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From one phase of education to another

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From one phase of education to another

Not all of us are open to the idea of change, but for scholars; change is something they constantly have to deal with, without even making the choice to. With moving from one phase of education to another, a scholar has no choice but to adapt to the circumstances they are faced with. to high school was exciting the first time she heard that she was promoted to the next grade. However it all came crushing down when she could not adjust socially at the new environment, coming from a background where she would normally make friends easy, high school did not make it easy for her. Although she is trying to adapt daily to the new teachers, school and friends, she says she will never undermine going to a new stage of life again. She promises to be open minded about change as she would soon transition to tertiary level.

By Masego Diale According to an article by Education Review Office, a student’s transition can be complicated by the social, emotional and physiological changes that can negatively impact on their learning. Speaking to a first time high school learner, Kedibone Makwela who schools at Holele High School in Ga-rankuwa, the above statement was proven to be absolutely true. Makwela expresses that; moving from primary

that you visit the premise first as a parent to get a better look and as well as to make sure that environment is healthy. After this visit, tell your children about the premise and how the school does not seem bad at all. This will make them warm up to the idea of moving to a new environment. Another thing is to ask them about their social life and how it is improving, make sure that you are the friend that they might find difficult making at school.

When coming to the tertiary level side of things, nerves seem to have calmed as there is more excitement then fear of the unknown. A first time student at the University of Johannesburg, Tshepo Mokgoko says that he is ready for this new chapter of life and cannot wait to finally be Talking to more primary to high school independent of his parents. transtainers, Rebaone Tlhapi a scholar at Mokgoko says he has been excited from the Setlalentoa Secondary School in the same area says, “While moving to a new school, try to be moment he received his acceptance email till to open minded and expect everything new. No one this day where lectures are going to commence in a few days. is going to greet you, therefore be comfortable with the idea of making new friends.” To all first timers, either you are starting a new On a study done by Oxford University, these school, grade or going to tertiary; Auzweke would like to wish you a happy transitioning are ways to make your teenager or young adult better adapt to a new study environment; ensure season!

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QUEENING THROUGH TRIALS

By Florah Matsile

A “Queen” is defined as a female ruler of an independent state, especially one that attains this position by birth right. Often when we hear of a queen we picture royalty, but Jabulile Primrose Zulu like many other young black girls of our beautiful Mzansi are doing great in these tough industries; being great examples to the young and the old, is giving us a whole new concept of ‘queen’ through INDLOVUKAZI. The word ‘Indlovukazi’ is a powerful IsiZulu word meaning Queen, and in this context, the 26 year old Jabu says she felt very confident when she came up with this name for her massive foundation, INDLOVUKAZI. “Being a Zulu queen myself, giving this beautiful-meaningful- uplifting initiative this name was rather fair. The feeling of seeing myself as a queen is very warm and I believe each and every female should feel it” says Jabu. This is an initiative aimed at empowering the Women, because all success begins with us. An empowered woman empowers the next woman and before you know it everyone is empowered. We all know the challenges of growing up in townships, very limited opportunities, a lot of stereotypes polluting the atmosphere and the society controlling our lives, one could only imagine how truly challenging starting something like this could have been. For someone who had very little knowledge about what she was doing in the beginning, the work she’s done is amazing. “ Yoh! I was very nervous when I started this because I had such little knowledge about youth development; my desire for wanting to learn even grew bigger. I know that change had to begin with me and everyone around me”. As a young resident of her hood ‘Mohlakeng’, Jabu says that it was only responsible of her to do something about the social ills Mohlakeng is undergoing. She says that identifying a problem is one thing, doing something about the problem is the biggest challenge in most townships. “I realised that to bring about change someone has to take the initiative to make an effort”. Indlovukazi is a platform for young girls to freely express themselves and be the best version of who they are. The foundation is receiving a positive response from the community and

everyone is on their toes offering their utmost support. Indlovukazi had its first seminar in 2018 at Rooftop Junction to educate women on entrepreneurship, registering companies and surviving the business world. “hosting my very first seminar for the first time was very stressful as I knew very little about sponsors nor where to even start looking. I had to make ends meet and fund the event myself. The planning and organising was a challenge too as my job demanded a lot of my time, so mogirl had to level up and press on.” The event was a success and got her a lot of exposure and grew the project massively. She told the us that her first event brought a lot of opportunities her way as well as a great engagement with the youth of Mohlakeng. She says that herself and the team are currently working on the second seminar for April 2019 and hopefully they will keep doing this every year from now on to grow and develop each other. This year’s target will be young girls from different high schools in Mohlakeng. “I will be working with Diale funeral parlour, Rooftop Junction again, and Khaya Engineering for this year’s seminar. It is so refreshing seeing how the people of my hood are willing to be a part of this, the support is really amazing”. There’s going to be an introduction of movements like ‘Adopt a girl child’ everyone invited to the seminar will select at least two girls to mentor and assist with their school work. Movements like ‘Help a queen glow’ that will be assisting young girls who cannot afford to pay for their matric dance. This is all to boost a young black girl’s confidence and to help keep her in school!. Entrance to the seminar will be a donation of toiletories from any brand that is going to be given to girls from underpriviledged homes. Indlovukazi is not only for the women, according to what Jabu told the magazine, programmes regarding men, substance abuse, crime and a whole lot of demons upon our township and our country as a whole are still to be brought forward to educate more people about them because the only way to find solutions for them is to get people talking about them. “If we are knowledgeable, its easy to find solutions to problems as a unity. Umuntu ngu muntu nga bantu!” –Jabu. Great work will foerever be celebrated, although some people get uncomfortable by it, we advise everyone to stop at nothing!.

Chicken Roulade with Grilled Peach and Radish Salad

Chicken Roulade

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4 x Chicken breast 1 pkt Feta Cheese 1 pkt Pepper dews BBQ Spice

STEPS: 1. Make a hole on the side of the chicken breast, making it wide with your knife. 2. Stuff it with pepperdews and feta cheese, and then roll it tight with a clean wrap and tie knots on both ends. 3. Boil the chicken still wrapped in clean wrap for 10mnts or till cooked then remove from meat, unwrap them and rub some BBQ spice and fry to get a crisp crust on the chicken before serving.

Grilled Peach And Radish Salad 1x Fresh Radish 2 x firm peaches Onion Salt and Pepper Rocket Leaves Balsamic Reduction

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Thinly slice your Radish cut your peaches in quarters and grill them, then mix everything together. Add Balsamic reduction before serving.

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Is your Crèche/ ECD Centre Registered? The Gauteng Department of Social Development urges you to register your crèche/ Early Childhood Development as running an unregistered Crèche is illegal. Parents ensure that the crèche/ECD is registered by checking at your nearest Social Development Office. PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN APPLYING FOR REGISTRATION STEP 1: HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ECD CENTER/ CRECHE/ PRE-SCHOOL?

Any person intending to establish an ECD centre must contact nearest Municipal offices to apply for a health certificate/ permit to operate an ECD centre STEP 2: WHEN IN RECEIPT OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE/ PERMIT

Contact your nearest Regional Department of Social Development where the following will be discussed by the Intake officer: • Registration requirements • Legislative mandates • Registration procedures • Norms and standards • Registration documents • Monitoring processes The Social Worker or a person authorized by Gauteng Department of Social Development will provide the applicant with requirements for registration and relevant documents to be completed: • Application form (form 11 & 16) • Annexure A form (details and qualifications of staff members) • Annexure B & C form (menus for different age groups) • Form 29 (to be completed by the manager of the center) • Applicant to apply for emergency certificate (evacuation plan) • Lease agreement if applicant is leasing the building • Organizational profile • Approved building plan Incomplete documents will not be accepted and will also delay the registration process to begin. If all documents required for registration are submitted, will enable the evaluation process for registration to begin STEP 3

When all documents are properly completed and all documents listed in step 2 have been submitted, the Social Worker or any person employed and authorised by the Gauteng Department of Social Development will: • File will be allocated to a Social Worker to manage the process further • Conduct a site visit (assessment of the center, general care of children, administrative systems and financial systems) • Complete an inspection form • Make a decision on the type of registration certificate to be issued • Issue registration certificates for Partial Care Services and ECD programme. The certificates to be signed by the Regional Director • Full registration certificate will last the period of 5 years • Conditional registration certificate will vary from 6 month to 1 year How long does the registration process take? In terms of Section 82 (1)(a) of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 consideration for registration should be made within six month of the receipt of the application documents. How much will cost the applicant to apply for the registration of Partial Care & ECD programme? • Assistance provided by the officials employed by the Gauteng Department of Social Development is free • Registration documents and forms issued by the Department of Social Development are free • No fee for the issuing of the registration certificate • Registration as a Partial Care & ECD programme does not automatically guarantee funding • Registration of Partial Care & ECD programme is to comply with the legislation (Children’s Act 38 of 2005 STEP 4 The center and the programme will be monitored continuously by the Social Worker or a person employed and authorized by Gauteng Department of Social Development

CONTACT DETAILS PROVINCIAL HEAD OFFICE Tel: 011 355 7845/ 7846/ 7716 REGIONAL CONTACT DETAILS EKURHULENI REGION Tel: 011 820 0396/ 0371/ 0379/0374/011 748 7620

• Site visits will be conducted to assess compliance with conditions for registration and norms and standards • Partial Care & ECD monitoring forms to be completed by the authorized person What are the beneﬁts for registration? • The benefits are in two-fold that is to protect children as well as the management of the ECD center • The ECD center will be operating legally and in compliance to norms and standards • The ECD center may qualify for a subsidy • The ECD center can benefit from free capacity building programme and other programmes conducted by the officials employed by the Gauteng Department of Social Development • Practitioners employed in the registered ECD centers can be trained on NQF level 4 free of charge through Gauteng Department of Education What are the implications if the ECD centre is not registered? • The center will be contravening the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 by operating illegally • Notice of enforcement can be issued to such ECD center • The Department of Social Development may approach High Court to enforce the operator to cease operation • The ECD center is compromising the care and safety of children How should parents/ caregivers identify a suitable ECD center for their children? • Parents/ caregiver should ensure that they enroll their children in a safe and secure ECD center where the child’s best interest is paramount • Parents/ caregivers should verify if the ECD is registered with the Department of Social Development (registration certificate with Gauteng logo is displayed) • Parents/ caregivers should enroll their children in an ECD that will provide the best possible stimulation programme and curriculum to ensure that the child is ready for a primary school at an appropriate age • Parents/ care givers should ensure that the curriculum offered by the ECD is a recognized by the Department of Education (National Curriculum Framework, Montessori etc.), teachers or practitioners has relevant qualifications, children are provided with suitable nutrition that matches the needs of their children • Parents/ caregivers should honor commitments by paying the agreed upon fees for their children • Parents/ care givers should be part of the ECD, assist where ever possible (fundraising activities etc.) • Parents/caregivers are the “child’s first teacher” therefore, parents/caregivers’ involvement in all areas of their children’s life is critical for their children’s development Requirements for registration of Partial Care ECD Centre • Application form (obtainable from the Regional Department of Social Development (FORM11) • Business plan/ organizational profile • Qualifications/ skills and experience of the applicant • Description of the content of the programme to be offered • Constitution of the organization • Approved copy of the building plan • Emergency plan • Health permit/ certificate • Clearance certificate (Form 29) • Weekly menu • Contract with the owner of the building/ lease, if the building is not owned by the applicant Requirements for registration of ECD programme • Application form (Regional Department of Social Development FORM 16) • Staff composition • Implementation plan of the programme • Clearance certificate (FORM 29) • Organizational profile • Menu (in case the organization provide food) • Professional Drivers Permit (Mobile ECD unit/Toy Library)

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OUR SUIT FASHION STYLIST INSIGHT CULTIVATE YOUR SUIT GAME

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By Nompumelelo Sharyn Masinga

Born in a small town called Culllinan, 30km east of Pretoria Gauteng, South Africa is the suit and fashion stylist Karabo Desmond Masemola, The 29 year old stylist’s journey began KARABO DESMOND MASEMOLA in 2016. While he wanted to (29 years of age) just collect suits, his interest of wanting to know more about the multiplicity of fashion and suits and how he could turn his passion and everyday hobby into a career, inspired him to venture into fashion and styling “I can say that it wasn’t something I chose at that point, but I would say it’s something that found me. The young talented stylist is currently working on his own brand where he styles people of all caliber, and is also a store manager at Satoria Milano, Fashion culture, Pretoria, Gauteng. He has worked alongside media personalities in South Africa as well as politicians and corporate personnel’s. “ my biggest achievement would be working with a brand from Italy , that had exposed me to the whole industry of fashion, including manufacturing and tailoring and the exposure to be able to work for production companies , handling wardrobe and styling , another achievement dear to my heart is starting my own brand which will be launched in 2020”. In working in fashion, styling his clients and himself of cause Karabo would describe his personal style as timeless, professional, refined, polished and bold. He also added that his mentor and fashion icon is his close friend Theo Ngobeni, who is the co-founder of the brand called Mrslimfit and internationally the people that inspire him would are Vigil Alboh and Khanye West as they are creative who are changing how fashion is and has been viewed.

HEALTH ByAyanda Nxonga

Here are three simple essentials to follow when going for a sophisticated suit look

1. Going for a balanced, quality, affordable and durable style: Look for more natural colors like a wrinkled resistant suit in grey or Navy. Insure that is At least 92% wool and 2% spandex. This gives Your suit suitable wool Look and a comfort feel Very ideal for long Meetings Working hours Or long days or nights

2. Always go slim ﬁt: Whether you are Looking for a look for a Wedding, meeting, a date church or even flying a slims fit suit is the way to go, however ensure that the size fits just right and complements the structure of your body, refrain yourself form going too tight or too loose. If you can bend or move a muscle in your suit then it’s too tight.

3. Adding accessories to your suit: Note that the suit does not make you look good, you make your suit look good. When adding accessories try not to overdo it, paid your look with a simple color lapel buttonhole or boutonniere and a matching smooth material chiffon. Look sophisticated and own it.

FUN FASHION FACTS There are two types of suits, the lunge suit which is chiefly British and is usually the alternative to a more formal morning dress, now this suit consists of a dark toned but never black shirt worn with a tie and two piece suit. Then there’s your dinner suit, this consists of a three piece suit which includes of an overall black suit paired with a lighter toned shirt and a waistcoat or vest inside. www.differencbetween.ne.suits.com

BE CAREFUL, MOSQUITOES ARE FATAL

Do you often feel itchy when you wake up or while asleep? We may all know that the culprits here are mosquitoes. But these are not to be taken lightly as mosquitoes are one of the deadliest insects on earth. They are agents of spreading malaria, yellow fever, Zika virus which has an effect on pregnant women, putting their unborn babies at risk. Half of the world’s population live in areas that are exposed to these kind of conditions where malaria spread by mosquitoes is common and deadly. Even though it is said that people living in those areas can grow immune to the virus, and not leading to death, this statistic is alerting and health organisations have been in distress. Sub-Saharan Africa carries a rather higher share of the global malaria burden, spanning at 88% of 90% cases reported globally. According to the report on World Health Organisation (WHO). There are simple ways to avoid mosquitoe bites rather than running a risk of being infected and getting healed, you run a risk of losing your life. Vaccinations are available to sustain you for a life time. They will make you immune to these diseases for an epoch of time. Studies show that tourists and people who are always on the road are more vulnerable to being infected by mosquitoe-borne diseases. There is however injections that travellers take before leaving their country to a country that has experienced an outbreaks in these diseases. Get vaccinated, it is your right. You can also make use of nets around your bed when you are asleep. Also make use of window screens, open your curtains but keep your windows

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closed as much as possible. Malaria and yellow fever are the common diseases in South Africa while Zika is mostly found overseas like Latin America, Asia and so on. This doesn’t mean it is not in Africa at all, it is just rare.

Malaria Malaria is the most common mosquito-borne disease all around the world. With death tolls ranking very high in insect deaths. According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the female Anopheles transmits malaria parasites; P.falciparum is the most prevalent parasite in Africa and is responsible for most malaria deaths globally. The female anopheles mosquitoe is an efficient vector that likes tropical, rural, and urban conditions. Anopheles that carry P.vivax are found mostly outside Africa.” These mosquitoes bite mostly at night; the common victims of these bites are pregnant women and children. This is especially for those living in places where these mosquitoes are mostly found, in places with humid temperatures.

SYMPTOMS

According to WHO, in some people, symptoms may appear after 7 days of the bite or even more. The symptoms are headaches, fever, chills and vomiting. An infection of this disease may prove fatal if not treated early. With these kinds of symptoms, it’s almost hard to recognise that you have been infected with malaria. So if you suspect any of these kinds. Better get yourself checked before the disease gets severe. Infants and children under the age of 5 are at high risk including pregnant women.

People with HIV/AIDS as well as tourists or people who are always travelling are also extremely vulnerable to this disease.

There are however ways to prevent malaria, there are antimalarial medicine that will help in just doing that. Travellers can also prevent contacting it in places that they wish to visit. This is through chemoprophylaxis. It is however said for those people living in places that are high in malaria break, that they have grown partially immunity to prevent it from getting severe – talk about the survival of the fittest. A human body has properties to adapt to situations, environment and evidently diseases and viruses.

Yellow Fever Unlike the female anopheles that bites in the night, the ‘female’ Aedes bites during the day. Transmitting a parasite that gets you Yellow Fever. The cycle however starts from monkeys to humans. The mosquitoe firstly bites monkeys and then the disease to humans and then from human to human. Research shows that it is found in Africa, Latin America, jungles and other places with humid temperatures. In their reports, “In May 2016 a WHO Emergency Committee called for intensified national action and international support for yellow fever outbreaks in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

SYMPTOMS Yellow fever carries with it a rather harsh list of symptoms which include, fever, muscle pains, backache, headache, shivers, and loss of appetite, nausea or even vomiting. There is also according to WHO, a second stage which gets even intense, fortunately only a small amount of people enter this second stage. They may experience high fever, jaundice and abdominal pain with vomiting. These symptoms can cause your kidneys to fail; you may find blood in your vomit and also on your faeces. People who enter this stage are likely to die, and people who recover from it can come out without any significant organ damages. It can be hard according to research, to diagnose yellow fever as it may be confused with severe malaria, West Nile virus and Zika – as well as poisoning. There are however ways to prevent this disease. Vaccination is available for humans. As single vaccination can make you immune to yellow fever for the rest of your life. However, One fifth of a regular dose may be used in emergencies and is found viable to sustain you for only 12 months. Be sure also avoid mosquitoe bites by covering yourself or your loved ones with a net, use window screens and also wear clothes that cover your exposed skin when you are in places with yellow fever outbreaks.

YOUR 2019 MARCH TRAVEL GUIDE

BASICS TO TAKE WITH YOU AND CONSIDER WHEN TRAVELING THIS MARCH

By Nompumelelo Sharyn Masinga

The month of March is set out to be the warmest month of the year, but it can tend to be cold and wet at times with all the rains occurring, therefore it is necessary to pack up alternative clothing items and different outfits for both worm and slightly cold and wet weathers when on the road or travelling nationally or internationally.

from these can include rolling luggage, bags on wheels, duffel bag and travel backpacks. This decision will help you travel in a comfortable state knowing all your things are sure to fit in the main luggage you have chosen.

• YOUR MUST PACK TRAVEL DOCUMENTATIONS Before you use your best packing up methods and hitting the road whether it is internationally or nationally here are the important travel documents you need to ensure are ready and in place. Depending where you are traveling to its advisable to take at least two printed copies and original documents of the following: your passport the Identification page, Visa, travel insurance, driver’s license, health information, credit card, travel itinerary, airline tickets, hotel or lodging reservation confirmations, car rental reservations confirmation documents, vacation certificates and any other pre-paid confirmations. • CHOOSING THE MAIN LUGGAGE Now that the paper work and the important travel documents are in place, packing your luggage will follow, you don’t need to be a qualified organizer to do this. It is only smarter to choose the appropriate luggage that will be suitable for you on your trip, there are a wide range to choose

When packing all your essentials including a travel health bag is essential, depending where you are traveling to this bag consists of all your health vaccines and medications needed These can range from : your personal aid kit, your personal prescriptions, thermometer , colds medicine or any other needed non prohibited medicine or pills, this way you feel be assured to take care of yourself in case of any minor medical incident • EXTRA CASH ON HAND

• WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR LUGGAGE This is the part where having a list will be useful and most helpful, writing down all the things you need for your travel or stay on a piece of paper and ticking them off as you pack them in your luggage, these consist of toiletries, your days outfits, sleepwear, portable electronic appliances such as laptops and phone chargers and other appliances you might need on for trip. • YOUR TRAVEL HEALTH BAG

depending on the place you are travelling to, always ensure that you have extra cash on hand in that country’s currency, this is to be assured that you won’t be left stranded in case of any theft or who knows you might see a nice souvenir you would want to take home with you on your trip extra cashing with help you not get off budget and also be able to spoil yourself a bit. • THINK THROUGH YOU TRAVEL SECURITY when traveling to a new place or busy places it is important to consider that you and your baggage are safe, this includes making use of travel locks for your baggage, having a money belt or even a neck wallet on you where you can keep your money and credit cards safe, for females a undercover bra is the safest way to go and remember to have reflective clothing or luggage accessories.

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YOUR BODY FITNESS NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS TIPS AND TRICKS TO LOOK YOUR BEST

STEP 2 (PLANKS)

STEP 1 ( LUNGES)

Helps strengthen your stomach and entire core area

Helps boost hip flexibility, tone muscles and improve core stability.

Maintain a stationary similar position to a push-up.

Keep your upper body straight And your shoulders back then relax and keep your chin up.

STEP 3 (CRUNCHES) Helps to tighten and tone the oblique muscles and reduce fat around the belly area. Lay on the floor faced up with your knees bent, and move by curling your shoulders towards your pelvis.

STEP 4 (SIT-UPS) Helps to tighten and tone the oblique muscles and reduce fat around the belly area. Start by laying on your back with your knees bent, place your fingertips at the back of your neck, then lift your tors up and down try to get them as close to your tights as possible.

“CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON YOUR BODY GOALS WITHOUT MAKING EXCUSES. START FROM THE BASICS THEN CHALLENGE YOURSELF INTO ROUTINES THAT WILL BETTER YOUR FITNESS AND HEALTH.”

GET TO KNOW YOUR FITNESS TRAINER

Your fitness trainer Alexander Komo, (age38) acquired his fitness certificate at the Trifocus Fitness Academy in 2018 and now works as a personal trainer for Planet Fitness Gym in Brakpan.

How often can you do these exercises? Depending on your fitness level, start from doing it three times a week for 25-30 minutes, then challenge your body by going for 60 minutes maximum “Dedication and hard work are keys to reaching your body goals”.

WE ARE THE EAGLES

We are the eagles we embrace. We fly high with grace, We aim high kissing Gods’ face.

We have a powerful eye, We see everything clearly with the naked eye. We see the unseen, we see beyond the blue sky. Unlike other birds come what may, the eagles’ way, is the high way. We are the eagles we embrace. We fly high with grace, We aim high kissing Gods’ face. Even if it’s around the block, Newspaper

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Never will you see us in a flock. Check the clock we need no validation. Our vision is our mission. We are the eagles we embrace. We fly high with grace, We aim high kissing Gods’ face.

We eagles are eager. We fly at our great altitude. We belief gratitude is the ultimate attitude. We are the eagles we embrace. We fly high with grace, We aim high kissing Gods’ face.

Onalenna Shaka