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JOBSJOBS Vuk’uzenzele INSIDE:INSIDE: Produced by Government Communications (GCIS) | May 2019 Edition 1 Mother receives National Order for brave son

Thapelo Tambani’s mother Sarah Tambani received his award from President Cyril Ramaphosa, in recognition Inspiring of the little boy’s selfless the car act of saving another life, which led to his unfortunate designers of demise. tomorrow Thapelo drowned last year in a muddy construction pit after successfully pulling a Page 6 friend to safety. The tragedy took place in Soshanguve, north of Pre- toria. According to media reports at the time, Thape- lo’s friend had fallen into the large pit, which was filled with muddy rain water, at an excavation site. Thapelo managed to save his friend but was overcome by the mud. Thapelo's mother said his heroic act, although painful, was part of his character – he Sarah Tambani and her grandchild, eight-year-old Tshiamo, looking at a picture of her late son was a helpful boy, she said. Thapelo who received the National Order of Mendi for Bravery. She said her son was very clever and had received Teen farmer three certificates of excel- THAPELO TAMBANI braved a waterlogged and lence at school. makes dad muddy trench to rescue a friend. Speaking ahead of the cer- proud emony, the mother said that Silusapho Nyanda posthumously received a the highest awards that her son’s hearing impair- National Order, the Or- bestows and ment did not hold him back. 10-year-old deaf der of Mendi for Bravery are presented annually by “Even though he could not boy who died sav- in Silver. the President of South Af- Cont. page 2 Page 9 A ing another child The National Orders are rica.

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hear or speak, he managed of SA’s first silver jubilee to communicate with us. He was also teaching his siblings how to use sign More Matshediso language,” she said. The grieving mother his year’s Nation- said even though the Na- al Orders ceremony tional Order would not Tforms part of cele- completely heal the pain brating South Africa’s 25 of losing her son, it would years of democracy and bring some comfort. “It freedom. still hurts. The pain of Director-General in The Pres- losing my son is still there idency, Dr Cassius Lubisi,told but I have hope that this Vuk’uzenzele that the country will help,” Tambani told Mendi Decoration for Bravery Order of the Companions of OR Tambo continues to recognise people Vuk’uzenzele. for the various roles they have Director-General in The Recalling the events of Presidency, Dr Cassius Lubisi. played in changing the nation that fateful day in Febru- and the world for the better. and those who advocate for ary 2018, she said her son National Orders are the peace and fight for social had arrived back from highest form of recognition justice across the world,” he school and changed be- that South Africa bestows said. fore going to play with his on deserving citizens and friends. The mother said foreign nationals. National Order she was at work when she The President of South Afri- recipients got the call informing her ca, as the Grand Patron of the Two-time President of Mad- of the dreadful news. National Orders, presents agascar Didier Ratsiraka was “He drowned just after Order of Ikhamanga The the awards each year. presented with the Order of four and his body was “This year is our silver ju- the Companions of OR Tam- only recovered around bilee. It is a big celebration, bo in Gold by President Cyril nine in the evening,” she and the National Orders Ramaphosa at the National said. The mother said this year reflect what we Orders investiture ceremony Thapelo’s 14-year-old have achieved in the past 25 at the Union Buildings on 25 brother, who was play- years,” he explained. April. ing nearby, had tried to “The National Orders will Ratsiraka was instrumen- rescue him but could not continue to be bestowed on tal in helping the liberation locate him in the muddy anyone who is deserving, movement in its fight against water. The on those who do outstand- . Tambani said she still ing work for the country “He offered the liberation thinks of Thapelo and movement a national and in- his role in the home. “You South Africa’s economy, science, medicine and journalism and sport. ternational platform through miss a person’s actions six National technological innovation. his country’s national televi- when they are gone. I still Orders THE ORDER OF MENDI FOR sion and radio stations,” said think of how he would Dr Lubisi. make food around the THE ORDER OF LUTHULI BRAVERY Thirty awards were be- house and help his sib- THE ORDER OF MAPUNGUBWE The Order is awarded to South The Order is awarded to South stowed on the day. Some of lings with chores,” she The Order is awarded to South African citizens in recognition of African citizens who have the recipients included veter- said, adding that he was African citizens who have outstanding contribution in the distinguished themselves by an actress Nomhle Nkonyeni her last born child. accomplished excellence and struggle for democracy; nation- displaying extraordinary acts and journalist Mathatha Although she is not exceptional achievements to building; building democracy of bravery through which their Tsedu along with retired sure who nominated her the benefit of South Africa and and human rights; justice lives were placed in great dancer Johaar Mosaval, all son for the award, she is beyond. and peace as well as for the danger or who have lost their of whom received the Order thankful to them. of Ikhamanga in Silver. “I was not even aware resolution of conflict. lives. Braam Jordaan, Constance someone had done this," THE ORDER OF THE BAOBAB Mirriam Thokozile Koza the mother said. The Order is awarded to South THE ORDER OF IKHAMANGA THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS (Posthumous), Bongani The National Orders African citizens who have made The Order is awarded to South OF OR TAMBO Donald Mkhwanazi (Posthu- were conferred by Pres- exceptional and distinguished African citizens who have The Order is awarded to eminent mous), Ray and Dora Phillips ident Ramaphosa at the contributions in community excelled in the field of arts, foreign nationals for friendship (Posthumous) and William Union Buildings on 25 v service, business and the culture, literature, music, shown to South Africa. Smith received the Order of April. the Baobab in silver. v

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Make your vote count

n Wednesday, 8 May to choose how they want the 2019, we will all be country to be governed. Oheading to the polls According to the Independent to cast our votes during the Electoral Commission, South sixth National and Provincial Africa has one of the youngest Elections in a free and dem- populations in the world. The ocratic South Africa. It is an voting population’s largest exciting time in our country age group is between 20 and as we also commemorate 25 29 years – an estimated 10.8 years of our hard-won free- million people. dom and democracy. Many of the young As a nation, we have since people in South 1994 made great strides and Africa have much progress in improving great ideas on the lives of South Af- how to take this ricans, especially country forward those who were and improve the historically dis- lives of all South advantaged. Africans. Some To ensure that of them are we maintain already doing and speed up good things in the pace of their commu- change in nities and are our coun- contributing try, I urge immensely to all fellow growing the South Afri- economy. cans to go By casting out in their their to secure the right to vote. right to vote must never be make your mark on election numbers votes Throughout history, young day. Elections that are regular, to vote for in large people have been hailed for free, fair and vibrant are part the politi- numbers, their bravery and power to “South of our identity as a new nation. cal party young people change social injustices. Our elections are about creat- of their will be This was evident in the youth Africa’s future ing an inclusive South Africa on choice. hon- of 1976 who took a stand is in the hands the basis of equal participation. South ouring against inferior education and I urge all South Africans who Africa’s those apartheid laws. Most recent- of young are registered to vote to make future is in who ly, young people took to the people.” their mark in the upcoming the hands paid streets to demand change in elections, as the future of our with the country’s education policy country is in your hands. Your their through the #Fees Must Fall vote is your power and your lives or movement. taken for granted. If you want influence. Do not deny yourself of young people made Now is the time for that same better streets, better public the opportunity to move South and those who are other fighting spirit to come alive transport, better municipal Africa forward. eligible to vote must sacri- during the national general services and better communi- Let’s go out in our numbers exercise their power fices election. Our democracy and ty infrastructure, you should and vote on 8 May 2019. v

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Together we move South Africa forward Together we move South Africa forward 4 May Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele The pride of South Africa

Silusapho Nyanda Yvonne “Chaka Chaka” Player of the Year and ICC and acted in place Mhinga Player of the Year. In 2013, he of the President eight times cts of valour and ex- Mhinga’s career spans dec- become the fourth batsman in during her era, which began cellence were hon- ades. Known as the Princess the world to pass 13 000 test in 2009 and ended with her Aoured by President of Africa, the artist-cum-phi- runs. He was awarded the death in 2018. Cyril Ramaphosa when he lanthropist has produced Order of Ikhamanga. bestowed the National Or- time-withstanding music Prof Ari Sitas ders on South African and with albums such Umqom- Madagascar President The Order of Mapungubwe foreign nationals who have bothi, her debut album I’m in Admiral Didier Ignace was conferred on the South played a significant role in love with the DJ and its sequel Ratsiraka African BRICS Think Tank the development of South Thank you Mr DJ. Mhinga The Order of the Com- chairperson Prof Sitas. Cur- Africa. is involved in charity work panions of OR Tambo was rently, he is the country’s Thokozani This year’s National Orders, through her Princess of Africa awarded to the two-time BRICS Think Tanks council Majozi conferred on 25 April, hon- charity organisation which former Madagascar pres- representative. The founder oured people from all walks champions change in health ident. The former head of ec Memorial Award in Italy, of life, including: and education. She received state allowed the ANC to set the S2A3 British Association the Order of Ikhamanga. up Radio Freedom during Medal (Silver) and the South Mary Twala-Mhlongo the struggle against apart- African Institute of Chemi- Mhlongo, who has starred in heid. Ratsiraka also allowed cal Engineers Bill Neal-May many television and cinemat- freedom fighters from the Gold Medal. He is a credited ic films, received the Order liberation movement to settle author and co-author of more of Ikhamanga. She starred in his country. than 190 scientific publica- in Sarafina, A Love in Africa tions. and Taxi to Soweto, for which The late Edna Molewa she won a Best Supporting In recognition of her excep- Braam Jordaan Actress award. tional environmental contri- For his activist role in cham- The veteran actress has had bution, the former Minister pioning sign language and leading roles in Soul Buddyz, of Environmental Affairs was Prof Ari Sitas the human rights of hear- Yizo-Yizo and Hlala Kwabafi- posthumously awarded the ing-impaired people around leyo, which won her a best Order of Mapungubwe. She the world, Jordaan received Comedy Performer award. In held a number of positions member of Junction Avenue the Order of the Baobab. 2011, she was nominated as Jacques Kallis Theatre Company is also the Born profoundly deaf to deaf the best supporting actress at Head of Sociology at the Uni- parents, Jordaan is a World the Sixth Africa Movie Acade- versity of . He has Federation of the Deaf rep- my Awards. She is the mother Jacques Kallis published The Mandela decade resentative. of celebrity Somizi Mhlongo The former all-rounder is 1990-2000: labour, culture and regarded as one of the top society in post-apartheid South Tony Trew professional cricketers. Africa, the RDP Poems and One of the founding officials In the 166 test matches The Flight of the Gwala-Gwala of the Government Commu- he played for South Bird, among other publica- nication and Information Africa, he came tions. System, Trew received the close to matching Order of Luthuli. The poli- India’s Sachin Ten- Thokozani Majozi tician and discourse analyst dulkar’s world re- Chemical and metallurgical was awarded for his role in cord for centuries Edna Molewa engineering professor at the the struggle against apart- scored. Kallis was University of the Witwa- heid as well as his input into named the Leading tersrand, Majozi received government communica- Cricketer in the in government, including the Order of Mapungubwe. tions, which is still visible World in the 2008 Premier of the North West. Majozi has made significant today. Trew served in the Wisden Awards. In Molewa championed the es- scientific contributions in Office of President Nelson 2005, he was crowned tablishment of three United the area of chemical process Mandela. v the International Nations Educational, Scien- integration. The researcher To read more about National Orders visit: Cricket Coun- tific and Cultural Organi- has been awarded for his www.gov.za and www.thepresidency.gov. Mary Twala-Mhlongo cil (ICC) Test sation world heritage sites work, receiving the Burian- za/national-orders Vuk’uzenzele GENERAL May Edition 1 5

Mahlangu's life through the eyes of Rametsi

others were executed,” he More Matshediso reminisced. Democracy and your He understood Mahlan- responsibilities olomon Kalushi gu’s character as that of a Rametsi said he appreciates Mahlangu should young Mamelodi man who the many opportunities Sbe remembered for loved education, who did that he enjoys as a young what he lived for as much well in school and also had South African today, but as what he died for. a small business selling he has a problem with how These are the words fruit while studying to many citizens do not take of Thabo Rametsi, who sustain his family. personal responsibility for received the Best Actor “He wanted to be a changing their lives. Award during the inaugu- teacher in order to em- He said young people ral BRICS Film Festival in power young people. He should commemorate India in 2016 for his role as understood the value of Mahlangu’s life by seiz- Solomon Mahlangu in the education,” he said. ing all opportunities and movie Kalushi. “I think that is why participating in the de- mocracy Mahlangu and Rametsi said Mahlangu when the events of June in the Pretoria prison. who were dragged and others fought so hard for, lived for education and 16 1976 happened… it hit “The story that we were forced to the gallows to be by voting in the upcoming that this passion should him the most because the told is that there were a hung to death, some were election. be remembered as South protest was about fighting number of young people screaming and crying… “If you think your vote Africa commemorates the the Bantu education but he refused to be held. can make a difference then 40th anniversary of his system,” he added. He just walked up the please make it count, but execution. He got to appreciate stairs with bravery to the beyond your vote what are Mahlangu was hanged Mahlangu’s story when rope that was used to hang you doing as an individual by the apartheid regime at they were shooting a “... beyond him,” he said. to contribute to the growth the Pretoria Central Prison scene for the movie. “He was a young man your vote of our country? It cannot on 6 April 1979 after being “The director, Mandla forced to fight a just end with an X on wrongly accused of mur- Dube, made me under- grown per- what are you a ballot paper,” he der. He was only 23. stand that we were nar- son’s war,” said. Rametsi remembers dis- rating the story of many doing as an he added. covering the man behind South African families “If all of us as the Struggle hero when he that do not have a fa- individual to South Africans landed the role of Mahlan- ther… of a mother who contribute to make a con- gu in Kalushi. raised her two sons and scious decision “Although I had always she was about to lose the growth of to be great, we seen his name when driv- another family member will become ing on Solomon Mahlangu because he is leaving… our country?” incredibly suc- Drive in Pretoria, I only he got arrested at 19 cessful and our learned more about his life years of age and got country will be when I did research for the hung to death at successful too,” v role,” said Rametsi. the age of 22,” he said. He found Mahlangu’s he said. story to be sad, but it em- “He would powered him as a young never love black South African man. again, or Ahead of shooting the be in a movie, Rametsi got an op- rela- portunity to re-walk Mahl- tion- angu’s journey with the ship, late Struggle hero’s brother o r Chief Lucas Mahlangu and have his uncles. At that time, a job, Mahlangu’s mother had or start his already passed on. own family, or have fun… “For about two months, he did not get to know the the family took our team simple and small things on his life journey, from that you and I take for KwaNdebele in Mpu- granted,” he said. Thabo malanga to Mamelodi in How did Rametsi Pretoria where he lived, to played initiation school, to school Mahlangu die? Solomon and up to the gallows at The re-enactment of his Mahlangu final moments before in the the Kgosi Mampuru II movie Correctional Facility in Pre- execution depicted the 52 Kalushi. toria where he and many steps he took to the gallows 6 May Edition 1 EDUCATION Vuk’uzenzele Inspiring the car designers of tomorrow

LEARNERS’ PASSION for engineering will be revved up with the donation of BMW X3s to specialised schools and universities across the country.

Busisiwe Nhlapo (17) is one More Matshediso of the Grade 11 learners who studies mechanical automo- earners from Sos- tive technology at the school. hanguve Engineering "I feel fortunate to be study- LSchool of Specialisa- ing at the SoS because when tion (SoS) will be able to en- I completes matric I will not hance their skills in auto- struggle to get the basics motive technology, thanks right." to a partnership between The chief executive officer the Gauteng Department of BMW Group South Africa of Education and BMW and Sub-Saharan Africa, Tim Group. Abbott, said the Soshanguve Gauteng Education MEC community is enormously Panyaza Lesufi said the aim precious to his company as of the initiative is to nurture the first BMW manufacturing talent in young people across plant outside Germany is situ- key disciplines and develop ated in Rosslyn, which is just the country’s future leaders. Busisiwe Nhlapo and Samito Hlonipha are excited about a donation of a BMW X3 model to their school. a few kilometres away from He said the partnership Soshanguve. would also provide learners “We are excited about our tured. to demonstrate that you have The donation to the school with workplace experience, partnership with BMW, which “Do not be thrilled by work- what it takes to learn how to was the first of 20 BMW X3s learnerships, artisanship and donated one of its first X3 ing at a car-wash and only build cars for the world,” he to be handed over to schools entrepreneurial skills. models to the school,” he said. touching a BMW when you added. and universities across South The MEC said the country’s Addressing the learners, the wash it. Be thrilled by design- Among other things, MEC Africa. schools of specialisation are MEC said they should use the ing and building it,” he said. Lesufi said the car company Abbott hopes that some of intended to respond to the car to learn about how cars “Many cars across the world would support the school the learners will become mem- national skills shortage and function, and also how they are built outside our country. with training services and bers of the BMW family after youth unemployment crisis. are designed and manufac- Today we bring this car to you material. completing their studies. v New school solves overcrowding

More Matshediso President Cyril Ramaphosa and 9 learners, but it would on 7 April 2019, who said gradually add more learners the school is special, not only from Grade 10 until they get earners in Thabong because it is named after Ade- to Grade 12 in a period over Township in Welkom laide Tambo, but also due to its three years. no longer have to trav- L world-class facilities. “Our school has capacity to el long distances just to get Tambo was a Struggle hero- take close to 1 100 learners to school, thanks to the new ine and political activist who per year. It will really help state-of-the-art school that contributed to South Africa’s to address the overcrowding was launched in the area. freedom and liberation. that is currently experienced The Adelaide Tambo Sec- The principal of the school, by its counterparts in our ondary School was built to Motsumi Mohapi, told district. Parents will also not the tune of R57 million as a Vuk’uzenzele that the school worry about having to pay for direct response to overcrowd- would, in the near future, pro- transport to get their children ing in other schools in the duce fruits to the entire district to school,” he said. Lejweleputswa District in the because of the nature of sub- The new school is also a non- Free State. jects it would be specialising in. Jubilation! President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the Adelaide Tambo fee paying school. He said The school has 24 classrooms, “Our school is going to spe- Secondary School in Thabong, Welkom, in the Free State. more jobs would be created two science laboratories, a me- cialise in mathematics, physical for teachers in the province dia centre, school nutrition pro- science, commercial subjects create jobs for themselves and State and our country,” Mohapi because as it gradually grows gramme centre, guard house, and entrepreneurship because the communities they live in. explained. more teachers will have to garden centre and hall. we want to equip our learners This will also assist in improv- He said the school currently be employed to teach the It was officially launched by with skills that will help them ing the economy of the Free offers education to Grade 8 learners. v Vuk’uzenzele FRUITSGENERAL OF DEMOCRACY May Edition 1 7

supreme law of the country running water, electricity or and resulted in the abolish- plumbing. Changing the ment of many oppressive Although the Act was re- laws. pealed by the Education and Under apartheid, people Training Act in 1979, some were separated along ra- aspects of racial segregation legislative cial lines. This was largely remained. Under the new guided by the Population Constitution, the Education Registration Act of 1950, and Training Act was re- which required every South pealed by the South African landscape African to be registered and Schools Act in 1996, which classified under the groups entitled all South Africans black, white or coloured. to equal access to education. Various social rights, po- AFTER 1994, substantial work was done both in the litical rights and education The start of a new public domain and behind the scenes to change South opportunities were deter- chapter mined by race. Over the past 25 years, gov- Africa’s laws. The Act was repealed by ernment has not only had Parliament in 1991, although to cancel oppressive laws, THEN it has remained necessary to but introduce new laws and continue to classify South programmes that fulfil the Africans according to race, aims of the Constitution. in order to reverse the in- After the creation of a justices of the past through new Parliament, a number new policies such as black of new institutions were economic empowerment. established to uphold the provisions of the Consti- Abolishing tution. The Constitutional geographical Court was established in segregation order to observe and enforce The creation of Bantustans the observance of any law was one of the major poli- within South Africa. Chap- cies established under the ter 9 institutions such as the apartheid government’s Public Protector, Independ- rule. Also known as “home- ent Electoral Commission, lands”, these 10 areas were the South African Human established based on the Rights Commission and Natives Land Act of 1913, the Commission on Gender which set aside only 13 per- Equality have all acted as cent of land in South Africa protectors of democracy and for black residents. The Ban- the rights of citizens. tu Homelands Citizenship Since 1994, government has Act of 1970 declared that all introduced hundreds of new black Africans were citizens pieces of legislation, many of independent homelands of which focus on redressing rather than of South Africa the injustices of the past. In- itself. Approximately eight troduced in 1994, the Recon- million black people lost struction and Development NOW their citizenship. Programme has been the After the 1994 elections, the guiding light in reversing Bantustans were officially the inequalities of apartheid hen apartheid legislative framework of of the country, affecting every abolished and the country through housing, water, officially end- the country. sector of society. Starting was redivided into the nine electricity, land reform, ac- Wed with the As a young democracy, afresh required repealing new provinces. cess to healthcare and public first democratic elections South Africa’s progress in those laws, implementing works programmes which in 1994, the single most im- overcoming the evils of new laws and changing the Transforming the have improved the living portant task for the newly apartheid has been remarka- functioning of society. education system standards of millions. elected government was to ble. Apartheid policies were The Bantu Education Act New human rights, labour, completely transform the included in virtually all laws A new dawn of 1953 was established in land reform and social wel- For 25 years, South Africa’s order to enforce racially fare laws have increased democracy has been guided separated schools and insti- equality and improved the Changes in South African legislation by a Constitution that is tutions of higher learning. lives of many. since 1994 recognised as one of the best Under this system, black Under apartheid, the sys- in the world. The Constitu- youth were only equipped tem of local government • Apartheid’s basic legal framework consisted tion’s most important aspect with the skills needed to failed to meet the basic needs of four acts – the Population Registration Act, The Group Areas Act, the Land Act and is the Bill of Rights, which enter the unskilled labour of most South Africans. In the Separate Amenities Act – which were forbids discrimination on market. 2000, local municipalities abolished with the advent of democracy. the grounds of race, gender, While schools for white were established and their • Since 1994, a total of 1 313 new acts have social origin, age, religion, children were of world-class functioning is guided by the been introduced or amended in South Africa. language and others. The standards, a high proportion Local Government Municipal Constitution became the of black schools did not have Systems Act. v 8 May Edition 1 FRUITS OF DEMOCRACY Vuk’uzenzele Government supports ECD

overnment is com- “We will be substantially mitted to Early expanding the availability GChildhood Develop- of early reading resources ment (ECD), which is glob- across the foundation phase ally recognised as the most and over the next six years powerful investment in hu- we will provide every school man capital that a country child in South Africa with can make. digital workbooks and text- “If we are to break the cycle of books on a tablet device. We poverty, we need to educate will start with those schools the children of the poor,” said that have been historically the President Cyril Ramaphosa in most disadvantaged and are his 2018 State of the Nation located in the poorest commu- Address (SoNA). nities, including multi-grade, A lack of opportunities and multi-phase, farm and rural interventions during early schools,” he added. childhood can significantly Basic Education Minister disadvantage young children Angie Motshekga said that the and diminish their potential department is ready to phase for success. in digitised textbooks from Despite this, in 2009 North next year. West University ECD spe- sections were established and 2015, to transform ECD service plans and concrete actions, this In March 2019 the DBE – in cialist, Dr Juliana Seleti, said the financing of ECD became a delivery in South Africa by announcement will not deliver partnership with the Vodacom at the World Bank Technical budget item from the year 2000. addressing critical gaps and any benefits to the country or Foundation, Workshop of the Africa Early ECD has since become a gov- ensuring the provision of its youngest citizens,” said Foundation, Childhood Care and Develop- ernment priority and Cabinet comprehensive, universally President Ramaphosa. Women and Global Citizen – ment Initiative that the pre- available and equitable ECD The next step in the process handed over an ECD Centre 1994 apartheid system did not services. is the two years of compul- at Divhani Crèche and at spare children. “Another sory ECD for all children, the Frank Ravele Secondary There were no ECD policies, critical ECD moves to the DBE in preparation for Grade 1, School of Excellence in Vhem- even for privileged children, The responsibility for ECD as announced by President be, Limpopo. and only a fragmented system priority is centres has migrated from Ramaphosa in his 2019 SoNA. The crèche, one of 15 ECD of ECD services, which very the DSD to DBE, with over “Another critical priority is centres chosen for refurbish- few children benefited from. to improve 700 000 children currently to substantially improve read- ments, received a complete She said organised policy reading accessing ECD services across ing comprehension in the first infrastructure makeover. development in South Africa the country. years of school. This is essen- Frank Ravele Secondary only began in the early 1990s, comprehension “This is a significant step tial for equipping children to School is one of 12 Schools after former President Nelson in the first in the progress of education succeed in education, in work of Excellence identified by Mandela was released from for young children in our and in life and is possibly the the DBE for the collaboration prison. years of country and, if implemented single most important factor with Vodacom, which already By 2003 the departments of school.” correctly, will be an important in overcoming poverty, unem- connects 3 000 schools and Social Development, Basic step in achieving the vision ployment and inequality,” the 92 teacher centres across the Education (DBE) and Health of the National Development President said. country. v had developed their own ECD approved the National Inte- Plan Vison 2030. However, policies; well-defined units and grated ECD Policy in December without clear implementation poor children and upgrade between 600 and 800 ECD • National Treasury centres over the next continues to provide three years. funding for ECD • The budget through a ring- allocation for the fenced grant. grant rises from R518 • The ECD conditional million in 2019/20 grant will support to R553 million in about 60 000 2020/21.

Growing little minds

The first 1 000 days of a child focus on adequate nutrition, care, safety and stimulation. For children from two to five years old, the focus is on quality stimulation and care, and this is where ECDs play a crucial part. Vuk’uzenzele RURAL DEVELOPMENT May Edition 1 9 Teen farmer makes dad proud

and over 50 goats, which he just a toddler and I grew up sells to local buyers in Pomfret loving pets as well. I am just a and Morokweng. farm boy,” he added. “When the heifer gave birth Dithakgwe is currently doing to a bull calf, I waited for it a mixed farming course at the to grow and sold it to a local Potchefstroom College of Ag- farmer. I used the money to buy riculture. more cows,” he explained. His livestock includes Bons- He comes from a family of mara cattle and mixed cattle, farmers and was inspired by Boerbok goats and a few his father and late grandfather. indigenous goats, as well as a He said his family became cross-breed of Van Rooy and part of a communal farm called Dorper sheep. Constable Farm, after his father His business is also gradual- and uncles won a land claim ly growing into construction under Barolong Boo Maiketso projects such as the building Communal Property Associa- of animal handling facilities, tion from the government in including kraals. Thabo Herman Dithakgwe is an example to young people that there is success in farming. 2015. “I have a team of cousins who He went on to register his were unemployed and they as- own company last year whiles sist me with construction jobs,” AT JUST 19 YEARS OF AGE, a North West resident he was doing matric, although he said. is already a successful farmer. he already had livestock of his So far, he has managed to cre- own by then. ate two permanent jobs on the “My family has been very farm. One employee manages More Matshediso est farmers, Thabo Herman in Vryburg in North West. supportive of what I do… I small livestock and the other Dithakgwe. The business started with a was raised in a family of farm- manages cattle. eing exposed to an- At just 19 years of age, he donation of a pregnant heifer ers. Even my aunts, uncles and He aspires to grow the busi- imals from birth runs a successful agricultural from his father – also a farmer grandparents have always been ness and be able to employ Bpaved the way for business called Nasi Ditha – in 2014, and today he owns into farming. I used to visit my over 1 000 people in his com- one of South Africa’s young- Farming, Wildlife and Projects a herd of cows, flock of sheep grandparent’s farm when I was munity. v Land handed over to communities in Northern Cape

eputy President David Dukathole community, which we thank our government for Mabuza says govern- consists of residents who finalising the process. Dment is working hard moved to Germiston between “We are going to use the land to restore the dignity of all 1920 and 1927 to look for job productively,” Niemand said. Deputy President David Mabuza with Minister of Rural Development South Africans through the opportunities in the mining The handover comes at a time and Land Reform Maite Nkoana-Mashabane during a land handover Land Reform Programme. sector. when the National Assembly in the Northern Cape. “As government, we want to Both the GaMopedi and is still dealing with a proposed restore human dignity. We must Seoding communities have amendment to the Constitution claims that were lodged no later be at the forefront of transfor- received about 9 000 hectares on expropriation of land with- than 31 December 1998 and are mation,” the Deputy President of land, which will be used for out compensation. yet to be finalised. said at a land handover ceremo- agricultural production. The Draft Expropriation Bill The remaining backlog is pri- ny in Seoding, Northern Cape, Community leader Atho Nie- was published on 21 December marily the result of competing • Approximately recently. mand said that it has been a 2018 for public comment. claims that have been lodged or 80 000 land claims The GaMopedi and Seoding long journey to this day. The restitution programme untraceable claimants. were received handover forms part of gov- “Some of the people with has provided redress to a large Government has programmes before 31 December ernment’s restitution and land whom we started this journey number of victims of land dis- to empower claimants to use 1998, of which reform programme, in line with are no longer alive. It would possession who lodged claims land productively for job crea- 78 750 have the Constitution. have been nice if they were with the government. tion, food security and attract- been settled. The beneficiaries include the here to witness this day, but Government is prioritising ing young people to farming. v 10 May Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele Nissan announces R3bn investment in Rosslyn plant

any more motor- Jobs and local content ists around the Nissan, which has been in Mworld will be the country over the last 56 driving Nissan vehicles pro- years, will add a further 1 200 duced in South Africa. full-time jobs across the value President Cyril Ramaphosa chain with the start of the officiated over the Japanese production of the new Navara automotive giant’s announce- for the local and continental ment of a R3 billion investment market. at its Rosslyn plant in the cap- “We see Africa as [a place] we ital. can make a real contribution to “It is a matter of great pride and improve the lives of the for us that many more motor- people who live here through ists around the world will be industrialisation,” said Nissan driving vehicles that bear the Africa’s Managing Director, industry and craftsmanship of Mike Whitfield. South African workers,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa's inaugural Investment Conference was bearing fruits The production of the vehi- the President at the official with the investment from the Japanese company Nissan. cle will initially include a 35 ceremony held recently. percent local content element, The investment follows South the President said many may skilling of workers, which will the necessary investment to which will be ramped up to Africa’s inaugural Investment have dismissed it as a “pipe- prepare them for the future of preserving jobs as well as reach 60 percent local content Conference in 2018. At the dream that “would never hap- work in an era of technological creating more jobs,” said the in total. conference, South Africa an- pen”. However, the country is advancement. President. “This will generate an nounced that it wanted to raise “proving them wrong” in the “In this era of technological Artificial intelligence, he said, estimated R5.8 billion new R1.4 trillion over the course of drive to raise the funds. advancements and the Fourth must not be seen as being job economic value every year in the next five years. Nissan also invested R150 Industrial Revolution, we destructive but as an advance- the immediate region,” said Welcoming the investment, million in the training and up- must be deliberate in making ment that can create jobs. Whitfield. v SAnews.gov.za Special schools team returns as World Champions A GROUP OF Kimberley learners earned gold at the Special Olympics, proving that will and determination can help you conquer challenges and reach for the stars.

Dale Hes bers had never flown before. “This remarkable achieve- special schools’ team ment showcases that our learn- from the North- ers can perform at any level of A ern Cape overcame competition with the rest of our The Northern Cape unified soccer team in action during their successful tournament in Abu Dhabi. great odds to become world country and the world, wheth- Photo: NC Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. champions at the Special er in public schools or special Olympics World Games in schools. They have shown that tems. The team has risen above Diutlwileng, said that it was a at the airport to welcome the Abu Dhabi in March. Playing the Northern Cape has undis- all odds, faced many challenges wonderful achievement for a team home – the boys proudly against teams from some of covered talent which must be and came out on top.” small team from South Africa wearing their gold medals. the world’s best footballing supported, so that learners can The team was made up of to emerge as champions. Captain Ethan Molatlhegi nations, the Northern Cape reach their full potential,” said pupils from Boitumelo Special The team was joined at the said that he was overwhelmed unified football team tri- Northern Cape Premier Sylvia School, Technical High School tournament by officials from by the support received from umphed, winning 4-1 in the Lucas on the team’s return to and Boys’ High School. Pupils the provincial Department of the community and govern- final against Spain. Kimberley on 22 March. at the schools have learning Sport, Arts and Culture, who ment. The team received R40 000 “We are extremely proud of difficulties, autism and other provided support and encour- Held since 1986, the Special in funding from the Northern the team and grateful for the non-physical disabilities. They agement throughout the team’s Olympics World Games is the Cape Provincial Government management and guidance competed against 14 other winning journey. Hundreds of largest event of its kind, with and when they jetted off to Abu provided by the team manag- teams in division three. Northern Cape residents, along 53 000 athletes competing in 23 Dhabi. Many of the team mem- ers, coaches and support sys- The team’s coach, Lebogang with government officials, were sports. v Vuk’uzenzele GOOD GREEN DEEDS May Edition 1 11 Job creation through waste management AN EASTERN CAPE start-up is helping to curb the amount of plastic waste that lands up in fields, dams and landfill sites.

Siya Miti Afri-Waste is a poster child for the black industrialist ast London business programme and Operation woman Phumeza Ce- Phakisa Chemicals and Waste Eshemba has made a Economy. living for herself and doz- The plant was recently visited ens of other families from a by President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Cyril Ramaphosa with Phumeza Ceshemba who created 17 jobs through her waste-recycling waste recycling business in Environmental Affairs Minister business in the Eastern Cape. Fort Jackson on the outskirts Nomvula Mokonyane, Minis- of Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. ter of Co-operative Governance various regions (OR Tambo, They are washed and turned landfills,” said Ceshemba, Ceshemba, who learned the and Traditional Affairs Zweli Chris Hani and Amathole into raw plastic which can be adding that they are the only waste recycling business from Mkhize, Eastern Cape Premier districts). further processed and turned company in the Eastern Cape her mother, is driven by a pas- Phumulo Masualle and vari- These facilities will promote into other plastic products. that washes plastic. sion to protect the environment ous government leaders. and improve the rate of waste The benefits of the Ceshem- She said that funding from from harmful toxins. The Eastern Cape Depart- recycling in the province as an bas’ business have a ripple ef- the government made her She started Afri-Waste in ment of Economic Develop- alternative method to waste fect on various small, medium dreams a reality. 2017 and co-owns it with her ment, Environmental Affairs management, other than dis- and micro-enterprises as well Operation Phakisa Chem- husband Thozamile. The plant and Tourism reported in its posal of waste in landfills, the as their employees. icals and Waste aims to in- is a beacon for Eastern Cape’s 2017/18 Annual Report that it department said in its annual “We’ve got a Workers’ Trust crease the contribution of the recycling initiatives, and cur- had finalised five waste man- report. that benefits 17 people and waste economy from R24.3 rently has 17 employees while agement licence applications Afri-Waste collects and sorts over 100 cooperatives and billion to R35.8 billion and dozens of other families benefit for waste-recycling initiatives waste plastics including car- waste pickers also benefit. create 70 000 direct jobs and through spin-offs. and composting facilities in ry bags and plastic bottles. In addition, we collect from 127 000 indirect jobs. v

Top beaches fly tourism flag high

into the coastal tourism sector. Speaking to Vuk’uzenzele NEWLY TRAINED beach stewards are hard at work One of the programme’s from his home in the Ozwathi- helping beaches maintain or achieve their Blue Flag status. trainees said the skills he ni village, he said the training learnt will help him teach had opened his eyes to how people from his village about marine life is affected by the the importance of recycling, decisions people make. especially at the beach. “Take for example how peo- Junior environment edu- ple litter on the beachfront be- cation officer Khanyisane cause they say someone will Sikhakhane said he wants pick it up. They do not think to impart the knowledge he it will blow into the sea where has gained to his community. fish will eat it. Turtles eat The 34-year-old said schools jellyfish and plastic floating should have programmes in water looks like a yummy to teach pupils about the meal to them so they eat it and importance of keeping the end up dying.” environment clean. At a recent graduation for “They need to understand the 200 KwaZulu-Natal par- KwaZulu-Natal graduates who were part of the Blue Flag Training programme. that the things people throw ticipants, Wessa representa- away at the beach are killing tive Nerosha Govender said: Silusapho Nyanda However, achieving Blue eco-warriors who are able to fish and other marine life,” he “The stewards have improved Flag status takes a collabo- spread awareness of how litter said. the tourism facilities and ser- lue Flag status is the rative effort and needs the impacts beaches and affects the The former beach- vices offered at the Blue Flag ultimate accolade buy-in of communities. A tourism economy, while carry- front waiter said he joined beaches across three prov- Bfor beaches across training programme presented ing out various other tasks at the programme after reading inces. The Tourism Blue Flag the world and a sure way by the Wildlife and Environ- the beaches to which they are an advert calling for trainees. programme has led to a cadre to attract both domestic ment Society of South Africa assigned. “ I come from a rural area, I of skilled youth who are now and international tourists (Wessa) and the Department The accredited training also didn’t know much about the better placed to access further to coastal towns. of Tourism aims to create positions trainees for entry beach,” he said. employment. v 12 May Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele Residents hail new library

Silusapho Nyanda “The library will also assist in terms of reading. ommunity mem- We need to read more,” said bers of villag- Hlatshwayo Ces within the University of South Africa Bushbuckridge area are (UNISA) student, Comfort happy about their new Makaringe, is a resident library. of the neighbouring Rolle The Bushbuckridge village. library is said to boost Makaringe is studying knowledge, literacy and part-time for a Human academic skills in the area. Resources degree. He said The library is a project with the opening of the of the provincial Depart- library he will be able to ment of Culture, Sport and save money on transport Recreation. It also aims to The newly built Bushbuckridge Library opened by the Mpumalanga Department of Sports, and book-buying costs. keep young people away Culture and Recreation. In the past he had to go to from social ills such as drug bookstores in Nelspruit to abuse and crime. a way of working with the team do not have data for He also added that prior buy books needed for his Kgomotso Hlatshwayo, youth. accessing the Internet. Now to the opening of the library, studies. He can now borrow a resident in the area, said He said the library will that the library is very close youth in the area had to books from the new library, he was ecstatic about the help young people to access to their homes it will be travel for about 45 min- Makaringe said. opening of the facility. information easier. very easy for them to access utes to source information The provincial department Hlatshwayo also runs a “In the past I would find the information they need,” from the nearest Dwarsloop will also be opening another community soccer team as that the boys in my soccer said Hlatshwayo. library. library at Kanyamazane. v Brighter future for Makhado’s pre-schoolers

Silusapho Nyanda Takalani Netshitenzhe, said the best way to deal with the he future of the challenges faced by society is children from a through education. TLimpopo village is “Through our education eco- shining brighter, thanks to system, we will be addressing a better school. many of the socio-economic Pupils of the Divhani Crèche challenges faced by commu- and School of Excellence in nities. In the Vodacom-sup- Makhado’s Divhani village ported communities, we will have received a newly reno- be working in partnership vated early childhood devel- with government, civil so- opment (ECD) centre. ciety and the communities Principal of the school, to ensure that we address Mafindi Hulisani, said they challenges in communities,” were ecstatic with the newly said Netshitenzhe. renovated classes. The Divhani community Hulisani said the renova- crèche is one of 15 ECD cen- tions to the three-classroom tres chosen for upgrading and school were supplemented renovation, and Vodacom has with new learning material extended assistance to its sis- for the pupils. ter primary school. The new renovations includ- Deputy Minister of Basic Education Enver Surty handing over Vodacom-supported Divhani Creche and The school’s new infra- School of Excellence's Early Childhood Development Centre in Makhado, Limpopo. ed the repairing of a ceiling, structure was also welcomed painting, air conditioners, by parents. Gladys Mafuku, toilets, proper fencing and a was handed over by the to a partnership with the to enhance the education sys- whose three-year-old daugh- borehole. Deputy Minister of Basic Vodacom Foundation, which tem,” the Department of Basic ter attends the school, said The school was renovated Education, Enver Surty, and is currently supporting 3 000 Education said. the improvements will be by cellphone network pro- Vodacom – caters for 42 pu- schools and 92 teacher cen- Speaking at the launch, the good for the community’s vider, Vodacom. pils. tres across the country with Chief Officer: Corporate Af- morale and the children’s The ‘new’ school – which “The handover is thanks technology and infrastructure fairs for the Vodacom Group, education. v Vuk’uzenzele ADVERTORIAL May Edition 1 13

DAFF PRODUCER/FARMER REGISTER CAMPAIGN

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in partnership with Statistics SA, is embarking on a Producer/Farmer Register (PFR) campaign.

The Producer/Farmer Register was launched in 2018 and was established to improve the inaccurate and/or misrepresented statistics of farmers in the non-commercial sector, i.e. smallholder farmers, across the country. The statistics on commercial farmers will be collected through a Census of Commercial Agriculture (CoCA) and statistics on non-commercial farmers will be collected through the DAFF Producer/Farmer Register.

While the actual collection of data started on 01 April 2019 in all provinces, the campaign will run until 2021.

1. What is the Producer/Farmer Register campaign (PFR)? The PFR is the statistical data collection on smallholder farmers, in which information on the demography of farms and farmers,production activities, as well as infrastructure is gathered across South Africa.

2. Who is included the PFR? Smallholder farmers are included in this campaign. Most of these farmers are under-resourced and the majority are found in the rural areas. They produce mainly for household consumption and even though they sell to the local market, it is not on a sustainable basis.

There are different levels of capacity of these farmers, based on income and size of production. Some do very well and are near- commercial in their business activities, while some are struggling and produce mainly for household food consumption. The PFR will also include smallholder producers in the forestry and fisheries sectors.

3. Why must smallholder farmers take part in the PFR? Government needs to plan based on evidence-based information, in order to provide service delivery to the relevant beneficiaries. Farmers will benefit from registering in the PFR because:

• They will be able to receive the necessary support and benefits will come to those who need them.

• They can be easily identified for different industry initiatives and benefits.

Gathering accurate and reliable information from farmers will do away with waste of resources and poor service delivery. If the farming environment cannot be measured, it cannot be managed. Therefore, farmers are requested to cooperate with extension officers by answering any questions asked to them, in order for the government to be able to get their accurate details.

4. How will the PFR unfold? PFR data collection will be done by extension officers who will be provided with data collection devices. The devices will be used to gather the information, which will be stored in the PFR system. This information will be collected through face-to-face interviews with farmers, who will be identified through provincial and district offices.

The PFR will run from 2018 to 2021 and data collection will begin in 2019.

5. Is the PFR linked to the current debate on the expropriation of land without compensation? It should be noted that this project has no link whatsoever to the current debate on expropriation of land without compensation.

6. Who is the contact person for more information on this campaign? Queries can be sent via email to: [email protected] or telephonically on 012 319 8454 or 012 319 8042

7. Where can one access the data/report after it is released? Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will officially release the report to the public on a date to be announced. The report will be available at www.daff.gov.za.

agriculture, forestry & fisheries Department: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 14 May Edition 1 ADVERTORIAL Vuk’uzenzele What will the colleagues say?

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Violence and abuse are poison to society. Let’s make it stop. Vuk’uzenzele GENERAL May Edition 1 15 ASIDI programme develops Ermelo school

to learning and teaching. learn,” Vilakazi said. come a long way. The refurbishments made at She said the equipment will “We started teaching in Wesselton Primary School in- also ensure that the pupils are shacks. We had about 12 class- clude a new computer centre, exposed to the best education rooms in that shack. We are classrooms, two specialised as the school has the latest in coming from a very shameful multi-purpose classrooms, sci- technological advancements. situation but we tried by all ence laboratory, three Grade R School Principal Lillian means,” said Thusi. classrooms, hall, car parking Thusi told Vuk’uzenzele that The school has 1 683 pupils lot, upgraded water reticu- the equipment received will from disadvantaged back- lation system and electricity ensure that the school deliv- grounds that can now receive supply. ered the best results. the best education. v The school received 10 tab- Thusi said the school has lets from a private donors. Local resident Gugu Vila- kazi, who has her grandchild Wesselton Primary School has bought jubilation to the community also facilitated of Ermelo. Sandiso Dladla at the school, said that the equipment will the provision of Silusapho Nyanda ment of Basic Education’s Ac- help improve learning condi- • Since the inception water to 836 celerated School Infrastructure tions. of ASIDI in 2011 schools, sanitation he community of Er- Delivery Initiative (ASIDI). “The new learning equip- about 216 schools to 693 schools melo in Mpumalan- The objective of ASIDI is to ment will benefit us a great have been built and electricity to ga is elated with the eradicate the backlog in schools deal. The kids now are learn- T and delivered 372 schools that refurbishment of the local without water, sanitation and ing mathematics. Some par- across the country. Wesselton Primary School. electricity and to replace those ents, such as myself, cannot previously had no The school was handed over schools constructed from inap- help with the maths problems • The ASIDI access to these to the community after being propriate material like mud. they are given at schools. The programme has basic amenities. upgraded as part of the Depart- This is to contribute positively new equipment will help them South Africans benefit from international relationships

Many African countries POST-DEMOCRATIC South share common problems and Africa has gained membership to a through the AU, members are able to collectively find number of organisations that lend solutions. The AU has creat- ed a sense of unity amongst support to the country’s efforts to countries around the conti- create a thriving society for all. nent, helping our government to build strong relationships with our African counter- hen the first munity (SADC) and Brazil, parts. In 2020, President Cyril democratic Russia, India, China and Ramaphosa will chair the AU, Welections took South Africa (BRICS), all of which will give South Africa place in 1994, the eyes of which benefit the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to chair the AU in 2020. the opportunity to further im- the world were on South prove its influence and lead- Africa. We became a rare Membership of the Bank Group and Interna- opportunity to join other de- ing position on the continent. example of a country that UN tional Monetary Fund have veloping nations to improve had managed to peacefully The UN provides millions of provided loans which have economic growth, learn from Membership of the emerge from many years of rands in aid to its member allowed the South African successful initiatives and im- SADC struggle. Since then, South countries. It supports disaster Government to fast-track prove trade. South Africa’s South Africa is one of 15 Africa has played an impor- relief efforts, provides fund- programmes that support mil- involvement in BRICS has SADC countries, which gives tant role on the world stage. ing for health programmes lions of needy South Africans. greatly improved our political us the opportunity to be part South Africa is currently a and has a number of agencies position on the world stage. of an organisation that focuses member of international or- that deal with various issues, BRICS membership Investments from other BRICS on the unique issues in our ganisations such as the United such as human rights, disease South Africa joined the BRICS nations have now created immediate region. The SADC Nations (UN), the African and economic development. group in 2010. over 20 000 jobs. has greatly boosted our econ- Union (AU), the Southern In addition, UN special Our relationship with these omy by promoting trade with African Development Com- agencies such as the World countries has presented an Membership of the AU southern African countries. v 16 May Edition 1 SPORT, ARTSGENERAL & CULTURE Vuk’uzenzele Netball World Cup to inspire greatness BORN IN Durban’s Mpumalanga township, the captain of the national netball team has had many doors opened to her through her participation in the sport.

Silusapho Nyanda seem far away but it is girls could be selected for really not. Start working the national team to partici- he hosting of the now towards achieving pate in the tournament and Netball World this exciting goal because the team could even go on TCup in South Af- you can. It is all about the to win. “Anything is pos- rica will greatly benefit hard work, commitment sible. The Spar Proteas has the development of the and discipline you put in proven this during recent sport, believes Proteas now. Do not wait.” said competitions,” she said. captain Bongiwe Msomi. Msomi, who is currently “We must remember that The awarding of the host- playing for England’s the efforts we make now ing rights of netball’s pre- Wasps club. will benefit generations to mier tournament to South She said the best way to come and ensure netball Africa will help grow the grow the game is for the grows in popularity,” she sport among aspiring country to set plans and said. players, she said. ensure they are achieved. The 31-year-old captain South Africa will be the “Already, the interest in said young people must first African country to participating in the tour- know how life-changing host the tournament since nament is high,” she said, participation in sport can it started in 1963. adding that South Africa open doors for personal The centre-cum-wing must do what it takes to growth and development. attack said youngsters host a successful tourna- The captain advises young now have a chance of ment that makes both the girls who want to play for representing their country country and the continent the Proteas to be disci- on home soil in the 2023 proud. plined, adding that hard tournament. She said with the right work and commitment are Netball SA Captain Bongiwe Msomi. “It is possible. It might structures in place, young essential for success. v Upcoming rugby star eyes the top spot

Silusapho Nyanda shining stars who came out of the few to play for a team with the Super 12 rugby tournament the best training staff on offer. he rugby game in recently hosted by the Eastern Salman wants to represent the Eastern Cape has Cape Sports Confederation. his country in Springbok col- Trecently been dev- Salman, who aspires to play ours one day. astated by the state of the for the Sharks or the Blue Bulls, “We all wish to play for the Border rugby team, which says the future of rugby could Springboks but that’s hard is currently under adminis- shine brighter with a push in to achieve at the moment, tration. the right direction. especially if you are not from There is however hope that “There are a lot of brilliant college schools as they nor- right the game can still be salvaged players in the teams but they mally pick players from those struc- with the young players com- are not recognised because schools instead of the more tures, ing through the ranks. the structures are very poor public schools.” him and his Wing-cum-fullback for the and they don’t have the right Salman said there are a lot peers have the East London Police rugby development,” Salman said. of players who could be the potential to be team Siseko Salman is living The youngster, who previ- next Siya Kolisi with the right among the best Siseko proof of this. ously played for the Border grooming. rugby players in the Salman. The 18-year-old is one of the Rugby club, said he is one of He believes that with the country. v