Q & A with Precious Makgaretsa model and actress extraordinaire

Pheliville has talent in abundance I have a Q&A with Precious Makgaretsa who has been turning heads on the modeling industry since 2004. I am sure a lot of us wouldn’t think of turning modeling into a career. Not because they don’t have the talent but because they don’t see many people who are successful in this industry. Pheliville feast your eyes on someone who has conquered this industry and is planning to go even higher.     

1. Give us a walk-through Precious Makgaretsa who is Precious?
From skinny Precious who was always teased and called Stampie, to the model who got to travel and see the world?
Precious is just a girl with a lot of love to give, and on a daily basis I learn more about her :)*

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2. You were born and bred in Pheliville how it was like growing up here?
It was what it was, the place I was born, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Although I kept to myself a lot, growing up ko Pheli was good for me. There was never a dull moment. 373 !!

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3. Did you always know that you will be where you are today?
Nobody ever really knows where they'll end up, do they? A person just goes after what their heart desires, and then voila, you find yourself living your dream.
Oh I wanted it! I wanted it and I went after it! It has been a journey and a half. What I've seen and learnt, the people I've come across. It has been quite a ride.
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4. You are obviously based in JHB but what places do you always visit when you are in Pheliville?
To be quite honest I go to my mum and then I leave. Hardly ever go anywhere else. Unless there's that Uncle-Fouzi schwarma craving, then I'll drive past Hatfield. Yummmmm :p

5. From Tladi Street to gracing big magazines such as True love with you work how has the journey been?
It has been more than what I expected. Way more. Ups, downs and everything else inbetween. I can safely say, it's been unreal. Even for me. The best job so far, Levi's national campaign. I'll never forget it. And now I'm waiting on the Nike pics, I can't flippin wait! *moonwalks*
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6. Apart from the glitz the glam and the fame what else would you say you have learnt from this industry?
Glitz and glam? Hmmm.. I'm not very glamorous, infact, am quite a simple girl. Also not to highly strung on fame etc, but I'll tell you what I've learnt from the industry...
I've learnt that people will only keep you around for as long as it benefits and suits them. Also, a person needs to make decisions based on personal preferences and not peer pressure and/or other influences.
One must keep family very close. They are the ones who will always be honest.

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7. To that little girl out there who aspires to be like you where would you advise them to start?
If you want to be a model, you need to a good agent, go to all your castings, believe that you can make it and you will!
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8. This industry is brutal and forever changing what do you do to stay relevant?
I'm not trying to 'stay relevant', I'm trying to live my life. Not based on who says what or who does what. People either like you or they don't. You can't be everyone's cup of tea. At least not all the time.
Yes the industry can be a bit of a stumble, but that comes with the territory.
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9. With such a busy schedule do you ever have time for love?
My schedule ain't that busy. I try hard not to be 'busy'.
I carry myself through life at a sensible pace, and it suits me just fine. There's always time for family, love, friends, fun, work, adventures and everything else my soul needs. I make sure of it.
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10. I am sure you keep a strict diet but when was the last time you had "Sephahlo” and where did you buy it?
Strict diet? No no. No strict diet. Just very little junk food and I drink a lot of water. With a jog here and there.
As for sphahlo, if today is Thursday. Ke jele sphahlo sa ko Dollar (Rammala street) on Saturday when I went to see my mum. #21! We don't go to Pheli and NOT get sphahlo sa ko Dollar.
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11. Pheliville doesn't follow the fashion status of other townships you seldom see fashion shows and such events, why do you think that is so?
You know the funny thing is, a friend of mine and I discussed this at length this past weekend.
The fashion sense isn't up to date, but that's because I haven't been involved in any projects yet. LOL. I'm working on something. Watch this space ;)
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12. What would you do if you had the power to improve this?
Like I said, I have a few tricks up my sleeve, and you'll be the first to know when we're ready.
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13. You are an inspiration to a lot of women out there, what inspires you? What is your Motto?
An inspiration?! Who are these women? I want to meet them and say: "Two words; Resilience and perseverance."
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14. What can we look forward to in the Life of Precious super model extraordinaire what projects are you working on?
I'm going to an actress. Yes. And actress. A GOOD actress!
That day is slowly drawing near. Besides everything else I did before I went to The Identity Drama School in England... My first real feature is in Kagiso Lediga's film Blitz Patrollie. I did an amazing scene with David Kau and Joey Rasdien. Look out for that and more from May 2012!
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Precious Makgaretsa
follow her on Twitter: @PreshMak
www.icemodels.co.za

The Dark hour

Pheliville nearly went crazy yesterday with the blackout that occurred last night between 20h00 and 11h00. All of Atteridgeville/Lotus and Saulville were out. You could smell the excitement of criminals/arm robbers from a mile away. I was walking at the time on my way to catching a taxi and i won't lie i got a bit of a fright. You should remember that i have four eyes which get very blurred in the Dark. All the time as i was walking all a had in my mind was a cup of tea and my hopes were dashed mxm ya ESKOM. I hope no funny business went on and that eveyone who was travelling/walking at the time got home safely. At the same time i am sure it was a romantic end to a Valentine's eve.

My Pheli from Dusk till Dawn

Pheliville is abuzz with nightlife. Events are being hosted left, right and centre. The township is known for being the host of the Lucas "Masterpieces" Moripe stadium which is their main attraction, but not anymore. The nightlife in Pheliville is being penetrated by fresh minds who are ambitious and eager to put Pheliville on the map. It all started at the centre of Pheliville with Ramsquare cafe being one of the first Nightclubs of its caliber. The place opened the door for many others. With the demise of street bashes(with no reference to "Ditenteng") which is a topic for another blog.

 Ramsquare cafe was at the centre of it all it represented the South African dream with beautiful people, good music, cognacs and French champagne. Pheliville was was taking huge steps in the entertainment industry. La bose lounge(Losby) which is situated South of Pheliville followed suit by targeting the same market but just giving them variety. The same ambiance set the streets alight with Appearances from People such as Black coffee and Glen Lewis La bose shook Pheliville and made it Alive. Simple souls had its fair share being directly opposite to Ramsquare cafe it brought great competition which raised the bar. Many other Pubs/night clubs have also made the cut even for the two that i have just mentioned such as Janicky, Seon's Pub, Strongbass and the list goes on and on.

The face off the Black working class has changed and is growing at a faster rate. Currently a few new Night clubs have gained prominence and this is where you will find them. The bar has been raised so the Pheli masses are hungry for a night club that will keep them coming back for more. With Neighboring townships are making head waves with Clubs such as Jack budda, Taliban, Lentswe and so forth. 

Starter 4 us which was formerly known as Simple souls is at the top of its A-game. The fact that it’s at the central hub of Pheliville's daily ups and Downs gives it leverage over all the other Clubs in terms of presence and visibility. One of the Managers of the place was a part of the Duo that brought us TTs. They believe in giving you Starters for your night hence the name Starter-4-us. 

Cafe Karizma which has been on the lips of many for the past few months, has taken over from Janicky the pub which was once at the pinnacle of Pheliville Culture. Before many of us become of legal drinking age not that i drink but i sure you know what I mean. Cafe Karizma is brining the heat, within the few months that they have been open they have managed to be a house hold name. 

Hills Lounge is an upcoming Club which is turning heads before its launch date. Run by four young prominent businessmen who have experience in our entertainment. It promises to take Pheliville to a whole new level of entertainment.    

The festive season is upon us and the pressure is on these guys to keep us away from the parks, drinking and making Winter babies!!!.  As you have all noticed the Petrol prices have gone up again so some of us would love to have extra cash for our hunters Gold "RE TLA NWAA MARA"               

Pheli

Some people think that Pheli is dead.

Good day

 

 

Balunga Mbolekwa

System operator /Vending

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Pheliville

Atteridgeville Pheli as it is well known is more of an urban township compared to other townships in Pretoria. I am not mentioning any names because i drive a Citi golf and i don't wear di Carvella. The history of this township is rich with diversity and culture as you have read from the previous post. I grew up in Oustad and Blackrock respectively. The common language spoken in Atteridgeville is Setshwana depending on which part you are in. When it comes to Swag Pheli doesn't come short. We make the best Sphatlos/Kotas even if i say so myself try them u won't regret it. Its not a big township so most of the people know each other. The night life is centralised mainly because of the fact that its a small township if Ramsquare cafe is rocking you will probably find everyone there.    

Atteridgeville (Quoted from Wikipedia )

Atteridgeville

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Atteridgeville
—  Town  —
Atteridgeville Location of Atteridgeville
Coordinates: 25°46′24″S 28°04′17″E / 25.77333°S 28.07139°E / -25.77333; 28.07139Coordinates: 25°46′24″S 28°04′17″E / 25.77333°S 28.07139°E / -25.77333; 28.07139
Country	South Africa
Province	Gauteng
Metropolitan Municipality	Tshwane
Time zone	SAST (UTC+2)

Atteridgeville, part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, is a township located on the west of Pretoria, South Africa. It is bordered to the west by Saulsville, to the east by Proclamation Hill; to the south by Laudium and to the north by Lotus Gardens.

History

Atteridgeville was established in 1939^[1] for black people by the government, after much lobbying by Mrs. Myrtle Patricia Atteridge. The Apartheid Government was voted in in 1948 after Atteridgeville was founded. The first occupants were moved to Atteridgeville on 26 May 1940.^[1] Mrs. Myrtle Patricia Atteridge, philanthropist, black sash activist, Pretoria City Councillor and deputy mayoress of Pretoria endeavoured to improve living conditions of Blacks who were previously living in appaling conditions in Marabastad. Atteridgeville provided brick housing; lighting; toilets etc. Later, to further enhance living standards the township was also connected by train to Pretoria CBD. Schools, creches, clinics etc. were to follow. The naming of the township was in fact suggested by the black people themselves who also requested Mrs. Atteridge to represent them in parliament which she refused as she was disinclined to participate in an exclusionary regime. Between 1940 and 1949 more than 1500 houses were built for people relocated from Marabastad, Bantule and other areas around Pretoria.^[2]
Development was frozen between 1968 and 1978 in accordance with the government's policy that housing provided for black people be limited to the homelands. In 1984, Atteridgeville was granted municipal status.
1984 saw school boycotts and general unrest when demands by the Congress of South African Students to implement democratic Students' Representative Councils in schools were rejected by the Department of Education and Training.^[3]
On 15 April 1988 a bomb explosion caused damage to the Atteridgeville Municipal buildings; no-one was injured during the attack. The attack was planned by Umkhonto we Sizwe and executed by one of their members, Johannes Maleka. In November 2000, Johannes Maleka was granted amnesty for his part in the attack by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.^[4][5]
In March 2008 seven people were killed in xenophobic attacks when their shops and shacks were set alight.^[6]

Languages

Atteridgeville is a diverse township whose residents speak many languages. The most commonly spoken language is Sesotho, which is closely related to Setswana and Sepedi. A mixture of languages such as Afrikaans, Sesotho, English and isiZulu are sometimes fused together to form what is now a unique language-style of the township with a slight inclination to a slang known as tsotsitaal.
Some spoken languages in the community are:

• Xitsonga
• Sesotho
• isiZulu
• isiNdebele
• Tshivenda

 Subdivisions

Atteridgeville is commonly known as "Phelindaba" or "Pheli" which is an isiZulu expression for "End of Story". Atteridgeville is so nicknamed because of its proximity to the now defunct nuclear power sites of "Phelindaba" and "Valindaba" (Close the Story).^{[citation needed]} Some areas of the township are divided in terms of ethnic groupings, a system of housing engineered and instituted by the apartheid government.^{[citation needed]} Some of these areas were nicknamed by local residents.
Nicknames:

• Tlhala mpya - Newly built houses callously nicknamed "divorce the dog" in Northern Sotho.
• Ou Stad- Sesotho speaking residents are concentrated in this area.
• Ten Morgan - Same demographics as Ou Stad.
• Black Rock - A blurred concetration of Sepedi and Xitsonga speaking residents.
• Matebeleng (derog.) - isiNdebele and isiZulu speaking residents are based here.
• Extension 3,4,5,6 - Newly developed areas defying past ethnic segregation.
• Selbourne Side - Xitsonga and Tshivenda Speaking people
• Ghost Town - Areas near the old graveyard of Atteridgeville
• Harlem/Mshongo - Atteridgeville-west informal settlement
• Skoopers - Lotus Gardens

 Places of interest

• Ga-Mothakga Resort - (SS Mendi Memorial Site)
• Atteridgiville park - Popular jazz artists gather here each year and perform to a crowded audience
• Saulsville Arena - Hosts music concerts, religious meetings and other major local activities
• Atteridgeville Super Stadium - Where Premier Soccer League PSL matches and other cups are held under SAFA as well as a temporary home to SuperSports United FC