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REMEMBER RAVI “We have a right to believe whatever we want, but not everything we believe is right”

COMPILED BY Mark Zion

WHERE DO WE EVEN BEGIN, paying tribute to such a devoted, passionate and sincere servant of God? Less than a month ago, esteemed Apologist Ravi Zacharias bid us farewell. The beloved author and speaker was 74 years old. Over the course of a nearly 50-year ministry, Zacharias became hugely popular for his fierce intellect which he married with a winsome, eloquent style of preaching and teaching. Known around the world for his cerebral preaching, promoting winsome arguments for the existence

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of God. Much can be told and testified about this awe-inspiring man. In this TOP STORY feature, we share 9 lifetime facts of the famed and fruitful Ravi Zacharias.

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Inside:

NAVIGATING THE ONLINE JUNGLE PAGE 6

NEW COLUMN: SOLA BROS. PAGE 8

CRYPTIC MOUNTAIN (PILOT EPISODE) PAGE 16

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JAYLEE GERTSE MANAGING EDITOR jayleegertse@gmail.com

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IF YOU FORWARD A NASTY WHATSAPP OR FACEBOOK POST IN SA, YOU COULD BE FIRED AND SUED FOR THOUSANDS RECENT DEBACLES have highlighted the dangers of social media. Legal experts have warned that forwarding defamatory posts or WhatsApps can get you sued and fired. The chances of a defamatory post going undetected are slim, the lawyers warn posts on any social media platforms, Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; and TikTok included; WhatsApp messages; comments on online news articles; and any other publicly accessible medium. businessinsider.co.za

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SCHOOLS AROUND THE COUNTRY are gearing up to welcome back Grade 7 and 12 pupils under new health protocols, and with the increased foot flow, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has requested unnecessary visits be kept to a minimum. Motshekga briefed the nation about the plan for schools to finally reopen on Monday after a stopstart process to get them prepared to fight Covid-19. She announced that 95% of schools were now equipped with the necessary equipment, while plans were afoot for pupils at the remaining 5%. news24.com

KANYE WEST WILL FUND THE COLLEGE EDUCATION OF GEORGE FLOYD’S DAUGHTER AND IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS A REPRESENTATIVE OF KANYE WEST says that he will donate two million dollars to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. He is also donating to the legal fees for the families and has made a separate donation to support black-owned businesses in his native home of Chicago and across the country. He’s also set up a plan to fully cover the college education of Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Giana. This announcement came the same day as a new report found that West is now the highest-paid musician in the world, by a significant margin. relevantmagazine.com

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[From the Editor]

Sunshine Thoughts

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Some of us has been knocked off our feet by certain circumstances

A Heart of Thanksgiving

and on top of that we’re facing a pandemic with all of its attributes.

Yet take a moment to stand in awe of the fact that you survived all the challenging moments since the 1 January 2020. Marvel at how far you have come, do a praise dance at how good God has been. Some of you survived a financial challenge, an illness, depression, a bad business deal, a difficult break up or rocky marriage. Some got married, started a new business and gave birth in this lockdown period or day before, now that’s commendable.

I’m totally aware of the fact that some are still trying to walk through thick muddy waters, facing adverse circumstances. For one moment though, let’s push our list of difficulties to the side and start rejoicing in all our victories just in the past six months. No matter how minor or insignificant the victory might seem but let’s take a moment to celebrate. We celebrate birthdays, the start of a new business, the birth of a baby, a new marriage, a new job, your baby’s first steps or teeth that came out, a new skill that you acquired in this time, anything that brought a smile to your face and joy to your heart - we celebrate that. I’m reminded of Paul and Silas praying and singing to God’s glory in prison (Acts 16: 25).

I would like to commend you for persevering, for choosing life, for navigating your spaces, and for coming this far. I acknowledge God’s grace, provision and protection in the last couple of months. Once again, this time reminded us that life can change in the blink of an eye, therefore this seems like a fitting time to take inventory on the good things that took place in our life. We’ve given much thought to the challenges and unpleasant things of this time, but I’d like to challenge you to take a moment and make a list (whether physically or mentally) of all the good things in your life. Those things are worth being thankful for.

“I would like to commend you for persevering, for choosing life, for navigating your spaces, and for coming this far.”

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AST WEEK I WAS SO CAUGHT UP in the idea that winter is upon us that I missed a very important point. We are at the half point mark of the year 2020! This new week, as I

embraced that thought, my heart was filled with gratitude as I considered it all. Six months ago, few people anticipated that life

I think one thing the pandemic has taught us is how to be more appreciative, take a moment to say thank you to your family, friends, anyone who has influenced your life in a positive way in the last couple of months, lastly we thank You Father God for Your grace, love and provision lavished upon our lives and carrying us through. We also rejoice in the firm knowing that You’ll carry us through the uncertainty of the next half of the year.

Psalm 107:8-9 “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

For He satisfies the parched throat, and fills the hungry appetite with what is good.”

May your heart be filled with thanksgiving.

Stay warm and take care.

would unfold the way it did. When you start out a new year you don’t hope for challenges and difficult times - although you’re not naïve to believe that life would just be smooth sailing.

JAYLEE GERTSE Editor, VOCA

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TOP STORY

SOURCES: relevantmagazine.com / christianity today / the Washington post

7 FACTS ABOUT RAVI’S LIFE

REMEMBER

RAVI

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ZACHARIAS WAS BORN to an Anglican family in India. He became a Christian after a failed suicide attempt when he was a teenager. After immigrating to Canada and marrying Margaret “Margie” Reynolds, he joined the Christian Missionary Alliance

and began traveling across the world as a preacher. His reputation received a huge boost from Reverend Billy Graham, who invited him to preach at his inaugural International Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Amsterdam. Zacharias founded RZIM in 1984 and has been in high demand as a speaker ever since.

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HE PREACHED IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES and authored more than

30 books in his 48-year career, teaching Christians to engage with skeptics and arguing that the Christian worldview has robust answers to humanity’s existential questions. His best-selling book, Can Man Live Without God?, sold about 500,000 copies in 1995. His most recent book, The Logic of God: 52 Christian Essentials for the Heart and Mind, won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s 2020 Christian book award in the Bible study category.

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HE DID NOT GET INVOLVED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS but befriended leaders in politics, particularly conservative Republicans. He mentored the son of Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and ambassador to

the United Nations. Before his death, President Trump’s press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, lauded him for reinforcing her faith. He also was close to baseball player Tim Tebow.

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REV. ZACHARIAS SOMETIMES WENT BEYOND focusing on a defence of the Christian faith by promoting conservative views

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on culture war questions around abortion, transgenderism and homosexuality, which occasionally drew controversy before he would speak on campuses. He often engaged in a tense question-and-answer format with students who did not share his

views of a society in need of a Bible-based morality. One of his exchanges, at the University of Pennsylvania in 2014, received 2 million views on YouTube.

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HIS FAMILY IMMIGRATED to Canada in 1966, and Rev. Zacharias spent a few years as a banquet manager for a hotel. He graduated in 1972 from Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University) and received a master of divinity degree in 1976 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. He was

a professor of evangelism at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, N.Y, from 1980 to 1984.

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Rapper, Lecrae admitted that he was an atheist and skeptic before. Even after receiving Christ, the rapper went through struggles and depression that nearly make him step away from faith. But “grace kept me”, he stated. For that reason, he would listen to Ravi’s lectures so that he can share it with his peers in the culture who have questions like “Why is there evil in the world?” and “Where is God in the midst of suffering ad injustice?”

RAVI ZACHARIAS HAS LEFT THIS WORLD for his heavenly home.

Yet his powerful influence will remain with us, and he will long be remembered by believers around the world who have followed his teaching and ministry over many years. RZIM honours Ravi’s influential life with these thoughts, “Ravi’s heart was people. His

passion and life’s work centred on helping people understand the beauty of the gospel message of salvation. Our prayer is that, at his passing, more people will come to know the saving grace found in Jesus through Ravi’s legacy and the global team at

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Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.”

HIS DAUGHTER SARAH Davis, the CEO of RZIM, sent out her own statement. “It was his Saviour, Jesus Christ, that my

dad always wanted most to talk about,” she wrote. “Even in his final days, until he lacked the energy and breath to speak, he turned every conversation to Jesus and what the Lord had done. He perpetually marvelled that God took a 17-year-old skeptic, defeated in hopelessness and unbelief, and called him into a life of glorious hope and belief in the truth of Scripture —a message he would carry across the globe for 48 years.”

“Even in his final days, until he lacked the energy and breath to speak, he turned every conversation to Jesus and what the Lord had done.”

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NAVIGATING THE ONLINE JUNGLE

BY Jaylee Gertse HETHER YOU’VE MASTERED the skills of successfully browsing the internet or have a great relationship with technology, the times we are navigating presently may prove to be challenging for all people. Those working from home or doing online learning may wholeheartedly agree. I’ll be sharing some tried and tested tips and tricks that would

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possibly assist you in being more productive and less overwhelmed with your new way of working and learning.

You can alter these tips to fit your unique circumstances.

TIP 1: REMEMBER TO EAT. This may sound like a silly reminder, since many people complained about eating too much during the lockdown period. Although, it’s important to bear in mind, that when you get busy you may forget to eat, skip a meal or snack on unhealthy snacks. This will not boost productivity, especially since your body will need more fuel to stay productive during the winter season, this is an important reminder.

Ways to ensure you eat healthy, regular meals is to prepare your individual meals, and place them next to your workspace together with the nutritional snacks. If the food is within eyesight, you’ll be more likely to remember to eat.

TIP 2: GET UP AND STRETCH every hour.

You’re going to spend extensive amount of time in a seated position working on academics or work. Therefore, it’s beneficial for your posture, blood flow and muscles that you get up, move around and stretch regularly. Be reminded that resting is also part of the productivity cycle, so getting up from your workspace will allow you to give your eyes a break from the screen.

TIP 3: CREATE A WORKSPACE. I know the colder weather may tempt you to work in your bed, but it may inhibit productivity.

Your brain will connect the space where you work with productivity and your bed with rest. If you don’t create a separate workspace in your room or somewhere in the house your brain will stay alert when you go to bed or you might fall asleep in bed while working.

TIP 4: MAKE YOUR WORKSPACE as comfortable as possible. As mentioned previously, you’ll be working in this space for an extensive number of hours. Thus, ensuring that this space is comfortable, and supports good posture will motivate you to work. Add a table and chair if you can. Don’t despise the wonder of a neck pillow, a cushion for your back, fleece blankets and a warm bean bag. If you’re warm and comfortable in your workspace you won’t long for your bed‌as much :)

“Don’t despise the wonder of a neck pillow, a cushion for your back, fleece blankets and a warm bean bag.�

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Don’t focus on what you can’t do today, do the things you can do.

If we spend all our time thinking about what we have lost, we will not see what we have in our hands right now. God works with what we have, not with what we don’t have. The miracle is in your hands.

Christine Caine Founder of Propel Women + Advocate for A21 Visit ChristineCaine.com, A21.org, or PropelWomen.org to learn more.

“Being consistent in how you approach the task at hand will guard against feeling overwhelmed and anxious. “

TIP 5: KEEP WARM. Besides the blanket and warm bean bag it’s important to dress warmly - this will allow you to be able to work more comfortably. Instead of being so focused on being cold, you can instead focus on being more productive.

TIP 6: DIVIDE YOUR WORK into smaller chunks. When you feel overwhelmed with the amount of work that needs to be done, break it up into smaller tasks. List what needs to be done, go down the list number by number, and tick off what you’ve accomplished. In this case looking at the whole, may be overwhelming, rather focus on the parts.

TIP 7: STAY HYDRATED. Put water within reach to remind yourself to drink water.

Due to the colder weather people tend to opt for other hot beverages, but an amazing way to consume your daily dose of water is to drink boiling water infused with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, lemon, orange or mint.

Finally, with all these tips in mind, it will only be able to be implemented if you establish a daily working routine. This will greatly assist you in being most productive.

Set out a window of time to work that will suit your needs. Being consistent in how you approach the task at hand will guard against feeling overwhelmed and anxious.

Keep these tips in mind as you continue the mission to reach your goals.

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Sola Bros.

FOR THE BROTHERS

The purpose for this column is to encourage my fellow brothers in Christ in matters concerning the Christian life and the common struggles we face as young men.

Hopefully you will walk away from this article, encouraged, edified and challenged to do better and be better. Here we go‌

1 John 2:14b - “I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one�.

YOU ARE STRONG

the Lord (Ex 15:2). Throughout the

Jonathan and sought to show kindness

Scriptures, God is evidently portrayed as

to his son by restoring to him all of the

the one who empowers his people and

land of his grandfather Saul. He was also

SHOULD MAKE IT CLEAR TO YOU BROTHERS , that the

strengthens them.

promised a permanent place at the

Colossians 1:11 reminds us that it is

King’s table as an honoured guest, while

writer here does not speak of

God’s “glorious might� that strengthens

his land is being maintained by the

the physical strength of the young men

us with “all power�. God’s grace is not

hands of “able-bodied men� (2 Sam 9).

he addresses.

only referred to as unmerited favour but

Despite his disability, God restores his

Rather he speaks of the strength that

an empowerment from God (2 Tim 2:1;

fortunes and has him eat at the King’s

God supplies, which fortifies our minds

Heb 13:9). So, when God commands us

table as royalty. This is a wonderful

and hearts. The spiritual strength

to love him ‌with all our strength

illustration of God’s grace towards us,

required for any young man to overcome

(ability), it is he who grants us the ability

that in our hopeless disability and lack

temptation and to steer clear of our

to love him. This is God’s grace in effect,

of any meaningful contribution, he

sinful proclivities, is God-given. Such

that though we are sinful and unable to

shows us kindness on behalf of another,

strength does not originate from oneself,

please him, Christ has appeased him,

His Son. It is in Christ and Christ alone

but is derived from God who

offering us peace with God and through

that we find our strength brothers. Rest

strengthens the feeble and grants us the

sanctification, perfects us in love. All we

assured brothers, that in whatever

strength to accomplish what he has

bring to the table is our sin and inability,

testing situation you find yourself in, the

instructed us to do (Ex 15:13; Zech 12:15;

God in turn, provides the requisites to

Lord is your strength.

Phil 4:13; Eph 3:16; 1 Tim 1:12; 1 Pet 4:11,

ensure our salvation and eternal

Heb 13:9).

security.

BY Joshua Hart

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The Greek word used for strength in

I am reminded of Mephibosheth, the

the New Testament is transliterated into

son of Jonathan, son of Saul.

Ischus - denoting might, power and

Mephibosheth was a cripple who had no

ability. Habakkuk, a prophet, refers to

hopeful prospects, his father and

God himself as his very source of

grandfather were killed in battle and he

strength (Hab 3:19), in like manner does

was left in the care of another. Now

Moses and the Israelites in their song to

David had a good relationship with

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might� - Ephesians 6:10

JOSHUA HART is a theology student and worship leader serving at Kalk Bay Community Church, resides in Fish Hoek with his wife, Shelly Hart.

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Creature Feature

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What A Mouthful

HELLO, ALLIGATOR GAR

BY Liam Barnwell

pose no threat to humans. Their eggs on

fish, with the outer edge having a layer of

the other hand, can prove to be poisonous

enamel. These scales are so hard, it is even

HERE’S NO SIMPLER WAY to put

if ingested by humans. Their eggs actually

used to make jewellery.

it than an alligators mouth being

act as a sort of defence against crustaceans.

These creatures have a swim bladder,

super glued onto a fishes face.

These fish can reach up to 300cm in

which means they have the ability to gulp

This is definitely a wonderfully bizarre

length, with the heaviest weight ever

air, distribute the oxygen to the rest of the

creature.

recorded as 160kg! Their lifespan can

body, and can survive outside of water for

extend up until 50 years.

up to 2 hours. When they have grown full

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It is believed that this unique fish dates back to prehistoric times, as there are

Their habitat consists of lakes and rivers,

fossils that look exactly like it from that era.

and they are actually the largest fresh water

There’s no doubt that they look ferocious,

fish found in North America. Their scales

yet they are actually gentle creatures that

are one of the toughest found among any

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size, their only threat are actual alligators, or God forbid, humans.

DYK: Did You Know?

SOUTH AFRICA IS THE ONLY PLACE in the world where Mercedes Benz manufacture right hand drive cars.

IF FACEBOOK WAS A COUNTRY, it would have 1 billion more people than China. At 2.45 billion monthly users, Facebook overshadows China's (1.4 billion) and India's (1.3 billion) populations. Even Instagram has three times as many people as the U.S. now.

VOCA (short for vocable)

THE TEA-BAG was an accidental invention. This occurred in 1908 when tea merchant Thomas Sullivan distributed his tea samples in small, silken bags. His customers, not understanding that these were samples, dunked them and suddenly Sullivan was swamped with orders for his ‘tea bags’!

Noun - a word, especially with reference to form rather than meaning.

In the broadest sense of the word, a vocable is any meaningful sound uttered by people, such as a word or term, that is fixed by their language and culture.

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The Poet Tree

THE O.O.A COLLECTION

BY Tunji Aderibigbe

FLAWED AND STILL WORTHY A heart full of scars Is still capable of love, A sinful soul is still worthy of forgiveness And sometimes failures are just blessings knocking on other doors O.O.A. 13/04

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I’ve got dirt under my fingernails from muddy souls I touched I’ve got cuts on my hands from the

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e WAS THE CROWN WORTH IT? In my quest to reach the top, I

pushed away those who loved me and trampled upon those who would stand by me.

Now it seems I am king of a broken castle… Ruler of an empty kingdom O.O.A. 13/04

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pieces of hearts I tried to put together And my knees are bruised from all the prayers I said for the broken I guess sometimes a hero has to be the one with the most scars O.O.A. 2/2

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RAINBOW HEART

My dear, you make me sad… you say you’ve only ever known grey skies and rainy days… So give me that heart of yours, black and white… I have a box of crayons with your name on it O.O.A. 2/2

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Physical distancing. Image created by Samuel Rodriguez. Submitted for United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives - help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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F O O D | FAS H I O N | F L AV O U R

BY Leigh Matthys & Divan Godfrey PICTURES Matthys & Godfrey

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E’RE IN THAT TIME OF THE YEAR where we surely can feel the winter chill creeping up on us. Bearing in mind that we’re not in full blown winter yet, the layers are

slowly but surely being piled on. In this time comfort over style probably reigns supreme, but this season and lockdown will prove that even comfort can be stylish. Last week we received a few lockdown style tips from Nicole Golding, one of which was to ditch the PJ’s and really put in the effort to wear something nice. Getting dressed in something that makes you feel good will do wonders for your mood and productivity. Leigh Matthys compiled a look book with some enter-into-winter style ideas. Just add on a scarf, beanie or jacket when you must leave the house for a quick grocery run.

Don’t leave those sunglasses behind, the winter sun can also be damaging to your eyes, plus it adds some extra style to your look.

SUNDAY FUNDAY

LOOK BOOK

USE THIS ONE DAY OF THE WEEK TO DRESS UP. PULL OUT THOSE DRESS SHOES, FORMAL SHIRT, BLAZER AND NICE SKIRT OR PANTS. YOU MIGHT AS WELL DRESS UP FOR SUNDAY LUNCH.

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WEEKEND COSINESS

WEEKDAY COMFORT

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THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A CABLE TIE JERSEY OR WARM LONG SLEEVE TO ADD SOME COSY TO YOUR OUTFIT, PAIR IT WITH A JEAN OR JOGGER, DENIM JACKET AND A PAIR OF SNEAKERS.

PAIR A COMFORTABLE PANTS WITH A T-SHIRT (LONG OR SHORT SLEEVED), JERSEY OR HOODIE AND SNEAKERS.

OFFICE DAY

WHETHER YOU ADD A PAIR OF SNEAKERS OR DRESS SHOES TO A SMART CASUAL OUTFIT; IT’S A LOT OF FUN TO DRESS LIKE YOU NORMALLY WOULD TO WORK.

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DIVERSE EXPRESSION

KNOTS IN MY HAIR

WHAT’S GOOD, LORRY GREEN

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Can we just stop for a minute, Break it down now, if y'all still with it Run my hand through my hair, Get stuck in the knots but I don't care Can we just stop for a minute Look way back now if y'all still with it Take you back to when I was in grade 3 Beat and some chords and a story Verse 1: See I was a small kid with some big ideas Courage of a lion, and an ocean's worth of fears I spoke proudly and I held my chin up high, Got smacked in the face until I wished that I could die See, alcohol is one hell of a thing It can kill your sorrows; kill your reasoning It can sweep you off your feet and let your tongue swing lose, it can make you see a necklace when you're looking at a noose My momma taught me a lot of things, Like that the heat of Mozambique can make your bruises really sting.

Flashbacks, come and go, in the humidity of air...

I can feel her hands dragging me, by the knots in my hair...

Verse 2: See Im not holding a grudge, sifting through the pain, to find the mother I can love

Running my hand through my hair, Scratching holes till I find her, but I guess she isn't there I like to write letters, it's a thing that I do In the intro, I wrote one from me to you I guess it's my therapy, helps me see things clear Looking through the lens of retrospect, rather than the lens of fear time to say thanks because she showed me myself, The me beyond the issues in my mental health, The me that sees so much deeper than the bruises on my skin The little proud kid, that introduced the sky to his chin Its safe to say that I am proud of who I am A young happy kid, in well mannered man Walking round, I gotta my church shoes laced up In my backpack, all I got is mixtapes and love Can we just stop for a minute, Break it down now, if y'all still with it Run my hand through my hair, Get stuck in the knots but I don't care Can we just stop for a minute Look way back now if y'all still with it Take you back to when I was in grade 3 Beat and some chords and a story

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C RYP T IC M O UNTAIN Created by MARK ZION

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ome people view this place as fictional. Others deem it

beholds the significant scar above his left eyebrow, distorted by the

prophetic. Its residents simply call it home. Welcome to

glare of the streaming sky.

Wharflock, a charming town nestled in a port city on the

south west coast of South Africa. Home to some of the most

[SCENE 2:] JOBURG HOSPITAL

inventive architecture, elevated botanical gardens, resplendent beaches and oh-so-satisfying food markets. Much like their

The streaming sky in Johannesburg, on the afternoon of 8 August

surrounding counterparts, the people in Wharflock can be colourful,

1988, brought with it a bundle of joy. Dawn had just given birth to a

generous and dangerous… Let’s just say: unpredictable.

strong baby boy. Her only relative in the province, Melvin - short of breath - swiftly enters the post-labour room. “Sorry I’m late. My

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lecture went on and on… and the bus took forever.” His apologetic eyes catch a glimpse of the buttermilk baby gracefully sleeping in

“Dear Lance, if you have done all that you could, just remain

the arms of his young, inexperienced mother. “Mel, you made it,”

standing… Never, never, never give up! You have favour with God!”

Dawn calls out with painstaking relief, inviting her brother to meet his new nephew. “Woah… welcome, big guy,” Melvin leans in with

Gently puffing the dust off of these words, written in a front matter,

cheerful pride. “Has mystery man made contact yet?” he asks softly,

Lance ponder the praises of his bosom uncle Melvin, who never

without thinking, gently cupping the baby’s tiny fist with his tired

ceased to pronounce his nephew’s good eye and great potential. The

hands. Melvin’s habit of rapidly changing subjects had rubbed off on

linguistic Melvin Lewis played a foundational and inspirational role

Dawn. “He weighs 3.8 kilograms, my love for him weighs much

in his nephew becoming a best-selling author. Despite the latter

more,” she says. “I named him Lance, and all he needs is me, his

being professed as Lance’s runner-up goal. Lance zealously dreamed

uncle Mel and infinite hugs.” Melvin chose not to disagree with a

of being the noted icon in the dated autobiography he holds

blurry-eyed Dawn, who muttered how exhausted she was, prior to

nostalgically, whilst readying himself on the morning of his second

falling asleep instantly.

book launch.

Dawn was a beautiful brown skin girl who fell in love with a blue“Joel of the Hour” the title Lance sought from an old box of

eyed gentleman from overseas. The white fellow paid a long-term

collectables, depicts the life and career of a legendary South African

visit to South Africa. Apartheid forbid their contact. Mystery man

rugby player, whom Lance had been admiring since primary school.

was aware that Dawn was pregnant, but she was too scared to

“Thank you, uncle Mel,” he utters to himself, closing the book and

pursue their relationship, afraid she’d be arrested by the police and

reaching for his lukewarm cup of coffee. With great sentiment, he

disowned by her parents. Dawn decided to lie about having a

articulates; “I’m here because of you,” and takes another sip from

miscarriage and terminated their fleeting romance. Mystery man

his golden number-8 rugby mug. Longingly leaning against the

believed her and departed from Johannesburg Airport with a broken

weathered grey desk in his industrial loft, Lance’s chestnut eyes

heart.

navigate towards the large window on his right. In its reflection, he

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[SCENE 3:] THE STREAM COFFEE BAR

Chloe: (smiling, concentrating) Not this morning, I just need some vitamins. Are you ready for tonight?

Buzzing baristas bring aromas to life in this coffee bar with its

Lance: (swift sigh) I better be. I was actually just thinking about

peculiar aesthetics. Soft instrumental sounds paint the backdrop.

how different my life could’ve been right now.

Lance: (patiently flipping through a newspaper)

At 16, Lance was elected captain of his high school’s under-19

Waiter: Sir, could I get you anything else?

rugby team. He grew up to be a competent victor, possessing

Lance: (reads the name of the new waiter) Oh hey, you must be

superior strength. Admired by his fellow teammates. Adored by

new here. I’m all good, thank you. Just waiting for someone. We’ll

girls in every grade. His striking popularity granted him a different

order when she gets here.

girlfriend almost every fortnight. This continued until a bloody

Waiter: (looking at the newspaper Lance is reading) We do have

fight occurred on the pavilion of the school’s rugby field. Two

wifi, sir.

students, one of them being Lance’s latest fling, were both

Lance: (low sigh) Uhh, yeah-yeah sure, I know. I’m a regular here.

obsessively infatuated with him. They fought like lions and

So, I basically know everything from the wifi code to the all the

hyenas. Typically, Lance, being a strong stallion, tried to

flavours on the dessert menu.

dismantle the girls, whose only mission was to destroy one

Waiter: (smiling) Very well, sir. You know where to find me.

another. However, in his attempt, one of them, indirectly

Lance: (neutral nod, continues to read the newspaper)

managed to push the mighty Lance down the top tier of the pavilion. Knocked backwards, he tripped turbulently, scarring his

Whilst reading, an article about an injured person plays a

charming face and breaking his left knee, irrevocably.

flashback before Lance’s eyes. It takes him back to when he was 16 years old.

Surgical damage control failed to restore what played a pivotal part in Lance’s active passion. He would no longer be able to

[SCENE 4:] METRO HOSPITAL

speed up the field or dominate those scrums. He felt like he had lost another life. Admittedly, he didn’t really know too much about

“How are you feeling, big guy?” Melvin asks, taking a seat next to

loss, since he was a mere infant when his mother fell into a deep

Lance’s hospital bed. “How am I supposed to feel, uncle Mel?” a

sleep, shortly after giving birth.

torn Lance responds with great shame and discontent. His eyes, lips and neck barely moving. “Uncle Graham and his wife sends best wishes and asked me to give you this,” Melvin says, placing a

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get-well card on the bedside table, along with some sunflowers.

“Mrs. Fisher picked them herself,” he adds, while pulling out a book from his laptop case. “It’s 2005 uncle Mel, why are you still reading such old books?” Melvin chuckles and says; “Nah, big guy, I’m a classic man. In fact, I miss my Walkman from back in the day. The day you were born, Crystal and I had an argument about half an hour before I rushed to find your mom at the hospital. I didn’t tell your mom, but Crystal was so mad that I didn’t want to go with her to the bioscope that afternoon. She just snapped the Walkman out of my hands and trampled on it.” Lance turns his head slightly and asks; “What the heck is wrong with these women?! Why must they be so mental?”

Melvin shakes his head humorously.

“Yeah, well, at least Crystal is a much calmer wife as opposed to the wild girlfriend she used to be. I don’t regret marrying her.”

“That’s nice,” Lance responds feebly.

“I pray you find the kind of love Crystal and I share, big guy.”

“I doubt it, uncle Mel. I might as well be a ghost, like my nonexisting parents.”

[SCENE 5:] THE STREAM COFFEE BAR Chloe: (steps into the coffee shop) Sorry I’m late, babe. This morning has been a marathon. But I’m so excited!

Lance: (gets up to pull out a chair for Chloe) The muffins are still fresh. Can I get you one?

“I named him Lance, and all he needs is me, his uncle Mel and infinite hugs.” Melvin chose not to disagree with a blurry-eyed Dawn, who muttered how exhausted she was, prior to falling asleep instantly.

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“I was blessed in such a way that I am able to provide for my mother who has done so much in contributing to my success.”

I believe that the timing was perfect for

also needed to buy a car, because in a

probably why everyone is up so early.

me, at the age of 27 I had the

place such as Johannesburg

The positive thing I learnt from early

opportunity to step out of my comfort

transportation is an essential one

rising was that it was habitual or more

zone (i.e. the Cape Town lifestyle I was

simply cannot live without. This took

like a daily routine and people were

used to) into the unknown, which was

some time for me as I could not decide

motivated and intentional to start the

completely different. I was presented

which car to buy. I had an aunt and

day early. I thought to myself, “wow,

with a chance to become an

uncle who lived in Centurion who was

this just makes sense.” Waking up early

independent man. This time in my life

so kind to lend me their car for a few

gives us more time to focus, prepare

was life-altering. I thank God for this

months. I personally don't like driving

and get things done for the day ahead. I

blessing in disguise, because never

someone else's car and I wasn't

also noticed how competitive people

would I have predicted that all this

familiar with the roads. So this helped

are living, from driving nice cars,

would happen to me. Life is all about

me to become more responsible.

wearing stylish brands and just overall

opportunities and this opportunity

trying to look good and live a healthy

brought about a positive change to my

Adjusting to the early bird culture in

lifestyle.

life. I was blessed in such a way that I

Joburg was quite a new thing for me.

am able to provide for my mother who

At the crack of dawn, some people were

I am not a flashy lifestyle kinda guy, nor

has done so much in contributing to

already walking, jogging, coming from/

do I compete with people in terms of

my success. I was able to give back and

going to gym or heading to work. I

possessions and material things.

overall be a blessing to others.

remember thinking: "these people are

However, I was encouraged by the

Talking about being blessed, with

crazy to be up so early.” But honestly,

mentality to develop new habits and

the help of the club, teammates and

this was one of the things I had to learn

challenge myself to become a

friends, I managed to purchase all that

the hard way. I left for training and I got

responsible and fruitful man within a

was needed for my place - in no time. I

stuck in traffic. I realised that this is

new environment.

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MY GAUTENG EXPERIENCE

BY Eleazar Rodgers

During my first week, I stayed at a hotel and had a driver who picked me up for training. This was all temporary though, I had to find myself a place to

A

FTER A WONDERFUL SURPRISE farewell

stay. It was challenging to decide in which area I

gathering with my friends and family I

would live in, as I was unfamiliar with my

was all set and ready for my new Journey.

surroundings. I opted to find a place which was not

Upon my arrival at Chloorkop - the home of

too far located from our training grounds. I found a

Mamelodi Sundowns - a fulfilling feeling came over

place in Midrand which was ideal and conveniently

me, the reality kicked in, in-front of me was my new

close to shopping centres, car dealerships and

home. I received a heartwarming welcome by the

everything else I may have needed.

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