IVORY PARK TEACHER WINS AN AWARD FOR HIS WRITING

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

One of the local teachers from Eqinisweni Secondary School has been recognised for his sterling writing ability. Enock Shishenge has been published in several poetry anthologies, newspapers, and literary journals. He was one of the few writers who received an African Honoree Authors’ Award. His writing has been published in several poetry anthologies, newspapers, and literary journals such as Timbila, Echoes, Turfwrite, The Burning Shacks, and others. A year ago, he wrote 21 poems during the first day of National Lockdown. Besides writing, Shishenge is a publisher with a deep passion for growing indigenous literature.

Shishenge, originally from Jimmy Jones village in Limpopo province, was jubilant to receive the award. He said: “It is a nice feeling to win, but the main aim is not to win but to use a pen like the barrel of a gun. To challenge the status quo and unsettle power through the written or spoken word,” he told The Olifants News.

He draws his inspiration for writing from anything, and great premises for his books originate from the most mundane beginnings to the harsh conditions of our existence. “I will write about where I live. I write about what people close to me live. I write about what happens in my community. So I don’t think I need to research when I write. My writing is centered around everyday life,” he said.

“Harsh conditions of my present existence inspire me to write. It is these conditions that fire my imagination, so I paint different feelings on the page. That is why I don’t think you can be a good poet without painting feelings through words. Good poets make you feel what they feel because they attach feelings to their writings,” he explained.

Shishenge said writing in indigenous African languages brings about a stimulating intellectual atmosphere on the page. “African languages are our identities, and they are the vehicle with which we can fight back the psychological violence we were subjected to in the ‘colonial’ classrooms. Indigenous African languages are the languages of our cultures. Using

Enock Shishenge

African languages makes us escape from post-colonial imprisonment and fight against neo-colonialism. African languages remain the only vehicle through which we can decolonise.”

He said the common traps for aspiring writers are speed, lack of reading, consciousness, and wanting to write in English forgetting their indigenous languages.” Most good writers start writing in their mother tongue. Speed kills; take time to write and get your work well edited. Writers are readers. No matter how big your writing talent is, you are doomed if you don’t read. Consciousness is very important for all writers. Writing in your language makes you not be detached from your culture. Writers without identities are very dangerous. You can tell, after reading two pages, a book written by a person who reads and who doesn’t,” said Shishenge.

Other accolades that Shishenge won include, the Gauteng Brand Ambassador Award, The Star in Education Award, Somafco Trust’s Essay Writing Award, and won the Gauteng’s National Teaching Awards twice. He currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Ivory Park South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU).

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Ekurhuleni new mayor calls for global solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Tania Campbell has called for global solidarity and shared responsibility in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Mayor Campbell made these remarks during her welcome address at the World Aids Day Commemoration held at the Duduza Multi-Purpose Centre in Ekurhuleni. Premier

David Makhura hosted the event on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government under the theme, “Working together to end inequalities, AIDS, TB and COVID-19: Get tested, get vaccinated, adhere to treatment.”

As part of the city’s efforts to reduce the number of infections in the region, the City of Ekurhuleni established a functional AIDS Council in 2019. The Council represents 19 sectors that are instrumental in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, the city currently has 8 Clinics that render 24-hour services, 3 clinics that render 12-hour services, and 19 Clinics that render Saturday services. All 93 clinics within the City were assessed in terms of the National Core Standards. The latest Ideal Clinic Status has 77 of our clinics at platinum status, 14 at gold, and two at silver.

“The alleviation of any pandemic depends on global solidarity and shared responsibility. Our fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 can and will be won, but it is going to require that we all play our part. There is no limit to how significant our fight can be if the government, the private sector, civil society, labour, academia, and the faith-based and traditional communities can share the responsibility of ending inequalities, AIDS, TB, and COVID-19. It may very well be the most important partnership the world has ever needed.” said Executive Mayor Campbell.

The City of Ekurhuleni will be hosting a series of HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns across clinics in the Metro. Efforts to ramp up vaccinations are also being planned to mitigate the impact of the eminent ‘fourth wave’ of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ivory Park Man sentenced to 15 years in jail for murder

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

The acting station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, Colonel Thembakazi Ndlovu, has welcomed the 15 years of direct imprisonment handed down to an Ivory Park man for a murder committed in June last year.

Nyiko Dhlamini, 29, was convicted and sentenced by the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court this morning for the murder of Smangele Ndlovu, 27, in June last year. The deceased and Nyiko had an altercation during a drinking session. At the time of the murder, the victim was visiting her boyfriend, who is Nyiko’s friend. The two had an argument after which Nyiko went to his rented room, fetched a knife, and then stabbed the victim on the upper body. She was taken to the paramedics and was declared dead on arrival. After hearing that the police were out to get him, Nyiko handed himself over, and he has been in custody since then.

“Substance and liquor abuse are some of the major causes of serious crimes in Ivory Park. The deadly argument, bizarre as it sounded, should not have resulted in any person losing their life. We are, however, glad that justice has taken its cause,`` said Colonel Ndlovu.

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Mellowmusique makes a remarkable comeback

Tip off lands nyaope dealer behind bars

by Samkelo Sibiya

Thabang Khoza, AKA Mellowmusique, is a self-taught music producer, Dj, remixer, and the founder of Introspektivez-recordings who hails from the dusty streets of Thembisa. He has been passionate about creating music since 2009, when the music bug bit him.

“Never did it cross his mind that one day I would be a successful producer of house music and never expected to release my successful singles and EP's,

“My EP's did very well, especially my Ep titled Someday, which charted number #14 on traxsource after being received very well by the masses in 2016,” said Khoza.

“Mellowmusique has collaborated with the likes of Paul B, Surbza De Soul, Leit Motif Bakdraft, and Horisani De Healer, just to name a few.”

He is influenced by Cuebur & Mellowmusique is always keeping a close eye on the music industry; Mellowmusique is a firm believer in pushing boundaries and developing exciting combinations of styles.

He adds that his craft in the future will be that of an A grade artist with international prospects, and the fans should expect nothing less than the most forward-thinking and highquality productions.

“He is still very active in making great sounds and plans on taking

Thabang Khoza AKA Mellowmusique, returns to making music once again.

South African house music to greater heights. I just dropped a compilation named Distance 2,” said Khoza.

by Dumisani Hhlatswayo

The station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, Brigadier David Mbongeni Ngcobo, has welcomed a tip-off from an anonymous community member, which led to the arrest of a nyaope dealer.

The police arrested the 32-yearold suspect near the taxi rank at Ivory Park’s Extension Three. According to a statement issued by the police, the man was plying his trade when the police caught him. Members of the Benoni Flying Squad were alerted by a community member and quickly acted on the information provided. He had at least 22 parcels of nyaope and one thousand rands in cash with him, which were part of the proceeds of his illicit work.

He will be charged for dealing drugs and is expected to appear in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court. “Tip-offs such as this make our work as the police easier. It is comforting to know that the community is supportive of our efforts aimed at ridding drugs in our communities,” said Brigadier Ngcobo.