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SKY GIRL BOOK REVIE

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

HOW TO BE A SUPERHERO

YARONA FM'S RATI KEFITIHILE

her story insidePhenyo won our

cover competition

Re Sure Ka

WORDS OF WISDOM

SHARING IS CARING

KNOWING YOUR SKY

NEW SKY LIVE

JUNE 2015

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FLEEK

RE SHAPO KA

BULLYING | SMOKING

NOT SPEAKING YOUR MIND

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My Choice!Girls tell us why it’s their choice to say ‘shapo ka yone’ to smoking- their life on their terms :D w h a t ’ s

i n s i d e?Little things that change the world in a BIG way ;)

Radio Prof ilesSKY Live’s rocking new presenters say ‘heeey’ :D

Body Beautifu lYou are what you eat, right? Eat right! <3

SKY Pledge

I pledge to be true to myself and what I b

elieve in. To be who I

am, not who someone else thinks I should be.

I will say Sure Ka Yone to the thing

s that I am all about – like

standing up for my friends and follo

wing my dreams.

I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the thin

gs I am good without – like

smoking and backstabbing

I will make choices that are true to me. I will follow my skyline.

I pledge to find my SKY.

We are SKY. A sistahood that helps girls stay

true to themselves and what they believe in.

Any teenage girl can become a SKY girl by

taking the pledge!

How to be a

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This issue’s guest editor of SKY Magazine is Louise Mandumbwa, an 18 year old SKYgirl from Francistown. She’s a freelance photographer and a passionate member of Junior Chamber International.

Hi, SKY Nation ☺ Half the time I think of myself as a girl in progress, because I’m always trying to learn and grow and find ways to challenge myself. When I became a SKY girl a year ago, words couldn’t describe how ecstatic I was at the prospect at getting to interact with beautiful and motivated girls who like me, were just trying to figure life out.

One of the beautiful things about SKY is that it’s about being part of a community that allows us to celebrate who we are and what we stand for. SKY-Fam realise that we’re most awesome when we embrace every aspect of what inspires us.

I know countless girls who giggle over nail polish or will get into pillow fights, but in their spare time

volunteer with organizations like Rotary, or learn sign language to help out at a deaf school or stand up for people that can’t do it themselves; girls that light up the most when they’re striving to make their schools, communities and homes a better place, and dedicate their hustle to grasping every opportunity that presents itself to do something meaningful.

Girls (and guys) like that? They’re the real MVPs, just by being the amazing pacesetters they’ve always been. Aloud. Steve Jobs once said “The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do. Do you. Be shameless and stay true to yourself. ☺ So, this one is most definitely for the trailblazers, innovators and the dreamers in us all. In the words of the brilliant Marian White “It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?”

Love, Louise

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She is also an on fleek blogger, check out her

work at lokaylo-louise.tumblr.com/ <3

w h a t ’ s i n s i d e?

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Check out all the awesome places where

SKY has been spotted in BW’s streets :D

Each one of these guys wins a SKY t-shirt <3

SpottedSKY

Keamogetse Rabakoko with Minkie Minkx

Kefilwe Gaolebe with her girls

Kefilwe Precious Paledi

Kathy Lalah Biish

Annie Mwape Kae

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As SKY girls, we have the chance to meet and chat

with a whole nation full of

*amazing* girls all over BW. We

know that wisdom is more precious

than diamonds and pearls, so #SKYMag

gathered some words of wisdom from some of the

most powerful women in the

world <3

Michele Obamathe First Lady of the

United States of America

“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself

and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.”

Melinda GatesBusinesswoman and Philanthropist

“Be yourself, don’t use the few stereotypes of ‘female leadership.’ Be yourself when you lead and have a base that will always support you.

Beyoncé KnowlesSinger

“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on

someone telling you who you are.”

Lupita Nyong’oOscar award winning actress

“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”

LordeMusician

“ I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”

SKY high

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OnesieBrrr! Go seramenyana, but if you want to keep toastie warm, AND be on- trend, get yourself a onesie :D

Graphic StripesBig, bold stripes- white on black, black on white- either way, you’ll win!

Essence nail colourEssence has a range of awesome nail colours for you to try out over the weekend- choose a colour that suits your SKY ;)

Chuck TaylorsThese kicks will ALWAYS be in fashion; there’s always a new line of cool All Stars that might feel at home on your feet!

hotlistSKY

Leopard PrintTaking a walk on the wild side has never been this fun- or easy, lol! A spot of leopard print adds a touch of adventure to many an outfit- style as you like ;)

Even though it’s getting oh, so cold outside, SKY be bringing the heat with these awesome winter must- haves!

HeadbandsThis is a great way to add some flair to your locks- you can pick any style, any colour, or even make your own!

20 year old Asisat Lamina Oshoala is a Nigerian footballer who has recently made history as the first African player to play in the Women’s Super League, joining Liverpool Ladies! <3 She says at the beginning, her parents weren’t supportive but she said “This is what gives me happiness” and she stayed true to her goals … *Whoop, whoop* We’re rooting for you :D

In ‘Do Remember Me’, teenagers in the USA got to Skype with teens from around the world, including Nigeria, Egypt and France. The point of all this was so to share stories between cultures.

Men and Boys for Gender Equality - MBGE shares stories about ways that men and boys can be more involved in family life and bigging up their sisters’ achievements. Whenever we see guys stepping up on issues affecting both men and women, our heart gets a big :) This reminds us a LOT of our #SKY_Guy brothers ;)

Memory Banda, 18, from Malawi and Achie, 16, from Ethiopia believe that girls should be allowed to grow up and go to school, not be married off as young as 11, which is the case in some traditions. They got the opportunity to speak at the United Nations 59th Commission Status of Women as part of the Let Girls Lead initiative. SKY <3s girls who stand up for other girls!

12 year old Mo’ne Ikea Davis is an American Little League Baseball pitcher from the USA. She has a

new book out called ‘Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name’, a shoe line to benefit girls in need, and there are rumours of a biopic film on its

way from the Disney Channel called ‘Throw Like Mo.’ *Whoop, whoop*

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In the last issue of #SKYMag, we heard

from a gang of SKY sistas who said

that they are proud to be #smokefree

:D This is what you said, check it! <3

MY CHOICE !

At first I

thought smoking was th

e

coolest thing a

girl can do, but

thank

God I didn’t try it!

When time went o

n

I realised

that I don’t ne

ed to smoke

to be cool, a m

odel, a fash

ionista or

to be inte

lligent. I

got to real

ise if I

smoke I’d be n

othing but a

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in this world, I’ve

learnt th

at ke

thari ya sec

haba but no

t when I’m a

smoker. PROUD TO SAY

KE SHAPO KA

SMOKING!! #shapo_

ka_smoking

Rudisah Peo

Kimberleigh

shapo ka sm

oking. i sa

y ke shapo k

a yone

coz its wl be

a disgrace to be

seen arnd

smokn confidently

in public,

it nt even

swag or wateva

they cal it!

I love miself

alot i resp

ect dz body of myn...

Wat i hv

learnt is d

at people w

ho smoke a

re alwais

broke beca

use the litt

le money dat i h

v

wl be spean

t on smoking..noo

o dats nt the

kind of life i w

ant to liv

e.

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o be smokeF

ree as I

have made a p

romise to God thaat

id stay Pure

from any

Intoxicant

s xx

#SmokeFree

They asked me don’t y

ou wanna get

high.

I said i don;t e

ven need to t

ry

They stopped

and asked me why

i threw my hands in the air

and i’ve found

my #SKY

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to smoke c

oz i wnt gain anthn frm

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realstic w

at cn u gain f

rm brewn up

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ned yesterdai at

the pool par

ty! was fe

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cold

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nd a friend of mine

pulled out a

cigarrate to

smoke and sayd

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§another gal :)

Noluthando

Kaluluka

Kayla

Anastacia Oswald

Katlego

Jenny Nkele

Bongani Kgm Pitly

Sethunya

Marang BenSK

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Letter to my 14 year old sel

f

Dear Nana

I wish at that tender age, som

ebody had handed me a life manual to memorise, so I

knew

better what to expect from the never

ending discoveries of this journ

ey.

Honestly, being younger is far ea

sier than the respons

ibility that comes with being an ad

ult.

Your sister will tell you

that you aren’t the ty

pical 14 year old.... Maturity see

ms to make it’s

acquaintance with you at

an early age, with the tra

gic loss of your fathe

r. Being introduced

to such unanticipated

pain set a precedence for th

e kind of person you will become, injected

with a strength that w

ill prepare you for what comes with growth.

Soon, you will start to

develop a curiosity for

understanding who you are, as many questi

ons

arise within yourself. It’s not

because of your albinism, but from being a typ

ical teenager in

an all- girls’ school...

You will wonder if you are beautiful en

ough... If you aren’t cool

enough- because we all know

how critical teenagers ar

e of each other without being upfron

t, at times. Although finding

yourself is a gradual process

, remember that you have a m

other whom you can’t disappoint;

a good head on your shoulders; unmatched love and support fr

om home and those who

matter and your own ambition to achieve and make something of m

yself.

You see, when you look at your

peers, you will learn ho

w to gauge what’s important to

you.

Do you please your fri

ends- who won’t be responsible for your

future, or do you listen

to

logic, practice princip

le and make friends by empowering yours

elf through education? You

chose the latter, and

it was the best route you could have take

n, because it gives you th

e

opportunity to nurture

your intelligence an

d be brave enough to say ye

s and no within reason.

I’m glad you stuck to your g

uns because I can safely s

ay the foundation you c

hose to

follow and grow from helps you develop a b

ackbone and true self love. You will never tr

y

to find the wrong kind of love or validation from

somebody else, or let anybody affect yo

u

negatively because you

will be firm in who you are. You will come to understand that you

can never make everyb

ody happy, and the best thing y

ou can ever do is live a l

ife filled with

purpose, spirit, love an

d happiness.

You can never say you

know it all, because it would mean losing

your hunger to contin

ue

learning, and one of the

secrets to being a decent soul

is to have a desire to ke

ep learning:

“life is a never- ending journey

of discovery,” and your reac

tion to each discovery determines

whether you sink or sw

im.

Make sure you are able to take

pride in the individual you’ll b

ecome! Growing up teaches

us we can never change o

ur experiences in life a

s they are there to sh

ape us, so make the

best out of the life you

have been given. And while you’re

still young enjoy the

innocence that

comes with being a teen, because the

re really is no hurry...

Monate ha o fele!

Love & Light

Refilwe Modiselle

Refilwe Modiselle is Africa’s first albino

model and TV presenter. She started

modelling when she was 13 years old, and

was a runway model for David Tlale. She’s

got some words of encouragement for the

SKY Nation :)

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If you’ve been inspired by this edition’s stories of SKY people who rock it by giving their time and energy to others, and want to volunteer, too, take our quiz to find out where you might be

happiest! <3

The Doer (0-8 points)

You love being hands- on with whatever

you’re involved in. You might like

to look into volunteering at your

church, whenever they are feeding or

handing out blankets to the community-

alternatively, o ka ya ko BSPCA and

volunteer with the pets, there… At

home, you could also offer to babysit

your niece or neighbour’s kids- and you

would love every minute of it! :D

The Philanthropist (9-17 points)

Even if it is the love in your heart,

you pass it forward! You value giving,

and whether it is your time, your

energy, sharing your lunch money or

giving up old clothes, you’re definitely

a philanthropist! You’re likely to share

your passion with those around you, and

whenever you have a little extra, you’ll

give it away. <3

The Fundraiser (18-25 points)

You have a knack for getting people

to listen to your point of view and

have a way of making sure that things

run according to schedule. This is a

valuable skill to have, when you are

a part of a charity, as much of the

‘behind the scenes’ of it all has to do

with budgets, funding and fundraising.

You’re able to make the most out of very

little and are smart as a whip! <3

SKY Quiz

Your friend asks you to go on a charity- raising 20km run

with her, this weekend. You:

a) Say sure! Then ask her if there’s another one coming up :)

(1 point)

b) You’re not really into exercise, but you’ll sponsor her…

(3 points)

c) Cool! No problem at all- you’d love to go with her, this

weekend! (5 points)

When you think of an afternoon ‘looking after’ something/

someone, you think about:

a) You’ll chill with your granny, making her tea and listening to

her stories <3 (3 points)

b) Playing with the dog- pets are such fun companions :)

(5 points)

c) You’ll help your mum go tlhatswa- sometimes that laundry

just PILES up, tho! (1 point)

You’re cleaning out your wardrobe and find a stack of

clothes that you haven’t worn in ages. What do you do?

a) You drop them off at the Red Cross. (1 point)

b) You find a stall or place where you can sell them. (3 points)

c) See if your little sister or cousin sees anything that she

wants to have :) (5 points)

What’s the phrase that best describes the way you think

about things?

a) Hugs are the best thing to soothe a sad heart <3 (1 point)

b) If the ice cream tub is empty, it can be used again to put

our leftover lunch in! (3 points)

c) Sharing is caring :) (5 points)

Your friends would describe you as:

a) Dependable. (1 point)

b) You’re def the loud friend! (3 points)

c) Free- spirited. (5 points)

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Tsotsi Babhino

The girl who is always true to herself is very smart, therefore she deserve all the love and care:) she has a stand that balances her ways. Girls who know themselves are always self- motivated... I really respect that kind of gal, and to all those who know what they want in lyf, I shout out to them... SKY

Batsile SekatiI support a girl who is true to herself because she always has goals to achieve. A girl like that can always be proud of her choices or decisions.

I like referring to girls as ladies coz of the respect I have for them... A lady who is true to herself automatically knows what she wants, a lady who knows what she wants automatically has the confidence to be herself no matter how much pressure is put against her.... She knows how a lady should behave /take herself ga ana le batho ba bangwe, she respects herself, she doesn’t give up on what she wants until she gets it, she is the strongest of all ladies, she doesn’t let other people dictate her life for her, she makes her own decisions about her life... Most importantly, she knows when to say, “No, ke shapo”.... She is the most respected in the community... She is a real woman and we as real men respect ladies like that...

Brix SkyBoy Ranks

:D The SKY Nation is chuffed that we have SKYGuy brothers who are rooting for our “True to myself” mission! :D *whoop, whoop*

Each of these

#SKYGuys wins this

awesome t-shirt.

Show your support for

SKY and YOU could

win one, too!

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P-Man Pantsula La Mrepa

A gal who knows what she wants is stable and self-confident, she makes a choice and sticks to it... I respect a gal who is not pressurised by her peers or who make decisions to please their friends. I value girls who respect their bodies, other people and being friendly towards each other... Kabelo Clinton

Tyson Tladinyane

Well, I think a girl who is true to herself is autonomous. I respect her a lot coz if she is true to herself, she builds a good atmosphere around her & she is aware of what’s right & wrong:) & she can block out negative vibes around her... If she is true She will also be assertive & able to stand her ground without any shame:) she will be sure of what she would do & what she would not do:) I wud in a nutshell say: she is the queen of herself & also acts according to what she knows is right.

Thabo Dima

When you get to understand each and every aspect of yourself whether physically or inside as a person, you get to have confidence and trust in your capabilities and you also get to know your limitations as a person. In this manner nobody can bring you down for any flaw that you are already aware of, Also no one can force or influence you into something that at the end of the day will not be focused towards building you. My message to the #SKYNation is to understand yourself, it all begins with you in the mirror!

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New Voices of SKY

It’s been a while since we reloaded SKY on radio :D SKY Live

is on Saturday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm, with a new

pair of dope teen presenters, who won the radio competition :D

They each bring something special to the show- read on! <3

Refilwe

Hey SKY national my name is Refilwe Barbiki Mooketsi a SKYgirl of 17 years old schooling at GSS.

What inspired u to enter the compertition?well what inspired me was a friend of mine Neo Bernadette Maswabi and Priscilla Karabo Kegametswe who really believed in me and saw the potential I had (not that i doubted myself) and they also saw my capabilities. So i joined the radio competition with hope and faith.

How did you feel when you were on radio for the first time?: ) Hehe i don’t wanna lie i was so scareeeed i was looking, watching and judging me. When I entered the studio i started feeling butterflies in my tummy. Gosh!!! as soon as i noticed i was live on air i started scrumbling for words and panicked. Minkie, Mandy and Warona ne ba ntibile thata. I tried to keep calm, say nice words and kept to keep my talk short. But all in all i did my best!

What are u going to bring to the show that is a special something about your personality?Ayoba!!! entertainment all the way as i am a fun, loud sky girl...,,, yall behold coz awesomeness is about to blast ko Yarona Fm

Please give a short shout out to the sky nation and sky guys about the show or anything in general that you’d like to sayFirstly thank u so much for voting for me sky national and guys....if it wasn’t for u guys i would have not be in the position i am today....u guys helped me alot and i appreciate it since my dream finally came to life.....i rata yall alot and i promise i will always make u proud and keep the awesome work. Stay true to yourself and up your game. Much love

Thabo :D

Firstly when i heard about the competition i literally jumped through the roof! It was exactly what i was looking for. Not only was it a chance for me to grow my CV but it was a chance for me to grow as a person,and inspire and stand up for other youngsters who’ve experienced alot of challenges such as being bullied so it was an opportunity i could not miss!

I am passionate about anything to do with media,whether its tv, art, dance, radio you name it! its such an amazing field and i hold it close to my heart. For me its a form of self expression and thats very important as a person, to express yourself and do it to the max!

It felt like nothing i’ve ever felt before...it was joy, nerves, excitement topped with a feeling of accomplishment. Warona, Mandi and Minkx were so welcoming and it just felt like home

SKY Nation stand up!! I am your voice, i am your shoulder to cry on, my inbox and Twitter are always open for u! And to the SKY Guys out there lets take the initiative, lets break the stereotypes that boys are always the most unruly, lets show our female counterparts that we CAN change and join them in knowing ourselves, whats good for us and succeeding beyond belief in life! #SKYGuysAreFlyGuys

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:D so many Girls ka bontsi re a re re

shapo ka peer pressure, so SKYMag

wanted to FInd out: “Is it harder

to stay true to yourself when

you’re hanging with a big group of

people? Yes or no, and why?”

Here’s what you said!

Katso Sesame LekgoaThat’s a very controversial issue... But I figure one’s

strong mind and beliefs should govern their distinguished

differences… Of course there will be obstacles because of the

different individual conduct of err1 in the group... But certainly,

NO should truly mean No... Nothing more... Nothing less...

Lesole Nkaymo KeamogetseI say yes because most of us are influenced by our friends

or peers... This is because everyone would want to fit

in... We all know that birds with the same feathers flock

together... I personally believe that one should not have too

many friends 1 or 2 is enough. #shapo_ka_grup

Ame Dolly Moroka

I would say it depends on what kind of attitude u have and if u r

willing to stay true to ur self. U should always promise to be true to

ur self, n once again “It’s better to be hated 4 wat u r than 2 be loved

fr wat ur not” so nna i wod prefer being true to my own selfbeing...n i

incoureg othr SISTERS to do de same...#sharp ka monyakaso

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They begin to talk about a girl in her geography class. They were being

really mean!

What should she do?

Keletso is hanging out with a group of friends.

She doesn’t know the girl very well, but doesn’t feel comfortable with what

they are saying.

Join in the conversation, saying something to fit in with the others

Speak out and defend the girl- she’s not there to stand up for herself!

Walk away

Tshoganetso Sue Brenyewu

Ke sure ka:FashionEducationFamily

Ke shapo ka: BackstabbingHeavy makeupFake character

Something interesting about myself:I am jolly. I’m easy to socialize with, I love people and talking.

My SKY defined in 3 words: Love, fun and happiness

My favourite quote:“We are all different, so do not imitate other people’s lives, for no one remembers second best. Aim for number 1 and compete with you inner self”.

Gaone Nadine ManatongKe Sure Ka1. Travelling2. Living an inspiring life3. SKY Girls!

Bonus sure: Ke sure ka my Alicia Keys. Forever and always #AKFAM <3

Ke Shapo Ka:1. Discrimination of any kind2. Guys who disrespect girls and women3. People who like drawing false attention.

Something interesting about myself:I am an only child between my parents but I have about fifteen brothers and sisters. When we walk into an event, my aunt screams: “The Kardashians are heeerreee…” :D

My fave quote: “You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with, so be brave enough to let go of those who keep weighing you down.” (Eric Thomas)

MY SKY in three wordsResilience, Empowering, Family

Message to SKY girlsYall’s life is as it is now. Tomorrow is another day; you will not be the girl you were yesterday. So keep staying true to yourselves and remember to do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Chief Chief diSKYple profile

03Tapiwa ManjiKe Sure Ka1. Balosika (family)2. Entrepreneurship seminars3. Working hard for a better world tomorrow Ke Shapo Ka:1. Skeifi (smoking)2. Multiple concurrent bo sthando (partners)3. Idleness

One thing that is interesting about me is:I am not perfect but l’m loyal, ‘cause I believe that blood makes you related but loyalty makes you family.

My sky in 3 words: Ambitious, Believer, Confident Favourite quote:“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29 v 11)

Regardless of how many times you try to change yourself, the real you is gonna pop out, someday- so be true to yourself, my SKY baes ;)

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If you want to become a DiSKYple,

SMS ‘DISKYPLE’to 16515 <3

DiSKYples are SKY girls who have taken the extra step to invite their friends to join the SKY nation :D These chicas know their SKY and LOVE encouraging other girls to stay true to their dreams ;) Our head DiSKYples get to find out the low- down about awesome SKY events, hang out with our awesome Friends of SKY and meet other SKY sistas at our SKY stalls in GC and Ghetto :)

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My favourite book is by Ben Carson, named ‘Think Big’ it gave me a different perspective of life... I used to give up on a lot of things my life; education and my family because we grow up with no father but then I talked to my friend who gave me the book to read… Truly, Ben Carson lived a life that was more difficult than I thought mine was… He showed me that without education, you can’t become what you desire; he taught me reading skills and how to move on in life and not hold on to the past. He is an inspiration to me because he made his life worthwhile, even when his parents we not on good terms… I want this book to be featured in the mag to help a young girl out there who had the same situation as mine… Now I have a bond with my family, and am doing well at school.

My favourite book of all time is called ‘The Shack’ by William Young. This book taught me about prayer because the story reads like a prayer - filled with sweat and wonder and transparency and lots of surprises... It is an exceptional book that ushered me directly into the heart and nature if God in the midst of agonizing human suffering… This book talks about a man who is going through a lot in life.

His daughter was abducted during a family vacation and evidence is found in an abandoned shack that she has been brutally murdered. Four years pass and this man receives a suspicious note, which is

apparently from God, inviting him to the shack for a weekend. Against his better judgement he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his worst nightmare. What he finds there changes his life forever. In our world religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant... ‘The Shack’ wrestles with this timeless question: Where is God in world filled with so much unspeakable pain? Well let me tell you that the answers I got from this book astounded me and transformed me...it made me believe that God is always there watching over us... Ke sure ka Modimo!

Tshego Princess Ntshutelang

book reviews

Mitche Muchi Sebaka

Hey, sistas ;) So many of us are sure ka reading that we HAD to ask what your fave books are! Tshego, Mitche and Kimberly won our book review competition- read them, below- and read the books they recommend, if you get the chance <3

Most people have watched the movie, but trust me- the book is much better! It won’t take all your homework time either! (It’s only around 400 pages long)… ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ is about a teenage girl called Hazel Grace Lancester who has cancer. It will definitely get you crying, but not the sad, ‘oh no! There’s no hope, she’s dying!’ kind of tears... But the ‘what a beautiful soul she is!’ kind of tears, the ‘oh my God, I need to change my life!’ kind :D

There’s also an awesome love interest, Augustus Waters, and believe me- he’ll make you believe they are not all stupid idiotic jerks, lol… It will inspire you, help you appreciate the value of your life and get you thinking ‘what can I do to make sure I don’t take my life for granted?’ Read it SKY Sisters! READ IT!

Kimberly Makunike

They each win a copy of ‘I Am Malala’: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban’ by Malala Yousafzai, courtesy of Exclusive Books :D

Freshly picked by us for you

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Sama

ntha M

ogwe

“ke su

re ka

persev

erance

ke sha

po ka

smokin

g”

Cov

er C

ompe

titio

n W

inner!

She was an exceptional singer and had an angelic voice. One afternoon during the school’s lunch break, Dimpho was again made fun of by some mean girls who disliked her and thought that they controlled the school. Dimpho ran away from them and went to sit on a bench by a nearby tree, weeping.

She put on her headphones and started to play one of her favourite songs- it always motivated her to never give up on everything she does. Without realising it, Dimpho closed her eyes and got lost in the music. She started singing along to the beautiful song. She sang loudly, yet beautifully. She then opened her eyes and found half of the school staring at her in awe. She was frightened. She had never let anyone hear her sing.

People starting applauding. She thought they only did that cause of her singing when actually the words of the song also touched them and taught them to appreciate everyone just the way they are. Not because of how they look, but their personality, which they could relate with Dimpho’s everyday life situation.

Also, they were amazed by her beautiful voice! From that day, she felt better about herself, confident and assertive. She was able to make friends, and in time even her grades started improving. She’d always tell herself that only God knows why she was bullied at first, but now she had to love herself the way she was and that she was blessed with a great voice. Dimpho was all that everyone could talk about. She was blessed.

Phenyo Oaitse There was once a girl named Dimpho. The eleven year old was bullied all the time because she was overweight, and had been bullied from the age of seven. She tried telling her parents but they never paid attention and had no time because they spent most of their hours at work. Dimpho would cry herself to sleep every day because she had no friends. She kept telling herself that she was ugly and unlovable. This also affected her grades, which made her lose hope in everything, even her life. She felt like she was useless.

However, Dimpho had a hidden talent that nobody, including her workaholic parents, knew about. She could sing.

:D SKY Girls are so talented!

We asked YOU to send us a

short story- we got so many

dope responses... After an

intense reading and judging

process, here are our

favourite two ;) Enjoy!

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Despite her humble background, Lynette wanted

the finer things in life. She wanted Brazilian

weaves, P600 shoes, pedicures, manicures, long,

beautiful dresses and leather handbags. She

wanted it all but could anyone in her circumstances

really have it all?

One year, Lynette’s mum got a Christmas bonus and

as usual, she planned to buy her kids Christmas

clothes. Early in the morning, they got ready to go

shopping; they all boarded a combi and as a bid to

save money, the older kids held the younger ones

on their laps. When they got to the mall they all

headed to the little Chinese shop around the corner;

it was the only one they could afford. Their mum

could only spare P600 on her kids and they all had

to come out with full outfits.

They picked out their clothes, everyone staying

within the budget. Lynnie got a pair of black

leggings at P20, a dress top at P30, pumps at P 35

and she put away the rest of her money. She felt

so embarrassed as she walked out of the shop- she

was going to celebrate Christmas in these rags

while her age mates were rocking stilettos, alteezas

and crop tops. She knew they didn’t have much

food at home so she couldn’t ask for more but she

wanted more.

A week later Lynette went to the mall; it helped her

think and relax. She didn’t have nice clothes so she

put on her christmas outfit . As she was strollin

g

through the shops she looked into a window of

one of the most expensive boutiques in the mall

and saw a dress that just called at her. She walked

in and stared at it, it was beautiful. It had litt

le

rimestones and sequins over the beautiful silk

fabric. It was the kind of dress that would turn

heads. It looked made for Lynette. With only P6.50

in her pocket she took the leap and tried it on. It

was perfect and hugged her body just right. She

took it off and took a deep breath and looked at the

price. She became wide eyed as she saw P795. As

she was about to put it back someone walked up to

her, a man and brushed his hand across her behind

and waist. With a smile on his face he said “I could

buy that for you and many more, just let me be your

friend” and with this he slightly tapped Lynette’s

buttocks. One didn’t need a degree to figure out

where this was going. Lynette stared at the

dress and at the man she thought of all the

things she ever wanted but couldn’t get,

now someone was offering her exactly

what she wanted, but at what price. She

took a deep breath and looked at the

dress one last time before she put it

back and said “ke shapo ka yone”

and with that she turned and

walked out proud saying “I will

buy it myself one day”.

Options, Style, Topline and LEGiT; all the

names of shops Lynette Moloi couldn’t afford

to stand in, let alone buy clothes… Being

the daughter of a single mum who worked

as a cleaner and having 5 younger siblings,

seventeen year old Lynette never could have

the finer things in life. One might think that

because she was less privileged, she would be

academically gifted, but she wasn’t. She was

just an average girl living an average life.

my story. . .

Ludo Lynn

Nthoiwa

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BChimamanda Ngozi Adichie

BMy friend’s mom passed away, last year, and she’s going through a very difficult time… What can I do to help her through it?

Much respect to you for being an amazing friend and trying to help your friend. The first thing you should always do is reach out; let her know you’re there for her whenever she needs you to talk or hang out. It is also important not to be too intrusive, if she wants some time alone, give her space, making sure to check up on her regularly to make sure she’s doing well.

She might feel very alone during this time, you can try to relate with her on losing loved ones and healing from it if you’ve been through it too, or help her find a way to memorialize her mother. You can plant a tree, make a scrapbook of pictures, write some letters or anything else you feel will provide closure. Ultimately, your friend needs more than anything your time and patience: if she’s falling behind in school try help her out as much as you can, offer to take her out sometimes to take her mind off things, be prepared to listen to whatever she wants to talk about if it will help her mourn, recommend help (from a counsellor, for example) if you think she needs it, and if she rejects your suggestions, give her time, and then try again. The key is to remain a loving friend <3

Everything was great when I started at my new school, but now there is a group of girls who are bullying me. They call me names, laugh at what I wear and always comment on the way I look. What should I do?

Few girls go through school unaffected by one or many incidents with their peers, or even with their own friends… Don’t despair! Find a way to empower yourself :) Firstly, nothing is wrong with the way you or anybody looks or dresses, everyone is beautiful in their own way and this will never depend on anybody’s validation!

A powerful tool to fight bullying is through friends; foster many great friendships, try to spend time with people from different social groups or cliques. Making friends by getting involved in extracurricular activities is also a great confidence booster. Oftentimes when your bullies try to come at you, your friends will come to your defence. If the bullying is really affecting you, talk to a school counsellor, a teacher or relative you trust. This might result in your bullies getting disciplinary action taken against them.

Many girls project their own insecurities onto others by bullying; some try to create a sense of belonging in a clique by participating in this bullying. It is worth a try to calmly ask these girls why they are behaving this way. Whichever way things turn out, it’s obvious you’re a brilliant girl and if you focus on yourself, your studies and your friends your bullies will probably matter less and less until you don’t even notice them!

:) Sometimes we, or our loved ones

experience difficulties

in our lives, and we’re

not sure what to do…

Thank goodness for Big Sister SKY, who has some ideas on

how to deal with life’s ‘bumps’… <3

BIG SKY

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How was

your li

fe, gr

owing

up?

I grew up an obedient c

hid. My parents are very

traditional. I

knew never to cross th

em and to

behave according to th

eir instructio

ns. Plus

growing up in church m

ade me th

e woman I a

m

today, it m

oulded me.

Would y

ou des

cribe

yourse

lf as s

trong

or jus

t a gir

l who

takes

what co

mes you

r way?

I’d say strong. Sometim

es I find m

yself asking God

where I get th

e strength. H

e keeps reminding me

that th

e battle is not mine but H

is. :)

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n to f

amiy..

.Being a

n olde

r siste

r, how

do yo

u usua

lly

advise

your

younge

st sibli

ngs?

Whatever you do wherever you are, represent y

our

family, d

o not allo

w circumstances to define you

and stand for w

hat you belie

ve in.

*Opra

h Mom

ent....D

o you

let th

em be

who the

y are?

Most of th

e time I d

o, sometimes th

ey need to be

brought back in

to the w

ay and that’s

where I c

hip

in. Rarely th

ough, I’m never hard on th

em.

Did you

ever

see yo

urself

going

main

strea

m, espe

cially

on

prime t

ime r

adio?

Never! In fa

ct, I’ve never im

agined myself o

n-

air. My first jo

b on radio was behind th

e scenes

(content productio

n) I became so good at it

that I

thought I

was going to do it

forever. And I d

id not

have the confidence th

at people saw in

me. I h

ave

given myself a

certain period on radio. My plan is

to venture in

to Public Relatio

ns and Branding. So

after m

y period on radio elapses, I want to

do PR

work and branding for a really

big company.

How do

you f

eel a

bout

being

calle

d

radio’

s most

prom

ising p

resen

ter?

I feel in

credibly humbled every time.

It really

warms m

y heart and gives

me reason to w

ake up every day and

become better at what I

do. I stu

died

communication and m

ajored in

broadcasting (r

adio and television),

so I had been doing th

is radio thing fo

r

3 years before I came to

Yarona FM :)

Yarona FM has been home, I’m stil

l trying

to find my fe

et because I c

ome from a

different b

ackground, but I

love it.

For this issue of SKYMag, I got to hang

with the beautiful Rati, Yarona FM’s newest on- air

princess, a poet and future PR Guru.

It’s an honour having you in SKY Mag mami....you rock, re very sure ka wena.

Thanks for having me, and do not be shaken by anything, stand firm for what you believe in.

Stand firm and don’t be scared to represent your SKY. Stay cool :)

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How was

your li

fe, gr

owing

up?

I grew up an obedient c

hid. My parents are very

traditional. I

knew never to cross th

em and to

behave according to th

eir instructio

ns. Plus

growing up in church m

ade me th

e woman I a

m

today, it m

oulded me.

Would y

ou des

cribe

yourse

lf as s

trong

or jus

t a gir

l who

takes

what co

mes you

r way?

I’d say strong. Sometim

es I find m

yself asking God

where I get th

e strength. H

e keeps reminding me

that th

e battle is not mine but H

is. :)

Nice...o

n to f

amiy..

.Being a

n olde

r siste

r, how

do yo

u usua

lly

advise

your

younge

st sibli

ngs?

Whatever you do wherever you are, represent y

our

family, d

o not allo

w circumstances to define you

and stand for w

hat you belie

ve in.

*Opra

h Mom

ent....D

o you

let th

em be

who the

y are?

Most of th

e time I d

o, sometimes th

ey need to be

brought back in

to the w

ay and that’s

where I c

hip

in. Rarely th

ough, I’m never hard on th

em. POTE OR FOAM?

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A Lot of Little things

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We only live once, and instead of things, we collect experiences and memories <3 Check Guest Ed Louise’s blog at: lokaylo-louise.tumblr.com/ <3 for style inspiration :)

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Beautiful, spirited, young and majorly talented, the

Jonas twins, Alice and Theresa, are sewing their own

fashion scripts. The 16-year-old designers jumped onto

the fashion radar and caught our attention with their

seriously cool designs and love for fashion.

SKY caught up with the twins to find out how they juggle

school and fashion design, and the best advice they’ve

ever been given.

What is the hardest aspect of being so

young in the industry?

Alice: People, in

cluding your parents,

do not take you serio

usly! I had to

work

extra hard to

prove beyond doubt that

indeed I am ta

lented and have a great

passion for fa

shion design.

Theresa: Juggling school a

nd fashion

design can be challenging in

term

s of

managing time.

Where have you showcased?

Alice: We’ve showcased at F

ashion

Mentor, Botswana In

dependence

Fashion Show, and Fashion

Extravaganza.

What have some of your achievements

been?

Theresa: We’ve been able to

successfully showcase at local fa

shion

shows while re

ceiving exposure and

building our e

xperience.

What’s the greatest lesson you’ve

learnt thus far?

Alice: You liv

e once, therefore liv

e life

to the fu

llest w

ith re

sponsibility, fo

cus

and prayer.

Theresa: To be time conscious.

Best advice you’ve ever been given?

Alice: Keep away fro

m people who are

negative. P

eople who speak negative

bring a negativ

e vibe into your li

fe and

you won’t be able to

fulfil your d

reams.

Theresa: Be confident! B

e yourself and

say what you fe

el.

What’s the most rewarding part of

your passion?

Alice: I live m

y dream and my passion. I

feel happy and fu

lfilled.

Theresa: I realise th

at the gift

of fashion

design is not only fo

r me but fo

r the

youth in general. W

e are already an

inspiratio

n to some youth. T

hey speak

to us in person or th

rough social media

and tell u

s how they are now in

spired to

follow th

eir dreams because of u

s. They

now know age should not limit t

hem!

Your style is…?

Alice: I’m m

ore of a grunge girl,

but

sometimes I d

ress according to m

y

mood.

Theresa: I love all s

tyles as long as I’m

comfortable and it’

s suitable fo

r me.

Your design aesthetic is…?

Alice: Based on a m

odern day young

woman, but m

ostly youthful, v

ibrant

designs.

Theresa: We always keep our

customers in m

ind when dealing with

design aesthetic. W

e play around with

different fabric

s and mix it

up.

Who influences you?

Theresa: Our fa

mily, with

their s

upport,

encouragement and m

otivatio

n.

Who are your favourite fashion

designers?

Alice: Hiba Tikva and House of K

ay.

Theresa: David Tlale, C

alvin Klein and

Tommy Hilfger.

Your careers are steadily gathering

momentum. Where do you see

yourselves in 5 years?

Alice: We see ourselves as fa

shion

mentors, mentorin

g the youth of

Botswana.

Theresa: And also successful

international fa

shion designers.

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SISTER, SISTER

What’s the most rewarding part of

your passion?

Alice: I live m

y dream and my passion. I

feel happy and fu

lfilled.

Theresa: I realise th

at the gift

of fashion

design is not only fo

r me but fo

r the

youth in general. W

e are already an

inspiratio

n to some youth. T

hey speak

to us in person or th

rough social media

and tell u

s how they are now in

spired to

follow th

eir dreams because of u

s. They

now know age should not limit t

hem!

Your style is…?

Alice: I’m m

ore of a grunge girl,

but

sometimes I d

ress according to m

y

mood.

Theresa: I love all s

tyles as long as I’m

comfortable and it’

s suitable fo

r me.

Your design aesthetic is…?

Alice: Based on a m

odern day young

woman, but m

ostly youthful, v

ibrant

designs.

Theresa: We always keep our

customers in m

ind when dealing with

design aesthetic. W

e play around with

different fabric

s and mix it

up.

Who influences you?

Theresa: Our fa

mily, with

their s

upport,

encouragement and m

otivatio

n.

Who are your favourite fashion

designers?

Alice: Hiba Tikva and House of K

ay.

Theresa: David Tlale, C

alvin Klein and

Tommy Hilfger.

Your careers are steadily gathering

momentum. Where do you see

yourselves in 5 years?

Alice: We see ourselves as fa

shion

mentors, mentorin

g the youth of

Botswana.

Theresa: And also successful

international fa

shion designers.

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Body Beautiful

Eating healthily is a great

way to make sure that you

get all the nutrients you

need- that way, you’ll be

fabulously body beautiful,

inside and out! <3

VegetablesVeggies are good for you- there are many ways to prepare them so that you can stomach that broccoli! They are packed full of vitamins, minerals and fibre.

FruitFruits are awesome! They come in a variety of colours- and they’re sweeeet :D Try to eat as many different fruit as possible, so that you get in your vitamins and minerals ;)

GrainsPhaleche, rice, pasta… these are also good for you, in the right proportions. Wholegrains are healthier than processed grains. Here is a hint- if it’s brown, (bread, rice), it’s good! <3

Healthy Protein

A serving of protein is also

part of a healthy diet- think

fish, poultry, beans and a

little beef.

my plate

Extra tips:

• Drink LOTS of water :) If plain water

is too ‘boring’, try drinking it mixed

with juice, or have some tea ;)

• Steer clear of processed foods, as

these aren’t as healthy for you as

fresh, unprocessed ones ;)

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Volunteer!

You get to meet different people: When you volunteer with other people, you mingle with those who are from a different background from yours, and that is a definite plus! It’s wonderful how different people can be united by a cause that they believe in :)<3

YOU LEARN NEW SKILLS: You might learn sign language while volunteering with the deaf, learn how to use a new computer programme or even how to manage your time better… New experiences are often enriching and whenever you work, you learn new things :) You’ll also get the chance to have real office experience that will look great on your future CV…

2.

1.

You get to change the world:4. In your own small way, you will be contributing to making

the world a better place! Those are *superhero* vibes :D

I used to believe I was going to be an international dancer like Janet Jackson! I then went to dance at a school I was volunteering at, and a celebrity spotted me and asked to work with me :D Unfortunately I was too young at the time, but that is the whole idea. Be nice and be content with your humble beginnings <3

Doing good doesn’t makeyou a goodie- goodie ;)

3. If you’re looking forward to going to university after high school, your volunteering will look great on your application- it will demonstrate that you take initiative and shows what kind of

person you are, by adding an added dimension- if you volunteer by reading to kids at a library, for example, universities will recognise your passion

for sharing stories :)

* The Botswana Red Cross* The Baylor Children’s Clinic* SOS Botswana* Any other charitable organisations* A place you’d love to work when you’re done with school* And even at church, (you know you can never have too many of em blessings shugga ;) )So be sure ka what you want to do in your life and what difference you can make in another’s life.

Hey, SKY babes :) i used to think of volunteering as a boring and tiring thing to do

because it is a lot of hard work, until I learnt that even volunteering at home gave me a

few points and I finally stoped being yelled at all the time! I even got permission to do and

get away with many things I was deprived of before! Lol! So volunteering outside as well,

can benefit you for what you want to do and become as you grow and mature into your

dreams, I like to think of it as *networking* in a humble and unpretentious way.

As well as the personal, character- building aspect of volunteering, there are many

other benefits to giving up some of your time and energy to helping a cause that you’re

passionate about- read on ;)

Places you can volunteer are:

<3 Bongani Cindy Sigwele

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Ha e le go re o na le diaparo tse o sa di diriseng, you could consider donating

them :) Giving a gift like that may seem

like a small gesture, but it means a lot.

Hey, SKY sista ;) Did you know that there are many ways to be helpful? Everyone has the power to affect

their world in a positive way! If you want to find out how you can be

a superhero, today- read on! (No cape required, lol!)

<3

How to be a

Offer to babysit- If you feel comfortable around younger siblings and cousins, offer to watch the munchkins while your mom or neighbour relaxes, a bit. There are fun activities you can do- teach them how to play Black Mampatile (AKA hide and seek), or Safe. You can even get them to colour- not on the walls! Or sing and dance :) #FunTimes

If you’re interested in being more involved in your community, you can volunteer at a local NGO- depending on where you are in the BW, there may be an organisation doing work that you admire. Taking a little time out over the weekend, or after homework, in the afternoons, is a great way to be a hero :)

If you know

someone who’s having

difficulty with a subject

that you’re good at, you

could offer to help them out.

Organise study session-nyana,

and share the knowledge! It’s

also a great way to connect

with someone you might not

usually get the chance to talk

to…

Adopt a pet :) If your parents are cool with it, you could adopt a pet from the BSPCA- Pets are awesome companions, and you would make an animal happy by giving them a loving home <3

Dear Rori

Remember how everyone laughs and thinks you are being a diva every time you tell them you are going to be a super star? Well guess what? You will have the last laugh because your star continues to shine in the media industry that you will grow to love so much.

Your friends and family think you watch too much TV. But that’s ok, just tell them that that is the same TV they’ll see your face on one day!

You are deeply saddened by big brother Thapelo’s passing. Having to suddenly live without him is a major blow; it makes you sad and confused and has left you with many unanswered questions. You don’t know how to handle it. But it will all get better with time, I promise. *Big hug* God sees your heart and will heal it.

As a teenager, you think you know it all and that no one understands you. But that’s not true. You resent your sisters for snitching on you ko go mama le papa when you stay out late with your friends, or when you sneak

Letter toLetter to

Whenever we ask the SKY Nation what you love about #SKY_Mag, so many of you have said “Letter to My 14 Year Old Self”… So, especially for you, journalist Rorisang Mogojwe wrote a bonus letter, to share her story and a word of encouragement with the SKY Nation :D <3

MY 14 YEAR OLD SELF

out to go to that cool party when the ‘rents didn’t give you permission. They’re only trying to protect you Ro, you are their baby sister. You are still too young and rebellious to understand this, but they love you and care about you and one day you will thank them for being so hard on you. Big brother Kux is cool though, he will do anything to make you happy. Treasure all your siblings because they are your anchors; they hold you down like that. Stay close to all of them.

Your deep desire to see and learn about the world will help make the choice to study media in Malaysia easy, like icing on the cake. Mama and papa will miss you but will become the cheerleaders of your dreams. Be sure to dedicate your autobiography to them or mention them in your

thank you speech when you win those media awards.

Be careful of boys Ro. Not all of them will keep their promise to love and never leave you. Don’t give your heart to just any boy because sometimes they can be careless when handling your precious cargo. Also be wary of bad friends, they will try to pull you down and influence you negatively. You are better than that. You are a people’s person, but having lots of friends isn’t always a good idea; just 2 or 3 good friends is better than a 100 bad friends.

And always remember: pray every day, write what’s on your mind, smile genuinely, fall in love, read a good book, travel the world and BE HAPPY!

XoXoLove Rori ☺

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This month, you will get the chance to look inside yourself and see a strength that you might not have noticed, before. This inner peace will make you more aware of the emotional needs of others, which will improve the quality of all your relationships ☺ *Yay* Enjoy this *moment*!

You’re naturally outgoing, and so have no problem seeing an opportunity and grabbing hold of it with both hands. This month is full of such opportunities; o tla bona chance ya go studyisa le ba bangwe in your class, maybe even audition for a play or talent show. *Do you* and shine ☺

In this time, you might get the chance to get to someone a little better. That girl in your agric class? She might change from being an acquaintance to being a good friend :) It’s a special time, and you’re feeling extra loving towards your family, as well <3

Gemini SKY babes might feel a little homely, this month. As much as you enjoy a good time, you’ll prefer go chilla ko lapeng, o iketlile, fela. This is a great chance for you to do some soul searching, rediscovering go re o rata eng, le go re o shapo ka eng. *Deep*

Your usual bubbly, outgoing self is feeling a little introverted, and you might find yourself spending a lot more time doing things that make your heart smile :) This is great, because it’s great to spend a little time soul searching, remembering the things that you love and appreciate about life ☺

Adventure! Spending time with your friends is going to be one of THOSE moments, where you get to make some awesome memories ☺ You’ll be listening to new music, watching a different genre of movie or a different flavour of ice cream- lucky for you, you can stay true to your SKY and be on some: ‘shapo ka yone’ if you’re not down with chocolate chips! ;)

You’re in the mood for some fun, Taurus- *fun times* :D You’re already a loving friend, and your carefree vibes will lighten the mood with your friends and family :) Ke wena ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, this month, spreading the happiness <3

Gentle Virgo ☺ You’re often the kind friend who is always offering a kind word- but you’re also not shy to call a spade a spade… This month, you’ll be a lot more aware of the effect that your words have on others, and might find yourself being the one who encourages your little brother or gives your friend some advice <3

Home is where the heart is for you, Capricorn <3 Even though your parents might be caught up, ko tirong, you’ll get the chance to cherish the moments that you do get to spend with them :) Maybe you’ll make them tea in the mornings, ka weekend, or spend more time with your siblings- enjoy it!

This is your moment, Cancer! You’ve found a new passion- netball, a new musician, a school subject or author- and it’s making you soooo happy! This makes it easier to relate with your friends and family, because you totes understand how they could be interested in that random animated series, now!

For the next few weeks, you’re going to LOVE spending time with the girls, chatting, hanging out and bonding *Awesome* Do look out for moments when you feel like the crowd wants to pull you along into a wave of what they want… You’re one of them strong young women, so you’ll know exactly when to say ‘sure!’ and when to say ‘ke shapo’, and walk away <3

You’re feeling super ambitious, girl- go for it! You’re on a mission to ace that test, win that chess tournament AND keep your room looking bawss :D This surge of energy is awesome, and you’ll get to share it with those you love <3

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