July 2014

Circle of Concern Magazine Issue 3 | JULY 2014

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Social|Economical|Political Minded Leaders

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OPPORTUNITIES IN TOURISM

Can I change my

Game plan?

Hollywood: CAPITALISTS


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Vuka Mzansi 7

The heart of Soul Left 12

Is Africa burning? 16

Black Men Lekgotla 22

Hollywood capitalists 24

The role of media in today’s world 27

SA presidents and their strategies 32

Tourism posing opportunities 36

Can I change my game plan? 40

Billionaire to watch 42

IS AFRICA BURNING ?


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THE MAGAZINE TEAM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Third Issue!!! Ka Boom The journey was quite hard and sour but the persevering team made it

to the destination. Our dream of preaching the gospel of entrepreneur-

ship is going well so far, given the fact that this is our third issue. It all

came together with the support of our families, friends and READERS. I

just want to remind you that living a dream should be a priority and be

pigeonholed if possible. It is not easy but it worth doing. Be what you

want to be not what people expect to be. It is nice to wake up and do

what you love most. Les Brown once said that most people do not real-

ise that many people die of heart attack on Monday morning between

8 am to 9 am because they go work they do not like.

I wish you realise your potential and start investing not only time but

passion as well. I personally discovered that passion is the most power-

ful resource that it is not used globally. I came to that conclusion be-

cause the majority of us think that success it is all about having materi-

al things or being a billionaire. We forget what we love most. It is all

about money, money, money and money.

I have few books to recommend but if you have read them, page

through again. Understand the impact of political leadership on our

economy by reading Animal Farm written by George Orwell, Mastery

by the powerful writer Robert Green, who also authored 48 Laws of

Power and Thirty-three Strategies of War and Where has My Ceiling

Gone? By Warren Veenman and Sally Eichhorst.

I don't have much to say about June 16 but I wish everyone remem-

bers those who have died for this freedom and celebrate in a dignified

way. #Maibuye iAfrika

Editor-In-Chief

Komane Golden Tshegofatso

EDITORIAL NOTE

Twenty years ago, South Africa elected its first democratic

president Nelson Mandela, a father of the nation. Everyone

hoped and believed that the newly elected democratic gov-

ernment would offer something better to the people mostly

those who were previously disadvantaged by the apartheid

system. Twenty years down the line and what do we exactly

have? Poverty struck communities, corrupt politicians, youth

dying of drug abuse and business failure evolves, where did

we go wrong?

Surely there is something that we as black nation are not do-

ing right. If the Oosthuizens are able to keep that farm run-

ning for decades and the Lee Hongs are able to keep that re-

tail business running for centuries, surely there is something

we ought to learn from them.

One of the key things is lack of mentorship in our communi-

ties. However, it starts with courage, mentoring those who

are passionate, willing and ambitious will positively impact

the societies. We are basically blessed with the spirit of Ub-

untu but we are doing is not in line with our norms.

There are shops (Tuck-shops) which are longer operating

simply because the founders never mentored people who are

going to succeed these shops. Businesses are failing straight

to the ground. Youth are becoming road signs simply because

they do not see someone to look up to within their communi-

ties or they do not have mentors. Everyone needs a mentor

and a mentee. These young people make permanent decision

under temporary circumstances because they don’t have

someone to watch over their actions.

Time has come for us to open our eyes. The future is no. How

can move forward with neglected youth, not mentored,

skilled and equipped? VUKA MZANSI, make a change, donate

your time and energy towards making other people's life

better. Make South Africa better.


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Twenty years ago, South Africa elected its first democratic

president Nelson Mandela, a father of the nation. Everyone

hoped and believed that the newly elected democratic gov-

ernment would offer something better to the people mostly

those who were previously disadvantaged by the apartheid

system. Twenty years down the line and what do we exactly

have? Poverty struck communities, corrupt politicians, youth

dying of drug abuse and business failure evolves, where did

we go wrong?

Surely there is something that we as black nation are not do-

ing right. If the Oosthuizens are able to keep that farm run-

ning for decades and the Lee Hongs are able to keep that re-

tail business running for centuries, surely there is something

we ought to learn from them.

One of the key things is lack of mentorship in our communi-

ties. However, it starts with courage, mentoring those who

are passionate, willing and ambitious will positively impact

the societies. We are basically blessed with the spirit of Ub-

untu but we are doing is not in line with our norms.

There are shops (Tuck-shops) which are longer operating

simply because the founders never mentored people who are

going to succeed these shops. Businesses are failing straight

to the ground. Youth are becoming road signs simply because

they do not see someone to look up to within their communi-

ties or they do not have mentors. Everyone needs a mentor

and a mentee. These young people make permanent decision

under temporary circumstances because they don’t have

someone to watch over their actions.

Time has come for us to open our eyes. The future is no. How

can move forward with neglected youth, not mentored,

skilled and equipped? VUKA MZANSI, make a change, donate

your time and energy towards making other people's life

better. Make South Africa better.

VUKA MZANSI


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The Heart of

Soul left…...

Sunday afternoons will never be the same for Metro

FM listeners and soul music lovers. The death of Metro

FM DJ Eddie Makhosonke Zondi shocked everyone,

mostly those who were listening to him a day before

his departure on Monday morning. Eyewitness News

confirmed that he was taken to hospital from his Jo-

hannesburg home after complaining of chest pains but

was pronounced dead on the arrival.

He was hosting the popular soul programme on Metro

FM called Romantic Repertoire. His last words on the

Romantic Repertoire were accompanying Teddy Pen-

dergrass’ song called This is the last time. He was glob-

ally known for his compilation of soul tracks which he

called the Zondi’s Romantic ballads.

The reports are saying that he suffered heart attack

and the family could not confirm that at the time of

writing. He died at the age of 47 and is survived by his

wife Phakamile Zondi.

Message from Eddie’s Fan: Mishack Mashiloane

My days are empty and my nights are dark since you're

gone and even though you are gone you will never be

forgotten for the great job you did to my life, in terms of mentoring me about music. Today I am slave to

music. You played your part and showed us greatness. Your voice is clued to my mind. I will remember you

with these words "Folks at Home, this is Eddie Makhosonke Zondi on your radio"

He used to say, there will be no romantic repertoire without these artists Luther Vandross and Mariah Car-

ey, Canadian girl Celion Dion, played songs like Half-way to haven. You have served your purpose by nour-

ish and enshrining the rhythm of Soul music.

It will take long to get another Zondi because you are the gift from the man above.

REST IN PEACE Bra Eddie


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By Komane Golden


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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The political unrest in African countries remains a barrier to free market and reduces the

chances of developing this continent. The risks associated with entrepreneurship and invest-

ment is rising in disorderly manner. From colonialism to independency, the journey was sour

but the status quo of this resource blessed continent is comingled with uncertainties. Some

don’t know how tomorrow is going to look like; they don’t even know whether they will ever

see their girls again. Would you put your resources where there is a smoke? And it undisputa-

ble that Africa has a fastest growing economy but how long will that be? Is Africa burning or are

we just overreacting? These are questions that most Africans and investors ask themselves.

Komane Golden


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The political unrest in African countries remains a barrier to free market and reduces the

chances of developing this continent. The risks associated with entrepreneurship and invest-

ment is rising in disorderly manner. From colonialism to independency, the journey was sour

but the status quo of this resource blessed continent is comingled with uncertainties. Some

don’t know how tomorrow is going to look like; they don’t even know whether they will ever

see their girls again. Would you put your resources where there is a smoke? And it undisputa-

ble that Africa has a fastest growing economy but how long will that be? Is Africa burning or are

we just overreacting? These are questions that most Africans and investors ask themselves.

I s Africa still haunted by the historical

injustices and colonialism structures? If not

then why is it drifting and deeper than be-

fore? Who should be blamed and why?

Youth need to understand African problems

to come up with sustainable solutions. Peo-

ple have to stop blaming the bygones any-

more; the nation has to move forward but

in a well-structured manner.

The damage is already done and the least

Africans can do is coming up with their way

of solving these problems. Politics are the

great foundation of every nation and if Afri-

can countries want to stabilise their econo-

my, they should first ensure that there is

peace in the country.

There would be no economic stability with-

out political rest. These countries will have

to fix their image on the international com-

munities’ circles before by ensuring that

fundamental human rights are fairly en-

shrined and enjoyed by every citizen.

The political instability in Nigeria , Demo-

cratic republic of Congo, Angola , Kenya,

Sudan and other African countries is con-

cerning but not only on the business side.

The bombing of west gate mall in Kenya is

unthinkable and the assassination of Africa

leaders is unreasonable. It is time Africans

have to put untiring efforts to centralise

their own continent and its resources. Cur-

rently, Meriam Yehya Ibrahim is threatened

to be executed for being a Christian, what

do you call that?

Setting a good example to young leaders

would do well for this continent and its fu-

ture. Its politics, wealth, religion, resources

and power that tear this continent apart. If

these areas can be taught to high school

kids then problems such as these would not

occur.

Countries like Nigeria gained independency

53 years ago from United Kingdom but still

the political instability gains momentum.

With Boko Haram kidnapping close to 300

Nigerians girls and threatening to sell them

if their needs are not met.

It is scary that these girls were kidnaped

while taking their exams. Nowadays human

beings are goods and the can be price

tagged and placed on the market.

#Bring_Back_Our_Girls.

We might see investors pulling out their re-

sources in Nigeria because of these terror

things happen and Nigeria's economy might

fall short. The amusing thing is that some of

these fights are not religious based but eco-

nomical based rather. Is Africa liberated?


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Africans defeated colonial-

ism but still faces the worst

thing called terrorism. Pov-

erty, bad conditions, dismal

failure of wealth distribu-

tion, leadership failure,

power, greedy officials, re-

sources and

WESTERN

CONTRIES are

believed to be

reasons that

provoke politi-

cal unrest in

Africa. How is

Africa going to

achieve maxi-

mum economic

growth and

development if such is still

happening? This poses a

threat to infrastructure de-

velopment and entrepre-

neurship. Africans can have

great ideas and resources

but if their land is burning

their returns will be ashes.

Leadership failure seems to

be the greatest contribution

of political instability, Are

those leaders failing to lead

their nations or failing to

manage resources within

their countries. Some of

these African leaders are

benting on having the pow-

er at all costs

of their own

nations. Their

perfection of

political jour-

ney and in-

vestment se-

curity abroad

threatens

stability in

their coun-

tries. There is

no way that a country can

achieve economic stability if

politics are unstable. In a

nutshell most African lead-

ers or officials become capi-

talists, neo-colonialist and

dictators of their own na-

tions while other leaders

are victims of external inter-

ests. That invisible nose in-

terfering in African prob-

lems can create confusion.

The legendary former president of South Afri-

ca once said "Education is the most powerful

weapon which can be used to change the

world”. Are we looking forward to change or

waiting to be changed? If we do value educa-

tion as the key to transformation, then why

are we denying innocent kids from the oppor-

tunity of having it? These questions are unan-

swerable at this point of time but Africans

have to find a suitable solution to all these

problems. Some people lack humanity not reli-

gious hearts.

Leadership failure

seems to be the great-

est contribution of po-

litical instability, Are

those leaders failing to

lead their nations or

failing to manage re-

sources within their

countries.


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Antony Otieno ong'ayo who presented a paper in

political stability in Africa believes that external in-

terests have everything to do with

problems in Africa. He said “there is

always a hidden hand of external in-

terest, who would like to retain the

status quo or where they support po-

litical change and their choices of

preference is always contradictory to

the wish of the people".

Many countries took a stand on the

Moi regime in 1980's and early

1990’s, Britain did not stand against

Moi's regime (Political transition), due to their inter-

est because they had 8 billion worth of investment in

Kenya. Ong'ayo added by posing the following ques-

tions.

1. To what extent is the international

community willing to see a stable

Africa?

2. From whose perspective do we

talk of Africa stability?

3. And do we talk of stability?

Is Africa a resource cursed conti-

nent? The continent is rich but why

is the story of the haves and has

not’s growing? If the resources can

be centralised then external hands would not

comingle this beautiful nation again.

There is always a hidden

hand of external interest,

who would like to retain

the status quo or where

they support political

change and their choices of

preference is always con-

tradictory to the wish of

the people


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It is undisputable that African economy

grows faster than other continents but is it

safer for investors to store their baskets in?

We might see investors withdrawing their

investments and entrepreneurs closing

down their businesses.

It is estimated

that Nigeria's

economy will be

ranked 20th

globally but is

this realistic?

Yes, only if its

leaders can

better their

country's situa-

tion. Let me re-

mind you that

Nigeria econo-

my is bigger

than that of

South Africa.

Social unrest may bring a variety of factors such as poverty, unemployment, social injus-tice and political instability. Despite the many possible contributing factors, the tim-ing of violent protests in North Africa and the Middle East in 2011 as well as earlier ri-ots in 2008 coincides with large peaks in

global food prices. If food prices remain high, there is likely to be persistent and increasing global political unrest. This problem deepens the issue of infra-

structure in Africa. Development projects

are delayed be-

cause the state

will have to

bring down po-

litical instabil-

ity. The govern-

ment will have

to spend bil-

lions of dollars

to fund the

fight against

rebels or buy

weapons and

strengthen

their intelli-

gence.

The funds use to stabilise political situation

could have been used for other projects like

helping young emerging entrepreneurs.

Young people might undermine the situation

but the truth is political unrest steals a lot

from you.


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YOUR DREAMS


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By Marvin Malaka @Afrokology on tweeter Marvin M Malaka on FB

I t was on a cold Saturday winter morning, and brothers came out in small but man-

ageable number to support and to show solidarity to the first-ever Black Men Lekgotla (BML) which was held in Ga-Rankuwa. The BML was held on the 7th of June at the Iconic Ga-Rankuwa Community Hall in Zone 1.This was a historic moment in a sense that it was for the first-time in the history that the Black Men Lekgotla was hosted in the community of Ga-Rankuwa. The area was proclaimed a township by Proclama-tion 448 of 1965 and was initially established to accommodate people who were displaced mainly from Lady Selborne. Ga-Rankuwa was developed in accordance with the Physical Planning Act of 1967 which hoped to divert industrial development away from the city centers to the border areas of the homelands.

Ga-Rankuwa is a diverse township whose residents

speak different languages. Almost all 11 official lan-

guages are spoken in Ga-Rankuwa, with Setswana

being the most dominant.

A mixture of languages such as Afrikaans, Sesotho,

English and isiZulu was fused together to form what

is now a unique language-style of the township with

a slight inclination to a slang known as Tsotsitaal.

This produces a unique language, also spoken in its

neighbouring townships (Mabopane, Soshanguve,

Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, and Temba & Hamman-

skraal.

The BML is a creative initiative for black men in townships around Gauteng and its surrounding are-

as organized by Ebukhosini Solutions. The event is coordinated by SHABAKA – a sub-program of Ebukhosini Solutions, which is a community based company providing services and programs with fo-cus on educational development and community empowerment. BML is a practical and solution orientated seminar whereby men can share, reflect and address issues that are affecting them on a daily basis within their immediate surroundings. SHABAKA has since 2010 hosted a number of inter-ventions with focus on men, covering themes such as the role of men in their communities, violence, health, self-development, fatherhood, entrepre-neurship, relationships (with fellow-men, partner, family and at workplace), initiation and traditional knowledge. The theme for this seminar though was African Men Unlimited - Power, Purpose and Poten-tial. These challenges that man face in their communities – includes violence, unemployment, crime, health complications and social disintegration – they affect men in particular ways that call for concern respons-es and solution-oriented interventions. Therefore Shabaka provides such a platform for Men to reset and recharge in space that allows them to be all that they can be. The objective was to take the participants on a jour-ney of self-reflection to motivate them to develop a stronger sense of responsibility within families and communities. The topic was well received by the attendees at the seminar as it allowed them to en-gage with each other on a personal level we hardly dare to approach.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsotsitaal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabopane

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soshanguve

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamelodi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atteridgeville


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Shawn Corey Carter [AKA Jay-Z] Shawn Corey Carter also known as Jay-Z is an American en-

trepreneur, rapper, record producer and philanthropist. He

appears to be the most financially successful hip-hop artist

and entrepreneur in America. He is one of the best-selling

artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million records.

Jay-Z co-owns the 40/40 Club, and is the creator of the

clothing line Roca wear. He is a co-founder of Roc-A-Fella

Records, former president of Def Jam Recordings and the

founder of Roc Nation. He is a true hustler, he founded the

Roc Nation Sports which is a NBA and MLB certified Agency.

He knows exactly how it feels not have a father around. He

serves as an inspiration to many young aspiring entrepre-

neurs and musicians. He doing great things for less fortunate

people, his started a scholarship fund.

Bryan Williams is an American rapper, record producer and

entrepreneur. He co-founded Cash Money Records and one

half duo Big Tymers. Bryan has also made his name by con-

tributing to the making of YMCMB (Young Money Cash Mon-

ey Billionaires). The Forbes estimated his net worth as $160

million in 2014.

Early 2010, Bryan formed an oil and gas exploration and Gas

called Bronald, LLC then cease to operate after Bloomberg

investigative report revealed that official regulators in

charge of oil and gas permits had never of Bronald. In 2013

he was listed by the Forbes as the highest-earning star in hip

-hop, taking $21 million in the year to September 2013

Bryan Williams [AKA Birdman]

HOLLYWOOD CAPITALISTS


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Curtis Jackson [AKA 50 Cents] Curtis James Jackson also known as 50 Cents is an

American rapper, entrepreneur and actor born July

6, 1975. He began drug dealing at the age 0f twelve

and he was shot nine times after leaving drug deal-

ing to start a career in rap music.

In 2003, Curtis founded the record label G-Unit Rec-

ords, which produced the likes of Lloyd Banks,

Young Buck and Tony Yayo. He has also pursued an

acting career. In 2007, Jackson was the second

wealthiest performer in the rap industry.

Andre Romelle Young [AKA Dr Dre]

Andre Romelle Young also known as Dr. Dre is an

American record producer, rapper and entrepre-

neur. He is the founder and current CEO of After-

math Entertainment and Beats Electronics. An-

dre was previously the co-owner of, and an artist

on, Death Row Records.

Dr. Dre was ranked as the second richest figure in

the American hip hop scene by Forbes with a net

worth of $550 million.

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THE ROLE OF MEDIA

IN TODAY'S WORLD

The media plays an imperative role in a demo-cratic society where the right of freedom of expression is granted to everyone and institu-tions. Mass media remains a supremacy source and has the potential to uphold and breakdown democracy. It is regarded as one of those institutions that influence and stimu-late change in our communities day-in day-out. If media can build the great society then it can plant a poisonous seed in our communi-ties. The role of media in today's world is criti-cal and need to be clearly understood to en-sure that the sector itself doesn't go beyond its boundaries.

We have seen a turnaround of media industry in South Africa from 1993 following the pas-sage of the interim constitution, which was a product of negotiations held early 1990s to bring down the system of racial segregation. Interim (1993) and final constitution (1996) protected fundamental civil rights, such as the right to freedom of expression which is mainly enjoyed by the media houses. During the apartheid era, the only broadcast media that was freely available to the people was the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corpora-tion) which was a state broadcaster. SABC had

television and radio services by that time.

The media helps in ensuring that the govern-ment is transparent and accountable to its citizens. This fast growing industry remains the voice of the nation and a platform in which citizens can be able to engage matters they are concern about without infringing other people's rights which are enshrined by the constitution of the country. Deputy Presi-dent Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the annual Nat Nakasa Award to the media to challenge the government when there is lack services delivery. It is a patriotic address by the deputy president. He added "Confront us about ser-vice delivery failures. Condemn us when chil-dren die of contaminated water. Expose us when we abuse state resources", Sunday In-dependent reported.

Businesses enjoy increase in sales or market due to media exposure. It is the commonly used marketing tool for most business and platform in which the business can boast its image. In some cases businesses and individu-als feel like the media has been infringing their rights where defamatory statements are made or believed to be made. As results they get sued or threaten to be sued if they do not publicly apologies. This raises a question of how credible the media is, in terms of han-dling sensitive issues. It becomes difficult for the audiences to determine whether a certain statement is defamatory or not as we are not sure of who to trust. Some of these concerns end up in court where the rule of law will de-cide on the matter.


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1. GIJIMA chairman (Robert Gumede) Vs Sunday Independent

According to IOL news, "Businessman and ANC bene-factor Robert Gumede has threatened to sue the Sunday Independent for R1 Billion-the biggest defa-mation claim in South African history". The intended lawsuit relates to an article published march 2 this year titled "ANC funder probed". The Sunday Inde-pendent deputy editor response according to news24 "I consider it our duty to bring to the public's attention details of an SIU (Special Investigating Unit) probe of a major government tender. We will fulfill that duty without fear or favour, regardless of who is involved". "Mr. Gumede and his company are enti-tled to fair treatment and have a right to take any remedial steps they wish if they feel unfairly treated in any way," Ncube added.

GIJIMA's response- according to their press state-ment on project Vulindlela- (Available on their web-sites)

The issuing of the Press Statement is to contextualise our position regarding a media report which ap-peared the Sunday Independent, March 2 2014. Giji-ma unfortunately is being implicated as one of the service providers suspected of being fraudulent, with regards to one of their projects. This accusation is contrary to the contents of the proclamation; for ex-ample Gijima, has nothing to do nor is it involved in the alleged " fraud, theft, corruption or maladmin-istration in the affairs of the Department relating to the lodging of deeds and the deeds registration sys-tems, which relates to Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein deeds registries “as reported in the Sunday Independent. The Sunday Independent as a result of the article is clas-sifying Gijima with the same corruption allegations whilst the newspaper is very much aware of the true

facts as embodied in the proclamation.

2. AVUSA and Zapiro Vs Jacob Zuma The Times reported that president Jacob Zuma is su-ing AVUSA Media for R5 million for Zapiro's lady jus-tice rape cartoon. The cartoon shows the president who was acquainted by the rape charges in 2006, raping justice with the help of former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema, COSATU general secre-tary Zwelinzima Vavi, SACP secretary general Blaze Nzimande and ANC secretary general Gwede Man-tashe, saying "Go for it, boss".

Zapiro won the first round because the South African Human Rights Commission found that the cartoon do not promote hate speech, unfair discrimination, or infringe Zuma's rights.

Later the charges were dropped.

3. Jacob Zuma Vs Brett Murray and Goodman Gallery over the "Spear painting"

The spear painting by Cape Town artist, Brett Murray touched the president Jacob Zuma and the African National Congress. The painting shows the South Af-rican president Jacob Zuma's genitals exposed and unzipped trouser. The painting drew strong condem-nation from ANC rulers and various religious groups, who found the painting obscene and vulgar. Jacob Mthembu said "The African National Congress is ex-tremely disturbed and outraged by the distasteful and indecent manner in which Brett Murray and the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg is displaying the person of comrade president Jacob Zuma.

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NELSON MANDELA

Nelson Mandela was the 1st black South African democratically elected president in 1994, after a long

27 years of imprisonment and having to deal with the injustices of the apartheid system. Black South

Africans casted in their 1st votes from a much awaited freedom in 1994, but we all know that with free-

dom comes responsibilities and challenges.

South Africa a country stroked by high unemployment, poverty and most of it all the unequal distribution

of land, power and income as Mandela stated “our single most important challenge is therefore to estab-

lish a social order in which the freedom of the individual will truly mean the freedom of the individual”.

The sleekness resulted in the introduction of new policies to address all of these issues.

To readdress these issues of bringing social order came with two strategies by Nelson Mandela: 1st the

truth and reconciliation commission, headed by Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu which aimed at exposing

the practices done by security forces of apartheid government in the abuse of human rights, while also

amnesty would be given to those who came forward and testified honestly.

2nd The reconstruction and development program (RDP), heading by Jay Naido with an aim of read-

dressing the structural issues such as the delivery of water and electricity, housing and sanitation. Much

could have been achieved but a lack of financing and corruption also played a big role on slower deliv-

ery on some of the programs.

South African Post apartheid Presidents

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"The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of per-

sistence in creating new plans to take the place of those which fail."



THABO MBEKI

When Mbeki took office in 1999 he had different strategy to Nelson Mandela driving a more economic

oriented strategy, the growth employment and redistribution strategy with an aim of attracting invest-

ment and freeing up capital to build up economic growth. By the end of his term in office Mbeki had

achieved the highest sustained growth rate by a South African president. Mbeki’s tenature was also

spelled with an all time high foreign direct investment in the country of over 100billion by the 2008.

He also played a role in the acceleration of the Black Economic empowerment which saw South Afri-

can’s largest corporations selling stakes to black business man and woman at favourable stakes. As

much as former president Mbeki was controversial he played a major role in the growth of the South

African economy at his years at the helm until his demise to be recalled by the ANC government and be

replaced by less known Kgalema Motlhante a former Union Of Mineworkers Secretary General.


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KGALEMA MONTLANTE

Kgalema with a short stint in office he did not have much of policies to implement on though there are

remarkable elements and decisions during his time in office. 1st will be the dropping corruption

charges against to be the next president of the ANC (Jacob Zuma) who takes office in 2009 as

the president of South Africa by the chief acting prosecutor, Mokotedi Mpshe. 2nd The refusing

of Visa for the Dalai Lama, in fear of angering the Chinese government.

Kgalema’s role is seen more as a caretaker role, healing the wounds of the recalling of Mbeki and also

paving a clear path for Zuma.




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JACOB ZUMA

With the path cleared no corruption charges in his way, the grass was clearly greener on both sides for

Zuma. President Jacob Zuma took office in 2009 and made his mark by signaling changes on

the way in which the executive would operate. These changes were led by the appointment of

Trevor Manuel former minister of finance as a new minister of planning and Collins Chabane as

a minister to monitor the effectiveness of the current ruling party government.

With extra few appointments came a vision for 2030 called the National development Plan, its main aim

was to how on how government could be made more effective and on how the economy could

improve and raise the growth rate at above 5%. But with the current crisis faced in South Africa

questions are called on who will implement this 2030 vision, as from since Zuma as elected the

growth hasn’t grown at expected rates and strikes causing manufacturing stagnation.

To the achievement of both economic growth of this country, it will require a lot of work from both gov-

ernment, private sector to work together while also corruption must be minimized as in hinders

growth. The Future of South Africa is in all our hands we all have a role to play.

Special Thanks to the Deloitte 20 years of Democracy on the 27 April 2014 issue of Sunday times for all

the information compiled above.




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WHAT IS A PETITION? A petition is a formal request to Parliament for in-tervention in a matter. It can take the form of a request for assistance either with a specific issue or for the redress of a grievance. A petition is a way of making your voice heard after a Bill has be-come a law and may be a request for a change in that law.

AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES

IN TOURISM


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AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES

IN TOURISM

South Africa is a diverse, multi-cultural country

with a rich history which attracts international

communities. This country has always been the

gateway of Africa mainly because it has political

stability compared to other African countries and

was the biggest economy of Africa before Nigeria

took over early this year. There is a good story to

tell about South Africa and led to increase in tour-

ism activities which poses opportunities to young

emerging entrepreneurs, not only in tourism sec-

tor but across all business spectrum.

Youth must take an advantage of tourism and de-

velop themselves with it. The growth in both inter-

national tourists coming to South Africa shows

some potential with this sector. International

tourists’ arrivals in South Africa grew by 10.2 %

year-on-year to almost 9.2 million; more than

double the global average of around 4 % according

to tourism 2012/2013 year book. If millions of for-

eign international are flooding to South Africa to

see how beautiful this country is, why young peo-

ple do not maximise their capitalizations on that?

To capitalize on tourism doesn't always come by

having a game farm or a guest house but linking

yourself or your business to tourism activity.

Tourism sector in 2012 was driven by large in-

creases in arrivals from BRICS's partners Brazil,

Russia, India and China. In Africa, Nigeria and Tan-

zania here were too of the biggest continental

contributor to South Africa tourism. The SANCB

(South African National Convention Bureau) led to

a significant increase in tourism.

Sell these tourists your paintings, offer them ser-

vices and you can sell them water as well. There

are ample business and employment opportuni-

ties in tourism industry. South Africa has already

secured over 200 international conferences, which

are estimated to attract 300 000 delegates and

boast an economy by R1.6 billion. If you fail to get

0.00005 % of this estimated R1.6 billion inflow

then you are frozen. Maximise, be interpreter if

there is a need to do so or open small transport

business to get your share of those billions of

rand.

Opportunities are over the country, with the NTSS

(National Tourism Sector Strategy) seeks to in-

crease tourism's total direct and indirect contribu-

tions to the economy from R189.4 billion in 2009

to R318.2 billion in 2015 and R499 billion. Accord-

ing to the year book NTSS is working towards in-

creasing the number of foreign arrivals from 9 933

966 in 2009 to 12 068 030 by 2015 and increase

the number of domestic tourists from 14 600 000

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ABOUT TOURISM

ENTREPRISE (TEP)

TEP is a non-profit company that facilitates

the growth, development and sustainability

of small tourism businesses. It is the oper-

ating entity for strategic partners in tourism

who utilizes funding from corporate South

Africa and government of facilitate the

growth, development and sustainability of

small tourism businesses in South Africa.

Each year TEP invest millions in the expan-

sion of the business across South Africa.

TEP trained over 3500 tourism individual,

assisted small tourism businesses to create

employment and increased their revenue

by just under R500 million 2011/12.

ABOUT HOSPITALI-

TY YOUTH INTIA-

TIVE (HYI)

The main aim of HYI is to help unemployed

youth to find meaningful employment in

the hospitality industry which is linked with

tourism, at the entry level. The programme

targets youth between the ages of 18 to 35,

with a matric qualification. The initiative

was formed in 2010.

Services

Market research

Retainer consulting

Cash Flow Analysis

Project consulting

Business Plans

Company Profiles

Strategic Plans

Due Diligences

Feasibility and Viability Studies

Financials

Business Solutions

Business and Management Con-

sulting

Turn Around Plans

Business Training Including:

Workshops, seminars and in-house training

Marketing Plans

Marketing and Market Research

Plans & Reports Proposals and Investment Seeking

Contacts: Physical Address: 80 Cilliers Street, Suite 214 Adverto Towers, Sunnyside, Pretoria

E-mail address: [email protected] Fax.: 086 275 5370

Tel.: 087 734 9140

Mobile: 076 027 0633

mailto:[email protected]


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CAN I CHANGE

MY GAME PLAN?

Can I change my game plan? A sim-

ple question most entrepreneurs

struggle to answer not because

they are not start or creative. One

will argue that change is inevitable

in the business world while the

next person will say you have to be

yourself and keep on doing busi-

ness the traditional way. The world

changes every day, that’s a fact!

New things are created while old

ones are modified to suit the

standards of our centaury. If every-

thing changes around us then how

we do business will obviously

change but does that mean we

suppose to change our game plan?

CHANGE does three things; destroy

businesses, businesses, building

business and lower the image of

your brand or business. We have

witnessed businesses melting be-

cause they never embrace change

or did not revisit their drawing

board consistently. As a business

owner or business keeper, you

have to revisit the drawing board

consistently.


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BOOKS

Looking at printing industry,

things got bitter when new way of

reading publications got intro-

duced. Technology swallowed

half of printing industry but re-

lieved at the same time. It be-

came challenging for printing

companies which are operating in

developed countries when the

technology is of a high quality and

people can afford to buy gadgets.

As a result most people stopped

buying hardcopy books and start-

ed enjoying reading in the beds

with the lights off.

Changing the game might not

work sometimes but giving up is

not an option at all. There are

those challenges that need an en-

trepreneur to understand his in-

dustry deeply before rejecting or

advocating for change. Products

like Ayds had to disappear be-

cause something with our com-

munity has changed; a disease

was pronounced to be AIDS. Im-

agine the appetite-suppressant

candy that helps people to lose

weight sharing name with a dis-

ease which accidentally reduce

people's weight.

Inside: AYDS

Ayds was an appetite-suppressant

candy which had strong market in

1970s and early 1980s. Its market

fell after AIDS the disease made

known to the public. The intro-

duction of AIDS created huge

problem, as now it will be sharing

a name with something negative.

The product available in choco-

late, chocolate mint, butter-

scotch, and caramel flavours, and

later a peanut flavour was intro-

duced. Imagine the advertise-

ment saying; Buy Ayds and slim.

Sales started to drop by as much

as 50 %. In 1988 the Chair of Dep

Corporation announces that the

company was seeking a new

name and they successfully did

but it was eventually withdrawn

from the market later.


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Carlos Slim Helu

Citizenship: Mexico

Industry: Telecommunications

Related Company: American Movil

Known as: Mexican business magnate, investor and Philanthropist.

Education: Civil Engineering

In 2013, the Forbes magazine listed him as the richest man in the world and he is now the second richest man in the world according to the Forbes billionaire listing.

QUOTES

"In this new wave of technology, you can't do it all yourself, you have to form alliances."

"I think the one of the big errors people are making right now is thinking that old-style business will be obsolete, when actually they will be an important part of this new civili-zation. Some retail groups are introducing e-commerce and think that the 'bricks' are no longer useful. But they will continue to be important."

Patrice Motsepe

Citizenship: South Africa

Industry: Mining

Related Company: African Rainbow Minerals

Known as: Business leader, mining tycoon and Philanthropist

Education: Bachelor of Law

Motsepe won South Africa's Best Entrepreneur Award in 2002 and was voted 39th in the SABC3's great South Africans. He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rain-bow Minerals, which has interests in gold, ferrous metals, base metals, and platinum.

"Being a billionaire is overrated"

"One has to set high standards .... I can never be happy with mediocre performance"

Patrice Motsepe


Industry: Mining

Related Company: African Rainbow Minerals

Known as: Business leader, mining tycoon and Philanthropist

Education: Bachelor of Law

Motsepe won South Africa's Best Entrepreneur Award in 2002 and was voted 39th in the SABC3's great South Africans. He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Min-erals, which has interests in gold, ferrous metals, base metals, and platinum.

"Being a billionaire is overrated"

"One has to set high standards .... I can never be happy with mediocre performance"


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Folorunsho Alakija

Citizenship: Nigeria

Industry: Oil, fashion and printing

Related Company: The Rose of Sharon Group

Known as: Business leader, oil tycoon and Philan-thropist

Education: Fashion Design

She is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group and the executive vice chair-woman of Famfa Oil Limited. Alakija is ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion as of 2014, she is listed as the 96th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

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Christoffel H. Wiese


Industry: Retail

Related Company: Shoprite Group

Known as: Business leader, Retail tycoon and Philan-thropist

Education: Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts

He is the Executive Director of South African retail giant Shoprite. Under his leadership, Shoprite started out as a chain of eight supermarkets in Cape Town that was purchased for 1 mil-lion Rand (equivalent to $122,000 USD) which eventually blossomed into the multi-billion dollar business status it enjoys today thanks to various acquisitions and innova-tive expansion strategies made in the first 30 years of operations.

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