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kréhon ISSUE 7 | SUMMER 20/21

THE ‘HOME’ ISSUE

HOME IN POSTAPARTHEID S O U TH A FR IC A

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And God said,

Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night.

And let them be for signs and for seasons,

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…and for days and years."

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Dearest Kréhon family, welcome to the 7th issue of our chief publication. I love this time of year when the earth comes alive with various pleasing aromas and sounds.

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fter spending a signi cant amount of time at home, the kréhon team has taken some time to re ect upon the true meaning of ‘home’. Thus, feeding into the theme of this issue, we’ve explored the various characters and ways in which people experience home. Many value 'home' as a physical space whilst others encounter home as a spiritual or emotional connection, a sound, an experience, or something that awakens the senses. We'll be zooming in on what this term denotes for instance in a post-Apartheid South Africa. We've been sensitised during the pandemic to the considerable gap between people from di erent socio-economic circumstances in our country as the impact of lockdown shed some light on the appalling living conditions of many. Whilst re ecting on the impact of the pandemic, we highlight the extraordinary degree of loss many experienced at this time. With this loss, a considerable weight of grief tends to make itself comfortable in our spaces. Both grief and loss have varied countenances - you will be introduced to the accounts of 7 women who share their unique experiences with grief.

Until next time, take care and be prosperous.

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Whilst browsing through this issue you’ll nd notable pieces on love during the lockdown, plant care for beginners, and some insight from remarkable people when they share the heart behind their diverse ministries and endeavours.

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I’ve found that there aren’t many a airs that generate comfort, vigour, and some heartfelt fellowship, quite like a warm beverage and ne cuisine. I’m particularly delighted to share our mouth-watering and proudly South African Cocktail Magwinya feature with you.

The Vetkoek isn’t foreign to any South African household, be sure to try out the recipe and pair it with a ne cup of tea. Whilst browsing through this issue you’ll nd notable pieces on love during the lockdown, plant care for beginners, and some insight from remarkable people when they share the heart behind their diverse ministries and endeavours.

The seasons of Spring and Summer are usually characterised by birth, restoration, and the evidence of growth, through the emergence of new sprouts, fresh blossoms, and bright starry nights. May the presence of this current season set o a marvellous harvest of delight, love, and restoration. I pray that as you inhale the sweet fragrances of a fresh hope, you will come alive in the abundance of His grace and love.

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Editor-in-Chief JAYLEE GERTSE Deputy Editor ASISIPHO TSOTSA

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Content Director TONI ERASMUS

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Meet @rush_adams. A passionate player in vivid movements such as @pursuit_movement and @arkenstone_music. Not forgetting the ‘First Fridays’ events. During our incisive conversation, my good friend Lloyd Pullen (from @almostsunday_) and I were e ortlessly drawn into the rhythmic truth shared by Rashid with such a crisp tone of love and grace. That’s right, you should be clicking the ‘Follow’ button on all of the last-mentioned Instagram accounts right after this paragraph. And then come back and dive in with us.

LIKE THE POLISHING SUN EXHIBITING THE TREASURES OF TSITSIKAMMA, SO IS THE HEART OF RASHID EPSTEIN ADAMS, A WORSHIPPER WHO POURS AND SERVES THAT WHICH IS POURED INTO HIM. SUFFICIENT GRACE,

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Yep, you guessed it Rashid is a Muslim name. Epstein, on the ip side of the coin, is a Jewish name. With a coloured Muslim dad and a white Jewish mom, Rashid’s full names already provides an introduction to his life story. “Growing up, I was kind of in-between. I believed in universal religion - thinking all religions were the same - that it was just di erent paths leading up the same mountain. I didn’t really experience anyone who was Christian or anything like that,” he says.

AND THE FEARLESS FACELIFT OF THE BODY OF CHRIST AS WE KNOW IT TODAY. THIS IS THE MISSION CONTAINING TOOLS FOR THE UNBOXING OF HOMEGROWN MUSIC, AUTHENTIC WORSHIP EXPRESSION AND THE DECOLONIZATION THEREOF.

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“During my rst year at varsity, I found out about Jesus and then got involved in a church. I found

that the message of the Gospel is actually so di erent. So unique and so beautiful. It takes religion and ips it on its head. I realised that although I continue to fall short, it is the mercy of God and His grace that empowers me to live di erently. Even more than that, He gives me life. I was dead in my former ways.”

Discovering that he can’t do anything to ‘earn’ his way to the Father, Rashid acknowledges the gift in God which is in Christ which is salvation. Throughout the past 8 years, his life had changed for the better - the best. “The veil was lifted and I’ve been completely di erent,” he declares with wonder.

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“ I H A D A R E V E L AT I ON T HAT EV EN T HE DE CO LO N IZATI O N O F WOR S H I P A N D CH R I STIA N IT Y I S N OT A R E SP O N SE TO S OC IE T Y’ S N ARR AT IV E , A LT H OUGH I T M AY H AVE BE E N SPA R K ED BY I T. H OW EV E R , I T I S A RE SPO NSE TO THE HE A RT O F GOD.”

Growing in his identity in Christ, Rashid is fascinated by the knowledge that he is a child of God, an adopted son. “Whilst previously trying to earn my way into sonship, I began to realise that He is the One who chases after us, drawing us in. Even when I’m silly and fall short, He compels me to purity and righteousness. His image, basically.”

Prior to being born again, Rashid’s ideas for music were motivated by his own glory.

Following his acceptance of Jesus as his personal Lord and Saviour, Rashid began receiving insight from God which led him to think deeper. He started questioning his purpose and thought about what he might gain in the process.

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Whilst obtaining a 4-year degree, followed by a master’s degree in African Music at the South African Music School (at the University of Cape Town), Rashid realised that God had appointed him during that time to learn and discover signi cant things.

“I have grown to have a love for decolonized music particularly worship (it could also be called local or contextual worship). I do think there is power in the term ‘decolonized’ because there is an unlearning that has to take place. Even during lockdown I’ve been rethinking a lot about the form of Christianity that we have been taught in Cape Town (quite a western in uenced city in Africa). We see a lot of churches where there is such a leaning towards Western evangelical theology, expression and other things related to that.”

Rashid makes it clear that he is not criticising the West, but that he is observant of that part of God’s Bride which has been stamped on, particularly on the continent of Africa. “It has been trampled upon, told that it is not valuable, not beautiful, that it has nothing to o er the world and by extension, the kingdom,” he expresses with great consideration.

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When streaming music on platforms like Apple Music or Spotify, one struggles to nd (enough) local songs

by South African or African Gospel/Christian artists.

This proves the little recognition our ethnic God-given cultural expressions receive. “Instead of seeing the beauty in our authentic expressions, Western culture has made it seem like African drums are evil as opposed to the acceptable Anglican hymns (which are also quite beautiful).”

In view of the white superiority factor, Rashid subsequently begs the question: “What are the things we’ve been taught that’s not Biblical?” With that posed, he goes on to emphasise: “We have been taught to respect our ancestors, not worship them. Therefore, we delight in knowing that even ancestral / traditional drums can be used as an expression to worship God (in Spirit and in Truth). The ancestors did not give the creativity. God is the source of it all.” Beyond the music, Rashid also became more passionate about nding the beauty in his Khoi heritage.

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Within the sphere of worship and song-writing, Rashid woke up with a burning desire to unlearn and unbox so many ‘done’ aspects of worship. He has always had a heart for song-writing. The kind that would actually allow you to create and execute without the frustrations of only picking songs from ‘well-known’ churches that usually stunt liberating creativity. “Even during lockdown, more unlearning took place for me. I was pondering on those places where some of us create a box, then invite the Lord to chill there. And being in places of worship where we are often being told what we’re allowed to do or can’t.”

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“If you had asked me a few months ago, I would say that it usually starts with me taking the guitar and just ddling and playing random songs. And then getting a melody before the lyrics come. Generally, lyrics come a lot later.”

This was Rashid’s answer to Lloyd’s question about the ‘Rashid Adams Song-writing Process.’

“Where do you begin to write?” Lloyd asked.

“When something hits me, I hit record on my phone. Then I listen back to it and check its potential. I then started ddling with di erent sounds, recording them, and then taking the process further from there. I’ve been listening to music in a song, and instead of it just being cool, I want to write a song about the sun (for instance) and explore what it evokes when I listen to it,” Rashid responds with zeal.

“How did you know that this is the space you want to operate from?” Lloyd asked.

“It’s a space where everything is God-led. It all begins with me giving my plans to God. He gives it back and it often looks di erent than what I envisioned or planned,” Rashid says.

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“I had a revelation that even the decolonization of worship and Christianity is not a response to society’s narrative, although it may have been sparked by it. However, it is a response to the heart of God. God says: “I’m not being glori ed in what you’re doing - in the structures, systems, expression…You may be worshipping stu , but not Me. I’ve called you to worship in spirit and in truth. Even in this, the truth is not there. You’re not honouring your cultures, your languages…Not being authentic. You are convinced that this is who you need to be. But it’s not.”

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Let’s talk about PURSUIT. “PURSUIT basically started with just a couple of Christian friends I met along the way. We share the same heart and sentiments on a lot of things.

Especially contextual worship. Our aim is to provide a space and platform - a space for God to move in the lives of people - for our generation to feel safe, but also bold enough.” Rashid explains joyfully.

“My friend Josh was saying: “Imagine our kids come to us in 30 years and we pass down the same prophecies that have been spoken over generations… (sad face). So we’ve agreed that even if we fail, let us just try something and do it for His glory, like a brick in His kingdom. Let us at least try. There’s

a lot of opposition against the move of God. But we can lean into Him, into His grace. It’s about discovering what is on His heart and what it is He’s calling us to do,” Rashid adds.

“The name PURSUIT speaks about walking in pursuit of His people as well as God’s pursuit of us. He is calling us to our identity as sons and daughters and see us rise. A loving father who pursues us. What is the posture of pursuit? Rest. Having received from Him, we can now rest in Him. We hear God say: “My kingdom is coming and I want you to be part of My kingdom” Now from this place, we can now step out with courage, with boldness to pursue his plans for our generation,” he says.

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hen ARKENSTONE rocked up. The Indie-folk creation which Rashid named after Lord of the Rings. Whilst reading the last part of the book, Rashid experienced the most tangible presence of God. During that moment, he just sat in silence, overwhelmed by God’s joy. This music is for the world, unapologetically. The mission of ARKENSTONE is to let everybody know that there is a whole world out there. In this case, Rashid is intentional about not being stuck in a church bubble. “As believers, our entire lives become based around the few Christians we know, but we forget that when we only speak Christian-ese everywhere we go, it causes a block with the world,” he says.

“The art of speaking like a ‘regular person’ and writing songs that doesn’t necessarily look like classic worship, can also produce power and hope. It may be a regular, secular-sounding song, but just imagine pouring into that song the Lord and His presence. Even if it’s just a song about the ocean,” he says.

From the beginning and at the end of each note, Rashid Epstein Adams will forever declare that “Creativity comes from God. Boundless creativity. The desire to imitate Him. Our desire as sons and daughters to look like Him. Imagine pouring that into a song.”

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hen cousins and business partners Brandon Ludick (28) and Rhyno Smith (27) decided to take up the responsibility to make a di erence in their respective communities, their conversations produced good fruit in the harvest of their faith driven young adults movement ‘Anthem House.’ As co-directors, Brandon and Rhyno has cultivated a landscape whereupon the foundation of the company is Faith Greater Than Reality (FAITH > reality). As of 2018, Anthem House sheds light on various issues in the local communities which is led by its events extension called ‘Anthem Hour.’

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“We can’t carry our message well if we don’t live it rst,” says Brandon, who, prior to the launch of Anthem, made it his mission to personalise his pursuit for e ective change.

Being in the corporate and academic sphere, Brandon is inclined to develop solutions through which he aims to inspire and bring about sustainability.

Rhyno, a professional rugby player, con dently deems it possible to be a God-fearing man and a pro rugby player at the same time. He believes that we can pursue the life God intended for us, irrespective of what platform we may be occupying.

Straightforward is synonymous with this positive man whose outlook is simply black and white, especially concerning life-altering decisions. “If I can be a positive thing that people can point to, I’d be successful,” he says.

Making a di erence is at the core of the brand. Their message is one of hope as they highlight “where you

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start need not have bearing on where you end.” “Once you take that on board, it will determine your sight forward,” says Rhyno. “It also depends who you take with you on your journey. Choose to go with those who pray with you. Let go of any dead weight,” he adds.

In their pursuit, the Anthem House duo have observed a few target areas, which resulted from a couple of conversations they had, proving how their prayers and visions came to be aligned in a very divine way.

“One of my ultimate dreams has always been to be in a space lled with a multitude of young adults just praising the Lord,” Brandon projects with great zeal. “I recall attending the 2016 Passion Conference in Cape Town. Just to be surrounded by more than twenty thousand young people praising the Lord was something so amazing,” he adds.

This impression continues to fuel Brandon’s relentless dream to make it happen on home soil, locally.

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“LOOKING AT WHERE WE ARE AS A SOCIETY PRESENTLY, I DON’T THINK WE CAN ADDRESS ISSUES WHERE WE DON’T INCLUDE GOD.”

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“We eventually came together in 2018 and spoke about giving back to our community. We looked at certain things that are very wrong. O the cu , it boils down to a lack of relationships - between mothers, fathers and children,” Brandon and Rhyno says reminiscent of the time when the whole neighbourhood used to look out for each other. Like when one of the mothers or mother gures in the community would take the liberty to reasonably discipline her neighbour’s child. “But today everyone is so isolated. There’s no endeavour for good relationships. It’s just gone out of the window.”

This is one of the integral parts of society which Anthem House wishes to address. “We want to have community, fellowship, conversations. We want to bring together the young professional, the student doctor or the unquali ed matriculant, who often goes to work in retail etc. Bringing these counterparts together where their paths usually wouldn’t cross in everyday life as we perceive it.”

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without young people coming together to delight themselves in the Lord. “Worship is such a fundamental part of what we do. And looking at where we are as a society presently, I don’t think we can address issues where we don’t include God. Our various global governments need to look at this. As opposed to combining our human error in a human way which gives us a human result.”

Anthem House presents Anthem Hour with the intention for it to be no longer than an hour. The aim is to make room for people to connect and have fun for the remainder of the event, following one hour lled with worship and a short, powerful message geared towards impact and transformation. The rst and second event was hosted in Paarl’s town hall in 2019. Brandon and Rhyno saw the vision in Paarl and decided to turn on the brand’s ignition in the heart of Paarl. “From the onset of our events, people’s hearts and commitment were tested. We had the best band we could ask for and our aim has always been for God to come and re ne us.”

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The rst event drew over a hundred young people, hungry for God’s presence and ful lling fellowship. The second event saw over 150 people in attendance. “It was incredible. Especially how people are wearing our clothing. We even saw someone wearing an Anthem cap at the airport. It was really cool to see. We are excited to sell much more of the Anthem merchandise as we continue to grow into more of what God has in store.”

During our events we enjoyed seeing how keen people were to become relational.

They were willing to put away their phones.

They weren’t just set on coming with the intention of meeting someone. But coming to praise and worship and being with the Lord. Having co ee with someone they haven’t met before was a bonus.

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Anthem’s ultimate goal is to host FREE events. “We don’t want to sell tickets. We don’t want to pay people to play in our band. We would like for them to believe in our cause and sign up to partake. They would believe that they are called to the cause, to function in that which they have committed to. Our Anthem Hour band was proper - heat! People connected with us and wanted to be a part of it. That can only be God. Some of the best musicians came “on the house.” We know that is challenging to apply faith when it comes to business decisions. The books must align with the events.” However, the Anthem comrades are mindful of making reasonable decisions while still leaving room for God to blow their minds. Watch this space, hear the trumpets and join in the celebration!

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racia Nicholls is the de nition of an African warrior queen with re in her heart and kindness in her eyes. This esteemed poet, performing artist, and social activist exudes energy, passion, and joy with such ease and precision - managing to weave the soul of personal circumstances into lyrics. Every beat and nuance of her creative expressions

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Gracia (27) born and bred into a musical family, describes her hometown Worcester not as a place but as an atmosphere. As a 5-year-old girl, her life was signi cantly transformed when she was involved in a car accident, that claimed her fathers' life. Her brother ended up in the ICU, but she came to no physical harm. To her, that moment alone was her 'Bly Staan’ moment. This now full-time missionary (in South Root's International- SRI), always loved academics as a young girl and had dreams of being a student at Stellenbosch University (SU).

She ended up receiving two bursaries to study at this institution yet felt the strong urge that God called her into a year of service through ministry. With support from her mother, she completed a discipleship training the following year (2012) through Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

In her service year, she had the opportunity to minister in Amsterdam and a couple told her that the Lord will provide for her studies to be paid for. She went on to apply to SU for a second time and received full bursaries again! In her second year, she encountered several challenges and experienced a lack of passion for her studies, in 2015 she received

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news that she didn't make academic HEMIS and couldn't return to the university to complete her degree. Gracia remarks, "I felt relieved because to quit would've been a greater shame than to fail." She remembers one noteworthy moment after processing her disappointment, she ventured outside to have a moment to herself. She felt the urge to look up and saw a ock of birds. There was one little bird behind the rest who seemed to struggle, and it ended up breaking away from the ock – a moment later all the other birds followed the seemingly struggling bird. That moment birthed her rst poem – ‘Unorthodox’, as she clearly heard the Lord say, “You are unorthodox.” She also realised in that season that she was more than her academic success/failure. Therefore, her moment of impact was characterised by the passing of her father as well as what she perceived as her failure. She expresses this in the lyrics of her poem ‘Bly Staan’, ‘My teleurstelling verloor sy krag en ek stel ‘n leer vir die volgende geslag’ (My disappointment loses its power and I set up a ladder for the next generation).

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It’s this very poem, with its rich and heartfelt character that became the motivation for the brand. Gracia relays the story of how this brand was established acknowledging the creative collaboration with Nicole Kuhn, who after seeing the logo on Gracia’s status asked to print it on a cup. The idea expanded as a friend Roxanne Jonas (from Rooted 16:18 - an online gift store) suggested printing the logo on a glass bottle.

Gracia praises these ladies and others for their part in expanding the brand, recognising the value of their investment in the brand. A moment that left her in awe was when one of her team members (in SRI) gifted her with a handmade hoodie with her logo on it. Recently Gracia added earrings, framed poetry, and even baby apparel to the collection of merchandise. She is quick to mention that she’s taking note of all the other requests from people of which product next should carry this logo, noting, “People want to be reminded of 'Bly Staan', it ends up being the brand of the people." To Gracia hearing the testimonies of how this brand has inspired people, serves as a reminder that this is more than just a brand. Being passionate about redemption, especially cultural redemption and reconciliation, she remarks that as a people in South-Africa we have weathered so much, but still managed to remain standing. To her, this brand just expresses what we are already living.

This poem was written at her lowest point; therefore, she clari es, “To remain standing, doesn’t mean to not feel or to not process. It simply means, if you’re done sitting in a heap of ashes, you should remember to stay standing.

Feel what you have to feel, but ‘Bly Staan’. Gracia is in the nal stretch of obtaining her degree in public admin and communications. She is the epitome of what her brand aims to communicate to stay rmly anchored and grounded regardless of the blow’s life sends your way.

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Kom wat wil, ons Bly Staan.

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– Remain Standing/ Stay Grounded (verb) To remain anchored and grounded even after life's heavy blows, disappointment, and pain.

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- Gracia Nicholls My rugraat steun teen my pa se kakebeen.

Ek en sy karkas het purpose in gemeen Ons strewe is lewe al moet ons ons eie tot 'n einde bring Met groot ywer beduie hy dis tyd vir my versuiwering Dit it is my realiteit - die karkas in my wil uit Die sisteem saai onmin in my binneste Grawe gate Groot genoeg vir die geraamtes in my voorouers se kas, en bring dit op elke keer as dit hulle pas As hulle maar net weet...

Die sout in my trane penetreer die aardeKreun van seer, en verteer elke been wat beweging inhibeer.

Ek sê dit weer, neem dit op díé keer.

Daars oorlog in my binneste, dis ooglopend hoe my trane die rol van soldate bekleë Tree vir tree word oorwinning aan my terug gegee.

My teleerstelling verloor sy krag, Ek stel 'n leer vir die volgende geslag.

My seer word my grootse geweer in die weermag, waar Hy heers.

My hart, my rang, Sy liefde, die potentste gun

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Sy woord my koord -Â ek hang my op daaraan, daars lewe in hierdie dood Dis in sy hart waar ek hoort, poorte oopgestoot, eks kaal gestroop, maar my wese verstoot wanhoop, (as hoop my vaal), aan die kruis het Hy met sy bloed betaal.

En waneer hy uitlatings maak, Skep sy spraak 'n nuwe sintuig, Neem my na plekke waar ek alles van Hom getuig Stygend en sakkend, (Stygend) sak ek voor Hom neer, Wetend Hy stel nooit teleur.

Ons beweeg, oorkom myself, my liefde vir eer, heen en weer en dan nog 'n keer.

Sy grensloosheid in my hart word meer Sy speeksel saboteer my gedagtes van haatspraak, vanselfsprekend breek Sy twee snydende swaard my wanpersepsie van self Sy currency weeg swaar, In my bank van leuens word ek amptelik insolvent verklaar Sy currency weeg swaar, In my bank van leuens word ek amptelik insolvent verklaar.

** Kom wat wil ek bly staan, die lewe't probeer om my te bragrawe, (maar) vergeet eks 'n saad.

Ons beweeg, oorkom myself, my liefde vir eer, heen en weer en dan nog 'n keer.

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I remember looking down at my white shoes and black velvet dress. I stood on the edge of her open grave looking down into the black hole. I could not see much as they were already throwing sand on-top of her. All I remember is dust covering my face and the sound of sand hitting the co n. This is the only memory I have as a fouryear-old at my mother ’s funeral. I was greeted with

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One that can only be understood by those who are also travelling the same road. As I have grown older, I realised that I never grieved my mother’s death. I needed her more and more each day. It however quickly dawned on me that grief is something that is not talked about in my community. This is something I could not understand as it is something that so many people experience yet it is a topic we do not freely discuss. Yes, we share special memories about that person when the loss is still “fresh”, But what happens when it is 10, 15, 20 years down the line and our grief is still as fresh as the day it happened?

In a recent survey, I conducted for this article the following two questions were asked. "Can you openly talk about your grief with family?" and "Can you openly talk about grief to friends?" 60% of individuals said they cannot talk to family about their grief and 44% said they cannot talk to friends about their grief. The question is thus, why not? Revelation 12:11 speaks of how we overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of our testimony. Thus, great power is locked up in hearing the experiences of others.

I conducted interviews with six phenomenal ladies who I have been fortunate enough to cross paths with. All have encountered loss and grief and have a story to tell.

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I am originally from Keimoes in the Northern Cape but now live in Stellenbosch part-time.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

I never experienced the presence of a father. I knew from a young age that I had two fathers - a biological father and a stepfather.

How did this a ect you?

At the age of 10-11 (grade 5), I realised how I wish my dad could be with me too when I saw my stepfather and brother (then two years old) play.

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I believe with all my heart that I am already at the acceptance phase of the loss. For so long I could not even pray or thank the Lord for the other thousands of blessings from His hand. I simply could not do it. It’s safe to say that He alone knows my heart and has already laid out this path of my life because His promises are being kept. John 13: 7 says it so clearly, "What I do you do not understand now, but you will understand hereafter." So, I am at peace now.

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STEFFANI MAAGERMAN I am 21 years old and currently a final year social work student at Stellenbosch University. I come from a rural historic missionary village, Genadendal, in the Western Cape.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

At the age of 10, I lost my father after a lengthy battle against cancer and recently I lost my mother due to a heart condition. I lost both my parents and I am an only child from my mother's side, so along with that loss, I also lost my core family.

How did your loss impact your journey with God? Prior to my mom's passing, I had so much faith that God would spare her just to see me graduate because He knew that both my parents worked hard for me to achieve this one goal.

However, my faith was shaken, I felt far from God after my mom's passing. I had the question of why I need to be without parents at such a young age and even though I know I'm capable to do everything, it remains a question. Immediately after the passing I felt far and estranged from God and then after a month, I started longing for Him because I wanted to have that same joy and secure faith I had before. So, we are still working on that.

EVEN THOUGH I KNOW I'M CAPABLE TO DO EVERYTHING, IT REMAINS A QUESTION

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BERYL DAVIDSE I am beloved, I am daughter, I am wife and I am mamma. I could mention more than a couple of hats that I wear but that is not significant. I am a plain Jane, love flying "under the radar" so this freaks me out a little. Talking about myself.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

We lost our rst baby early on in the pregnancy.

How did this a ect you?

Due to, my training society would refer to me as strong when it comes to dealing with death and losing a loved one. I internalise my emotions. But what pushed all those raw hurt and sense of loss even further in was when others dared to minimise our loss. Yes, I was still in my rst trimester. But whatever part of your journey your loss happens in, no human has the right to minimise your loss.

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I am a Christian, been married for 30 years mother to 3 beautiful children and grandmother of one. From Texas, United States.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

When I was two years old my mom was shot and killed by my dad who then committed suicide.

How did you or are you dealing with your grief?

Acceptance of your loss is a long road and I’m not sure there is an end to it. I am learning to ebb and ow with grief. I reach out for help when I can.

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I am 60 years old with a daughter aged 32 and a son aged 30.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

In 2013 I got divorced, thereby ending a marriage of 25 years due to a 3rd party entering the relationship in 2008.

How did this a ect you?

At the time it felt like life was on hold. Everything that needed to be done, was done as if on autopilot but inside, the feeling was one of helplessness and great sadness. That gave way to anger and the, "why is this happening to me? I'm a good person, I don't deserve this hurt and pain" conversations started in my head. And I felt that my angry outbursts with my then spouse were justi ed. Thankfully, with God's help, that did not last long.

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RENNAYE KOOPMAN I am 14 years old and a scholar. I stay with my two brothers and my mom.

Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

My dad passed away recently. He became ill in 2018 due to a viral infection that damaged his heart muscle. His heart had enlarged and he developed other complications that caused his death.

How did this a ect you?

I nd it di cult to cope. It feels unreal. It feels as if he is at the hospital and will be discharged later. But then I must face the fact that he is gone. And it makes me angry. It makes me angry that I am going to be without a dad for the rest of my life.

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Please provide us with some insight into your loss. What kind of loss did you experience?

At the age of 20, I lost my grandmother the woman who raised me. She was my companion my soulmate. She was a mighty woman of God.

How did this a ect you?

Her death a ected me greatly. After her passing, I went to live with my parents for the rst time in my life.

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My grandmother's death made me fall deeper in love with God. There was nothing else for me to do but to fall in love with God. My grandmother was a mighty woman of God as I mentioned, she was a prayer warrior. After her death, I found my identity in God. My hunger for Him increased. Her death drew me closer to Him.

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rief is something that a ects everyone di erently it has no face. No two people experience loss in the same way. These brave ladies have all experienced loss at di erent ages, in di erent manners, and di erent seasons of their lives. Even though they have lost greatly, they have also gained wisdom that can only be gained with loss. Grief is a topic that lies close to my heart. It’s a pain that cannot be put into words, yet sometimes we at least need to try and nd a home for our loss.

P.S. If you would like to read the full interviews of the participants, you can read the full answers on my personal Instagram or Facebook.

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When we say all the time are we able to fathom anything that can be a certain way all the time? Consistency is key or Perfection is a word that can be used. As humans we lack both of these things, we struggle to be consistent and we are de nitely not perfect.

One could argue or question many things regarding these questions but if we question something we don't believe, does it exist or not?

These are familiar to all of us, I am not speaking of these things to prove anything I am merely sharing my thoughts. My life is a re ection of my belief. According to scripture in the Bible Jesus is the only perfect and consistent person in the world.

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According to the book of James 1:15 your desire grows inside you until it results in sin.

Then the sin grows bigger and bigger and nally ends in death.

So our desires is the cause of our sin and rebellion against God. In other words this is the ultimate reason for us not to believe that God is good. Perfection (Jesus) cannot cause us to sin or die. So we can conclude that God is good all the time. When we focus on our desires we become bad.

Through this we can see God’s consistency and our lack thereof.

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THIS IS THE INSPIRING STORY OF JOANNE CAMPBELL, WHO LITERALLY AND BRAVELY FOUGHT FOR DEAR LIFE AND THEREBY REMARKABLY CHANGED THE TRAJECTORY OF HER LIFE.

Born and bred in Cape Town, in a family where indulging in treats was practically a daily occurrence, it was inevitable that Joanne would be overweight. At 17, her life changed drastically when she fell pregnant. While many women experience changes during pregnancy, Joanne su ered from extreme hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure) and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes (high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth).

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The journey of a thousand miles had begun and when she was 29, Joanne su ered a myriad of childhood illnesses such as chickenpox, German measles, and mumps as she continued to pile on the weight, eventually reaching a considerable 112 kg, much to her distress.

Two years later, on a hot summer’s day, she decided to indulge in a cold beer. Ironically, it seemed that the beer saved her life because later that same evening after waking up from a nap, she found her stomach enlarged to the point that her skin could not stretch any further.

She was in severe pain; she felt weak and depleted. It seemed as if the alcohol had aggravated and exposed her underlying health conditions. “I felt helpless and like nally giving up because of my continuous health issues,” says Joanne.

The following day, she visited the doctor, who immediately sent her for a scan at the hospital.

“I remember vividly that the radiologist looked extremely puzzled. She excused herself to call

the senior radiologist and while lying there, alone with my thoughts, I glanced over to the screen, and to my horror, my liver looked like it had been punctured with pencil holes.”

Devastated and depressed, Joanne was referred to a Hepatologist (a liver specialist), who spent almost 45 minutes studying her scans before he consulted with her. He explained to her that she had a very rare condition with tumours growing in her liver and that she was only the second person he had ever seen with the condition. He explained that her liver had around 43 tumours meshed into it, forming a tissue that could be likened to something like fence wire. Commonly known as adenoma, these are usually benign liver tumours which have been linked to the use of birth control pills.

These tumours normally bleed into the abdomen, causing dangerous internal bleeding but Joanne was fortunate that her 7cm by 5cm tumour bled inside itself. The doctor listed all her health issues: extremely overweight, diabetic, hypertensive, fatty liver, and high cholesterol. On top of that, her body continued to produce hormones that formed tumours and this meant that she would not be able to have any more children. This also meant that a transplant was not an option because her hormones would invade a new liver and produce even more tumours. Her body was in essence working against her.

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The doctor came with the anaesthetist the previous night to tell me he had changed his plan for the operation, and I would be left with a half a meter-long scar on my abdomen. That day my liver had to be exposed so that he could place a scanning device directly onto the liver in order to pinpoint the location of the 43 tumours.” The doctor managed to remove four; if he’d removed any more, she would have no liver left. After two weeks of being hooked to machines, she nally went home and the rst time she saw her scars, she fainted. Six months later, without telling her husband, she scheduled a sterilisation appointment with her gynaecologist.

Joanne further re ects, “In 2016, I woke up to my sugar levels being 15 and 17 instead of a normal reading of 5.5. My medication had stopped working; it was like my body had become resistant to all medication. I was on insulin then, increasing my units from 20 units a day to 120 units a day.

Even having a diabetic nurse didn't help. At this stage, nothing helped, and again, the feelings of depression crept in. By now I had 4 kids and because I couldn't have any more children, I decided to foster a 3-week-old abandoned baby whose mother was a heroin addict.

By 2018 I sat down with my endocrinologist and told him I felt like I was dying a slow death. I was 41 years old and I was not going to see the 55year-old me although my three-year-old gave

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meaning to my life. I asked him if there was another option and was advised that my only option was to have bariatric surgery. This surgery reduces your stomach to the size of an egg. In having this procedure, diabetes and other health issues are drastically reduced. After a year of training and preparation with a panel of doctors and attending a bariatric support group, I was ready.”

Four days after the operation on 1 July 2019, Joanne’s life changed dramatically: she needed no more insulin and only needed oral meds. 8 weeks later, she was free from diabetes and hypertension and required no more medication except vitamin supplements. It’s during this time that Joanne got to the idea of her brand ‘Diabetic Life Foods’ due to pure frustration with not being able to locate all the products she needed in one store. “I had to visit up to 4 di erent stores for 3 products and hence the idea of having sugar free and carb-conscious products under one roof came about. I lost 30 kg over eight months. In February 2020 I decided to take a step further and had reconstructive surgery to repair an incisional hernia and scar revision. By May 2020 I had lost a total of 35 kg.”

Joanne concludes: “Life is easier without the worrying or nagging feeling that you’re going to die due to health issues that can be controlled.

Sometimes we have to decide to live or just wait for life to be over and done with.”

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“No matter how hard it may be, hang in there, God has not forgotten you."

CHRIS TOMLIN

"You rule the world and reign above the heavens. And still draw close to me.”

NTOKOZO MBAMBO

“Perfect peace is found in keeping our minds focused, steadfast & unwavered on God. Let the perfect peace of God nd a home in you.”

TAUREN WELLS

“When God wants to construct something that brings Him residual glory He often must take the terrain of our lives down to the dirt.”

STEFFANY GRETZINGER

Some wonder- lled nuggets from wonder- lled individuals.

“Stop running, and come to Jesus. Give Him everything. Don’t wait. He’s so Wonderful.”

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Bread and buttered in Harrismith in the Free State, MASAKE MALEKA is a small-town girl with big building blocks. A dreams architect, if you will. This young noblewoman eats dynamite for breakfast and shares it with her diverse counterparts wholeheartedly. In pursuit of connecting with her true self, Masake would take enough time to think, speak and take action with the intention to raise up matters that truly matter.

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rowing up, Masake didn’t have many in uences around her. She found her formative years to be the most challenging and despite being harshly bullied at school, she remained the ultra-vocal public speaking leader she had always been. “I’d go home and cry and burst out in tears. My rst con dant has always been my (only) brother. I’d let him know what happened. He would comfort me with these words: “leave them, it’s not a big deal. No one can dull your sparkle; you are destined for greater things.” At this point Masake was determined to overcome it all. “I just decided that it’s okay.

Whatever you do or say, you will never be good enough for the world,” she adds.

Masake, a student at Stellenbosch University, believes that every star in the galaxy has a role to play. She was more than prepared to discover what it is she had been prepared for. Glistening into a pioneer was not far behind. Alongside her studies in Psychology, Afrikaans and Sociology, Pageantry took centre stage. In the process of becoming a liberal representative of true beauty, Masake con dently articulates that she would not be de ned by any stereotypical opinions, such as being told “you’re too short to be a model.” In response to this, Masake projects: “I’m not aiming to be an average model; I’m aiming to be a role model.” Her heroic project ‘Tower of Paddies’ soon emerged after talking to two of her friends about what’s been on her heart for a long time.

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bathroom whilst attending extra classes and doing community work in the Location. “I like interacting with people that I don’t necessarily know and just have conversations with them. Whilst in the bathroom that day, one other lady was talking to her friend and I heard her say “I’m not going to back to class, I want to go back home, because I don’t have sanitary towels.”

“As they stepped out, I thought to myself “If I get in trouble for listening to other people’s conversations, let it be.” I said to her that I have extra in my bag, I could give you some.” She replied and said: “You know what, it’s okay for you to give me some now, but tomorrow I’ll have the same situation.”

At this point, Masake came up with a suggestion that would not only aid this young lady in particular, but the community at large. “I spoke to them and asked whether they would be keen to work with me so that we can try and create the sense of sustainability when it comes to providing impoverished schools in the township with sanitary towels.” Masake knew she wouldn’t be able to x everything, but that she would be more than willing to help with the little she could do.

“As time went, I started collecting sanitary towels from my neighbours and people around my community. I went knocking from door to door. I went to some local stores as well. We started distributing to rural schools as well. I left a few at the LO teachers, so students would be comfortable to ask for a pad or two,” she reports gladly. “I noticed that I won’t be able to do all of this alone, so I thought about collaborating with other girls and then working towards sustainability and continuously giving back. I had the idea to give back on my birthday. With the little that I have, I used to distribute on my birthday, but I noticed that it’s an everyday need.”

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With that said, Masake also acknowledges that there is still a long way to go. “At the same time, I was trying to recover from being (mostly) bullied by females. I was trying to recover from that sense of feeling sad and often say “girls, instead of looking down upon each other, why can’t we just learn from each other?

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My melanin and pigmentation do not de ne who I am.”

Having reached Top 10 out of close to 60 000 entries, Masake sure is a force to be reckoned with. A humble one at that, as she states that her failures teach her so much more than her successes. Pondering on various past attempts at reaching her goals, she adds; “Some doors you need to knock and others you need to kick. Most times, you’d come face to face with the challenge of constantly feeling enough to be in certain spaces. And the moment I realised how times need to change, I am mindful that WE need to change those times. At the end of the day, it simply starts with a brave step.”

Congratulations on taking signi cant leaps, Masake. May you rise up even higher where more and more young people can look up to you as a role model within reach.

Ladies and gentleman…Masake Maleka!

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The situation does not get better at all when we steer our attention to those who live in shacks who should make the best of their living standards. Their homes might not match the upper class of the northern suburbs in Cape Town; the likes of Durbanville, Eversdal, and the more prominent opulent settings such as Green Point, Constantia, and Bishops Court. There is a clear distinction when it comes to the meaning connected to the term ‘home’ for people in South Africa. Home in South Africa is economically and socially a contrasting reality because the context of the experience of home for the poor is brutal and inescapable - a never-ending nightmare. Home for the poor embodies dodging bullets and escaping with your life from thieves trying to mug or assault you.

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Systematically it has everything to do with where you stay based on the colour of your skin. In the seventies, a massive relocation took place where coloured people were forcefully moved to the Cape Flats. The Cape Flats is a at plateau where no housing should have been built in the rst place because of its uneven setting and outskirt placement removed from economic activity, and virtually impossible to travel in the mornings. It’s the very motivation for its existence in the rst place to make it di cult for people of colour to have access to the economic centre. The white minority was kept in the spaces of a uence making traveling easy to economic spheres such as Cape Town CBD. This all had catastrophic repercussions in the Cape Flats for black and coloured people. It is the determining factor for high-cost housing in areas not occupied by people of colour. It is part of our history therefore, the term 'home' has many structural symbols to it; South-Africa might be your home whilst you are in another country. The word home for many does

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Home might be the place where you are now reading this - it may be a physical place made from wood, brick, and mortar; a place with high fences, or no electricity and no running water. Or a space with a lot of room and a back yard as big as a soccer eld, you might be happy because you have your loved ones around you or sad because you are alone and have no family around you. Home should be the place you cherish and long to be in.

Where is home for you?

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here are many ways of seeing certain things today!

There are people studying viruses under a microscopic lens that helps them see even the nest detail, we have people looking at the moon which is 384400 km away while still standing on the earth, cameras that allow people to take amazing photos that look out of this world and these are just to mention a few.

While these things helps us to get a clearer view and understanding of the world around us it can also have a negative e ect on the way we see ourselves. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pushing anything or anyone down but most of the time we put a lot of our faith (if not all of it) into all these things when we really should be putting it into the one that created all things!

These days most things are taken out of their natural beauty… with all these lters available we can take something boring and unattractive and make it incredibly attractive. I would say that this is perfect for the individual that has a low self-esteem because now they have an opportunity to present themselves in a di erent light. But how true would they be to themselves in doing so, how will they see their own true beauty and potential if they keep seeing themselves in the things of this world?

This can be directed at both male and female!

And personally speaking, I see the pressures of trying to “ t in” increasing daily. It’s amazing the

power that social media has today…it has the ability to make an individual consider being someone or something that they are not!

That’s why we as the believer needs to encourage our younger generation (in fact, every person) to see themselves through the eyes of the Father! His word tells us that even before we were created he knew us…He loves us so much that He created us in His image and likeness…that He loves us as much as He loves Jesus.

When this is your foundation you will know that you are accepted in the Beloved!

Most times we follow the world because we want acceptance and want to be loved not knowing that it has already been made available through Jesus …he is the key. The bible says that he is the truth, the way and the life. No man comes to the Father but through Him If I put that into context I would say it like this “when you have Jesus in your heart, you see yourself the way the Father does.”

Can you imagine how less stressful that will be? Not having to be “on point” all the time, not having to be fake but being who God created you to be - strong, beautiful, wonderfully and fearfully made, loved, blessed, healed and whole!

Glory to God…just saying that out loud makes me happy :) I want to encourage you today to make a choice in not following the systems and structures of this world but choose to stay in the light and love of our heavenly father. He made you uniquely and has a great plan for your life. God bless and remember…we love you.

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The unknown has always been something that fascinates me. I mean, to think I haven't allowed myself to experience a journey where I have no control. This is very odd because I love being in control of my environment.

So here I was going on my fth year as an educator at the same school. Very convenient for someone who loves the feeling of being in total control. I was in my comfort zone and I could feel I was stagnating. My colleague and extremely good friend suggested we teach abroad. My initial reaction was, ‘what?! I would never be able to leave my country’ At the time I was permanently employed as well. However, I was intrigued by the mere thought and

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You got this; oh God please guide me”. Before I knew it, we arrived at our destination. I remember when we got o , we had to go through customs, there was a queue. I felt so out of place, I did not know what to do. I then proceeded to observe and do; it became a walk in the park. Not too bad for my rst time hey.

The rst thing that struck me was how hot it was, uncomfortably so, with dense air. I was surrounded by bright lights and tall buildings, my eyes needed to adjust. We arrived at the hotel pre-booked for us by the school. We nally checked in after much struggle caused by our language barrier. Google translate came to the rescue. Once settled in, we decided on a walk and getting something decent to eat. I have never seen so many people and motorcycles in my life!

Tall buildings like temples, ashy lights like ours during the festive season, and ugh that heatwave.

It was so congested, it felt and looked like everything was on top of each other. Finally, at the shop, we bought something that looked familiar, food and bread. As we made our way back, we processed and discussed everything we

experienced; we were safe and needed a good night’s rest.

The next morning, we were escorted via a cab to Heshincu (where the school was located), the cab driver did not understand a word of English and once again Google translate became our friend. The road to Heschincu was so beautiful, less congestion and more cool air provided by the cab driver. Welcomed by sta , and good interviews, we immediately signed a year contract. The school looked extremely cozy, intimate with so many educational utilities for students. The aim was to use play-learn to capture the students and increase their appetite for learning. We were settled as educators and received lesson plans and prepared for the year.

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eekends were my most favourite time, we could explore our environment, and what a journey it was. The weather was always warm, which meant never knowing what to wear, shops were open 24/7 and it made life easier because we worked long hours. Food facilities are amazing (but just a tip, always make sure what’s on your plate especially when it comes to meat). The sweetened bread in di erent shapes and sizes, makes me long back, a place where the only di erence was our language, but we were the same in many ways although di erent.

Two experiences happened during my journey that shook my bones. The rst was the earthquake, which was oddly very funny.

As I was laying on my bed, it felt like I was moving, I questioned myself on so many levels. The next morning at work, we heard it was a minor earthquake. What a relief to know no Doctor’s visits were required. The second time was during their Ghost festival which they celebrate yearly, as you pass each house, you'd see o erings in front of their doors for the ghosts. As our friend, Michael was telling us about their culture in our apartment, the whole building suddenly moved sideways, like a dancer swaying hips.

My heart was pounding like nobody's business, Nicole and I repeatedly exchanged glances in utter shock as Michael continued speaking, as if nothing happened. Michael calmly assured us that it was "just an earthquake" which will pass soon. That night neither of us slept, we spoke, we laughed, we prayed until it was time to go to work.

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went through di erent phases throughout the journey that made us smile or laugh until our stomach hurt.

We also prayed until we had no more tears to shed. This experience changed our lives in more ways than one. I can honestly say that sometimes you truly have to step into the unknown. Do something that scares you, have faith that God will always be with you. Our paths are meant to be traveled through di erent phases and places. My view on life, my faith in God, and my teaching experience was greatly in uenced by this experience. This journey forever changed my life.

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Becoming is an autobiography of a young black girl growing up on the south side of Chicago in an intimate family. She shares her experiences of a typical childhood, advancing to varsity life and the adjustment and challenges of being a young African American woman in the legal fraternity. This piano lover turned

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Reading the book, I could relate so much with Michelle's experiences. Maybe not as the First Lady (yet), but as a woman and especially as a woman of colour. Her complexities as a young girl resembled some of my own. Though doing the best she could in all she committed to, she still battled with questions of being good enough. I stumbled across so many pieces of myself while ipping through the pages of this book that I was no longer sure if I was staring into paper or a mirror. In her narrating her story, she recalls her experience of being a young black woman and having to t into white, unfamiliar spaces. Spaces she was determined to bulldoze into in strides towards equality and showing other people of colour around her that being apologetic about your aspirations was never an option.

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MRS MICHELLE OBAMA HAS CERTAINLY BECOME A HOUSEHOLD NAME FOR HOW SHE CARRIES HERSELF WITH AUTHORITY, ASSERTION, AND HUMBLE GRACE. MANY, INCLUDING MYSELF, HAVE MARVELLED AT HOW BEAUTIFULLY SHE HAS MANAGED TO STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN BEING THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S WIFE, THE FIRST LADY, A MOTHER, AND A CIVIL SERVANT WHILE BEING CAUTIOUS NOT TO NEGLECT HERSELF.

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Although the book is an account of Michelle Obama's journey to becoming, she includes many stories and dedicates a substantial portion of the read to her husband, Barack's, career evolution which culminated into his Presidency. Understandably so, since in a marriage relationship one partner's transformation will always have an impact on the other partner as well as on the relationship itself. An unshakeable lesson I've learned from reading this book is the depth of the di culties of being an ambitious woman yoked with an equally, if not more, ambitious partner. What Michelle has a orded us with this book is a perspective into the mind of a woman without the lter of wanting to seem like everything is kept together and the boat is a oat.

She borrows us a lens into the raw thoughts, emotions, and stages of juggling herself, her career, being a mom and on top of that being the wife of a rebrand. We've always known from observing and living with our mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers (some may

…SHE STILL BATTLED WITH QUESTIONS OF BEING GOOD ENOUGH. even have personal experience) that being a wife and a mother is not easy. But I discovered within the covers of 'Becoming' just how much of yourself a woman truly sacri ces for her family. How much ambition and aspiration are silenced or minimised for the welfare of your dependants.

Michelle Obama is the depiction of every woman, just on a grander scale. She reminds us that women are nurturers and nation-builders. Moreover, she indirectly reassures us that we won't always get it right and that's okay. Learn to forgive yourself for your shortcomings and take a break when necessary.

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Being a young mother, I am trying to nd ways to spend most of my time with my family and less in the kitchen and grocery stores. I started investing in the following products that I have found on Instagram, which also focuses on supporting small-batch farmers and give back to the community.

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When you visit Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Taiwan search for the Buttanutt product as well as they have expanded their business. Nuts never tasted better than in a jar.

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It is the rst conscious online farmer's market. Granadilla Eats are accessible and with their toxic-free, organic, gluten-free, and plant-based options, they are super healthy. Granadilla Eats stock other products as well like Almond Creamery® and Honest Chocolate® to name a few. I love the fact that I received fresh products, which looked so beautiful like it just came from the farm. Which it did.

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Call it igwinya, a vetkoek or glaze it up and call it a doughnut. Either way, these deepfried treats are a favourite in every household. With that being said, we’d hate to limit them to only being a winter comfort food. So we present to you a recipe

compilation that is perfect for an easy summer lunch.

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Cocktail Magwinya/Vetkoek Recipe

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3 Cups (750g) Cake our 6g Fine salt 7g White sugar 6g Instant yeast 5ml Sun ower oil 1 Cup (250ml) lukewarm water (more water can be added if needed)

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FOR FRYING Sun ower oil poured in a medium deep frying pan until half full.

Method: Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add the oil and lukewarm water to the dry ingredients and mix together well with a wooden spoon until a wet dough is formed.

Leave the dough in the mixing bowl and cover it with cling plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm area or cover it with a blanket for 1 hour 20 minutes to allow the dough to rise.

After the rising time has elapsed, take the dough out of the bowl and place it on a at surface that’s sprinkled with cake our. This will ensure that the dough doesn’t stick to the surface.

Flatten the dough to 2cm thickness and use a round cookie cutter (with no ri es) to shape the dough.

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Portabellini mushroom with balsamic & onion, smooth cottage cheese and crisp rocket leaves:

Chop the mushrooms and stir fry them in olive oil. Add Robertson’s® Veggie Seasoning and ground black pepper to taste.

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Boerewors sausage with red wine caramelised red onion marmalade:

Red wine red onion marmalade: Method: Use one medium red onion and cut it in thin circles. Fry the onion in olive oil until soft and add 25ml red wine, 15g brown sugar and salt & pepper to taste. Stir until the onions are caramelised.

Boerewors: Method: Place the sausage in a cold pan and fry until the sausage is brown on each side and cooked through. Cut the sausage in circles. Place the sausage circles on the already sliced open vetkoek with the onions on top of the sausage.

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MASTER OF METHOD: THE DEEP CONDITIONER

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Dry, frizzy, and rough hair is a total bother and many people deal with this from time to time. If you are, that’s your hair sending please call me’s and you are clearly not answering. It’s time to answer my fellow earthlings - some good deep conditioners and oils should become your best friend. “Taking care of my hair is time consuming and expensive”, some may argue but who said it must be?

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for haircare, and place some emphasis on that deep conditioning. Many shampoos or conditioners are very harsh on the hair, especially if you’re like me who barely read the ingredients on the containers. However, among many men and women, I came to nd protests regarding the cost of advanced hair products. It manages to take a large bite out of their already stretched budgets, so they buy what’s a ordable just to keep their hair clean and manageable. It’s here where the lifesaver of the roots to the tips makes its entrance. The one and only master of the method, the deep conditioner.

Deep conditioning has been existing forever but as more men and women are taking charge of their hair, some practices fall by the wayside. However, deep conditioning should not be one of these; do not ignore it. It should be part of your regular regime, done at least once a week on your hair whether straight, curly, coily, relaxed, dread-locked, or if you're transitioning.

Over time your hair can accumulate buildup from the weather and di erent products, deep conditioning helps to smooth the shaft of your hair and gain back the natural shine.

I’ll be sharing some easy and inexpensive deep conditioning masks for you to try out in

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Egg & Olive Oil Mask

Directions: Mix all the ingredients preferably in a blender until it’s a thick paste. Apply the paste on clean washed hair, from roots to tips, and leave on for thirty minutes to an hour (depending on your time at hand). Thoroughly rinse out the mask with cold water (warm or hot water will cook the egg in your hair), dry your hair, apply moisturiser, and style as desired.

For this mask you need: 1. Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 2. One tablespoon of honey 3. Two cups of lukewarm water

Directions: Mix all the ingredients well. After you shampooed your hair pour this solution on your hair, avoid exposing it to the scalp.

Don’t rinse it out, pat dry your hair, moisturize and wait for 30 minutes. Rinse it out and style your hair as desired.

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For this mask you need: 1. Two to three egg yolks (depending on the length of hair) 2. One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (optional) 3. Two teaspoons of lemon juice (optional) 4. One and a half teaspoon of olive oil 5. One tablespoon of honey (optional)

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Banana Hair Mask For this mask you need: 1. One ripe banana 2. Three tablespoons of honey 3. Three tablespoons of milk 4. Three tablespoons of olive oil 5. One egg yolk Directions: Mix all ingredients well and make a paste. Apply to shampooed hair, leave on for thirty to sixty minutes then rinse with cold water (warm water will cook the egg). Dry your hair, moisturize, and style as desired.

Yogurt Hair Mask For this mask you need: 1. One egg yolk 2. Six tablespoons of plain yogurt.

Directions: Mix ingredients until everything is well incorporated. Massage the mixture onto your hair and keep covered for about thirty to sixty minutes before you rinse it o with cold water. Dry your hair, moisturize, and style as desired.

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She did not have "green ngers" but for some reason,

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ngers dirty.

Indoor gardening has been a common occurrence for centuries.

However, it’s currently trending amongst millennials. And lucky for you, you do not need green ngers at all! Gardening sounds daunting and time-consuming and you might think, "well, I don't even know where to start!". There are many options of plants to choose from when getting your indoor garden started.

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Once choosing your space and plant of choice its time to visit your local nursery.

Succulents are extremely cost-e ective, and you only need to buy a few things to get started. a) The rst thing you need to buy is potting soil. Soil ranges in price, I paid R30 for a 30dm3 (which indicates the volume of the bag as soil is sold by volume and not kg). All you need to know is for indoor gardening a 30dm3 bag is more than enough! b) You also need to pick up a few plant pots. These pots are also inexpensive, and the prices di er according to the size of the pot.

Ensure the pots have drainage holes so the plant does not stay wet and dies after being watered. c) And lastly, you get to pick the plant(s) you would like! Succulent prices may range between R30 to R80, depending on size and type.

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“There's no sweeter sound than the sound of His voice. His voice is life. His voice is home. It's the voice that holds all things together.

It's a constant in the midst of change and unknown. It's comfort in the midst of heartache and hurting. It's the voice that never stops speaking. All that's required of us is to sit still and listen. Lean into it. Because the more you lean into it, the more you'll know it.”

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Just over a month ago, this charming couple tied the knot and became one.

Before then, we we got to listen to the rhythm of their hearts soon after they got engaged. Be inspired.

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1. INDIVIDUALLY, TELL US ABOUT YOURSELVES AND WHERE YOU BOTH COME FROM? [Shane:] I’m Shane Lawrence I grew up in Ocean View Cape Town. I'm from South Africa, 28 years old now, and a Christian that loves God. I’m the owner of a driving school located in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

[Noémie:] I’m Noémie Wastable, 28 years old and I come from Vichy, in France. I arrived in South Africa a year ago to attend the Father’s House Mission and discipleship school in Robertson - since then I didn’t want to leave South Africa! I cancelled my return ight and decided to stay… that’s when my journey with God started. I have started to volunteer at di erent places, reaching out to underprivileged communities, helping with homework, or just spending time and praying with the people.

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think she will be a good wife for you one day’. I kind of ignored it but then the next day it was as if God wanted me to go back and meet this girl. My driving lesson ended on the same road and I had an hour break, so I decided to pop in. My friend ended up introducing us as she was about to leave, and we ended up speaking only for about 2 minutes. Three days went past, and I had another friend message me, asking if I knew this girl because he met her and somehow, I ended up in their conversation. He sent me a picture of her and told me to invite her on Facebook, which I wouldn’t often do but I just did it anyway thinking she probably wouldn’t accept my request. We started chatting for a few days and she seemed to be an amazing girl and not just beautiful. We ended up chatting almost every day and then the worldwide pandemic happened, and we couldn’t really meet up. I still managed to make a way to meet up for a quick co ee. After getting to know her a bit and speaking to God about everything I felt peace about her and decided after 2 weeks to ask her if she would want to date me and surprisingly she said yes.

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[Noémie:] When we met, I was just done with 3 weeks of fasting from make-up, as if God wanted to restore my true identity, that I am loved even when I am just myself…just before I would meet my future husband. When I met Shane, even though it was only for 2 minutes, I felt a sense of real peace, there was something special about him that I couldn't explain. Later, as we were getting to know each other, it was like he was just created for me! God knew exactly what I was looking for in a man.

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WHEN I MET SHANE, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ONLY FOR 2 MINUTES, I FELT A SENSE OF REAL PEACE, THERE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT HIM THAT I COULDN'T EXPLAIN.

3. TELL US ABOUT YOUR COURTSHIP EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO GETTING ENGAGED? [Shane:] Our courtship experience was very interesting because it all happened during the lockdown and I was not really allowed to see her but we took advantage of the 6am-9am curfew to go for walks and co ee dates. We spoke a lot and had many moments together because we couldn't go to church and she couldn't do her missionary work. We ended up visiting each other and talked about our walk with God. In this time of getting to know her, I fell in love with her. I think and feel that lockdown was a good thing for us besides not having an income because I was not allowed to work so my business had a big nancial knock. We used this time to get to know each other and God gave us more and more peace about everything.

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[Noémie:] Courtship was quite an adventure. The lockdown made it exciting, challenging, stretching but helped us to get to know much more about each other than in normal circumstances, which I believe helped us to make the decision of getting married quicker. As we couldn't often go out on dates, we would meet and watch relationship teachings, ‘The Chosen’, listen to worship, and started to read a devotional book together every day, which we still do.

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I FELT PEACE ABOUT HER AND DECIDED AFTER 2 WEEKS TO ASK HER IF SHE WOULD WANT TO DATE ME AND SURPRISINGLY SHE SAID YES.

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The proposal was interesting and amazing to see how much God had favour on us. I didn’t have much money and couldn’t even a ord a ring at the time. We went into level 3 lockdown and things started to pick up in my business again and I just saw how God started to make things happen for me; it’s as if he showed me step by step who to ask for help and how I could make this happen. I also wanted and asked Godly advice about my next step and a close friend of mine, Phinius told me to do everything the right way and that meant asking her mom and dad if I could marry their daughter. This was not easy because she is from France and her dad can’t speak English, so I had to translate and message her father to ask his blessing. I then had a video meeting with her mom to ask if I could marry her daughter and they both agreed as long as we both allow God to guide us and respect each other. The next point was to plan what to do. I thought of many venues but the house she stayed at was my best idea. I went to the owners of the property who also follow God, they were very happy to hear I want to get engaged. I asked them if they could help me make food and they agreed to prepare a 3-course meal for us. When I asked them what the costs will be, they said no they will do it for free. I got a ring made for her from someone that was at my church and she gave me a discount on the price. Next, I asked my friend Vaughne who owns a hair and nails salon to do Noémie’s hair and nails and to keep her busy on the day. I told Noémie we are going for a photoshoot and said that's the reason I'm sending her to get her hair done. Vaughne also helped me to make the place look beautiful; she brought glasses and plates and told me to get lots of red roses and candles and fairy lights. I approached Lloyd Pullen and Mark Zion to play and sing some music in the background. I nally asked my friend Carl to take pictures for us and my friend Jacques to be our waiter for the evening. They all agreed to assist me, and I de nitely feel that God helped me to do all of this.

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5. NOÉMIE, DESCRIBE THE MOMENT YOU WALKED INTO THE PROPOSAL SURPRISE?

8. AS A COUPLE, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GROUND RULES IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Shane did everything that day to keep me busy while he was preparing the proposal at my place, so from the morning till the end of the afternoon, I was helping friends at their work, meeting, or babysitting. We were still supposed to go do a photoshoot on the beach, I was a bit late when I arrived home and when I saw his face I thought he was upset with me…he was actually just nervous! As I start walking down the stairs, 2 guys started to play guitar and sing. Then I realised what was happening, a photographer was there to capture the moments. Shane took my hand and guided me to the garden with a beautiful setting with candles and roses on the grass, fairy lights, a table ready… everything was magical, he then knelt down and asked if I would marry him. Honestly I never thought someone would ever do something like that for me.

We have boundaries and only do what God tells us to do. We won’t have sex before marriage and we choose to respect each other and we believe in Godly council.

6. SHANE, WHAT MADE YOU POP THE QUESTION? I knew she was the one I want to spend the rest of my life with and I did not want to do this relationship as I did in the past I want to do it the way God tells me. I want to marry then do everything a married couple does and I see God's blessings over us because we are being obedient.

7. NOÉMIE, WHAT MADE YOU SAY YES?

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9. DO YOU HAVE PET NAMES FOR ONE ANOTHER? IF YES, PLEASE SHARE? (HAHA) [Shane:] Not really but I do call her my little puzzle because she does t like a missing puzzle piece that also completes me in many ways.

[Noémie:] He is also my puzzle, my love, my u y pancake

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10. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU BOTH HAVE IN COMMON? We both don't like sports but we love adventure and beautiful views, we love dogs but don't like cats! we both love God and like similar foods, we have many things in common but also many things that are not in common due to our totally di erent cultures. Her rst language is French, mine is Afrikaans, so we both speak English to each other, a language that is not our rst one.

13. DO YOU BELIEVE IN PREMARITAL COUNSELLING?

[Shane:] I like her size because she ts perfectly into my arms, I love her eyes and her French accent!

14. IF YOU PLAN ON HAVING CHILDREN, HOW SOON WOULD YOU LIKE TO START?

[Noémie:] I love his smile, it has the power to light up a whole room, but I must say I fall for his arms!

We plan to be married for at least a year or two before having kids so 30 sounds like a good age for us, but if a baby comes earlier we would also be happy!

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want to learn how to communicate better. We also want to be best friends, discover, grow up, be vulnerable, and enjoy life and have fun together!

11. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE ATTRIBUTES OF ONE ANOTHER?

We believe in one life partner only and don't believe in divorce, so we plan to do life together until death does us part. We want to put God in the centre of our relationship, like a triangle where we both look towards Him, if we argue or don’t like something about one another we want to turn to God rst, we

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Yes, we do, we have already started with marriage counselling and believe Godly advice is much needed from leaders that are married for years. They can guide us, pray with us, give di erent perspectives. It really helps us and takes away some pressure we would have had if we were just on our own.

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15. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT YOUR WEDDING? [Shane:] Doing life together and planning our future together, doing work for God as one.

[Noémie:] Being called Mrs. Lawrence.

We would love to travel abroad but due to lockdown and nances we will probably go somewhere here in South Africa. Possibly in a game lodge, being in the wilderness with wild animals sounds like a good plan too!

Don’t wait for the right time when you are in a relationship, if you want to be with the person, if you have peace and put God in the centre, make a choice and get married, God will bless your decision. It's really important to seek healthy models, godly advisers, and councils before marriage, sort out the big struggles in your life before entering into marriage, when you become One, your struggles become their struggles.

21. IF YOU EACH ONLY HAD 7 WORDS TO VOW TOWARDS EACH OTHER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I promise to always hold the umbrella.

I will always be under the umbrella

That nothing is impossible with God even when the world is in a panic God says don’t worry about tomorrow but trust me in all things. It has taught us lots of patience and to not trust in money but in God’s provision

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As a couple we would love to travel, Noémie’s family stays all over the world so I would love to visit them all in this time. We would love to work for an organization or even start one to help kids with identity and purpose specially to help fatherless kids. We would love to have kids by then. I would love for my business to be grow in this time; we would be working together to make the business grow. In the next ve years, we should be planning to buy our own home. Lastly, we’d love to serve together in a local church as a couple too.

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16. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL HONEYMOON?

It doesn't have to be very big but feel cosy and comfy.

A view on the mountain and sea would be amazing! A wood and stone style with lots of cushions and u y blankets and candles, little lights, a garden with di erent plants, and a dog or two! Living simply but happy!

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TEA please BY

Jaylee Gertse

I've always tried to nd the perfect phrase to explain the value of tea until I read this quote, ‘Tea is a hug in a cup’. Then I knew, it was that exact stir that made me fall in love with this

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ea is often perceived as a British drink, nevertheless, the history books have it that tea was birthed in ancient China more than 5000 years ago. However, India is said to be one of the world’s largest tea producers -many tales exist as to the exact origin of tea. This leafy fusion has been used in various ways over the years. Tea in its most natural form is gleaned from speci c leaves that are dried and brewed. This versatile brew has been used as a medicated drink, in food, or most commonly as a comforting beverage over time. The health bene ts of tea are no secret since it can be used for stomach ails, to ease fatigue, to calm the senses and contribute to deeper sleep; furthermore, certain teas are used to combat illness or suppress appetite. Tea can be savoured whilst curled up in your pyjamas on the sofa or in the most elegant of settings, in a delicate cup.

It transcends time, I remember moments in my life that can easily be characterised and pinpointed with a speci c cup of tea. I'm reminded of a time as a 6-year-old in my greatgreat grandma's house, my feet could hardly touch the oor, but she made me a cup of

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Rooibos, in the tiniest cup, so that my hands could comfortably t around it without spilling.

Then there was the traumatic day in grade 8, when I was run over by a car and my English teacher made me a cup of sweet milky tea, just after the accident. Tea reminds of my grandma, one of the rst things she asks you when you enter her house is if you want a cup of tea, and it’s like I can always taste the love in every cup.

It takes me back to the early morning Chai or Earl grey whilst taking a moment to slow down before the busyness gets a hold of me, or the countless nights spent sipping lavender or chamomile tea, whilst working late. Over the years I’ve fallen in love with the aromas and the comfort of each cup. What seemed to bring even more joy is pairing the tea with an intriguing teapot or cup.

WHAT SEEMED TO BRING EVEN MORE JOY IS PAIRING THE TEA WITH AN INTRIGUING TEAPOT OR CUP.

TE A IS TIME LE S S AND ALWAYS E V O LV ING , MA P P ING THRO U G H VA R I O U S C U LT U R E S A N D C O NTINE NTS .

Spilling the tea There are two ways to refer to tea across the world “tea” or “chai.”

Tea: A hot beverage prepared by pouring boiling water over the dry leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant.

There are over 20,000 di erent teas in the world, but six main specialty teas are derived from the Camellia Sinesis plant.

Namely, black, oolong, green, white, yellow, and fermented.

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ea is timeless and always evolving, mapping through various cultures and continents.

Ever so ready to soothe and tantalise the senses. The beauty of this multi-dimensional beverage is that every cup has a story connected to it, and wherever you travel, you’ll be sure to nd an invigorating aroma matched with a new story every single time. I've seen people prepare and drink their tea in various ways. Some prefer milk, sugar, honey, a slice of lemon, and various other add-ins to make their tea experience as enjoyable as possible. Some prefer loose tea leaves whilst others prefer teabags.

Whatever you do, take some time to explore the endless varieties of tea available.

Who knows, you might just experience a perfectly brewed hug in a teacup.

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Common tea varieties: English Breakfast tea: Ceylon and Kenyan Black tea Traditionally enjoyed with milk/cream and sugar.

Matcha (Green tea) The Powder is often mixed with plant milk, or the leaves are brewed with hot water.

Chai (Spiced Tea) In certain parts of the world, tea is just called Chai, but this speci c tea refers to spiced tea.

Milky tea mixed with spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, sweetened with honey or sugar.

Earl grey This is a Bergamot, citrus fruit blend of tea mixed with black tea leaves. Commonly enjoyed with milk and sugar, or with a slice of lemon.

Chamomile Smooth oral avour. It may be paired with ginger or orange slices but commonly enjoyed just with boiling water or a dash of honey.

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Rooibos It is often enjoyed just with boiling water, sugar, or honey. It may also be paired with ginger, cinnamon, lemon slices, or orange slices.

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The Tea Timeline 30th century BC - 21ST century BC - The estimated discovery of tea in ancient China, predominantly used as medicine.

People commonly chewed the leaves before learning to brew it.

722 BC - 221 BC - The start of brewing the leaves. Around this time tea was also incorporated with food such as rice rather than consumed as a beverage.

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202 BC - 220 AD - Tea was o ered as a beverage to Nobles in China. More varieties evolved in this period.

420 - 589 - Drinking tea became a Chinese tradition.

618 - 907 - Tea trees were planted, and Japanese monks travelled back to Japan with tea seeds.

By 1636 – 1911 Tea had become popular with varieties such as yellow tea, oolong tea, green tea, white tea, dark tea, ower tea, and black tea (commonly known in our communities as English tea). Around this time tea was also exported from China to other countries, making it widely available.

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Mrs. Winchester is an old lady who has applied herself in di erent music genre and has taken well-known, bestloved CCFm Christian songs and transformed them into her own unique song. This airs on Breakfast with Friends once a week. Another feature to look forward to is the Gardening feature – which will really appeal to individuals who loves plants and gardening! One of the most popular features on breakfast with friends is the Story of Hope segment. This is where people from all over the world come and share their personal testimony.

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usic has always been a part of her family life.

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From a young age, she

if you do not hide from needy family members,

was exposed to di erent

if you satisfy the needs of the a icted.

genres of music and as a

Her husband, Bradley van Reenen, has always

young girl, Johnlyn took

believed in his wife’s gift and that the supernatural

to music naturally. She was a member of her

ability and grace upon her life is deeply rooted in

primary school choir; joined the church’s Junior

her purity of heart and sincere desire to see

choir and then started leading worship at the age

people connect with God from their hearts. He

of 14.

served as the catalyst for this collaborative project.

Over the past 22 years, Johnlyn’s love for

The mother of two sons, Zachariah (Yahweh

leading people into the presence of God has

remembers) and Micaiah (Who is like the Lord?)

grown and her desire to lead the next cadre of

Johnlyn regards songwriting and worship leading

worship leaders was part of the impetus of this

as her response to God and is excited to be

collaboration, UNDGNFD. A few of the highlights

sharing this platform with others whose hearts and

of worship leading has been ministering in Ghana

minds are set on God.

and Kenya with some of the team; I AM WORSHIP Camp with worship leaders in Cape Town and this moment right here - releasing a sound to the nations with her team, whom she refers to as ‘her family, who are like younger brothers and sisters to her.’

Many prophetic words have been declared over her life over the years and have pointed to her ‘setting res in nations,’ ‘positioning and aligning’ people in the presence of God. “Leading worship will always remain an immense privilege for me because in an instant, wounded lives and hearts can be made whole,” says Johnlyn.

Music as an expression of worship is inalienable from Johnlyn's other passion which is justice. In Isaiah 58, it is clear that true worship is given

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online and impact the body of Christ through all

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mediums possible.

They are extremely excited to be releasing a

The band’s connectedness to their spiritual

revival sound drawing nations to the heart of the

house under the leadership of Apostle Jose and

Father, through prophetic worship.

Senior Pastor, Desray van Rensburg, continues to

UNDGNFD, also known as Undigni ed, is a

promote their innovation and “Dominion in every

launch pad for this brand-new venture and the

of a range of musically talented individuals who

vision they hold, which is to release a revival

are willing and eager to share their creative gifts

sound to the nations that will draw thousands to

to connect nations to the heart of God, the Father.

the heart of the Father.

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MEET THE TEAM KRÉHON MEDIA consists of a team of diverse individuals who come together to create and promote more than just art, freedom of speech and woke material. This team combines absolute truth with bold expression to generate liberating change within the hearts of people from all walks of life. Kréhon (our magazine) and VOCA (our journal) form part of the body of Kréhon which extends its arms to provide a platform for creators, inventors and critical noise makers.

●●●● Jaylee is originally from Riversdale but has since settled in Stellenbosch. Her passion is anything connected to art and creativity. This includes food, music, poetry, nature, children and Jesus. Jaylee also uses these art forms

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to advocate for social justice while pursuing her nal year in Theology.

She enjoys a simple night time routine, which starts o with either lavender or chamomile tea and ends in a shower, her evening sacri ce and some stretches just before she gets ready for bed, losing her last few minutes of

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the day to a good book.

Cape. She serves her community daily through her work as an occupational therapist in a mental health facility. She is driven by the overall wellbeing of humans, especially young people. To this end, she is the founder of 21 Daughters and Sons of The King,

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Asisipho traces her roots to Uitenhage, Eastern

an NPO aimed to develop the skills and potential of young people in neglected communities. Asi has found joy through her blog and YouTube channel both titled ‘Doing. Being. Becoming.’ where she shares personal re ections and useful knowledge on OT and mental health. At the end of all this, her

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LIAM BARNWELL Creative Columnist This 3D animator hails from Durban but has been living in Cape Town for the past 5

Toni is a passionate

years now. He loves breakdancing, playing

communications specialist and

piano, beatboxing and exploring all forms

Africa enthusiast with love for

of visual art. He believes everyone is called

people, writing and adventure.

to express some form of God’s nature in

Born and bred in the Cape, Toni

whatever they do, with love being the main

has a deep desire to see

motivation. Given the opportunity, Liam

societal change within her

would choose ight as his superpower.

community and to radically shift the mental captivity of all people, especially women and children. Not completely owed to her childlike spirit, Toni loves ice-cream and chilli cheese fries

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Meet John-Daniel, a Master’s student in Theology with particular focus on the Old Testament, mainly on Wisdom Literature like Proverbs. He has an appetite for engaging and dismantling the social structures of injustice through the Word of the Lord. Fitting then that he imparts his knowledge and wisdom through lecturing rst years. He is a fervent supporter and academic engager with feminist theories and ideologies, strongly opposing patriarchal hierarchies. Although he takes life very seriously, he does enjoy the simple things like a good cup of co ee, good food and reading books.

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Lifestyle Editor

Chesray is a quali ed social worker from Stellenbosch, currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work.

Her heart beats for serving. “That is the core of who I am. To serve. Whenever, whoever and however I can.”

The rst thing Chesray does when she wakes up in the morning is to check the time on her phone and then look

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Jay-Dee has lived in Riversdale and Graaf-Reinet but has her rst home in Gansbaai. She studied Early Child Development, however she believes education is an ongoing process and we never stop learning, whether in a formal or informal setting. She enjoys her time reading, writing and making music through singing and playing guitar. Jay-Dee testi es of the grace of

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receiving the gift of salvation at a young age.

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Sports Columnist

Having grown up in Kuilsrivier, he moved around from Johannesburg to Rustenburg to the Free State in search of the Lord, only to realise Jesus had found him a long time ago.

Eleazar is a professional football player for Ajax Cape Town, which he calls home. He loves co ee, games, music, food and praying. His biggest passion is to love people back to life.

Food being life’s main sustenance, Eleazar’s favourite meal to prepare is spaghetti, mince and cheese with pepper. He carries with him an open,

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JUSTIN WESSELS A single father and a welder by trade, Justin tells a convicting story of the redemptive power of Christ. He is also one of the leaders of a group called Sons of God that does street ministry among other activities. They minister

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alongside di erent churches and work with people a ected by drug abuse and broken homes. Justin proudly proclaims to be a morning person who loves co ee and hiking!

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Mark Zion is the founder and director of the young and raw KrĂŠhon brand. As an independent contractor and communications specialist, he is passionate about unwrapping the multi-layered gift of life. Mark is inclined to believe that the world could only bene t from absolute truth.

Mentorship, relatability, the art of listening and intentionality is like ne wine or medicine to Mark’s palate in his daily growth, insight and understanding. He consumes captivating music, words and visuals on a

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