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Lifestyle

Loxion Kulcha Going Back To Its Roots?

October 7, 2010 Lifestyle

Loxion Kulcha is a pioneering South African brand, growing from the urban streets to penetrate all aspects of South African society. They were the model for so many young urban brands today. Started in the late ’90s by Wandi Nzimande and Sechaba Mogale, the first products to be sold – out of the boot of [...]

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Future of African Media?

October 6, 2010 Lifestyle

As some may know, I have a weekly column in the South African newspaper, City Press’ lifestyle supplement 7 in which I explore different aspects and thoughts on popular culture, ranging from media, music, lifestyle, art, theatre, entertainment, etc. Below is my most recent column. You can also access this and past pieces in the [...]

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Nothing But The Truth (7)

September 29, 2010 Lifestyle

Every generation feels this. Their time made sense. The one that has followed doesn’t. As a boy, growing up, I had idols. Role models. Heroes. Examples of what I felt were positive, responsible men. I looked to them for guidance, whether first-hand or from afar. I look around me today and am both encouraged and [...]

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British Airways Gives SA Companies Free Tickets

August 4, 2010 Lifestyle

Earlier this year, I did a post (Beyond Borders – Free Air Tickets) on a competition that British Airways was running where 50 South African companies could win a Business Opportunity Grant with each Grant consisting of “10 return Business Class flights anywhere on the British Airways network”.  The winners have finally been announced and [...]

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To Reflect A Nation (7)

August 3, 2010 Lifestyle

South Africa has talent. This is not just in terms of the reality show that is about to go into its second season but also from a television and film production perspective. Some years ago, I used to develop television concepts for various clients (mainly production companies) and was always inspired by the level of [...]

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Creating African Superheroes (7)

July 27, 2010 Lifestyle

Comic books, cartoon strips, graphic novels … they have served as an escape for many a child (and some adults). They are filled with lessons, creativity, hope, refuge, etc. Comic book artist Alex Ross touches on this in this interview: It isn’t easy to find African superheroes though and, sadly, historically, African characters in comic [...]

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Get Off Your High Horse (7)

July 19, 2010 Lifestyle

We are all capable of much and often wear many hats. To view another as merely a doctor or a lawyer or a singer, with all the stereotypes that come with those, is to do the individual a gross injustice. We create these boxes and then spend much time trying to ensure that all within [...]

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Blackberry Messenger Traffic Spikes Worldwide

July 16, 2010 Lifestyle

Blackberry Messenger has taken over many of our lives, having become the underground twitter. RIM just released some interesting facts about BBM and its usage during the World Cup. Over the past month, RIM saw a clear correlation between BBM traffic and significant events during the World Cup as fans shared their delights and despairs [...]

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What Have You Done With Your Flag?

July 15, 2010 Lifestyle

I really don’t know how I feel about this. In the lead up to the World Cup, South African flags became all the rage. Before, you would only see them on government and other official type buildings and spaces. Just before, the flag was on cars, in windows, on t-shirts, etc. It did feel a [...]

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Re-definition of Cool (7)

July 12, 2010 Lifestyle

It was one of those random conversations that have a weird habit of cropping up in the most random of times. I was having a chat with a friend about something football-related – trying to outdo each other with whose team was better. We were going back & forth and we somehow end up on [...]

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The TV Game Requires Skill (7)

July 1, 2010 Lifestyle

The football player as TV analyst can be a fascinating experience. At a time when most of us are starting to create strong careers, most football players are starting new ones. After a lifetime of working towards playing at the highest level, they are dealing with a new world, learning new skills and find new ways [...]

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Alicia Keys Keeps A Child Alive

June 23, 2010 Lifestyle

  In this day and age, artists can no longer exist in isolation from society, looking down upon the rest of the world from their luxurious surroundings. Many come from the very world we reside in and, for us to collectively progress, it is necessary that they play their part. Alicia Keys, known more as [...]

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The more you give (7 in City Press)

June 21, 2010 Lifestyle

I was always taught that we are because of the wider community that surrounds us. We pay much lip service to the concept of “motho ke motho ka batho”, but that is a reality of life. To contribute to that community does not require much. For those who do not have money, there is time, [...]

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