Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself stuff full of good health.



1. Cucumber re hydrates body

If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.

2. Cucumber fights heat inside and out

Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.

3. Cucumber eliminates toxins

All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

4. Cucumber replenishes daily vitamins

Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. A B and C, which boost your immune system keep you radiant and give you energy. Make it more powerful by juicing cucumber with spinach and carrot. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.

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Hair Mask (Treats hair loss,prevents split ends and breakage)

1 banana
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup natural yogurt

Mix all ingredients together. Mash rapidly for a couple of minutes. Let it stay on your hair for 15 minutes followed by hair wash with your favorite shampoo.

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An audio clip of the fight doing the rounds on social networks, it seems Khune, who’s dating SABCsportpresenter Minnie Dlamini, has been trying to get together with Euphonik’s girlfriend, Bonang Matheba.

In the clip, Euphonik confronts Khune for allegedly rubbing and kissing his girlfriend.

He says: “Bonang wouldn't just come to me and say you disrespected her without any f***ing reason.”

Khune responds that he was just saying hello to Bonang, to which an angry-sounding Euphonik says: “How do you say hi to her? You say hi by f***ing rubbing her up her leg?”

Khune can be heard denying the allegations.

Euphonik also accused Khune of kissing Bonang on her lips. When Khune apologised, he told him to go and say sorry to Minnie.

Like really, what do men want??? Here we were thinking that Itu is soooo in love with Minnie, guess we were all fooled by Instagram pictures... The only people drunk in love are Beyonce and Jay Z...

I'm sooo disappointed.. Teary eyed!!

Some say its the makeup, some say its surgery... Which side do you pick??

2006

2007 nose job and lip reshape??



2008 Her cheeks are more defined...

2012 Skin became lighter and no more fluffy hair line



2013

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The 23-year-old actress who plays Thandeka Zungu posted a picture of herself with a closed Isibaya slate on Instagram this morning. In the caption she settled the rumours that have been lingering for months about her and Sdumo Mtshali who plays Sbu Ndlovu, leaving the show.

In the moving post, Nomzamo spoke of how she was distraught over her last scene, which was shot recently. She also spoke fondly of her onscreen family and how leaving them was a hard decision.

“Yesterday I cried. I sobbed because for the first time in my life I understood what it must feel like to give birth to a child, nurse it and then put it in a basket and leave it on someone’s doorstep.

“I wailed because my soul cried out to God to stop all that He was doing, come down and hold me so that I am reminded that He will never forsake me. Because liberation out of love has never felt so painful. I was leaving my family, it was my last slate,” she posted.

Nomzamo also touched on the friendship she shared with Sdumo, saying that there will never be another like it and that she valued their bond.

Mzansi Magic publicist Bongiwe Potelwa indirectly confirmed Nomzamo and Sdumo’s departure by stating that viewers would be able to see their characters for the next three months. She said an official statement would be issued by the channel in due course.

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We can't quite get enough of baby North's adorable face. Here are her top 5 most adorable pictures...








Isn't she just adorable

Lets see how celebrities rock the skater skirt look... Would you rock yours the same? Tell us who rocked theirs best???

Kelis



Rihanna choose a colourful take...



Solange Knowles pairs gold prints with her skater skirt



Karrueche styles an allover floral skater skirt with a leather crop top

ON SABC1, there’s more drama off-screen than on-screen! And central to this drama is actress and presenter Pearl Thusi. Not only has Pearl had some beef with her colleague Luthando “LootLove” Shosha, but now it seems other colleagues have had it with her stinky attitude.

Sunday Sun reported last month that Pearl fuelled the rift between herself and Lootlove when she took LootLove's dress at the Metro FM Awards in Durban.
Now Pearl is said to have angered producers of LIVE Amp because of her attitude.
An insider who spoke to Sunday Sun said: “They are questioning her role as the third presenter.” The source said Urban Brew never had a budget for her in the first place.
“And creative-wise she doesn’t add any value. Yes, she is pretty and all but so is Lootlove,” said the source.

The source added that Pearl was brought in by the channel. “But the big question now is: what is her role?” The source went on to say that Pearl doesn’t speak to people nicely. “She is unbearable, rude and difficult to work with. Her attitude stinks.”
Another insider told the SunTeam her drama with Lootlove made things even worse.
“They don’t breathe the same air,” said the source. According to our source, Pearl didn’t show any remorse towards Lootlove. Lootlove is easy-going, said the source.
“She’s not a diva and doesn’t think highly of herself,” said the source.

Pearl is said to be late often. LIVE Amp producer known only as Sjula told Sunday Sun: “Presenters are sometimes late and it’s not Pearl only. “Pearl is the coolest person to work with and was apologetic about the dress,” said Sjula. Pearl’s manager, Simphiwe Majola said : “Pearl is a professional. “All these rumours are baseless.”


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Television personality Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini’s was admitted into hospital on Monday.

Minnie was diagnosed with a chest infection and she was admitted for a rigorous anti biotic treatment and observation, said her brand manager Phumza Nohashe. She is now reported to be fine.


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Now we know how good Olives are good not only for our health but for our skin and hair too. Below I share with you some hair and skincare tips.

Remedy for a dry flaky ( dandruff ) scalp:

1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Massage the olive oil onto your scalp and hair. Cover with a shower cap and live it on your hair for 45 minutes. Rinse off with shampoo and warm water. This will live your hair shiny and will help with dandruff. Do this once a week for best results.

Olive oil as face cleanser.

Ever thought of replacing your face cleanser with olive oil. Well here's why you should consider doing so. Olive oil gives your skin that unforgettable glow and can help reduce wrinkles.

Just take a teaspoon of olive oil and gentle apply the oil onto a  wet face. Message your face for about 2 minutes to insure that all the impurities (make-up) are removed. Rinse off with warm water. It will live your skin soft and clean.

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Local award-winning singer Zahara's brother has been murdered, Eastern Cape police Reported on Tuesday.

"The brother and a man he was with were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on the banks of a river in Next Camp, outside of East London on Sunday," said spokesman Lt-Col Mtati Tana.

The deceased are Zahara's brother Mbuyiseli Mkutukana, 25, and Thanduxolo Zumani, 35.

Lt-Col Mtati Tana said only their cell phones were missing.

"The motive for the killings has not been established yet" he said.

The Eastern Cape police are investigating the case...

No arrests have been made.

Mpilo is the on-screen son of Khethiwe Ngcobo, played by Winnie Modise, but mystery surrounds the unexpected death of Oratile Tshedza Mahene, the little boy who was cast in the role

According to Sunday World, Oratile died as far back as

Pink & Gold Smoky Eye Makeup Tutorial with Motives




1. Apply Eye Shadow Base on top and lower eyelids

2. Highlight brow bone with the white matte Pressed Eye Shadow in LIQUID, next blend on the crease a soft brown matte Pressed Eye Shadow in CAPPUCCINO, mark the socket with a black matte Pressed Eye Shadow in ONYX

3. Highlight the inner corner with a white pearlized Pressed Eye Shadow in CREME FRESH, next place pink pearlized Pressed Eye Shadow in PINK DIAMOND since the inner corner until center of the mobile eyelid and do the same in the last free space of the mobile eyelid applying a golden pearlized Pressed Eye Shadow in PINK GOLD.

4. Line top eyelashes with Gel Eyeliner in LITTLE BLACK DRESS making a wing at the end.

5. Line waterline with a Khol Eyeliner in ANGEL, line lower lashes with a dark brown Khol Eyeliner in COFFEE and blend it out with Pressed Eye Shadow in CAPPUCCINO

6. Add false lashes and apply Lustrafy HD Mascara in ONYX

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Last week the Pistorius trial was more like a savage boxing match as State prosecutor Gerrie Nel went in for a knockout, with Judge Masipa acting the part of a ring referee, who cautioned Gerrie for hitting a few inches below the belt.

The first low blow came on Wednesday when Gerrie flashed a photo of the dead Reeva with her brain exposed – and asked Oscar if he was prepared to take responsibility for her death. This caused a spectacular emotional meltdown by the
accused. On Friday, Judge Masipa told Gerrie he should not call Oscar a liar while he was in the witness box. She also reminded everyone present that the case was no laughing matter, after one of Gerrie’s remarks caused a ripple of laughter in court.
But the wily prosecutor kept up the pressure on Oscar, picking holes in his story.

He succeeded in getting Oscar to contradict his own testimony at the bail hearing last year. When Oscar denied knowing the term “zombie stopper” Gerrie produced a video of him using those very words about a bullet. Oscar did not come across as credible when he said witnesses Samantha Taylor and Darren Fresco were lying about his other two firearm charges. And when Gerrie’s repeated jabbing questions had him on the ropes, Oscar blamed the cops for disturbing crime scene

evidence. He continued to duck and dive under Gerrie’s relentless attack and rarely gave a straight yes or no answer. Oscar said he didn’t mean to shoot anyone, claiming the murder was accidental. When Gerrie put it to him that he shot Reeva during a quarrel, Oscar sobbed: “Not true, My Lady.” He said the same when Gerrie suggested Reeva was talking to him from inside the toilet before he shot her.
The prosecutor has not yet asked Oscar why Reeva locked the toilet door.

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Dineo Ranaka

Things got heated at the Comedy Central Roasting of Kenny Kunene as members of the roast panel ,including Khanyi Mbau and Dineo Ranaka, took turns roasting Mr Kunene Kunene and other panel members. Everything was fair game with many not hesitating to mention Miss Mbau's punani history. However the Queen of Bling ( Khanyi Mbau) took the punches very well and even proclaimed that her punani has stage presence.

When it was Miss Mbau's turn to take the stage things got way too heated when she mentioned Dineo Ranaka's previous drug problem. Unlike Khanyi, Dineo couldn't take the heat.

It seems that during a break Dineo confronted Khanyi about stating her previous drug problem, we could see the tension between the two, when Dineo tried to make jokes with Khanyi and she nearly elbowed her. With that said and done we find it funny that nobody had any kind of problem when Khanyi Mbau was being roasted on her punani history....

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Basson, a sub-contractor for the company Ericsson had her contract ended after the racist remarks she made on Facebook went viral.

After being involved in an accident with a taxi, Basson decided to display her frustrations on Facebook.

 “kaff*r” and a “savage” “Effing "K" taxi. And once again I vote for the death penalty. These savages don't deserve to live. But more importantly Daniel is alive and I am alive. They can rot in hell,” she wrote.

The comment went viral on the social and Basson soon found herself without a job.

Ericsson South Africa M.D Magnus Mchunguzi told SABC news that Basson had ‘breached their business ethics’.

“I do apologise for my unnecessary and hurtful remarks I have made on this public forum. My intention was not to be insensitive nor derogatory,” Basson later wrote.

And so we ask is racism completely over in South Africa?

Over the past few years, vitamin water has become a wildly popular beverage all across the US. After all, the overall appeal of getting your daily dose of vitamins just by drinking some deliciously flavored water makes getting to good nutrition easy for most people, explaining the popularity of this particular drink. But is it more hype than hydration? Despite the fact that vitamin water is marketed as a healthier alternative to sodas and juices, not everything about this vitamin infused beverage is all good news.


Pros of Vitamin Water

1. Vitamin Water Contains Essential Vitamins
The average bottle of vitamin water contains 50 to 100 percent of your daily-recommended dosage of several different vitamins, making it a beneficial beverage in several aspects.

2. Vitamin Water is Better than Sodas and Juices
It’s easy to see that vitamin water is more beneficial to your health and weight than sugar laden, carbonated beverages. Most vitamin waters on the market contain roughly half the calories and carbohydrates of soda, and sodas can’t offer the health benefits of vitamin inclusion.

3. Vitamin water is also better than juice, simply because there is usually far less sugar in vitamin water than in most fruit juices you will find today, making vitamin water one of the better choices in beverage options.

Cons of Vitamin Water

1.High Calorie Content

Even though vitamin water has fewer calories than soda and juices, it’s still one of the most loaded calorie options in the drinkable market. The average 20 ounce bottle of vitamin water contains almost as many calories  as a single 12 ounce can of pop; certainly something that would make calorie conscious consumers raise an eyebrow.

2.Vitamin Water isn't Cheap

No matter how you slice it, vitamin water is a very expensive habit. Buying just a single bottle of vitamin water a day adds up to almost $400 a year. If you compare that to regular water, vitamin water pales in comparison to plain old water cost wise.

3.The Vitamins in Vitamin Water are Virtually Unnecessary

The vitamins contained in most vitamin waters are vitamins that the average person can get by simply maintaining a healthy diet , and most people get them already. Even though the concept of vitamin water is appealing, it’s equally unnecessary. If you want to ensure that you are getting enough vitamins each day, consider taking a multivitamin instead of skating by on high calorie options like vitamin water.

The bottom line is that even though vitamin water is a healthier alternative to soda and juices, plain, old-fashioned water is still best.

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Nude was the colour of the day at the SAFTA Awards 2014




Khanyi Mbau look HOT in her nude gown

The popular reality show came to an end after 63 days when finalists Loko, Sol, Kat and MK became the last of the housemates to be evicted leaving model Iris and Mandla to go head to head for the R1 million cash prize.
“You have been one of the most humble housemates on Big Brother,” the voice of Big Brother said about Mandla.
The business man rose to popularity on the show after a heated sex scene in the shower with Lexi.
Asked whether he hoped to further his relationship with the Capetonian after the show, he said: “When I left home I had a girlfriend back home.
“It was very hard for me to start a relationship in the house. Lexi and I are going to have to discuss our relationship.”

The runner-up Iris walked away with R150 000.

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Chris Brown is currently locked up in solitary confinement at the notorious Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, however that does not stop him from professing his love for Karrueche Tran -- the "Loyal" singer calls his ex-girlfriend and leaves her a heartfelt voicemail behind bars.

It was previously claimed that Tran had allegedly broken up with Brown during his stay at an anger management rehab facility, after finding out that he had been inappropriately texting with other women.
However, it seems like the two are getting back together, as the half-Vietnamese model took to her Instagram account on Monday night to share Chris Brown's voicemail with Team Breezy. "Just calling all my fans," the incarcerated R&B singer said cheerfully.

 "Y'all know I love y'all. Thank y'all for the support. Thank you for everything. You know, the 'Loyal' video came out so I hope y'all enjoy that."
"And most importantly, K... Karrueche, I love you. So thank you," he added.

Here is the Loyal music video by Chris Brown ft Lil Wayne and Tyga


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Orlando Pirates forward Lehlohonolo Majoro is lucky to be alive after being involved in a big car accident today.

Details are still sketchy, but Bucs communication manager Mickey Modisane confirms to KickOff.com that the striker is unharmed.

“Yes, it’s true Majoro was involved in an accident. His car is written off, but he is okay,” Modisane says.

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Matthew Knowles‘s love child, Nixon, and Nixon’s mother are about to be homeless. According to Alexsandra Wright, Matthew Knowles is a deadbeat father who pays meager child support. Because of this, she and her son are about to become homeless. But here’s where things get interesting. In all actuality, a judge ruled that, since Matthew is no longer his daughter’s manager, Matthew’s support payments have been reduced. Little Nixon has yet to meet either of his famous siblings Beyoncé or Solange.

On March 3rd, a judge ruled that because Mathew, 63, lost his gig as his superstar daughter’s manager in 2011, his child support payments should be retroactively reduced, from $12,000 to $2,400 per month.
This ruling means he won’t have to make another payment for almost two years. “I can’t imagine how Beyoncé feels knowing she has a homeless brother,” Alexsandra says. “I know if I were in the same position, I would reach out. Maybe she is too busy.”

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You can't keep a good man down! especially if his name is Zakes Bantwini.   In a space of a couple of weeks Zakes not only graduated, again! but he also got nominated for best dance album for the SAMA's for his album The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible.

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To top it all off the good people at Sony have just informed uas that the platinum selling artist and music producer extrodinaire has been appointed to the role of Executive head of A&R for Sony Music Africa.

Zakes is to assume the role immediately, working creatively to develop and release new content from Sony Music Africa's domestic artist roster under the banner of a newly developed label imprint that will also be announced soon.

'I'm excited to work with Sony Music's artist roster as well as sign & develop new artists that matter to not only our country but continent and the world." - Said Zakes.

The CEO of Sony Music Africa, Sean Watson also expressed great excitement for the companies new A&R.

"We strongly believe that with us, Zakes will play a major role in further evolving and growing the South African music industry" - he said.

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Anele Mdoda’s gift of the gab has paid off nicely for her, and now she’s clinched the 2014 Nickelodeon award for Favourite South African Radio Personality in the African awards category.

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A surprised Anele said she heard the news while at Sun City. She was one of five judges at the Miss SA event held this past weekend.

“My boss told me on the phone, but he first spoke about everything else, so I didn’t suspect he was calling for that. So I screamed – I was in my room at the Palace in Sun City and I started jumping on the bed – so if the bed in room 843 at the Palace is broken, it was nothing kinky I swear,” she jokes.

Anele says she never dreamed of getting international recognition for her work. Because radio is such a local medium, she says having people appreciate her work from afar has been amazing. Anele does admit though, that she stopped wanting to win accolades for her work a while ago.

“Danny K’s dad, Gavin Koppel, once told me that the day you don’t care about awards is the day you will start winning. I stopped caring a good four years ago. Now I care more about making people smile in traffic after a long day at work.”

On what has gotten her this far, Anele says that being kind, authentic, engaging and wanting to learn has worked well for her.

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