The Youth Dialog- Not forgotten.

''It always seems impossible until it's done'' Dr Nelson Mandela

'Fighting colonialism' 50 years anniversary.  On Thursday 12, Rivonia Trial marked 50th anniversary of eight men who stood in the dock, and were sentenced to life imprisonment.  Death penalty was what they thought they''ll get, but judge said 'I sentence you to life imprisonment'.  It preserved them to see and live another day.  Lilliesleaf Farm, a place of liberation; a secret place for struggle stalwarts.  The farm became a high command- place of refuge for ANC activists who had gone underground.

The like of Govan Mbeki, Ahmed Kathrada, Raymond Mhlaba, OR Tambo, Andrew Mlangeni, Walter Sisulu, Dennis Goldberg and Nelson Mandela.

Yesterday, South Africa was celebrating 38th anniversary of June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising.  Students across South Africa especially in Soweto, Johannesburg were protesting against Bantu Education, particularly Afrikaans as a language to be banned in schools.  

Youth Unemployment is the biggest issue spoken about in various areas of youth day commemoration.

FAREWELL: EDDIE ZONDI

Popular Metro FM DJ Eddie Zondi dies of a heart attack.  It was confirmed that he is ''No More'.
''He fell ill in the early hours of the morning complaining of chest pain'', Metro FM spokesperson Happy Ngidi said.  He was rushed to the hospital but died on arrival.

Zondi was known for the 'Romantic Repertoire' on Sundays.  He died age 47, yesterday morning.

                                                   Soweto-born DJ Eddie Zondi
News Rap convey condolence message to the Zondi's family, friends and colleagues at Metro FM radio station, may his soul rest in peace.

By: Nelly Portia

Gone, but Back

Dr Maya Angelou; One of the creative and inspirational person in the world.  A struggle stalwart, a poet, an activist; writer...and so on. Her passing touched many and continues to give wisdom to the old and young generation across the world; blessed to those who knew her personally.

NEWS RAP would like to share few of Dr Angelou's quotes with you: As follows_

''If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be-'' Maya Angelou ''Lean ON No ONE and Only Bow To God''- Maya Angelou

 ''You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them'' Maya Angelou 

''Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes human voice to infuse them with shade of deeper meaning '' Dr Angelou ''You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody'' Dr Angelou 

''We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty''- Maya Angelou 

We also pay tribute to Former President Thabo Mbeki's mother, Epainette Mbeki; commonly known as 'MaMbeki'. The former ANC stalwart has died at the age of 98. Praised by many, especially those who liberated South Africa from apartheid, including politicians from various parties and South African in general. 'We Thank You MaMa' such message was twittered and repeatedly, also ''you gave us the son of the soil'' means Thabo Mbeki displayed on various social network - 

May Your Soul Rest in Peace. My sincere condolence to Mbeki's family.