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JAYLEE GERTSE

SIPHENKOSI ZINTOYINTO

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TONI ERASMUS

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Page 10 Editors Note Page 12 Director’s Cut Page 14 Vocable Feedback Page 46 Five Fold Page 84 & 86 Timeline Extras

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Page 16 Exclusive Interview with 107.5 CCFM Presenter & Musician Jason Pretorius

Page 38 WALL 13: A Personal Testimony by Jay-Dee Prins

Page 22 How Great God’s Art: Creative Conversation with Photographer and Counsellor Tatum Smith

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Page 50 Big Positive Guy: Motivational Speaker & on-air Personality, Andre du Doit

Page 62 Fathers and Daughters / Nomzamo Molotsi

Page 72 History in the ‘Making’

Page 56 Cleaning Out Toxic Spaces: A Response to “Creating Safe Spaces”

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Page 66 Transit Hours / Poetry by Mark Zion

Page 76 The Rietmullers 10th Wedding Anniversary

Page 68 The Chosen - Series Review

by Vikki Cole

Page 82 107.5 CCFM RADIO BAR

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A NEW THING

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Nutrition. Wellness.

Minimalism. Travel.

Doing. Being. Becoming

Occupational Therapy & Personal Growth

fter 7 extraordinary VOCA publications, we are transitioning. Kréhon, SWIFT and VOCA as you formerly knew it, has merged into one amazing premium product. I am delighted to welcome you to our introductory issue of VOCA magazine!

As #KréhonTeam we are extremely grateful for the journey up until this point and for every contributor to the initial VOCA product. As we’re heading in a new direction, I’d like to invite you on this journey to engage with us as we share some diverse, heartfelt, artistic and bold content with you as our readers. We aim to create content that appeals to young adults in a transparent, factual, and inviting manner. The title of the magazine is derived from the word ‘vocable’, which is a reference to ‘form rather than meaning’.

Furthermore, it relates to any significant sound uttered by people, in the form of a word or term. At the core of our being, our hope is found in creating a platform for expression, inspired by wisdom, Biblical truths, unique stories and common interests.

We aim to create content that will edify, challenge and captivate.

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We aim to create content that appeals to young adults in a transparent, factual, and inviting manner.

Our awareness rests in the knowledge that we live, we learn, and we grow, therefore it’s our firm aspiration to capture these human realities.

BE captivated and drawn in by each expression.

BECOME who you were authentically designed and created to be.

BEHOLD the masterpiece that you are.

PS: Be sure to be on the lookout for our weekly pop-up publication called VOCA TV for some more VOCA content.

Take care and be safe,

Redefined TV JAYLEE GERTSE Editor-in-Chief

Redefining. Relationships.

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Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

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réhon is a faith-based brand targeted at the holistic life experience of people of all ages and from all walks of life. Founded by Mark Zion Michaels (Editor/ Director/Designer) in January 2016, “kréhon” is pronounced and inspired by the word “crayon” and is stylised with a lower case first letter (k). This God-inspired vision spent a good amount of time in its incubator before being set out on the horizon. Between mid 2017 and early 2018, Kréhon made a spontaneous appearance in all caps (KRÉHON), by showcasing ever yday individuals on dynamic covers (via Social Media), accompanied by a brief summary of who they are, where they come from and where they see themselves in future.

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Finally, between April 2018 and April 2020, Kréhon launched and released 3 different online publications (via issuu.com / free of charge) which, in their unique respects, delivered diverse offerings pertaining to (the) body, soul, spirit, relationship and finance. These being considered the fundamental spheres of life as we know it.

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E. “ M o o d ” - s h o w c a s i n g t h e kingdom culture of worship through music and creativity

Our parent publication “Kréhon” (a quar terly/seasonal edition) encompassed the last mentioned.

These sections later evolved into: A. “Truth” - placing emphasis on subjects via the biblical standard of understanding B. “Flux” - focused on travel, style, home, business and technology C. “Face” - highlighting the pursuits and expressions of unique groups or individuals D. “ P u l s e ” - f e a t u r i n g t h e excitement and vitality of food, health and fitness

*In total, Kréhon Magazine executed 6 issues between April 2018 and December 2019. Its slogan/tagline “Life Edified” is the umbrella of Kréhon as a brand across the board.

The first official cover of Kréhon Magazine featured the Grammy Award Winning producer and musician Rudy Currence from the United States. Every issue captured the growing interest of a wide group of readers (± 12 000 readers), locally and internationally.

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The name of our sister publication “SWIFT” (a monthly edition) embodied the format of its focus and initiative: A. S for “Spotlight” - showcasing diverse role models locally and internationally B. W for “Wonder” - real life testimonies and uplifting stories of hope C. I for “Insight” - revelatory teachings and life-altering advice D. F for “Fiction” - fictional stories, poetry, book reviews and TV bar E. T for “Timeline” - a light-hearted look at what was, what is and what will be *SWIFT had a ‘swift’ run and released 3 issues from February 2020 to April 2020. Its slogan/ tagline “How About Now” aimed at making an instant yet lasting impact in the fast-paced world we live in today. SWIFT also hosted the 107.5 CCFm Radio Bar (which continues via a refreshed Kréhon format). This feature also saw Kréhon launching its first live/on-air radio segment “Kréhon Konversations” which will also take on a new term. Unlike Kréhon, which was populated with content from various journalists and non-journalists, SWIFT mainly had only 2 journalists/content creators: Mark Zion & Kay-Dee Mashile (former Executive Editor of SWIFT).

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VOCA Newspaper (weekly) became our third and final publication prior to transitioning to VOCA Magazine (now bimonthly). VOCA Newspaper consisted of consistent columns such as: A. “Top Story” - relevant coverage on current affairs and public knowledge B. “Sunshine Thoughts” - our Editor’s note of reflection and inspiration C. “BOT: Let’s get to the bottom of this” - zooming into matters of importance.

D. “Creature Feature” - learning about and appreciating some lesser known mammals E. “Style Story” - featuring foodies, stylists/fashionistas, bookworms etc.

F. “VOCA Sport” - headlined by a footballer’s blog starring Eleazar Rodgers G. And features like: “Picture Story, Poet Tree, Song Vine etc.

H. “Cryptic Mountain” - drama series created by Mark Zion *As a newspaper, VOCA has been well received and enjoyed unique and continuous feedback and interaction, quickly catapulting into something greater. VOCA Volume 1 (No.1-7) welcomed #TeamKréhon’s first Managing Editor, Jaylee Gertse.

Now in magazine format, VOCA kicks off with Volume 2 / Number 1 where Gertse now serves as Editor-in-Chief. The VOCA slogan “Be. Become. Behold” lives on in the pursuit of its vision.

For new updates, other news and developments, follow us on social media (@krehonmedia) and continue to share the good stories with your friends and family. Stay tuned and watch this space.

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“You’re tuned into 107.5 CCFm - your voice, your community, your station.” And that’s how you answer the phone, people! As if JASON PRETORIUS doesn’t have enough spice in his punch already, he has great timing, a great voice and a great sense of humour. I’ve had the privilege of “almost” sitting next to Jason at the CCFm Presenter’s Conference earlier this year (which he may not remember). I then had the pleasure to pick his brain and heart for 60 minutes on the phone during our much anticipated interview for Kréhon VOCA.

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As

a multi-faceted musician and radio host, Jason

Lunch Break show to the 9-to-12 slot, as well as the

spends his time wisely and positively. He

Afternoon Drive show.

d e s c r i b e s h i m s e l f a s a u t h e n t i c , c r a z y,

spontaneous - almost like a Christian “Wackhead

Observing the music industry, Jason had purposefully

Simpson” if you will. Overall, Jason is a feel-good-on-

protected his artistry as to caution himself against

purpose kinda guy whose primary aim is to make you feel

overwhelming fame and the pedestal habit fans are often

the same. It comes as no surprise that “Wackhead

prone to. When given the platform to minister, Jason

Pretorius” hosts the weekend breakfast show on 107.5

passionately represents both music and radio. Having been

CCFm.

a presenter prior to becoming an artist, audiences automatically associate him with his radio presence, which

Saturday Sunrise (SS) is all about unwinding and

serves as a great icebreaker before stepping out as

relaxing whilst listening to great music and

Jason the artist. “Being an artist is a road to

engaging discussions with a light-

discovery. On this road I made sure to

hearted feel. Jason has been

learn from others who have been in

delighted to host SS for a total of

this craft for years and who are

four years. Fun fact: the show

doing it well. They inspire me to

had gained the most listeners

stretch and improve my craft,”

on CCFm during the last two

he says.

years (between 2018 and 2019). Listeners enjoy the

In his encouragement to

laughter, humour, guessing

a s p i r i n g a r t i s t s , Ja s o n

games, riddles and food is

recommends daily grinding.

often at the top of the chain.

For instance, if you’re a

“There’s a lot of interaction,

sketch artist, sharpen your

especially around nostalgic

skill by sharpening your pencil

things and just sharing in zoë

daily - so to speak. “Start by just

life and that God kind of joy,”

doing,” Jason emphasises. “Write a

Jason adds. This show is just lekker!

song a day, record a few voice notes and monitor your progress. The more you

Since Jason entered the radio world as a

start applying yourself, the better you become,”

volunteer in 2008, he has been eager to learn as much as he

he adds. Jason endorses the benefits of early morning

can from as many mentors as possible. He started out as a

writing sessions during one’s quiet time, as God often

sound engineer to get basic training and then began

drops thoughts and ideas in our spirit during our sleep. He

shadowing other presenters to gain general experience. It

also advises that musicians do regular research in their

takes all of that to become comfortable behind the

quest to finding their authentic sound. This also helps

microphone. “It’s one thing speaking to people in person

when you’re on the lookout for a producer to master your

and working hands on with the Youth, but it’s another ball

sound. “Don’t compromise on your quality. Stick with what

game sitting in studio and communicating with the unseen

your spirit man says,” Jason motivates considerately.

listener,” Jason denotes with a chuckle. Now, as a seasoned radio personality, Jason has had ample experience presenting a variety of CCFm programmes. From the

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Don’t compromise on your quality.

Stick with what your spirit man says…

Another no-compromise zone for Jason is Marriage. He

Jason recently added ‘father’ right next to ‘husband’ on his

describes it as beautiful, something he has looked forward

list of pivotal priorities. Equivalent to becoming a

to for as long as he can remember. Being married to the

husband, he had always looked forward to becoming a

shimmering Shermer Pretorius, he mentions how she truly

dad. “Entering this new role, I look forward to absolutely

is his better half. “My partner is an extension of myself.

everything. I believe that my gift of being a father

Finding the right person is key in making marriage a

supersedes anything else God has given me. I am so keen

success. It is imperative that you and your spouse pursue

on the whole package, being up at night and experiencing -

the same vision,” he conveys earnestly. “We have so many

as a dad - the change that comes with having a daughter,

similarities and complement each other in so many ways. I

especially.” It’s a girl! Congratulations, Jason and Shermer!

appreciate how I don’t have to remind her to pray. We both

God bless you, keep you, make His face shine upon you

have a good standing with God. She is a well-rounded

and the gracious little Pretorius Princess, JADA, welcomed

woman, complete and not insecure. She is strong,

into the world on 1 July 2020. May she bring you endless

independent and hands-on. She loves being creative, never

joy, beauty and wonder!

hesitant of climbing ladders, painting large surfaces or even sandpaper. To top it all off, she is smart and has a degree in IT,” Jason says with much joy and thanksgiving.

Well done, good and faithful husband. Well done!

JASON ENDORSES THE BENEFITS OF E ARLY MORNING WRITING SESSIONS DURING ONE’S QUIET TIME, AS GOD OFTEN DROPS THOUGHTS AND IDE AS IN OUR SPIRIT DURING OUR SLEEP.

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1. WEIRDEST FOOD EXPERIENCE? I’ve had Crocodile before and I’m willing to try Chicken Feet.

2. IF YOU HAD TO DANCE FOR YOUR LIFE? Moonwalk by Michael Jackson

3. WHICH ACTOR SHOULD PLAY YOU IN MOVIE? The Rock. He’s bald and charismatic, like me. Lol

Check out Jason’s New Single #LIAD Lay It All Down

4. WHERE WOULD YOU MIGRATE TO? Canada or Sweden.

For the epic landscapes.

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5. WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU BE AS A MASCOT? I would be Iron Man!

Not a morning person? Jason shares a few tips on how to encourage yourself to kick start your day with confidence. “I

6. THREE THINGS YOU’D TAKE TO THE MOON? My wife, guitar and pancakes!

start my day by comparing myself with myself. I ponder on how I’ve grown from yesterday and continue to stretch myself enthusiastically. For instance, I’m intrigued by technology and AI (Artificial Intelligence). I’m currently busy with a Nanodegree and I’ve done various courses throughout my career. I would simply motivate any individual to continue to develop themselves. When I got saved, I asked God for solid friends and he blessed me with a handful of guys who looks out for me in different areas. Find someone to hold you accountable, to journey with you and help cultivate your gift. Also do yourself a favour and read as much as you can,� he persists.

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eing a qualified photographer as well as a registered counselor with a 4year degree in psychology (B.Sc.), it’s clear to see that Tatum Smith has a great passion for people and their unique journeys. Throughout the course of her studies and working experience, she has been able to balance the two with the goal of helping people in various ways.

It all started with a really cheap Kodak camera which young Tatum

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carried along to all her family gatherings. She had a blast recording special moments and these have always meant a lot to her. For Tatum, photography is all about documenting life, love and family. “The photos weren’t that great, yet they brought me so much joy and pleasant memories,” she says. “It’s like recording one’s life story and that’s where my pocket money went as a child,” she adds with glee.

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ike most people in their youth, Tatum’s dreams were multi-dimensional as she thought of pursuing various ventures. When she reached

matric (grade 12), photography was the top preference.

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However, her family was skeptical seeing that it was a creative field. Along with their doubts and caution, Tatum herself realised that she would have to become really good at her craft in order to succeed and generate a stable income. During this time, she went into fear mode and ended up choosing something else. “Looking back, I now know that the road to professional photography was very expensive. I don’t think we would have been able to afford it anyway,” she says. “I may have been disappointed at the time, but when I eventually stepped into it, the timing was perfect,” she adds.

Tatum’s decision to opt for Psychology had a lot to do with her core belief in the importance of leading a meaningful life. Meanwhile, photography was merely a creative outlet for fun. “In the past photography was just something I enjoyed doing. I didn’t grasp how it could add value to somebody’s life. Psychology, on the other hand, seemed more meaningful. It was very clear how it adds value to person’s life as it entails walking a journey with them, helping them and supporting them,” Tatum adds.

When capturing families, Tatum’s goal is to bring forth the positive. “In life, it’s so easy to get caught up in the negatives,” she says. “Family means love. In my family, we have lots of love for each other. It is a continuous journey of learning how to express that to each other through the different ways in which we give and receive.

This is shared in the gatherings, laughter and fun. These photographs play an important role. When you forget why you love someone or why you’ve committed to a specific person, you can go back to those moments and refresh your perspective. We know it also gets real, there are challenges, but you do life together and stay together

This one was shot on a cold windy day. I found the waves incredibly calming and beautiful. It was shot with a focal length of 105mm at f/20 for 1.3 seconds.

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no matter what.” Amen to that, Tatum.

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I'd been wanting to shoot this pathway into the ocean at Gordon's Bay beach for quite some time, but with landscapes, weather patterns play a major role. On this night, there was the most amazing sunset, but also lots of people running in front of my camera and walking onto the pathway. Of course, they did not realise I was making a 30 second exposure, which means I had to try many times and I actually walked away from this shoot thinking it did not work. After many months, I revisited it, and being in a different frame of mind and creative space, I was able to see something different in the images I took months before. This image was shot at 96mm, at f/22 for 30 seconds.

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hen

shooting

are - beautifully. In moments that are significant for

landscapes, Tatum’s

them.”

main objective is to

Tatum exercises the needed sensitivity when it

capture the beauty

comes to sharing and viewing photography on social

that

G o d ’s

media platforms such as Instagram. “Instagram as a

creation. “God is the

tool is great. However, being a Christian, I keep being

real artist, I just get

reminded to guard my heart. Not everything on

is

to capture snippets of those

Instagram is good. Most of the time

moments,” Tatum phrases with

we see unhealthy standards of

admiration. She describes these

beauty being displayed, which often

landscapes as evolving paintings. “I kind of imagine God while watching the sky. In the space of half an hour, it just transforms before your eyes. I find it so fascinating, how He makes it different for us each day. I believe the Lord delights in how we enjoy His creation.” At the sight of these breathtaking landscapes, Tatum is reminded of how big God is and how small she is. “I just feel so close to Him in that moment. I don’t see myself as an artist at all. I just consider myself being “super lucky”

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ends up in comparison, especially amongst young people. This often leads to problems with their selfesteem.” Thus, Tatum chooses to limit her intake in terms of what she visually exposes herself to and encourages others to do the same.

Speaking of the difference between real and fake, Tatum’s editing approach is very basic, avoiding hectic retouching. “I wouldn’t edit people’s faces to look like plastic. I don’t like to remove natural facets such as lines and wrinkles. Unlike a

t o b e a b l e t o c a p t u re G o d’s

mole, if a bride wakes up with a

magnificent creation,” she adds.

pimple on her wedding day, which

Alongside her passion for

she wouldn’t usually have, I would

landscapes, Tatum deems herself a Lifestyle

simply take that away in the editing.” Ultimately,

Photographer, with her main aim being real, natural

Tatum hopes that clients would experience

moments as opposed to the overly posed approach.

themselves being captured authentically through her

“I’d never become a fashion photographer because I

lenses.

don’t like how fake and unrealistic it is. I like working with everyday people and try to capture them as they

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This image was shot at Dappat se gat. I've read that the waters are extremely dangerous for swimming, but the waves make for really beautiful motion shots.

It's one of the prettiest beaches I've seen, in and around where we live. This image was shot with a focal length of 35mm, at f/18 for 1.6 seconds.

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Nikita and Conray: They wanted a shoot in their current home, just capturing their life as it is. She does not look pregnant but she was and this was such a special day! Their beautiful baby girl has since been born. They're making new amazing memories together in this new stage and phase of life and I'm sure it's beautiful, but I'm grateful that I could help capture these moments with them to look back on.Â

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Maurice and Angie: A natural moment of this beautiful couple's wedding day, shot in Wellington, 2019.

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Ultimately, Tatum hopes that clients would experience themselves being captured authentically through her lenses.

Kez and Dave: They live abroad but got married in South Africa, because Keziah is from Cape Town. We had the most amazing time capturing their love and I got to shoot their wedding day too!

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Quip Tip To capture landscapes, one would need a wide angle lens, preferably a camera that can accommodate manual settings, so that one has full creative control, a tripod/ sandbag to stabilise the camera during longer exposures, which is what I used in my landscape images, a wireless shutter release or a camera with a self-timer to p r e ve n t b l u r r y images and a love for nature, oh and lots of patience!

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Music is my language when I can't figure out what to say / I can go for long periods being alone, very comfortably and enjoy it very much / I enjoy making anything edible when I have time and am in the mood / I don't dance generally, except for food (more like a happy wiggle) / I enjoy gardening (which also reminds me of many words and teachings of Jesus).

“BEING IN NATURE M AKES ME FEEL CONNECTED TO GOD, HELPS ME TO DESTRESS AND CONNECT WITH MYSELF THE FOCUS WAS ON CAPTURING MOTION IN NATURE.” VISIT TATUM’S WEBSITE HERE:

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was amusing, it was scary, it was the drawings on the wall, it was the awful smell and the rocks, the patterns in which

they laid. It was a sight burned into my mind, a sight that kept me from turning around. Growing up in a strict religious family, the church was my home away from home. I sang songs with the

I looked up and saw the name of a female written in

worship team, I lifted my hands in adoration to the

blood on the wall. As we got home the whole event

One who my parents sang to. I cried when they

of the afternoon has been forgotten until one day

cried during praise and worship. I adapted to the

my mother caught me drawing satanic symbols on

pattern, how to walk and talk like a child of God.

my cupboard, it was as if her shout shook me from a

When my parents addressed the camp of the

faraway place.

enemy, I followed, I was unfamiliar with the armour

I went through a rocky, rebellious and daring

of God. It was during my late grandmother’s

youth period, all of it internal and emotional. Unless

seventieth birth year, that the family decided to

I opened my mouth to share my thoughts and

have a big celebration in Port Elizabeth.

feelings no one would know how I hated my

I was thirteen years old, when the celebration

existence, living in the secret chambers of shadows.

was over, the families departed and we set on our

Yet I always seemed to find hope for another day, a

way back. My uncle made a stop at the Van Stadens

word for another young man or woman, a song

bridge, while my family was overwhelmed with the

every morning for my family to show that all is well,

beautiful nature, I ran behind my father as he and

when it wasn’t. My parents knew, yes I know they

my uncle walked down a steep pavement leading

knew, many nights I would wake up to their prayers,

under the bridge. My late grandmother called after

oiled hands. They focused on my head, my mind,

me, she was very sensitive for the movement of the

my thoughts. As a young person, praying parents is

Holy Spirit. As I got under the bridge I heard my

a weapon on their own, never dismiss any prayer or

uncle and father exchange information regarding

dream they have when it comes to you.

the signs on the ground and walls, something about

As everyone got to know me as the worshipper,

Satanism and the month of October. The rocky

motivator, optimistic, humorous young woman of

formation caught my eye and I walked closer to it. I

God, I was actually still stuck under that bridge as a

remember the pull of my father and my uncle

thirteen-year-old. I cried out of my darkest place, an

saying, “she almost stepped into the altar”. It was

early morning on my twenty-sixth birthday, thirteen

the altar built and used during the sacrifice.

years after the bridge. I woke up with an intense pain. Spiritually, emotionally, psychologically and physically I was being pulled apart. It felt as though every limb and organ that God has put together so lovingly was being torn apart by hands I could not see. I sat next to my bed, imitating a motion of someone trying to pick up pieces that was scattered, but there was nothing. My heart was burning up inside my chest, it was the first time I felt that kind of agony.

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Wonder Then a voice spoke in such a demanding manner, it felt like it was speaking to me but also directly to someone else. “You shall march around the city, all you men of war, you shall go around the city once. This you shall do six

As a young person, praying parents is a weapon on their own, never dismiss any prayer or dream they have when it comes to you.

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days. But the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times.” I knew this story, yet it felt like I was being referred to as ‘The Wall’. As the voice spoke, figures started adding up in my spirit. I was thirteen when it happened, I was smothered and had to fight a spiritual battle for thirteen years. It was so clear, the pain slowly resided. I spoke out loud what resounded in my spirit, once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day. Add six to seven and it equals thirteen! I leaped in tears, on my twenty sixth birthday I received ‘my truth’, I received ‘my message’. I felt my Jericho tumbling down in my spirit, I saw the clear skies through my window. For thirteen years I looked to a wall, with one small window. The wall was great but ‘The Son’ was greater.

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GUARDIAN FOR

NATURE BY

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I have had very strange dreams about the earth that we live in.

The

earth is talking out loud so we can hear. It shut us down because it is not looked after by many people and so that it and has time to breathe. What I mean

by breathe is to become healthy so that the earth can flourish, and nurture us.

The earth gives food, if we are lucky three meals a day. All people need to make a difference and we have a little amount of time before the beaches, oceans, forests and all beings that live on earth can thrive.

Marine animals are struggling to reproduce because in some parts of the world there is a large amount of rubbish in the oceans. The plastic cannot disintegrate in water.

On land people have rubbish dumps and they bury the rubbish. It is not healthy for the earth and we must all help in someway or another. In places like the Arctic the polar regions are melting very fast and the climate is changing. Vehicles omits C02 which humans breathe in and that gas makes the ice melt very fast.

When there were dinosaurs on the earth, the earth was happy and clean there was no plastic and machines. It was very nice.

When the ancient people were on the earth they made things that would not harm the earth. They used straw and material that did not hurt the earth.

When we have all tried to help clean the earth, the earth will thrive.

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Five Fold Some wonder-filled nuggets from wonder-filled individuals.

The Holy Spirit won’t lead you to where the Father doesn’t want you to be and where the Son wouldn’t get glory if you stayed.

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True Freedom is not the liberty to do whatever we want; it is the strength to do what we should. This is also true bravery. May God grant us that strength.

RAVI ZACHARIAS

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You were created one of one. There is no two. You were created in love, by love and for love and there is an amazing plan for your life!

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The truth is, having a goal without aim is senseless, but having a goal without God is pointless.

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BIG POSITIVE

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When one calls for positivity in times of crisis, people can often easily assume that they are either delusional or in denial.

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ell, these two terms could not be farther

President Ramaphosa made a very presidential decision in

from the truth when talking about The

calling for the national lock down. It wasn’t an easy one, as

Big Positive Guy. If anything, having lost

we all know, but it was a necessary one. All things

all the scheduled work for the next three

considered, as The Big Positive Guy, he still prescribes that

months, and possibly the rest of the year, he understands

we all choose positivity, at every moment of every day.

that this may not change when, as the children say, they

Wondering how? Here are The Big Positive Guy’s three

“open the outside” again. However, he believes that

rules for living a positive life in a crisis:

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Create a routine

WAKE UP AND MAKE YOUR BED It isn’t as much about making your

poison our bodies by over eating

week. Take the weekend off, have a

the wrong types of food – we need

virtual hangout with your family,

bed as it is about setting yourself

to remain physically healthy and

enjoy a good meal together.

up for a successful day. Once you

boost our immune system. If you

have achieved the first task of the

choose to eat multiple meals

day, many studies have revealed,

throughout the day, be intentional

FIND TIME TO EXERCISE While this may be increasingly

you will feel somewhat more

about what and how much you’re

difficult without gyms and

motivated to achieve and

eating without counting every

sidewalks, we still need to

complete more tasks throughout

calorie.

maintain a level of physical

the day. So, get up, make your bed, shower and get dressed. If you

activity. If you have the privilege of being able to walk to the

nap during the day. Just ensure

DON’T FEEL PRESSURE TO OVERWORK Under normal circumstances you

that you have an established,

work for 8 hours each day, and you

to the grocery store for a few

productive and balanced routine.

already start counting the minutes

essential supplies, at least twice a

from the 6th hour. We are not on a

week. Do some chores around the

BE MINDFUL OF YOUR DIET While everyone seems to be the

national holiday, it is a global

house and try your utmost to

pandemic. Do not feel the

remain as active as you possibly

next ‘Master Chef’ during the lock

pressure to do more than you

can, with whatever options you

down, we still need to watch what

normally would. If you have work

have available to you whilst at

and how much we eat. It’s okay to

to do, do it. But ensure that you do

home in lock down.

have a few snacks here and there,

not overwork and burn yourself

but we cannot expect ourselves to

out during this time. There’s no

be positively minded when we

need to work for 24 hours, 7 days a

really must, you can take another

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Do a negativity detox

Interest CREATE A TRUTH FILTER FOR ALL THAT YOU TAKE IN When looking at the news or social media posts, how do you differentiate between what is true and what is false? Perhaps you don’t have the time or energy to fact check every single piece of information you receive, but you should be more careful about what you let into your mind as truth. You owe yourself the courtesy to at least try and create a tool that helps you discern between what is true, and what isn’t.

UNFOLLOW PEOPLE WHO POST NEGATIVE CONTENT An easy filter is simply unfriending or unfollowing the people whose posts leave you feeling negative and discouraged. Protect your mental health by limiting the amount of content you come across on your social media feed. As we continue to cut down physical contact, perhaps one should also look into cutting down negative emotional contact by social distancing on virtual spaces.

LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF NEWS YOU WATCH An easy way to keep negativity out is to avoid

Above: The Big Positive Guy during an interview with Miss Deaf South Africa 2019. Andre is an onair personality at Smile 90.4FM

watching the news, especially since it is most likely to be repeated each and every day. Block your news app from sending you notifications and rather choose when and what news you want to watch and/or read. Chances are, whatever you watch at 6 p.m. is probably the same news reported throughout the day, perhaps just with different statistics.

LOOK FOR THE POSITIVES As we all know, avoidance is as good as nothing when you aren’t actively pursuing anything. So, favour the sites and social media accounts that motivate and encourage you throughout this time. Be intentional about consuming positive content.

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Check your self-talk

NOT EVERYTHING YOU TELL YOURSELF IS TRUE You can do so much to filter out

TREAT YOURSELF LIKE YOU WOULD TREAT YOUR FAVOURITE PET Treat yourself with the same grace and

negativity, but it becomes

kindness you show others. Whether or

tremendously difficult to do so when

not you have a pet, you will appreciate

the negativity is from the inside out.

the fact that pet owners treat their pets

Remind yourself that what you say to

so much kinder in the mornings than

yourself is not necessarily true. Just

themselves! Speak well to yourself, your

because you didn’t meet the deadline

words can either build up or break your

or learn a new skill during the lock

spirit. Remember, lock down is an

down, it doesn’t mean that you are a

emotional time for all for different

failure.

reasons, and you need balance.

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truth is that things may possibly never be the way they were, church may not go back to

normal services at least until next year, concerts, movies and sporting events may also quickly become things of the past.

Many stores and businesses may well have (sadly) closed their doors for good just before lock down. We may well be walking around masked up and wearing gloves for the greater part of this year. School will be done differently… all this can either create a socially distant culture, or call all of us to a higher purpose.

We

should all strive to become more selfless, and

Below: The Big Positive Guy with his positive friend

help others where we can. With the increased uncertainty at present, how do we meet our

less fortunate colleagues and domestic staff half way should they be at risk, making us vulnerable? How can we take better care of each other? Vulnerable children attending school with our children and their siblings put our families at risk. What then do we do to create a better and safer world until this comes to an end? Well, in all we do, we have a choice to make every morning: Will you be positive or negative about today?

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R EJ O I CE ( E N GL I S H )

REJOICE? No

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REJOICE IN THE LORD A L WAY S ; AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE. PHILIPPIANS 4:4 ESV

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Cleaning Out Toxic Spaces RES PON SE 1

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outh Africa is referred to as rape capital, a

religious practices and cultural belief systems are

country in which approximately 80 percent

taught from a young age.

of its inhabitants profess to be Christian, a

80 percent of our country is Christian. Muslims,

country that is deemed to be religious. This

Jews and Hindu’s among other religious groups with

country is a secular state with a diverse religious

very few outliers constitute the other 20 percent. It

population. This, however, does not necessarily

b e c o m e s e v i d e n t t h a t t h e re i s s o m e t h i n g

infringe on any of the religious practices and belief

fundamentally wrong with our teaching and

systems that citizens embody. Gender based violence

functioning as a society. It is time to review the

is rife and protests among student groups on

content of our education in places of worship and

campuses are indicative of the disdain of young

analyse our lenses on patriarchy that have become

adults. These young adults desire for their dignity to

toxic and plagues our country. This revised education

be honored and for them to be respected. The

can in turn inform broader civil society, through its

complexity of the issue in my opinion resides in the

powerful messaging machinery such as television

gender power dynamics and the way in which

and its politicians.

It is time to review the content of our education in places of worship and analyse our lenses on patriarchy that have become toxic and plagues our country.

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I personally will always end off by telling them that they've got a purpose in life, their heart(s) are beating for a reason and that reason isn’t to hurt people or to destroy their own lives with the way they’re living

Alden Gentles Police Officer

RES PONSE 2

I

consider myself fortunate to be a policeman on the

days where you get to have a one on one with a gangster,

Cape Flats, just for the mere fact that I’m originally

criminal or drug addict. For that moment you forget

from the countryside (‘platteland’). I get to see the

about their "tjappies" and you forget about your uniform

other side of "the usual".

and you speak to them man to man and you basically

The less fortunate part of being a cop on the cape flats is

have a conversation with them asking where it all went

the fact that you get confronted with death almost daily

wrong? I personally will always end off by telling them

due to on-going gangsterism. I’m always confronted with

that they've got a purpose in life, their heart(s) are

domestic violence and gender-based violence cases.

beating for a reason and that reason isn’t to hurt people

Every morning when I get up and put on my uniform, I

or to destroy their own lives with the way they’re living. I

know there’s a high possibility that I might not return

try to show them ubuntu, but more importantly that I’m

home and see the end of my 12-hour shift. I might not

a follower of Christ.

see my loved ones again, but still I do it every morning

Police officials need to be a sign and beacon of hope

because I know someone out there needs me. I’ve

again to a hopeless South Africa. To make a sacrifice or

realised my badge and firearm doesn't make me a

two and go beyond the call of duty if it calls for it. May we

policeman but rather the love and passion I have for

forget the police in "Policeman" and just be a man or

helping people and being the difference. Sometimes you

woman for the greater good. All it takes sometimes is just

need to forget the fact that you are a policeman and just

to listen to somebody or even just to smile at them. To

comfort a crying parent next to her son's body or literally

show compassion in the way we conduct ourselves. Yes,

remove a child from their lifeless parent’s body and just

underneath the uniform we’re just human beings too;

hold them.

although, the uniform gives us a lot of authority. Thus,

But then there’s also those days where you get to share your lunchbox with a kid or a homeless person. Those

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outh Africa is well known for its history of

The repercussions of a patriarchal and oppressive country

apartheid and has been faced with various

continue within the post-apartheid society, be it in

challenges as a result thereof. Being a patriarchal

politics, economics or social spheres. To address this, we

society, ideas about gender-based hierarchies

need to think about the impact our history has had

have been deeply engraved within us. Men have been

holistically and work towards addressing it from various

portrayed as powerful and by extension, having control,

stakeholders within society. From a psychological

while women are groomed to be subservient. In a country

perspective, the aftermath of our history continues to

where power was gained and legitimised using

infiltrate our current experiences through past trauma or

subordination and violence, it is not surprising that those

transgenerational trauma, manifesting itself first within

same ideals are still evident within our societies. Ironically,

the family system, which further breeds room for it to

although the very principles that govern patriarchy

grow. For us to begin healing from our past and

encourage a “father ruled society�, many of the apartheid

transgenerational wounds, not only do we need to become

laws ensured that families were separated, leaving them

aware of these ingrained perceptions our history has left

fatherless and vulnerable. This disruption in the primary

us with, but we also need to understand, acknowledge and

system left families vulnerable to gender roles being

begin to change them. Psychology is one of the ways in

distorted as children grew up not having a template of

which this understanding, acknowledgement and change

what is expected of and from male figures. Furthermore,

can be facilitated. By healing our own wounds and

the inability to direct anger and frustration towards an

changing the narrative we transmit to our future

oppressive system resulted in its displacement to the

generations, we can begin to see a healed nation.

family system, particularly those that are deemed as being most vulnerable, which are women and children.

To address this, we need to think about the impact our history has had holistically and work towards addressing it from various stakeholders within society.

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I

think as educators we need to teach

ideal position to model gender equality. Learning

tolerance. Learners need to understand that

from the past and teaching learners that

‘different’ doesn't mean something you

intelligence is more important than brute strength.

should fear and have power over. Instead I

I personally believe that knowledge banishes fear

think we need to focus on the things we ought to

which creates these injustices in the first place.

share. Things such as mere humanity that brings

Therefore, we need to constantly use every

about shared respect. Through this lens we view

opportunity to educate learners and develop their

others as human beings who are different from us,

morals to ultimately get them to a point where there

but also similar to us. As educators we are in an

is mutual respect.

I personally believe that knowledge banishes fear which creates these injustices in the first place.

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DAUGHTERS

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ynamically marketing her book

a testimony to remind women from all walks of life that

Fathers & Daughters, which was

they have a Heavenly Father who is a mender of a broken

launched earlier this year, speaks to

heart, who gives dreams and who can restore life. He is

the core of many young women in

the “Everlasting Father” and from her personal

South Africa and the world and the

experience of Him, she shares her journey with God as an

message of the book relates to

ever-present, ever-loving, and never-failing Father.

women with absent or no father figures. Molotsi, having

The purpose of "Fathers & Daughters" is to guide young

experienced the devastating effects of an absent father

women and to inspire them to not abort their God-given

and her radical testimony from being in a pit share her

destiny because of an absent father but to turn to Christ.

journey to victory.

She hopes that this book falls into the hands of those who

Nomzamo says, “Many young ladies have found

need it most. The book is positioned to point them

themselves in relationships that they don’t even want to

directly to the heart of God and passionately inspiring

be in, all because of an absent father. They look for him in

them to live up to the call of God.

every male figure they meet, trying to figure out why their

“My purpose in life is to reveal The Lord Jesus by helping

fathers abandoned them, they somehow feel rejected and

others find their purpose and identity to know their value

look for acceptance from any male figure that promises

and worth but most importantly I want people to know

to love them.”

and experience the Love and freedom found in God our

She argues that because of this, women are left with

Father.”

broken hearts that result in broken dreams, but her life is

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If you stay connected to THE Creator and giver of your creativity, the well of ideas will never run dry. If you feel like you literally have nothing left to give creatively, rest. Give yourself grace. Allow yourself to breathe and your mind to be at ease.

God will show up. Have hope that you haven’t created your best work yet!

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Framework P A S S I N G S TO R M S Come with me, Walk right next to me Feel the rhythm of the road All geared up to touch the sky There's no risk in entering We are bold enough to walk through Pretty ugly mist and dust

TRANSIT HOURS

Until beauty makes its appearance Look, over there...

Tingling triangles Ghanaian drums Chattering teeth vibrate

Poetry by Mark Zion

Moroccan strums Birds in Botswana Singing for their crumbs Ethiopian dancers Clicking their thumbs To the beat of the boots

INNER WORLD

of South African gums Counting their steps

The kettle sings falsetto

Like Egyptian sums

The toast bounce up in unison

Calculate seasons

The tea with honey undertones

For Zambian plums

The ensemble of fruit on a tray

They taste so much sweeter When the Kenyan King hums

The boiled water steams with desire The toast is buttered with prayer

Follow me,

The tea soothes the spiritual muscles

Run right next to me

The fruit bring joy in a jar of jam

"Wait, there's more?"

Yes, there is

The desire delights itself in scripture The bread crumbs resemble provision The muscles carry the weight of the day The jam reflects the timeless sunset The scripture opens up an inner world The butter knife sharpens the mind

The praises of Nigerian seas Rest with me Sit right next to me "I think we've seen it all"

The day says night, a new day's alight

No, we haven't

The kettle sings falsetto

We've only seen the passing storms

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L E A ND RI G EL D E N HUY S

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BECAUSE IT WILL CHANGE YOU.

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It

may have been crowd-funded and out of

therefore I can identify with the victory.’ And it makes

the Hollywood system, but the first ever

it that much more powerful.”

multi-season series based on the true

The third reason is that the miracles that Jesus did

stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ, The Chosen, was

were portrayed very believably and these are the

easily the best TV series I have ever watched.

places in the series where I literally wept.

It

Mary

touched me at the deepest level of my heart and left

Magdalene’s deliverance of demons; the wedding at

me in tears at different points in virtually every

Cana when Jesus turned water into wine; the miracle

episode.

of the fish when the disciples hadn’t caught anything

The first reason that this series is different is

all night and Jesus said ‘throw the nets over the other

because it is anointed. It didn’t entertain me, it

side’; the healing of the leper; they all evoked such

ministered to me, and made the Bible come alive, and

deep emotion in me.

that’s what makes it different from all the other

The fourth reason that this series is different

productions, plays and movies about the

is because the actors so captured the

life of Jesus that I have seen in my life time. It heightened my love for the Word of God. The second reason that this series is different is because it is relatable. Not only do you come face to face with the human Jesus, but also with the real-life men and

characters that they played that you could easily believe that it was

NOT ONLY DO YOU COME

really them!

FACE TO FACE WITH THE

inter view with Jonathan

HUMAN JESUS, BUT ALSO

Roumie who acted as Jesus, he said there were people who

WITH THE REAL-LIFE MEN

actually called him ‘Jesus’, and

AND WOMEN WHO KNEW

women who knew Jesus. We know that Jesus was fully God and fully man,

JESUS.

yet without sin, but seeing and

In fact in an

there were others whose eyes welled up with tears when they met him! In a different interview he talks about the ‘immense weight of

experiencing his humanity in this series is

playing Jesus! They truly mastered the art of

moving and powerful. Seeing how He relates to Mary

drawing the viewer into the characters’ stories.

Magdalene, Peter, Matthew and even Nicodemus,

Why should you watch The Chosen?

with all their flaws and struggles with such

Because it

will change YOU.

compassion makes you understand His love for you.

Creator of the series, Dallas Jenkins said, “That's absolutely the goal. We believe that if you can see Jesus through the eyes of those who actually encountered Him, and can actually identify with

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Who was the first person to build a shipping container home?

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t turns out, the answer to this question is

In crowded cities like Amsterdam, the city is

not so simple. Since the shipping

building low-income and student housing out

container has been around since the

of abandoned shipping containers.

1950’s, there have been many other

In Africa, there have been several mobile

creative uses of the shipping container

schools built out of recycled shipping

documented in the last 60 years!

containers. Some are even wifi-connected and

Who was the visionary that first saw the humble shipping container, and thought,

run on solar power energy!

In places like North Carolina, people are

“Hey, that could make a great home”? Well, we

converting old shipping containers into green-

aren’t completely sure, but if we look at public

houses and indoor farms.

records, the first sign of shipping container

In the UK, people are building above-

homes can be pinpointed to Philip C. Clark,

ground heated and filtered pools out of old

who filed for a US patent for his “method for

shipping containers!

converting one or more steel shipping

Shipping containers have piqued the

containers into a habitable building” in 1987.

interest of bar owners and restaurateurs as

Although, this was the first public patent for

they continue to look for exciting, new

the purpose of a “habitable” building, we can

experiences to give their patrons. There is

see other patents and movie cameos of

even a Container Bar in Austin, Texas!

shipping container architecture dating back to the 1960’s.

Since this patent, there have been many creative uses for the shipping container:

In Israel, architects used old shipping containers to make a bridge that converted an old landfill site into a colorful, innovative nature centre.

Innovation in the way of shipping architecture is just getting started!

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A short history of Electric Vehicles

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t’s hard to pinpoint the invention of the electric car to one inventor or country. Instead it was a series of breakthroughs -- from the battery to

the electric motor -- in the 1800s that led to the first electric vehicle on the road.

In the early part of the century, innovators in Hungary, the Netherlands and the United States -- including a blacksmith from Vermont -- began toying with the concept of a battery-powered vehicle and created some of the first smallscale electric cars. And while Robert Anderson, a British inventor, developed the first crude electric carriage around this same time, it wasn’t until the second half of the 19th century that French and English inventors built some of the first practical electric cars.

In the U.S., the first successful electric car made its debut around 1890 thanks to William Morrison, a chemist who lived in

Introduction of Electronic Money Transfers and the Invention of Credit Cards

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he first bank card was introduced in 1946 by a Brooklyn banker, John Biggins, and it allowed users to make purchases from various merchants. The Diners Club card would later be

introduced in 1950, paving the way for the launch of the first credit card in 1958 that was issued by the Bank of America.

American Express also released its first credit card

Des Moines, Iowa. His six-passenger

around the same time, and it was the first to be accepted

vehicle capable of a top speed of 14 miles

worldwide. A major highlight for credit cards came in 1970

per hour was little more than an electrified

when the magnetic strip was enhanced, allowing for

wagon, but it helped spark interest in

personal and financial information to be securely decoded

electric vehicles.

by machine.

Over the next few years, electric vehicles

The magnetic strip ushered cards into the information

from different automakers began popping

age. But it was the 1990 introduction of the chip technology

up across the U.S. New York City even had

that allowed for massive adoption of cards globally. The

a fleet of more than 60 electric taxis. By

1994 arrival of the World Wide Web brought forth the need

1900, electric cars were at their heyday,

of having an online e-commerce ecosystem. In 1998, PayPal

accounting for around a third of all

was founded, and it leveraged the internet to make

vehicles on the road. During the next 10

payments and money transfers online.

years, they continued to show strong sales.

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HISTORY IN THE ‘MAKING’

History and Development of Editing

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fter you have finished shooting a

eighty plus years editing was done using the

video, it's just a quick stop in the

linear method. The linear method of editing

edit room until it is ready to be

involves arranging images and sounds in order.

shown to the public, right?

At the beginning, this did involve using scissors

Wrong. Video editing is a time-consuming

to splice the footage and then using tape to

process and a very under rated aspect of the

attach it in the correct order. Methods like this

video production process. Most directors will

were used until the 1920’s, when the first

tell you that for every hour of video they shoot,

editing machine, called the Moviola, was

they get anywhere from one to five minutes of

invented.

usable footage. And that is with all the

The Process of Editing: The Moviola was

advancements of the modern age. Imagine how

important to the evolution of video

long and tedious the video editing process was

editing because it was the first machine where

back when it was first in use. To fully

the editors were able to see the film while

understand how far along video editing has

determining where the best cut point would be.

come and where it can go in the future, you first

This helped deliver crisper, better edited films.

have to understand how it all started.

The Moviola advanced video production

Scissors Beats Paper: To be honest, filming

services tremendously and was the standard of

and editing video is a new concept, relative to

usage in the film industry for almost fifty years.

time. In just over a hundred years, people have

Starting in the 1950’s however, the video tape

gone from using scissors and tape to trim

recorder came along and helped advance the

unnecessary footage to the computer based

video editing process advance towards where it

non-linear techniques of today. For the first

is today.

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he blender was

popular at soda fountain

first invented by

restaurants. He had the idea

Stephen

to put a spinning blade at the

Poplawski, owner

bottom of a container,

of Stevens Electric Company,

connected to a motor.

in Racine, Wisconsin in 1922.

Poplawski went on to receive

He wanted a way to mix up

patents in 1932 for a machine

drinks like malts and milk

that would reduce fruits and

shakes, which had become

vegetables to a liquid.

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Final year student of Theology. She is also a youth minister, writer and Editor-in-Chief of krĂŠhon VOCA. In this instalment of Kingdom Talks, Jaylee teaches us a lesson or two on gratitude, mindfulness, resilience and hard work. Above all, her life and story are testament to the sovereignty of God's plan and the Lord determining our steps.

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In Celebration of their

M I R A C L E MILESTONE

F E R A N A D E D I C AT E S T H I S P O E T I C L E T T E R TO H E R H U S BA N D A N D R E W

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My beloved, my king, my brave warrior

I respect how you reset your ways

We’ve shared close to 4000 sunrises in holy matrimony

During the times you may step out of line

And after every sunset, I said Yes to you, again and again

You quickly reflect

I said Yes to your strength, your courage

on the stains of your “husband-jacket”

I said Yes to your constant presence and protection

And I quickly come along

I said Yes to your simplicity and your proficiency

to polish your badge of honour

I said Yes to your vision and your destiny

As you consciously align yourself

I said Yes to being the nurturer of your children

in the wisdom of your Tailor

I said Yes to doing my best as your better half I said Yes to complementing your wholeness

The proof is certainly in the pudding And in the breakfast you prepare for me,

I spoke to God about you, I still do

every single morning

I witness your effortless growth

Except on Father’s Day, of course, when it’s my turn

In and out of season, you’ve been planted

To serve you cheerfully, gratefully and favourably

And fruitful in the statutes of our Father

And most importantly, admirably

A prayer had become the foundation of our partnership

When I think of how you love your children

A wish had become a memory

unconditionally

in the library of our oneness

More than you love your afternoon naps and my curly hair

I love how you love what is right

You wouldn’t trade a single minute

A faithful man who nullifies lies with truth

of your time with them

You never cease to burn

And just like my curly hair,

with the love and light of God’s word

they are your pride and joy, abundantly

Oh how refreshing it is when you wash me with His word

I married a man who is a man of his word

You make my heart dance

Whether those words are serious or hilarious

at the sound of your love for Elohim

Your sharp sense of humour has me in stitches!

When we’re all asleep

Takes me to places I am yet to experience

and the stars shine at their brightest,

All that laughter has strengthened us

You awaken the dreams, breakthroughs

Even when many have doubted us

and victories of others

Yet here we are; sober, stronger and bolder

As you devote extra hours,

Higher than cloud nine

interceding for those laid upon your heart

and brighter than a thousand moons And out of all the Andrew’s in the world,

Your ministry is a tapestry of sacrificial love

I only say Yes to you

The fruit of the Spirit resides there And so does my smile and my servanthood I am inspired by your drive for detail and solution

Congratulations, Andrew & Ferana!

God bless you and increase his shine upon your glorious union. Thank you for being an inspiration to many!

You carry the key of punctuality, unlocking productivity Your firm hand upon any situation spurs me on Makes me latch onto you with greater joy and purpose One of the privileges of being equally yoked

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QUIET Psalm 23 Psalm 23 Psalm 23 VERSE TWO / THE P A S S I O N T R A N S L AT I O N

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T.R.A.P.P TUESDAY 21h30 – 23h00 It has been a year since Olivier and Fabrice returned to CCFm to host the Totally Relevant Always Pushing Passion (T.R.A.P.P Tuesday) Youth Show! Listeners would know that Mr Pres and FL bring a ton of energy to air and that they never fail to play the latest tracks from music genres like Afro Gospel to American Christian Hip Hop! T.R.A.P.P Tuesday entertains and introduces listeners to music they will seldom find elsewhere. It’s always a Banger!

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Since then, Preston has been joined on air by many interesting guests and youngsters who have shared their inspiring stories.

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“Given our new normal, we are all handed the assignment of re-strategising how we are going to accomplish that which we’ve set out to at the beginning of the year, for our goals are still valid.”

VOCA (short for vocable) 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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G Kanye West has new music

Kanye announces upcoming album ike most of the world, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes had most of their 2020 plans put on hiatus by the global pandemic. The famed worship duo have been putting their lockdown time to good use, working on a few renditions of their hugely popular “The Blessing” and planning a live worship album for later in the year. In a recent article published in RELEVANT

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in the works following his 2019 gospel album Jesus Is King and his Sunday Service Choir’s companion album Jesus Is Born.

West also revealed that the title of his next album will be God’s Country. The album’s release date is yet to be announced. The new song features faith-centred lyrics such as “Holy Spirit come down, Holy Spirit come down, Holy Spirit help now, Holy Spirit help now, Wash us in the blood …”

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magazine, Kari shared the following: “It felt like God was giving something for people to be able to hold on to in the midst of something that was about to take place. Never before have we like felt so strong to go ahead and put it out either. So by the time we put it out, it was 10 days after we wrote it that it came out on YouTube. So pretty crazy. Pretty crazy.”

People saved, baptised on Plett streets as pastors, police partner in move of God Sunday 28 June, 8 people were

On baptised in a water tank on the

back of a bakkie parked in a street in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay. The Sunday before, 24 people surrendered their hearts to Jesus during a prayer, praise and preaching walk in the township. And on Tuesday this week another 18 souls joyfully received Jesus on the streets of Kwanokuthula. This is “Street Church” a name used to describe what House of

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Glory leader David Verhulst refers to as a growing revival movement that began during the current coronavirus lockdown and of which God Himself is the architect. It is a nondenominational move that is uniting local pastors who are hungry for more of God and which is actively backed

by Kwanokuthula SAPS station commander Lieutenant Colonel Mlami Kunge who is passionate about fighting crime God’s way.

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Communications and PR specialist. Passionate Africa enthusiast, writer, entrepreneur. Loves icecream, hates noise.

Editor-in-Chief of krĂŠhon VOCA. Passionate about food, music, poetry, nature, children, social activism and Jesus.

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Studied Early Childhood Development. Believes education is an ongoing thing. Enjoys reading, writing, singing and playing guitar.

Qualified Social Worker.

Currently pursuing Masters in Social Work.

Loves God, creative writing and lots of talking!

Professional Footballer for Ajax Cape Town. Biggest passion is to love people back to life. Loves coffee, games, music, food and praying.

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Pursuing Masters in Theology. Engaging and dismantling injustice. Loves coffee, good food and reading and collecting books.

3rd year Law student & Theology graduate.

Missionary and Writing Contributor. Founder of Wear Your Verse ministry.

Founder & Director of the krĂŠhon brand. Vibrant fellow with a zest for life.

Lives to edify people.

Enjoys art, culture, media.

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Occupational Therapist, currently working in mental health and passionate about words, relationships and a pure lifestyle.

Single dad. Welder by trade and a leader of a group called Sons of God. Working with people affected by drugs and broken homes.

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BECOME. Step into your calling.

BEHOLD. Witness and celebrate new life.

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