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Themba Masondo Editor-in-Chief
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Kefilwe Mphake Contributing Editor
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Dimpho Maboya
Godfrey Pitje
Kefilwe Mphake
Koketso Raletele
Mpolokeng Moloi
Nomonde Ngcobo
Photography
Dimpho Maboya
Kefilwe Mphake
Koketso Raletele
Nomonde Ngcobo
Both our career path is in School sport and that’s how we met. We were working in School Sport Directorate as contract workers but based in different Education District Offices. Thabang resigned from the department to go join a company called DREAMFIELDS projects.
We saw each other again in 2012, when he came to our District Offices to build private sector-government partnership to develop sustainable Football in primary schools. We started dating in May 2012.
HOW WE KNEW THINGS WERE GETTING SERIOUS?
Dude started hinting marriage when we were 3 months into the relationship. I did not take him seriously at the time, obviously! Six months into the relationship he proposed, guy had the ring and all, got on one knee and asked me to be his forever and I said YES!!!
SPECIAL PART OF OUR WEDDING
It has to be our wedding vows and rings.
MOTTO OR DAILY PERSONAL MANTRA
I know the best way to get things done is through action.
WHEN DID WE JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SACR?
• Mr. Ramaboya
o 2007 – 2011- DSACR – Contract Worker
o 2011 – 2013 – Dreamfields Project
o 2013 – to date – DSACR - SPO
• Mrs. Ramaboya
• 2008 - 2016 (School Sport Contract worker)
• 2017 – to date (Assistant Librarian)
HOW WE BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY TIME
To be honest, it’s quite difficult. Simply because my wife has a sport background, I always take advantage of my family time and do more work. The past 6 years I was studying, then it was extra difficult because work and studying is always demanding.
But I must say, I’m a very lucky man. My wife did an extremally good job in keeping the family intact with our values.
So, we strive towards creating a daily routine and sticking to it, that is setting boundaries between working hours and family time.
CHALLENGING PART OF WORKING TOGETHER IN THE SAME DEPARTMENT
We work in different directorates, as such it’s not a major issue, but for the fact that we know each other’s work schedules and process, it creates no room to lie a bit to have one beer with friends after work or event. Or even worse, having all your colleagues contact numbers, when your phone dies we can still find you… LOL!
TO CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT WORKING IN SACR
As much as it’s not a major issue, we would love our colleagues to see us as colleagues with our own capabilities not “Ke monna wa…” or Ke mosadi wa…”
PROUDEST MOMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT
Lebogang “Joining Library Information and Services Team”
Thabang “For me, is for the department being able for my Honours Degree in Developmental Studies which I completed with Wits University.”
KINDS OF MUSIC I HAVE IN MY PLAYLIST
I have lots, Amapiano, R’nB, Gospel, Soul and of course Limpopo music, I am after all a Pedi Makoti. Amapiano, Afropop mostly Big Zulu and Makhadzi.
IF WE WERE TO WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HOW WE MET, WE WOULD YOU NAME IT?
Oooh yes, I agree with my wife there. And I know most people will automatically say it’s a No No, but for us……. we have a lot to say about Mjolo in the workplace...
GREATEST CHALLENGE WE HAD TO OVERCOME IN OUR MARRIAGE
Two pillars of any relationship, Lack of communication and trust.
We do not have a favourite hangout; we are the kind likes to try out new places all the time. The most important thing is to spend quality time together.
We got married on the 31 October 2013 at Home Affairs and our wedding was on the 02 November 2013. A whole 9 years together as husband and wife, going on 10 years this year 2023.
How we celebrate our anniversaries differs on each year, sometimes we would go on vacation, out to dinner or simply stay home, celebrating with our kids.
What’s important is we are together on those two important dates of our lives.
I know I always fight with my wife around this time of the year because am a typical guy who believes that love is celebrated every day or every moment you can get. As much as we see more people celebrate it and of which my wife wants to join them, I just make sure I’m home with her and we debate about love in general, and that gives me more insight at which level is she at now on love, so I can improve.
• Love for our kids
• Soft hearts
• Forgiven
First and foremost, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all SACR colleagues in 2023.
I hope you all had a joyous and restful holiday season with your loved ones and that this year becomes even more fruitful for you all.
Before we dive into all of the work and goals we need to complete this year, let us take a moment to reflect on our work, whether in the work space or personally, and give ourselves a pat on the back for making such great strides.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and for helping solidify our department’s core values. Keeping this in mind, let us use the renewed energy from our previous achievements to propel ourselves forward and make this a prosperous season for us.
The term “Kaizen” should be the year’s theme. This is a Japanese philosophy of never-ending improvement. Every day is an opportunity to improve, even if it is only by 1%, a small step, or baby steps. Because it’s not about being “invincible,” but about being unstoppable in every way.
We tend to be our own worst critic. We are so hard on ourselves every chance we get, and sometimes, we overlook the things we should be proud of.
After spending 14 days loving on yourself and doing things for YOU, you’re going to fall deeper in love with yourself. We’re taking ourselves on min wellness dates (think fitness breaks and movement goals), treating ourselves to our favorite things, and taking the time to do what we love.
Your first task is to create a mixtape-like playlist for yourself, and then listen to it! Think of it like your self-love anthems for February!
You can do this challenge anytime in Feb the dates can line up, and you can start any time you want! This is your self-love challenge, so do what works for you!!
Let’s do #dateyourseLfchaLLenge !!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you might be fretting about looking for a romantic spot for you and your partner. Worry not, because we have got you. Listed down below are a few places that aren’t just aesthetically pleasing to the eye but are encompassed with good food and the perfect ambience to set the mood.
This is one exciting fine dining experience of Asianinfluence, with a hint of African flair. With an immaculate view that is sure to take your breath away. The open arena style deck is perfect for sundowners.
Located within proximity of the O.R. Tambo International Airport is Level Seven. A beautiful restaurant with an incredible view from their sky bar. Perfect for wine lovers, with a wide range of local and international wines, suited for all preferences.
1. MÁBU RESTAURANT- WATERFALL.
2. LEVEL (7) SEVEN RESTAURANT AND SKY BAR- KEMPTON PARK.
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With an avant-garde cuisine of elevated reinterpretations of regional favourites, this is just a spec of what Flames Restaurant has to offer. Offering the most breathtaking view of hilltops, cliffs, greenery, while exuding tranquility. Flames restaurant is the most perfect space for a little break from the bustling noise and skyscraper buildings, you can imagine just how alluring sunsets from this view would be.
4. LACUNA BISTRO AND BAR - SANDTON.
This locally sourced bistro-style restaurant poses as a restaurant giving off waves of comfortability, located at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton. Accompanied by a beautiful outside setting with a pool.
5. COURTYARD HOTEL RESTAURANT. – WATERFALL
Located in the commercial complex known as The Nexus Waterfall City, boasting panoramic views stretching as far as the Magaliesburg Mountains in one direction, but also to the distant Sandton skyline in another, is the Courtyard Hotel and Restaurant. With a painstakingly incredible rooftop view from their sky bar, you will sure be in for a treat.
By: Koketso Raletele
The year of women in sports kicks off with a bang starting us off with the U/19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup. I had the pleasure of being part of the audience, witnessing the ferocity of such athleticism from the young group of women.
Sixteen teams participated in the regional qualifiers across Asia, Europe, East Asia-Pacific (EAP) and Africa. With the following teams participating in the tournaments; Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, USA, England, Pakistan, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, West Indies, India, Scotland, South Africa, and the UAE. Rounding us up with 41 matches that took place from Saturday, 14 January 2023 and the finals on Sunday, 29 January 2023.
We’ve seen just how fierce and meteoric the rise of women’s cricket has been over the last decade. If anything, these tournaments have highlighted that perfectly. On the 14th of January 2023 was the first day of the cricket tournament in collaboration with the ICC and Cricket SA, hosted at the Willowmoore Stadium in Benoni. The air at the stadium was filled with such frenzy, as audiences from across the globe came together to give these women support.
Having little to no knowledge of the sport prior to the tournament, or interest that is, I am happy to say that has changed. I got to witness such passion and vigour, on and off the field, that I couldn’t help but feel as though I was emulating them. Eagerly ready to see just how far each team would go, and suddenly having picked my favourite team.
The beginning of the Super Six took place from 21 January 2023 at the NWU Oval and J.B. Marks Oval respectively and the J.B. Marks Oval hosting the finals and semi-finals in Potchefstroom. Unfortunately, the team I was rooting for most (outside of our very own) did not make it to the semi-finals. However, let it be known that India and New Zealand will face off in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final on Friday, 27 January 2023 and both teams are thrilled at the opportunity that awaits them in Potchefstroom. In a contest worthy of the final itself, England and Australia will square off as well in the second semifinal of the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Potchefstroom on Friday, 27 January 2023 afternoon. Now we wait in anticipation to see who will make it to the finals and come on top as victorious.
By: Staff Reporter
s part of the school readiness programme, Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Morakane Mosupyoe on Wednesday, 11 January 2023 visited two identified schools in Magaliesburg, to assess the state of readiness for the reopening of schools.
The two-day programme started on Tuesday, 10 January 2023, with a cleanup campaign at the Magaliesburg State School and painting at Thutoboswa ECD Centre to ensure that the schools are ready, safe and in good condition to receive learners.
On Wednesday, 11 January 2023, the MEC will handed over dignity packs and sport equipment to the school and educational toys to the ECD. The MEC will also established a food gardening initiative to promote healthy eating habits and introduce a practice of growing vegetables to the learners.
Friends, families & fans gathered at the OR TAMBO International Airport to welcome Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode who brought home yet another Grammy Award. The trio won the Best Global Music Performance award for their hit Bayethe on Sunday.
In their messages of support, Minister Nathi Mthethwa and MEC Morakane Mosupyoe reiterated the importance
he community of Orange Farm is set to benefit from a craft skills development programme that was organised by the department in collaboration with “Isifiso Sabantu Arts, Culture and Heritage Services Organisation through a project called “The African Tale through the eyes of craft”.
The three-day training programme saw trainees acquiring skills in a variety of beadwork artistry, which enables them to go into the entrepreneurial sector having gained these skills, thus furthering job creation.
Isifiso Sabantu Arts, Culture and Heritage Services Organisation is one of the recipients of the Grants-In-Aid funding for the 2022/23 financial year. The department invests in arts and culture organisations in order to showcase, harness and preserve our heritage.
By: Staff Reporter
The department hosted a two-day workshop to train fifty (50) young aspirant DJs. The workshop was held in Soweto on the 28th and 29th January 2023.
Young people who attended the workshop were sourced from the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Programme (PYEI), who are contracted by Gauteng Department of Education to implement Arts and Culture programmes in schools. These young people will be sent to schools across the province to train learners as part of the Gauteng CreActive Sports and Arts School Programme.
At the end of the workshop participants were equipped with skills including the theory of DJying, knowledge of the software used, equipment setup and use of DJ’s controllers and how to teach learners to work their way around the equipment. The department has procured the necessary equipment and material that will be required by the selected participants.
Rabeea and I met at the Eldorado Park Disaster Management Centre a non profit community based organisation that I was chairman of during that time
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MARRIED?
We are married now for 25 years this coming August, got married on the 9th August 1998
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.
We are a family of 6, 3 boys (Ismail 32, Rehaaz 31 and Daiyaan 15) and 1 girl (Kauthar 21) our eldest son studied electrical engineering and the second eldest does baking our daughter is currently studying police forensic sciences at UNISA and the youngest currently doing grade 10
HOW DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY AS A COUPLE?
Rabeea would like to counsel youth at risk. Collectively we would like to start our own business
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
The romantic picnics and long walks
WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION?
I joined the department on the 1st July 1998 and Rabeea joined May 2003
HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY TIME ?
A first it was difficult as the nature of our work is very demanding working weekends and after hours during the week, not giving us quality time together or with the children however we managed to balance our schedules and made time for our children fortunately the older ones were all sport fanatics
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF WORKING TOGETHER (IN THE SAME DEPARTMENT)?
The most challenging part is that we often work on the same projects/events, and both are away from home at the same time. We always must be mindful of personal and workspace issues and must leave work issues at work and focus on the home environment.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR?
We grateful for our beautiful children and grand children , the gift of life, love and a happy family and above all surviving Covid-19
DO YOU CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY? IF SO, MAY YOU PLEASE SHARE YOUR PLANS WITH US FOR THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATION. Yes, a romantic dinner at one of our favourite restaurants
WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE YOU HAVE HAD TO OVERCOME IN YOUR MARRIAGE THUS FAR?
The greatest challenge was that we went through a testing time due to lack of communication, not spending quality time together and work pressure
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH OBSTACLES IN YOUR UNION? We deal with conflict by having deep discussions and finding common solutions to resolve it
TELL US THREE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT BOTH OF YOU?
Riedwaan was a qualified paramedic and was the Sponsorship and promotion executive for Reebok SA and Sub Sahara Africa, and the chairman for the South African Blood Transfusion Services.
Rabeea was an avid runner and ran in the world corporate games for Nedbank and is good at sketching.
ANY ADVICE FOR A YOUNG COUPLE WISHING TO TAKE THE MARRIAGE PATH?
Learn the art of compromise, treat each other with respect, set aside time to connect with each other as often as possible, have some adventures while you can. Take time to nurture your relationship with a weekly date night.
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Before you get working on the vision board, sit back and imagine your dream life. What would you love to achieve in 2023? How do you want to feel?
Creating a vision board can be fun and easy. Engage with your creative, playful self. You don’t need to overthink the process. Your own vision board is for you and you only, so there’s no one you need to impress with it.
• Start with a big goal: Begin by thinking about a big goal that you want to achieve in 2023. For example, starting a business.
• Break down your big goal: Once you have a big-picture goal in mind, break it down into smaller, achievable goals. For example, if your big-picture goal is to start your own business, your smaller goals might include completing a business plan, finding funding, and hiring employees.
• Make your goals specific and measurable: To ensure that your goals are achievable, make them specific and measurable. For example, instead of setting a goal to "lose weight," set a goal to "lose 10 pounds in 6 months."
• Set a timeline: To keep yourself accountable, give each goal a timeline. This will help you stay on track and make sure you are making progress toward your goals.
• Make them personal: Your vision board should reflect your unique goals and aspirations, so make sure that the goals are truly yours. Don’t worry about what others would think and who you want to impress. The goals should make you feel genuinely excited and feel close to your heart. The more personal your vision board is, the more meaningful it will be to you.
• Don’t aim for perfection: It’s okay if you don’t have a long list of goals yet. Quality over quantity. You can add more goals later but don’t pick them to just fill up space.
Now that you've set out your goals, start looking for images that represent them. These will serve as your daily visual reminder, so pick images you love to look at. Is there something about a particular image that captures your dreams and goals perfectly? Save it to your board It's best to choose images that include people doing the activities you'd like to try, images of the items you're saving for, and even links to books you'd like to buy. And don't worry too much about organizing your board just yet that bit comes next.
Now that your board is taking shape, include some words to get your mind thinking positively. Adding captions under your images is a great way to remind yourself why you chose those photos.
You can also fill your vision board with words that reaffirm how you'd like to feel when you start each day. They can be singular words or inspiring quotes. Read them back to yourself to see how they make you feel. The human brain can change even into adulthood, so the more we read and memorize positive statements, the easier it is to recall and act on them later.
Now you have a beautiful vision board filled with inspiring words and achievable goals to work towards every day. Study it closely and do what you can to bring those dreams to life.
Remember, life can change direction at any moment, so think of your vision board as a living thing and make changes to it when you need to. If you've been successful at manifesting a goal, consider removing it from your board. Or treat your vision board like a checklist and add a tick beside each item as you complete it. No matter how you mark off your achievements, don't forget to celebrate them!
erve your sweetheart a meal that will make him or her fall in love with you all over again.
— Type of steak. We love using a thick-cut ribeye in this recipe, but if you prefer a different cut, you can still use the air fryer! Just be sure to adjust the time according to the thickness of your steak.
— Your compound butter. We love the combination of chives, parsley, rosemary, and thyme with the minced garlic here, but if you want to switch it up, you can use any combination of soft and hard herbs that you like. Others that might be particularly delicious include oregano, basil, or even sage.
— Use a meat thermometer. The best way to tell if your steak is properly cooked is with a meat thermometer—we highly recommend.
• 4 tbsp. butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. freshly chopped chives
• 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
• 1 tsp. freshly chopped rosemary
• 1 (2 lb.) bone-in ribeye
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine butter and herbs. Place in center of a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log. Twist ends together to keep tight and refrigerate until hardened, 20 minutes.
Step 2
Season steak on both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place steak in basket of air fryer and cook at 400° for 12 to 14 minutes, for medium, depending on thickness of steak, flipping halfway through.
Step 4
Top steak with a slice of herb butter to serve.
Kings of Joburg follows the Masire brothers (played by Shona and Zolisa Xaluva) – who run Johannesburg's criminal underworld – as they navigate a supernatural family curse and a tangled web of betrayal which threatens to destroy them. The cast features actors such as Tsholo Matshaba, Thembi Seete, Cindy Mahlangu, and Buhle Samuels. The story takes place in the town of Joburg, where two brothers are the town’s rulers. They’re viewed as spooky felons. Simon Masire, the undisputed lord of the underworld, on the other hand, grabs everyone’s attention whenever he speaks. His younger brother, Mo Masire, was once a criminal lord, but he is now on the run from his past. To save his sibling, Mo came dangerously close to losing his own life. His martyrdom remained unreported, however, because he was abandoned behind the jail bars before he had a chance to try.
The Masire brothers’ criminal empire in Johannesburg is under threat from a magical curse and some disastrous betrayals, but they are standing their ground.
The compelling, inspiring, (often comic) coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.
One of the comedy world's brightest new voices, Trevor Noah is a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of politics, race and identity, sharing jokes and insights drawn from the wealth of experience acquired in his relatively young life. As host of the US hit show The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he provides viewers around the globe with their nightly dose of biting satire, but here Noah turns his focus inward, giving readers a deeply personal, heartfelt and humorous look at the world that shaped him.
Noah was born a crime, son of a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother, at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the first years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, take him away.
A collection of eighteen personal stories, Born a Crime tells the story of a mischievous young boy growing into a restless young man as he struggles to find his place in a world where he was never supposed to exist. Born a Crime is equally the story of that young man's fearless, rebellious and fervently religious mother - a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence and abuse that ultimately threatens her own life.
Whether subsisting on caterpillars for dinner during hard times, being thrown from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping, or just trying to survive the life-and-death pitfalls of dating in high school, Noah illuminates his curious world with an incisive wit and an unflinching honesty. His stories weave together to form a personal portrait of an unlikely childhood in a dangerous time, as moving and unforgettable as the very best memoirs and as funny as Noah's own hilarious stand-up. Born a Crime is a must read.
MEC Morakane Mosupyoe visited the home of the Legendary Bafana Bafana midfielder John Moeti following his passing at his home on 6th February 2023.
John Moeti was part of the squad that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations, Moeti played 29 times for South Africa between the years 1995 and 1999, he became part of the historical milestone to win the African Cup two years into democracy.
Moeti was also captain of the Orlando Pirates football club and a player when it became the first South African club to win the African Champions League in 1995.
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Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, Altar Ego .
Born: 28 January 1988, Died: 10 February 2023
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