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Seeing through new eyes

A recent Worcester Lions Club project saw 34 school children receive much-needed spectacles, which they did not have access to before. Members of the club transported Grade 8 learners from Breërivier, Vusisiswe and Worcester senior secondary schools to the Phelophepa Health Care Train in De Doorns for eye tests and glasses. All the learners were screened and, according to Gavin Hill (pictured on the group’s right) of the club, about 7% of them needed spectacles. Vusisiswe Senior Secondary School teacher Eunice Mkosi is on the left.

NEW PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

IT boffins in embryo JOHN BULANI A junior computer training programme was launched at the Unobuntu Thusong Service Centre in Zwelethemba last Sunday.

The programme is targeted at learners from various schools within the community.

At the launch, Judy Bikani, the centre’s community development worker and professional trainer, said: “With only limited resources and lack of information and communications technology (ITC) facilities in our community, this is the first of its kind and promises to play a vital role in the advancement of computer literacy skills to these young minds.”

The Cape Access Centre (Thusong) is a provincial government programme which provides access to ICT infrastructure in rural and urban communities.

The centre offers basic computer training courses, access to government information and services, access to job opportunities, business and research information, CV typing, scanning and printing, to the community at no

charge.

Centre manager Pamela Stokwe believes the newly launched programme will give trainees the opportunity to learn basic computer skills.

“This includes covering topics such as browsing internet browsing, email etiquette, basic online research, Microsoft Office and basic typing skills,” she explained.

“Acquiring these basic computer skills means these learners will be able to structure their assignments, homework, CVs and also research more information from the internet, than what they get from their textbooks.”

Training classes have officially commenced for this first term and a call for second intake will be made in due time, through word-ofmouth and on various community media platforms.

For more information on how your child or school can get involved in the programme, phone the centre on 023 345 1001.

You can also visit their offices at the Unobuntu Thusong Service Centre, well-known to the community as Multi-purpose Centre.

Young people from Zwelethemba can now dream beyond being teachers or doctors, but of becoming IT boffins and role-models, with inspiration taken from the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook.

PHOTO: JOHN BULANI

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2 11 September 2015

What would Madiba say if he saw us now?

I grew up in the dusty district of iDutywa in the Eastern Cape and having been reared by a devoted Christian mother, I am well-versed in matters concerning the Bible and accompanying quotes.

This is one of those moments in my life where I wish every human heart and mind were made known to each other.

In the Old Testament, in the book of Mica Chapter 6: verse 1 to 4 entitled The Lord’s case against Israel, it reads “Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; He is lodging a charge against Israel.

“My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam.”

As I write this column I’m trying to hold back the tears. Madiba left us with a promising and young democracy. When you read newspapers and listen to the news on television, 21 years into our democracy, we still read about the Roodepoort Primary School that has been closed because of a racial war. In a predominantly coloured area, an African principal and his deputy have been appointed and that sparked the violence.

There are accusations of nepotism and corruption levelled against both sides. Children are the ones who are suffering as they have not attended school for three months.

At Stellenbosch University, there is a movement that seeks to address the language policy, there is also an organisation called Afriforum at the same institution, that seeks to preserve the Afrikaans language and its dominance.

There is also an inquest at the Elsenburg Agriculture College, where my daughter Nomgigi did her learnership in 2014. They also fully funded her bursary to study agriculture through Boland College in Worcester this year

and the next three years via the Premier’s Youth Advancement Programme (PAY).

It is an esteemed institution of higher learning. They are not only helping my daughter, but countless others from the township. Last year they were giving them stipends for the whole year through the Department of Agriculture, but this year it’s a fully-fledged course with accommodation and meals.

There is an issue spear-headed by Afriforum at major universities and they call this the National Prevention and Preservation, in anticipation of what happened during the Rhodes Must Fall campaign or Open Stellenbosch University movement.

They say they will defend their history or heritage. There is also the issue where white males want to be recognised and possibly be compensated for conscription in the army.

They say just like MK veterans, they must be compensated for fighting for apartheid.

On Tuesday, they stated their case on SAFM. What I know is that most of their ideas smack of reverse racism or an apartheid hangover.

I shudder to think what the man who spent his whole life fighting racism would say.

Like God, if Madiba were to be resurrected from death, he would say: “My people what have I done to you? I have brought you up out of apartheid South Africa to the rainbow nation. I have taught and told you that “Never shall such a beautiful country like ours be defined by racial superiority or supremacy”. He has taught us that God created man in his image and whoever is inflicting pain on another man is by extension inflicting pain on God. The story of Elsenburg, Stellenbosch University, UCT, TUT or Roodepoort is just the tip of the iceberg. We need real people to tackle these challenges and address them head-on for the greater good of everyone, be they black or white.

Leave our kids a legacy I love staying in eKasi; we are friends, we know each other by name and just about every other person living in our area.

We are forward, we are concerned and sometimes we mind other people’s business instead of minding our own. We preach to one another about healthy living and yet most of us are obese. The culture is changing though, that is a positive thing. I see a lot of people going to the gym and some are taking to running in the street in a quest for a healthy lifestyle.

I always wonder how we can live a healthy lifestyle amidst all the dirt that surrounds us. Like pigs in a pigsty.

Our areas are not built like pigsties, but because we are unable to take care of them, they resemble pigsties.

What went wrong with us Mz’ontsundu?

In this heritage month we will see people gearing up in their traditional attire, singing traditional songs and dancing their traditional dances. But then, is heritage still all about that?

What is our understanding of heritage?

According to my understanding heritage is about all the things that we inherit, be it from our parents, our neighbours, our role-models, our big sisters or brothers and yes, of course, our ancestors.

Moreover, I believe our ancestors left us not only the traditional dances and gear but also respect for self and each other as well as the culture of Ubuntu.

My question is, what legacy are we leav-

ing the children of eKasi?

We demanded better living conditions and fought for the provision of basic services. We have sewage and running water. We have toilets inside our houses, but still, some of us are wont to throw dirty water onto the streets.

Walk down any street koKasi and look at the sewage system, and you will see unwanted food being tossed everywhere and we wonder why we have flies all over.

What will the generation after us inherit? And what kind of society are we building?

We complain that our children are being disrespectful, yet we show no respect to self and what we own. And that is the inheritance we leave for our children and we cannot expect them to act otherwise.

We burn a school to gain a hospital, we burn tyres and create potholes on the streets to gain houses.

That’s the inheritance we leave behind for our children.

We cannot claim Ubuntu anymore as we do not care for each other’s children and properties anymore.

We disrespect each other by playing loud music regardless of whether the neighbour is working night shift or not. That’s the heritage we leave behind for our children.

Yet during Heritage month we hide behind the heritage wear, music and dances.

Ask yourself this during this heritage time, what inheritance are you leaving for your children?

Uvuzwa njani ungazami IBhayibhile isfundisa ukuba: “ Umntu obekade elisela makahlukane nokuba. Ndaweni yalonto makasebenze enyanisekile, azixhase, abenako nokunceda abahlelelekileyo”.

Esinye isiqendu sithi: “Umntu olinqenerha makangaphiwa kutya.”

Kwezintsuku siva kakhulu ngenkolo ebizwa ukuba yi prosperity gospel, abathi xana beshumayela bagxininise ekuthini yizani kuYesu nizokohlukana nendlala.

“Ufuna impumelelo ebomini bakho, yiza kuYesu”, bahambisa besitsho. Afike ke umntu ku Yesu, iqhubeke indlala imthe mba, angaphumeleli ebomini umntu, akugqiba ke athi ayikho lento yalo Yesu, amyeke uYesu ngoba ebeze ngeenjongo ezi ngezizo kuYesu.

Akumelanga bazalwane simkhonze uYesu simkhonzela izinto eziphathekayo.

Eyona nto simkhonzela yona uYesu lizulu.

Xana usindisiwe, lonto ayithethi ukuba awuzokuhlangana nendlala, ayithethi lonto ukuba asizokudibana neendzingo zobubomi.

Into emnandi kodwa ke kumntu omamnkeleyo uYesu yile yokuba xana sihlangana nezomeko, uYesu uyasinceda asithwalise lomthwalo usindayo.

Ude uve umhlabeleli esithi: “Uyathwal`umthwalo wam, umhlobo wam”.

UThixo usinike ingqondo yokucinga, wasinika nezandla zokusebenza. Ukuba uzakuthandaza ungqengqe ngecala ebhedini usithi “entabeni ka Somandla kuyabone-

lelwa”, ucinga uzakuphumelela kanjani.

Impumelelo eyiyo isekuthini sisebenze nzima ngezandla zethu. Esikolweni ukuze uphumelele, sebenza nzima ufunde iincwadi zakho. Zayamanise mntwana wesikolo naba bayaziyo ukuba bayokufuna ntoni esikolweni, bashiye aba balibele kukuthi bayayicaphukela I maths okanye utishala othile abamfuni.

Ukuba uzimisele, ufuna ukuphumelela sebenza kangangoko ngezandla zakho.

Masicinge sithandaze sisithi: “Nkosi ndingaphuma njani kule ngxingo,” xana ungaphangeli.

“Nkosi, ndinike ingqiqo,”.

Apho kukho ingqeqesho, yiya khona ukuze uzokufumana izakhono zobomi. Ukuba kufundiswa ngokuthunga, yiya.

Ngamanye amaxesha xa ubona umntu okwazi ukwenza Ipaving okanye iwelding, hamba naye umncedise noba akazokubhatala, kodwa ujonge ukuba wenza kanjani, yaye ufunde.

Imfundo ayiphelelwa bazalwane. Isidanga onaso sesokuba uqhubekeke ufunda.

Jonga nezinto onokuzithengisa, uthengise nawe. Sukuzijongela phantsi, yibanephupha ngempilo yakho uzibone uphambili.

Emsebenzini osebenza kuwo, sebenza ngokuzinikela, uzimisele.

Ukuba awuzimesalanga, uza kunyuselwa kanjani.

Ilizwi lika Thixo lithi: “Nayiphi na into eniyenzayo, yenzeni ngomxhelo, ngokungathi niyenzela iNkosi.

You can accomplish the world!

Is it not time we did things for ourselves?

Have you ever wondered why our people are angry? I mean young people are angry. So are students. University students!

They are angry.

Everybody is angry. Except me, of course. I’m not.

Why is that? Simple, I’m responsible for my life. If I messed it up, I messed it up myself. I wish there were a next time. And next time I wouldn’t mess it up. But there is no next time.

There’s only now.

Now is the time. Now is the time to take charge of your life. Now is the time to be responsible for your life. And say, “I am the creator of my life.” Most people do not say that.

Those students that are striking and stabbing each other do not say that. They want someone to lead them. I do not. I’m a grown up. I can lead myself. Do you see what I am getting at?

Maybe you are not. Maybe you are blind. But if you are not, you will know what I am getting

at. I am getting at power. I am saying you’ve got the power.

There is a hit like that, I guess.

It says, “You’ve got the power!” And revellers say, “Yeah!”

They do not mean it. They are just intoxicated, enjoying life.

You’ve got to mean what you say! Most of us don’t. We are good deceivers. We say, “Yeah” while we mean “No.” Am I right?

Does the truth hit home? So when we strike and hit out, what do we want? Do we want a messiah to lead us to paradise? Yes or no, you will largely lead yourself to paradise. Ewe, be your own liberator. Do things for yourself!

Believe me, I know what I’m saying. I’ve been around, and I’ve seen things. Where people are happy they are not fighting. Just look around.

Go to France, Germany, Denmark ... Japan.

Now ask: “How can we be like that?” The other day I told someone I wanted R15 million to invest in creating 250 jobs. This is how we should think. So look within, and find that you can do amazing things. You can! Stay positive.

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CPUT students get serious about their brew Some 200 hours of preparation, mountain hikes with alternative healers and consultations with everyone from rastas to traditional healers, helped CPUT win a coveted intervarsity brewing prize recently.

Food technology students at the university earned the top prize in the annual SAB Intervarsity Brewing Cup for the second year in a row.

Entrants had to incorporate African herbs into their brew and judges commended the CPUT team for their “Tipsy Inyanga” beer. The beer is touted as having a “citrus aroma with a liquorice palate that lingers on the mouth with a crisp buchu finish”, said CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley.

The CPUT team managed to incorporate

the tricky buchu herb into the recipe despite being pre-warned that it may prove too bitter for the average beer drinker, Kansley said.

The recipe also included naartjie, sweet root (a liquorice flavoured plant), wheat and malt.

Team CPUT captain, Brian Gomes-Sebastiao, said they spent in excess of 200 hours refining the recipe in the brewery.

They consulted rastas, religious leaders, traditional and alternative healers to find the best, “under-appreciated” ingredients.

“I went for a mountain walk with alternative healer, Sister B, and she showed me the sustainable way of harvesting the plants – which is not to pull the whole plant,

but to take only a third,” said Brian.

“Thanks to her assistance we also used a buchu concentrate instead of buchu leaves for the recipe.”

In 2014 the CPUT team used rooibos as a key ingredient in their brew and walked away with the “Ben Lamaletie” IBD Intervarsity Beer Brewing Challenge Floating Trophy. They’ve also won the top honour Castle Lager Best Bru Award, as well as the Carling Black Label Champion Lager.

This year they also scooped third place in both the Carling Black Label category and the Hansa Pilsner Most Refreshing label for their bottles of “Brewmaster’s Daughter” and “Tipsy Inyanga” respectively.

The CPUT food technology team won first place in the SAB Intervarsity Brewing Cup for the second time. From left are Lloyd Carney (student), Food Technology lecturer Dr Zanephyn Keyser, Gareth Williams (student), Ryan Morkel (student) and Brian Gomes-Sebastiao (student).

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4 11 September 2015

Memorial service for fallen police officers JOLINE MERWE

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Foul play was initially suspected as Johan“Let the Protector live nessen was on to protect you.” duty at the time, This was the theme but an autopsy of the address by Genrevealed he suceral Kenneth Mkhize, cumbed due to cluster commander of natural causes. the Worcester police During his adcluster, at a memorial dress Mkhize service held for police urged members officers who were to move closer to killed while on duty.

God. “Every day The service for the before you leave Worcester and Hermayour house, nus clusters was held speak to God. on Wednesday at the General Kenneth Mkhize, Clus- Ask Him to United Reformed ter Commander, lighting a can- guide you,” he Church in Adderley dle in memory of all the police said.

Street and was attend- officers who lost their lives He also added ed by police officers, while on duty. that it takes members of the comyears to train a munity and family members of po- good police officer and that a loss lice officers killed in the line of du- of one such officer is a great loss to ty. the police force.

Mkhize also conveyed his condoMkhize also urged members to lences to the family of WO Norman work together and join hands to enJohannessen, who died on duty in sure that the sacrifices of their colAugust last year. leagues were not in vain.

Johannessen’s body was found in Saul Bosman, acting cluster Culemborg Street in Van Riebeeck chairperson of the Worcester CPF Park, Worcester in the early hours cluster, thanked police officers for of 13 August after a concerned mo- their work. “I am grateful to the torist had phoned the police and men and women in blue every day asked them to investigate a vehicle and pray for your safety,” he said. parked in the middle of the street Leaders of the Muslim and Chriswith an open door and the lights on. tian faith were also asked to address

The SAPS Choir performed hymns during the memorial service.

PHOTOS: JOLINE VAN DER MERWE The family of the late WO Norman Johannessen lights a candle in his memory during the memorial service. the audience.

The highlight of the evening was when everyone lit a candle in memory of the slain police officers followed by a moment of silence and reflection.

Mega Group draws attention to Kleinplasie Showgrounds RICK MARAIS The Agri Mega Week’s launch took place on 2 September at the KWV Sensorium in Paarl where Mega Group executive director Orton King spoke about the value of hosting the Agri Cape Week at Kleinplasie Showgrounds from 28 to 31 October.

“The Agri Mega Week attracted more than 26 000 visitors last year and for those four days the entire world’s eyes were focused upon Mega Park in Bredasdorp. The expo had an extremely positive outcome on the economy and I believe it will have the same impact on Kleinplasie and surrounds.”

The Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, shared King’s views about the importance of Agriculture and the expo. He said: “It’s important that we as South Africans realise the importance of farmers and the role they play in our society.”

Following the launch a smaller meeting was held at a Worcester Business Forum lunch on 4 September at the Ukwanda Campus where role players in the community met with King to discuss the Agri Cape Week expo. “About a week ago the Breede Valley Municipality made the announcement that the tender to manage the Kleinplasie Showgrounds was handed over to the Mega Group. We will manage the grounds for the next 10 years and our contract is set to start on 1 January 2016.”

He added and explained that for the purposes of the expo the group will rent the premises directly from the municipality at an agreed upon rate.

Chairman of the Worcester Business Forum, Nik Wullschleger com-

Kleinplasie Showgrounds where the Agri Cape Week will take place from 28 to 31 October.

PHOTO: RICK MARAIS Mega Group executive director Orton King feels that the Agri Cape Week is going to be a big success. : plained about the current state of the showgrounds but mentioned that he believes that the Mega Group can turn this around. “Now the group can maintain the BVM’s asset by cutting the grass on a regular basis.

The group is a respected leader in the agricultural sector and that’s why I think they will be able to handle an expo like the one they are planning in Worcester.”

King explained that the showgrounds will be used more often and

not only for the expo as the group plans to use it for agriculture auctions.

“We want to build a relationship with the community by involving them with the entire process. The group wants to involve local farm workers to come and help out on the grounds.

We also want to invite members of the agricultural sector to contact us with any proposals and ideas that they have about the Agri Cape Week,” concluded King.

Have yourself tested at family health days This year’s Rotary Family Health Days campaign will be big in every sense of the word as it spans three Rotary districts: 9400, 9370 and 9350.

It brings together volunteers and health care workers across the country’s private and public sector and is a formal partnership with national government, which has included Rotary Family Health Days on its national calendar.

Inspired by US rotarian Marion Bunch, this will be the third Rotary Family Health Day campaign in South Africa. From Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 October, the organisers aim to provide free health screenings and immunisations to up to 75 000 people at an estimated 140 sites around the country. The campaign will also be held in Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana.

The campaign will also be held in Zwelethemba.

This year’s campaign is an example of public-private partnership at its best, as these partnerships are essential in solving the challenges of society. Neither government nor the private sector can tackle these on their own.

The logistics for the sites will be provided by the National Department of Health with support from Rotary volunteers, while sponsorship is provided by the MTN South Africa Foundation. Media

support for awareness of the campaign is vital – this will come from the SABC, the national public broadcaster, along with Media 24 and other publications around the country. Rotarians for Family Health & Aids Prevention (RFHA) is the convener and managing partner of the programme.

A project on this scale cannot happen without commitment and sacrifice from many individuals.

“It is through the dedication and hard work of all partners but particularly the volunteer aspect of many Rotarians on the ground that has made this campaign such a huge success,” says Sue Paget, Southern Africa programme director of Rotary Family Health Days.

The effects of the campaign will be felt long after the last volunteers go home. In bringing together so many South Africans from all walks of life to work as one, Rotary Family Health Days contributes to building a legacy of social cohesion that will ultimately improve the quality of life for everyone.

The Rotary Theme for 2015 is “Be a gift to the world”. The Rotary Family Health Days have brought this to life in the most meaningful way possible.

For your nearest site details or more information, phone 080 001 2322 or visit www.rfha. org.za.

Man loses life in raging fire A raging fire claimed the life of a 34year-old man on Sunday 30 August.

The fire broke out in an informal settlement in Mandela Square,

Zwelethemba at 00:10.

Police say the cause of the fire is still unknown; they are investigating the incident.

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Cape Winelands District Municipality and the Breede Valley Municipality officially launched tourism month at the Kleinplasie Open Air Museum yesterday.

PHOTO: JOLINE VAN DER MERWE

AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM SHOULD WORK HAND-IN-HAND

Youth exposed to opportunities in tourism and the tourism industries have to work hand-in-hand in order to survive.

He used examples of Overhex Winery who just remodelled their restaurant and the Nuy Valley, who are currently adding a tasting venue on the R60 route between Worcester and Robertson, saying this makes the area more enticing to visitors.

Claude Schroeder, executive director: community development and planning services for the

CWDM, was the keynote speaker at the event.

“We celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September and World Tourism Day on 27 September. We would like to encourage families to visit our heritage sites to reconnect with our past,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder added, tourism month provides role players a platform to promote domestic tourism, educate communities about the importance of tourism and preservation of the their heritage, as well as to instil

a culture of travelling among South Africans.

The CWDM offers culinary, customer care, event management, social media, first aid, computer and introduction training to youth on a regular basis in order to empower them to make a positive contribution to the economy.

In conclusion, Schroeder told the youth that each of them is an ambassador of their town, region and the country and can help make tourists feel safe and welcome.

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JOLINE VAN DER MERWE Charlotte’s Place is a refreshing new restaurant situated in the Asla area in Zwelethemba.

The new upmarket, classy with a touch of Africa restaurant belongs to Charlotte Ntingashe (27).

“With years of experience in the hospitality industry, it has always been my dream to own my very own restaurant,” says Charlotte.

She has worked in restaurants like Dulcé Cafe, Cape Town Fish Market and Moyo’s since the age of 16 and also worked at other 5-star restaurants in Cape Town.

“I have learned much from every restaurant I have worked at but it was during my time at Moyo’s that I fell in love with the industry,” says Charlotte.

She gradually gained more and more confidence and in her own words, started to realise: “I can do this!”

And where better to open her own restaurant than in the community where she was raised.

Charlotte was born and bred in Zwelethem-

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TB screening and testing

Charlotte's Place with its beautiful wooden doors bring a touch of Spain and France to eKasi.

PHOTO: JOLINE VAN DER MERWE

Immunisation Health screening (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and others) And more

Charlotte Ntingashe has always had a passion for cooking.

ba and attended PJB Cona Primary School and Worcester Gimnasium in town.

As a mother of two young boys, Mthandazo (5) and Ncwele (2), she barely has time to rest.

Charlotte does all the cooking in the restaurant herself, but employs four additional staff members to help serve customers on busier days.

Although the menu at Charlotte’s Place has more “modern foods” such as fish and chips, pasta alfredo, gatsbys, russian and chips, she also caters to those who want a homecooked meal with her pap and lamb stew or meat and umqhuso.

The restaurant officially opened in March this year and was financed by Charlotte and her friend Alberto Ferrer Bernard, who she terms as “the person who made her dreams come true”.

Charlotte’s Place is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 21:30 and can be contacted on 074 354 4916 to make a reservation.

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The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) in conjunction with the Breede Valley Municipality (BVM) officially launched Tourism Month at Kleinplasie Open Air Museum yesterday (10 September).

Youth from Zwelethemba, Worcester, Rawsonville and the National Institute for the Deaf were invited to the launch, mainly aimed at the youngsters and educating them about opportunities in the tourism

industry.

The theme of this year’s tourism month launch was: “A million new experiences are a sho’t left away”.

It encourages South Africans to take a leisure break away from home and start travelling their own country.

Councillor Arnoldus du Toit, BVM Mayoral Committee member for Local Economic Development, Agriculture and Tourism, spoke to the youth about how agriculture

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The Worcester groups on stage after showcasing their productions.

Youths show acting flair Youths from Zwelethemba and Worcester will showcase their drama skills at the District Finals of a provincial drama competition.

Our Hope, the Alfred Stamper Drama Group, Mansion of Possibilities and Team Bring It have made it to the district finals in November. This follows a recent drama development programme at Worcester Town Hall. The programme was hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM).

About 13 groups from Worcester, Stellenbosch and Paarl participated in the two-day showcase; a similar programme was held at Happy Valley Community Hall in Bonnievale.

The programme is hailed as being particularly successful in the CWDM, as partnerships were also forged with the municipalities of Breede Valley, Langeberg and Stellenbosch.

Furthermore, partnerships were also forged with professional artists, tertiary institutions and the private sector. This has facilitated the growth of the drama programme at various levels and provided youths with opportunities to

learn from and be guided by professionals in the field.

Since June, the participating youths were assisted with the conceptualisation of a production, script writing and direction.

They possessed such energy and excitement that, in the end, they showcased what they have developed on their own. The talent was amazing and good productions were on stage.

Eight groups were selected to go showcase their productions at the District Finale. These groups are Our Hope, the Alfred Stamper Drama Group, Mansion of Possibilities and Team Bring It (all from Worcester); The Combined Theatre Group (Stellenbosch); and Curtain Call African Spear, the Khoisan Drama Group and Vangnet Drama Group (Langeberg).

These finalists will now develop their productions and stage it at the finale in Worcester on Saturday 21 November.

The two best productions will be given the opportunity to showcase their work at the Suidoosterfees, Artscape Theatre, Zabalaza Festival at the Baxter Theatre and the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunste festival.

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The PJB Cona Primary School choir in action during a choral competition at Zwelethemba Community Hall.

Choral music takes centre stage JOHN BULANI From a local’s perspective, when last did you attend a choral music concert or even listened to the latest album of our local choral group?

The only memorable choral activity of note in recent years was at the funerals of the renowned choral veteran and musical director Mr J Majaka and the talented conductor Dopla Fonk.

History aside. The good news is choral music is back in action. This is thanks to the emerging local junior choirs from Zwelethemba.

At a recent concert, held under the banner of Schools Choral Music Concert, at Zwelethemba Community Hall, it was all fireworks.

This event was initiated by the PJB Cona Primary School’s music committee, and has now been touted as an annual event going forward.

According to Thobani Tsewu, a teacher at PJB Cona and event coordinator for the day: “The aim of the concert is to raise the standard of choral music in the community and to enrich people’s lives, both as individuals and choristers, through their inter-

action with one another and their involvement in the concert.”

Only four choirs were part of this year’s line-up – these included choirs from hosts PJB Cona, Alfred Stamper and Vusisizwe Secondary Schools. “As the organisers of this initiative, we are committed to recognising and nurturing the exceptional musical talent that exists in this community,” he added.

Just after their exquisite performance, we caught up with Vusisiswe’s choir conductor and a chorister at a Cape Townbased choral outfit called Princess Square Singers, Abongile Malambile, for his input on the event.

“With an excellent turn out from both teachers and parents, for me this event promises to raise the bar every year. It’s an amazing and powerful event and I’m extremely proud to be part of it and this also goes for my choir,” said Malambile.

Among other key points raised by Thobani Tsewu, this concert on its own promised to produce vocally talented young artists that can further their careers in music.

Malambile said they were planning to form fraternal relations with other choirs from the Cape Winelands District.

Something for bookworms JOHN BULANI The annual Schools Reading Competition is one of the key educational programmes under the Yakha Social Club.

The club promotes a culture of lifelong learning and reading among youths. In its second year, the competition has already recorded a year-on-year improvement.

Held at the Zwelethemba Community Hall last Friday, the competition proved a resounding success.

This year’s competition, facilitated by Rosey Matshikiza and directed by Gigi Mrubata, targeted only the best readers from local primary schools, including PJB Cona, Alfred Stamper and Siyafuneka Primary Schools.

The competition was held in partnership with the Zwelethemba Library, which sponsored books and stationery as prizes.

Matshikiza said: “This educational initiative is not only aimed at providing a wide platform to compete, but to encourage learners to love reading and enhance their vocabulary.”

She encouraged learners to become friends of the local library.

In the Grade 6 category, Thato Moorosi (13) of Alfred Stamper Primary walked away with the first place and cash prize, while Awongile Tyetana scooped top honours in the Grade 3 category. The runners up all received books and stationary.

Siyafuneka and Alfred Stamper Primary Schools also received a monetary injection

Grade 6 winner, Thato Moorosi of Alfred Stamper Primary.

PHOTOS: JOHN BULANI as its learners took first place.

The official prize-giving ceremony, attended by teachers, learners and parents, was held at the library on Monday 7 September. At the event, organisers revealed next year’s competition will create an opportunity for individual educational organisations to promote their own educational programmes under the banner “Love for Reading”.

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Staff of Siyafuneka Primary School in Zwelethemba wrapped up Women’s Month activities by wearing traditional garb. Speeches were made on the day, with the women encouraging each other to move forward in strength and overcome obstacles.

PHOTOS: GAIL THUNGANI

From left: Pubby Mamali, Buck Ludidi, Sithembiso Tani, Gail Thungani and Jazz Ndzima dressed up for the occasion.

Siyafuneka Primary School principal Nontuthuzelo Matross addresses the audience.

Friends and colleagues Chwayita Phangwa (left) and Umanda Zakhe. .

Nonzwakazi Mrubata wore her traditional attire with pride.

Siyafuneka Primary School staff, from left, are Nwabisa Jayiya, Weziwe Ngxishe, Nocwaka Spondo and Lindiwe Mfenyana.

PJB Cona Primary School staff and parents during an event to honour women.

Guest speakers on the day included community health activist Nomakhosi Sigula, who advised those in attendance on health-related matters.

The PJB Cona Primary School Choir on stage.

The office of the regional land claims commissioner launched a mobile lodging unit, which lodges land claims on behalf of people forcibly removed from their land in the past. More than 30 land claims were lodged on the day, while close to 1 400 people attended the launch.

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Radio and TV personality Soli Philander and songstress Mel Jones entertained those in attendance.

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JUNIOR TEAMS WIN THEIR MATCHES

DFS first team keeps flag flying high

Rugby this weekend On Saturday 12 September the rugby club from Ceres will take on Roses United from Wellington at the Victoria Park Stadium in Ceres.

Other matches in the same ‘Witsentraal’ league include the match between Tulbagh United and Hillcrest United this Saturday, while Hamlet takes on neighbours Bella Vista on their home ground later the same day.

Wolseley club will take on Wellington, while Delicious deserves a well needed break.

In the ‘Breëlangeberg’ league the Montagu Villagers will take on the Proteas from Hexvallei on Saturday afternoon, while Ashton United will defend their pride against Touwpark from Touwsriver and the Blue Birds from Bonnievale will take on Robertson Rangers on their home ground.

The biggest two matches of this weekend however, will be between Robertson and One Logix Bulk Villagers at the Van Zylstraat stadium in Robertson and when Young Hamiltons take on the men from Worcester Perseverance in Worcester on Saturday.

Bonnievale United will use the weekend to rest their players.

Are you the face of Zwelethemba?

Double Foot Shooters’ second team in action against Eleven Experience at Esselen Park Stadium on Saturday 5 September.

PHOTO: RICK MARAIS

Double Foot Shooters’ second team were defeated 2-0 by Eleven Experience at Esselen Park Stadium on Saturday 5 September.

The match was played at a fast-paced tempo, which ensured a great match.

Elevens player Andreas Jacobs scored his team’s first goal in the first five minutes, followed by a missed chance by DFS in the 20th minute.

Shortly thereafter, Elevens netted their second goal, when forward Adrian Johnson spotted and slipped through a gap.

But Doubles continued to fight back, as Virgill Johnson’s drive was blocked by defender and man of the match, Handré van Wyk. In the second half, Elevens stretched play and Danwill Joseph’s two shots at goal halfway through the half were nearly goaled.

Doubles also launched good attacks, but

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their decision-making eventually stumped them.

DFS official, Jacques Arendse, said Elevens was the better team on the day and they deserved the victory.

Meanwhile, the Doubles’ first team kept the club’s flag flying high when they thumped Boland Ajax 5-2 at Esselen Park Stadium on Sunday 6 September.

Man of the match, Perciual McKenzie, scored a hat-trick, while Adrian Pietersen scored his team’s other two goals. ) The junior teams from the Double Foot Shooters who are under the leadership of experienced coaches like Pieter Verhoog, Bardo Verhoog and Jacques Arendse, faced off against Eleven Experience on 5 September at Esselen Park Stadium.

As things were starting to heat up, the first under 13 match commenced and DFS

conquered the opposition as they won the match with three points to zero. Hanko Staggie, Zayden Swartz and Damian Pekeur added to the tally while Zayne October was chosen as the man of the match.

The under 15 team also defeated the Eleven Experience players with two goals to zero and Lincoln Appels with team mate Keagan Pietersen each scored a goal for DFS. Goalkeeper Romario Lukas was selected as the man of the match.

The under 17 team took the match of the day when they obliterated Elevens by five goals to one. The goal scorers for DFS were Xavien Verhoog, Jesse-Ray Pekeur, Renaldo van Wyk, Qeanli Pretorius and Renaldo Basson. Mario Marinus scored one goal for Eleven Experience. Doubles defender Tesswill Hansen was awarded as the man of the match.

If you think you can be the face of Zwelethemba and have what it takes to win, then you need to enter the Mister and Miss Zwelethemba competition.

The competition is scheduled to take place on Friday 25 September andboys and girls who are currently above the age of 16 are welcome to submit their entries, explained event organiser, Xolisa Hlomendlini.

“The competition will take place over three days from 24 to 26 September, with the workshop on the first day followed by the competition on the second and the photoshoot of the winners on the third day.”

He continued and said that the competition will be judged by three employees from the Breede Valley Municipality.

“I have to thank Mayor Antoinette Steyn for assisting us with this competition as we need the support of the community to make a success of it,” said Hlomendlini.

Various beauty and health vouchers will be available to winners and a one year Black Child Movement contract where the winners will have the opportunity to explore the fashion world by teaming up with respectable agents in the industry. “In the end it’s all about giving them guidance and that is what we plan to do.

Prospective entrants are free to give me a call on 083 770 9346 for more details on the competition and entry forms,” concluded Hlomendlini.

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