INTERVIEW:Five minutes with Charles Webster

For those who don’t know Charles Webster, the man has been in the House/Dance scene for about two decades and has showered us with his beautiful music. The man is a star and an extraordinaire writer, producer, a disc jockey and a philanthropist who is still a real person with an amazing personality.

This pioneer of House was recently invited by the Do-It-Now Recordings to come and grace us (House music lovers) with what he does best.

So Kaizen Lifestyle Magazine was able to score an inteview with the main man before he jetted off to his home country.

Here’s what we gathered from the man himself.

1.What brings you to South Africa?
Charles Webster(CW):Do It Now Recordings approached me and asked me to come play in SA and also given me the platform to launch my compilation called Studio Soul.

2.What are you working on at the moment?

CW: I’m actually this side to promote my album (Studio Soul) that will be launched in SA sometime this month. Me and Atjazz under the label “Version” will be releasing our album in November and in it we working with a female Vocalist named Amelia.

3.How has your tour been so far?

CW: It has been something nice and different. People this side are very passionate about music and i’m happy to play for people like that.

4.If you had to choose between being a disc jockey and producer, which one will you prefer doing?

CW: I would prefer making and writing music because that is a long term job; your music will always be there and played forever. Whereas, playing a gigs is just a temporary thing.


5.How do you give back to the community?

CW: I think it’s important for me to give back to the people who supports and love my music through what i’m best of. Charles will be playing at a charity event called “Cancer Sucks” that will be held at Chaf Pozi on the 8th October 2011.


6.Best three countries you have ever played in?

CW: Ireland, Japan and South Africa.


7.Whose music did you grow up listening to?

CW: Definitely, Mr Fingers!!!


8.Where can we access your podcasts and other of your music downloads?

CW: You can go on to www.samuraifm.com, there is an archive of my mixes there that i have done for the past five years. Alternatively, visit www.misorecord.com and charleswebster.net for more information about me.

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Kaizen Event: Charles Webster's Charity Event

International Hit sensation Charles Webster is doing a charity gig in aid for cancer this coming saturday, 8 October 2011 at Chaf Pozi, Soweto. Supremebeing is the main sponsor of this event and Charles Webster's cd and signed t-shirts will be given away on the day so, If you missed out on his Soweto gig this past saturday then be sure to get to Chaf Pozi from 5pm till 3am.
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KANYE WEST LOUNCHES HIS CLOTHING LINE?

After being denied access from the Balmain show at the last Paris fashion week thanks to the notoriously tough, all black wearing KCD PR girls, Kanye West will be returning with a vengeance this season. The rapper and fashionista (who wore a Celine women's blouse from their Spring/Summer 2011 collection while performing at Coachella) has been the subject of much industry gossip suggesting that he would design for a variety of labels.

Then, it was announced he would be debuting his own line this season in Paris. Ballsy, to say the least. Details of the project have been kept on the down-low, but Vogue UK reports that Mr. West has brought on quirky, London-based designer Katie Eary as "one of the creative leads." Do a quick Google Image search for her designs and you will immediately see why her and Yeezy had a creative connection. In short, they're both nuts.

I know a lot of you feel that Kanye is totally overrated, and that he has no business getting involved in the fashion industry, but I disagree. Sure, scheduling your first runway show in what is practically the fashion capital of the world is definitely a bold and cocky move, but what else can we expect from him? We can't deny his swagger. We just can'
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KAIZEN REVIEW: Dj Sbu's Sound Revival Vol.1 listening session

Popular radio personality, TV presenter, producer, record exec and motivational speaker Sbu Leope(Dj Sbu) held a listening session at the Fire and Ice Protea Hotel in Melrose.
The intimate night was filled with beautiful and stylish ladies and gents looking good, the crowd in attendance was a matured crowd with laid back house music being played to set the mood for the chilled evening.

The listening session was meant to give the audience a taste of what the album and what listeners can expect.

Sbu explained some the his reasons for taking his time in producing and releasing the album stating that he didn't feel inspired and was focusing on his other business affairs but he decided after two years to release a new cd.

Most of the tracks on the album were produced by sbu himself and the album features some new musical talent such as Meat the veggies and Zahara. He also featured Nhlanhla Nciza, Wanda Baloyi, MXO and Lungelo.

Some of the tracks performed included:
Lungelo-I am music(Black coffee remix)
Meat the Veggies-Wanitolovhela(featuring leader vocalist Mellow, Nhalnhla Nciza's younger brother). Meat the Veggies is a 4 man band featuring a percusionist, guitarist, pennywhistle.
Mxo-Mama Africa
After a short recess, TS Records new artist Zahara the last track from Sbu's album performed "Lengoma" which has received some major airplay across GP and other national radio stations and gave a stellar performance.

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THE FINALE....or maybe not?

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The COLDROOMEXPLOSION finale comes to Soweto

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Something for our ladies...BEACH BUNNY is in town

AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION BEACH BUNNY SWIMWEAR LANDS IN SA 

 

Johannesburg, South Africa Thursday 08th September 2011, Seven years after its initial unveiling in Los Angeles, CA, the globally acclaimed swimsuit range, Beach Bunny Swimwear has finally arrived on South African shores.  This leading multi-million dollar American brand is causing waves coast to coast from Las Vegas to London, Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro and now South Africa. 

On Friday, 30th September the equally fitting posh venue Hush in Rosebank is pleased to host an exclusive launch party to introduce Beach Bunny Swimwear to a very eager South African audience.   Guests can expect to see the ultra-feminine label's 2011 collection showcased in a fashion show and featured on some of South Africa's top models.

 

Following the launch event, Beach Bunny Swimwear will be available at various specialty boutiques across South Africa, including The French Shop in Hyde Park.

 

With its definitive luxury and lingerie inspired swimwear, Beach Bunny Swimwear captures the California lifestyle and appeals to glamorous females across the globe who just want to have fun. It's no wonder the line also counts iconic women from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, and Fergie, to Britney Spears and Cindy Crawford among its celebrity devotees, most recently culminating a design collaboration with the Kardashian Sisters. 

 

One may have also recognized Kim Kardashian wearing Beach Bunny on the cover of South Africa's Cosmopolitan magazine last year.

 

South Africa welcomes Beach Bunny Swimwear with open arms and with its fuel and legion of loyal fans across the globe; this brand is not stopping anytime soon.

 

For more info visit Beach Bunny Swimwear SA on Facebook or email enquiry@spoiltinc.com 

 


 

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KAIZEN EVENTS: Str.Crd Artist's line-up

Str.Crd has just released the names of all the artists performing at this year's event and the list includes:

Theophilus London: Is Hip Hop’s latest name, he’s also a famous newsbeat music reporter, who has worked with Mark Ronson and Damon Albarn. According to critics, London's "genre-bending approach draws from a range of styles, from soul-pop and post-punk to electro and contemporary R&B," citing influences that include Michael Jackson and Prince as well as Kraftwerk and the Smiths." His debut LP is “Times are Weird these Days.”

Va$htie: Downtown’s Sweetheart, is an artist, director, designer, party promoter and entrepreneur. She re-vamped the company of Island Def Jam, is the first female to have designed a Jordan with Nike, and launched her own signature brand VIOLETTE, carried at specialty boutiques like Colette in Paris.
Masta Lee: Amsterdam resident and DJ. His day job at Patta/Precinct 5 involves much of the fashion we love. He lives by the slogan “different ears for different music”, so you’ll be sure to hear something just perfect for you.

Woody: Founder and Editor of Sneaker Freaker Magazine, one of the most important and iconic sneakerhead publications in the world. He has over 2000 pairs of sneakers in his collection.

Royalefam: SBTG’s apparel label. Their sneaker customs have attracted the likes of Kobe Bryant, Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park, James Lavelle, and Q-tip just to name a few. “Evolve Beyond” is their brand motto.

Levi Maestro: Video blogger and tastemaker “Maestro Knows” is an online show based around Levi’s day to day life, showing you his friends and experiences through his eyes, from all over the world.

Frolab: is an integrated creative and production resource, based around the concept of “frolaboration”. Cultural archivist Frolab provides an outlet for urbanites thirsting for authentic experiences that embrace hip hop, art and design.

Patta: A unique streetwear store offering the coolest kicks and outfits and making unknown or hard-to-find brands and items accessible for anyone interested.

Adam “King Adz” Stone: is a writer and creative/director who specializes in the creation and documentation of content (still and moving) of Youth Culture. He has traveled constantly for the last 15 years examining global youth talent and sub-cultures and has been lucky enough to work with some of the most influential and interesting people around, including: Banksy, Tony Kaye, Shepard Fairey, Irvine Welsh, Shawn Stussy, Tama Janovitz, Blek Le Rat, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Martha Cooper, Erik Kessels, and Jonas Ackerlund.
Local acts: Spaza Shop Boys, Bhubesi, Dirty Paraffin, AKA, Ill-Skills, Khuli-Chana, MT Kidu, Desmond and the Tutus, BLK JKS, P.H.Fat and Haezer – WE”LL B @ STR.CRD 2011.

STR.CRD 2011 with thanks to media partners Sony Max (Dstv channel 126 www.sonymax.co.za) Motribe and Mahala.

STR.CRD is supported by Mahala not just a "toxic pit of haters", but also South Africa's most relevant and unrestricted youth culture magazine available online daily and in print each quarter. Thought is free. So is Mahala.

STR.CRD bloggers will be blogging on the go with thanks to Motribe(www.motribe.com). Motribe has partnered with Str.Crd to ensure that people browsing the web on their phones will be able to participate in events.

Follow us on Face book http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259046300787234 and on Twitter. Enter #strcrd2011 into the Google strap line and immerse yourself in the hype!

Don’t miss it - B @ STR.CRD 2011 too: 24 September, 10am-late, Maboneng Precinct downtown Joburg, tickets R150 from Webtickets or R200 at the door. For more info go to www.strcrd.com . STR.CRD is an Arts Alive and City of Johannesburg event.

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BONGANE NX Press Release

Bongani Nx is releases a new album packed with Love rhythms and Floetry entitled Je T'aime!
Bongani Nx, popularly known as the voice behind the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 soccer world cup, is not only a presenter of The perfect Sishebo show on SABC 1, Co-presenter of Sound Check Live on M-Net, and 94.7 Highveld Stereo's Traffic Man on the Breakfast express show; he is also an entrepreneur who owns a indie Label, Kamak productions, a singer, songwriter and Producer and a preferred Voice over (VO) Artist for many TV and radio Adverts as well as a sought after MC for most prestigious events. He continues to capture the showbiz industry in many spheres.
Following his self titled debut album in 2009, Bongani Nx reintroduces himself with a bang in his latest offering.
In this album, Bongani Nx goes back to the roots with an Afro-Soul Sound. He brings a unique, daring and ground breaking amalgamation of sounds and styles.  The sound incorporates an undertone of African sounds from all over the continent (Zouk, Brazilian Samba, Kizomba, Mbaqanga, Scathamiya, Afro-pop and Reggae).With this upcoming album, Bongani dares to go where no South African Artist has gone before. He dares to entrench a sound that transcends borders and appeals to all Africans, both young and old. This is one guy who refuses to conform to a genre.  His latest offering is a LOVE ALBUM entitled Je t'aime, packed with romantic, smooth tunes and soulful renditions of all these African Influences, amalgamated with an urban touch to produce a holistic unique sound.
 "This music is for lovers to enjoy, for singles to get hooked up to, and the lonely to feel comforted by. The music is for everyone, everywhere, in the cars, the club, at a wedding or chilling under the palm trees on holiday."
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EMPOWERMENT: Sanlam National Start Something Day

Several months ago, South African finacial services provider Sanlam started an initiative called 'National Start Something Day' and the 2nd of September was chosen as the date for this initiative.

The whole aim of this initiative was to tackle the lack of savings amongst South African by asking any citizen to participate in the initiative by starting a hobby(be it anything they desire), learn a new language or even start up a new business venture. According to Reality.co.za "Its aim is to cultivate a community of go-getters that plan ahead and make dreams realities instead of waiting for things to happen – an attitude that more often that not ends with too little, too late: be it skill, opportunities or savings".

Participants were asked to submit their story or idea online on www.startwithhope.co.za, where they would be up against other participants to win R50.000 to start their initiative. Well today being the 2nd of September, Sanlam has chosen it's finanlist who are up on the side.

However we at KAIZEN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE urge our followers to also start something from this day forward. With the unlimited opportunities and resources available here in South Africa, it shouldn;t be too hard to start an initiative that will not only benefit you but also your community and peers.

By Nhalnhla Molepo

Thandy the TeeLady Turns 21....well not really

TV personality Thandy Matlaila, also known as The TeeLady in the PR world celebrated her birthday with close friends at Zar the past week.

The lady decided to have the intimate do midweek as to avoid gate crashers...and she succeeded. The do only boasted her close friends and media friends.

As you walked in, you were greeted in true Peroni style by the sexy promoter girls who escorted you to get your photos taken by the Peroni Wall (talk about branding). Peroni floated freely throughout the evening and great platters to keep hunger at bay.

Entertainment was provided by the delicious Boki (Idols 2010 finalist who's also releasing his album in the coming month). Watch out for this boy because he gives a new meaning to the statement "Black Justin Timberlake". DJ Franky took over and got everybody onto the dance floor...even MR Sushi King Himself aka Kenny Kunene, who kept the VVIP booth to himself and his business associates.
In true Zar Style, they presented the birthday girl with a bottle of Vauve to toast with her guests. Talk about great hospitality
Thanx for a great an Teelady an KAIZEN wishes you many many years to come. Till next year same time

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BESPOKE: Calibre S/S "11 Lookbook

Calibre is a designer men's fashion label from Australia. The clothing label was founded by Gary Zecivic in 1989 and in 2009 it celebrated it's 20th anniversary. Over the years the clothing label has gone to produce some the best quality men's clothing and recently the label shot a lookbook for it's 2011 Spring/Summer collections.

As you can see the collections consists of summer suits, shorts, henley t-shirts and etc.
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Spring summer look

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EMPOWERMENT:SA FASHION WEEK WINTER COLLECTIONS 2012

A feast of local fashion is on the cards for Johannesburg in September as SA's premier designer platform, SA Fashion Week, prepares to launch the Winter 2012 Designer Collections, its 20th seasonal showing since inception in 1997, as well as the inaugural SA Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection with official retail partner, Edgars, a three-year partnership to showcase and promote leading local designers.

The two-week fashion blitz that kicks off on 22 September 2011 will wrap up with the Summer 2011 Designer Pop Up Shop from 30 September – 2 October 2011 in Sandton City's Fountain Court.

The SA Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection at Edgars is scheduled to go live on 21 September at the Melrose Arch flagship store where it will be a permanent installation of eight to ten designers housed in a specially demarcated 70sqm space.

Six permanent designers - Clive Rundle, Lunar, Colleen Eitzen, Black Coffee, Two and Chanelle will be supplemented by between two or three additional designers which will rotate every month. The ranges will be seasonal and will include accessories and hats.

The SAFW Winter 2012 Collections will include top local designers such as  Amanda Laird Cherry, Clive Rundle, Ephraim Molingoana, Tiaan Nagel, Naked Ape  and Vesselina Pentcheva as well as bright new fashion star, Joel Janse van Vuuren who wowed audiences with his Summer 2011 collection earlier this year.

It will also include the Elle/Mr. Price New Talent Show featuring eight new designers. The Elle/Mr Price New Talent show has become a highlight of the annual fashion calendar and is generally regarded as the fashion industry's finest talent incubator having produced several top designers such as Terrence Bray, Jacques van der Watt, Ella Buter, Tiaan Nagel and David Thlale since its inception fourteen years ago.

The SAFW 2011 student competition sponsored by  Vodacom 4U, which this year tasked  second and final year design students across the country with the challenge of recycling an existing denim garment into a dress, is expected to deliver an equally sparkling burst of creativity as they aim to meet the brief to deliver garments that are high design, contemporary and de-constructed and using printing, crafting or other handwork to "rework" the fabric.

The winners will be announced at the SAFW Pop Up Shop on Saturday 3 September. The winners in all the categories as well as the winning colleges, will receive Apple Mac products. The prize for the winning final year student also includes an internship with a top local designer.

 

Having had a sneak peek at the key trends for  winter 2012, shoppers will be able to stock up on all the hot items for summer from 60 local fashion and accessory designers the following week as the Summer 2011 Designer Pop Up Shop goes live for three days in Sandton City's Fountain Court.

The SA Fashion Week Winter 2012 Designer Collections will be staged at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - Rosebank. Tickets are R175 and may be booked directly from www.safashionweek.co.za from 23 August.South African Fashion Week Winter 2012 Collections

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EMPOWERMENT:SA FASHION WEEK WINTER COLLECTIONS 2012

A feast of local fashion is on the cards for Johannesburg in September as SA's premier designer platform, SA Fashion Week, prepares to launch the Winter 2012 Designer Collections, its 20th seasonal showing since inception in 1997, as well as the inaugural SA Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection with official retail partner, Edgars, a three-year partnership to showcase and promote leading local designers.

The two-week fashion blitz that kicks off on 22 September 2011 will wrap up with the Summer 2011 Designer Pop Up Shop from 30 September – 2 October 2011 in Sandton City's Fountain Court.

The SA Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection at Edgars is scheduled to go live on 21 September at the Melrose Arch flagship store where it will be a permanent installation of eight to ten designers housed in a specially demarcated 70sqm space.

Six permanent designers - Clive Rundle, Lunar, Colleen Eitzen, Black Coffee, Two and Chanelle will be supplemented by between two or three additional designers which will rotate every month. The ranges will be seasonal and will include accessories and hats.

The SAFW Winter 2012 Collections will include top local designers such as  Amanda Laird Cherry, Clive Rundle, Ephraim Molingoana, Tiaan Nagel, Naked Ape  and Vesselina Pentcheva as well as bright new fashion star, Joel Janse van Vuuren who wowed audiences with his Summer 2011 collection earlier this year.

It will also include the Elle/Mr. Price New Talent Show featuring eight new designers. The Elle/Mr Price New Talent show has become a highlight of the annual fashion calendar and is generally regarded as the fashion industry's finest talent incubator having produced several top designers such as Terrence Bray, Jacques van der Watt, Ella Buter, Tiaan Nagel and David Thlale since its inception fourteen years ago.

The SAFW 2011 student competition sponsored by  Vodacom 4U, which this year tasked  second and final year design students across the country with the challenge of recycling an existing denim garment into a dress, is expected to deliver an equally sparkling burst of creativity as they aim to meet the brief to deliver garments that are high design, contemporary and de-constructed and using printing, crafting or other handwork to "rework" the fabric.

The winners will be announced at the SAFW Pop Up Shop on Saturday 3 September. The winners in all the categories as well as the winning colleges, will receive Apple Mac products. The prize for the winning final year student also includes an internship with a top local designer.

 

Having had a sneak peek at the key trends for  winter 2012, shoppers will be able to stock up on all the hot items for summer from 60 local fashion and accessory designers the following week as the Summer 2011 Designer Pop Up Shop goes live for three days in Sandton City's Fountain Court.

The SA Fashion Week Winter 2012 Designer Collections will be staged at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - Rosebank. Tickets are R175 and may be booked directly from www.safashionweek.co.za from 23 August.South African Fashion Week Winter 2012 Collections

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BESPOKE: SPRING/SUMMER MUST HAVE

This Week I bring you the must have item which is a navy blue double breasted blazer.



This classic item has been around for ages, local and international fashion icons have sworn by it including Ralph Lauren and Dennis Maponya. You can dress this item up or down whether as a suit or with a pair of chinos, short shorts or even bright red slim fit pants.

These blazers come in different textures and fits for classic cotton blend fabric with gold buttons and finish this off with a paisley, polka dot or just a plain bright pocket hanky. You can shop for this item at POLO, YDE stores, GANT and most men only boutiques.

If you want a personal bespoke designer item then designers like Ephraim of EPHYMOL, NAKED APE and HOUSE OF OLE can sort you out.

How to wear a navy blue double breast blazer:

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Kaizen GigGuide: Trending Saturday

Already in it second month running, Trending Saturday is an event by GS Concepts and Canteen On Main and the idea behind Trending Saturday's is to put emphasis on a daytime hangout, rather than everything taking place at night and hey, it also gives you an excuse to break out those new summer threads and sunglasses which night spots can't offer. Good tunes, good vibes, a few drinks and a killer venue is what it's all about.
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KAIZEN GigGuide: First Black Horizon Media Event Presents Black Coffee

Black Horizon Media, an up and coming black events coordination company, is proud to present its first ever event at Chaf Pozi – Orlando.
The event will take place on the 27 August 2011 with R50 being the entrance fee.
Mims and Ms. Funkay from UJFM and Malebo Moropa from Soweto TV will be your hosts for the day, and the event will feature DJ's Sloo, Pharoah, Zero and many more.
Head lining the event will be Black Coffee.

Who is Black Horizon Media and Film?
Black Horizon Media and Film is a full-service public relations, marketing and events firm, focusing on customized strategic campaigns in the areas of urban culture and entertainment.


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KAIZEN EVENT:Mzansi’s Most Popular Str.Crd blogs - Facebook on Steroids

SA is about to experience a popularity contest like no other. Four blogging teams from four cities have just four weeks to battle it out for the title 'Mzansi's Most Popular'. Whichever team gains the most Fans and Followers using any means at their disposal wins the competition - and walks away with a cash prize of R45k!

Mzansi's Most Popular is a countrywide blogging and social networking competition that culminates in Africa's only street culture showcase at STR CRD 2011 on Heritage Day, 24 September.

The STR CRD team has hand-picked the cream of SA's street blogging talent to get South Africa switched on and plugged in to the real urban youth cultures of their city's streets. This is Twitter with muscle and Facebook on steroids in a competition where every click counts.

Teams from Jozi, Cape Town, PE and Durban must win over the most Fans and Followers with their own brand of urban street culture and use any means at their disposal to do it. To get ahead, they must push the power of social networking and word-of-mouth popularity and dig up the best street talent, culture and style their cities have to offer.

Additional exposure on SonyMax, Motribe, Mahala.co.za and 5FM will give the teams a massive boost in their battle for supremacy as the competition takes each city's brand of urban cool to a nationwide audience.

Each team blogs daily about anything they consider to have street cred; kicks, skate parks, park jams, gossip, street fashion, events - whatever each individual blogger thinks has street cred.

Competition kicks off 24 August. Winners are announced 30 September.

Who's got Street Cred?

Team Jozi: Bloody Sweat Clique [www.strcrd.com/bsc] is Galebowe Mahlatsi, creator of the Thesis Social Jams in Soweto, Justin McGee street fashion photographer and Kitso Moremi, of The Blagg.

Team Cape Town: Bitches Must Know! [www.strcrd.com/bmk] is Paul Ward, social photographer at I AM PAUL WARD , Nicci St Bruce of City Kids and Hayden Manuel, sneaker freak blogger at Hakesy The Fat Cat

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KAIZEN EVENT: Str.Crd heading to Joburg

Join the movement and be part of Street Cred 2011 – the only street culture showcase event in Africa. Following the success of Str.Crd 2010 at Cape Town Station last year, this year's Str.Crd in JHB, is going to be bigger, better and even more busy.

The Str.Crd festival celebrates urban culture and youth interests, with a special heritage slant, as it is to be held over the Heritage long weekend: 20-24 September 2011, in the Maboneng Precinct (MOAD building 281 Commissioner Str) in down town Johannesburg.

Street Cred is going to be launched with an exciting blogging expose – so even those not living in Gauteng can be part of it. Follow the blogs of "Mzansi's Most Popular" a first in South Africa, as 4 blogging crews (PE, CPT, DBN, JHB) simultaneously duel it out on the "interweb", to see who can gain the most followers and be crowned the most prolific street bloggers.

Kick it up and enjoy the likes of international artists: Theophilus London, Va$htie and Masta Lee; as well as international guests: Woody (Sneaker Freaker founder and editor), SBTG aka Royalefam (who will be conducting an exclusive 12 person customizing workshop), Levi Maestro (video blogger and tastemaker) and international store PATTA from Amsterdam. Local music acts include The BLK JKS, Khuli Chana, Desmond & the Tutus and many more.

Activities at this year's Str.Crd include: street ball, skate boarding, graffiti installations and BMX.
STR.CRD Sessions brings keynote speakers from the street industry to discuss street smarts vs book smarts and how they turned their love for street culture into commercial success stories.
HGH.STR Fashion will be show casing the latest and hottest sneaker and apparel brands in street fashion and designers from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA).

Our Heritage activations this year include, customized city caps, celebrating the culture and heritage of all 9 of South Africa's provinces, which will be on display, along with the Nash Money x STR.CRD customized sneakers depicting the 11 official cultures - and don't forget to do your bit for charity by donating your second-hand shoes to our KICK.BIN initiative and thereby gain free access to the event.

Join the campaign! Log on to www.strcrd.com.
Str.Crd 2011 is proudly presented by The Free Agent, an Arts Alive and City of Johannesburg event.
Tickets are R150. For more information and to check the programme of events, visit www.strcrd.com. Tickets are for sale at the event and also from Webtickets at a better rate.

Date: 24 September
Place: Maboneng Precinct
Time: 10am – 10 pm
Cost: R150 from Webtickets
Contact: www.strcrd.com

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Empowerment: FNB Biznetwork Netwoking Event

FNB presents the BizNetwork Event whih will be taking plave on he 17th of August, is all about turning your business into a big business. The event will have some of the country's leading experts to give you advice on how to build your business into a bigger and sustainable venture. We expect around 4,000 entrepreneurs to attend this event across 9 main venues and in over 40 branches nationwide. This will make it the biggest BizNetwork event ever held. So whether you already have a business or are starting a new one, this event will add value to you as an entrepreneur.

BizNetwork will once again be hosting thousands of entrepreneurs across the country as we follow the story of how Chris Heaton, Managing Director of Brandinc, grew his business by implementing simple business principles. As always we have some of the country's leading experts to share their expertise on the topic and to inspire you to take your business to the next level.

It is expected that the event will be fully booked before the 17th of August, so hurry and book your seat by clicking here: http://www.fnbweb.co.za/biznetworkinvites. Only one day left

BizNetwork and Google SA have agreed to provide each attendee to the BizNetwork event a free R500 Google AdWords Voucher. This is part of our efforts to reduce the cost for small businesses to do business. Google AdWords is a service that lets clients create and run adverts for their businesses quickly and simply. By running adverts on Google and its advertising network, no matter what the budget, you only pay when people click on your adverts.

The voucher can be used to do free online advertising on Google South Africa's Search Engine (www.google.co.za). The total value of Google SA investment into this promotion is 2,5 million Rand.

BizNetwork and the Commercial Social Investment team will be partnering with the Salvation Army to better our community, because a better community means better business opportunities for our clients.

All attendees to the main BizNetwork venues are invited to bring along a donation to the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has a daily feeding scheme where they provide food to between 100 - 200 people per day. Donations of dry goods will go toward this project.

There will be a FNB box supplied at each of our main venues for this worthy cause where you can drop off your donation of a canned food item or a blanket.

By Nhlanhla Molepo