Atteridgeville: 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Don't Look Back, Do The Right Thing... report Crime.

Re-bafenyi Victim Empowerment: 'Our aim is to turn victims into victors'

On the 23 November 2013, Multi Sectoral AIDS Management Unit [City of Tshwane] gathered at old Mboweni primary school to participate.  Together with Victim Empowerment Programme.  Speakers from various stakeholders engaged in dialogue session with community members, answering variety of questions in hand.

                                        

The march began from entrance of Atteridgeville[Moroe Shell garage] to the centre [old Mboweni School] via Seeiso street.  Programme Director was Adv. Molly Malete [Executive Member], opening and welcome announced and Pastor Ester Langa held a prayer before stakeholders and community members engage in a dialogue [Acknowledgement of Guest]; Ms Jane Tsharane [Re-bafenyi VEC Centre Manager] welcomed everyone at the centre.

 

      From left, Pastor. Langa, Jane Tsharane, Adv. Molly Malete and Sandra Tema

                                      
Founder of Re-bafenyi Victim Empowerment Sandra Malebe Tema was overwhelmed by the support, people came in numbers especially women of different age group.  Tema is the founder and CEO of VEC, a former policewoman and first Atteridgeville woman to work in SAPS department.   The centre caters for all children affected or victimize, raped; abused by family or society member.  Their stories varies; many of them are rape victims which led to isolation, thereafter physically, emotionally and mentally disturbed.


''Our hearts cries out, SA's nation is rated as the rape capital crime and we're not liberated from rape'', said Advocate Molly Malete.  ''Women are fighting women because of a worm of men [who lie], not all men of course'', added Adv. Malete.  The centre was opened in August 7, 2013, by Councillor MMC Eulanda Mabusela in partnership with Department of Health-City of Tshwane.



                              Audience @the Centre


Fathers are no longer entitled to be called- fathers, uncles, brothers and nephews.  They are monsters who live among us. Very tough situation, will we ever feel safe in our societies?  We speak everyday, dialogues are held in communities but men who violate women and children walk free everyday.  Lets speak out! Police should play a vital role in communities, and community members should assist Law Officials in apprehending criminals.  Department of Justice, Social Development, SAPS, Tshwane Youth Development, SASSA, BMW South Africa and Dep. of Correctional Services just to mention few; were invited to partake in this initiative.  A pledge was signed by all stakeholders and Cllr  Eulanda Mabusela.

 Future SA's generation, young girls who were
                                                                                       participating at the event-Drum dancers.

                                                          Church women

                          

 

Band marching with people, Seeiso street Atterigdeville 

                          











Depressing as it is ; this children need love, care and stability.  BMW South Africa donated toiletries, comforters[for bedding] and sanitary towels for girls.  ''Where is the freedom and cutesy? We are unable to work without thinking of our kids welfare and safety'', said Cllr Mabusela.




Special Edition :Sports


Cricket:  Australia beat Enland by 382 runs to win the 1st Ashes Test match in Brisbane to take a 1-0 lead in the 5 match series.  Mitchell Johnson took match figures of 9/103 as England collapse to 179 all out in their second innings.  Meanwhile, England Batsman Jonathan Trott has returned home to England due to long  standing stress related conditions.  He had been under pressure due to a loss of form.  Trott had been called ''weak'' by Australia's David Warner! 

And Australia captain Michael Clarke was fined 20% of his match fee by ICC after warning England's Jame Anderson to expect a broken arm.

                                                             Michael Clarke


West Indies beat India a week ago.:  Darren Sammy scored '63' as the West Indies chased down 288 to beat India by 2 wickets in the 2nd ODI and level the 3-match series 1-1.

Up Dates:Yesterday India beat West Indies to lead 2-1.  

South Africa vs Pakistan: Pakistan win the 3 match series 2-1 to become the first team from the sub-continent to win an ODI series in South Africa.
Formula 1:  Vettel Ends Dominant Season!

Well, Well, Well 9th in a row! Sebastian Vettel won the season ending Brazilian Grand Prix to equal Michael Schumachers record of 13 wins in a season.  Teammate Mark Webber finished 2nd in his final race in formula 1, while Fernando Alonso took 3rd place in Brazil.  And Mclaren ended the season without a podium finish for the 1st time since 1980!

By Nell Portia.

If you have anything you want to add, please feel free and be blessed.

  

It's Not About Race: SA SPORTS AWARDS 2013

Racism will always bother 'us' South Africans.  But it musn't contradict ''our thinking capacity''.  My take; views on this matter. m, Feel free to add your comment!

I have enjoyed watching South Africa's Sports Awards 2013 on Sunday 17.  Those who won deserve a round of applause.  I couldn't help it, the last award 'Sports Star of the Year'!  It came as surprise, even Khune himself was overwhelmed.  Critically speaking I thought Chad Le Clos would win it.  Yes, the ''Golden Boy'' was busy as a bee throughout the year.  Le Clos was nominated along with Khune, Hashim Amla [cricketer], Lucas Sithole [tennis] and Mapaseka Makhanya [runner].

                                                 Itumeleng Khune and Minie

Itumeleng Khune, SA no1 goalkeeper, Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs captain.  As much as I am Kaizer Chiefs [Khosi4Life] supporter and admire Khune's god-given talent, I was surprised and thought the sensational Le Clos  would win it.  Khune is brilliant, awesome, the best there's in the goalkeeping department and a good leader as well.  He's role as captain, especially at Kaizer Chiefs pays off very well; he excel tremendously.

Oh! Chad Le Clos a sensational swimmer, magnificent and victorious at any level of competition.  There's nothing compared to him when it come to SA's swimming.  Le Clos is currently a record holder in 200m butterfly, which he won recently at Fina Swimming World Cup.  In 2012, he beat Michael Phelps to win a gold medal.  The 21 year-old have won multiple medals and he continues to impress us by putting SA swimming Federation on the map.

Call it what you want, mediocre maybe? I tell you Kaizer Chiefs fans voted ; the people have spoken and Khune won SA Sports Star of the Year.  Congratulations... keep up the good work.

Other Categories

Sportsman of the Year went to Cameroon Van der Burgh, while Mapaseka Makhanya picked up the Sportswoman of the Year award.  The Proteas were named Team of the Year and Swimming SA was recognized as the Federation of the Year.

•   Runners-up of Sports Star of the Year category will get R50 000 each
• Those who were nominated in receiving the accolades will get R15 000 each
• In terms of Excellent; Orlando Pirates walked away with R20 000 each player and Netball team will get R20 000 each player
• Khune won R1m plus BMW car! however the half of that will be donated to the school of charity. 

Special Edition

Formula 1:  Eight in a row for Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel's winning momentum continued in US Grand Prix on Sunday17.  The 26-year-old is the World Champion and unstoppable.  It was Vettel's first win in US and for Red Bull as well.  He sealed a record 8th consecutive victory in a single season winning the United States Grand Prix ahead of Romain Grosjean.

Not so Good

November-Movember! Initiation for men, raising an awareness  particularly on various health issues affecting men generally like Cancer etc. So ladies, last month it was our month and men were supporting us; lets do the same #SupportOurMen

Breaking News This Week: A bus and two trucks collided on Moloto road.  30 people killed in KwaMhlanga -Mpumalanga, Moloto road accident.  30 more people still in Hospital; among those 8 are critically injured.  '' This carnage must stop, it completely unacceptable! The fact that this particular road has gained notoriety in the deaths of our people means there's something wrong that we need to address together'', said President Zuma.  Moloto road it's known of high accidents, occurring mostly in the festive seasons.

Meanwhile, Putco Bus Company have agreed to co-operate with the authorities.  The buriul will be thgis weekend in Matshiding- Mpumalanga.  They have donated R17 000 each to the bereaved families.

Dear Mr Pres...McBride is Back, and ANC cabinet members got his BACK!

This week, Robert McBride was recommended to be the next head of IPID police watch dog.  Nathi Mthethwa, Police Minister wants former Ekurhuleni Metro Chief McBride to head up IPID [Independent Police Investigative Directory] post and believes that he is the right man for the job.  McBride was convicted in 2006;  he was then fired for drunk driving and crashing of an official vehicle.

''A panel of ANC has nominated McBride'', said DA's Dianne Kohler Barnard.  ANC has a majority of parliamentary member, strange things going on; strange political pressure and here comes Robert with shady deals... he is a loyal ANC member and that's only a qualification he have'', continued Barnard at eNCA newsroom- when news Anchor Andrew Barnes ask her what qualification must one have to qualify for this job [IPID].

Again ANC:  The So Called Nkandla report;  They are gunning Public Protector Thuli Mandonsela's investigation .  It is obvious, the findings of that report $$$ R226m used to upgrade security of President Zuma's homestead.  Will the truth be known?  They want to defeat the ends of JUSTICE, and thinks they are above the law...

Your views on this matter are welcome.


Typhoon Aftermath- Philippines

ABROAD: Super Typhoon- Haiyan killed thousands of people in Tyclooban city.  The Typhoon brought down roofs of many buildings.  Homes damaged, families separated; people are hungry and it's a day to day struggle.  Death toll rise to 4 500 people.  SA's Gift of the Givers has donated R2-Million for basic supplies, Britain emergency support worth $9.6-million and Japan disaster relief team of 25 people, China's Typhoon AID and US assistant included worth US dollars plus aid supplies along with food and water.  So sad, things will never be the same again.

Sports

India Bid Farewell to Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar Bows Out- Cricket:  Sachin Tendulkar ''The Legend'' celebrated by 40 000 plus fans and millions via twitter as he retires from Cricket.  ''Time has fly so hard, but the memories leave on'', said Tendulkar.  The 40-year-old has played 200 Test matches, made 15 921 runs, 68 fifties; 51 hundreds with 53.79 Average and best score of 248* vs Bangladesh at Dhaka, 2004.

By Nelly Portia

WHAT A WEEK! Your latest Updates...

Politics is not for sissies... a playground maybe?  Advocate Dali Mpofu joined EFF party.  Awesome, EFF seriously needs an advocate #Lawyer on their side.  ''It was a personal reason to leave ANC and join EFF party'', said Adv Dali Mpofu.  Malema's Economic Freedom Fighter party is joined mostly by those who seek vengeance; and we know them right?

News in Demand

Former ANC cabinet member Tokyo Sexwale was detained after US officials found his name on the terrorist list [Apartheid terrorist].  How on earth? the list still exist and Public Relation has no clue about the matter.  They failed to answer the question.  Sexwale was detained at the US Headquaters in New York.


Moving along, two police officers in Atteridgeville repeatedly raped a 17-year-old!
It alleged that, the teenager was at the tavern with her boyfriend fighting and therefore Warrant Office Johannes Ringani and Constable Motlatso Morotoba intervened.  The 17-year-old then asked the officers to take her home.  They then took her to a secluded spot whereby they raped her in the back of a police van.

Later on, the policemen dropped her at the police station.  The teenager went inside the police station to report the matter, the very same day.  On Thursday 07, Ringani and Morotobo appeared in court.  The matter is been postponed fora week and will be transferred to the Pretoria High Court.  Meanwhile, the IPID [Independent Police Investigative Directorate has uncovered damming evidence against two Pretoria police officers accused of raping a 17-year-old.

No DRC Peace Deal signed yet!

DRC [Democratic Republic of Congo] Government declared victory over the rebel group.  M-23 rebels will now seek political solution to their grievances.  They have end 20-month rebelation! Meanwhile, UN hopes Peace Deal could be sign soon.  The rebel group calls members to disarm, demobilises and reintegrate into DRC Army.  The rebels to halt rebelation in the Eastern DRC.

BUSINESS

Twitter goes Public:  On Tghursday 07, Twitter launched at New York Stock Exchange.  The most wached launched since Facebook in May 2012.  The company valued at $18bn and shares priced at $26m.  Wow I like it! if only I had money...you know what happens next $$$

SPORTS

Foootball:  Orlando Pirates vs Al-Ahly Orange CAF CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

This Sunday in Cairo, Egypt, playing in front of at least 60 000 people.  Going to Egypt with a drawn is an advantage for Al-Ahly side [away-goal].  But Orlando Pirates always find its way to score a goal #Win, even though it looked like they were going to loose the match up until the last minute goal.  Thabo Matlaba's goal certainly changed the format of a match; we South African celebrated along with the team #UpTheBucs.
Meanwhile, Happy Jele and Andile Jali wont be playing on Sunday's final CAF Championship due to automatic suspension.

Seven time champions Al-Ahly wont make it easy for Pirates, it will be a difficult match for them.  1.5million US dollars in steak! Lets all hope they overcome fans who will be chanting for their home team; and t strive hard...score at least 2/1 goal.  GOOD LUCK PIRATES!

Swimming sensation Chad Le Clos made history , he snatched his own 200m butterfly record at FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore.  He set a New World record by winning a Gold medal!


By Nelly Portia  follow me on twitter @PortiaNel

EMRACE THE FUTURE: Sandile Dludlu

''Cherish your vision and your dreams.  The are the children of your soul, the blueprint of your ultimate achievement".  -Napoleon Hill-

Sandile Dludlu, 15, from Kwaggasrand, Pretoria.  He is a learner at Voortreker Hoegte High School in Pretoria.  Dludlu is initially the newest member of Fearless Walk Fashion Modeling and Casting Agency.  .  On October 26, 2013, he was at the auditions to view it all and give participants advice about modeling.  ''Self-confidence and creativity are the significant ones needed in this industry'', explained Dludlu when I asked him what is needed for one to be come a model.

                                                          Model, Sandile Dludlu

Meanwhile, the 15-year-old is currently with Luis B Agency.  The agency signed him after seeing an immaculate talent, especially that of cameras.  An observant character, optimistic, goal-oriented person and takes part in different sports.  He has been working with them for quite some time now; ''they are well equipped more especially with young kids... they produce the best'', said Dludlu.

Dludlu's teacher has acknowledged his talent for modeling and acting.  And through his mom friends they supported him; which thereafter it instilled a passion in him to adventure more into the modeling industry.  Dludlu does always expect messages from them summonsing him to be at a particular place on time, particularly on Mondays.  He then report to the school administrators in order to be release, therefore the following day he attends extra classes.

Now, he is a model at Fearless Walk.  He wants to show case his talent and share some special skills; particular with male models.  ''There seem to be a shortage of male models at Fearless Walk, by the look of things boys lack male counterparts to support them'', added Dludlu.  Oscar Mampuru, fearless model and a neighbour; recruited and invited him at the Saturday's function.  Sandile Dludlu have a twin sister who is also modeling, two siblings and one half-brother which he met recently.  He enjoys playing tennis, rugby and football.

                                                      Oscar Mampuru and Dludlu

Both his parents support him by attending his matches.  A linguistic, can speak both Afrikaans and English fluently; interactive person and easily connect with people. I certainly can second that; he can qualify tremendously in a work place especially where languages are required.

Dludlu's motto 
''Nothing can stop you from reaching your goals no matter how big or small it can be''

By Nell Portia

Beauty and Brainy: Christina Zitha

News Rap: First on News Rap: Pretoria's Finest: ''True success is a journey, not a destination'', says Cavett Robert.

Christina Zitha, 25, a 'senior' Fearless Walk Model.  The elegant Christina Zitha hails from Soshanguve Block AA834, Pretoria.  Zitha who has been with the agency since 2010, find it incredibly blessed because of the eager performance and dedication.  A hard worker herself, she has emerged into new horizons with her career by managing to be recognized by a Daily Sun newspaper.  Whereby, she was featured as a Sun Babes [bikini model] on January 06, 2013.

''Happiest moment in my life, I felt great to be chosen a on of the Sun Banbes models'', said Zitha. Through agency, Christina was recognized on Fearless Walk Facebook homepage after they have seen her profile pictures.  Thereafter, she got a phone call summonsing her to come at Randburg, Johannesburg.  The 25 year-old will soon appear on Generations soapie on SABC 1.  So far, two of Fearless Walk models will appear on television, South Africa's most watched soapie.

Zitha is currently working [part-time] at Galaxy and Co Jewelry store.  She has studied Marketing and Management course at Tshwane South College in 2011. With a tertiary level qualification, she insist on finding her dream job under business/ marketing mnagement sector.  ''i am passionate about modeling, but I would like to find something more concrete... have to balance things in life'', explained Zitha.

                                                    Model, Christina Zitha

Adorable and articulating Zitha, expressed concern about her parents not being supportive before; eventually they managed to understand it since she appeared on Daily Sun newspaper- Sun Babes photo-shoot.  Zitha's parents are now more supportive and preach about it at church.  Significatly speaking, modeling is still growing in the townships, and parents find it hard to except changes with their children's career paths.  Gone those days when an African child's dreams were shattered and limited.

Beautiful, elegant and brainy young people like Christina are successfully climbing leather to achieve extraordinary things in life.  Steadily and calm will eventually reach their goals.

Christina's Challenges at Fearless Walk

People undermine and degrade us because we are young.  Our company is youthful, produce good talent and people should acknowledge that! And it's difficult to get sponsorships.

She was a judge on Saturdays event- Auditions, along with Zwane and Kekane

By Nelly Portia.

Fearless Walk Fashion Modeling and Casting Agency: Auditions 2013

It is the steady, constant divining to the goal for which you're striving, not the speed which you travel, that will make your victory sure.  It's the evalasting gaining without a whimper or complain at the burdens you are bearing or the woes you must endure.

The exact route Fearless Walk took to be where they are today.  Who are this people? a  month ago, I had an interview with one of the male models and co-owner of the agency, Mduduzi Gift Zwane.  Fearless Walk Fashion Modeling and Casting Agency is an an organization made up by agroup young people aiming to instill and promote modeling into the township.

Many of them hail from Atteridgeville and others around areas of Pretoria.  In 2003, the agency was formed by Gabriel Madiba.  Founder and owner Madiba, who started a business of modeling during his early days at school, did not give up in seeing his company rise from nothing to a steadily success.  He later on collaborated with Zwane, a longtime friend and a business partner in order to grow the company's name.  In 2009, Fearless Walk Fashion Modeling and Casting Agency was registered.  Year went by and they started to recruit other members.

Christina Zitha, Kewine Baloyi, Victor Agri Sehume and Oscar Mampuru are some of Fearless Walk models.  They got interested in modeling, particularly by the organization which entitled them to show case their talent and become professional in modeling career.  Many of them have progressed immensely through this agency.  They have grown, excelled on various levels of their career path.  In March 30, 2013, they have hosted Mr.  and Ms.  Attlyn mall 2013.  One of their successful beauty pageant event show.

                                          From left-side: Zwane, Tshepo Kekana, Sandile Dludlu (newest member),
                                          Christina Zitha, Gabriel Madiba [Founder]& Kewine Baloyi                    

Phenomenally speaking, it is said that they got the inability to produce talent and nature it adequately  On October 26, 2013, Fearless Walk hosted auditions at Attlyn Shopping Complex in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.  Whereby they were looking for girls and boys between the ages of 15 to 28 year-old who are passionate about fashion modeling, acting, presenting, photogenic and music videos.  Young people came out in their numbers; parents as well were accompanying and supporting their teenage kids to this initiative.

                                           Victor Agri Sehume, Zwane, Dludlu and Oscar Mampuru

It was cloudy, but managed to finish before it began to rain.  The crwd cheered contestants as they compete, doing the 'cat walking' style and bouncing movements.  Even though some of supporrtive crowd were not pessimistic about the judges and competent SA's future models, they became vaguely and biased towards judges and contestants.  Still, that didn't stop young people's optimism for participating at the event.  ''Inexperience can sometimes trouble our perception''.

                                           Optimistic contestants at Attlyn Mall

Thato Mosipha, 19, from Danville Pretoria-West was one of the contestants I interviewed at the event.  I asked her how she found out about the auditions for modeling, she pleasantly said from Foundation Christian church; where she attends.  ''I recently did some modeling with Multi-Hand Production in Hammaskraal, Pretoria'', said Thato.  The beautiful young lady came all the way from Danville hoping and praying to be noticed and signed by the agency.

The 19 year-old, Mosipha started modeling in 2010, at her high school.  Due to school work commitments she she had to stop; put more focus in her school work.  She is currently studying at Intec College, Electrical Engineering course and it's her first year.  ''This year, that is when I reconsidered again'', said Mosipha making a comeback on Saturday to auditions for modeling.

She was accompanied by her younger sister, Tshepiso Mosipha.  And I asked if her parents are supportive, she proudly said yes, ''they gave me their blessing to be here''.  She has done a research first about the agency and advices others to do that before encountering problems.  Positive Thato want to gain more experience in modeling as a part-time career and hopes that she could go far with it.  Her experience with Fearless Walk Agency, ''they are very welcoming; productive too and would recommend someone to join... signup with them, explained Thato.

Her motto: I can even if it seems more difficult to reach, I go for it.

I thought I was done for the day, and I then saw this young man stirring at me.  Minutes later, he came to sit next to me.  That's when we started to talking, I then did an interview with him.  Thapelo John Mashishi, 18, hail from Atteridgeville West, Extention 6.  He attend school at Bokgoni Technical Secondary school and he is a former Mr.  Confidence Attlyn 2013, which was held in March 30.  Mashishi firmly said he's a big fan and a close friend of Tiego Ndhlovu, a contestant from SA's Got Talent show 2012.

The 18 year-old said to have been inspired by his late uncle, a former model at his teen years; who passed away in 2007.  The Mashishi's family is very approval of their son's talent in modeling.  In 2012, John's mom came along with her friends to support him at the beauty pageant show for Mr.  and Ms.  Bokgoni.  ''It was a surprising moment for me'', said John.

Thapelo is a God fearing young man, whenever I asked him a question 10minute wouldn't pass without mentioning God's presence and miracles that are happening in his life; holly moments.  "Through Christ everything is possible, if you only believe'', said John.  His motto: You always have to be punctual, have a criteria motive in life and be courageous; humble yourself around people and accommodate others.  Most importantly fear God!

Sponsorship of the day was Red Bull energy drink in partnership with Cell-C 'THE POWER IS IN YOUR HAND' network mobile services.  Fearless Walk approached them at their store, gave them their proposal in request to be assisted with drinks and other services provided.  Nathi Phetla, a regional store manager for Cell-C under franchiser Matqic 985 at Attlyn mall explained how their services assist young entrepreneurs like Fearless Walk Agency.

''We provide them with a free 200MB Monthly* X12 month, which enables them to stay connected and it is a good initiative, they are doing a marvelous job by keeping children away from the streets'', said Phetla.

                                                           Natji Phetla

'Today, we are pushing our brands as well and it's a pefect market'', added Phetla.


By Nelly Portia
Next: Christina Zitha' s story 'Beauty and Brainy'
Young man: Sandile Dludlu's story, and judges comment about Auditions day