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YOUTH MONTH IN 2021 TRANSFORMING GAUTENG’S

LANDSCAPE Dialogue to tackle gender- based violence

Getting to knoW

#YouthMonth2021 #2021YearOfCharlotteMaxeke

Month 2021

#YouthMonth2021 #2021YearOfCharlotteMaxeke

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Azola Maja Kefilwe Mphake Lebohang Bell Mpolokeng Moloi Nokwabelwa Ngcobo Vinolia Chere

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22 Getting to know Elsie Macfarlane

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SACR Events

05 Youth Month

27 Lifestyle & Fashion

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WHAT TO WATCH AND READ

39 Fallen or celebrated heroes, both sport and arts

Source: www.gov.za

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outh Africa is fortunate to have a youthful nation. However, the recent unemployment statistics pertaining to young people is cause for concern. The 2020 fourth quarter Labour Force Survey found that about 8,6 million young people aged between 15 and 34 years are not in education and not in employment.

In helping drawing more young people into the economy, government has under the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention initiated various youth development and empowerment initiatives to support young people.

It ranges from formal education and training; learnerships and internships as well as support for youth entrepreneurship. Our initiatives provide the necessary support for young people to take on their challenges and win.

During this month of youth, government and its agencies such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will host a number of engagements, including youth expos, dialogues and youth entrepreneur hubs to showcase opportunities available to young people.

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The declaration honours the contribution of the youth in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa. This year National Youth Day and Youth Month will be celebrated under the theme: “The Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke: Growing youth employment for an inclusive and transformed society.”

The entire country is encouraged to participate in Youth Month by recognising the present and future role of the youth in shaping the socio-economic landscape of the country.

JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION #YOUTHMONTH2021 #LIMITLESSYOUTH 06

WORKING REMOTELY? COVID- 19 VACCINE

KEEP VIRTUAL MEETINGS SHORT • Try to keep virtual meetings short.

• Do not multitask when in meeting.

• Get up and walk around your house or home office between meetings.

• Make one day a week a “no virtual meeting” day.

• Limit e-mails to your colleagues outside of office hours.

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OPINION PIECE

WHAT

MEANS TO ME…

By Nokwabelwa Ngcobo

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outh day, widely known as June 16, is a unique day where we are reminded of the students who fought for equal rights and the opportunities we have today.

It is the celebration of youth having power to make a difference.

The youth of today have the power and the potential to shape the better future for the next generation. The day also represents the opportunity to focus on the issues that affect our youth today and execute longlasting initiatives to inspire and empower young people. The celebration requires everyone to think of ways in which they can help to empower and uplift the future generations of our country.

Youth day to me means to embrace and encourage one another to strive for a meaningful change which is through action.

WHAT DOES YOUTH DAY MEAN TO YOU?

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THE SAD REALITY OF BEING A YOUNG PERSON

IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING COVID-19

By Azola Maja

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eing a young person living in South Africa during this pandemic was meant to be a great opportunity to experience Online Learning. The student life before COVID-19 made laptops, iPads and Smartphones a luxury, but now these gadgets are an educational necessity that not all students can afford. This makes access to Higher Education even more challenging than it already is.

Then when you finally got yourself a user-friendly gadget, you fight the battle of data, which is very expensive, making access to Wi-Fi an absolute necessity. A necessity that has hardly been addressed in the communities where it would matter most. If that was not enough for a struggling student, there is the unrelenting demands of your coursework timetables and deadlines, that do no adjust to your load shedding coupled with load reduction, causing many students to fail to submit their assignments on time even fail to join online classes.

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Before you start complaining that these are just words of an entitled youth who does not appreciate the hard earned freedom that they have inherited; picture yourself as a student living outside campus (not by choice). Do you sacrifice a meal for the month so you can afford data, or stay on campus for access to Wi-Fi and by the time you leave, you know well enough that you may get mugged somewhere along the way?

What do you prioritise in this case?

Some students have even gone back to rural areas where it is far more difficult if not impossible to have access to the internet.

On the other hand, the recent unemployment statistics are rather scary, 8.6 million young people are not in education and not in employment. It is a sad reality for young people who are trying to enter the work force now. COVID-19 has also made it very difficult for young entrepreneurs to thrive. When do we get a break from relying on Government for help?

When Government announced the R350 relief fund for unemployed youth, as much as we know that, that amount is very little, a lot of students and unemployed youth were excited by the prospect of being able to buy essentials but unfortunately not everyone qualified for the fund which contributes to a lot stress.

As a young person myself, I believe that we suffer the most due to this pandemic. If you're unemployed, you're stuck in one place, you apply for a job with only 1% job opportunities available and 99% unemployment rate, what are the odds?

Many students are struggling to adapt to the new learning system, some because this cannot produce good results for them and they may lose their bursaries.

Let me leave this here for you to think about; in 2018, 1 in 4 university students had been diagnosed with Depression, yes in 2018.

I recognise the efforts that government is making to create a conducive environment for us to flourish with initiatives such as the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention.

I would however, recommend that Government together with the Private Sector, provide us with opportunities to make inputs into policies and initiatives that will surely change our lives for the better, that way, we can be an independent youth that strives to live up to the freedom that the youth of 1976 fought for.

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TRANSFORMING GAUTENG’S LANDSCAPE

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By Mpolokeng Moloi auteng held its Africa Day celebration led by Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation on Sunday, May 30 at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.

Scores of participants braved the cold to celebrate the union of Africans across the continent and the diaspora, born from the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in1963, 25 May. This year’s celebration was held under the theme; “Year for Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Year of Charlotte Maxeke”.

The day was fun filled with colourful groups from different countries performing their indigenous dances and distinct musical traditions. Food stalls with cuisines from various counties were on display for people to taste.

Giving the address MEC Mbali Hlophe said: “The department wanted to close this month by having this big festivity to celebrate our continent. There were events and activities happening throughout the month in all the five corridors too celebrate and heighten our consciousness; engaging individuals intellectually and awakening their mindfulness.

We wanted to give the community of Gauteng a sense of who they are and what their role is in building their society. This is the consciousness raising we seek to build as government, so that they have an appreciation of not just themselves and their culture, but also an appreciation of this country and the continent that is within”.

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SACR EVENTS

“Part of the work we have to do as government is to transform Gauteng’s landscape and rewriting history so that it reflects the true history as we know it. Gauteng has statues that were put up by the previous government. We do not have to take these statues down, but put plaques next to them, which will indicate the history and the role they played”.

“A call was made to remove and take down the statues of apartheid and colonizers from institutions and landmarks. Removing those statues will deny the next generations the opportunity to learn from the past so that they don’t repeat the same mistakes”.

“In the near future the department will be working with one of the great citizens of our country, Professor Pikita Ntuli, in putting up new statues and transforming our heritage landscape. The department with the help of Professor Ntuli will embark on a historic journey of identifying and putting statues of individuals who must be celebrated”, added MEC Hlophe.

Gauteng is considered as the economic hub of the South Africa and the African continent and that’s what makes Gauteng a unique province, which is rich in diversity that must be protected.

Gauteng citizens must continue to draw from each other’s strengths to build the Gauteng we are proud of.” She concluded.

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2021 Youth Day Celebrated

By Mpolokeng Moloi

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his year marked the 45th anniversary of the June 16 Soweto uprising and the Gauteng Provincial Government took its programme to Morris Isaacson High School in Jabavu. The school was chosen for being the epicenter of the uprising, with the main leader Tsietsi Mashinini as one of the students.

The programme of the day started with MEC Mbali Hlophe, City of Joburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo and other dignitaries leading a wreath-laying ceremony at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in remembrance of the 1976 fallen heroes. The memorial is named after the youngest victim of the uprising.

The wreath-laying ceremony was followed by a bus tour, which took the route that the 1976 students used from where the march started to where it ended, where a lot of students lost their lives.

The third leg of the day’s programme was held at the Morris Isaacson Hall, where r4presentatives from the June 16 Foundation, Each One Teach One Foundation among others joined in. MEC Hlophe gave an address on behalf of the Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

MEC Hlophe said in her message: “2021 is declared the year of Charlotte Maxeke, the first black woman to obtain a BSC degree, the first woman to establish a church in South Africa.

Today’s message is centred around this vibrant and remarkable woman who went to achieve her many firsts and empowered the nation in the process. There are lessons to draw and apply from the life Mama Charlotte lived. We learn that life is not about the situation we are born in, but what we make of a situation we find ourselves in and use that to our advantage”.

“Today’s youth is facing a huge challenge, which is unemployment, and it is rising in an alarming rate. The Gauteng Provincial Government has made sure to be part of a solution to this challenge. Premier Makhura has urged the departments to showcase different entry level vacancies so that young people can apply to skill development programmes that are there.

Most importantly showcase entrepreneur opportunities that the Gauteng government has to offer.”

“Government is the biggest employer, and this situation is not sustainable. Government needs to grow as many SMMEs as possible because that is where the jobs will come from. Young people should present their ideas to the private and the public sector for funding opportunities.

Different components of society need to play roles in making sure that young people are taken care of.”

The day ended with a cultural programme, which saw performances from the likes of mama Abigail Kubheka, Blondie Makhene and upcoming local artists.

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Dialogue to tackle gender- based violence

By Mpolokeng Moloi

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n Friday, the 4th of June, a dialogue on Gender Based Violence (GBV) was held by the department to spark conversations around issues of gender-based violence, which has become a pandemic on its own and a widespread problem in South Africa.

The department partnered with the Fatherhood Foundation, South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Department of Community Safety to empower the community of Princess Informal Settlement, in particular, women who are mostly at the receiving end of this social ill.

The Fatherhood Foundation engaged fathers and boy children to take a stand against gender-based violence and become positive role models in their community. Fathers were requested to reclaim the role of protectors of the women and girl children. The patriarchal system which treats man as superior over women needs to be eradicated.

The dialogue was held at the Tshepang Centre, which is a facility that provides shelter for vulnerable children and youth around the area. It also provides nutritional meals to 350 youth and assists school going children with homework from Monday to Friday.

The department committed to working and partner with the Centre to bring various sport, arts and culture activities to the community of Princess Informal Settlement.

HELP TO STOP THE SCOURGE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO START

INVESTING MONEY AT A YOUNG AGE

Money is the indispensable driving force of our world. It’s of intrinsic importance to learn how to properly invest money in order to secure your future. There is no ideal age to start on your first investments, but the younger you are, the better chances you have of building a wealthy and thriving future for yourself. Here are 10 simple ways to start investing money at a young age.

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START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT The easiest way to invest money is to start a savings account at your bank. You can do this even if you’re under 18 with the help of your legal guardian. As long as you don’t neglect your savings account it can offer a sufficient investment for anything the future might hold – college tuition, purchasing a car, going on a globetrotting adventure, starting your own business, and so forth.

SET ASIDE SOME CASH FOR RAINY DAYS The good old piggy bank scheme is among the easiest ways to start an investment regardless of your age. Whether you are 15, 30 or 50 the piggy bank will give you the comfort and moderate financial freedom of knowing that you have some cash set aside for rainy days.

OPT FOR AN INVESTMENT ACCOUNT One of the simplest ways to start investing money at a young age is to open an investment account. Investment accounts give you money on an interest-based scale. Choose your bank’s wisely and make sure you’ve done your research as each financial institution has different policies on the return rates.

BUY STOCKS OR SHARES The stock market is highly unpredictable, to say the least. Nevertheless, stock investments offer the highest return rates compared to all other types of investments. Always consult with a financial advisor whenever you’re investing money in company shares or stocks in order to make sure you’ll receive secure and sufficient benefits from investing your money in any institution.

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OPT FOR BONDS Relying on bonds, whether they are government bonds or municipal bonds, is significantly less risky than investing your money in stocks. However, the annual return interest for bonds is lower, meaning you will earn less money from the interest. If you wish to play on the safe side with bonds, you can purchase them either through a financial consultant or through your bank.

INVEST IN REAL ESTATE Purchasing a house or an apartment isn’t facile by any means, but you can easily start saving in order to invest in a real estate property at a later point in time. Making a real estate investment, even if it’s bought on the installment plan, can easily pay off when you decide to sell it, barter it, rent it out or even include it in your business as part of your company’s initial capital.

LEARN HOW TO SAY NO TO CREDIT CARDS Credit card manufacturers know how to make their offers seem enticing to potential customers, but the proper way to start saving money and to make smart investments is to learn how to control your credit card spending. It’s better to learn how to refuse credit card offers at a young age rather than to pay for your credit card expenses for the rest of your life.

START A RETIREMENT PLAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE You won’t always be as capable of labor and as assiduous as you are now. Kick off your retirement planning at a young age and be consistent with your investments throughout the upcoming years. When the time comes, the investments will pay off.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE BY ALTERING YOUR SPENDING HABITS The simplest, yet often overlooked way to start investing money at a young age is to alter your spending habits as soon as possible. By minimizing your expenses when you’re still young and carefree you’ll build a firm habit of saving rather than wasting money. Instead of perceiving it as deprivation, think of it as investing in your future.

Take risks at a young age There is no ideal age to start investing money. However, experts have proven that younger investors have a tendency to overcome all odds as they have more time, more energy and a vaster field for mistakes than their older counterparts. If a risky investment turns out to be unsuccessful in your 20s, for example, you’ll have years ahead to fix these mistakes. The younger you start out, the better chance you have at becoming a thriving investor.

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PLAY YOUR PART STOP THE SPREAD COVID-19 IS STILL IN OUR MIDST Some people experience unusual and not so common symptoms for COVID-19. The less common symptoms to watch out for include:

Nausea or vomiting

Nasal congestion

Coughing up blood

Diarrhoea

Extremely sensitive eyes

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Call the COVID-19 Hotline: 0800 029 999 | Web: www.sacoronavirus.co.zaSend ‘hi’ on Whatsapp to COVID-19 | Connect: 060 012 3456 Use the MPILO APP and answer questions for self screening. (Download at App store or at Google Play Store)

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

ETTING

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TELL US ABOUT ELSIE Josephine Elsie Macfarlane is a last-born daughter of five children. I was born in Toekomsrus and attended primary and first year of secondary school in Toekomsrus. In 2002 I moved to Kimberly (Northern Cape) where I completed my secondary school at Vuyolwethu Secondary School and I was the one of a very few coloured learners in the school.

After matriculating I furthered my studies at South West Gauteng College where I did my Diploma in Management Assistant.

I studied Archives and Records Management at UNISA and I am currently furthering my studies in the Archival field.

I was the youth leader at my church, Uniting Reformed Church in Toekomsrus in the years 2010 – 2012. I also facilitated Youth Camps for my church URC, Randfontein Primary school’s grade 6 and 7 Leadership Camp (2013), and the Department of SACR – National Youth Camp (2015). In 2012, I was a participant of the Department of SACR – National Youth Camp.

I worked for a community youth development organisation, Thusanang Adventures NPO as an Advice and Referral Coordinator doing community outreach programmes.

WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT AND WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR? I joined the department in 2010 as a Contract Worker (Sport Development Worker) under Recreation at the Toekomsrus Hub, West Cluster Office. In 2016 I joined the Libraries and Information Services Unit as an Auxiliary Support Worker - Assistant Programmes Librarian. Thereafter I got appointed as an Outreach Archivist at the Gauteng Provincial Archives.

Outreach is a method of promoting the Gauteng Provincial Archives and as archivist we make contributions to exploring the archives and its stakeholders. Importance of outreach includes; raising awareness about the archives, getting to know users, to educate users on how to use the archives, linking the users with resources in archival repositories, getting feedback of services offered by the archival repository to improve services. Conducting guided tours of the archives to learners, researchers and other community groups is a good way of reaching out to the community.

FOR OUR READERS WHO DON’T KNOW ABOUT ARCHIVES, PLEASE TELL US ABOUT ARCHIVES IN SIMPLE TERMS. The Archives preserve public and non-public records with enduring value for future use by the public and state and it makes these records accessible and promotes their use by the public. At the Archives we strive to promote co-operation and co-ordination between institutions that have custody of non-public record with enduring value.

To promote awareness of the Archives and Records Management and encourage archival activities such as The Annual National Archives Week, International Archives Day, Records Management Symposium, Archives in school’s programme and Archives exploring family trees prom.

TELL US ABOUT ARCHIVES IN THE COVID-19 ERA. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OUR NEW NORMAL, HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED YOUR WORK? WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED AND HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM? This ‘new normal’ is challenging for me, however accepting where we are and keeping a positive mindset is key. The wearing of a mask all the time was difficult, yet I had to adhere to the regulations.

When the lockdown started I really stayed at home, Yoh! I remember the one day I decided to go out of the house after a few weeks to the shops, it felt like it was the biggest mistake I have ever made, because of the entire COVID-19 phobia I had, I went nicely yet so scared, walking back home was the issue, I felt that I couldn’t breathe properly, I suddenly had a headache and teary eyes. I honestly believed it was all in the mind because once I got back in the house everything just went back to normal, but the fear stayed for days.

With regards to our programmes we had to find alternative ways of conducting them, for example we had to cut on the number of people who attend the programmes, we started implementing programmes virtually and we also receiving our enquiries through emails and other media rather than the normal walkins. There are however stakeholders and people who do not have or make means of technology and prefer to walk-in, we do assist them and make means of the COVID-19 protocols implemented. The Archives in school’s programmes were affected as we were not allowed into schools, and learners were and are still are not available as before as they are attend school in according to their groups.

WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TALENT THAT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT? Baking is one of my secret talents which I just keep to myself.

WHAT’S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE? I went Sky-Dinning for my 30th birthday to see if I will overcome my fear of heights. It was a great experience but I am still struggling with the height phobia.

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MAY IS AFRICA MONTH, WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AFRICA DAY AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE AFRICAN DISH? Africa Day is for us Africans to remember that in the year 1963 on the 25th of May, 32 African countries signed the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which later evolved into the African Union (AU). To me Africa Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in achieving goals which were set during the charter when it called for greater unity among African countries, especially regarding protecting the human rights and freedom of Africans.

Today we are enjoying the freedom which so many people fought for. The day also teaches us the youth and the younger generations about the importance of the historical events that took place on our continent.

My favourite dish is most definitely mogodu, pork trotters and ting (suur pap).

What is your preferred African destination and what is one unique thing you love about it?

The Victoria Falls. What makes it unique is that it is one of the greatest physical spectacles in Africa. I like the sound of water flowing.

WHICH CULTURE DO YOU ORIGINATE FROM AND WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT IT? I am a mixed race. My father is Coloured, and my mother is Southern Sotho originating from the Bakwena Clan (Bakwena ba Mapolo ya Disemo). The Southern Sotho tribes situated in Lesotho and in the Free State. I was raised according to Sotho traditions and I am attached to my Africanism. It makes me proud to know and learn my unique culture and practices.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO AND WHY? I look up to my cousin who raised me after the passing of my mother. She is my pillar of strength, she is my inspiration and a phenomenal woman. I just love her!

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? I spend my spare time with my family making potjiekos and just having a good laugh. I also like going out with my work social group.

ANY FUTURE CAREER PLANS? To grow within the Archival field and take Archives to greater heights.

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Find your next forever topper this winter.

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7 TIPS TO START GETTING IN SHAPE

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hether it’s a New Year’s resolution, because your cloths are a bit tighter than you’d like or simply because you want to feel better and be healthier, we’ve all declared that we’re going to get in shape at one point or another.

Then comes the hard part of actually following through. Starting your healthy lifestyle journey isn’t always easy, but these seven tips for getting in shape can help you establish a sustainable routine to achieve you fitness goals.

BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF Some people are committed to getting up early and working out in the morning, others prefer to work out after work. One isn’t better than the other, it’s all about what works best for you. You know yourself best, so be honest with yourself when making your workout plans. If you’re not naturally a morning person, you’re not really going to get up early to work out, especially if you’re not particularly fond of working out.

The same goes for revamping your eating habits. If you have a major sweet tooth you’ll be miserable if you try to cut out sweets entirely.

You’re also not likely to succeed with a strict “no sweets” rule.

You’re trying to establish new, healthy habits, and establishing habits isn’t exactly easy. Don’t make it harder on yourself by setting workout routine or healthy eating goals that don’t align with your personality.

SET REALISTIC GOALS When you’re new to working out and getting in shape, setting large goals can be daunting.

Instead, start with smaller, more attainable goals like committing to 30 minutes of physical activity a day or working out three times a week.

If you’re not sure where to start, hire a personal trainer and discuss your goals; he or she will be able to help you create a plan to achieve those goals. When addressing your eating habits, talk to your doctor or a nutritionist to make sure the changes you make are healthy and in line with your desired results.

TREAT YOUR WORKOUT LIKE A MEETING You wouldn’t skip a work meeting or a doctor’s appointment, so treat your workout with the same commitment. When working out isn’t your favorite activity, it’s very easy to find excuses to skip it. Your friends want to meet up, you didn’t sleep well and could really use that extra 30 minutes – there are a million reasons to not work out.

Set your workout schedule and stick to it. If something comes up that interrupts one of your pre-planned workouts don’t just skip it, reschedule it.

FIND A WORKOUT YOU LOVE It’s simple, you’re not going to be motivated to do something that you don’t like, but if there’s an exercise, workout or class you genuinely enjoy, you’ll be excited to do it.

If you hate running, find something else – don’t let that be the reason you stop trying to get in shape. Talk to your trainer about trying different machines, methods and exercises and look into taking a class. There are so many different types of workout classes now, from yoga and Pilates to spin and dance. Try out different ones and see if there’s something you really like.

You can also start playing a sport. If you loved soccer or basketball when you were younger, look into recreational teams or regular pickup games you can join. If there’s a sport you’ve always wanted to try, get out there and give it a go!

When you truly enjoy what you’re doing it won’t feel like work anymore.

FIND YOUR MOTIVATION Everyone has different motivators and one the keys to sticking to your commitment to get in shape is to find yours.

If you work better when someone else holds you accountable, find a workout buddy to keep each other motivated and on track. If you need words of encouragement and accountability without a workout buddy, turn to your social media profiles and post about your progress. If your goal is to start playing a sport, run a marathon or get stronger, keep that goal in mind when you need a motivation boost. Reminding yourself that you’re working towards something that’s meaningful and important to you will help push you through the rough patches.

DON’T IGNORE YOUR EATING HABITS If you have unhealthy eating habits, getting in shape will be exponentially harder – no matter how much you work out. While fad diets and quickfix cleanses are tempting, they don’t lay the ground work for a sustainably healthy lifestyle.

Instead, commit to eating better and limiting your vices. Start with simple changes. If you’re an avid soda drinker, cut it out entirely or limit yourself to one can a day. If you find yourself at the fast food drive thru more often than not, go only once a week or commit to cooking at home at least five nights a week. Push yourself so that you make substantial changes, but don’t go so extreme that you won’t consistently follow through.

KEEP GOING When it comes to working out and getting in shape, something is always better than nothing. When you feel like you’re going to slip, push yourself to do just a little bit. Do a quick 10-20 minute workout or order the healthiest option from the drive thru (and skip the fries). We’re not perfect but pushing just a little bit when you don’t want to will help keep you on track and make you feel good that you stuck to your commitment. (Just don’t make the bare minimum a habit!)

REMIND YOURSELF THAT YOU’RE DOING ALL OF THIS FOR A REASON, AND IT’S A GOOD ONE.

https://flipbelt.com/blogs/flipbelt/tips-to-startgetting-in-shape

WINTER WARMER RECIPE

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BEEF & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS

2 celery sticks, thickly sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 really big carrots, halved lengthways then very chunkily sliced 5 bay leaves 2 thyme sprigs, 1 whole and 1 leaves picked 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled 850g stewing beef (featherblade or brisket works nicely), cut into nice large chunks

METHOD STEP 1 Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and put the kettle on.

STEP 2 Put 2 thickly sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped onion, 2 chunkily sliced carrots, 5 bay leaves and 1 whole thyme sprig in a flameproof casserole dish with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter.

STEP 3 Soften for 10 mins, then stir in 2 tbsp plain flour until it doesn’t look dusty anymore, followed by 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 crumbled beef stock cubes.

STEP 4 Gradually stir in 600ml hot water, then tip in 850g stewing beef and bring to a gentle simmer.

STEP 5 Cover and put in the oven for 2hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for 30mins – 1hr more until the meat is really tender and the sauce is thickened.

STEP 6 Garnish with the picked leaves of the remaining thyme sprig.

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/beef-vegetable-casserole 32

Staff Birthdays - June

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NAME JACOB NTOMFUTHI SIMON STANLEY VIVIAN LYDIA KEAMOGETSWE ZODWA BOITUMELO MMAKGAUTA JABULANI OUPA RICHARD LESIBA MANDLA SIBONGILE TSHISAMPHIRI GEZEPHI KEFILWE LLEWELLYN LONWABO ANTHONY LUCHIANO SHANE VUSUMUZI ANDRIES MANDISA VUYISILE MPHO ETHEL MANDLENKOSI MATLAKALA KENNETH SIBONGILE BOYCE NONKULULEKO JULY THABANG JOSEPH OWEN MPHO NOMAZWE SIMON JERRY

BIRTHDAYS

SURNAME DATE MATLHOBOGWANE 2-Jun KHUMALO 2-Jun MAKHAYA 2-Jun MTHIYANE 2-Jun LEHONG 3-Jun SETSHEDI 4-Jun MOEKETSANE 5-Jun SHEZI 5-Jun THABALAKA 7-Jun RAMONYADIOE 7-Jun MAHLANGU 8-Jun MONAKHISI 8-Jun MASOTE 8-Jun SHIMA 11-Jun MABENA 11-Jun NKOSI 11-Jun DIPERERE 12-Jun MBATA 13-Jun MPHAKE 14-Jun FORTUIN 14-Jun MASHALABA 14-Jun GROËNING 15-Jun MOATSHE 15-Jun MAJA 15-Jun SHABALALA 15-Jun KEKANA 16-Jun MAFUNA 16-Jun SIZANE 16-Jun RANAKE 18-Jun BAPELA 19-Jun NXUMALO 20-Jun MASEMENE 20-Jun RAMOYADI 21-Jun NHLAPO 21-Jun JOKO 23-Jun NJIAKO 23-Jun CHERE 25-Jun RAMABOYA 25-Jun TSHISEVHE 26-Jun GREEN 26-Jun MATSOSO 27-Jun NTLOKWANA 27-Jun NDHLALA 27-Jun MOUMAKWE 30-Jun

WHAT TO WATCH AND READ

IN BLACK AND WHITE: THE JAKE WHITE STORY Written by Craig Ray and Jake White Book Review by Kefilwe Mphake I suspect that you have at some point read or heard that sport is a microcosm of society and mirrors life. Well, I am not going to go against the grain and dispute this well-known and somewhat irrefutable adage. The autobiography of the former Springbok Rugby coach Jake White tiled “In Black and White: The Jake White Story”, as written by Craig Ray and Jake White himself, exemplifies the parallels between sport and life, that are captured in this saying about sport and society.

As can be expected, this book is centred around the life of a national rugby coach and his experiences as a white male, in a racially charged and often polarised (sporting) nation. What may be deemed a spoiler alert for those who have not had the privilege or inclination to read this book, is that it also touches another sensitive and South African youth related issue – that of the marginalisation and barriers to entry/growth for young black (and often talented) rugby players.

The root causes for these debilitating limitations, that are known to jeopardise the careers and livelihoods of athletes (mostly those from previously dehumanised communities), are more complex as surprising as life itself. There is certainly more to this than meets the eye. The good thing though is that it is captured in black and white. So, go on and read it and then maybe let’s have a mini-book club and talk about it together.

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KALUSHI – THE STORY OF SOLOMON MAHLANGU Movie Review by Kefilwe Mphake If there’s ever a film that I would always recommend for every young South African to watch is Kalushi – The Story of Solomon Mahlangu. Kalushi is a 2016 South African film about Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu. A 19-year-old street hawker (a foot soldier), who was beaten by the police during uprisings. After living in exile, he joined the liberation movement and became an international icon of South Africa's liberation.

You’re guaranteed to dip into all sorts of emotions but most importantly get to appreciate what we now know as freedom. Without spoiling anything for you, Solomon did say “All we want is Freedom… and we will get it one day.” before his sentencing.

I’m probably a softy but every time I come across the story of Solomon Mahlangu, I can’t seem to find the control button for my tears. Solomon ‘Kalushi’ Mahlangu was hanged at the Pretoria Central Prison on 6 April 1979, he was 22 years old.

A young man with aspiration to become a teacher, sacrificed all that, so we can be free.

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SHALEEN SURTIE-RICHARDS (07 MAY 1955 – 07 JUNE 2021) Shaleen Surtie-Richards was a South African television, stage, and film actress, During her career, Surtie-Richards won more than 40 awards.

Surtie-Richards won the Best Actress Award at the 1985 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards for her role as Hester in Athol Fugard’s Hallo en Koebaai (Hello and Goodbye). In 2009, she won another Fleur du Cap Award for her 2008 performance in Shirley Valentine. In 2008, for her performance in Shirley Valentine, she also won the Herrie Prize for most popular production at the Klein Karoo Arts Festival.

At the 2014 Royalty Soapie Awards, Surtie-Richards received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 30-year contribution to television and her roles on series such as Egoli: Place of Gold, Generations, and 7de Laan. Surtie-Richards was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role in Villa Rosa at the 2014 awards.

Surtie-Richards was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 Naledi Theatre Awards.

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Fallen Heroes/Heroines MACDONALD NDODANA MATHUNJWA (15 July 1948 – 31 MAY 2021) Gauteng mourns the passing of the legendary actor MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe has learned with shock and sadness of the passing of acting giant MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa.

Mathunjwa, a talented actor, producer and director best known for acting roles in Home Affairs, Generations, Soul City, Intsika and Bones of Bones amongst others, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, May the 31st.

Offering her condolences, MEC Hlophe said:” uBab Mathunjwa has been an epitome of acting excellence and was very authentic in the roles he played, whether it was on television or theatre. The department, through the Gauteng Film Commission, was honoured to have worked with him in producing a South African short film “Uzozwa Ngami”.

“On behalf of the people of Gauteng, we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mathunjwa family, friends and the entire performing arts industry. May his soul rest in eternal peace”, MEC Mbali Hlophe.

Tel: 011 355 2534/2814/ 2766 SACR.communications@gauteng.gov.za www.gauteng.gov.za Surrey House, 35 Rissik St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

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