psycho-babble and debate over what’s true or not, you are looking at everyone chuckling at how you got this. You are

smart enough to see that there has already been enough discussion and that the answer you are looking at is

the right one. All in all, trust in yourself.

CANCER

Are you getting the things you need? Are the people you love who are fighting amongst each other ever

cease fire and hold up the peace flag? Not this month but progress is being

made for sure.

LEO

Don’t you love it when you don’t even notice that you are popular? Charming isn’t it? This September your popularity stakes are reaching new heights more than ever. Just turn on the charm and

strut your stuff.


AMA-HORRO-SCOPES

CAPRICORN

What could be holding you back and just weighing down on you? Is it your relationship? Change how you see

your relationship and put your mental and emotional weight on it too. That way, you balance off the scales and

you become lighter.

SCORPIO

Whether you became a baby mama or baby daddy last year or even if your

girlfriend or boyfriend dumped you last because he or she has had it with your baby mama and baby daddy ways, it does not matter anymore. What you

SAGITTARIUS

If you have been having a string of good luck lately, then you could see it

continue for month’s to come. That’s all there is to say to it.

LIBRA

The only way you could have an enemy is if your closest friends drove that butcher’s knife behind your back.

Then again, if you did not have the haters, you wouldn’t need friends. This month you gain more understanding

about what it means to have someone close to you. That person you are tight with these days are certainly going to

make a great team.

VIRGO

Big changes come to you either before or after your birthday this

month. You are usually shy and reserved but even you can pounce at a big

opportunity when you see one. Go on, make September the

month to remember.


THERES NOTHING TO DO

Sakasonke, a youth development pro-gram aimed at re-integrating young peo-ple into the community, was started by Landile Mzalisi in 2008. After observing the lack of acceptance of former juvenile inmates back into the community he ini-tiated a program that would re-integrate these youths back into society as well as their families - with a number of young people being lured into gangsterism as an attention ploy for their parents. There are two sides to the program social development and sport. “I saw the op-portunity to take sport to the youth on the streets and have been receiving support from various organisations”. The street games include soccer and cricket and a variety of sport is going to be added in the future.

Sakasonke

The second side, social development, involved a more tactical approach after monitoring the insight many of the par-ticipants had in regards to the justice sys-tem. Through this he began court hear-ing sessions held at Sophumele every Tuesday, where students would make the use of the premises by taking their own stab at “law and order”. By this they would obtain practise at being a pros-ecutor, defender or even a judge. Law students from institutions such as Univer-sity of the Western Cape also lent advice and mentorship to the law enthusiasts

to judge fairly and justly. Also, learners’ part of a special policing system would attain the opportunity to question court students policing rules, summoning the disorderly to court that were reported for inappropriate behaviour by teachers. The general public is allowed to come and witness the proceedings. Sakasonke is targeted at getting the dif-ferent gangs to stop the violence against each other and the people of the com-munity. Mzalisi is in negotiations with a bicycle company to make rickshaws. These may be helpful in keeping the youth occupied, acquiring new skills as well as something to be proud of. The system will be run within the community with the moneys going to development of the young people who are involved in it. After the gruesome experiences and brainwashing while in captivity, Saka-sonke is helping the community come together again.

By Lesley Mphanga


GPY/BRAIN THIZA WAM

GPYA man is driving down a country road, when he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. He pulls the car over to the side of the road and notices that the farmer is just standing there, doing nothing, looking at nothing. The man gets out of the car, walks all the way out to the farmer and asks him, “Ah excuse me mister, but what are you doing?” The farmer replies, “I’m trying to win a Nobel Prize.” “How?” asks the man, puzzled. “Well, I heard they give the Nobel Prize . . . to people who are out standing in their field.”---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Angry GenieOne day a man was walking along the beach when he tripped over a lamp. He turned around and kicked the lamp out of anger. A few seconds later, a genie popped out of the lamp, but the genie was angry that the man had kicked his lamp. Reluctantly, the genie said, “Even though you kicked me, I still have to give you three wishes. However because of what you did, I will also give twice what you wish for to the person you hate the most: your boss.” So the man agreed and made his first wish. “I want lots of money”, he said. Instantly 22 million dollars appear in the man’s bank account and 44 million appeared in his boss’ ac-count. For his second wish, the man wished for a couple of sports cars. Instantly a Lamber-gini, Ferrari and a Porsche appeared, but at the same time outside his boss’ house appeared two of each car. Finally the genie said, “This is your last wish, you should choose carefully”, and so the man replied... “I’ve always wanted to donate a kidney...”

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Brain Thiza Wam

You are driving some people around in a bus. Four people get in at the first stop and three get off. Seven people get off at the second stop and five get on. At the third stop, two get off and six more get on. What would you say is the colour of the driver’s eyes?

Answer: Check the mirror. You were driving the bus remember---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A man wearing black clothes, black shoes and a black hat is walking down a street. The street lamps are all off. A black car, with its headlights off, comes speeding down the road, but screeches to a halt, just before hitting the man. How did the driver see the man?

Answer: Simple! It was daytime!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A man makes a claim that he can predict the exact score of every football game, before it begins. And he’s always right. How’s that possible?

Answer: He says that the score before every football game begins, is 0-0

By Sibusiso D. Manzini


I am a Ghetto flower

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I am a Ghetto flowerRooted in soil which is dark and heavily laden with the stench and texture of Complacency and Helplessness.

My Stem is rooted here,but my Leaves dance with the dan-gling rays of the Sun

A dance of HopeA dance of Determination and a dance of Growth, hoping to

outgrow the negativity of my environmentThe Sky above me is a beautiful picture,painted with

Clouds,painted by Fate.These Clouds overshadow my Beauty. These Clouds are

pregnant with Rain. Ambiguity.

A Rain of Hope. A Rain of Purity,which will cleanse me,cleanse me off my

Past,but not remove me.Because the Ghetto made me.

I am a Ghetto FlowerMy Petals ambitiously wait to sing along to the Song of the

Wind.The Song of Opportunity. The Song of Change.

Praying for the Wind to disperse and carry me to a better place.

A place where I will be able to fully germinate.Fully blossom.

A place where I will be able to fully be Me.But the Soil anchors me. It holds me. And it painfully re-

minds me that my Seed will forever remain in the Ghetto. I am Ghetto Flower.

Deprived and mal-treated,but my Fragrance reeks of Beauty and Hope.

Amanda MISHY Maboza

Chomam yi-month end and we don’t have a plan.Not good! Sizozibilisa njani, phi?

Yima chomi, Nankuya uTa Serge. Masiyi bethe naye joe. Ingathi bano-f pha noTaSpeecth

Ek se ntanga’m naba abantwanabesiza apha and a’kho zinto. Sizothini mfethu?

Masibavase abantwana sishiye indawo. Ever bengana zinto nathi ngapha si-swaak

Ladies nigrand? Ithini i-program?

Ni-skeemile. Khanenzini izinto kalok’nje ngama

-cherrie atshoyo.

Yho kodwa TaSerg uyasibhangxa. Ziyabila eTsoga. Mas’hambeni

niyo senza mnandijoe!

Zikhona izinto girls yabo,qha ngaske sihlale pha kum....And then pha

ezikhathini sizobona ba u-line uthini

With Ta speech knowing that his friend had no plan back at hisplace we wonder what TaSerge really has in store for the girls.

TO BE CONTINUED


Chomam yi-month end and we don’t have a plan.Not good! Sizozibilisa njani, phi?

Yima chomi, Nankuya uTa Serge. Masiyi bethe naye joe. Ingathi bano-f pha noTaSpeecth

Ek se ntanga’m naba abantwanabesiza apha and a’kho zinto. Sizothini mfethu?

Masibavase abantwana sishiye indawo. Ever bengana zinto nathi ngapha si-swaak

Ladies nigrand? Ithini i-program?

Ni-skeemile. Khanenzini izinto kalok’nje ngama

-cherrie atshoyo.

Yho kodwa TaSerg uyasibhangxa. Ziyabila eTsoga. Mas’hambeni

niyo senza mnandijoe!

Zikhona izinto girls yabo,qha ngaske sihlale pha kum....And then pha

ezikhathini sizobona ba u-line uthini

With Ta speech knowing that his friend had no plan back at hisplace we wonder what TaSerge really has in store for the girls.

TO BE CONTINUED


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