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ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Websites: www.gcis.gov.za www.vukuzenzele.gov.za E-mail: [email protected] @VukuzenzeleNews Vuk'uzenzele Tel: (+27) 12 473 0353 2 August 2018 Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele No illegal deductions On twitter Responses on #67Minutes on Nelson Mandela Day

Zenobia Nedine QueenSavAge on new SASSA card #67MinutesForMandela Went to Princess Alice Adoption Home what a joy are those kids the best ever. I'm Xhosa Just So U time and loans. The only deduc- side as well as the letters ‘SAS- know!

tions permitted on the new gold SA’ inscribed on the left. The Bongelo Simphiwe SASSA card will be for funeral new SASSA gold card offers @BongeloSimphiwe‏ Happy #MandelaDay policies on non-child grants, social grants beneficiaries’ use your #67minutes which should also not be more real benefits which those who #67MinutesForMandela to put a smile on someone's face. than ten percent of the total have migrated to it are already grant,” said the IMC in a state- enjoying.” Lukholo George @aLoverOfLove� ment read by Communications Government urges all social Decided to buy food packs (also some lady asked for a Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. grants beneficiaries to exercise pack of sugar) and give them With this card beneficiaries their choice of a grant payment away for my #67MinutesForMandela #givingback can make three free cash with- method carefully and to choose Riyazi Ismail drawals from any participating to receive their grants through @mankda_riyaz merchant such as Shoprite and a method that will not result in It's time @PresidencyZA @GovernmentZA officially Boxer one free over the counter their own exploitation. declare a public holiday. cash withdrawal at the Post “We wish to reiterate as well Marvin Craig @missyLcraig Office, free swipes purchase that the old white SASSA/CPS I try everyday.... On that he new South African Committee (IMC) on Compre- payments at all merchants and card will be completely phased day we may visit the baby home Social Security Agen- hensive Social Security said one free ATM balance enquiry out by the end of September Tshepiso Mobabi cy (SASSA) gold card recently. per month to mention a few. 2018. It will no longer be in use @TshepiMobabi T Mabopane community on this does not allow for illegal “The card is designed to pro- “The new SASSA gold card hence we call on people who year's #MandelaDay project deductions and fraudulent tect social grant beneficiaries is easily identifiable. It is gold still have the old card to migrate painting House number 4838 block B on Friday from 09:00am. transactions to take place, from illegal deductions for in colour and has the country’s to the new gold card issued by Clothing and blankets will be handed said the Inter Ministerial things such as electricity, air- coat of arms on the right hand the Post Office.” v handover to the family. Trauma eased for Acornhoek abuse victims THANKS TO A partnership with big business and a local businessman, survivors of gender- based violence will find reporting the crimes a little less daunting.

ighting gender-based victims will be well accommo- violence is everyone's dated and their statements will Fbusiness but a part- be dealt with confidentially, nership between the Acorn- respectfully and with dig- hoek SAPS and the private nity,” said Acornhoek SAPS sector has taken the fight one spokesperson Captain Mpho step further. Nonyane. A Wendy house was trans- With many victims of abuse formed into a welcoming, being afraid to submit a state- safe place for victims of gen- ment against their abuser, the der-based violence. CCBSA Mbombela wanted to Coca-Cola Beverages South provide victim-friendly, private Africa (CCBSA) employees facilities to make the process a in Mbombela rolled up their little bit easier. sleeves and built benches, The project also served to shelves and painted the struc- cement a relationship between ture. New floors, ceilings, a the SAPS, CCBSA and Richard geyser and kitchen unit were Malapane, who distributes The bright colours of the structures which will be used to assist victims of abuse. also installed in the Wendy Coca-Cola products to the house. community of Acornhoek. "We had challenges before As a business owner, Mal- unfortunate criminal incidents He hopes that a strong rela- alleviate challenges faced by but now we are sure that our apane has experienced a few that have affected his business. tionship with the police will the community faces. v

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Take a stand against the abuse of women and children

ender based violence recognition than women. agents of change. I hope their archy, and the endemic violence The neglect and social exclu- is one of the most This arrangement, which we actions have inspired others, daily experienced by them and sion of women in our democrat- Gdevastating social know as patriarchy, is not nat- especially perpetrators to end our children. ic breakthrough would mean a challenges facing our young ural. It is made by people and the violence. Violence perpetrated against betrayal of the liberation strug- democracy. Every day we as such it can be taken apart Those violently assaulting women is an offence against the gle and of freedom stalwarts hear about abuse against by us all working together as women and children need to founding values of our Consti- like Charlotte Maxeke, Ruth women and children, or read a society. realise that their actions have a tution. It goes against all that First, Dorothy Nyembe, Amina about violence, including Ending the scourge of abuse lasting effect on their victims, we seek to build as a nation. Cachalia, Winnie Mandela and murder and rape. against women and children and that their actions will de- I call on every South African many more. The scourge of violence starts with you and me. Let us termine the kind of society our to play their part in ending Our liberation struggle was against women and children take responsibility. children live in tomorrow. gender-based violence by re- not just about ending national resembles an epidemic that If we are to end violence porting incidents of abuse in oppression. is spreading through society, against women and children, your community to the nearest It was also about ending the sparing no social group or class. we need to confront patriarchy police station. triple oppression of women. As It shows no sign of abating. The in all its forms and manifesta- “I don’t believe By doing this you are sending mothers, sisters, and daughters, data released by StatsSA in June tions and for men to play a key that a man is out a strong message of non-tol- black women were oppressed shows that despite our joint ini- role by, among others, organis- erance allowing our criminal on the basis of race, class, and tiatives to combat the scourge, it ing themselves in order to turn born with the justice system to do its job to gender. is getting worse. What must be against gender-based violence. premise that he prosecute perpetrators of do- The liberation of women stated here is that gender-based An example of sustained mestic violence. demands that those who are violence is not caused by a vi- action by men is the recent has dominion over The Department of Social a source of life – women - are rus, it is caused by people. #100MenMarch that took place women.” Development also has a Gen- also freed from sexist and op- Unlike a virus that is often first in Tshwane, and then der-Based Violence Command pressive language. transmitted through coughing around the country. Centre (GBVCC) – a 24-hour This is what the new revo- or physical, this epidemic is In the true spirit of “Thuma call centre that provides sup- lution warrants. This is what spread through attitudes and Mina” or Send Me, government We must help women reclaim port and counselling to victims radical economic emancipation behaviour. organised a demonstration in agency over their lives and bod- of gender based violence. Their demands. I don’t believe that a man is partnership with various social ies. The time has come for all number is 0800 428 428 (0800 Women are the soul and fire born with the premise that he partners. Thousands of men of us to speak with one voice GBV GBV). Callers can also of our nation. has dominion over women. around the country marched and take a stand. Just as we did request a social worker from We say Malibongwe because Instead, this view is handed in a joint initiative to stop the during the apartheid struggle the Command Centre to contact our women are the bricks build- down from generation to gen- violence. we must mobilise all sectors of them by dialling *120*7867# ing the dreams of a resilient eration and eventually is am- The march drew sectors of society against this scourge. (free) from any cell phone. nation. plified through social customs, society, such as government, As men there is nothing that I encourage survivors of gen- Let me remind every South culture and popular media. business, labour, faith-based compels us to hurt those who der-based violence to use the African to always have this slo- It is implied in the social and organisations, non-profit and are vulnerable. services offered by this centre. gan in their hearts and in their economic structure of socie- media organisations in an effort Our country will never be A nation that undermines mind that “Change Begins With ty where men occupy most to stop violence against women truly free until all our women the aspirations of women and Me and I Can Motivate Others positions of authority and and children. are fully emancipated from the oppresses them can have no to end Violence”. responsibility and even earn The men who took part in degradation of poverty, the peace, no social cohesion, and Let us work together to build a more and receive greater social the march decided to become indignity of sexism and patri- no development. safe and better society. v

#SendMe #ThumaMina

Together we move South Africa forward 4 August 2018 Edition 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Vuk’uzenzele Helping women farmers prosper

THE PROJECT has allowed more women to participate in projects in their communities while building their knowledge and a pathway out of poverty.

dictable climate events such that women usually do not as heavy rains and drought. own assets nor have the She said that the project opportunity to participate allowed her to grow more meaningfully in projects due climate-resilient produce, sell to exclusive local institutions it and make a profit. and social norms. It seeks to " I managed to buy furniture empower women through an for my house and invested approach focused on engage- some of the money for my ment, capacity development children’s school fees,” said and access to markets,” said Gwala. Jennings. Another farmer, Winnet The project has allowed Dhladhla, had previously more women to participate used an incorrect planting in projects in their commu- method where she planted nities, while building their her crops too close together. knowledge and capacity to With the problem sorted out, make their own decisions she was able to make a profit and chart their own path- from her potatoes and from ways out of poverty. mealies that she grows. “Part of this includes train- “This has allowed me to ing them on organising, One of the ways that the Adaptation Fund assists rural female farmers is encouraging them to use feed my family and also setting up of co-operatives climate resilient crops. make some money on the and managing such co-op- side,” Dhladhla said. eratives. It also includes Dale Hes the South African National project has changed the way There are currently about learning about climate smart Biodiversity Institute (SAN- these women go about their 380 women farmers benefit- practices that lead to in- he chances of climate BI) and the University of activities by encouraging the ting from this project in the creased production. Through change affecting KwaZulu-Natal. use of climate resilient crops, province. investments in infrastructure Tfarming methods of The uMgeni Resilience Pro- organic fertilisers and new SANBI’s strategic grants such as community gardens, rural female farmers in the ject is a R102 million project ploughing methods. manager, Michael Jennings, irrigation tunnels, and other uMgungundlovu District which falls under the Adapta- Matu Gwala received assis- said that the project seeks to equipment, the project has Municipality in KwaZu- tion Fund – an initiative which tance from the uMgeni Resil- address the hurdles faced by empowered women to own lu-Natal will be slim thanks seeks to assist communities to ience Project after struggling women farmers. resources and assets,” Jennings to a project implemented by deal with climate change. The to farm her crop due to unpre- “The project recognises explained. v

safety, cleanliness, access to New amphibious wheelchairs amenities and environmental management, among other make beaches accessible to all criteria. The City of Cape Town, THE INNOVATIVE wheelchairs are “amphibious” in that they are able to Overstrand, Bitou and move easily on sand and float on water. Kouga municipalities were awarded the chairs based (WESSA), together with the on their existing disabled Ford Motor Company Fund, access to beaches and their has donated “amphibious commitment to making their wheelchairs” to Blue Flag Blue Flag beaches usable for beaches in four coastal mu- all people. The chairs will be nicipalities in South Africa. freely available for disabled The chairs will make beach- beachgoers to use at Blue Flag Jakkie es universally accessible to beaches to be determined by Pieters from The those with disabilities and the recipient municipalities. National Council for Persons create awareness around Director for Education with Physical spaces becoming more ac- and Global Community Disabilities in South Africa cessible to all. Development at the Ford accepts their amphibious The innovative wheelchairs Motor Company Fund Mike wheelchair are “amphibious” in that they Schmidt said, “This is yet on behalf of the Kouga are able to move easily on another example of how Municipality. sand and enter and float on mobility can improve the water, said WESSA National quality of life for people in Coastal Coordinator Robert many different ways. We’re outh Africa is re- of the best in the world. is given to the unique chal- Slater. happy to support this unique nowned for its spec- Every year, thousands of lenges faced by the disabled WESSA implements the project that will allow more Stacular coastlines, tourists and locals flock to in enjoying time at the beach. international Blue Flag people to fully experience the with our sunny beaches the seaside to play and cre- Taking this into account, programme in South Afri- joys of the beach - from trav- along the eastern and western ate holiday memories with the Wildlife and Environ- ca which ensures beaches eling along the sandy shores shores being hailed as some family, but not much thought ment Society of South Africa meet global standards of to going into the water.” v Vuk’uzenzele RURAL DEVELOPMENT August 2018 Edition 1 5 Mokwele raising the bar in chicken farming

More Matshediso in Lichtenburg. Recently he was with an investment of only crowned the overall winner for about R40 000. osing a parent through the 2018 Young Farmer of the Broiler production is the death is devastating year award in the North West breeding of chickens for meat Land can be the begin- province. production. ning of difficult times for Mokwele (31) also won the Back in 2014, he started with many young people, but for award for Best Youth Commer- only 45 000 chickens per cycle Thabang Mokwele it meant but to date the farm has ten having to work harder in or- “I want to thank broiler houses with a capacity der to survive. of 15 000 chickens each produc- As a child who grew up in a the department ing at least 150 000 birds per family farm near Ventersdorp in and all the people cycle. The cycle runs for about the North West province, Mok- who supported 35 days. wele had to take over the reins He has been able to create 12 when his father passed on in me to start my permanent jobs and employs 16 2009. He was only 22 years old. business. I am casual workers. “I had to drop out of an Infor- Mokwele supplies Kroon's mation Technology course in where I am today Gourmet Chickens with stock order to sustain the farm after because of through a contract with the my father’s burial. I could not company. let the farm die on my watch,” them.” The farm received financial he said. support of nearly R1 million He is passionate about farm- cial Enterprise. from the department to help ing because it has been the main “I want to thank the depart- pay for electricity and purchase source of income for his family ment and all the people who of feed. all his life. supported me to start my busi- He encourages other Five years later when the ness. I am where I am today be- young South Africans to family farm was stable he went cause of them.” said Mokwele. look at farming as a business on to start his own farm Tha- His farm specialises in broiler that can yield many financial Thabang Mokwele in a broiler house at his farm. ba-Kwena Projects PTY (LTD) production and he started it benefits. v

Hard work pays off frequently visit a 250 hectare Rerani when a hailstorm farm which belonged to his damaged everything on his friend’s father in Nwanedi farm. However this did not for young farmer village which opened his discourage him. Instead he mind to how exciting farm- registered his company in NYADZANI RERANI is an entrepreneur at heart who ing could be. 2016 with the help of the Rerani said at the time his Small Enterprise Develop- has proven that farming has a wealth of benefits. father had 15 hectares of ment Agency while the Na- land that was scheduled to tional Youth Development be sold. Agency helped him with a “I pleaded with my father business plan. not to sell our land situated Rerani now employs 18 in Ha-Mphaila because I had permanent workers, 14 of plans to farm it.” which are young people, but Rerani’s very first stint in he also employs as many as farming was planting mus- 90 seasonal workers. tard spinach on a half-hec- “The government has as- tare patch of land. From this sisted me with ten workers harvest he saved every cent through the EPWP and I also so he could grow the busi- have an intake of 11 learners ness. He decided to plant from TVET colleges who are butternut on a one hectare doing experiential learning piece of land. in my farm.” “In the following season He has leased an additional Young farmer Nyadzani Rerani produces jam-squash, pepper dew, chillies, tomatoes, green beans I decided to plant the but- eight hectares of land and butternuts which are supplied to major retail shops in Vhembe and he also exports tomatoes to Mozambique. ternut in two hectares and where he is planting gem was able to hire one person squash, pepperdew, chillies, conservation six years ago neur venturing into the busi- to assist me with harvesting. tomatoes, green beans and Odas Ngobeni the idea of working for ness of farming in the rural I was already seeing myself butternuts. He supplies someone else was furthest village of Maluma outside as a commercial farmer and major retail shops around hen Nyadzani Re- from his mind. Thohoyandou in Limpopo. I worked very hard,” he the district of Vhembe and rani completed his Instead the 28-year-old His dream was further en- says. also export his tomatoes to Wdegree in nature wanted to be an entrepre- couraged when he started to Things took a turn for Mozambique. v 6 August 2018 Edition 1 HEALTH Vuk’uzenzele Cuba-trained medical students ready to serve THE STUDENTS will complete their sixth-year studies and integration into the South African health system.

azi Zulu is one of the 260 fifth-year Zmedical students who are pleased to be back About 590 doctors home after having left South have already Africa to study medicine in qualified from the Cuba six years ago. Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro (NMFC) He left his home in the medical collaboration Umgungundlovu District of programme since it KwaZulu-Natal in 2012 as a started in 1996. starry-eyed 17-year-old ma- triculant to pursue his dream dispatched to their districts of studying medicine. of origin to start working as Zulu was one of the bursary doctors. recipients who was awarded Upon arrival, Zulu said he an opportunity to study abroad was happy to be reunited with as part of the Nelson Mandela his family of ten members. Fidel Castro (NMFC) medical Each one of them wore a spe- collaboration programme of cially-designed black T-shirt the Department of Health. with the words ‘Dr Zazi Zulu’ Through the programme, the and carried a big banner with department awards qualifying the message: “Welcome Back, and deserving students an op- Zazi Zulu using a microscope during his studies in Cuba. Mageba.” portunity to study medicine in “I am very pleased with the Cuba free of charge. centration of health personnel tlements. a ceremony held at OR Tambo warm reception that we have The NMFC programme was in urban areas and in the Health Minister Aaron Mot- International Airport. received upon our return. I am established by presidents Nel- exclusionary private sector; soaledi recently welcomed the The students will complete looking forward to applying son Mandela and Fidel Castro insufficient personnel who students back into the country. their sixth-year studies and all the knowledge that I have in 1996 as part of the various were also not in possession Minister Motsoaledi was ac- integration into the South Af- gained in Cuba. I want to use bilateral agreements between of the necessary training and companied by his Deputy Joe rican health system. They will my skills and expertise and South Africa and Cuba. the under-provision of health Phaahla together with families spend the next 18 months of work with diligence for the The programme was estab- care in rural and peri-urban and loved ones to welcome the study at various South African benefit of my fellow compa- lished to address the over-con- areas, as well as informal set- fifth-year medical students at universities, and will then be triots,” he said. v

Breastmilk grows healthy babies

proportions which keeps of Health gave a few tips The first milk produced Most new-borns are ready the baby healthy and pro- from mothers on how best by the breast is sticky, yel- to find the nipple and start tects against diseases. to care for their little one. low-white early milk called breastfeeding within the Every mother who chooses colostrum and should be first hour after birth. to exclusively breastfeed Why must I breastfeed your baby’s first food. It is her baby in the first six exclusively? normal for mothers to pro- How do I know that my months is doing the best Breastfeeding will assist duce only a small amount of baby is getting enough she can to help her baby with your baby’s brain, colostrum. This milk is rich breast milk? grow and stay healthy. teeth and jaw development. in protective factors and • The baby should be gain- Breastfeeding and adding It also helps you to get to vitamins and acts as your ing weight according to formula, water, teas, cereals know your baby. Breast- baby’s first immunisation. the growth chart in line and other foods, in the first feeding is good for the mom with the weight and age six months of the baby’s because it helps to decrease When do I start of the baby. life increases the baby's bleeding after birth, as well breastfeeding? • The baby has about 6-8 risk of getting diarrhoea, as the chances of develop- The best time to start breast- wet nappies in 24 hours. pneumonia, malnutrition ing breast and ovarian can- feeding is in the first hour • The baby is happy and reastmilk is one of and allergies. cer and helps with weight after birth while your baby satisfied. v the best ways that With the world celebrat- control after pregnancy. is lying skin-to-skin with Ba mother can give ing World Breastfeeding you. This is the time when Information supplied by her baby all the necessary Week from 1-7 August the Why does my baby your baby’s sucking reflex the Western Cape nutrients in the proper Western Cape Department need breast milk? action is at its strongest. Department of Health Vuk’uzenzele WOMEN'S MONTH August 2018 Edition 1 7 No child left behind

Two dedicated women are going all out to build up a school that specialises in leadership and technology. It provides specialised private education for children with Au- tism and ADHD.

Matona Fatman slopes of Chartwell in Gauteng. ty to thrive in life. are unrelenting in their view right mindset and unbending The vision for Plumfield, Both Ntlauzana and Sixishe that all children must be given resolve, anything is possible. hen Yanela Ntlau- while born of glorious ideals, understand that an Autism or equal opportunities. Ultimate- Even a specialised school called zana left the UK is by no means an easy feat, ADHD diagnosis is not the “no ly, they want the end goal of Plumfield. v Wearlier this year even for Ntlauzana and her return” decree some would education to change. and headed back home to co-founder, Hlumela Sixishe, have the parents believe. It For now, Plumfield doesn’t South Africa, she was deter- who is a Goliath of individual- simply means the teaching enjoy any funding and Sixishe mined not to go back. and learning environment has and Ntlauzana are not drawing “If I go back, I would’ve to respond differently and to salaries. Their commitment to failed,” says Ntlauzana. “These are each individual to afford the affordable, quality education The 37-year-old left a secure the very same child at the centre of it all the is what keeps them going. paycheck and her two boys, children that opportunity to discover how They one day hope to get the aged nine and 14, to pursue smart, capable and intelligent Department of Basic Education her lifelong dream of opening get rejected they are and to be able to con- to subsidise learners with Au- a school that would ensure and branded as tribute to the collective. tism so they can get tuition that every child gets an equal The school’s core curriculum at Plumfield. opportunity in life by getting ‘unteachable’, is liberal arts along with sub- Sixishe and Ntlauzana the very best individualised robbing them of jects like coding with students are not scared to dream education. learning fundamental pro- big and act even bigger. For Ntlauzana an ACAE (ad- their basic right to gramming concepts including They plan to grow their vocacy on autism and related quality education a Lego-like visual language, school to offer board- conditions) specialist and be- and an equal which progresses to Java Script ing in the future. spoke trainer -- failure is not and Python. So far, Ntlauzana an option. opportunity to and Sixishe have Yanela Ntlauzana. She is putting every fibre of her thrive in life.” The potential of a child managed to show being into making Plumfield with autism that with the Specialist School work. The No one knows better the poten- school is nestled in the tranquil ised education in her own right. tial of a child with autism than The duo are building a be- Ntlauzana, as both her boys What is autism? spoke school from the ground are autistic. This is why she is Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental up that specialises in leader- determined to make Plumfield disability that typically appears during the first three ship and technology. What sets a success. Its a dream towards years of life and affects a person’s ability to commu- it apart from its well-resourced which she and Sixishe toil day nicate and interact with others. counterparts that provide spe- and night. cialised private education is its Ntlauzana is working to get Symptoms of Autism focus on children with Autism to a point where her two boys • Lack of or delayed spoken language. and Attention Deficit Hyperac- can join her and be part of the • Repetitive mannerisms or tics such as flapping of tivity Disorder (ADHD). student body at Plumfield. hands. These are the very same chil- The care that her boys are • Lack of eye contact. dren that get rejected and getting from the public system • Lack of interest in family members or friends. branded as ‘unteachable’, in the UK is what drives her to • Lack of make-believe playing. robbing them of their want the same for children with • Fixation with specific objects, or parts of objects. basic right to Autism in South Africa. quality edu- When it comes to providing Note to parents: Always keep track of your child’s cation and children with opportunities developmental milestones so that if there are problems Hlumela Sixishe. an equal and resources, Sixishe is just as your child can get help early. opportuni- passionate as Ntlauzana. They 8 August 2018 Edition 1 WOMEN'S MONTH Vuk’uzenzele From pregnant teen to nuclear scientist

Hlengiwe Ngobese Engineering, which provides leadership and role models t the age of 16, Se- for young people who enter namile Masango the field of science and tech- Awas a pregnant nology. teenager who had no idea “I’m passionate about ed- that one day she would be ucation and contributing to a nuclear scientist. Fate proved to be on Masan- go’s side and she was able to “Nothing great rise above her circumstances. comes easy in life. Last year, she was part of If you want to be the first group of scientists a well-respected in Africa who conducted scientist you have research at the European Organisation for Nuclear to work hard for it.” Research (CERN) laboratory in Switzerland. making the South African CERN is the place where education system a better the world’s best physicists Senamile Masango collecting data at Triumf Canada for her PhD experiment. one by assisting in improv- and engineers go to find out ing mathematics and science more about the make-up of laboratory, of 16 and hardly a year into ty of Zululand for a BSc in pass rates. I want to change the universe. The 32-year-old who hails my studies, I was pregnant. physics and electronics. She the lives of youth from dis- Masango is currently reg- from KwaZulu-Natal said After giving birth, howev- proceeded to do her honours advantaged backgrounds,” istered for a PhD in nuclear she struggled to break the er, I managed to finish my in physics and masters in she said. physics with the University cycle of poverty but her hard course,” she said. nuclear physics. She added that she is a of Cape Town. She is based work paid off. Masango told Vuk’uzenzele Besides being an outstand- firm believer in hard work. in Canada where she is “I grew up in rural Nongo- that she had always dreamed ing achiever in the field of “Nothing great comes easy collecting data for her re- ma as part of a polygamous of becoming a scientist. science, she also founded an in life. If you want to be a search at the Triumf, which family. I started university as After completing matric, organisation called South Af- well-respected scientist you is Canada’s premier physics a naïve teenager at the age she enrolled at the Universi- rican Women in Science and have to work hard for it.” v EC woman launches gallery for rural artists AN ENTREPRENEUR aims to put artists in the picture when it comes to earning a living through their work.

Siya Miti “There is a lot of talent. that inspired her to start the Most of the art in big galler- Thandeka Stamper Art Gallery rtist Samkela Stamp- ies comes from rural artists. – named after her grandmoth- er has devised a Look at Esther Mahlangu, her er and based in rural Dabhani Abusiness model to work goes all over the world. – to help rural women and develop the rural artists However, we are not con- young artists. who inspired her to start an cerned with developing them “Most artists in rural areas art gallery in Dabhani near beyond crafters. There should have no support and no access Peddie in the Eastern Cape. be more art galleries in rural to information about funding. The 35-year-old Rhodes Uni- areas. Established galleries Older women who paint have versity Fine Arts student said take 60 percent or even more no access to galleries. We are she observed that rural people from sales and very little goes creating an arts residency,” were discouraged from using to the artists themselves. We she said, explaining that some their artistic gifts because they want to change that… All the funding has been secured from get peanuts while established trends in the arts come from the Eastern Cape Department art galleries pocket the bulk of Africa anyway but rural artists of Economic Development, any sale proceeds. are excluded.” Environmental Affairs and “This gift is not even cel- She explained during the dec- Tourism. ebrated by people because ade she lived in Mpumalanga, “We want all the artists to it makes money for the rest she met women at arts festi- have a stake so that we are able of the world and not for us. vals or on government-funded to create an outlet for them,” My focus is mainly women. I overseas trips and noted that she said, adding that the ven- love women and I think they they had no direct access to art ture will see a collaboration Artist Samkela Stamper aims to encourage women to make should have their own agent,” galleries. between learners, youth and a living out of art. said Stamper. It was this observation artists. v Vuk’uzenzele WOMEN'S MONTH August 2018 Edition 1 9 Cheers to winemaker Ntsiki

Hlengiwe Ngobese 000 bottles of wine on an annual basis up taking employment as a domestic to the United States of America, Ger- worker to make ends meet.” tsiki Biyela made head- many, Taiwan, Denmark and Ghana. In 1999, her big break came when lines in 2004 as the first Aslina wines named after her she received a scholarship from South Nblack winemaker chal- grandmother is available in four wine African Airways to study oenology lenging stereotypes about this boutiques in Cape Town and in two and viticulture at the University of industry and proving that it is a boutiques in Johannesburg. Stellenbosch. woman’s world too. Biyela says when she started the com- Oenology is the science and study of This rural girl from Mahlabathini pany it was not easy to crack it into the wine and winemaking and viticulture in KwaZulu-Natal is the owner market. “I had to prove myself that as is the science, production, and study of Aslina Winery a company a woman I am capable.” of grapes. based in Cape Town that Biyela told Vuk’uzenzele that as a After completing her degree she produces Chardonnay, young girl a career in winery was not joined the wine producer Stellekaya Sauvignon Blanc, Ca- in her plans. in the Stellenbosch district as a wine bernet Sauvignon and “I always dreamed of becoming a maker. Bordeaux blend. chemical engineer but due to a lack of “When I tasted wine for the first time She exports about 23 finances at home after matric, I ended at university I didn’t like it. The love for wine grew when I began learning more about it. Winemaking demands a lot of passion and chemistry,” says Biyela. She says when she worked at Stell- ekaya she was an all-rounder, which helped her to gain experience in everything related to wine producing. This led to her starting her own wine- making company in 2012. Biyela encourages women to start their own businesses just like she did. “As women let's show the world that we are capable of doing great things. We need to see more women in wine industry or in any other careers that are Ntsiki Biyela is the first black female winemaker making waves in her sector. known to be male careers,” she said. v

Alien plant ‘auntie’ to the rescue

A LOCAL WOMAN is protecting the Cape Winelands ecosystem one alien plant at a time.

Jauhara Khan up vast amounts of water and the area, and explained the compromising soil quality. impact invasive plants had inda Jansen is leading The Western Cape De- on resources needed by local efforts to rid the scenic partment of Agriculture’s vegetation. LCape Winelands of in- LandCare division turned “There are many kinds of vasive alien plants. to the community in search alien plants growing here. Jansen, 50, is an alien plant of solutions, and out of that Eucalyptus, pine, and poplar clearing contractor from Tul- search emerged Jansen, who trees are all alien plants. The bagh in the Western Cape, was approached to register as blue gum tree is one of the who is changing her commu- an alien clearing contractor. bigger trees that grows next nity through her commitment Jansen started her contract- to water. On a hot day, it can to the environment. ing business, Lyn’s Valley, drink as much as 200 litres of Jansen joined Cape Nature, a which now oversees three water. The river turns into a public institution responsible alien plant clearing teams stream; there is so little water for biodiversity conservation and employs 39 people. Her left that you can’t even fill a in the Western Cape, as a gen- teams are currently deployed bottle. When you cut the tree eral worker in 2002. in projects in Wellington and down, you can actually see She was soon asked to join Worcester. water bubbling out of it,” she the Cape Nature office as a “When I started out I em- said. wage clerk. ployed 12 people, and I hired Jansen, who is fondly re- But the banks of the Breede a bakkie and three chainsaws. ferred to as “Aunty” and River had seen a widespread I employed people who had “Mother” by her employees infestation of invasive plant previously been in jail, house- and locals, said that her species over the years. If left wives, youth… people who teams worked closely with to flourish, invasive alien needed a job.” she said. farmers in the area who un- Linda Jansen is fondly referred to as “Aunty” and “Mother” plants pose a threat to plant Jansen has an acute under- derstand the benefit of their by her employees and locals works closely with farmers in the area who understand the benefit of her programme and animal biodiversity, using standing of the ecology of programme. v 10 August 2018 Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele Amangcolosi building the community through land A KWAZULU-NATAL land restitution project shows what can be achieved through hard work and commitment. Hlengiwe Ngobese culture Sibusiso Dlamini said his company is always he success of the seeking ways to uplift the Amangcolosi Com- community. Tmunity Trust land “Prior to handing over claim is an example of how these new homes, we had land brings dignity and built five classrooms at a unity to a community. school that had only four In 2004, about 401 families classrooms and donated a successfully claimed their computer lab with 30 laptops land back through the Com- to another school. We will mission on Restitution of continue doing good things Land Rights. for the community because it Over the years this commu- is important to have humility nity has been able to build a and build our society,” he fully-fledged business called said. Ithuba Agriculture which Ithuba has supply agree- employs about 500 people in ments with a number of com- Kranskop in KwaZulu-Natal. panies, including Gledhow Ithuba has 8 000 hectares of Sugar Mill and NCT Forestry land and farms sugar cane, Co-operative. Over and the Ithuba Agriculture employs about 500 people in Kranskop. timber, white maize, kiwi above the employment op- fruit and chillies. portunities created by Ithuba With the business being en families. “I am a widow and with When I received the keys l on behalf of the Amangcolosi so successful, a decision Beneficiary Nomthandazo four unemployed children, I felt like crying,” she said. Community Trust, the com- was made to plough some Dlamini said she could not am struggling to make ends Dlamini’s home has three pany has been paying yearly of the bounty back into the believe it when she was told meet. I never thought in my bedrooms, a kitchen, dining dividends of R6 000 to the community and four homes that Amangcolosi wanted to wildest dreams that I would room and bathroom. 401 families who are part of were built for poverty-strick- build her a house. one day own a big house. The CEO of Ithuba Agri- the trust. v NW training creates a gateway for tour guides YOUTH ARE GIVEN an opportunity to learn more her to improve her business across all districts.” he said. about the tourism sector and share this knowledge with expertise. The programme offers skills “I mostly benefitted in ac- to new entrants ranging from visitors. quiring courage to interact cultural communication and with my customers who are presentation, first aid, entre- tourists in our province. I preneurship and marketing am now able to teach them as well as knowledge on a little bit about the history heritage and the history of of our province and recom- different tourist attractions mend places they can visit in the province. v throughout their stay,” said Ngwenya. She added that the pro- Those who are interested gramme also helped her in pursuing a career improve her marketing skills in Tour Guiding are which has helped her business encouraged to submit an updated CV, one page to grow because she can now motivational letter and take her clients to different certified copies of their places without getting lost. identity documents and The provincial Registrar Grade 12 certificates from the department Gabriel to Gabriel Dichabe Bofelo Ngwenya of Mahikeng is one of the young people who benefitted from the programme Dichabe said this year the [email protected] which helped her to improve her business Bofelo Travel and Tours. or Molebogeng Morubane programme aims to improve mmorubane@ the training by increasing the nwpg.gov.za. Alternatively More Matshediso allowing them to participate gramme. number of recruits as well as they can drop them off in the travel sector. The 29-year-old started enhancing the scale of mod- at the nearest Tourism he North West Depart- Bofelo Ngwenya of Ma- her own travel and tourism ules. Offices, Municipality and ment of Tourism is hikeng is one of the 100 young business after struggling to “Our target is to train 200 Cultural Authority. For more information providing young peo- people who benefitted from find a job. She said the tour youth in culture guiding and T contact 018 387 7801. ple with tour guide training the tour guide training pro- guide training has assisted 40 more in adventure guiding Vuk’uzenzele YOUTHGENERAL FOCUS August 2018 Edition 1 11 TVET colleges are central to addressing skills gaps STRONGER TVET COLLEGES will improve the provision of technical qualifications.

More Matshediso Vuk’uzenzele that it was nec- essary for the college to have echnical and Voca- a central office so that it can tional Education and continue to provide education TTraining (TVET) col- to students without unneces- leges are a high priority for sary hindrances. government because they “When the college opened play a critical role in address- its doors in 2003 we only had ing the current skills gaps in about 7000 students but now South Africa. we have grown in leaps and That is according to Higher bounds and it had become Education and Training Min- difficult to run the college ister Naledi Pandor who was without having a central of- speaking at the official opening fice,” he said. of Capricorn College for TVET’s Although each campus had Central Office in Polokwane in its own administrative block, Limpopo. Thema said core administra- The college opened its Cen- tion work is done at the cen- tral Office in the city to ensure tral office, and that the office the smooth running of its four was needed to accommodate campuses based in Polokwane, about 100 staff members who Seshego, Senwabarwana and could no longer be accom- Ramokgopa. These institutions modated on campuses due Minister of Higher Education and Training Naledi Pandor officially opened the Capricorn College provide tertiary education to for TVET’s Central Office. to limited space. about 18 000 students. The newly revamped state- Minister Pandor said of-the-art six-story building stronger colleges will expand growing numbers of young and competencies that will establish links with industry consists of about 64 offices, the provision of mid-level people leaving the schooling help them find jobs or create so they can increase employ- parking, three boardrooms, technical and occupational system. their own enterprises,” she ment prospects of students. two staffrooms, two chambers, qualifications that will lead “Government wants more said. The Acting Principal of the three store-rooms and a well- directly into paid work for the young people to attain skills She said colleges are able to college Amos Thema told ness room. v

Food safety training feeds youngster’s dream A GOVERNMENT-RUN skills development programme is giving the youth a chance to grow their future in the hospitality industry.

Albert Pule and focus on his education. nation and the will to learn, as Food Safety Assurers He registered for a hospi- we made it and it feels good nationwide. The training few months af- tality management course to be recognised by your programme consists of ter burying his at the South West Gauteng own government." 30 percent theory and 70 A mother, Sman- College in 2013 and gradu- The graduation ceremony percent practical training. galiso Radebe was shot, ated in 2016. was officiated by Deputy Learners are placed at spent time in hospital He then did an internship Minister of Tourism Eliza- various hospitality estab- and was almost aban- at the college before joining beth Thabethe and MEC for lishments for experiential doned by family the national Department of Tourism in the North West learning. and close friends. Tourism's National Food Desbo Mohono. Radebe says he is thankful The 27-year-old Safety Assurers Youth Endorsed by Food and to the department for the from Zola in Training Programme. Beverage Seta, learners opportunity to further his Soweto was liv- Radebe and over 20 of received accredited NQF studies. ing on borrowed his counterparts from the level 2, 3 and 5 qualifica- "Before my mother died time, hanging North West and about 140 tions in practices related to she told me that she saw out with the from Gauteng recently the manufacturing, storage me as a graduate and I'm Smangaliso Radebe who wrong crowd graduated from the youth and processing of food in glad that I could amount to was part of the group of youth and losing touch training programme. the hospitality industry. something in my life." who took part in the Depart- with loved ones. "When we started, things In the 2017/2018 finan- Radebe is currently doing ment of Tourism's National Food Safety Assurers Youth Getting shot was were simple but as time cial year, the Department a six-month internship at Training Programme. his wake-up call and he went by, it started getting of Tourism approved the Glenburn Lodge in Mulders- decided to mend his ways tougher. But with determi- training of 500 learners drift. v 12 August 2018 Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele Carnarvon youth dreams about stars THE ASTRONOMY hub that is taking place in the Karoo is not only transforming science but also dramatically changing lives. chemistry. In an interview with Vuk’uzenzele, De Klerk said her first semester was her toughest challenge – but thanks to the support she received from her family and the SKA SA school pro- gramme co-ordinator, Chan- tel Mathison, she not only pulled through but excelled. De Klerk is one of the many Northern Cape students to receive bursaries from the SKA project office. During the recent launch of the 64-dish MeerKAT radio telescope in Carnarvon, Dep- uty President David Mabuza said 961 bursaries in science and engineering have been awarded so far. This includes 133 bursaries for recipients from other African countries. “Next year is my third Janethon de Klerk has her mind set on becoming an astronomer from the Karoo. year, then I will have my undergrad computer science Amu Chauke grandparents in the small when she got a bursary from tiary education bursary from degree. I also want to in- Northern Cape town of Van the Square Kilometre Array SKA SA. clude astronomy modules in n course to becoming Wyksvlei, she moved to Car- South Africa (SKA SA) in 2014 Janethon is studying towards my Honours year,” said De an astronomer from narvon and enrolled in Grade before starting Grade 11. The as BSc degree in physics and Klerk, explaining how her Othe Karoo, 21-year- 10 at Carnarvon High School. bursary also includes hostel mathematics at the University studies and her exposure to old Janethon de Klerk’s At the time, she moved in with accommodation and scholar of the Free State. In her first the SKA SA have sparked her journey has not been smooth her single mother, who is a do- support. year of study she achieved determination to aim for the sailing. mestic worker. She continued to do well in three distinctions for comput- stars and become an astron- After growing up with her Things started to look up her studies and received a ter- er literacy, mathematics and omer. v Saving creates a buffer for a rainy day

Jauhara Khan allow automated saving. they grow up together with ■ Group Savings: Start or cash gifts they receive on s South Africans join a Stokvel or Investment birthdays. You can encour- struggle under in- Club with family and friends. age grandparents and other Acreasing financial ■ Savings Buddy: Allow family to also contribute pressure, a savings buffer your partner or friend to regularly. becomes even more impor- be a savings buddy whom ■ 13th Cheque: Ask your tant, yet there is less focus you meet with regularly to employer payroll to save for on saving and people are discuss your savings journey. a 13th cheque paid to you in increasingly using credit ■ Baby Gifts: You can seed December by lowering your to fund their basic needs. a child’s future savings by salary. This extra pay cheque That is according to South requesting baby gifts of cash will allow you to ride out the African Savings Association to deposit into a Tax-Free festive period and New Year CEO Gerald Mwandiambira Savings Account (TFSA) or expenses without major im- He added that debt creates even taking out a Retirement pact on your finances. a vicious spiral of debt espe- Annuity (RA) for a baby. ■ Domestic Help: Set up a cially for young people. ■ Children: Open TFSA ac- Savings account or Retire- “It important for those Mwandiambira shared a such as an Emergency Fund, counts for all your children ment Annuity for your do- who are able to save to use few tips to help you save: Holiday Fund and other tar- to maximise the benefit they mestic helper. These impor- all the instruments available ■ Set a Target: It is impor- geted savings. receive from these accounts. tant members of our families to improve their long-term tant to set and write down ■ Automated Savings: Debit Set up debit orders to con- are often forgotten in future financial sustainability.” important savings targets orders to Savings Accounts tribute to these accounts as planning. v Vuk’uzenzele JOBS August 2018 Edition 1 13

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Violence and abuse are poison to society. Let’s make it stop. Vuk’uzenzele INTERNATIONAL GENERALRELATIONSYOUTH FOCUS / AFRICA NEWS August 2018 Edition 1 15 Saudi Arabia and SA $10bn energy boost

THE COMMITMENT from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia demonstrates confidence in the South African economy and gives further motivation to the country’s drive to raise $100 billion in new investment over the next five years to create jobs.

$10 billion invest- ficial talks with King Salman ment pledge into bin Abdulaziz al Saud, the A the South African Crown Prince Muhammad energy sector by Saudi bin Salman and the govern- Arabia is set to enhance ment of Saudi Arabia during energy security, create ca- his one-day State visit. pacity and reduce the cost The President was accom- of energy in South Africa. panied by the Ministers of The pledge was made dur- International Relations and ing President Cyril Ramapho- Cooperation; Defence and sa’s recent State visit to Saudi Military Veterans; Energy and Arabia. Police as well as the Deputy “This commitment from the Minister of Trade and Indus- Kingdom is a demonstration try. of confidence in our economy During the visit, Saudi and gives further motivation Arabia pledged support for to South Africa’s drive to South Africa to be accorded raise $100 billion in new in- observer status in the Organ- vestment over the next five ization for Islamic Co-opera- President Ramaphosa meeting with the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman at the Al Hamra Main years to create jobs and for tion (OIC). Guest Palace in Jeddah, during his State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. development,” said President The OIC is the second Ramaphosa. largest inter-governmental It aims to safeguard and various people of the world. co-operation support, espe- The President characterised organisation after the United protect the interests of the Observer status will give cially its financial institutions his State visit to the Kingdom Nations with a membership Muslim world in the spirit South Africa a number that support infrastructure of Saudi Arabia as a remarka- of 57 states spread over four of promoting international of privileges in terms of development as well. ble success. He engaged in of- continents. peace and harmony among accessing developmental www.SAnews.gov.za v Media to tell the story This month in history of emerging countries 9 August 1995 The Women’s march of 1956

THE MEMORY of Madiba continues In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this to inspire hope on the African continent. country's history, 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, to present a petition against he Government ticipation from [mainstream the carrying of passes by women to the prime minister Johannes Communication and media] so they can tell BRICS Gerhardus Strijdom. Information System stories and engage with the The march against the pass laws T was organised by the Federation (GCIS) has called on the me- vision,” he said. of South African Women. The dia in BRICS countries to ex- Liphoko added that this Federation famously challenged plore media partnerships in would contribute to the con- the idea that 'a woman's place is in the kitchen', declaring it instead order to better tell the stories versation as well as people to to be 'everywhere'. Although of developing economies to people communication to unite birthday, Liphoko likened the an instrument to keep people Prime Minister Strijdom was not at the Union Buildings to accept their citizens. citizens in all BRICS countries. BRICS partnership to those apart. the petition, the women of South Speaking at a panel discus- The 3rd BRICS Media Forum forged by the world icon af- “We have moved in the last 24 Africa sent a public message that sion at the 3rd BRICS Media in saw 120 media delegates from ter his release from prison to years to an era where the media they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws. Cape Town, GCIS Chief Direc- the five countries – as well as usher in a period of peace and has partnered with government After the petition was handed tor for Communication Service guests from Namibia, Zambia, post-apartheid prosperity. and society at large to explore over to the secretary of the prime minister, the women Agency Donald Liphoko said Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, “More importantly, the South and bring to life our vision of sang a freedom song: Wathint` independent media in the five Uganda, Liberia and Ghana - African government believes a better life for all. abafazi, Strijdom! Since then, the countries – Brazil, Russia, India, converge in Cape Town for the it has got a greater role to “I am challenging the media phrase 'wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo' (You Strike a Woman, China and South Africa should event that was hosted by the play in creating an enabling to consider BRICS as such an You Strike a Rock) has come be part of the conversation and Executive Chairperson and environment for the media to improbable partnership – an to represent the courage and strength of South African women. tell the stories of the progress in Co-Chair of the BRICS Media be a positive agent for social opportunity for us to think The first National Women's emerging economies. Forum Cai Mngzhao and Dr transformation," said Liphoko. creatively and come up with Day was celebrated in 1995 and “What we really need is to Iqbal Surve. He said the country was improbable solutions to the the day was declared a national holiday. (Sahistory.org) broaden this and have more As the country commemo- built from a difficult apartheid world’s ills,” he said. voices and more active par- rated Nelson Mandela’s 100th history where the media was www.SAnews.gov.za v 16 August 2018 Edition 1 SPORT, ARTSGENERAL & CULTURE Vuk’uzenzele South Africans fly the flag at Wimbledon

TWO OUTSTANDING young people put the country on the map in the tennis sporting code.

More Matshediso ing until he beat the tournament’s defending champion Roger Federer outh African tennis play- in the quarter finals.. ers have made their coun- Anderson kept on until he reached Stry proud when they made the finals where he played against history at this year’s Wimbledon the 12-time Grand Slam champion tournament in London. Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Kgothatso Montjane was the first The Serbian player beat Anderson black South African woman to play at the Wimbledon 2018 men’s final at Wimbledon and she reached the for his 13th Grand Slam title. semi-finals. The 23-year-old Anderson said: The 32-year-old Montjane who “It means so much for me to have hails from Limpopo is a wheelchair played in the Wimbledon final. tennis player who won the hearts of There are so many positives and many South Africans through her great memories I will be taking performance. with me. Thanks to everyone from She took to Twitter to express South Africa and around the world her appreciation at the end of her for your support and messages. It journey in the competition. has been an incredibly special fort- “It’s been an incredible journey night.” reaching my first ever Grand Slam He also did not forget to congrat- semi-final at Wimbledon. Thank ulate his rival, with whom he took you so much, your love and support a picture at the end of the tourna- has been amazing,” said Montjane. ment. Another South African who kept “Congratulations Novak Djok- the South African flag flying high ovic. You are a true champion of was Kevin Anderson who became our sport and it was an honour to the first South African since 1921 share Centre Court with you. to reach the Wimbledon men's final Kevin has engraved himself in the this year. history books of our country. He will Kgothatso Montjane and Kevin Anderson played their hearts out at this year's Wimbledon 2018. The world did not see him com- go down as one of the best. v

Healing the scars of abuse through drama

OPENING THE curtain on pain has helped not only a young playwright but her audience too.

Galoome Shopane on her journey to becoming a wom- “Now that I have found an. Having lived not only through healing I am continuing with ane Mpholo is a survivor sexual assault but also the death the show to provoke discussion of gender-based violence of both of her parents to HIV/Aids and bring about social justice who has taken her pain and just weeks apart in her matric year, through theatre.” put it on the centre stage, Mpholo has certainly had her share Psalm 69 has also been allowing others to heal through of tragedy. part of the Global Lead- her play called Psalm 69. However, she said writing and ership Summit under the The 29-year-old who hails from performing the play has been very Institute of Reconcilia- Botshabelo in the Free State was therapeutic for both her and those tion and Social Justice raped at the age of 13. She decided who have watched it. which was held at the to document her journey of healing “I’m happy the play has been able South African State through a play that is being show- to give people hope. Seeing some- Theatre, the Olive Tree cased at the Performing Arts Centre one’s life change because of my work Theatre and show- of the Free State, an agency of the gives me strength and overwhelms cased at the Free State provincial Department of Sport, me with joy,” said Mpholo. Arts Festival. Arts and Culture. For Mpholo, Psalm 69 is more than Psalm 69 will be Mpholo said she was surprised at a Bible scripture that lifted her up shown at the Univer- how well received her play has been when she was going through trying sity of Free State’s by audience members. times. It is a way that she can help theatre from the 17 The play tells the story of a young other people, especially women who -31 August. v girl who endured tough incidents have been silenced to have their say.