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iZikhothane: Fun & Fame

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0200

An underground youth culture oozing vigorously across Kathlehong, Vosloorus, and Soweto, is inding its way into the mainstream. Zenaida Martin breaks the story of "The Lickers"

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Aids Counselling & Testing: Walking the Talk

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:10:00 +0200

One million people in the Gauteng Province have voluntarily tested for HIV/Aids. UNCUT's Zenaida Martin is among those who went to check their status

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UNCUT calling for 'Youth who Rock' nominations

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

UNCUT � loveLife's cutting-edge youth lifestyle magazine � is celebrating the power of young people this Youth Month. From community builders to culture creators, entrepreneurs to game changers, the magazine is calling for young people to nominate people who ROCK their world; people who are making a difference in their lives.

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Making Waves

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:25:00 +0200

You may have caught Sabelo 'DJ Sabby' Mtshali, 19, presenting the SABC 1 show, Bonisanani, which airs every Sunday at 6:30am.

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The Ins and Outs of HCT

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0200

So, there's all this talk about HCT/HTC� Don't worry, the UNCUT team is here to unravel the alphabet mystery and get you clued up on HIV Testing and Counselling.

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Global ID: Life in Iran

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Amir Ali Emani (12) tells us about life growing up in the city of Isfahan in the Middle East

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Ur Say: Letters to the Ed

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0200

Youth of Mzansi, this is our time!

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Reader Writes: Column direct from you to youth

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Daniel Tullu Suping shares a stern note with those who inspire our dreams

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Ed's Welcome: Um, like� U zo laga, Joe!

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Hail the Kings! Hail the Kings of township comedy. You might have noticed or heard of a new and unique genre of comedy taking South Africa by storm, simply known as Township Comedy. What makes it unique though?

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Street Cred: Your Best Holiday

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

UNCUT hit the streets to ask the young people of Mzansi what their dream holiday would be�

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Festive season facts from around the world

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Ever wondered how different diasporic people based in Mzansi celebrate Christmas? Roya Varjavandi explores how different cultures observe the day.

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DIY your Chrissie, Honey

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Hey y'all, get creative this festive season. Roya Varjavandi gives you tips on how to make your own gifts and decorations this holiday,

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Work It: King of the kitchen

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

You can go to culinary school to become a chef � or, like Mzonjani Atanias, the school of hard knocks and experience could be your road to success.

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Ur Say: Letters to the Editor

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Stand up and do something about your life!

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This is my hood: Thohoyandou

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Thohoyandou is the capital of Venda, a kingdom in the north of Limpopo. Vule Malelelo (17) takes us on a tour of her hometown.

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Street cred: Future focussed

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Roya Varjavandi asks ten young South Africans what legacy they would pass on to future generations

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Real Song: A journey of exploration

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Kwanele Sosibo gets the scoop on afro-rock band UJU and their latest single 'Narcisse'

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Reader Writes: Nothing to fear

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

When all around her were too scared to make their moves, Thembeka Fortunate Nkala faced her fears � now she's ready to realise her dreams.

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Open relationships

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Are open relationships the way to go or are they a killer situation that only benefits males? We got both views but leave it up to you to decide...

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MYMsta Chat: Ur mouth now on ur phone!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Welcome to the new age of MYMsta! From 24 September, MYMsta Chat will allow you to connect instantly with all of your friends!

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Mabaleng: Body art

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Nic Odiseng speaks to hot young gymnast Matome Tshishonga on breaking the race barrier, his gymnastic partner, and the upcoming 2012 Olympics.

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Living Heritage

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0200

!ke e:/xarra //ke, written in the Khoisan language of the /Xam people, literally means diverse people unite. On a collective scale, it calls for the nation to unite in a common sense of belonging and national pride. Nobhongo Gxolo profiles our unity in diversity.

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Hair Economix: The business of hair

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Nobhongo Gxolo checks out the business of hair�

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Hair and Heritage

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Mohawk or Beyonc�'s Brazillian weave, chizkop or designer dreads: who are you without your do? What does your hair say about you? In our special hair-itage feature, Zenaida Martin takes a look at hair from all angles.

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Greening in Alexandra

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:40:00 +0200

NoBuntu Mqulwana checks out greening initiatives in Alexandra that are empowering young gogetters to make their move.

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Global ID: Talking Tanzania

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0200

Karen Ijumba (23), now a Durban resident, takes a look back at her native country of Tanzania

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Getting back to my roots

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Having celebrated National Arbour Week in September, Nobhongo Gxolo looks back on a tree that found its way into her heart.

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Gen Chat: Making music

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200

NoBuntu Mqulwana plays a ﬂy on the wall in a conversation between an established DJ and an aspiring 'party rocker'.

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Make your own family tree

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0200

Ever heard of genealogy? It's the study of your ancestors... Do you even know who they are? You might just be surprised!

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Evolution 101

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0200

Nobhongo Gxolo takes a sneak peak at where we come from and what all the fuss is about last year's fossil find.

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What makes you 1 in 49 million?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:15:00 +0200

Mpata Khunou (22) tells Roya Varjavandi about his first job as a shoe shiner, starting his own business and becoming an award-winning jeweller.

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Building hope

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0200

It's amazing what can happen when you decide to Make YOUR Move! It could even lead to the building of 73 houses � offering warmth, privacy, hope and dignity � for young people who once lived in shacks, as Thandiwe McCloy shares.

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Same difference

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Roya Varjavandi finds out more about albinism � a genetic condition that one in 4 000 people are born with.

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Editor's Note. Whose heritage is this anyway?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0200

Why the BORN FREE generation actually gives a damn.

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Real Song: Charming with Song

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0200

In her debut album Eastern Cape-born and now Khayelitsha township-based songstress Nomfusi, shares her courageous journey towards achieving her dream. Nobhongo Gxolo listens on...

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Happy Taxis - Part 2

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Inyathi or Zola Budd � How safe are taxis? Duduzile Mathebula takes a back seat view of safety factors for taxi commuters.

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Getting your dream job with MYMsta

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Are you a learner in Grade 9 to 12, struggling to decide what subjects to choose? Or are you stuck in your career and need to know your options? Sky Radebe takes you through your career choices.

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Happy Taxis - Part 1

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200

There's more to the taxi experience than terrified passengers careening through traffic at the mercy of drivers renowned for viewing road rules as exceptions. Nobhongo Gxolo takes a look.

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Reader Writes: Be aware of a new trend in the townships

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200

Growing up in the township, I�ve recently become concerned by young people who congregate at street corners, particularly those with an attitude of entitlement. The ones who feel it is obligatory for anyone who tries to make a living to share their earnings with them.

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Mabaleng: Free-styling footballer

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0200

One of a kind, Kamal Ranchoid�s foot skills put South Africa on the map. Proﬁle by Noor-Jehan Yoro.

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Generation chat

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Ayob Vania has a heart-to-heart with two young South African icons on how they grew into manhood.

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This is my hood: Motherwell

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Motherwell is brimming with musos, entrepreneurs and young people making their move. Resident Malibongwe Snyman, 23, tells us about his kasie.

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Making My Move (M3) � What�s it all about? (Part two)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:50:00 +0200

Former loveLife groundBREAKERs tell us how they made their move � and keep on making their move to be the best they can be as youth leaders in Mzansi.

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Making My Move (M3) � What�s it all about? (Part one)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Mzansi�s youth are an unstoppable force. UNCUT meets up with past groundBREAKERS who are young leaders in their own right.

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Teen Beauty

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:50:00 +0200

Young beauty queens are using pageants to make their moves, writes Zaza Motha.

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Work it: Animal Instinct

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:35:00 +0200

UNCUT�s Nobhongo Gxolo and Molemo Mofokeng get friendly with exotic birds and marine life at the Pretoria Zoo.

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1 in 49 million:

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200

The hunger to learn led Lesedi Ntsane to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the �Big Apple�, writes Simon Nare

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Global ID: Lovin� Lubumbashi

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200

Originally a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Pryns Shiso tells us about his beloved motherland in the heart of Africa

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Generation Chat

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200

In an ever intrusive world, should teens have privacy from their parents?

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Backstreet abortions

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200

UNCUT�s Roya Varjavandi investigates and their long-term effects on young women�s health In South Africa, it is legal for women to have abortions within the first trimester (12 weeks) of their pregnancy. The Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996 states that after this period, termination of pregnancy is allowed in the second trimester, or up to 20 weeks, if the physical or mental health of the mother or unborn baby is at risk.

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