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THE TEAM LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Editor-In-Chief: WHERE IS THE LOVE? Managing Editor:
We have talented musicians, artists and so many more art forms to give all we ask for is support. I would love to see ZA LIVE magazine Marketing editor: go places one day but I know for a fact that it wont go anywhere if we choose to neglect the content that fills up the pages of this magazine. A magazine is only as good as it`s content and trust me the content that is walking up and down these streets of 1632 is beyound talent made Public Relations: in a unique creation. So why the title “where is the love” for my editors note? If you look at the variety of talent lurking in the hood compared to all this nonsense we have been forced to endure our entire lifes you Photography: have to sit back and ask yourself where is the love for these dope art- ists, we not saying they must make it for us to listen to them, but fame doesnt change the fact that thier sh!t is REAL!! Let`s show some love for to all my rappers, my singers, my band people, my photographer, On The Rocks: my painters, events organisers e.t.c
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www.zalivemagazine.wordpress.com There’s always next month for more times than his underwear lubricant. (which at that point in his life, he’ll We all need love, and the beautiful probably own two pairs). Then thing about it is that it unites us all. again, and I say this with utmost No matter what race you are, all you respect to the fairer sex, women need is love. Now, with the blatant hardly ever know what they want. online racism that just surfaced at the One of my favourite things about beginning of this year, maybe that is relationships though, is the argu- what Penny Sparrow and the other ment. Fellas, let’s get real on this racists need: a little bit of black love. one: when it comes to that part of Well, maybe if she meets a Venda or the relationship, you are wrong. Tsonga man, she’ll find out that the You are always wrong. You wanna love there is not that little. You know know why? When women argue, what they say; once you go black, they don’t use logic. They twist you will never walk again. She just facts in their favour, twist your On The Rocks. needs to be truly satisfied, you know? words, and bring out some hor- By Rocky Ramodipa. Perhaps having a Venda-speaking rible relationship sin you did back Wassup peeps? Are you feeling good? coloured kid won’t be such a bad start before y’all even met. Now, I’m Are you in love? It is the month of for her to stop believing that black not saying women are crazy (and love after all. Valentine’s month is people are monkeys. of course I can’t say that without here, and some of you might be losing my job as the Satirical Col- thinking of buying a gift for your be- “ONCE YOU GO BLACK, umnist quicker than Van Rooyen, loved one. Such a sweet time, isn’t it? YOU WILL NEVER because my editor is female, and so I myself am not really a big fan of WALK AGAIN” is like, 60% of the ZA LIVE team. Valentine’s day, nor of Christmas, and Remember, I love you ladies), but I will tell you why: Both days are filled Love is truly a beautiful feeling. It I think we can all agree that in with crap colour decorations (red and turns some of us into poets. I myself any argument with any woman in white), most people only choose to turned into a poet when I`ve done your life, you end up not coming show their love on those specific days, something wrong to my babe (oh, and out good even if she is the aggres- they have both been used as silly mar- just by the way, my woman is not a sor in the situation. Women are keting schemes by businesses, and you bae. She isn’t the sh*t. I just can’t find on another level of psychological also “need” a certain outfit special for myself comparing my beautiful ray warfare that would put the Nazis those days – preferably to be bought a of light in human form into faeces). torture system to shame. I respect week before the holiday. Oh, and also I love how inspiring she is to me. their feminine strength and their one important similarity between the And that is the one thing that I think ability to tell you off before you two – both days have us seeing and should most definitely drive you in a can even begin to imagine how hearing ho’s everywhere. relationship: that your partner pushes the argument would end up if Now, I’m not saying stop celebrating you to be better, because let’s face it – you responded (did you see how Valentine’s day (then again, I don’t if your lady/man is still the same after complicated the last explanation is? have to tell you because either way, a year, no achievements or goals set That’s right! That is how an argu- you won’t listen. You are South for the near future, then why are you ment with women works). African after all). I mean I do love two still together? I love you my beautiful lady read- seeing couples romancing each other, I don’t think love alone could do ers. Please don’t chop off my head. buying each other gifts and spoil- much to keep a woman/man (es- And again I’m signing out from ing each other. Love is a wonderful pecially most women. Ladies, if I’m yet another fun article. Like my thing, and I just feel like it should be wrong, you can always search for Facebook page “On the rocks with celebrated every day. I wouldn’t mind me on Facebook at Rocky Rawkeey Rocky Ramodipa”, or add me, buying my girlfriend (who now exists) Ramodipa, or like my page On The “Rocky Rawkeey Ramodipa”, for an occasional gift as a token of my Rocks with Rocky Ramodipa, and more fun, madness and all things appreciation to her. She is after all my I shall invite you over at my place comedy and satirical. The fun we lady who needs to be let known that for tea and tell you why I am right), shall have will indeed be epic. she is adored beyond words. because we all want someone who My name is Rocky Ramodipa and Oh, and on that subject of gift-giving, has a clear vision and plan for his/her this is (tooloolooloo tooloolooloo might I suggest all the single people to own life. Ladies, let’s face it; whom of tooloolooloo. Okay I have no idea buy a glove and some hand sanitizer? you wants to date a man who knows what that was, but it played out Your loved one, either the left or the nothing of where he is going in life? I differently in my head), On The right, does deserve to look good and mean you don’t want to end up mar- Rocks. smell good every once in a while. rying a man who changes his plans
#1 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com facebook.com/zalivemagazine #2 fashion and beauty -weli m fashion tips how to dress for a first date What to wear...
Ladies when you’re going on a first date it’s always a good idea to make a good first im- pression, never show too much or cover up completly either, always highlight your best feature, for instance if you have a tiny waste wearing a belt to highlight that is very attrac- tive. There are different types of outfits men and women can wear on different dates. My tip for men is to always pick your shoes wisely that says a lot about you. Ladies my tip is not to show too much make him want to go on a second date with you. Gentlemen women love a well groomed man, by that I mean clean and smell good too, I don’t mean metrosexual, even though some of us appreciate such men you need to be a manly man. What not to wear...
When going on a date never wear anything that’s too revealing, it will give the wrong message to your date, he will rate you as too easy he’ll probably make a move to get into your pants and when he succeeds you’ll never hear from him again. Gentlemen please don’t wear shorts unless you’re going on a picnic or some kind of market. Ladies please don’t wear plunging necklines with stripper heals, he’ll never call you back that’s even if he considers going out in public with you. If you respect yourself and dress appropriately he’ll respect you too, he’ll definitely consider a second date. When wearing a short skirt make sure the top part is covered you need to leave something for his imagina- tion, and vice versa if you show some cleavage cover the legs. Another tip, when wearing something loose on top compliment it with something tight at the bottom don’t be baggy from head to toe it just looks tacky.
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facebook.com/zaliveextra #4 BEING HUMANCHILD
Beautiful, soulful and passion is what you experience when well-known R&B soul singer Humanchild is on the stage. Being a younger sister to Freddie Boasta also known as the Lyri- cal henchman a well respect hip hop artist from 1632, Humanchild carries a light that shines brighter in her own form. Her voice alone captures the audience attention and her tenacity brings justice to R&B Soul music by this beautiful songstress.
Humanchild who used to go by the BlaqSoul has always been in the music industry from back in the Kota tour days when she was mesmerised by all the stage performances that took place, Tembisa, being largely a hip hop community and all, Humanchild insisted on leaving her mark in the community.
Her path began as a vocalist in the band called the Dimished, a well-established band in Tembisa that has been going strong since the OMS days, she was just what they needed to add something more softer but yet powerful to the band, you could say she is the cherry on top to the band, and has since manipulated the live band feel to exonerate her Queen like status on stage. From each show they perform at her growth elevates to new and exciting heights and you can’t help but wonder where does this sister get so much soul.
But don’t let this soul sister fool you, she is also a computer whiz by profession, doing graphics and web design to provide a life for herself, she is a true inspiration to young female artists out there proving to them that you may have a career path but aint nothing wrong with following your dream, and I have to add seeing Humanchild live on stage is a dream come true for both her and her audience that get to experience her performance.
#5 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com Her inspiration to her powerful lyrics come from TDK`s, how music to her was still physical how she felt listening to the songs there, she was touched by the material that came along with the TDK. Her first TDK was Beyoncé she was dangerously in love as well as the mixes of Eddie Zondie where one of the tracks in the mix inspired her to write not baby making stuff, but the suttle tantalising feel good soul music.
Humanchild is bringing a new feel to soul music, bringing back the old and adding the new sound with her exquisite voice. Being a part of a hip hop commu- nity that mostly classifies young females as “bitches” and “hoes” she has sought to come out as not a diva but a Queen and has given young girls the will power to come into their Queen status and shine in their own right.
Her poise on stage, the way her voice fills up the room and her grace are just some of the things you get to experience when she is on stage. Such talent should not be put in studio and shared with the rest of the country, and we hope that next time we see her on stage it`s for her album launch.
facebook.com/zaliveextra #6 paul b klaas melo Paul B Klaas, real name Lukhanyo Klaas was born in Melo, real name Tumelo Tshetlo is a multi-talented Keiskammahoek which is in the Eastern Cape. He musician who’s a vocalist & instrumentalist from moved to Johannesburg in 2002 and attended his Mafikeng. She fell in love with music at the ten- primary and high school in Tembisa. His musical der age of 6, where she partook in classical piano journey started back in high school with his best lessons at the Mmabana Foundation in Mafikeng. friend Skhumbuzo Mdluli, in 2008. Paul B Klaas Melo later joined a popular music performance started his journey as a rapper where he attended show in Maf-town called “Xpressions”. She later set many hip hop shows including The Forefront to promote her performance arts at venues such as Hip-Hop Movement, Kota Tour and many other weddings & corporate events. That then led her to shows in & around Jozi. land a weekly performance slot as a resident act at Paul B later met Touhx, a friend of his which they then the “Tusk Mmabatho”, proving her determina- had a song together, called “Girls around the World”, tion to go further in the industry. which received airplay from Y-FM. They also had Melo’s talent never seemed to go unnoticed as she other songs on the airwaves on radio stations such as was soon invited to perform her soulful sounds at 5FM.The two friends later started a group called HD one of “MOVE!” magazine’s functions. Melo also Squad, which had numerous songs that are still avail- received another invite in close succession from able on sites like Reverbnation, Myspace, Soundcloud the North West Parks and Tourism department on etc. The group introduced Paul B Klaas to a lot of peo- numerous occasions to perform along the likes of ple who got to know about his singing ability. Later KB, HHP & Tuks just to name a few. on the group was ventured into other genres such as Melo classifies her unique sound as “Motswako House Music and Soul Music. Soul”, namely a fusion of Setswana & English lyrical Paul B then started doing solo projects to distinguish poetry on a soulful-jazzy melody. Her songs mainly his sound. He was inspired by the likes of Michael focus on love in its different forms. She always Jackson, Ray Charles and other soul legends just to manages to leave the crowd in awe with her breath- name a few. As a vocalist, Paul B Klaas has worked taking acts. with many producers from different genres and was Now performing with a 5 piece band, Melo’s shows also introduced to house music by DJ Theo and Tonic are guaranteed to keep you entertained from the HD. He has songs on rotation at numerous radio sta- moment she opens her mouth & leave you shouting tions and has features on many upcoming albums. He “we want more”, by the end of the show! works closely with his long time friend Mellow-Mu- Melo released her 1st single titled “Thato”, in Janu- sique SA, of which as a duo, the two are set to produce ary 2014. Thato is a ghetto love story mainly speak- both house and soul songs and are currently working ing about how love can conquer all. “Thato” has a on soulful EP...watch out for that! very lively, young & fresh feel to it that’s received Click on the links below to peep some fresh sounds nothing but positive responses. Melo plans to from this highly talented artists! release more singles soon before releasing her solo Say Yes - http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2a03a7b5 debut album. Heartbreak Motel - http://www.datafilehost.com/ Melo has a vast experience in live performance hav- d/515e1e69 ing performed at venues & shows such as Xpres- To get more & for bookings, catch him on Facebook sions featuring Morafe & HHP; Maftown Golden as “Paul B Klaas” Stars Awards; Morning Live just to name a few. She’s also no stranger to radio & TV having made #7 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com facebook.com/zalivemagazine #8 continued from pg 7 appearances at Metro FM, North West FM, Tshwane FM; Unisa FM & Morning Live. Click on the below links to listen to/watch some of the the melodic blessings to human-kind by Melo. Matsohong a Hao - https://youtu.be/0EgU2fgn764 June - http://youtu.be/9saxP90YEy0 Go Bosigo - http://youtu.be/-MpTMLKaBAY Alcoholic - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Ej6T103UDo4 Just as long as I’m with you - https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=LzDPMoIF4qM
You can catch Melo on the below social networks: FB: Melo The Soul Sista DAMAGNIFAYA Twitter: @Melo_Soulsista IG: @Melo_Soulsista For bookings, contact: Tumelo Morare better known as ‘DaMagnifaya’ is a Keitumetse: 0722467513 reggae/dancehall artist from Tembisa and has made a Katlego: 0782094886 mark in the reggae and dancehall industry. He is set to E-mail: [email protected] release his new single titled ‘Who Dat Girl’ a follow up to his smoking hot track titled ‘Smoke’. The song is set is bring about a lighter more sexier side to this reggae star something in which the ladies can look forward to. This is something interesting to the reggae fans as this songs conbines the art of hip hop and a whole lot of dancehall. You can download the track for free just follow the link below get the track now http://www.datafilehost.com/d/dd707f48
Feush, a well knowfeush guitarist in Tembisa and is part of a band called The Dimensioned also owning a production house called 1632 Records. He started in 2006 as a kasi rap artist, released a couple of album with other artists. Now this year in 2016 he has released his first solo album after 18 years of being in a fusion of musical bands, they played a soulful melody of hip hop and Rnb. His new of- fering is called Master Piece a 14 track soulful kasi rap. The first single, Bringing the Music which has a music video, featuring Freddy Bostsa and Black Pharoah is has now been streamed on YouTube and is making its rounds on the internet . I can say that when I listened to the album, it is a reflection of a man growing up in kasi, with music he found what he loved it is a way to express himself. He is Feush.
#9 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com listen to the sounds of tembisa
Sounds of Tembisa is our very own accapella Kgomotso is a female leader and a backer group, home-grown and going storng they have Happiness Mpanza is a leader and backer set a whole new level for artists around the hood. Masilo is a leader backer bass, bit-box and chorus Having recently performing alongside the Soil they backer blew the crowd away one harmony at a time. We Sabelo Mavimbela is a leader and backer recently spoke to them find out what these group is Nolwazi kubheka is a female leader and backer all about. Everybody contribute in a song formation
ZA LIVE: How did Sounds Of Tembisa come ZA: How long have you been together as a group? about? SOT: 3years, we replaced some members because they Sounds Of Tembisa: Sounds of Tembisa was formed had to go to Tertiary institutions by Thapelo motaung in 2012 at school, back then it was called Pure Sounds of Tembisa then he ZA: What are the pros & cons of doing accapella? recruited his brother Tebogo Metro Motaung to SOT: Respect, communication, humbleness and most Sounds because he has international experience of all team work. We face so many challenges, book- ings because of the genre we choose, finance via uni- ZA: Why did you decide to do accapella which is so form and publicity. Advantages we get to be free and rarely done? be creative in our music using our mouth as instru- SOT: We come from accapela background by form ments of clap and tap so since we had a little art in our music, we saw am opportunity in the genre ZA: How did you manage to land the amazing per- formance at Friends Of Tembisa alongside The Soil ZA: Namely, who are the members’ of Sounds Of & how was that experience seeing as you do the same Tembisa & what is each individual’s role? genre as The Soil SOT: Thapelo Motaung is the composer, beat-box SOT: I spoke Slizo Radebe as manager of the group and leader and he didn’t have info about us, he called to perfom Tebogo Mtero Motaung is a composer, leader and to see if we can handle the pressure but on the day he is on baritone (bass)
facebook.com/zalivemagazine #10 plore every music genre
ZA: Do you have any projects out or are you work- ing on any projects SOT: We have one project which is called new beginning the disc came out on 2014 and we will be working on our 2nd project very soon
ZA: Where do you see SOT in future, what is the vision for the group SOT: We see our self performing in international stages and developing artist around Tembisa and east rand as a whole
ZA: How/Where can people get hold of you for bookings, feature etc.? SOT: We have a Facebook group Sounds of Tembisa We have two Facebook pages 1.Sounds of Tembisa 2.Sounds of Tembisa 1632 My contact number 0730119161/0635968574
mics were not enough, Slizo took a risk with us making us open for The Soil before he saw us live. Wow the experience was super good because we so wanted to share the stage with The Soil,This was our first time performing at Tembisa and it was the first time the community of Tembisa see us their seeds live, in other words Slizo and Friends of Tembisa he made our dream come true. We enjoyed the respond we got from home
ZA: Where else have you performed & who have you worked with as well as who would you like to work with in future SOT: We have performed @ the festive soul picnic S2S, The ultimate Tembisa picnic, life style picnic Rabie ridge, Soweto with Soweto encha concert, and we have been perfoming in charity events around Alex, Ivory park and Soweto. We have worked with bakdraft and we never choose any artist we can jam and blend with but Afrotrac- tion its number 1 on the list. Well Afro’traction, Siphokazi .Simphiwe Dana, Joyous etc. we would like to work with different kind of artists nd ex-
#11 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com gig guide
facebook.com/zalivemagazine #12 #13 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com FOOD & LIFESTYLE
KHABOGCINA LIFESTYLE RESTURANT
KhaboGcina is not just another resturant in the hood, but a full blown food movement. Gcina Sibisi, the owner and founder of the this astonishing resturant started out as a head chef at Caprivi, working there for many year he managed to gain the experience he needed to build his very own food empire. The death of his mother, his enchor was a huge loss for this food tycoon but he vowed to hounor his late mother`s memory by turning his mother`s house into a very posh and up market resturant, a first of its kind in 16 dirty dirty. This resturant has got to be the most in- novative place by far with a walk in kitchen where the customers can actually see how they food is being prepared, a lovely waiting area with a soft aura, and every room in the house was turned into a dinning area. This young man has really set a mark for food dinning in the hood that even celeb- rities want to dine there before they leave Tembisa. Food is his passion and opening this resturant is a dream come true for Gcina and I`m quite sure it`s a dream come true for his late mother. KhaboGcina is based in Straightline, Leboeng Section Tembisa and the meals are very affordable and cooked to perfection. If you want to book your table at KhaboGcina you can like the page on facebook KhaboGcina Lifestyle or you can contact him on his facebook Gcina Sibisi
facebook.com/zalivemagazine #14 FOOD& LIFESTYLE GCINAS SPECIAL RECIPE
Tappers Ingredients: Chicken Wors Pork chops Salad Chips
Method: Base the meat pieces in Gcina`s special bbq sauce Grill the meat till well done Serve your tappers with a portion of chips and salad on side
you can go to Khabogcina to taste this dicident meat treat for only R350 a platter
#15 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com FOOD& LIFESTYLE WINE REVIEW
Haute Cabriere Pinot NOIR
the month of love has arrived and every season and celebration should always be enjoyed with a complimenting wine. Valentines is about spending it with your loved ones and making them feel special, it`s about reminding that one person that youlove them and how much you care. The Haute Cabriere Pinot Noir will help in capturing those good memories. The wine has strawberry aromas with a hint of lemon and a slight smoky bouquet with vinilla finish. It is best served with slightly chilled at 12 degrees and compliments both chicken and beef dishes. The farm is well known for it`s exceptional blend of the chardonnay and pinot noir, but the vintage bottle is the perfect way to say I love you this Valentines day. This wine retails at R185 a bottle
facebook.com/zalivemagazine #16 the music biz -Lebogang Play Mukansi
The business of music is dying. industry in numbers 2014 2.Revenues from performances CD sales are at an all-time low report shows it is not enough to rights both locally and internationally. offset the large decline in Performances rights income was Downloads and digital formats physical music sales over the up 8.3% to just under US $1 bil- of buying and accessing music last 5 years. lion (generated from broadcast, are helping but not much. In SA CD sales, 2009- 17.1 personalised streaming services million copies in 2012- 15.9 and venues- saw strong growth) Local CD and music sales million copies and only 12.2 status: million in 2013. 3.Synchronization deals 1.30% decline in music sales Global view Synchronization is the use of on average over 3 years ending For the first time in 2014, the music in TV adverts, films and 2015 according to RISA industry makes the income brand partnership and new ac- (Recording Industry South from digital/online channels counts for 4%of total industry Africa). (46%) as physical format sales revenue 2.Usually when a South Afri- (46%). (The UK, Germany and France can artist sold 25000 or 50000 Although global physical sales all saw 10-30% increase in line copies they have attained gold value declined by 6.1% in 2015. with growth of media, film and or platinum status, but the slam In 2015 the industry`s global TV content) in CD sales has prompted the digital revenues increased by What does this mean for artists recording industry to down- 6.9% to US $7.85 billion. and record labels? grade the gold status to 15000 Shift away from piracy •It means there`s a lot of content and platinum to 30000. Consumers appear to be out there you need to invest in 3.Online streaming, messenger shifting from pirate services to branding to set your content services and downloads have a licensed music environment apart. revolutionised the music indus- that pays artists and rights •The album days are dead, it`s try with users opting to stream holders. not an album market anymore- music on app platforms like Subscribers pay for you have to be able to bring to Deezer, ITunes, Nichestream, subscription services rose to 60 the table then audio content to Vevo, YouTube and Sound- million in 2015 fromjust8 mil- succeed. cloud. lion in 2010. •Get your moves right, stage Big changes for record performances are the future of What about digital: companies revenue for all artist. Digital music is not growing Record companies have •Invest in alternative income fast enough to offset market adapted their business to a streams, endorsements, royal- decline. model increasingly based on ties, soundtracks. Sales of record music on physi- access to music, and not only cal media in South Africa are ownership of music. shrinking faster than the aver- age global decline, the latest New sources of money statistics from the International 1.Digital Subscriptions services Federation of the Phonographic 32% of its digital revenues from Industry (IFP) show. subscriptions and ad-support While there is a strong growth streaming services, up from in digital music sales in South 27% in 2013. Africa, the IFP`s Recording
#17 zalivemagazine.wordpress.com MOVIE AND BOOK REVIEW
THE CHOICE 50 SHADES OF CONFESS Genre: Romance Genre: Romance Release: 5 February 2016 BLACK Author: Collen Hoover Starring: Teresa Palmar, Mag- Genre: Comedy Publisher: Atria Books gie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Release: 19 February 2016 Published: MArch, 10, 2015 Benjamin Walker Starring: Marlon Wayans, Mike Director: Ross Katz Epp, Affron Bachelor Director: Micheal Tiddes
Based on NIcholas Spark`s 2007 This spoof from the Wayans This romanic story follows two novel of the same name, this is brothers paraodies the young people, Auburn and a romantic journey about two ultrapopular novel/film “Fifty Owen, who both have neighbours who fell in love at Shades Of Grey” difficult pasts they`d like to thier first meeting setting their keep secret. When Owen hires well-planned lives on a new Auburn to work in his art gal- course. After a whirlwind lery, their immediate attraction courtship, they marry. But, is it is hard to ignor; for the first happily everily after and will love time in years, they each feel as truimph as one of them is forced if they`ve found someone who to make the most important understands them. However, the choice of their life, alone? secret Auburn is hiding means she has to stay far away from Owen, no matter how immpos- sible it may seem.
facebook.com/zalivemagazine #18 THE BKS AIN’T SHHHH TO FHH WITH -Makgomo’MK’ Rathethe
The past month I travelled to Dobsonville, Disofeng Pub to show some love and support to our boys M-Da Flava and Edsta collectively called Best Kept Secret (BKS), a hip hop group from Tembisa, Phomolong. When we got there the atmosphere was different to the one that we used to in 1632, being a house community and all, it was a bit worrying to see if they could convince a house crowd turn up to hip hop music. But one thing which was heart-warming even for me is the fact that we showed support in numbers, the BKS was not alone on this they had the 1632 fam to hype up the crowd
As soon as M-Da Flava got behind the decks it was a What I’m basically trying to say is it’s vitally impor- turn up galore, everyone, even the house crowd, start- tant to stand behind our local artists when they have ed dancing to the music selection of this grounded shows outside of Tembisa, so that even if they play- hip hop dj. Then Edsta got behind the mic and I was ing for a completely different crowd, they have that nearly left in tears because he had us and the crowd assurance that even with a good or bad performance eating out of the palm of his hand and singing along to they have supporters cheering them all the way till his song, “They say the weed we smoke is dangerous, the last beat. and the side effects are cancerous”. Words cannot explain how proud I am for the BKS I`m writing this insight not as a person who loves mu- for coming this far and wowing the crowd, and I got sic, but a person who loves people, more so, talentant to add that I`m extra proud for the people that show people who use that talent to unit one another. If you up to the show from 1632 to support the talent that think about everything I just wrote about the BKS`s is grown locally in our backyard. performance, you can’t help but wonder, if they didn’t have us to support them would the outcome be dif- ferent, I don’t even want to think about it that`s how scary it is. .
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Gone are the days of Jack Nicklaus, Walter went far in his golfing career. His love for the sports Hagen, Gary Player, etc., these are just some the and passion is incredible; I have never met or heard biggest names in golf history today. We have anyone speak so passionately deep about some- players like Tiger Woods, Rory Mcliny dominat- thing.” Winning was everything” says Mr Diphoko ing 21st century golf. As rare as golf is, trust me even though he doesn’t have a cupboard with a stack when I say golf is one of the richest sports on the of trophies filled up, he shared with me that back planet, yet only a few ever really get a chance or in those days, they used floating trophies, which manage to go professional, especially black golf was a trophy that belonged to a club and naming of players, but why is this so? A question that has competition, “if you won a game your name would boggled the minds of many and a question which be added to the trophy and club”. When asked what I might have an answer to and give clear insight does it take to be a great golf player Mr Diphoko as to why we don’t have enough golf player right responded “do not play golf with your heart, golf here in Mzanzi, with my focus being on primar- requires skill and focus, If you going to do it right ily black golf players. do it right one time”, simple and straight forward. Mr Cooper Diphoko, born in Sterkfontein and These days you may find Mr Diphoko playing on raised in Sedibeng, Tembisa, in one of the only the legends side of Tembisa alongside player such as few black golf players we have. Mr Diphoko`s Maphara, Duckly Mphulamphula, Edward Moremi, playing days go all the way back to the early just to mention a few. When it comes to golf, Mr 60`s, when he was a scholar, along with other Diphoko says no one ever retires from the game and scholars, where they played at Irene Country it would be great to see him and more ex- player Club, with most their games played at Attred- pass their knowledge and wisdom to younger play- geville. He was part of the junior side which was ers. It brings me so much joy to know that we still formed by another ex-golf player by the name of have wise men like Mr Diphoko who we have a lot Mr. Mavimbela. Being a golf player in Tembisa to learn from. back in the 60`s, at a time which was dominated by apartheid, Mr Diphoko recalls of the nega- tive impact that apartheid had on black players, saying that a lot of them couldn’t go pro because of their skin colour, which meant that they were very limited to other things, such as trave- ling and sponsorship “only white players were granted sponsorships in those times”. I guess that explains a lot. Mr Diphoko first got interested in golf when he worked as a caddie which he made his income. Although Mr Diphoko never got the chance to go professional or travel the world let alone the country, it’s very clear to me had he had been given the same opportunities he would have
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Tembisa Basketball League 3) ZALIVE: How many of you formed this Not many would associate basketball with the people league? of ekasi, yet lots don’t know that there are many who T.B.L: There are many of us as we tend to discuss participate and play the game of basketball in the amongst ourselves on basketball and so on. I will townships and for a lot of people finding a basket- name a few individuals who have a significant ball team in Tembisa has got to be the most difficult role in ensuring we start the league in Tembisa considering that so many sporting projects in Tembisa namely: Mandla ‘Gee’ Mkhatshwa (incredible aren’t really accessible because of the lack of funding Hawks-Sangweni), Xolani Xaba (free state warri- and resources ko kasi, but one thing that’s very inspir- ors in the national basketball league, also played ing about the people of Tembisa is their will and drive with trinity in Umthambeka section before), to make things happen just like a group of basketball Fanie Zwane(incredible hawks-Esangweni). players who took it upon themselves to form their very own league the Tembisa Basketball League.in 4) ZALIVE: How many teams are in your league was fortunate enough to be able to interview one of their names and where each team is based? the founders of the T.B.L and a player himself in the T.B.L: We have four teams that are currently league just to gain more knowledge about the league. available to play at any one time and are all based in Tembisa. Incredible hawks-moteong basket- 1) ZALIVE: When was the Tembisa basketball league ball courts Ivory park warriors-ivory park exten- formed? sion 2, they usually practice from 5pm weekdays. T.B.L: The league was formally established and com- Tembisa trinity-tswelopele sports grounds by menced in March of 2012 Umthambeka section, usually practice from 5pm weekdays. Phomolong Rockets-they play at the 2) ZALIVE: What were some of the influences you Phomolong sports ground. However we do have had that lead you to establish this league? many more teams outside of Tembisa. T.B.L: Personally competition is not to be avoided so the challenge was to get teams to organize themselves 5) ZALIVE: Tell us more about your leagues so we could have an ongoing league the fact that we games your seasons our training schedules and were able to have teams competing but playing ‘friend- times just basically a summary of the leagues lies’ was becoming onerous so the league was a natural playing structure and how you prepare for progression to have ongoing competition there were games? numerous individuals with whom we began this jour- T.B.L: In 2012 we began with 4 teams these teams ney together with these individuals and their teams an are first to take part in the inaugural Tembisa agreement was reached to find a format to compete basketball league season the 2012 season was for basketball teams in Tembisa we were generally not enjoyable the four teams played a regular season keen to be travelling out of the community to take part with each team playing each other at least 3 times in friendlies and competition just to be able to com- and following that regular season all four teams pete in a league structure which we were very well able played a 5 game playoff round to go to the finals to organize ourselves. the inaugural championship of the 2012 TBL season were Incredible Hawks who edged out
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Tembisa Trinity the 2013 league season was bigger like for people to realize that we have talent in Tem- and more competitive as we had a team from Al- bisa and we should voice it out. exandra and one from Kempton Park. This season again ended with Tembisa trinity being beaten by 9) ZALIVE: For those who don’t know about the Cavaliers from Alexandra. The 2014/15 season hit league and are interested in playing how can they join a bit of a hull as teams somewhat lost interest these and so forth? past two seasons have been a setback for the league T.B.L: Most of our information and communication is something we aim to rectify. done through Facebook so they can go to our Face- book page and more ongoing info will be gained there. 6) ZALIVE: How are the players selected to play for the teams? In all my articles as a sports writer, I always emphasize T.B.L: The basketball community throughout on the huge amount of talent we have in the townships Tembisa and the country is a pretty small and close and I cannot stress it enough we all have a common knit community so with that there is a limited pool goal which is to voice out that talent and share it with to choose from in terms of our league in Tembisa the world my vision for kasi sport is to see young boys specifically the teams are pretty much chosen by and girls from kasi competing at world stages such as themselves. the Olympics and the Tembisa Basketball League is one of those initiatives who aim at achieving that go 7) ZALIVE: Does the league have any funding or financial support structure? T.B.L: No the league has no employees or salaried individuals so it is run by volunteers these are our challenges as a league.
8) ZALIVE: Share with us the league philosophy future plans? T.B.L: Would say Tembisa is our love basketball is how we express that love we just have an interest in ensuring basketball will be enjoyed by all in Tembi- sa and surrounding areas and would like to spread as far and wide as possible we are really keen on having a league that is well run and exemplary we would also like to see more players in the National Basketball league we would like to see more young boys and girls starting to play basketball in Tembisa and more of those boys and girls moving on to get scholarships in high schools and eventually uni- versities and other institutes of higher learning and also just a better and healthier society we would
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