Ntshebele April 2021

NTSHEBELE WEAR YOUR MASK

SANITISE REGULARLY

STAY SAFE

MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

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MEC HLOPHE DONATES ART EQUIPMENT TO THE KRUGERSDORP CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR ITS REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

GETTING TO KNOW WENDY SIBEKO

“ Winter Tips’’

STRUGGLE STALWART CHARLOTTE MAXEKE REMEMBERED

BORN TO READ PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others” - Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom

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Kefilwe Mphake Lebohang Bell Majane Lebona Godfrey Pitje Vinolia Chere

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Freedom Day

SACR Events

Lifestyle and Fashion

37 Best reads, movies

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Fallen or celebrated heroes, both sport and arts

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FREEDOM DAY

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he road to democracy in South Africa was motivated by centuries of racial and economic subjugation discrimination and oppression as well as the supreme sacrifice paid by the people of South Africa. Today South Africa is a new society built on a foundation of freedom and democracy.

Our Freedom is intrinsically linked to many of the stories of liberation the world over. Our yearning for freedom and the subsequent struggles for liberations fought at home and abroad, was informed by all of humanities’ strong believe that all men are born free and equal. An undisputed and undeniable first lesson is that the freedom and liberation that are being celebrated this month were not free! Thousands of our people and even our friends from the neighbouring countries paid the supreme price for our freedom and liberation. The freedom we attained was not as a result of benevolence or good heartedness of our former oppressors.

We will give thanks to the anti-apartheid movement the world over but particular raise the names of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, Steve Biko, Robert Sobukwe, Augustino Neto, Eduardo Mondlana, Amilcar Cambral, Albertina Sisulu and others at the same time as we raise the flag of freedom as we remind ourselves of the challenge that they have posed to us about creating a sustainable and meaningful freedom for our people.

Source: www.gov.za

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STRUGGLE STALWART CHARLOTTE MAXEKE REMEMBERED

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ednesday, 7 April, marked the birth date of one of South Africa’s greatest heroines Mme Charlotte Maxeke, who would be turning 150 had she lived. Having being born on 07 April 1874 and passing on at the age of 65 in October 1939.

In her honour, the Gauteng Government working with the Charlotte Maxeke Institute and the City of Joburg used this day to remember the life and times of Mme Maxeke, the social and political activist who was a passionate community and religious leader.

MEC Mbali Hlophe and leaders from different religious and political backgrounds, including the ANC Women’s League and members from the Kliptown community, laid wreaths in memory of Mme Charlotte Maxeke at Nancefield Cemetery.

Mme Maxeke was the 1st South African black woman to graduate with a university degree, a BSC from Wilberforce University, Ohio in 1901. This also made her the first black African woman to graduate from an American University.

Her legacy continues to be an inspiration to many women who keep on breaking new grounds at various levels. She was a strong believer in people, especially women, supporting and carrying each other on their way up.

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EARLY-CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIES PROGRAMME INSTILLS READING AT A TENDER AGE

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he Library Unit hosted the Early Childhood (ECD) libraries programme from the 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th and 29th of March 2021 at the following ECD Centres: Senotlolo Early Learning Centre in Winterveld Mabopane; Mickey Mouse Day Care in Davon, Lesedi Municipality; Thuso Pele Day Care in Sebokeng Emfuleni; Hlayisekani Pre-School in Diepsloot; Naya Botshelo in Khutsong Merafong and David Bopape Day Care In Tsakane.

The aim of the programme was to create library educational toy corners in the ECD’s to introduce and encourage reading sessions to babies and toddlers so as to instill reading at an early age.

During the implementation of the programme, educational toys were demonstrated to the respective ECD representatives in creating awareness about the use and protection of educational toys. Hard cover books, pull the tabs books, numbering and words cards, Bulldozer - convertible books, Computer coding, Finding first words ( lift the flap), Puzzles, book kit, IntelliGlobe rotation with a holder were amongst the educational toys donated.

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BORN TO READ PROMOTES EARLY LITERACY TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN

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etween the 17th - 19th, 23rd and 25th of March 2021, the Library Unit hosted the Born to Read programme at Muldersdrift clinic in Muldersdrift, Mogale City; Levai Mbatha in Evaton, Emfuleni; Rabie Ridge clinic in Midrand, City of Johannesburg, Refilwe clinic in Cullinan, City of Tshwane and Joy Clinic in Etwatwa Benoni, City of Ekurhuleni.

Born to Read is a library services reading programme that is aimed at creating lifelong reading. Born to Read is established to promote early literacy to parents and children and mostly to improve literacy level in South Africa.

The programme was implemented in five clinics across the Gauteng City Region to reach out to patients during their visits at the clinics.

Born to Read presentations were shared with health practitioners at the clinics with the intention of creating awareness about the importance of reading and to provide leisure reading books and information materials for patients. Books and other library materials have an intrinsic value for everyone regardless of age, educational level, social status, physical or mental capability, that in a unique and highly personal way, they provide an opportunity to be informed, entertained, to be inspired, to reflect and to learn.

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It is imperative that individuals in any society, including those who are temporarily or permanently confined in health or other care institutions, should have the right of access to books and library materials suited to their individual needs and interests.

The programme targeted everyone who visited the clinic with more focus to children and pregnant women. Programme support materials such as branded nappy bags provided with a baby vest, baby bottle holder and hard cover book were disseminated during the programmes.

The Born to Read programmes were concluded on the 26th of March 2021 by Clinic Libraries Programme. Clinic Libraries is a programme focusing at taking library services to patients and establishing library corners within the Clinics.

The Department donated five Mobile mini Trolleys with bookshelves, 1000 story books and five television screens to be used at the library corners.

The Mobile Mini Library will be displayed in a public space within respective clinics to encourage patients to read while waiting to be assisted.

The programme will be continued through reading programmes in various corridors.

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Alexandra Girls Football Development Programme T

he programme was first launched in 2019 and had participation of over 1000 girls U10 from all primary schools of Alexandra. During the current pandemic most sport participation has been dormant for a year, and hence the kick start of initiatives of sport participation are much needed. Mavu and stakeholders including Gauteng Provincial Government through the departments of Education and Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation have collaborated to once again organise clinics to introduce girls to football, and follow Simphiwe’s example. Simphiwe Dludlu is the current Football coach of the National women’s team U17, also known as Bantwana.

She is a regular TV analyst for SuperSport. Dludlu is the former Banyana Banyana captain with over 50 caps, and born and raised in Alexandra. During her time, it was rare for girls to play football, and hence she often participated with boy teams as one of few girls in football. This project aims to ensure that football is normal to every girl involved. Simphiwe expressed her joy: “I am extremely happy today to see that these girls, who are a reflection of my younger self, will have an opportunity to be taught the game of football, without the hardships I had to go through.

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MEC HLOPHE DONATES ART EQUIPMENT TO THE KRUGERSDORP CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR ITS REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

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n a move that is hoped to make farreaching impact, Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe, handed over arts equipment to the Krugersdorp Correctional Centre to assist in its offender rehabilitation programme on 12 April 2021.

Correctional centres have been well known for their strong arts and culture programmes including drama, music, dance, poetry and more performed by inmates.

The equipment for visual arts, including paint and paint brushes, sewing machine, percussions, sound system and more to the value of R100 000, was received by the Gauteng Correctional Services Regional Commissioner Thakane Molatedi.

It (equipment) will benefit the facility as part of its rehabilitation programme and help promote the arts and creativity as among the preferred options for offenders.

With over 2400 inmates, the male-only offender Centre is the second most populated after the Johannesburg facility in Gauteng.

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Handing over the equipment MEC Hlophe outlined how it is important for the department to reach every corner of society, even those incarcerated.

“Our mission is to reach and touch everyoneeverywhere in the province through our programmes, hence we are now coming into Correctional facilities.

"We have termed our approach ‘From the Womb to the Cradle’, to ensure we reach all, including unborn babies when their mothers are still pregnant, the forgotten, marginalised and recognising heroines and heroes who have passed”.

The Krugersdorp Correctional facility is the first to benefit from the donation which will be rolled out to other Correctional facilities in the province including library services, and programmes on creativity, sport and healthy living.

Added MEC Hlophe: “We give this equipment so that we can assist in bringing back the offenders into society by assisting in their rehabilitation and letting them realise that society cares for their reform as fellow human beings. If we don’t help them help themselves out, then they will forever remain trapped in the circle of crime which doesn’t benefit anyone.

Receiving the donation, Regional Commissioner, Grace Molatedi welcomed the noble move by the department which she says will go a long way in strengthening their offender programmes.

She said, "Rehabilitation is one of the difficult responsibilities we have in our hands hence we have made it a priority. It requires that we try harder in reforming the offenders but also demands that the offender be ready to change.

As such, we need to do more and give them reasons to want to change, and this donation will go a long way.

Mogale City Municipality at which the facility is located, has also promised to work closer with the facility as it seeks to use the arts to promote local tourism and job creation.

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Hanyani Wellness PROGRAMME GETS EKURHULENI MOVING

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he Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation hosted the Hanyani and Fit For Free Wellness programme at the Wattville Stadium, in Benoni, Ekurhuleni on Wednesday, 10 March 2021.

The programme aimed to inspire and encourage members of the community to take part in regular physical activity and adopt healthy lifestyles, introducing different and fun ways of exercising to keep healthy and happy.

Activities on the day began with a 5km walk, which was followed by a session of aerobics and demonstrations in kick boxing and yoga.

Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe, was accompanied by her counterpart from Ekurhuleni, MMC Nomadlozi Nkosi and who joined attendees in the activities.

Participants in the event comprised of people from communities in and around Wattville and other parts of Ekurhuleni. From young children to the elderly, male and female, the assembled group was limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and health and safety protocols were observed.

The integrated programme also supported local arts and enterprise by utilizing local instructors, as well as local DJs and dancers for entertainment.

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Launched in 2020, Hanyani, which is a xiTsonga word for live-long, was initiated to promote the culture of healthy physical lifestyle among the people of Gauteng. It is part of response to the announcement made

by Premier David Makhura to reduce the province’s health bill and get citizens lead healthier and more active lifestyle.

Says MEC Hlophe; "It is important for us to keep fit and healthy now more than ever, where health is truly wealth as we battle the Covid19 health pandemic. We are encouraged to see more people taking a liking in activities including hiking, walking, and running.

Exercising helps strengthen our immune system and makes the heart happy”.

The Gauteng Provincial Government aims to build the Hanyani and Fit For Free Wellness programme into a movement that will turn Gauteng into a healthy and active recreational

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e all love quick ways to save money!

If you're looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, rest assured that it's much easier than you might think. You just have to put a little effort into it.

Below top tips that can help you start saving more and jumpstarting your savings or debt repayment plan.

1. SAVE MONEY ON GROCERY SHOPPING

When you go grocery shopping, the key to success is to make sure you go with a full stomach and a list! This way, you'll be less likely to deviate from your shopping plans and can avoid blowing your budget.

You should also review everything you plan to buy on your list in advance and consider buying generic or store brands for certain items. For many items, there really isn't much difference between the brand name and the generic item.

In addition, don't buy to stock up. Instead, just buy what you need for the week. This way, you'll reduce waste and avoid ending up with food you don't eat.

2. NEGOTIATE YOUR CAR INSURANCE TO A LOWER RATE

If you have a good driving record, have never had an accident, or gotten points on your license, it might be worthwhile to contact your car insurance provider to see if you can get a better rate.

In general, it's a good idea to compare car insurance rates with other companies as well to make sure you're getting the best deal out there.

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3. REDUCE YOUR CELL PHONE PLAN

There's always a cell phone deal going on!

Whether it's for more minutes, more data, or for an overall better phone service package. Give your cell phone service provider a call and ask.

Worst case scenario, you can ask to cancel.

There's so much competition out there, they might just have a special retention offer available so they can keep your business.

4. AVOID MONTHLY BANK FEES

If you are paying monthly checking or savings account fees to your bank, you need to switch banks immediately. Check out bankrate.com to find out about which banks offer free checking and savings accounts. Credit unions are a great place to bank when it comes to free accounts and more personalized customer service.

5. DECLUTTER AND SELL THINGS YOU DON'T USE De-cluttering is such a good feeling. And if you can make money while you're at it, why not?

Some great places to start decluttering are your closet and your kitchen.

Find out where your local consignments shops are, ask your friends if they are interested in any of your items, or set up an online account on a website like Tradesy, Etsy, or eBay.

6. TAKE A BREAK FROM SHOPPING FOR NON-ESSENTIALS Separate your wants from your needs and put your wants on the back burner. Hit pause on that handbag or shoe purchase for now. You'll be surprised how much money you save by only purchasing the things you really need.

This exercise will also give you an opportunity to become more aware of your spending and help you prioritize your finances.

7. EAT-IN MORE OFTEN

Another way to save money on a tight budget is to meal plan and eat in. If you find yourself eating out several times a week, make a conscious effort to cut it down to only once or twice a week. Eating out adds up fast!

So as an alternative, why not break out one of your cookbooks that's been sitting neglected on your kitchen shelf? Don't own a cookbook?

Pinterest, Instagram, and Youtube have amazing visuals and recipes you can try out.

8. DO YOUR OWN HAIR AND NAILS

Instead of going to your hairdresser or to the nail salon every week, you can save money by going every two weeks or once a month. Do your own hair and nails on your own during that time in between. Put those products you've stocked up on from the beauty supply store to work for you.

9. STOP USING YOUR CREDIT CARDS

How to save money on those expensive interest payments? A sure-fire way is to stop spending on your credit cards. Take them out of your wallet, put them in the freezer, delete them from your online accounts and instead, focus on paying down debt.

10. CANCEL SUBSCRIPTIONS YOU DON'T USE

Instead of going to the gym, work out at home.

There are loads of really great at-home fitness programs that you can purchase at a fraction of the cost of a gym membership. YouTube is also a great resource to find online personal trainers that offer free workouts.

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11. PAY YOURSELF FIRST

No matter how little you might earn or how much extra you manage to save up, always pay yourself first. You should try to set aside at least 10% of your monthly income into your savings.

Do this at the beginning of the month, so that way you are not tempted to spend that money on anything else.

12. COMPARE BEFORE YOU BUY

If you’re about to make a big purchase, say for a new computer or dining room table, shop around before you buy. You might find a better deal somewhere else or you might realize that the cheaper model actually has more of the features you want than the more expensive one.

16. TAKE A SAVINGS CHALLENGE

There is no better way to kickstart your savings than by taking on a challenge. These challenges not only cover the steps I mention but also detail more about how to make a budget work for you and tips to save even more.

You can make it fun by having your friends join you and keep each other accountable! Don’t make saving money become another New Year’s resolution you don’t keep.

You can save money on a tight budget There are so many ways to save money on a tight budget.

13. REVIEW YOUR BUDGET OFTEN

Hopefully, by now you already have a budget set up. But that doesn’t mean you should just set it aside and not think about it. Take the time to review your budget at least once or twice a month.

Make sure you are on track to meet your savings and spending goals. Did you overspend in a category? Think of ways you can eliminate that extra spending.

14. TRACK YOUR SPENDING

If you’re having a hard time creating a budget and saving money, start by tracking all of your spending. There are plenty of apps that you can use that link to your bank, making it easier than ever to know exactly where you are spending money.

Once you know where your money is going, it’s easier to find out where you cut your spending.

15. CREATE GOALS

One of the best ways to motivate yourself is to create goals. Try to make a goal of saving a specific amount each month and setting aside some money every time you do something you’re trying to eliminate from your budget, like eating out.

Or cancel that newspaper subscription and put the money in your savings account instead.

You’ll meet your savings goal in no time.

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Source: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com

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LIMIT THESE: OXALATE-RICH FOODS Sweet potatoes • Chocolates • Coffee • Beetroot • Peanuts • Soya products • ANIMAL PROTEIN Poultry • Beef • Fish • Pork •

VITAMIN D • Salmon • Tuna • Egg yolks • Mushrooms • Fortified breakfast cereal

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH WHO IS MME WENDY?

Wendy is the first born in the family of 4 children. The only girl among three boys.

I attended my school in Pretoria. I was one of the first Black students who attended University of Pretoria with lectures being conducted in Afrikaans. By then we were only four Black students in class and the lectures were attended in the evening.

I was also a presenter of Mphatlalatsane and Thaka e Tshesane TV youth programmes on SABC 1.

I was a member of Northern Transvaal Athletics with the likes of Sydney Maree and Rosina Sedibane.

WHERE DO YOU ORIGINATE FROM? Originally I am from Tshwane

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I got married to Maganda Sibeko on the 18th November 1985. I am blessed with 4 children. Two boys and two girls. My son and daughter are married and I also have two grandchildren. Third grandchild is on the way.

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WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT?

I joined the Department in 1981. The Department was by then called Transvaal Provincial Library Services. I served under the Directorate, Service to Blacks. The other Directorates were called Service to the Whites, Coloureds and Indians.

We had regions and I served Nothern Transvaal which covered from Tshwane until Mesina now called Musina. The other regions were Eastern, Southern and Western Transvaal.

We had monthly selections where we would invite book suppliers and select books for the regions who in turn would supply community libraries.

We used to deliver new books to all the regions twice a month. We were travelling with the bookvans to go to the regions.

In the Northern Transvaal we had a lot of boarding schools that we also served, and they were accommodated by the principals in the school hostels.

When the homelands were formed most of our areas moved to Bophuthatswana, Venda and Limpopo.

Our regions were then named Johannesburg (which also covered East Rand), Pretoria and Carletonville. All the libraries in the townships were branch libraries of the libraries in town.

Libraries in town were named Main libraries.

We also had depots, which were libraries in schools and prisons. We served all the prisons in Gauteng.

In 1986 township librarians requested to have

a meeting with the Director and demanded that all libraries be classified equally as this affected budget. Branch libraries were afforded lesser budget than Main libraries.

For example, Sandton library alone had more books than all the libraries in Soweto. We called the group Public Libraries Association (PLAC).

This was the beginning of the turning point.

The Department also introduced monthly training circles which gave us an opportunity to meet regularly to discuss our challenges and learning more from each other.

The first library that was built and stocked with relevant books after the formation of PLAC, was Orange Farm Library.

With the new dispensation Library Services was moved from Pretoria to Johannesburg.

During the restructuring by the Department in 2004 majority of the Library staff were moved to the hubs. From the more than 100 staff members in Library Services we were cut to 13 staff members. All the regional offices were closed down.

WHAT’S ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF?

Every person is created differently. I dont think there is anything I want to change about being “Wendy”

WHAT’S YOUR DEAL BREAKER IN A RELATIONSHIP/FRIENDSHIP? Trust, Respect and Honesty.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU CAN’T GO A DAY WITHOUT DOING? Praying. I pray at midnight daily.

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO LOOK GOOD THE WAY YOU DO? I am a fitness fanatic

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?

I like outdoor life. My favorite is hiking. I also love mountaineering.

ANY FUTURE PLANS POST RETIREMENT?

Yes. I will still be involved in the book world. I am going to travel a lot.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT WORKING FOR THE DEPARTMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Introduction of CLEAR SUCCESSION PLAN

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LIFESYLE

Fashion

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t is officially the scarf season! Winter is just the perfect time to add up more layers and bring in more warmth and what batter way to do that than to add up a scarf.

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A few people simply can’t even imagine themselves leaving the house without wearing a scarf. Scarves 2020 patterns are different and assorted. The beauty lies in the nature of the work style architects put for making scarf patterns 2021.

Like it or not, but knit scarf has to become a part of your winter closet. To have your winter style game solid, you have to find a color that perfectly matches the rest of your outfit. We would suggest you go for striking and lively colors so your scarf jumps out from the rest of your look, causing your outfit to show up exceptional.

It’s awesome to wear a bold accessory when the rest of your outfit is simple. Complement the trend with scarves can and coats, outerwear, jackets, parkas, puffy jackets, coats and also raincoats, trench coats.

For winter more desirable and relevant will be the oversized scarves, chunky knit and muted quiet tone.

But in a relatively warm period, you can wear the scarf as a bandage on the neck, in the form of a bow and even a bow that looks cute and stylish.

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We already freakin’ love sushi but did you know it’s crazy good for you too? Take a look at some of the reasons why you should add sushi to your weekly diet.

1. IT’S A WEIGHT WATCHER Nothing better than heading out for a nice meal, am I right? But as much as we love eating out, it gets a little tricky when you’re trying to shred for that upcoming beach holiday. Enter sushi! These little forms of edible art are not only delicious but can be super healthy and low cal. Don’t be the wet blanket and order a salad, enjoy a plate full of sushi instead and get your protein fix.

2. WASABI PREVENTS FOOD POISONING Sushi and wasabi go hand in hand, just like the Kardashians and their selfies. But did you know the fiery green paste has health benefits of its own? Not only does it soften the smell of raw fish and enhance the flavours, it apparently suppresses bacteria that can cause food poisoning! Hell yeah!

3. HELPS WITH THE OL MEMORY BANK We get that not every piece is healthy. Obviously avoid the fried stuff (but hey everything in moderation right?). But according to Women’s Health, the fatty fish used -like tuna and salmon, is high in omega-3 fatty acids which is believed to improve memory function and other mental abilities!

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4. GINGER FIGHTS YOUR WRINKLES I mean really, what doesn’t ginger do for you?

Apart from giving your sushi plate a delicious kick, ginger has a truck load of antioxidants that helps prevent damage to the collagen in your skin. Just think of the money you’ll save not having to get botox.

5. GIVES YOU ENERGY Nori (the seaweed used to wrap up these bundles of joy) is jam packed with B12 vitamins. According to superfooddrinks.org, it is the best source of B12 for vegetarians.

Winning! B12 is a pretty important nutrient which converts the food we eat into glucose, which we use for energy. No more red bulls, just have some seaweed!

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SURNAME DATE OF BIRTH LETSWALO 01-Apr VILAKAZI 01-Apr MBIKO 02-Apr VUMA 02-Apr MASILO 02-Apr NKHAHLE 02-Apr MOKOENA 02-Apr DLAMINI 02-Apr MOKHOPA 02-Apr MAFUVHA 03-Apr MOTSOGE 04-Apr MADUMI 04-Apr ZWABU 05-Apr LETSOALO 05-Apr HLATSHWAYO 06-Apr MAMETJE 06-Apr HLUBI 06-Apr CHUEU 07-Apr MOTLOUNG 08-Apr MABASO 10-Apr MTHOMBENI 10-Apr MOHLOBOLI 11-Apr MAEPA 11-Apr XIMBA 12-Apr MONTJANE 12-Apr MBUYISA 12-Apr HLATSHWAYO 13-Apr NQUNDE 14-Apr MASHELE 14-Apr MATLALA 14-Apr MUNYAI 16-Apr MATHEBULA 16-Apr MOLAMU 16-Apr MOKOENA 16-Apr MTHETHWA 16-Apr MSHUMI 17-Apr MONARENG 18-Apr NTSIBANDE 19-Apr MPOFU-MAHAMBA 19-Apr MOABELO 20-Apr WILSON 20-Apr MOLOKOMME 20-Apr MAKHALE 21-Apr PHIRI 21-Apr LEBETHE 23-Apr

Wishing you a blessed Birthday !!

BASSIE: MY JOURNEY OF HOPE ABOUT THE BOOK:

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asetsana Kumalo shot to fame as Miss South Africa in 1994 and soon became the face of South Africa’s new democracy. As the first black presenter of the glamorous lifestyle TV show Top Billing, she travelled the world and interviewed legends like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson and Luther Vandross. After a successful career in front of the camera, Bassie’s drive and ambition took her into the world of business and entrepreneurship.

The street savvy that her entrepreneurial mother bestowed on her as a child stood her in good stead as she built a media empire.

In Bassie – My Journey of Hope, Bassie recounts her life journey, including her relationships with mentors like Nelson Mandela. She also shares the secrets of her success and all the lessons she’s learnt along the way. She opens up about the pressures of her high-profile marriage to Romeo Kumalo and their heartbreaking struggle to have a family. She talks honestly about motherhood and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and unpacks how she pays it forward through mentoring young people she has met along the way.

Bassie also describes the legal battles she has had to wage in order to protect her name and her brand over the years. She gives a chilling account of the stalker who has harassed her for decades, and the spurious ‘sex-tape’ allegation that rocked her family and almost destroyed her career.

Bassie’s enthusiasm, humour and hope infuses every page of her memoir, making it an intimate, inspiring and entertaining account of a remarkable life.

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LOVING THOKOZA

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ockdown’s award-winning creator Mandla N makes his eagerly anticipated feature film debut with Loving Thokoza, set in the chaotic months leading up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (Isidingo, uHambo) stars as Charlotte Grootboom, a recently graduated English teacher who comes to Johannesburg to stay with her uncle (SAFTA winner Hamilton Dlamini from Isithembiso and Five Fingers For Marseilles), while she looks for a job at a Model C school. Unable to find work, she instead takes a teaching job at an apartheid-ravaged school in Thokoza, where she fights to set up a debating society.

Loving Thokoza is also a love story set in a time of uncertainty, as Charlotte falls for ex-APLA comrade Moscow (SAFTA winner Mduduzi Mabaso from Rhythm City), who is struggling to find his place in this unstable new South Africa.

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KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI KABHEKUZULU (14 July 1948 – 12 March 2021) He became King on the passing on of his father, King Cyprian Bhekuzulu, in 1968. Prince Israel Mcwayizeni acted as the regent from 1968 to 1971 while the King took refuge in the then Transvaal province of South Africa for three year to avoid assassination.

After his 21st birthday and his first marriage, Zwelithini was installed as the eighth monarch of the Zulus at a traditional ceremony at Nongoma on 3 December 1971, attended by 20,000 people.

Zwelithini died on 12 March 2021, after reportedly being admitted to hospital for diabetes-related illness.

During preparations for his funeral, the king’s traditional prime minister, Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced that he had died of COVID-19

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Fallen Heroes/Heroines NOXOLO MAQASHALALA (1977 – March 2021) Maqashalala was born in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape. Her break-out role was as Viwe in the first three seasons of youth drama series Tsha Tsha from 2003 to 2005. She also appeared in the SABC 1 shows Generations, Binnelanders, Rhythm City, Dream World and Intersexions, the SABC 2 show Gauteng Maboneng, and e.tv’s Rhythm City, Easy Money, Mzansi Love and The Kingdom - uKhakhayi.

She also starred in the SABC 1 legal drama Diamond City in 2018 and was credited as an executive producer on the show. Diamond City is currently appearing on Netflix.

She was found dead at her Johannesburg home on 12 March 2021 South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, Nathi Mthethwa, called her “a sterling performer who gave her best at every role that she took on”.

MENZI NGUBANE (1964 – 13 March 2021) Menzi Ngubane was a South African actor, best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soap opera Generations from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane played numerous roles on other South African TV shows, including Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist. In 2016, he joined the cast of the television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.

Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.The film won Best Picture at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards.

Ngubane won and was nominated for a number of film and television awards in South Africa He was married to Sikelelwa Sishuba.Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death. Ngubane died from a stroke on 13 March 2021.

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