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Jaylee Gertse
The realities of our time are doing
with accounts on police brutality,
an excellent job at shaking us to
racist slurs and gender-based
the core. Just when it seems like
violence (GBV). Considering all of
we have regained our equilibrium
these, within just 80+ days of
another wave crashes over us. The
lockdown, it feels as if we’re living
initial stages of the COVID-19
in a tornado of darkness. Also
pandemic shed a bright light on
whirling in this tornado are
injustices such as socio-economic
images of hungry and neglected
challenges, inequality and
children, unemployment and
segregation. An episode of survival
fi n a n c i a l d i f fi c u l t y, a p o o r
of the richest played out as people
economic system and failing
prepared for a national lockdown.
education system. It feels out of
Then reports of an increase in
control and ready to destroy what
domestic violence were
ever gets in its way.
announced, matched shortly after
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Inside:
BENCHING SEASON PAGE 6
BOOK REVIEW BY JAY-DEE PRINS PAGE 12
THE ENEMY, NIGHTLIFE AND GOD PAGE 18
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THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA BANNED SMOKING ON GOVT ORDERS THAT, IT SEEMS, NEVER EXISTED JAYLEE GERTSE MANAGING EDITOR jayleegertse@gmail.com
THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA told students and staff they could face disciplinary action if caught smoking on its grounds. At first it said this was due to a notice from the government. Then it said it had acted on a statement, to the media, by the spokesperson for the minister of higher education. That
spokesperson was quoted as saying government's coronavirus command council had issued the decree. He now says he was misquoted, and that the depar tment "is not aware of any information around this issue" of a smoking ban. businessinsider.com
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PAPER MENUS AND NO POURING OF DRINKS: HERE'S HOW OCEAN BASKET RESTAURANTS WILL CHANGE AS RESTAURANTS WAIT for government to give them a date (and rules) to re-open, eateries like Ocean Basket have already put in place new measures to fight the spread of Covid-19. This includes disposable paper menus and a ban on waiters pouring drinks. Patrons can also expect temperature checks. Inside Ocean Basket restaurants, customers will sit 1.5 metres away from each other, and
temperature checks, hand washing and sanitising facilities will be available in restaurants. Ocean Basket customers can also expect to pour their own drinks from cans or other sealed bottled containers. This is to ensure that waiters do not lean over customers and their food, says Harding. businessinsider.com
HOW SOUTH AFRICAN HOUSEHOLDS ARE CURRENTLY TRYING TO SAVE MONEY SOUTH AFRICANS are increasingly worried about paying their bills, as the coronavirus pandemic hits their income. The majority of households have been forced to change their budgets in response. Cancelling memberships and subscriptions has been one of their first options. The majority of South Africans are worried about paying their bills amid the coronavirus crisis - and their household budgets are starting to reflect
that, according to a recent survey by SA's largest credit bureau, TransUnion. "Although the lockdown restrictions are starting to ease, the pandemic continues to create major economic and financial distress for the South African economy and consumers alike," says Lee Naik, chief executive officer of TransUnion Africa. businessinsider.com
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Sunshine Thoughts
Passing Moments up I went to the plant and
DEAR VOCA FAMILY,
marvelled at how much it
A
few years ago, I
was changing, just in one
realised that I
day. Whilst thinking of this
developed a deep
simple encounter I realised, sometimes when life slows us
love for plants. I grew up in a
down, we are so eager to get
household where plants were
busy again, we pile on the new
literally everywhere, my mother
projects, and ventures we think of
treated her plants with so much love
ways to change our uncomfortable
and care. We knew we were to respect
circumstances. Rightly so - for our own
her plants. When we played too rough and accidentally kung fu kicked a leaf, we were guaranteed a lecture. The liquid that came out of the
well-being and sanity and sometimes we’re motivated by financial needs as well. Nevertheless,
torn plant always looked like tears, and I could almost understand
these new ventures shouldn’t take over our lives to such a degree
my mother’s care for her plant, they were delicate. Later years, as I
that we miss the moments. Some of these moments are fleeting, we
learned more about the benefits of houseplants and plants in
really will have to be intentional about focussing our attention on
general, I realised houseplants clear the air of impurities. Today, my
them. But just like my dear precious plants, these moments are
living space is filled with almost an equal amount of plants, and I
moments that is life giving, delicate, and worthy of our love, respect
never thought I’ll care for them in the same cautious way as my
and attention. Perhaps just the thing to give new perspective, put a
mother. Not only do plants clear the air, but it also adds to the
smile on your face, or the moment that will help clear the air or
ecstatic of a room. It creates a welcoming atmosphere and feeling of
create an atmosphere of home. These can be in conversations with
home. I received a new plant as a gift last year and was extremely
loved ones, in a book you read, in a song, in nature, in preparing a
excited to see it grow. It took its sweet time to grow and I ended up
meal, or a self-care routine, during time in prayer or devotion. Life is
forgetting about it, nurturing, cleaning and watering regularly, but
also a fleeting moment.
not giving it much thought. Don’t let the moment pass you by. Last week, I was busy cleaning and noticed something different. My excitement took flight as I realised a new shoot already broke
P.s. I’m excited to announce that we will be launching a new volume
through the soil, the plant didn’t just grow, but there were new plants
of VOCA on Wednesday, 1 July 2020. Watch this space :)
growing from the same soil. The new leaf had already grown so much but I missed it completely - I didn’t even notice it and it was extremely beautiful. A benefit was the fact that the leaf was still curled up and not fully expanded. Every single morning after waking JAYLEE GERTSE Editor, VOCA
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or some, the trauma of the time is threefold, bearing a pandemic, experiences of racism as well as battling GBV. The fights of our time seem brutal, disheartening and
hopeless. How do we navigate these spaces? How do we rebuild from the rubble? Where do we start, when the nation seems to be haemorrhaging? These are critical questions to consider. The country is still bearing open wounds from years ago, so how can they move on to tend to new wounds inflicted by the traumatic experiences of our time? We live in a time where taking a walk to promote physical health is weighed against staying home to ensure you don’t become the
BY
Jaylee Gertse
next front page feature, or even a statistic. We weather a time where certain spaces, such as your own home, doesn’t feel safe anymore. Where people still fight to claim their freedom to proof, they are worthy to breathe in the oxygen their
SAFE
fellow citizens inhale. A time where you often alter the patterns of your day, because you never know who might be watching. A time, where you certainly have to do a thorough background check on who you call your lover, because your blood might just stain his hands. We live in a time, where paranoia seem to be our constant, and spaces that captured beauty and laughter previously now become a threat. A concern is the fact that a lot of the conversations got stuck at responding to the event, injustice or system glitch. Little has been done to tend to these wounds or address the trauma of systemic mismanagement. We should get to a point where we prioritise healing and address the toxic spaces.
SPACES
The country is still bearing open wounds from years ago, so how can they move on to tend to new wounds inflicted by the traumatic experiences of our time?
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South-Africa is dealing with trauma and insufficient concrete
of men’s lust or that children can be violated and then silenced
knowledge on how to process and heal from the historical
with empty promises. I’m referring to the mindsets that believe
wounds, or the newly inflicted wounds. We can use all the
only certain lives matter, and the rest must work ‘till kingdom
moments we have to express our utter disgust with recent events.
comes to ensure they gain access into the spaces that also belong
One thing I’m struggling with is the idea that some are merely
to them. I refer to the toxic mindsets of entitlement that formed
accepting these events as our realities. Ignoring the struggle young
the ‘rich get richer and the poor get poorer’ mentality.
people have with their identities, how they try to make sense of it
Intentionality will have to be our new norm as we clean out
all but have no one to guide them. The image of the younger
these toxic spaces. Creating safe spaces for the nation of South-
generation is stuck with me. I’m wondering if as a nation, we will
Africa should be our priority. Spaces where no one has to consider
deposit even more trauma on them - the historical trauma and
their life above their health when they want to take an afternoon
current trauma. When will we take time to heal? I’ve made
jog, savouring the childlike joy that comes with hopping and
mention of all the toxic spaces, we are still haunted by the images
skipping from the shop back home, a space where people don’t
of the post office, park, flat, bush, open field, parking lot, school
have to beg for their next meal from the government, because one
bus, bedroom, communal living space, etc. Safe spaces that
person and his family owns all the riches. A space where a woman
turned into toxic spaces. The moment is long overdue, but I’d like
can walk down the street, comfortably dressed without being cat
to firmly suggest that it’s time to clean out the toxic spaces. To
called. A space where we don’t hear accounts of an infant being
regain the spaces that once was viewed as our spaces of freedom
raped by a grown man. A space rid of all the toxins.
and comfort. Every single space a child or any other human being place their feet should be a safe space.
I believe those spaces can be created - music, art, mentorship, advocacy, the responsible use of biblical teachings and values, has
We cannot reclaim our spaces as safe if we don’t work to regain
always been ways in which to unite and heal. Protest art, songs
the safety of these spaces, and no, I’m not referring to Trellidor and
and scripture has been some of the most heartfelt laments I have
electric fencing. I’m referring to addressing the toxic mindsets,
encountered, but also brought so much healing. We need to
that facilitates hate speech towards people of colour or any person
preserve what is good. Consider the next generation, clean out the
regardless of their race, religion, geographical origin, etc. I’m
toxic spaces and create a safe space, it starts in your mind.
referring to the toxic mindsets, that believe women are the object
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BENCHING SEASON BY Chesray Rhode
“You might think that you are in the wrong place. But it is here where God is busy doing the right thing.�
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hose who know me, understand
There are valuable lessons to be learnt on
I embrace this season of being on the
that I tend to become
and off the field. I can tell you now the best
bench. Observing and allowing God to
exceptionally passionate
coaching I received from her was the
instruct me before He sends me back
concerning matters that lie close to my
season of watching her from the bench. I
stronger. Rested and ready to continue the
heart. I do not like stepping back, giving it a
now grasp that taking a step back does not
race. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, “Come to
rest, or moving slower. Internally, I guess it
mean walking away. Resting does not mean
me all who are weary and carry heavy
just makes me feel as if in some way I
giving up and that there is a difference
burdens and I will give you rest�.
would be giving up or failing at whatever I
between hanging up the towel and
I read an article that stated, "the primary
was busy with. To me when you start
throwing in the towel. Sometimes the
purpose of a bench should be for
something you have to finish it. In my mind
smartest thing you can do is step back and
convenience and comfort of the person
there is no such thing as giving up. No
then come back stronger.
using it, many benches are not used
towels shall be thrown in by me.
I believe that it is the same with God. I
because they are cold, hard,
In high school I played hockey. I tended
understand lockdown has been difficult for
uncomfortable, or located in the wrong
to become a teeny tiny bit aggressive on the
many. It interrupted many of our plans.
place". This season of your life might not
field. I always wanted to play my full 60-
Some of you might even say that it stopped
be comfortable. You may find it being cold,
minute game. I remember how my coach
you in the middle of life just as it was
hard, uncomfortable, and coming at the
would see me on the verge of getting a red
getting good. I however do believe that
wrong time. I believe wholeheartedly that
card and call me from the field with
lockdown was the very thing that saved
God shapes us in seasons of discomfort.
piercing eyes. She truly is the definition of
many on the brink of burning themselves
You might think that you are in the wrong
''if looks could kill''. I got upset when she
out. Making a decision that would have
place. But it is here where God is busy
called me off the field and instructed me to
steered a life in the wrong direction. I
doing the right thing.
rest and just take a sip of water. Do not
believe that this season of lockdown is a
even get me started on the season where
season of playing from the bench. Taking a
she only allowed me to play 10 minutes
sip of water and learning things that you
each game. I would then be on the bench
cannot while still playing the game. I never
for the rest of the 50 minutes (that was a
truly understood the concept of rest until I
rocky year in our relationship lol).
experienced the kind of rest that God
Nevertheless. Thinking about it now I
offers. I then realised that I was always
realise that many times other people see
tired. Stuck in the rat race. Never gaining
something in us that is worth preserving.
enough, loving the rush, looking for
They see that you need the break before
something to do and somewhere to be.
you might burn yourself to the ground.
Chesray Rhode 24 years old Stellenbosch (Western Cape)
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THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU; THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE ON YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU; THE LORD TURN HIS FACE TOWARD YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
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BEHOLD, I AM DOING A NEW THING; NOW IT SPRINGS FORTH, DO YOU NOT PERCEIVE IT? I WILL MAKE A WAY IN THE WILDERNESS AND RIVERS IN THE DESERT.
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SHAPE SHIFTER SHARK R
eferred to as the living fossil, it’s
being a shark isn’t frightening enough, this
sometimes would be accidentally caught in
no secret as to how the Goblin
one goes one step further as to literally
a fishing net.
Shark gets its’ name.
have a projectile jaw that shoots out of its’
It is believed that the goblin sharks’ long
It may seem like any other shark on the
mouth to catch prey! This extended jaw
snout is used to detect electromagnetic
block, but it can instantly transform into
coupled with its’ long nose give it quite a
fields of potential prey, as well as fid in the
one of the most, and quote; “ugliest
frightening appearance – definitely not the
sand for the same reason. Their prey
creatures in the ocean�.
last sight you’d want to see before being
consists of fish, squid and crustaceans.
This deep sea shark has a fascinating
eaten up. Luckily there are no reports of
They can be found on many coasts around
ability that’s comparable to that of a
this shark having attacked humans. They
the world, including Japan, France, New
Xenomorph from the movie Alien. As if
are actually rarely seen at all, although
Zealand and California.
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The reason the taste of artificial banana flavouring and artificial banana flavoured products doesn’t taste like bananas is because it is based on a type of banana that was wiped out by a plague in the 1950’s.
The directors of the film Despicable Me actually wrote their own language for the Minions called Minionise.
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Book Nook BY Jay-Dee Prins
“KNOWN” DICK AND RUTH FOTH
“
In an often shallow and fast
experiences. Ignoring the wonder of
consult the Father - be watchful
paced world, how can we
listening to personal journeys; ‘sharing
regarding who you allow into your
really know and be known by
mine with you and yours with me’. We
world. For the Lord is faithful and just to
another person? How do we make true
converse, we learn and bask in each
guide us to the right people, He knows
friends? You are designed for real
other’s presence. Once strangers, now
who needs our story and whose stories
engagement with others. For
friends. Someone once said the best
we need. Sprinkle every conversation
affirmation that goes beyond a simple
friendships are born in the heart of God,
with a touch of your personal glitter, you
“like” on social media, for connections
so out of more than seven billion people
can never journey through this world
over meals, for hope and excitement
on this planet there’s always more than
alone. There’s always a soul yearning for
about the future. Above all you need to
twenty people who shares the same life
a “Hello”. Listen to how this friendship
be known and accepted for who you are.
tale and journey. Imagine them getting
starts on the great hill called Calvary,
But how do you find and maintain this
together, sharing their stories and boo-
kind of friendship?” – Mark Batterson
yah! In that moment they realise that
One of the criminals: “Lord, please remember me.”
Dick and Ruth through their
they were never alone. Friendships,
Jesus: “Oh, I’ll do more than
publication ‘Known”, offer inspiration
partnerships, couples, business
remember you. Why don’t you come
by means of personal storytelling and
partners, families etc. are all established
along? Come with me, today you’ll be
affirmation. They draw on years of
with a simple “hello”.
with me in paradise!”.
mentoring, rich relationships and the
This book serves as a mentorship
model of Jesus to show you why
tool on finding meaningful friendships
friendship is one of the keys to a full life
in a shallow world. We were never made
and the greatest gift we can personally
to be alone, it is not good, the Creator
gift each other. From a tender age we
said so. For the Father, the Son and the
learn to build walls to keep out the
Holy Spirit is in relation and like them
darkness, however these walls don’t just
we should be too. However, we need to
capture the darkness it hinders the good
be vigilant, even enemies are made by
from finding us. We rob ourselves of rich
the minute via conversation. Pray and
“They draw on years of mentoring, rich relationships and the model of Jesus to show you why friendship is one of the keys to a full life and the greatest gift we can personally gift each other.”
What a marvellous friend we all have, we call him Jesus, Abba, our friend.
Jay-Dee Prins 27 years old Gansbaai (Western Cape)
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The Poet Tree
VERLORE DOGTER BY Corrin-Lee Adams
In 'n wêreld waar sonde fees vier het ek gedwaal, So lui die inleiding van my verhaal. Ek was verlore en verlate, my maag leeg, hart gebreek en my siel vol gate. Sonder hoop vir die toekoms net 'n treur-gesang wat in my hart eggo: Hoekom? My soektog na plesier het sy tol geëis Die letsels in my oë is daarvan bewys. Soos' n dief wat in die donker rondsluip Tussen die peule wat die varke eet het ek weggekruip. Na maande se sweet en gewroeg Neem ek die besluit: Van dié varkhok lewe het ek genoeg! Na 'n vrugtelose soektog en uitputtende gedwaal Keer ek terug tuis, waar my Pa my soos ’n Koninglike onthaal.
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C RYP T IC M O UNTAIN Created by MARK ZION
“NOT TOO SURE ABOUT THAT”
[OPENING SCENE: THE GRADIENT HOTEL]
With that said, uhh… There is a matter I need to attend to rather urgently. And so, I politely ask to be excused for now. Please… please
has always been such a simple man. Melvin Lewis.
do enjoy the rest of your evening and do join me for a signing
Significantly so. Lance had no idea that his awesome uncle
session this coming Saturday, at the opening of the new Wharflock
Mel would make an appearance at his much-anticipated
Children’s Library. Thank you and good night. (exits to backstage)
book release. He wasn’t even aware that Melvin was coming to South
The audience is baffled at Lance’s swift entrance and speech and
Africa. This is so much better than Facebook Live, Lance thinks to
exit. They were rather expectant for more of what he had to share
himself with great excitement, like when he was a carefree teen. With
about his latest novel. Melvin had followed Lance and Chloe decides
that said, it was time for him to compose himself for when he goes
to save the moment by introducing the first musical artist of the
on stage.
night.
Melvin: (standing on the left side of the podium) “Green Field, Brown
[SCENE 2: HOTEL KITCHEN]
He
Boy” is not a masterpiece, it’s a revelation. And that is so much more profound, might I add. This story may be rolling in fictional grass,
Melvin: (rushing to stop Lance) Woah, boy, what’s gotten into you?
but I can attest to Lance’s ability to cause a sprout of authenticity
Why are you back here when you barely started engaging with your
and intriguing creativity in his approach to deliver honest
crowd?
expression and take you on a journey of extensive discovery.
Lance: (concerned) Uncle Mel, something happened to one of my employees. I need to find out how I can help.
The bold applause of the audience welcomes Lance on the platform.
Melvin: (not surprised) Okay, son. Do what you must. I’ll go check on
Both red in the face, Lance and Melvin exchange a warm embrace,
Chloe and the guests.
filled with much needed pats on the backs. It’s been almost two
Lance: Thanks, uncle Mel. I’ll call you in bit.
years since they last saw each other in the flesh. Deidre enters the kitchen. She is pleasantly surprised at the sight of Lance: (clearing his throat, picks up a copy of his new book) Good
Lance and his uncle Mel.
evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome, once again and thank you for choosing to spend some time with us this evening. Firstly, I
Deidre: Melvin “Taxi” Lewis! My world! (claps twice) Fancy seeing
would like to issue a warning to each and every person who had the
you here, old buck! How goes?! (gives Melvin a hug and jumps for joy)
faintest involvement in my uncle’s insane surprise appearance
Melvin: (laughs) Didi! you haven’t changed one dollar. How do you
tonight… (chuckles) This is just crazy. I am seriously stunned at the
do it? (looks at Lance) How does she do it, boy? Still a mil. (chuckles)
reality of him being here tonight. He truly is my hero and uh… I, I
Deidre: Oh, but of course! Hoe dan anders? How else? (giggles)
had a deep longing to share this moment with him tonight. Not just
Lance: Aunty D, I actually came to ask you about Lindani. What
because I missed him, but I also thought he could help me with all
happened to him? Where is he now?
the signing tonight. (chuckles, the audience laughs along) Uhh, as a
Deidre: Oh? Why? Is he in trouble?
young writer, I could never have imagined releasing two notable
Lance: Well, yeah. Didn’t your assistant say he had some kind of
books before the age of 35. I am tremendously thankful and inspired
breakdown?
by all of you, here tonight, as well as those who are joining us from
Deidre: (rolling her eyes) Zaida… she is prone to exaggeration, my
various parts of the world, via YouTube and Facebook Live. This book
boy. Lindani just fainted because he hadn’t eaten much today. He
has taken me on a journey of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness and
said he was too busy, switching between jobs, and then still having-
compassion, to name but a few aspects of what the story conveys.
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Lance: (interrupting Deidre) Yeah, I could tell that he was on an extra
Lance: Really?
shift. I saw him at The Stream. I think he started working there
Melvin: Uh huh, Fiona had a fit. She confronted me about it.
recently.
Lance: Why? Fiona knows that she is your third wife. Surely, she can
Melvin: You think? How could you not know, son? You own the place.
understand that your former spouses left a mark in your soul.
Deidre: Why are you surprised, Mel? You know Lance has a lot going
Melvin: Well, she obviously doesn’t see it like that. Pardon me, son.
on. Mister Author appointed a new manager who now has power of
But this is why one shouldn’t be unequally yoked.
attorney to appoint new waiters and baristas.
Lance: (silent, takes a bite from his breakfast)
Melvin: I see… Nice work, boy. Soon you’ll be branching out. Lance: We’ll see… (smiles at uncle Mel) Aunty D, how long has
[SCENE 5: THE STREAM COFFEE BAR]
Lindani been working here? Do you know where he stays? Deidre meets Chloe for a coffee. Lindani serves them. He is in much
[SCENE 3: CHLOE’S COMPLEX]
better shape. Deidre: That’ll be all, thank you, Lindani. Oh, and Lindani, are you
A spring breeze fills the air on a winter morning in Wharflock. Chloe
working tonight?
and her younger sister Logan share an apartment in a complex
Lindani: No, Aunty D. I’m off tonight.
located a couple blocks away from Lance’s loft. Logan sips coffee at
Deidre: (smiling) Alright. (turns to Chloe) He didn’t call or message
the kitchen counter, scrolls on her smartphone, entertaining memes
you at all last night?
on social media.
Chloe: (neutral) Nope. I’ve still been meaning to tell him about my parents’ visit next week. I don’t know what to tell them anymore. My
Chloe: (still dressed in pyjamas) When did the kettle boil?
dad being a pastor makes it extra tough. And to top it all off, my mom
Logan: (looks at Chloe in disbelief ) My eyes must be seeing a 4D life-
keeps wanting to “hook me up” with her friend’s so-called eligible
size filter. What are you wearing?
bachelor. It’s so exhausting, I know I’m not getting younger-
Chloe: (nonchalant) I’m wearing what you are wearing, PJs.
Deidre: -you’re not even that old, my darling. You know how people’s
Logan: Yeah, but you have a job that you actually need to go to, and
opinions come and go.
that job requires you not to wear a nightie. Sies. You’re gonna be late.
Chloe: My parents are not just “people” though. They love me and
Chloe: I’m already late. And didn’t you say you’re meeting Zintle at
they have sacrificed so much.
the studio today?
Deidre: I hear you, my girl. I hear you. I think Lance is just a bit-
Logan: I told you Zintle is coming here today to help me pack up my
Chloe: Lance doesn’t know what he wants. Full stop. I didn’t want to
things.
mention this, but he once told me that he doesn’t really believe in
Chloe: Oh, shucks. I forgot you’re leaving me high and dry.
God or marriage. Deidre, I can’t marry an atheist.
Logan: Wow, lol. I have a life, sis. As do you. You knew last year already that I’ll be moving out. And you and Lance will probably start
[SCENE 6: WHARFLOCK CEMETERY]
looking for a new place soon. Chloe: What Lance? What new place? I’m done with him.
“Dawn Olivia Lewis / 1965 – 1988” Lance: I haven’t been here in ages. It doesn’t really make sense to
“This book has taken me on a journey of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness and compassion”
come here, you know. Melvin: I understand, son. I’m not too keen on gravesites either. But I felt the need to experience this with you today, while I’m still here. Lance: I actually wanted to ask you last night, how long is your stay? Melvin: Well, this is why I’m here. I decided to spend as much time with you as I possibly can. You’re a busy man and ILance: Uncle Mel, get to the point. (chuckles) Melvin: Fiona and I… we’ve been married for almost three years now and it seems that we just can’t make it work. We thought we would… we thought we’d grow old… older, together. But-
[SCENE 4: LANCE’S LOFT]
Lance: I’m genuinely so sorry, uncle Mel. I really think you’ve had enough heartache to last two lifetimes, perhaps three. It’s good that
Melvin: (enjoying his breakfast) Son, this is way better than room
you’re honest with yourself and Fiona, but I don’t think it’s wise to try
service, I must say.
and find a fourth wife, uncle Mel. You can fill up your remaining
Lance: (smiling) I’m glad, uncle Mel. How’s your cholesterol though?
years with so many other things.
Melvin: (sighs, stops chewing for a moment) Ask me about my
Melvin: If only I had remaining years, boy.
cholesterol and watch me lose my appetite.
Lance: Of course, you do, you’re far from old. Seventy-two and still
Lance: Oh, come on, I thought you’d be a little less stubborn by now.
kicking it!
Remember what Aunty Crystal used to say?
Melvin: Not according to my doctor… I have a few weeks left,
Melvin: Yeah, yeah… Crystal was always right, son. Except when she
Lance… And I feel ready. Come what may. Come what won’t.
chose to leave me too soon. It still baffles me. So much so, that her name comes up in my dreams.
EPISODE ENDS HERE
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All of it is unto one thing and one thing only. Every gift. Every moment. They’re just crowns to lay at His feet. It’s all worth nothing when kept to myself for selfglory and self-gratification, but it’s worth everything when given back to Him. He’s worthy of everything we have to give. #BePraised
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THE ENEMY, NIGHTLIFE AND GOD For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favour and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalms 84:11-12 NIV
BY Eleazar Rodgers
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Y DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
God's instruction. The result - they were
as you read through my story, may
kicked out of the garden of Eden. Isn't it true
you be encouraged to trust God no
that we know what we should and should
matter what your circumstances are. Live in
not do? Why then, if we know what is right
the moment, do what you have to do and be
and good for us, do we still choose to do
content, time is not on our side, circumstances can change in an instant. We either move onto greater things or we don't move forward at all. Every moment that we share is in honour of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who laid down His life for us. Read (John 3:16). As believers it is vital that we understand God's plan for our lives, What His plan is for all His people. It is only revealed through His word. I have reached a smooth sailing point on my journey, everything seemed good and
wrong or disobey? Through my experience I can see that it’s because the serpent (Satan) convince us or expose us to worldly desires, planting questions and thoughts
into our
minds, causing doubt which in turn contributes to leading us away from what God wants for us. We don’t have to look very far to acknowledge this truth, it is biblical and evident across the world. Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in
had worked really hard for. It was so
who He is and what He wants. Not what you
rewarding yourself does not mean you have to go out and act irresponsibly. I am specifically pointing this out because when things go well for us we become comfortable, when we are comfortable it’s as though we have our guards down, this causes us to be vulnerable towards different things or people who can influence us in ways that could be detrimental to our bodies, careers and future. Now I wish I could speak about an exciting lifestyle, living the night life of Jozi, fortunately for me I have never ventured into that part. It was indeed easy to enjoy the
want or what you perceive. GOD established a covenant with us, not us with Him. He is faithful to keep his side, what about us? Are we able to keep our side? Without faith it is impossible to please God. My Faith is in Jesus Christ who shaped me into who I am today. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? Luke 9:25 NIV The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 NIV I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to
night life and get involved with partying,
witness the choice you make. I encourage
womanising and entertaining people. My
you to Choose Life. Deuteronomy 30:19
experience of the night life on very few
GNB.
occasions was always team-related and not
Join me next week as I share more of my
for self-satisfaction. It was fun experiences
experiences. From Mamelodi Sundowns to
but I was able to quickly recognise that this life leads to destruction, in other words there
AUSTRALIAN ROWER Bobby Pearce won the 1928 Olympic Games against eight other competitors, even though he stopped during the race to let ducks pass in front of him.
everything you do. Deuteronomy 29:9 NIV To be obedient to God, you need to know
celebrating. Now remember, celebrating and
Fact Field
is always around ready to deceive us,
promising. I finally achieved something I satisfying that I felt like rewarding myself by
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JAMES FIXX, THE CREATOR OF THE WORD “JOGGING” DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK WHILE JOGGING.
Platinum Stars.
is no real gain. I believe that anything which causes us to act outside of our character is dangerous. I believe I have composed myself very well over the years. There are many who failed to compose themselves and were led astray by choosing to satisfy themselves and not even consider God. Trying to fit into a certain crowd or group of people is not a bad thing until you are persuaded to lose your shape (to fit in). It makes me think of the serpent who deceived Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve disobeyed
Trying to fit into a certain crowd or group of people is not a bad thing until you are persuaded to lose your shape (to fit in).
DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN CHINA, USAIN BOLT ATE ONLY CHICKEN NUGGETS, AS IT WAS THE ONLY MEAL HE RECOGNISED FROM HOME. ULTIMATELY, HE WON THREE GOLD MEDALS WITH THIS DIET.
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