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Miss Hope International 2017 is not just a pretty face

Perseverance is sure the mother of success, Natalie Memory is a living proof of this saying. The 26 year old KwaDukuza Municipality resident is a true definition of the term ‘beauty and brain’. Memory is the current Miss KwaZulu-Natal 2016 and she was recently crowned as Miss Hope International 2017.

“Natalie Memory is a very humble girl originally from Zimbabwe, I moved to South Africa about 8 years ago to look for a better life. I come from a very poor background but I have always had a vision and a plan to make my life better each and every day. I remember when I started saving up money to come to this country by doing people’s hair, when I got here life was not as easy as I thought it will be, to make a living I got a job in Ballito where I worked as a maid as time went on I changed jobs now and then. It was when I got a job in Pick n Pay where I was exposed to many things and I took a decision to turn my life around, I was interested in modelling and I never looked back” Memory explains.

She likes to describe herself as not one of the prettiest girls in the world but she says her brains and heart got her where she is today. Her love of giving a helping hand motivated her to start her own modelling agency called Alosia Models where she grooms young girls who want to make it in the modelling industry, giving pointers and directions from professional experts. She says this industry is though and if one doesn’t have proper guidance and mentorship will not survive but will suffer from people who will take advantage of young girls.

Memory is also known for her community work she has been doing around KwaDukuza and surroundings, she is also a brand ambassador for various products and agencies including Raw juice, Victor Fashion Academy, Posh Salon and many more.

The jack of all trades hopes 2017 will be the best Natalie Memory to grow as a brand and Alosia Models as a business. “In 2017 I want to venture in many things, I want to get out of my comfort zone, go an extra mile to help the people in need.  I have plans to tackle the entertainment industry and grow as a brand. I also trust in God to take me wherever he plan to take me this years.

Khanyi Mdluli

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Haaaaaappy Neeeeeeew Year

start your new year on a new slate, this year work to improve your capabilities and prove your worth.

This year learn to eliminate negativity and stray away from bad energy. be bold, be loud, be alive and represent. put your name out there and make sure people remember you.

don't be afraid to take risks(calculated risks. let's make this year a year of prosperous and new beginnings. 

from Azania open view 
Happy new year.

Amawele aseChersterville lending a hand to disadvantaged girls

Hilarious Chersterville comedians who has made a remarkable name in Durban entertainment industry. Amawele Ase Chersterville is a duo made up of dynamic Durban-based identical twins, Simphiwe and Siphiwe Vilakazi who has recently made history with their current campaign of donating sanitary towels to needy girls.

Kwa-zulu online spoke to the twins, about their campaign. Simphiwe(one of the twins) says the inspiration of establishing this initiative comes from their love for helping the less fortunate.

“Most of black south Africans are in a problem of believing that everything should be provided by the government wish is simply not true it is up to the citizen to change the world We then have decided to come up with a campaign that seeks to not only to fight for sanitary towels but also to provide for the poor but for now we deliver sanitary towels to poor girls in deep rural areas where we are saying our sisters should not be stopped but not having sanitary towels to attend schools and write exams” says Vilakazi

‘If we wish to change our country let us show our selves’ he adds.

So far the initiative is funded by their friends and followers on social media who lends a hand where it is needed. The Twins or Amawele as they are known to their fans have a vision of seeing the campaign grow, approaching bigger companies for help and also helping millions.

‘if people want to be part of this life changing initiative, one can simple buy any product of their choice, buy as many as you can and we will come and collect but if you are, far you can send money we will buy and send you a proof of purchase’

Future plans of the duo include buying Christmas groceries for 5 needy families, which is a project they’ve been working on since 2011 and grows each year.

Amawele have enjoyed plenty of success in the world of stand-up comedy with numerous projects under their belts, which includes working on a national tour with the South African Liquor Authority, promoting an awareness around underage drinking. They have also participated in the promotion of Aromat and were in the Soweto Comedy event.

‘Our work is based on what twins go through and we bring light to a lot of questions that people have about twins. We talk about our situation and highlight the funny side of being a twin,’

You can follow them on social media as Amawele AseChesterville.

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Khanyi Mdluli

Producing prominent rugby players from the township is Anele’s passion

Anele Mahaye is a dynamic, all-rounder with extensive cross functional experienced gained from playing rugby with The Sharks. Mahaye is the former Sharks Player from eSikhaleni, who started playing rugby at an early age in 1995.  During his primary life he was selected to play for KwaZulu-Natal based team called Iqhawe, which grooms boys from 16-20 years. Like any other kid passionate about sports he worked hard and reap what he sowed thereafter he was told to be ready to go to overseas to play rugby and assist in couching.

He describe his stay overseas as a door opener as he was exposed to many opportunities. He was selected by Norges Idretts  as a sport volunteer to assist in couching rugby because they wanted to know and understand how South Africans play.

“I stayed for the term of 2 years and proved to be the best rugby couch they’ve ever had. I was then given the opportunity to create a sporting programme that will go down to the children in schools, Fana Rugby Club was a success with the help of Karl Frisch, the children loved and benefited from it” said a proud Mahaye.

Mahaye is the recipient of more than 15 gold and silver medals obtained around the world and a certificate for an active youth course, the course for empowering youth with skills in organizing and conducting sessions to improve activity in their community.

While overseas he made a promise to himself to come back to his country and develop talent in his own area. When he came back he assisted uMkhanyakude District Municipality Sport and Recreation in couching the rugby team from 2013- 2015. Currently he is couching the eSikhaleni rugby club which plays in the webber cup and is the only black rugby team in Zululand.

He says playing rugby taught him many things and restrained him from doing bad things, “I am from a township where young people are exposed to crime and drugs at an early age. Keeping busy and playing helped in keeping me away from doing those things. Every time I see Siyabonga Buthelezi playing I feel proud because he is the living proof of my hard work in couching, my main aim is to see enough black rugby players in Olympics, being treated equal as other races and getting payments they deserve”  said Mahaye.

He is fascinated by many things in life especially seeing young people giving back and helping others which is why he is in the process of establishing his NPO to help and promote youth in sport, with the experience he has and the certificates he has obtained he is curtained to make this NPO a success.

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Khanyi Mdluli