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Hola MaHigh School Volume 7, issue 4, May 2018

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Contents 06 Editors letter 07 Poem 08 We need writers 10 Contributors 11 Holler at us 12 The Month of May 16 Mother’s Day - with a twist 18 Food security - Masiziba 22 Fikile at VUT - My own story

Contents 26 BREXIT: Another vote?

32 Graphic Design: Fikile’s story 38 Climate change and ships 40 Ships: Any solutions?

42 Quotes 43 Gauteng 44 Conspiracy: The Tsar’s Gold 46 Next issue

Editor’s Letter May - The last mmonth of autumn. Look at the frosty leaves I found as the background! What have we got? The most important thing is that our star writer Fikile Zulu is back with us again. She is now doing Graphic Design (2nd year already) at VUT. She is writing and will also get into design for us.

It is going to be exciting to see a professional here!

Masiziba is as usual with us. Read on. Food security. This is something that is at the edge of my understanding, but I learn from her. Keep it coming!

Polution is a major issue.

Ships are serious players in this. PS: I did not know how bad it is. Soo, we look at this in the light of international developments.

And May is also Mother’s Day. A little bit of insght into that. Surprise! read on and be surprised. I never knew!

Really ... and a conspiracy!

GOOD READ

Sybil

Time for poems:

May, my favourite month The chill and the warmth and the sense of just being alive Mother’s Day and so close to the break I can nearly taste it. The days to go And the end of year , the dreaded time the good time, the free time, Hard time Just time. and it flies. always and choices to be made. It is time.

Ready? Have to be.

It is MY time now

Sybil

We need writers!

Our writers are growing up and getting older That is og course good. BUT.... it means they are leaving us Therefore: would you like towrite for us?

What is required?

That is easy You have to be in grade 10-12 Impeccable in your preferred language-and that might not be English. We try to be more than just English Passionate about your topic of choice no dull articles here

Do you get anything out of it?

Well, not money, sorrry. BUT if we publish your articles you will have: Your bio in a commercial magazine A photo of yourself You can put it all on your CV you can use us as a reference ... and it goes in your portfolio

Is it important?

YES it is.

Look what Rofhiwa said: My name is Rofhiwa and I love to write.

I think I am rather decent writer too.

I took my talent and have used it to express my thoughts on international dealings of the world which have been published in Hola MaHigh-School. It has paid off, not only is my work printed for young people in the country to read, but it also contributed to me gettng a bursary from CNBC-Africa to do my post-graduate studies. Would be a lot harder to get by if I didn’t have platform like Hola MaHigh-School.

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Meet our contributors I am Masiziba Hadebe. I study a BSc in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State. I am originally from a small rural town in Mpumalanga, Balfour. My hardworking trait proves that anyone, regardless of the background, can make it. I love plants and animals. During leisure, I read anything readable and interesting. Writing is and will always be my passion, I would starve food just to write!

Pinky Rapoo is a creative writer by nature and not yet by profession.She lives in Vosloorus and is currently in grade 12 at Vosloorus Comprehensive SecondarySchool. Listening to music is her hobby,writing is her passion. Her motto is “Think twice before speaking,think three times before acting and think thoroughly before writing”.

My name is Marcia Ramodike, a 20 year old young lady from Limpopo at Lenyenye. I am doing my second year law degree at the University of the Free State and I am also an author of a book entitled from an empty pride to a full price which is touch based on issues that affect black families such as black tax. I am very passionate about writing. It is actually my first love. I love chilling indoors while reading books and novels; I am a fun, loving person who always smiles and care about other people. My favourite quote is “when the caterpillar thought it was the end of the world it turned into a butterfly “.

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Month of May: So ma There are several initiatives in May. One of the more remarkable one’s is Take a Girl Child to Work Day, started in South Africa (take a bow) and also the anti-bullying day (United Nations).

All of this is from Wikipedia of course.

Companies involved organise for female learners (school pupils), usually from disadvantaged backgrounds, to spend the day at their place of work on the last Thursday of May. The initiative is organised

by Cell C, a cellular service provider, and endorsed by the South African Department of Education.[1] It has been called South Africa’s “largest collaborative act of volunteerism” Additional initiatives have also been set up to complement the original event: • A writing competition, where pupils answer a number of questions on a competition form.

• Career Choice Expos have been held in seven provinces since 2007.

• The Girl Child Bursary Fund was established in 2007 to enable qualifying pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain access to tertiary education • Initiative Awards are presented to companies that maintain relationships with the schools they hosted, or otherwise made an effort beyond the annual event.

• Alumni of the event are asked to give feedback, including their current employment status.

any things going on!

Anti-Bullying Day Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear a pink, blue or purple shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying, an idea that originated in Canada. It is celebrated on various dates around the world. In 2012, the United Nations declared the official day to be May 4.

The original event was organized by David Shepherd and Travis Price of Berwick, Nova Scotia, who in 2007 bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after male ninth grade student Chuck McNeill was bullied for wearing a pink shirt during the first day of school.

Anti-Bullying Day was instituted to prevent further bullying. The United States Department of Justice showed that one out of four kids will be bullied during their adolescence.

Most of the time it continues after the first incident; statistics show that 71 percent of students that are bullied, continue to be bullied, making it a problem with no end.

Anti-Bullying Day activities can take place at schools, workplaces, or any peer group location. They may include “abolishing bullying� rallies, information and networking booths to help the community in understanding the evils of bullying, and publicizing anti-discrimination organizations.

Voted in the top 10 of the most strikingly architecturally beautiful museums in the world, Freedom Park is breathtakingly spectacular. A vantage point that offers visitors a spectacular panoramic view of our city and beyond, visitors are guaranteed to stand in awe at the contrasting view, offering the opposites of our world.

Lauded for its effortless beauty, Freedom Park is the perfect hidden venue for all events, as people escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the serenity and peace of the surrounding nature. Amidst the enchanting architecture, Freedom Park helps create unforgettable memories.

Why not experience it for yourself! www.freedompark.co.za | call: +27 12 336 4000

What is Freedom Park?

This is all from their website: Freedom Park celebrates South Africa’s heritage. It is a centre of knowledge aimed at deepening the understanding of the nation. It strives to accommodate all of the country’s experiences and symbols to tell one coherent story.

Freedom Park is a national and international site that celebrates the ideals of liberty, diversity and human rights.

Freedom Park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring the many who contributed to South Africa’s liberation. The museum aims to preserve and narrate the story of the African continent, and specifically South Africa, from the dawn of humanity, through pre-colonial, colonial and apartheid history and heritage, to the post-apartheid nation of today. It is a long walk, spanning some 3.6 billion years.

Vision To be a leading national and international icon of humanity and freedom.

Mission To provide a pioneering and empowering heritage destination in order to mobilise for reconciliation and nation building in our country; To reflect upon our past, improving our present and building our future as a united nation; and To contribute continentally and internationally to the formation of better human understanding among nations and peoples; The Freedom Park cultural precinct: • Advocates for tolerance, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability; • Archives and preserves South Africa’s indigenous knowledge; • Tells the South African story as it unfolds; • Honours those who gave their lives for South Africa’s freedom; • Provides a place where visitors can experience the diversity of our history and remember loved ones who played a role in the country’s history; • Provides a venue where South Africa’s unique heritage and cultures can be remembered, cherished and celebrated; • Fosters a South African community spirit, by being a symbol of unity through diversity; and, • Works with African and other international institutions to tell the story of Africa from an African perspective.

Anna Jarvis: The Daughter of the mother Ever heard of Anna Jarvis? No? Shame, she was the founder of ‘Mother’s Day’. We may think she was just another sentimental person, but that is surely not so.

Take a look (all from Wiki of course):

She was born in 1864 in West Virginia. Women were not generally held in high esteem at that time, so whatever she did, it was an uphill battle.

Her mother was active in all the roles a woman could safely be involved in: Church, school, children. That was something Anna remembered and admired.

Anna was active in business, taking a position at Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company, where she became the agency’s first female literary and advertising editor.

On May 10, 1908, three years after her mother’s death, Jarvis held a memorial ceremony to honor her mother and all mothers at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, today the International Mother’s Day Shrine, in Grafton, West Virginia.

Jarvis valued the symbolism of such tangible items as the white carnation emblem.

By the 1920s, as the floral industry continued increasing prices of white carnations and then introduced red carnations to meet the demand for the flower, Anna Jarvis’ original symbols began to become re-appropriated, such

as the red carnation representing living mothers and the white carnation honoring deceased mothers. She attempted to counter these commercial forces, creating a badge with a Mother’s Day emblem as a less ephemeral alternative to the white carnation. Her negative opinion of these commercial forces was evident in her contemporary commentary, saying: A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world. And candy! You take a box to Mother—and then eat most of it yourself. A pretty sentiment.

— Anna Jarvis.

However, her efforts to hold on to the original meaning of the day led to her own economic hardship. While others profited from the day, Jarvis did not.

In 1943, she began organizing a petition to rescind Mother’s Day. However, these efforts were halted when she was placed in the Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester, Pennsylvania. People connected with the

floral and greeting card industries paid the bills to keep her in the sanitarium.

Anna Jarvis died on November 24. Anna Jarvis never married nor did she have any children.

… another view on Mother’s Day!

High Density Planting of fruit crops in food security Crop concepts such as ‘high density planting’ can contribute to food security. High density planting means to increase the plant population (number of plants) per unit area. Hence, increasing the production of fruit crops.

This then encourages better use of land and resources which results in increased yields and better quality production of fruit crops. However, there has been a correlation of high density planting with the life span of the fruit; high density planted fruit crops bare fruits with a less life span.

Additionally, high density planting makes it difficult to manage the tree canopy and requires high techniques for maintaining fruit trees.

High density planting has a great potential to ensure access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. In order for it to reach full potential and make a significant contribution to food security, factors such as quality education and enhanced research needs to be implemented.

This will ensure that managers of tree canopies can be equipped with skills that will allow them to execute high techniques that will not only maintain the fruit trees but ensure good production of fruit.

Additionally, the life span of a fruit is crucial in some cases, because it not only plays a role in the marketing of the fruit,

but the logistics thereof. Logistics includes the transportation and storage of the fruit which are both influenced by the infrastructure of the area in which the fruit trees are planted in.

Therefore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career related fields are more important in this regard as they encourage solutions to such challenges. These career fields are additionally required to study the impact of high density planting on various situations. For instance, Soil Scientists can study the effect of high density planting on the soil and make recommendations.

Moreover, STEM fields such as Computer Science and Information Technology can influence the accessibility of information to the relevant parties through the development of programs in order to make high density planting efficient. This is because not much information is easily available to farmers or consultants in order for them to efficiently implement high density planting. Funders such as bank institutions should also have access to such information in order for them to support business ventures related to high density planting.

On the other hand, environmentalists may claim that high density planting is not necessarily good to the environment due to the impact it may have on the soil etc. but with the increasing population, high density planting has the potential to make a significant contribution to food security, if only education and research (especially in STEM related fields) can be improved and information is readily available and accessible to relevant parties.

Masiziba Hadebe

If someone had told me that in 2018 I would be in my own room at a school residence, anxiously typing school assignments, trust me I would have laughed at them, but 2018 here I am.

My name is Fikile Zulu. All the way from Evaton West; I am 2nd year Graphic Design student at Vaal University of Technology. I am going to be discussing my experience at university, from being the 2nd oldest in class, meeting new people, making friends, trying to balance being a mother and being a student, not forgetting trying to adjust to the course and all that it comes with.

First let us go down memory lane. I remember the last time I wrote an article for Hola MaHigh, I wanted to study Business Management at Flavius Mareka TVET College in Sasolburg,

Fikile at a Vaal University of technology Free State. I got there and I was told all the courses were full and so I decided to apply to Vaal University of Technology in 2016 and fast forward 2017 I was a graphic design student.

The reason why VUT has always been my first choice is that it is closer to home and offers graphic design. When I filled out my application form I thought if I was going to be studying anything I might as well follow my passion and that was the best decision I ever made. I quit the learnership I was doing and took a giant leap of faith and so far it is great.

It is always a scary experience to be a new student at any institution and it is even scarier when you are the 2nd oldest in class, I mean the stares you get from your fellow classmates, the questions as to what have you been doing all the time and lastly my personal favourite act: my age. All of that said, I am happy and content with where I am‌... I am following my passion after all.

Meeting new people and making new friends has never been a daunting task for me. In my first year I met a group of great people. We bonded and we keep a close friendship.

I honestly don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for their constant support and constructive criticism.

I have always heard people saying that at university you will meet and make lifetime friendships and they couldn’t have been further from the truth.

Aside being a student, I am also a mother to a 4 year old boy who keeps me sane and sometimes drives me up the wall but I take my inspiration from him. However it is difficult to balance school and motherhood especially when he gets sick.

I tend to not worry a lot because my mother and his paternal grandmother are always there for him. In a way it takes the burden off of my shoulders so I can focus on my school work and do my best. But it is not easy.

Hardly anyone else in my class is also a mother. Challenging!

Okay, the course on its own comes with a lot of discipline and time management. I look at myself now and I realise I have grown so much in the last few years.

To be quite honest, I am happy and still haven’t gotten over the fact that I am in a student environment surrounded by dreamers and a library. It’s quite a journey and I am enjoying every minute and it won’t be long until I graduate. For now I feel great, I have a strong support system from my family and friends, doing well academically and I still get to do what I love – reading, writing and drawing (designing).

Vaal University of Technology is a good place to be and it’s alive with possibilities and opportunities to grow.

Brexit - Again!

Here we go again. Brexit will not die a peaceful death.

This article is inspired by an article on BBC from 15 April 2018.

As we all know, the referendum was a close thing. 51.9% vs 48.1% in 2016. But it was worse than that. The older generation voted for Brexit while the younger generation voted to stay in EU. On top of, urban living was for EU. So the fault lines in the UK really came to the fore.

Younger people claimed that the older generation voted based on their fears from back in 1973 and that they are anyway ‘out of the picture’. It is of course right that the younger generation will sit with the consequences.

So, a new grouping has come into play. MP’s, actors (yes – Star trek), politicians and people from all walks of life – gathering under the banner of ‘People’s Vote’.

What is it they want? This becomes technical. Labour and conservative have said that another referendum will just not happen. That is of course a political decision and that can change. However, the new movement is not for another referendum. It is for a vote on the terms of the exit.

This is smart.

As they claim, if the terms are not to the satisfaction of the people, then government must go back and re-negotiate. That can of course carry on for a very long time.

And the UK stays for the duration. Very smart, actually.

Time is running out. By October 2018, the terms must be finalised and it has to go to parliament this year as the effective date for Brexit is March 2019. That leaves less than a year now.

The rationale behind all of this is that the organisers claim that nobody really knew what Brexit actually would entail.

Is this a fair assumption?

In many ways it can be true. Despite the tons of (propaganda) material hurled at the population at large, the reality is starting to sink in. If we do away with the ‘scary’ stories about Brexit, we can see a pattern emerging.

Reality is a grim story. If it is true that the terms (and their consequences) by and large have been kept under wraps, it would be fair to let people have another go at a vote.

After all, as it is claimed, nobody says yes to a divorce and then just accept any set of terms. It must be acceptable.

Mr Boris Johnson (the foreign minister) says that people DID vote. And they voted for Brexit. … But that just exposes the fault lines even more.

Prepare for another couple of rounds before this is settled!

UNIVERSITY AND DIVERSITY In one of my previous articles, I had briefly mentioned that university is a place that erupts with diversity. Diversity is a broad definition that differs from one person to another. Some may define it as the interaction of different people who have different ethnicities, while others may include religion, culture, and sexuality and in some cases, economic background.

In terms of economic background and the opinions I have heard, it seems economic background makes it difficult to embrace diversity especially in university.

This is because of students who may be transitioning from poor rural areas to city when coming to university and students who are well off, and when coming to university, may be concerned more about freedom and independence compared to finances. Hence, making new and diverse friends in a world like university can be quite a task, mainly because of the decisions or assumptions made regarding diversity.

For instance, people who are “not so well off” may find it difficult to make friends with people “who are well off”. This is due to the assumption that these lifestyles do not match, and this can be assumed by either side.

Additionally, our different cultures shape the way we think about various issues. This may be how we feel about gender roles, and other certain beliefs we hold on to that other people may find offensive. In university, this can lead to clashes as there is a constant interaction of diverse people.

Regardless of this, I have learnt that diversity need not bring clashes, but instead it should bring willingness to learn about one another. Yes this may be difficult and overwhelming but as soon as you share a room or commune with different people from you, you are taking the first step to learning how to embrace diversity.

Interestingly, there are advantages to embracing diversity. For example, you become open-minded, where you learn to think about how other people may feel about your opinion and take that into consideration. Then you can use that ability for the rest of your life either in the workplace or when conducting research etc. but all of this starts at university.

Diversity, I believe, should be approached like a lecture class for a specific module. One needs to listen and learn new things and note down all the important things for a duration of time, and instead of assuming, take calculated assumptions based on what you have observed and learnt.

Moreover, it is very important to note that embracing diversity is a learning process, so it should not be merely based on one person whom you have met maybe for one day, but learn about the person every day before making assumptions.

Masiziba Hadebe

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Graphic Design from a 2nd Year’s Perspective Okay I have one word to describe this course – challenging.

Yes emotionally, physically, intellectually and financially challenging. I am where I am supposed to be because I am passionate about graphic design. However, for someone who hates it, it is a nightmare and a half.

I remember the first 6 months of my first year were confusing and exciting at the same time. The deadlines and load of work was enough to drive anyone insane, and it did at one point and that was all good since I figured it was part of the journey.

This is my inside story as a graphic design student.

When I first saw my timetable I thought they made a mistake: 12 modules for the whole year from 8:00 am to 17:00 every Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on a Friday and that was besides the deadlines and lots of school work which spans theory and practicals.

This course has taught a few life lessons I would like to tell anyone who wouldd want to study this course or any course in general and they are: • Surround yourself with great friends, you will need them.

• Don’t procrastinate (do it right away no matter how small the task it).

• Always listen to advice but learn to trust your own judgement (I had some serious confidence issues when it came to my work and my lecturers picked that up).

• It is okay to make mistakes and learn from them.

• Don’t take criticism to heart. It hurts but use it to do better next time.

• Be kind and generous (you never know, really know, who will help you with a certain project).

• Read books outside your academics (It keeps me sane).

• And lastly: make the library your best friend.

Graphic design is a fun course that has made me view the world from a different perspective. Now I see beauty in everything and everwhere.

At first I had no idea why we had drawing as a subject but the more I learn, the more I get to understand its relevance as a visual communicator.

Graphic design has a lot of opportunities as well, as the course has photography in it. It spans it all and one can work as a graphic designer, advertising and branding, illustrator, web designer, photographer and animator.

Graphic desing: My Like any other course it has its downside like when you can’t get one creative idea and you have consultations with the lecturer and they want scamps (rough sketches of your idea) and you are the only one left behind and you can feel the roar of the deadline in your ears.

I too have had pretty bad days, of course. I remember one time last year during drawing class I couldn’t get my shading right. I just sat there staring at my drawing and the next thing I knew I had tears in my eyes. Now I laugh about it and how stupid I must have looked to my classmates and friends.

I am not going to lie and say this is easy. It is not! I learned to let myself be teachable and to always practice. I know there is one person who wants to know how this course is and all I can say is unless if you are passionate about it, can withstand the crazy deadlines, sleepless nights and loads of work then don’t do it. It takes a lot of discipline to manage your time and also not forget about your social life.

There are a number of institutions that offer this course and they are as follows:

y story - Fikile Zulu Universities 1.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 2.

North West University 3.

University of Johannesburg 4.

University of Pretoria 5.

University of Stellenbosch University of Technologies 1.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2.

Central University of Technology 3.

Durban University of Technology 4.

Tshwane University of Technology 5.

Vaal University of Technology Independent Schools and Colleges 1.

AAA School of Advertising 2.

Artshub Institute 3.

Cape Town Creative Academy 4.

City Varsity 5.

CTU Training 6. Dada 7.

Elmi College 8.

Friends of Design 9.

Greenside Design College 10. Inscape Design College 11. Oakfields College 12. Open Window School of Visual Communication 13. Prestige Academy 14. Red and Yellow Graphic Design 15. Rosebank College 16. Ruth Prowse School of Art 17. Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography 18. Vega School of Brand Leadership.

Where do I see myself in 3 years from now especially where graphic design is concerned? I see myself studying towards my Mtech and practicing as a graphic designer

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Science: Global shipping I read an article on BBC (David Shukman Science editor , 13 April 2018) about global shipping and pollution from ships. First of all, is it a problem? The emissions from ships are greenhouse gasses. Here is a quote from the article which puts it intoperspective: “Shipping generates roughly the same quantity of greenhouse gas as Germany and, if it were accounted for as a nation, would rank as the world’s sixth biggest emitter”.

So, yes. This is a problem.

The new thing is that there is now an agreement to cut these emission by a staggering 50% by 2050 (from the 2008 numbers). The push from Europe was for an even more aggressive target of 70%.

The question is: Is it even possible? It sounds like something very heavy. Let us look at some numbers.

There are some 50,000 ships in the world. 11,000 of these are the big one’s. the bulk carriers. What do they emit? They burn bunker oil. This is heavy on sulphur and produces a heavy dose of green-

g and global emissions house gasses (monoxide, sulphuric acids etc). All in all. The gasses which have been documented to cause cancer. So it is not just about the amount of gasses, but also the composition of gasses.

According to The Independent’s article (Josh Gabbatiss Science Correspondent @josh_gabbatiss Tuesday 6 February 2018 17:59, there are clear health risks involved here.

“Cleaner, low-sulphur fuels for ships could reduce the number of deaths linked will air pollution by around a third, according to new analysis.

Such fuels also have the capacity to halve the number of ship pollution-related childhood asthma cases.

Ships are major contributors to global air pollution owing to the low-grade, dirty fossil fuels used to power them, which produce 3,500 times more sulphur than the diesel fuel used by road vehicles.

High levels of air pollution from shipping have raised concerns about health impacts, particularly in ports and coastal regions”.

We may focus on air pollutants, but there is more: Wiki says: “The cruise line industry dumps 255,000 US gallons (970 m3) of greywater and 30,000 US gallons (110 m3) of blackwater into the sea every day. Blackwater is sewage, wastewater from toilets and medical facilities, which can contain harmful bacteria, pathogens, viruses, intestinal parasites, and harmful nutrients. Discharges of untreated or inadequately treated sewage can cause bacterial and viral contamination of fisheries and shellfish beds, producing risks to public health.

So, it may not be good enough, but it is a start!

Solutions anyone?

Are there solutions to the global emissions from global shipping? Let us look at one of the more modern ships in this world: The Maersk Triple-E container ships.

Says Wiki: “This class is by design slower than its predecessors, using a strategy known as slow steaming expected to lower fuel consumption by 37% and carbon dioxide emissions per container by 50%.

So it can be done. But what about something radical?

This is from an article called “Top 7 Green Ship Concepts Using Wind Energy, By Raunek : https://www.marineinsight.com/category/ green-shipping.

“B9 Sail Cargo Ship The B9 concept revolve around a cargo ship which uses a unique sail propulsion system utilizing wind energy to produce 60% of the power for ship propulsion and the rest from ancillary engines powered by bio-gas.

Sky Sails / Kite Ship

The skysail technology uses towing kites to move the ship forward, reducing the load on the engine and lowering fuel consumption. This innovative use of wind energy has been implemented on several types of cargo ships with favorable results. The kite is massive and flying at about 200 m or more where the wind is constant and quite powerful.

STX Eoseas STX Eoseas is an innovative cruise ship concept developed by STX Europe. The project aims at using marine clean technologies to reduce power consumption by 50%, emissions of CO2 by 50%, SO2 by 100%, NOx by 90%, and ash by 100%.

The concept ship will be powered by four duel fuel LNG diesel electric generator sets.

The ship is equipped with an innovative sail concept patented by STX France which helps in using wind energy for propulsion.

E/S Orcelle Supposed to be known as the first zero-emission ship concept of the world, Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s E/S Orcelle uses a variety of green technologies to form a system which doesn’t release any emissions in the atmosphere.

In design, the Orcelle combines sustainable forms of energy captured through sails, solar panels and wave energy converters to generate the energy required by the vessel. This is then used to extract hydrogen from water with the aid of fuel cell technology. In this manner, there are zero emissions from the vessel as such.

This quote from the article should give us hope: “In a recent issue of the Horizon, Lloyd’s Register provided a set of projects which involved ships successfully using wind power in future.

According to the test results of one of the concepts, experts believe that if wind power is utilized in the right way, then fuel savings of up to 50% are possible especially on the windy routes”

The quote of the month: ... and I trust I do not get into trouble with any copyrights!

APPLY ONLINE, APPLY ON TIME TO SECURE YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE

Mr Panyaza Lesufi (MPL) MEC for Education

A Call to Parents to Apply for 2019 Learner Admissions into Public Schools in Gauteng 1.

ONLY Parents of learners going to GRADE 1 & / OR GRADE 8 in 2019 are required to apply online from 08:00 on 16 April 2018 to 24:00 on 28 May 2018.

To apply, log on to www.gdeadmissions.gov.za

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A STEP - BY - STEP ADMISSIONS ONLINE USER GUIDE FOR PARENTS

There are three (3) steps in the application process, namely: Step 1

Enter Parent/Legal Guardian Details

Step 2

Enter Learner Details

Step 3

Apply to a School

3.

Make sure that you complete all 3 STEPS

4.

Parents may apply to a maximum of 5 schools per child 4.1. The following Application Options are available:

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT: South African Citizens: Parent / Legal guardian ID Proof of Home / Work address Child's Birth certificate Clinic Card (Gr1) Current school Academic Report Card (Gr 8)

When making the 1st Application, parents may use one of the following application options: • Home address • Work Address • Sibling • Previous School - Applicable to Grade 8 only When making additional applications, parents may use one of the following application options: • Home address • Work Address • Sibling • Previous School - Applicable to Grade 8 only • School of Choice (Placement at School of Choice is not guaranteed) 5. CRITICAL TIMELINES TO NOTE: • • •

Online Application Period for ONLY GRADE 1 & / OR GRADE 8 - 16 April 2018 to 28 May 2018 Re-enrolment Period for all other Grades at current schools - 10 April 2018 to 11 May 2018 Placement Period - 18 July 2018 to 30 October 2018

Non- South African Citizens Child's Asylum Seeker Permit / Refugee Permit Parent / Legal Guardian Passport Proof of Home / Work address Current school Academic Report Card (Gr 8) Child's Asylum Seeker Permit / Refugee Permit

NB! Within 7 days, required documents must be submitted to all schools where applications were made PLEASE NOTE: Upon submission of Documents, parents must receive a receipt as Confirmation of submission of Documents from the school(s)

For further assistance: GDE Call Centre: 0800 000 789 Together, Moving Gauteng City Region Forward

The Tsar’s Gold

Here is a good one: At the heights of the Russian revolution in 1917 and 1918, the Russian treasure got emptied by the anti-Bolshevik forces (Admiral Kolchak). It got stashed on a train and puff – gone! OK, those days were a bit confused as Kolchak was sitting in Siberia (around Omsk) and Lenin was in yes, Leningrad (as it became, ok).

But trains need railways? So why was it so hard to find out where it went? There were railway protocols and train numbers and departure times and routes? Yes, but … it was gone. That is: if it ever was there! Maybe it was a myth?

This I found at: http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/ secret-stash-of-tsars-gold-worth-billions-found-in-old-railtunnel-near-lake-baikal/ from 1 April 2017.

The location of the gold was discovered after a secret code giving the coordinates of the location in Irkutsk region - originally found deep in the Stalin era - was cracked by a 21 year old mathematics protege who studies in Tomsk.

The document was seized from a Kolchak aide in 1919 and has lain for years in a Russian national archive in Moscow.

There have been claims the value of tsarist gold could be as much as $80 billion.

Provisional estimates from the site in Irkutsk region suggest the stash is worth ‘a little less than $30 billion’.

There is only one thing about all of this: I have never heard more of it! Clue: Note the date!

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