Author urges women to be independent
AUTHOR Morgan “Dr TM” Zvenyika has urged women to be independent in his new book titled A Tale Of An Independent Young Lady.
Dr TM rose to fame when he started publishing his books via online platforms as Dr Tm Stories.
To date, he has published more than 15 books.
In an interview with H-Metro, he said:
“The book is all about a young lady who was independent and it teaches young women to be self-dependent as some of the girls nowadays depend on men for survival.
“And most of them, when approached by someone with money and driving a nice car, they can’t even say no and they end up risking their lives as they will be vulnerable to different diseases.
“So the girl in the book was an example that women can live by themselves as she was turning down some proposals from rich people and she opted for a poor guy.
“It teaches people that a relationship is not about money, but true love.”
The author said the book also carries lessons for parents.
“To parents, it teaches them to accept and respect what their girl child wants.
“If she brings a poor man and says mom or dad, I love this guy and I am happy with him, they should respect that.
“Most parents are now forcing their girl child to a man they want, not who is loved by their daughter, just because they admire what that particular man may have in life.
“And in most cases, the child will end up in an abusive marriage,” added Dr TM.
Dr TM said online platforms are the way to go in the times of Covid-19.
“We have now resorted to online, which has become convenient because everything is done online; you pay online and you receive your copy online.
“No need to go to the bookshop and so online writing is the way to go during lockdown.”
Some of Dr TM’s top books include, Bee’s Final Passage To Hell, Abor Devil, Mission Not Possible, Ndiko Kuda Kwenyu Here Mwari, Victim Of The Dark World, The Rise Of Tom, The Return Of Hardlife, Yangu Misodzi and My Return among other books.
VOCALIST, composer, actress and dancer Ncamisa Nqana knew from a young age that she was destined to be a music star.
The Mamelodi-born artist, who calls herself A Bird with Melodies, has been slowly building her solo profile performing in different events and opening for different music stars.
Nqana, who is also a dancer, is one of the rising stars who are getting mileage by being featured in the South African State Theatre YouTube channel.
The channel started last year to give theatre patrons a chance to enjoy shows from the comfort of their home.
The channel features plays, live music performances by solo artists and concerts by different groups.
The 29-year-old says the lockdown affected her plans last year as she was involved in three productions that were stopped.
You’ve been singing professionally for the past 10 years, when are you planning to release a full album?
I have been singing professionally for a while and backed different artists. In 2014, I decided to go solo and began performing my own music that I have composed just to test the waters.
I’ve realised that you cannot just release an album if you are not a well-known star.
I wanted people to know about me and my music first before I can drop a full album.
But again, I did not want to just release an album, I wanted to tell stories of my life through music. I do that to share my story and to show people that we all go through the same experiences in life.
What first got you into music ?
Firstly, I come from a musical background with my mother being a composer and singer. She would compose songs and teach us the music when we were younger. We then performed the music at family gatherings. My mother then sent me to classical training in Mamelodi. When I started doing training, I fell in love with music and I knew this is what I wanted to do.
Have you achieved a lot through music? Since 2009 I have won numerous awards in different choral competitions, including the National Eisteddfod and Unisa Youth competitions. I was a semifinalist for Esp Young Legends 2016 and won the Unisa Voice competition in 2017. In 2010, I enrolled at MC Art at The South African State Theatre (SAST). I felt that it was not enough and I went to Tshwane University of Technology in 2011 to study jazz and popular music, but I dropped out in the middle. Then I began backing other artists like Tribute Birdie Mboweni and others.
Where have you performed as a solo artist?
After winning Puisano Live Band Audition in 2018 under the Gauteng sport, arts, culture and recreation department I had the opportunity to perform with the band in different festivals like the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. I was then featured at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in 2018 and further performed at Arnold Sport Festival (2019) in Sandton and Mangaung African Cultural Music Festival (Macufe). It was a great experience indeed for me.
You have been featured in a number of theatre musicals lately, are you changing the scope of your career?
In 2017, I started falling in love with musical theatre. I then decided to audition for Freedom –The Musical by Aubrey Sekhabi at SAST. I got in, and it was a great experience to be introduced to a new world of dance, and acting. As an artist you have to know everything so that you don’t limit your opportunities. After that production I did The Musical Journey which was directed by Luyanda Sidiya. In 2018, I was involved in another musical that went to China.
What else are you busy with?
I’m a vocal coach and I hold private vocal sessions for artists. I want to add scriptwriting and directing under my belt. I have a brand accessory range called BirdWorks Accessories -Sowetan
FORMER West Indies fast bowler Ezra Moseley died after being hit by a car on Saturday morning, Barbados newspaper The Nation reported.
The 63-year-old, who played two tests and one one-day internationals, was hit by a car at a road junction near Bridgetown while out riding his bicycle.
Moseley made his first-class debut in England for Glamorgan, before he played for Barbados.
His international chances were limited by the extraordinary depth of fast bowlers in West Indian cricket and he found himself behind players such as Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Colin Croft.
He was also sidelined by a back injury that required surgery.
He returned in time to sign up for the controversial 1982 West Indies rebel tour to South Africa, earning a life ban from West Indies cricket.
Moseley continued to play in South Africa for Eastern Province as well as remaining at Glamorgan until 1986, when he became a professional in the Lancashire Leagues.
After the bans were lifted, he became the only member of that rebel tour to appear in the West Indies team when he was picked to play two tests in the home series against England in 1990.
He took six wickets, but most notably broke Graham Gooch’s hand in the drawn third test which kept the England captain out of the remainder of the series as West Indies fought back from 1-0 down to win the series.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) paid tribute to Moseley.
“Ezra was one of our region’s premier fast bowlers from the late ‘70s through the ‘80s and into the early ‘90s,” said the CWI’s director of cricket Jimmy Adams, a former West Indies captain.
“I want to extend our sincere condolences to his family.” - SuperSport
Richards Bay FC booked their spot in the Nedbank Cup last-16 with a 2-1 win over 10-man Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium yesterday evening.
Siyabonga Vilane scored a stoppage-time winner for the Natal Rich Boyz as Chiefs fell to defeat against lower league opposition yet again.
Leonardo Castro had levelled matters for the hosts, who had Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya sent off, following Thabani Dube’s first-half opener.
Richards Bay opened the scoring in the 29th minute.
Daniel Akpeyi misjudged Khanyisa Mayo’s corner-kick allowing Dube to nod home from close range after the ball floated over the outstretched arm of the Chiefs shot-stopper.
Meanwhile, Black Leopards defeated Jomo Cosmos as Ovidy Karuru netted a late brace for Lidoda Duvha at Olen Park in a 2-1 win for the visitors.
All three goals came in the final eight minutes of regulation time with the Zimbabwe international scoring either side of a Khethukuthula Zwane equaliser. Elsewhere, Swallows FC continued their strong run in the 2020-21 season with a 1-0 win over Cape United at Dobsonville Stadium. Kamohelo Mahlatsi scored the only goal of the match. SuperSport.
Morlaye Sylla scored his third goal and Mamadouba Bangoura his first at the African Nations Championship (Chan) as Guinea defeated hosts Cameroon 2-0 in Douala on Saturday in the third-place playoff.
Sylla put the Elephants ahead on nine minutes in the coastal city by dribbling past several opponents before unleashing a shot that was deflected by Pierre Etame over goalkeeper Haschou Kerrido into the net.
Etame was also partly to blame for the second goal in first-half stoppage time as he initially hesitated to pursue Bangoura, waiting for an offside call, and the Guinean darted clear to score.
Cameroon were booed off the pitch at half-time by a crowd restricted to 25 per cent of the 40 000 capacity of the Stade Reunification due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The hosts performed better in the second half, dominating possession, but could not find a way past impressive goal-keeper Moussa Camara.
To their credit, Cameroon never stopped attacking and a Joel Ngon header off an Anthony Mfede free-kick flashed just wide deep in stoppage time.
Finishing third was the best showing by Guinea in three Nations Championship appearances, surpassing fourth place in Rwanda five years ago.
The final between defending champions Morocco and Mali is set for Yaounde on Sunday with Fifa president Gianni Infantino expected to attend. Although the tournament is restricted to home-based players, matches carry full international status and count towards the monthly Fifa world rankings.
Dynamos new signing Trevor Mavhunga is ready for the new challenge.
Mavhunga, formerly with Triangle ,joined the club this year ahead of the expected 2021 league campaign.
“It feels good to have a new home. I’m excited for this new challenge. It’s an honour to play for a big club like Dynamos.
“It’s everyone’s wish to do good in whatever they do, it’s my wish to excel at my new home and I believe with the support from management, teammates and supporters it is possible.”
He added that it was unfortunate that football is on hold but he is hoping for a quick return,
“We are currently in dark days where we can’t play football but I believe that this too shall pass and we will be able to play football as well as meet our dear fans.
“All we need to do for now is to stay fit and safe. I can’t wait to play and all we want is to achieve the set goals. It’s not easy. It requires much hard work but we keep on hoping for the best.” he said