Ambitious Hustle "Shalom Maleka"

I met Shalom Maleka aka Hlohlo Mororiseng Charlotte Back in High School. Always Been A Go Getter And A Vocal Person. I Really Understand Her Journey And Why She's Where She Is Today, She's Never Taken NO for An Answer And Always Been A Trailblazer, Always Was The First One To Go In Or Always The First One To Stand Up To Her Rights. An Avid Listener But Also An Opinionated Young Women. A GOD Fearing Women That Also Inspired Me To Search Myself Even More Deeper To Find The GOD In Me. I Respect This Young Women, I Respect Her Work Effort And All She's Done For Young Women In Christ Around Her. A Beautiful Tsonga Women Raised In Faith And Strong Will. She Owns A Boutique And Know One Could Ever Say They're Shocked To How She Took That Detour. A Beautiful Soul And A Queen In Her Own Right. Shalom Mororiseng Charlotte Maleka, I Stan.

Who Is Shalom ? Tell Me More About Yourself? Where Were You Born?

Shalom Also know as Mororiseng Charlotte Maleka, Aged (25) years,Born and Breed in Saulsville (Pretoria West),Young Aspiring Entrepreneur , Motivitional speaker and Youth Pastor and A Radio Host,Artist Manager (PR officer) And a Single mom to Gabriel(4)

Let's Get Into More Of The Juicy Stuff, Fashion? When And How? What Inspired You , What Made You Get Into Fashion ?

I started as a model , back in 2010 when I won Miss Sizzling Beauty hosted by Attlyn Shopping Center in Atteridgeville ,This then sparked my passion for beauty and Dressing up and looking Good ..
I remember after the birth of my child ,I decided to go back to school and finish of my studies and i was broke ,I cried and prayed for moneybfrom God but he asked a simple Question Shalom what do you have in your hands ,I answered and said nothing ...well i later released it wasnt a figurative question not literal ...I did an introspection of my self and found out i have Adored beauty ,I have the gift of combination and style ,I said to myself, i want to start solving problems not only Am i going to make money but I will solve a clothing Problem in my generation,That is the reason why i got into Fashion.

I wanted to help young ladies like my self to dress up and look classy and sexy at a very affordable price ,To create a lifestyle within their means.

Soo i started with he friends i have on my Social media platforms,i modelled my own clothes as they asked i Refed them to me and pledged them to make orders and that is the birth of the Online Boutique in 2017 and it has been growing over the years, But above all the gift and passion my son inspired me to be independent and hard or rather smart working because i wanted to provide for him.

Your Work Ethic Is Commandable, What Is It Like To Run A Online Shop/ Boutique , I Can Only Imagine The Frustration.

To be honest Seun Running an online Boutique for me is exciting ,Firstly I get to be my own boss ,Secondly i get to work at my Pace ,I am a full-time student and A single mom ,Working flexible hours allows me to Spend time with my son and have undivided time to study and focus on my development as a person.

There is pressure but i will seriously refain from using Frustration because as i said passion and love covers a multitude of Sin,its Challenging yes but not Frustrating. I get excited everytime i have an order ,God has provided and again i get to do something i seriously love ❤️

Please Tell Me More About The Type Of Clothes You Focus On? What Is Your Interests? Avante Garde , Couture , Designer? 

I focus more Retail and Bulk be it Lingerie,Casual your day to Day clothing ,Shoes ,Handbags ,Evening Wear.

My interests is everything the client demands if they are willing to pay then perfect .
Remember i am just a reseller ,i do not perosnally design theses dresses and clothes i just sell at an affordable price. My Avante Garde goes with the Current trend and fashion but personally i am loving these Vintage /morden Style in Suits,
Our Couture caters for people in between the brackets of Extra Small to Double Xlarge which is Size 26 till 42 nothing more then that but it also depends on the material.

I've Been Following Your Spiritual Journey , Mind Talking About That And How That Motivates You And Your Business ? 

Noo not at all, My Spiritually is the focal point of myslef ,What motivates me is my
Scripture in the book of James 1:5
And it says as i quote :If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
I trust God for wisdom and ideas when it comes to my business and i know if i go in prayer asking ...he gives without holding back or finding faults.
Soo when i get overwhelmed i calm down and ask God for wisdom to solve the situation

What's A Day Like In Your World ? I Mean From Orders, Packaging And Delivery? Working With People Is The Most Frustrating Thing Ever, Tell Me How Do You Make Everyone Happy? 

My days Get hectic, between school ,businss and work it gets challenging i wake up going to school after class i do my orders and post and then later i go home to my cute little being and spend quality time with him,On fridays i am on Radio and weekends i am gigging with my Artist's.

Working with people demand character ,i mean good manners. I mean Because our business is more digital the item posted might look more colorful on the picture but something different physically then a client would demand refunds and thats where the negotiatiating skill comes in ,Staying calm and respectful (Character)
Honestly there are people i still owe because i couldnt find their item and they want that specific Item soo i have not always delivered in time past but now we have improved and dont make stupid mistakes ,we work with accurate sizes and 24hours delivery in South Africa 🇿🇦.

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What Are The Highs Of Your Business ? 

When i make High profit margins but above that when i get all that want the client Demands.

What Are The Lows Of Your Business? 

When there no orders and things are marked down to 75% and clients are recovery from over spending money in December.

Do You Work With Upcoming Brands Too? Like Your Upcoming Designers That Want To Promote Their Work? Do You See A Niche Market For Them In Your Business ? 

Yes I do work with up coming brands ,I am working with A Drummer His Brand is Called ( In Jesus Name I play) They will be designing Caual Wear for drummers, Something water-resistant for their sweat and also Odour friendly .
Its unfortunate there is up coming designer that has approched me in terms of working together with them but check i am open to great ideas and inspirations.

I have a large clientele,Both middle and upper class Segmentation soo i am open to anything ...
They can send me an E-mail on Charliemm337@gmail.com or call me on 072 374 3029 

I Know That You're A Talented Young Being, Besides The Online Shop What Else Are You Up Too? 

Thank you for the compliment Sean. Likewise thou
Am currently working as A Real Estate Agent in South Johannesburg, 🇿🇦 Am learning but soo far so good.

Property is the best investment and in south Africa's Free Market system anyone can be a part of this Incredible business and invest in Great Equity Assets rather then Liabilities

Property ??? Tell Me More About How You Got Involved Into Being An Estate Agent?

As A Marketing Student ,I had a quest of of how i can build a business on soild ground and invest in something that i cam pass on to my next generation and I got an opportunity to learn more about Property And looked for a job and thank God i found it on time .

Where Do You See Your Businesses In The Next Coming Five Years ?

I see my business flurishing ,I see woman and Man on the red carpets Saying :Styled and Dressed by NEW CREATION COLLECTION
both Celebrities and Civilians

And Also being Awarded as The best Real Estate Agent in South Africa 🇿🇦.

I'm Interested With Either Supporting Your Boutique Or Looking Into Buying A House ,Where Can I Get Linked Up With Your Work

You can send me A Whatsapp Message when ordering ,Request for out catalogue
On :Shalom:072 374 3029 ..
same as wanting to list for a house,both selling and buying property.

Please bear in mind they are personal number soo you welcome to give a call anyday ,anytime .

I Wanna Follow Your Work Where Do I Get Linked Up?

Instagram: The_RareJewel
Facebook: Shalom Mororiseng Maleka
Linkedin: Charlotte Maleka

What Are Your Plans For 2020?

I have great plans for 2020
Marketing my Artrist
Publishing my Book
And Solving lots of Problems

Ambitious Hustle "MC LUTHER"

Luther Luther Luther, I Met this kid in highschool, And I have one word that could describe him  "FORMIDABLE". I Always watched him with so much awe because of how he was brave and confident. Luther was a boomerang, I'd Love To still believe he still is, because his Faith In himself was just overwhelming. You throw him in the deep end he will come back dragging the shark by it's teeth. Do You get an idea of the type of person he is? He Was A beast in dancing always had the whole school gathering around him while he showed us his moves. Moments pass we're out of highschool trying to sort this life thing then BOOM I meet up with Luther and he tells me his into rap now, didn't want to judge but something in me said he might be going through an identity crisis but little did I know this kid was a KING. I Still say he can make your favourite run for their money, he can literally shake the industry with one hand. You Need To Hear him before contesting what i'm saying. Luther my little brother, That's who his become now, his my responsibility in a way because I feel like we've got each other's back without even saying. I FINALLY Get To Profile Him and hear what's on his mind.

Who Is MC Luther? Tell Me More About Yourself.

MC Luther is a purist. The Messiah. A person that strives for what he believes in. I believe I was sent to revive HipHop's true form. A Xhosa by origin. But I was actually born in Pretoria. Atteridgeville to be specific.

I've spent all my life with my Momma. My Daddy wasn't around. I didn't have siblings then. So I come from a long time of being alone . Momma had to go work . Growing up, i spent most of time alone. I feel like the love I have for the streets was inspired by this . Home was too lonely for me. At the same time ,though,I was a very reserved child. I didn't get up to everything everyone did. Except the common things that'll have you feeling left out like playing Housies, building Mud Cities, Wire Cars, Hopscotch with a pretty girl next door. You know what I mean. I grew up with an introverted mentality. Never felt the need to fit in. Never cared about being the hardest or rolling with the gangs . Funny thing is, I had alotta friends. I can only assume that my energy wasn't introverted at all. I stayed away from fights. Scared of girls *Laughs*. In a nutshell, Luther and the streets raised me and made me.

When Did You Start Music ?

I wrote my first rap 9years ago. My first ever recording was around 2011. My boy King Izzy was the one that put me on. But I started making music in 2013.

What Led You Too Start This?

*Laughs* I was actually a kasi dancer. I specialized in Nigerian Kwasa hahaha. Then I met MC Zipho and, man, Big Bro showed me the wonders of HipHop and usage of words. Every time he freestyled, I knew HipHop was hitting on me and I couldn't say no because she had me at halo.

Please Describe Your Sound?

My sound? I think my sound is off authenticity and originality. My sound is for everyone . It don't matter if you don't know English. I got you. My sound knows no boundries.

Your Sound Is Fresh But At The Same Time You Got BARS For Days Which Makes You Relatable To HIPHOP Heads  More Than An Average Joe From Kasi Aka The "Township" What Sets You Apart?

I believe this is what sets me apart from all of them.. I put my Mind, Body, Soul in all my verses. To match that ,I immerse myself in beats and instrumentals.

What Are The Lows You've Come Across In This Industry?

I've performed without getting paid after being promised a certain check. Got dropped by alotta competitions because of being "too raw". I'll just mention those two lows for now because it's a long list and it gets deeper.

But Even After Every Dark Phase Comes Light, So What Are The Highs Of The Industry?

When Kxng Crooked hit me on Instagram and told me my first tape is fire. Dizaster did the same... My first 1000plays on AudioMack. A Lady in Nigeria sent me an Email saying she prays I make it Because she hears greatness in me. Sharing a stage with Kwesta at Ghandi Square. These are my stand out highs so far.

What If A Record Company Wants To Sign You?

Hahahaha. Well, I've always believed I have nothing to lose. And I ain't scared of taking risks. I feel like I would sign if the deal is good and coincides with who i am. But I turned down one company already because the deal was child's play lol.

Tell Me More About That Deal? What's Child's Play, I Can Only Imagine What You're Looking For In A Record Deal ?

Basically the contract was gonna strip me off my creative freedom. I was expected to dumb it down. The financial side of the deal was even more messed. I was offered a monthly salary of R20 000. 25% of royalties . They wanted me to change how I look. They said investing in my true sound would be risky because it's radical,rebellious and untamed . There wasn't a car or house involved in the deal. I feel like I was literally trading my full intended worth for absolutely nothing .

On That Note About Being Signed, Is There Any Deals You Got By Far Any Promising Signing?

This past December,i was called by Vth Season... Lol.. We still talking. That's all I can say for now *smiles*.

Is It About The Passion, Money Or Fame?

This is how it is with me,Bro... 90% is strictly for the passion. 5% for the money and the other 5% is for the fame . My love for HipHop is that intense.

I Know That You're A Talented Young Man, Besides Music, What Else Are You Up Too?

I am currently busy with an Intership. With a Telecoms company known as TEOCO. I'm also looking into venturing in the fashion because of I love me some threads my nigga.

What Is The Targeted Market You Looking At?

Really , I want everyone's attention. But I'm mostly for the Purist.

What Is The Mission You Want To Accomplish Via Your Music?

Unity. Liberation. Relation. Relevance. Bringing back HipHop's true identity.

Who Would You Like To Work With That Is Already In The Mainstream?

Pro Verb. Stogie T. YoungstaCPT. A-Reece. Priddy Ugly. Nasty C. Thandiswa Mazwai. Msaki. Amanda Black. LaSauce. Ginger Trill. N'veigh And P'Dot O. Zooci Coke Dope. And my nigga Tweezy.

Making This Your Platform, What Would You Want Somebody To Take From This Interview?

 In Simple Terms What Is Your Life Lesson?
This interview should be the voice of my undying hunger and devotion to HipHop. As for my life lesson? I STOPPED FEARING LOSSES BECAUSE THERE'S LIFE IN THEM.

Any Collabs You've Done ?

WiziBeats and I once met at TshwaneFM and he felt my craft. We spoke on linking up then I got jumped in Marabastad and lost his contacts.. Otherwise I haven't done any yet.

Where Do You See Your Music In The Next Coming Five Years ?

*smiles*.. I'll be off Grammy status.

I'm A Fan Rite? Where Can I Get Linked Up With Your Music?

For now , find my work on SlikourOnLife.com , AudioMack.com , SoundCloud.com.

If I Wanna Follow Your Work Where Do I Get Linked Up?

Instagram - @kxng_luther.
Twitter - @MCLuSteelo.
Facebook - Kxng Luther Freeman.

What Are Your Plans For 2020? Any Game Changing Move?

Besides moving in silence like all real niggaz do *Smiles *... I'm finna solidify my existence in HipHop.

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Ambitious Hustle "Mthobisi Khanyile"

When I Met Mthobisi Khanyile I Was Star Struck, Gobsmacked To Be Exact. It Was A Good Feeling To See Someone I Also Looked Forward To See Their Deliverance On A Sunday Evening On #IfalakheMzansi . I Grew Dumb When I Saw Him, I Called Him "Takudzwa" Something I Know Actors Aren't Fond Of But He Was Welcoming. It's True What They Say About Television Making You Bigger. His Fairly Short And So Humble, Not A Big Head You'd Assume He'd Be Because Of His Star Character On The Epic Telenovela.
From The Beginning Of #Ifalakhemzansi I Was Expecting A Revolution Of South African Production, And That's What I Exactly Got. Then Within The Midst Of A Beautiful Telenovela A Character By The Name "Takudzwa" Was Born. Mthobisi Khanyile Was Responsible For Serving Us Anything But Greatness On Our Screens. I Sit And Chat With Mthobisi About His Journey As An Upcoming Actor, And What Was It Like To Be Trusted With Such An ICONIC Role, The Rightful Hand Of An Unworthy Treacherous King.

Who Is Mthobisi ? Tell Me More About Yourself? Where Were You Born? 

I was born and raised in KZN in the small rural area called Umbumbulu which is after Umlazi, there is no way to expain about myself rather then say am not talented but am a hardworker when it comes to anything including my work.

When Did You Start Performing Arts?

I started back in Primary, 2011 where i was doing grade 7. By that time we were only two who were doing art in the whole area

Your Conviction On "Takudzuwa's" Character Was Excellent, All Sorts Of Amazing. It Was  Introduced And Gradually Grew Into This Master Piece Of The Story, Tell Me What Led You To This ? 

Since Takudzwa was my first character on T.V at first i was lost on how i can potray him i may say i was confused at first because i have lots of people i look up to so i was not really sure which style should i use to play Takudzwa until Takudzwa the character demanded me to be myself and do what comes from the impulse so i must say when i decided to be me and do it my own way not the other way round.

Please Tell Me More About "Takudzuwa's Character? I Already Have My Own Idea Of What Kind Of Person He Was But I Wanna Heat It From You, You Put So Much Heart In That. 

The guy is a very trust worthy guy even Mthobisi is not as him. So he is the kinda person you can trust a lot while am not "Chuckles". So i think we very different from each other. This guy can do whatever it takes for anyone to trust him i mean whatever it takes, hes stubborn.

What Are The Highs Of The Industry ? 

The highs of the industry is that the industry is now open to new comers like us to show the world what We're capable off.

What Are The Lows In The Industry? 

The lows of the industry is that the industry is not well taken seriously by the government, of which its the entity that can contribute more in the economy of the country and put the country on the map.

Are You Contracted With An Agency? What's Next For You, What's Promising? What's Next After Takudzuwa?

I got in ifalakhe freelancing and then this Agency was impressed with my perfomance then we spoke in such a way that we can work together. The is a lot comming from the boy...I am promising S.A that i am the next Denzel Washington. As i can not reveal for now the name of the character and the story i am sure Mzansi will also fall in love with what i will bring of which is different from Takudzwa

Is It About The Passion, Money Or Fame?

It about passion man thats the first thing. i will not say its not about the Fame and money i will be honest as much as i can because when i started i wanted to be famous and no one doesn't need money but one must not let the fame and money drive them but let only the passion to take over from everything

I Know That You're A Talented Young Being, Besides Acting? What Else Are You Up Too?

Beside acting am an Afro Pop singer of which is something i am working on with a certain company I am also a writter from poems and stories. I dance like nobody's business i do contemporary.

On The Last Episode Of #Ifalakhemzansi I Tweeted Why Did The Production "Stainless Tv" Keep Your Talent Away From Us? You Gradually Grew Into That Character, The Last Episode You Belted It. But Why, I Personally Felt I Needed To See You Reluctant Rebel Self Before You Even Killed Your Sister "Chamai" Which Is Played By Nomcebo Gumede.

Honestly i feel that i was living in someone life of which somebody had created it so its a question that i think writter of Ifalakhe should answer.

What Could You Tell An Aspiring Actor That Wants To Get A Break Like Yours, What Should They Do, What's At Stake And What's To Give? 

Be unique as much as we have role models we see on t.v but never try to be the person you like. Sometimes this industry does not need you to have friends rather be alone and do what you believe in never be afraid of taking chances.

Where Can People Get Linked With Your Work? 
Facebook, Twitter & Instagram??? 

Mthobisi Mkhize mthobic__facebook

Mthobisi3533___Instagram

@Mthobisi13316060__ Twitter

And If There's Any Quieries For Booking Who Do They Contact?

Info@starksa.co.za