Miss World Johannesburg

If pageants are your thing, then we have great news for you! The Miss World 2009 competition finale is taking place in Mzanzi! Yes that’s right- Johannesburg! Boys prepare yourselves for a bevy of beauties and ladies you can look forward to outrageous evening dresses and awesome swim-wear!

The Miss World beauty pageant is over 50 years old and was started in 1951 in London England- Oh my, imagine parading around in your cozi in that weather!!

There are 120 participants hailing from countries as far as India and Tahiti! But be sure to look out for our South African contestant Tatum Keshwar. We know our girl will ‘wow’ the crowd and impress all the judges- Go Tatum Go!

Benni’s back

After much talk... the rumours have finally been put to rest. Benni McCarthy - Bafana Bafana’s leading goal scorer is back! And what a difference he is promised to make.

Many people has mixed feelings about bringing Benni back but head coach, Carlos Parreira wants Benni to play in the team for their next two international friendlies against Japan and Jamaica later this month.

McCarthy has 76 caps and has scored 31 goals for South Africa- we think that’s really impressive and can’t wait to see what Benni can do! Go Bafana Bafana – we are behind you all the way!

Your education is important

Does anyone take this seriously! You're exams are coming up and now teachers are striking? After all the lectures your mom and dad gave you about how important school is, now the very people who are meant to be enriching your mind are not showing up to teach you!

Well fortunately the Minister of education - Angie Motshekga, takes this very seriously! She believes that your education is extremely important!

Today she was quoted as saying, that in the next two years she would be implementing proposals aimed at making the schooling process a pleasant one. Some of the things you can expect to see change are: improvements in literacy and numeracy and teachers receive proper training.

Well we are sure you are thinking – ‘thank goodness’ and so are we!

Take our Christmas shopping advice

Long queues, pushy shoppers and crying children.. it could only be- Christmas shopping! But unfortunately, the 25th December doesn’t become a gift-giving bonanza by simply waving a magic wand, everyone must have their chance at the plough and endure at least a few hours of Christmas shopping. Therefore we have come up with some tips to help you cope!


Firstly start by writing a list of who you need to buy presents for before you leave your house. Then next to each person’s name, write down the present you have in mind for them, this will make it easier when you get to the shops. Eat and drink something before you leave- this will give you the energy you need for this exhausting exercise and keep you hydrated and lastly, sing a happy song, this is absolutely vital! You must be in the right frame of mind before you take on this task.

Enjoy your shopping!

Planning a holiday away this December?

At the end of a year of maths and science class, after school sports, homework and parents! who doesn’t want to get away- even if it is for just a week or two. When dreaming about the sea and sun, sand and waves one often forgets about reality, like the cost of this little trip. Ice creams and new bikini’s aren’t for free you know!


So how about putting together a small budget outlining how you should spend your money in a wise fashion. You can start your budget by using these categories: accommodation, travelling costs, food, entertainment, spending money.

The best way to divide your money into these 5 areas is to have a starting amount, i.e. R1000. From there you can estimate (and do a little research)how much money you will need to reserve for each category. Remember to put aside some of this cash as a safety net- just in case you have forgotten anything.

Happy planning!

Benni’s back

After much talk... the rumours have finally been put to rest. Benni McCarthy - Bafana Bafana’s leading goal scorer is back! And what a difference he is promised to make.

Many people have mixed feelings about bringing Benni back but head coach, Carlos Parreira wants Benni to play in the team for their next two international friendlies against Japan and Jamaica later this month.

McCarthy has 76 caps and has scored 31 goals for South Africa- we think that’s really impressive and can’t wait to see what Benni can do! Go Bafana Bafana – we are behind you all the way!

Your education is important

Does anyone take this seriously! You're exams are coming up and now teachers are striking? After all the lectures your mom and dad gave you about how important school is, now the very people who are meant to be enriching your mind are not showing up to teach you! Well fortunately the Minister of education - Angie Motshekga, takes this very seriously! She believes that your education is extremely important!

Today she was quoted as saying, that in the next two years she would be implementing proposals aimed at making the schooling process a pleasant one. Some of the things you can expect to see change are: improvements in literacy and numeracy and teachers receiving proper training.

Well we are sure you are thinking – ‘thank goodness’ and so are we!

Take our Christmas shopping advice

Long queues, pushy shoppers and crying children.. it could only be- Christmas shopping!
But unfortunately, the 25th December doesn’t become a gift-giving bonanza by simply waving a magic wand, everyone must have their chance at the plough and endure at least a few hours of Christmas shopping. Therefore we have come up with a short list of things to do, to help you cope!

1. Write a list of who you need to buy presents for before you leave your house.
2. Next to each person’s name, write down the present you have in mind for them, this will make it easier when you get to the shops.
3. Eat and drink something before you leave- this will give you the energy you need for this exhausting exercise and keep you hydrated.
4. Sing a happy song, this last one is absolutely vital! Be in the right frame of mind before you take on this task.

Enjoy your shopping!

Planning a holiday away this December?

At the end of a year of maths and science class, after school sports, homework and parents! who doesn’t want to get away - even if it is for just a week or two. When dreaming about the sea and sun, sand and waves one often forgets about reality, like the cost of this little trip. Ice creams and new bikini’s aren’t for free you know! So how about putting together a small budget outlining how you should spend your money. You can start your budget by using these categories:

1. Accommodation
2. Travelling costs
3. Food
4. Entertainment
5. Spending money

The best way to divide your money into these 5 areas is to have a starting amount, i.e. R1000. From there you can estimate (and do a little research)how much money you will need to reserve for each category. Remember to put aside some of this cash as a safety net- just in case you have forgotten anything.

Happy planning!