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LIVING HIS PASSION

Award­winning actor, poet and playwright JOHN BULANI You may not know him yet, but in the next few years you will know him and he will be a force to be reckoned with!

Tshepo Ramodisa is an award-winning actor, poet and playwright. The young man is one of the bright, young creative talents to come from the disadvantaged community of Zwelethemba.

The 25-year-old is making his mark on the local cultural scene, performing to a wide variety of audiences and on different stages. To top it all he has won several accolades, which he humbly says is not the reason he chose his particular path.

Ramodisa was born and raised in Polok-

CAPTIVATING: Zwelethemba local Tshepo Ramodisa dreams of one day being one of the world’s greatest poets.

PHOTO: JOHN BULANI

wane. Years later he and his family relocated to Pretoria, where he completed his schooling and passed matric in 2009.

In 2010 he enrolled at Tshwane University of Technology, where he successfully completed a Diploma in Agricultural Studies at the end of 2012. Afterwards, Ramodisa decided to move to the Cape in search of greener pastures in both the agricultural and creative sector. That is when he found himself a resident of Zwelethemba.

Last year he established his own business (Motlorong Projects) and dreams of one day being one of the world’s greatest poets and a philosophers.

His passion for the performing arts started and was nurtured during his school years in Pretoria, where he performed at school concerts, community halls and regional talent shows.

To date, he has written a number of stage productions and poems, including Life Is Not About Quitting, The Magician, Africa: My Roots, Trust, Born-in-Prisoned and June 16.

In an exclusive interview with Kasi Vision, the talented artist shared that he was selected as third runner-up in the Mr and Miss Zwelethemba pageant last month.

It turns out Ramodisa is not only a multi-talented artist on stage, but also behind the camera. He has a love for capturing photos and videos of his surroundings and people from his community.

He is currently finalising his latest poem as well as a feature film script, a production he intends to produce and direct himself in 2016.

However, funding remains his biggest hurdle and he hopes local business owners will aid him in realising his dream.

But he remains optimistic about his future, especially the possibilities and opportunities available to South African youths. “Our country is full of fantastic opportunities for young people,” Ramodisa says, “we just need to believe in ourselves and keep dreaming big. Anything is possible.”

Best friends Zodwa Yawa and Cape Access Manager, Pamela Stokwe, posing with their traditional attire.

Drought, water scarcity means saving water JOHN BULANI The recent concern about drought and the scarcity of water in some parts of South Africa has residents of Zwelethemba buzzing with concern.

The subject has been widely discussed in both mainstream media and on social networks.

For most of the local “Zweletans” water restrictions seem to be something foreign, while others claim they have experienced it before.

A week ago some locals, carrying large drums and pots, were queueing at the Thusong Community Centre for water. Kasi Vision was at the centre at the time.

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Those in line for water explained they had been living without water for two days, after the water supply to some areas in the New Mandela informal settlement had dried up.

“Zweletans”, young and old, are called to save water and report water leaks.

Here are some tips on how to save water: ) Turn-off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving or soaping hands. ) Avoid flushing toilet unnecessary. ) Use a bucket rather than a hose to wash your car. ) Use water from baths, washing machines and other safe sources to flush your toilet. ) Take shorter showers and use less water if you bath. ) Sweep outside areas instead of hosing with water. ) Fix leaks at home and report public water leaks to the Municipality. ) Always use a plugged-sink or bowl instead of a running tap. ) Install water saving devices on taps, toilets, showers and sprinklers. ) Install a water meter and monitor your use.

Locals are concerned about water restrictions.

PHOTO: JOHN BULANI

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2 13 November 2015

YOUTHS HAVE THEIR SAY: Provincial police hosted a youth conference at Goudini Spa from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 October. Youths from across the province attended the get-together, discussing matters of concern in their communities, as well as investigating possible solutions to these issues.

PHOTO: ANGELO JULIES

Do you have a real purpose in your life?

How are we brought up? Can anyone tell me? And do you understand my question?

Can you think about it? How are we brought up? Of course you will look at yourself. You will look at your parents.

Your mind will go all over your early life.

You won’t remember most of the things.

And then you will remember going to school. And having friends. And growing up. And having relationships.

Soon you won’t be brought up. You will be a grown up. And you will ask, if you have a head, “What kind of a grown up am I?” “Am I going somewhere in life?” “Do I know what I want to be?”

Most of the time these questions don’t bother us. We just grow up as if growing up is natural. We listen to what friends say.

Sometimes friends tell us stories. They tell us stories of their adventures.

How many girls they had. You know it is not right to have girls, especially when you are young. But when friends tell you they have girls, and you don’t, you are put to shame. You feel like having one.

And you do. Soon you have plenty. And you impregnate some. And you boast about it. Even though you do not look after them.

You are a man. How are we brought up? Do you understand my question?

We are reared in failure.

We are reared to do bad things. And be proud of it.

And get lots of praises. Some of which go like this: “Ah, soand-so; is great!” So the younger ones listen. They hear this is a signal to do like wise.

I know lots of people who do not like good people. They pull their noses at them. As if to say, “Who do they think you are?” “We will show you.” And they show you. If I may say so, we like bad things.

And think they are good. And good things, we shun. There is somewhere in the Bible that talks about this. It is an old age thing.

And it is a weakness that humanity has allowed itself to be a victim of. It is not a racial thing. It is a universal one. And is all over the world. You will find bad people everywhere. So will you find good ones. But the odds seem to be against good people.

There are more bad people than good people, if I may say so. I don’t know why. Maybe it is easy to be bad than to be good. As I tried to show in isijolo. You try to do bad things to belong.

You do not want to be an odd one out. To tell the truth, I don’t mind being an odd one out. As long as I have a purpose in life, it does not bother me a bit. If I fail, let it be.

But let me have a purpose, and pursue it, I will belong. Stay positive.

South Africa must work I sometimes do not underspare parts for the maintestand what our leaders really nance of their machinery mean when they say they are and other needs. going to create jobs for all.

Langeberg, for instance, They always make promiswas one of the largest seaes in their election manifessonal employers in the tos on “jobs, jobs, jobs”. They Worcester area. speak about sustainable and Many people worked, esdecent jobs. pecially during the sumSuch promises were made mer season and beyond. before and even after the adSome people were permaMAKHAYA ANGELO vent of the new democratic nent employees for the order in 1994. The same song maintenance of the prochas been sung all along. essing plant.

What we do not see are the sustainable and It was not all quiet during the year – some decent jobs other than people in orange over- seasonal workers were called in to process alls sweeping the streets. other products like peas and tomatoes.

Surely people need better jobs as promised, As a result of the abundance of work there, not temporary and unsustainable jobs like the migrant workers even had to be recruited ones we see people doing. from the so-called homelands.

Yes, half a loaf is better than no bread at Whenever I drive past that building, it reall. But these jobs can be upgraded to perma- minds me of the good old days, when that comnent status so people are able to take out in- pany and others were still fully operational. surance and enjoy the benefits of permanent The building has now been segmented into employment. smaller compartments, which are let out to In this way, poverty can be significantly re- smaller businesses. duced – if not eradicated – and people can lead The government surely cannot create pridecent lives. vate jobs on its own, but they can attract inI think if the rhetoric of creating “jobs, jobs, vestors to come and re-establish those indusjobs” could be turned into a reality, it would tries by creating an atmosphere conducive to be of paramount importance to revisit those such investments occurring. industries which worked and provided jobs This rhetoric of “jobs, jobs, jobs” continued for people before. ad infinitum.

What do I mean by this? Many of us know Let those who have the means do it so that for instance which industries worked and cre- people can work. South Africa is not yet skillsated jobs in Worcester. ready and many people, therefore, still deThe big companies did business with small- pend on being employed for a better living. er companies, which supplied them with South Africa must work.

Show appreciation for honest hard workers Where has the love and appreciation for our jobs gone to? What happened to the days when one actually looked forward to a working day?

These days, most people need to be dragged off their feet, kicking and screaming, to report for work. One thought this was just a Monday thing. Oh no, turns out it’s a daily occurrence!

This habit happened to cross my mind when I looked around me and saw the passion that others seem to have for their professions. Except that theirs are not ‘professions’ per se.

These are folk we look down on and whose means of making an honest living make them a laughing stock all around kasi. These people will wake up in the wee hours of the morning to prepare for their shift, and boy, do they put everything into executing their duties. I’m not talking about aliens here. I’m talking about people around us – they have the same number of teeth, fingers and toes as the rest of us.

Just take a look. The yard that provides some semblance of protection while you’re sitting in

the comfort of your home . . . who helped build it? Who sweeps streets and ensures our surroundings are spic-and-span? Who transports you in his old battered bakkie to the hospital in ungodly hours when you fall sick? What I like is the degree of trust that you can invest in these members of society. Whether they are enjoying quality time with their families or mowing their lawn, once you call on them, they drop everything. They are, in the true sense of the word, at your service.

Which is why I wish they can share their secrets with the rest of us. Our people spend a lot of time crying about a lack of jobs, yet once they get employment, they do not show gratitude. They are grumpy. I am wary of picking on certain peeps here, but just as an example, look at the cashiers in the various retail stores around. The way that most of them show a lackadaisical approach to their job, you’d be forgiven for thinking they had just come out of unsuccessful lobola negotiations. Unhappy women

indeed! The sooner they change their attitude, the better I think.

This has made me think of a man who was a caretaker at VuLunga kani Primary School in Lower Adam Crossroads, where I used to attend. Tat’ uMatshaya was the name. What a man. Such was his determination, that the thought of falling foul of his rule book never even crossed your mind as a learner. If you were late by even a minute, he would shut the gate in your face, and your desperate pleas would fall on deaf ears. I remember on one occasion, I had just started my Grade 8 at Phakama High School, which is situated just ‘next door’.

He was standing just outside the gate, looking for late-comers who were trickling in and armed with a cane. Because of my height, he must have thought I was one of the late-comers, because next thing I know, this man is running after me, aiming for my ankles with his ‘pipe’.

It was only later that common sense must have prevailed on his part, but by then fear had gripped me, that I hurriedly made my way inside my own school’s gate. Tat’ uMatshaya retired to the Eastern Cape. Still, I ask: from which cloth was he cut? How come we don’t find men and women like him in this troubled community anymore?

There were many such people in his time, be it queue marshals at taxi ranks or bus stations, or simply senior citizens who were entrusted with the task of making sure young kids do not stray from the straight and narrow. How we seem to be in great need of them today.

Anyway, I just thought I’d pass this message on to you, dear readers. Next time you see someone doing their job diligently and earning their pay in an honest way, show some appreciation for the very reason that they are a rare breed in kasi nowadays.

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Western Cape not drier than usual this summer ANGELO JULIES Residents of Zwelethemba, Worcester and surrounding areas may be faced with water restrictions during the hot summer months.

The levels of the dams which supply water to the area, which will be recorded at the end of the month, will indicate whether water restrictions will be implemented, confirms Breede Valley Municipality spokesperson Johan Botha.

The two main water sources of water in Worcester and surrounding areas are the Stettynskloof Dam and the Fairy Glen Dam. The Stettynskloof Dam has a capacity of 15 000 megalitres; on Monday 9 November the dam was 96,78% full. It supplies water to Worcester – excluding the Panorama and Fairway Heights neighbourhoods – and Rawsonville.

“A portion of the Stettynskloof Dam’s water goes, according to an agreement, to the irrigation farmers of the Holsloot Water Users Association,” Botha explains. “This water is released between 15 November and 15 March.”

Fairy Glen Dam, with a capacity of 516 megali-

Fantastic programme for SMMEs Breede Valley Municipality will host an intensive two-week mentorship programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).

The programme will be presented by Exchange, a Belgium-based company specialising in facilitating the exchange of knowledge between entrepreneurs and professionals.

The programme is targeted at SMMEs that have established themselves in their respective markets, but require expertise and guidance to further enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. The programme is scheduled to take place from Monday 16 to Friday 27 November.

It comprises site visits in the first week and mentorship/feedback sessions (week 2) that address business aspects such as costing, profitability and business planning towards enhanced growth and expansion, all with a view to stimulate local job creation.

For more information and to obtain an application form, contact Chad Malgas on 023 348 2795 or cmalgas@bvm.gov.za. Strict selection processes will apply. Applications close Friday 13 November at 12:00.

Library to change rules As of the beginning of November, libraries in the Breede Valley Municipality will no longer host penalty-free days on the last Friday of every month.

Library users must note they may request to borrow library material for more than two weeks. Books can also be renewed once by telephone.

If the system is used correctly, library users will not need to pay large fines.

Library staff will on occasion, like during Library Week, institute a penalty-free period.

tres, showed a 99% level on Monday 9 November.

This dam supplies water to Panorama and Fairway Heights in Worcester.

“It should be mentioned that the contents of dams are not solely reduced by consumption; evaporation as a result of high summer temperatures also plays a major role. Current data shows a rising trend in evaporation,” Botha adds.

Nevertheless, the community is encouraged to use water sparingly.

The South African Weather Service confirms the majority of the country is expected to experience a drier summer than normal.

Cobus Olivier, a prediction researcher at the SA Weather Service, tells Kasi Vision the weather conditions at the beginning of summer remain unclear, because it does not show a clear indication as yet.

“Drier conditions are only expected in areas which are summer rainfall regions,” Olivier explains.

“Therefore, most of the Western Cape which is a winter rainfall area, like the Worcester region, will not be drier than usual.”

BRAVE MEN: Members of the Breede Valley Fire Department recently represented the department at the South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) International Conference, Holmatro vehicle extrication training and SAESI Vehicle Extrication Competition. This year’s competition was hosted by Ekurhuleni Emergency Services and held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg from 2 to 6 October. The fire fighters competed against some of the best teams in the country.

Knives were out over the weekend Three men were fatally knifed in three separate incidents on pay weekend.

The first incident took place at a popular shebeen in Mandela Square, Zwelethemba on Saturday 31 October at 06:00. Worcester police spokesperson Sergeant Julian Plaatjies says according to eyewitnesses there was an argument between a 33-year-old man – only known as Nampo – and two other men who are believed to be brothers.

According to Plaatjies, witnesses said a tussle ensued and the deceased (Nampo) stabbed one of the men. “Both men stabbed the deceased as he stumbled to the ground.

“The man died on the scene,” Plaatjies says.

The two men were arrested and appeared in the Worcester Magistrate’s Court on Monday 2 November. Both suspects remain in custody. ) At around 08:30 the same day, a

man was fatally stabbed at the Langverwacht Farm in the Scherpenheuwel area. The 37-year-old victim, Willem Flank, a resident on the farm, sustained a stab wound to the right side of his chest and died on the scene.

A man from the nearby Eureka Farm was arrested on the scene and appeared in court on Tuesday 3 November. He remains in custody. ) On Sunday 1 November at 21:00 a man was fatally wounded at the I block of the Riverview Flats. Elroy Snyman (18) and three friends were gambling when an argument broke out, Plaatjies says.

Snyman was subsequently stabbed on the left side of his back. He was rushed to Worcester Hospital, but died shortly after his arrival.

Plaatjies says the suspect is known to the police and an arrest will follow soon.

Info needed for licences From the beginning of the month (1 November) it is a requirement that applicants confirm and supply their full name, identity or business number and residential address when performing transactions at the Breede Valley Municipality’s traffic department to renew their vehicle licences.

Failure to comply will lead to the vehicle’s licence disc or operator card not being issued by the registration authority.

For more information, visit www.westerncape.gov.za/tpw.

Have you seen them?

The provincial Department of Social Development’s Paarl office requests anyone with information regarding Sinta Delmanis Snyers, Thembeka Dasi and Mlandeli Ndlela to contact social worker Msondeleli Ellias Tsewu or Philasande Mnyaka on 021 871 1682 during office hours (07:30-16:00) or fax 021 872 0049. Also send an email to 2 Ellias.Tsewu@wc.gov.za.

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LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL NOTICE

KENNISGEWING VAN DRANKLISENSIEHERNUWING

Liquor licences holders, ensure that you renew your liquor license before 31 December 2015 in order for it to be valid for the year 2016. If an annual renewal notice is not received, the onus is still on the liquor licence holder to pay the prescribed renewal fees on or before 31 December, annually. Failure to renew your licence by 31 December 2015 may lead to the lapsing of your liquor licence or penalty charges for late payment of your liquor licence.

All payments should be made into the Western Cape Liquor Authority's bank account. For any clarity regarding the renewal processes, contact the Western Cape Liquor Authority's offices on 021 204 9805 or 021 204 9700 or Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za

Dranklisensiehouers, maak asseblief seker dat u dranklisensie voor 31 Desember 2015 met die oog op die jaar 2016 hernu word.

Indien 'n jaarlikse hernuwingskennisgewing nie ontvang word nie, rus die verantwoordelikheid steeds op die dranklisensiehouer om die voorgeskrewe hernuwingsfooi voor of op 31 Desember elke jaar te betaal. Indien u sou versuim om u lisensie teen 31 Desember 2015 te hernu, kan u dranklisensie moontlik verval óf kan u beboet word vir die laat betaling van u hernuwingsfooi. Alle fooie moet in die bankrekening van die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid inbetaal word. Vir enige verduideliking van die hernuwingsproses, kontak gerus die kantoor van die WesKaapse Drankowerheid by 021 204 9805 of 021 204 9700, of stuur 'n e-pos na Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za.

Mnini-welayisenisi yokuthengisa utywala, qinisekisa ukuba uvuselela ilayisensi yokuthengisa utywala ngaphambi kwama-31 Desemba 2015 khona ukuze ibe yesemthethweni ngomnyaka ka2016. Ukuba isaziso sokuvuselela sonyaka awukasifumani, iseluxanduva lomnini-layisenisi yokuthengisa utywala ukuba ahlawule imirhumo yonyaka emiselweyo ngowama okanye ngaphambi kowama-31 Desemba, minyaka le.

Ukungaphumeleli ukuhlawula ilayisenisi ngowama31 Desemba 2015 kungakhokelela ekuphelelweni lixesha kwelayisenisi yokuthengisa utywala yakho okanye intlawuliso zemidliwo ngokuhlawula emva kwexesha ilayisenisi yokuthengisa utywala. Zonke iintlawulo mazenziwe kwiakhawunti yebhanki yeWestern Cape Liquor Authority. Ukuba ufuna ingcaciso malunga nenkqubo yokuvuselela, qhagamshelana neeofisi ze-Western Cape Liquor Authority kwezi nombolo 021 204 9805 okanye 021 204 9700 okanye Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za

Your prescribed fees should be paid into the Western Cape Liquor Authority's bank account.

U voorgeskrewe fooi moet in die bankrekening van die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid inbetaal word.

Umrhumo wakho omiselweyo kumele ukuba uhlawulwe kwiakhawunti yebhanki ye-Western Cape Liquor Authority.

Fax/email your renewal to: 086 644 2639 OR Email: Cape.LicenseRenewal@za.sabmiller.com

Stuur asseblief 'n betaalbewys na.

Faksnommer 086 644 2639 OF e-posadres Cape.LicenseRenewal@za.sabmiller.com

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Fundraiser to Be alert at ATMs showcase SA talent The festive season is around the corner and stories of people being robbed at ATMs in Worcester is the order of the day.

Worcester police spokesperson Sergeant Julian Plaatjies says this year’s statistics, in comparison to the same period last year, shows a decrease in robberies at ATMs. But the police’s statistics do not mirror reported cases.

Nevina Swartz, owner of Black Carpet Events, recently fell victim when her bank card was cloned at an ATM in Baring Street.

Swartz was under the impression that her card had been trapped in the machine and reacted swiftly by cancelling her card.

“I am an FNB client, but withdrew money at an Absa ATM. Therefore, I first phone Absa’s emergency number and I was referred to FNB,” Swartz explains.

In the short time that she was having a telephone conversation with someone from the bank, money was withdrawn from her account at an ATM in Durban Street.

“The unwanted elements who make themselves guilty of these type of offences are tied to organised crime and plan these offences

beforehand,” Plaatjies says.

He adds the criminals would usually hang around ATMs to wait for an “easy target”.

“The thieves will offer to help their targets to withdraw money should they be struggling to do so. In the process, the devices are removed without you noticing and your card is cloned in a flash,” Plaatjies explains.

The police issued the following useful tips when using an ATM: ) Look around and be alert when you use ATMs. Be on the lookout for people wandering in the vicinity of the ATM, pretending to withdraw money and people who offer to help you. ) The elderly are especially targeted and are cautioned not to accept help from strangers. ) Remember these thieves work in a group of four to six people; they are very organised, smooth-talking, neatly dressed and come across as sophisticated.

“Make sure your money is safe and be proactive. Older persons should under no circumstances use ATMs alone, especially at night,” Plaatjies says.

JOHN BULANI Kidz of Education (KOE) in partnership with Monwatainment will be hosting a Gospel Gala Dinner fundraiser on 19 December at the Zwelethemba Civic Centre.

This initiative is to raise funds for disadvantaged learners who cannot afford school uniforms and stationery.

This event will offer music lovers a rare

Tips to save you from ATM crime Alertness at an ATM can lead to you avoiding falling victim to theft or fraud. Criminals use the following methods to commit ATM crimes: Card swapping You are distracted when entering your personal identification number (PIN) and your card is swapped without you noticing.

Card skimming Card skimming involves tampering with an ATM by placing an additional card reader over the ATM’s card reader. In conjunction with a hidden camera, it provides fraudsters with your card details and PIN. Regular checks are done on ATMs to check for these devices.

There are also hand-held devices that are used by fraudsters claiming to work for a bank. They ask you to swipe your cards through the device and to verify your PIN. Vandalisation ATMs are vandalised for two reasons: to force you to use ATMs in poorly lit, quiet areas and to trap your card in the ATM’s card reader. As a result you may be observed while you key in your PIN or someone may offer you the use of a cellphone to cancel your card.

They then dial an accomplice who claims to be a bank official and pretends to cancel

your card and asks you for your PIN. You are then asked to key in your PIN and press the cancel button to retrieve your card.

This, of course, won’t happen as your card is stuck.

While you are entering your PIN, the person memorises it and once you have left, your card is removed using a sharp object.

They now have your card and PIN, and are able to access your account.

Stay alert Protect your PIN. Only enter your PIN when prompted to do so by the ATM. Never keep a record of your PIN on your card or on any piece of paper or on your cellphone.

Keep your cash withdrawals to a minimum and your daily cash withdrawal limit to a minimum.

Be careful when you enter an ATM area.

Always be on the look-out for criminals and never accept help from strangers.

Stand close to the ATM and use your hand and body as shields when entering your PIN. Cancel your card immediately if it is stolen or retained by the ATM. Please report anything unusual when using an ATM to the nearest branch of the police.

– Source: www.standardbank.co.za

opportunity to be entertained by various musical genres including afro-soul, gospel, jazz, and hip-hop.

Local talent who will be performing at the event are renowned jazz band The Dunes, Zubenice, Gail Thungani, Zandile Mamali, Kalamawi, Noluthando Mali, and many more.

Madida Stuurman, organiser of the event, said achievement awards will also be issued to role-players in the community who have volunteered tirelessly to empower others.

Monwatainment has also entered into an agreement with Boomroc Studios Worcester on behalf of all the artists performing on the night to record two tracks each to get more exposure.

Most of the artists have not recorded their music before.

“This is not just an event to raise funds, but the plan is also to support our vocally gifted artists and to give them the proper support and a platform to make it in a tough industry,” said Stuurman.

Tickets cost R100 and the event starts at 15:00. The dress code is semi-formal.

For more information on ticket sales, contact Madida Stuurman at 078 753 7849.

Reggae artist Blak Kalamawi will also perform at the Gala event.

‘Departmental’ letter on Maths paper is fake The provincial education department has slammed a letter doing the rounds to matrics on an official letterhead as fake.

In a statement issued by the Department on Thursday 12 November, provincial education minister Debbie Schäfer said: “It has been brought to our attention that a letter, which appears on a Department of Basic Education’s letterhead, is being circulated to matric learners. It says the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Mathematics Paper 2 was distributed prematurely and those candidates will need to re-write

the subject on Monday 30 November. We have checked with the Department of Basic Education, who has confirmed that this is not true.”

Schäfer branded the individuals who first circulated the letter as selfish, as they are engaging in destructive behaviour. “I understand the distribution of the letter has been cause for alarm among our NSC candidates. I wish to assure you that the letter is a fake and I encourage you to remain focused for the last couple of weeks of the NSC.”

BRINGING THE CUP HOME: Department of Correctional Services officials in the province participated in a regional sports day at Voorberg Management Area in Porterville on Thursday 5 November. The event was attended by officials from 10 management areas including Allandale, Brandvlei, Breede River, Drakenstein, Goodwood, Overberg, Pollsmoor and more.

They participated in seven-aside rugby, soccer, an endurance walk, golf, running and relay events. Breede River management area excelled in the running events, winning 100 m, 200 m, 400 m and relay events. They were also crowned the event’s overall winners.

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TRAINING FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE: The newly elected House Committee members of Boland College’s Worcester Campus attended the institution’s annual leadership camp last month.

PHOTO: ANGELO JULIES

Drama group readies themselves for district finals JOHN BULANI

PREPARATION: Come Sunday 15 November the defending champions, Ncebeni, will defend their trophy against Flats and Mission for the second consecutive year.

PHOTO: JOHN BULANI

Three parish teams eye coveted trophy JOHN BULANI The St Francis Annual Cup Competition is a fundraising contest between three areas that make up the membership of this Anglican Church.

It comprises Ncebeni Team under Mr Makhunzi, Mission Team under Mr Maqhubela and the Flats Team under the leadership of Mr T Ntabeni.

Based on the history of the competition, Mr Ntabeni’s team has always been the dominant side. However, in recent years the tournament has sprung a lot of surprises. The Flats Team last won the competition about four years ago, with the rivalry being between Ncebeni and Mission.

As the parish celebrated its 35th anniversary last weekend, it also served as a platform to officially launch its Cup Competition tournament with three area leaders taking a photo with the newly designed trophy, sponsored by the Reverend Victor Adams, the Anglican rector in the Breede Valley.

Archdeacon Ntabeni and his team are ready to battle it out in a few weeks’ time in a bid to regain their glory days

as champs.

“I believe without any doubt we are taking it and no matter who says what, I’m going home with that trophy,” said Ntabeni. A defeat this year for his team will mean another dry spell for them.

Mr Maqhubela is expecting a tough challenge this year, as his team has shown a slight improvement in terms of its financial status; due to the number of initiatives they have implemented to raise funds. “Our aim this year is to return to top flight and it’s all about those bragging rights,” he said.

He added that it’s not only about the competitive spirit among themselves as areas, but mainly for a good cause, raising funds for the church. Defending champs, Ncebeni said, were expecting fireworks and sullen faces from other teams, as they intend to remain on a winning streak.

Makhunzi said: “This year every team is ready, and for us it’s not going to be a walk in the park. It promises to be a tough tournament and we are prepared for it.”

The Alfred Stamper Primary School drama group is heading to the district finals of a regional youth drama competition.

The group was selected to represent the region after they performed at the recent Cape Winelands Drama Festival at the Worcester Town Hall.

The school was one of 13 schools from Worcester, Stellenbosch and Paarl to participate in the festival.

According to criteria used by the organisers, Alfred Stamper Primary was selected as one of eight groups to READY FOR THE BIG STAGE: The Alfred Stamper Primary School drama group will showcase their pro- take to the stage of the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s district drama finale ductions at the district on Saturday 21 November.

PHOTO: JOHN BULANI Finale on Saturday 21 November.

Among the finalists are Our Hope, Mansion of Possibilities, Team-Bring-It from Worcester, the Combined Theatre Group from Stellenbosch, Curtain Call African Spear, Khoisan Drama Group, and Vangnet Drama Group.

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AN EVENT FILLED WITH JOY AND LAUGHTER

Youth Fellowship president ties knot JOHN BULANI The Zwelethemba Youth Fellowship (ZYF) president Sibonile Dutywa was the happiest man on earth this past weekend, when he tied the knot with his sweetheart Thembeka Lolwana.

The couple reportedly met at ZYF, as they were both affiliated members of the organisation.

A close family friend says everyone had to wake up before sunrise in preparation for the lavish white wedding.

The ceremony was attended by their nearest and dearest family and friends, including fellow ZYF members.

The ceremony was held at the United Methodist Church of Southern Africa and was officiated by Reverend Bhatyi.

After exchanging their vows in church, colourful traditional wear, rhythmic songs and dance were the order of the second part of the wedding, as the newlyweds received a near-royal welcoming at their reception

at the Thusong Community Hall.

The event was filled with joy and laughter, but also sadness as the Immaculate Heart of Mary congregation’s choir would lose one of its best singers in Lolwana. According to African customs, Thembeka is now a new member in the United Methodist Church of Southern Africa as a member of the Dutywa family.

Kasi Vision spoke to some of the wedding guests, who were in awe of the couple’s love for each other, as well as the joyous event.

“They are such a great couple; one can tell they are completely in love with each other. It’s lovely to see a young couple who are meant to be together,” said Noloyiso Sileke.

Xolani Mnune and Sindiswa Ackena said: “Thank you so much Sibonile and Thembeka for letting us share such an important moment of your lives with you.

“We feel blessed to have been able to be part of your wedding. We wish you all the best.”

Zwelethemba Youth Fellowship president Sibonile Dutywa (left) tied the knot with his sweetheart Thembeka Lolwana at the weekend.

Recycling out of poverty Last respects paid to devoted member of guild JOHN BULANI

JOHN BULANI The St Faith’s Anglican Church men’s guild are in mourning after the passing of yet another of its members.

Mlamli Khontsiwe, who died after a tragic incident involving thuggery, was laid to rest on Saturday 7 November . His passing follows the death of two other Bernard Mizeki Guild (BMG) members a few months ago.

Members of the organisation, guild members from other parishes in the False Bay Diocese and clergy such as Guild Chaplain Reverend Nyaniso Gwazilitye and Mary Magdeline Guild Chaplain Reverend Ntombekhaya Nomxego attended the funeral service (Xhomo bhatyi) to pay their last respects.

The streets of Mandela Square were adorned with purple and white as members of the guild paraded in their uniforms, chanting hymns that reminded them of

Members of the Bernard Mizeki Guild and clergy flocked to St Francis Anglican Church to pay their respects at the funeral of Mlamli Khontsiwe. PHOTO: JOHN BULANI

Khontsiwe.

In his opening statement, BMG guild chairperson Goodwill Walaza portrayed Khontsiwe as a “die-hard” and devoted member of the organisation, who always had good intentions.

Local ward councillor Phillip Tyira described him as a powerful community leader and active ANC member, who wasn’t afraid to raise issues of concern on behalf of his community.

Rev. Gwazilitye urged Khontsiwe’s family and all BMG members to stand together and fight crime in the community, but not avenge his death.

“Let’s work hand-in-hand with the police in finding the culprits. Let’s not take the law into our own hands,” he said.

Khontsiwe served on the St Francis church council for more than three years.

He also served as part of the guild’s leadership in various positions. He leaves behind his wife, children, brothers and sisters.

From the dusty streets of Zwelethemba, a community with a high unemployment rate, emerges a young and dynamic entrepreneur who identified a gap in the recycling sector and “recycled” his way out of poverty.

Ndyebo “Mali” Zwane (27) was raised by a single mother and was an only child. He completed his primary education at PJB Cona Primary School, then went to Vusisizwe Secondary.

During holidays in June and December, Ndyebo worked part-time at Boland Scrap and that’s where he started to learn more about the business side of recycling.

After seeing a niche market for this kind of business in Zwelethemba, he established his own recycling business called Mlingo’s Metals.

It is a new, 100% youth-owned recycling business that specialises in the buying and selling of copper, aluminium, stainless steel and brass.

He spent most of his life in Khuthwana (Fletsini).

In his home is a wall filled with achievements from his time at Vusisizwe for English, Economics, Business Economics and Accounting. Ndyebo has also won a medal for getting the highest marks in Business Economics in the entire Western Cape and received a medal of recognition from the Breede Valley Municipality.

“I worked hard to receive these awards and there was healthy competition between friends and classmates,” he explained. “It was not about winning awards, but showing that Vusisizwe is a hub of excellence.”

After taking a gap year, Ndyebo enrolled for a Diploma in Management at a tertiary institution. But in 2009 he did not continue his studies as he had to go to initiation

school (Ntabeni).

In 2012, he officially graduated with a diploma in Management, a qualification that equipped him with operational management skills that he could apply in managing his own business.

Some of his immediate plans are to gain financial support in expanding the business and getting his own vehicles. He is also in the process of getting the company registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Ndyebo “Mali” Zwane (27) is an entrepreneur specialising in scrap metal.

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SN POOL-MAYOR’S GOLF DAY

Lots of talent showcased at golf day The annual SN Pool-Mayor’s Golf Day was held at Worcester Golf Club on Friday 6 November.

The fundraising project is an initiative of S.N. Pool Transport and the executive mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality (BVM), Antoinette Steyn. Kasi Vision’s sister publication, the Worcester Standard, is the golf day’s media sponsor.

Funds raised by the project will be used to fund various needy organisations which serve the communities within the BVM’s boundaries.

The amount of funds raised was not known at the time of going to print.

Before the first teams teed off, learners of Eden School and members of Women of Strength, House of Mercy and the Roodewal Klopse entertained the audience.

The top three teams of the golf day are as follows: ) First place: L Richards, E Cloete, W Triskey and C Rooi. ) Second place: E Nortier, S van der Merwe, G Griessel and J Naudé. ) Third place: J Fransman, M Hattingh, T Bailey and N MacPherson.

The needy oragnisations who will benefit from the project are: House of Hope, Nellie Hendricks Soup Kitchen, 7th Heaven Crèche, Kibbutz, Hector Child Support Centre, LSO department of Pioneer School, House of Mercy, New Start Shelter, APD Daycare Centre, SB Takeaways Soup Kitchen, Eden Training Centre, Wonderland Day Crèche, Braveheart Orphanage, Sister Babs, RAEL, Woman of Strength, Wonderland Crèche, Lukhanyo Crèche and ASD for Sensory Disabled.

THEY’VE GOT THE MOVES: Eden School learners entertain the audience with a special dance item.

PHOTO: CHANEL ALBERTS

WITH PRIDE: Lindokuhle Memani of Eden School sings the national anthem.

ATTENTION: The audience watches the cultural items on display.

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BIG SMILES: Of the wellknown faces at the annual S.N. Pool-Mayor’s Golf Day were Valley FM presenter Anette Jackson and Daphne Oliphant (Clover Mama Afrika).

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PASSIONATE: A dancer showcases her love for dance by delivering every movement with passion.

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FEEL THE BEAT: With handmade instruments, 20 youths from the Roodewal Klopse showcased their unique sound.

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HELPING HAND: House of Mercy delivers an amazing dance item.

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GRATEFUL: BVM executive mayor Antoinette Steyn thanks every participant of the fourth annual golf day.

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TAKING A SWING: A golfer tees off during the S.N. Pool-Mayor’s Golf Day at Worcester Golf Club.

PHOTO: CHANEL ALBERTS