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Published by Beads Magazine, 2020-09-08 00:07:01

Beads Magazine | Vol 6

Featuring South African Entrepreneur Sandile Zungu

Keywords: Sandile Zungu,Beads Magazine,KwaZulu Natal

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Oct/Nov 2017 | Issue 6

Lessons for a 7LESSONS
21st century man fromFelix
from an 18th and Hlophe
19th century man
Youth Entrepreneurship:
Dealing with
What They Won't
LADY BOSS Teach You At

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contentoct/nov 2017

monthly features

05 Dear Editor / Social
07 Editor’s Note
04 Contributors
09 KZN highlights
41 ON THE RISE: Professor Thabo Msibi

features

11 Lessons for 21st century man
13 Dealing with Lady Boss
15 ON THE COVER: Sandile Zungu
45 7 lessons from funny man Felix Hlophe

health & beauty

31 Health check-ups for men in different ages
33 South Africa life expectancy increases but...

fashion

21 Simplicity is classy
22 Its the era of bold and daring
23 Purchase fashion online
25 It’s Bold, It’s Bright African
30 The Duke of Fashion

business & finance

35 9 warning signs: How much is too much debt
37 Trading is not a game of luck
39 Youth Entrepreneur: what they won’t teach

you at varsity
43 How to jump start your business
47 The low down on Tourism Grading Council

of South Africa star grading

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52 The magic of morning game drive

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  Sandi Siphiwe Mbazini Simpiwe “Sim” Tshabalala“
(On our cover man) I know this man. One
the Billionaires that inspire me Born at KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu Natal North Coast, Simpiwe “Sim”
Tshabalala is the first sole black Chief Executive Officer of the
  Nokuthula Shange Standard Bank Group Limited
(on our cover man) My mentor! Great soul!
“ If you hang out with
Bandile Mahlaba chickens, you're going to
  Yes! Its absolutely amazing. Great work cluck and if you hang out
with eagles, you're going to
  olwethu_mampofu fly.
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“Nothing in this world can take “
the place of PERSISTENCE.
Talent will not: nothing is
more common than
unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded
genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not: the world
is full of educated derelicts.

PERSISTENCE and

determination alone are
omnipotent,

------ Calvin Coolidge

NoteEDITOR’S

There is nothing wrong with South Africa. There is nothing wrong with
our policies and systems but there is everything wrong with us, people
living in South Africa. We live in one of the richest countries, in fact,
richest continents in the world. We are rich with resources, we work
hard cultivating them and just when they are ready for us to benefit
from, we give them away. We are rich in culture. We are a dynamic
country with nine official languages. Our culture is what makes us
beautiful and unique but we gladly trade it for something we would
never be. No matter how many shades of bleach I use on my skin, I will
forever be African.

We blame people for imprisoning our minds but the truth is we
imprison our own minds. People fought and died for our right to make
choices but we keep making wrong ones. Unfortunately, nobody can
correct the wrong because the question would be, who has the right to
determine what's right and what's wrong there is no accountability
anymore, people do as they please. You can't even save your own
generation because the power has been taken from the elders and
given to children, children with no life experience. I personally am
bothered that my children are growing up in the time when teenagers
can get pregnant and people seem not to be bothered at all. In the time
when children can talk back to elders backed by the law. Fame can be
found in selling nudity. I am deeply bothered.

It is my wish that our cover man will inspire you. South African
business mogul sure inspired me. I take from him his ability to
secrifise not just for himself but for his future generatioin. He makes
me question myself and the plan I have for my future. How far does it
go, does it include my great grandchildren?

Nqobile Much as our country is in a turmoil, it's not all bad and gloom but you
will have to look hard for the good. The recent Durban floods created
an opportunity for unity. We were fighting to stay alive together. You
will hear how many people died but you will hardly hear or read about
heroic acts done by men and women in our province.

I am sorry, I wrote this note on a bad day. But I still believe there is good
in us, in fact, there is great in us. It should just start with a “hello” to a
stranger at the grocery line or to the gas station attendant. If you don't
receive it back so what, you're not dead are you? But if you do receive
it back, you have just made a connection and recognized a human
being. Goodness starts with one act of random kindness.

Nqobile Nene

“GOODN”ESSstarts with one act of random

kindness.

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KZN HIGHLIGHTS......

REED DANCE BOOSTS
TOURISM IN KZN

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal say that the
annual traditional reed dance ceremony
continues to bring tourists to the province and
boost economic growth.

The Transport Department says that close to
45,000 maidens travelled to Zulu King Goodwill
Zwelithini’s palace for the festival which
celebrates womanhood and virginity.

source: ewn.co.za | phot cred: kznheritage.org

SPHECTACULA & DJ NAVES
TAKE ACTION AGAINST
RHINO POACHING

Popular radio dj's, music producers and
businessmen, Sphectacula and Dj Naves have
teamed up with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal to
highlight rhino poaching.

The dj duo took part in a rhino capture exercise,
in which an adult rhino is moved from one area
of the province to another for safe keeping and
to populate its new home.

source: ewn.co.za | phot cred: iol.co.za

Mrs Universe
nalists turned up
the heat in Durban

Mrs Universe nalists from around the
world turned up the heat in Durbanas they
took in the sights and sounds of the city
ahead of Mrs Universe World Finals at the
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International
Convention Centre.

The mums and wives from 86 countries
kept to a tight schedule, combining
rehearsals and CSI initiatives with ‘’play”
time. They visited three schools in the
greater Durban area to speak to pupils
about the importance of education, went to
Phezulu Safari Park, sampled the city’s
wide variety of culinary offerings every day,
were treated to a fashion evening and
soaked up the sun during a First Day of
Spring poolside shoot.

source & phot cred: risingsunchatsworth.co.za

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KZN HIGHLIGHTS......

NEW YORK FILMMAKER TO BUILD
FILM STUDIO ON KZN SOUTH
COAST

PORT Shepstone will soon get its own lm studio as an
international producer sets up shop in the “beautiful
coastal city”.

New York-based lm producer Dexter Davis, who heads D
Street Media Group, will break ground on the project,
called South Coast Film Studios, next year.

Last year Davis was back in the town on a location scout,
and that was when the idea for a movie studio came up.
While Davis is keeping the costs and the artists’
illustrations of what the studio will look like under wraps,
he said it would make a denite impact on the Port
Shepstone community.

source & phot cred: iol.co.za

KING ZWELITHINI DEMANDS A 100% GRAND OPENING OF HIGHLY-AWAITED
MATRIC PASS RATE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY CORNUBIA MALL

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has demanded that the KwaZulu-Natal Excitement lled the air as the doors to the Cornubia Mall, KZN’s brand new shopping
education department achieve an 80% pass rate in this year's matric and entertainment offering, were ofcially opened on Thursday 28 September.
exams - and then to honour his 70th birthday next year‚ a 100% pass Cornubia Mall’s location is what sets it apart from other malls in the region as it is
rate. easily accessible from the from N2 highway, the M41 and Cornubia Boulevard. This
65,000-square metre mall offers a good selection of food, fashion, lifestyle and sports
Zwelithini was addressing more than 700 principals from the Zululand attractions integrated into an outdoor family-oriented shopping experience.
and Amajuba districts in Ulundi on Tuesday in his capacity as patron source & phot cred: phoenixsun.co.za
of education in the province.

His new-found status as patron was a result of a meeting he had with
KZN education MEC Mthandeni Dlungwane earlier this year‚ during
which he was presented with a full report about the province's Matric
results.

The department has set itself a target of a 76% matric pass rate for
this year. But King Zwelithini said there was no reason why the
department could not achieve 80%.

source & phot cred: timeslive.co.za

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Feature | BM

Lessons for a 21st century growing up our fathers taught us respect and
man from an 18th and 19th especially the respect of our elders. As old as I am
today I still respect even someone younger than
century man me,”
Respect is earned not demanded. It's the things you
by Nothando Cele do that command respect on your behalf. More than
respecting other, a man should respect himself. No
self-respecting man would ever violate a
defenseless woman or a child. A self-respecting
man would say “I'm better than that”. A self-
respecting man would never share alcohol with
children. No self-respecting man would sleep with a
child young enough to be his daughter. No self-
respecting man would have supper without
knowledge of his child keeping.

Taking Responsibility

Majority of the 21st-century African men are absent
fathers. They do not know what their children are
eating, wearing, what age they are, are they even
going to school, or – lord have mercy – don't even
know their children's names, they never stuck
around long enough. Back in the days, fathers were
family orientated. Everything they did was for the
betterment of their families. They understood the
responsibility that came with name “father”, the
responsibility of being a provider and protector.

Being Protectors

Nowadays 3-month-olds are raped and killed by
people old enough to be their father or even their
own fathers. Some men are feeding off on others
misery, that is why we have an outbreak of “Sugar
Daddies”. Men back then played a huge role in
raising the community, when other fathers were
away for work those around automatically became
second fathers, someone whom would lead, guide
and protect a child.
“I wish fathers of today could be man enough to take
responsibility for their families so that we can raise
better men for tomorrow. When we were young we
were raised by the whole community but men today
would actually drink with young ones instead of
grooming them to become better men one day,” said
elderly man Mr. Ndlovu.

In the olden days, the father's role was clear to anger, anger leads to headlines of men resorting Pride
and unchallenged as a leader and head of the to abuse.
house. The father was the provider and the Today's man has become attached to material
protector of his home. Even the mother was According to the 2013 Statistics SA report, 67% of things. Young men will date older women just so
the “child” in the house this is why everyone children are raised by single or stepparents. This they can get flashy gadgets to show off to their
at home called the father “Baba”. Young boys means seven out of ten children are either raised by friends in the “hood”. In the olden days, a man had
and young men looked forward to starting mom only, dad only or step mom or step dad. too much pride to be dependent on a woman. You
their own families, looking at the respect their Majority of these children are raised by single cannot expect a woman who takes care of you
fathers commanded and their role and mothers, the fathers are absent. because you are lazy to respect you.
leadership as something to look forward to.
But just before they could get to that part of The 21st century man started questioning his role as Culture
their lives systems changed. That submissive a man. Adamant that he is the leader but with no
woman disappeared, - unlike his father – he knowledge of how to instill his power he resorted to Today's society and media have reshaped our men,
cannot punish his children with a rod or belt forcing his leadership by enforcing fear and with they are now influenced by the media and are doing
because now his children have rights. violence which landed him in jail or, he decided things done in the west “America”. A 21st-century
violence was not the answer so he decided to leave. African man knows little about his culture and
I believe the 21st-century man is a confused man. Both these scenarios leave homes with no leaders tradition whereas back in the olden day's men used
The systems of this world have changed, unlike the and children with no father, no guide, no leadership to pride themselves with their culture and followed
olden days; women have rights and have become trainer. Most 21st-century men are products of their tradition.
equals. While women are being empowered, those scenarios.
cultivated and groomed to be independent, men But what can the 21st-century man learn from the It is said you can't choose where you come from but
have not been taught how to deal or coexist with 18th and 19th-century men? you can choose where you go from there. “Life is
such powerful women. Lack of structure and about choices you make for yourself, we are the sum
understanding leads to frustration, frustration leads Self-Respect of our choices” these are true words by Richards
Simon Ndlovu - an elder - said, “When we were Cooper. Unfortunately, our choices also affect
others, so remember it's not always about you. But a
responsible man would already know that.

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Feature | BM

Dealing with

Lady Boss

“Beauty may be “ photo cred: yvettewohn.com
dangerous but
intelligence is lethal Working for a woman or female boss is different buddies with the boss of their own gender- this
from working for a male boss. Men often feel is an unrealistic expectation and the relationship
intimidated by female bosses because they can never be perfect because of the same
speak a different language and men often get gender. The working relations based on such
scared that they might say the wrong thing or unrealistic expectations don't last long. As per a
say the correct thing in the wrong way. A few survey, more than two-thirds of people surveyed
qualities that women value as a boss is the prefer having a male boss as compared to one-
ability to listen well, teamwork, communicate third who would like to have a female as their
well with people. People often misunderstand boss. So what is it that makes the workers like a
that working with females will be easy, male boss more and how to handle a female
especially for a female boss. Even workers think boss, someone who is not conventional and
that way, they think that they can become doesn't follow the set rules of leadership?

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Remember that women are comfortable in co- that you feel privileged to have got the opportunity to
contribute and in the process list out the ideas given by
operation you. It will work for sure.

Women are much more in networks of involvement and Let her know that you understand her
connections. They are not indecisive, it is just that they
wish for co-operation and like to consult team members viewpoint:
before taking any decision. They want input from all
workers and not from anyone. They give chance to all and All of us know that most women have to struggle a lot to
that should not be taken as their incapability to decide. reach the level at which they are. There might be a few
exceptions but most have had it really tough and had to
Don t take her nod for granted assent: sacrifice a lot, personally as well. You can use this fact to
your advantage. You can sympathize with her periodically
While you speak, you must have noticed that your boss and make her realize that you value her hard work.You can
nods a lot. Do not take it for her consent. It is just an say things like "it is a really unjust world for hardworking
indication that she is listening to what you are saying. It women that they need to work extra hard to prove their
means she is encouraging you to go on and not her mettle". Expressing such emotions would help you strike
agreement to your words. Often it is seen that women the right chord with her and make her feel that you
listen more and talk less when in a meeting, it hints that understand her perspective as well.
she is taking an account of other's opinions. She wants to
weigh all options before she speaks hers. Do not take Nurture your way to her good books:
advantage of that silence or nod as agreement and better
be clear before you proceed with your idea. This is quite a practical thing to do. Most women have a
nurturing side known as maternal instincts. You can make
Do not take any talk as a hint: your boss like you by tapping into this side of hers.You can
project yourself as someone in need of compassion and
If your female boss talks about a thing that happened at make a sweet, puppy face. Never forget to thank her for
last office party or at the mall when you met her by chance, her emotional support also. Women like to be
do not think that she is hinting at something beyond acknowledged for their emotional strength and do the
professional talks. It is a very common habit of females to same to your boss and make your way to her books.
compare and say something related to personal
experience and anecdote when they wish to illustrate a Ask for advice:
point. Do not take it as a matter of the heart. Be conscious.
It is not always that you might need her advice but even
Be careful while opposing: then, ask for it. Women, naturally have an opinion on all
things and asking her for them is a positive thing, in their
No one likes to be opposed and when it is your female eyes.This might sound a bit manipulative but it is not and it
boss, you need to be all the more vigilant.When women are poses no harms, so don't be guilty of trying this.All women
opposed, they tend to get defensive and some take it as a think that they have expert advice on topics like fitness,
personal attack on their credibility. When opposed, men fashion, health etc. Keep a list of such topics and seek her
might see it as a challenge and a sign of respect or equal advice now and then. Just listen and never argue, it shows
treatment but it is not the same with women. So, be alert that you are valuing her opinion and it will help you.
when doing so and be polite and extra careful with the
words. Don t interrupt in between:

Understand what the context is: When your boss comes to you for a discussion or for a
meeting on important topic and asks for your opinion or
Women often tend to sympathize and empathize with their help on it, do not interrupt in between. Do not dole advice
co-workers and this can be misinterpreted. Just like until she has finished. Interrupting the boss is not good.
mentioned in point no.3, do not misunderstand her, rather Women want you to listen patiently, so just do it.
understand the context. For example, women often tend to Even after following all the above points, you might feel
say I'm sorry when they need to express sympathy and that your queen bee boss is not letting you get ahead or
people might take it as an apology for wrongdoing. It just comes in your way, then you can also look for a lateral
indicates that she means to say she understand and not an move in another department for a better boss. Ask for the
apology always. transfer due to professional reasons and not this reason.
You can say its like you have some skills which you are
Accept the situation: unable to use in your current position and hence would like
to move to the other position.
You cannot change the situation; neither can you change
your boss. So, you need to learn how to deal with it. You Always remember that your boss has the support of
cannot change the way your boss thinks, operates but the upper management and human resources
what you can change is the way you exhibit yourself. department. Never think of getting back at your
Rather than persuading her about your worthiness, show boss, just think of how you can make things better
your credibility. Volunteer for hard projects or anything you between yourselves. Strike the right balance – close
think will earn you visibility. enough to know them and distant enough to be able
to leave them. Another reason why most women are
Credit game: difficult bosses is since they have worked hard to
attain the current level, they want others to do the
If you think that your boss is playing the credit game and same. They do not wish to give an easy way out to
taking it all for herself, you need to be aware. Start the brag others, especially the female subordinates. Just be a
campaign. Do not accuse her of taking your due credit, just little more empathetic and you will build a strong
use clean campaign politics to win a promotion, to inform working relationship with her. Best of luck!
others of your work. For example, when you have worked
on a crucial project, you can document it by sending an
email to your boss and mark a copy to her boss or the other
senior so that it is to everyone's knowledge that who did
the work. If you helped the organization cut costs, state

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as a black first generation

entrepreneur

in my family, it is my responsibility

to leave a legacy
by Nqobile Nene
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sandile

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On The Cover | BM

I f you have had the pleasure of meeting Sandile Zungu, schools.This was also paid for by Shell.
Chairperson of ZICO (Zungu Investment Company) you would
know he imprints on you. Not only for an incredible mind, a “This is where I got a good sense of what was happening in
magnetic personality and remarkable success, but he is also a South Africa. Here I was, coming from the township and I get to
man of style. So it was no surprise for Beads team to be ushered this environment that had plenty. Everything was bigger and
into his beautiful modern Durban home. Sandile credits his late better. But instead of seeing myself as privileged, I asked myself
wife Zodwa Zungu for an elegantly styled living room we were “what about my people? People from where I come from”. That
welcomed into. The whole house has the feel of warmth and year just sharpened my consciousness." After that year he
modern elegance with enough light to make you want to stay just indeed went to UCT acquired his Degree in record time.
a little longer.
“I became an accidental engineer. Because I was sharp, I believe
Sandile's roots are deep in KZN, with a mother from Matigulu I could have gone to any faculty and I would have passed”
and a father from KwaHlabisa, both north of KZN. When the two
lovers met in church, they moved to Durban. Zungu was raised Six years after graduating and having worked for big companies
by working class, God-fearing parents, with Dad a factory such as Richards Bay Minerals and Engen, Zungu decided
worker, and Mom a nurse. He spent his childhood at Section B, Engineering was not for him. He was there, he saw what was
uMlazi, a place he considers his home. happening in the industry but was not inspired.

Born in 1967, a middle child of three, Sandile's upbringing was “The test was always in the evening after work. I would be
somewhat privileged. In the 60s if you had both parents formally watching the news, the most interesting segment of the news for
employed and moreover, one of them being a nurse, you were me was the business news, where they'll be saying inflation is
considered a privileged child. Sandile recalls people would arrive up or inflation is down, I became curious, I wanted to know what
at his home any time of the day for medical assistance from his that meant. To understand that I decided to register BCom with
mother. UNISA, I passed that in record time. After which, in 1995 at the
age of 28, I applied for my MBA with UCT. I left a paying job and
“Growing up I used to admire my mother for the respect she went to study full time. I am the sort of person who knows how to
commanded in the township. My esteem was high because I make a sacrifice to get what I want. I am able to sacrifice time
was proud to be coming from such a family," he says. and pleasures to get what I want. I understand that if I want
something I have to give something,”
It's safe to say Sandile's educational journey from primary
school was always going to lead him to greatness. Starting his Zungu's plan was to change a career within the corporate world
primary school at Mafukuzela Primary in uMlazi, he moved to a and he thought marketing was it because during his
then special school called Mafumbuka. Now, when we say employment, he would observe Sales Reps making a lot of
special school we don't mean the one you might be thinking. money and he thought that's what he wanted. But during this
Mafumbuka then was a school for geniuses. All the gifted top MBA studies, he was persuaded that finance is the way to go. He
achieving children from local primary schools were sent to worked for Merchant Bank for a year in corporate finance. At the
Mafumbuka. Zungu was one of those. He recalls that while at end of that year the entrepreneurial bug bit.
Mafumbuka there was a time when they didn't have a Maths
teacher so he had to move to Vukuzakhe High School and coming Sandile had worked, managed and headed a number of big
from the disadvantage of not having a Maths teacher for a year in organizations in South Africa. He had made tons of money for
the previous school, meant he had to catch up and work harder, them, but time had come. At the age of 30, the moment was
and that he did. He achieved the highest marks, enough to earn upon him to do exactly what he had been doing for those
himself a scholarship by Shell to study Engineering. organizations only now he was doing it for himself. That's when
ZICO was founded.
As an average African child growing up in the township, he was
inspired by only what was around him. Career options he knew “When ZICO was just starting up I received many employment
were limited to teaching, police or if you do better you would offers.This is a critical time in an entrepreneur's life, this is when
study medicine. His options were limited anyway as his parent, there is no certainty of success. I was very lucky to have a strong
at the time, could not afford to send him to Univesity because his support system in my wife. She believed in me, she was my
big brother was already at University. He had opted to be a number one supporter, my number one cheerleader, but also my
teacher. Proactive a person that he is, he had applied at critic. In those times of confusion and hesitation, its my wife who
Amanzimtoti College of Education and was confirmed would say to me “Sandile it took a long time to get here and I
placement. know how we rejoiced at you saying yes to running your own
company, do you really want to sacrifice your dream?” and with
When Shell offered him this amazing opportunity, he admits he just those words I was able to get back on track and not deferred
knew nothing about Engineering but that wasn't going to stop on my dream. I thus then said to myself yes I'm starting up with
him from finding out. Shell offered Zungu an opportunity to study ZICO, yes there's no certainty where the money is going to come
at the University of Cape Town, but he first had to do post matric from, but the question I have to answer was “Do I believe in
studies at Hilton College, one of KZN's prominent private high myself”. Inside each person there are two competing voices, one
says go for it, one says don't try.The decider of the one that wins

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sandile

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“Inside is you”
each person
At the age of 30, Zungu started his first investment company.
there are “In my advantage was the fact that I was young and I had the technical
two knowledge. I understood how business works. So I didn't have a lot of trial
and errors. I have never started a business and failed.This was also because
competing I decided to go on a less risky venture. In a holding company you invest and
voices, one take a stake in successful companies, hold it for a while and sell it for a profit
says go for and create a balance sheet at the center. So by the time I started my own
it, one says businesses I had a strong balance sheet so if I failed I wouldn't feel the
shock too much,”
don't try.
The decider Zungu has been involved in many businesses.Amongst those businesses is
a gaming company called Crazy Slots. From small, it is now probably worth
of the one about 200 Million Rands. He sold it to a gaming company called Goldrush.
that wins is They started a company called Qhubeka Forensics doing forensics
Investigations. The company now own 96% of Shooter and Shooter
you” Publishing Company. Zungu Investment has just bought an ailing
engineering company they've put in money, they've put in people and are
turning it around.

When in business the view is different than you envisioned. Zungu was not
immune to hard business times. Sometime between 2002 and 2008, there
was a time when cash flow was tight and in that time the company was
using so much money his numbers said at the rate the company was going,
in three months' time they would be out of cash. His finance people advised
him to close down the business, retrench people and manage the portfolios
he had himself.

“My response was that the difference between me as an entrepreneur and
him as a skilled professional was that I use my gut feeling. It helped that I
have the technical skill and I know that my gut feel is not irrational. But when
I know I can make it, I listen to that voice that says I can make it”

Zungu describes himself as a free-spirited person, a positive person, an
optimist always looking at the brighter side of things. He is also driven and
chooses not to complain, not because there is nothing to complain about but
because he has learned to take charge and limit things to complain about.

Sandile says if you are going to succeed, you need to know what you are
succeeding in. If you are taking a journey, you need to know where you're
going because that would define the steps you take, the pace you take and
what you need to carry through your journey.

He says Kwa-Zulu Natal has great opportunities still available. It depends on
the level one is playing. For those playing at a high level, the question would
be why are people not forming partnerships with international partners and
set up shop at the Dube Trade Port for export. Why are people not forming
consortiums to approach big companies to buy stake? No one is going to
call people and say here are opportunities but people must look around
them.“Just now the government wants to work with level 1 and 2 BBBEE so
why don't you approach companies that are levels above that?” he asks.

However, Zungu does acknowledge that access to funds is still an issue as
people are sent from pillar to post to access funding. The climate and
environment is now less talk or discussion of such issues.

“I am not driven by money; I see money as a means to an end, an enabler for
good things but not a good thing itself. If money was my driver I would have
retired but I am not done. I want my grandchildren to see my picture and find
inspiration in many ways. I still want to run the comrades marathon just to
inspire them. If you look at international successful enterprises you will
recognize that they are generational. I owe it to my future generation to build
something they would take over from, especially as a black first generation
entrepreneur in my family it is my responsibility to leave a legacy. I am
working on it” BM

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Fashion Vision | BM

iSsimcplaliscistyy

Its almost the end of the year, and Brown Large Capacity Leather
winter is over so remove the layers Backpack For Men
and keep it simply. You will never go
wrong with a simple shirt and plants

Gary Player Admiral Men's Golf Shirt
- White

Ray-Ban RB4279 601/71
Sunglasses

Fossil Grant Mens Watch

Jennings Mens Flat Front Pants 48 Navy

Skechers Equaliser Mind Game Mens Slip Men PU Short Business Casual
On Walking Shoes Purse Wallet

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Fashion Feature | BM

&BDOALRDING
by Thembeka Yada

The 25-year-old Nevadh Vandayar hold
plenty titles including 2012 Ushaka
Body artist of the year, 2014 & 2015
Vodacom Durban July Menswear
fashion designer of the year. He is an
Artist and graphic/fashion designer.

This eye candy – do we still say that? –
has the flair, the passion and – judging
by this titles – he also has an eye for all

things beautiful and stylish. So are
getting up close, don't mind if we do

wink wink....

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Fashion Feature | BM

purchase

FoAnSHliInOeN

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1. The broadest gathering

Shopping online gives an upper hand in that you get items
that have never been seen on the oors. More and more
designers are moving the online route to cut the cost of
producing something no one would ever wear. So you are
likely to be the only person seen wearing your beautiful
shir t.

2. Shop from home or office at your own time

We are all busy, and really have no time to be shop
hopping. We did that when were eighteen and it was fun
but nowadays its just a waste of time. Online buying
allows you to shop from home or ofce at your own time,
the stores are open 24/7, so you don't have to miss
anything while shopping. An extreme advantage is there is
no reason to move a muscle, everything is only a click
away. The most you’ll need to do is to go after your
credit/debit card to pay the bills.

Africa is a rich mainland loaded with 3. Its money saving on hidden costs
legitimacy in nature which mirrors our
dress and fabric. With each bit of There are a lot of hidden costs when you're going shopping. There is fuel. There is the parking
fabric, its creativity conveys a story fee. There is that guy calling "woza, woza, woza" behind you when you leave.... whom you did
that reects the recollections of its kin not even see where they came from. You walk into the shop to buy a belt worth R250, with it in
which Africans take pride in. A hand you see a pair of pants that would look so good with the belt, you pick them up, on your
noteworthy case is the conventional way to the cashier you realise you don't have a shirt to wear with those pants, and then a shoe
Ghanaian Kente material which has a and then a pair of glasses. By the time you leave the store you have spent R2500. On your way
mix of lively hues deliberately out you remember you left your son at home, they'll probably want some sweets, so you walk
organized as a tedious example over into a supermarket and just like that, you've just opened a can of worms. Had you stayed at
the yard. This fabric is just worn amid home and shopped online you wouldn't have spent money you didn't budget for.
unique events, for instance, weddings,
birthdays or engagements.

The substance of innovation is
changing, would we be able to get to
the web as well as buy things on the
internet. What’s more, in this
advancement, African design has
paced onto that phase where our items
can be gotten to and picked online!

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Fashion | BM

Just as time has passed to search for your
uniqueness in department stores, the time has
passed for waiting for special occasions to rock
African prints, man or woman. Feature it in
your everyday style

Feature Editor: Thembeka Yada | Photos by SK
Photographers + AIM Media | Designer: Duke Mngadi |
Model: Thembinkosi Thwala (Mondli - uZalo)

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It’sBOLD

It’sBRIGHT

Africanfashion

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Fashion | BM

fashion

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Fashion | BM

fashion

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Fashion | BM
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About the Designer | BM

TheDUKE

ofFashion

Durban based Duke 'Clothe your Soul', “We believe that every walk-in client Contacts
was established by Umlazi born Sandile should leave the studio looking like The Name: Sandile Duke Mngadi
Duke Mngadi. Duke's journey has been Duke or The Duchess, with a sense of Brand name: Duke “Clothe Your Soul”
one every entrepreneur goes through, the individuality.” Contact number: 072 431 0850
ups and downs of mixing business with Inst: @duke_clothe_your_soul
passion. But now Duke is one of the most Achievements
recognized designers in KZN and South The Brand has been invited to showcase Twitter: @SandileDuke
Africa fashion cycles. on a number of world-class platforms Facebook: Sandile Duke Mngadi
such as MTN's Durban Fashion Week '08,
"The personal definition of my style is East Meets West Fashion, Fashion By The
AFROFUNK, a fusion of African elements Sea, Durban Fashion Fair, Vodacom
and Western culture. Duke 'Clothe Your Durban July, Cape Town J&B Met, David
Soul' focuses on ready-to-wear clothing, Tlale's KZN Fashion Extravaganza, to
from street to executive wear with a sense name the few…
of design.The brand, 'Duke', is taken from
my second name, and motto; 'Clothe Your Duke has been also privileged to have
Soul' is taken from feeling good from the been chosen as one of the winners of two
love of fashion. As a brand, we believe if World Class Fashion Internship
you feel good from within, it is reflected on Programmes, which are David Tlale's The
the outside. So, 'Clothe Your Soul' and you Intern Programme in 2013 alongside
will feel good,” says Duke. with 5 other young designers and Milan
Fashion Internship Programme in 2011.
The range of clothing caters for the young His most recent achievement being the
at heart,fashionable and trendy people in 2013 winner of The David Tlale's The
every race, gender, culture, and religion. Intern alongside with Ruth Rankin.
We also produce clothes for any age
group.

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Health | BM

Health

CfoHr mEeCn Kin-dUiffePreSnt ages

CHANCES ARE YOU get your car tuned regularly, never skip an oil change, and
keep it buffed and polished till it sparkles. But are you taking such good care of
yourself?
"Our busy lives and work schedules often prevent us from seeking routine
preventive care," says Robert W. Brenner, MD, Chief Medical Officer and
Founder of the Preventive Medicine Program. "But evidence-based preventive
medicine is cost-effective and reduces the risk of illness and disease.”
"Cars get routine check-ups. So do planes," adds Daniel Cosgrove, MD,
Medical Director of the WellMax Center. "But for our bodies, the most precious
thing we have, we wait for symptoms. And unfortunately, most diseases are far
advanced by the time one gets symptoms.”
Based on your individual health conditions, your doctor will determine which
tests you should have, and how often to have them, but in general, the medical
exams suggested below will help keep you a finely-tuned machine throughout
your life.

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In Your 20s In Your 30s

Ÿ Annual physical exam by your primary Ÿ Annual physical exam by your primary care physician,
care physician, including blood including blood pressure, and height/weight checks
pressure, and height/weight checks
Ÿ Screening for testicular cancer, including monthly self-exams
Ÿ Screening for testicular cancer, Ÿ Cholesterol testing every 5 years
including monthly self-exams Ÿ Depending on your individual circumstances, your doctor may

Ÿ Cholesterol testing every 5 years want to do an electrocardiogram to check for heart disease,
Ÿ Depending on your individual and blood tests to screen for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver
problems, and anemia
circumstances, your doctor may want Ÿ Depending on risk factors, your doctor may also recommend
to do an electrocardiogram to check for screening for skin cancer, oral cancer, sexually transmitted
heart disease, and blood tests to diseases, HIV infection, and alcohol abuse
screen for diabetes, thyroid disease, Ÿ Vision examination
liver problems, and anemia Ÿ Screening for coronary heart disease in individuals with strong
Ÿ · Depending on risk factors, your family history and/or risk factors
doctor may also recommend screening
for skin cancer, sexually transmitted In Your 50s
diseases, HIV infection, and alcohol
abuse Ÿ Annual physical exam by your primary
care physician, including blood
In Your 40s pressure, and height/weight checks

Ÿ Annual physical exam by your primary Ÿ Screening for testicular cancer,
care physician, including blood including monthly self exams
pressure, and height/weight checks
Ÿ Cholesterol testing every 5 years
Ÿ Screening for testicular cancer, Ÿ Annual screening for Type II diabetes
including monthly self exams Ÿ Depending on risk factors, your doctor

Ÿ Cholesterol testing every 5 years may recommend screening for skin
Ÿ Depending on your individual cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer,
sexually transmitted diseases, and
circumstances, your doctor may want alcohol abuse
to do an electrocardiogram to check for Ÿ Screening for lipid disorders
heart disease, and blood tests to Ÿ Annual electrocardiogram
screen for thyroid disease, liver Ÿ Vision and hearing examinations
problems, and anemia Ÿ Screening for prostate cancer
Ÿ Screening for prostate cancer Ÿ Screening for colon cancer with fecal
Ÿ Diabetes screening every 3 years over occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or
the age of 45 colonoscopy at age 50
Ÿ Depending on risk factors, your doctor Ÿ Screening for coronary heart disease in
may also recommend screening for individuals with strong family history
skin cancer, oral cancer, sexually and/or risk factors
transmitted diseases, and alcohol Ÿ Screening for depression
abuse
Ÿ Vision examination
Ÿ Screening for coronary heart disease in
individuals with strong family history
and/or risk factors

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Health | BM

South African
life expectancy
increases but....

HIV, road injuries, and violence take a deadly toll

by Meropa Communications

Annual Global Burden of Disease study – world's largest Ÿ But illness and injuries take away
scientic collaboration on population health — reveals new years of healthy life. A South African
trends in illnesses, deaths, and risk factors leading to poor man born in 2016 will live
health approximately 51.5 years in good
health; a woman only 56.1 years.
Life expectancy is growing in South Africa but the country continues to South Africa is one of only a handful
struggle with communicable diseases like HIV, as well as road injuries and of countries where healthy life
violence that kill many young South Africans. expectancy decreased from 1990,
when it was 53 years for men and
Globally, countries have saved more lives over the past decade, especially 58.6 for women.
among children under age 5, but persistent health problems, such as obesity,
conict, and mental illness, comprise a “triad of troubles,” and prevent people Ÿ The top ve causes of premature
from living long, healthy lives, according to a new scientic study. death in South Africa are HIV, lower
respiratory infection, road injuries,
“Life expectancy in South Africa is rapidly increasing, but that doesn't mean interpersonal violence, and
we're enjoying healthier lives. Communicable diseases like HIV, car accidents, tuberculosis. The ailments that
and waves of violence are taking the lives of far too many South Africans, cause illness can be very different.
especially young people. South Africa is one of the few countries in the world While HIV is also the number one
where the number of healthy years that men and women can expect to live cause of disability in South Africa,
has fallen over the past 25 years. We have a lot of work to do,” said Professor other top causes of non-fatal illness
Charles Shey Wiysonge, Director of Cochrane South Africa and a co-author of are back pain, hearing loss, and
the study. depression.

This year's version of the annual Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is Ÿ Deaths of children under 5 are a
composed of ve peer-reviewed papers, and was published in the international persistent health challenge. For
medical journal, The Lancet. The ve papers provide in-depth analyses of life every 1,000 live births, 43.4 South
expectancy and mortality, causes of death, overall disease burden, years lived Africa children under the age of 5
with disability, and risk factors that lead to health loss. die. That exceeds the global gure
of 38.4, but is lower than in other
The study's main ndings for South Africa include: southern African countries like
Ÿ A South African man born in 2016 can expect to live 59.2 years, an increase Zimbabwe and Lesotho.

in life expectancy of 9.5 years over the past decade. A woman has a life Ÿ South Africa has one of the greatest
expectancy of 65.5 years, up 13.2 years from 2006. misalignments in the world between
development and health progress.
It is one of ve countries where
actual health burden rates far
exceed what one would expect
based on its income and education
levels, plus fertility rates. Moreover,
in 2016, for the rst time in modern
history, fewer than 5 million children
under age 5 died in one year
globally, as compared to 1990
when 11 million died.

Researchers attribute this global health
landmark to improvements in
increased educational levels of
mothers, rising per capita incomes,
declining levels of fertility, increased
vaccination programs, mass
distribution of insecticide-treated bed
nets, improved water and sanitation,
and a wide array of other health
programs funded by development
funding for health.

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“Death is a powerful motivator, both for and over time. It draws on the work of deaths, and in more than 100
individuals and for countries, to address over 2,500 collaborators from more countries, smoking was among the
diseases that have been killing us at than 130 countries and territories. IHME leading risk factors for loss of healthy
high rates,” said Dr. Christopher Murray, coordinates the study. This year, more life.
Director of the Institute for Health than 13 billion data points are included; Ÿ The leading causes of premature
Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the the papers comprise a complete death globally included: ischemic
University of Washington. “But, we're edition of The Lancet. heart disease, stroke, lower
been much less motivated to address respiratory infections, diarrhea-
issues leading to illnesses. A 'triad of This year's GBD improves upon the related diseases, and road injuries.
troubles' – obesity, conict, and mental previous annual update through new Ischemic heart disease was the
illness, including substance use data, improvements in methodology, leading cause of premature death
disorders – poses a stubborn and and a measure for tracking for men in 113 countries and for
persistent barrier to active and vigorous completeness of vital registration women in 97 countries.
lifestyles.” information. Ÿ Only four of the leading 20 causes of
disability in 2016 – stroke, COPD,
Despite progress on reducing deaths, The study's other ndings include: diabetes, and falls –were also
this “triad of troubles” – obesity, conict, Ÿ Poor diet is associated with 1 in 5 leading causes of death.
and mental illness, including substance
use disorders – is preventing further deaths globally. In addition, the top conditions in 2016
progress. Ÿ Non-communicable diseases were that made people sick, but were not
Ÿ One of the most alarming risks in the necessarily fatal were: low back pain,
responsible for 72% of all deaths migraine headaches, hearing loss, iron-
GBD is excess body weight. The rate worldwide in 2016, in contrast to 58% deciency anemia, and major
of illness related to people being too in 1990. Within the past decade, depressive disorders
heavy is rising quickly, and the diabetes rose in rank order from 17th
disease burden can be found in all to 9th leading cause of death in low-
sociodemographic levels. High middle income countries.
body mass index (BMI) is the fourth Ÿ Tobacco is linked to 7.1 million
largest contributor to the loss of
healthy life, after high blood
pressure, smoking, and high blood
sugar.
Ÿ Deaths over the past decade due
to conict and terrorism more than
doubled. Recent conicts, such as
those in Syria, Yemen, South Sudan,
and Libya, are major public health
threats, both in regard to casualties
and because they lead to long-term
physical and mental
consequences.
Ÿ Mental illness and substance use
disorders continued to contribute
substantially to the loss of healthy life
in 2016, affecting all countries
regardless of their socioeconomic
status. Treatment rates for mental
and substance use disorders remain
low. Even in high-income countries
where treatment coverage has
increased, the prevalence of the
most common disorders has not
changed.

The GBD is the largest and most
comprehensive epidemiological effort
to quantify health loss across places

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Finance | BM

warning

9SIGNS

How Much Is Too Much Debt?

mWhen do you know you're in trouble?ostSouthAfricanscarrysomeamountofdebt—
often a lot of it. Getting into debt is easy, but
realizing you've taken it too far takes courage and
strength. Many of us might juggle a mortgage, car
payment, and student loans without feeling
overwhelmed. But if you've ever struggled with a
crushing amount of debt, you know the sinking,
desperate feeling that follows you wherever you
go. You know what it's like to wonder how you got
in this position — and how it feels to worry that
you'll never dig your way out. Some people don't
realize they have too much debt until they
actually reach rock bottom, or until their everyday
lives become impossible.

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1. You're Adding to Your Balances Every 6. Your Net Worth Is Less Than Zero 8. When Your Credit Score Starts to Suffer
Month Have you ever checked your net worth on a site A good credit score is essential if you ever want to
. like http://www.catalystmag.co.za? If you haven't, buy a house, take out a car loan, or borrow money
When you're not tracking your spending or it's worth exploring (especially since it's free). By to start a business. Unfortunately, your credit can
watching those credit card balances closely, deducting your liabilities from your assets, sites suffer if you owe too much money in relation to
“adding to the pile” is easy to do. The key to like this show your true wealth. But what if your your credit limits. Ever get those smses that tell
turning this situation around is simply recognizing net worth is negative — if your true wealth is less you have been pre-qualified for a loan and you
that your balances were growing in the first place. than nothing? excitedly - with hope - call and your dreams are
It may be hard to notice that trend at first when dashed when you are told your credit score is
you're not tracking your finances carefully and bad…. Yes, those ones are a sign you are in
have always been fine. But once you start tracking serious trouble.
your spending, you will be able to make big
changes and pay off your debts over time.

2. You're Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Watch it when you start living too close to the cuff. What can be added to the
When you start looking forward to payday so you happiness of a man who is in
can make minimum credit card payments to avoid health, out of debt, and has a
the Credit Bureau and then use that available clear conscience?
credit to but food…you're in trouble my friend.
- Adam Smith
3. When You Partner Up and Realize You
Have Double the Debt
Getting married is a joyous occasion, but what
happens when you realize your spouse has just as
much debt as you do? It's important to consider
this and understand it before you say “I Do” many
marriages have been broken because of this
mistake. Don't be too much in love and avoid
talking about the money issue.

4. Your Debt Payments Cost More Than 7. You Add it All Up, and Can't Believe 9. You can't afford an emergency fund
Your Home What You See One should always have this fund, especially if
If your debt payments cost more than your rent or You've probably read plenty articles like this you have children. This is planning for unexpected
mortgage, you know it's time to make a change. before, or you stopped reading in the middle events that may need you to pay some money. If
because it became too real and hit you in all the you know you should but you can't afford even
5. When Debt Stands Between You and spots that make you realize that you are in debt. R500 for emergency.. my brother or my sister you
Your Dreams Here is the truth, avoiding it will not take the dear, are in trouble.
If you have a lot of debt, you may be left with few reality away. So do yourself a favor; sit down and
choices when it comes to your career. With huge count. If what you see makes want to curl up and
monthly payments to service, you may not be able die, don't, do something about it.
to take your dream job, start a new business, or
live the life you truly want to live.

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Finance | BM

TRADING
is not a
game of
LUCK

Part 1

Researching and
Choosing Stock

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You know possibly know more than one person who lost money with online trading. But you also know a few driving fancy cars living in

lavish homes and popping champaigns for supper because of online trading. Those are the ones you look up to, so you think to yourself

why not take a chance you might be lucky. If luck is all you are betting on, then you are out of luck. To some experienced traders, buying

and selling stock on the Internet is a cakewalk. But for beginners, trading stocks online is a total mystery. The emergence of online

brokerage accounts and software tools for the stock market has made online stock trading simpler, but it has also led to some

complexities and some liabilities for the home trader. In this four part article we are going to share some simple steps to help novice

investors trade stocks online. “The elements
of good trading
1. Perform a technical analysis. Ÿ For example, placing a buy limit order on a
security would instruct the broker to only are:
Technical analysis is an attempt to understand purchase the security if the price fell to a certain (1) cutting
market psychology or, in other words, what level. This allows a trader to specify the
investors - as a whole - feel about a company as maximum amount he or she would be willing to
reflected in the stock price. Technical analysts are pay for the security.
normally short-term holders, concerned about the
timing of their buys and sells. If you can detect a Ÿ In this way, a limit order guarantees the price
pattern, you might be able to predict when stock the trader will pay or be paid, but not that the
prices will fall and drop. This can inform you about trade will occur.
when to purchase or sell certain stocks.
Ÿ Similarly, a stop order instructs the broker to
2. Identify patterns. buy or sell a security if the price rises above or
Patterns identified in a technical analysis include
identifiable price boundaries in the market price of falls below a certain point. However, the price losses,
that the stop order will be filled at is not
guaranteed (it is the current market price).

a stock. The high boundary, which the stock rarely Ÿ There is also a combination of stop and limit (2) cutting
surpasses, is known as the "resistance." The low orders called a stop-limit order. When the price
boundary, which the stock rarely dips below, is of the security passes a certain threshold, this

called "support." Identifying these levels can let a order specifies that the order become a limit losses, and
trader know when to buy (at resistance) and when order rather than a market order (as it does in a
to sell (at support). regular stop order).

Ÿ Some specific patterns are also detectable in 5 Understand short selling. (3) cutting
stock charts. The most common one is known Short selling is when a trader sells shares of
as "head and shoulders." This is a peak price

then drop, followed by a taller peak then drop, security that they do not yet own or have borrowed. losses.
and finally followed by a peak similar in height Short selling is typically done with the hope that the If you can
to the first. This pattern signals that an market price of the security will fall, which would follow these
upwards price trend will end. result in the trader having the ability to purchase the
Ÿ There are also inverse head and shoulders security shares for a lower price than they sold
patterns, which signify the end to a downward them for in the short sale. Short selling can be used
price trend. to make a profit or hedge against risk, however it is
very risky. Short selling should only be done by
3 Understand the difference between a experienced traders who understand the market

trader and an investor. thoroughly. three rules, you
An investor seeks to find a company with a Ÿ For example, imagine that you believe that a
competitive advantage in the marketplace that will
stock currently trading at R100 per share is

provide sales and earning growth over a long going to decrease in value in the coming weeks. may have a
period. A trader seeks to find companies with an You borrow 10 shares and sell them at the chance.”
identifiable price trend that can be exploited in the current market price. You are now "short," as
short-term. Traders typically use technical analysis you have sold shares that you didn't own and
to identify these price trends. In contrast, investors will eventually have to return them to the
typically use another type of analysis, fundamental lender.
analysis, because of its focus on the long term. Ÿ In a few weeks, the price of the stock has

indeed fallen to R90 per share. You purchase

4 Learn about different orders traders your 10 shares back at R90 and return them to – Ed Seykota
make. the lender. This means that you sold shares,

Orders are what traders use to specify the trades that you didn't have, for R1,000 total and have

that they would like their brokers to make for them. now replaced them for R900, netting yourself

There are numerous different types of orders that a R100 profit.

trader can make. For example, the simplest type of Ÿ However, if the price rises, you are still

order is a market order, which purchases or sells a responsible for returning the shares to the

set number of shares of a security at the prevailing lender. This potentially unlimited risk exposure

market price. In contrast, a limit order buys or sells a is what makes short selling so risky.

security when its price reaches a certain point.

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Business | BM

YOUTH
entrepreneurship:
what they
won't teach
you at varsity
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If you just work on stuff that you like and you re

passionate about, you don’t have to have a master

plan with how things will play out.

- Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook.

When you think of an entrepreneur, who do you think of? Richard Branson? Bill
Gates? These caricatures of wealth and success define entrepreneurship, but for
many young people, this makes the idea of going it alone seem impossibility. The
reality is a little different: anyone can be an entrepreneur, and with the right
attitude, young school-leavers and university graduates can say goodbye to the idea
of working for a boss.

Perhaps you're an entrepreneur already, which means you know full well the
satisfaction of working for yourself. In South Africa, entrepreneurship needs to
grow amongst young adults. With access to the good-quality internet – and
computing – bright young adults have the opportunity to look past the formal jobs
market and make a career out of what they love doing.
Like JP Prinsloo. The 25-year old owner of PriFactor has said no to a 9-5 job in an
effort to make a success of his own business. “Entrepreneurs can be successful at any
age,” he says. “With the right attitude, and a desire to succeed, no dream is too big.”

Enjoy what you do

Do you know what Richard Branson, Bill Gates and other mega-rich businessmen
have in common? They love what they do. Not only is it easier to enjoy what you're
doing when you're working for yourself – it's absolutely crucial. The minute you
start finding the work a slog, you might as well kiss goodbye to your venture. Sure,
you'll have good and bad days, but if your passion wanes for too long, the motivation
to make it a success won't be there.
Work hard

“Hard work never goes away,” says Prinsloo, who has built his events business from
scratch. It means spending days and nights building up your network of contacts,
rubbing shoulders with the right people and establishing your brand. The phrase
“hard work” sounds simple – basic, even, but it's the essential building block of any
successful enterprise.

Never let people mess you around

Being young and inexperienced can often mean you're at the mercy of clients and
contractors who are older than you and will use their experience to their advantage.
The key? Don't let people routinely get their way. As soon as you stand your ground
and start sticking up for what you believe in, you'll build up a reputation of being
firm and forthright. There's nothing worse than being viewed as a pushover. Of
course, if you're in the wrong, have the decency to admit you've made a mistake and
be the bigger person. Being a businessperson is about building a relationship as
much as anything, so be firm – but be fair.

Don t be afraid to take risks

Risk taking is a big part of entrepreneurship. It means the idea of giving up a steady
paycheck and sacrificing your personal capital to make a success of your venture. It
means taking a punt, and sometimes pushing yourself further than you ought to. It
means building a brand with limited resources, and taking on clients you barely
have time in the day to service. “I love the risk-taking aspect of it,” Prinsloo says. “It's
about gambling with what you have – but when you've got so much more to gain
than to lose, what's there not to love?” Prinsloo believes that as long as you learn
from your mistakes, and remember to stay humble, risk-taking will help you get to
the next level.

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On the Rise | BM

Professor Thabo Msibi is not
#AllMenAreTrash

by Xolani Dlamini

Professor Thabo Msibi is challenging the famous trending How was the feeling when you received a scholarship to
#AllMenAreTrash. Msibi has recently been appointed the study abroad?
youngest Dean and Head of School of Education at the “I was very excited and nervous at the same time because I
University of KwaZulu Natal.The 34-year-old Professor was didn't know how well I would do. You know as black people we
born in a small rural village of Ntabamhlophe in Escort north hardly get such opportunities to study abroad and we have this
of KwaZulu-Natal. He obtained his Bachelor of Education belief that our standards are lower until we study overseas.”
Honours at UKZN before qualifying for a Master of
Education from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the Is this where you thought you would be when growing up?
University of Cambridge. “When growing up I never thought I would be a Dean, but I was
always passionate about becoming a professional lecture to
contribute to the development of the country's education. I
wanted to be part and parcel of changing people's lives for the
better and encourage youngsters to get an education in order to
change our country.”

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The highlight of your career thus far? Having a platform that you have, how do you
“Being promoted to associate professor at my age, give back to the youth?
that's a major highlight because I never thought of “I'm a founder of a Community Development
becoming a lecture at such an age. Some people Association and Community Foundation, we do lots
still see me as a student. Another highlight was my work to empower young people. We have multi
obtaining my Ph.D. at Cambridge University” branches even in Free State, Gauteng and Limpopo
province where we also offer English classes.”
Since you're lecturing about HIV and Aids how
do we address the scourge of stigma in the Three lessons you have learned that would
country? motivate and inspire others.
“We need to understand feelings of the victims. Work hard, nothing will fall from the sky.You have to
People need proper education about HIV and Aids in do research and ask questions about what you
order to fight the scourge. Let people speak from want. Dream, act and be humble.
their experience.”
Do you have any regrets about choosing your Your words to people who aspire to be like
career? you?
“No no no! I really love what I do and very passionate “We are very privileged to live in this century and
about the education of a black child. It's what I wake there are so many opportunities out there waiting
up to do every morning and what I am committed to for us to grab.Ask questions, it is all possible. I don't
doing. I want to see black people succeed and come from a wealthy family but I have used the
become owners of a country or global economy.” opportunities given wisely.”

What do you believe we need as the province “We need to demand
and country to have more inspirational people excellence, you see in South
as yourself? Africa young people are not
“We need to provide people with opportunities and encouraged to excel in their
open doors for them.We must stop being selfish and education. There needs to be
allow people to become what they want to be. If we a provision if more
invest in education we will have a better country resources to rural schools in
tomorrow.We appreciate what government is doing order to enable potential
on providing financial support to young people but pupils to achieve their
more support is needed on career guidance and goals,”
emotional support.”

What would you change in South African
education?
We need to demand excellence, you see in South
Africa young people are not encouraged to excel in
their education. There needs to be a provision if
more resources to rural schools in order to enable
potential pupils to achieve their goals.

How do you stay content with yourself?
“You have to ground yourself, I am not different to
any other human being. I treat people the same way.
I believe that I have to recognize everyone as human
beings regardless of their race, gender and status.”

Where does your strength come from?
“I'm an activist at heart and dream-driven.”

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How To Jumpstart Your
Busine Post-Rece ion

by ideate.co.za

South Africa's economy suffered weak growth Se le your debt Get a few big clients on board – at a
outcomes in the first half of 2017, owing to two
sovereign credit rating downgrades, a domestic If you have accumulated any debt during the discount
political crisis, and a second technical recession. recession, now is a good time to dig your company
More doom and gloom kicked offspring in the form out of its financial obligations. Start making larger One or two big contracts can really make a
of a fuel price hike. Then, out of nowhere, came payments toward any money you have borrowed, difference to your cash flow. Approach big-name
news from Statistics South Africa that the country's starting with those bearing the highest interest clients and convince them to sign up to your
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) regained its strength rates. If possible, you can also consider increasing business at a discount to sweeten the deal. Once
with a 2.5% increase. your company's operating profit margin, improving you've landed these big contracts, you can begin to
inventory levels, and restructuring your debts. look for smaller, profitable projects that can sustain
Economic activity grew by more than previously your business in the long run.
predicted in the second quarter, according to the Keep an ear to the ground
figures released by Stats SA. The GDP improved by B st confidence
0.4% more than the forecasted 2.1%. The upward Identify the most important market trends that can
revision is mainly due to progress in the primary affect your business in the future. If you keep up During an economic downturn, marketing
sector – which includes the agriculture, forestry and with market trends, it will be easier for you to campaigns have a propensity for reminding
fishing industries. prepare for any changes that may occur in the consumers that they're stuck in a recession. These
future. Some things to keep an eye out for: what messages usually focus on saving and lowering
The improved GDP is not a magnificent figure, but consumers are buying, the latest pricing prices of goods. Now that we're at the lower end of
it's strong enough to break the chains of the conventions, technological advances, What Further economic growth you should strive to keep your
recession and lift consumers' moods as we Credit Rating Downgrades Could Actually Mean For marketing messages clear of financial concerns.
approach the holiday shopping season. Now that the You (in terms of interest rates, inflation and foreign Instead, determine how the recession has changed
nation is revelling in the unexpected run of currency exchange rate), and socio-political consumers' priorities and let your marketing
economic recovery, your business has the developments. campaign position your business as one that will
opportunity to capitalise on the promising signs of grow with their shifting needs.
progress, such as lower interest rates on Personal Recruit additional staff
Loans and increased consumer spending. Here are Conclusion
a few ways, which we've written in collaboration During a recession, the demand for employment is
with Hippo.co.za, to revive your organisation in the higher than the supply. Talented people who have The technical recession has come and gone but the
wake of the recession. been laid off are likely to accept any job that suits ripples and effects will still be felt for months to
their skill set, even if the pay is lower. You can come. Experts say that there is still a long road to
attract quality skills – the kind of people that can recovery ahead, but you can ensure your business
help your business to grow – which you may not gets back on its feet as soon as possible, and take
have been able to afford previously. Small business major strides on the road to future growth.
recruitment software can help you acquire the most
suitable candidates for future hiring.

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“No one else knows exactly what the
future holds for you, no one else knows

what obstacles you've overcome to be
where you are, so don't expect others

to feel as passionate about your
dreams as you do.”

- Germany Kent

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7

Business | BM

7lessons
from funny man
HlFoeplixhe
by Xolani Dlamini
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Who would have thought making people laugh could MC for our Gala Dinner and he missed his Lesson 7: Be diverse and be able to fit in different
be a career. It took a while and a lot of guts from flight. I was struggling to tell the boss that environments
many talented people to make the South African Mabona had missed his flight. I then On whether the Felix on the radio is the same as
Comedy industry one that create stars with no summoned all the courage and told him the the one on stage, he says the Felix on the
limits. Nowadays the essays “when I grow up” could truth. He told me that was not his problem; so I microphone is a very toned down one guided by
easily include “I want to be a comedian,” Now, had to do something and the only thing I could Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South
unfortunately, comedy needs talent, because it's think of was that I was going to be MC for the Africa. The Felix on stage is a cooperate one
never what you say, it's how you say it. Comedy night. I proceed to the bar and drank two stiffs because he plays a professional MC and the
veteran Felix Hlophe has got it and more. He has and the rest is history” Felix on stand-up comedy is the Felix that
become more than just a comedian; he has also people know and love with jokes bringing
groomed and nurtured a number of talented Lesson 3: Recognise yourself for what you are, a smiles to sad people. "I am that annoying guy,"
comedians all over South Africa including our comedian, it does not matter the league but the he says
May/June issue cover star Siyanda Maphumulo. fact is you are a comedian.
His word of advice to people who look up to him,
Family man, Hlophe, has four siblings including his From that night client companies that were Hlophe says; set your goals, if they don't
three sisters and a brother. His parents have passed present started calling Hlophe to MC. To succeed the first time, get up and try again with
on and he is blessed with a wife, three daughters and Hlophe, it was not clear yet what he had a smile, then the world will smile back at you.
one son. Right here is where his strength comes from. become. When Zulu Comedy was established Take the good things and not the bad ones.
“I want to leave a legacy for my children” He's he turned down the offer twice because he
become a go-to man if you're an up-and-coming didn't see himself as a comedian and on the
comedian trying to make it in the industry, for good third time he took the opportunity and became
reasons. If you want to be in the industry learn from number one and never looked back since
him. then.”

Lesson 1: Make people laugh the first minute Hlophe's career soared from there. The “the first
you're on stage. community of uMlazi Arts and Culture rule of
According to Hlophe – who is also on Gagas recognized him with an award for being the
FM Midday Shandis Show every weekday most popular comedian from the township. becoming a
between 12 pm and 3 pm – the first rule of When he was retiring from comedy – much to successful
becoming a successful comedian is simple; many people's surprise – he hosted a show comedian
you have to be funny from the start. “Go out called “Last dance with Felix” where the is simple;
there with one thing on your mind – I've got to venue was packed to capacity and did two you have to
be funny! I've got to get the audience hours of laughter comedy. be funny
laughing. If you can do that in the first couple from the
of minutes, you've got a winner on your Lesson 4: Have inspirations and ambitions
hands. But if you don't win in the first minute – Felix says his career opened doors for him and start”
forget it and try another career.” offered him an opportunity to meet people
from different spheres of life from icons to
It seems not only does one need to be talented international superstars. However, he still has
to be a comedian but you also need to be born a wish of meeting international comedy icons
with it. “My passion for comedy started in the DeRay Davis and Kevin Hurt from the United
early stages of my life.At home, we used to sit States of America.
around the table and fight for a chance to be
heard. I grew up in a funny family with my Lesson 5: When you make mistakes, own up to
father being the craziest father ever. After them, learn from them and move on.
that, I became that guy who was always Comedians should not always think it's going
surrounded by pupils at school sharing jokes to be a smooth ride. Human nature says we all
even at varsity, there were always students in at some point make a decision that we will
my room enthusiastically waiting to hear regret and Felix is not immune to regrets. “I do
jokes. have many regrets, including the choice of
some material that I used and the timing of it
Lesson 2: when an opportunity presents itself, maybe it was premature. I remember I did a
don't be shy and give in to doubt but go for it, you Sifiso Ncwane's Joke. And I will never touch
will never know until you try. alcohol before I get on the stage again," says
Hlophe's story of his first day on stage proves Hlophe
that when it's time, it's time and no one will
stop you, not even crafted event programs, Lesson 6: Don't wait for opportunities to knock on
flights will leave people who will stand in your your door, go out and make them then own them.
way, maybe all you need are two stiffs and
you're on. Hlophe says opportunity in KZN is immense.
They have a comedy club called Egagasini
“While working at Quest Company, I hired a they are starting soon at MVG Lounge.
SABC 1 sports presenter Tsepo Mabona to be Comedy is growing in KZN and they have
people knocking on their doors for the
opportunity. Even other provinces want them
because they are different. There are,
however, challenges in terms of gate-keeping,
one finds that those ahead will view upcoming
comedians as threats.

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Tourism | BM

The low down on TGCSA

(Tourism Grading Council
of South Africa) Star Grading

When picking your holiday accommodation, it's
easy to go by star grading, provided you know
exactly what they entail. However, there are many
guests who are disappointed by their choice due to
their - sometimes unrealistic - expectations not
being met. It was during my exciting game drive
experience at Thula Thula Private Game Reserve,
while observing elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard
including over 350 bird species at this luxury safari
that I asked myself, if Thula Thula, one of the most
luxurious destinations in South Africa is graded 4
stars, then how do they grade accommodations?
How do I tell the difference between a 2-star and a
5-star graded establishment?

“We have been four stars from the beginning, We
have all standard criteria, size of the rooms and
facilities in here.We could get five stars but we don't
want that because that comes with too much
pressure,” said Francoise Malby Anthony the owner.
Francoise took over the passing of her husband
Lawrence Anthony five years ago.

The breakdown To be 4 or 5-star graded establishment is more of a gamble as you can't be
sure of what to expect.
The TGCSA Star Grading is an independent quality All the above and Accommodation must be available
assessment and official ranking system recognized 7 days a week, Dining facilities on site, On-site Ÿ 1-star
around the world that helps customers realize the parking, Concierge, porter, and luggage handling,
overall quality of the establishment and the kind of Central business centre, ange of other services such A 1-star accommodation offers modest to good
facilities they can expect. The accommodations are as babysitting, Other exceptional facilities, such as a quality in terms of the overall standard of
graded from 1-star through to 5-stars (with 1-star gym, beauty spa, etc. Full housekeeping and laundry furnishings, services, and customer care. A 1-star
being the most basic in terms of facilities and 5-star service, Universal Access Compliance, Valet establishment should be clean, comfortable, and
being the highest, offering all the bells and service functional. You should expect an en-suite bathroom
whistles). with complimentary toiletries and towels. An
Ungraded adequate breakfast should be offered.
Accommodations are divided into 9 categories
Many ungraded establishments operate at star Ÿ 2-star
Hotels, Lodges, Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, graded standards, however, an official star grading
Country Houses, Self-Catering facilities, Caravan awarded by the TGCSA is the best quality assurance It should have everything 1 star has but must
and Camping sites, MESE (Meetings, Exhibitions you can get. In other words, an ungraded include a colour television, and an in-house bar or
and Special Events) venues, Backpackers and restaurant. Breakfast should include some hot food
hostels items.

Basic grading requirements

Ÿ The accommodation must have a formal
reception area

Ÿ An on-site representative must be contactable
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Ÿ Breakfast should be provided or available.
Please note that breakfast is not necessarily
included in the rate, and guests should inquire
about this before they confirm their booking.

Ÿ Room servicing (including linen and towel
change, removal or rubbish, and cleaning)

Ÿ En-suite or private bathroom

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Ÿ 3-star customer care. You should expect multiple
room or suite options, a colour television with
A 3-star accommodation offers very good at least 12 channels, a work area (desk,
quality in terms of the overall standard of telephone, and Wi-Fi), and an en-suite
furnishings, services, and customer care. You bathroom stocked with complimentary
should expect multiple rooms to choose toiletries and towels. On-site facilities could
between that are slightly bigger in size; extra include a business centre, concierge services,
furnishings like a desk, colour television, or bar a swimming pool, gym, babysitting services,
fridge; an in-house bar or restaurant; safe an on-site restaurant or bar, and room service
available on request; conference facilities; and available at least 18 hours of the day. A full
an en-suite bathroom with towels and breakfast should be offered over an extended
complimentary toiletries. Breakfast options period of time, with the choice of a la carte
should be varied. dining.

Ÿ 4-star Ÿ 5-star

With its unique atmosphere, stylish décor and A 5-star luxury accommodation offers the
superb cuisine, Thula Thula offers you the highest quality in terms of the overall standard
choice of exclusive accommodation between of furnishings, services, and customer care.
the stylish Elephant Safari Lodge, renowned You should expect multiple room or suite
gourmet destination, and the Luxury Tented options, a colour television with at least 12
Camp, offering an authentic African bush channels, a work area (desk, telephone, and
experience in a relaxed atmosphere where Wi-Fi), and an en-suite bathroom stocked with
children are welcome. Thula Thula Conference complimentary toiletries and towels. On-site
Centre - with its elegantly decorated facilities could include a business centre,
boardroom and lounge can welcome up to 32 concierge services, a swimming pool, gym,
delegates. Thula Thula Wildlife Rehabilitation crèche or babysitting services, an on-site
Centre for the rescue and care of orphaned and restaurant or bar, and room service available
wounded animals. 24 hours a day. A full breakfast should be
offered all day, with the choice of seated or in-
A 4-star accommodation offers superior to room dining.
excellent quality in terms of the overall
standard of furnishings, services, and

Did you know?

The TGCSA star grading is
valid for a year, where after a
property must be re-assessed.

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Tourism | BM

THE MAGIC OF A

Morning
Game
Drive

There is so much that goes into a Morning Game during the dead of night. Often, you will see the On Morning Game Drive, it is the stillness that
Drive. The Guides are up, preparing their Game aftermath of a kill, Jackals circling the perimeter, makes them magical. You feel as though all of
Viewers, tea, coffee and rusks all before the first nervously looking into Game Viewer lights as they Africa is beginning to arise from a deep slumber.
wake-up call, and long before the sun comes up. suss out their opportunity for breakfast. The absence of bright sun, the sheer beauty of the
For guests, it’s a matter of pulling yourself out of At once, you will turn a corner and realise that the sunrise, the silence from all those in the Game
an impossibly soft bed, getting dressed and sunrise is upon you. Far in the distance, you will Viewer slowly waking up with nature, and of
making sure you’re awake enough to take in every see magnificent shades of pink, orange and course, the sense that there is truly no better way
moment about to unfold. crimson – the kind that no photograph does to greet the day.
justice. In the midst of this, a spectacular sighting
Why then, do so many people brave the dark early will appear from the thicket – the vehicle goes
morning to experience an Early Morning Game silent to take in this moment. The silence and
Drive? The reason is really quite simple – morning calm of nature is overwhelming. You forget that
game drives are unlike any others. your face is prickling from the chill of the
After a cup of coffee jolts you to life, you’re morning, or that you have been sitting with your
climbing into a Game Viewer, pulling on a poncho hands nestled between your legs to keep them
for warmth, and feeling the crisp air slightly sting warm.
your face as your vehicle roars to life. At moments
like this, it truly feels like the bustle of the engine is You listen – there is no noise. Only the sound of
the only sound for miles. The excitement of what two birds, being woken up by the sun. Now, a
you could see starts to mound as your eyes adjust, cheetah slinks in front of your Game Viewer and
looking carefully into the dark space around you. you can hear the crunch of dry grass beneath his
padded feet.
Slowly but surely, the sky changes colour, from
indigo to cobalt blue and the expanse of land
around you becomes more visible. It is then that
you will start to see the crepuscular animals of the
wild. The ones that come out in the hours between
light and dark. Barn Owls, Shrub Hares, Bats – all
bringing with them, secrets of what happened

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