Move! Magazine Fashion Spread

I just got back from a fashion shoot, and it kinda reminded me of this one. I'm not sure when this was shot, but I do remember driving out of Joburg to a beautiful venue in the middle of nowhere. I was running a bit late because I'm horrible with directions. And time. And whoever is in charge of developing and running Blackberry Maps is an evil human being! That thing would freeze for ten minutes, and then have the nerve to come back to life and tell me I should've turned 10km ago! No, Blackberry- what I should have done is throw you out of the window as soon as you slipped into a coma!

I digress…

I found the place (Avant, I think it was called), found the Move team and got started.  

Sinazo Yolwa Move Magazine

I tripped on my way down the stairs, but luckily no bones or clothes got hurt.

Sinazo Yolwa for Move Magazine

I would gladly rock the 'Uptown Lady' look, the shorts were my favourite item. I could live without the wedges, I'm simply not a fan. Perhaps some strappy, red sandals instead? No worries, I have the rest of my life to figure that one out :) 

I enjoyed the shoot, chatting away with the ladies, and I think the photos turned out well. Thank you so much to the Move team, and Pru for making me look pretty!

Love always

Sinazo

Celebrity Contestants For 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Musicians, comedians, TV presenters, actresses and beauty queens to take centre stage

Celebrity contestants and their dance partners for the 6th season of the much anticipated return to South African TV screens of popular international dance show, Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed. Due to start on 10 July on SABC3, the weekly live show will put the 10 celebrity contestants through their paces as they attempt to conquer the glitzy world of dance.

The five male contestants are: Expresso  presenter Graeme Richards, comedian Mpho Popps, 5fm breakfast radio producer Damon Kalvari, Durban based musician L’vovo and popular actor Thapelo Mokoena.

The female contestants are; TV presenters Lalla Hirayama and Kuli Roberts, and popular actresses Connie Ferguson, Zakeeya Patel (High Rollers) and Jay Anstey (Isidingo).

Risuna Mayimele, SABC3 Marketing Manager added that “This is a very talented and exciting group of celebrity contestants that will no doubt provide loads of weekly entertainment for our loyal viewers during the live show every Wednesday between 8pm and 10pm. Their various attributes and entertainment industry experience will make for very entertaining and electrifying television”.

Putting the celebrities through their paces will be a very talented team of professional dancers that consists of; Hayley Hammond, Hayley Bennet, Nombulelo Hlathi, Mary Martins, Lindsey Muckle, Sylvester Sefotlhelo, Grant Esterhuizen, Brandon Eilers, Ryan Hammond and Tsholo Moholowane.

Hayley Hammond, Mary Martin, Ryan Hammond, Brandon Eilers and Hayley Bennet have been part of previous seasons of Strictly Come Dancing and share four victories amongst themselves. They return to hunt for more accolades alongside very capable newcomers Nombulelo Hlathi, Sylvester Sefotlhelo, Grant Esterhuizen and Tsholo Moholwane. 

Connie Ferguson & Brandon Eilers

Damon Kalvari  & Hayley Hammond

Graeme Richards & Lindsey Muckle

Jay Anstey & Tsholo Moholwane

Lalla Hiriyama & Grant Esterhuizen

L’Vovo  & Mary Martins

Mpho Popps  & Nombulelo Hlathi

Thapelo Mokoena & Hayley Bennet

Zakeeya Patel & Ryan Hammond

Kuli Roberts & Sylvester Sefotlhelo

The South African Music Awards SAMA 2013

The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards were held in Sun City on 11 May. The Link wasn't officially covering it, but I managed to get some photos and footage to put together a news piece (the videos are on my Youtube channel). This was my first SAMA attendance- lots of headaches with my camera, but I got a few miracles out of that weekend. 

Gert Johan Coetzee and Sinazo Yolwa. My dress was from Purfect 8.

Rapper AKA looking suave

Mr RnB Loyiso

Sinazo Yolwa, Gert and Jen Su

Ran into Nandi in a pretty blue dress.

My gold finger accessory. I found this in Notting Hill a few days before SAMAs.

Sinazo Yolwa with the yummy Janez Vermeiren

Flash lights, strobe lights, rock night every night.

With comedienne, Tumi Morake, who was one of the presenters. There we are looking like the before and after shots of a washing powder commercial.

Chilling by the pool on Sunday, toasting to the winners.

Sinazo Yolwa and Simphiwe Majola

Mika Stefano in a leopard print onesie with lots of bling.

The auto cue Ray Phiri abandoned mid-speech. Awkward.

"I see boobies! Hehe"

I call this 'Shady Business with Donald' 

My face when the paps asked me to show off the twins. Proper 'lol' moment.

Singer Zonke Dikana was in Thula Sindi

Oskido in a baby blue suit and flip flops.

The South African film and Television Awards (SAFTA) 2013

The annual South African Film and Television Awards were held at Gallagher Estate recently. Somehow I got the dates mixed up, thinking they were on a Thursday (Lord knows why). Unfortunately I had to bail on a kitchen tea party to get there on time (sorry, Thami!), but eventually made it. Unlike the Metro's. But that's another story.

My friend Ayo helped pick out the earrings. 

And hair accessories. 

"First I was afraid, I was petrified..." Not really, but I hoped everything was as it should have been, despite the chaos before the ceremony.

Sinazo Yolwa dressed by Pallu

Had a few photos taken. This stunning sequined number is from Pallu. I got it the day before. Thank heavens the ladies at Pallu know what works with me!

I nearly broke my back doing this booty tooch!

The view behind me.

Boity, Sinazo Yolwa and Ntatho Mashishi.

 This lady was so happy to pose with us.

Shakes and I misbehaving as usual. This boy always brings out the truant kid me lol.

I love Linda Sokhulu's work. I hardly ever see her at these shindigs.

 Your girl B and I rocked the same colour.

Weza Solange with Sinazo Yolwa. Weza's dress was dangerously sexy!

The last photo of the night.