BY Obakeng Maje

So you dream of starting your own clothing line? To be successful, you’ll have to learn how to run a business, market your products, and keep your customers happy.

Here are some basics on getting started in the clothing and fashion business with no one other than a Zeerust-born Rebaona “Baonce” Molele.So come and chill with us on our hot seat while Sassy-girl takes us into her den.

The dynamic, outspoken star, born confident, strong minded,indefatigable and phenomenal Rebaona Baonce Molele is described in many words.

The name is “Rebaona” which is a Setswana name meaning “we are His” (The Almighty). Baonce (which is pronounced Bounce) was derived from Rebaona in primary school as Rebaona was not easy for white educators to pronounce.

On the the 14th of August 1989 when the town of Zeerust was blessed with this gift, her parents knew from the moment they held her that she was displaying characteristics of an individual that commands your attention every-time.

A grounded person, jolly, very humble and loving person whose nicely brought up in a family of morals, values and pure love which made her to be good-hearted, care for those around her and taught her to be unconditionally.

Baonce has studied life in her mother’s womb the rest is just jingle and bells, and she was born for what she does which is purely on God’s given talent.

I am in love with public relations, I’m  talkative, loves public speaking, loves socializing and meeting new people” she said.

“All in all I’m a pure extrovert,  thinks abroad and speaks my mind out” Baonce said.

Rebaona strongly believes that “straight talk does not break any friendship”, she expresses her emotions by drawing, writing poems and talking to her inner self.

“My beliefs of all time is that innovation is virtue and as a result I innovates what is essential where its needed and strongly believe in this quote “be the change you want to see” by Mahatma Ghandi, therefore I am passionate about making some changes where I comes from and everywhere I go” She smiles.

She believes in one person and that is herself, she refuses to let any criticism put her down.

“I have a very strong back bone and heading only one direction which is the top. I always keep glowing as i believes that when you look good and glow, you do good as a result and strongly believes that life without Christ is full of crises, so therefore you should go for Christ at all times” Rebaona said.

She started school at R.B Dithupe primary school which is located in the Northwest province (Zeerust) where she did her grade 1 to grade 9, then went to further her high school in different schools namely S.t Annes high school (Rustenburg)

,Northern Academy (Limpopo-Polokwane) Motswedi High school (Zeerust) and then matricualetd at Ntebogang High school (Zeerust).

In 2008 Baonce then went to further her studies at the University of Johannesburg where she studied a National Diploma in Financial Accounting.

She also took her precious time to encourage Matriculants those who did not make it.

“So well to all matriculants, my advice to those who did not make it is that its not the end of the world. Failure is success if you work on it, so therefore there is always a chance to change you results don’t hesitate, go and repeat or upgrade  its going to be for the best. And to those who made it, congratulations, and please make sure you choose you career path wisely. Be sure that its what you want don’t satisfy your family, so choose what you want because the future is yours alone” She said.

“One thing I would change if i were to be president for a day…I would to make abortion illegal in South Africa” Rebaona said.

Owner and founder of “Baonce” a trademark, derived from her middle name which is also a clothing brand that consists of two brands namely ‘The hometown branded and the Baonce brand.

“The reason behind the creation of the brand is to innovate change, show how proud I am of my roots and to make everyone aware of where I comes from. The hometown brand is a Zeerust brand which is divided into two, the town brand and villages and its surrounding” She said.

“And then the Baonce brand which is fresh, hip, funky and happening, combination of styles, all brands consists of t-shirts,caps, jackets, sweaters, beanies and e.t.c” She said.

“In 5 years time I would like to see myself in great greener pastures, being a financial  accountant, recognized as a businesswoman in the business world, being the best role model, an example of independence in women, an example of an educated traditional healer and  a phenomenal brand” She outlines.

“In 5 years time I would love to see my clothing label grown, I would love to see my brand being recognized globally” Rebaona adds.

The only challenge she came across is when she had to choose to take a break from her studies and business to answer her ancestral calling,but it paid off well she said.

“Now I’m a qualified member of the traditional Dingaka Association, and the new year just started and I’m continuing where I left off. And I intend on making the best of everything in the year 2013” She smiles.

“My advice about education…Education is the key to success, even if you choose to do anything on the side, education should always come  first, because life is unpredictable so in that case you will have something to fall back on” She adds.

Our crew tried to pressurise Baonce to let the cat out of her bag regarding her love-life and relationships and here is her respond.

“About relationships i would like to keep that private” She smiles.

You can follow Rebaona “Baonce” Molele on Twitter@Baonce and on Facebook as Rebaona Baonce Molele to see what she is offering.

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By Obakeng Maje

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that preparations for the launching of the Provincial Arts and Culture Indaba are in full swing. 

Chief Director: Arts and Culture, Libraries and Archives, Mr. Thabo Mabe, says the Indaba, which was initially scheduled for October, will now take place in November in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. 

“The October date was subject to a number of things being in place, matters including the venue, the completion of district indabas and the confirmation of speakers for the event,” says Mabe. “Now we have a clear schedule of district indabas, with the first one in Ngaka Modiri Molema District on October 29. We encourage all artists to participate at district level, before we engage at provincial level.

“As we speak, logistical arrangements such as the engagement of all genres, the venue, and selection of participants and confirmations of attendants are underway.”

The theme of the Indaba is: “Carving a Place for the North West in the Mzansi’s Golden Economy”, in recognition of the need for the development of cohesive and well-defined and thought-out strategies for the carving of a proper role and space in the socio-economic development of this country.

“The overall outcome is to ensure that out of the indaba we have clear guidelines regarding such critical issues as funding policy and other elements,” says Mabe. “We want to ensure that all stakeholders know the rules of the game.“

Mabe says he is impressed with the engagement of the artists, as they are critical to the success of the Indaba. Following a meeting with the artists and Premier Thandi Modise, a joint steering committee comprising artists and Departmental officials was formed. 

“Already, five members of the Arts and Culture community have been part of three meetings with Departmental staff in preparation for the Indaba. That is an impressive development, as we seek to find solutions to common challenges. I am confident that we will work together for the benefit of arts and culture in the Province.”

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By Obakeng Maje

The North West Province’s support for the universal call for attention to the essential part that reproductive health plays in creating a just and equitable world is to be amplified at the provincial event to commemorate World Population Day to be held at the Orion Hotel in Rustenburg on Thursday.

The theme adopted by the United Nations to reenergize commitments made in the past towards universal access to reproductive health and to recognise those who provide information, services and supplies as part of commemorating the 2012 World Population Day is “Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services.”

“Although reproductive health is recognised as a human rights issue which should be at the very heart of development and crucial to delivering the United Nations Population Fund vision of a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, problems associated with it remain the leading cause of ill health and death for women of childbearing age worldwide says Premier Thandi Modise.

Premier Modise added that with the world population having reached 7 billion, investing in sexual and reproductive health is one of the surest and most effective ways to promote equitable and sustainable development and achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

“We are challenged to take urgent concerted action to bridge the gap between demand and supply of reproductive health care because women and young people who are in good health, and who have the power and the means to make their decisions about how many children to have–and when to have them, are better able to contribute to the development of their societies If we can reach the poorest and most vulnerable communities with reproductive health information and services, we can save many lives and improve countless others. We will also make significant strides in reducing poverty, advancing development and protecting human rights.” she stressed

The provincial commemoration hosted by the Planning Commission in the Office of the Premier in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund and the Provincial Department of a Health is intended at promoting and informing citizens on various aspects of reproductive and sexual health will determine whether we are committed to the idea that everyone has a right to reproductive health.

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