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INSPIRATIONAL | Image: SABC  From m TikTok star to national TV – How Lilitha got his dream job as an isiXhosa news reader BY RICHARD MALEMA  It is only the beginning of Lilitha's dreams coming true. It is only the beginning of Lilitha's dreams coming true. Hopping into an interview with Lilitha, he starts off by saying how great the past few months have been. He has just finished producing the 1pm news bulletin and was about to start with the 7pm news bulletin, which he anchors on SABC. This has been his life since the first of April when he entered the Johannesburg SABC offices for the first time and not as a fan, but an employee of the national broadcaster. About four months prior to this day, Lilitha Ntsundwani recorded a video of himself outside the buildings, merely saying that one cannot enter the premises if they are not an official but in a news reader tone. In the very same video, he confidently says that he will one day be allowed entry into the building, because he ...

TRENDING | Image: JMTV BY GRACE MAJA Dineo Ranaka trying her best not to commit suicide. Sizwe Dhlomo takes over Dineo Ranaka’s slot on KAYA FM after she opened up about being suicidal Kaya FM released a statement announcing the immediate stand-in lineup. Meanwhile, Dineo Ranaka's sister says they are trying to find help for her. TV and radio presenter Sizwe Dlhomo has officially taken over the 959 Breakfast slot on KAYA FM from today. The show was presented by Dineo Ranaka alongside Sol Phenduka. Image: ZAlebs Following Dineo’s social media meltdown, the radio station says it had to make immediate changes because it cares about the well-being of its employees. “We are confident that our team of talented presenters will hold the fort extraordinarily well during this time,” said Kaya 959 MD, Colleen Louw in a statement. The lineup changes according to the statement Sizwe Dhlomo will now stand in on 959 Breakfast from 6am – 9am every weekday morning. Sizwe will be joined by S...

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT   | Mandy Ngavu - CEO and Founder of Gugs FM  As we approach youth month, in Cape Town we meet up with Mandy Ngavu whose the CEO and founder of Gugs FM a youth radio station with more than 150,000 listeners. BY GRACE MAJA  What inspired you to pursue a business in broadcasting? I have always been interested in news and current affairs, and I love the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of broadcasting. I also enjoy the challenge of working to tight deadlines and being able to tell stories that matter to young people. What do you think sets broadcasting apart from other forms of journalism? There are a few key things that set broadcast journalism apart from other forms of journalism. First, broadcast journalists typically have to be able to write and deliver their stories in a very concise and clear manner, as they usually only have a limited amount of time to tell their story. Second, broadcast journalists need to be able to work well under pressure and ...

TRENDING | Jiki-Jiki the co-owner of Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town and Pretoria, relocated to Dubai.  Image Ayepyep Lifestyle BY RICHARD MALEMA  Police have not shared any leads yet regarding the death of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known by his stage name DJ Sumbody, who was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Johannesburg six months ago. New information has, however, emerged that his business partner Kagiso Setsetse, the co-owner of Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town and Pretoria, relocated to Dubai about three weeks ago. Setsetse confirmed to Sunday World on Wednesday that he and his family have relocated to Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates known for its luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. He share that there was a compelling reason for his relocation, which he was not prepared to disclose to Sunday World. “I can’t disclose at the moment due to a legal process I’m following. When the time is right, I would contact you to let...

  ENTREPRENEURSHIP | You're busy growing your own successful business when a "competitor" comes along, copying your every move. What's a small business to do? Let's find out. BY LOYISO NGAVU I still remember the big plagiarism lecture from high school — this was back in the early days of the Internet, and our teacher said, "If you rip a report off the Internet and use somebody else's work as your own — it's a legal violation!" Now, when it comes to a school report, it's pretty obvious when somebody is copying you. But in business, that's not always the case, and even though there's a lot of copying going on, the legality of it is up for debate. Sometimes, it's pretty blatant. But other times, your copycat might just be someone putting their own spin on your ideas (and maybe even doing it better). Either way, you have to figure out how to deal with copycats — whether they're illegally stealing your work or becoming legitimate c...

LOADSHEDDING | Image: GCIS  BY: LOYISO NGAVU  Minister of Electricity Dr Sputla Ramokgopa in his visits to original equipment manufacturers and the Automotive industry says that the Government will procure from Powerships (Karpowership included). Another 400 MW is expected to come online by the end of May through the Standard Offer Programme. Another 100 MWh is being commissioned at Eskom's Worcester Battery Energy Storage System site, with a month and a half to go. With full commissioning of phase 1 of this project to be commissioned by end of June 2023. Minister of Electricity Dr Sputla has also been explaining the Demand management initiative of Eskom to the Automotive industry in his visits. Companies and customers can apply to participate in the initiative of reducing Electricity consumption demand. Industry of which the Automotive sector is part of, consumes about 40% of our country's electricity. Nissan, Toyota and VW which are part of the Automotive companies that hold...

HIPHOP NEWS| Image: Jozi Records  Emtee Responds To Reports Of His Possible Return To Ambitiouz Entertainment BY: DUDU KHOZA  Emtee Responds To Reports Of His Possible Return To Ambitiouz Entertainment. Emtee and his former record label have not crossed paths ever since the two parties parted ways following various conflicts. Emtee Responds To Reports Of His Possible Return To Ambitiouz Entertainment According to Zimoja, Emtee and Ambitiouz Entertainment are working behind closed doors for a possible reunion.  “They are in talks about having him back at the label, but nothing has been concluded,” a close source said as per Zimoja publication. According to the source, Ambitious Entertainment is not frantic to bring Emtee back because they are still in business. The label is not desperate; they are still staying afloat despite the negative publicity. The talks have been happening, but nothing has been concluded on whether Emtee will be working with them again.” The reports ...

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Image: KFC KFC dismisses claims they stole entrepreneur's kota idea 'I just want them to acknowledge that I came up with the idea' BY: RICHARD MALEMA  Romeo Malepe of Sharpeville is claiming Kentucky Sphatlo is his brain child, which KFC has denied. Romeo Malepe of Sharpeville is claiming Kentucky Sphatlo is his brain child, which KFC has denied. KFC has lashed out at an entrepreneur who accused them of stealing his chicken kota “idea”, saying it was not a secret that kota is a famous South African dish. Romeo Malepe of Sharpeville, in the Vaal, took to social media this week to blast the fast-food outlet for allegedly stealing the brainchild he developed four years ago after making a presentation to brand managing company Yum! at their offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The outlet is currently launching their (Sphatlho) kota flavour at limited pop-up shops in Gauteng. KFC said: “We are aware of the posts by Mr Malepe currently circulating on social...

INVESTMENT | Image: BMW South Africa  BY:  RICHARD MALEMA  POLOKWANE : The new state - of - the - art BMW dealership is expected to bring a total investment of about R100 Million to the City Of Polokwane.  Launched in partnership with renowned property development company, Abland (Pty) Ltd and BMW Group South Africa, this state-of-the-art facility promises to be a game-changer in the automotive retail industry and is set to become one of the most advanced BMW dealerships in the country.  Scheduled to be opened between December 2023 and January 2024, the new facility will be one of the first in Africa and the world to be modelled with the new BMW 2025 Corporate Identity (CI). 

  PROMOTION FEATURE | BY: MARRIOTT® AND MARRIOTT BONVOY  Protea Hotels by Marriott® and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, have unveiled Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel rooms, designed to give football enthusiasts a unique and immersive hospitality experience. Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the Orlando Pirates-themed rooms are a must-visit for all fans of the club. Created by local interior designer, Latoyah Mei, the room is adorned with symbolic black and white stripes showcasing the club’s proud heritage and success over the years. Guests will be welcomed with an iconic mural featuring some of the most legendary players to have graced the fields and hearts of many in the club’s history.  Along with modern amenities, the rooms will also feature football memorabilia and natural elements to create a space that is minimal and contemporary. The themed room serv...

*EXCLUSIVE*  Image: Getty  BY: LOYISO NGAVU  In case you missed the news or you've simply been ignoring the antics of Kanye "Ye" West (good choice), you may not know that Ye has essentially stopped wearing sneakers. The YEEZY founder now exclusively wears boxy tops — sometimes football jerseys — tights, and sock-like sneakers, a far cry from the baggy uniform he used to wear in years past. Er, scratch that "sock-like sneakers" bit: Ye is just wearing literal socks now. Spotted on May 15 en route to the gym and Christian fast food restaurant Chick-fil-A, Ye and wife Bianca Censori were seen wearing the tight-fitting clothing that's been their go-to as of late, with one notable change: Ye has foregone shoes entirely. This comes mere days after Ye was seen wearing MMA shinguards in place of shoes. Ye kept wearing his cropped leather pullover and tights but swapped his MMA-style shoes — reportedly Ye's trademarked YEEZY SOCK SNEAKER design — for a pair of Sa...

MUSIC MONETIZATION  BY: KING NGAVU  Unique NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are automatically generated for every release you make. Media & Royalty NFTs Have an option between minting a limited-release NFT of a specific track’s media (artwork + music) or simply offer fans part of its tokenized royalties. Lifetime Secondary Sales Every time that NFT is resold, you receive 10% of secondary sales. How’s that for unlimited earning potential? Why mint on Jozi Records? True & Permanent Ownership NFTs guarrentee immutable ownership - giving you, your collaborators, and your fans peace of mind that what they own is truly theirs and theirs alone. Release Flow Integration Effortlessly mint NFTs when you go to release your latest track. No need to research another platform. Connect With Fans NFTs are basically digital collectibles. Give fans exclusive, direct access to your music and strengthen your connection with them. Here's why you should minting your music My mission with this art...

  CELEB NEWS  Image: Gugs FM  BY: KING NGAVU  Thuli Phongolo and DJ Maphorisa have ‘resolved the matter privately’ after charges withdrawn DJ Maphorisa and Thuli Phongolo have released a joint statement. Thuli Phongolo and DJ Maphorisa, real name Themba Sekowe, have “elected to resolve the matter privately through their respective management and legal teams”. This after media personality Thuli laid charges of assault against Maphorisa. After one court appearance, she withdrew the charges. In a joint statement, the two broke their silence on the matter. They said they note the reports regarding the incident. “The matter has received mixed public attention, causing a great deal of emotional stress on both parties involved. “Both parties have noted with concern the disparaging, defamatory and (in some instances) untrue remarks, statements and reports emanating from the incident and view these in a serious light. The parties reserve the right to individually pursue legal...

SOCCER   Image: Getty BY: TERRENCE FEBE Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Shane McGregor has joined in the debate about coach Arthur Zwane’s future at Naturena. WHAT HAPPENED? Chiefs will end the season empty-handed on Saturday and will not play continental football next term. It sums up a difficult campaign under Zwane who was in his first job as head coach of a Premier Soccer League club. The last two weeks have been a time to forget for Zwane, who saw his side blow their top-two chances before being eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates. Things came to a head last weekend when the Amakhosi coach was pelted with missiles by fans following Chiefs’ 1-0 defeat by SuperSport United. WHAT WAS SAID: “If they release him now, it means another coach has to come in,” McGregor told Sowetan Live. “Maybe they should get someone to help him and give him a word of advice on what to do. To be very honest with you, he needs help and if he doesn’t get help, they are not goin...

ENTERTAINMENT   Image: Metro FM BY: THOZAMA MASE Deborah Cox & Musiq Soulchild - Brought to you by Magic Music Sessions Award-winning Canadian Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Deborah Cox will alongside award-winning, critically acclaimed Singer and Songwriter Musiq Soulchild be headlining the highly-acclaimed Magic Music Sessions stage in July 2023. Together the two R&B music legends have produced timeless hits. While Deborah Cox is known for classics such as Nobody's Supposed To Be Here', 'Where Do We Go From Here' and 'Sentimental'. Musiq Soulchild fans will be taken down 'nostalgia lane' with hits such as 'Love','Half Crazy', 'Just Friends' and many more while performing with a full live band.  The announcement was made on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Fourways. The much-anticipated new shows which have been moved from May, are set ...

ART| Art image: Supplied  BY: SIHLE NGWENYAMA In our interview Inside the Studio of a Durban female Artist, we head to Richard's Bay, KwaZulu-Natal to join artist and photographer Bukiwe Zwelithini in her workspace. With a career spanning thirty years in the industry, read on for a glimpse into her day-to-day routine, what she’s working on next and what inspires her craft. According to the creator, the space has been hers for 20 years–while not described as large, it allows Bukiwe to work on both commercial pieces and her personal art. Tell us about your journey into digital and/or physical art. I started professionally in photography over 25 years ago, initially in advertising then portrait photography. At the same time, I also started using a new digital program, Adobe  Photoshop version 2, no layers ! I don’t consider digital and physical art separate as they have always been intertwined for me and even at times interlaced with traditional paint mediums. Throughout my time ...

  MUSIC INDUSTRY| Image: SA Reserve Bank BY: JOZI RECORDS    Being an independent artist is a huge undertaking. Not only are you responsible for creating your music - you’re also taking on the music business, an industry that’s complicated, constantly changing, and, oftentimes, not really looking out for the artist. That being said, we at trac wanna remind you that you can do this. And we’re here to help. One of the major obstacles for independent artists today is not getting paid. Even when you’re releasing kick ass music that’s getting streams, playing regular live gigs, building your brand - if you haven’t taken all of the necessary steps to get paid, you may miss out on significant earnings that are due to you. That’s why I’ve put together a step by step guide to make sure you get paid all of your earnings. For a quick checklist that you can follow to make sure you get paid, read to the bottom! Now bear with me while we travel into the strange and complicated world of...

MENTAL HEALTH | Image: Department of Health  BY: LOYISO NGAVU  Not all disabilities are easily visible. Did you know that one in eight people lives with a mental disorder, while appearing physically healthy from the outside? Yet, these disorders can get in the way of everyday life and impact their work. Here’s what you need to know about understanding and supporting a colleague with mental health issues. Paying attention to mental health Mental illness can, in some cases, be classified as a disability under South African law. This means that an employee suffering from a mental health problem should get the same support, understanding and protection as someone with a physical disability. But, in the case of mental health, it can be more difficult to identify the disability. For example, disorganisation is a symptom of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet may look like carelessness from the outside. Similarly, someone who is often late to work may seem lazy, when...