Issue 17 Micampus mag

M i campus Issue 17 Aug|Sep 2012

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ust over two months ago it was Youth month and this month we celebrate womenand their role both in the struggle for freedom and their role in society. Being Women’s day on the 09th August I begin to feel that I am suffering from a holiday fatique.By this I mean that as much as these national days like women’s day and youth day are essential to be commemorated every year ,I get turned off by the monotonous ways that they are celebrated.

Its either we go to rallies on these days or just go partying as we celebrate the “off day” that we get than the history of our country.So this year you might like to do something different to celebrate our dear mothers and sisters and page 7 of Mievents will give you some clues. This month of Micampus Magazine brings you a variety of articles in celebration of women’s month, Why? Because we can and because we are on our seventeen issue this month, can you believe it? So here is to more issues to come that will continue to educate and inspire the youth towards social change like our cover girl on page 15.

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A Glimmer of hope for Africa and the African girl child.

Freshman- how they made it to the second semester.

Embracing womanhood!

The textbook saga in Limpopo

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Women living their dreams

MiStory (Jessica Mthimkulu)

A career in auditing

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s the African Union celebrates its tenth anniversary, one cannot deny that its role on the African continent has been in question since its inception. It was met with enthusiasm because of its ambitious agenda of which many have often been disappointed by its inability to meet the dire needs of many countries in the African continent. Although its agenda includes the elevation of democracy, peace, human rights, stability, sustainable development and good governance, numerous states continue to suffer from a lack of these. It is therefore no surprise that many Africans expectantly await Dr. Nkosazana Zuma’s term as chairperson of the Union (to take office on 15 July 2012).

Having served under all democratic presidents in South Africa; Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, Nkosazana Zuma will now be AU’s first female commissioner. It is in the hopes of many she will inject her principles and expertise in the running of the AU during her four year term. The divisions between Francophone and Anglophone Africa, religious as well as ethnic groups have posed a threat to Africa since the end of colonialism. The appointment of Nkosazana Zuma could play a key role in resolving these issues as she brings with her knowledge gained from her participation in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As such, her vow to unite the continent during her term might bring hope to millions of Africans.

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It must be noted that the fact that she is also a woman is of great importance. Her appointment is not only a sign of progress amongst the African leaders; it is also a source of inspiration for thousands of young women in our continent, particularly in areas where women are still being oppressed. We hope that her election will serve as a gateway for women all over Africa to enter politics and contribute directly to the governance of the continent- because women are no less than men. This is not to say that one is a good leader by virtue of being a womanof course when one talks about leadership, it is important that one carefully considers the individual’s character, But it is to challenge that prowling notion that women are less capable to lead in world politics and in large corporations.

In his article- The African Union: Pitfalls and prospects for uniting Africa- Wafula Okumu raises a very important point as he argues that the AU should be embraced by all its people, that “it should be close to them and responsive to their needs”. The challenges faced by the AU are numerous and they are incredibly complex, it would be highly unreasonable to expect Nkosazana Zuma to resolve all of these within such a short period of time, however, it is our hope that her work in the Union will steer Africa towards a new growth path.

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o like, first year is difficult”, says every first year you come across with at Wits, but Zandile Patekile seems to disagree. “Well, first block I was very confused…I paid most of my attention on my studies, I did not do much socializing. When second block came, I spent most of my time socializing and as a result I failed two out of five of my test. For exams I did what I usually do which is make notes for two days and recap\memorize the content the day before the exam and at most three days leading up to the exam I usually slept around 2h00 am. And I managed to pass all my modules.

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y experience at varsity for the first semester has been very challenging, both in a positive and negative way. I had to learn to adapt to a new and overwhelming environment very quickly because it was a real step into the reality of the hectic world. Having to move out of my comfort zone was hard but it got better in time. Academics got better and better as I was in school although failure was demotivating, I pushed hard. Socially, I met a lot of people and it was not so bad to be in varsity after all because most importantly I learned to use my talent, acknowledge my family and have a vision in life. It was somehow an eye opener.”

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rowing up as the only female child in my house surrounded by too much testosterone was just too much. As I grew up I learnt that being a woman didn’t necessarily mean dressing up, playing house and being spoilt rotten. For me being a woman meant being at peace with your inner and outer self and accepting your imperfections just the way they are. I have come across as being cocky to some people but I believe we are born in a different way and with different personalities.

I am a very loud person and to some people that could be seen as not womanly traits , apparently a woman should be a very quiet, calm and humble person.

Well I am the entire package, my personality defines me. Women come in different shapes and sizes and the sooner you accept that the better. There is no one as strong as a woman, how many times have you been mocked about the shape of your eyes, your nose or your huge toes? Did you ever consider changing them, No! That just goes out to show how strong we are as woman. All the criticism does hurt but I can face it, even if it means laughing along with them when it hurts just because you don’t want them to see your pain.

I have learnt to forgive and move on as a woman because we all come across trials and tribulations. I grew up tak-

ing a lot of criticism about my body; I was often mocked for being the thin sister and not looking like the rest of other women with big behinds and huge breasts. Today I can proudly say I am content with my body and funny enough the very same people who used to make fun of me are the very same people who are envious of my body.

I have learnt to forgive and move on...

I used to cry myself to sleep every night hoping that the next day I would wake up with a sudden body transformation. But I soon realized that being happy is the ultimate beauty secret and looks alone don’t make a woman. As we approaching woman’s month this column is dedicated to the woman within you and goes on to embrace your womanhood! To the entire woman generation out there I dedicate Bruno Mars-Just the Way You are and a Maya Angelou’s poem about womanhood. Happy Woman’s Month!

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The textbook saga in Limpopo leaves one to conclude that there is a crisis within our education system but education should not be seen and be left to be a crisis in society Writes Amukelani Mayimele

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hese days it is not easy to talk about the education of the country without resisting the urge to get emotional or upset. As a young person and a concerned citizen, one cannot help but ask themselves where are we heading? How much of this mess are we going to inherit as future leaders? It is all good to ask those questions but I cannot wait for the future to provide me with answers. Answers must come up today. My friends and I must provide those answers today. Failure to do so will only result in failure to lead our own generation to a better future. Having had said all that I am left with one question: How do we begin to address the crisis we are currently faced with?

The education system in this country is facing major challenges, which we can even qualify and say our future is in danger. To some this might sound like an exaggeration but I think you will understand me better by the end of this piece. The sad part is that not only will our country suffer but our continent as well.Yes, we can blame an element of the education crisis to the legacy of apartheid and even a large chunk of our failures can be as a direct result of Bantu education which our parents received. However we cannot just blame and stop there. We have to map a way forward. If we look at the emerging economies today we will find that an investment in education has played an important role in their progress. By an investment in education I am not talking about pumping money into the problem like we do. But they understood the need to address the issues of education holistically.

I came across a Chinese proverb that said “If you planning for a year, sow rice, if you are planning for a decade, plant trees, if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” After reading this I immediately knew that it will take planning and serious commitment to our plans for us to make the future to work. From 1994 to date we must have moved towards a certain direction with the plans

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for a better education, but where is the commitment? It doesn’t help for us to dream of a better future then only a few commit to the plan. If we want it to work we are to all get involve. This issue needs national attention not just a department or ministry.

Today countries are advancing and building their economies. They also ensuring young people are involved in the growth of the country. They

Angie Motshekga: Minister of Basic Education. have measures in place to ensure continuity and advancement of their countries plans and some are even planning for their continents. What are we doing? Still battling to assemble both teachers and students in a classroom? Holding teachers accountable today has become a challenging task. Trying to get students to stay in school is just as difficult. It almost feels like both parties are fed up. This on its own is a dangerous situation.

Abraham Lincoln once said that the “philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in

good behaviour. It is a tool to solving problems.

In our case more education will create awareness about the corruption. If we were to blame apartheid again we would say that we can see the products of Bantu education and how they behave, now can we afford to risk any further by not investing in a proper system that works. We should make education to be our strength.

MEC of Education in Limpopo Mr Dickson Masemola the next”. If Abraham Lincoln is right then we should be afraid of our future. Since we spend a large amount of our national budget on education this cannot be our return on investment.

We playing a gambling game and majority of us are spectators. I asked a few young people for their opinion on the Limpopo textbook saga.

Many just ignored the question and didn’t bother to talk about it. A few said “our government is very corrupt”. Then the rest who cared to engage on the topic said the minister must be fired. I think all those responses dont address our problem. The level in which we also engaging in this topic don’t look like we really that much bothered. We probably thinking it is a Limpopo crisis, it is far away from us and it doesn’t affect us much. This is one of the signs that we have distanced ourselves as a society from the issue of education. Our ignorance also proves that we are not involved in looking for a long term solution to the challenges. Could this be due to the fact that we might not understand the importance of education in our lives?

Peter Broughan speaks about how “education makes people easy to lead but difficult to drive, easy to govern but impossible to enslave”. It is education that helps people to take part in affairs that matter in life. It builds certain characters that help you to maximise your potential. We can measure our success to educate if we can be able to create curiosity in students mind. This way they can go searching for answers. Then we grow as a country. Education is a method of training the mind. It promotes

It is a pity that today instead of talking about how to build opinions and points of view of things that matter, we then have to talk about who should have delivered textbooks to a school. We quarrel about how come books are still not delivered when the year is coming to an end in five months time. Who should take responsibility and who should be fired dominates our thoughts on education. The truth is we’ve risked enough and we’ve trusted others to lead us, they have failed us. Its time we all take responsibility and assume positions. This situation calls for a much needed wake up call from all of us. If we can start by addressing the leaks in the system we will be going somewhere.

Firstly government must make sure that the money to pay the teachers is available on time.

It must also provide the textbook and other resources to the schools in the beginning of the year before children assemble for school. If they can’t do this successful they must consider outsourcing the task to those who will be capable of doing a good job at it. Adequate training must be provided for teachers to improve themselves and build confidence in the courses they should teach. We should bring back inspection of teachers to ensure that they are accountable.

They must be inspected frequently slip ups will cost us. Parents must be informed about their role in educating their children. They should be given opportunities to part take in the learning phase of children. Civil society, local communities and university students must be included in the running of programs in schools. We all have a role to play. If we do this we buying a better future for all, we will also be ensuring that a new generation of responsible leaders are breed through our system. We would be making sure that our investment in education is well taken care of and not abused. Our future will only be safe the moment we realize that every educated person we produce becomes an asset to our country and to our continent at large.

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Mi Events

1.FACE OF VARSITY The search for the Face of Varsity has wrapped up having toured a few campuses around Gauteng for the GP ambassador. The student based beauty pageant has had a massive response from some of the most beautiful, confident and ambitious young ladies Jozi varsities have to offer and is now in its final stages. Presented by Coffee Stain Production, the search went to UJ, UP, TUT, Wits, Medunsa, Vaal Tech and NWU Vaal Campus. The semi-finalist will be announced on the 6th August, their journey will then begin thereafter the finalist selection will go down on the 20th August with fun activities and the Gauteng ambassador winner will be announced on the 31st August and then the competition moves to other provinces. So if you entered and are a finalist or have a friend who is or you just want go and check it out, head on over and have a blast. For details on the venue, go to www. faceofvarsitysa.com 2.MUSIC CONCERTS: 10 August: The legendary John Legend, loved by guys and girls alike is heading over to Jozi for his much publicised onenight only concert going down at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on Maude Street. He will be supported by our very own music sensations MiCasa and Unathi Msengana. Word is John will be giving his all to the audience and even taking song requests during the concert. Tickets are a bit pricey, there are 1000 tickets going for R2000, the cheapest ones said to be R900, so you'll have to dig deep in your pocket for that one. Tickets at computicket

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9TH WONDER AND RHAPSODY 17 & 18 August: International female Hip hop heavyweights 9th Wonder and Rhapsody and other members of the Jamla Army in recognition of the Women's month celebration are set to perform at Bassline in Newtown on Friday the 17th August and are also heading to Cape Town at Zulabar on the 18th. They will be supported by female South African MCs and DJs as part of the act. Tickets range from R150-R250.

The show begins at 8:30pm and doors open at 7:30pm

THE SOIL CAMPUS INVASION TOUR South Africa's latest music group sensation The Soil is currently touring the country on their campus invasion tour. They have already wowed audiences at Wits and the UGU Jazz festival and are moving swiftly along to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth on the 10th August. Tickets are R70 at the door and the concert starts at 18:00.

On the 17th August they are hitting the Cape Town Intervarsity Special at the Cape Town International Conference Centre at the Marimba Restaurant. Tickets are R50 at the door and it starts at 18:00.

On the 31st August they head on back to Jozi to the UJ Culture Theatre, Kingsway Campus. Tickets are R70 at the door and the show starts at 18:00 CAREERS FAIR It's career fair season around the country on different campuses. UJ just had theirs in July and this month career fairs will be at the University of Cape Town on the 13th and 14th August on their respective campuses.

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Mi Gadget

The build-in quality is solid, with high-quality, matte-finish plastic used throughout. The phone measure 17.95mm thick at the camera - that’s the closest a phone has coming to touch the 2-centimetre mark in recent times.

We’re not sure that’s the crown Nokia should be gunning for. That’s the price you pay for carrying 41 megapixels in your pocket. But even at its thinnest, the Nokia 808 is 13.95mm. The Nokia 808 features a 4-inch display with 640x360 resolution. The Nokia 808 PureView camera operates in two different modes. The first one is the fullresolution mode, where you can click 38-megapixel (4:3) or 34-megapixel (16:9) photographs. Don’t go looking for a 41-megapixel mode, because it does not exist. http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/nokia-808-pureview-review-245073

SONY SMART WATCH Watches in the year 2012 are not only meant for ‘time keeping’ but have other valuable characteristics such as receiving and making calls, receiving and sending text messages. The Smart Watch is simple to use as both a watch and a phone. Its features are cool and convenient for any individual who is into gadgets.

Aesthetically, the Smart Watch is neat enough and fairly stylish for what it is. If, however, you’re used to a proper watch then you’ll probably find it a little bit naff looking.

The rubber strap provided will make your wrist hot too, as it’s not a breathable material. It’s quite well designed though, and the watch itself clips on easily and doesn’t come loose when attached. You can attach the watch on clothing, and when you do this you’ll hear the clip open and close. Even so, we never managed to dislodge the watch portion.

We like the weather widget too; it’s nice to have a watch that can tell you what to expect to fall from the skies on a given day. And both the phone and text message apps are very handy. You can see who’s calling you, and answer or reject the call as well as read messages. It all works well, and the vibrate function is very helpful when you have the phone on silent.

We find that we miss calls quite often when walking, because the phone doesn’t have direct contact with us and the vibrate is too weak. With the watch, this problem goes away.

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n the past, interns were generally given menial tasks that were of limited value; however times have changed and more and more, students are now given the opportunity to gain genuine hands-on experience in an industry of interest to them.

Internship responsibilities differ from organisation to organisation, but the common ingredient in successful internship programmes seems to be a chance of exposure to the ‘real’ business world. Some organisations provide interns with the opportunity to really be a part of the team and perform tasks that a qualified employee would normally do. Others also provide them with the opportunity to attend industry-relevant conferences or lectures, which is beneficial to the development of interns in their respective career paths.

Workshops in particular can offer interns access to vital global insights, and they will often get an opportunity to contribute themselves.

Workshops and industry-related conferences also provide interns with the opportunity to share ideas with other attendees and network with them.

By way of example, after attending a recent industry workshop Thantaswa Matshobongwana, a Business Intern at enterprise development agency

Fetola, stated that the workshop provided a great platform to meet people with the same interests, and gave her the opportunity to access several experts in her field in a short amount of time.

“I got an opportunity to network with experts and also got a chance to learn more about facts and statistics that will help me better understand my market and industry,” explained Matshobongwana.

Workshops help interns to gain new knowledge, create ideas, establish networking, and identify problems and solutions. For that reason, if interns are given the opportunities, they should actively seek to participate in workshops to broaden their horizons and careers, and in general seek internships that offer exposure to the real workings of the business world.

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Mi Career

We all have our dreams and goals that we want to accomplish and we would do whatever it takes to achieve them. However, it becomes a problem in some career fields that are seen as male dominated and where women have to constantly prove themselves.

SIBONGILE MABENA takes a look at some fields that were considered as male dominated and profile women who are succeeding in these fields despite the challenges.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION This field used to be male dominated and these days women are making a name for themselves. The thought of wearing protective gear and getting all dirty didn’t sound like the right thing for women. So a building and construction student Nomahlubi Zililo tells us the challenges she comes across with “At first it came as a shock for my family to study Construction because they hoped I would go for something that is considered “lady-like.” They gave me a trial year as to see if I will be able to cope and now they support me in whatever I do. Challenges I face especially in my class though are the male students forever trying to take the lead role in most practicals but nonetheless im happy and ready to rock the construction world”

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER It was a taboo for women to play soccer but gone are those days, women

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are taking sports especially soccer into another level. We know of women who have exceptionally made a good name for themselves through professional soccer the likes of Portia Modise, Desiree Ellis etc. soccer is no longer a male dominated field because nowadays women play soccer, write sport columns in newspapers and even coach or own teams like Ria Ledwaba back in the day.

AVIATION Aviation is the design, development, production, operation and the use of aircraft.

This used to be a male dominated field but we have a lot of women who are taking the challenge upon themselves and going out there to prove their worth. The likes of Refilwe Ledwaba, a co-founder of Woman Aviators in Africa became the first black woman helicopter pilot for the South African Police Service Air Wing. Now that goes out to show that the sky is not the limit.

THE NAVY This one field has a lot of dangerous cases that have to be dealt with. For women it is quite dangerous and you need to have a thick skin to perform its duties. That however doesn’t stop our sisters from going into the field, although there are still a lot of male figures in this field we would still like to see our sisters going all the way out.

ENGINEERING The engineering field as a whole is very complex and in most cases considered as the male field. However many women have fought their way through into getting recognition in the field. Civil Engineering student Lerato Mokwana from the University of Johannesburg says “Engineering requires hard work and determination, I am enjoying engineering so far and it is working quite well for me. I don’t get intimidated by the males in our department because I know what I want.

Women in the Navy

Women in Sports: Carol Manana

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A BRIEF DEFINITION OF AUDITING: Auditing involves the review and evaluation of processes, products, services, systems, organisations and employees. One of the most important aspects involve assessing the accuracy, validity, reliability, verifiability and timeliness of organizational information, as well as the sources and processes by which the information is produced.

It also entails examining and analyzing accounting records to determine the financial status of an establishment and preparing financial reports concerning operating procedures So if you are looking at pursuing a career in auditing here is a bit of the ins and outs of the sector.

WHAT MAIN CHARACTER TRAITS ARE MOST USEFUL IN AUDITING? • Auditors should posses a strong ethical framework and report on issues (or anticipated issues) as they come across them.

• Good communication skills allow auditors to have a rapport with a variety of employees, managers, directors and external parties.

• Strong interpersonal skills are important due to the variety of informational requests -and often resistance to those requests- required from a variety of sources.

• Auditors need to be team players. As the scope of the audit can be fairly large, it is beneficial to help in other areas of an audit when there are resource constraints.

THE SKILLS ONE NEEDS TO HAVE TO BE AN AUDITOR: • Being able to use mathematics to solve problems • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

• Talking to others to convey information effectively • Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making • Monitoring/assessing performance of

yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Attention to detail

THE KNOWLEDGE AN AUDITOR NEEDS TO POSSES: • Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.

• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique and production methods

INTERNAL AUDITING VS. EXTERNAL AUDITING: There are essentially two types of auditors both having a few similarities but differing in the extent of work they do, how they go about doing it and whether they are private or public.

Internal auditing is a function that reports directly to the audit committee, internal auditors reside within an organisation as company employees and are responsible for performing audits within a wide area within the business as directed by the annual audit plan.

External auditors are part of an independent body which resides outside the organisation which is auditing. They are focused on the financial accounts or risks associated with finance and are appointed by the company shareholders. The main responsibility of an external auditor is to perform the annual statutory audit of the financial accounts, providing an opinion on whether they are a true reflection of the company’s financial position.

TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OFFERING COURSES IN AUDITING: Here is a list of some of the institutions around South Africa offering courses in Auditing • University of Pretoria

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• UNISA • University of Potchefstroom • University of Johannesburg • Wits University • Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa • Tshwane University of Technology • University of Cape Town • Cape Peninsula University of Technology • Durban University of Technology

ESTIMATED SALARY FOR AUDITORS: The amount of money you will earn depends on your qualification and experience you have under your belt, below is an estimation of what you could expect to earn.

• Salary: Between R86, 834- R 346, 971 per annum • Bonus: Between R3,041- R39,320 per annum • Profit sharing: Between R0,00- R41,217 • Total pay: Between R92,240- R374, 245 per annum

BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR: These are the most popular top companies in the country where Auditors work • KPMG International

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• KPMG Consulting • Price Waterhouse Coopers • PWC Logistics • Discovery Insurance • FNB Corporation

AVERAGE HOURS AN AUDITOR MAY WORK DURING THE WEEK: An auditor can expect to work 8 hours a day during weekdays and not more than 10 hours overtime per week unless otherwise agreed upon. So working hours are reasonably flexible and not too demanding of one’s schedule.

So whether you’re currently doing a course in auditing, or are looking at taking that path and joining the demanding world of auditing this is what your career will look like and what would be expected of you depending on where you work and how long you work in the industry. And as I like to say keep working hard and chasing that dream, see yourself exactly where you want to be in the future and never give it up.

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exuality is complex and spans a vast array of human experiences including family relationships, dating, sexual behaviour, physical development, sensuality, sexualization, reproduction, gender, body image and more. It is a fundamental and natural part of being human, for people of all ages. In many ways sexuality is the force that empowers us to express and display strong, emotional feelings for another person and is a natural stimulus for the procreation of our species. Sexuality can be Heterosexual vs. Homosexuality, sexual dominance vs. Submissiveness, and hypersexuality vs. Asexuality are all best characterized as continuums that everyone falls somewhere along, rather than blackand-white categories.

The huge mistake people make is to think that sexuality is homosexuality and nothing else. A lot of people ask if sexuality is right or wrong, I personally think this question is often influenced by the ideology one have and also the beliefs is raised with. We live in a society where people discriminate one another because of their sexuality, homosexuality being the most discriminated. According to Anti- discrimination Act 1991 sexual discrimination is illegal. The act states that it is against the law to treat people unfairly because of their sexuality, whether they are gay, lesbian, heterosexual or bisexual. The law also protects a person who identifies, or has identified him/herself as a member of the opposite sex by living or seeking to live as a member of that sex (transgendered).

choice. But this raises a lot of questions as to,if sexuality is a choice then this means people choose to be gays, lesbians or bisexual. Let’s untangle this, choice consists of the mental process of judging the merits of multiple options and selecting one or more of them, so sexuality is definitely not a choice.

Ibelieve that no one has control over their sexuality, they are born that way and people should learn to accept each person for who they really are because there is nothing much they can do to change.

Sexuality is not a choice, but it’s your choice to be proud of who you are. That positive energy will rub off to other people and they will start to acknowledge you for the person you really are and this world will be a better place for us all.

“When Eve ate this particular apple, she became aware of her own womanhood, mentally. And mentally she began to experiment with it. She has been experimenting ever since. So has man. To the rage and horror of both of them.”

D. H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930)

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Mi Opportunities This month we continue with giving students a list of bursaries, picking up from where we left off in last month’s issue. So if you perhaps didn’t see anything in the line of study you would like to pursue go ahead and check this month’s list, maybe there’s something for you this time, and if you missed the last issue you can also go ahead and check that list out. Also included is a list of learnerships and internships for those of you looking for a start in your careers. Below is a list of some of all three offered for the year 2013 that are still open for application. BY LUNGELO SHEZI BURSARIES: 1).Nedbank SA Bursary programme for 2013: Closing date: 31 October 2012 Who can apply: students registering for first year 2013 Students already registered with a recognized university (i.e. currently in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or post graduate study) Academic requirements: Matric aggregate of 65% Institutions: Undergraduate degree with registered university of the Council of Higher Education

Universities of technologies for IT and property related qualifications only Fields of study: • BSC Actuarial Science • BSC Computer Science • BSC Quantity Surveying • BSC Agriculture • BSC Property and Construction

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studies • Engineering • Quantity surveying • BComm Accounting • BComm Marketing • BComm Mathematics and Stats • BCom Banking • BComm Risk Management • LLB/Law • N. Diploma IT/BTECH IT • N.Diploma Property • N.Diploma Quantity surveying Visit www.joblistsouthafrica.com/nedbank-sa-bursary-programme-for-2013. html/

2). SA INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS FOR BURSARY FOR 2013: Closing date: 31 August 2012 The bursary application process started online on 1 July 2012. There are six steps to applying for a bursary from the Institute.

STEP 1: Apply online www.sairr.org.za/ services/bursary-programme/requesta-bursary-application-form.

STEP 2: The completed online applications will be reviewed by the Institute.

They will produce a short-list of potential bursary recipients.

STEP 3: The Institute will contact all short-listed applicants. Each shortlisted applicant will be supplied with documents that he or she will require in order to complete the application process. Please note that if you are not contacted by the Institute by 30th September 2012 then you have not been short-listed.

STEP 4: Short-listed candidates must complete the documents they received

under step 3 and return these to the Institute by 16th November 2012 STEP 5: the Institute’s bursary selection committee will review all those final applicants received before 16th November 2012 and make decisions about which students are to receive bursaries for 2013.

STEP 6: the Institute will notify the students who have been granted bursaries

3). THE FUNZALUSHAKA TEACHING BURSARY Closing date: re-applications close on 16 November 2013 and new applications close on 11 January 2013 Applications open on the 1st October 2012, please note there are approximately 3000 new bursaries available in 2013.

Visit www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/

LEARNERSHIPS: 1). Sanlam Graduate Programmes Closing date: 28 September 2012 Title: • Junior marketing Specialist • Trainee product manager • CIM Warehouse analyst • Training consultant • Sales consultant • Implementation Specilaist Visit www.puffandpass.co.za/sanlamgraduate-programmes-2013 for more information

2).BANKSETA Letsemalearnership project 2013: Closing date: 31 August 2012 Location: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Upington, Vereenging,

Witbank Participate in a one year learnership in the banking and microfinance sector.

The BANKSETA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities Requirements: • Unemployed • Below age 30 • Matric with minimum 60% in English and a pass in accounting or Maths/Maths Literacy • Official testimonial from previous school, institution, church etc.

Visit www.kelly.co.za to apply INTERNSHIPS: 1).Renault: HR Admin and training graduate Closing date: 18 August 2012 Requirements: • Relevant HR qualification • Looking to gain experience in HR admin and training • Strong interpersonal skills • Process driven • Deadline driven • Attention to detail Visit www.renault.careerjunction.co.za/ car/jobvuw We hope this information will get you going in the right path and help propel you further whether you’re looking for financial aid or a start in your chosen field of study.

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Mi Rides

• Fiat Palio – The Fiat Palio entry-level hatchback ranks as one of the most affordable used cars on the market. Its Italian styling guarantees attractiveness and its premium quality build makes the Palio a practical, reliable choice.

• Chevrolet Spark – The Chevy Spark, with its edgy styling and funky interior, was engineered with the young professional in mind. It’s compact and can fit into tight city parking bays. Moreover, it’s built with advanced engine technologies that save you money on fuel and overall engine maintenance costs.

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• Hyundai Getz – An affordable used car with a wide range of comfort features, the Hyundai Getz is a valuable choice.

The Getz offers drivers performance, quality and a good residual value.

• Opel Corsa Lite – There’s a reason why you see so many Opel Corsa’s on the road; their hard-wearing, reliable engineering makes these hatchbacks ideal for young professionals because they’ll receive thousands of hasslefree kilometers.

Source: http://www. carshop.co.za/buyused-car/used-carsfor-sale/affordableused-cars.aspx

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Mi Issues

ON JACKIE SELEBI GETTING PAROLE SIZOMAGCAIIF you are friends with the president, you won’t finish a year in jail, you’ll come out and chill...just act like prison is hell and unhealthy to your wellbeing, you’ll get parole eventually..AND make sure that you lie low to avoid being hounded by the media, no golf days and sightseeing OK.GOOD THEMBAKOKELO I still can’t believe that Mr Selebi is out of jail, if so I think Mr General Bheki Cele deserves a second chance because his was just a minor. “Eiiisshhh Republic of South Africa” THULANI ALLEN NGWENYA I started with selling Mobile Airtime, then Avon Justine Productsand today I’m the founder of ALLEN T TRADING printing t-shirts and corporate gifts... Today we might not be something, but tomorrow we WILL be somebody with something ... Let’s make SA work On the president’s comments

BAKANGHUMAMOROBANE Mr President can you stop comparing the state of S.A to other countries whenever u can’t account for failure in your government! We are not concerned about what’s happening outside the borders of S.A PETER HEINDL ESKOM tells us ELECTRICITY IS IN SHORT SUPPLY!!!

Government tells us THEY HAVE NO MONEY!!!

Tax Payers are already suffering ...but ... in the meantime ... ... Government steals our ELECTRICITY and our MONEY!!!

KARABO ANSWER LEKALAKALA AC : Your purpose can’t be paid by a salary,don’t be limited by what you work for a living,fulfil your purpose by doing what your born to do,that’s (B)rilliant (O)f (S)ignificant (S)uccess (BOSS)

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From plank boarding, surfing has become one of the world’s flexible and enjoyable sports. This sport originates from centuries ago. Residents of Hawaii used to make their boards from planks, and that is all they needed and had to enjoy the waves.

Over the years, surfing has improved, massively. It has become a professionalsport and a hobby for some. Again, it is one of the most flexible sports, as it does not have that many restricting rules, but a number of cautions.

In surfing, there is no fixed way of scoring, however when done professionally, there are judges who watch and score the surfers, mostly based on their skills and styles around the waves. Its judging, can be likened to that of beauty contests, music or dance competitions. It is all about the person who shines best in the judges’ eyes.

This being women’s month, it is important that I stress that surfing is not for males only. Women are as free and able to surf as men are.

Going back to the cautions of surfing: It is often advised that surfers be cautious of weather conditions when surfing. These include dangerous weather conditions like

heavy rains, strong winds and hurricanes. Surfers ought to be aware of their surroundings.

They should keep away from swimmers.They should never let go of their boards, as this may not only get the boards damaged, but also injure or kill human beings in the beach.

Inexperienced surfers are advised to surf with or around people of their surfing levels.

There are also a few rules that are strictly surfing specific, for instance, one is not permitted to surf on a wave that someone else is already surfing on. In other words surfers should consider eachother’s presence in the beach. The closest surfer to the white wave, hold the priority to be the one to surf on that wave.When paddling out, a surfer should be careful not to be an obstacle to those who are still surfing.

Participants are at liberty to create and break their own boundaries. In terms of how far they can push themselves.

Seeing that spring is almost upon us I reckon that all you will need soon is yourself, your board and the beach waves.

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Mi Safety

*Lerato*loved studying in the library. She loved the comfort of the chairs and quietness that it offered so much that she was always the first one to arrive and the last one to leave when the library closed at 23h00 every week day. And because she lived close to campus, she was comfortable with walking three blocks to her flat most nights as she thought it was safe. She literally walked five minutes to campus. Nothing could happen to her in five minutes, right? Wrong! Until she got mugged one night and the thief ran off with her laptop that had her entire research that was due in a week.

Sadly, we are all too familiar with these kinds of stories. Is either it happened to you or you know someone who experienced this either on or off campus. Walking on campus you will see the use of countless measures used to keep you safe without even noticing. Security gates, student access controlled areas, security guards, campus safety guards and thousands of cameras all keeping an eye on the precious cargo of South Africa’s future. But I myself, living in a home that has a door holding 4locking mechanisms, know that there’s no such thing as being too safe.

So to prevent you being a victim of crime or even just to lessen the chances of you being targeted by thugs on campus in this issue we provide tips of a few things you can do to

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keep safe on campus.

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS -Be aware! Recognize your vulnerability.

-Report all suspicious persons, vehicles and activities to the Campus Safety Department immediately -Use the “buddy system” and watch out for your neighbour.

-Keep your doors locked whenever you find yourself alone in a building.

-Report lights that are out and any hazardous conditions immediately to the Physical Plant Office WALKING ON CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS -Avoid walking alone at night.

-Confine walking to well-lit, regular travelled walks and pathways. Avoid shortcuts and keep away from shrubbery, bushes, alleyways, or any other areas where an assailant might be lurking.

-When walking to your vehicle or residence, have your keys ready in hand.

-When getting out of a car, take a look around to make sure that you are not being followed.

-If you think you are being followed, cross the street and, if necessary, keep crossing back and forth. If you are pursued, call for help and run to a campus building.

CONFRONTATION SAFETY TIPS If you find yourself confronted by an assailant you must remember that while screaming and struggling may in some instances frighten off the assailant, in other instances you may further antagonize the assailant and bring forth a more violent reaction.

Above all you must keep your head and assess the situation before choosing your course of action. Whether or not the assailant is armed or has made threats against your life should be a determining factor in your decision.

ELEVATORS -If, while waiting for an elevator, you find yourself alone with a strange-suspicious looking person , let him take the elevator and wait for its return.

-If you are on an elevator with someone who makes you feel uneasy, get off at the next floor.

-Always stand near the control panel, where you have access to the alarm and floor buttons.

DRIVING -Whenever possible, limit traveling to well-lit, well-travelled roads.

-Keep your windows closed and doors locked.

-When stopped at a traffic lights or stop signs, keep your vehicle in gear. If threatened, sound your horn and drive away as soon as possible.

-Consider installing an alarm system with a panic switch.

-Avoid stopping in poorly lit, out-of-the-way places.

Every situation will be different so we cannot provide any specific rules as to what to do or not to do if you are faced with a threat. Only you can make the determination as to the appropriate course of action. But a basic knowledge of self-defence is always helpful. For girls a karate kick to the essentials will do just fine, for guys no kick to the essentials you know what that can do to a man so my advice, run. Cowards live long.

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Mi Lol Wall

She’s young, bold and a big dreamer.

Always getting up to a lot of things and uses every opportunity she gets productively. Makgotso Nkosi, a Biomedical Engineering student from Wits who has since taken a break from her studies chats to Sibongile Mabena about her writing and her views on womanhood!

What’s your definition to the term poetry?

Poetry is a form of art used to express and most of the time to reflect the world in written words, personally poetry serves as a vehicle for change and growth, a way to selfdiscovery and self realization.

Who or what inspires your writing and why?

Anything and everything, sometimes it takes even a minor thing to spark creativity, yet most of my poems are inspired by special talks I have with people who hold a significant piece of my heart.

When did you start writing?

It all started with a journal and that dates as far as since I could hold a pen.

Apart from being a writer, what else are you doing?

I am an artist in all spheres, I rap, act, sing, dance and design clothing as well.

It is said that in order to be a good writer you need to read a lot, is that the case with you?

Yes it is true; it improves your sentence construction and writing skills. With that you learn many other ways of writing which are bound to have a greater impact on your writing skills and concepts.

What book are you currently reading at the moment?

I have waited for a while, but finally I am currently reading Maya Angelou’s I know

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why the caged bird sings.

If you could dine with any poet, who would it be?

There are a lot of poets I would love to coincide with but Don Mattera is the first on my list.

What’s your favourite poem at the moment and why?

Adam’s Ribs by Natalie Moeletsi: when I first read it, it spoke to the woman, the hero in me that refuses to be defined by the world. It took the words right out of my mouth. It’s the courage to express that holds me close to it mostly.

Is Women’s month in a few days time, what have you got planned for it and how are you going to be spending the day?

I am rehearsing a poem which I will be reciting on National Women’s Day at a women’s event hosted by Impande Entertainment Who is the most important woman in your life and why?

My late grandmother, she was a strong woman. I have watched her bury her children and being left to take care of over 13 grand children. Her death brought me back to my senses as I was lost in the world. I still hold a part of her in me wherever I go.

How do you tackle challenges that you come across as a woman?

The trick is to always remain true to who I am , that way I end up with less regrets and more to celebrate.

Being a woman means…being divine Self respect means…inner peace I take criticism as…a character builder My weak point is…impatience One thing people don’t know about me…im a sucker for uphuthu and fresh milk

DIVINE FEMINIST~ MY DAUGHTERS My daughters May my words bandage your wounds My sins forgiven, purify your wombs And when they forget their sincere Emotions towards freedom, curve your Tongues into spears that strike in calm for Within you lies generations yet to come My daughters…

Finding no solace in his three word lyrical Song that is shallow For they know heaven is borne in their Halo They will undress the naked truth Strapped in lies of where beauty really Lies and their ultimacy shall not be defined Their eyes…

Godly refined With treasures lost by a pirate who Longed posses such as glory And when the sun sets it shall settle Between their legs Them, ready to give birth to a new dawn Their laughter will be their love song My daughters…

Not the generation of the fallen Eve Foreign to deceit Kin to majestic deeds Trading tears for words, they shall not weep Their thought will breed Get slaughtered for wiseman to feast They will be to humanity what peace is Brutality…a soothing melody till Queendom come and as time unfolds the Untold prophecy They will carry the truth on their backs Feeding it honesty when reconciliation Turns its back on amnesty. Recognizing The truth for what it really is, they will Love themselves enough to love the next.

Their tears will water the souls of men who Burn from unsatisfaction. They will know When to let go, when to shield from Cupid’s bow They will mother trust and hand it over to those Filled with lust, they will rewrite feminism as a belief system Occupying the king’s sit…they will be free My daughters embracing the tragedy of lost souls They will be their hope, warmly as a home Nesting the economy, building it stronger than any Wild beast anatomy They will be the Rose Parks who sit down To stand up for what they believe in Empress who will manifest the spiritual Power that fails to be told of in the Garden of Eden And when they uncover their thighs. The sky will remind them From whom they come…My daughters will moonwalk on the sun Divine!

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Mi Res

BRIEFLY TELL US ABOUT YOUR RES. WHERE IT IS? WHO IT ACCOMMODATES? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE, AND ALL THE JUICY DETAILS? I currently reside at Denison residence which is one of the six main residences offered by the University of KwaZulu Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus (PMB). This residence is one of the biggest residences at UKZN PMB and accommodates mainly final year and postgraduate male and female students. Within this residence many recreational areas exist such as tennis courts, swimming pool, rugby, cricket and a soccer field which encourages students to engage with the outdoors by partaking in sports activities.

•HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A STUDENT AT UKZN? I enrolled at the University Of KwaZulu Natal in 2008 pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. I later discovered that the chosen field was not my field of interest and I registered to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Economics.

• HOW DIFFERENT IS THIS PARTICULAR RES FROM THOSE YOU HAVE STAYED IN BEFORE? Prior to residing at Denison residence I was allocated to YMCA which is a temporary UKZN residence in which they allocate students to, as a result of shortage of space in the UKZN main residences. One of the challenges of residing at YMCA was the long distance between campus and the residence which be-

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came very problematic when one desired to spend more time on campus doing research in the library or LAN; it became very unsafe in the late afternoon to walk the long distance.

•WHAT HAS BEEN YOU HIGHLIGHTS AT THIS PARTICULAR RES? Some of the highlights of this residence in particular are the constructive programs which are organized by the student bodies which include: Health expo’s, poetry sessions, prayer services and a whole lot of other programs which allow us to interact with each other as students and receive assistance in developing other areas of our lives aside from academics.

• WHAT WOULD YOU DEEM SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR RES? Amongst many residences it has a unique allocation of students in the sense that final year students and postgraduates are grouped together. This allows for easy access to students who are in the same field of study and do the same course should you need any assistance. Furthermore, the facts that most students are senior students, noise levels are minimally reduced because students became considerate since they understand the amount of work at hand.

• ANY CRAZY MOMENTS THAT YOU HAVE EITHER EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED? Although the University has managed to make the residence convenient as possible for students, security has been a longstanding challenge. Numerous incidents of break in’s

within the students rooms have been reported, were valuables such as laptops, cell phones and clothes have been taken. A couple of months ago, one of the culprits was caught and lay victim to furious students as they began to man handle the thief trying to beat some sense into them. Witnessing such was traumatic however one can sympathize with the anger experienced by the students.

• WHAT IS IT ABOUT (DENISON RES) WOULD YOU SAY HAS MADE YOUR STUDENT LIFE MUCH SIMPLER? The area in which Denison residence is situated allows a convenient access distance between lecture halls, library and LAN (computer labs). The recent installation of wireless access to the internet has allowed us the flexibility to do work at our own convenience.

• WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE LIVING IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT, AND HOW DO YOU OVERCOME THEM? Some of the challenges we encounter can stand as both a challenge or an advantage; living with large groups of people with different cultures and beliefs can be overwhelming at times, however I guess it becomes an opportunity to experience the real world which one will be exposed to outside university structures.

A lack of resources allows for one TV room which cannot accommodate 500+ students which reside within this residence, this becomes a challenge since the nature of my degree in particular requires me to be informed about current affairs especially in the business sector.

•HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RELATIONSHIP(S) WITH YOUR FELLOW RES MATES? Fortunately the block I have been allocated to is a female block which becomes easy for one to form relationships. The relationship I have with my fellow res mates is very healthy; sharing spaces like the kitchen allows us to chat occasionally and discuss issues of interest.

• TELL US ABOUT YOUR WEEKENDS AT DENISON? Weekends at Res really depend on what you make of them as I mentioned recreational areas are provided allowing for greater interaction. Personally I spend my weekends in the kitchen comparing recipes with my res mates or studying in my room.

Denison Residents.

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