SKY Mag Issue 24_Repro

October
2019
Free Copy
Sure ka
Advice,
tips and
tricks
Inside
SKY Guys
Fashion hacks
Nandi’s study tips
Body essentials
Real life stories
the
Shapo
ka
being
clueless,
smoking,
failure
How to…
Pass your
exams
Stay cool
this summer
Survive
at varsity
issue

What
Is SKY?
SKY is a sisterhood of teenage
girls all across Botswana.
Becoming a SKY girl means taking
the pledge to define your Sures
- things you love)- and Shapos -
(things you don't need in your
life. It's super simple. –
just send a message
to our Facebook inbox
@skygirlsbw and we will get
right back to you.)
What sets SKY girls apart is that
we stay true to ourselves, and we
are not swayed by peer pressure.
Whatever our Sures and Shapos
are, we stand by them, because
those choices define us, and make each
one of us unique.
SKY
Pledge
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I pledge to be true to myself and what
I believe in. To be who I am, not who
someone else thinks I should be.
I will say Sure Ka Yone to the things that
I am all about – like standing up for my
friends and following my dreams.
I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the things
I am good without – like smoking and
backstabbing.
I will make choices that are true to me.
I will follow my skyline.
I pledge to find my SKY.

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Fashion:
Basics & Hacks
One Thing
I Know
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Maxine’s
Letter
How to... Beat
the Heat!
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What to Expect
at Varsity
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Cover Story!
Study Tips
True Life
Story
Comic Strip
Your Questions
Answered

Heyyyyy!
Myself (Bukasa) and my fellow SKY Live presenter
Kgomotso are super excited about this issue of
SKY Magazine! From the theme itself, “How To”,
y’all can tell that the content will be fun and
informative.
We talk all things fashion and trends in an article
dedicated to keeping us popping and true to our
individual style. The ‘Body Beautiful’ segment
offers us tips and advice on how to take care of our
bodies as we reach for our other goals. Not only do
we have those ‘how to’ tips, we also have tricks on
how to prepare for summer… interesting right?
And yes, we all know it’s exam season, so guess
what bo babes?? We got that covered too. In this
issue we feature SKY girl Nandi, who won the
cover girl competition - she’ll be giving us tips on
how to prepare for our examinations!
We also have advice and answers to all the inbox
questions we receive from SKY girls out there.
EDI-
TOR’S
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And last but not least, the SKYscopes segment!
Keep reading to get to know what your star says
about you…
Enjoyyyyyyyyy!
xoxo
Bukasa and Kgomotso
SKY Live presenters
Listen to SKY Live every Saturday on
RB2, 12.30 – 1pm.
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It seems bucket hats are back
and we are loving it! Botswana
is a really hot country and
why not protect yourself from
the heat in a super stylish and
classic way? You can style them
in a way that suits you, so you
keep it authentic but super fun!
Whether with a pair of jeans or
a long summer dress, you can
always find the perfect bucket
hat to complete your look.
Summer is back and re sure ka
dishades tsa rona. Whichever shape
or colour you prefer, sunglasses are
a must-have this summer. The best
part is that trends evolve so whether
you are using your mother’s old
sunglasses or buy a new pair, re sure
ka tsone!
Re sure ka lona lotlhe, because
you have made this sisterhood
what it is today. For always
engaging with us on Facebook,
the magazine and even at events.
It is amazing to be a part of this
sisterhood and know that you can
always count on your SKY sisters!
RE SURE KA SKY NATION!
It is almost time for exams,
and it’s important to plan
but to also stick to what
we have planned to do.
You want to start that
hobby? Then you should
get to it. You set up a
study timetable? Then you
should follow it and study.
We know that sometimes an
outfit feels complete with
high-heeled shoes but this is
not always the case. Re shapo
ka trying too hard to rock high
heels because at the end of the
day we are all about comfort
and feeling confident in our own
skin. If we are wearing heels,
let’s do it but if not, wear flats!
Re shapo ka shoes that can’t
decide if they are high heels or
not.
We are all unique and worthy
and that is what we celebrate
as SKY girls. Re shapo ka
comparing ourselves to people
on the internet because of their
likes or followers, and just other
people in general. We are all
beautiful and intelligent. This
is what makes us a SKY Nation
because we embrace who we
are as individuals :)

FASHION
Basics
Taking lessons or breaking the bank
in order to look chic and stylish
are a thing of the past. There are
so many ways to dress on a budget
and still turn heads. Fashion is
ever evolving, with new trends
coming and going as the seasons
do, celebrities influencing the way
we dress and see different types of
clothing, and even styles we come
up with on our own. But at the same
time, there are classic basic tips we
can all follow for a great foundation,
before we put our own twist on an
outfit. These ‘fashion basics’ will
help you look your best at all times.
Firstly, if you can’t seem to
find anything to wear, go
black! This color will go with
anything else you have in
your closet and is also very
flattering, no matter what your
colouring or body shape is.
It is also one of the simplest
colours to wear and still look
very chic. A black outfit paired
with a little jewellery makes a
statement with minimal effort
required.
Secondly, it is essential to dress for your
body shape as each item of clothing is
cut and designed in a different way, and
is not meant to fit everyone in the same
way. There are four main body shapes that
women fall into: hourglass, rectangle, pear
and apple. Finding items of clothing that
flatter your body shape will not only look
good, but will also give you a great boost of
confidence.
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The third fashion tip we have for
you is introducing a bright color to
an outfit you feel looks too bland,
as this will switch the whole look
up and add more life to it. The
added pop of color could be in any
form, be it shoes, a T-shirt, a blazer
or even a scarf. Remember that it’s
all about balance when it comes
to adding a little highlight to your
outfit.
Another great tip we have for you is to find vintage, high quality
clothes that can become your closet classics. A lot of the clothes
found in shops today are cheap ‘fast fashion’ which means they
are low quality – they might rip, the zips might break and most
likely they won’t fit nicely either. Clothes from the 1970s, 1980s
and 1990s are generally higher quality, so raid your parents’ or
grandparents’ wardrobes to see if they have any classic pieces
you can wear today! Not only will you stand out from the crowd,
you will also have something you can rely on to make you look
great time and time again.
Lastly, less is more when it comes to
achieving the perfect look. As cliché as
the phrase may sound, it is very true
and can be extremely useful when
putting an outfit together, especially
your go-to, daily outfits. Instead of
piling on the layers and accessories,
instead ask yourself ‘how minimal can
I make this outfit?’ When put together
correctly, not only does this style look
amazing, it is also very comfortable
and affordable since you don’t need to
fill a large wardrobe with clothes!

FASHION
Hacks
It may still feel a little chilly in the night,
but summer is here and we are feeling the
heat! It’s nice to follow trends, shop for
the latest brands and all, but what’s more
exciting is DIY styles that also belong on
the runway while staying true to yourself.
No need to spend so much money on
15 minute trends when you can mix up
your style with what you already have.
Remember, any outfit you pull off should
make you feel good about yourself. Here
are a few tips on how to shake up your
outfits.
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Statement Tees:
1.
Simple but still loud. Get your old tees
and design a statement on them. It can
be something as simple as your name, or
something intense and long to express your
thoughts. Maybe your Sures and Shapos or a
funny memory you have with your friends. This
could be a fun way to gather your friends and
DIY your tees together. Get some supplies from
Pep stores and set up shop in your backyard.
You can use a pen, paints, or even use spray
paint and a home-made stencil. Some of these
DIY tips are on Pinterest and YouTube, just
search for ‘DIY statement T-shirt’.
Biker shorts plus your
brother’s old oversized
sweater.
Your outfit doesn’t always have to be your
own clothes, borrow a couple of items from
your siblings or cousins. Oversized sweaters
and biker shorts were a fashion phenomenon
set by Princess Diana, and today, we see
trendsetting models such as Kendall Jenner
rock them. Style that with a pair of trainers
and ankle socks.

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Cut your old jeans
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This will never get old. It’s getting warmer
again and we can’t be out in this heat with
full on jeans, it’s time for the big chop. You
can cut them and turn up the bottoms,
or leave them with the ripped look. Just
remember you can always cut more off, but
you can’t put it back, so measure, measure,
measure, before you cut! Make sure to
find DIY YouTube videos or Google some
tutorials so that you can make pretty cool
designs.
4.
5.
Halter tops
Now this is a DIY we are daring you to try out. We
believe in you. If you wanna go to a chill event,
hang out with your friends, or just lay at home,
this is your simple go-to top you can pair with
jeans, or even some tights/ biker shorts. Get a
T-shirt, a pair of scissors, and go ahead girl. You
can even use a bandana for this, or decorate it
with a simple tie & dye.
Mix and match clothes you already
have, that you wouldn’t have
thought to wear together!
Some of these clothes are in your closet and you just don’t pay
much attention to them, but it’s all about how you style yourself.
Here’s one idea: a school blazer, plain white tee/sweater, old
denim jeans, and a cap. This is another iconic outfit by Princess D,
and seen more recently on Hailey Beiber. It’s pretty edgy if we do
say so ourselves, and so does Vogue Magazine.

The Basic
Essentials!
The best way to feel beautiful is to believe
it hunny! Walk the talk. Here are some tips
on how to feel like the beautiful queen that
you are! Dipata di phunyegile, so we can’t
always rely on those Kylie lip balms and Kim’s
contour to feel beautiful. You can choose to
use reasonably priced products or even none
at all, no judgement. Actress Yara Shahidi said
it so well “Use make-up to express yourself
rather than to cover yourself”. You just gotta
be comfortable and feel good about yourself.
Also, make sure to make others feel good
about themselves too. Use your social media
platforms to empower and spread kindness.
Love that for us.
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Love Yourself
First and foremost, one important beauty essential is loving
yourself. Loving your skin, your face, your legs, your lips,
your smile, just everything because that’s you! Look in
the mirror and tell yourself you are the baddest, you are
beautiful. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not. Sometimes
people who are insecure about their own selves tend to try
to bring others down, don’t let them get to you hunny. This
includes body positivity. As musician Lizzo told us, to feel
good as hell with ourselves “do your hair flip, check your
nails”.
This is the only body you will have, so love it. Take care of
it. Your body is growing and it will constantly change. Your
body will look different at 14 and at 21, even at 36. You will
always be changing and growing and you gotta love every
minute of it. Loving yourself also means taking care of
you. Eating well, drinking lots of water, exercising, reading,
laughing, no smoking, having me-time, getting enough rest,
limiting your social media, and just staying true.

Hair
Whether natural, braids, retouched, short, or permed, you
gotta take care of your hair. Healthy hair also helps to keep
a glowing face. Gatwe moriri wa dia, mara if it’s well taken care
of you avoid having skin breakouts. Wash your hair, you can use heat but
not too much. Use a silk bonnet when sleeping to protect those edges boo.
Detangle your hair with your hands and not a comb. Hair day is self-care
day. Lupita is the epitome of representation who’s a proud advocate of
natural hair. We have no choice but to love her. Don’t feel the pressure to
look a certain way, keeping natural hair can be costly and time consuming.
But you can always wear protective styles like cornrows. Do what makes
you happy instead of trying to impress anyone.
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Menstrual Hygiene
Our favourite quote is from our girl Sho Madjozi “You don’t have to
hide just because you’re on your period.” We know periods treat
us all different. Sometimes we feel weak, nauseous, tired, and the
stigma around periods has made us feel unclean. Your period is not
going anywhere babes, right now you gotta learn how to be healthy
and stay fresh when the girls arrive every month. Do some simple
stretches daily. Drink less coffee. Shower daily, make sure to only
use clean water without any products. The best girl friend to have
is the one who always have an extra pad in their bag. Be that friend.
We love to see it.
Face
Yes, wash your face every day with clean water, don’t scrub
it, and wash off any make-up before going to bed. But, what
would we never leave the house without? Zendaya says
“Lipgloss” and we agree. Nobody wants to walk around
with some ashy lips. At least get yourself a Vaseline kana
Zambuk tsala. Having some glowing lips is back now and we
love to see it. Wear that lipgloss with confidence and don’t
look back. Zendaya also shared some other amazing advice
about self-care: “continue to be fearless in your activism and
individuality” which we just love. Working on confidence is
another great way to shine from the inside out.

Dear Maxine,
School is probably irritating you
right now, except art. You love
art class. Your friends, especially
Laura, make art class fun, and you
look forward to them. But you
pretty much want to grow up!
You probably can’t wait to be an
adult, so that you can do anything
you want, whenever you want,
buy yourself as many shoes and
chocolate as your heart desires.
Hahaha. Well, it doesn’t work that
way. Adulting doesn’t work that
way.
12
year-
Old-Self
Maxine is a beauty
creative who specializes
in makeup artistry, based
in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Maxine
Makeup & Hair
Don’t. Please don’t grow up.
Stay young, and curious. Keep a
positive mind, in a negative world.
Stay excited. Adventurous in
spirit, but guarding of your body
and your heart. Many will try and
steal both, but you are your main
protector.
Love. Dance when no-one is
looking. Dance, even when
everyone is looking. Be different.
A burning light, which cannot
be put out because it is fuelled by
uniqueness no-one can replicate.
Don’t let anyone tell you your body
size, complexion, hair, and the
clothes you can afford dictate who
you are.
Again, love. Everyone.
And don’t grow up.
Love, Maxine
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#SKY
SKY is by girls, for girls, but
we never forget our SKY
brothers! We appreciate them
and we always love hearing
from them when they get in
touch. This issue we wanted
to bring you 3 SKY Guys who
we’ve been talking to recently.
Re sure ka bone!
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This SKY brother wrote an
awesome poem for the SKY
Nation, enjoy!
SKY VIBE
We know we got the fly vibe like
eagles,
The one that always keep us
high!
With emotion and trust in us.
We strive to keep loyal to
ourselves,
We never try to be someone else!
We are hard rock, we never
crack for pressure even if
temptations say it’s leisure!
Our vibe makes us help our
fallen mates
To stand out and say no to losing
again!
We don’t flow with hypocriticism
who is cold and full of criticism.
Our pledge helps us keep our
style firm, and fine
Sure with what we admire
Shapo with what we detest!
It’s all about choices,
To raise our voices!
And be heard distinctly.
World know this!
That’s our SKY way
We aim forth for our reign!
Prince Radipati
Gérard K Radipati
Laletsang
Reuben Sento
Laletsang is from Ramotswa but lives in
Hukuntsi. He dreams of becoming a presenter
of SKY Live in future!
“I am a boy who never gave up in life, always
working hard to achieve his goals. I am also
sure ka fashion”
This SKYGuy is doing
Form 5 at Naledi SSS in
Gaborone. He says “Well
I’m an aspiring person, and
wherever I am I make sure
people smile and laugh
each and every moment.”
Ke sure ka:
Self-respect
Education
Discipline
Ke shapo ka:
Smoking
Bad company
Negativity
Thuo T. Mabuza

One Thing
Since this is the ‘How
To’ issue, what better
content than some
GREAT life lessons
from some local,
young inspirations?
We asked Katlego
Ntirang, Tumi
Nthutang, Jordan
MoOzy, Poloko
Mosarwa and Phenyo
Oaitse to tell us one
thing they know…
about stress, school,
relationships and
more!
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I Know…

STUDY TIPS
Special
Ke sure ka:
Music
Positivity
Academic excellence
Ke shapo ka:
Negativity
Self-centredness
Smoking
Well, this is the ‘How To’ issue,
and it’s exam season, so what
could be better than some
amazing study tips? First up
we have this issue’s covergirl,
16-year-old Nandi Maphanyane,
bringing you her TOP TIPS.
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Here are my 5 study
tips which are very
effective and quite
interesting... I hope
they could also work
out for other girls.
Label
everything
around you with
a topic that
challenges you
the most.
Well... I thought of having charts in my room and around
the house too, but due to having a strict rule of ‘do not stick
anything on the wall,’ I developed a new habit of giving almost
everything around me a name. Take an outfit for example, I
call my school uniform “The Mole Concept”. Someone would
think that’s pretty crazy right? But look at it this way, the three
buttons on my dress represent the principles we use for
calculations, the jersey is the Avogadro’s constant and so on....
Trust me, it actually works if you struggle with remembering
everything you read from a book.
Play with the
information from
your notebook
and textbooks.
When I actually say this to my friends, they probably think, “O tshameka
eng a le motona tota,” which is the same thing I said when my mom
taught me the technique.
I usually use a jump rope to recite everything I learnt and keep it in
my brain, or I could try to shoot a ball into a bucket while repeating
definitions and formulas until I finally get a goal for each of them, although
go kgona go lapisa as I could repeat one definition 12 times without a
goal but it’s worth it.
Make songs out of
different concepts or
simply listen to readymade
songs if you
aren’t really creative.
I listen to songs on different topics in all subjects on
YouTube on Mr Parr’s channel and others. They usually
substitute the lyrics of hit songs with explanations in those
concepts which can really stick into your brain if you’re a
music person. If you find any of the songs boring or ‘not
your taste’, it’s okay, just use the alphabet tune to make it
easier for you to remember.
Make crazy videos with
your friends using terms
from a certain subject or
create memes that your
friends could share using
educational stuff.
Ke gore go nne top tlerere hela go nne monate.
I created a study group last year where I once
shared a video about cell specialization by just
having different characters (the mini actors in the
hood) with names related to the topic and realised
that they understood better this way. Just have fun
when doing this and it’ll totally pay off.
Utilise the time
you have at
school if you’re
not a night
crawler.
Tbh it’s really hard for me to study during the night...
instead of pushing myself and trying to study nonstop
through the night, I make sure I get enough sleep
so that I can be highly active during school hours.
This actually prevents you from feeling sleepy during
lessons and it helps me make the most of the time that
I can study. I guess you should know yourself because
not everyone will be like me, but if you think about your
sleep patterns and the best time for you to study, you
can work around it.
That’s all I had in
mind. Good luck to
all the SKY Sisters
out there in your
exams and I hope
these tips were
helpful for you!

Nandi gave you her top 5 tips, and
now we have another 5 amazing
‘how to’ lessons from 16-year-old
Leinah. With all these great tips,
we are sure to slay our exams!
It is with great pleasure that I share my
top 5 tips with my fellow SKY sisters and
brothers. I use these tips every day and they
have given me excellent grades that I want
to see other students having and excelling
academically. Thank you, with all love!
Mind Mapping
This is a creative study tool that can be used for any
subject at any level, be it PSLE, JC, or BGCSE. When I
use a mind map to study, it takes me a much shorter
time yet covers a lot of material, and this enables
me to remember and understand more. A good mind
map should have a main heading in the centre with
arrows connecting all the subtopics, and sub sub
topics. Note that the further you move away from the
main topic is an indication of how well you understand
the main topic. All you need is some bright
highlighters & pens, a notepad, notebook and textbook
to get your facts right and you are ready to kick
start.
Laws of Memory
These are 3 easy-to-learn laws that will help you
remember whatever you have been studying.
Law of frequency
• I often recite the short notes that I make time and
again and this is helpful as l am able to remember
them and helps me to perform much better.
Law of distributed practice
• It is more effective to space out your study material or
times of study than sitting for long hours trying to
cover everything in one set. I tend to have short breaks,
and listen to music but it’s best to think about what
works for you and take time to get it right.
Law of multiplicity of senses
• The greater the number of senses involved in study,
the more effective the memory will function. Anything
heard, seen, and written down will be remembered
more than when you use only one of the senses.
Exam Question Analysis
Most of us students don’t know what the questions want
from us, but understanding the question is key to getting
good marks. Learn how to analyse the question like this:
• Identify the subject by asking yourself ‘what is this
question about?’
• Identify the instruction (this is the word that tells you
how the examiner expects you to present your answer,
like for example ‘explain’ or ‘describe’ or ‘calculate’)
• Identify which aspects; in other words specifically
which areas of the subject the question is directed to.
This means that when you know which chapter the
question is asking about, you will have almost
answered the question.
• Identify any other significant words you need to take
into account
• Are there any terms which need definition (do you
need to show you understand what the words mean?)
Spreadsheet Technique
This technique actually enables me to know my
strengths and weaknesses when it comes to various
subjects. All I do is make a table with 4 columns which
have the headings: subject, easy, easy but hard, hard.
Under the subject column list all the subjects then indicate
whether I find them easy, easy but hard or hard for
me. Then I get into each subject and list all the topics
and classify them. This analysis has given me a chance
to be able to improve in the bad grades I had for subjects
I saw as ‘easy but hard’ or ‘hard’ as I pull up my socks on
those subjects.

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Maths Chart
Design a table with five columns and
in each column have the following
headings:
Topic
• Where you write down the maths
topic you wish to study e.g. simple
algebra
Formula
• Where you write down the formula
to the topic you are studying; if there
is a formula. If none then put a dash.
Sum/problem
• Where you write down a sum/
problem you are studying which you
could have done with the teacher or
picked from the text book.
Application:
• Where you write down the working
shown in your note book or in the
text book. However this time you
should number the various working
steps shown as in 1,2,3 etc.
Notes:
• Now look at everything in the
application column then using your
own words, explain that which you
see happening. Explain every single
step. If you get stuck somewhere ask
a teacher or another student for
help. If you can explain this topic
in full then you will always be able
to work out any sum :)
MORE
STUDY
Tips

Beat
the heat!
How to stay
cool this
Summer
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Summertime is one of the most exciting times of the year because
it’s when we have fun in the sun with our friends and family.
Us teens get to enjoy all the free time we get during the summer
holidays, try out new smoothies and go swimming, too! Re sure
ka summertime, but there are also precautions that we should take
before going out into the sun, to stay cool and comfortable!
1. 2.
Stay cool with a smoothie!
It is crucial to keep your body as cool as
possible to avoid falling sick, and what
better way to do so than make homemade
smoothies? A very simple one to make is
the peach-mango-banana blend, and all
you need to do is blend a cup each of those
fruits, add 1 cup of plain yogurt and ice,
a little sugar to taste, and voila! You have
yourself a delicious smoothie to keep you
cool during the summer heat.
3. 4.
Use lighter makeup
Not a lot of makeup is needed in summer as
there are less chances of getting any cracks
in it, and more chance of it running if you
sweat. So go lighter on it, and keep a little
tissue with you when you go out to keep your
face dry in case it gets sweaty. Remember that
excess makeup during hot seasons may also
clog your pores, which is even more reason
to keep it light, or just not wear any at all.
5.
Stay hydrated
Water is a miracle liquid. It keeps us healthy,
re-energises us and also helps to give us glowing
skin. In this heat we should be carrying water
wherever we go, and drinking lots of it – at least
2 litres per day but a little more is even better. If
you feel like having juice instead, mix it 50/50
with water – more to enjoy, and much healthier.
Re-evaluate your skincare routine
Summer skin is different to winter skin and
you won’t be needing the heavy oils and
creams you used in winter to fight dry skin.
Consider something lighter during summer,
and increase the amount of high SPF creams
that you will be using, to protect your skin
from sunburn. Whatever your complexion,
every shade of skin needs to be protected
from the sun’s damaging rays with shade
and sunblock.
Light-coloured clothing is
your best friend
Clothing items in lighter hues will be very
helpful in hot weather as they will help you
stay cool. Loose fitting shirts and trousers
will also help you combat the heat whilst
looking stylish. Pair white skinny jeans with
a loose pink or blue shirt, black shades and
sandals together for a chic look that is also
perfect for summer conditions.
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Real Life Story
By Ame Mokubung
What is PCOS? Most people ask.
It’s Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and it’s a
condition of the female reproductive system
which I discovered I had 3 years ago

Wordsearch
Q U C Q Y O U G O T T H I S E C S Z
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A K A X T E F K K E T R I C K S B O
Z O P V A V X U G F S Q A X Z W R D
I K R P D Q T C L J Y U N A Y Z B R
Z H G J V P H I E L B V C F N K F D
O O W N I H A X P L M L H C K L P Z
O W E U C Q C S K S L A B V E S C T
L T T G E V S X S E B E R U U S U M
V O C Q V M M G J I M J N K H I S R
O S M R U L H D A A N F Q C S W T F
J L B I Z H A T W C E G J N E P L J
H K Z V Z O I T K N O W L E D G E R
I U T J C O A Z I W H R U F I I S R
E S S T G W T G E D C Z W N T V T F
E G N A R O S S G F W W B E E E L J
L N N F D J A V W U I N F J U E E R
Can you find all
10 words in the
wordsearch?
ADVICE
EXCELLENCE
FULLMARKS
HOWTO
KNOWLEDGE
PASSING
SUCCESS
TIPS
TRICKS
YOUGOTTHIS
Re-arrange the letters to find the
names of different places in Botswana!
TOWNS
1. Liipebsekhew
2. Aakens
3. Sontabhg
4. Ahmeaaply
5. Oblaste
AREAS OF NATURAL
BEAUTY
6. Goetaonakdvla
7. Moggeireorm
8. Gaakipagmdnaidks
9. Holliidolsst
10. Keglaarilnactadg
ANSWERS
1. Selibe Phikwe
2. Kasane
3. Tshabong
4. Mahalapye
5. Lobatse
6. Okavango Delta
7. Moremi Gorge
8. Makgadikgadi Pans
9. Tsodilo Hills
10. Central Kgalagadi

MATSWAKA BAE
ONE YEAR LATER’
As much as ke rata go
nna mo America, it’s
always so good to catch
up with my girls!
You guys look so GOOD! Wow
Mimi, beauty business ya
gago is obviously booming
It’s going so amazingly well. Just
think one year ago today, ne re
stress-a over our exams. But look
at us now, wow. Chedza’s is even
trending
I am NOT trending Mimi,
haha. But my music has
been going well. It was the
right choice go tsaya gap
year.

Just think, soon you
could even be joining
me this side Chedza!
Yes, girl! Ke ntse ke
dira research ya the
live music scene that
side and I have so many
ideas…
Well as much as I can’t
WAIT go re le ntlogele
all alone, aren’t we
supposed to be having a
vlog meeting?
Oh, yes! We are
launching our new
project, an online
vlog ko re kgonang
go dira scrapbook
and share our songs
and poems with the
world, and keep in
touch forever
@hashtagdima
After 3 years and 6 seasons, Matswaka Bae has finally come
to an end. Every episode is available to listen to on the
skygirlsbw Facebook page, in the videos section. For the
final episode ever, Lerato, Mimi and Chedza made a real life
video too - if you haven’t seen it yet, check it out also on the
skygirlsbw Facebook page!

What to
expect at
26
Graduating from high school is one of the biggest milestones in
your life, and a lot of responsibility and challenges come along
with the next adventure many people take on, university.
Here is some advice from final year students at the University of
Botswana on what they experienced, as well as their advice to you.

THEO OFETOTSE
“When I came to university as a 19-year-old who
hadn’t had much exposure to the Gabs life, I was
excited at the prospect of having so much freedom,
and one thing I did not expect was the pressure that
came with juggling and maintaining my social and
academic life. I had to learn how to balance school,
social life and sleep. Very few people will care about
you, your school work or personal growth, so take
care of yourself, because no one else will.”
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“College life paves a way to society life. For a girl, one has to be
emotionally ready for being played by boys pretending to love
them. Peer pressure exists and you need to be able to stand
your ground or you might find yourself living a life out of your
character. To those just starting out and those that dream of
being in uni, be ready to work hard, spend sleepless nights
studying and growing at large.”
VICTORIA MARUMO
“When you are in high school, you have this fantasy idea of varsity,
mostly influenced by what you see on TV, however, it’s not really
as colourful as you are made to believe it is. The one thing I didn’t
expect in varsity was depression. It is a serious condition that
can build up over the years, and it is important to see someone
if you must, don’t let it destroy you. Expect self-realization and
growth. The environment will force you to grow because you
shoot straight from being a baby into a serious world of adulting.
Friendships will surely end and you must let them, don’t hold onto
people just because you were a squad in high school.”
OBONOLO BENN
“You will find yourself wanting to belong to a particular group
but this should not be the case because it often leads to one
straying away from the sole reason as to why they’re in varsity. I
did not expect to have all this freedom to make major decisions,
but it comes with huge responsibility. My advice for those
about to start or who just started is to get information on what
you are studying, ask for help and network. Lastly, enjoy your
stay in the university.”

Every day SKY receives messages
asking for advice on lots of
different problems. In this issue
of the Magazine, we feature 4
questions that we get asked a lot,
we hope it will help those of you
out there going through the
same problems!
SKY Girl Tshepi:
SKY HEELLLPP!
SKY: Hey babes,
wassup?
SKY: Mmhh,I know it hurts and you feel like you
can never love or be loved again. Just know that
boys come and go, le rona re hitile hoo. You can’t
change people. You’re gonna grow up, change,
meet new people, and realize gore mole e ne
e le matshamekwane. Someone that loves and
cares for you should not purposefully hurt you
and disrespect you. They shouldn’t make you feel
uncomfortable. You have your whole life ahead of
you. One thing you should try your best not to do
ke go lelela ngwana wa mosimane. Tu! Not today
sweetie. Oska letelela mfana hela a go ira matho
mahibidu! *rolls eyes*. And another thing, don’t
even approach the girl. This is between you and
him.
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SKY Girl Tshepi: I’ve talked to him
and he says he’s sorry. But I saw
gore he was still texting her. A re I’m
not giving him what he wants.
SKY Girl Tshepi: My bf
cheated on me with a girl
in my school, waitse I’m
embarrassed. I’ve been
crying I’m so hurt the
bathong.
SKY Girl Tshepi:
I really love him
mme kana.
SKY Girl Tshepi: Thanks
SKY. I’m just glad I have
my friends to cheer me up.
SKY: Eish, basimane baa tena
waitse sometimes, *annoyed
emoji*. I’m so sorry this
happened babe. We got you.
It’s not nice to be cheated on
and your feelings are valid.
It’s ok to feel sad about this.
Just know that the pain will go
away with time.
SKY: Haebo! Yah neh. You gotta set boundaries babes.
His ‘love’ for you should not be a transaction. Ha go
na ka mphe se to show me your love. Ha go na ka
bo “or else”. So if your boyfriend cheated, it’s time to
re-evaluate your relationship. Is it worth staying with
someone who hurt you in that way? I don’t think so.
You’re too young to stay in relationships that only bring
you stress. 2019 is almost over, exams are approaching,
It’s time to focus on yourself for a healthy you. Be selfish
with your happiness. Your happiness should not revolve
around a boy, it is in your hands. Find activities that make
you happy and do more of that. Arts, sports, writing,
going for walks, school clubs, cooking, talking to friends,
reading, learning a new DIY project. Cheating boyfriends
must go! Stay true to yourself. xx
SKY: Anytime girl. We’re
also here for you.

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Zendayasbabe
Fam, waitse I don’t know how to be
a confident person. I’ve tried tota
it’s really tough to stand in front of
people and believe in myself.
Zendayasbabe
Do you have any tips
nebathong that I can try?
SKY
To be honest, this one e tricky because e
personale, some people are shy to even speak
to other people. Mara there are so many things
you can do to boost your confidence. Some
people take public speaking classes, while
others join sports or clubs to improve their selfesteem.
Remember, this is all within you and
only YOU can change that.
SKY
Fo sho. Here are 5 tips you can try, to believe in yourself, to gain self-esteem and self-confidence.
1. Improve your posture
This might be small and unrecognizable but goes
a long way. Try not to hunch your back when you
sit or as you walk. Push your shoulders back,
chest out, and raise your chin. This helps make
you feel in charge and in control. It can also help
you to speak up. There’s nothing wrong with
voicing your opinion.
2. Create your own affirmations
I am beautiful. I am strong. I am smart. I can do
this. I am confident. Ke sure ka myself. Ke shapo
ka negative vibes. I am me. Write these down and
stick them on your bedroom wall, locker, or
notebook. Read them all the time and believe
them. Find quotes from SKY magazines and read
them for motivation. Remember, never give up.
3. Accept yourself
Sometimes we lack confidence because we
believe other people are better than us. You can’t
let the world dictate your worth. You are the only
you in this world. Do not beat yourself down,
accept your mistakes, get back up and do better.
Do not focus on what you can’t do and can’t
control, recognize your achievements and be
happy about them. Love yourself fully, you
deserve it. Have some me time.
4. Avoid negative people
Some of the people you have in your life might
be toxic and that’s not good. It might be tough to
stand up to them but you can always remove
yourself from that group. Remember, this is one
stage in life. You won’t have all those people
as your friends forever. One day you’ll be in a
different place and you don’t need people that
drain your energy and make you feel small. Find
friends that make you smile, and they don’t have
to be popular. It’s fun to have genuine friends that
make us laugh. If it’s at home, you might not be
able to call a family meeting to address your
problem, so try talking to your favorite aunt/uncle,
cousin, or grandparent to help you.
5. Face your fears
Join a sport, chess, dance crew, painting crew,
book club, any club you feel you either belong to
or you might be anxious about. It doesn’t hurt to
try something new that may add value to your life.
Learning a new skill can boost your confidence.
Facing your fears can help you feel good about
yourself and you can create new friends that have
similar interests.

Poet_Rati: Hi SKY Girls, I’m trying to
improve my grades go thata. I don’t
wanna disappoint my parents with my
results. Please help.
Poet_Rati: I just don’t know where to start,
it’s like when I study I forget gore ke badile
eng. Gape some of my friends are enjoying
themselves and I feel some pressure to join them
sometimes.
SKY: Diacha! Where will we go without school tota?
This is the time and place you are allowed to actually
fall down many times and get back up. Try, try, and
try again till you get it right. It has always been here
and it will always be around. If you’re an A student,
keep up the good work. If you’re a B/C student,
know that there is so much room for improvement.
You have a chance to bump your grades up. Don’t
believe the category you’ve been put in determines
who you are forever. If you are below these grades,
it’s time to wake up babe. We have study tips
featured in this mag, make sure to give yourself the
time to read them and put them in practice. Talk to
your teachers, tell them about what you’re struggling
with and ask them for help. Stay disciplined. Go
monate go pasa and you deserve that.
SKY: One of the best strategies is to listen in class and take down notes. Something you’ve heard first hand makes
it easier to remember when you study. One other thing, you know when they always say “Basimane ga ba ye gope”
kana, “Monate ga o fele”? That’s sooooo true shem. All this excitement and fun will always be here whether you’re in
primary school, junior school, UB, or wherever. Find friends that can help you do better, not those who only bring you
down. Gape, don’t believe banyana ba re they didn’t study, o tlaa sala gonehoo! Ipalele. Lastly, as much as you work
hard and study, you also need balance. So sleep and wake up early, get enough rest, eat well, exercise, read some
fiction, drink lots of water, go for a walk, get a hobbynyana. To be honest, the main thing here is to stay disciplined.
Reward yourself after completing a task, a reading, or finishing an assignment. That will motivate you even more.
Prettygirl_Tsotso:
Hey SKY *smile
emoji*
SKY: Hi Tsotso
Prettygirl_Tsotso: I
have a crush *blush
emoji*
SKY: Yes?
Prettygirl_Tsotso:
What should I do?
SKY:
What do you wanna do?
Prettygirl_Tsotso: I don’t
know, I just like him
mara I’m scared gore he
doesn’t like me.
SKY: Well, you can like someone but it doesn’t mean you
have to do anything about it. You probably like their style,
or how they play a sport, or that they’re a nice person. But
that doesn’t mean you have to do anything. He probably
likes you for who you are too and nothing else. It could
just be a crush that might go away after a few days/weeks.
Prettygirl_Tsotso: I reeeaally like
him. Should I tell him?
SKY: I mean it’s up to you babes. Ask yourself a few
questions: why do you wanna tell him? What do you want
from this? Are you guys friends? Would this affect your
friendship? Does he seem interested?
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Prettygirl_Tsotso: OK, I’ve asked his friend and he says
he’s shy. I’m just gonna talk to him. He’s not really my
friend but I know his friends, they are in my class.
SKY: Good luck babes. However this
goes, know that you are so brave and
super dope. Self-care comes first.
Stay true xx

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Call_Me_Kago
Friends, waitse there are people just
always talking about me. I really don’t
even like going to school cos I’ve
heard RUMOURS ABOUT ME. Please
help!! *crying face*
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SKY: Kana batho ba bangwe ba tsaa gore they live in reality shows kana mo Scandal! Ha go
monate hela mo go bone when there is peace and everyone is getting along! Anyways hun,
the best way to have a good experience at school is to be more mature about these things.
Sometimes it’s fun to gossip and be a part of conspiracies tsa batho. Mara it stops being fun
when lies escalate and hurt people. Try not to focus too much on these things. It’s best not
to comment and stick to being true to yourself till a rumour dies. Some people like to start
unnecessary drama for entertainment purposes.
Call_Me_Kago
Kana it’s not easy to just let things go.
This girl a re I started talking about her
I don’t know gore when! Ah!
SKY: Well sometimes you might just be chatting with your girls and yo mongwe might take it the
wrong way. Gongwe someone told them something that wasn’t intended to be hurtful. If you are
confident enough, call them out on it to stop. They wouldn’t like it if that’s done to them. If it’s you,
you know that you wouldn’t like it if there was a nasty rumour spread about you, and it’s not worth it.
When someone comes to you ka maaka, mmotse gore o a tsaa kae, if s/he doesn’t have anything to
say they can move along. Sometimes it’s good to be the bigger person and apologize since something
was said and you didn’t have any intentions to start anything. It’s better to let it all rest.
Call_Me_Kago
Guys, kana this is serious. Now some guys are sending
me DMs talking about a rumour that’s not true and I
don’t like it.
SKY: Shem. This might also get on social media. The best way to not keep the rumour alive is to
ignore it and mind your own business. Don’t feed the trolls. You will look back and realize gore some
fights were not worth your time. If you wanna throw shade and be petty about things, it will come back
and bite you in the back. It’s better to let things go. Mara you can bring an adult into this if you feel like
it’s getting out of hand. Sometimes these things follow us way too long. Bring in the people involved
and resolve the matter with each other face to face. It’s probably a silly misunderstanding. We hope it
all works out hun. Stay true to yaself boo. xoxo

Are you ready
for your exams?
Exams are right around the corner. There is
stress in the air, you’re sleeping less, eating
more and it just feels like everything is
crumbling down! Well, if you’ve ever searched
for a fun escape, we have just the quiz you
need to cross-check if you’re ready for exams
or if you need to revisit those books again.
Which one of
best sums up
with m
A penny saved is
a penny earned
Enjoy the quiz and good luck
with your exam season!
How do you
prepare for your
exams?
Study group
with friends
Do you listen to
music when you
study?
Mind- Map
How long do
you study for?
YEs
No
I take
3-4 hours
I study for
1-2 hrs
Do you analyze
your failures?
Do you exercise
during your breaks?
Yes
No
Sometimes
I don’t
You are definitely sure
about your studying.
You take your time in
planning how to go
about your studies
and if your exam was
tomorrow, you would
rightfully be ready to
write.
You have not done a
lot wrong. You’ve put
in all your effort and
time in getting ready
for exams. Maybe
look at asking for
help once in a while
and you’ll be ready.
Just a few more
tweaks to your study
plan. You have the
right frame of mind
and with a little
more determination,
you will be ready for
your exams.
Think about getting
assistance with your
studying. There are a
few distractions in your
studying routine and
maybe getting a study
buddy will get you
focused and ready.

these sayings
your attitude
oney?
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Money is the root
of all evil
How well in advance
do you prepare for
your exams?
A month in
advance
How long are your
study breaks?
Last minute,
usually a week
before
Do you panic
before exams?
30-35
minutes
1h30-
2hrs
No, always
in control
Yes!
How many hours
do you sleep?
Do you ask for
help when stuck?
Between
4-5
Around
6-8
No, I hate
asking for help
Yes
Discipline, Discipline,
Discipline.
If you are looking for
motivation to study, let
this test be it. Spend a
little less time on your
breaks and more on
your studies.
More sleep doesn’t
always mean you’re
ready for your exams.
Sometimes making
sacrifices for your
studies will pay off.
But don’t completely
disregard your
sleeping. Rest is
important.
Work on studying
well in advance before
your exam and there’s
no shame in asking
for help when stuck.
Ask your teacher or
parent for extra help
and you will be ready
for your exams.
There isn’t a lot of time
left before your exams.
Immediately after this
quiz, make a studying
schedule and prioritize
the topics you struggle
the most with. Exams
are right around the
corner.

Check out all the
awesome people we
spotted rocking
SKY gear :D
If you spot yourself
on this page, you
WIN a SKY
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TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)
You may be facing a bit of fear as exams approach, but
believe in yourself. Continue to put in the hard work you
have been putting in. You will reap great rewards!
SCOPES
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
You may be feeling a bit nervous as the new season
approaches, but this is your body telling you to prepare
yourself. Organize your study space or even schoolwork
so that you can tackle your studies. Remember that your
SKY sisters are here to help you out so fear not! :)
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
As you try something new, you should do so without fear
and take that leap of faith. Know that everything you are
working towards will pay off! Trust your process babes,
YOU GOT THIS!
PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
You are changing gears in this new season and you are
being your best self! This will translate even into your
studies and your work ethic. Keep it up, you are doing
amazing sweetie.
ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Stick to your usual standards and ethics, do not let other
people try to control or change you. Focus on yourself,
your studies and your goals. This will help you become
who you are meant to be.
GEMINI (May 21 - Jun 20)
Trust your instincts at all times, even if it means
confronting yourself or your friends. Always ensure that
the people around you have your best interests at heart.
You know what is best for you :)
CANCER (Jun 21 - Jul 22)
Babes, you have been working really hard so don’t worry
or stress about what may happen in the future. The
exams coming up? You got this! Anything else worrying
you? You got it! Remind yourself that YOU GOT IT!
LEO (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
Feed your mind with positivity because it is needed. You
need a constant supply of refreshing and fresh news and
activities. This will be helpful as you deal with pressure
from family and friends during this upcoming exam
season.
VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 21)
You naturally get along with everyone and people
gravitate towards you. This is a blessing as you can get
help from the people around you, especially at school.
You are a people’s person and it will pay off!
LIBRA (Sept 22 - Oct 23)
Trust yourself and consider putting your problemsolving
skills to use. As exams approach, put to action
what you know deep down you are capable of. All the
best!
SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)
You tend to care for other people and as much as this
is a good quality, remember to put yourself first. You
MATTER and your goals and dreams are valid.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
You might get caught up in some excitement or a hobby.
As fun as this is, you need to prioritize what is important.
After exams, you will have the festive season to focus on
other things, it is important for you to focus on school
right now.

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