She started off as a diamond in the rough and now she’s a diamond finely cut!! Dineo Ranaka is the “jack of all trades” and the ultimate mistress of fun.
A creative, smart, street savvy, “high energy” entertainer, she is known to her fans for her dynamic presenting skills on TV shows such as the Real Goboza, music tv show Noted, as well as her acting appearances on Gazlam, Home Affairs, A place called home, Stokvel and others.
Her personal background and corporate experience have made her a popular corporate MCee and motivational speaker. It is her talent and “yes we can attitude” combined that landed her in the driver’s seat as YFM’s first female Afternoon Drivetime Jock.
I’ll let you know about my appearances later. Keep checking.
Russians urged to smoke, drink more (Imagine this in SA)
3 September 2010 @ 14:58
Smoke and drink more, Russia's finance minister Alexei Kudrin urged citizens on Wednesday, explaining that higher consumption would help lift tax revenues for spending on social services.
"If you smoke a pack of cigarettes, that means you are giving more to help solve social problems such as boosting demographics, developing other social services and upholding birth rates," Kudrin said, quoted by the Interfax news agency.
"People should understand: Those who drink, those who smoke are doing more to help the state," he said, offering unconventional advice as the Russian government announced plans to raise excise duty on alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and cigarette consumption are already extremely high in Russia, where 65 percent of men smoke and the average Russian consumes 18 litres of alcoholic beverages per year, mainly vodka, according to official statistics.
Russian duties on cigarettes are among the lowest in Europe, with most brands priced at around 40 rubles (one euro, 1.30 dollars) per pack and unfiltered cigarettes selling for much less
