Kids in SouthAfrica had an opportunity to vote for their favourite celebs for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
The Nominees for this year awards were announced in a press briefing in Jo-Burg.
Nomzamo Mbatha, AKA, Siya Kolisi, Kagiso Rabada and Somizi were nominated in the Favourite South African Star category
Nigerian artist Davido is in the Africa nominee in the Favourite Global Music Star group.
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Siya Kolisi has been announced as the advocate for the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100.
This is a free-ticketed music festival that will take place on the 2nd of December at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.
In his new role, Siya intends to focus on hunger and education, things that are very close to his heart.
“I am excited and honored to be an ambassador for the Global Citizen movement. A movement that is doing so much good & helping make this world a better place. This Is something close to my heart, having endured many challenges in my life, I always wanted to be able to make sure less people endure the same challenges. Now being in a position to be able to impact others in a positive way, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. MY NAME IS SIYA KOLISI AND I AM A GLOBAL CITIZEN,” Siya wrote on social media.
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Global Citizen announced that Siya Kolisi will become an advocate for the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100.
The music festival is a free-ticketed event that will take place on Sunday, 2 December at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
In his role as official advocate for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, he intends to focus on hunger and education, both of which are very close to his heart.
He took to Instagram to share the good news saying ;
I am excited and honored to be an ambassador for the Global Citizen movement. A movement that is doing so much good & helping make this world a better place. This Is something close to my heart, having endured many challenges in my life, I always wanted to be able to make sure less people endure the same challenges. Now being in a position to be able to impact others in a positive way, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. MY NAME IS SIYA KOLISI AND I AM A GLOBAL CITIZEN
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Siya and Rachel took to Instagram to celebrate each other on their second wedding anniversary.
2 years in. And the best days are ahead,” Rachel captioned a video taken at their wedding.
Siya also posted a photo with Rachel,captioning it Happy 2 years Anniversary Mrs Kolisi @rachel_kolisi ?? happy birthday ? Liphelo
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Springbok rugby star Siya Kolisi is rocking a purple suit and looking like a flame on the latest cover of this month’s GQ.
The 26-year-old is looking like fine wine as he graces this months cover.
Siya is married to Racheal Kolisi they share one child and they are currently expecting their second child.
Siya sat down with GQ to discuss fashion,here is the full interview.
GQ: Style with substance. Is it important?
Siya Kolisi: It’s quite important, I think. What you wear must resemble the person you are. You must treat the people around you the way you dress. With respect and integrity.
GQ: In your mind, who is a great example of this in the SA community and why?
SK: Maps Maponyane. I think his style is amazing and he’s a flat-out gentleman. He’s always very caring with others.
GQ: Who’s leading the way South African fashion?
SK: I don’t know a lot of designers, to be honest. I’ve seen what David Tlale does and I have a lot of respect for him. Of course, if we’re talking about stylish men with substance I’d go back to Maps again. He has collaborated and even designed a few of his own things. I think there’s a new breed of influencers in this country that are like creative directors. They’re not designers in the traditional sense, but their ideas can lead the way for a community of creatives. The work that he does really inspires me a lot. Womenswear-wise, Khosi Nkosi is leading the way. I think what she does really empowers women.
GQ: What does leadership mean to you in general?
SK: I like leaders who don’t speak a lot, but rather lead through action. It’s important to be hands-on and show your community that you’re about more than just talk. People will only invest in somebody that values and invests in them.
GQ: If you could meet any thought leader, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
SK: Mandela is my hero for everything that he has done for South Africa. I wouldn’t ask him anything. I would just want to say ‘thank you!’ And I would want to extend my appreciation to all the people, living and dead, that he worked with to achieve his vision.
GQ: Do we need better role models in this country? Why and what could they do better?
SK: Yes and no. We actually have a lot of good ones, it’s just that people don’t know about them. We see a lot of the negative stuff in the media, but we don’t give a lot of airtime to the positive ones. Perhaps we need to change our attitude in this country and start reinforcing the positive dialogues.
GQ: Are there any social issues that you hope to inspire young men in this country to address?
SK: I received a bursary to go to an English school because of sport. I would love to see that level of education or the same standard of facilities, particularly the sporting variety, made available to young kids in the townships.
GQ: Is there anything that you feel you contribute uniquely to SA culture or community?
SK: We have so many different cultures and such a great division amongst the classes in this country. We haven’t found a way to integrate peacefully or respectfully yet. I would just want people to take the time to get to know each other, to understand each other’s cultures, languages and beliefs without judgment.
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