Minnie Dlamini Ready To Conquer the BET Awards

In this picture: Minnie Dlamini departs Johannesburg with Celebrity stylist Francois Louw to journey to the United States where she will participate in the upcoming BET Awards 2015.

South Africa's own, Minnie (Minenhle) Dlamini is set to present the BET International Act: AFRICA and BET International Act: UK awards this Sunday. She will also host the BET International Showcase at the renowned Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA, on Saturday.
“I’m beyond excited! This is a blessing and I am so grateful for the opportunity,” exclaims Dlamini.
“BET has been my vision for years and to see it come to fruition is simply a dream come true. My gratitude is in abundance for the labour of many on this success,” says Dlamini.

A vision lay upon previous manager over three years ago who then enlisted the help of business associate Krystal Thorpe of the United States.
Associate Makho Ndlovu also contributed to the common goal. A concept over three years in the making, a collective effort has yielded such an amazing result.
Dlamini is honoured to participate in the BET Awards 2015. She plans to do South Africa proud and represent her country.I'm sure she will. International expansion is her goal and Minnie definitely has her eye on the prize.
Minnie was styled by celebrity stylist – Francois Louw and will be wearing two designer for the BET Experience – Ryan Keys of Keys Fashion and the renowned Spero Villioti.

Minnie's BET experience will include the following:
A Private Dinner in Los Angeles Hosted by BET Executives;
A Kick Off Event for the BET International Nominee Party;
Co-Hosting the International Artist Showcase;
BET Awards Red Carpet Co-Host; AND
BET Award International Category presentation LIVE

Thank You Minnie for putting South Africa on the map!!
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WANT TO SING WITH PHARRELL?

Sharing the stage with Pharrell Williams just got real and it’s all because Woolworths have extended the SingWithUs entry date until 31 July 2015!!

In April, Pharell announced his collaboration with Woolworths on the “AreYouWithUs?” campaign – a strong creative partnership aimed at uplifting education and environmental sustainability across South Africa. Williams took on the role of Style Director in a ground-breaking collaboration across a series of sustainability-focused projects.

‘Pharrell is a global icon for social cohesion, advancement through education and environmental awareness – these same values lie at the heart of our business and form the foundation on which this partnership is built. We hope Pharrell will help us make sustainability cool for the next generation of South Africans and help create a better future for our children, our country and our planet,” says Ian Moir, CEO of Woolworths South Africa.

Woolworths and Williams are set to host a private concert for WReward customers, and one singing group stands the chance of sharing the stage with the Happy singer. A cash prize of R100 000 is also on offer.

This is how you can still enter: put together a school singing group (it does not have to be an official choir) of between five and 20 learners, aged between 8 and 18. Film the group performing a song of their choice song, and then load it onto YouTube. Send your full entry (along with all their details) to singwithus@woolworths.co.za. Entries close on the 31 July 2015. Schools must please view the full competition rules online at www.woolworths.co.za/areyouwithus (under the Sing With Us section).

Good luck!

It's A Good Day

"Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable." - Janelle Monáe

We all have a story to tell, Janelle Monáe shares a touching story on her upbringing:
"When I started my music career, I was a maid. I used to clean houses. My mother was a proud janitor. My stepfather, who raised me like his very own, worked at the post office and my father was a trashman. They all wore uniforms and that’s why I stand here today, in my black and white, and I wear my uniform to honor them.
This is a reminder that I have work to do. I have people to uplift. I have people to inspire. And today, I wear my uniform proudly as a Cover Girl. I want to be clear, young girls, I didn’t have to change who I was to become a Cover Girl. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.

Ladies, it doesn't matter where you come from, keep pushing on, what really matters is where you are going, focus on getting there!! - RSL Blogger

#RSLMotivation #RSLInspiration #WomanEmpowerment #JanelleMonáe

RSL WOMAN CRUSH HERO FEATURES DR KOPANO MATLWA MABASO!!

SUCH AN INSPIRATION WE SALUTE YOU!!

I was first introduced to the then known Kopano Matlwa at age 17, when my aunt gifted me with her award winning novel Coconut which changed my life, the timing could have not been any perfect because of the relevance of the novel at that specific point in my life wherein I was a black girl in a predominantly white Private School if we need to get factual about things and she just conceptualized the entire experience in the novel and help me get through my daily life as a "Coconut", one of my best and favorite reads (I read it twice).I am overjoyed with how far she has come and how prosperous she has become.

More about Kopano:

Dr. Kopano Matlwa Mabaso is one of our Youth Month RSL Woman Crush Hero's! This 29-year old is a South African medical doctor currently reading for a DPhil (PhD) in Population Health at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. She has a MBChB degree from the University of Cape Town and a Masters in Global Health Science from the University of Oxford. She is also a published author and winner of the European Union Literary award, 2007 and Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa, 2010. Her novels Coconut and Spilt Milk are social commentaries on post-apartheid South Africa and between them, have been translated into 4 languages and are used as teaching aids in a number of schools and universities both locally and abroad.

In this picture: Kutlwano Matlwa - Mabaso with her spouse. Photo Cred: Kiekie photography

On a much lighter note: @kopanomabaso (twitter handle),is also a wife and a mother and is busy writing her third novel all whilst working to complete her PHD. She is also involved in her NGO, which she co-founded in 2011 called Transitions Foundation working to address inequalities in education in South Africa and assists talented youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. She is also a WEF global shaper; an Aspen Voice Fellow, Associate to the Tutu Fellowship and much more! That is why she is our RSL Woman Crush Hero!! We Salute You!!
#RSLWomanCrushHero #RSLInspiration #RSLWomanEmpowerment

A GLAMOROUS & LUXURIOUS EVENING WITH GLAMOUR & MIMCO

I was invited to the MIMCO and GLAMOUR Magazine launch on Thursday, 11th June 2015 at the MIMCO Boutique in Sandton City (Johannesburg), a glamorous and luxurious evening to celebrate MIMCO's latest collection, remarkable I must say and definitely one to have. For those of you who don't know, MIMCO, is a brand born in Melbourne, Australia and the brainchild of Amanda Briskin IN 1996. ,Mim was her childhood nickname and that is how Mim's company began (Mim + Co = MIMCO), which is now taking over the globe.We were hosted by the fabulous Glamour Team including Editor of Glamour Magazine South Africa, Pnina Fenster and Glamour Fashion Editor, Andrea Albertyn who shared some of their top picks and MIMCO style secrets while we enjoyed bubbles of Pierre Jourdan Brut, canapés, goodie bags and guests were treated to flawless manicures by the FOX BOX pop-up nail bar and a 6 months Glamour Magazine Subscription!!

In this picture: MIMCO's latest collection displayed in the MIMCO Boutique in Sandton City❤ (Available at Woolworths, Mimco standalone stores and selected Witchery standalone stores)

In this picture: Morgan Taylor products used by The Fox Box pop-up nail bar team

In this picture: Goodie Bag Treats from Glamour Magazine and Mimco

In this picture: MIMCO's latest collection displayed in the MIMCO Boutique in Sandton City❤ (Available at Woolworths, Mimco standalone stores and selected Witchery standalone stores)

RSL Blogger: Nelisiwe (Nelly) Jiyane

Myself (Nelisiwe Jiyane) and Director of Digital at Glamour Magazine South Africa Gillian Forbes@TheMimcoLaunch ❤

RSL Blogger, Nelisiwe Jiyane with Editor of Glamour Magazine South Africa Pnina Fenster.

My partner for the evening, Phondliwe Jiyane with Editor of Glamour Magazine Pnina Fenster

To the GlamSquad and Mimco Thank you for hosting such a Remarkable and Spectacular evening!!

The Mimco Boutique in Sandton City Shopping Mall, is situated on the upper level (Level 6) opposite The @Home store. You can also find MIMCO standalone stores at selected Woolworths stores.
Pop into one of the Fox Box express nail bars in selected Woolworths Stores in around Johannesburg and Cape Town for more information visit their website on: www.thefoxbox.co.za

A GLAMOROUS & LUXURIOUS EVENING WITH GLAMOUR & MIMCO

On The Agenda for Tonight #RedSoleLifeJournal