THE UNIVERSITY HOST Student Representatives’ Elections Moses Moonwe

September/October 2017 - Volume 1, Issue 7 Proud to be... the People's University THE UNIVERSITY HOST Student Representatives’ Elections Moses Moonwe

On August 24 2017, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) held its annual Central, Institutional and faculty elections. All TUT recognized political structures contested in the election process across all campuses. After weeks of campaigning and generating voters, student leaders could still be seen on the ground gathering and talking to students to secure votes for their political structures on what was a cold and windy day across all campuses.

n the day of elections, students were al- SCO. Amongst all this structures, SASCO was voted process. This means in 2016 students voted in num- lowed the time to cast their votes, though by 533 students, which gave them 4 seats. The bers compared to 2017. Oclasses were not suspended for the day EFFSC also got, 4 seats by the number of 474 votes. students ,were not deterred as they took to the The two structures were followed by the voting stations in their numbers to participate in SCO, which got 170 votes and 1 seat. the 2017 SRC elections. The University security and In Mbombela campus SASCO, contracted electoral committees ensured safety in the vot- 460 votes, which gave them 4 seats. It was ing stations across each campus so that students then followed by the EFF which got about could practice their democratic right to voting for 407 votes, and 3 seats. SCO trailed eff by the their leaders freely and fairly. number 222 votes, which gave them 2 seats. The preliminary results were counted and collated SASCO got 574 votes, which gave them 3 based on the number of legitimate voters who in- seats in Garankuwa campus. The SCO con- deed participated in the vote. The CSRC results in tested for 583 votes, which gave them 3 seats all TUT campuses were as follows: SASCO got 2625 equal to SASCO, and EFFSC managed to get number of votes, which gave them 5 seats, it was 233 seat, which gave them 1 seat. trailed by the EFFSC, which managed to get 1371 votes, which enables them get 2 seats. The SCO Emalahleni campus results, SASCO got 465 got 388 votes, which gave them 1 seat. votes, 3 seats. EFFSC got 434 votes and 3 seats as well. They were followed by SCO, In Soshanguve campus, SASCO was voted by 1307 which contested 292 votes and 2 seats students, which gave them 4 seats. It was followed by SADESMO which got about 486 votes, which Looking at 2016 results there was about gave them 2 seats. The SCO, was voted by 420 stu- 59077 number of students who legitimate dents, which gave them 1 seat, together with the to vote, as a result only 25% of students EFFSC, which got 1 seat through 396 votes. managed to vote. In 2017 about 14301 number of students qualified to vote, 4 political structures contested in TUT Polokwane out of this number only 23% of students campus, this include SASCO, DASO, EFFSC and managed to participate in the electoral

Election Day Action

1 page BUA The ISRC outgoing president provides words of advice Moses Moonwe

EDITORIAL TEAM he outgoing Institutional Student the correct protocol to raise their concerns. Editor Representitive Council (ISRC) president According to Hendrick Masunda, the main pur- Hendrick Masunda, shared words Athenkosi Lolwana T pose of the CSRC body is not only to lead other of advice to the incoming ISRC and CSRC students but they are also expected to succeed Deputy Editor leadership on 6 September. Masunda based in their academics as well.” We are here to study his words more on encouraging sophisticated Moses Moonwe firstly before anything, CSRC members must leadership amongst the upcoming SRC leaders, work hard to acquire their national diplomas and Social Media Editor this was presented as part of his farewell degrees” Masunda added. message. Baphelile Sambo Masunda also told Bua that, CSRC members Masunda encouraged SRC members to stick to should not be afraid to make mistakes and should Advertising and Marketing their lane and know the people they represent. learn to lead from the front and not to be misled Rivoningo Mashala The election process was free and fair, votes by people who are not part of the representitive council. Layout and Design were counted according to the number of reg- istered voters. ” The result outcomes were well Nadia Ross “The role of the CSRC members is to attend to presented according to electoral processes, no (TUT Printing Services) the demands of our students, hold students at a ballot papers were reported stolen” Masunda high regard and also esure a safe and conducive Reporters reiterated. environment for students to thrive” said Masunda. Matshidiso Zwane Masunda continued to say “not everyone was He also stated, that a true leader always reports Baphelile Sambo happy with the election results” however, he consistantly to his people, about everything he or Lungile Mthombeni urged political structures and students to ac- she does or wishes to do. cept the results presented and follow Thabang Kganakga Nolifa Makhubela Contributor Phila Jentile Stock Images ©www.feepick.com Indebted students will finally be able to graduate www.shutterstock.com Gerrit Bester

For daily news updates follow us total of 132 students who have completed According to Oren Fuchs, a Trustee of the First Rand their studies, but are unable to graduate Empowerment Foundation (FREF) who represented owing to outstanding debt, will benefit from the FRF at the event, the ability of higher education A institutions like TUT to continually deliver quality Facebook: Bua Campus News a grant of R3,065 million the FirstRand Foundation (FRF) made to the University on Thursday, 7 graduates that the business sector requires, is September. critical to their sustainability and South Africa’s development and growth. Twitter: @Bua_news At an event hosted at Dénisburg on the Pretoria Campus, Dr Edgar Nesamvuni, Acting Deputy Vice- “The grant is a very significant contribution and Chancellor (DVC): Postgraduate Studies, Research highly appreciated gesture to assist financially needy and Innovation, thanked the FRF on behalf of the students to finally graduate, find employment Instagram: @Bua_news University’s management, saying that the grant and make a meaningful contribution to society,” will ensure that students can enter the job market said Danie Ferns, Deputy Director of the TUT carrying a certificate. “This also influences the Advancement and Partnerships Office (APO). YouTube: Bua TV throughput rate on which our subsidy is based,” he The majority (67) of the 132 students who will be added. assisted hail from the Faculty of Economics and For inquiries, compliments or article TUT statistics show that almost a third of students Finance, which was proudly represented by Prof suggestions contact us: who completed their studies in 2016 did not receive Robert Rugimbana, Executive Dean. their qualifications due to outstanding tuition fees. Physical Address: Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria Campus Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria, 0183 Building 4 – 218 Telephone: 012 382 4266 Email [email protected]

(from the left): Prof Robert Rugimbana, Executive Dean: Faculty of Economics and Finance; Charmaine Nondo FNB Fund Manager; Dr Edgar Nesamvuni, Acting Deputy Vice- Chancellor: Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation; Oren Fuchs, Trustee of the First Rand Empowerment Foundation; Thandeka Rantsi, Social Investment Analyst at Tshikululu; and Danie Ferns, Deputy Director: Advancement and Partnerships Office.

BUA page 2 Disability is not inability for alumnus Sibongile Vukela

any people in the society think that disabled people, Mandlazi does not allow his people living with disabilities should be disability or anything else get in his way. The Mtreated in a special way. Society tends elevators are not operational at the Ga-Ranku- to feel pity for the disabled and offer help even wa Campus which is a challenge for Mandlazi where it is not necessary. This has never deterred however, he was not fazed. He says that he can alumnus, Jabulane Mandlazi (35), he is a proud make use of the stairs like any other person. and independent young man who is paralysed. When Mandlazi is not at work, he spends time His limbs are weak so he has to use crutches to with his family. Currently he is a bachelor who walk however, that has not stopped him from would like to one day get married and have five living his dream. children. He advises people who are living with Jabulane Mandlazi was born and raised in a disabilities not to isolate themselves, to dream small village called Phola in eMalahleni, he big. is the only one in his family who lives with a disability. Mandlazi was born as a normal child, “Living with a disability however over time he was diagnosed with polio Jabulane Mandlazi, Ga-Rankuwa which made his limbs weak, unfortunately by does not mean that Campus System Engineer living the age of six he had become paralysed. He cur- you can’t achieve your with a disability. rently cannot walk on his own so he uses a pair of crutches as assistance. He studied Software goals, work-hard and Development at the eMalahleni Campus and obtained his National Diploma in 2010. don’t underestimate Growing up was challenging for Mandlazi, he yourself because says that he used to be an object of pity for the sky is the limit,” his community members and peers. He feels uncomfortable when people pity him. “I don’t said Mandlazi. like it when people feel sorry for me, sometimes they offer help when I don’t need it. I am independent and I will ask for help when I need it,” Mandlazi says he enjoys his job because it al- he said. lows him to follow his passion of working with Mandlazi has been a staff member of TUT computers. He also likes to socialise and help since 2007 as a Library Assistant at the eMa- others. He plans to be a motivational speaker lahleni Campus. In 2009 he became a Student so that he can give hope to hopeless people Assistant in Faculty of ICT, and later he became who live with disabilities. a Lab Technician. He started working at the Regardless of challenges he may come Ga-Rankuwa Campus as a System Engineer in across, the engineer does not give up because 2011. Mandlazi at his work place where he he believes that he is a leader, there are people does what he loves most which is fixing Contrary to what most people believe about who look up to him. computers. Marcel’s Hope donate wheelchair to needy student Moses Moonwe Mixo Mhlava (left) receiving arcel’s Hope is a non-profit organisation bringing such a delight to him and his family. his wheelchair that was foundered by Marcel Ferreira ”I used to borrow a wheelchair from my friend, Mwith the aim of contributing towards but now I am happy that I have my own” said improving the conditions of the lives of the poor Mhlava. more especially the disabled. Marcel Ferreira and his family formed the non-profit organisation According to Marcel’s Hope, serving the poor in 2010, today the NPO contributes a lot to the and needy is by far the best thing ever and is needy, this includes the wheelchair which has their number one aim in community building. been donated to a TUT Sports management third “We have been contributing a lot to people, year student, on 22 August. more especially the disabled, our aim is to As part of their schoolwork, Sports manage- assist the needy and disabled and to ul- ment third year students went around seeking timately help where we can” said Jorge sponsorships for their ongoing internal football Morais of Marcel’s Hope. league known as the “Battle of the residents” men’s internal football league, Marcel’s Hope Three more wheelchairs will be sponsored the students with a wheelchair that donated during the finals of was later donated to Mixo Mhlava, a second year the football league and Mar- student in Tourism Management. cel’s Hope have confirmed also that they would contin- Mhlava, acknowledged and thanked the Sports management students together with Marcel’s ue with their fundraising Hope for donating his brand new wheelchair and project said Morais.

3 page BUA Baphelile Sambo

ights, camera and smile as the Tshwane standard. Since the pageant did not take place University of Technology prepares to last year we will be making up for last year’s Lcrown the 2017/18 Mr and Miss TUT hardship”,he said. Soshanguve Campus. With only 28 contestants remaining from the The event is set to take place fifty that auditioned, the difficult job of crowning at the Gencor Hall on the 29th the eligible winner for 2017/2018 will be resting of September to accommodate in the hands of the judges. as many audience members as Neo also added that entertainment will be Mr and Miss possible. galore “We have the hip and happening trend-setters The pageant is an annual event that sees of the media industry with a our special guest, beauty, brains as well as muscles on the same Luthuli Dlamini as the main Master of Ceremo- TUT Soshanguve stage. ny (MC) for the night with perfomances from Neo Mmakola from Rhythmic Trading Projects A-reece,Nadia Nakai, DJ Speedster,Mr “Tholu- and Rawbust Productions expressed his excite- kuthi” himself ,Killer Kau and many more”. 2017/2018 ment towards the coming event, The event is open for the students as well as “We promise a pageant like no other, from the the community at large. production to the line up everything is up to See you there ! Arts and culture in higher education Tshidi Zwane

rt in general refers to individual or public-private partnerships and other initiatives sector contributing to sustainable economic devel- collectively created products of value, that use culture as a tool for urban regeneration. opment, leveraging on partnerships for socially the expression or application of creative A Worldwide, the turnover of cultural industries cohesive nation. We enhance job creation by pre- imagination in the various branches of creative makes this the fifth-largest economic sector, serving, protecting and developing art, culture and activity such as painting, music, dance, theatre, which comprises of design, the performing arts, heritage to sustain our democracy and build our film and art. dance, film, television, multimedia, cultural herit- Nation” says Minister of Arts and Culture Nkosi- Culture on the other hand refers to the increasing age, cultural tourism, visual arts, crafts, music and nathi Mthethwa. deposit of knowledge, experience, belief, values, publishing. The role of Arts and Culture in Higher Education religion, notion of time and many more. The Department of Arts and Culture has entered and Training, is thus to create cooperation be- South Africa’s arts and cultures are widely di- into partnerships with significant stakeholders to tween talent management and education. This verse. The blend of local cultures and diverse map the cultural industries. means to offer opportunities to students who are influences make for a melting pot of creativity that talented in art to grow their talents and explore never disappoints. As custodians of South Africa’s Cabinet has identified the creative and cultur- studies in what they are genuinely good at. al industries as one of the drivers of economic diverse cultural, artistic and linguistic heritage, the A new picture is emerging, comprehensive, inno- Department of Arts and Culture aims to develop growth and job creation in the implementation of vative art initiatives are taking root in a growing and preserve South African culture to ensure social the New Growth Path. number of school districts. Many of these mod- cohesion and Nation-building. The Industrial Policy Action Plan 2 identifies the els are based on new findings in brain research South Africa’s cultural and creative industry is a cultural industries, in particular the craft sector, and cognitive development and they embrace a good revenue generator, and still has great poten- music, jewellery production, clothing, leather, variety of approaches such as using the arts as a tial to produce more and contribute to job crea- footwear and textiles as some of the sectors that learning tool for example, musical notes to teach tion. will be subjected to focused and significant sup- fractions in mathematics, incorporating arts into port by the State. The Cultural Industries Growth Strategy capital- other core classes writing and performing. ises on the economic potential of the craft, music, The role of the department of Art and Culture in Creating a school environment that is rich in film, publishing and design industries. South Africa as a whole has a mandate to develop Arts and Culture and hands-on arts instruction. and preserve South Africa culture, to ensure social The Department of Arts and Culture provides Although most of these initiatives are in the early cohesion and nation building. support in the form of financing, management stages, some are beginning to rack up impressive capacity, advocacy and networking by developing ”We are thriving art and culture and heritage results.

BUA page 4 TUT Department of Fine and Applied Arts host Art exhibition to commemorate HERITAGE MONTH

5 page BUA Soshanguve Drama Society hosts DRAMA EXTRAVAGANZA Tshidi Zwane

he drama extravaganza is an annual event scene in TUT” said Marion Ramoroka who is the united as the drama society” said Noluthando from which is held at different campuses each event organiser. Malahleni campus. Tyear, the three day show starts on a Friday Ramoroka also added all the campuses had Speaking to Marion about what is next for the through to Sunday. received imitations however, 4 were able to make it Soshanguve Drama society he said that they The extravaganza was formed in the year 2015 and performed on Saturday. Soshanguve being the are now preparing for a community outreach by the Directorate of Extracurricular Development host performed their play written and directed by programme which will be happening on (DED) together with the Drama society as a Blessing Nkabinde titled “Across the bridge”, which the 15th of September platform to showcase sorts of dramatic arts and was the main play of the event, it was one of the in Mabopane. culture. most interesting plays which addressed how people lived back in the past. On Friday 8 September, music and dance proceeded to kick-off the event, which began at The Soshanguve drama society had 6pm through the night. previously performed the play during the National Arts On Saturday, September 9 it was the drama festival in Grahamstown, performances that entertained the audience where Eastern Cape, before going to four campuses namely Pretoria, Ga-Rankuwa, the National Arts Festival, we eMalahleni and Soshanguve performed their drama would usually perform for the plays where the performances from the distance students said Marion. campuses entertained the audiences as special guest performers and on Sunday the different More interesting performances societies engaged in different team building apart from the art that took place, exercises. there was a magician on Friday and on Saturday there was more “In the first year we held the extravaganza in entertainment from the Vixens and Soshanguve however, in 2016 we moved it to music producers. eMalahleni campus, our aim is to move it around all the campuses annually, this year we decided The DED and the drama societies will to bring it back to Soshanguve and it was very be hosting another extravaganza on a different campus in 2018. ”We really successful from the first until the last day, the aim Soshanguve drama society of this event is to showcase the rich arts and culture enjoyed the show in Soshanguve, we felt entertain the audience

Gordan Selepe

well renowned author and former without the mentality of expecting something in We have to act as creatures from one womb. president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah return. Let us embrace the true nature and roots of our A once said, “I am not African because I was It is a tradition that can be passed from one nation. born in Africa but because Africa was born in me”. generation to the next, something that can be Culture has always been the only mechanism Our continent’s cultures reside in our hearts and conserved or inherited, and something that that brings us together and reminds us of our in our souls. has historic or cultural value. Heritage might be roots. It is time we own our rich heritage and understood to be a physical ‘object’, a piece of Heritage Day is an embrace the priciples of ubuntu and humanity by property, a building or a place that can be owned taking a step in changings someone else's life this and passed on to other generations. important public Heritage month this is a challenge. holiday in our country as it It is in our hands to make our world a better recognises different aspects world place for everyone who lives in it of our culture and encourages Irrespective of colour, race or ethnicity. Our South Africans across the country belongs to us and we need to own it. spectrum to celebrate their cultural heritage, the diversity of their beliefs and different traditions.

Celebrating heritage day is not only about donning our traditional attires, dancing and playing our traditional music but it is also about taking your time to make a difference in someone else's life. There is no greater gift than the gift of giving one`s time and energy to help others

BUA page 6 Baphelile Sambo

OUT WITH ike the old saying, I am glad to finally say According to Chase-Robinson of ‘Fresh U’, here are spring has sprung! 5-spring-cleaning-tips-for-college-students L After months of cold winter days, we are fi- 1. Take care of old paperwork. THE OLD, nally getting out of our cocoons and those grandma Even if it means throwing old papers away for recy- sweaters we have been holding on to dearly. cling, because sustainability or filing it way for future The warm rays of the sun and the colourful flowers reference, just take care of those papers. SPRING instantly brings smiles on our faces. Spring awakens 2. Clean out your food stash. our lives and uplifts our moods. As varsity students, we already have enough on our It is that time to take out all the junk in the trunk plates, due dates, tests, exams and constant assign- CLEANING and in with the new junk until further notice ments that do not want to end and sadly we have to include expiration dates on the equation so the best The best place to start is with your room, because way is to stock a little and eat more to avoid throw- your day ends there and what better way to end it ing away food. with some fresh lines and colourful pillows? 3. Revamp your wardrobe. Varsity life can be a mess, with old assignments and Spring is here, not winter and this is enough reasons old scripts always creeping under the bed. Dirty laun- to clean your wardrobe. dry cause we always have dirty laundry somewhere behind the door and again under the mattress 4. Sell old textbooks. Make money while you are cleaning your room, by Lucky for us, our parents are not here to give us the selling old textbooks. Get cash and help somebody in finger and the dreaded ‘You are grounded’. need, win-win situation right? Nevertheless, have no fear because we have you 5. Rearrange your room's furniture covered on how to cut your Spring-cleaning time Change your scenery, let your bed face the window to half and have time to study and Facebook in a and play around with the placement of your study fraction of a time! area that is if they not bolted on the ground. Before you feel discouraged, here are some words Get those cleaning equipment’s and spring clean of encouragements, Spring-cleaning is satisfactory! the room!

Culture and diversity in your mouth Baphelile Sambo

eritage Month is finally here meaning, we Heritage day also means, sharing those family sweet and spiced minced meat, often including are only left with three months before we recipes that have been passed down from curry powder and an egg-based topping, served Hsay Adios to 2017. This prestigious month generation to generations and dressing up for with yellow rice and sambal YUMMY! is celebrated annually from the 1st of September the occasion. Bunny chow - Straight off the streets of Durban until the last day of the calendar month. No matter where you are from, food has an Chakalaka - A particularly spicy dish of onions, What makes September unique is the fact that, intrinsic way of taking your hand and guiding tomatoes and sometimes beans, it’s not a South this month recognizes different aspects of South you on a stroll down memory lane where African dish if there’s no Chakalala on it! African culture, which are both perceptible and grandma prepared her famous dish for you and imperceptible. your cousins and the whole neighbourhood. Koeksister - A koeksister is a deep-fried, plaited dough roll dipped in sugar syrup We get to look at different expressions such as Here is a list of foods to try this heritage music and performances, languages, food and month. Walkie talkies (Maotwana) - Chicken feet are lots of it, colourful cultural attires and historical traditionally eaten in townships across the Pap en wors - The traditional braai is not country as a snack, the only question you need inheritance and everything that makes us who complete without the boerewors we are. to answer is how hot or mild you want them to Umphokoqo - Hot with lots of butter, milk and be! In the words of our former President Nelson sugar Mandela in an address marking Heritage Day in Potjiekos - Mixmasala, or small pot of food, 1996, he said, "When our first democratically- Vetkoek - Vetkoek (fat cake) an all-rounder, refers to a stew prepared in a pot outdoors with elected government decided to make Heritage whether you serve them as kasi dounuts with everything that deserves to be in the pot! Day one of our national days, we did so because jam or either with mince you are good to go. Melktert - Milk tart is an Afrikaner dessert we knew that our rich and varied cultural Biltong - You cannot separate a South African made from a sweet pastry crust that contains a heritage has a profound power to help build our from his biltong. creamy, milky filling made from milk, flour, sugar new nation”. and eggs. Bobotie- A typical South African dish made from

7 page BUA Coalition governments, a threat to South Africa’s economic recovery Byline: Phila Kangelani Jentile

ased on experience, a coalition govern- The August 2016 local government election by the populist EFF members to reconsider his ment cannot provide the required stabil- results occasioned coalition governments be- decisions. The DA could also attest to the difficul- ity for the development of the country tween the DA and EFF and other smaller parties ties of sustaining a coalition government at the Beven at local government level where it should in various municipalities including three metros expense of service delivery, after March 2006 local be easy to reach consensus on service delivery (Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Nelson government elections. issues such as sanitation, water and electricity Mandela Bay) irrespective of their diametrically Therefore, it is disingenuous for Mmusi Maimane vis-à-vis complex national policy issues. opposed views in terms of the country’s mac- to believe that coalition government is the ap- The simple definition of coalition government is ro-economic policy or the direction that should be propriate intervention to solve the country’s a marriage of convenience between two or more taken for the development and prosperity of the problems of junk status and recession, which political parties to form a governing body. By any country. at most require clear fiscal policy direction and definition, it involves a compromise of ideological Based on the cobbled together coalitions, which political stability. Based on experience a coalition positions and principles between multiple political are often operating under serious threats of dis- government cannot provide the required stability parties in a desperate bid to form government integration, the leaders of these political parties for the development of the country even at local where none of them could achieve an outright under an umbrella body Freedom Movement government level where it should be easy to reach majority in the parliament. seem to have been persuaded that coalition gov- consensus on service delivery issues such as sanitation, water and electricity vis-à-vis complex na- In a political system where political parties lure ernment is the panacea of all our problems after the 2019 national elections. tional policy issues such as the economic system electorates on the basis of ideologies, such ar- on which EFF and DA are diametrically opposed. rangement does not only amount to opportunistic The ambitious and self-proclaimed leader of this betrayal of the masses, but it is also inherently newly formed movement, General Bantu Holo- How can then, this newly found love, assist the prone to instability given the extreme divergence misa of the UDM and others could not hide their country bring about the much needed policy of policy positions between the official opposition excitement about the turnout in its first major cohesion and stability without getting at each other’s throats and threats of desertions which party, Democratic Alliance and the Economic event during Freedom Day on 27 April 2017. When breed policy and political uncertainty. To this end, Freedom Fighters (EFF) which is the third largest they naively concluded that that could translate to the unsuspecting electorates need to be told that party while others do not have clear political pro- solutions of our current socio-economic challeng- a coalition government is not only a betrayal of grammes, others then jump on the anti-President es through the formation of a coalition govern- their votes which are based on the manifestos of Jacob Zuma bandwagon. ment after the 2019 elections. the different political parties but it is also a threat It is within the above context that by their nature For starters, these bedfellows are not honest and to economic recovery of this country, should the coalitions of all kinds are based on problematic are not telling the truth to the country that they ANC achieve less than 50% performance during grounds and they become more prone to disin- are struggling to keep their coalition government the imminent national government elections. tegration before take-off if the primary principle together in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro while The only thing that keeps the opposition parties that sustain political parties together is based on the political novice “Donald Trump” like Herman together is their fight for the removal of President the belief that the “enemy of my enemy is my Mashaba, DA Mayor in the City of Johannesburg Jacob Zuma, giving a new meaning to the adage friend” rather than the convergence of views. is constantly under pressure and always made that “enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Diplomatic Immunity for Grace Mugabe, what do you think? Surprise Malehase

Yet another summit in our country overshadowed by what many refer to as controversy. When South Africa hosted the African Union (AU) summit in 2015 we thought every head of state was immune from prosecution, and that as a country we could not get involoved in the Pres- ident Al Bashir saga, as that is not a government function, but that of the International Criminal Court (ICC). am of the opinion that, South Africa cannot be was not in the best interest of our country. with that. Afri forum as a civil rights organisation, did not contest the diplomatic or constitutional space expected to take a unilateral decision to stop any Why then, would South Africa be expected to arrest that the Minister of International Relations with the member of the AU from attending any summit. a sitting President of another state in which South IThe AU is a multilateral institution and not a State. power vested in her, to grant Diplomatic immuni- Africans did not vote? There are many questions to ty, however they are now saying is not in the best Therefore, before hosting any summit we cannot be asked. What would have happened to the security interest of our justice system to revoke the decision be expected to check if a member has the warrant of President Al Bashir? What happens to the people to grant immunity to Grace Mugabe. from the ICC. I do not think it is in the interest of any of Sudan? What happens to South African people country to use multilateral institutions as a platform who are in Sudan? what happens to almost 400 bil- I personally do sympathise with Gabriella Engels, to arrest people. lion in investment if the AU decided to isolate us for who is the victim of assault by Grace Mugabe and If we were to study the history of South Africa care- defying diplomatic immunity. equally would agree that as a country we could have dealt with the issue in a different manner one fully we would find that controversy of this nature is The same principle of diplomatic immunity as such, in which Gabriella would have not felt failed by her not happening for the first time. In 1996 when we should and must be applied to the first lady of Zim- own government. Granting diplomatic immunity to adopted our constitution to become a constitution- babwe, as it is in the best interests of our country. Grace Mugabe was and is in the best interest of the al democracy, President Nelson Mandela made a Our relations with Zimbabwe are far too important country from a diplomatic perspective. political intervention and established the Truth and for the African agenda. The biggest question that Reconciliation Commission (TRC), illegitimate as it has been raised by both the President Al Bashir and It is from this intervention that we remind our- was the establishment of the commission was to Grace Mugabe sagas is now, at what point do we selves that we have negotiated government and the avoid unrest in the country and to grant amnesty to draw the line from International cooperation and international solidarity in particular the front line many members of the cabinet who served under the state sovereignty? state leaders, as they were called including Presi- apartheid government. We had an option to apply dent Mugabe supported the idea of making our the principle of International Customary Law and There is a serious conflict of interests between challenges a South African project, and that our prosecute those who violated human rights under international cooperation and state sovereignty in the ICC. That principle was not applied because it our country and we need to find a way to reconcile negotiations were not going to be led by any international organisations.

BUA page 8 Rivoningo Mashala

n the times we are living in too to express themselves. Not too long ago many things have changed I encounterd a woman, sister of mine on I from the past. The evolution campus wearing torn jeans with lingerie of time has changed our societies as a top. In my mind there was shocked, and social cultures. In this process, I asked myself since when are bedroom morals and values have been We as woman, my fellow clothes worn outside the bedroom? lost. In many instances, our socio Have we no self-respect? Have we economic situations lead us into sisters need to bring back lost our morals so much in a pursuit situations where we lose self- class into the new sexy, we for acceptance and world recognition? respect and respect for those we We should ask ourselves why do men love. need to develop standards sexualize us so much? Is it not perhaps We as women, are a people that by which men respect us that we dress as if we are showing off? have been taught by our parents A lady once told me that the way in that respect starts with the self. By or not, for who we are and which you dress as a woman can both doing the right things we ensure . earn you respect or degrade you in an that we maintain self-respect, we not how we dress instance, especially with men. What this do not just drop our pants to please view fails to mention however, is that man and his ego, we just do not. there is also a power dynamic at play These days, men approach young which revolves around masculinity and woman mostly women half their femininity. As hard as women may try age or younger. These men offer to dress up in a self respecting manner, the young ladies things they we still remain highly oppressed by our cannot resist nor afford, the likes male counterparts, when we dress up of Brazilian weaves, fancy hotels, we are boring, when we dress down we money and expensive booze in exchange for sex. their age? are sexualized. It is a real shame that ladies have dropped their “Blessers” as they are known, do not only We as woman, my fellow sisters need to bring standards for materialistic things, this being my operate in clubs and resturants but also at back class into the new sexy, we need to develop opinion. You go to a club during the weekend and the work place, where you find young women standards by which men respect us or not, for find women ordering drinks, they cannot afford dressing inappropriately to impress older men who we are and not how we dress. We need or worse dancing in all kinds of exotic ways to in an effort to solicite attention and perhaps to start putting emphasis on self-respect and attract men who would then offer to buy them a better job. Women who do this need to we need to celebrate those of us who remain drinks and most obviously we know half the time understand that to the male specie this is grounded. those drinks do not come for free. provocation, these men will approach us as if we We as women need to set standards The sad reality is that most of these men are advertising. appropriatness in all we do. It is not easy to shy are married and have families, they are simpy These days clothes that some of us as women away from the pressures and expectations of the looking for a good time complemented by sex. wear are so revealingly provocative, I have come world however, I really do believe that as women It is important , to note that the blame cannot to understand that it is not decent to judge of today we have the potential to run and entirly be on the ladies, my opinion is that others, especially by how they dress. How a manage governments, corporeations and the equally these men are trash. The trending social person decideds to dress is totally up to them world however we have degenerated in levels of media hashtag #MenAreTrash by women is so and is a form of self-expression. Personally I have self-respect. We are willing to sell our bodies and true. How does one leave a house full of family been traumatized by how other women choose not our brains, this seriously has to stop it is not and go live a lie spending money on women half in our nature.

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Introduce Yourself Why should people read Bua? I am Matshidiso Zwane, most people call me Tshidi, I People should read Bua to get information about on was born and raised in Swaziland by my grandmother. what is happening around all the campuses, mostly I am a student of TUT, at the Soshanguve South because we make it a point that we cover all the Campus and I am currently doing my second year, in campuses. Language Practice. I am a dedicated and hardworking person in all that I do. These are traits I take from my father. I am one person who believes, you cannot make Who is your role model? it in life without other people. I am a very ambitious Well, I have two people who I regard as role models. The person and a dreamer like most people. first is my grandmother who has supported me in everything to become that woman I am today, I look Favourite destination? up to her because she is very strong and has taught me to be a woman that can take care of herself. She It has to be Thailand, my father influences me and all taught me to pray, love and forgive. I love her so much his travels as an international journalist and of all the I cannot imagine my life without her. The second places he has travelled, I fell in love with the pictures I woman I admire has to be Bonang Matheba, I look up saw of Thailand. to her mostly because of the things she has achieved and her personality is just too sweet. She actually What is your most embarrassing even through the distance is a person that keeps me moment? moving I just really love her I have so many of these moments, however there is one moment I will never forget mostly because my 9. What keeps you motivated? friends always remind me of it. I am a bad singer and The people around me, my family and friends once I was forced by my teacher to start a song during especially my grandmother. I enjoy seeing people from assembly because the previous day I was making noise “Ekasi” make it that what I love. in class screaming and shouting. I knew it was going to be the worst day ever, so as soon as I was about to start singing my friends started laughing at me, I 10. What are your proceeded to start the song and the whole school lost social media accounts? their minds laughing. Long story short I was the bum You can find me on: of the week at school. Facebook there I am “Deessy Tshidi Zwane” and Tell us about your achievements? on Instagram Tshidiso Zwane Before gaining so much weight, I used to be into sports I was a high jumper in High School. This was one activity I had no idea I could do until a teacher in charge of sport forced me to do so because of my height. Surprisingly in the first year of high jumping I received a bronze medal and in the second year a silver medal. I am convinced that these moments revealed some secrets about myself I did not know and I do believe there is more to be achieved.

Your experience working on Bua? Very interesting and challenging at times, however I love it. I love my colleagues they are warm and welcoming. There is never a bad day in our office.

What are your current reading? I am actually reading my own book. I am a writer and I have just recently finished writing. I am hoping to find a publisher soon, my book will be titled “The Letter” it is a very interesting read and I hope people will love it.

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he mighty TUT Vikings outclassed following a disappointing early exit in this year’s had 113 practice sessions and played 26 games, opponents Correctional Services (CS) Varsity Shield competition. The team has went winning 19 while losing 7. The team under him T 41-26 in a fairly one sided encounter to on to show great character and spirit of unity has scored 939 points and conceded 398 points, defend their Carlton B League Championship when they came second losing to rivals varsity with a point’s difference of 541 that were earned title at Loftus stadium on 2 September. college in what analysts dubbed as a highly through 136 tries, his current win percentage is ranked at 73%. The team scored five tries from Calvin contested final of the University Sport South Maduna, William Thomson, Zavien Classen, Africa (USSA’s) during the June/July recess. Jimmy Watt sport organiser said, although CS Mpho Kganaka and Tshepo Nyathi that were all Marius Scholtz the team’s coach said his side put in a great effort, the Vikings players showed converted by Shawn Jaards who also scored two knew exactly what was needed and were able their class with ball in hand. They dictated the penalties to burry CS. to score points on the right times in the game tempo of the game and used most of their to keep CS chasing the game while his troops opportunities and converted them into points. controlled the pace of the game. “We showed “The tries just before and after the half time The Vikings a lot of maturity in the way we played and our break took the game away from CS. This was the took an early progression was clearly visible from where we perfect end to a great season” Jimmy stated. were in the beginning of lead in the match and the year” he said. controlled the game well Meanwhile analysts for the next 80 minutes, believe the team’s turnaround strategy is all although CS continued because of their coach, to fight and score 3 tries, hence eTUTor took a review of Coach Marius’s it was just not strong first season with TUT, and he has played in three enough to contest competitions namely the Vikings. the Varsity Shield, USSA and the Carlton League. This performance was another indication He played in two finals that the Vikings are back to their winning days, and won one, he has The TUT Vikings back to their winning ways.

Ready for Japan Advertise with Baphelile Sambo TUT students’ shwane University of Technology’s very The week-long tournament is set to take place ultimate read own Kimico Manuel, who is an integral part from the 11th of September T of TUT’s women’s rugby team will be jetting – BUA off to Japan after she was selected to be part of A minimum of 11 600 the South African Seven A Side, Senior Invitational copies of the newspaper Team. are freely distributed to The team is expected to be one of the tournament nearly 60 000 TUT favourites and amongst the coaching staff will students across Gauteng, none other than former springbok Jongikhaya Mpumalanga, and Nokwe at the Hokkaido Invitational Sevens. Limpopo provinces each month. TUT a liated Nokwe stands in while regular women's sevens brands (Bookstores and coach Renfred Dazel prepares his team for the other businesses operating Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifier in Tunisia on in and around TUT September 16 and 17. The tournament will feature campuses) receive 12 teams, eight of which are local Japanese 20 percent o clubs and one each from Australia, Canada, New advertising costs. Zealand and South Africa. Kimico is part of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Women’s Rugby team and currently Kimico Manuel plays for the Lions Senior Women’s Provincial TO RESERVE AD SPACE CONTACT: team that is also visible in the Inter-Provincial Athenkosi Lolwana League [email protected] or 012 382 4266

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shwane University of Technology (TUT) Women's Football player, Refiloe Jane, Women's Football Twill captain the Banyana Banyana at the team which did well upcoming Women's Cosafa Cup. The announcement was made by Banyana coach by ending on position Desiree Ellis for the upcoming Cosafa Women’s four (4). Championship. The tournament is set to kick-off on Wednesday She and other two (2) players selected in the in Zimbabwe and Banyana are alongside Namibia, team, Koketso Tlailane and Rachel Sebati, were Botswana and Lesotho in the Group C. part of the TUT team that won the 2017 USSA Football Competition at UJ, in July. Refiloe, was recently Jane who has since played for Mamelodi Sundowns and vice-captained Banyana Banyana at the World Student is set to take the reigns and lead the ladies ahead of their first match of Group C against Lesotho Games in Chinese this Wednesday at Luveve Stadium (4.30pm kick- Taipei representing off). Jane has been a key player for Banyana for a Fefiloe Jane receiving her TUT jersey the University Sport number of years and will stand in the place of South Africa (USSA) Janine van Wyk to guide the national team to victory in Zimbabwe.

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