Ntshebele March 2021

NTSHEBELE MAGAZINE MARCH 2021

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TWO CITIES VIRTUAL ULTRA MARATHON

POP-UP ARTS & CRAFTERS ACROSS GAUTENG e: n tli 9 o H 99 9 1 9 D- 02 I V 0 CO 080

“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” ― - Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom

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CONTENTS 25 Getting to know Martin Mulaudzi 05 08

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Human Rights Day

Our Staff

Lifestyle and Fashion

35 Best reads, movies

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uman Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws. This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights. It became an iconic date in our country’s history that today we commemorate as Human Rights Day as a reminder of our rights and the cost paid for our treasured human rights.

What are human rights?

Human rights are rights that everyone should have simply because they are human. In 1948, the United Nations defined 30 articles of human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It established universal human rights on the basis of humanity, freedom, justice, and peace.

South Africa has included indivisible human rights in our own Bill of Rights, Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. The articles of our Constitution can only be changed by a twothirds majority in Parliament, which means it is difficult for anyone, including the government, to take away the basic rights of a citizen.

The Bill of Rights preserved in our Constitution is the cornerstone of our constitutional and representative democracy. The Constitution as our supreme law means that no laws may be passed that goes against it. The Bill of Rights also comprehensively addresses South Africa’s history of oppression, colonialism, slavery, racism and sexism and other forms of human violations. The Bill of Rights embeds the rights of all people in our country in an enduring affirmation of the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.

Source: www.gov.za

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TWO CITIES VIRTUAL ULTRA MARATHON

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he virtual road race taking place on Sunday 14 March will see hundreds of athletes run the streets, honouring Covid19 survivors.

Those interested in running can register online at: www.twocities.co.za. with the entry fee’s as follows: 10km – R60; 21km – R70; R45km – R90.

The Moving ahead development Agency-NPC (MADA) funded by The Gauteng Department: Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will host a virtual road run with three distance options: 10km, 21km and 45km.

All entries will be managed by Entry Ninja (www.entryninja.com). In addition, event merchandise will be available: Tshirts – R80; Buffs – R70;.

MADA CEO Tshepo Mokoena is well-pleased with the great response of entries to date; “We believe that having a purpose to run was key to the success of this race. We’re calling on those who want to show their support and love of those who’ve conquered Covid: run wherever you are, your chosen route, your chosen time – and let us celebrate those who are still with us.”

Gauteng MEC for sport, arts, culture, and recreation Mbali Hlophe has alluded to the significance of the race.

“The race takes place during the month of March when the country commemorates the 61st anniversary of Human Rights Day, a sad moment where 69 people lost their lives to the brutality and indignity of apartheid. We believe we can use the race to remember the loss of life but also to rise-up together in fighting Covid19. Our united success over the pandemic will help the continued guarantee of everyone’s human rights and dignity,” says MEC Hlophe.

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Entries will be available up to and including event day 14 March 2021. Please note that all Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to.

Written for and on behalf of MADA by Caroline Malan (The PR Machine) : caroline@theprmachine. co.za

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POP-UP ARTS AND CRAFTERS ACROSS GAUTENG

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he Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation department continues in its effort to boost the resuscitation of Creative Industries and thereby save livelihoods of many individuals affected by the COVID-19 lockdown within the sector.

Starting 06 March until next Saturday 13 March, the department has set up Pop-up Arts platforms for 25 crafters across 5 malls in Gauteng, to exhibit and sell their wares to the public.

On sale and display will be wares including beadwork; shoes; clothes; pottery; jewelry and more.

The initiative is part of the department’s market access development programme, to create spaces for artists to present and expose their work to the public. It is aimed at increasing audiences for artist and crafters in the province, while also increasing employment and economic growth.

DETAILS: Cradlestone Mall: Springs Mall: Southgate Mall: Vaal Mall: Menlyn Mall: Keywest Mall: TIME

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GAUTENG WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS LAUNCH

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ollowing the series of the Women in Sports Awards with the first ceremony established in Ekurhuleni in 2018, Futballing Girls and Gauteng Sports Confederation is excited to launch the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards ceremony aimed at commemorating women in the sporting fraternity. The Gauteng Women in Sports Awards was launched at the Gauteng Sports House, on Friday 5 March 2021 in close partnership with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

The Women in Sports Awards was established in 2018, in Ekurhuleni and has since expanded to various districts within the Gauteng region, namely City of Johannesburg, Westrand District, City of Tshwane, and Sedibeng District.

This initiative has since its inception inspired a vast amount of women to strive not only for recognition but for upliftment from grassroots level to elite professionals and ultimately be celebrated for their achievements over the past 12 months in their respective districts ahead of their district awards ceremonies.

The Gauteng region needed to collaborate and create a platform to further celebrate regional winners at a Provincial level at the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards. The recent awards ceremony amounted to 1041 nominations across the 5 regions.

Futballing Girls Founder, Moonira Ramathula who seeks to inspire other women to become advocates of women in sports, said “We would like to congratulate all the nominees and finalists. It is important for us to see growth and development of women in sports on the ground as well in leadership, to also increase the number of women participating in the sporting fraternity.”

Says Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Mbali Hlophe “It is truly the greatest honour to be launching the Gauteng Women In Sports Awards more so at a time when our women have been doing and achieving lot in the various sports including football where many have been getting international contracts.”

“These awards are critical for the empowerment of women in sport and will shine a much-needed light in building the path towards levelling the field for equal participation, leadership opportunities and more across gender.”

“Congratulations to all the finalists announced and a big thank you to them for choosing sport and showing that women can also do as well as their male counterpart. As Gauteng, among others we are committed in ensuring that more women participate in sport and that it receives the same recognition as male sport.”

These awards will be used as a platform to acknowledge women in sports both on and off the field of play in the Gauteng Province.

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THE 2021 GAUTENG WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS FINALISTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. · · · · ·

SPORTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Lucrecia Aucamp Johannesburg: Anke Langenhorst Tshwane: Mavis Sgudhla Westrand: Natasha Venter Sedibeng: Duduzile Msane

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SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR WITH DISABILITY Ekurhuleni: Sandra Khumalo Johannesburg: Asive Gilifile Tshwane: Zinhle Mvukela Westrand: Basetsane Skhosana

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SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Johanna M Geyer Johannesburg: Nuru Minyuku-Gutto Tshwane: Hilda Magaia Westrand: Danielle Van Wyk Sedibeng: Precious Nonhlanhla Dlamini

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SCHOOL SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Courtney Westley Johannesburg: Kajol Naidoo Tshwane: Taytum Rosseau Westrand: Nombulelo Filha Sedibeng: Bokamoso Segele

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SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Anne Kilian Johannesburg: Elizabeth Mabusela Tshwane: Tshiila Mulaudzi Westrand: Susan Da Silva Sedibeng: Fakazile Nkitseng

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SPORTS ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Leigh Jordaan Johannesburg: Kajol Naidoo Tshwane: Tove Van Zyl Westrand: Hayley Bothma Sedibeng: Makgotso Lepota

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COACH OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Ciaira Picco Johannesburg: Jeanne-Marie Coetser Tshwane: Jenny Van Wyk Westrand: Katja Bruwer Sedibeng: Pulane Motloung

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SPONSOR OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Consolidated Auto Johannesburg: Mastercard SA Tshwane: Spar Westrand: Christa Black

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TECHNICAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Buyisile Ramekwane Johannesburg: Roberta Biagioni Tshwane: Mpho Makoba Westrand: Pontsho Makukhwane

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SCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Khulasizwe Primary School Johannesburg: St Mary’s 1st Squad Rowing Tshwane: Waterkloof Girls U18 Chess Team Westrand: Itumeleng Special School

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TEAM OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Phelang LSEN School Johannesburg: Pirates Women Rugby Team Tshwane: TUT Ladies Football Team Westrand: Westrand Chess

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SPORTS CLUB OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: JVW Football Club Johannesburg: Pirates Rugby Club Tshwane: Tuks Netball Westrand: Morgan Moss Karate

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COMMUNITY SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Sharon Mdaka Johannesburg: Mpumi Manyisi Tshwane: Bhekani Ndebele Westrand: Adele Louw

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COMMUNITY SPORTS RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Tebogo Daniel Sihlangu Johannesburg: Itumeleng Banda Tshwane: Prince Pule

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COMMUNITY SPORTS PROJECT OF THE YEAR SA Rural Rugby Development Programme Blue Bulls Girls Development Youth Alive Sport Project Peace Lovers Football & Netball

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FEDERATION OF THE YEAR Ekurhuleni: Valke Rugby Union Johannesburg: Johannesburg Metro Chess Tshwane: Gauteng North Figure Skating Westrand: Marafong Netball Federation Sedibeng: Sedibeng Netball Federation

ABOUT FUTBALLING GIRLS Futballing Girls was founded by Moonira Ramathula in November 2015.

The establishment of Futballing Girls was aimed at developing grassroots girl’s football: however it quickly transformed into an organization dedicated to addressing different aspects and areas affecting the growth and development of female sports and female athletes.

THE GAUTENG WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS GALA DINNER WILL BE HELD AT THE MASLOW HOTEL, ON THE 25 MARCH 2021.

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GAUTENG ALL STAR GAMES VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM

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series of Virtual Symposia on women in Sport discussing issues affecting sport women at elite level, earmarked codes include Netball, Football, Rugby and Olympic Sporting Codes.

The symposia are held in continuity of the Virtual Symposium that was hosted by the Gauteng All Star Games at the end of the 2020, the organisers plan to expand this year’s edition. The Organisers look to host a Virtual Symposium Series every Friday during the month of March, which is also the month thar we celebrate International Women’s Day. Each Thursday the focus will be on a specific sporting code and delve deeper into burning issues that are affecting that sport from a women’s perspective whether it be Nationally or Internationally.

The Event Organisers plan on inviting the heavy hitters in each sporting code who can contribute positively to the robust discussion with world class moderators driving the conversations.

The first symposium was held on the 5th March 2021 with insightful discussion about Football.

View the symposium here: https://youtu.be/VvvzjrmBcdw

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#WomenCan

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n celebrating International Women’s month – Envision Brand in partnership with Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation hosted a virtual dialogue themed #WomenCan with a commitment to engage women and girls on being A Holistic Woman in Sport.

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 communities across the province and country joined the dialogue, hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Lindiwe Zulu virtually, on Facebook @GautengSACR and @ EnvisionBrandza from 11:30-12:00 noon.

The panel included former Banyana Banyana Captain Portia Modise, former Olympian and Paralympian Natalie du Toit, Founder of Futballing Girls and Gauteng Sports Confederation Second Vice President Moonira Ramathula and the University of Pretoria’s Women Football Media Officer Pearl Mosoane.

THE #WOMENCAN DIALOGUE ADDRESSED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: • The current sporting environment for

women and girls • Health, Fitness and the importance of

the correct sports apparel for women • How sustainable is it for to women

pursue sports as a career?

• What the future looks like –

collaborative efforts • The role of government in advancing

women sports The #WomenCan dialogue aims to recognise importance of equal opportunities for girls and women to become a holistic woman in sport. This day of celebration and advocacy is designed to empower, encourage, and inspire all girls, women, and leaders to realise and focus their power to #WomenCan. View a full discussion on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/bR2SqGLL6Ng 16

WEST RAND MARATHON TO HOST A VIRTUAL RACE INCOMMEMORATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

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n a bid to keep the drive for running going, the West Rand Marathon in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will host a virtual race on March 21 in commemoration of Human Rights Day with the theme “Running for your Rights”.

“Runners from anywhere in the world will be allowed to run at their convenience and location of their choice from 06h00 to 09h00. Runners will also be allowed to use a treadmill. Our team – together with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation has a great time preparing for the Virtual Run. This year we are excited to be able to host the West Rand Marathon on a National Human Rights Day. We would like to plead with all runners to please remember to adhere to all legal government regulations for exercise and on race day,” said Mr. Itumeleng Paai, the founder of the West Rand Marathon.

The vision of the WESTRAND Marathon is to establish a sustainable community focused running event, encouraging athletes of all levels to lead healthy lifestyles and further their personal fitness goals through running, and also supporting the Government’s initiative on healthy living. This race is for everyone, adults, pensioners and kids.

Only online entries will be accepted and will close on 17 March 2021. All that runners need to do is to go to the West Rand Marathon website - www.westrandmarathon.co.za. Entrants will be emailed race numbers and instructions on how to submit their results. Participants will receive free race packs consisting of a t-shirt, string bag and a cap. Race Pack collection days will be from Thursday, 18 to Saturday 20 March, between 09:00 and 15:00. Collection address is at Morebo Events and Projects offices, 37 Kobie Krige Street, Krugersdorp.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE RACE OFFICE ON 011 660 2215.

AFTER SCHOOL IS AFTER SCHOOL…

By Kefilwe Mphake

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ost of us who attended public schools back in the day would probably know by now what the content of this article will be about.

Through my reading ventures around this topic, I came across an opinion piece written

by Rakhi Beekrum (Psychologist). She stated the following as forms of workplace bullying:

Before I go any further let me get this part out of the way... This is not directed at anyone; these are pieces of information I found and triggers that came to mind when I was thinking about how vulnerable my family and I are within our society. How my son (7) can easily become a victim of bullying just for being so simply kind.

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Often, we tend to associate bullying with children at school; perhaps because bullying is generally understood to involve physical intimidation and verbal aggression. It is, however, unfortunate that it happens in our workplaces as well and the shape of it may not be regarded as bullying. Nonetheless, how do we know when it’s happening, and do we even know what to do when it happens? Even so, when you seek advice, you’re likely to hear things like “Grow up and stop complaining.” | “Take it like a man.” | “Put your big girl panties on.” Oh, and if you hear “Don’t be a sissy”, that opens a whole new other conversation… for another time.

Anyway, in my quest to understand what workplace bullying really is, it was interesting to find out that our South African Labour Law makes no provision to define or include workplace bullying in any legislation. In fact, it is placed in the broader concept of harassment. What comes close to protection of employees against bullying in the workplace is the Employment Equity Act, Section 6(1) and Section 6(2) which prohibits against unfair discrimination and harassment.

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Having one’s work sabotaged Someone else constantly taking credit for your work Setting one up for failure (e.g. setting unrealistic deadlines) Unfair and unwarranted criticism Having one’s abilities undermined Being excluded from events, important meetings, emails etc Having malicious rumours spread about one Casting aspersions on the character and work ethics on an employee

You may take the liberty to read her article on this link: https://www.iol.co.za/thepost/are-you-a-victim-ofbullying-in-the-workplace-read-this-18238415 Whilst looking out for these signs to guard against becoming a victim of workplace bullying, it is imperative to keep in mind that bullying is not a once off act, it is a constant pattern of behaviour with intention to cause harm to another person.

The American content provides some statistics about workplace bullying stating that 70% of workplace bullies are male and 30% are female and that most victims of workplace bullying are female. It would be interesting to find out how South African statistics are like; this could be a lucrative research study material for Industrial Psychology students.

Interestingly, it is said that workplace bullying happens to those who are seemingly a threat, it is not that you’re weak. Perhaps perceived weakness here would be that one is not standing up for themselves.

As a standard practice, we should be kind to each other and minimise chances of employees experiencing depression or severe stress, which consequently impacts on productivity. We’ve all been through school and have probably seen one or two After School is After School encounters.

BEING KIND DOES NOT DEPEND ON HOW YOU FEEL.

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10 REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD USE A HUMIDIFIER Moisturizing the air in your home with a humidifier or vaporizer is not only an effective way to make your living conditions more comfortable, but it can play a key role in helping to alleviate symptoms of a variety of health conditions. Below, we list out ten of the most common reasons why you should consider using a humidifier to moisturize the air inside your home or office.

Source: https://www.airohealthcare.com/ 1. MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN AND LIPS Dry air may cause a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms to your skin. When forced-air heating is running and causes the humidity levels to dip down to between 20-30%, or the weather is particularly dry, your skin starts to lose its moisture. This can lead to your skin feeling tight, dry, itchy and flaky.

The skin on your hands is especially vulnerable to this loss of moisture, because it has fewer oil glands than other parts of your body. Lips are also composed of tender skin, therefore they tend to chap more easily and frequently when the air becomes drier. If left unaddressed, your lips may even start to crack as a result.

While hand lotion and chap-stick can help you regain the lost moisture, using a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your home can also help naturally rehydrate your skin. Not only does this help alleviate the common symptoms associated with dry skin, but can also provide a wide variety of other benefits.

2. PROTECT YOUR THROAT When exposed to indoor air that has too little moisture, it’s possible for your vocal chords to become dry and scratchy. If these conditions persist and your throat continues to feel irritated for long durations, it’s possible that you may become hoarse and lose your voice.

This is especially true if you were recently exposed to the flu or a virus. Humidifiers have also been shown to be an effective tool in the fight against croup, a childhood virus that causes inflammation in the upper airways and leads to a barking type of cough and hoarseness.

Maintaining the optimal levels of humidity in your home can help lubricate and soothe your throat. Which in turn, helps minimize the dryness that can lead to inflammation in your windpipe and voice box.

3. SOOTHE YOUR SINUSES Low humidity is notorious for drying out your sinus passages. It’s a terrible feeling when it happens and, in worse case scenarios, can possibly lead to discomfort in the nose, sinus pressure, headaches and even bloody noses.

Contrary to what many people may think, when your nose is stuffy, humidity is another natural way to help clear it out. This helps because because the moist air helps keep the mucous flowing, decreasing the chances of you suffering from stuffed up nasal passages.

Having the optimal levels of humidity in the air can not only help soothe your sinuses, but it also helps decrease your chances of getting a bloody nose and allow you to clear out the excess mucous so you can breathe more freely.

4. HALT THE SPREAD OF FLU GERMS Using a humidifier can also help you avoid getting the flu in the first place.

Researchers found that when the amount of absolute humidity in the air was too low, the flu virus was able to survive longer and be spread easier amongst everyone. By using a humidifier in your home during flu season, you are more likely to create an environment that is less favorable for influenza to survive, thus decreasing your chances of catching it.

Of course, there are many other things you can — and should — do on a daily basis to help prevent yourself from catching the flu. Notably, this would include washing your hands as often as you can, as well as disinfecting all the areas in your home that are frequently touched by others, such as the door knobs.

5. EASE SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS If you have a cold or the flu, a humidifier can help ease many of the unpleasant symptoms that come along with being sick. These symptoms may include breathing difficulties, stuffedup nose and a dry, painful throat. Keeping these side effects at bay with a humidifier or vaporizer not only helps you get some muchneeded rest, but it may also help you speed up your overall recovery time.

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6. KEEP YOUR CILIUM HEALTHY Humidifiers help keep the cilium in your nose healthy and effective. These microscopic cellular strands are located inside your nasal cavity and act as your first line of defense against many illnesses.

As you breathe, the cilia and mucus inside your nose help trap some of the pollutants floating around in the air. This may include dust, dander, mold, and all sorts of other particulates that you don’t want to enter into your lungs. When the air you breathe is dry, the cilia is unable to do their job as effectively as it should.

10. PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE & FLOORS Wooden elements, such as flooring and furniture, react negatively to fluctuations in humidity. When wooden items become too dry, it’s possible for them to crack and split. If you have the optimal levels of humidity in your home, you also protect the suppleness and integrity of your wood furnishings.

7. REDUCE SNORING Many people don’t realize that dry air can actually contribute to — even increase the severity — of your snoring symptoms. This happens because insufficient moisture in the air causes the throat to swell and the nose to become congested.

Once this happens, the air movement through your nose becomes restricted. This causes you to breathe through your mouth and you then snore. Having the optimal levels of humidity in the air can ease the dryness, and ultimately reduce your snoring.

8. HELP WARM YOUR HOME The moister the air is in your home, the warmer it will feel. On the flip side, drier air tends to feel chillier. Having a humidifier running in the winter will help keep temperatures at a comfortable level, without putting extra strain on your heater. In fact, it’s recommended that you use both of these appliances in tandem when the temperature starts to drop.

9. HUMIDIFY HOUSEPLANTS Humans aren’t the only ones that benefit from moist air. In fact, many of the most popular houseplants come from the jungle, which means they thrive in environments that have an abundance of moisture in the air. When the air is too dry, it can cause also issues for the plants, including leaf loss, dry leaf tips and stunted growth. Obviously, this will all depend on the type of plants you have in your home, but using a humidifier gives your indoor garden a better chance of thriving.

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IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Phalaborwa, Limpopo WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? To get sick WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT REALLY MAKES YOU ANGRY? A person who pretends to love me WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH THE MOST? Being around people, talking…

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE STILL YOUNGER? Professional Soccer Player IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? To fix computers WHICH TWO RADIO STATIONS DO YOU LISTEN TO THE MOST? I don’t listen to radio WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY? My first trip to the USA and it was my first time on the plane 25

WHAT SONG WOULD YOU SAY BEST DESCRIBES YOU? Unwell by Matchbox Twenty IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME TO CHANGE ONE THING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Stop loving girls too much WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR PLAYLIST? Dancehall 26

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR WORK? When users come with dirty laptop keyboards WHAT IS THE MOST FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR WORK AND WHY? Interacting with users and teach them how to fix the problem if it happens again next time IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT WORKING HERE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Most of the guys here don’t share what the know and it affects others’ work when they are not around TELL US THREE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU… I love pap I play soccer My best friend is Goodman Baloyi HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK? Working from home and always wearing a mask is changeling. At first, our users were not ready, one of the biggest holdbacks of remote working is trust, managers simply don’t trust their people to work untethered. They’re used to managing by counting butts-in-seats, rather than by results. In my opinion, that’s not managing, that’s baby-sitting.

What’s more, seeing the back of someone’s head tells a manager nothing about whether that person is actually working. When clients ask, “How will I know if they’re working?” I ask, “How do you know they are not working now?”

Management experts have been extolling the need to manage by results for over four decades, micro-management doesn’t work and neither does “managing by walking around” in this global, mobile world. If people are forced to work from home for an extended period, as it appears it will be, managers will have to learn that it’s results that matter 27

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LIFESYLE

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10 IMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS 1. ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT, AND OTHER CITRUS

potassium from the oranges

vitamin A from the oranges and grapefruit

vitamin B-6 from the oranges

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the oranges

vitamin C from all of the citrus fruits

zinc from the oranges 2. GREEN APPLE, CARROT, AND ORANGE

potassium from the carrots

vitamin A from the carrots

vitamin B-6 from the carrots

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the oranges

vitamin C from the oranges and apple 3. BEET, CARROT, GINGER, AND APPLE potassium from the carrots, beets, and apple

vitamin A from the carrots and beets

vitamin B-6 from the carrots

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the beets

vitamin C from the apple 4. TOMATO

magnesium from the tomatoes

potassium from the tomatoes

vitamin A from the tomatoes

vitamin B-6 from the tomatoes

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the tomatoes

vitamin C from the tomatoes

vitamin K from the tomatoes and celery 5. KALE, TOMATO, AND CELERY

magnesium from the tomato juice

manganese from the kale

potassium from the tomato juice

vitamin A from the kale and tomato juice

vitamin B-6 from the tomato juice

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the tomato juice

vitamin C from the kale and tomato juice

vitamin K from the tomato juice

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6. STRAWBERRY AND KIWI

Share on calcium from the skim milk

manganese from the strawberries and oats

phosphorus from the oats

potassium from the strawberries, banana, and orange

vitamin B-1 (thiamine) from the oats

vitamin B-6 from the banana

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the strawberries and orange

vitamin B-12 from the skim milk

vitamin C from the strawberries, kiwi, and orange

vitamin D from the skim milk

vitamin K from the kiwi

zinc from the skim milk 7. STRAWBERRY AND MANGO

calcium from the almond milk

manganese from the strawberries

potassium from the strawberries

vitamin A from the mango and carrot

vitamin B-6 from the mango

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the strawberries and mango

vitamin C from the strawberries, mango, and orange

vitamin D from the almond milk

vitamin E from the mango and almond milk 8. WATERMELON MINT

Share on arginine from the watermelon

citrulline from the watermelon

magnesium from the watermelon

vitamin A from the watermelon

vitamin C from the watermelon 9. PUMPKIN SEED

Share on magnesium from the pumpkin seeds

manganese from the pumpkin seeds

potassium from the dates

zinc from the pumpkin seeds 10. GREEN APPLE, LETTUCE, AND KALE

iron from the kale

manganese from the kale

potassium from the kale

vitamin A from the kale and celery

vitamin B-9 (folate) from the celery

vitamin C from the kale and lemon

vitamin K from the cucumber and celery https://www.healthline.com/health/juice-immune-system-boost 32

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INNOCENT MARIA VUSUMUZI MLUNGISI CEBOLENKOSI SIPHIWE VUYELWA BULELANI NOMPUMELELO PULENG VUYOKAZI THAPELO TINYIKO DANIEL GLADYS PATIENCE POLOKO SIBONGILE LUCAS JOSEPHINE MAPULE OMPHILE TITUS FRANS JACOBUS MAKHOSAZANA MARBLE THEMBEKILE AKHONA KLEINBOOI GADIFELE FANNIE HEZEKIEL KAPI JOAS

KGOMO RAMOKGADI MADONSELA NKOSI NGCOBO MASUKU MADLIWA MAPHANJWA GAMEDE MPHUTHI MHLONTLO MOGOROSI MALULEKE NKGOENG XABA DIKGALE SEFAKO MAZIBUKO MASEKO KODISANG MASENAMELA RAMOKADI MOTLOMELO MOKAILA TERBLANCHE ZIKALALA MOKHELE MOLEFE DOTWANA SINDANE MOGWERA MOKOENA MOVUNDLELA NKWANA

09-Mar 09-Mar 09-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 11-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 12-Mar 14-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 15-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 18-Mar 20-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar 21-Mar 22-Mar 22-Mar 22-Mar 23-Mar 23-Mar 24-Mar 25-Mar 25-Mar 25-Mar

LEBOGANG SIBONGILE NOMONDE PELISWA ANDREW ELLENROSE MVUYISI RYAN

MOTHIBI GAMEDE NGCOBO XAYIYA PHALANE NKOPANE GALO LEWIS

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01-Mar 01-Mar 02-Mar 03-Mar 04-Mar 05-Mar 05-Mar 06-Mar 06-Mar 07-Mar 08-Mar 08-Mar 08-Mar 08-Mar 09-Mar 09-Mar 09-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 11-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 12-Mar 14-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 15-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 18-Mar 20-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar 21-Mar 22-Mar 22-Mar 22-Mar 23-Mar 23-Mar

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THE LOVE DIARY OF A ZULU BOY By: Bhekisa Macube

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he book goes beyond being a narrative of forbidden love. It’s a potent alchemy, a swirling together of matters that are the hallmark of serious literature: good and evil, sex, love, friendship, morality, happiness and suffering, heroes and villains... and, of course, the old South African chestnuts – race and identity.’ – Fred Khumalo The Love Diary of a Zulu Boy is by turns erotic, romantic, tragic and comic. Inspired by the real-life drama of a romance between a Zulu boy and an Englishwoman, the book consists of various interrelated short stories on interracial relationships in modern-day South Africa. As the author reflects on love across the colour line, it triggers memories of failed affairs and bizarre experiences: love spells, toxic masculinity, infidelity, sexually transmitted diseases, a phantom pregnancy, sexless relationships, threesomes and prostitution, to name but a few.

A unique book for the South African market, The Love Diary of a Zulu Boy is written with an honesty rarely encountered

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BLOOD & WATER

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lood & Water returns later this year with more drama and new talent in scandalous behaviour and the lives of the Parkhurst students. Blood & Water is Netflix SA’s second original series after Queen Sono. The storyline might be familiar if you have ever heard of the famous Zephany Nurse story. Definitely worth binge watching.

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