Thursday 29 August 2013

Kendrick Lamar Coming to South Africa!

Miller Boomtown presents Kendrick Lamar`s "good kid m.A.A.d city" tour live in South Africa. Kendrick Lamar`s major label debut studio album "good kid m.A.A.d city" was met with critical acclaim and recently went platinum with over 1 million albums sold worldwide. Lamar is set to entertain hip-hop and rap fans in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban as part of his first SA tour this November.

Tickets are available from www.computicket.com, the Computicket call centre on 0861 915 8000 or any Computicket outlet at Checkers and Shoprite. Golden circle tickets cost R650 while General Access tickets are R350. VIP Hospitality tickets will also be available at R1900.

07 Nov Cape Town, South Africa CTICC

08 Nov Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg Stadium

09 Nov Durban, South Africa Wave House
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Thursday 15 August 2013

Job interview tips!

There are several reasons an interview may not go well.
Many candidates who try to learn from their last interview mistakes, asking themselves – why did my last interview fail and how should I avoid this interview failure next time?

Needless to say that, the way you determine and handle an interview failure, pointing out key factors and working on these points will aide in future interviews results.

First Impressions – an interview may fail at the very first minutes
How Do the Interview Begin?
A person draws the impression about another in the first 30 seconds of the meeting.
Moreover, some hiring professional believe that in the first ten minutes, the candidate is mentally "hired or not" and the rest of the interview spends on giving the interviewer rational for his decision..

Therefore, there is a basic interview etiquette expected by applicants. These manners are used to determine how one will respond to the workplace common atmosphere.

For example, let's look at the very first bad impressions people usually make:

Being late: Rushing in at the last minute or arriving late to the interview.
Appearance: Too casual in appearance, messed hair, wearing wrinkled or sloppy dress and wearing inappropriate shoes.
Very first impression: Rude or short with the receptionist upon announcing their arrival.
2nd first impression: Do not greet the Interviewer or do not introduce themselves.
Manners: Automatically sitting upon entering the interview environment without invitation.
Interruptions: Keep checking cell phone, excusing taking a call.
Focus: Inattentive, looking around, fidgeting, and checking the clock.
Being tired: Appear to have just awaked, or not slept well.
These scenarios seem obvious to leave a bad impression with the prospective employer. Moreover, there is no possible explanation, or excuse to resolve a bad first impression.

The employer will arrive to a conclusion immediately that this rude candidate is not prepared or serious about the job – they may even perceive that he/she will create problems if hired. Any excuse one may have prepared or real life circumstances are not accepted.

In those 10 minutes, remember to project a positive impact in the mind of the interviewer.

Other reasons for interview failures: OR how to fail a job interview?
Did you prepare for the Interview?
Here are some other basic reasons:

Basic questions: There is a trouble answering the basic questions, such as – when can you start.
Not knowing job description: You are uncertain about what job functions the position may involve.
Self awareness: You have trouble explaining your skills or knowledge relevant to the position.
Not knowing the company well: You do not know what product or service the company provides.
Lack of good presentation: When asked about previous employment you are vague or sketchy.
Interviewee questions: You have not prepared YOUR questions.
Over Confidence: You appear over-confident as you have already received the position.
Documentation readiness: You have forgotten your documents – Resume, Certificates, and references.
References: You cannot remember References' phone numbers or place of business.
All of these things are major red flags to the Interviewer – any time a red flag is thrown, you might fail in the interview.
There may be some possible explanations you could provide to the interviewer, if you are quick on your feet and honest.

Not preparing for any of the above points can result in an interview failure.

Summing up
Anxiety
If the possibility of failing an interview causes nervousness or anxiety – it may be wise to get this under control and forget the outside world for a moment.
Refer to how to relax before an interview.

Poor Manner
It is unsure as to what may have you on edge or acting in poor manner, even rude.
Take the time to process you reactions to situations and try to remember to be as polite as possible. Put everything on the back burner, if simply to be polite to the Interviewer and potential future employee teammates.

Lack of preparation
To handle interview failures of this nature is simple preparing all the facts about you and the company, your skills, and points of value. Keeping your best foot forward and providing a positive picture of competency.

Employers Expect Dedication
If you are this poorly prepared for your big day and first meeting with a prospective employer, what they see is someone who is lazy, unorganized and not motivated to work on their own.
Not everyone may understand your hectic schedule or the possibility you are having a bad day. An employer is looking for motivated, amiable and happy – well-adjusted employees, dedicated to supplying their full time and attention to their work/job.

Most Interview Failures can be over come. Learning to handle your failures as useful knowledge for future Interview possibilities will be a positive and beneficial approach to combing the current job market.

 

SOURCE: JOB-INTERVIEW-SITE.COM
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Khuli Chana to host CD signing at Musica Limpopo Mall, Polokwane

This Saturday, 17 August 2013, multi-award winning Hip-Hop artist, Khuli Chana, will be hosting a CD signing session at Musica Limpopo Mall in Polokwane.
 
The goal is platinum for Khuli Chana regarding his Lost in Time album sales. Lost in Time won 3 SAMAs at this year's ceremony including the coveted Album of The Year. Khuli Chana feels that it is time that a Hip Hop album got its due recognition through sales and has put action to his words by hosting numerous CD signing sessions where he autographs CDs for fans as well as takes pictures with them. Over the past two weeks, Khuli Chana has held CD signing sessions in Gabarone, Botswana and in East London in the Eastern Cape.
 
"Lost in Time got its stamp of approval with all the awards. Now it's time to get the album platinum status to prove that a Hip Hop album can be just as successful as other genres" expresses Khuli Chana.
 
If you are in Polokwane this weekend, make sure to head out to Musica in Limpopo Mall to get your Lost in Time album autographed. Join in on the conversation on social media #TheGoalIsPlatinum!
 
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KhuliChana01
Twitter: @khulichana01
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/lost-in-time/id580922761
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/dreamteamsa
YouTube: www.youtube.com/khulichana <http://www.youtube.com/khulichana
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Wednesday 7 August 2013

"Mandela Money" to drop in September

Da L.E.S to drop new album in September

Da L.E.S is on one right now. This might just be his year. The rapper has recently been visible in media and pushing his solo music career, giving killer performances all over the country and even dropped a music video that has so many people talking. And now, he has just announced the release date for his sophomore album.

The album, simply titled "Mandela Money" will possibly drop in the last week of September. The leading single "Heaven" featuring AKA and Maggz, has already won the hearts of many. L.E.S is currently is studio finishing up one of the most anticipated local hip hop albums of 2013.


"Heaven" music video enjoying major air play
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Da L.E.S' "Heaven" music video is gradually becoming a favourite in Africa. The clean, fresh and crispy video is enjoying air-play on some of your favourite music channels including Trace TV, Channel O, MTV Base and the shows on the pubic broadcaster channels. Blogs all over Africa have shown the video love too.
In case you missed the video, do check it out below. "Heaven" is a breathe of fresh air.

Da L.E.S ft AKA and Maggz - Heaven
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L.E.S rocks thousands at the Redd's Door Experience
On 3rd August 2013, the Sandton Convention Centre was transformed into a labyrinth of surprises as it became host to the Ultimate Redd's Door Experience. Da L.E.S performed to a thousand invited guests including several of South Africa's A-listers namely Jay Anstey, Pearl Thusi, SImba Mhere, Dineo Ranaka, Andile Ncube, Lunga Shabalala and Boity Thulo.

L.E.S gave an extraordinary performance performing a mixture of his brand new tracks and the oldies. He was later joined on stage by AKA and Maggz Ma Double to close off the performance with "Heaven" which got a mega response from the celebs, media and the general public. This song is going to be huge!

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"Mandela Money" to be released in late September


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Monday 5 August 2013

DJ Sabby unites Africa through music

 
Johannesburg, Monday 5 August 2013 – YFM Radio DJ and SABC 1 Bonisanani television personality, DJ Sabby, has created a new feature on his YFM show that caters to the African continent with the aim of uniting Africans through music. DJ Sabby hosts The Weekend Shake Up on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am till 12pm. His new feature entitled African BoomBoxx will now take place on his show every Sunday at 10:47am.
 
The African BoomBoxx will be a Top 5 feature playing African music from across the continent. The idea behind this feature is to expose South Africans and the world to music that is coming out of Africa. This feature now paves a gate way for African artists outside of South Africa to get their music exposed to a new audience in South Africa. Songs featured on the African BoomBoxx will get automatic submission to the YFM music committee for play listing, and should the song meet the criteria that the music department seeks, the song has a great chance of being play listed on YFM.
 
"I love music and I have been following the West African music scene for a while now and I'm always intrigued by how their sound has been able to reach new horizons across the world. My goal with this feature is to expose South Africa to music that is being released across our borders and embrace the Africa we are" expresses DJ Sabby.
 
Record labels, AR's, and musicians outside of South Africa are encouraged to send their music directly to sabby@yfm.co.za for a chance to be featured on the African BoomBoxx.
 
Listeners outside of South Africa can stream live onto YFM on www.yworld.co.za <http://www.yworld.co.za> or via DSTV audio bouquet via channel 859.
 
Connect with DJ Sabby:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDJSabbyWorld <http://www.facebook.com/TheDJSabbyWorld>
Twitter: @DJ_Sabby
To submit tracks - sabby@yfm.co.za /078 167 9363
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Friday 2 August 2013

South African actress, Cleo Rinkwest, on the rise

 
Multi talented South African born actress, Cleo Rinkwest, has officially wrapped up with the movie Kite. Having finished filming in April, the ADRs have just been completed and Kite is set for worldwide release in 2014. Kite is a live action film of the remake of the Japanese Anime. Cleo's co- stars included Samuel L Jackson, Callan McAuliffe and India Eisely.
 
No stranger to film and television scene, Cleo has acted alongside highly acclaimed actor, Luthuli Dlamini, in a short film titled, As It Used To Be. The film has since gone on to pick up 9 international awards, having won the last two in Grenoble, France. Cleo also featured in the SABC 1 drama, Tempy Pushas, where she played the role of Claudia. She also appears in Mi Casa's Heavenly Sent music video, and is currently featured in the latest Gumtree commercial.
 
Cleo's talents do not only lie on screen, but off screen as well. Cleo has written for South Africa's most popular television shows such as The Wild, where she was the youngest scriptwriter, Soul City, Inkaba, Zone 14 and Zabalaza. She is a formally trained Ballroom and Latin American dancer, as well as an entrepreneur, owning a production company with partner and fellow actor, Lehasa Moloi, called Lekholo Moving Pictures (100 Moving Pictures).
 
There is a lot of promise from this rising star. Cleo is currently working on her first original feature film entitled Girls with Curves, and is looking forward to growing her brand within the South African industry.
 

Connect with Cleo Rinkwest:
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Twitter: @CleoRinkwest
For bookings – actors@owens.co.za / 011 021 9882

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