Collapsed classroom ceiling injures 18 learners in Tembisa

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The Gauteng Department of Education confirms the collapse of a grade 6 classroom ceiling at Umthambeka Primary School in Tembisa, injuring at least 18 learners on Tuesday, 27th February 28, 2024.

It is reported that approximately 18 learners affected by the incident, were rushed to the local medical facilities. Two learners are still recovering at a local medical facility while others were discharged.

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane says “We are indeed concerned by the occurrence of this incident and find it unfortunate that our children were injured in such a manner at school. We would like to wish all affected learners a speedy recovery”.

Media statement issued by the department

 

The media statement stated that the cause of the incident remains unknown, as such an investigation will be launched surrounding the occurrence. The School Management Team, the School Governing Body, and the District will investigate this matter.

 “Furthermore, we call upon SGB members always to be vigilant of challenges faced by the department for necessary attention,” further mentioned the MEC of Gauteng Education, Matome Chiloane.

The department promised that its Psycho-Social Team would be dispatched to the school. To conduct necessary counseling to the affected learners surrounding the incident.  

MOTIONSENSE DIGITAL RADIO STATION TOUCHES VILLAGRS

Written by: Mathipa Phishego

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On the 02nd of July, Sekgobela Tirelo the founder hosted a grand opening for his radio station named MotionsenseHD Live. The opening was held in Mabulela at Atok outside Burgersfort and Lebowakgomo, where the likes of Pleasure wa manyalo were hosted, Dr Winnie Mashaba, De Niakeys with Davin and various local artists. The studio operates from two places: Polokwane and Pretoria.

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Sekgobela Tirelo who is the owner said that he started the online radio station because of passion and to fill the gap of unemployment. He said that he was motivated to strive for independence and also motivating people from and around Atok.

The online radio holds 15 members and 30 presenters both in Limpopo and Gauteng. It is a black owned media company funded by Sekgobela Tirelo and three potential sponsors which are Bosele Thabeng, LLSM and ABV. The studio is well equipped and upgraded with technology.

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“The invite was of honor and acknowledgement
because there are many artists out there, it felt

as a motion of capability to be called at a rural area that opens a radio station since this are things that natured in townships and rarely happen at rural areas” says Winnie Mashaba whom was invited to entertain guests.

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Pleasure wa manyalo also aforementioned that MotionsenseHD proved that nothing is impossible, for as long as you dream and do, the impossible becomes possible. She furthered by saying “I am happy for the launch and creation of this online radio station because it is more like black empowerment”.

Community members feasting

COVID-19 BREAKING ALL BARRIERS TO YELL NATIONS

Written by: Mathipa Phishego

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In the Book of Genesis, we were told that the descendant of Noah built a great city in Shinar. What is it wrong with our leaders allowing a deadly virus “covid-19,” to harass and kills us at their watch? They had a chance to stop the spread of it worldwide but wanted to go in combat with an intangible warrior.

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 Africa, more especially South Africa is severely devastated by the pandemic. It brought nothing but lament moreover hunger and job losses. The poor get poorer . Townships are overcrowded due to people leaving rural areas in the hope to seek job opportunities. Then happens with rural areas? They are empty and vulnerable for attacks.

“Covid-19 had doubled loss as to it taken away breadwinners, shattered the economy and stole our freedom of speech along with movement,” says Mohlala Selaelo based in Tembisa from Ga Sekhukhune. Teffo who is also a job hunter said the government should have killed the first people detected with the virus to save millions. 

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The video proves that mortuaries are full

It’s been three years of a masked nation. I think we should learn to live with the virus like other pandemics, focus on rebuilding the economy and make precautions a norm. Government has tried its best to teach and highlight us about this deadly virus. Nothing more to be done but to move on, let it be the survival of the fittest.

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PIZZA SUNDAY BRANDS TEMBISA A TOPOGRAPHICAL POINT TO BE

Written by: Mathipa Phishego

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Fun lovers come together at Pizza Sunday, an event held every Sunday at Katlamping section in Tembisa. The event caters music lovers and hangout friends to refresh from weekday stress. This event usually takes place at The Weekend Chill Spot. The event also includes Street Food Market which brings stalls with different food lifestyles that are not found in the township as part of the entertainment.

You can tell by reviews and comments from its attendees that they enjoy being at the event. Lindokuhle Dlamini’s comment was that it is a perfect venue with good looking people.

A comment of Lindokuhle Dlamini on Facebook 

People from Tembisa seem to be blessed for such an event which brings locals for locals.Not everything is always great, Kgomotso Motswane’s review was that the service was poor and slow, for the second week in a row she experienced the same service.

Nyasha Motswane's comment from Facebook

I think the mastermind of the event is intelligent. The setting and sense of humour you get from the stuff makes you want to stay for the rest of your life.Pizza Sunday has a great vibe, nice food, fashion, and all sorts of people with different characters. The music is South African and seeing musicians performing live “Wow!”, it blows moods, the atmosphere, and the environment. You’d wish Sunday was forever.

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Not everything is godly, even the bible argues itself. I think Pizza Sunday should consider bringing a mix of famous and upcoming artists. South African townships are full of unrecognised talent which can be uplifted by such events. Midnights are dangerous. If I was the sponsor I’d delay the event till morning, to avoid drinking and driving, hijacking and putting people's safety in a vulnerable position.

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THE MIGHTY BIG 17 SEEM DROP DEAD

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Spectators at tournament

Soccer tournaments are one of a kind. They keep people busy on weekends. They are mostly found in black communities where individuals do it for profit through entrance and stall selling. Most soccer clubs in rural areas like Big 17 are formed to take kids from the streets.

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Big 17 emblem 

Big 17 is a big club formally known as 

Lefakgomo Football Club, currently under

 the supervision of coach Kgalema Phaladi.

This club was formed in the 70;s developing

 from Dinoko Pirates as the community was 

growing. It had no owner and was called a Royal 

Club under supervision of sponsors and management.

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Hero playing for Real Rovers 

The club had legends with unmatched talent. Most were denied professional signatory by parents because they were afraid of witchcraft. It was done for the life and safety of their kids. Dikoko Tša Mmoto known as Big 17  succeeded in promoting on player who is the late Johannes “Hero” Pilusa. The best-known striker who was promoted to clubs like Real Rovers and Moroka Swallows among other clubs in his professional career.

Coach Kgalema confirmed that Lefakgomo Football Club has no management. That leaves him as a coach and their captain Kopano "Thips" to take responsibility of the club from the finance portion down to team management.

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Moseki in the field

“Most of the games we are robbed by referees the joint venture boosts us a lot, but sponsors
are there for money because our supporters
come to matches after we won,” says
Moseki Mathipa a striker.

“Tournament settings are good as they
 curb youngsters from going partying, even
though they try, outsiders are always there
and will always be. As for the team the current
situation each team faces as days fades in and out,
it will pass for example Kaizer Chiefs is on its knees like us,” said by the club captain Kopano Mathipa.

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Maswiakgomo emblem

One of the community members Mojela Teffo aforementioned that Big 17 is a big club which we used to be afraid of, now they are a runner up for many clubs. This is also emphasized by a joined venture with Maswiakgomo FC.The club they don’t get along and when clashed is a serious derby where a physical fight can startle, either in the field or fans. Today they are two Peas in a pot.

The Easter tournament at Pirates sports ground, sponsored by Selepe Sundowns player Mojela Richard. Proved that the two clubs are dying by failing to convert goals clashed with Dinoko Pirates. Not only it proved the inability of the club but also Mosekis’ statement that referees rob them.

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TEMOSHO EMERGES AS A KNOCKABOUT

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Temosho Pilusa who is well known as a jack of all trades in the art industry, he is announced to have completed his Make-up Artistry Certificate with Asanthe health and Skincare institute.

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It is rare to find a person from a deep rural area going for such an odd career, more especially a man. He is the first to professionally train for make-up at Ga Selepe in Ga Sekhukhune.

The 24-year-old male said that the motive of him getting professional training is because of the passion he has in Beauty and make-up and to gain professional recognition.

 “It doesn’t help being a self-taught Make-up artist, because you won’t know the basics, background and brief information about it”, said Temosho Pilusa. He further said that his inspirations are to be a worldwide known make-up artist and  he is now accredited for international recognition. This means that he can work anywhere in the world.

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“Temosho had me wondering if he is  straight and not gay when he told me that he wants to do make up,” says Temosho’s mother jokingly. She further added that she had no choice but to fund his ambitions since it was her  responsibility as a mother. It took the whole course duration for Temosho’s mother to accept that his son wants to be a Make-up artist.

Dashney Malatji one of the community member’s added that Temosho is not only excelling in art but also at church, he is one of the most members with golden voices and helps with church services, actually he is a good role model.

Not only was his mother suspicious of his sexual being also some members of the community.“I don’t mind being called gay but I’m not gay, approximately 80% of men in this industry are gay, so is the majority rule and I don’t have problem with gay colleagues,” says Temosho.

Temosho is a career slasher, he is also into commercial modelling, acting, presenting and writing. He has a book named ‘Nail the industry’ and a show at his company Beauty Family.

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“I started the company to uplift and bring recognition to local artists but the main aim is to host Miss SA,” says Temosho. As the director of Beauty Family, Temosho confirmed that Beauty Family is about to host Miss Sekhukhune 2022. 

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He is not only a Make-up artist, he also works for the House of Asanthe and also lecturing Beauty and make-up at the Institute.

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DUDUZA IS EMPOWERED BY YOUTH ORGANIZATION

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“For every community there are hidden talents, some are seen at a young age while others are discovered as you grow, by you or us. As human beings we are born unique with different characters, only to find a special one inside of you and connect with it,” these are words from Mr Mojela Tefo the director and founder of Duduza in Arts and Youth Development.

Duduza in Arts and Youth Development is situated in Pretoria in Tembisa. It is an NPO which is founded by two volunteers in love to promote art and uplift youth.

 “We love to see unrecognized artists being acknowledged and helping to shape talents in those who have it but no knowledge of how to present it,” said Malesa Trompies a junior director.

Mojela told us that the aim is not to get rich but to pass their skill so that the art industry never dies. “It is more like a generational wealth pass in a manner of informal skill, most of the people charge a service fee but for Duduza you would not because of poverty and illiteracy of art,” added Mr Mojela.

One of the community member Mr Kobe, offered them a backspace to render their service at no cost since they don’t have a proper venue. Kobe said, “Youth development is one of the campaigns to keep children busy which we tend to turn a blind eye on since its benefits are intangible.”

One of their cast member aged 15 said that the organization is introducing them to a new world, in a year they met with people at performances and they now have a place to share their problems and to refresh their minds.

MUSICIAN ACILENTO AIM HIGH‼️

Written by: Mathipa Phishego
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A recently interview had revealed an upcoming music artist by the name of Anthony Shai, also known as Aclilento.

Antony Shai is from Atok Ga-Selepe, an upcoming Amapiano artist, he goes by Acilento. He is into music as a songwriter and  singer. He started this journey in 2018 with Untouchable Crew, he said that he was introduced to the crew by Tormented de thug and Dr P. Further stated that he is a hard worker and a believer, knowing that he is a star and will soon shine.

Him working at Letsaka Studios was a blessing, he wanted to be their graphic designer but they had more for him that made things even more awesome. He thinks that he did well there and also learned a lot. While he was enjoying his stay at Letsaka Studios,  unfortunately had to leave them earlier this year to further his studies for a Teaching qualification. 

Acilento was born an entertainer, he loved music from early age and used to be a dancer. He said he was inspired by Dj Cleo by attaining song of the year 2 times in a raw, and those were the moments he saw potential and a role model to be like. He had the best feeling ever, as if he known him. "That's the feeling i want to give people around me" he said.

Anthony Shai further answered that he has production difficulties, beacuse their recording studio is back at home and he's not there full time, sometimes he wishes to work and find it impossible beacuse of the distance. When looking for studios around to work at around where he's currently based, they want him to pay. They are not wrong in anyway just that he doesn't have money, so he ends up waiting until heading back home so that he can work.

He commented on the Covid-19 devastating moment for artists. "Honestly speaking Covid-19 didn't do much damage to me, though it's disturbing my development" he said. His recent release is Emathandweni, on the track he featured Leon lee and Jay cash and it was produced by Black T, he loves it and it has been doing very well and people showed love to it. And he promise to give people more of what they love, as he will soon be realising a single track Featuring Team Delela called Mbuwa, it's one of his favorite projects.

Acilento is looking forward to work with Dj Obza before this year ends, he believes they could make a hit. He would also love to hear his music playing on almost every radio station in Mzansi, and also perform one of his songs at Rhythm City or Skeem Saam, maybe in 2 years time have his own record label and managing artists, "especially di star txa kasi is my long term goal", he added.

He thinks a lot should change in the entertainment industry, but mostly radio stations should change the mentality that all artists have money to pay PRs for pluggings. He says that he once submitted one of his tracks at a certain radio station via email also requested an interview, again managed to get in contact with them and talked to them via call he bagged them an interview, but they said he needs to have a PR which is gonna talk to them on his behalf. That hurt him as he recalled on how much PR's charge for pluggings, is way too much to a child coming from a striving family. "But giving up is not an option" he concluded. 

SUPER SPORT UNITED RAN OVER TTM

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Mathipa Phishego
24 May 2021

On Wednesday Super Sport United had its victory over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 1 to nil. Their win goal was netted by their left striker Bradly Grobler who at the first half battled with Washington Arubi who fought the pressure and attacks of the Super Sport United, even though luck went AWOL in the second half which got the TTM a lose to the 1-0.  

The results leaves Super Sport at the 6th place on the DSTV Premiership Table being led by Mamelodi Sundowns as the top of the lead with a goal difference of 19 points. Then  Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on the 13th place on the log also can make it to the top 10 with the remaining 4 games if they claim victory, even though chances are slim due to high competition  and serious match clashes. 

 The first chance of the match fell at Jamie Webber's foot in the first five minutes. Jesse Donn teed up his midfield partner who seemed sure to score but Washington Arubi pulled off excellent save to deny the opponent an early goal. In the first half Arubi was vigilant and energetic to a point that he covered his position and the mistakes done by his back players for attacks form the Super Sport.

Arubi was at it again four minutes before halftime, this time to clear out Grobler who got on the end of a corner kick to test the TTM shot-stopper. Grobler finally got his goal in the 52nd minute of the match, to take his tally up to 14 goals for the season and strengthened his grip on the golden boot award. Guily Mazimba found the Matsatsantsa forward back post and he made no mistake, nodding from close range punishment with no luck. 

Vhadau vha Damani threatened to get an equalizer late on through the back 4 of the Super Sport United defenders  but Williams played a cat jump save securing Groblers goal for a win, also his fierce shot range in the 80th minute was well denied into the back of a net by Robert Williams. Not only Williams denied balls at the back of the net, but also Washing Arubi was an impassable barrier with Bradler Grobler being denied on several times. 

In the end, Super Sport United held on for three points in what is a welcome revert to winning ways for the Tshwane club. Super Sport United's upcoming match is against arch-rivals Mamelodi Sundowns. The two Pretorian clubs battle it out in two weeks time  at the Loftus Versfeld. Although Super Sport United are out of the title race, they still have a greater chance to finish in the top three which will guarantee them a spot in the Confederation Cup (CAF) the coming season.