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5 Tips for surviving Christmas blues Washing shoes for I cash

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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Issue 27 | Thursday, 17 December 2020

mean anything dramatic like tossing away our masks and flouting all the Covid-19 regulations. But I mean something we can still do without compromising our health and that of our family members.

f there was a year that has tested us emotionally and mentally, that should be 2020. We can even unashamedly use the term annus horribilis, a Latin Email: theolifants@papashamedia.co.za m theolifants@papashamedia.co.za phrase that means horrible That said, here are 5 things you year to define 2020. In 2020 and your family can still do this Publisher Publisher Saki Mabhele alone, many of us endured Christmas: Saki Tel: 010Mabhele 023 1845 the unbearable pain of being Be with people you love Tel: 7444478 674 Fax:0861 086 611 retrenched, losing loved ones to this Christmas. Families Fax: 086 611 4478 m saki@papashamedia.co.za Email: saki@papashamedia.co.za the Covid-19 virus, and friends and friends often celebrate to gender-based violence.

Christmas together — they can Interviews Dumisani Hlatswayo Throughout the year, we braai, eat, and laugh together.

Journalist 010 023 1845 were too emotionally drained to And sometimes that person Sibusiso Masango m olifants@papashamedia.co.za Tel. 0861 744 674 even celebrate our birthdays. As you love could be a friend, a Fax: 086 611 4478 Christmas is upon us, is it safe to say spouse, or even a neighbour! layville – JobEmail: sibusisom@papashamedia.co.za Advertising Sales we should give ourselveslessness permis-is high Zandile Mankayi Count your blessings. If you in South sion to reclaim a bit of festive fun Africa are still alive to read this, that's 010 023 1845 Dennis Vundla (29)a blessing on its own. m zandilem@papashamedia.co.za and let go a little?but Byforthat, I don't Advertising Sales this was not game over as Saki Mabhele Art Director he found a niche in his com0861 744 674 Liza Mijburgh munity and started a laundry Fax: 086 611 4478 010 023 1845 business to make a living. VundEmail: meth@papashamedia.co.za m info@papashamedia.co.za la, a resident of Clayville Ext 26, started his business in 2016.

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The they need to first make a commit- cashflow Over 1 million customers have SAPS in Olifantsfonteinalready have recently released a statebenefited from the bank’s ment to understanding their money. Rewards are a great way to supplement alerting residents of crimes that are happening in Oakmore. credit, savings, and spend tools on It is also important to spend on ment your monthly cashflow and Community members are advised to stop walking alone the the things which you value and stretch your money even further. nav» Money on the FNB App.in The late hours because they might be victims of armed robbery and smart budget tool takes the experi- are important to you, for example, Through the eBucks Rewards prorape. The SAPS says motorists are notfurther to park the old children’s education, being debt gramme, FNB is helping customenceadvised once a step byatredefinPretoria road next to Oakmore,ing rather they park at the nearest how customers can view their free or having a comfortable retire- ers to support their cost of living garage to avid being victims ofspending. crime. According to Constable The tool allows for all ment. By setting alerts according to expenses, rewarding members for Mokete Serakwana Communication Offi cer Olifantsfontein the customers’ spend to be SAPS auto your spending, you are able to have good money management, and Oakmore has become a crime hotspot for criminals, many crime cases have been reported that happened in that area so it is best to avoid it especially at night.“We are urging the community members take our crime alerts into consideration to avoid be086 000to10111 / 112 ing victims of crime,” said Constable Serakwana.

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Cook up a storm. Yes, if you are a cook, why don't you use your culinary skills to spoil yourself and your family?

Dance! The physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of dancing are endless.

Play with your kids. If you are a parent you can spend the whole day playing with your kids. That will imprint this day on their memories for years.

Lastly, as this will be our last edition for 2020, we hope your life is full of surprises and joy for the new year that will begin.

May you be abundantly blessed with everything you want in life in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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A private school in Thembisa suspected not to be registered

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

establish, conduct, or maintain a private school unless it is registered in arvellous Christian terms of the Act.2. All independent School, an independent schools can only be allowed to operschool in the Teanong sec- ate if they have obtained the initial tion, is suspected of not being regis- registration status from the office of tered with the Department Of Basic the Head of Department of a PDE. Education. Numerous attempts by “I asked the principal of the concerned parents to get the regis- school to send me the registration tration number of the school from number of the school. But instead the principal were not successful. of sending it, she decided to block One of the parents, Sibongile me on WhatsApp,” said Maseko.

Maseko, said she became suspicious According to Maseko around after noticing that all letters and September this year, she contacted reports issued by the school didn’t the Department Of Basic Education contain a registration number. The and the department couldn’t find Olifants News has seen the reports Marvelous Christian School in issued by the school that didn’t have their system. a registration number.

The principal of the school According to the Department referred all questions sent to her to Of Education, it is an offence to the owner of the school. All calls

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and sms sent to the alleged owner were not answered. However, a few minutes later, the principal launched an angry tirade: “Today is Sunday, and don’t try to call me on a Sunday to ask me something about the school. You were supposed to do that during the week.

Those parents don’t want to pay the school fees. I have got other matters to deal with and I don’t deal with those parents only,” said the principal. Instead of confirming whether behind with her school fees but also because the previous school was not or not the school is registered, the pointed out that she would only pay registered,” she explained. Maseko’s principal alleged that The Olifants when the principal verifies that her children have been attending News was making her life miserable. independent school is registered.

Marvelous Christian School for the “Don’t threaten me, please leave me “I want to enrol my kids with past two years. She pays R750 per in peace. Don’t make my life mis- another school. So my concern is month. The Department Of Basic erable nneh,” said the principal of that if I pay the outstanding R13,000 Education could not be reached to the school. the other school may say my chil- confirm if Marvellous Christian Maseko has confirmed that she is dren should repeat the same grade School is registered with them.

Ramaphosa: wear your mask

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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resident Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, most of the new infections are among young people in the age group of 15 to 19 years. The president said social gatherings and parties are the largest sources of outbreaks.

"In many of these gatherings, social distancing is not being observed, venues are crowded and not adequately ventilated, hand sanitiser is not readily available, and people are not wearing masks.

Many people consume alcoholic drinks at these ‘super-spreader’ events, with the result that people become less careful about taking measures to protect themselves and prevent infection," he said.

The president reminded people to always wear a mask when in public transport and making sure that the windows are open. He said the government will ensure that there is stricter enforcement of existing alert level 1 restrictions throughout the country during the festive season and beyond.

"This includes the requirement that drivers and operators of any

form of public transport must ensure that all passengers wear a mask.

The managers or owners of buildings, places or premises – including retail stores, shopping centres, and government buildings – are obliged by law to ensure that all customers who enter their facilities or buildings wear a mask," he said The president said drivers, employers or business owners who do not make sure that their passengers, customers, or employees wear a mask will be liable to a fine or to the imprisonment of up to six months.

Boxer Tswelopele opening brings festive savings to Thembisa

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Boxer Tswelopele’s grand opening saw eager shoppers load Boxer trolleys with their favourite groceries, just in time for the festive season!

hembisa’s second Boxer Superstore, Boxer Tswelopele opened on Friday the 11th of December and the many families that live in the busy town could not be happier! With the ‘More Christmas for FREE’ promotion in full swing, crowds of excited Thembisa residents gathered at the new Superstore to welcome Boxer and take advantage of the unbelievable savings in store.

Boxer Tswelopele, conveniently located on the corner of Southward and Ndlovu Avenue, was filled with eager festive shoppers who noted that the new Superstore in town offered them all they could need under one roof. “I was able to top up on my electricity account, shop for my family and my sister was able to access her SASSA grant. Thank you Boxer

for opening another Boxer in our town,” said one early morning shopper at the grand opening.

Indeed, shoppers can also play the lotto, pay DSTV bills and other EasyPay accounts or access their funds in their TymeBank account.

At the opening, shoppers were greeted by friendly Boxer team members at the various fresh food and produce departments available in-store. Within the Butchery, highly trained staff prepared a wide range of fresh and frozen cuts of meats and prepacks. The Fruit and Vegetable department is packed with a range of seasonal fresh produce (available every day).

As if that wasn’t enough, Boxer Tswelopele has exclusive opening store specials available for a limited time only. Boxer Tswelopele cannot wait to see you soon!

Be courteous and safe this festive season.

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Changing people's lives is her passion

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

Apart from that, I am surrounded by children that are lacking, some go to ouisa Molise is a young school with worn-out shoes, some social entrepreneur who even come knocking on my door has a deep passion for asking me for money for sanitary changing people's lives. Molise's towels. So I believe that giving is non profit organisation, Young Ubuntu. We all have the spirit Age Foundation has been doing of Ubuntu within ouramazing things in Gauteng for a selves but some of couple of years. Having worked us need to take it with giant brands such as Rand out more often," Mutual Assurance, The Teddy Bear she tells The Foundation, Hungry Lion, Toughees Olifants News.

Brand, Assupol Life Insurance, and Molise says McCain South Africa; Molise's her organisaorganisation makes sure that school tion is geared kids have shoes, sanitary tow- towards empowels, wheelchairs, and that needy ering communifamilies don't to go to sleep on an ties and changing empty stomach. people's lives. This year Asked what has been her inspi- alone, Molise's organisation has ration she said: "I believe giving is donated over 1000 school shoes the right thing to do. My family has to 40 different public schools in always been the type of family that Gauteng. "In Thembisa alone, we always gives to those who don't have. donated to Makhurulani Primary

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School and Nyiko Primary School," Molise reveals.

To wrap up 2020, which has been a turbulent year to many, Molise's organisation will be donating 100 food parcels to elderly people whose

NGO donates sanitary towels to learners to acknowledge that there are still schoolgirls who miss up to 25 school days a year because they cannot afford sanitary towels,” adds Makgamatho.

“We aim to eradicate this socioeconomic problem by providing primary essentials to school children who are affected. We will be donating sanitary towels in Ga-Rankuwa Pretoria before the end of December,

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mpact Innovation is a non-profit organisation established early this year that donated sanitary towels to all grade 7 learners of Reagile primary school. The organisation is looking to take care of young people’s mental well-being and personal hygiene, more especially in impoverished communities.

They intended to operate throughout the local communities changing the lives of young people through educating them about personal hygiene, personal health, mental well-being, and introducing them to the basics of ICT. Co-founder of the organisation Karabo Makgamatho said the project came about after realizing that most of the learners are still struggling to go about life on a daily basis.

“We discovered that the majority rate of school dropouts is because of a poor background. So, we took it upon ourselves to help them through the journey to the future,” said Makgamatho.

“We initially took money from our pockets and collected the sanitary towels from our close family, friends, and social media people who saw our Facebook post and responded to the request by donating 5 packs to each person.

“Poverty affects millions of school going children in South Africa; this is a known fact that has remained unchanged to this date.

“Failure to attend to this problem will affect the next generation.

It is embarrassing and shameful

the date and exact location will be announced on our Facebook page.

“The project was our first project as an organization and we are planning to host different campaigns that will also include boys after every two months. The other founders of the organization are Phenyo Matlonya and Dr. Kgomotso Elvis Morinda. Future projects will be food parcels, clothing donations, toiletries, and free Basic Computer Literature sessions,” said Makgamatho.

families were severely impacted by the coronavirus.

"We have an annual Thanksgiving where we will be handing out food parcels to 100 senior citizens, both male and female. This is going to

be elderly people that were heavily affected by Covid-19 and who don't have no other source of income," she says. Molise says the process of helping someone with a wheelchair is as follows: First and foremost, they identify the person in need of a wheelchair, then do a thorough need analysis. Once everything is verified, they send a proposal to corporate companies asking them to finance a wheelchair.

While this year Molise's focus was on primary schools, she says next year they plan to target high schools as well. According to Molise they will also take it a step further by assisting young girls in the rural areas who might need sanitary towels. " I want to see the Young Woman Group growing and creating value to all businesses, and to support people to have meaningful lives in their communities," she concludes.

Entrepreneur teaches aspiring business owners how to sell

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f you want to increase your market share and capitalise on a growing brand, sales and promotion are two components you should use.

No one understands this better than Wisdom Makhubu or as he is affectionately known, "Wyzman". Wyzman is a selfdriven entrepreneur with a passion to help other entrepreneurs excel in business.

He is the founder of Pronto Sales, a company that is steeped in helping aspiring entrepreneurs sell, run promotions, and seal more deals.

According to Wyzman, sales and promotion can spur innovation, and help entrepreneurs to increase their market share.

Before Wyzman ventured into business, he earned his stripes in the corporate space by working for companies such as Unilever and Kevro Barron. "I have been an entrepreneur for the past 8 years now. However, I did work in corporate but as soon as the entrepreneurship bug bit me I left and started my own business," Wyzman reveals.

He explains his services: "On sales what we basically do is sell products and services on behalf of our clients. Then run the company's promotions on a retail space, for instance, if you run a buy one get one campaign we can do that for you. Or if you

Wisdom Makhubu, affectionately known as "Wyzman".

want to get consumers to test your products. We also partnered with a couple of companies such as directories. Then on training, we do most sales training with the main focus on helping entrepreneurs know how to sell," he says.

Wyzman says identifying the right growth opportunities requires that entrepreneurs have a full understanding of how their business is currently performing.

"Entrepreneurs should know how to evaluate in order to identify current weaknesses and come up with ways to improve," he concludes.

You can reach Wyzman on the following contact details: Call/WhatsApp: 087 510 0174 Facebook: Pronto sales Twitter: Pronto.Sales (@ ProntoSales1) Instagram: Pronto sales Email: info@prontosales.co.za www.prontosales.co.za

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Dagga dealer nailed following a tip-off

Dj’s career takes off under lockdown

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

by Obedience Mkhabela

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he outbreak of the coronavirus and the implementation of lockdown inspired a young Dj to take his craft seriously. Thabo Mlaedi AKA Thato Mlaedi with his CD Jay SlimGee De is a budding DJ from Thembisa, Mthambeka Section Vol.3 Mlaedi managed to scoop has started his own record label a radio interview with Voice Of that will be releasing his own Thembisa Radio station. This has music. Mlaedi said he was home motivated Mlaedi to be versaduring the lockdown where he tile in getting the recognition he used to listen to music in his room needs as a Dj and looks forward and watch Dj’s on television doing to making 2021 a year where his what they do best. music career sets off.

“It was then that I was inspired “There are no stages that I perto do something fun since were in formed at but I started creating my lockdown, being a Dj then came own DJ Livestreams on Facebook first in my mind because I knew so that people could recognise I had deejaying skills and I love and book me on their gigs. As music,” said Mlaedi. from next year I am looking for“I started a record label, Audio ward to growing and build myself Concept Records (ACR) and as a brand and have t-shirts merreleased all my music under it, chandise as well and on the side, I have three mixtapes released I’m planning to release a masand people are loving them,” he sive hit single,” he said. While revealed.

Mlaedi plans to market himself The young upcoming Deejay as a brand, he also looks forward has worked with the likes of to studying and being a self-proNesta, Emnessdj, A-Squad, and claimed international Dj followNas Gee. After the release of his ing on the steps of International third tape, the Audio Concept DJ’s like Black Coffee.

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olice in Ivory Park have arrested a man suspected of selling dagga. The 18-yearold suspect (although the police believe that he is older than the given age) was arrested on the spot, and all of his dagga, estimated at two kilograms, and the money accrued from the sale were confiscated. He is expected to appear in the Thembisa Magistrate’s Court soon to face a charge of dealing in dagga.

Ivory Park Station Commander, Brigadier David Mbongeni Ngcobo, has welcomed the swift arrest of the suspect for dealing in dagga fol- prevention team, together with some lowing a tip-off from the local com- community patrollers, descended on munity. Brigadier Ngcobo is again a house in Ebony Park near Midrand encouraging the local community on Wednesday afternoon after they to emulate these community mem- were alerted of someone doing a bers by being the eyes and ears of roaring business of selling dagga. the police during the festive season Upon their arrival, they never had to and beyond. look far for the dagga as they were Acting on a tip-off, members greeted by a long queue of buyers. of the Ivory Park SAPS crime “The festive season demands all of

the law-abiding citizens to be alert and be aware of their surroundings all the time, as criminal activities, including scams and robberies, tend to spike,” said Brigadier Ngcobo.

Brigadier Ngcobo again assured any informant to a criminal activity that their tip-offs will be treated confidentially, and that they can remain anonymous should they so wish.

Thank you for your support!

The Olifants News Team wishes all our loyal readers and advertisers a wonderful festive season and a fantastic 2021.

Christmas arrives early at Bulamahlo

by Obedience Mkhabela

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he Wash and Rib Circle hosted the fourth annual Bulamahlo Charity Event in support of Bulamahlo Charity Home on Sunday, December 13. Various stakeholders came in support of the event including local and outside businesses. The streets were packed with kids enjoying various sporting games including netball and soccer while minors enjoyed a day in the sun at the jumping castles.

The SAPS were also monitoring the adherence of covid-19 regulations while the crowds were entertained through different music and dance genres.

Lucky Mazibuko, Ribs Circle Manager said for this year’s event he would like to personally thank all the partners and sponsors who made the event a success.

“For starters, we would like to thank Bulamahlo Charity organization founder for her continues blessings, she does a lot for our children throughout the year,” said Mazibuko.

“When we started this we started it because we wanted to see some positive change within our community and we wanted to be the bringers of that change.

Regina Sekgobela founder of Bulamahlo Charity Home (second from left) receives their gift bags.

“This should be an inspiration to young people, it is through such events and efforts that we see collectives unite for one common course,” adds Mazibuko.

Bulamahlo Charity Home caters to neglected and abuse children working hand in hand with law enforcement. It is continuously in need of external support and donations. The home was initially opened in 1989 by Regina Sekgobela.

Sekgobela said they are grateful to be honoured in such a manner and they appreciate such kind assistance also in their name.

“The organisation was registered as a non-profit in 2008 due to a massive crisis that erupted as children were abused and abandoned.

Our goal is to a source of hope for children when they are most desperate and show them they have fruitful future ahead of them despite their current circumstances,” said Sekgobela.

For more details on the event or looking to make more donations please contact Lucky Mazibuko at 0812185717 Or contact the home at 0723663715 or email at admin@ bulamahlohome@gmail.co.za.

Bulamahlo Charity Home team attends the Bulamahlo Charity Event in Thembisa.

Percy Sebake engages with the crowd during the Bulamahlo Charity Event.

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Thembisa artist releases a hot house song

Common wealth planning mistakes and how to avoid them

by Staff Writer

NOT MAKING PROVISION FOR LIQUIDITY n his poem “The Mistake”, James Fenton talks One of the most underrated consequences of death is about the sad truth in making mistakes. He beau- the need for liquidity in order to be able to meet the tifully describes that even with blatant warnings financial obligations of your estate. When a person that are ignored or subtle hints that have gone unno- dies, the costs associated with death, together with ticed, we sometimes go about our lives not knowing the taxes and obligations, need to be paid in cash. about the mistakes we are making and how it will When there is not sufficient cash in the estate, the impact our loved ones when we die. executor is faced with a situation where he needs to Understanding what the possible mistakes are, ask beneficiaries to pay money into the estate or he enables us to identify these easily. needs to decide which assets to sell in order to come up with the cash shortfall. In order to manage liquidBELOW ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON ity, it is advisable to seek expert advice from an estate ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES AND HOW planning specialist.

TO AVOID MAKING THEM. ASSUMING THAT THE POWER OF A FAILURE TO BUDGET WILL IS ABSOLUTE A basic component of financial planning and Although a will is very important to distribute your estate planning is budgeting. Many people pay their personal assets, it is important to note that there bills and then spend what is left on living expenses are certain things you cannot address in your will. with no plan on saving for a future goal. Saving for You will not be able to bequeath the proceeds of life a financial goal before you determine your spend- insurance policies contrary to the beneficiary nomiing budget, is an elementary principle many leaned nation indicated at the relevant institution. You will authors refer to as “paying yourself first”. Setting also not be able to bequeath shares to beneficiaries if money aside for your investment goals will not you have entered into buy-and-sell agreements with only help you make a disciplined effort to save, the relevant shareholders. Further, your will can not you will also meet your obligations and live within place unrealistic or unenforceable conditions on your your means. heirs when receiving an inheritance.

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Sapokazi Pokwana, aka Roser

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

Roser doesn’t attribute securing sponsorships for her music video he versatile emerging shoot to luck. She says during locksinger and dancer, Roser down she was hard at work packag(Sapokazi Pokwana), has ing her brand. “And when I knocked exploded onto the scene on those doors I had a proposal with a hot house track called ready. I had what they needed on Imincwili. Roser says she wrote the paper and a product which was a song before she could record it with song,” she says.

Dj Milo, in 2018.

The Butterworth born artist’s “As a dancer what I can tell you future aspirations include managing is that when you are out and enjoy- and producing other independent ing the music, the next day you will artists. “I want to show people what feel it on your legs. That’s what I can do for myself so that they can the verse of the song is all about,” have faith in me. I want my comRoser says. The song already has a pany to be a safe haven for indepenmusic video, Reuben Mokolo shot dent artists. I have a media company the music video. Granite Lounge called Rosebud Media. Next year I sponsored a venue, Whitley Niell am gonna be enrolling for a sound Gin and GO And Fun energy drink engineering course to further my sponsored with drinks. knowledge,” she says.

“In the music video, I feature 9 Roser says people should expect dancers that are a combination nothing but hot songs from her. of guys and girls. So when you Apart from music Roser is also watch the video you’re just gonna an events manager and a radio presee a typical crew hanging out,” senter at Cobra Tycoon, an online Roser says. radio station.

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Zidlana Imilala kumqhudelwano wabadansi ongasuki phansi

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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nxanxatheka yezitolo evulwe ngenyanga edlule i-Mall Of Thembisa inomqhudelwano wamaqembu wabadansi ongasuki phansi. Kulomqhudelwano, amaqembu wabadansi abahlala eThembisa bazothola ithuba lokuthi badansele izihlwele zabantu, phakathi emall. Amaqembu wabadansi amenywe ukuthi angenele uqhungeqhunge lomqhudelwano womdanso oqale ngomhlaka 5 kuDecember kuze kube ngumhla 12, bese kuzothi Marketing Manager yase Mall Of ngomhlaka 19 kube yisigaba Thembisa uthe: “Lomqhudelwano sokugcina. uqale ngokuhlungelwa ikhono UMfunekwa Sithole, oyi lokudansa kubadansi ngomhlaka

5 ku December. Lomqhudelwano ube nesasasa elikhulu, cishe siye saba nama audition angu 32. Onke amavideo wabadansi esiwashuthile siwafaka ku-Facebook ukuze umphakathi waseThembisa uthole ithuba lokukhetha iqembu labadansi abalithandayo. Iqembu elithole amalikes amaningi ku-Facebook yilona elidluliselwe esigabeni sesibili.

Namhlanje sizobe sinomunye futhi umdanso ozoqala ngo12 emini,” uMFunekwa uchazele iphephandaba lethu.

NgokukaMfunekwa, ngamaqembu abadansi amahlanu kuphela azodluliselwa esigabeni sokugcina, nokuyilapho ayodansela amajaji azosho ukuthi yiliphi iqembu elidle

ubhedu. “Isigaba sokugcina sizobe umklomelo ongu-R10,000 bese singomhlaka 19, kanti umqhudel- kuthi elizophuma isibili lithole wano uzoqala ngo12 emini. Onke uR3,000, kanti elesithathu lona amaqembu abadansi kufanele afike lizozitholela umthoba nhliziyo lapha ngophambi kuka 12:00,” kux- ongu R2,000. Imininingwano yalo wayisa uMfunekwa. mqhudelwano egcwe;e itholakala Iqembu elizowaqwaqwada kwikhasi le-Facebook ye-Mall Of onke emakhanda lizothola Thembisa.

Midstream Community donates 112 pairs Young film director makes of shoes to Olifantsfontein Primary School a difference in Thembisa to raising funds to buy school jerseys for kids just before winter. We look forward to establishing a strong and continuous relationship with the school and of cause working hand in hand with the teachers in trying to identify the needs of the learners,” explains Munyoro.

Corlene Steyn, SchoolBased Support Team (SBST) Co-coordinator at Olifantsfontein Primary School, said they blessed as a school to have been chosen to be receivers of such contribution.

It is always our great honour to receive any donation which greatly contributes to the success of our school learners, “This will bring much-needed relief to the parents because some of these kids come from disadvantaged

by Obedience Mkhabela Thembisa to donate a box of 112 backgrounds. This benefits the parschool shoes. Munyoro said it all ents as well if they can be able to lifantsfontein Primary started when Spar Supermarket had save R200.00 or R150.00 of school School receives 112 pairs a special where after spending R500 shoes I am sure that amount can be of school shoes a donation you can then buy a pair of shoes at converted to buying something of by the Midstream Community after R40.00. great value this Christmas. hosting a fundraising event ear“The initial plan was that every “The shoes are of good quality and lier this year. Due to the Covid-19 household must buy a pair of shoes they will be able to cover at least pandemic destructing not only our after spending so much on their 100 + learners between grades 1, 2 livelihood but also our finances the shopping, but parents said this pro- and 3. community of Midstream saw it fit cess is too slow so we started colThe school always has its doors to come together and support hard lecting money,” says Munyoro. open for any donations, anyone stricken communities with much “After that, we came together to willing to donate can contact us necessary help. host a fundraising event where we at 011 316 1470,” says Steyn. “We On behalf of the Midstream had different stalls services the thank the Midstream Community community, Mamane Munyoro community. As the Midstream for their kind gestures and blessed visited Olifantsfontein Primary in community, we still look forward is the hand that gives.”

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by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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espite the difficulties so many artists are facing due to Covid-19 stringent regulations, we have been overwhelmed by the incredible things artists do to uplift their own communities.

Emmanuel Dodoza (30) is one such artist who is making a difference in Thembisa by transferring his skills to young people . His nonprofit organisation, Heroes Of Tomorrow Academy helps budding scriptwriters, actors, and filmmakers realise their dreams.

Dodoza said: “I saw a need for young people to find something to do, especially when they come from school. In most cases, their parents don’t know where to go to nurture their talents, or let alone, where to start. So I thought, let me start this academy to help young people out. I noticed that most of them are talented but they still need to be developed and prepared for the industry,” he says.

According to Dodoza, the academy focuses on drama, poetry, music, and dancing. Lectures come and teach his students pro bono. As far as age group is concerned, the academy doesn’t discriminate, it accommodates anyone from the age of 14.

Emmanuel Dodoza

“The academy has been running for the past three years. Initially, when I was working full-time, I used to fund it from my own pocket, but right as I am unemployed, we no longer have any funding. We wish someone could sponsor us; we are hoping to partner with the Department Of Arts and Culture,” says Dodoza.

Dodoza is a self-taught scriptwriter, producer, and director.

While he never received any formal training for his craft, he managed to do well in the film industry.

So far he has several films under his belt. One of the criticallyacclaimed films that he has produced, Between Two Lovers, was aired by Mzansi Magic. He is planning on releasing two other films in the new year.