The Life's Way: November 2021

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Why #HuaweiNova9 Is A #vlogger's Dream? @HuaweiZA #BeInspiredBenova

Hi Friends,

The brand-new HUAWEI nova 9 is here, and if you’re a vlogger with great ambitions of taking over the internet, this is the device for you.

For the first time in the HUAWEI nova Series, the HUAWEI nova 9 features Huawei’s impressive flagship-grade camera technology. These features come together to create sharp, vivid, professional-looking photographs and videos that are ready for your social pages with only the bare minimum of editing. Here’s what you can look forward to.

The HUAWEI nova 9 features a powerful 50MP ultra-vision camera system that includes an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a macro camera and a depth camera. These lenses use an RYYB colour filter array, which helps them to capture 40% more light and an XD Fusion Engine, which uses sophisticated computational photography techniques to enhance the detail and quality of your pictures.

Whether you’re taking night photos, panoramas, portraits, close-ups or action shots, the HUAWEI nova 9 enables you to capture high-quality images at almost pro-grade clarity.

Why #HuaweiNova9 Is A #vlogger's Dream? @HuaweiZA #BeInspiredBenova

All of these impressive photographic features also apply to the device’s video functionality. If you want to become an active vlogger, or you simply enjoy sharing videos of your life with your family and friends, the video capabilities of the HUAWEI nova 9 are sure to impress.

The HUAWEI nova 9 features a 32MP high-res front camera, which also supports 4K video capture and AI image stabilisation. This means you can capture high-definition footage of yourself while you talk to the camera without appearing unstable or out of focus.

The device’s continuous front/rear recording feature also allows you to switch between the front and rear cameras easily. Now you can seamlessly capture the world around you in a single video file. Dual-view video recording, which simultaneously uses the front and rear cameras, also allow you to showcase your live reactions to things happening around you. No editing is required!

With the HUAWEI nova 9’s Petal Clip app, you can choose from a variety of video templates and themes before posting your vlogs or other videos to social media. The HUAWEI nova 9’s video search and one-click video creation feature also help to streamline complicated editing processes. All you need to do is enter a keyword for the images or videos you’re trying to find in your gallery, and your smartphone will intelligently identify any relevant shots. Click “edit” once and create your very own masterpiece.

Of course, in true Huawei fashion, the HUAWEI nova 9 isn’t just powerful, it’s also beautiful to look at and to hold. The HUAWEI nova 9 has a stunning 6.57-inch Original-Colour Curved Display with a tapered surface that feels smooth and natural in your hand. Its designers have also minimised the left and right bezels for a more immersive viewing experience.

Measuring only 7.77mm thick and weighing just 175g, the HUAWEI nova 9 features a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz for an immediate response to even the lightest touch. It also boasts a powerful processor, excellent battery life and Huawei’s 66W SuperCharge for lightning-fast charging speeds.

If you’re a photographer or vlogger who prioritises superior performance and jaw-dropping looks, then you deserve the HUAWEI nova 9, which is available in two shimmering colours – Starry Blue and Black.

Pre-order the HUAWEI nova 9, priced at R12,999, between 26 and 30 November and you’ll receive a HUAWEI FreeLace, as well as a free HUAWEI Watch GT (valued at R3,699). Pay an R99 deposit when you pre-order and get R1,499 off. Ts and Cs apply.

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Monday, 29 November 2021

Celebrating The Spirit of Generousity Through The Tastic Education Fund #60YearsOfTastic #MoreThanJustRice #PerfectPartnership @tasticricesa

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At the beginning of 2021, Tastic in collaboration with Laduma Ngxokolo was able to raise over R730 000.00 which benefited 30 deserving tertiary students in need of assistance towards their tertiary fees, living up to the true brand purpose of true generosity. In celebration of 60years of perfect partnership, Tastic has partnered continue the Tastic Education fund in a bid to aid tertiary students to quality education. This year Tastic and Mukheli twins (in collaboration with and Sthu Manaka who form part of the Art My Loves, a movement which educates the market, enables art lovers, fans and collectors’ access to their work), aims to raise up to R 1 000 000,00 in the bid to afford 60 deserving students in 2021 to have access to quality education through the Tastic fund. This was launched through an intimate art exhibition at the home of fine art and tasteful culinary experiences, Rosebank.

Celebrating The Spirit of Generousity Through The Tastic Education Fund #60YearsOfTastic #MoreThanJustRice #PerfectPartnership @tasticricesa

The robust art collection which comprised of the Trio’s work will be exhibited at the heart of Rosebank on Trumpet on Keyes from the 18th November till 9th December where it will then be auctioned and sold. Proceeds from the auction will go towards continuing the Tastic Legacy Educational fund that will enable deserving students who lack funding for higher education

“When producing this body of work we were influenced by a number of factors that aided us to narrate authentic African stories that will encourage giving in abundance such as graffiti, street art, pop art and graphic design. My brother Justice is known for creating intellectually and emotionally dense art and films, where as I love creating illustrative portraiture. Sthu Manaka’s contemporary paintings were really the perfect ingredient to completing this collection as we continue to revolutionise the creative space by partnering with brands such as Tastic. Says fine art designer Fhatuwani Mukheli

“We are truly honoured to be part of a campaign that will be giving young children much like ourselves at the time the opportunity to chase their dreams and expand their capabilities further without finances being a problem. We encourage the public to visit the Tastic exhibition at the Trumpet building to be inspired and form part of our journey by owning a piece from this phenomenal collection ” Says Photographer and creative entrepreneur Justice Mukheli.

“Perfect partnerships have enabled us to express our brand purpose as a way of cementing the legacy of Tastic in the spaces where we can make tangible differences in the lives of our consumers. Partnering with the Mukheli twins will showcase once again that we are all about paying it forward for our people, not just with the rice but through taking it beyond the functional base of our brand and contributing towards education” says Thembi Sehloho Marketing Director for Rice and Pasta at Tiger Brands.

Details of how the people can rally with Tastic and The Art My Loves movement to make their pledge towards exuding the true spirit of generosity will be posted on the brands official Instagram and Facebook pages.

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An Inspiring Array of Sponsors Are Adding to The Action @SamsungSA #MySamsungBespokeChallenge #BespokeFridge

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The Samsung Bespoke Home Challenge has kicked off at the Design Quarter in Johannesburg, featuring three influencers, three spaces and one week to create a one-of-kind living space. Le Creuset, Consentino, Top Carpets and Floors, SHF, Decorex Africa, Versus Paints and Design Quarter have joined the captivating contest

The Samsung Bespoke Home Challenge participants include; Naqiyah Mayat, Shelley Mokoena and Cassandra Twala. All the challengers will be able to add their own personal style using an allocated budget to enhance and complete their spaces. Celebrated Interior Designer, Donald Nxumalo will be the influencer mentor and judge keeping an eye on the design progress, which includes the creative use of Bespoke colours in the various living spaces. When completed, there will be a big reveal, where the public can vote for their favourite space.

An Inspiring Array of Sponsors Are Adding to The Action @SamsungSA #MySamsungBespokeChallenge #BespokeFridge

Samsung has also announced that Versus Paint, Consentino Top Carpets and Floors, Le Creuset, SHF, Decorex Africa, and Design Quarter have joined the Samsung Bespoke Home Challenge, to inspire the contestant’s creativity and spark new ideas. South Africans can look forward to enjoying an integrated living space design challenge like no other.

Since launching the Bespoke Refrigerator globally, Samsung has gone to great lengths to offer consumers opportunities to experience Bespoke and get to know the refrigerator’s customisation-first philosophy. These efforts include hosting a variety of online and offline events that illustrate Bespoke’s true value. This is South Africa’s first Bespoke design campaign – which will showcase a stunning design-focused brand showroom at Design Quarter.

The showroom will bring the Bespoke philosophy to life, decorated to demonstrate how the Bespoke Refrigerator can blend into a variety of spaces and lifestyles. Voting for your favourite space closes on 30 November.

How to Vote:

Visit our Bespoke Home showroom at Design Quarter, and vote for your favourite space to stand a chance to win Samsung and Design Quarter vouchers, or Visit the Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator and complete the online form to vote and stand a chance to win Samsung and Design Quarter vouchers.

The Samsung Bespoke Home Challenge, which includes JoAnn Strauss as a Bespoke Host, can be viewed at Design Quarter and online on www.samsung.com/za/ Ts & Cs apply.

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How Short Course Skill Stacking Can Change Your Career Trajectory in 2022? @ADvTECHGroup

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Further education options have expanded dramatically over the past year in response to changing demands in the workplace. The good news is that employers now are heavily focused on hiring candidates with specific Information Technology-related skillsets and that many of these skillsets can be developed in a relatively short period of time, even without a previous IT background, an education expert says.

“Many people are currently evaluating their careers, realising that they need to invest in the development of their skills to ensure their continued employability,” says Elbie Liebenberg, MD at MindSharp, a brand of SA’s largest private education provider, ADvTECH.

Liebenberg says those who seek to build on their existing skillset in the new year, do not need to make radical changes in their life to be able to do so, as there are great new options available to those who want to learn new skills - or a new combination of skills - in a relatively short period of time while continuing in their current career.

How Short Course Skill Stacking Can Change Your Career Trajectory in 2022? @ADvTECHGroup

“Regardless of the current field in which you find yourself, there are a host of new programmes in which you can enrol to build on and expand your professional portfolio, which will increase your desirability in the job marketplace and ensure you can move up the proverbial career ladder,” says Liebenberg.

She says it is no surprise that the best bet for professional development now is to expand one’s skills in an IT-related field and that combining courses from various fields within IT will dramatically improve a candidate’s employability in future.

“So whether you are in education, business, the media, finance, or any other field, one or more IT short courses will vastly increase your ability to fulfil a diverse number of roles or enable you to start a whole new career entirely, and will therefore increase your future options and ability to diversify or move to a more sustainable role within your organisation,” Liebenberg says.

SHE SAYS IT-RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY WHICH WILL FORTIFY YOUR CV INCLUDE:

WEB DEVELOPER

In 2020, more businesses and companies went online and remote than at any time in human history. Brick and mortar stores became online shops; boardroom meetings became online syncs, and even things as simple as buying groceries increasingly moved online. Behind all of this digital activity are full-stack web developers. These tech professionals keep us connected and working in a world that relies on information communication technologies to run, and will remain in high demand long into the future.

Courses to consider: HTML & CSS, JavaScript, HTML5 Application Development

DATA SECURITY SPECIALIST

As data becomes the world’s most valuable resource, the demand for data security is ever increasing. Qualifying as a data security specialist will enable you to understand the tools, techniques and knowledge required to also start thinking like a data scientist, a skill every modern-day working professional should have. Within companies, Chief Information Officers are crucial to help guide the direction of a company, based on insight into the meaning of available data.

Courses to consider: Python, Data Security Management, Databases

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Software engineering is a creative career that allows you to work with software, hardware, and other computer systems in a wide variety of industries and jobs. This career places you at the heart of the digital economy, with endless scope for growth. Each industry requires its software engineers to translate their insight of the industry into the software engineering space of that industry, so this is a great field in which you can apply prior knowledge to a new role.

Courses to consider: Java, Python, HTML5 Application Development

WEB DESIGNER

A web designer is an IT professional who uses various computer software applications and programming languages to create and maintain web content. This usually involves designing the layout, visual appearance and usability of a website to ensure the user has a pleasant browsing experience. Becoming a web designer will allow you to apply your existing knowledge of your field and market in a creative and stimulating new way.

Courses to consider: HTML & CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Illustrator CC 2020

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Graphic designers use their creativity to create visual concepts that communicate certain ideas and messages. These visual concepts are created by hand or by using computer software, and include a variety of media. This takes the form of both physical and virtual art forms and includes elements such as words, graphics, and images.

Courses to consider: Adobe Photoshop CC 2020, Adobe InDesign CC 2020, Adobe Illustrator CC 2020

The article is provided by MindSharp.

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Winning African Developers Reveal the Power of @HuaweiZA Apps UP Competition #HMSInnovateForAll

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HUAWEI recently announced the winners of this year’s Apps UP contest, which aims to inspire talented developers around the world to create seamless, smart and innovative digital experiences. Apps UP saw developers from five regions around the world; the Middle East & Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and China; compete against one another to create innovative apps that help users navigate everyday life. Amidst strong competition, four African App developers won awards for their App submission in the Middle East and Africa region.

One of the awarded Apps was Coresthetics, which received the Best App Award, along with $15,000 in prize money. Developed by Kurt Mbanje, Coresthetics is a digital fitness coach that aims to help health-conscious individuals reach their fitness goals. Its key differentiator is that it accounts for the available fitness equipment a user has as well as take into consideration the lack of such equipment.

Winning African Developers Reveal the Power of @HuaweiZA Apps UP Competition #HMSInnovateForAll

“Unlike most online workout programmes provided in static form, Coresthetics auto-adjusts its fitness recommendations based on an individual’s capability and feedback from the previous sessions. The App is always learning,” says Mbanje.

Another SA winner, this time in the category Excellent Student Award, was UniAPS, which helps prospective students discover their Admission Point Score (APS) for a wide array of South African universities, as well as get a list of courses they qualify for based on their matric (Grade 12) results.

“The App is unique because it calculates the APS for all universities in one place and generates only the courses you qualify for,” says Velly Dingaan, developer of UniAPS.

Dingaan Letjane - UniAPS

Both developers believe that integrating Apps with HMS Core, a collection of tools made for Huawei’s partners and app developers, must be something every developer should give serious consideration to. These tools provide enhanced functionality and services to Apps and ensure that they function optimally on Huawei devices.

“HUAWEI has a large and continuously growing share of the world’s smartphone market. It only makes sense to leverage their capabilities by using HMS core,” says Mbanje.

Dingaan agrees, adding, “HMS Core is flexible and provides an array of open device and cloud capabilities which can be easily integrated into Apps. It enables developers to deliver next-level user experiences and make premium content and services broadly accessible.”

According to Mbanje, HMS Core makes it easy to quickly deploy an App and not worry about otherwise mundane tasks like user authentication or device authorisation for video playback. Implementing these from scratch would take a considerable amount of time for any start-up developer.

Dingaan says this environment that Huawei provides, allows developers to be more focused on making their App stand out. With all HMS Core kits available for free, it certainly is an environment that helps drive adoption.

“Winning the award has validated that we are on the right track. We plan on investing the prize money in marketing, adding more exercises to the App, and onboarding more health and fitness advisors to the team,” says Mbanje.

For Dingaan, UniAPS’ prize money of $5,000 will help buy the equipment needed to improve the testing, debugging, and production processes of his App.

Mbanje feels that competitions like Huawei’s Apps UP are important for developers.

Kurt Mbanje - Coresthetics

“Apps UP can help with exposure. Coming first in a region as big as MEA is a big deal. And seeing what other developers are creating is priceless, just to demonstrate the level of innovation taking place on the continent.”

Dingaan is equally enthusiastic about the Apps UP competition.

“This provides a platform for developers to learn more about the latest technology and enhance their mobile App development skills. We also have sight of what other developers are doing and seeing the best Apps in action in the region,” concludes Dingaan.

To learn more about developer events and initiatives by HUAWEI, and to stay tuned to the latest updates, please visit https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/.

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On Tap At Your Favourite Watering Hole Is @Loxtonia_Cider #LoxtoniaCider

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Draught apple cider is all the rage this summer so be sure to tap into your favourite Loxtonia Cider fresh from the Ceres Valley at a chilled watering hole near you.

Natural fermentation from freshly pressed, handpicked apples nurtured from orchard to bottle on Loxtonia farm as opposed to using apple concentrate, sets these crisp and refreshing ciders apart.

Loxtonia is the stylish summer alternative to draught beer, especially if you prefer something a little lighter. It is available on tap for the after the nine-to-five scene at popular pubs and eateries in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KZN.

The selection of Loxtonia draught ciders includes Crispy Apple, Stone Fruit, Blush and African Sundowner. Because they are apple based, all Loxtonia ciders are gluten-free, vegan-friendly and free of preservatives and artificial additives.

Loxtonia Crispy Apple Cider is a blend of the finest apple varieties, refreshingly fruity with a smooth, crisp finish.

Loxtonia Stone Fruit Apple Cider is a fruity, medium-sweet cider with bursts of bright, fresh peach, nectarine and apple.

Loxtonia Cider on Tap At Your Favourite Watering Hole @loxtonia_cider #LoxtoniaCider

Loxtonia Blush Apple Cider is a rosé style cider with a vibrant burst of fresh pink apples with a crisp, dry finish.

Loxtonia African Sundowner Cider is infused with the tangy fruit of the Baobab tree.

If you are keen to tap into the after-work cider genre, join your friends for the Loxtonia draught this summer.

The list of outlets serving Loxtonia on tap is available at https://www.loxtonia.co.za/contact/. Be sure to visit one near you.

To stay in the mix, follow @loxtonia_cider on Instagram and Twitter.

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@HonorAfrica Launches Its First Vlog Smartphone #HONOR50 in #SouthAfrica #WonderInOneTake

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With an aim to provide innovative and high-quality products, global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of its first vlogging smartphone the HONOR 50 in South Africa.

The HONOR 50 comes with GMS and is the first smartphone to feature Qualcomm’s SnapdragonTM 778G Mobile Platform. The premium model is equipped with multi-video shooting modes, with combinations that use the front and rear cameras at the same time. In just one take it allows the users to choose from six modes which make the vlogging experience fun, exciting, and engaging. With this the HONOR 50 also features an immersive 6.57-inch 75° curved OLED display which delivers a smooth surface experience visually and in hand, boasts 66W SuperCharge technology, enabling the battery to be charged over 70% in just 20 minutes and powers an outstanding 4300 mAh battery. HONOR 50 (8GB+256GB) will be available on sale from today at R13,999 in two vibrant colour options – Frost Crystal and Midnight Black. HONOR 50 Lite (8+128 GB), another variant under the HONOR 50 series, will also be available at R5,499.

“Continuing the HONOR series’ legacy of integrating aesthetics and technology, the new HONOR 50 smartphone boasts an array of impressive innovations across its camera, design and performance, by collaborating with our global industry-leading partners. With the launch of HONOR 50, the brand seeks to change the mobile phone market forever and move forward with its pioneering strategy to become a premium technology brand by focusing on delivering breakthrough technology, advanced features for its products and creating an intelligent world for everyone,” says Cao Tansong, General Manager of HONOR South Africa.

@HonorAfrica Launches Its First Vlog Smartphone #HONOR50 in #SouthAfrica #WonderInOneTake

Multi-Video Shooting Modes for One Take Recording

Giving users more flexibility to shoot content from different angles and perspectives, users can change between cameras with six multi-video shooting modes that use the front and rear cameras at the same time, delivering a top tier recording experience that is usually reserved for professionals. Offering even more choice when it comes to capturing content, users can also apply beauty mode, capture photographs from videos, and use pre-set video story templates on all their footage. In addition, wireless headsets[1] connected via Bluetooth can be used as wireless microphones during video capture. Creators can achieve better sound reception while shooting videos, providing an effortless vlogging experience.

The HONOR 50 is equipped with six multi-video shooting modes, with combinations that use the front and rear cameras at the same time. In just one take, users can choose from the following six modes to make the vlogging experience fun, exciting and engaging:

• Front to Rear Recording: Users can switch between the front and rear camera while shooting video content

• Dual-View Recording (Front/Rear): Users can simultaneously shoot with both the front camera and the rear main camera. The dual view shows what is captured by both cameras side by side

• Dual-View Recording (Rear/Rear): Users can shoot with both the rear main camera and the wide-angle camera at the same time. The main camera also supports 6x zoom while video shooting. The dual view shows what is captured by both cameras side by side

• Picture in Picture: This mode allows users to overlay the view of the front camera onto the bigger view of the rear camera or vice versa. It is particularly useful if users want the audience to focus on the content but still let them see the person recording

• Fast -Motion Recording & Slow-Motion Recording: This mode allows users to capture the object or themselves with slow or fast motion effects, creating a cool and unique layer to video content

• Single to Dual-View Recording: Users can also change from shooting in single camera to dual cameras at any time while recording

On top of the six multi-video shooting modes, the HONOR 50 comes with “Story” which includes nine sets of different video story templates that help users create cool videos based on different shooting scenarios. The HONOR 50 also allows users to use beauty mode while using the front camera, wide-angle shots while shooting a video, and capture photographs from the video content, fulfilling the different needs of content creators and vloggers.

Unparalleled Camera System for the Ultimate Vlogging Experience

With the rapid growth of short videos, young people have increasingly turned to vlog to record and share their daily moments with the world around them. The HONOR 50 brings the one-take vlog shooting experience to the next level.

Equipped with a 32MP front camera with a 90o[2] viewing angle, users can take perfect selfies and videos, with more people and scenery captured in the frame. Boasting a pro-grade quad rear camera setup, the HONOR 50 comes with a 108MP[3] main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera, allowing users to shoot photos and videos in ultra-clarity and in beautiful detail, even at night.

Stunning Display for an Immersive and Comfortable Viewing Experience

The HONOR 50 comes with a 6.57-inch[4] 75o[5] curved OLED screen that supports a Full High-Definition resolution of 2340x1080. The display can produce a whopping 1.07 billion colours and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, delivering stunning visuals, sharp and crisp details, and an immersive colour experience.

The HONOR 50 is equipped with a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz[6], promising high screen response speeds to deliver a great video watching experience and gaming with less input lag. With an intelligent dynamic refresh rate, HONOR 50 allows the users to adjust the refresh rate based on on-screen actions, helping to save power consumption.

Power Boost with Fast Charging Capabilities and a Fast Processor

Featuring a single-cell dual-circuit battery design, the HONOR 50 can easily support a full day of uninterrupted use with its 4,300mAh[7] battery. The device boasts 66W[8] HONOR SuperCharge technology, enabling the battery to be juiced up to 70% within just 20 minutes[9] using the included charger.

Boosting performance to the maximum, the HONOR 50 is armed with the Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 778G 5G chipset, improving both CPU and GPU performance by 45% and AI processing power by 123%[10] compared with the previous generation. Powered by GPU Turbo X, a unique graphics acceleration technology, the HONOR 50 delivers a powerful performance even during intense gaming.

Superior Craftmanship and Dual Ring Camera Design

Embodying a premium and unique aesthetic that reflects the latest design trends, the HONOR 50 features an ultra-slim bezel on the front and 2.5D polishing glass edges on both upper and lower sides of the display, delivering a smooth surface to bring users a greater experience visually and in hand.

When the HONOR 50 is tilted against the light at different angles, it glitters and shimmers, making it the perfect fashion statement to match any outfit.

Paying homage to the classic twin-lens reflex camera, the HONOR 50 adopts a dual ring camera design made up of two concentric circles on the back, resembling a pair of eyes to help users see more of the world around them. Drawing inspiration from the classic ring designs of luxury jewellery brands, the top circle featuring the main camera is polished with the same classic, timeless metal ring on the edge.

Magic UI 4.2 for an Exceptional All-Round User Experience

Delivering a seamless and convenient experience, the HONOR 50 is equipped with the upgraded Magic UI 4.2, offering up a creative suite of features that enable users to always stay connected.

Creating a personal, fun, and interactive UX experience for users, the HONOR 50 also includes a range of customizable modern art that lets users personalize their Always-on-Display (AOD).

Colour, Pricing and Availability

Designed to meet the evolving tastes of today’s discerning fashion-conscious crowd, the HONOR 50 goes beyond conventional colours and is available in a range of stunning and fashionable options including Frost Crystal, which is inspired by snow crystals and creates a dreamy diamond-like finish and timeless Midnight Black[11].

Starting from tomorrow, 26 November 2021, the HONOR 50 will be available in South Africa via Takealot and will be available from MTN, Cell C, Telkom Mobile and selected retail stores, from early December. The smartphone will be available in 8GB + 256GB version priced at R13,999. It comes paired with HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite, an exclusive gift from HONOR worth up to R1,499.

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Additional notes:

[1] Wireless recording supports only some types of TWS earphones. TWS earphones of some types may not be supported. For more information, contact HONOR post-sales service.

2 90° is the physical specification of the camera, the actual imaging angle may vary.

3 The rear main camera is a 108MP camera. High-resolution photography can be experienced in “HIGH-RES” mode

4 HONOR 50 screen adopts the round-corner design. When measured according to the standard rectangle, the diagonal length of the screen is 6.57 inches (the actual visual area is slightly smaller).

5 Data is from HONOR Lab.

6 On different application interfaces and gaming screens, the screen refresh rate and touch sampling rate may be slightly different.

7 The battery capacity of HONOR 50 is a typical value, and the rated capacity of the battery is 4200 mAh.

8 HONOR 50 supports a maximum 66W wired charge, 66W HONOR charger and cable are required. Actual charging speed may vary depending on environmental conditions and other factors.

9 The charging data are sourced from the test results of HONOR Lab. At a temperature of 25℃ and relative humidity of 45% to 80%, a 66W HONOR charger and the original charging cable are used to charge the battery from 3% when the phone screen is off. The actual charging data may vary with products, usage habits and environmental factors.

10 The test data comes from Qualcomm, and the compared test object is Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.

11 The four colours are not sold in all regions, please refer to the actual products sold locally.

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Annual Italian Village of Lights Are Back @MontecasinoZA #MonteMagic

Hi Friends,

The magic of Montecasino never ends as their Italian Village of Lights returns until 5 January 2022.

Montecasino’s Magical Italian Village of Lights remains the largest indoor festive lights display in Johannesburg, with over 285,300 LED lights beaming across the complex. Their new addition is a must see – a 9m tall spiral tree which you can walk through sits in the middle of their vibrant Piazza! These spectacular displays can be viewed and enjoyed come rain or shine, during the complex operational hours as set out by current curfew regulations.

Annual Italian Village of Lights Are Back @MontecasinoZA #MonteMagic

Create a wonderful and unforgettable experience at Montecasino before it is too late! Snap and share your beautiful moments using the hashtag #MagicMonte

While Montecasino is bringing the holiday cheers to all their guests, all staff and guests must adhere to all Government-regulated Covid-19 protocols. Guests are urged to wear their masks at all times and keep a safe distance from other groups of visitors.

I was part of the launch event when the lights were turned on and created some of the great content on my social media platforms which you can check but I totally loved this light which has garnered a lot of views on my youtube channel. The event provided me with a lot of gift vouchers which I can use during this festive season at Montecasino across various restaurants for some discount to enjoy and save some money for next year.

For more information on what’s happening at Montecasino, visit www.montecasino.co.za or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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#SaveYourSummer with @CastleLiteSA As Homes All Across Mzansi Becomes The Centre of Enjoyment

Hi Friends,

It’s that time of year again, the time we’ve all been waiting for – sun, fun and your favourite extra cold refreshment. But the summer you’re dreaming of isn’t necessarily guaranteed – lockdowns, curfews and load shedding, means that there are many things that may get in the way of your enjoyment again this year!

#SaveYourSummer with @CastleLiteSA As Homes All Across Mzansi Becomes The Centre of Enjoyment

Castle Lite, Africa’s largest premium lite beer, is launching a campaign in an effort to save your summer. As the authorities of enjoyment, they won’t stand by and watch another summer tumble down. Castle Lite wants to help #SaveYourSummer by ensuring that no matter what happens ‘out there’, they can help make your home the best place to be. Because this year, the best way to chill out, is to chill in. Encouraging Mzansi to turn up this summer in the most responsible way, at home.

To do this, Castle Lite is giving away 10 home entertainment upgrades worth R50 000 each. This includes décor to style your home, electronics to up the vibe, Castle Lite to keep you refreshed and fridges to keep it extra cold. All to make your home space the best it could possibly be this summer. There are also other refreshing prizes to be won, including speakers, coolers, music subscriptions, and more. All you have to do is sign up on www.castlelite.co.za to stand a chance to win and keep your eyes on Castle Lite’s social pages. There are also 3million Rands worth of prizes up for grabs when you purchase Castle Lite in store and follow on-pack details.

To ensure nothing stands in the way of your entertainment and summer fun, Castle Lite has introduced LULU, a virtual pod that knows how to ensure you have a great time at home, sharing the latest fashion trends, hooking you up with the freshest music, making sure your entertainment area is on point and of course, always ensuring you have extra cold Castle Lite to keep you refreshed all in the comfort of your own home this summer. LULU’s fun personality is brought to life through digital content and her virtual interaction with consumers all across the socials.

To introduce LULU, Castle Lite have partnered with a face well known in millions of homes across South Africa – Vusi Kunene. He is synonymous for being the tough, bad guy of TV, and what better way to show how LULU can bring enjoyment to your home space than if she can bring out the lightness and fun in Vusi. The dynamic interplay between the heavy and the light makes for entertaining content, all while keeping you informed on how to have the best chill-out at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXy0HxilWPc

“After the unpredictability of last year’s summer, and with the uncertainty of this year’s summer, we knew our consumers needed some help to make sure this summer is full of uninterrupted enjoyment, no matter what happens out there. That’s why Castle Lite is here to save your summer – with refreshing prizes to be won and super entertaining content, we’re here to guarantee your enjoyment. Lulu is a part of this, and we’re putting her to the test this summer. ” Says Castle Lite Brand Director, Colleen Duvenage.

Castle Lite is once again, putting the enjoyment back in your hands this summer, ensuring that this year, the best way to chill-out, is to chill in with Castle Lite at home.

For more information check out www.castlelite.co.za and follow the official social media pages:

YouTube: CastleLiteSA

Facebook: Castle Lite

Twitter: @CastleLiteSA

Instagram: @CastleLiteSA

The article is provided by Castle Lite South Africa

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8 Years of Life in #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica #9YearsofTheLifesWay 2450th Blog Post

Hi Friends,

2021 is almost over and this will also mark the 9th anniversary of The Life's Way and I wanted to have this 2450th blog post as my self-promotion rather than for any brand. I completed 8 Years in Johannesburg on 2nd November 2021 and the best part for this year is that I got my South African driving license. Now I can drive here easily for the next 5 years or so.

Last time I did one report on my 5 Years of Life in Johannesburg and since then what I have achieved till date will be mentioned in this blog post -

My love my blog The Life's Way has crossed 3.4 Million page views and this is my 2450th blog post. I am currently using Samsung Z Flip 3 5G smartphone which is my first foldable device and I am really grateful to Samsung for the same. I am still driving the Honda Civic 1.8 Elegance but I want to move to an SUV soon enough next year. I also bought my first house in Johannesburg, South Africa and am now no longer living in rented accommodation and can buy my own stuff as per my requirements and needs. Lockdown due to Covid-19 gave me enough time to think about my priorities and now I intend to not waste my time on things of no returns like free blog posts for the brands who are not sending me anything or not even calling me to their launch events and not even retweeting the shared blog posts. Why waste time on such brands when you can have fun with limited few brands enough to last your lifetime?

During the last three years, I made trips to Kruger National Park, Garden Route, Northern Cape and many more places which I had not visited earlier too. My Google Maps photos have crossed 39 Million views and places reviews are standing at 214721 views. I have reviewed over 230 places so far and reached the top 10% places reviewer whereas I am the top 1% contributor in terms of photographs on Google Maps. In the next year or so I intend to reach Top 1% in terms of reviews too by taking the count to around 500+ reviews of places. 17092 contribution with 73025 points so far and still on Level 9 in the Let's Guide programme.

8 Years of Life in #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica #9YearsofTheLifesWay 2450th Blog Post

My youtube channel crossed 851 subscribers and has now 386k views in total. I have crossed 200 videos and also started posting Shorts on the channel. I am still far from the mandatory 4000 hours and 1000 subscribers to be considered for monetization by Youtube. Though I will continue to post videos on this platform but let's see where this takes us in the longer run. I don't see it reaching 4000 hours unless I switch to the Hindi/Punjabi language and create content in the same. I also plan to bring in some insights into how a person I am and what makes me unique in my own perspective if anyone wants to take inspiration or tips and tricks I followed and learned through the last 41 years of my life.

I have reduced my photography to a much smaller level as I didn't pick up my cameras other than for making Youtube thumbnails or to shoot some products. I mostly used the smartphone camera to cover my travels locally whatsoever and to post on Google Maps too. I am also giving away my Canon 100D to my brother-in-law for his Youtube channel on YOGA and other exercises like Pranayam, Meditation etc which has crossed the monetization stage and can achieve greater heights with a proper DSLR camera. I have thought of clearing my inventory of stuff which I don't want to use myself to reach the hands of people who can enjoy the same.

Keisha's channel was deleted by me due to some restrictions and now I plan to have her channel on my email id only. I will repost all her videos and will check if she wants to create more content in the future of 2022.

I now intend to try out other platforms too with all their new tools like Reels, Stories, IGTV and Live on Instagram. Similarly, I will try out Facebook Live and other tools to post regular content. I completed my 12 books this year in 2021 and am really grateful for the same as for the last few years I was not doing it. I now am putting a good pressure on myself to complete one per month and wants to continue doing the same next year too with 25 books to complete. I put all my reads to track on Goodreads - follow me there and I continue to read on my Amazon Kindle Keyboard which is so far working fine.

When I had Covid this year, I rewatched a lot of Bollywood movies on Youtube and loved seeing them and also I watch all the web series and movies in English and Hindi on the same day of the launch. I have not posted any reviews of those so far but I can do so in the near future as it means a lot of content for my blog posts.

Cheers!!!