Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2023 i BONA Magazine

VIWE NTLEBI EDITOR Umngqusho - samp and beans, served with hardbody chicken, which is called uMleqwa in isiXhosa. SHANEEN NOBLE ACTING EDITOR I grew up in a small Boland town outside Cape Town with a strong indigenous influence. The foods that make me feel close to my people include tripe potjiekos, dried fish known as bokkoms, pork crackling (kalings) and waterblommetjie bredie. And some fragrant buchu tea, of course. UNATHI BALELE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT I definitely think of Umphokoqo (crumbly pap and Amasi), which reminds of my childhood. KAMOGELO SITOLE JUNIOR DESIGNER Ting ya mabele le morogo wa thepe my late grandmother's favourite dishl Ke matswana (I'm Tswana), and this is very common with Batswana. The nice thing about this meal is that you can have it any time of the…

We give you your monthly round-up of what's new in the beauty world. From the hair-care range you'll need to revive your curls for spring to the must-have scent of the season, this is what we know you'll love throughout September. 1 EXPRESS YOUR CURLS It's time to bring out the curls, girls! Whether you want to invigorate your natural curls or have a curly-haired system you wish to bring back to life, you'll need haircare products suited to the task. The L'ORÉAL Professional Curl Expression range Just landed on my desk, and I was super eager to test it on one of my curlier, human-hair wigs. I must say, she loved it. The L'OREAL Professional Curl Expression Leave-In Water Mist R460, Sal on500, is already a favourite for a quick…

It's time to say goodbye to winter and welcome the lightness of spring. Most mark the change of season by doing a much-needed spring dean, reorganising kitchen pantries, decluttering wardrobes or donating old clothes. But we often neglect our beauty shelves. With warmer days ahead, not only should you toss out dried-up mascara and old nail polish diet's gone green, but refresh your routine by giving your beauty faves new life. OUT WITH THE OLD… It's always good to first see what you're working with. You can do this by auditing your beauty collection and cataloguing make-up and skincare products and tools. Check expiry dates, repeat buys of what's yet to be used and anything that simply doesn't look usable anymore. Tossing such items is a good place to start,…

Cambridge Dictionary describes ‘culture’ as ‘the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.’ It is also defined as ‘the attitudes, behaviour, opinions, et cetera, of a particular group of people within society’. These elements of culture are often emphasised and seen in designs, and are particularly evident in many South African brands who celebrate their culture. South Africa, a true rainbow nation, comprises various cultures with a unique and deep history. Whether it be Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, Pedi, Tsonga, Ndebele, Coloured or Cape Malay, to name a few, through patterns, prints, and even phrases, these designers have expressed to the world their beliefs and attitudes, customs and way of life in beautiful garments. MAXHOSA AFRICA Founded by multi-award-winning…

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Securing funding or a business loan is possibly the hardest part of starting a business. Every business will have different reasons for sourcing finance, and every funding proposal will have its own unique features. Chwayita Deliwe, a co-founder and director of CN Outsourced Finance, and Busisiwe Godlo, the founder of Boogal Productions, share their expertise with us. BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR BUDGET One way small businesses can get started without debt is to use what they have. This means it is crucial to look around and assess what resources you have that you can pour in to the business, ‘Ask yourself, what can I repurpose for use in the business? If it means borrowing for the first month or two, let it be. Be realistic about your circumstances,’ says…

DECOR GO ROUND A round table is versatile and can come in varying sizes. Choose a dining table and chairs with simple, streamlined shapes that won't take up too much space, and hang a light fixture above it to define the table area. Consider tout space before deciding on the table size - not too large or small The Scandinavian design with simple lines and light woods is a top trend. You can look for inspiration for a round dining table Round creates an intimate space where you can all sit and engage with one another during lunch or a cosy dinner. DUAL-FUNCTION Go for a large wooden table that can be at the centre of your kitchen for meal preparation as well as your dining space when needed. All…

WOOLWORTHS FOOD Hearty Beef Stew Beef stew is always on the menu at Sinoyolo's family funvtion. SERVES 6 1.2 kg stewing beef, cubed 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large brown onion, diced 1 tbsp crushed garlic 1 tbps barbecue spice 1 tsp garlic salt 2 tap masala spies 1 tap tunmeric 2 tap paprika 6 bay leaves 1 tbsp (15 mi) Worcestershire sauce 10 g fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tbps tomato paste ½ beef stock cube, dissolved in 2 cups (500 ml) hot water Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 large potatoes, peeled end cubed 2 large carrots, sliced 1. To a largo bowl, add the beef and flour Mix well to ensure the flour coats the beef. 2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until golden brown, about five mfouiss on…

Dear Reader, As a country, we are going trough a lot. There's load-shedding, a high unemployment rate and lots of potholes everywhere. Imagine going through that and wanting to give up on life because sometimes that seems like the only option. Do not give up on yourself, no matter what. Your friends might to succeeding before you - buying cans, getting that job, that apartment, living it up - while you are going through the most. It's their season to shine, so let them. Don't compare yourself with your peers or fall into traps and debts because you want to fit in. Use what you have where you are, if possible, and don't let your circumstances determine your destiny. You have yourself, and that's enough. It doesn't matter how long…

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GET TO KNOW Creative mind and colourful personality Palesa Tembe grew up in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal With supportive parents and strong family beliefs, she has always been passionate about her job and career path. She was the only girl among four brothers in a loving Christian and conservative household. ‘I was always a girly girl, often misunderstood by my overprotective brothers,’ she says. The star grew up in a close-knit neighbourhood in Westville, where walking to and from school was the norm. She was always encouraged to play outside, be adventurous and forge as many good-quality friendships as possible. Exploring and gaining new experiences was central to her upbringing. ‘I wouldn't say our parents were strict, but there was no pulling the wool over their eyes when it came to household…

HOME HELP HAVE A SHEDULE The easiest way to tackle the daunting task of spring-cleaning your home is to plan and have a schedule and list You need to be as detailed as possible, even if that means listing the time you'll spend on each room or task. If you have the strength for a one-day whizz, time is essential, but if you do it over a weekend, you. can pace yourself accordingly. Decide which areas of the house are the hardest to clean or the most cluttered, and tackle than first. By the time you tire, you'll have done the hard part. LIVING ROOM The areas in your home that are most lived in need the most attention because of foot traffic. The living room is that space where…

MON PARFUM EDP Men Parfum by Patoms Picasso is powerful, daring and entrancing, a perfect complement to the audacious woman radiating an innately bold aura introduced in 1984, Paloma Picasso branched out from her career in Jewellery design and sought to create a fragrance inspired by her own favourite perfumes. Mon Parfum is a sultry, floral scent infused with rose, angelica and bergamot. Alive at its heart with bolder honeyed accords of hyacinth and amber, the fragrance unapologetically exudes an extravagance tempered by the pursuit of a timeless creation, in combining elements of the artistic self-expression defined by the infamous Pablo Picasso, father to Paloma, with her own sophisticated, decadent flair, an iconic canvas of confident scents was born. A perfume that opens with an irresistible burst of feminine florals…

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‘It's Important for organisations to assess their approaches to conflict management; and the results such approaches have yielded relationship building, a healthy work environment and the organisation's success,'says Nthabiseng. From these conflict resolution processes, workplace mediation is a popular strategy for effectively managing conflict in the workplace. Organisations may find it advantageous to train individuals who can be mediators or to have access to professional mediators. 1. Litigation Nthabiseng says this is a formal process where a presiding officer considers and weighs the evidence of each party as presented by the respective legal representatives and makes an order that is binding on the parties. 2. Arbitration ‘Arbitration is when a neutral party known as a commissioner serves as a decision-maker of the dispute between the parties. Decisions by the arbitrator…

SUCCESS STORY Born in the small town of Mthatha, Eastern Cape, to a family of six, Asanda Maqabuka's passion for entrepreneurship sparked when she watched her late aunt Nozipho Maqabuka run her businesses. ‘My aunt owned three local supermarkets in the ‘90s in Ngqeleni [a smail town that is a 40-minute drive from Mthatha].’ There, Asanda would help run the till at her aunt's grocery store and accompany her on stock runs. Years later, Asanda started her career in marketing. However, in 2014 she traded formal attire in the corporate world for protective gear when she started her own security company, Blue Chip Security Services. Three years into running the security business, Asanda began to consider taking a new path on her entrepreneurial journey when she saw a gap in…

Every year, as winter draws to a close and the first indications of spring appear on the horizon, you can count on two things: The days will grow longer and lighter, and people will begin to fill up the gyms in an effort to prepare for the ‘beach body’. Some will begin their cutting programme to shed the fat acquired during bulking season while limiting musde loss! You're not alone if your workouts took a back seat this winter - it's easy to go into hibernation mode during the cold, darker months. If you struggled with strength training throughout the winter, your body is likely to have lost some of its tone, condition and flexibility; If you don't gradually resume your active routines, injuries can occur. Whether you jog a…

23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER The 6th brings important news. Between now and the 29th is a great time for self-assertion - and there's a surprise on the 29th. Libra 23 September - 23 October You're on a short fuse as feisty Mars powers through Libra. There's energy to get things done. You're clear about something that's vexed you sines July. Scorpio 24 October - 21 November Even if you've been away, you're tired. it's a temporary influence that passes quickest if you go with it and get some extra rest. Make a fun plan on the 15th. Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December There's a nice surprise on the 4th. If you're feeling like a health and habits reset, now's the time. Is there a goal that needs tackling?…