SHE OWNS IT

Nomaswazi
Ntshalintshali

Woman you are fearfully and
wonderfully made

Patience Koopedi

Excellence, Experience &
Passion – The key ingredients
to the success of your business

Nangamso
Soso Tobela

An entrepreneur is born, a
true reflection of the brand

An Executive Task

Outsource your needs first to
find your perfect partner!

Competitions Breathing life
into your dreams
Be a winner.
Read more about our Nomava Siwisa, the Innovator
behind the brand Amavenkosi
competitions on
page 45

“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man.





CONTENTS

COVER 24

24 BreathING life into 12
your dreams 52

Nomava Siwisa opens up about
where her dream began and
the building blocks that made it
come to full formation

12 Catching the Spirit

Know & Own Your Identity

16 Mommy & Me

An unventured journey of love,
motherhood and an unwavering bound

18 Short’Left

A look at some awesome fantastic
accommodation spots we’ve had the
privillege of experiencing

45 COMPETITIONS

Be a winner! See all the offers available
for you to share in awesome prizes

49 Sexy cocktails and
simple fresh food ideas

A teaser of great food and drink recipes
to get you in the summer vibe!

52 Mandela Day Experience

Hear all about our, She Owns It, Sizanani
Children’s Home Experience

56 Taking the Lead

From employee to entrepreneur, the
bold dive into the entrepreneurial space

49
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56 60

66 84

60 Feed your passion

Investing in yourself

66 African Beauty

Beauty, a spiritual & physical

76 The Power Suit

An appearance that speaks volumes
before you’ve opened your mouth

78 Business Wheels

The Economy of Efficient Mobility

84 How to keep him

Dos and Donts that keep relationships
cosy and long lasting

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Team EDITORIAL
LEVINE PENELOPE POND
BEHIND THE SCENES
Editor-in-Chief
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Nosipho Damasane Foreword

VTHISEIBWILOITRYD OOFF GOD

“I was amazed by the amount
of energy and professionalism
she possessed and I felt
that as a generation that
is wrapping up”

I t was an amazing weekend to specialists in their various fields of I truly believe this magazine is
meet a dynamic group of young expertise who are full of life and a platform to give a voice to many
women in Bloemfontein, where does not lack enthusiasm, their value dynamic, talented young woman
I had the honour of being system incorporates: and to inspire them to boldness and
invited to witness the celebration and • Love encouragement to dare follow their
launch of a culmination of a dream • Lifestyle passion and allow them to realise
that was born there by my daughter • Authenticity and; their dreams.
Nomava “Amavenkosi” which is • Business
the cover page for this quarterly I am very proud to be associated All the best to this exciting
publication She Owns It Magazine. with ‘’She Owns It SA’’ a magazine Magazine “She owns it SA” the sky
Amavenkosi is a brand that promotes that drives young women is the limit. “If you don’t know what
the visibility of the word of God professionals to be ambitious and your passion is, realise that the reason
by integrating it into everyday life have conviction to live their dreams. for your existence on earth is to find
through products and services. I had the opportunity to witness it” Oprah Winfrey.”
and experience “She Owns it SA”
About The Magazine – She Owns It in execution mode that particular NOSIPHO IS THE:
I met Levine Pond who is an weekend and how this dedicated Former and First Woman CEO of
incredibly passionate, amazing team ensured that they deliver the Richards Bay Coal Terminal
young woman entrepreneur in quality for this first issue. Their (RBCT) in Richards Bay. She has
Johannesburg. I was amazed motto is to get it right the first time been awarded and recognised by
by the amount of energy and as they understand the principles of the industry in following categories:
professionalism she possessed published work and how irreversible • Business Woman of the year
and I felt that as a generation that it is once it is out there.
is wrapping up, we are doing well 2015 by the Business Woman
with our youth. Levine is dynamite I am particularly proud of Association South Africa (BWASA)
whose is experienced in the field of the boldness the team displays in • Most Influential Woman in
communications and marketing. producing a magazine that is not just Business and Government 2015
unique and transformative in nature in the SADC Region
She is the founder and co-owner but also the pioneering approach to • Most influential Woman in
of ‘’She Owns It SA” an amazing a new readership. They are prepared business and government 2015
magazine and brand that is based on and willing to find unique stories of for the country
God’s principles. other authentic young woman and • CEO of the year 2014 for the Institute
promote them in an inclusive and of People Management (IPM)
She works with a team of diverse supportive way.
young bright women who are
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Editor’s Note

TAONADSTNETWO RNEELWATBIEOGNINSHNIIPNSG!S

Welcome to our quarterly inspirational magazine that
speaks to HER business, lifestyle, experiences and trends

W elcome to the arts, style and trends. The website will camp that will be jam packed with
phenomenal She contain content that is related to the workshops, 101 business acumen,
Owns It Magazine, print edition but tailored and more mentoring and grooming these
this is officially my interactive for the internet audience candidates. Then for the older
very first editor’s note.*nervous lol* also updated frequently during the demographic we will bring together
course of four months awaiting the the hard working entrepreneurial
Embarking on this journey of next coming issue. women in their given industry or
paginating a magazine has been
a collage of feelings. Stressful Embarking business and the ambitious
moments, happiness, sadness, on this women on the way up; with
excitement, disappointments, journey of seminars, roundtables and
wonderful experiences, paginating networking events.
frustrating moments, but a magazine
ultimately it has been a journey has been a Each generation can learn
of growth and self-discovery. collage of from the other, whether it be
feelings navigating the stairs on the
I am the Editor-in-Chief corporate ladder or learning
wow… yes I am the Editor-in- One of our most important how to best utilize social
Chief of this game changing future missions is the She Owns media as a marketing tool to
magazine. It Movement. A program in which create brand awareness for
we will select, mentor and groom your new business. We intend
The publication is aspirant entrepreneurial young to introduce She Owns It
predominately but not limited female adults. Selecting thirteen (13) Awards, in which companies or
to entrepreneurial women on potential candidates will do this organizations that demonstrate
the move, intent on braking from eight (8) secondary Schools, a sincere and substantial
through the glass ceiling as hosting them at a four (4) day commitment to mentoring and
best as they know how to, with developing young aspirational
a certain level of fearlessness. Shew Owns It | 10 woman in business. By
We believe in ourselves and in heralding and celebrating their
each other, contribute towards efforts. We are excited and will
corporate social responsibility look to you, our readership to
and continuous growth in all let us know how we are doing
areas of our hectic lives. We and welcome your commends.
wanted to have it all; instead, Feel free to reach out directly
we are doing it all. We don’t with comments and/or suggestions!
mind, bring it on! Welcome to She Owns It
Magazine… let’s go! Business never
She Owns It magazine spotlights looked this good.
the rising women in business in South
Africa, with profiles and theme-based Levine Pond
content to inform entertain and
educate its readers. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief
quarterly print magazine features
articles and columns that speak to her
business, her lifestyle; including the

Editor’s Note

Levine Pond
Editor-in-Chief

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Catching the Spirit

tChaetcShpinirgit

Know & Own Your Identity

By Nomava Siwisa

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Catching the Spirit

N othing captivates more they are as being stuck up, as having betrayal, abandonment and much
than a woman who unrealistic standards or even come more. They are tired of hoping in vain,
knows her identity; across as delusional amongst other tired of unfulfilled dreams. Life has
she carries herself in labels. The abnormal has become the become about survival. The world has
a distinct manner. She walks with norm and the normal has become taught them that they cannot expect
confidence; life is in her words the illusion. Woman have accepted any more than their past and current
and an electrifying atmosphere the current status quo so much that experiences, which have become their
permeates her environment. Those they have taken God’s standard and only reality. Anyone with different
in her pay attention to her input. set it aside and accepted the world’s views contrary to their experiences
She is steadfast in her convictions standard as Truth. The bible says “The seems delusional because it seems
and unapologetic for expecting the just shall live by faith” so your true so far-fetched. The truth is you are
full value of her worth from life. expectation is most likely what you not created just simply to survive but
She knows that she is fearfully and manifest, the question is will it be rather to thrive. You were not created
wonderfully made. She is strong yet according to God’s standards or the to simply stand but to rise. You were
gentle; bold yet meek; kind yet firm. Worlds’ standard? not created to conform but rather to
Not that she is without weakness transform. Your circumstances do not
but rather, she understands that Many women have gone through define or dictate your future without
God’s power is made perfect in her disappointments, physical or your permission. You have the right
weakness. She lives with the freedom emotional abuse, discrimination,
of knowing that her mistakes have
not been held against her for there is
therefore no condemnation for those
in Christ Jesus. She is not conformed
to this world but is transformed by
renewal of her mind in the Word
of God. She experiences trials and
tribulations but they don’t not
consume nor define her because she
has full confidence in the finished
work of Jesus Christ. Her Faith
is unwavering in all circumstances
because her attitude without a single
word spoken declares:
I have been crucified with Christ.
It is no longer I who live, but Christ
who lives in me. And the life I now
live in the flesh I live by faith in the
Son of God. Who loved me and gave
himself for me. — Galatians 2:20
When you know and own your
identity in Jesus Christ, becoming this
kind of woman isn’t an illusion but
an expected fruit of your relationship
with the Holy Spirit. “My people
perish for lack of knowledge says the
Lord”, and the truth of that scripture
is manifested in the attitude that seeks
to portray woman who know who

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey
everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. — Joshua 1:8

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Catching the Spirit

Nothing
captivates
more than a
woman who
knows her
identity

to expect better out of life. The secret told but did not hear. You may have come into your life and take complete
dreams that you never tell anyone are heard but not believed it; may have control of it. You have had the chance
more than possible. You are created believed but yet to own it. God loves to try doing it alone but is it not time
with the ability to receive the very best you. He wants a relationship with to allow Him to take charge? Is it no
of life no matter what your past. The you. He wants you to know that your time for you to take your rightful place
bible says: identity is not in your circumstances, in Him and take your position as a
mistakes, culture, parents, husband, Child of God?
No, in all these things we are more job, health, education, and size of your
than conquerors through him who wallet, colour of your skin, size of your Princess, open your eyes, see that
loved us. For I am sure that neither waist, level of your IQ, your child or the prison doors are open and make
death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, anything created. Your identity is in a decision to walk out. Your Father the
nor things present nor things to His Son, Jesus Christ. All you need King of kings has sent His very best
come, nor powers, nor height nor is to believe Him, and allow him to to lead you home. Take your crown,
depth, nor anything else in all transform you into the woman He put it on and take your position in
creation, will be able to separate us created you to be. Allow Him to His Kingdom. It only requires you to
from the love of God in Christ Jesus manifest in you the destiny He created believe His Son whom He has sent.
our Lord. -Romans 8:37-39 you for. It is faith in the person of Jesus
Christ and your invitation for Him to For God so loved the world that
There is good news you may not He gave His only begotten Son, that
have yet been told, or may have been whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life.
“It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every -John 3:16.
word that proceeds from the mouth of God .’ — Matthew 4:4
I would love to hear from
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experiences, your testimonies. Let’s
Catch the Spirit together.

LADYBIRD DESIGN supplied all
clothing worn by Ms Nomava
Siwisa as seen on the cover and
cover spread.

Company: Ladybird Designs
Owner: Tumiso Hlabyago
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 (0)72 292 3696

Wise Words

MOMMY & ME

New beginnings it is said! Motherhood was
certainly one of those for me, maybe even more…

Iwas 21 years old, newly-wed and your Lord. No one can teach you really were silly. Would she keep her
addition to all of this, I was still on how to be a Mother; no one can hair long or would she prefer it short?
finding my feet in my career. I’d teach you how to bond with your
never imagined myself a natural offspring. It is spiritual; it is alive and But then I also thought, of what
mother-type. I had been played the it is a journey that is exclusive to both use is it to preach to her and not
loving Aunty role exceptionally but as mother and child. practice what I teach. Of what use
soon as any baby started baby crying will it be if I’m strict and rigid
they were immediately going back to My baby girl was so beautiful, her but not explain why? Surely the
their mother! skin so smooth, hair so soft and curly, best lessons are taught through
Being a Mom to my own child and eyes so bright and vibrant; her being a living example and most
meant that the escape option I had as spirit of life so jovial. She would look teachings, if not all, stem from
an aunt of immediately handing the at me through the most tender and moral values. I realized that as her
baby back to a parent whenever the loving gestures and like most first Mother I needed to be her living
tears and bawling started no longer time Moms, I too become curious gospel; her well of wisdom, hope
existed. All the wails and screams, and obsessed with gazing at her to and encouragement.
the messy feeds, nappies, you name find out whether she looked more
it all, was exclusively mine to deal like Mommy or Daddy. Motherhood is a journey. It’s
with. Unfortunately I also didn’t have neither a race nor competition. The
at the time, the customary luxury of Watching her in while she slept next Mom is not better than you and
heading back home for a few months was a favorite time. She was at peace, neither are you than them.
after giving birth to have my mother tamed and calm. It was also a time
at my beck and call to assist during where many thoughts would race As you focus on you and yours,
those tricky first few months. through my mind. What kind of great peace, comfort and a strong
However, on the day of my mother am I? Am I a good Mom? She zeal and conviction to do what needs
daughter’s birth not only was a baby has a great future ahead of her. How to be done will find you, all in the
born but alongside the cute bundle was I going to ensure this? Would journey to procure the comforts and
a Mother was being inaugurated. I be strict? Would I be too lenient? successes for your little one/s.
All that needed to be done; all What kind of young woman would
that needed to be known, came to she grow into? Some of the thoughts Another new beginning, rather
me unexpectedly and naturally. let me say more of an awakening,
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electrifying bond that nature creates
between new Mothers and baby.
Instantly, I could more or less know
what she required and how she
wanted it. I felt it, almost lived it.
Motherhood is born within rather
than learned outside in a similar way
that is understood that you can’t be
taught to worship or connect with

Wise Words

conscious of the fact that though she As days went by I enjoyed watching “Motherhood
is just child, there is much to learn my baby grow. She mirrors the image is a journey.
from her and other little beings. of her Mom, splittingly so. What It’s neither
mother wouldn’t be happy with a race nor
She was, and continues, to forgive. this result? competition”
She would be hysterical, be it for a
feed, nappy change or simply want Whilst others may be of the
for Mommy and as soon as she is opinion that motherhood came too
attended to, all traces of her being early for me, I am glad that it arrived
upset are wiped clean like they never when it did. It meant that I got to
existed just moments ago. meet her sooner and, I’ll get to love
her longer. We will grow together as
Her love is genuine and friends and confidantes.
unconditional. It doesn’t matter who
I am, what I have or what I can give. She is my baby girl and I love her.
She loves Mom. She is God’s reflection of love; my
living testament and a never ending
She is calm and serene. If she source of joy and sunshine. She is
has what she needs and gets the me and I her. I am no longer my
attention, she’s a happy baby. She is own person. My heart beats for
gentle and humble; submissive and her. Whatever I do is done in her
obeys. Her self-discipline stems from interests and this will forever imprint
these qualities. She is helpful and on her life. This new beginning is
carries out instructions. It’s always everlasting and one I will cherish and
an adventure for her to turn off the honor for days to come…
lights or to help Mommy with some
light laundry chores. With all our love, Pam & Tory Torr

Travel

UNEQUALLED LUXURY

Anta Boga Hotel

O n the 22nd of July When I looked to my right I saw welcoming staff members who gave
2016 the SHE OWNS another beautiful entrance that led me my keys and I was escorted to
IT team set out on out to a flight of stairs where other my bedroom. We walked passed the
a road trip and with bedrooms were. As we took the swimming pool and the gorgeous
so many laughs and chats the car left and entered into the reception water pot fountains that stood on
ride to Bloemfontein was nothing again we were greeted by warm and the veranda just outside the dining
but absolute fun! At 00:30am, cold
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destination…Anta Boga Hotel ! This
is where I quickly claimed the “My
home away from home for the next 2
days” statement.

Walking up the passage we were
welcomed and greeted by a well
dressed staff member who wore a
smart black and gold top hat with a
black suit, and as we approached the
reception area on our left i forced
myself to stop and appreciate the
beautifully displayed table in front
of me which had two large plants
on either side of the table and
just above my head was a brown
beautiful large chandelier.

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hall where we would have our and a dressing gown on each bed the richness and uniqueness
breakfast and supper. with a glass and room temperature of my first time experience in
bottled water as well as a chocolate Bloemfontein at one of its luxurious
As we walked up the stairs to treat on each side of the beds. The accommodations. I would definitely
my room, all I was praying for on suite bathroom was equally as go back there again and I would
was a warm room, hot shower and beautiful and pleasant to shower/ strongly encourage anyone else
a warm bed and to my surprise bath in every morning and evening who enjoys feeling like royalty to
that’s exactly what I got as I stepped during my stay. The staff made it so go there too!
into my bedroom. The room was easy to be so appreciative because
exceptionally warm, capped at their effort,willingness and kindness Address: 8 Stapelberg Str,
28degrees when I walked in and it to serve and take care of my room Bloemfontein, 9301
gave off a unique glimpse into the everyday made me so grateful and Email: [email protected]
elegance of the turn in times that we proud of be staying at Anta Boga. Phone: +27 (0)51 444 4647 / 43
live in. I felt like royalty! The room Mobile: +27 (0) 79 884 3573
was so spacious, well air conditioned, Breakfast at Anta Boga is like a
in room refrigerator, a safe for my breakfast served for Kings and Queens.
prized possessions and an outdoor The staff is extremely hands on, the
terrace for the beautiful view outside variety of food was excellent! Their
when I woke up in the morning. breakfast hours were very reasonable
and any special requests? They are
The 2 beds were made so neatly more than happy to help you.
and with such care. There was
a note of welcome on the bed as I I was so taken aback by the
entered the room (which made me exquisite decor, architecture as well
feel so special) and next to the note as the amazing and efficient staff
sat 3 fresh warm towels, slippers of the hotel that it simply echoed

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Travel

T he Urban hotel in ACONNDVEEFNFIIECNIECNECY
Bloemfontein is a chic
and nifty hotel. Advised The Urban Hotel
for the person who loves
the cosmopolitan, quick on-the- Shew Owns It | 20
go, urban jungle lifestyle and cosily
situated close to the central hub of
Bloemfontein business, the Urban
was a stunning discovery that we
happened upon when we recently
descended on the City of Roses on a
work program.

Just from walking into the
establishment, the modern-
contemporary design, textures and
colours bring about a certainty that
you are going to have a well catered
stay. Alongside its affordable rates
the hotel offers a light English buffet
breakfast and a business woman’s
delight, which is a range of imported
coffees to get your day started.

The Urban offers bed and breakfast
facilities and is appropriate and
convenient if your stay will include
regular treks between your room and
meetings to take the advantage of
having a personal space to change

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and refresh before rushing to another An enticing Rooms fully air-conditioned with
appointment. Add to this, an enticing ambience en-suit bathrooms, airport transfers,
ambience of stylish seating areas is of stylish Wi-Fi, DSTV channels, secure
also conducive to conduct intimate seating parking and laundry/dry cleaning
meetings with its eager to please areas is also services. In a nutshell The Urban
staff ready at a moment’s notice conducive Hotel quick, convenient and efficient.
to take orders of quenchers or any to conduct
other desire. The General Manager intimate For more information or to make
is very hands-on. So much so, upon meetings a booking, contact:
our arrival at midnight he made it BLOEMFONTEIN
his personal mission to find a well Shew Owns It | 21 Tel: 051 444 3142
presented meal for a staff member of Email: [email protected]
ours. Without her asking he added a
salad and a drink. This is a testament
to their willingness to have a customer
that is 100% satisfied.

The hotel offers all the necessary
amenities needed for an out-of-
towner doing business in the City.

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TRERDAINFQINUEILDITY

14 on Clifford Bed & Breakfast

A stone throw away fully equipped with a plasma tv’s,
from the ocean, 14 on DSTV, limited room service,
Clifford is located at East Laundry & Ironing services, internet
London’s waterfront, a connectivity (coming soon). All our
mere 10 minute drive from major rooms have an electric blanket a
shopping, entertainment and just a heater and a fan. A hearty breakfast
short walk to the aquarium. is how we start every morning an d
dinner is an option.
We offer a comfortable, peaceful
stay with a personal touch. 14 on With it being situated at East
Clifford bed & breakfast has five London’s waterfront, transport is
spacious en-suit bedrooms which easily accessible to and from local
are equally stylish with quality attractions. It is a 15 minute drive
white linen on our luxurious beds from and to the Airport as well.

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BINRTEOATYHOIUNRGDLRIFEEAMS

A young woman that is S itting across Nomava of available resources in order
head strong, socially Siwisa one cannot help to achieve our goals”; she says.
aware, intelligent, but be inspired by this Many of us follow tried and tested
confidently bold and young woman’s journey formulas to succeed, and then there
unapologetic about towards establishing who she is are those who do things in their
her devotion to Jesus, as an individual; her purpose own special way; unconventional
Nomava Siwisa opens in life and how she plans to use techniques so to speak; the path
up to She Owns It her achievements to help others. least travelled because they have
about where her dream However clichéd this may come denounced fear and are simply
began and the building across, this is not the case. Siwisa strong enough to dare fate.
blocks that made it personifies authenticity.
come to full formation Siwisa is such a person. She is
FINDING MY PATH full of wit and is a gutsy young
“As children we were taught to business woman who refuses to
dream big, work hard and use all be pigeon-holed into a cluster of
expectations, such as carving out

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you
may prove what the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. — Romans 12:2

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Cover Story

“As children
we were
taught to
dream big,
work hard
and use all
of available
resources
in order to
achieve our
goals”

an academic excellence in finance and inspire other like-minded women this brand which, has a huge focus on
accounting like her parents. This who come in contact with her. retail wear items such as; footwear,
young lady journey’s is charted watches, tablet covers and more.
towards a different destination as Spurred on by her conviction and Amavenkosi’s stategy and products
we discovered. “I was never going to desire to become an entrepreneur, are going to be a pleasant surprise to
excel as an accountant or a financial Siwisa built her empire, business, the market in more ways than one.
banker. I’m a creative innovator”; she brand and identity in and around
retorts beaming an infectious smile. the Word of God to the chagrin of Vava, as she prefers to be
Her choice in career did not come so-called expert advice who reckoned affectionately addressed, has gone
without challenges from her family. that, by choosing to create a business through a process of being refined
Her work in the Ministry of Christ in the faith sector she would limit for a greater purpose. Her confidence
has also had a massive bearing in her her potential only to a niche. On the is effortless and she expresses
life so much so that her family began contrary, her insistence on following emotions and empathy toward all.
to feel that religion had snatched her her desired path she has formed a Where do you find this everlasting
away from them. most high and influential reach joy, we ask? Without wincing, Vava
due to her relationships and better informs us that she adopts an attitude
Equally devoted, she says in time understanding of a like-minded, towards obstacles and stumbling
her family accepted her unyielding Christian clientele, the development blocks encountered in her life
love for the Church, acknowledging of her AMAVENKOSI Christian as a light that unveils the pathway
during and after her successes that Lifestyle Brand soared. “At one towards her dream.
she is destined to play her role as point or another it was just a name;
mouthpiece for God relishing that an empty shell; a dream without a Socially connected to life’s
her testimony will positively impact strategy until God breathed life into hardships, she tells a story of how she
started working as a volunteer with

" Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
submit to him , and he will make your paths straight." — Proverbs 3:5-6

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HIV&AIDS infected children’s homes “I was never going to
and outreach ministry programs excel as an accountant or
in the streets of Bloemfontein. “At a financial banker. I’m a
times I get so downhearted because creative innovator”
of the bonds we foster with the
children. I’d return to the homes A MOTHER’S LOVE intimidated her. Instead of growing
after only a week of absence and be Being the child of a Mother who into her own being at the time
greeted with news that a little one has is equally gifted with acumen for she thought she like many other
passed on.” Her despondency is also business certainly plays a role in children in her position, had
heightened through her ministering how she has applied systems in thoughts of emulating ‘Mom’ by
to young sex workers to get them attaining her goals. With Nosipho default and automatically have the
off the streets yet have no soluble Siwisa Damasane who was the for know-how to be effective in being
alternative to offer. This leads to former CEO of Richard’s Bay Coal a business woman who runs a
great frustration and through these Terminal by her side, you’d be major enterprise. She admits that
aggravating circumstances the idea tempted to assume that Vava had this manifested itself into a barrier
of Amavenkosi, which translates to it easy. Conversely, she states that between her and her mother.
‘God’s Wisdom’, came to be. “God Mom’s success and intelligence “Nomava became rebellious!”, her
revealed this pre-destined plan
for my business. I completely and
thoroughly understood and said a
prayer of thanks then set off to run
with it!” she added.

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be my disciples. — John 15:7-8

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mother’s direct words reverberate apologised for her dissent and asked as adults who will live and leave
through the room. “It took me for forgiveness and the relationship a positive legacy onto the world.
three years of flying back and forth was mended. According to Mom It’s an inspirational feel-good
between Durban and Bloemfontein it took God’s divine involvement emotion to witness a well-oiled
to understand what my child once more, love and obedience to Mother-Daughter team brimming
wanted to do, as time consuming as the heavenly Father to reveal his with love and respect, with mutual
it was, I never gave up on her.” says predetermined plan to unfold this admiration flowing between the
Siwisa-Damasane. happy and satisfactory end. pair as they soar and support one
another in their varied endeavours.
This serves as testimony that Finally Mom and Daughter fully Now that the dream that was
this Mother-Daughter team isn’t understood goals and ambitions Amavenkosi Christian Lifestyle
immune to the challenges facing and with a clear perceptive Brand has come alive, its roots
many others out there. It’s but a Siwisa-Damase could consign her firmly planted in foundations such
natural dynamic that requires expertise in business behind her as GOD, FAMILY & LOVE the sky is
the correct amount of faith, daughter to assist the venture, just the limit for this young lady.
understanding and interventions as it is with any doting mother
to iron out. Nomava we are told out there, it’s the ultimate wish
eventually called up her Mom, to rear children to rise and rock

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new. — 2 Corinthians 5:1

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ALL ABOUT NOMAVA

Nomava followed her passion for ministry,
business and marketing in starting her own
brand called Amavenkosi

S he studied B-Com • Reckitt Benckiser
Marketing at the University • SABC
of Free State and she has • SITA
background in branding, • Inspiration Sandwich Advertising
advertising and retail. She also gained • RE//MAX
experience in account management, • Regent Insurance
customer service as well as new • Metropolitan
business development. Nomava is In 2012 Nomava ported to the
also had a stint working for the entrepreneur side where she took the
following organizations: directorship at Peloa Print responsible

“ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
submit to him , and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

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Nomava for new business development. As for these young active citizenz to
followed her young business women together become better leaders.
passion for with her then business partner they
Ministry, recognized a gap in the education In this venture she managed over
business and industry, more especially in the area 120 employees, some part-time
marketing of Mathematics and Sciences in rural and others on full employment and
in starting areas. This launched Permapart this experience has equipped her
her own Investments in 2013. with further skills in project and
brand called people management, stakeholder
Amavenkosi, The company is focused on management and operations. She was
meaning providing solutions for teacher and part of this company until March 2016.
God’s Wisdom learner development, mobile science
labs, tailor-made content development In 2016 Nomava followed her
and career guidance for rural schools passion for Ministry, business and
in South Africa. In this exciting venture marketing in starting her own brand
she worked with Universities, science called Amavenkosi, meaning God’s
and mathematics experts, authors, Wisdom, and focused on creating
educators, Government, private sector Christian Word based versions of all
and the rural communities where her products. She is currently working
schools were based. full time as director for Amavenkosi.

Nomava’s responsibility in the Nomava has participated in
business was to head all operations the G20 Young Entrepreneurs
and product development with Alliance programs as part of Young
collaboration government and Entrepreneurs South Africa. She is
the community of Kwa Zulu the 2015 founder and first President
Natal, Eastern Cape to implement of local chapter of Junior Chamber
sustainable solutions, while providing International ( JCI East London),
developmental opportunities founding member of JCI Mangaung
and the 2016 National Projects
Director and board member of Junior
Chamber International ( JCI South
Africa) responsible for all projects
across the 14 local JCI organisations.

She was member of the organizing
committee for JCI Middle East and
Africa conference that hosted one
thousand (1 000) delegates from
across the world in May 2016. The
Junior Chamber International ( JCI)
is the largest network of young
active citizens in over 115 countries
with over two hundred thousand
(200 000) members who take
responsibility in developing their
communities by searching and
implementing sustainable solutions
and implementing those solutions
while providing developmental
opportunities for these young active
citizens to become better leaders.

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey
everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. — Joshua 1:8

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WOMAN YOU ARE STRENGTH

You are fearlessly and wonderfully made

R esiding in Bluff, KwaZulu- lives regardless of the fact that they as Nyaba General Manager at the Road
Natal but originally from females have opinions of their own. Accident Fund. Ms Ntshalintshali
Swaziland, Nomaswazi Ms Ntshalintshali explains how her speaks on how she strives to break
Ntshalintshali represents annual woman’s month event that the stereotype and promote the fact
a woman of great strength, and takes place on the 9th of August has that woman need to take ownership
confidence that is so admirable and grown and has a positive influence, of their personal destiny and not be
a life’s philosophy that can’t help equipping females to come into their moulded into what society requires a
but be contagious. own. Her event reaches high up on woman to be.
Ms Ntshalintshali saw a gap in the the hierarchy of woman that can
market to not only build a business make an impact. Her business T & S Deliveries/
but rather empower and uplift Events has and will continue to be a
woman within her industry. It is an The honourable Mayor of Ulundi, source of joy for her. It shaped her
undeniable fact that KwaZulu-Natal Ms N. J Manana is one of her regular as well as played a big part in carving
is known for its strong male figures guests as well as Celeste Ntuli the a corporate identity for herself. Ms
asserting their authority and how comedian and actress of Isibaya; Ntshalintshali says that customer
a woman needs to know her place Andile Sikhakhane Director at satisfaction is the greatest reward,
and submit to male figures in their uThasho Photography, Xoli Mathonsi aside from the financial reward and
Director at Xolile Trading cc, Thabile growth. Being a woman who is self-

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Being a
woman
who is self-
sustained
while finding
pleasure in
the work
comes as a
refreshing
difference

Ms Nomaswazi Ntshalintshali, owner of T&S Delivers/Events,
on the far right

sustained while finding pleasure Alongside her philanthropy and
in the work comes as a refreshing business acumen, Ms Ntshalintshali
difference. It breaks away from has a heart of Gold and is very family
feeding into the growing monster orientated. She hails her brother,
called “blesser.” Mbongiseni Ntshalintshali, whom
without having to ask twice invested
She states that her business is in her business. She also lovingly
not limited to Ulundi but has a speaks about her children. Yes as a
reach in surrounding areas as well. mother and business woman it gets
Five years in the making and it has difficult to balance her time. However
a loyal following due to her lasting multi-tasking is standard feature that
impression she leaves behind after is built into a woman so she manages
delivering her services. In recent well. The love of her children is what
times event planners have popped keeps her working hard as a business
up almost everywhere but the level woman and that is her secret to
of client satisfaction differentiates the happiness. A smart working woman;
authentic industry veterans from the wonderfully and fearlessly made.
fly by night chance takers.
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WHY COOK

Why Cook proudly Mathapelo Montsho Yolanda Nomoyi
presents extensive
menu options families and corporate catering philosophy in life is “What can’t speak
(food), to ensure around Johannesburg.” -Yolanda can’t hinder me or my growth process”.
that every client Nomoyi (Executive Chef aka Food What is the most challenging part of
has the best event Diva). Why Cook menus reflect the your Job?
varying tastes and dietary requests, The most challenging part of my
M ontsho who is the whether vegetarians, vegans job is keeping a float. Running a
Chef aka Food Fixer or meat lovers. We do deliver small business is not easy not and
says, “Although many anywhere and at any time.” I would not recommend it to the
companies can deliver faint hearted. Here is where tenacity
a meal, it is how we present, prepare Why Cook caters for home plays a big role because some days
and produce our meals that set us needs, parties, birthdays, baby are better than others. One month
apart. We offer sandwiches, cooked showers, cocktail as well as wedding will be more lucrative then the next
meals, frozen meals, finger foods and receptions. We also cater for schools, you never really have that certainty
pastry. We also have beverages that universities, coffee breaks, staff meals of a monthly pay cheque. So being
we either deliver or you take the two on the premises, staff lunch break financially smart on good months
leading ladies of Why Cook. delivery orders, corporate banquets in preparation for bad months is an
and meetings. absolute must.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
As Corporate Companies, prepare Getting to know: What inspires you?
to celebrate their hard work and MATHAPELO MONTSHO My mother and grandmother
achievements towards the end of How did Why Cook become the go-to inspire me. They have been
the year, Why Cook? The exclusive catering stop for companies and others? instrumental in sculpting me
home-style cooked food catering Our menus are very soulful into who I am. I greatly admire
company is preparing to serve the and creative. It always creates my grandmother who after my
eager employees attending Christmas excitement within the client. grandfather’s passing raised 12
parties and Corporate Functions. My team and I cook with love, children with that ever-present
passion and an abundance of tenacity. Her mother who is the
Why Cook is a black female, laughter; we are always trying out eldest of the twelve 12, had to take
level one BEE business that was new recipes and prepare what we the secondary role of parenting
established in 2014 by Mathapelo call couture food, couture to the her eleven younger siblings. While
Montsho and Yolanda Nomoyi, who client’s specific wants and needs. Gran is out working. Their strength
for years have had a passion for the We are punctual and leave a lasting and hard work has always been a
culinary industry. Why Cook proudly impression that always leaves the motivator factor to me and always
presents extensive menu options door open to a second third call reminds me to keep pushing and
(food), to ensure that every client has order from a client. going on.
the best event.
What is your philosophy in life What do you know for certain?
“We continue to bring and business? I know that I am building an empire.
unsurpassed culinary quality I think simplicity is best hence; my
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in Johannesburg, we specialise in
creating home-styled cooking with
respect to a local and sustainable
ingredient philosophy, while
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“We continue to bring it has grown to one that is able to
unsurpassed culinary delights create employment for a number of
and creativity to our corporate unemployment. It is so rewarding to
and personal clientele” see our team putting in time to add
to this company’s well-being. By just
YOLANDA NOMOYI and embarking on this journey. It being committed and enjoying, what
Why have you chosen to be has definitely been a positive life they do. Doing what you love is truly
self- employed? changing experience. Yes, one has to not a job it is a blessing.
I have always wanted to be an work twice as hard, longer hours and
entrepreneur. I saw and took this constantly multi-tasking. However, at What is the key to a successful
trait from my parents who also the end of each day it is more than new business?
happen to be self-employed. After worth it. My Business is like my baby. My personal feeling is with one’s key
my son was born, I became a stay Therefore, i am willing to put in all skills and qualities one can create
at home mom thus naturally took the effort necessary to make sure that success. However with tenacity,
on the “healthy mom” title. I wanted it is a success. The most important passion and perseverance, your
to ensure that my family is eating thing that keeps my partner and I willingness to work hard as well as
in a healthy manner and food that going is our faith and God’s grace. smart. These core attribute will lead
has been prepared by my hands, to your success in any venture you
since her husband has high blood What is your position in the Business? embark upon.
pressure it was vital for me to start I find it amusing when I am asked
preparing food that was healthy. I this question, in current times For more information about Why
met Mathapelo through a common if one starts a business you are Cook go to www.whycook.co.za,
circle of friends; she realized that everything in that business. However you can go and like the Why Cook
they shared similar interests, which is to respond to the question I am the page on Facebook or contact at:
cooking. They then decided to join Chief Operating Officer, one of two Email: [email protected]
forces and create “Why Cook”. directors and chefs. Telephone: +27 (0)82 072 2097
Mobile: +27 (0)76 735 9728
How do you find working for yourself? Has starting this business
I have been a 50% owner at Why been rewarding?
Cook for the past 2 years. I find that I managed to see my business
it is such a thrill to be my own boss through its beginning stages and now

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HOME GROWN GEM

The saying, “ home is where the hear t is,”
is as ancient as they come and not less
relevant when it comes to Mrs Nangamso

By Nomava Siwisa

M eet Mrs Nangamso, branches and her workers, previously brand is set to associate with local
founder and owner disadvantaged with no formal designers to develop unique
of brand Soso Fab qualifications, have benefitted from collections which will be available
lifestyle. This lady this transfer of skills acquired while through the Soso Fab stores and on
typifies humility. She exudes a silent working under Nangomso. Each their website. Although she is a down
beauty with an indisputable hint of employee is skilled in a way that to earth woman with deep rooted
confidence. Soso sat down with She compliments the next, creating a sense of her home origins, her
Owns It magazine and told us about chain of excellence. Client who walk dreams and aspirations remain as tall
her journey as an entrepreneur. through the doors of Soso Fab never as skyscrapers.
Evidently she has been through this leave unsatisfied. She emphasises
challenging process and, she is revved how the team goes the extra mile African Queen Soso Fab.
up to use her experiences to make for their clients which, leads them to
a noticeable change in her life as a come back time and time again. Tel: +27 (0)41 373 0464
business woman, as well as positively Email: [email protected]
affecting the people in her employ. This is amongst key attributes Address: 52 A Westbourne Road
Nangamso is a home grown gem; that set her business apart from (opposite Uptons), Richmond Hill,
a woman who is open and willing other beauty salons. With pride in Port Elizabeth
to adapt to change for the benefit of her voice she exclaims that; “Our For mobile hair installations in
growing her business. Her face lights clients don’t even mind travelling to Johannesburg or Pretoria please
up when she speaks of her Mother Fourways from different locations in call: 082 522 0685
and how she planted the seed of Johannesburg just to experience our
being an entrepreneur in her. She personalised services.” The Soso Fab
giggles and reminisces “Mom used Lifestyle salon is an establishment
to sell all kinds of products and if it where clients can be at ease and have
didn’t work out, she’d be on to the confidence in their stylist.
next thing”; and like her mother,
she too is ready to change course if She reflects on her spirituality
need be. She will not let a comfort too, how it brings comfort to her
zone keep her stagnant, which and how she leans on the knowledge
is why her growth as a business that God has her back even when
person progresses from strength to things are not going to well because,
strength. Her business began as a it’s a known fact that business is
small mobile nail bar and is now a volatile and unpredictable. She sits
fully-fledged beauty store with two up, pushes her back her shoulders
branches – one in Gauteng and the and boldly says, “I have no reason
other in Port Elizabeth. to panic because there is a higher
She’s quite the selfless woman. power; a higher understanding; an
She has nine full-time employees unlimited source.”
working at her Soso Fab Lifestyle
Nangamso has new features
coming in the form of a Soso Fab
clothing line and accessories. The

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EXPEREIXECNECLEL,E&NCPEA,SSION

Barnbury Nails, The Story of a Beauty Queen

Character and the pursuit of excellence;
a spirit of perseverance; a never-say-die
attitude takes you to the next goal post

W alking into the nail at work on Mrs Patience Koopedi, giggles and chuckles before we
and beauty salon, the the founder and owner of Banbury reach the key points that determine
She Owns It team Nail and Beauty Salon. Not that there a successful business. She touches
was greeted by was any enhancement needed on on very real stumbling blocks
a group of young ladies, the staff of her authentic, radiant beauty. This that prohibit young woman
Banbury nail and beauty salon. Their is a woman of stature; a nurturer, a of colour from succeeding in
uniforms neatly fit without a crease teacher and creator of excellence. entrepreneurship. She highlights
or a speck of dirt. Each of the ladies the un-open, open door policy to
hair is styled up and away from their She is welcomes us with funding by the South African
faces, with no tassels hanging about. enthusiasm and appreciation and Government and that of some
Their skin is flawless and enchanting an immediacy to be childlike and female funding organisations.
smiles light up the reception. It obedient and let her motherly “It’s merely a smoke screen; one gets
quickly becomes apparent that these touch consume the room. so caught up by getting through the
Ladies polished, well-mannered and Mrs Koopedi’s attention to red tape and the qualifying criteria,
managed by a professional. detail is remarkable. Certainly, this is repayment percentages, ect that it
one of her virtues that attribute to her becomes so easy to just give up and
As we enter the private area our success in a cutthroat industry. throw in the towel.”; she laments.
resident make-up artist was already
We start off the interview with

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Character and the pursuit of industry and ultimately it eats into The seed behind her enthusiasm
excellence; a spirit of perseverance; the profitability of a beauty therapy and love for the industry is to
a never –say-die attitude takes you spa/salon.” She says. Her passion for remove that stigma of beauty is
to the next goal post, she advices. the beauty industry is illuminating not for woman of colour. “Take the
She then goes on to explain how she and what everyone else over looks monkey off your back.” Nowadays it
was part of the rare black woman as non-issue she identifies as deal is common to see a black lady and
to practise in the beauty industry. It breakers in business. To overcome say wow she is beautiful. However in
must be said that in those days being this, she did not look further than her era it was taboo… black was never
a beautician was not a norm amongst herself. Taking the skills that she associated with beauty. She says she
woman of colour. has acquired over the years she is wanted to change this perspective
transferring them to underprivileged and she did, and continues to.
When you were a “black girl” and young ladies at no cost, purely on Because she is confident in her skin
went home to inform your parents the notion of empowering the her journey and purpose rise and
that you want to become a beautician next generation. follow a trajectory into the future.
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think is going to pay for this frivolous
thing you call a qualification?”

Still, evidence points to a younger
Mrs Koopedi as an emboldened
pioneer who took the road less
travelled. Her passion for beauty
therapy is magnified and she finds
it frustrating that it’s accessible to
every Tammy, Dineo, and Harriet
who hasn’t bothered to educate
themselves with the necessary skills
to enter the industry.

“It deteriorates and dilutes the
quality of service delivery within the

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Lifestyle

Summer’s around the
corner… Here’s a teaser (or
two) of great food and drink
recipes to get you in the
vibe! These sexy cocktails
and simple fresh food ideas,
will have you ‘buzzing.’

Basilicious Open-Faced Porchetta Sandwich
with Caramelized Apples
Quick, easy and refreshing. Nothing
beats cold summer cocktails. This apple-and-shredded-pork mixture is so colossal and tasty, it doesn't need a
second slice of bread.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
• 50ml Grey Goose vodka
• 20ml simple syrup Ingredients • 4 slices toasted rustic bread
• 3 basil leaves • Braised Pork Shoulder, shredded
• Squeezed juice of one whole lime • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • Onions (reserved from Braised Pork
• To top Robertsons Barbecue Spice • 2 apples, cored and cut into small
Shoulder)
Method wedges • Watercress
• 3 tablespoons sugar
Muddle the simple syrup with basil • 1 tablespoon water
leaves in a shaker. Fill the shaker with
cubed ice and add the vodka and fresh Directions
lime. Shake and strain into a tumbler
over ice cubes. If using lemonade and 1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
soda, put into a highball glass. Garnish 2. Cook apples, sugar, and water, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and
with a basil leaf.
sauce has caramelized, about 20 minutes.
3. Top bread with heated pork, onions, and the apples. Sprinkle with watercress,

and drizzle with caramelized sauce from apples and the heated reserved jus.

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Mini Steak Sandwiches with
Horseradish and Tomato

Make your own gourmet-to-go sandwiches with tender sliced steak, juicy tomatoes,
and subtly fiery horseradish cream cheese, all piled onto a soft, grilled bakery roll.

Servings: 4

I•n g2rsetdriipensttesaks, grilled to medium rare • 8 small buns, halved and toasted
• 2 very ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
doneness, sliced thinly • 1 cup mixed greens
• 2 very ripe plum tomatoes, sliced • 4 ounces horseradish cream cheese
• 1 cup mixed greens • 8 small buns, halved and toasted
• 4 ounces horseradish cream cheese

Directions

1. Smear horseradish cream cheese on both sides of toasted buns.
2. Layer with greens, one or two slices of tomato, and steak slices.
3. Replace tops and serve on a platter or wrapped in parchment or waxed paper.

Pomegranate
margarita

Ingredients

• ½ tsp (2.5ml) pomegranate seeds
• 4 mint leaves
• 2 peeled segments blood orange
• 4 tsp (20ml) agave syrup
• 4 tsp (20ml) lime juice
• 5 tsp (25ml) tequila
• crushed or cubed ice

Method

1. Muddle all the fruit in a mixing
glass with the agave syrup.

2. Add the other ingredients and
shake with ice until the shaker
is frosted.

3. Strain and serve in a frosted glass.

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