 Renowned motivational Speaker Dr John Tibane giving talk at the at entrepreneurship seminar Dr Tibane motivates youth Daniel Boya 23 August 2011 The group called Virtuous Link organized a motivational entrepreneurship talk which was held at the Tshwane University of Technology. The aim of the event was to motivate aspiring young entrepreneurs. Successful young entrepreneurs gave talks about how they made it in business. Dr John Tibane who was speaking on the concept of leadership and entrepreneur said, “when you are starting something or engaging in something people will always doubt you but you must have hope.” He also elaborated on the mental capacity he indicated that nothing will happen unless you first think. Zibusiso Mkhwanazi (24), an executive chairman of the leading digital company KrazyBoyz digital, said as an entrepreneur you have to persist and when you fall you must be able to get up on your feet and continue. He also mentioned that he started his business with R2000 and now his company is worth R2billion. Through his life as an entrepreneur he managed to meet and share ideas with the inventor of the social network site, Facebook. He encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to not only focus on government tenders. Metro fm Dj and businessman Sibusiso Leope, popularly known as Dj Sbu, talked more about his life as an entrepreneur in the music business. He said if he could make it coming from a township then everybody can make it. The seminar is expected to be held again next year.
Agency raises funds for tennis club Katlego Legodi 18 August 2011
Tshwane University Of Technology students playing games to raise fund for the Monateness Tennis Club. The Lochani PR Agency hosted a Dlala Nathi event that was dedicated to raising funds for the Monateness Tennis Club, an NPO they are closely working with to uplift the sport’s participation in Soshanguve. The event with the theme “Release the child in you” took place at the Tshwane University of Technology Soshanguve South campus on Friday 18 August 2011 and was open to the students and community at large to take part and assist in fundraising. People participated in a variety of games ranging from those of the olden days to those of the technologically advanced times. Amongst them were Morabaraba, needles, puzzles, “dipekere”, “Canne-Peche”, twister and a variety of Playstation games. Thamsanxa Ragedi from Soshanguve block L said “I feel good after playing these games as they took me to my childhood”. The idea was to engage various age groups in things that will bring them together in a unique, interesting fun way. The participants were required to pay a minimum fee for each game they took part in and stood a chance to win amazing prizes as a result. The prices ranged from airtime to clothing voucher. The weather was great and the agency’s chairperson Amogelang Buys said “We intend on making money for the club as we believe that tennis is not only for the privileged, it can also exist in the townships”. With excitement, the coach of the Monateness Tennis Club Phetolo Lemekoana said: “I highly appreciate the effort of Lochani since they are helping in maintaining the club”.
Mabopane Shoprite hosts a ChampionshipBoerewors CompetitionKatlego Legodi 13 August 2011 The employees of the Pretoria North Region Shoprite and Checkers engaged in a National Championship Competition on Saturday August 13 at the Mabopane Shoprite in Central City.
Boerewors competition judges giving their evaluation The competition is an initiative of the Shoprite branches nationwide that takes place annually which gives employees a challenge to come up with a new ingredient and recipe of wors that will be on the market for the whole year nationwide. The Pretoria North region Admin’s Susan Molapo said, ”this competition is a positive platform that gives employees a chance to be hands on and play part in the growth of the different Shoprite franchises”.
Contestant Mr David Mmola working his magic on the braai stand
The candidates were given a table and braai stand that made their workplace. The candidates were not only judged on their boerewors but also on their tables and decorations. This kept the them on their feet in trying to please the independent judges of the day. The competition was at its foundation phase ,as the winner is to proceed to the second round . Mr David Mmola a meat technician at Shoprite Batho Pele plaza and a candidate spoke with excitement “this is a great initiative and I am optimistic for victory”.
Contestant Mr Lucky Mokoena showcasing his boerewors The overall winner will have his recipe used and drive away in a Toyota Hilux 2.7 double cab.
Library open for WinterveldOlwethu Mabovula 7 August 2011
Library equipment was donated to the community of Winterveld for the community library on the 5th of August by the Research and Innovation Support and Advancement, (RISA). The Winterveld Community Library benefits from the RISA’s Corporate Social Investment Project. The donations included computers, desks and cabinets, books and children’s play and educational toys and matric study guides.
Johanna Lesito who is a librarian was glad to be part of the project and hoping that the library would other libraries which are also in need of the same equipment as theirs.
“It was very great to receive the donations from RISA and we are very grateful for their help and hoping they will not stop to help us with all this material we need in our libraries. We thank the team of RISA for the books they donated to us. They will help a lot of pupils who come in our library looking for information,” said Mrs Lesito.
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Soshanguve SAPS hosts a community debate Katlego Legodi 19 August 2011 The community of Soshanguve gathered at the Soshanguve Police Station Mess Hall to engage in a debate between the police and the Community Policing Forum (CPF) on August 17 2011. The motion of the debate was “House Breaking and measures to prevent it” which required the participants to break it down and provide solutions to it. The youngsters from the surrounding schools- Lethabong, Walmanstal and Hlanganani intensely engaged in the debate and went on the podium to speak their mind on the issue and what really influences them. Constable Frank Nkgadimeng was one of the people that attended the debate and said this was the first step of many to come. Each speaker was given three minutes to raise a point of information and wrap it up with an alternative to the challenge facing the community. Doughlas Matheba from block L Soshanguve said: “The main issue that perpetuates these crimes is mainly the poverty that exists in the community and it’s high time the government do something about it”. Constable Frank Nkgadimeng of the Soshanguve SAPS adress issues of crime at the community debate This debate gave the community a platform to speak their mind and come up with ways that will help the SAPS and the CPF to address the challenge. The adjudication was Lunga Kaula who is also the chairperson of the Soshanguve youth desk said, “This is a wake-up call to the community to take responsibility in curbing the crime in the area”. In the end Walmansthal won the debate.
Unisa Students get a kick! Mary-Jane Mabula 18 August 2011 Excited students of the Unisa Foundation School of Music based in Soshanguve were treated to a motivational workshop by the Ha! Man –a musical expert. The event took place at the Tutti Hall with only a few students attending yet the atmosphere felt like that of hundred happy musical souls. The HA! Man is a recognised music artist who plays multiple instruments and has travelled the world with music. He was invited to the school to motivate them to work harder, commit to wanting to be the best and bring confidence into them. “We are holding this workshop for our students to motivate them to think out of the box when composing music. TheHa! Man is here to stimulate their minds to work harder,” said the school director Mr John Roos. To them the workshop was more than getting more education, more like a platform to freestyle and express themselves rather than follow was is prescribed by their tutors. “The purpose for today’s workshop was for the students to learn to play music freely without hesitation and have fun while on stage,” said Mr Koketso Ramokwase one of the schools tutors. The students were given chances to join and play different music instruments with the Ha! Man on stage. “He is a great musician because he plays his music out of his heart,” said Odirile Baise one of the students. TUT Vice-Chancellor said to have a fake PHD
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 | Cyril Skosana “I think that the vice-chancellor is wrong to hold a fake qualification however he is able to run the institution without showing any lack of capabilities and I think that alone is enough.” |
 | Mahlako Kgaphola “this just become a contradiction because we are here to acquire qualifications and yet the same person who is supposed to be encouraging and serve as a mentor is said to be in possession of fake qualification.” |
 | Jimmy Mello “I think that Molefe has been victimised. They are accusing him of something that they are not sure of whether he is qualifying or not”. |
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Vusi Zikala “I support Johnny because he has been a deputy vice- chancellor for quite a long time. Why these allegations after he has been appointed as a vice-chancellor? They are saying his qualification is fake why didn’t they investigate him before he was appointed. This has been politicised to spite him.” |
Women celebrate their month
Women gathered in numbers last Friday at Kgabalatsang to celebrate the women’s month. The day was not only focused on empowering women but to entertain them as well, people were reminded of the struggle women went through in 1966 and how they marched to the union buildings to make sure their voices were heard.
A number of groups performed in honour of these women from cultural groups that performed to choirs and children that sang.
Pascalina Matjane who is a committee member welcomed the guests. Matjane put her emphasis on the fact that it is a special day for all women and therefore every woman is bound to celebrate this month. Her statement was followed by well known words “wanthitha abafazi wathint’imbokodo”.
Thalithah Mametsa a blind woman is one of the people who inspired the day with her story. Thalithah got blind when she got afflicted by measles at the age of four but that did not stop her from pursuing her dreams as she started a school for the needy children, she said and hopes that many women could learn from her and not be stopped by their circumstances.
Cleaners ‘not cleaning’
Mokgadi Letsoalo 12 August 2011
Cleaners at the Tshwane University of Technology have embarked on a strike concerning their low wages.
This affected all cleaners nationwide in demand of a basic salary of R4200.00. At the moment most earn a gross salary of R1800.00.
This strike also affects students at the university. Junior Makhafola, a second year student living at the university’s residence says, “We now live in dirty corridors, we are forced to clean before or after classes if we don’t want to live in dumps.”
The cleaners have been on strike for over a week now. Doris Maluleke has been a cleaner for over 7 years and her salary has never increased after all the years she has been working for the university.
“our employers don’t realize that the campus is nothing without cleaners, we are not going back to our duties until we get a better salary.
It is highly impossible to take care of our families with the little money that we are paid.” The memorandum has been sent and answers are expected soon.
Illegal eviction to end
PhathutshedzoLuvhengo 03 August 2011
“Soshanguve Block FF and GG residents are being illegally evicted from their homes since the year before last,” South African Civic Organization (SANCO) said in a meeting on Sunday.
According to the chairperson of the branch, Mr Peter Ngobeni, 300 people have been evicted unlawfully by the House Agents without a court order or an interdict. He said that the matter has been taken to the Consumer protector.
“I hope that the eviction will end soon. Our Advocate has helped us get the title deeds for some of our members so that they can return to their homes. The report is being finalised by the municipality while the Consumer protector is dealing with our matter.” He said.
Most of the residents have been complaining about the slow pace in the fight against eviction and say that renting is hard. Ms Johanna Maluleka who was evicted from her house in April said that even the police could not help them.
“We have been struggling to get our houses since 2009 while other people are still being evicted.” Violent Marumo said.
SRC – ‘problems will be solved.’
Raymond Hlungwani 01 August 2011
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of Tshwane university of Technology hosted a mass meeting on Wednesday at the Soshanguve south campus.
The purpose of the meeting was to allow the students to raise issues that are affecting them.
Some of the issues that were raised include the shortage of water and the limited access to internet. Khabo Morifi, the sports and recreation leader, said “we are opening a platform to allow students to interact with us, to share their grievances and to respond to matters that have been bothering them since the beginning of the year.”
The secretary of SRC, Sipho Mbatha stated that open debate would lead to clear resolutions and also lay a good foundation in conquering academically related issues.
He said “students should tell us all their problems today instead of telling the wrong people.” Students were also given the podium to speak out their problems.
Kenneth Khoza, a Public Management student, complained about the shortage of computers. “You sometimes wait the whole hour to log on to the internet while other students are using it for irrelevant stuff”.
The SRC promised the students that all their problems would be solved before the end of August.
Vuma to register!
Mary-Jane Mabula 01 August 2011
Vuma Portal is a new and vibrant site for university students ,held a marketing day at Tshwane University of Technology Soshanguve Campus last Friday. The event was to create awareness of the website and get students to register.
“We are creating an easy path for students to access all things easy and free. Most students use Google but with Vuma, its content is put academically and they will benefit educationally and socially.” Said Mr Sebongiseni Gentsu, Brand Ambassador.
Vuma Portal representatives told TUT students about Vuma through word of mouth and giving out business cards. Students were encouraged to register to access academic work, bursaries, career information and other students through Vuma.
With over 50 students that registered on the day, the marketing day fulfilled its aim. Students lined up to register and update their accounts. Vuma will help me weight the kind of education I’m getting from my university to others and allow me to interact with students doing the same course as me.” Said Lebogang Maluleka, journalism student.
Vuma worked with Top Programme-a leadership organisation based at TUT Soshanguve, promising to donate 50 cents with every registration that took place during the course of the day.
More information: www.vuma.ac.za
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