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''We may have all came on different ships, but we are all in the same boat''.- Martin Luther King Jnr

The past few months I have been given an opportunity to attend a financial and business marketing programme.  Along this initiative, I have met a group of young and dynamic people coming from different background and ambiguous too.  Either way, we all had one thing in common; first priority was unity and second in mind was prosperity.

It's not easy as it seems to begin a Cooperative with people you don't know, but laying some ground rule and insinuate possibilities ahead helps unlock doubts.  I won't dwell much on this, but I will definitely keep you posted.

 

Cheers to the Future!

By: Nelly Portia       

GLOBAL WATCH FOUNDATION- SAY NO TO RACISM

The Global Watch Foundation has kicked started today at the Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton, Johannesburg.  Businessman and ANC stalwart Tokyo Sexwale and Nelson Mandela Foundation have collaborated on this initiative to promote non racialism across the world.

                                                                     Tokyo  Sexwale

Sexwale and Mandela Foundation initiative is to honour and promote Madiba's legacy in which he stood firmly and believed in ''no to racism'' campaign.  'If people can learn to hate, they can learn to  love'', said Nelson Mandela

It's  a global forum that tackles racism and discrimination among all race in all walks of lives.  Sports is the face of  the campaign which transcends culture, tribal differences, gender, race and religion.  ''It is getting worse'', said former president Thabo Mbeki.

Racism is a global problem, a hidden agenda...take ownership and Red Card it; say no to racism.

''A beacon of hope, a pillar of strength and a selfless leader who carried so many burdens on his shoulders'', Joyce Banda Malawi president and former SADC chairperson.

Racial discrimination undermine all forms of  life, distract and harm ones credibility.


Nelly Portia

Remembrance: Mandela Day

Today the world commemorates Mandela Day.  First time 'we' the nation celebrates Mandela's birthday without the icon.  ''And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same''- Dr Nelson Mandela.

People across the country will pledge 67-minute of #MandelaDay by giving help where is needed, particularly with orphanage homes and build houses for the needy ones.  Some of the project have started early this month, whereas more focus is on fixing schools in townships areas.  Nelson Mandela  died peacefully at his Houghton home in December, 2013. Today Madiba could have been 96-years-old.  The struggle stalwart played a leading role in drive for the world peace.  A  true smart politician who strive for freedom.

Do Good...help where is needed, do Mandela Day everyday.

Yours Truly
Nelly Portia  

The Underdogs vs the Favourites:FIFA World Cup Final

And then there were two... Germany is chasing its First World Cup tittle since 1990, while Argentina want to repeat history of it. Will Germany humiliate Argentina or plays the same effect of the host-Brazilians on them on Sunday at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium for football's greatest prize? Consistency is what make the Germans so effective,they play as a team.  The Argentinians will need to move forward to score goals and accelerate their speed to win, and most importantly maintain confidence.

The favourite ones horrified the host on Tuesday 08; to book their place for the final spot. Meanwhile, the Argentines beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalty to win the final spot. Di Maria, Argentina's finest hurt a muscle when shooting at goal during the quarterfinal win over Belgium. Messi 'the hero' will need Di Maria's assistance to overcome the fast and fearless formula of the Germans.  Hopefully he will be fit to play on Sunday's final cup match.

The German duo's Klose and Thomas Mueller will bring a grand total of 26 World Cup goals to the final on Sunday. Miroslav Klose is the World Cup's all-time record goal scorer with 16 in four tournaments, while Mueller has 10 in two conditions. ''The only thing that matters to me is that the team successful and we'll finally be able to lift the damn thing on Sunday'', Klose. Told reporters on Thursday.

The 36-year-old has moved past former Brazil striker Ronaldo on the World Cup's all-time scorer's list with his  16th goal on Tuesday in 7-1 demolition of the roads.-writes SUPERSPORT BLITZ, 10 July's edition

 NELLY PORTIA, join me one twitter @PortiaNel

Where is the Cup going, Germany or Argentina?  Watch all the action Live...#WorldCupFinal2014

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.