YOUNG ,BLACK AND SUCCESSFUL WOMAN

Because its woman's month  i was thinking why not shine a light on the woman that according to me are the true essence of what being a successful woman is . They are an inspiration to the coming generation of woman . Of course we have alot more but these are the woman that most appeal to me . They have spunk , charisma and the tenacity of a bulldog . They posses qualities in them that you would find in men ... True go getter's .

SUCCESSFUL MILLIONAIRE KHANYI DLOMO

KHANYI DLOMO

It is said that you cannot have it all but this woman definitely does . She is a true  combination of beauty and brains . News anchor for the SABC   turned  media mogul . She went from reading the news on SABC to being an editor of true love magazine . She then moved to Europe where she took a job as a manager of south Africa's tourism  board in Paris . She came back to south Africa to form her own company Ndalo media  a joint venture with media 24 .

UYANDA MBULI

UYANDA MBULI LOOKING FRESH  IN DFC

Owner of diamond face couture , the head of marketing communications and customer relationship management at the Gauteng liquor authority , model and socialite . Uyanda is a woman of many talents she has She spent 3 years on the Board of Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) , she was  the first black woman crowned miss south Africa  globe in 2005 . Basically if we were to give her full profile we would spend the whole day here reading it . uyanda has had her fair share of  bad publicity ,  being arrested and all . Through all that she never let bad publicity put her down she kept her head high  rocked her christian louboutins  with pride ... Now that  a true definition of a victor .

TERRY PHETO

TERRY PHETO ,DOING LO-REAL PHOTO SHOOT

Terry has made a name for herself as one of the most successful actresses in south Africa . This 29 year old starlet  went from the township of Soweto to  Hollywood . Being in one of the most watched soapies in history , the bold and the beautiful  . She is also known for her role in the Oscar winning  film tsotsi . She has graced the covers of big magazines like , Marie Claire , true love , cosmopolitan to name a few , she is also  the face of lo-real . Terry is definitely a great representation of woman making it big in South - Africa . She has paved the way for young aspiring actress .

RIAH PHIYEGA

POLICE COMMISSIONER ,RIAH PHIYEGA

 The newly appointed police commissioner Riah Phiyega , she holds a BA degree in social work ,She also serves as the chairperson of the presidential review committee on state owned enterprises and the deputy chairperson of the independent commission on the remuneration of office bearers . http://www.whoswho.co.za/mangwashi-phiyega-24877

BITCH , PLEASE ! IM KHAYI MBAU

Its funny how celebrities have so much influence on society . We have given them so much power that they just left to do as they please . Was taking a look at our infamous queen of blings new book about her life , titled " bitch , please! I'm khanyi Mbau " written by the entertainment  journalist Lesley Mofokeng  .

 I was perplexed !! I have always seen her in tabloid newspapers and all but i didn't think it was that bad . This book tells it all . From her abusive marriage at 19 , her  flashy lifestyle ,being the most wanted guest at parties  , to having  and affair with a married men . This book is basically giving young girls the 411 how it is like to date an older guy ... the nice life .

It is daunting how little self respect we have for ourselves . Its like we were never taught any values  from home . What happened to being a woman of substance ? how do things go so bad when we have such great woman leading us ? Winnie Madikizela Mandela , Jerry Rantseli - elsdon , Basetsana Khumalo the list goes on and on . They are never front page news . I came to realise that our young girls do not have real role models anymore actually we have lost the essence of what being a woman is all about  . And honestly its not khanyi Mbaus fault that she is like this , the media entertains her  behaviour ... So why not ? . Shes front page of every newspaper all because of her promiscuity .



KHANYI MBAU

 I feel like as woman we do this to ourselves i mean if she could have just went to school gotten an education and make a name for herself properly . Life would have been better , now due to plain laziness she found herself in an abusive relationship . Now shes been called a whore , a chancer , gold digger all sorts of bad names . what is sad is the fact that shes not going down alone shes taking her family with , shes disgraced their name and dragged it in the mud . And now no one is gonna want to be associated with her after all this bad publicity , she can just stick to the entertainment industry she will definitely find her place there . I really hope that the woman that do read this book learn something from khanyis mistakes . Arnis Jitsu once said laziness will cause you pain. and khanyi mbau is a true example of  what he said . I hear people saying everyday how difficult life is , and I think to myself life is not difficult we make life difficult . We personally complicate things for ourselves . Lets just hope miss Mbau has learnt from her mistakes and has really started on a clean slate .

f2f communication takes the back seat

It is really funny how social networks have taken over .We have gotten to a point were our life revolves around these networks  you wake up in the morning and the first thing you do before even getting out of bed is to check you're cellphone , while you driving you texting , when you at a meeting you texting we are constantly click clicking  and check what is happening in and around the world , yes don't get me wrong getting with the times is never wrong , if fact its the way to go  . But it doesn't have to be in the expense of your happiness . People tend to prioritise social networks so much . Internet has made the world such a small place . We have development after development every single day . Weather or not its good , we still question . because Internet has taken out the fun in socialising people hardly every see each other just because you can just send an sms , a bbm , skype , watsapp you name it . Communication is at the tip of your finger . Yes it might have its many advantages but its got its disadvantages too , one which gets to me alot is the lies , you will hear people speaking on the phone saying they at home while they at a shopping mall , its so easy to lie because of social networks . Our profiles tell the world how happy we are and just how we enjoying life when in reality we  just lonely .We have become such an antisocial generation . Even when you are with people around you you are constantly worried about that tinny thing in your pocket that keeps vibrating . i really think we need to calm down just a little bit . Actually this has to start with me , alone , as an individual . Because as i write this post I'm literally taking 5sec breaks to read texts  . Yes social networks are convenient but we need to also take into considerence the importance of face-to-face communication . It is more real and satisfying ...actually i think its better *tossing phone in the bag * from this moment on , I am making a choice to spend my time usefully . New friendships cannot be made if your focus is on networks . You may never know the wonderful friendship that just slipped by , the client that could have changed the world for you as you know it , or the handsome soul mate that was about to ask you for a date had your cellphone not rang . www.helium.com .

HOW TO LAND THAT INTERNSHIP YOU WANT

Ever wondered how frustrating it is to get an internship ? you spend all these  years working hard and  studying only to find that you have to work extra hard to get the internship you want ? ...Well what if i told you there is  an  easier an faster way to do it using social media . Looking for an internship entails much more than looking through the classified pages of a newspaper , you can use social media which help you market and brand yourself . And social networks like  linked in , flicker , utube , facebook , twitter are there to make life a bit more easier  . Below are the steps to follow to land that internship .

1. SET GOALS

 First of all it is important  in every aspect of ones life to  know what exactly you want and how you plan on getting it . Do a lot of research and get a list of companies that you have an interest in and constantly check for openings .

2. KNOW WHEN TO APPLY

 Some internship deadlines  start as early as November  so it is better to start early so that you do not miss the deadline . Check the internship listing to see what is required of you , it is usually the following ...

• A resume
• A cover letter
• Transcripts
• References 

4. CONTACT POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES  AND NETWORK

Use the Internet and directories to get a list of candidates that could be interested in hiring you , attend conferences , career exhibitions etc to network and get as much information as possible .

4.MAKE USE OF UR SOCIAL MEDIA

We are living in a generation where things are constantly evolving and changing . What used to work 20years ago is not relevant now , that is why we need to adapt to the changing society . www.socialtimes.com  37 percent of employers use social media to research job candidates and an additional 11 percent plan to start . So might as well join the club , and get with the times . You can for instance get a linkdin profile to connect with other professionals with the same interest . You can also create a blog where you can show your writing skills and link it to various social platforms for prospective employees to see .

3.FOLLOW UP

Always make sure to follow up , respond to every  publicised internship that is relevant to your field of interest  . Communicate as regularly as possible with internship sites  to not miss out on any  opportunity . Call , email and visit your potential companies and tell them about your goals .