Ntshebele November 2020

NTSHEBELE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2020

ISSUE

Gauteng Relief Fund Tour

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HEALTHY LUNCH IDEAS GAUTENG YOUTH CUP KIT HANDOVER

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

Getting to Know Rhulani Mathonsi

Content Contributors Godfrey Pitjie Kefilwe Mphake Lebohang Bell Lorato Molepo Mpolokeng Moloi

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“Integrity is not something you show others, it is how you behave behind their back.�

WOMANdla in full force in Gauteng government

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t may not be August but Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation continues to celebrate women in leadership.

The department, led by effervescent MEC Mbali Hlophe; a young dynamic female in leadership for the 6th administration, identifies and enjoys great women in many of its leadership positions.

The MEC has an arsenal of dynamic, young and powerful women that assist the department and its many units in achieving their mandate.

Beginning of November 2020 the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation welcomed Ms Priscilla Ikgopoleng Masisi as the Head of Department. Ms Masisi was Chief Director for Active Nation at the National Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

She is a key addition to a Department that seeks to get the province active and reduce the provincial health bill through great initiatives such as Wednesday Leagues and Hanyani Health and Wellness programme.

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Ms Ikgopoleng Masisi holds a BA degree from in Human Resource Management from Fort Hare University, a BA Honours degree in Public Administration and Management from University of Pretoria and also a Management Development Programme from Unisa School of Business Development.

MEC Mbali Hlophe is ecstatic about this appointment.

She’s not just a woman in leadership, she’s a worthy appointment to a Department that holds the happiness index of the province. Her skills, expertise and experience accumulated through time and from the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture can only help propel the Department forward, and we look forward to her leadership and contribution the MEC said.

The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) an entity of the Department has through the leadership of MEC Mbali Hlophe also welcomed to the post of Gauteng Film Commission CEO Ms Keitumetse Lebaka, who will be acting CEO. She has a B Comm in Management Sciences from UNISA and a Diploma in Management Practice from Henley Business School Africa.

GFC is a key strategic and implementing partner to the Department especially within the arts and culture space.

Yesterday the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation announced the appointment of yet another important role within our structure, that of Chairperson of Geographic Naming Committee.

This is an essential entity within the recreation and cultural unit within the provincial government and MEC Mbali Hlophe was elated at the outcome of the appointment.

The new appointee is Ms Sheena Satikge, formidable geographer and regional planner.

Sheena Satikge has a Master’s degree in Urban Management and Development and also a Town and Regional Planning degree from Wits University.

Sheena Satikge was previously a professional Town and Regional planner and provided insightful contribution as far as spatial development is concerned.

“Governance and leadership requires a nurturing yet firm hand and seeing the number of females in positions of leadership can only bode well not only for our department but for the province at large, a province that is the business hub of the country, so the impact will be felt nationally” the MEC added.

The latest appointments join many of the women that form part of the leadership within this department. The Chief Director Cultural Affairs in the department is Ms Charmaine Botha and Head of Communications and Departmental Spokesperson is Ms Nomazwe Ntlokwana.

Another female leader within the department is Ms Suzan Bouillon, who is the chairperson Provincial Heritage Resource AuthorityGauteng. PHRA-G is a council wing of the department dealing with heritage matters.

“I’m firstly happy to see the conclusion of this important process that has taken time and consultations from near and far, but very excited about the icing on the cake with the appointment of a young powerful woman!”

MEC said.

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GAUTENG YOUTH CUP KIT HANDOVER

By SACR Communications

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ick-A-Target, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, hosted a kit handover for the 32 non-fee paying schools that would have participated in the Gauteng Youth Cup 2020 at the Discovery Soccer Park in Johannesburg.

The Gauteng Youth Cup 2020 (GYC20), is a multisport tournament featuring 32 non-fee paying schools across 15 Gauteng Educational Districts, with teams competing in football and netball. The competition was planned to take place from 21-22 March 2020 but was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The kits for the 16 football teams and 16 for the netball teams that would have been utilised by the participating schools were given to still be used for training and used once the schools Wednesday League resume.

The hand over was officiated by Cedric Ranchor, Director of School Sport and Extra-Curricular Coordination at the Gauteng Department of Education, with football legend Phumudzo Manenzhe and netball legend Mampho Tsotetsi in attendance.

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only a hand-full of selected schools had representatives at the handover to receive the kits. The remaining schools’ kits were delivered to them on Monday, October the 12th. Emdeni Secondary School, Progress Comprehensive High School and Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School were presented with kits on the 10th of October 2020.

GAUTENG RELIEF FUND TOUR

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EC Mbali Hlophe embarked on a series of stakeholder engagement sessions to give assistance and guidance on the application processes for the Phase 2 of the department’s Relief Fund initiative. The 2nd Phase of the Relief Fund applications were reopened targeting individuals to apply for the relief fund in the sport, arts and culture sectors.

The application window closed on Friday, 30 October 2020.

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#GautengReliefFund Update By: Tumelo Taunyane

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ver 4800 -and counting- applications have been received for the second phase of the arts and sport Gauteng Relief Fund after the closing date on 30 October 2020. The Fund is administered by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GDSACR).

The applications are going through the process of capturing and verification before the auditing, to determine their eligibility. They will then go through the process of adjudication to determine qualifying ones. A total R 28million has been set aside for the relief of up to 4000 struggling practitioners affected by hard lockdown during level 5 and end of level 2.

Each successful applicant will receive a total R 6000 equivalent to R 1000 a month payable from July to December.

Meanwhile, payments have started for qualifying applicants from the 1st phase.

Around 900 applications were received (in the 1st phase) where however only a few qualified.

Rejected applications included among others those from outside Gauteng; applicants who had already received funding from the national Department od Sport, Arts and Culture and those who submitted incomplete forms.

Incomplete applications were however followed up and applicants were requested to submit outstanding documents. These will now be adjudicated in the 2nd phase processes.

Together with all relevant bodies including the Gauteng Audit Services, GDSACR is working hard to finalise all the processes including payment to qualifying applicants from the 2 phases before the end of the year, next month.

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• Payment for qualifying applicants within the Sports Fraternity for phase 1 is being processed • • The Department is capturing applications received for phase 2 • • 397 of those that were rejected in phase 1 due to missing information, will form part of the Phase 2 Adjudication.

• • All applications will go through processes of verification and adjudication before determining the qualifying applicants.

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Staff Reporter

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he 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign (16 Days Campaign) is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). Other key commemorative days during this period include World Aids Day on the 1st December and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, on 3 December of every year.

Given the scourge of Gender-Based violence in the country, which is declared a national address, government is implementing the Emergency Response Action Plan on GenderBased Violence and Femicide, which was announced by President Cyril in September 2019.

The 16 Days Campaign forms the centre point of government’s comprehensive 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.

During the 16 Days period, Government together with civil society and the private sector will host a series of community and sector dialogues and activities to foster a collaborative effort in dealing with GBVF.

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For communities a. Be an activist against GBV in your homes, communities, work and positions: • Challenge cultures and practices that

perpetuate gender inequalities

and consequent abuse of women

and children at personal and societal level. b. Play your part: • Reject and report abusers- Act and

don’t look away!

• Do not protect abusers, report them!

• Sign the Pledge Against Gender-Based

Violence. Do not engage in abusive

activities and become an abuser- Stop abuse.

• Challenge and denounce cultural

practices that perpetuate gender inequalities

• Be sensitive and supportive to GBV

victims - share helpful information and

support causes near you.

• Seek personal help to change harmful

behaviors such as alcohol and

substance abuse • Teach children values of gender equality • Protect children from exposure to

violence and harmful content on

internet and social media, including

pornography, sexual solicitation • Develop policies that prevent and deal

with gender based violence in

your sector, workplace and communities.

• Organise targeted community outreach

and dialogues on solution towards a

gender equal society.

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TOGETHER, LET US TAKE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN CAMPAIGN.

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GAUTENG WOMEN IN SPORT LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

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n Saturday, 24 October 2020, the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg Sport and the Gauteng Sport Confederation held a workshop to empower the current and future women in sport leaders in Gauteng.

The content of the workshop covered important issues such as Personal Branding online presented by Ms Moonira Ramathula, Ms Joyce Kungwane of TLB Promotions gave the participants a perspective on managing “Bio-Bubble� events and leading through uncertainty having gone though it herself in relation to organising boxing events whilst Dr Hajira Mashego, owner of Fitness Junction presented about entrepreneurship in the face of crisis.

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GAUTENG JAGUARS BAG THE NATIONAL NETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

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auteng Jaguars scooped yet another win to be crowned the National Netball League Champions 4th year running.

They are the only undefeated team in the league.

Coached by Janney van Dyk, the Gauteng Jaguars are the Northern Gauteng team that competes in the Telkom Netball League, an annual competition that is sanctioned by Netball South Africa for this fierce competition.

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HANYANI WELLNESS PROGRAMME ON THE MOVE AGAIN Staff Reporter

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auteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health and the City of Tshwane launched the Hanyani Wellness Programme in February 2020.

The programme is aimed at getting Gauteng people to lead healthier lifestyles by participating in various recreational activities such as 5km Walks, Aerobics, Indigenous Games and so on.

Due to the National Lockdown as a result of the Global Pandemic, COVID-19, this programme had to be put on hold to ensure we all comply with the regulations to curb the spread of the virus.

Following the relaxed regulations in terms of Level 2 Lockdown, we are now allowed to continue with some activities at a minimum scale. This presents an opportunity for Gauteng residents to get moving again by continuing with the activities of the Hanyani Wellness Programme.

MEC Mbali Hlophe planned to commence with this programme from 31 October 2020 throughout every weekend afterwards. A perfect lead up activity towards the Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run on the 6th December 2020.

CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR FURTHER DETAILS. @GAUTENGSACR #KEEPINGGAUTENGACTIVE

HANYANI WELLNESS PROGRAMME KEEPING GAUTENG ACTIVE

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he Hanyani Wellness and fitness programme kicked off on Saturday, November the 7th in Kagiso. Leading and taking part in the activities was Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Mbali Hlophe and local personalities.

Launched earlier this year in February, Hanyani, which is a xiTsonga word for live-long-, was initiated to inculcate the culture of healthy physical lifestyle among the people of Gauteng.

It infuses different elements of physical exercise including YOGA, aerobics, walking and jogging.

It is part of response to the announcement made by Premier David Makhura to reduce the province’s health bill and get citizens lead more active lifestyles.

Says MEC Hlophe; “It is important for us to keep fit and healthy now more than ever, where health is truly wealth as we battle a global health pandemic. We are encouraged to see more people taking a liking in activities including hiking, walking, and running. Exercising and keeping fit and healthy strengthens our immune system and makes the heart happy”.

This past weekend’s activations at Bosele Intermediate School in Kagiso will be followed by a series of these in other regions of the province over the coming weeks.

The programme will run in all the 5 regions every weekend from now until 15 December 2020.

The Gauteng Provincial Government aims to build the Hanyani Wellness programme into a movement that will turn Gauteng into a healthy and active recreational space where everyone will have a chance participate in a range of fitness activities and bringing professional instructors and facilitators to communities.

By: Tumelo Taunyane

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Mandela Walk and Run Gears Up Staff Reporter

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lans are underway for the annual Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run. This year due to lockdown regulations, the event will happen with a little twist.

The family 5km walkers will be hosted at the Union Buildings on the 6th December 2020 from 09h00 whilst the runners have their virtual 10km and 21km run wherever they are in the world.

Participation in the 5km walk comes at a cost of only R50, 10km R80 and 21km R100. Registration will be open soon, be on the lookout for updates on all our communication platforms.

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Tips

FOR MANAGING SPRING ALLERGIES

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pring is here bringing with it spring allergies that cause misery for many South Africans, but there are ways you can get relief.

- Avoid clothing made of synthetic fabrics, which, when rubbed together, can create an electrical charge that attracts pollen. Opt for natural fibres such as cotton, which also breathe better and stay drier, making them less likely to harbour mould.

Exercise outdoors when pollen counts are at their lowest – before dawn and in the late afternoon and early evening. Because exercise causes you to breathe more deeply and inhale more pollen, try to do vigorous workouts indoors. If you’re going out for an easy walk, take a non-drowsy antihistamine before you go.

- If you garden, take an antihistamine about a half hour before you go outside. Digging up dirt can stir up pollen, so you should wear gloves and a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-rated 95 filter mask. Try not to touch your eyes. When you go back inside, wash your hands, hair and clothes.

- Limit your exposure to indoor allergens to help reduce the severity of your spring allergies.

Vacuum your furniture, leave your shoes by the door, shower often, cover floors with washable throw rugs, and use a dehumidifier and an air purifier with a HEPA filter.

If your allergy medications don’t provide sufficient relief, consider allergy shots Source: www.Health24.com

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DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH 2020

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outh Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day. Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth or occur during a person’s lifetime.

Only people who satisfy all the criteria in the definition are those whose condition (i) Are long-term or recurring; (ii) having a physical or mental impairment; (iii) which substantially limits, are considered as persons with disabilities LONG-TERM OR RECURRING (i) Long-term means the impairment has lasted or is likely to persist for at least twelve months. A short-term or temporary illness or injury is not an impairment which gives rise to a disability.

A recurring impairment is one that is likely to happen again and to be substantially limiting (see below). It includes a constant underlying condition, even if its effects on a person fluctuate.

Progressive conditions are those that are likely to develop or change or recur. People living with progressive conditions or illnesses are considered as people with disabilities once the impairment starts to be substantially limiting. Progressive or recurring conditions which have no overt symptoms, or which do not substantially limit a person are not disabilities.

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IMPAIRMENT (i) An impairment may be physical or mental. (ii) ‘Physical’ impairment means a partial or total loss of a bodily function or part of the body. It includes sensory impairments such as being deaf, hearing impaired, or visually impaired and any combination of physical or mental impairments. (iii) ‘Mental’ impairment means a clinically recognised condition or illness that affects a person’s thought processes, judgment or emotions.

SUBSTANTIALLY LIMITING (i) An impairment is substantially limiting if, in the absence of reasonable accommodation by the employer, a person would be either totally unable to do a job or would be significantly limited in doing the job.

The right to participate in public life is essential to create stable democracies, active citizenship and reduce inequalities in society.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities falls on the 3rd of December each year, with the aim of promoting empowerment, and helping to create real opportunities for people with disabilities. This enhances their own capacities and supports them in setting their own priorities. Empowerment involves investing in people in jobs, health, nutrition, education, and social protection. When people are empowered, they are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities, they become agents of change and can more readily embrace their civic responsibilities.

Play your part!

The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for all of us to remove these barriers and to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through concrete action. The theme for 2020 Disability Rights Month : Building back better: toward a disability-inclusive , accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World.

It is estimated that one billion people living with disabilities worldwide face many barriers to inclusion in many key aspects of society.

As a result, people with disabilities do not enjoy access to society on an equal basis with others, which includes areas of transportation, employment, and education as well as social and political participation.

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH

Rhulani Mathonsi

WHO IS RHULANI? Rhulani is a believer (Christian), a son, brother, a student, a husband, a father and public servant. Currently serving as the Senior Heritage Officer in the department within the Heritage Unit (sub-Unit: Geographical Names), and currently pursuing his Masters in Governance and Political Transformation.

WHERE DO YOU ORIGINATE FROM? Born and bred in the small village of Malamulele, Maogomani under the Authority of Chief Xikundu, Limpopo Province FAMILY: SINGLE? MARRIED? COMPLICATED? KIDS? YES/NO? Married and blessed with two beautiful daughters.

WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT? I joined the department as an intern from 2011 to 2013 within the Heritage Unit thus paving the way for one to be considered for a permanent position in 2015.

WHAT’S ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? I only wish to change my priorities I’ve came to understand, and this is my observation don’t get me wrong. People with balanced careers if I were to generalize, don’t have good relationship with family cause of wrong priorities. We tend to focus more on reputation and money than people around us. I believe in a fulfilling life, that can only be achieved by bringing closer your loved ones and family.

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WHAT’S YOUR DEAL BREAKER IN A RELATIONSHIP/FRIENDSHIP? Imagine being deeply in love with someone who just can’t get over their ex. Damn, I’d call it a quit instantly, I don’t believe there’s a good ex. If one failed you, they might repeat the same thing. If you feel you loved the person, seat them down try fix things before moving to someone. At times you will be addressing an issue about an ex, your partner gets emotionally. That is admitting that they are still stuck in the past. We are not moving.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU CAN’T GO A DAY WITHOUT DOING? Books and family, I believe in empowering oneself and that can only be achieved through continues reading or studying. I’m one person who would rather spend my hours at the library than going out with friends. Don’t get me wrong I value friendships, but until one achieve what is hoping for, there’s just no rest in life. At times you need a supporting system to achieve all your goals, family can’t be left behind. You walk with them through this journey, at times needing them when you are down, and things seems not to be moving.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN? As I have alluded earlier, I love reading, other things include jogging, networking and spending time with family.

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WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? Martin Luther King Jr, I love politics and controversies involved in the field. Speaking of Luther King Jr. He was one of the prominent leaders of America’s civil rights movements, also one of the most compelling speakers in recent history, a humanitarian and a philosopher in his own right. One can draw or learn two things from him.

• HE WAS A DREAMER AND VISIONARY Often, we don’t get to achieve things because we somehow limit our dreams. As much as some dreams takes long to come to reality, you better keep believing they shall come to pass. In one of his speeches, “I’ve been to the mountaintop”, Luther King Jr. notes that “mine eyes have seen the promised land”. He knew that somehow dreams have limitations, but only if you can visualize it surely will come to pass. I am a that dreamer, things might take time to shape up or perhaps work in my favor. Soon will be living my dream.

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• LEADERSHIP Without having to define leadership as a concept, you will agree with me in saying that Martin Luther King Jr, was born a leader. He was a true leader and believed that for one to be a good lead must have followers.

You can’t talk of his successes without involving his supporters, he was an inspiration and still is to many people across the world, myself included. A leader is not self-made. You can’t be a leader and live like an Island. There’s a saying that “no man is an island”.

We need each other to get to the top, hence one must always be good to the people on his or her way up the ladder cause surely you will need them going down.

There’s just no shortcut in becoming a true leader, you earn it, you work your way to the top with help of your followers.

WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING PART OF YOUR JOB? Engaging with community members, taking into cognisance that as a government employee the primary aim is to serve the public. Part of my role and responsibility is to ensure that consultation with the public is done, I’m working with different stakeholders within the five regions of Gauteng with members of the society involved. There’s nothing as refreshing as knowing that you were able to reach to community members, although at times we differ in thinking but for the fact that one is engaging with them makes my job easier and fun. Lastly, there’s nothing fun as having a leader who appreciate the work you do, the one who affords you an opportunity to prove yourself on day to day basis.

DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, WE OBSERVE “16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE”, WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE OF GBV IN OUR COUNTRY AND HOW WOULD YOU HELP FIGHT IT? GBV is a national crisis or phenomenon, we hardly don’t go a day without reports of women and children brutally raped and killed. It’s not good for the image of the country and us as men. Addressing these challenges begin at home, and somehow, we should address these stereotypes of feeling powerful (patriarchy) continuously instilled to our young boys. We have become bullying and ignorant as men, out behaviour can’t be justified and for that educating young men should become every grown man responsibility.

WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT OUR NEW NORMAL IN THE MIDST OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC? I’d like to think that we are living in the world where things are not permanent or won’t stay that long. Embracing change at times is the only way to go, as much as I am still not comfortable with the new life style. Slowly but surely, I am getting there.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT WORKING FOR THE DEPARTMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Knowledge, I’m not saying employees in the department don’t have knowledge of what they are doing, but did you know that knowledge is the best asset an employee can bring along into the organization? You don’t get comfortable in a position you placed under, learning is never ending. We all want to grow, then learning should be a priority in the department.

ANY FUTURE CAREER PLANS? I’m very optimistic about the future, and open for opportunities that may come my way. One speaker once said, if an opportunity knocks on your, wake up and bang the door if that all it takes to grab it. I take pride on being accessible, adaptable and flexible.

Additionally, I’m currently busy with my master’s in governance and Political transformation with hopes of finding myself in either one of the regional or sub-regional organizations, the African Union and SADC. I love diplomacy, I still have in mind the thoughts of doing something pertaining to Diplomacy, I believe it will pave a way for one to be considered in these organizations.

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LIFESYLE

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HEALTHY WAYS TO PACK A BETTER LUNCH

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etting bored of your daily salad for lunch? Instead of settling for the same dish another week in a row, mix up your midday meal routine with one of these crazy delicious , sandwich, and pasta recipes.

Not only are they super easy, they’re also super quick — you can throw them together in a few spare minutes in the morning, or set aside a little bit of meal prep time the night before. Either way, you’ll start looking forward to getting to eat these healthy and easy lunch ideas.

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HEALTHY BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

INGREDIENTS • 1 wrap • 1/4 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt • 2 Tbsp. blue cheese crumbles • 1/3 c. cooked chicken, cubed • 2 Tbsp. buffalo wing sauce • 1/4 c. broccoli slaw • 2 Tbsp. celery, diced • 1/3 avocado, sliced • 1/3 c. tomatoes, chopped • 2 Tbsp. red onion, diced

INSTRUCTIONS Lay your wrap flat and spread with Greek yogurt. Top with blue cheese crumbles. Toss the chicken in the buffalo sauce and layer it on the wrap with remaining ingredients.

Wrap the sides toward the middle and roll up tightly. Cut in half and enjoy!

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PASTA AND AVOCADO CAESAR SALAD

INGREDIENTS • 1 large or 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce • 1/2 lb fusilli pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions • 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved • Grated parmesan cheese, to taste • Caesar Dressing and Croutons.

Optional add-ins: Sliced Grilled chicken, Shrimp

INSTRUCTIONS 1.

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Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to drain.

Rinse, chop and spin the romaine lettuce dry using a salad spinner. If you don’t have a salad spinner, pat dry with a clean towel. The dressing will coat the salad much better if the lettuce isn’t wet. Transfer lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Toss in the diced avocado and halved tomatoes.

Add the Caesar Dressing to really boost the flavor of this salad. Toss to evenly coat the lettuce. Add the dressing to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan and croutons.

AVOCADO TOAST WITH EGGS, SPINACH AND TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS • • • • • •

1 cup packed spinach leaves 2 large egg whites or 1 large egg lightly beaten Salt and black pepper to taste 1 slice Private Selection Multigrain bread toasted ½ avocado pit and skin removed 2 Private Selection Campari tomatoes sliced

INSTRUCTIONS 1.

Spray a small skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

Add the spinach and cook over medium heat

until spinach is wilted. Place in a small bowl and set aside.

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Spray the pan again. Pour beaten egg whites or

egg into the pan and season with salt and

black pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat until

soft-scrambled, about 2 minutes.

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Mash the avocado with a fork and spread evenly

on piece of toast. Top the avocado toast with spinach,

scrambled eggs, and tomato slices. Season with salt

and pepper, to taste.

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Local Reads, & Movies UNBECOMING TO BECOME

By Ayanda Borotho Ayanda is a South African actress, public figure and artivist best known for playing the title role in the SABC1 sitcom Nomzamo, since 2007. It is her however her current role as Phumemele on Isibaya that has cemented her presence in the acting industry. A role which saw her twice nominated for the Royalty Soapie Awards.

In this memoir Ayanda zooms into and challenges the social expectations, cultural conditioning and people perceptions that sets the narrative that dictates the “self-worth” for girls and women. By unlearning and reflecting on the untrue narratives girls and women are told and taught about themselves and learning a different truth, girls and women can begin the ‘Unbecoming to Become’ journey of restoring their identity, reclaiming their power and redefining their self-worth.

CHEF NTI

By Nthabiseng Ramaboa Drawing inspiration from Soweto, Mama D and her gran’s cooking, Chef Nti realised that in order to talk to a new generation she had to reinvent these flavours in a fresh, innovative way. Chef Nti – My Modern African Kitchen embraces this concept, celebrating food that is proudly South African.

Nthabiseng Ramaboa has lived many lives – in business, fashion and now, food. Chef Nti became a household name when hosting local cooking show, The Perfect Ace. In 2014 she began a new career in the culinary industry, starting with a year of food research in Los Angeles. This inspired real, genuine love and passion for both homecooked meals and fine-dining experiences. Fast-forward to 2019 and Chef Nti speaks to a few hundred-thousand fans online and is the proud owner of her very own restaurant, Taste Kitchen, located in Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct.

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LOVING THOKOZA This masterpiece is Mandla N’s debut feature film, filmed in nine days just before lockdown.

Loving Thokoza stars Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (Uhambo, Isibaya) as Charlotte Grootboom, an enthusiastic and naive teacher who comes to Johannesburg to stay with her Uncle Darlington while she looks for a job at a model-C school in the months leading up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.

Unable to find work, Charlotte instead takes a teaching job at an apartheid-ravaged school in Thokoza, where she fights to set up a debating society.

She aims to follow in her uncle’s footsteps as she strives to change the face of education the same way her uncle changed the face of journalism.

Her first few days at school are daunting. Armed with ambitious lessons and dreamy ideals.

Charlotte arrives at the school ill-equipped for a student body raised according to the ethics of urban tribalism.

She gets discouraged by not only the system that’s already broken but also by parents who don’t want their kids involved in her debate society. Determined to succeed, Charlotte persists, seeking various ways to connect with her students and to push her goal of creating a positive and empowering environment for the students.

Cast: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Mduduzi Mabaso, Hamilton Dhlamini, Vele Manenje Director: Mandla N Release date: 21 May 2020

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