Tshwane Journal

05/07/2023

The Blooming Geriatric

You're in you're geriatric years, ripe and (gasp) single!Unmarried! Zero s*x partner, zero father/mother of the babies and zero boo.Baecations? You're going nowhere child because you're old ass is single with a capital S.Why are you single?In this...

21/06/2023

The Blooming Geriatric

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In my first episode ever and my first Mjolo The Pandemic series I want to discuss some of the reasons why I won't date you. I'm picky, although my mjolo history suggests otherwise (LOL!)I like a million things but it's a shorter list to tell you w...

15/07/2021

🔴Mind Your Psyche - Counselling Services🔴
Free Support Group for Small Business Owners affected by looters.

Starting a business is the bravest thing one can ever do. Over the years you have to spend time gently and patiently building. It is not an easy journey, it never is.

The discipline, the constant re-strategizing, the hardwork, the personal healing you need to invest in yourself to feel worthy of whatever success presents it.

To have all this taken away and destroyed by people who have no idea what it took financially, physically, emotionally and psychologically to have a business learn to take care of you as much as you have had to take of it, is heartbreaking and can have a serious impact on our mental health.

It's easy to feel hopeless and helpless and Mind Your Psyche would like to give back by holding space for Small Business Owners whose businesses have been affected by the recent looting incidents and share coping skills to find a way to create a calm in this storm.

Your story, your pain, your disappointment matters.

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Date: 21 July 2021
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°Surviving Loss
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14/07/2021

⚠️❗️TSHWANE CLEANUP❗️⚠️

Given the recent looting that has taken place across parts of the country, Tshwane was not spared. Residents are now cleaning up what is left of their neighbourhoods, workplace and businesses. Help is needed urgently.

Let us know about your cleanup campaign, groups and teams. We will share the information with the Tshwane Residence.

Provide information as best as you can such as
🔴a location,
🔴pictures and videos,
🔴group link,
🔴contact details,
🔴company name,
🔴volunteer requests or contributions,
🔴services needed or contributing,
🔴equipment supplies needed or contributing
🔴Anything!

Please remember that we are still in a pandemic. You should always be safe distancing, applying protective equipment for hands and face.

24/06/2021

🎯Boipelo Clementia the Game Changer

A day never goes by without a bolus for thought to harness my emotional intelligence.

I studied BSc in Life Sciences (Psychology and Psychology with Genetics) and my Honours in Psychology is still in progress. Although I have not registered with HPCSA, I decided not to let that obstacle hinder me from reaching out to my community. I have volunteered at Katekani Community Project and Radineo Primary School to implement programs that create awareness on mental health.

We often try to identify the etiology of stress, su***de or depression. Hence, in September 2019 I implemented a Mental Health Awareness Programme at Katekani Community Project for the employees and beneficiaries of the organisation to improve mental health.

The implementation of this program assisted beneficiaries with their distress and life disruptions.

Teachers have very little knowledge about challenges experienced by learners because they have a lot of paper work to do, get burned out, lack proper funding and at times lack balancing diverse learning needs.

Schools need to receive all the necessary support they can get, in order to identify the etiology of bullying, child abuse and neglect. In February 2020 I saw the need to implement a Reaching Learners Intervention Programme at Radineo Primary School for teachers and learners.

The implementation of this program assisted teachers with:

* Alleviating the distress and challenges experienced by learners and the concerns of teachers and family members

* Providing the necessary support to learners that may be experiencing personal distress.

* Being unsusceptible to burn-out.

* Identifying challenges that learners are facing.

On the 7th of August 2021 I will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event to not only reach the community of Katekani Community Projects and Radineo Primary School but the diverse community of Pretoria.



📷 Boipelo Clementia
✍🏽 Boipelo Clementia

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22/06/2021

🎯Robert Mabusela the Game Changer

Be grateful! There’s a couple of things that we do on a daily basis but currently we’ve been operating in very difficult times and still being operational cannot be taken for granted. Gratefulness may not be seen as something that’s physically done but it’s at the core of everything that I do.

I operate with purpose and don’t use competitors as a benchmark. I’ve always preferred to look at what works for me and my clients. We operate within the same markets but our entrepreneurial journeys are tailor made so there may be similarities but our journeys will never be the same.

I’ve been able to give opportunities to aspiring photographers and videographers. One in particular is currently studying film and television production and just seeing theprogress she’s made has been amazing. I know that through working with individuals, I hope that one day they will also afford others a similar opportunity, making this a domino effect.



📷 Robert Mabusela
📷 Same View Pictures
✍🏽 Robert Mabusela

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20/06/2021

🎯Thato Rathabe the Game Changer

I'm always going through my insights for "stats" as most of my businesses are online. Finding out who your clients are, where they are and what their buying habits are. Understanding your clients’ buying behaviors can help you know when to adjust prices, when to bring something new and know how to get the best from your clients.

I'm not big on over selling my business. I believe a good product will definitely sell itself. And so far so good. Just as you would never find Rolls-Royce advertising, we prefer being exclusive.

I'm currently working with a few schools donating reading books. I believe in the quote "You owe it to yourself to develop & grow because once you open your mouth to speak, you tell the whole world who you are"



📷 Thato Rathabe
📷 Pitori 012
✍🏽 Thato Rathabe

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19/06/2021

🎯Flex Percy Maimela the Game Changer

As a entrepreneur, I believe one should have online presence and keep people aware of what the company or the entity is up to. A lot is happening and people are quick to forget. Social media is a tool for any one to be everywhere at the same time

What sets me apart in the industry is my ability to address uneasy issues in my work. The trick is to know that my work won't appeal to everyone but a selected few. In that way I don't feed the hunger of everyone loving my art because it is not always happy art, life has its ups and downs.

I can turn salt, sand or coffee into remarkable artwork.

My work is aimed for one to confront their inner suffering and deal with their unresolved conflicts. I believe if you are healed inside you will find it easy to progress to your true potential. You can draw self motivation from within.



📷Percy Flex Maimela
✍🏽 Percy Flex Maimela

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18/06/2021

🎯Eunice Ndobe the Game Changer

One thing I’ve learned throughout my entrepreneurial journey is the fact that no sale is too small. Even on a bad week I will make sure that I make a sale. How you market your business plays a huge role on how people view your business.

What sets me apart from my competitors is my passion for the business I’m in! One thing I’ve realised is that people get into business because they think they’ll make easy money.

I’m so invested in my business so much that I literally live for it. It’s my daily life: I’m a model, content creator, videographer, social media account manager, etc. I love how I’m able to introduce new products and people become interested in them.

You have to be consistent. I live and breathe for my business. People will only support you as much as you sell your dream.

I have so many plans for the future but funding is a problem. All my businesses were self-funded and with the upcoming venture I’m actually hopeful that all will be well.

I plan on being a positive role model for my community and employing our youth. I just pray that all goes according to plan.



📷Eunice Ndobe
📷 IG
🟢 WhatsApp https://wa.me/c/27792995712
✍🏽 Eunice Ndobe

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17/06/2021

🎯Mmabatho Makotanyane the Game Changer

On a daily basis: praying, playing music and singing along. Updating my clients on social media with some positive words. Speaking like into my life. Whispering hope in the life of another woman. Laughing. Telling jokes.

I am consistent with what I do. When feeling down and out, I go back to the things I started doing and wonder how I pulled through and get up.

I not only do business, I use this platform as a reminder to others that we need to empower ourselves holistically. While looking at building good careers, we also need to take care of our spiritual, social, and psychological aspects to keep a balance in our lives.

There is no need to always think money, sometimes use your time to give back to others, transfer your knowledge to other people so that they too can become the best versions of themselves and we have better communities.

COVID-19 has showed us that what's more important is peace, good health and seeing your loved ones happy. It showed us that we need to think our of the box and move with the times.

By being a selfless giver. I give my time to empowering others. My communications work also allows me to get to know my community better and what challenges people.

I spend time giving motivation to other people and sharing knowledge with others.



📷 Mmabatho Makotanyane
📷 MM Communications
✍🏽 Mmabatho Makotanyane

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15/06/2021

🎯Tisetso Peter Manale the Game Changer

As a small company a lot of the work that needs to be done is solely reliant on me and so it’s important to prioritise tasks and projects that we have the capacity for in-house. One of the most important tasks that is done on a daily, is that of relationship management with my clients and suppliers, ensuring that I touch base with them as often as possible. I have found that this is reassuring of both parties and helps avoid misunderstandings and delays that may arise.

Designing HVAC systems for buildings is what we do and that takes up a bulk of day, every day! It’s also important to visit the sites that we have designed HVAC systems for to ensure that installation and equipment provided by contractors is to specification as per design and as agreed with the client.

I cannot emphasise enough the importance of industry knowledge, although this is not something I do on a daily basis I make the time for industry insights. My clients come to me as a specialist in what I do and trust that I know and privy to information that they don’t. So I make time to be clued up about regulations not only in as far as HVAC is concerned but also complimentary industries that affect the work I do. What are the latest trends, software and products that are available in the industry and do these make sense for you to implement in your business? These are some of the things that I do on a daily to weekly basis.

With regards to a competitive advantage, I would definitely say the adaptation to the latest technology and use of cross industry software sets us apart. We are able to better collaborate with the rest of the project team and because the software being used can be synchronised with ease, ultimately saving time and money.

BBEEE, in this white dominated industry has somewhat given us an advantage in some projects that I believe we wouldn’t have had a chance to work on had BBEEE not been a prerequisite. Although it’s primary objective is well founded there is room for improvement and an opportunity for mutually inclusive collaborations that allow for growth and skills transfer that fronting does not achieve.

In the past year or so we have been in a position to be able to give back to the community and have ploughed back in to a farm in Swartdam in the Northwest called Black Empire Farms. The area in which the farm is based has almost no economic activity that directly impacts the community and, therefore there little to no development and poverty is rife. Its 2021 and the area still has no running water and so we saw fit to endow in the Black Empire Farms farming initiative as it will address poverty in the area, reduce hunger, provide decent work to members of the community and support economic growth through farming and agricultural activity.



📷 Tisetso Manale
📷 GT Consulting Engineers - GTCE
✍🏽 Tisetso Manale

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14/06/2021

🎯Constance Kubheka the game Changer

As an entrepreneur a day never goes by without putting my business out there. I WhatsApp broadcast messages advertising my hiking gigs, kids gym classes and my clothing brand. I do that every morning so that people don't forget about Fit Muntuza and I will be the first person to pop up in their minds if someone needs my product and services

What sets me apart from my competitors is that our services come with an experience and we also believe in having fun in everything we do, be it hiking or kids fitness classes. Our prices are also affordable.

We have added various fitness aspects to the community and educated people on how fitness can help with enhancing concentration, balance and coordination to name a few. In addition to that, you really don't need a gym to exercise.



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📷 Constance Kubheka
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10/06/2021

🎯Dee Dee the Game Changer

My day never goes by without me trying to come up with new ways to improve my business.

I go for what I want, even if chances are that I’m going to fail (criticism, loosing clients etc) I still pick myself up and continue with I set my eyes on.

So far I’m still not where I want to be, but hopefully in the future I can do more than provide jobs in my community, take a child to school...something like that.

📷 Dee Dee
📷 Luxart
📷 Ross Holdings
✍🏽 Dee Dee

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09/06/2021

🎯Lindiwe Masango the Game Changer

I always have to plan my day and set myself some targets to achieve so I can be able to measure my progress. And also not forget to advertise on a daily basis.

Lee Ice Cubes is offering value that is beyond bottled water, ice and juices. This includes focusing on environmental issues as well as the uplifting the South African community. The brand connects with the lifestyle of it's audience, by being involved in the events and parties offering that sentimental connection value the brand has.

I'm changing the state of the community by taking pride in the employment of women, youth and mentorship, thereby contributing to the creation of jobs in eKasi.

📷 Lindiwe Masango
📷 Ice Cubes
✍🏽 Lindiwe Masango

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08/06/2021

🎯Phenyo Ratselane Rats the Game Changer

As an entrepreneur, a day never goes by without me advertising. Advertising is everything in business. How else would people know about what you offer? Advertising/Marketing is business.

What sets me apart from my competitors is the attention to detail in every service we offer. Never underestimate word of mouth from previous clients, it works like a ripple effect.

One person employed in the community feeds a family of 5 so 10 jobs means 50 people fed. We currently have 30 employees who come from different parts of the country. I’m sure they’re also making a difference somewhere in their own right.

📷 Phenyo Ratselane Rats
📷 GIFTS R US SA
✍🏽 Phenyo Ratselane Rats

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06/06/2021

🎯Tseliso Selby the Game Changer

As an entrepreneur, a day never goes by without working on my blended chilli spices and chilli sauces as I have created a system that keeps me up all the time.

We produce Organic chilli products and our pricing is good too.

We have few resellers that are making money from selling our products as there aren’t enough opportunities around our communities and we help them to stop consuming products that have chemical products.

📷 Tseliso Selby
📷 Gio Source
✍🏽 Tseliso Selby

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05/06/2021

🎯Kabelo Mankopodi Matimela the Game Changer

As an entrepreneur a day never goes by without me advertising my business on social media platforms - everyday I make sure I post something that will attract customers to my business. I also look for different dishes and give myself time to try them out.

What sets me apart from my competitors is that I did not start the business to make money, I started because I love cooking. I’m addicted to pots and I teach myself new recipes now and then. I’m also set apart from competitors when it comes to pricing: I charge the same prices as most of my competitors but I add refreshments and dessert which my competitors don’t do.

I am changing the state of my community by creating jobs for people around the community every time I have a catering gig. They help me with cooking and all the left overs are taken home by them to their families and I pay them as well.

📷 Kabelo Monkopodi Matimela
📷 Matimela's Catering Services
✍🏽 Kabelo Monkopodi Matimela

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04/06/2021

🎯Tshepo Wa Pompo the Game Changer

A day never goes by without closing a sale or following up on leads and doing installations for .

What sets me apart from my competitors is that I’m dedicated to and I always make sure I communicate with my clients, checking on how Pompo is satisfying their needs. saves electricity and water as it gives you the amount of hot water you need at an electricity bill you can afford.

I'm changing the state of my community by giving them affordable hot water regulary. Not everyone can afford a geyser. It also helps those who use solar geysers, as it is not always possible to get hot water in winter.

I have seven agents nationwide who help me with getting clients and I pay them on commission. There is one in Botswana and another 1 in Lesotho.

📷Tshepo Wa Pompo
📷TS Distributionza
✍🏽 Tshepo Wa Pompo

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03/06/2021

🎯Zwane Calvin the Game Changer

Everyday I wake up at 4am in morning to check on the drying meat temperature and that everything is still in good condition. I open the store in town at 7am to catch the morning rush, check that everything is in order: stock, equipment and disinfect everything.

I put my customers needs 1st. I’m self taught in this business: I create my own recipes, I don't follow the traditional way biltong has been made since the 1900, I evolve with time. I have a cousin I work with Lesego Mancuso, he’s my right man and a hard worker.

I've also employed 5 people from my community, whom I'm teaching to make biltong and how to make sales. I sometimes go with them to sell at events, family parks, zoo and social markets. They should not wait for someone to offer them jobs, they need to create jobs themselves. There are opportunities around us, use your eyes to look for gaps in the market. That is even though things have been tough due to Covid-19.

📷Zwane Calvin
📷Tastybytes Biltong
✍🏽 Zwane Calvin

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02/06/2021

🎯Naledi Mafora the Game Changer

Being an entrepreneur you have to rely on yourself a lot when facing problems. There are days when you feel like things will never work out and you're operating at a loss for months. Day in and day out you have to stomach the roller coaster of emotions to keep your head up and remember why you started.

Entrepreneurship comes with passion, learning your customers, employees and competitors. A day never goes by without me imagining new ways to solve problems and create value for my business.

The most effective strategy is to impress the customer at every opportunity. The business I'm in is hard and very tricky. As a self taught nail technician I had to start from scratch with everything: building a clientele base, keeping my customers happy and managing the quality of my products and services.

I think I inspire alot of people with my drive. There are always those who touch me when they reach out in face to face interactions or my inboxes, expressing how I inspire them. These could be strangers who only know me from a distance or when I sell Mofaya Official energy drinks.

I recently had a lady asking me to teach her to do nails, I felt a great sense of pride knowing that I can help a sister out.

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📷Naledi Mafora
✍🏽Naledi Mafora

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01/06/2021

🎯Kagiso Ashley Leshaba the Game Changer

As an entrepreneur, a day never goes by without me being thankful for the opportunity of serving the people of Mamelodi with the best gourmet dishes around. Thankful for people who always choose my restaurant as a preferred outlet to buy good food.

What sets my establishment apart from the rest is that we believe and know for a fact that there’s no other restaurant around that is as creative with its dishes than us. Most items on our menu were created by random brainstorming, whether be it while driving or just doing normal shopping.

We are changing our community by providing employment to young Black females, number one. Number two, we trying to divert traffic from traveling afar to get the best dining experience.

📷 Collage Kulture
✍🏽Kagiso Ashley Leshaba

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05/07/2020

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HOW TO RETRIEVE YOUR MONEY AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN SCAMMED

I am sharing a knowledge today on "Tips on how to retrieve your money after you have been scammed".

Please read careful and learn.

20% of social media users and shoppers have been scammed at one point or the other, either large bucks or small money and It's quite painful.

Many people don't always know what to do, so today am sharing with you things you do, when you realize a page you paid for a service or goods is ghosting you:

1. Screenshot all previous chats across all messaging app (IG and WhatsApp or FB).

2. Write out the Full name and account number of the page or person.

3. Go to the last notification your bank sent you after you made the payment (via mobile app or text).

4. Go to the last notification your bank sent you after you made the payment (via mobile app or text) copy out the "TRANSACTION ID NUMBER".

5. Go to any branch of the scam artist's bank (the bank the scammer uses), ask to see the CUSTOMER SERVICE in charge of FRAUD.

6. If you can, print out all those chats with the scammer, and submit it.

While you are there, send an email to SCAMMER'S BANK and copy CBN FRAUD DESK *([email protected]).* this will ginger the bank to take it up fast.

What should you expect from this? The culprit/suspects account will be PLACED ON HOLD.

Meaning he/she cannot transfer or withdraw until they visit the bank, and when they do, the bank will contact the police and the suspect when proven guilty will sign a waiver allowing the bank to refund your money.

Never forget this.

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19/06/2020

How do you start your own business?

1. Go online to the website of CIPC and register a new company for R175, registration is R125 and the name is R50.

- Go to your nearest internet cafe with your certified ID copy in USB, have an active email address or use your smartphone.

The money you will deposit via their bank details found on the website.

They will do BBBEE for you for free and all other business documents.

2. Go to SARS, do a tax clearance for free.

3. Go to FNB do a business bank account for R500. Or ABSA they even have R250 option.

4. Go to your nearest Seda ask them to do a business plan for you, for free. Plus other trainings that might be relevant to your field.

5. Go online, register on the CSD, for free.

6. Go to your municipality and ask them to register you on their database as a supplier, for free.

7. Go to your nearest NYDA, attend their financial management short course for a minimum of 5 weeks (once a week), for free.

8. Apply for the NYDA funding for free. They can give you equipment of up to R50 000, for free.

You don't pay it back.

9. Hire people and register for COIDA, Letter of good standing at the Department of Labour.

10. Do your business and upgrade it with marketing and branding.

Logos, Letterhead, business email, website, landline.

Copy and paste on your wall to assist those who may need this information