Ntshebele September 2021

MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2021

Gauteng hosts

heritage DAY CELEBRATIONS

ISSUE

THE GAUTENG SPORT AWARDS MAKE A WELCOME RETURN FOR 2020/21

at Cradle of Humankind

Gauteng young warriors battle in the Provincial

Indigenous Games

Getting to knoW

Heritage Day

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Hello September, Warm, bright and colourful Colourful like an African, I forget how amazing you are,

You are the beginning, The beginning of a new leaf The beginning of rain drops Oh! how your sweet scent Takes my breath away…

COVID-19 VACCINE

PROGRAMME

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Play your Part. Stop the Spread.

Persons who are 18 years and older can get their COVID-19 jabs at their nearest vaccination site. All Gauteng public vaccination sites accept walk-ins. You will be assisted to register and get vaccinated on the spot. #ICHOOSEVACCINATION #VACCINESAVESLIVES #VACCINATEGP FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Call the COVID-19 Hotline: 0800 029 999 | Web: www.sacoronavirus.co.za Send ‘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)

OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE ARE KEY TO THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTR

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The one thing the future can’t take away from a family, community, town, city and a nation is its past.

Celebrating our heritage keeps our communities and our Rainbow Nation together and passes on our values, traditions, and meanings from generation to generation.

Bohlatse Kekana

Gundo Maalakano Kefilwe Mphake September, our Heritage Month, reminds us that cultural Lebohang Bell and heritage throughMpolokeng resources associated with people, Moloi Taunyane past, give our country events or aspects of Tumelo our country’s Vinolia Chere

its sense of identity and help tell its story.

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That is why in the newsletter we feature organisations that specialise in arts, crafts and clothing. K.Moraba, Nguni Shades cc and, Ithemba Lomphakathi Crafters and Designers are just a few organisations reminding us that arts, crafts and clothing are key to not only celebrating

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ognition of these cultural and heritage resources ny others, bring about, economic development Lifestyle & Fashion SACR Events private investment, and citizenship building.

why cultural clothes and crafts have a key role to he economic development of our country.

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and heritage commerce creates economic WHAT TO WATCH ANNOU nities for customers while also celebrating the NCEMENTS AND READ

rsity of our country. It is important to celebrate tage. It is the only way our culture will continue w. We have a duty to learn, collect, and nurture itions and artifacts, but also to share it with our nities and everyone we meet.

efits of our cultural heritage is the diversification economies and preservation of our nation’s

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eptember is a beautiful month, well, mostly for those who don’t suffer from hay fever. This is when the weather gets warmer, flowers and trees flourish and most importantly we get to celebrate our heritage. However, it is imperative to remember that September is also an International Month for Deaf People. For this reason, the Editorial team thought it suitable to feature Ms Nozipho Makhado, the champion of Transformation in the department, an advocate for People with Disabilities.

As you read through the magazine, you will find her story on page 22, use this opportunity to get to know her a little bit more.

I am absolutely delighted that we bring you thought provoking pieces from colleagues in diverse working spaces. I have mentioned in our previous issue (August) that it is important for us to share our stories because through that, we inspire, we heal and educate others.

We hope that our Opinion Pieces section will inspire you to share your piece.

In other exciting news, the Gauteng Sport Awards are back. We will once again get to celebrate the achievements of our sporting men and women, on and off the field during the month of October. I think they deserve a round of applause given their dedication, despite the challenges they face during this COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up with the updates on @GPSportAwards and don’t forget to share the information with your friends, family and associates.

We hope you find this issue as entertaining, inspiring, and informative as we intend it to be.

#HappyHeritageMonth Interesting Fact: Spring 2021 in the Southern Hemisphere began on Wednesday, 22 September and end on Tuesday, 21 December

6 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Mental health to-do list TRY THESE DAILY BOOSTS

EXERCISE

CONNECT

EDIT

Physical activity releases endorphins, which boost your mood.

Reach out to people you trust to help relieve symptoms of anxiety.

Limit your exposure to the news and be mindful of what you bring into your world.

SELF-CARE

FOCUS

CELEBRATE

Meditating, journalling or taking a relaxing bath is nurturing.

Most situations are temporary; you won’t always be in a crisis.

For confidential assistance on psychosocial matters, contact your ZINAKEKELE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMME

on toll-free

0800 611 169

GAUTENG PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

You are unique and you have a lot to offer the world.

HEALTH Information

PSYCHOSOCIAL Counselling

FINANCIAL Assistance

LEGAL Assistance

DON’T FALL PREY TO SCAMS Scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details.

They target people of all backgrounds, ages, and income levels across the world. All of us may be vulnerable to a scam at some time.

Scammers are getting smarter and taking advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events to create believable stories that will convince you to give them your money or personal details.

PROTECT YOURSELF! • Always check that you’re on a secure website before making a payment.

• Do not open suspicious texts, pop-up windows or click on links or attachments in emails, rather delete them.

• Check your bank account and credit card statements. Report any unexplained transactions to your bank.

• Regardless of any circumstances, do not share your password and pin with anyone. Keep your personal details secure.

• Always make sure you create a strong password that is a minimum of 8 characters long and it includes special characters.

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MY HERITAGE DAY

By Bohlatse Kekana

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eritage Day is more than just another day off from work. It's a day to reflect on why you're proud to be a South African. The day on which we South Africans commemorate our diverse cultures, variety, and natural heritage.

Natural and cultural assets abound in South Africa, making it a global hotspot. What better way to spend a day than learning more about the country in which I live by visiting one of these incredible sites? Whether it's a historical tour of Soweto or a stroll in the Maloti Drakensberg Park, there's something for everyone.

I enjoy spending the day with my family, cooking all of our favourite traditional foods, and celebrating our Ndebele culture. This brings my family closer together and strengthens our bond.

It's also interesting to discover how other cultures commemorate their heritage month or day. The month presents us with an opportunity to learn about other cultures. Because of its colour and diversity, South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation", we are a nation that promotes our diverse cultures. We are a nation that is and perhaps still learning to accept people of all colours and genders.

It is imperative that we learn about other people’s cultures in order to improve our mutual understanding now, more than ever. If you can't make it out for Heritage Day, search for Arts & Culture online, this will help you learn about the history, different cultures, art and other traditions.

Local artists and museums have created several South African collections, tales, and online displays. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about our history and other cultures while relaxing at home.

Happy Heritage Day!

# M y H e r i tag e Yo u r H e r i tag e

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Gauteng hosts

Heritage Day

celebrations at Cradle of Humankind

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By Gundo Maalakano

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auteng on Friday the 24th of September 2021 celebrated Heritage Day at the historical Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Maxeke: Celebrating Gauteng’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.”

The Cradle of Humankind is one of the world’s most important heritage sites because of the wealth of fossils found in the area, in particular fossils of ancient humans. The area has yielded and continued to produce an enormous amount of information about our human origins.

This year’s programme included multicultural food fashion and craft market as well as musical dance performances from various cultural groups in compliance with COVID-19 regulations.

Reflecting on the importance of heritage in nation building, Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Mbali Hlophe said: “The National Strategy for Developing an Inclusive and Cohesive Nation is explicit that a nation building process entails a commitment to work together to eradicate the divisions and injustices of the past, to foster unity and to promote countrywide conscious sense of being proudly South African.”

Premier David Makhura reminded us that we all have a common ancestry and Heritage Day is about celebrating our diversity and that diversity must not be a source of conflict. “As Africans we must invest in teaching our children where we come from.” He said.

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Gauteng young warriors battle in the Provincial

Indigenous Games

By Gundo Maalakano and Mpolokeng Moloi

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auteng’s young warriors battled in the Provincial Indigenous Games with teams and players from the 5 Gauteng regions competing for a place in the provincial team.

The games, which are part of the Gauteng City Region Provincial heritage month programme, took place on Saturday, 11 September at Munsieville Sport Complex, in Mogale City.

Participants were competing against each other in 9 different codes; Morabaraba, Kgati, Njuva, Juskei, Intonga, Drie-Stokies, Khokho, Dibeke and Diketo.

The selected provincial team will represent Gauteng at the National Indigenous Games taking place later during the Heritage Month of September in KwaZulu-Natal.

Says Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe; “we hope to come up with a strong team that will carry the belief of the people of Gauteng as the ‘home of champions’. We have all the advantage as a multicultural province to do well in the games”.

According to MEC Hlophe, the games offer an opportunity to reflect and rediscover ways to revive Africa.

“One of the important ways towards achieving the Renaissance of Africa is the preservation of its traditions and heritage, whilst also celebrating its cultural wealth. The Indigenous Games are an important part of reinvoking past ways of building socially cohesive communities; and the sharing of knowledge among others.

“They go a long way to tell stories on how our forefathers and foremothers lived and communicated before the complicated world we live in today,” said MEC Mbali Hlophe.

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THE GAUTENG SPORT AWARDS

MAKE A WELCOME RETURN FOR 2020/21

By Tumelo Taunyane

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port personality of the Year; Sports Woman of the Year; Disabled Sport Team of the Year; and Sport Journalist of the Year are just but some of 19 categories announced in the upcoming Gauteng Sport Awards scheduled for later in October this year.

The 10th edition of the prestigious awards was launched on SABC’s Sport @ 10 programme, officially opening the 16-day nomination period.

Starting today, 01 September until 17 September 2021, Gauteng public and sporting bodies can nominate Gauteng based top performing athletes, teams and officials in the 19 categories. Nominees can only be nominated for their performance or achievement during the period between 01 August 2020 and 05 September 2021.

Nominees who make it through into the list of finalists will be announced by the beginning of October with the main event scheduled for later in 31 October 2021.

The 19 categories announced include the most admired being the Sport Personality of The Year which will be decided by public SMS vote. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be decided by the MEC. This year also sees the inclusion of a new ‘Online Category’ for programmes implemented through online platforms as necessitated by the existing Covid-19 environment.

Says MEC Mbali Hlophe; “We are opening up the nomination process to the people of Gauteng to identify the province’s top sporting talent which has lived up to our ambition as the ‘Home of Champions’. With many athletes based in Gauteng, the awards make a welcome return as an important feature in the sporting calendar of our province.

“They (awards) look at the performance of athletes in both domestic and international platforms. Despite the general disappointment with the Olympics, we have however seen excellence by others in international stages including the ongoing Paralympics and the recent World Under 20 athletic Championships.

We have also seen more of this in individual and team sport including in Wheelchair tennis, Cycling; Motorsport, Women’s cricket; and many others in various sport including football”, says MEC Hlophe.

With the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic having affected the implementation of normal sport programme, adjudicators and administrators will have work cut out for them to find Gauteng’s top talent amid the ongoing volatile environment which has also seen fans being closed out from the action.

The independent adjudication panel consists of experienced individuals within sport, media and academia.

The awards are organised by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation supported by the provincial Gauteng Sport Confederation.

The Categories: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sport Personality of the Year Sportsman of the Year Sportswoman of the Year Sports Team of the Year Disabled Sportswoman of the Year Disabled Sportsman of the Year Disabled Sport Team of the Year Coach of the Year Most Promising athlete of the Year Technical Official of Year Sport Federation of the Year Administrator of the Year Amayanga-yanga athlete of the year Sport Fan of the Year Community based Sport and Recreation programme of the year Online sport or recreation programme implemented (include e-gaming) (new) Community Sport media of the Year Sports Journalist of the year (This includes print media, radio and television) Life Time Achievement Award (chosen by MEC) 16

Hanyani Wellness & Fitness Programme TOOK TO ALTITUDE BEACH IN FOURWAYS TO ENCOURAGE VACCINATION AND HEALTHY LIVING

By Mpolokeng Moloi

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auteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation working with various artists on Sunday 19 September, took its Hanyani Wellness and Fitness programme to the epic Altitude Beach in Fourways.

Since the start of the increased Vaccination drive, the programme (Hanyani) is targeting Gauteng’s entertainment hotspots and public places, to promote physical and healthy lifestyles and importantly, to encourage the public to get vaccinated.

A pop-up and drive-through vaccination site was also setup at the Fourways Taxi Rank for people to get vaccinated.

The Hanyani activities included a YOGA and Kick boxing.

Leading the day’s activities is MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ms Mbali Hlophe joined by personalities including Prince Kaybee and Thulani Ngcobo. Also taking part were fitness enthusiasts including Juanita Khumalo, Ntseki Majori and Tidimalo Sehlako.

Speaking on the importance of the vaccination, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Hlophe says; “Working with artists and the entire Creatives Industries sector, we want to encourage the fans and friends of the sector to get vaccinated. We now know that vaccines protect against severe illness, hospitalisation and death in the event one contracts the coronavirus. We have also seen a decline in the infection rate in Gauteng because more people are getting vaccinated”.

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WHICH HERITAGE SITES ARE IN SOUTH AFRICA? South Africa has eight World Heritage Sites proclaimed

by UNESCO, namely: ROBBEN ISLAND (Western Cape). Most famous for the incarceration of political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa, who was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail.

ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK (KwaZulu-Natal). Formerly called the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, it has both one of the largest estuary systems in Africa and the continent’s southernmost coral reefs.

CRADLE OF HUMANKIND (Gauteng). It includes the hominid fossil sites at Swartkrans, Sterkfontein and Kromdraai.

UKHAHLAMBA-DRAKENSBERG PARK (KwaZulu-Natal).

The park has outstanding natural beauty, Africa’s highest mountain range south of Kilimanjaro, and the largest and most concentrated series of rock art paintings in Africa.

MAPUNGUBWE HERITAGE SITE (Limpopo). A “place of the stone of wisdom”, was South Africa’s first kingdom and developed into the subcontinent’s largest realm, lasting for 400 years before it was abandoned in the 14th century.

Its highly sophisticated people traded gold and ivory with China, India and Egypt.

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CAPE FLORAL KINGDOM (Western Cape). It makes up only 0.04% of the world’s land area, yet contains an astonishing 3% of its plant species, making it one of the richest areas for plants in the world and one of the globe’s 18 biodiversity hotspots. The protected areas include: • • • • • • • • •

Table Mountain De Hoop Nature Reserve Boland mountain complex Groot Winterhoek wilderness area Swartberg mountains Boosmansbos wilderness area Cederberg wilderness area Baviaanskloof Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

RICHTERSVELD CULTURAL AND BOTANICAL LANDSCAPE (Northern Cape). It covers 160 000 hectares of dramatic mountainous desert in the north-west part of South Africa. You can explore the Richtersveld National Park(link is external).

VREDEFORT DOME (Free State). Some two billion years ago, a meteorite 10 km in diameter hit the earth about 100 km south west of Johannesburg, creating an enormous impact crater.

Source: https://www.gov.za/faq/travel-tourism/which-heritage-sites-are-south-africa

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PROGRAMME Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccine

Is COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

• COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women.

• There is currently no evidence that any vaccine, including COVID-19 can cause fertility problems in both women and men.

• Pregnant women should continue with pre-natal clinic visits after vaccination.

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

Nozipho Makhado

BRIEFLY TELL US WHO NOZIPHO MAKHADO IS . fun loving, family orientated person who loves laughing, hiking, cooking been married for 12 years and have a blended family of 5 kids, I’m a glammy (a young and sexy grandmother).

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WHICH PLACE DO YOU CALL HOME? Walkerville, and NO its not in another provincehave been staying there for the past 14 years, I enjoy the peace and tranquillity it’s a mind your business kinda vibes.

WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT? TAKE US THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY. I joined the department in 2008 as Office Manager in the Office of the HoD and moved to GEYODI/Transformation in 2011 my work involves interacting with different people from all walks of life you must be sensitive and yet firm when dealing with some stakeholders.

MANY PEOPLE MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT SEPTEMBER IS ALSO A INTERNATIONAL MONTH FOR DEAF PEOPLE. WHAT IS YOUR REFLECTION ON THAT? A lot of education still needs to happen on raising awareness amongst colleagues and communities in general, and how to bridge the gap between hearing and non-hearing communities. The Department has partnered with other provincial departments and Neema Foundation to raise awareness in a form of a Silent Walk/Run which will be taking place at Marks Park on the 18 September 2021.

You can still join the virtual walk/run online at https://www. entrytime.com/ WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT OUR “NEW NORMAL” – AND HOW HAS THIS AFFECTED YOUR WORK? It’s been challenging, it took a lot of adjusting at times as one is called to be on different team meetings at the same time, but it’s how one must prioritise and jump from one meeting to the next! The difficult part is not being able to visit families and celebrate special occasions like we did in the past, but with Vaccine being implemented by Government we shall conquer, and life will go back to the way we knew it, without masks yhoo ngizwile shem!

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IF THERE WAS ONE THING YOU COULD CHANGE IN OUR COUNTRY, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? It would be to change the status of youth unemployment. Young people are the future, we need more Portia M, Theo Baloyis who create employment and push boundaries!

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE CHANGE OR IMPROVE IN YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT? I don’t want to get fired! If I could, it would be human capacity.

IF THERE WAS ONE THING YOU COULD TEACH SOMEONE HOW TO SAY IN SIGN LANGUAGE, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Hello, How are you? My name is…and thank you! It’s the basics of sign language as a department responsible for languages all of us should at least know that!

DO YOU HAVE ANY SECRET TALENTS THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US? I can sew but life got on the way and very lazy at it now. I think I inherited it from my mom.

WHAT IS THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE? I once went to New York just to have dinner!

WHAT WOULD YOU DESCRIBE AS YOUR LAIDBACK MOMENT? My Sundays are dedicated to me, after cooking while listening to Gospel or RnB I read books, I love inspirational books my current read is Unbecoming to Become – My Journey Back to Self by Ayanda Borotho SHARE FIVE FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF THAT YOU BELIEVE YOUR COLLEAGUES DON’T KNOW. - I hate guns! - Exactly 20 years ago I was held at

gunpoint, it was the scariest moment

of my life.

- I have been working for Government for 21 years, I’m

ready for retirement guys!

- I started working as a teller at TAB in Greyville before

Durban July was a thing.

- I do have a side that you don’t want to come across,

don’t let the smile fool you!

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Source: https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/style-beauty/fashion/look-our-favouriteheritage-day-looks-569beee2-3a6c-47a8-b080-8e2eefe6c676

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By Thobile Mazibuko

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his past weekend, South Africans commemorated Heritage Day, a special day celebrated annually on September 24, when South Africans take pride in their cultures and traditions.

To celebrate the country’s diversity, people dress in their traditional attires, eat various foods, take part in cultural activities and sometimes play indigenous games.

Since this year's Heritage Day was on a Friday, people seemed to make the most of the last long weekend before December. Many got married, attended family gatherings, hosted braais and more.

Proud South Africans dressed to the nines, showcasing the beauty of their country.

South African singer and the first female artist to reach gold for an album, Makhadzi, won the Heritage Day outfits. She represented South Africa so well by sharing images of herself dressed in various traditional attire. She wore Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, IsiZulu, Xhosa, Swati, Ndebele, Sesotho, and Tswana.

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Traditional South African Bunny Chow 24th September is Heritage Day in South Africa. A day when we each celebrate our cultural diversity, that has helped sculpt this Rainbow Nation we South African’s are proud of. With this in mind, let us share this Old School Classic Heritage Food, The BUNNY CHOW.

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TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN BUNNY CHOW STEP 1: ~ Hollow Out Fresh White Bread (either a quarter/half/whole). Use a sharp knife to carve out the soft bread from within the bread crusting. Ensure you leave a little space along the edges, and not go not cut right though the base. Now Scoop out the carved bread, to form a Hollow in the Bread. Keep the extra bread scooped out aside to top off your bunny chow.

STEP 2: ~ Ensure the Prepared Curry has extra Gravy, and is Hot. STEP 3: Fill In the Hollowed out bread with Curry and Gravy. Fill to the top, and allow gravy to also drizzle down the sides of bread. You may soak the scooped out bread in a little gravy(optional) STEP 4: Add a Simple Salad made from shredded Carrots, onions, cucumber, lettuce, and seasoned simply with salt and vinegar. Top a little salad on top of the filled in curry, as well as add some of the salad alongside the bunny chow, on the plate. You can also opt to use Atchaar(pickles) of choice. Now top the Scooped out bread portion on top of the Bunny Chow, and finally end with good spoon or 2 of gravy at the bottom/side of the Bunny Chow. ~ Traditional South African Bunny Chow is ready to be served. Use your fingers, and tuck right in. ENJOY!!!

AUTHOR: Foodeva Marsay (@foodeva_marsay)

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September Staff Birthdays Keneilwe Joy

Makoeba Thanjekwayo

Emmanuel Hitekani

Mahesu Rikhotso Mabitsela

Ashley Nonhlanhla Sifiso Khomotso Puleng Mduduzi Reuben Lebitsang Mezeria Michael Annah Daisy Tokoloho Kwena Duduzile Mmabatho Thandiwe Simon 33

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Dube Mahlangu Zulu Moyo Mayeni Jonga Diale Chauke Shilenge Mokhethi Dlamini Ntota Makgoe Dlamini Monokoane Qambi Mohlala Serojane

2-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 3-Sep 5-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep 13-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 15-Sep 15-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep

Nonhlanhla Sifiso

Dube Mahlangu

Khomotso

Zulu

Puleng Mduduzi

Moyo Mayeni

Reuben

Jonga

Lebitsang Mezeria

Diale Chauke

Michael Annah

Shilenge Mokhethi

Daisy Tokoloho

Dlamini Ntota

Kwena Duduzile

Makgoe Dlamini

Mmabatho Thandiwe

Monokoane Qambi

Simon

Mohlala

Titus Miriam

Serojane

Lindile

Masuku Nukeri Baloyi Zondo Joni

Abigail Nhlamulo Sibusiso Thembeni Duduzile Mhloti Maphata

Sibeko

Mziwakhe Selina Ingrid Nonhlanhla

Hadebe Maluleke Ramphele Manzi Molapo Maako Nale

David Morake Klenkie

Kgatle Sethunyane Mpotu

Dieketseng

Mosia Draai

Hugh Tamlynn

Leon

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Linda

Machebe

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WHAT TO WATCH AND READ

Smartwoman Author: Sylvia Walker

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hile some women seem to excel at making their money work for them, others battle from pay day to pay day. With this book, we tap into what these ‘smartwomen’ know that the rest of us can learn from.

Smartwoman will provide the necessary insights into how our personal view of money impacts on our financial behaviour and decisions; reveal who is competing for our money (retailers, online marketers, etc.); and look at why it is so hard to find money to invest (the first step to getting rich is having money to invest – money makes money). It also covers how major life events, such as marriage and divorce, impact on us and how we can make smart financial decisions at these times.

Smartwoman will show the reader how she can take control of her financial life by spending smarter, tackling debt and setting goals. It explains how money is made and how the financial markets work, as well as the universal principles behind growing wealth, irrespective of where one invests.

A must-read for every woman, at any age, who is serious about building wealth and obtaining financial independence.

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Synopsis Catching feelings

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he lives of a formerly-famous writer and his wife are disrupted when a famous and very self-indulgent author comes to stay with them.

Release date: 9 March 2018 (South Africa) Director: Kagiso Lediga Screenplay: Kagiso Lediga Language: English Producers: Kagiso Lediga, Tamsin Andersson

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DID YOU KNOW

08 SEPTEMBER

International Literacy

30 SEPTEMBER

International Translation Day

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EMPLOYEES BURSARY 2022

Applications Open

1.

BACKGROUND

The Department thrives to provide fair, equitable and consistent educational support to its employees with a view to meet its objective. The Department has to allocate budget for the purpose of allocating bursaries. The need to use the limited public funds optimally is most applicable for good governance.

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PURPOSE OF THE BURSARY

• To create a more productive workforce through Education, Training and Development • Provide equitable access to Education, Training and Development opportunities to current and future employees 3.

CRITERIA

A bursary will only be granted for part-time study. Only Permanent employees including those on probation and employees whose employment contract falls within the qualification timeframe will qualify to receive a bursary.

Moreover, the bursary shall be allocated first, to the employees applied for public Universities / Colleges or Institution of Study (Higher Education). The bursary may be granted to all applicants who fall within the scope of application, pending the availability of funds.

3.1 Within the framework of the Department Human Resources Development Bursary Policy, the selection of candidates is based on the following criteria: Preference will be given to: • Employees who were historically disadvantaged as defined by the employment equity act. E.g. those employees who don’t

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have a matric, is compulsory to apply to complete their high school education (ABET Support) • People with disability • Under graduate • Relevance of the requirement field of study to be line-specific • Applicants seeking to further their education and training in areas considered critical by Department, Province and National Directives • Applications who have already started tertiary studies within the critical-cross cutting skills that are required in the Department • Current bursary holders • Previous defaulters not to be considered 3.2 Any employee applying for a bursary to study a Master’s Degree or PHD must further be based on the secondary bursary allocation criteria. In that an employee must have performed well in the previous financial year and obtained a rating or final score of a four (4). This will encourage high performance and excellence in the Department which will benefit the Gauteng Society in general.

4.

DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE BURSARY APPLICATION FORM

• Certified copy of Grade ,10,11,12 certificate • Certified copy tertiary qualification • Quotations from the institution for fees (a must) • Certified copy of ID EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN 30 DAYS TO APPLY; FROM 27 SEPTEMBER TO 26 OCTOBER 2021.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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