A leap into love

Author: Lonwabo Zimela








A leap into love











As we all know or should know, this year is a leap year. Why is this relevant you may ask?






Well, for some people it simply means that they get to have an extra day in the year. Others on the other hand, believe that women may ask out men. There is only but one error with this.
Traditionally it was the man who would pursuit and court a lady and if successful win her love. This is evident in the Shakespearean era. The reality is that times have drastically changed. A simple question to prove this claim, Ladies, say you liked a man and wanted to ask him out but couldn’t for the mere fact that it wasn’t a leap year, would you be willing to wait two maybe three years for the next leap year?
From my perspective, I find absolutely nothing wrong for a woman to ask out a man. I myself have been approached by women on many occasions and I must say, I find it very attractive. It says something about the woman, it tells me that she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid of going for it.


So ladies be it a leap year or not, find the courage to take a leap into love








Influence of television.
by Abongile Linqa


Influence of television.


Television is a form of media that has great ability to influence and brainwash the viewing public. Television maneuvers women into believing that everything that is being displayed on television is true or rather considered by most as being correct.






Over the years television has influenced women in a negative and positive way. I had the great privilege of speaking to women in the small town of matatiele and had the great chance of evaluating their views and experiences. Most of the women I conversed with said that television has played a huge role in their lives especially when it comes to their physical image. The women also said that television has brought about the image of the skinny girl, with blonde hair and blue eyes this was therefore considered the 'perfect girl'. This image has led to most women wanting to change the way they look because if you weren't considered 'perfect' then it was difficult to get into the media and pursue your dream if you wanted to be an actress, presenter etc. This has led to many women having a low self-esteem.






Television is a great tool for learning,communication and information, though the information may be misleading at times. You get to travel around the world without leaving the comfort of your home. Television has tremendously influenced the love lives of many women, every lady would love to be swept away by their prince charming, it is quite unfortunate that most relationships don't work out because of the high expectations women have when in a relationship.


Whether we like it or not television has a great impact on the way we behave and see ourselves so it is up to us individually to take control over our lives and not let technology ruin our lives.