South African Film actor- Thabo Rametsi

Thabo Rametsi- Film Actor, lives in Kempton Park

 

I complied few questions for South Africa's very own film star.

1. How did it all start for you, I mean acting. What was your first
television gig?

I discovered acting in school when I did an Elvis Presley impersonation for my friends and they kept asking me to do it. My first television gig was an advert you actually got me, Zandi, for a telecommunications company but the Nigeria branch.

2. If you were a fruit, which would you be? 
I'd be a mango, I love mango and I'm messy too.


3. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items
would you take with you?
 A large hunting knife,  Flint to start fires with and a book about the vegetation native to that Island.


4.What projects you are currently working on? Which project is
going to release in the near future?
Just finished a play called Noise at the Market, busy with a television series and I have a movie I'm staring in called Kalushi coming out next year.

5.Which celebrities you believe are the most influential and
why?
I think all celebrities are extremely influential to whoever supports them. Whether good or bad. I'm a huge Usher fan and that had a great influence on my personality and my interaction with people.

6.What is your favorite color?
Black is my favorite color.

7. What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is a Jaguar.

8. If you were a dog, what would you be? 
I really don't like dogs as a species. I'm sorry but there is a lack of pride and resistance in dogs compared to all other animals that makes not like them . I like cats, he he he. You never "own" a cat.

9. Where is your favorite place in the world and why? 
The beach, any good, clean, peaceful beach anywhere in the world not too hot. I'd love to live in Japan, Sienna or Ethiopia for a while though.

10. What are you afraid of?
 Dying without knowing how it feels to be loved.


Check out Thabo Rametsi in a film called Kalushi:The Story of Solomon Mhlangu coming out next year.

From Kzn to New York- Thando Mbokazi

Journalist Thando Mbokazi, 35 years, lives in Durban

1. How would your friends describe you?
 Crazy and fabulous.

2. What one thing would you change if you had to it over?
 Being desperate in the past because of the environment and pleasing people at my expense.

3. College or life experiences,  which do you feel best prepares you for life? 
Both. A talent should be nurtured with a skill. That's how you get good experience then you are able to add value.

4. Who do you look up to?
 I look up to different people for different reasons.  For looks  and fashion Kimora Lee and Khanyi Dlomo does it for me. For radio Makhosi Khoza rules. Film and TV production,  Thokozani Nkosi inspires me. Spiritual Pastor Mthunzi Namba.

5. What has been your biggest challenge or success?
 Success,  working  with Minister Siyabonga Cwele.
Challenge,  being unemployed and having to compromise my lifestyle.

6. What are you reading now?
I am too busy,  newspapers and magazines do it for me.

7. What is your favorite memory?
 Hosting a radio show. I sound amazing.

8. What does your perfect day look like?
Being pampered at the spa , eating Waka berry,  spending time with my nephews and my Angel.

9. Any advise for our readers?
 NgesiZulu kuthiwa  kubongwa okuncane kubongwe okukhulu. My favorite verse says "Rejoice always and give thanks ..." I have learnt to be grateful for even the smallest thing. From being in Durban to New York. Spending time with God,  family,  friends and my Angel.


Thank you my friend Thando, for the special treat you gave me and my child few months ago. I love you girl and best wishes for the future!

Cape Town Finest Hip Hop musician- Jay Skillzzz

Cape Town Finest Hip Hop musician- Jay Skillzzz

1. For those who may not have heard your sound yet, how best would you describe yourself as a musician?


The best way to describe Jay Skillzzz is Soulful Conscious Hip -Hop. Product of my environment. I write and rap about the struggles of a young black man and the intake of the environment I observe, all of this on a Soulful Beat.


2. Tell us about the new or current album and the creative process behind it?

I am currently working on my debut album called Era Of The Dreamers 02. Started working on it since 2012, after the release of My First mixtape Era Of The Dreamers 01. The whole sound of the album is driven around 60s, 70s, 80s and Soul and R&B samples.

In 2016 I will be focusing on collaborations.

With Tshego The Official
        Bheki The Ace
        Teboho Mokoka
        Thabo Masheane
        Artemis
        David October and Melo B Jones


3. How did you get into the music industry?

I always knew my calling was music. When I became confident enough in my ability at the age of 17years , I started home recordings with my best friend. I got noticed locally from that and the rest is history.

4. Who would you like to work with in future?

My dream list of artists I'd love to work with are:
Lira
Rj Benjamin
Anatii
Zonke
Thandizwa Mzwai

5. When did start modeling?

I was always advised to take on a Modeling Career ,after school but the calling for music was to loud. A friend introduced me to Zandile Mqadi this year and this is now my 1st year as a model, and have featured in a television advert.

6. Are you single?

Yes. I'm solely focused on my career and establishing my brand so no female commitments

You may catch JAY SKILLZZZ on his Facebook page

Izandla ziyagezana- Read a story about Theo Sipula

Theo Sipula, lives in Johannesburg

Festive season spirit all around us , people on their way to a well deserved break. And some are struggling to find employment. Before you travel, I challenge you to share this message or get involve. Call him for interview , do something. Bring hope in his life.

I met him as a teenage boy, he did adverts through my business and he told me he was saving for varsity. Years later he finished varsity and now holds a degree in accounting through University of Johannesburg. Sadly he has not managed to find a job.

Can you be kind and share this post to your circle of friends.

Theo can be reached on his facebook page Theo Sipula.

Thank you in advance

Marcia enjoying LIFE

My friend Marcia Maraka, a Civil Engineer by Profession.

1. How do you keep fit?
I used to have a "free styled" gym routine where I would jog or walk by the beach for 20km or do some in - house exercise routines or jog by the road for 10km at least once or twice per week. But since the last week on November 2015 I have been on a strict exercising routine where I go to the gym at least three times per week. The thing is I have a phobia of exercising at crowded gyms that's why I only started now because I currently stay within a very small community.

2. What were you busy with this year?

Uhmmm you know I love travelling. In January I went for an MSC ship cruise for 4 days with my younger sister.

In March I had a road trip from Lamberts Bay to Bloemfontein to visit my aunt, spent a week there. In September I spent two weeks in Uganda with a friend, which was AMAZING!!!

Besides travelling I have been busy with school work as I started with my MBA studies this year in May with University of Stellenbosch. The tempo of work is always flippin high BUT enjoyable.

I have also been writing up my business plans as I would like to venture into business on a full time basis at some stage.

Obviously the overarching one is work, I've been working as well as I am a full time employee at one of the government national departments. I love my job as it gives me a sense of fulfilment in terms of serving my country through service delivery.

Oh lastly, I managed to recruit 15 friends to join me on a 40 day miracle fast which I had identified whilst surfing the internet around March this year. It was challenging but we managed to pull it off. God showed up in mysterious ways and we cannot be thankful enough. We said it well be our annual fast henceforth.


3. And any plans for the New Year?
I want to invest more time in my studies, my spirituality, and fitness, finish writing up my business plans and also start with my voluntary work at one of the orphanage homes as I have been postponing it for ages.

You know travelling is in my DNA hehehe ...I will be travelling to Zimbabwe and Cameroon in 2016. Travelling entices the mind and creates a sense of political, socio - economic and environmental awareness as one sees different cultures and norms in other societies.

4. Any advice to a young professional who perhaps wants to follow your foot steps:
The presence of Civil Engineering women is still thin on the ground, if you want to enter into it, do it. However, we still experience treatment from people who suffer from ageism, gender and racial discrimination in this environment. All these challenges should not deter you to enter but they should propel you to enter and be an agent of change. Enter this Engineering fraternity and leave your legacy. I am busy engraving mine.

5. You have shot a number of cameos, tell us how it all started.
In 2006 when I started working in Joburg I searched for an agent within the first month. No! Due to lack of knowledge then I actually contacted Ponds Institute and told them that I would like to appear on one of their products advertisements. They said it doesn't work like that, you need to find an agent. Well to cut the story short I ended up landing in Zandile's arms and we ended up being friends as well. That's how it all happened. Thanks to Zandi for sending me to castings and believing in me, one day I will get a big role and make you more proud Saint. THANK YOU ☺

Can a baby do modelling?

Who said modelling was only meant for skinny tall models? I interviewed Mpho-mother of a two year old boy Kairos.

How did you find out about Zmartists

“I found Zmartists from the website”

 When did Kairos join the agency? Has the agency placed him yet?

“He joined 4th March 2015 and he has done two clothing advertisement”

 Describe your relationship with your son's agent

“The relationship has been awesome from day one. The agent believe in my son's looks and it’s been real till to date”.

Any tips for aspiring models out there

“Be passionate and believe in yourself and in that way someone will see it and take you places”

Will you recommend Zmartists

“I would definitely recommend Zmartists”

There you have from Kairos mother.

Le GoodLife

Le GoodLIfe

Life has ups and downs, do what you can do and enjoy life while you have a problem.

Here's a thing our days on this planet earth are short. Scripture say we live 70 years or 80 years if we are lucky but now again we see someone reaching 90 years  and even 100 years. What a blessing!

Just for fun: I asked a 7year old if he knew his date of death how will he prepare for it? and this how he responded:

1. Pray to Creator God to live longer
2. Eat well
3. Exercise
4. Have peace with everyone

Psalms 90:12 Moses prayer
"Teach us how short our lives are so that we can become wise"

"As the cattle are dying, people can die the same way if God loves. Let's change the way we do things. People have lost respect and are disrespectful,"

"People should change and worship the lord to stop this drought."- King Zwelithini

May you have a fab day further and remember to smile even when its tough.