Mothertongue South Africa - July Launch Issue

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CONTRIBUTING SCHOOLS: Edenvale High School, School of Merit High School, Dowerglen High School, Holy Rosary, Minerva High School, Realogile High School,

Kwa-Bhekilanga Secondary, East Bank High School, Alexandra Secondary School.

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Zenande Minembi Jason Maseko Radina NenovaMlungisi Mtshali Thato MokhemaThato Khasoane Kabelo Phao

Naledi Dikotla Vilakazi Sthembile Tetelo MakolaDlamini Nonhlanhla Marumo GoitseoneSiweya Nkhaviso Caitlin De La Roche

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• Wa Wina: Photo Competition• Matric dance fashion competition• Links to use or abuse

• Fashion Wall: Fashion Reviews• Ikasi Street Fashion• Mis’Judged Clothing Brand

• Game Changers Lifestyle• Opinions: Skinny School Trousers

• Ubughle Obunomtsalane• Freedom is not Free• Kgomo Ya Swa

• Limitless Excellence - Poem• Submitted Poetry

• Book Writing Competition: Tips on being an Author

• Living a Life of Purpose• Real Talk

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• Pregnancy in School • Vox pop/Pregnancy

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Welcome to the first edition of Mother Tongue. This newspaper was produced by high school students from various schools in Alexandra and Edenvale, with the support of content contributors and Caxton local newspapers. We hope you enjoy our first edition.

INTRODUCINGOUR CONTRIBUTORS

Zama is an outspoken person, an extroverted go-getter. She loves seeing people reaching for their dreams and accomplishing greatness. She says life is too short to be whining - rather create your own employment and find out what you are good at, then work on it so you can master your craft. “I am excited about this publication and I believe the students will enjoy it.”

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Lesson Makhubele is an Alexandra born freelance designer. He began freelancing for the local Alexandra newspaper, Greater Alex Today, from 2014 and interned at the Sun-day World newspaper. He would love to share his work with you. Enjoy his comic in this launch edition of MT.

Nontsikelelo Mkhize is a tena-cious, authentic and spirited young lady, who has her eyes fixed on her own TV and radio shows in the near future. As a writer, pre-senter and speaker, Ntsiki offers her services as a motivational speaker, emcee and voice-over artist. Passionate about entrepre-neurship, she aims to inspire and empower women and youth to get involved in business that initiates positive change.

Elaine Macdonald is predominantly known as an author, scriptwriter and children’s television pre-senter in South Africa. She began her career writing radio programme content, book reviews and corporate scripts. A few years later she was invited to become one of the writers of the children’s edutainment pro-gramme Kideo.

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COMPETITIONS

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Mother Tongue asked students from Edenvale and Alex to submit photos that tell a story about their community. The winner of this competition is Sithembile Vilakazi with her view of Roosevelt, Al-exandra, near the Jukskei River. To take part in the photography competition, visit our Facebook page called Mother Tongue.

We are calling all matrics who think they have the best outfit for their matric dance!This is an amazing competition open to all schools involved in the Mother Tongue initiative. Any matriculant can apply for the awesome chance to be seen on the cover of the October 2016 edition of Mother Tongue, the paper that enhances the voice of the youth!What you have to do:

1. Submit a picture of yourself in your matric outfit and all its glory - shoes, make up, bling! - to: • Facebook: Mother Tongue • Email: [email protected] • Mother tongue ambassador at your school 2. Include a caption with your name, surname, school and the reason why you should win the ‘Best Dressed Matric’ competition.3. Encourage your friends and family to vote for you on the ‘Best Dressed Matric 2016’ Facebook page by liking your picture.4. Wait to hear from your school’s Mother Tongue ambassador to see if you’ve won!

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They know me as Nhleks. My name is Nonhlanhla Dlamini. I go by the name of Nhleks and I enjoy writing poems. Poetry helps relax my mind and allows me to escape to an imaginary world. Besides having a passion for poetry, I also enjoy watching action and horror movies. “The local library is my hang-out spot because I enjoy reading.” The most recent book I enjoyed reading is Collage Weekend. This is an entertain-ing book with a great story line. I am a passionate, hardworking, talent-ed youngster who represents her peers on the Student Representative Council in Realogile High School in Alexandra. My dream is to have my poems and articles published in the newspaper. I am excited about sending more articles to Mother Tongue. “GET INVOLVED”

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By: Naledi DikotlaYoungsters have great designs for the future Today’s youngsters are moved and shaped by their environment, but mostly by fashion. Among a few of those movers and shakers is Thato Zikalala (16) who lives in Alexandra with his grandmother and siblings.Although the fashion industry is one of the fastest and most ever-chang-ing industries, he has overlooked all the possible negatives he might face and decided to create a fashion label that strongly reflects the life of a young teen living in the Ghetto.KONDEMN is a fashion label that was created in a backroom in Alex. Kids On Nicotin Dour Ecxtecy and

Three Edenvale High School students - Aphiwe Mbi (17), Malungelo Maqengu (17), and Lucky Lebeya (17) - have started their own brand called ‘Mis’Judged’ and have great plans for it in the future.This brand tends to have an unusual name, when compared to Puma, Nike or Jeep

Twitter: Misjudgedx99 | Instagram: MisjudgedxClothing Email: [email protected]

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MY NAME ISSithembileNatasha Vilakazi

Sithembile is a grade 11 learner at East Bank High School. Friends and acquaint-ances call me “Sthe”. I’m a bubbly, friendly person who can sometimes be funny. I’m a fun per-son to have around and entertain-ing because I love singing, which means I can be a little loud. And I love taking selfies! In three words I can say that I’m ambitious, bub-bly and caring.

I enjoy being around family and friends, and pranking them sometimes. I also enjoy reading and writing poetry, listening to music and watching cartoons. I was flabbergasted and over-whelmed when I was asked to be the school’s representative - it was as if Mr Mongalo already knew I had the idea in mind. I am extremely excited to be part of this newspaper. I believe it’s going to open doors for me and it’s just a start to what I have set out to attain. Such an opportu-nity comes once - I couldn’t let it slip through my fingers. I see this newspaper as being the most suc-cessful newspaper ever written. My greatest achievement is being part of the Mother Tongue news-paper.

Thank you to Christopher Mcinga, Mr Mongalo and my family for believing in me.

FEATUREDDESIGNSetc. Mis’Judged has been mocked and laughed at since the start, but Aphiwe believes it is because of “a lack of understanding” that people laugh at the brand’s name. “The lack of creativity in today’s society is the inspiration behind this clothing brand. I mean, we are all individuals,” says Aphiwe. He also added that: “Other plans are to expand into school materi-als like pencil bags, school bags, book covers”.

Thanks to social media, fashion has in-deed opened many doors for the youth,

not only in Alex but worldwide.

Marawana was founded by this young teen to educate the youth about the dangers of all these

substances. KONDEMN is a word in ‘tsotsi-taal’ which means naughty. This has become a great platform for the youth in Alexandra to express their inner selves. Thato Zikala also acknowledged that the brand was created in order for him to be able to support his mother, who was in a difficult financial situation at the time. “My parents discouraged the logo and even the idea itself,” he said. Even though he felt like giving up at times, he just never did. His fashion label offers a range of caps and T-shirts, and he currently has orders flooding in from all sides of Eastbank in Alex.

By: Zaminkosi NkosiA lifestyle of game changers from the hood to the burbs... Living in Tembisa is a blessing on its own but being exposed to the icons of Tembisa, the pioneers of success in South Africa is just something else - I am talking about the Sibusiso Leopes, and people like Bulelani Babala. Living in Tembisa is a lifestyle I never chose but my parents made that decision for me. One person can look at me and feel pity for me, but I chose to make the best out of being a hood lady, who does well and dreams beyond Tembisa. I like waking up to the smell of magwinya and atchar, then the noise of amaVenture (public transport used to move in and around Tembisa) hooting in the early hours of the day making sure that everybody is up and ready for the hustle and grind. Seeing my brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers packed in the train station waiting for the train to come and take them to their different destinies is extremely amazing and always pushes one to the limit and encourages one to keep working and grinding hard. Don’t be shy to do breakfast Ekasi, lunch at Rosebank then sup-per at Sandton. Those were malls built for us to explore. Even if you are from Tembisa and you took a train or a taxi to get there, walk tall - even Bampa if you are that type. Don’t be limited by the fact that you’re from the Township - make it look fashionable. You might not really blend with the guys from the burbs. But it doesn’t matter. What matters is believing in yourself and always walk tall; don’t walk like you need people to feel sorry for you.Believe in yourself - you are a brand.

Here are some views from students in East Bank High School on what they think about Skinny School Trousers.

Opinions: SKINNY SCHOOL TROUSERS

Alex Manyane Awethu Sokhela Ntombifuthi Mokhatsane Samukelisiwe Zwane Tshiamo MphahleleLindiwe Mabaso

COMMENT ON FACEBOOK AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR OPINION IS ON THIS TOPIC

LIFESTYLEGAME CHANGERS LIFESTYLE My name is Nkhaviso Siweya. I’m a learner

at Kwa-Bhekilanga Secondary School in Alexandra. Most people call me by my nick-names, Mavisoza or Nkhavinkhavi. I’d love to think that I am a friendly, talkative, happy young girl who is always smiling no matter what. Don’t let the smiles and happiness fool you - I am also emotional and it is difficult for me to control my tears because I can’t pretend to be happy when I am hurt. I’m an outgoing person and I love to experi-ence new things. My favourite movie is 300. This movie is about soldiers.I enjoy reading books. The book I read recently is “Still Mind Strong Heart” by Bernard Levinson (Author) and Mike Lipkin (Co-Author). The book had the most fascinat-ing stories about life and it made me realize how hard life is. My dream is to become a young author because I love story books. My mind is filled with stories I would love to share with people. My special shout-out goes to my friends, but not just friends, classmates as well. Katekani, Goodness, Kgomotso, Seipati, Neo and everybody who knows me. So far I’ve achieved becoming the ambassa-dor for my school at Caxton and the Mother Tongue Youth Newspaper. I have three role models who inspire me, my Mother, Mrs Shalang and Joel Osteen. My confidence makes me unique. So is my body because I love food and I love to eat.Guess what? I don’t gain weight and have always been slender. In school my favourite subject is History. I can’t imagine going to school if they did not offer History. Special mention needs to be given to Mr Mutshatshi, our English HOD at Kwa-Bhek-ilanga Secondary School. I thank him very much for believing in me and my dream - he made me wake up from the dream that I was dreaming and live that dream. It really means a lot to me. I wish all teachers could be like him and show learners where to look, without telling them what to see, so that their dreams can come true. In Xitsonga we say, “Kudya ngopfu ahiku hlula ndlala hikuva tavutomi bya mina i matu-tu vana Va ntavasi na swona kuhlaya tona i kutwa kuxurha, hiloko sendziku i nkomu mina n’wana wa xihlangi.” Thank you!!!


mavisoza ???WHO ISwellness&

It’s okay because it’s still a school trouser and looks okay. Just as long the

learner is dressed up in school

uniform and is at school.

I feel comfortable

in skinny school trousers as

much as I feel comfortable

in home clothes.

I feel comfortable and sexy,

normal school trousers make

you feel stupid and

nerdy.

Siswenka ekhaya hai

eskoleni, skinny trousers aren’t uniform!.....

Angiboni kuyinto embi, umakuyinto

ababona ukuthi ibenza bazizwe

kangcono. Abakwenze abakutha- ndayo.

Ga ke bone go na le bothata gore

barutwana ba apare marokgo a go somiwa ka mathoko gobane a di gomda ka gore ga a dire diphapano dithutong tsa bona,

a no swana le a go se

somiwe.

UDime Ndebele yinkwenkwe eminyaka eli -17 ubuda-la,wazalelwa kwilokishi yase Alexandra.Le yingingoyi yeetalente ezininzi,yena uDime uye wazibonakalisa ngokuziveza phakathi kwegquba labantu ukuba unen-kqubela phambili.

Ungumthungi yakwantu,umthungi onika ulutsha am-athuba.Zinomtsalane iimpahla azithungayo,zonwabisa ulutsha.Uqale ukuthunga kunyaka odlulileyo 2015.Uye wajijeka ingqondo wakude ngeencinga apho abone khona ukuba eli lithuba lakhe.Abazali bakhe babengayithandi indlela anxiba ngay-o,kodwa ekugqibeleni bayamkela bebona ukuba yinto evuyisa unyana wabo kwaye lithuba lokuba afezekise amaphupha akhe. Uyathanda ukuba ngumthungi wempahla ngoba uyabona ulutsha luthanda ukuswenka.Uzisa utshintsho oluninzi ebantwini bayakhululeka emizimbeni.Yeyona nto imenza ukuba angangeni kwezi zinto zinobudlo-bongela ezenziwa lulutsha.Uye waba namahlandinyuka obomi emana esiwa evuka eludakeni.Abantu babembiza ngezithuko ezihlabayo besithi yinofi uyaphambana. Uye wathi ulutsha lwanamhlanje kufuneka lufunde ukuzimela luthethe ngamalungelo abo.Wonke umntu makenze into ayifunayo ngexesha afuna ngalo.Isizwe sabaNt-sundu masibambane sise ilizwe lethu phambili.Isizwe sabamnyama sililize intshaba zethu ziye zanen-zondo enkulu.Singabatheni thina sisoloko sishiyeka ngemva?

Ubuhle OBUNOMTSALANE

IS NOT FREEFREEDOM

YOURVOICE

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ALL THERE ISto know about me

My name is Radina Nenova and I have quite a few nicknames - Radi, Deena, Rad or the most used one Rad-inz, which actually defies the use of a nickname as it has the same amount of letters as my name.But anyway.I have so many favourite movies and books but I would have to put Diver-gent higher than the rest. I love how Veronica Roth portrays women as a strong gender and how she shows the flaws in categorizing people. Shailene Woodley - who plays Tris Prior - is also my favourite celebrity as she is a quirky, weird and awesome person who does not let society’s im-age of a celebrity influence her life. I enjoy playing on the piano and listening to music.Learning how to read music and the different components of something so emotive is truly eye-opening. This experience of learning about journalism has also been eye-opening, learning about what happens behind the scenes in producing a newspaper and all the aspects that should actually be considered. I am looking forward to seeing how far we can actually get our voices and seeing the changes in society that Mother Tongue will hope-fully inspire.You never know where you might end up.

“Thank you for letting me be a part of such an amazing initiative. I can’t wait to see how this experience moulds me into a better writer”

!!!By: NonhlanhlaAlexandra is a beautiful township but dangerous at night. People fear for their safety when walking the streets. 20 years ago, people in my community were promised a better life an d job opportunities. Our forefathers shed blood and tears for the life we are living today. This life is filled with pain and suffering. Our beloved country we call Mzansi Africa has great leaders but they are wasted because of poverty and crime. Our pres-ident promises to improve our conditions, but these promises never come true. There is a huge difference between his house and ours and his life and ours. Our people live in poverty and I feel sorry for the families who lost their loved ones during the struggle for a better South Africa. It feels as though people who are meant to be building our country are doing the opposite. There seems to be an attitude of “each man for himself”, but this attitude is selfish and will not build our nation. I salute people like Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, Ste-ve Biko, Albert Luthuli, Hector Peterson, Chris Hani. I say thank you to all the people who gave their lives for our Freedom that is now not free.

By Tshepo MakolaKgomo ya swa, E gangwa ke mang?E gama ke nna Tungwana mo-hlang ke tswa go thopa bonna ga Matlala Kgodumo.Go lla ting, go lla phalafala dinaka tsa rena banna ke tlog-ile mošate ke swere saka sa makintlane, Ka theogela tlase molapong ka hwetsa phala le phalane ka thunya phala gwa šala phalane. Ka tšea naka la phala ka le bea mo phatleng ka re wena mangkutukutu wa thaba, Feto-ga sekepe ro bona maisimane a ruta mpša bolese, Ga se go ruta mpša bolese ke go ruta katse go teka tafola Ke tšhaba baditi!

KGOMO YA SWA

SUBMITTED POETRYTo be part of this amazing poetry corner all you have to do is visit the Facebook page and like the Mother Tongue page. You will find all the details on the page.

Limitless Excellence It began in Genesis That you may possess as far as your eyes shall see and your mind shall perceive.

You were born to roam freely with no limits, no boundaries. So do not make money a limitation and your locality a restriction to anything you want to do and anywhere you

want to go.

And when you do it, do it with excellence For it is not far removed from you. By excellence you were made Fearfully and wonderfully Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

Do not warp that beauty with media’s standards Mediocrity is not an option Get out the boxes!

Dance yourself into endless circles Knowing you are the best of all His creation His stand-ard is excellence Go back to the Genesis The perfect depiction of excellence without limits.

PENTOPAPER

, PHOTOGRAPHYPOETRY&

USabelo Mabala ufunda eMinerva high school, ufunda ibanga 11, udlala ibhola esikoleni nangaphandle kwesikole. Ufun-da unyaka wakhe wesibili kanti futhi ufunda izifundo zomnotho kanye nezom-lando womhlaba wonke. USabelo ungu-muntu osebenza ngokuzikhandla kanye nokuzithemba kukho konke akwenzayo, ungumuntu onamancoko, akuyena umun-tu othanda udlame kanye nezimpi. Uy-azehlisa kubantu uma bekhuluma naye, ungumuntu obanamaqhinga ekulung-iseni izinkinga ahlangabezana nazo ngaphandle kokusebenzisa udlame. Ngithanda ukufunda izincwadi, kwesinye isikhathi ngibukela ibhola kumabonakude, ikakhulu-kazi elaphesheya kwezilwandle okuyilona elingigculisayo. Ngike ngiphinde ngihlangane naban-gane bami asebemkantshubomvu kwe-zebhola ngibacele ukuba bangicebise ekutheni ngifike lapho bekhona nami ukuze ngiphumelele. Lezifundo ngizik-hethe ngoba ngingumdlali webhola futhi nginesifiso sokuba ngiyodlala kwamanye amazwe, kanti futhi ngifisa ukuba nolwazi nomlando ngamazwe angaphandle. Ekhaya bangiseka kakhu-lu ngoba kwala ngisho ngingaphilile, abavumi ukuba ngihlale endlini nje, bayangiphoqa ukuba ngiyekudokotela khona ngizosheshe ngilulame ukuze ngibuyele ebholeni ngiyozilolonga. Umama uhlale engigqugquzela ukuba ngingaliyeki ithalente lami lokudlala ibhola, ngoba kusasa ngingaziphilisa ngalo. Intsha ngingayicebisa ngokuthi ayihlukane nezidakamizwa kanye not-shwala, ngoba akunamphumela omu-hle. Wonke umuntu unephupho lakhe kanye nesiphiwo azalwe naso ekutheni aziphilise ngaso, kubalulekile ukuba int-sha yakithi izazi ukuthi ifunani empilweni.

FALLING APART (poem)By: Mabhelandile Jack When days are dark Friends are fewWhen times get hardThey turn their backs on you

You only live once Life is about choicesYou have to choose But choose wisely

We all live to understand But some live to destroy They don’t have time to give But they have time to receive

Life is too long Only choices make it short Good choices last longer You have to be stronger

I have fallen many times I’ve failed several timesI’ve been disappointed By people whom I trusted

That has made me strong and wiser than I was before, I’m strong

DEAR VODACOMBy Nonceba SaliweWhy is data so expensive? As the youth, our lives are on social media! Social media, the internet our lives, school research….. Form of COMMUNICATION! It all depends on data.This makes our lives daytime mares. Simply because data is so expensive. So dear Vodacom I preach…!!! I’m only a high school student, and need you to make my life Easy! Why is data so expensive????? Why do I have to sweat for it so much? It’s a matter of being selfish, because we students are una-ble to afford what you charge. Please just lower your price, that wouldn’t hurt a fly….I’m not asking for too much. I’m just pleading with you to at least lower your price. Make it reasonable and affordable. I’m not saying unlimited, I’m just saying affordable.It takes two to tango. Together “Vodacom and customers” We could both keep happy, only “together” though….. lastly I plead once more. PLEASE LOWER DATA!

DEAR ALEXBy: Naledi Dikotla Is it okay for you to punish me simply because I’m poor?Am I really different?or is it because I’m black?

Who are you to judge me?I mean after all you are no GodI am who I am because of youThe rats around me are like a barrier between you and IYou’re in a world of milk and honeyI’m in mine of rats and stench

But we’re all human1nose 2eyes 2ears Why is my world different from yours?

Dear Alex are we really different or is it just me?

Would you like to submit your poems? Email them to [email protected]

SMILEBy: Khanyisa Mdazuka Smiles. White teeth, yellow teeth, skew teeth, It doesn’t matter.A grin, a smirk, a twitch,It doesn’t matter. I’ll love it anyway.


SABELOMabala

Poem by Emmah Mabye

Elaine MacdonaldWrite something each day – practice makes perfect.Have discipline – just do it! You can’t write a story if you don’t start. Carry a notebook and make little notes. Every time you get an idea, jot it down. Try to find a place where you feel like writing (whatever works for you). Write what you like to read. Have fun when you write – you have to enjoy it.Experiment. Read, correct and re-write. Create a world for your characters to

live in and as thoroughly as possible. Create interesting characters – really get to know them. Read books on ‘How to Write’. Take a writing course if you can, or get hold of books on how to write. Use short sentences – they have more impact. Try to write like you talk. Do not write long, flowery sentences. Read as much as you can. You will learn a lot by reading other authors’ work. If you get stuck, do some exer-cise, walk or go out. A change will jolt your mind into gear. Try to cut down TV

watching. Reading and writing will get your creative juices flowing. TV tends to slow your creativity down. Plan out your story, think about how you are going to begin, develop the plot and the ending - but then just write. Don’t give up – finish your story, article or book. If someone is negative about your writ-ing, don’t tell them anything. Just write anyway. - Read more on how you can become an Author by visiting Mother Tongue on Facebook. Like the Page.

PENTOPAPER

TIPS ON BEING AN

Have you always wanted to be part of something great? Here is your chance. Help Elaine Macdonald write a book by sending us an email at [email protected]

All you have to do is: • Describe what your characters look like in detail. Height, size, hair length and colour, eyes, ears, nose, clothes

are all important. You can create hu-man, animal or fantasy characters.• What kind of personality does each character have? Are they outgoing? Quiet? Are they aggressive or passive? Kind or mean? Do they like people? Or do they prefer to be alone? May-be they are kind most of the time, but greedy? Not everyone is the same all the time.

• What is your character afraid of? Why? What happened in the past to make your character so scared?• Who is his or her best friend? Who is family? Who do they like? Or dis-like?• Does the character have any funny habits? Or do anything strange? Is he or she clumsy? Tidy? Messy?


COMPETITION

You can even draw a map of your world if you feel like it. Winners stand a chance to win a book hamper and a shopping voucher. Entries close on the 1st of September.

Visit Facebook for more information on the competition.

Help us write a book

LIVINGa Life of

PURPOSEI would like to ask you a very important question that every-one should know the answer to and if not, should strive to know the answer to. That is, what is your purpose?

If you truly had to think about it - without the influence of your family, friends, teachers or social media - what do you believe you were created for? Why do you believe you are here on this earth?Thinking about it may make you feel a bit anxious and is probably over-whelming to most people. However if you quiet your thoughts and still your fears, you will find the answer innate within you.We all fundamentally know what we want; we just tend to get so wrapped up in the world that we begin to lose our ability to hear our inner voice that guides us on what we should do and where we should be or go.Not knowing your purpose is like fly-ing a plane with no set destination co-ordinates; you can land absolutely an-ywhere. This lack of direction does not serve you or those around you. In fact, it may cause you to become annoyed with everything and everyone around you, because nothing you want seems to be happening. The goal of hav-ing and knowing your purpose is to anchor you and give you direction in life. It helps us on our path to have a vision for our lives and create goals to achieve that vision. It allows for our intuition to guide us on decisions we make, big and small, the friends to make and keep, as well as oppor-

tunities to pursue. Living on purpose gives life meaning. Now, you may be wondering, “where do I start?” How do I even begin to traverse this complex maze of discovering purpose, while I am still discovering myself? Firstly, it is okay to not have it all fig-ured out, as you will get there. A good place to start is to list your strengths, talents, things you enjoy doing and things you would like to be able to do. Then make a list of areas you would like to improve on. Look at your list and ask yourself how you can use what you are interested in and passionate about, combined with your talents, to serve others. Then create a list on how you can impact the world around you – the possibili-ties are endless. Remember this is an evolving list and it may have a few changes from when you were in grade 8 compared to matric. However who you fundamentally are and want to be has always been there.The next step is to create a vision board. Take a blank paper or cardboard – as big as you like – paste and write on it things you want for yourself over the next 5 to 10 years. The goal here is to aim for the stars. Imagine anything you want is possible and you are capable of achieving and becoming anything you want. There are no financial barriers. Where you live, where you come from and who your family is does not matter. This is for you to dream and create your future. From these two activities you can start thinking over what legacy you would like to leave behind, what stories you want people to tell about

you once you’ve gone; and before you know it, your purpose will become clear. Do not worry if this takes time. Once you finally real-ise what your purpose is, you will know it in your heart and you can set your desires on achieving it. The journey ahead is long and there will be some bumps along the way, but with your compass set to a clear direction, you will come out on top. Cheers to discovering who God created us to be and living our lives on purpose.

Ntsiki Mkhize

REALTALK


JAYJason Maseko

What are your greatest achievements so far?Most of my achievements, specifically in writing, come from Watt pad, which is a site where writers can post their stories and readers can give feedback. On this site, over a million people have read my work. That makes me really, really giddy. What talent do you have and what makes you unique?Writing happens to be a talent of mine, as well as a hobby. I think my combina-tion of wit, enthusiasm, creativity and a transcendent imagination makes me unique. What book have you read re-cently?Absolution by Patrick Flannery. I’m cur-rently reading Nobody is Ever Missing by Catherine Lacey. Do you have a hobby? What is it and why do you enjoy it?I enjoy writing and photo editing because I get to build worlds that don’t exist in the realm of reality. I get to flip the perspective of a pho-to by darkening or lightening it, for example. What are you looking forward to?I’m nervous but expectant. The most promising part of this opportunity is being able to write and have those around me reading my words.

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Brothers Osine and Anesi Ikhiano-sime from Lagos taught themselves to code, and with encouragement from their parents and school, developed an Android-based browser called Crocodile Browser Lite in 2014. Would you believe that! According to both brothers, they developed the browser out of pure boredom, because they were “fed up with Google Chrome…”

Ilanga elibalulekile kakhulu ,ilanga lomuntu

obalulekile kakhulu owasi siza ukuba sibe nenkululeko. Ilanga lokuthi siqhube izim-fundiso zakhe zokwenzela

abanye okuhle. Student from NEWGATE

COLLEGE

I siku ro tsundzuka no tlangela

migingiriko ya khale ka “ president “ Nelson Man-dela.Ngopfu ku pfuna van’wani vanhu, lava hanyaka evuswetini

School: KWA-BHEK-ILANGA SECONDARY

SCHOOL

Let it not be said that Africa is lacking in innovation because of its socio-economic challenges, and overall perception as a ‘third world.’ Here are some of the most original inventors and influencers making huge waves within their communities.

AFRICA’S YOUTH EMBRACES INNOVATION FOR A BETTER LIFE

CROCODILE BROWSER LITE NIGERIA’S ANSWER TO THE SEARCH ENGINE

BE DACHANGE

FILL IN THE MISSING WORDSGET INVOLVED

Sheron Monama Ofentse Msibi Nyiko Mthombeni Gontse Mathibe Sthembiso Mokoena

It means that one should be selfless,

be oriented even though it’s not in you just be

open minded and helpful. Student from

SANDOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika ’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. Morena setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenye-ho, O se boloke, O se boloke sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika.Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die van ons see, Oor ons ewige , Waar die kranse antwoord gee, Sounds the call to come together, And we shall stand,Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.

Verone Mankou, often referred to as the Steve Jobs of the Congo, is the founder of VMK, a tech company focused on mobile technologies. The company has a specific focus on the design of Tablet PCs & Smartphones. In 2011, VMK presented the Way-C, its first Android Tablet PC. The Way-C retails at USD $300 and is available in the Congo and France. VMK also manufactures an African-themed Android smartphone called Elikia.

WAY-C TABLET, AFRICA’S ANSWER TO IPAD

It’s a day to remember the hard work of the late legendary Tata

Madiba, by helping a person in need. Student

from LIBERTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

It’s more of giving back to the community, just like Nelson Mandela

sacrificed his life by going to jail. Student from

SANDOWN HIGH SCHOOL

YIMI-KE LOWOUmlungisi Mtshali

Igama lami nginguMlungisi Mtshali. Ngazalelwa endaweni yaseNewcas-tle esibhedlela eMadadeni ngonyaka wenkulungwane namakhulu ayisishi-yagalolunye namashumi ayisishiyagalol-unye nanhlanu ziyisikhombisa kulwezi.Ngingowokugcina kwethu, sisonke sibane. Ngikhulele eNewcastle esigodini saseBlaauwbosch lapho engifunde kho-na isikole samabanga aphansi eSikhona Primary. Nokuthe ngonyaka wezinku-lungwane ezimbili nesithupha ngashi-ywa umama emhlabeni, lokho kuholele ekutheni ubaba angithathe ngizofunda ngapha Egoli.

Manje ngihlala e-Alexandra nabanye bomndeni wami,ngifunda eMinerva okuyisikole samabanga aphakeme, ngenza ibanga leshumi nanye. Ngenza izifundo zomnotho ngoba ngiyathanda ukwazi ukuthi kwenzekani kwezomnotho wezwekazi lakithi. Enye into engihlaba umxhwele umculo kamaskandi ngiyaku-thokozela ukuwulalela kwesinye isikhathi ngize ngilingise ukuwugidela ngendlela engiwuthanda ngayo. Umculi engimk-honze kakhulu iMfezi emnyama.

Mina ngiwumuntu othanda abantu futhi nginesineke, umuntu ngiyamnika indlebe nethuba ngimuzwe ukuthi uthini. An-githandi ukugxeka kunalokho ngiyakha, angithandi ukuzwisa umuntu ubuhlungu ngoba isiZulu sithi yenza komunye lokho othanda ukuba kwenziwe kuwe.Kod-wa-ke sonke siyazi lixhoshwa libhekile uma kwenzekile ngaphatha kabi omunye umuntu kusuke kungeyona inhloso yami. Okunye engikuthandayo ukuyobuke-la ibhola noma ingoma kamaskandi emahostela lapho kucula khona abaculi abehlukene ngiphinde ngithathe izith-ombe zezinto ezingihlaba umxhwele lapho ngikhona. Yimi-ke lowo uMlungisi Mtshali


WHAT DOES

MANDELA DAY MEAN TO YOU?

By: Nkhaviso Siweya & Sithembele Vilakazi

By: Nkhaviso SiweyaWords from an educator on THE TOPIC OF PREGNANCY IN SCHOOLTeachers feel bad about the situation where students find themselves pregnant during their schooling year. Remember, we are parents and it pains when your child becomes pregnant at a tender age. She cannot concentrate well because the condition makes it difficult, if not impossible, for her to engage seriously in educational matters. It affects teaching and learning as they often miss class or become absent from school due to their condition - sometimes with genuine reasons as they must always consult health practitioners. This, at the end of the day, affects teaching and learning and the end result is that they normally fail. Sometimes pregnancy makes them behave abnormally and affects normal teaching and learning. It also ends up affecting those learners who don’t engage in sexual activities as we don’t have different classes for pregnant learners and for those who are not.

IN SCHOOLPREGNANCY

LIFE HACKS

KWA BEKILANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND LEARNERS HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT LEARNER PREGNANCY

IN SCHOOLS AND ITS EFFECT ON EDUCATION.

Phalane Kgalema

Miss Simelane

Nyiko MakhubelaMrs Shalang

Khensani Manganyi

I think learners don’t plan to be

pregnant, it just hap-pens. And it affect learn-ers a lot educationally,

as it limits their time to study.

Learners who are pregnant are limited. This affects their right to education because it affects their concentration as they are stressed. They also fall asleep,

making me want to sleep as well.

Pregnant learners have a negative attitude towards

schoolwork and it is frustrating to us as teachers because they act like adults while they are

still learners.


Get to know the real Thato Aaliyah Elizabeth Khasoane Who am I? When I ask myself that question I never seem to find an answer. Don’t get me wrong, I do know who I am as in where I live and my name of course. In my point of view, knowing who you are is knowing the real you, knowing your personality or how you would react if someone poured water all over you. My background - I’m Thato Aaliyah Elizabeth Khasoane and my nickname is Tee-Kay. I was born on July 25 and this year I will be 14. I am also proud to say that I belong to the City of Gold. Yes, you guessed it; I am from Johannesburg. I live with both of my parents and my two sisters. I started writing when I was 11. At that time, I was into writing fan fiction. A Fan fiction is when people take either the story or character of a certain piece of work, whether it is a novel or a movie and so on, and create their own story based on it. Thereafter I went from writing fan fiction about One Direction to writing other types of creative writing. Facts about me. My favourite movie is The Fault in Our Stars. I just love the connection between Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters. You could swear they are in a real relation-ship. My hobby is writing poems, fan fiction stories and drawing, even though I’m bad at it. I enjoy these hobbies because I can be creative and I can be myself.One of my favourite celebrities is Leigh-Anne Pinnock, from the all-girl band Little Mix, because she doesn’t follow the characteristics given to celebrities and she really cares about everyone around her.If I had to describe myself in three words I would say that I am energetic, weird and awkward.Conclusion - In the beginning of this article I said I don’t really know who I am and I tried my best to describe myself in this article. But the truth is, we are all on a journey of self-dis-covery and I am still on that journey. The thing is, the journey never ends - it goes on for the rest of our lives.

ME, MYSELF

and I

It affects me as a learner because some pregnant learners

fall asleep while the teacher is doing his or her work (teaching). That’s when the teacher will be disturbed, which it will

be infringes on the rights of other learners and wasting their time.

It’s frustrating us a lot and those pregnant

learners don’t get along with other learners who are at the same age

group as them. They are always absent from school which has a negative impact on their schoolwork. It also creates mockery for them because

many learners make fun of them.

V: Ons ken jou as Nicky van Wyk. Het jy enige ander snaakse name waarvan ons nie weet nie?A: Nee, my ma het my met net een naam geseën.V: Wat doen jy vir ’n lewe?A: Ek is ’n grafiese ontwerper.V: Wanneer het jy ’n belangstelling gevind in ontwerp en hoe oud was jy?A: Twee jaar gelede; ek was 23 jaar oud.V: Beskryf jou werk met net

Selecting a career:CORNERCAREER

LEER KEN NICKY VAN WYK EN HAAR DINGE Die jong, passievolle grafiese ontwerper van Mother Tongue.

MYFUTURE


MY NAME IS Tetelo Makola

I am 17 years old and in grade 11 at Minerva High School. I was born in Limpopo at Tsimanyane hospital. I have 2 siblings and I am the only girl amongst my siblings. I am a shy, quiet, motivative and fun person. I love spending my time studying and with my family. I am an introvert. I do not like gossiping and people who talk behind my back. I dislike people who pretend to be someone else. You must always be true to yourself. I am bubbly and loyal to myself and everyone else. I love singing though I’m not good at singing. I love reading novels and newspapers as this helps me improve my English and keeps me updated on things happening around the world. I am a hard worker and very dedicated to my school work. I am an RCL at school. There’s one person who is the most im-portant to me and that is my mom. She’s my role model. I would not be where I am today if it were not for her. She plays a big role in my life as a parent. She is always there for me and by my side. She is always supportive and a strong woman. On weekends, I attend Saturday class-es at St. Mary’s Girls. I have a mentor whom I got through Sizanani Mentor-ship Programme at St.Mary’s. She is one of those mentors everyone would want or wish to have. She helps me with everything I need help with and advises me. Regarding my achievements, I received awards in English and Geography last year (2015) at St. Mary’s and got awarded again at Minerva High School in Sepedi (Home Language). Based on my first term 2016 results, I got two distinctions in English and Home Language. I am very proud of my accom-lishments. When I grow up, I want to be a forensic scientist or a pharmacist. I am looking foward to this great oppor-tunity given by CAXTON and I will give it my very best.

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGChoosing a career is a big thing! But which one? Doctor? Electrician? Teacher? Beautician? Sales Executive? Accountant? Many careers you will be familiar with, but what about the careers you don’t even know exist? Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an exciting and rewarding career that most people know nothing about. NDT is basically safety testing, which is needed in all industries. Many different tests have to be carried out on various components to ensure that they are safe. Industrial Radiography, Ultrason-ic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing,

Visual Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Test-ing and Eddy Current Testing are some kinds of testing techniques that you could perform if you decide to become an NDT Technician. You could carry out tests on pipe-lines, aircraft, railway tracks, cranes and many other compo-nents. NDT technicians have exciting and interesting work. Some can work in factories and workshops, others can work outdoors, on an oil-rig, below ground or even under the sea! The School of Applied Non Destructive Examination (SANDE) in Impala Park, Boksburg offers many interesting short NDT courses throughout the year. They

offer local and international qualifica-tions to NDT Level I, II and III. SANDE local qualifications are TETA accredit-ed and some bursaries are available each year. If you would like to find out more, or for a representative from SANDE to come to your school to give a presentation, please email: [email protected] or phone 011 894-2206 during office hours for assis-tance. You can also visit SANDE’s web page on www.sande.co.za. Click on the Facebook link and join our SANDE likes page. NDT technicians make a difference. Become an NDT technician and make the world a safer place!

een woord.A: Prettig.V: Waar werk jy huidiglik?A: By Caxton koerante.V: Waarom geniet jy wat jy doen?A: Ek kan kreatief wees; buite die boks dink; iets lewendig en aange-naam laat lyk; iets uit niks skep, en dit wat ek die meeste geniet doen.V: Watter advies het jy vir ander aspirant ontwerpers om hul drome na te streef?A: Al wat ek kan sê is, as jy ’n grafiese ontwerper wil word, kry opleiding, wees kreatief, vind jou styl en hou daarby, want jy kan nie verkeerd gaan met hierdie beroep nie. En meer belangrik – GLO IN JOUSELF.V: Wat is jou gunsteling kleur?A: Rooi.V: Wat is jou gunsteling musiek?A: Ek is lief vir enige tipe musiek, behalwe opera. Maar my gunsteling tipe musiek is rock/metal.

V: Help musiek met jou kreatiwiteit?A: Dit help my sonder twyfel. Dit help my dink en ontwerp is denke wat jy visueel uit-beeld (afhangende na die musiek waarna jy luister). As jy na metal luister terwyl jy iets ontwerp, dink ek nie jou ontwerp sal enige kleur hê nie (haha).V: As jy nog op skool was, sou jy nog steeds ’n ontwerper wou wees?A: Ja. As ek geweet het dat ek só passievol oor ontwerp sou wees, het ek harder gewerk om my doelwitte vinniger te bereik.V: Gebruik drie woorde om Mother Tongue te beskryf.A: Kreatief, innoverend, vars.

A lot of people are unsure about how or where to get help in choosing a career. Some have chosen a career based on what they perceive to be the right ca-reer because of what other individuals are doing e.g. the era when Infor-mation and Technology was the “IT” career. While interacting with career seekers for the past 8 to 10 years, we found that there are three basic steps a person can take to help them when choosing a career. Step OneFigure out where your career interests are by asking yourself: Where do my interests lie? What do I do well and enjoy? What kind of personality do I have? What’s really important to me? What are my values? Take the career-related tests your college or university may offer, or take an online psychometric assessment to help you figure out how to choose a career. Step Two Learn about your career options,

because there usually isn’t an oppor-tunity to take a class in varsity that demonstrates accurately how the workplace operates. You have to take the initiative to explore it yourself. Do research from your campus career office and find out if there is any litera-ture describing different kinds of work, the typical qualifications needed and the salary ranges for various occupations. Also, approach anyone you may know in various industries through informative interviews, and take the opportunity to gain experi-ence through shadowing and taking internships. Step ThreeDuring step two of interrogating people from the industries that inter-est you and gaining experience, you will probably have had the chance to understand your strengths and weak-nesses. A third part of how to choose a career is to outline your long term progression for the different careers. After you’ve spent time on steps one

and two, some of your strong favorites may start to emerge. At this stage, it would be a great idea to gain fore-sight on how your role will escalate through different positions that ulti-mately bring you to the point of the career that you’ve always wanted. Most importantly, keep it all in per-spective. You do not have to live forever with any career decision you make in these phases of student career planning.


IGAMA LAMnguZenande

MinembiNdavela ngomhla we-21 Agasti 1999.Ndizalelwa eKapa kwingingqi yase Site C.Ndizalwa nguXolisa Mkwane utata wam nomama wam uLuzeka Minembi.Abazali bam baphuma kwilali yaseOx-ton eWhittlesea, kwisithili saseHewu eCiskei.Ngokusebenza bazokuwela kwelase Rhawutini kwilokishi yaseAlex-andra.Ekhaya ndingumntana wokuqala kubantwana abane.Ndiqale ukungena isikolo amabanga aphantsi eSikhokelo Primary School,uk-usuka ku A ukuya kwibanga lesi-3.Nda-zofunda EIthute Primary School amaban-ga aphambili u4 ukuya ku7.Amabanga wam aphezulu ndiwafundele ePholosho Secondary School nase Minerva High School.Ndithanda ukufunda iincwadi,uku-zoba,ukucula nokuxhentsa.Okanye ndibhale incwadi zembongi zomthin-yana.Ndithande ukudlala imidlalo ye bhola ekhatywayo,eyomboxo kanye neyeKhrikethi.Ukuzivocavoca ekudlaleni oogqapu noopuca esitalatweni.Ndifundela ukuba nguMthungi weem-pahla,ndithande ukuthunga nokuzoba ngempilo yam yonke.Oku kwenza uba ndibekude ngeengcinga zam,ndenze into ezotshintsha isizwe ngenye indlela.Indenza uba ndikwazi uzithemba kwiz-into ezinzima ndibe nesibindi,ndiqine okwe ntsimbi.Andiphelelanga ukuba ngumthungi qha,ndifuna ukuba ngunontlalontle ndikwazi ukuthethela isizwe sethu sakwa ntu. ndincede abantu abangan-amazwi wokuzithethela,abantu abagu-layo,abadala,abangenazindlu kunye nabantwana abazinkedama abahlala ezitalatweni.

A CAREERCHOOSE

By: Zenande MinembiUDime Ndebele yinkwenkwe eminyaka eli -17 ubudala,wazalelwa kwilokishi yase Alexandra.Le yingingoyi yeetalente ezininzi,yena uDime uye wazibonakalisa ngokuziveza phakathi kwegquba labantu ukuba unenkqubela phambili.Ungumthungi yakwantu,umthungi onika ulutsha amathuba. Zinomtsalane iimpahla azithungayo,zonwabisa ulutsha.Uqale ukuthunga kunyaka odlulileyo 2015.Uye wajijeka ingqondo wakude ngeencinga apho abone khona ukuba eli lithuba lakhe.Abazali bakhe babengayithandi indlela anxiba ngayo,kodwa ekugqibeleni bayamkela bebona ukuba yinto evuyisa unyana wabo kwaye lithuba lokuba afezekise amaphupha akhe.Uyathanda ukuba ngumthungi wempahla ngo-ba uyabona ulutsha luthanda ukuswenka.Uzisa utshintsho oluninzi ebantwini bayakhululeka emizimbeni.Yeyona nto imenza ukuba angangeni kwezi zinto zinobudlobongela ezenziwa lulut-sha.Uye waba namahlandinyuka obomi emana esi-wa evuka eludakeni.Abantu babembiza ngezith-uko ezihlabayo besithi yinofi uyaphambana.Uye wathi ulutsha lwanamhlanje kufuneka lufunde ukuzimela luthethe ngamalungelo abo.Wonke umuntu makenze into ayifunayo ngexe-sha afuna ngalo.Isizwe sabaNtsundu masibam-bane sise ilizwe lethu phambili.Isizwe sabam-nyama sililize intshaba zethu ziye zanenzondo enkulu.Singabatheni thina sisoloko sishiyeka ngemva?

By: Vilakazi SthembileIt’s the month of helping those in need and giving them your time to show you care about them regardless of the fact that they are not your family. Most of the time when people want to aid children the first thing that pops to their minds is an orphanage. We always want to help little ones who don’t have a family, whose mom or dad might have decided not to be part of their lives or whose mother or father suffered a tragic death or unfortunately passed on due to a cer-tain illness. We feel so much pain for them because we all know the feeling of losing that special person in your life, and some of us just cannot im-agine life without our parents.

It’s an awesome thing to help another person who needs your help, share what you get on a daily basis with those who hardly get half of what you have. Because they never asked to live that particular life as much as you never asked to be so privileged, there are so many orphanages, organisations or programmes that support these children in Alexandra,

which makes me happy.Slowly the smile fades as I try to count the number of homes for the disabled or programmes that educate people about them and how to treat them in Alexandra. They also are beautiful creations of God who never asked to be that way. In most cases we become selfish about the matter, we only take into thought our own feelings, how we would feel having to be around them and spend time with them. Yes, its heart breaking but we also have to be around them and show our love for them as well.

They have a hard time already being different, yet we also don’t associate ourselves with them because we fear we might react in a way that might hurt their feeling, which leads to us to fear visiting or spending time with them. It shouldn’t be this way - we should support them, be with them and show that we care about them and be selfless about the matter. Do the little you can for Mandela Day, not forgetting the ones who were born that way and cannot do any-thing to change themselves.

INVINCIBLEUBUHLE

OBUNOMTSALANE I’M NOTI’M NOT

PIN-UP B ARD

By: Naledi Dikotla The word Art on its own has no meaning or value, but when creativity is added

it brings the artwork to life. Buhle Chonco (18) has devoted his life, time and effort to perfecting his talent in all things artistic including photography, music

and drawing. He was raised by a single parent (his father) and even though his mother wasn’t a part of his life she was still supportive.

Supplied by: Adrién Diamond (17) who is a pupil in grade 11, Edenvale High School

A PENCIL SKETCH WITH A DIFFERENCE


SIHLEGULE

My name is Sihle Gule. I’m doing grade 12 (matric) at Minerva. I’m doing science stream which is Mathe-matics, Physical science, Geography and Life Science. Well, I am a very kind person. Motivative I can say. I like helping people with their school work, assignments etc. Tetelo is one of the people I help. I’m a hard worker and very dedicated to my school work. I wouldn’t say studying is my hobby or a thing I like doing, but I’m doing it because it’s the only way to get suc-cessful.My achievementsWell, when I was doing grade 10, I managed to be the best learner in all Alexandra schools and got 2nd prize. I got a prize at the Vincent Tshabalala Educational Fund (VTEF) when I was doing grade 11.I was invited to the Rotary Youth Lead-ership Awards (RYLA) in Limpopo.In March 2016, I was awarded as Excellence: Best Learner at Minerva High with an average percentage of 82%. I got six distinctions last term. I participated in the National School Moot Court Competition (NSMCC). I got 3rd in Gauteng and went again Nationally. I was a chairperson of Leaders 99 Minerva. In September 2015, I got awarded for being the best learner (1st place) in all six subjects, namely: Mathematics, Physical Science, Life science, Life Orientation, Geogra-phy and Isizulu. This year 2016, I was the best learner in Minerva again, with an average percentage of 84%.

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it. – Warhol.

Here is your chance to pin up your art. You can Whatsapp your art to 076 525-8306 or post it on our Facebook page.

By: Thato KhasoaneAre we the useless generation? We are normally seen as the technolo-gy generation and that we don’t know how to do physical labour, but is that true? Are our descendants going to get dumber and dumber?

“You’re useless, you’re not going to get anywhere with that phone of yours.”

That is what we are normally told by older people. If you go ask teenagers, “why are most teenagers depressed?” the answer would normally be that we are brought down or discouraged by

most of the older people around us. Most of the older people who say that have been through “the struggle”. In their eyes they think that our lives are easier because we are given what we want and that we don’t have anything to fight against, but all of that is wrong. We work for what we want and we do fight for what is right.

The “#FeesMustFall” protest can be used as an example. They didn’t fight for something that would just benefit them; they fought for something that would benefit the youth and South Africa as a whole. Believe it or not,

social media had a big impact on the protest and it spread the word about the protest to get people involved. So you could say that our phones got us somewhere.

In the beginning I asked, “Are we the useless generation?”

From my point of view, we’re not. Yes, we are the technology generation, but we use it to our advantage and to make a difference in the world. I would advise the youth to ignore all the nega-tivity that is said about us because we are the change that the world needs.

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IS IT US OR IS IT THEM?

Robyn Atherton, Callista Serrao, Jordan Hammond, Lenore Blanshard, Courtney Kan.

BUSTASWEAT

A HEAD, A HORSE, A HURDLE

THE PRINCESS AND THE PAUPER

By: Jason Maseko

Rowing is a very popular sport in the city of Johannes-burg, running from the end of August to the beginning of March. Many competi-tions and regattas take place during the season including SA Champs and Gauteng Champs. I interviewed a rower (Grade 11 - Lenore Blanshard) to find out more.Q: How long have you been a rower?A: I’ve been a rower since

By: Chiara Blows

THE ORDINARY

GIRLHailing from Ebony Park just outside of Midrand is a girl born and bred in Tembisa. She was born on January 18th 1999 to Jacobeth and Jonas Phao. She is also the proud sister of a charming young man by the name of Phuti Phao. Considering that she is a bookworm, poetry lover, writing and public speaking enthusiast; we can safely say that she is excited beyond words about the Caxton Youth Newspaper. Inquisitive, cunning and tenacious are three words that can be used to describe her. Apart from being a bookworm, she is interested in all things science + human anatomy & how it all works. She has dreams of one day pursuing a career in the medical field. Strangers would probably describe her as quiet but those who know her would dis-agree with the previous statement. Tyler Perry’s Diary Of A Mad Black Woman is one of her favourite movies. She looks up to her mother and maternal grandmother and aspires to be as hard-working and warm-hearted as them. She is opinion-ated and has a sharp tongue. Children have a special place in her heart and she believes they should always be cherished, loved and shown all the beauty they possess inside.While she dreams of pursuing a career in the medical field, she also has plans of building a clinic or hospital for children and women. She is all for Girl Power, Girl Empowerment and Education in every form. After reading this you might think that she is such a serious young girl but she is just an ordinary girl. She is an ordi-nary everyday girl who loves chocolate, laughing and being with her loved ones. She is not a fan of homework and some-times has to let music soothe her soul. She is a simple girl with a mind, a heart and big dreams. That girl is Kabelo Phao.


It’s a bright, early, ravishing Sunday morning. People are all around, crowding the Mayfox Croft arena, stepping out in their best for this FEI World Cup qual-ifier. Christopher Nicholas, the co-headboy of School of Merit and resident equestrian profes-sional (in his words), scampers across the track on the back of his six-year-old warm-blood, Monte. They’ve participated in over one hundred competitions together,

and won around 20. In my opin-ion, they’re the best pair I have ever encountered. Chris braids

Grade 6 and have just finished my fifth season going onto my sixth. Q: What is one of the best parts about rowing?A: When we have those moments where we come together as a team. We kind of unite and become our own little family where we can have so much fun togeth-er.Q: What is one of the worst parts about rowing?A: Waking up at 4 to drive an hour to Roodeplaat and only getting back home after 5. And sometimes being with each other for so long can make us grumpy and irritated. Q: What are SA Champs and Gauteng Champs?A: Gauteng Champs is usually halfway through our season. It is a regatta where we see how far we’ve come in the half season and it prepares us for the more competitive half season. There is a tro-phy for the school which earns the most points. SA Champs is usually during the first weekend of March. The two main events are the girls’ first quad and the

boys’ first eight. There is a prize-giving at the end and usually a decision is made for some of the older age groups to go to National or Provincial Trials. Q: How did you and your team perform in the two previously mentioned compe-titions?A: In the 2015-2016 season we came second in our second quad event at Gauteng Champs. At SA Champs we won our second quad event and for my double we placed second in our B Final overall.Q: What team were you currently in for this previous season?A: Second Quad. This quad felt more like family. Q: What is one thing you would like to change about rowing if you could?A: This is a hard one; I don’t think anything really needs to change; but I feel that we just need more support at regattas. Q: Final thoughts?A: Rowing is a building up sport; you start from the bottom and work your way to the top.

his warmblood like a beast, and Monte gallops like one. Today, they’re jumping the one metre adult. By the end of his run, Chris says this is not his day. I laugh, and remind him that there are far more days ahead, for both him and Mon-te. For all of us. Chris attends several equestrian events a year, and has a lesson with acclaimed horse trainer Grant Langley. In what remains of his spare time, Chris does an excellent job at leading the school alongside his co-head, Tyron Cameron.

SPORTACTIVITY

CHRISLIN NIEUWOUDTLIFESAVING

A SWING WITH CHIARA CONTOMATHIOS

Q: How long have you been doing life-saving for? A: I have been doing lifesaving for one year.Q: What originally inspired you to being lifesaving – a non-mainstream sport? A: I originally am a swimmer, and was recovering with a shoulder injury, and decided to try something new and dif-ferent to strengthen my shoulder. I came across lifesaving at Strand beach in Cape Town where they were competing at nationals, and immediately said “I must do that”.Q: What do you enjoy most about life-saving? A: I enjoy the spirit and the vibe attached to this sport. The people become like a second family to you and encourage you to do your best all the time. I especially enjoy the feeling when we take our Mal-ibu boards out into the ocean and com-pete while paddling. The water splashing up on your face, while competing next to fierce competition, hoping to catch the next wave to overtake your component.

By: Caitlin de la RocheChiara Contomathios, a highly successful and talented student at Holy Rosary School, agreed to do a short interview. She has been playing golf for most of her life and has become a respected golfer in the world of South African and even international golf. She has received National Colours for rep-resenting South Africa in the Jakarta World Junior Golf Championships in Indonesia,

among many other achievements. This is a written account of the interview:Q: When did you start playing golf?A: About 8 years ago. Q: What made you decide to start playing golf?A: When I was younger, my dad took me with to a lot of sporting events and I fell in love with golf.Q: What has been your greatest golfing

achievement?A: I think it was definitely winning the SA Girls Rose Bowl in April last year.Q: Do you plan to make golfing your life-long career?A: Of course!Q: What is your advice for young, aspiring golfers?A: Don’t ever give up, even when it gets really tough.

Samkelisiwe Jiyane yinkwenkwana eyazalwa ngomhla we-14 Okthobha 1998,uzalelwa kwa-Zulu Na-tal kwingingqi yase Osizweni eNewcastle.Uhlala nomama kunye nomntakwabo uSiphamandla Jiyane.Ufunda eMinerva High School ibanga le-12. Read this interview on our Facebook page

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Holy Rosary School interviewed Chrislin Nieuwoudt about her passion for life-saving.

At the end of the competing days which could be up to 4 days your body is tired but your soul is on a high.Q: How many hours a week does this role entail and how do you fit that in alongside your school work? A: I train +- 6 – 8 hours on weekdays, and Weekends when there’s patrols it could be anything from 3 – 16 hours on the weekend. This keeps me on my toes

as in order to get my work done, there has to be no procrastination and a lot of prioritising and planning.

Q: What are the top five tips you’d like to give everyone heading to the beach? A: When heading to the beach firstly put sunscreen on and reapply throughout the day. Keep hydrated with fluids to prevent sunstroke. When going for a swim in the ocean ensure to swim in between the flags, listen to the lifeguards as they are well equipped and experienced to do their job. If you get caught in a rip current and you are pulled out, relax and remain calm … the sea will bring you back in. If you get stung by a blue bottle use white vinegar and antihistamine cream such as Antizane, if pain or swelling does occur seek medical attention.Q: Can you talk about the challenges you’ve over come in lifesaving? A: In lifesaving there are different events which are physically demanding. I had to overcome my fear of holding my breath underwater for a certain distance. In this particular event we have to sprint a 50m freestyle and turn at the wall, holding our breaths while doing butterfly kicks for 17m and collect the dummy which weighs 75-90kgs in water, you would then swim with it to the other side. The days we pa-trolled I learned to communicate with the

public and reassure them of their safety when they became tired or short of breath throughout the swim. Q: What advice do you have for young nippers? A: I advise the young nippers to learn as much as they can from the seniors and coaches as they know lots of little tricks that will make a big difference in your racing. I urge them to always have fun and never become conceited or arrogant about their achievements. Most impor-tantly never give up, this is a skill that you learn and can use for the rest of your life.

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