The organizers of the Super Club in Kayamandi are satisfied by the progress made this year. The one week fun week for the kids was once again a success after they managed to play games, bond and build relationship with the kids the whole week during the June holidays.  The project organizers Luvuyo Nyamanda and Kutala Tswane said the purpose of the Super Club is to make sure that kids are doing constructive things in a fun way with their holiday time.  

“We want the kids to be kids, we want them to have fun” said Nyamanda. He continue saying that the kids sometimes do not get a chance to enjoy their holiday and to enjoy the beauty of being an infant because of the responsibilities they have at home, so they are creating that platform for them to have fun, learn and make new friends.

The program was started back in 2006 by the coupe from UK and Alfred Jongile who was working at the school at that time as a Mentor in the high school program called Gold.

Nyamanda took charge of it during the world cup in 2010 when they led a campaign to keep kids safe during that time. It was call Keep them safe, and he never look back.   

Kids were energized   by different games lead by young people who are between the ages of 16- 25.

Youth were not left behind, but unlike the kid’s games, the youth had workshop that included movies, poetry, dance, HIV and Aids workshops and drama. The week was completed on Friday by the dance instructed by a dancer Abongile Khwaza and the drama group coached by the drama and dance guru Mbongeni  Mtshali.

 

 

 

 

Kayamandi hero

Our beauty queen is shining the name of Kayamandi as she’s currently leading the Face of Rebel competition countrywide by 275 votes.

 

 

Thandeka Booi, the Kayamandi born entered the Rebel fashion competition a month ago not knowing what to expect. She said she saw the competition in one of their stores in Dutoit on her way to town and she decided to take her chance to apply as she always wanted to be in fashion.” I was walking to town when I spotted the competition, fashion is my thing, I’ve always wanted to be a fashion model” said a 24-year-old Booi.

She said she grew up loving fashion and she was called fashion show growing up and as she grew up name changed to fashion designer, but the real deal that opened her eyes was the time she attended fashion classes in Kuyasa last year. 

Just like all the competitors, Booi didn’t know what was going to happen with the competition, but her support from the community has landed where she might see her herself   as the face of Rebel fashion.

She said if she wins she will complete her media studies diploma and further her career in fashion at the private institute at the Elizarbeth Galloway academy of fashion in Stellenbosch. The institute has given her an opportunity of a lifetime “scholarship” if she studies with them. She is hoping to combine the media studies experience with her passion for fashion and do fashion modeling.

You can make this girl’s dream to become a reality by voting for her. All you need to  do is to login to your facebook account and like her picture in REBEL FASHION SA facebook page.

The winners will be announced on the 2^nd of August 2014.     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kayamandi visited by Government services

The Kayamandi community were visited by the government service called Thusong  .

The two day local government initiative took place in Kayamandi high school. People didn’t disappoint they came in number to take advantage on this free service.  

The government service were brought together in one place some of the programs who were featured is Department of Health, where community members were able to test high blood, TB, Diabetic testing, and contraception’s. The second one was Department of Home affairs, where they assisted people on making new ID’s and Birth certificates,  Sassa helped with the social grants and other related issues,  Department of local government who helped the community members with free ID photos, consumer protector, Northlink college, Boland college, IEC to register people , Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture  who informed the community about farming and the learner ships they  are currently having, South African Police services, Department of Public works and Transport,     Department of Agriculture, Department of labor, who deals with UIF, complaints, career information and Compensation services like injury on duty.

 Some of these programs will be ongoing on monthly basis in the community, they said they have identified the need in the community and the main aim is to bring service and information to the community and make sure it accessible.

Young peope came in numbers to make news ID’s , most of them making them for the first time, Anganawe Dokolwana said he is so excited for an ID, “ I can’t believe I finally did it,  I’m happy and grateful” said a 17-year- old Anga.

The Home affairs official Lesley Samsom said most of the people they have been dealing with so far is the first timers, “we have been busy the whole morning, most of the people who are making ID’s are people who are applying  for the first time, and they are taking pictures for free, that make things easier” said Samson.

And Sassa officials were also at work, people were applying for food and grants.   And Police officers were certifying copies. The first day ended so quick to others, but fortunately there was a second day to finalize everything. 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

Everyday recovery

This post was inspired by one of my favourite celebrities Jada Pinket Smith. It kind of reminded me that we are all recovering from something. Her post made me realize that I am also recovering from something.

Whether you recovering from abuse, trauma, depression, alcohol abuse, failure of relationship, or disappointments. The good thing is you’ve managed to take the first step by admitting to yourself that you are suffering and you taking another step forward to recover.

This is to my dear friend that I still love very much

Dear friend,

I know it’s only been few years since the pregnancy before marriage took place and the everyday struggle that you faced when people including your own friends were giving you nasty  looks  , and losing the father of your child in the short space of time.
I know you spend so many years recovering from the loss of your parents. I know it was never easy. To be honest I’ve learn so much during this process of your recovery myself.

I was so encouraged when I saw you take the first step by getting A’s and B’s on your final year in high school. And I was more encouraged to see you take even further step after a row of disappointments by getting out of the house after months of struggle to get out of the house to face the public.

The biggest lesson of them all is when you failed, ran and managed to come back. And you took two steps back. I want to tell you that we are all recovering from something. We may not show it in pubic but we are all recovering.

There is no one person on this planet that is not recovering from something even if it’s something small. Jada says the process of recovery is about regaining oneself from whatever it is that may have stolen us.

Friend your strength cannot be measured, you are strong behind doubts. I am grateful that I am here to see it all. Thank you so much for reminding me that I am also in constant recovery, even if at times I do not know or I cannot see the progress.

Thank you!

Hi my name is Ncumisa and I’m recovering from obesity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring back our girls

Where there is no progress and there is poverty it’s likely that we get Boko Haraam is South Africa. We must all know that Nigeria is also a democratic country. When people feel and believe that they are not being heard it’s easier to do those crazy things.

Boko Haram is an unhappy group that is against the system and they are not being heard so they are taking actions into their own hands.

Leaders should take control and listen to their people. The protests and poo war are just the beginning in our beautiful country, I can’t help but to notice and hear the noises that might one day be awakened.
We have a lot to think about as a country, the Boko Haram saga is not just terror to Nigeria, it is a terror to the continent. And it is also a lesson that should be learn by our leaders.
To be honest, we have our own Boko Haram especially here in Cape Town. We have rapes and gang violence. I’m sure other provinces are facing the same if not even more issues. 

I’m not trying to block the sympathy that people have about the girls, I feel sorry for them and their families, and no one deserves that. But we should also focus on our own unresolved issues.

A friend of mine suggested that we should plan a march about these girls, even though we always supported each other but I couldn’t support her on this one. I have never heard anyone saying we must go and protest in Delf about the unending rape that is happening on that area, I have never heard anyone marching to Manenberg about the drugs and gangs that are invading that area and killing innocent people.

Oh by the way how safe are our girls now? I mean since the trend started more than 600 people have been killed, how safe are they now? Don’t you think the trend will make things worse for them? I’m just saying, I may be wrong, but I have seen how things were to Kenneth Bae, an American citizen who was detained in North Korea, did they set him free just because the whole world is talking  about it? the answer is: it  didn’t stop them from detaining him, and he even said people must stop because they are making things difficult for him. I just hope things turn different to the girls.

#justsaying   

Gender violence in South Africa (radio format)

THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCH COUNCIL SAYS VIOLENCE IS OFTEN USED TO CONTROL WOMEN IS WORLDWIDE -- ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA.

A RECENT STUDY BY THE COUNCIL AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS HAS FOUND THAT ONE IN 14 WOMEN WORLDWIDE WILL AT SOME STAGE IN THEIR LIFE BE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A PARTNER.

THIS STUDY WAS DONE IN 56 COUNTRIES INCLUDING SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE, AUSTRALIA AND INDIA.

INDIA HAD THE MOST CASES…

THE COUNCIL’S NAEEMAH ABRAHAMS SAYS CULTURE AND SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND IMPACTS SEXUAL VIOLENCE GLOBALLY

ABRAHAMS SAYS MOST WOMEN DO NOT REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT DUE TO THE STIGMA OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE INMOST AREAS:

Cape Town gay pride 2014 (radio format)

THE MOTHER CITY WILL ONCE AGAIN BE CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL GAY PRIDE EVENT AT THE WEEKEND, BUT SOME PARTICIPANTS ARE ADAMANT THEY WON’T TAKE PART THIS YEAR.

THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN DE WATERKANT GAY VILLAGE IN CAPE TOMORROW

GAY ACTIVIST FUNEKA SOLDAAT SAYS SHE’S ABSTAINING FROM THE EVENT THIS YEAR, AS SHE BELIEVES THE ORGANISERS ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THE REAL ISSUES FACING THE GAY COMMUNITY….

SOLDAAT AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FREE GENDER ORGANISATION WILL HOST A DIALOGUE CONCERNING ISSUES SUCH AS UGANDA’S ANTI GAY LAW, AMONG OTHERS.

ONCE AGAIN CAPE TOWN WILL BE CELEBRATING GAY PRIDE THIS WEEKEND BUT UNLIKE ANY OTHER YEARS, SOME WILL NOT TAKE PART.

THE GAY ACTIVIST AND FOUNDER OF THE FREE GENDER ORGANISATION FUNEKA SOLDAAT WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THIS YEAR'S EVENT.

SOLDAAT SAYS THE ORGANISERS ARE LESS INTERESTED ON THE REAL ISSUES
ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT, SOLDAAT AND HER TEAM WILL BE HAVING A DIALOGUE, CONCERNING ON THE REAL ISSUES, INCLUDING UGANDA AND SEEK STRATEGIES TO MOVE FORWARD.

Cape Town Gay pride 2014

 pictures: Cape Town gay pride website

                              

Once again Cape Town will be celebrating gay pride this weekend but unlike any other years, some will not take part.

The gay activist and founder of the Free Gender organisation Funeka Soldaat will not be attending this year’s event.

Soldaat believes that the event doesn’t have a meaning behind party.

Soldaat says the pride is disappointing, it supposed to unite cultures, not just few individuals.

“We are suspending our attendance because we’ll be having a dialogue on the same day concerning the issues in Uganda and seek for strategies to move forward,” says Soldaat.

She further described the Pride Parade as “disappointing” and according to her; things must be looked at in a different way.

She say organisers don’t see that things the way were supposed to be reviewed, “They are not aware there are people who are supposed to be part of the pride”

She says its supposed to be a massage and a party after that.

Soldaat says organisers are less interested on real issues that are happening in South Africa they decided to suspend themselves this year.

The purpose of the event is to promote diversity and awareness around the issues facing LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) communities.

Soldaaat says they are not in the mood for party.

But things are different to this year’s miss Cape Town pride. He says he is so excited about event.

Manila von Teez admits that it’s not easy preparing for this kind of event but he is excited for the after party.

Von Teez says for him this event is an opportunity to show that he is gay and he is not ashamed of whom he is. “the event is to show that we are united and proud of who we are” says von Teez.

He says it’s been a long journey for him but eventually it came together and His whole week was intense, he was on radios, doing shows. He says it is rewarding at the end of the day.

“tonight I’m opening a pageant with performance, and conclude with my own show later Then after party tomorrow” says von Teez.

  

Judge Joe introuble (Radio format)

                                                   picture: blacklikemoi.com

  
An American TV judge Joe brown have been sentenced five days in prison after became raucous and challenged the authority of Magistrate Harold Horne.

The 66-year-old judge was arrested on contempt of courts charge issued by a Tennessee juvenile judge on Monday.

Authorities say Brown was later released on his own recognizance.

An official says the former Shelby County criminal judge, was in court to represent a client in a child-support case when he bust with anger when he was told the case was not on the afternoon docket.

Officials say The court staff and judges were all kind of floored by Brown's behaviour, Michael said.

Sheriff’s spokesman says Brown was booked into the Shelby County jail in Memphis Monday afternoon

Brown presided over a syndicated reality TV show based on court case arbitration for 15 years until it was cancelled last year.

He announced his candidacy for the Shelby County district attorney post last month.

CNN

Latest traffic

Cape Town traffic says all roads have been open for traffic even though they are still monitoring the area.

Some few roads around the mother city were closed due to an intense protest at the N2 that led to the tires to be burned in the middle of the road.

Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says all city roads are clear and open for public use.

Missing flight

The Floridian lawmakers have bid to wipe off the most notorious speed traps in Hampton.

The town has the population of 477, with 19 heavily armed police officers who have managed to collect $616,960 in fines between 2010-2012..

Lawmakers also found that the city employees racked up to $27,000 in charges on the city’s credit card for no public purpose.

And the police vehicles were not insured.

The mayor is jailed for being a drug dealer, after an undercover officer caught him.

The State officials fears that at least $1 million in city’s revenue has been chunked by city workers.

Jailed Barry Moore says officials are a bunch of crooks, and he has nothing to do with it.

The Families of the passengers that are on the flight that went missing are demanding answer to the Airline.

About 2000 people have signed the petition saying they want nothing but the truth from the airline.

The Flight has been missing since Saturday morning. Dozens of planes and ships from 10 different countries have been searching since the news came out..

Malaysian home affairs have reported that two of the passengers were travelling with stolen passport.

And one of them, if not both is Asian, with Austrian and Italian passport.

Authorities say they are not ruling anything out

Despite the international mass search, authorities say there is still no sign of Malaysia Airlines flight 370.

The Flight went missing two days ago after it took off from Kuala Lumpur early Saturday morning.

The flight was herding to Beijing; it was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members.

Authorities say the only link they have is an oil slick that a Vietnamese plane spotted, just 90 mile (14 kilometres) from south of Vietnam.

Authorities say family members must prepare for the worse.

world leaders set to meet today in France

US president and Russian president are exchanging harsh words from distance over Ukraine's crisis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has a right to use military force and claims there was a coup between them and US.
Barrack Obama and his country's top diplomats say Ukraine’s new government is democratically responding to the people's will.

US and Russian’s relationship was retrained when Russia offered support to Iran and Syria way back in 2005.

Ukraine has been facing political unrest that led to the ousted of President Viktor Yanukovych to flee.

Even after the country has put new government in power, crisis seemed to be far from end.

The conflict has travelled across the world including Russia that has rooted its roots over Cremea.and the United Stated, who showed a strong support for the new government.

The new government have been getting lot of support from the west.

 United States president Barrack Obama and his country's top diplomats say Ukraine s new government is democratically responding to the people's will.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is blaming United States for causing what he called "anarchy and armed coup" in Ukraine.
US secretary of State John Kerry is set to have a diplomatic meeting with Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov in Paris today.
The diplomatic meeting come as the world leaders meet in Paris for talks about Lebanon, but it is likely that the Russian and Ukrainian subject will dominate.
UK foreign secretary William Hague says only Russia's willingness to sit with Ukraine will determine the outcomes of the meeting.
Us officials say they are focus on de-escalate tensions over Russia's military intervention in Crimea region.
Russian president Vladimir Putin denied that there are Russian soldier’s occupying Cremian peninsulas.