SKY Magazine Issue 2

Shapo Ka Yone!Bad Hair DaysExam StressNegativity - Happy Days Ahead!Fake Friends

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for fabulousteens Only

WHAT’S YOUR SKY?tell us on skygirlsbw

Sure Ka Yone ;)SKY Launch! O Ne o Le Kae?

Zeus- Watch out for his epic new song!#TeamSKYGirls has The Write Stuff!

Big Sister SKY Hollers Back

on www.skygirls.co.bwand like our facebook pageskygirlsbw for more information

Sure Ka Yone!

Shapo Ka Yone!

tell us,what sYOURSKY?

welcome to SKY! :)

SKY is a movement of awesome

BW girls just like you ;) we’re all

about helping each other stay

true to ourselves and what we

believe in, by defining what we like

#SureKaYone, and what we don’t

need #ShapoKaYone <3

SKY is… a magazine! #SureKaYone

*you’re holding it* and the next

issue is making its way to you FOR

FREE, we’ll keep you posted ;)SKY is… events! #SureKaYonecome and hang out with other SKY girls at events coming soon, check the Facebook page to find out what’s happening near you <3

SKY is…Totally for you, by you. So tell any fabulous teens you know and ask them to join the movement! <3

If you’re new to SKY, take the SKY

pledge to become a SKY girl and

have the chance to be featured

in the magazine and be invited

to exclusive SKY girl events! You

can take the pledge on our FB

page, or listen to the radio shows

for other ways to pledge <3 If

you have pledged to stay true to

yourself then you’re a true SKY Girl

#TeamSKYGirls :D

I pledge to be true to myself and what

I believe in. To be who I am, not who

someone else thinks I should be.

I will say Sure Ka Yone to the things

that I am all about – like standing up for

my friends and listening to a song just

because it makes me smile.

I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the things

I am good without – like smoking and

backstabbing.

I will make choices that are true to me.

I will follow my skyline.

I pledge to find my SKY.

SKY is… on Facebook! SkygirlsbwSKY is… on radio! #SureKaYone15 minutes of SKY, Mondays 15.45 on *RB2*The Sunday SKY, Yarona FM

SKY is… events! #SureKaYonecome and hang out with other SKY girls at events coming soon, check the Facebook page to find out what’s happening near you <3

SKY is…Totally for you, by you. So tell any fabulous teens you know and ask them to join the movement! <3

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Editor’s Letter

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Letter to My 14 Year Old Self

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Shout- Outs!

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Sky Launch :D

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The Sunday SKY Reverb

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#Sky Babes

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#SKYGirls Faves

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Ask Big Sister SKY

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Zeus

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#SKYPoster

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#SKYMusic

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#SKY_Cover Girl

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The Write Stuff

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Study Desk

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#SKYGirls Street Style Fashion

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Body Beautiful- Hair

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#SKYQuiz

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Reach for the SKY

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#TalkBack - FB Etiquette

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Games

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Horoscopes

I pledge to be true to myself and what

I believe in. To be who I am, not who

someone else thinks I should be.

I will say Sure Ka Yone to the things

that I am all about – like standing up for

my friends and listening to a song just

because it makes me smile.

I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the things

I am good without – like smoking and

backstabbing.




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I pledge to be true to myself and what I believe in. To be who I am, not

who someone else thinks I should be.

skygirls.co.bwSKY Pledge


I will say Sure Ka Yone to the things that I am all about – like standing up for my friends and listening to a song just because it makes me smile.

I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the things I am good without – like

smoking and backstabbing



sign the pledge on

In the past couple of months, #TeamSKYGirls launched in Gabz City and Ghetto. Thank all o’ you babes for coming

out! :D We had so much fun- if you were there, you’ll def remember that Boity came through and shared her SKY

with the GC massive. Zeus and Samantha Mogwe also performed, and then took their dopeness ko Ghetto, where

Euri also came through and gave a killa performance. Zizi Panther, Mandi and Warona (#TeamTheSundaySky) also

came through; it was epic:) Check out the pics in this edition of #SKYmag #ForFabulousTeensOnly!

Hello, ladiiiiies:) Welcome to the

second edition of #SKYMag! <3

It ’s all about you- your shout- outs,

your SKY, and the people who inspire you!

We were excited that so many of you came through and took

the pledge, and shared dilo tse le leng sure ka tsone and

shapo ka tsone. So many of you are sure ka things like dancing,

fashion, music and modelling… Ba bangwe ba lona le shapo

ka gossiping and difake friends *nods head*. That’s why this

issue is about you and dichomi tsa ga go- you told us why you

love them so much, and why you got each other’s backs like a

t-shirt. Even though they might have a different SKY, they help

us to stay true to ourselves, and we all gotta encourage each

other… Besties? Re #SureKaBone :D

Out of everyone who pledged, hundreds and hundreds of

you said that le shapo ka smoking. We absolutely love that

you’re telling us that smoking is something that you can do

without. We wanted to find out why le rialo, that’s why we

featured a couple of besties who have decided to help each

other #StayTrue and support each other’s SKY- especially the

promise to say #ShapoKaYone to smoking.

Our cover girl is Judith Kgwadi, Miss Teen Universe Botswana,

who scooped the Second Princess title at the international

pageant in Nicaragua, earlier this year. She told us that she

managed to nail the pageant by being true to herself, even

though it has been a rollercoaster ride. Epic :)

Don’t forget to look out on our FB page, SKYGIRLSBW for the

chance to send in your poems and short stories- you could also

get the chance to see your writing in the magazine. ;)

Shout out to you guys who sent in your questions to Zeus- he

answered them for us, and you get to have a poster of the

motswakolista extraordinaire:) #BigSisterSKY hollered back at

your question about what to do when you’re crushing on a boy-

and as usual, we have the nicest street style and dopest music.

PLUS! Check our FB page, where you can take the pledge and

become a member of #TeamSKYGirls right now, and #StayTrue

to you- invite bo- gal, and SKY it up, together! We totes want

to hear from you, so share your #Sures and #Shapos with us,

and #TeamSKYGirls all over Botswana. You can also catch The

Sunday SKY (on Yarona FM from 2-3pm) and Fifteen Minutes of

SKY (RB2, Monday, 3:45- 4pm) ;) <3

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Letter to my14 year old self

Rosie Motene is a film producer, actress, voice over artist and activist, who is well known for her role in the popular South African soapie, ‘Generations’. Funny thing- she played a journalist in the soapie, and now she is the real- life presenter of Good Morning Africa, a primetime morning show on DSTV:) Rosie also manages talented artists through her agency, WAKA… She wrote a beautiful letter to her younger self, especially for you, so that you are encouraged and inspired to keep #StayingTrue! <3

Dear Rosie,You are moving towards becoming a bright and successful young woman. I know some days you are feeling lost and alone and not sure where you fit in. You wish that your mom is not so strict and that she would allow you to interact with boys and have cute boys phoning you. Be patient my dear, your time will come.

I am well aware that on some days you feel isolated; you feel that no-one understands you. I totally understand that you are having a huge identity crisis and that you are trying to find a place of peace and belonging. It may seem strange now, but it ’s this time when you will have your quiet thoughts, that will strengthen you to be able to handle life in your twenties and thirties.

Being adopted by a white a family during apartheid is a great challenge, but it ’s these difficult times and challenges that will aid you later on in life. You will grow into a woman who will have a huge community of friends from all walks of life. As you have been discriminated against so much, you will not use that form of anger and discrimination against others.

Be proud of who you are, despite what society tells you. Being black is beautiful and special, it ’s alright to embrace it. Stop trying to straighten your hair, you are simply creating more scabs on your scalp and torture for yourself.

Be proud of how you speak and don’t try and imitate your friends’ accents just to fit in. Being different is cool.

You dream everyday of becoming a great dancer who will grace the worlds’ stages. Continue to dream and believe. Many will tell you that a black South African girl will never make it on the worlds’ stages. Do not lose sight of those dreams and goals.

Spend more time with Daddy. He loves you and his time on earth is limited. When he goes, it will be tough and you will feel even more alone. Talk about your feelings, cry when you need to. Remember you had a very special place in his heart. Be nicer to your mum, you may feel resentment towards her but she has made a lot of sacrifices for you. Those you will understand at a later stage in life. Don’t forget to acknowledge your sister, Nancy. Yes, you two are different and have been brought up in two different worlds, but she is your sister and no matter what, she will always have your best interests at heart.

Rosie, please stop neglecting your studies. Education is powerful and amazing. Do not listen to those silly girls when they say that a girl should not be intelligent because it scares the boys away. Always arrive, be proud and speak up about what you know. Please stop with the crash diets, they only make you tired and bloat you. Eat healthy and stick to your dancing. And please throw the camel cigarettes away, it ’s dirty and not cool.

Rosie, my dear shine and believe in yourself and use your charm and talent to be you!

Much love,

Rosie,

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We asked you to send a shout- out to your besties on the SKYGIRLSBW page, and this is what y’all had to say:) #TeamSKYGirls HOLLAAAAAA! <3

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Lorato Kaisara Her name is One Ntebela! Yeah we fight at times, but that definitely won’t stop us from being homies, I guess? Honestly she’s the best I ever had, I couldn’t ask for a better best friend. And all those pote memories we had together though #VividMemos.

Baaitse Rozy Moala Everyone thinks being best buddies is only about having common things. Well no, that’s not the point. You should be different but still stick by each others’ side.

They change my mood completely, in a good way. They are more of my sisters than some random people I met and stayed in touch with. God made us friends because he knew no mom would handle us as sisters!

I love my besties: Boemo Ntwaagae, Saddie Babuseng, Betsho Ndlovu and Katlego Serumola.

Nekishah Piñkbårbië Tisdale Hey guys this is smthing ‘bout my besties n I: I am just over ecstatic for having the best from a million. ke sure ka the true besties I have, ones that wish the best for me. Just being around them makes me walk upright with a wide grin, having our names written in the sky… knowing n bein sure ka fruitful life- that’s what TRUE BESTIES are for :^DI love ya guys-xoxoxo

Tsarona Smith Hey Sky Girls BW. Big fan by the way! Well, my girls go by the names Selloane, Natasha, Cheludo and Tshepang… You can call us Nicky, Storm, Aqua, Lokie and Cheche. We are the most bubbly people you can find and we all go to LKC.

Atang PampiriChange plays its partBelieve it when I sayAll I want is to beAll I want is to doAll I want is to seeSomething realThru the #SkiesI want to live the dreamIn everything I doTo live the real key to my ownTruly the real key to My own attraction to fly high up the sky.I am a #skygirl

Marcell Ziphozakhe Jackson My Besties And I call ourselves F5, and our friendship quote is “F5, like the fingers of a hand, we have our similarities and differences... But together we are complete and together we will always be...Blossoming in this beautiful friendship”**we are Fierce Fabulously Funky Fanatic Friends**

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Tshiamo Ora Masisi I’m a young girl living in Maun, schooling at Delta waters international school and have two best friends whom I trust and look up to. As a way of keeping ourselves busy we play basketball for the school and we are one of the best basketball teams in our district. My friends help me keep my life on track and make sure I don’t do anything immoral.

Shapo ka di chill session and boyfriends; sure ka di novel and jamming basketball.


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Tebby (Teboka) Hello, its been a while eey, jus thot I shud thank you for makin it possible for me tah make it into tha sky magazine, people are loving it.. go sky crew! Ke sure ka yone :)

Uyapo Ketogetswe It was an honour

working and shooting with SKY Girls BW

for their first magazine issue.

Akofang Sedupane I

love SKY and it helped

me be true to myself

Ariana Sadi Johnson I lyk

dis a lot...kip it up.

Taboka Tebby M Finally,Some1 decidd to do somethn special for bw teens.. #awesome

Are you a SKY guy?If you’re a guy who supports

girls who #StayTrue, inbox us on Facebook! You could feature in

the next issue ;)

Cathline Gogontle Kolobemorning girls!! i hope yu’lls are ready for the day...

hy remember to say: ShapoKaYone to things we can live without & SureKaYone to things that we want in life. as for me KeSureKaYone (education) & KeShapoKaYone (smoking) #gud day

Vanessa B Thibelang

MagetseFinally girls hve a voice...

hooooray

Zani Ønìka Znarj Haskins Thank you Sky girls for helping me realize how important I am.....and how special I am able to feelBecause of the launch on Saturday I feel like a rejuvenated and new girl ready to kick start life as the new and real me Kealeboga bigtime #ke_sure_ka_go_nna_a_dedicated_sky_girl

Kimberly L Twitty Maphane

sky girl for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jayden Hazel Monyeki Hei SKY Girls! I just LOVE your mag for teen girls. I feel its just what Bots was missing. S/O to the editor for creating such a wonderful mag. #GiveThatChiqAOros!!! I U ! I am officially a SKY addict!

Goitseone Tsitsi Kobati Wow this magazine is dope yall nd I’m glad u guys are takin us to tha nxt level via bots!!!!! KE SHAPO KA YONE < > KE SURE KA YONE

Miskelz Modibedi Thanx Zizi...xoxoUnlike · Reply 2 · March 3 at 4:23pmPortia Kgarebe Motseothata Luv u zizi xoxo

Unlike · Reply 1 · March 3 at 4:35pmIdos Lala Ëdwïñz Mõsgpë Dankie n luv u all neh

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Hope all my SKY Girls are having a great

Monday...Remember, YOU are beautiful inside

and outside...No matter what, keep being

true to yourselves!!!!!xoxo Zizi

Maci Damah yey^_^it felt so cool walkin round with th

magazine an ppl woundrng wht am holdin.u guys are

definately creative!an thanx to u guys i got in4 bout TJ

Dema an i fell inlove with her an her poem.contacted

her an she gave me wise advise on how i can grow my

poetry!so happy!ur magazine has already made an impact

in my life:) ke sure ka kgang eo an yet again ke shapo ka

other magazines

ur magazine and I’m loving it!

Tshegofatso Boitumelo

Yiiieeepiieee i got da SKY mag :)

Baraty Sammy Haines

Love Sky mag to bits

*:)* It really inspires

me,more especially

that i got the 1st edition

from my little sister....

my favourate part on the

mag is “sky girls street

style fashion”....we got

real fashionista’s out

there......stay true sisters

xoxo <3x

Tummie MadisaWow jst saw ur magazine and I’m loving it!

...And then, there was a general whatsup," SKY! which we <3! Keep sending them!

Mimi Mokgwathi

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SKY Launch GaboroneDelia Bagwasi

I wld luk to thnk u guys so mch for givivn us an

opportunity to express ourselvs later on i mean

lyk i..WE had 1 of da best days of our lives n also

da fact dat i took photos wit ALL da CELEBS.

PPPHHHEEEWWW lucky me i came on da ryt

tym...bt anyway guys once again thnk u for a FUN

weekend n yeah we luv u guys.OOHH n also give

us more to dat ey...sure do need it

Tshegofatso Tizzy FakiIt ws indeed a fab day, tanx sky girls

Maatla Batswana had

an awesum day...

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SKY Launch Gaborone

DJ Cupid’s SKY!

Ke sure ka…

• Myfamily

• Hiphop

• Myfans

Ke shapo ka…

• Smoking

• Sugardadd

ies

• Laziness

Gifty Crystal Mandla

Today waz Roo-cking!THUMBS UP

Thanx SKY 4 a gud tym.

Kitso Keodirile

I had fun ystrdai dat wil b da 3rd

bst exprnce of ma lyf n da 2nd ws

metin n takin pics with Boity, Zeus n

Samantha.

SURE KA-ma family,ma bst

frwnd,ma talent,ma confidence,ma

lil sis n listin 2 luv songs 4 dar

massages.

SHAPO KA-Backstabbin,lies,smokin

n unfaithfulnes

Thanx SKY 4 a gud tym.

Kesego

Eversmilingangel

BlessedKindkathy It

was amazing...GOT

FOUR HUGS FROM

THE AMAZING

BOITY!!!

Zizi’s SKY!

Ke sure ka…

• Basketba

ll

• Hiphop

• Braids

Ke shapo ka…

• Tea

• Highhee

ls

• Weaves

Thelma Oba Yeong-mi Seitshiro

Had a blast yesterday at the launch! You guys gave me an opportunity

to be TRUE TO MYSELF by doing what i love most,DANCING in the

flashmob and performing on stage with ZEUS!

Much love for y’all

Ashley Crawzy Chiq Priston

Hey sky had a wonderful time at

railpark. Was inspired by wat u

guys said was realy moved

SKY Launch

Michelle Maatla

OMG! it was

fabulous...im totally

crazi abt u guys

Misb Eve Ben ftown we

go hard Re Sure Ka Yone

Karabo Annabel Madome Motlhatlhedi We

enjoyed it 2 keep up da gud work guys coz

now we r true 2 who we r #ke Sure ka SKY

GIRLS <3<3

Amah Ramz it wz a blastful dai

nd hd lotz of fun....u guys ar doin

a gr8 job....:)****ke sure abt bein

a sky gal****

Phoebe Läðý Péé Búbú Eish cnt

stp tokn bout yestadai..

It ws realy awesme..bein motivatd

by yals nd seing zeus,samantha nd

eurika rili mde mae dae..ei nx...

Casandra Caseyd

Maphorisa I had the best

time of my life!!!! seeing

yall up there doin your

thing just inspired me a

mill and you knw wat??!

#ke_sure_of_being_a_

sky_girl!!!!

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SKY Launch

FrancistownMichelle Maatla

OMG! it was

fabulous...im totally

crazi abt u guys

Renosi Riri Adumeleng it was

awesome liked it so much wooow

zizi mandi warona n dj cupid u

guys wer awesome

Palesa Delila

h Hutchens

Abotseng yeah it hs h

ip

and happng im stl w

aitn 4

sm m

r n im

stll crzy

Sonia Hutchens It ws fabuls,

totally awesm,,tht ws the day i’ll

cherish,i had lots nd lots of fun

Reverb!SKY

If you have been following The Sunday SKY on Yarona FM, you already know the voices of Mandi and Warona, our #SKYGirl radio stars :D Check out what they had to say about the EPIC SKY Launch in Ghetto… You girls know how to party- SKY style :D

The Sunday

Mandi ;)Wow, where do I even begin?! Francistown was bigger and better than Gabs. It was totally amazing. Everything, from the girls that came, to the performances and the Sky- mobile, was on point. The Sky launch was awesome. I have to say that Sky is becoming the great movement we want it to be. I’ve gotten to meet the amazing people who actually take their time and work to make the launch incredible. Their dedication to make the launch interesting and exciting for the girls there was really heartwarming. I’ve gotten closer to Warona and I’m happy to have had her by my side through it all.

I had an astonishing time travelling to Francistown. When I first got into the bus I was really nervous, all the adults made it look like it was going to be a boring 400km ride to the Ghetto, but boy was I wrong. Like the saying, “never judge a book by its cover”, I was totally wrong. I had the most amazing time on that bus- the best bus ride of my life. All the bad jokes and the made up theories were totally awesome!

When we got to Francistown, I was really nervous. All the nerves and shivers of the earth came to one meeting point, me! I was scared about our performance for the following day and what it was going to be like. Was it going to be exciting, were the girls going to react well to the whole thing?

Now, when I think about how nervous I was, it was kind of pathetic, because it turned out well and it was marvelous. The girls were ecstatic when Zeus and Samantha performed their duo, and when the girls sang along to Eureka’s song, it was out of this world!The Sky Launch in Francistown was galactic. If Father Time and I could meet, I would go back to that weekend over and over again.

Warona :DI was more than excited to go to Francistown. On the way there, all I could think about was meeting the Ghetto SKY Girls. The trip to Francistown was extremely crazy- especially the Sky Mobile. We passed time by listening to jokes :D

Other than the jokes, the one thing that was on my mind was the dance routine that Mandipa and I were supposed to perform in front of everyone, so I was a bit scared. On the day of the launch, we spent most of the morning practicing and brainstorming. When we got to the launch, the nerves kicked in, especially since the line of SKY Girls seemed to be getting longer by the minute!

It was great seeing all the SKY Girls smiling and dancing with their friends. They looked like they were happier than I was :) The whole event was mind blowing, until Mimi called us to get ready. We were dancing soon, and the crowd grew even bigger- gee, thanks… perfect timing. We got on stage after all the screaming for Zeus, Samantha Mogwe and Euri’s AMA-ZING performances. DJ Cupid played ‘Love More’ (Chris Brown ft Nicki Minaj), and we gave a fun performance. After we got that out of the way, I noticed how happy the girls were after the event. It was really exciting to meet the Ghetto SKY Girls. I had a great time chilling with them and screaming to the lyrics of our favorite songs (nearly lost my voice).

It was also heartwarming to see all the happy faces. I hope to see more girls being true to themselves and raising the SKY flag as well as the Botswana flag up high. The most memorable moment was seeing the girls’ reaction when Zeus arrived to the event, and their reaction to all the performances.

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This issue features besties, Karabo and Ndibo, who both

live in Ghetto. These BFFs met when they were in Std 6,

at Mophato Primary School. Even though they now attend

different schools, they’re still really close, and encourage

each other to stay true to their SKY :)

They are both sure ka swimming. “We really love swimming,

it’s our passion,” Karabo smiled. Another thing that the girls

have in common is that they are both shapo ka smoking.

Interestingly, this was also the thing that so many of you

listed as one of your shapos, when you took the Pledge!

We wanted to find out why these SKY_Babes ba le shapo

ka go fua, and how they encourage each other to stay away

from dilo tse ba leng shapo ka tsone. “Smoking is really a

bad habit. At school, most of our teachers tell us that if you

smoke, you have a short life to live. Your lungs suffer and

you can get lung disease. It doesn’t suit girls, really.”

“I think that girls feel pressure to smoke as a way to run

away from their problems,” Karabo thinks. According to

Karabo and Ndibo, if you feel pressured to smoke, or do

anything that you are shapo ka yone, you could always talk

to your bestie for advice and support.

Bo gal said that #SKYGirls should #StayTrue to themselves

and not do things that they don’t believe in, and they

shouldn’t pretend to be someone who they’re not. *nods

head*

Ndibo helps her friend to stay away from smoking by

advising her to hang with more healthy people, and

reminding her that “smoking ain’t good.” Its also NOT epic.

“We always talk to each other and advise each other. I

always say that she should stay true to the person that she

is and stay away from things that she isn’t sure about, and

she should strive for the things that she wants to reach for,”

said Ndibo.

Ndibo was sick, so she wasn’t able to attend the Ghetto

launch, but Karabo had her bestie’s back for days, telling

her everything and showing her photos of the event :D

Lucky them for being such epic friends!

xoxo

#

babes

SKY: Shapo Ka Yone/Sure Ka Yone!Everyone who has pledged to become a SKY girl has told us 3 things they love, and 3 things they can do without. It’s amazing how many things SKY girls have in common - who knew chocolate was so popular? :P At the same time we’re a unique bunch with our own quirky interests *awesome*. Here are a few of the most popular things girls love ;)

Re sure ka…

Friends ----> that’s why this

is the besties issue! Even if

you don’t have a BFF, being

a friend to many is a gift, s

o

enjoy it :)

Honesty-----> this one

came up so often, it seems

everyone likes an honest

person #StayTrue ;)

Dancing-----> we ladies just love

to dance, no wonder our launch

events were so awesome!

And a few of the things you told

us you’re shapo ka?

Re shapo ka…Smoking------> you told us that smoking is *not* cool. Luckily, you were all in agreement with this one ;)

Liars-------> liars are not in good company with SKY girls because so many of you listed honesty as something you love!

Peer pressure--------> as girls who know their SKYs, we’re sure you’ll know just what to do if

you experience this :D

The Amazing Spiderman 2This second instalment of the new, rebooted Spiderman films sees our fave people from the first film (Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone) joined by Jamie Foxx playing supervillain, Electro! Pharrell Williams helped write the soundtrack, too, so you *know* it’s gonna be a fun ride. Make the effort and see this at the cinema – the big screen experience won’t disappoint!

DivergentFor older SKY girls, you will *love* this film if you are sure ka the Hunger Games. Just like those fab films, this is an adaptation from a popular Young Adult book trilogy. Here at SKY we love strong female characters, and Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior is no exception – the film finds her battling all kinds of obstacles in a futuristic Earth. You’ll be on the edge of your seat throughout ;)

Coco CaramelCoco Caramel is the 4th book in the Chocolate Box Girls series, and this one is all about the youngest of the 5 sisters, Coco. She is a determined tomboy who is #SureKaAnimals! When her horse, Caramel, is sold to a new owner, Coco makes it her mission to make sure Caramel is being cared for – but what will she find out? And will a new acquaintance turn out to be a bestie or an enemy?...

The author is an agony aunt for a teen-girl magazine, “Shout,” so she’s clued up on issues facing girls like you. This story will keep you hooked from beginning to end!

Sleuth on SkatesThis book introduces us to the brilliant Sesame Seade, a young detective. Along with her purple rollerskates, a friendly duck, and her best friends, Toby and Gemma, Sesame makes it her mission to get to the bottom of a ballerina’s mysterious disappearance…

The artwork is awesome, and as the plot twists and turns you will find yourself LOLing throughout, *big time*. We can’t wait to read more about Sesame Seade, our new favourite heroine!

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of Botswana. She really is a big sister (her

younger sister is your age ;) ) and so she’s a

pro at giving advice about all kinds of hectic

stuff. She’s super quirky and loves socialising,

reading and women and girls’ issues- she’s our

epic supa-dope-advice-giver ;) <3

Hey, #TeamSKYGirls :) When we asked you to tell us what

you would ask your older sister, if you had an issue that

needed #SKY advice, a lot of you asked us about *drum

roll* yep- boys! SO… #BigSisterSKY answered one of your

questions about boys, and we hope her advice will help

lots of you SKY Girls stay true to yourselves when it comes

to thinking about your crushes. <3 <3

There are few things more exciting in a young woman’s

life than developing a crush on someone. It’s an incredible

time, fraught with beautiful expectations; all the sickly

sweet ‘melt in your mouth’ feelings you hear about hit you

with a startling ferocity. Even an unrequited crush can

add a burst of colour to your life with every minute spent

swooning in the romance of it all :)

There’s a constant pressure for girls to change themselves

in order to be more attractive to the boy they like. You

might find yourself trying to one-up every girl around him.

There’s a sort of paranoia that sets in; the need to seem

‘perfect’, and there isn’t anything good that can come out

of that *shakes head*.

Anybody that doesn’t like the real you doesn’t deserve

you, and nothing is more attractive on a woman than

self-assuredness! People will always gravitate towards

you if you’re giving out a confident and convicted aura, so

#StayTrue to your SKY!

The most important part of a relationship is knowing when

to compromise and when to stick to your guns. Do not

leave your spirit in ruin doing whatever it takes to keep a

boy. Be introspective, get to know every part of yourself,

know your SKY, and when to say ‘ke shapo ka yone’.

It’s always a good idea to have your friends get along

with your significant other. Get involved with each other’s

hobbies, if you want, or take up a new one together. It’s

a great way to show your dedication to each other. The

possibilities are infinite, so go ahead and reach for the

SKY :) xoxo

Is it fine to keep holding on to a guy

whose ex- girlfriend is harassing me just

because she wants the guy back? I love

him very much and I don’t wish 2 lose

him, but ga ke kgone go lwantshana le

ngwanyana, it’s only that I wasn’t raised

that way gore ke lwele monna. Please

help, Big Sister!

First and foremost I just want to say it’s

great that you’ve been raised as a young

woman who isn’t interested in conflict,

especially with other women!

Unfortunately, women have been

conditioned to see each other as

competition; we are often jealous of

each other and act catty towards each

other in a bid to get approval from men. I

strongly feel like solidarity and friendship

between women is important for our

collective empowerment and I wish I

could see more women aligned with this

idea.

She’s probably lashing out because

she’s hurt about the situation. You

already know that she’s still in love with

your boyfriend, and she’s just taking

out her frustrations on you. I’d definitely

encourage you to reach out to her in a

very calm and collected manner; talk

about it as compassionately as possible,

and give her more clarity on your stance.

You are not the enemy here, and what

happened between them has nothing to

do with you. Do not at any given moment

think about reciprocating when she

harasses you, as difficult as it will be.

This is a great resource for you to learn

patience and empathy and make yourself

a better person :)

You also need to talk to your boyfriend about

it. He has to affirm his relationship with you

to her. He also has to be completely honest

with you about his current status with her;

if there’s any chance he’s still leading her

on it could be the reason for her ill feelings

towards you.

Otherwise, the two of them should talk it out

to get closure on their situation (if there isn’t

any) and completely move on. Should none

of this quieten the storm, the last resort is to

ignore her completely. There isn’t any reason

that having tried your best to solve the

situation, you should suffer at the hands of

someone being malicious. If you have to go

as far as blocking her on social networks or

avoiding her in public, so be it. It isn’t worth

losing a relationship that you’re content

with and a partner that you love. There is

no virtue in sacrificing yourself for someone

who does not deserve it. Your happiness

matters as much as anybody else’s. Good

luck and I hope everything turns out well!

xoxo

#BigSisterSKY

skygirlsbw

If you would like to #AskBigSisterSKY a question, holler at

we PROMISE to keep your name

a secret, so don’t be shy <3

Tigele Nlebesi

Ask SK

YMag• A •zine

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Hey, SKY Girls :) Y’all know that

Zeus is a homegrown musical

powerhouse. He has been rapping

for years and has won numerous

international awards for his songs

and videos. ZEus

Lingani Linken Malikongwa

What’s your perspective on up- coming artists in BW and

the music/entertainment industry?

Zeus said: Botswana is not an easy place to grow up and

develop in. There isn’t really a lot of support or structures in

place for artists… Despite that, you see a lot of individuals who

I think are very talented and define the arts over and over

again.

One of the problems with all of the beautiful talent that I see

out there is that people aren’t willing to do the groundwork.

They’re not willing to get their hands dirty and go through the

trenches. They don’t want to get into the opening slots and

the rough slots and get booed off stage- all the stuff that you

really need to go through.

Boikhutso Ladybee Mashonja Wht keeps him goin to ensure

dat he is on point everytm h release a project or single?

Zeus said: I just want to do better. People come to me

and shower me with all this praise, and it’s humbling and

encouraging to create, knowing that I have that kind of

support. At the same time, I know I have room for growth and

I want to push myself further and do better than last time. I

know that there are so many shades and colours to life that

I want to paint all those things. I know for a fact that I’ll never

be able to but I think that life should be about us pushing

ourselves and each other to find more colours, and make

new colours. I think that if we look at it that way, our goals

become so much different and we go beyond ourselves and

we connect with people in a way that transcends. Yes, I wanna

get paid, yes, I want to be secure and happy and innovate, but

it’s about so much more than that.

He rocked out with #TeamSKYGirls in Gabs and

Ghetto, getting y’all to bounce to his epic new track,

‘Touch the SKY’, which is all about being true to

yourself and standing by your choices. He told us

that the song was inspired by his niece, who is also

a teenage girl :) “To see her get excited about the

event… has been quite cool - I even got some insights

from her when I was working on the song. I spoke to

her a lot as I was writing, finding out about her fears,

ambitions and challenges.” He also told us how great

it was to connect with the SKY girls through hanging

out with us and supporting us - and it’s also brought

him closer to his niece :D

He said, “…I am a supporter of anything that supports

young people and helps them to affirm their sense of

self… As I’ve been involved with the SKY movement,

I’ve learned so much about the girls, and myself…”

Zeus said that the most important, wise thing that

SKY girls will hear, is “be true to yourself” and that we

might not even realise what that means until we are in

that situation and the world challenges us to conform

to something that isn’t in line with our SKY <3

He also said that supporting #TeamSKYGirls has been

an awesome experience. So, he digged performing

for you as much as you liked listening to him! *Yay*

If you were the president or a person of high

status, how would you uplift the industry so it can

get to the status quo of international standards?

Zeus said: In developed nations, you’ll find that

private industry moves things. In developing

countries, it’s the opposite: government is the big

spender and player. So with that in mind, I would like

government to start operating like a business. Not

to say that there aren’t any socialist or communal

values that are important, but we miss the mark so

much with our leadership. I feel like people think

that government is this infinite resource, and it’s not.

It’s finite.

I would like us to become efficient and innovative…

We need to stop celebrating mediocrity… in terms of

being more specific to the industry, we don’t have

development programmes. We do little things that

are great press opportunities but we don’t really do

anything strategic and sustainable that will have an

impact on development.

If you go and ask our leadership what they’re doing

for the industry, there’ll probably be things like the

President’s Day Awards- great, cool. I appreciate the

gesture and what it means, but in terms of long term

development of the industry, it misses the mark.

It doesn’t do anything to empower the artists to

sustain themselves after the fact.

I’d want us to focus on strategic programmes that

are managed well and that are consultative, top

down and are based on the needs of the people

that need them. In that way, it will be impactful at

grass- roots level. Like I said, photo ops are not

something that is sustainable or that will empower

artists. Government is not supposed to be the

saviour, they are supposed to be the enabler.

Tell us more about his self- owned company... D.I.Y

Zeus said: D.I.Y., like the name says, was me wanting to see

professionalism in the entertainment space. I wanted to see a

certain decorum that I felt wasn’t there. I studied business and

commerce at university, and every time the example was 3M

or some other company, my interests were Def Jam and Sony

and EA Sports, and those kinds of businesses. As you can tell,

those are businesses that are based on passion, innovation

and youthful energy. That’s what I wanted to see and build. It’s

not a record label; it’s an entertainment company, providing

entertainment solutions in the shape and form that we are

able to. We’ve done event management and many of those

events were concepts that we developed from the beginning.

It is about coming up with a solution for a particular event,

innovating and dreaming.

D.I.Y. stands for ‘do it yourself’ and it’s an attitude. That’s what

the brand stands for. It is about you leading by example. If

you want something done, do it yourself. I have a lot of big

dreams for it and I see a need for it. Botswana is full of young,

passionate dreamers and creatives who don’t have a space.

D.I.Y. Entertainment does a lot of events and activations and

the Zeus brand is managed under it, locally. We do have SA

partners. The D.I.Y. Organisation is a society, the non-profit

that is very social marketing driven, but there is still very little

difference between these spaces. If you speak about youth,

there is an entertainment component where we can use our

strengths.

You wanted to know more about this epic

motswakolista and hollered at us on the FB

skygirlsbw

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ZEusepic mots

wakolist a

If you were the president or a person of high

status, how would you uplift the industry so it can

get to the status quo of international standards?

Zeus said: In developed nations, you’ll find that

private industry moves things. In developing

countries, it’s the opposite: government is the big

spender and player. So with that in mind, I would like

government to start operating like a business. Not

to say that there aren’t any socialist or communal

values that are important, but we miss the mark so

much with our leadership. I feel like people think

that government is this infinite resource, and it’s not.

It’s finite.

I would like us to become efficient and innovative…

We need to stop celebrating mediocrity… in terms of

being more specific to the industry, we don’t have

development programmes. We do little things that

are great press opportunities but we don’t really do

anything strategic and sustainable that will have an

impact on development.

If you go and ask our leadership what they’re doing

for the industry, there’ll probably be things like the

President’s Day Awards- great, cool. I appreciate the

gesture and what it means, but in terms of long term

development of the industry, it misses the mark.

It doesn’t do anything to empower the artists to

sustain themselves after the fact.

I’d want us to focus on strategic programmes that

are managed well and that are consultative, top

down and are based on the needs of the people

that need them. In that way, it will be impactful at

grass- roots level. Like I said, photo ops are not

something that is sustainable or that will empower

artists. Government is not supposed to be the

saviour, they are supposed to be the enabler.

D.I.Y. stands for ‘do it yourself’ and it’s an attitude. That’s what

the brand stands for. It is about you leading by example. If

you want something done, do it yourself. I have a lot of big

dreams for it and I see a need for it. Botswana is full of young,

passionate dreamers and creatives who don’t have a space.

D.I.Y. Entertainment does a lot of events and activations and

the Zeus brand is managed under it, locally. We do have SA

partners. The D.I.Y. Organisation is a society, the non-profit

that is very social marketing driven, but there is still very little

difference between these spaces. If you speak about youth,

there is an entertainment component where we can use our

strengths.

Dude your style is super epic; tell us who you are and where you from :)

Ssup! I’m Milford Babatunde Bangura, I’m 26yr old Sierra Leonean. I am an entertainer, fashion model, and dancer. I started modeling when I was 18. I’ve had the chance to work with amazing photographers from Germany, Ghana, USA, South Africa and UK.

Pssh, dude: small piece of advice to our young cool readers....*no boring statements here please* ...hehe.

Be who you want to be and try not to conform to what is out there! Be young and innovative!

SK

YMy awesome friends ;) The rebel is

baaack! Remember, we only talk music

here! We are hippies with no shame

and we stay on top of our game,

right? We are on Facebook now, so

join our page: Facebook/SkyGirlsBW,

POP POP…CULTURE…POP POP…

CULTURE…#sticksouttongue

TOP 5…it aint just a chart yo… must o xwale

Beyoncé – Xo This tune hits hard and she stays winning

Skelewu – DavidoGreat production.

Wizkid – CaroThis guy is honestly the future. Ladies love him and he delivers!

Sarkodie ft. Fuseodg – Down on One Another great production!

Chris brown ft. Nicki Minaj – Love More

This man can dance- and this song makes you

want to do exactly that

Music

Now give us your top 5, buddy… Lord have mercy on me, I see Phil Collins appearing here… lolHaha, funny guy- but there aren’t really any specific reasons why I like these songs, they just get me dancing or put me in a happier mood.

2020

Show

THE Pote or Foam

You see, because we can do what we want in the name of music and

pop culture, I decided that we’ll check out singles that are tearing up

the charts right now. Guys are not releasing jack and it’s so sad, but

since singles stay flowing, owning radio playlists and charts, let’s have

a chat about these…

skygirlsbw

Follow @drewchadhall and jam to the indie show #KrazyNormal…home of EDM & Dubstep

on Yarona FM every Saturday: 4-8pm. Facebook.com/DrewLaLaChadhall

Dramaboi -Candy

The township kid has come back with

another banger! This dude makes hits like

he orders them from a Chinese shop. I must

say, radio has really shown appreciation and

respect for this mreppa. The song has his

signature beats that compliment his vocals

and lyrical flow. Of course, he showed the

beat it’s not to be played with! You dance to

this beat; your soul moves to the beat…

One Direction–Midnight Memories

One Direction has led in the pop

world since their formation and their

following has grown in a huge way

over the years. They promised a funky,

rock- infused beat whenever they

talked about this record, and voila,

that’s exactly what they gave us! The

beat is eccentric, giving u a feeling of

freedom to express yourself with so

much guitar in there. So there you go,

the rebel is impressed!

Katy Perry ft. JuicyJ – Dark Horse

Combining pop and trap music gives you

an insane, pote and heavy beat. Taken from

her album, ‘Prism’, the single was produced

by Max Martin and Dr. Luke. The song was

co-written by Katie and J. Dude, this track

is beast. It has that whole new Southern

rap-techno mashup vibe, is definitely for the

party. You will feel super good and immortal

listening to this song. Also, the video IS

INSAAAAAAAAAANE!

Daughtry – Waiting for Superman

Taken from his album, ‘Baptised’, this

one has a more electro- pop feel to it. It

was bound to make some heavy noise,

and ladies drop dead at Daughtry’s feet

anyway...lol. Chris’s voice stays winning

and his song writing skills will always win

him awards. I think this was definitely a

worthy come back and Daughtry never

disappoints- even if you prayed all night

hoping they would- pssh, forget it.

So, some peeps are pretty much like me: very opinionated and analytical when it comes to music videos ;) I just had to ask them what’s hot right now- you know, there’s always that music video you watch on a daily, every chance you get, you in hard on some izvaar...e ke sure ka yone :)

Send your music questions OR problems to Dr

Music. Send an inbox to SKYGIRLSBW and he will

give you the best solutions. It’ll be like music to

your ears, waa xava akere… izvaar!

Email: [email protected]

Ask Dr. Music

Leonard Le-o’G Mittawa: @leogucci_tia

Dj Dimples - Rands &

Nairas: this piece is a dope concept. The beat is just on point, a perfect weekend starter and of course we tuuuuuuuuuuuuuurn it UP whent it hits.

Hello rebel, I need

your help. I have been

submitting music to

stations day in and day

out but no one calls me

to give me reasons why

I never hear it on radio

and what I should do to

improve. What do i do

because I’m dying from

frustration?

Baks Mokgothu

Dr Music says:My guy, it’s simple,

there’s always someone

who takes care of music

in every radio station.

Set up an appointment

with them and they will

happily provide you with

that information and

advice. Don’t be fra bro,

life is too short for that....

Hi, Mr. Rebel. I feel I don’t

have taste in music. My

friends always laugh

at me because of my

choice of music and that

embarrasses me. What

can I do, what do you

suggest?

Refika Ref’Kat

Dr Music says:First of all, you have the

coolest name, there is

no way you can’t have

the flyest style in choice

of music. Your choice in

music is your choice and

no one should ever have

to judge you for it. If they

don’t like it fine, but for as

long as the music makes

you feel good, confident

and dance, then don’t

bother with anything you

don’t like, so rock on.

Ref’Kat...i soo dig your

name.

Music

Universal

Judith Kgwadi is the young Motswana who

wowed the world with her beauty and brains at

the international Miss Teen Universe pageant in

Nicaragua... She was crowned second princess.

BeautyUniversal

Judith o sure ka:

Beauty pageants

Sports

Hanging out with her friends

Judith o shapo ka:

Rude people

Seafood

Drug users

Even though being a beauty queen is about the pretty dresses and crowns, it is also about who you are as a young woman; how you remain grounded and what you do to stay true to your SKY. Judith shared a little bit about who she is, when all the lights are turned off, and she puts aside her crown. After all, she’s a regular girl- just like you. Read on, you’ll see what we mean! Mwah ;)

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UniversalBeautyUniversal

Who is Judith? Where are you from, where do you live?

My name is Judith One Kgwadi, and I am 19 years of age. I come from Mookane and

I live with my mom and my sister.

What inspired you to enter Miss Teen Universe?

A lot, hey; I knew that I had a lot of potential in this modelling industry, so

that’s what drove me to join the pageant

How did it feel when you won the crown?Oh, my gosh, it was amazing! I actually felt

relieved. I was nervous but by the end of the time, when I was crowned, I was happy

that I nailed it :) I would like to mention that it was a great achievement for me,

because I was the only one representing Africa.

What are some of the things that you care about?

Right now- even before I went to Nicaragua- I started a project, working with disabled

children, hoping to motivate them. I often go to schools to motivate them and tell them

the importance of school. It has been a great rollercoaster ride. I would like to think I am a role model to other teenagers and I’ve inspired myself to go far with this talent that

I have.

One of the #SKYGirls on our page wanted to know: what did you do to move from

being a model to becoming a beauty queen?

I would say that it’s all about strategy. Everyone should have a strategy when she

is on the platform. What I actually did was to be myself. I was also not nervous about

things, and I was focussed about what I wanted to do. I have always wanted to join

these pageants, so this was a great opportunity to nail it.

skygirlsbw

Log on to FB and tell us

who you want to see featured in

the next issue of #SKYMag! :D

Do you feel like there is a difference between when you are just at home and when you are in your crown?Mhmm. Exactly! I do chores like any other girl would do- it’s not like I’m that beauty queen when I’m at home! Nah- it depends. When it’s time for me to go out there with my title, I’m formal. But when I’m with my friends, I’m just easy chilling. So it differs.

Do you have a bestie?Yes, I do! Her name is Itumeleng Raseleka :D

What do you do when you’re with your friends?We go to movies, sometimes, maybe go to parties- just girls stuff!

Have you ever been pressured to do something that is not your SKY, like if you are with friends, or out at a party?You know something? There is one thing I believe in- there is no such thing as peer pressure. Because it depends. If someone is smoking and drinking, they cannot force you to do the same thing. If you don’t want to, you don’t want to, and you should stand by your decision. So no - I would never feel obliged to do something like start smoking.

Do you think that it would change the judge’s impression of you if they knew that you smoked?Mhmm! Definitely. Because the title that I am holding is for Miss Teen Universe, and it is not advisable for a teen to be smoking, drinking alcohol or using other substances. When I joined this pageant they briefed us about it.

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A best friend is that one person who is always on your side, even when you are losing. A mere friend will visit you in the hospital with flowers and a get well soon' card- how thoughtful :)

But your best friend is the one that will come and utter words like 'Girl you best get better soon! Seriously, I hate going to the mall alone. There is no fun in partying when you ain't there! ' ' These words are not entirely thoughtfulº

But guess what- it's just typical of your best friend... We love them still. We all have that best friend who calls you 2 hours before a party and strongly warns you not to wear your' dress because she is definitely wearing it. Oh dear! I always say: friends are God s way of taking care of us!

My life would definitely be a total bore without my best friends. I sometimes hate it when we argue, knowing for a fact it won't get us anywhere.

My Best friend always says, 'PROMISE ME THAT WHEN I'M DEAD YOU WON'T CRY NEAR MY CASKET, BECAUSE I WON'T BE ABLE TO WIPE AWAY YOUR TEARS LIKE I USUALLY DO! ' ' I am not sure if I can keep that promise. My friends help me embrace my awesomeness.

A best friend is simply the best thing that could happen to a girl. A best friend will never get in your way, unless you on your way down!

The WriteWe spend most of our days together.I say hi, you say hello, then we go crazy.We never really appreciate each other… so here is something for you:

I appreciate your presence.I am not from a very friendly environment,Raised by one parent, it got hard every day.But then you came my way, and rescued me from my pains.

With your jokes I learnt not to take life too seriously,With your smile I understood the definition of beauty,With you around I found my own smile, something I would have never had if you were not around.So I appreciate your presence.

You listen to my deepest pains and offer the greatest comfort.Pain is like a pill that I swallow, trying to heal my soul,But it just pulses through my veins not to heal but to hurt- mostly my heart.Being the bestie that you are, you become my unqualified surgeon. You open my heart and fill it with wonderful wordsWords like… ‘It ’s going to be okay’Words like... ‘I am here for you’Words like... ‘I care’Words that heal my heart…Thank you for being my unqualified surgeon,I appreciate the spirit of caring that you offer.

You advise me like a mother,Treasure my secrets like a close sister,Sometimes piss me off like a brother,And always support me like a father.Truly, you are a friend indeed, always there when I am in need.You are my bestie, thank you for being with me.I appreciate the unconditional support and love that you give.

I can never pay you back, I hope appreciation does it,For I will always treasure what we have.

Love from your Bestie

StuffTrue Friends

Marielady Miz Marie Mobita

I Appreciate You (Dear Bestie)

Boago Hubona

In every issue of #SKYmag, we will feature YOUR poems, thoughts

and short stories :D In this edition, we’re

focussing on our besties and why they mean so

much to us. Thank you for sharing :) <3

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The Write Study DeskDealing with Exam Stress Exam time is a really important time of the year; you get ready to show your teacher- and yourself- how much you have learned and how you can process information. Depending on whether it’s been an easy term or a hard one, you might have mixed feelings about exam time, mme hela, it’s usually a super-stressful few weeks. No worries, #SKYGirl- we gotchu- here are some things that you can do to chill right out, when you might feel like a crazy person.

You might think that you’re fine, but sometimes, stress shows up in different ways, gal. How to tell if you’re stressed:• Flashesofanxiety• Difficultywithsleeping• Catchingacold:(• Outbreakofrashesordipimpole• Upsettummy/noapetite

So, you’re busy getting ready to ace those exams, but you still get a little nervous. Heish, there are some things that you can do to remain relaxed at this hectic time. Cool, calm, collected - Sure Ka Yone <3

• Prepare. This seems like a big ‘duh’, but check it - it’s always good to make sure that you have revised enough for the exam. If you’re having problems with a particular subject, ask for help from a study group of friends or your teacher :) they’ll be glad to help!• Imagineacingthepaper.Visualising yourself doing well, especially after you’ve done your best to study, is a great way to calm your nerves. Your mind state has a big impact on your real life, so STAY POSITIVE! <3

• Getenoughrest! There is really nothing worse than being sleepy when you have to concentrate for an hour (or longer) on an important paper. Really, gal. Get at least 8 hours of sleep before you write :)• Inthemorning,beforeyouwrite,eata healthy, energy- giving breakfast. It’s not so good to be uncomfortable fa o kwala, so ja sentle, gal.• Afteryou’vewrittenapaper,don’tspend too much time thinking about how you answered, or whether o tla bona di points for a particular question. Don’t compare answers with other people, either- it will only stress you out, more. Rather concentrate on resting and preparing for the next one :)


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Hey, :) #TeamSKYGirls :) What do you do to

de- stress during exam time?

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March 10

Keneilwe Mondira listen 2 house music & hangout with my

friends....ke sharp ka stress. Unlike · Reply 2 · March 3 at 4:23pm

Wade Agatha Robyn Listen to my fav traqs

Unlike · Reply 1 · March 10 at 4:35pm

Keotshephile Lindie Gabaikanngwe window shopping works

well for me!


Funny thing, #SKYGirls; sometimes, we do things to

get rid of stress, but they actually make it WORSE!

Heish, *shakes head* look out for:

Mandu Chube Listen to music,Tease people nd laugh my lungs

out: Pohh nd most importantly...JUNK FOOOOOOD !

Ke sharpo ka stress :)


• Beingalone: sometimes, stress makes us withdraw from

people close to us- especially when we feel

overwhelmed… Luckily, you #SKYBabes prefer spending

time with your friends and family when you’re feeling

stressed… *big smile*

• Shopping: sometimes, when we’re going through a hard time, us girls like to go shopping *raises hand*. Mme hela, this isn’t such a good idea- for your stress, or your wallet! ‘Retail therapy’ only makes you feel better for a short time, but your pocket money will be gone forever, which might make you more stressed out :/

• Smoking: smokers claim that smoking calms them down, but psychologists say that it’s actually the opposite :O Cigarettes contain the stimulant, nicotine. Nicotine actually increases anxiety and tension, which is the opposite of stress relief. Yeah. Nna re shapo ka smoking…

• Comforteating: So, gals… many of you mentioned that you eat junk food to relieve your stress (yeah, them hot wings are cool), but - it doesn’t make the stress go away… You might actually end up feeling a little guilty about it!

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Aspiration: My aspiration in life is to be a mother. As boring as it may seem, I adore children. I also want to be a construction plant business owner.Style: My style is to wear what works for my body shape – whether it’s trendy or not.SKY: Sure ka nicely cut shirts | Shapo ka neon tops and dresses

Amanda Seely

Aspiration: I want to become a doctor and also get a master’s degree in public health. More broadly, I also want to be activist for social justice especially with regard to health issues. I’d love to open a free clinic one day.Style: My style is laid-back yet feminine. I get a lot of inspiration from nature. I’m like a put-together hippie child.SKY: Sure ka thrift and vintage pieces | Shapo ka things that look uncomfortable or too restricted

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Aspiration: To lead a fulfilling life filled with love and honesty.Style: Depends; I like going masculine one day with preppy outfits or street wear and then feminine with a cute dress or skirt the next.SKY: Sure ka individual style | Shapo ka glitter

4 Tegen Molefe

Aspiration: I want to be a businesswoman.Style: My style is eclectic. I don’t particularly subscribe to any trends.SKY: Sure ka jelly retro sandals | Shapo ka peplum tops

5 Thuto Seane

Aspiration: Struggling wardrobe specialist and globe-trotter.Style: I am a style chameleon. My style often depends on the mood I’m in on that particular day.SKY: Sure ka flower crown | Shapo ka chipped nail polish

6 Tuduetso Ontumetse

Aspiration: I aspire to be the best possible version of myself that I can be and live fearlessly.Style: My style would be a cross between effortless chic and hipster.SKY: Sure ka lipstick | Shapo ka glitter

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Aspiration: Just to be happy with myself and hopefully become a successful auditor.Style: I really don’t have a style. It all depends on the weather and my mood, but I’d stick to classy.SKY: Sure ka pencil skirts | Shapo ka leggings

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Whether you whip it back and forth

like Willow Smith or wear it ‘just so’,

cornrowing your crowning glory, there’s

no denying that our hair is one of the

most important and fun accessories that

we have when it comes to our look :) And

- healthy hair is always SKY!

Weave

A weave is an artificial hairpiece that is either

sewn or glued into your own hair. Weaves can be

short, long, expose some of your hair or cover

it up completely. Even though o tsentse piece,

you shouldn’t forget to look after you own hair,

underneath - after all, the weave comes out, right?

Tips:

1. Don’t forget to wash your hair! You can have a

weave in for up to six weeks, so making sure

that your scalp is clean is a must!

2. Moisturise! You should moisturise your real

hair. Get underneath the weave and apply the

product straight onto your scalp. :)

3. Style it - it’s your hair; you bought it, right? And

have fun :D

Braids

Di- braids are a great way to keep your hair

protected, while allowing you to have styling

versatility. You can have box braids or micro

braids, Senegalese twists or kinky extensions. Do

you ;)

Tips:

1. Before you get your hair plaited, make sure

that your hair is clean, has been conditioned

and is in a healthy state. Damaged hair breaks

easily - not SKY!

2. After washing your hair, run a little oil along

the length of the braid to lock in moisture :)

3. Make sure that you know your hair - if it breaks

easily, maybe micro braids aren’t for you; try

medium width or box braids instead.

AfroThe afro is a gorgeous hairstyle :) It is all about

letting your hair be its own beautiful, kinky,

coiling self! There are a lot of misconceptions and

assumptions that people make about afro hair…

S’ka wa wara; skeem- SKY gotchu ;)

Tips:

1. LOVE YOUR HAIR! Even though the hair

dresser or your cousin, or your bestie’s sister’s

friend will tell you go re moriri o Setswana o

thata- brush it off. All you need to do is keep

your hair moisturised and be GENTLE with it!

2. Invest in a wide- toothed comb. After your ‘fro

gets longer than 5 cm, an afro comb will break

it at the ends and it will seem like it never

grows. Strange, right? Because curly hair is

so- well- curly, it tangles easily and if enough

pressure is put on it, it also breaks easily.

Combing gently, untangling the ends first, and

then moving to the roots ;)

3. Curly hair loses moisture easily so it’s

important to make sure that you keep it soft.

Conditioners and hot oil treatments are your

afro’s friend- condition after every wash, and

hot oil it every two weeks :)

Dreads

Dreads are awesome :) They are a great way to

keep natural hair that expresses beauty and

originality! Dreads come in all shapes and starting

methods; some hair locks on its own; they can be

thick, thin, dyed, twisted or crocheted…

1. Be patient :) Hair takes time to lock. Try not

to play with it too much; when your locks are

still new, playing with them might delay the

locking process.

2. MOISTURISE! :D Just because ke di-locks

doesn’t mean o ka di tlogela hela, gal. Locks

need love!

3. Keep them clean. You can wash dreads as

regularly as they need to be. For some people,

it’s every week, and for others, it’s once a

month. Do what feels right for YOUR hair <3

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Your friend does something that you don’t like. You: 1. Tell them you aren’t happy with the

way they handled the situation (5 points)2. Give her a hug- that’s yo girl (1 point)3. Try to understand why they did what they did (3 points)

Closer than close (0- 8 points)You, gal, are one of those besties who’s there for your friend whether or not things are going your way. You tend to speak when you’re feeling calm, instead of upset, which is cool… Sometimes you are a little sensitive, but you are also quick to forgive. Keep at it- a good friend is more valuable than gold <3

That’s Whassup, Gal (9- 17 points)You love hanging out, sharing intimate moments with your girls, bonding. Good on you! You’re also one of those girls that enjoys space, so you never ‘suffocate’ your friends. You value time apart as much as time together. You’re true to your SKY and know how to let your girls be, too! Awesomeness.

Girls for Keeps (18- 25)When your friends need you, you willingly give them a shoulder to cry on, but you are also quite vocal about what you don’t like. You make friends easily and are never shy about saying what’s on your mind. Good one, gal, everyone needs an honest friend! <3

Quiz

Because this issue is all about besties, we thought that it might be a good idea to find out what kind of friend you are… We all have a dif-ferent #SKY, each of us being supportive in the best way we know how. So, #Sky_Babe, how do you express your love for your friends? Take our test and find out :D

What Kind of Friend Are You?

A friend leaves you standing alone at

a party where you don’t know anyone.

You:

1. Find someone to talk to (5 points)

2. Are perfectly happy on your own

(3 points)

3. Ask her if she’s cool, because y’all

are usually joined at the hip (1 point)

Your girl tells you that she’s having

issues, ko lapeng. You:

1. Give them space to work it out

(3 points)

2. Give her some advice about how

she can stop fighting with her

sister (5 points)

3. Let her know that you got her

back. That’s what friends are for,

mos’ (1 point)

A friend gets two tickets to a movie and invites someone else. You:1. Don’t say anything, for now, but bring it up, later. Gotta be calm when you’re upset *whoosah* ( 3 points)2. Tell her that you hope they have a great time (5 points)3. Wonder if you guys do need a bit of space; she’s still your partner in crime, regardless :P (1 point)

Your bestie is moving to boarding school

in another town. You’ll be losing:

1. The person who you tell all your

secrets to (3 points)

2. The person who keeps you grounded

(5 points)

3. Your heart (1 point)


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Rochelle Frankie Osbourne My sister *Neo Irene* she is my role model. I love her so much because when she was young she didn’t really enjoy childhood for a while, but look at where she is today -she graduated @University of Botswana last year in October. I am so proud of her and now she’s working at Ministry of Trade. Our whole family loves her more than anything because she has respected our name in the family and has never disrespected it. That’s y I love and adore her... KE SURE KA ENE

Nikkitor Toretto Liyah My Mum and Dad because they have been there for me all tha tym, since day one. They luv me soo much. They correct me if I ain’t behaving well and thy guide me and teach me about reality and life bcz they understand it better. We have been thru rough patches as a family... but we became one and pulled thru. I luv dem soo much and this goes to my brothers and sisters and my whole family.

Tephney Tephluv Mrz K 4 me it’s definitely my mum and my sister... I luv da fact dat my mum believes in hard work 4 her to get what she wants. As 4 my sister, I luv her confidence, da way she interacts well with others and dat she’z a free spirit. Da advice they give keeps me going every day and its all thnx 2 God dat I have them.

Keamogetse Kaylah Tshiamo My bestie, (Bonolo Majase) cos she inspired me 2 work really hard @ school. I love her 2 bits! She is caring, supportive n lovng... She’s such an angel!

Merapelo Mimie Mphinyane My Mum... She is a strong lady, a business minded lady... As much as I see myself owning my own business someday! My mum is my all. She is the pillar of my heart. What more can I say?

Warona Owethu Rabantheng For me, it’s my mum... She is a single mum and she stands above obstacles! She just makes sure that we have what we need! She is the reason I work hard and want to become something big, and someday be the best mom.

Neo Charllotte Kesamang My grandmum, She z a strong woman and she won’t let any obstacles let her down and also she is God-fearing and that’s y I admire and love her so much.

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Nonofo Pearl Matlhaku Ke shapo ka bo let’s meet from stangers and relationship request.Ke sure ka being social and voicing my opinions.

Nonofo Nonz Seobakeng Ke shapo ka untasteful self-ies (bras or even • God forbid • topless) Ke sure ka being social, the sole reason for these social networks

Maatla Shosho Jakoba ke shapo ka rude friends n hu use vulgar language. ke sure ka assertive friends

Tshegofatso Tizzy Faki Nna ke shapo ka fb dating, acept-ing request frm pupil i dnt knw mara . ke sure ka chating wth family & friends regardles of age nd voicing out

Arnette Masebe just maintain a level of integrity whatever you do

Lynette Tity Holïc Setimela sure ka di selfie and havin long chats with my people mara ke Sharpo ka fb wars were people visiously attack each other mo di postin with insults n everythin

Rea Mathitha Sure ka di selfie, Sharpo ka adding people I dont know

Keli Mc Ke shapo ka fake frendz n dose hu fil ma inbox wit nonsense. ke sure ka interestn postz: style, love, life, poetry, fotography

#TeamSKYGirls In the next issue of SKY Magazine we will be talking Facebook etiquette... so tell us, what are your Facebook do’s and don’ts? Selfies, pote or foam? Are you sure ka accepting requests from people you don’t know? Would you friend your grandma? How much FB is too much FB? Tell us, what’s your Facebook SKY? #StayTrue

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Palesa Nicole Pilane La’cruzer #ke_sure_ka knowing who I am on facebook and knowing were I come from, ka di selfies le kadi positive friends.. #ke_shapo_ka addiction to facebook, knowing when enough is enough there are more important things out there than sitting on your behind all day facebooking and chatting to people who know when it is the right time t log off and continuing with life. #ke_shapo_ka accepting people I don’t know and people who don’t add value to my life with positive updates. we should know that we are grown and some still growing up and social media is always goin to be part of our lives we should use it in a way that we will see that all that time strain-ing my fingers was for a positive and good cause. #ke_sure_ka_life_ke_shapo_ka_being_fake... Sabrinah April Bame Ke shapo ka mtho yo ntshendlang frnd request a sa nkitse ebile le nna ke sa mo itse...ke sur ka being honest, frndly nd maitseo mo mongwe le mongweng

Botho Vanessa Joseph Ke shapo ka go dumela the false relo request from boys in FB, Ke sure ka voicing my opinion out and staying true to myself not being fake

Thuto Lexie Thunthung Ke shrp ka ma ‘wanna-be’,people without profile pics and those that use fake names....Ke sure ka being friendly on fb....Abt accepting requests from pple i dont know, b4 doing that i chek out our mutual frands....Of course i’ll accept a request from my grandma

Yolandah Yolah Motlhankana ke shapo ka losing my identity just for the sake of getting more likes and Facebook approval

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Aquarius: Jan 20 - Feb 18Hey, SKY babe :) Did someone say, ‘temptation’? This month might be a little challenging, for you- especially when it comes to how you spend your money. You might be swayed between spending all of your pocket money on a pair of new shoes or saving for the new cell phone you wanted. Remember, before you make any decisions, take a breath and remind yourself of your SKY ;)

Libra: Sept 22 - Oct 23Hey, gal. You may feel a little sensitive, this next few weeks… But o s’ka wa wara: take a little time to pamper yourself. What are the things tse o leng sure ka tsone? Do those to lift your spirits and ground you in your SKY. O zo ba grand <3

Taurus: Apr 20 - May 20This is the time when you will have a span of positive experiences! You’ll become much closer to your bestie, fight less with your little brother or sister- and even have a heart to heart with your auntie… You’re getting quite a bit of attention, this month, and might excel at your favourite sport or get a part you audition for in a play. SKY’s the limit!

Capricorn: Dec 22 - Jan 19Little Miss Sunshine! You are full of good cheer and positivity. Good for you! You might end up taking a few trips to visit friends and spread your happiness around. It is also quite a busy time for you at school- which you will handle with #TeamSKYGirls swagger. Awesome :) <3

Gemini: May 21 - Jun 20 What’s in store for you, this month? Awesomeness. You’re in a chatty mood for a lot of the month, and might find yourself making new friends and having mad LOL moments with your besties. You might feel particularly outgoing and try a sport or a hobby you’ve never tried before… Go ‘head, gal- define your SKY :)

Cancer: Jun - Jul 22Yo, Cancer ;) You might have had a chill couple of months, being easy- going and relaxing as often as you could. Well, in the next couple of months, that laid- back attitude will be shaken up quite a bit! You might find yourself in a leadership position; captain of the chess team or the girl your besties look to for advice. Remember to rely on your SKY for tough decisions- knowing yourself? #SureKaYone

Scorpio: Oct 24 - Nov 21Woah, gal. You might find that you’re faced with some big decisions, over the next couple of months. Whether it’s at school, about your crush, or where to hang with your besties, if you take some time out to BREATHE you will get through it. Don’t worry too much, though- staying true your SKY will guarantee that you come out aces ;) <3

Leo: Jul 23 - Aug 22Sometimes, Leo, things don’t go according to plan… Once in a while, things happen that are out of your control. That might be the case for you for a little while. Instead of bearing your teeth and GROWLING, take a step back, breathe and THEN react :) Also, remember the things that you can control, like knowing and declaring your SKY. Whew! There is hope for you, yet! <3

Virgo: Aug 23 - Sept 21This next few weeks will be a bit of a rollercoaster, Virgo :) You will probably get a whole lot more attention than you are used to getting- which is a great chance to step out of your comfort zone! Socialising with new people can be interesting and enriching; you get to share your SKY and learn someone else’s. Awesome!

Sagittarius: Nov 22 - Dec 21So, Sag’ :) Wena o na le the chance to shine in your family, this next few weeks. If you have been disagreeing with the parents, or fighting with your siblings, expect a sweet make- up period. Good vibes will be flying free on the home front. Family group hug? Sure ka yone ;)

Pisces: Feb 19 - Mar 20You’re thinking quite deeply, this next few weeks, making sure that you’re living up to your ‘sures’ and ‘shapos’. Earlier this year you might have taken the Pledge… this is the moment when you look back and see how you #StayedTrue. Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve fallen a little short- if you want to live your SKY more diligently, there is no better time than NOW! :D

Aries: Mar 21 - Apr 19You might feel as though you’re under a bit of pressure, this month, Sky Babe. Maybe you’ll be at a party and someone might offer you a cigarette. Don’t be shy to declare your SKY! Cigarette? Nah, man; ke shapo ka yone. Take a walk with your bestie, or alone, if you need the space! And don’t feel bad about being true to yourself- you gotta love you, baybay!

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