Bokang, a rising star

Barely a year ago, she was an extra playing a character of a slay queen in the South African Telenova, The Queen. Little did she know that in a few months time, she will land a job as a presenter in one of the biggest township television station.

New kid on the block, Bokang Lebina

Bokang Lebina,24 couldn't contain her excitement when her form of being a presenter on Soweto TV was approved. For a week, she will be presenting Kasi Vibe,  a music show on the station based in the famous township Soweto on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West.

Bokang visiting the Trending SA studio with mentor, Nonhle Thema and class

The talented youngster, was one of the South African, upcoming talents that was mentored by veteran tv presenter, Nonhle Tema. But her love for TV and arts had always been there when she was growing up.  She has appeared as a guest presenter on the children's programme, Yo-TV and a commercial Nik Naks advert. "I've always been a creative person. My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was young. I wanted to be a model too but I was told, I was too short for it. But I have never pursued my dream even after completing matric at Mondeor High.

Go getter Bokang Bouncy Lebina

Though her strong background is that of an actor, landing a cameo role on Mzansi Magic's drama The Qeen. This after she couldn't continue financing her studies in advertising at Boston Media House, Bokang felt polishing her skills in what she also love wouldn't be a problem.

Guest presenter on Kasi Vibes

"I guess when you truly love something, you go after it. This is also what I would advise young and upcoming artist to never give up. If its something you truly love. Work hard have patient and faith and also show interest too but never give up," she said.

Bokang is one of the aspiring presenters who are mentored by Nonhle Thema

With the entertainment being so pretentious Bokang says she hope she is able to bring her unique self to the table. This an advise she got from American TV host Steve Harvey when he had a group of high school students who were confused on which field to take for college. "The one Thing you do every morning when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to bed will lead you where you want to go". For Bokang who describe herself as being shy but outspoken those words sparked the fire in her.

Busy in rehearsing for her role as a new presenter

"I was always comfortable in my own skin.I will come and promote self love because the industry is full of pretentious people. Some pretending to be something they are not because they think people love what they do. People will love you as you as you are. I also dont place value in material things hence I'm able to grow at my own pace in the industry," she said.
TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BOKANG:
1 She can sing and think she is a good singer at it too
2.She makes her own clothes
3. She's very shy and hates attention
4.She is a good cook with the interest of going to a culinary school to learn more about food
5.She's funny
6. She spent some time in Lesotho during her childhood years
7.She has never had fake nails
8.She makes her own wigs
9. Doesn't really like make up
10. She is a homebody and enjoys her own company

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Come Dine With Us at Maponya Precinct Market

Come Dine With Us at Maponya Precinct Market

Do you need a safe secure place where you, family and friends  can seat and relax  on  Sundays?

Why don't you join us at the Maponya Precinct Market in Soweto every Sunday.

This new hot hang out spot, not only boast of big space for you to enjoy amongst other things live music and a place for children to play. But visitors will be spoilt for choice on items on the market and both Toyota and VW will have their cars on display for you to choose your dream car.

The Ndabeni Creative team will be on site with all of our products- from your traditional South African beaded jewellery, the ancient stone hand made necklaces and bracelets, wooden beads jewellery etc. You will have a chance to ask any questions you have on our products as well as give you advice on how to wear our items.

 Traders that will be with us this Sunday include, Nobuhle Hub.

Nobuhle Hub is a South African beauty and hair care online store. It provide quality virgin hair from across the world at affordable prices. Their  hair ranges from Peruvian, Malaysian  Brazilian and Indian hair. At the moment they  only stock high quality grade 10a hair from various countries abroad.  The hair comes in bundles, closures and wigs custom made for customers unique hair needs. The  hair quality last for over 2-3 years if maintained well.

Currently, Nobuhle Hub only operate through online channels such as Instagram and Facebook. It uses courier services to send  hair to places as far as Limpopo and Bloemfontien.

Another new and young trader is Naledi Goottsch from co- founder of Berry-Ledi  crafted Gin.

In 2016 Naledi met James Chirwa, co-founder of Berry-Ledi Gin, and gained the knowledge and experience of making gin. Through that Berry-Ledi, the first flavoured gin, came to be by the first gin in South Africa to be owned by a Black female. 

Their first product, Pine-Ledi  first went to the public at the AVA Gallery First Thursday last month.

Other traders include  the T-shirt brand, Welcome to Soweto and the direct selling perfume company, Inuka.

Maponya Precinct Market is  over looking the struggle heroine, Winnie Madikizela's Orlando House, it is also a five minute drive to Maponya Mall a walk to famous Vilakazi Street where two noble prize winners, Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela lived. You can also visit the Hector Peterson museum which is a few streets away.

We cant wait to see you there on Sunday