Nomasonto The face of Batho24/7 foundation

The foundation logo and Nomasonto 

By Herman Moloi 

Be the change you want to see!!!

Nomasonto Zulu(21) born and bred at Rural place called Kudumane, in Free state. She was born on the 14th of May 2000.

She is one one of the young brave women who bring change to the society. At the age of 18 Nomasonto initiated a non-profit organization which she named Batho 24/7, which helps the less fortunate and helps girls with sanitary towels and self-confidence. She started the organization after joining numerous organizations which built her multiple skills and gave her the experience.she is former Save the children member.

The organization is structured and managed by her peers, the likes of Herman moloi who is currently the spokesperson of the organization.the organization was formed in June 2018.

The organization has achieved a lot of things since its existence, the organization has managed to identify numerous houses that are inneed and has provided for them, it has been in partnership with numerous NGO, it has inspired and built self-confidence of many young girls around Qwa qwa.

The organization has archieved to be considered as one of the young movements of community leadership. It has achieved to be truthful and honest when it comes to delivering, it has been trusted with people's donation for change.

Nomasonto drive words are "God bless me to bless others" Nomasonto is one of the Young Girls that people look up to, she motivates them and help them to be the people they want to be.

For more information about the foundation visit their page at @batho24/7 on Facebook.

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Get vaccinated against Covid-19

Clicks logo(source twitter) 

People between the age of 18 to 34 can now go and get vaccinated against covid-19 and clicks is one of the stops you can get vaccinated from and the vaccination is free. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on the 20th June that people aged between 18 to 34 can go now and get vaccinated from the 1st September 2020, from the vaccination stations and clicks is one of those stops. 

People had generally been worried, given the sentiments expressed on social media, that they would be left behind as the Department of health had focused on older people.

Receiving your Covid-19 vaccine is now more convenient than ever at clicks. Those over the age of 12 years are now eligible to get vaccinated.

The process of booking and getting vaccinated without first booking. All you need for vaccination is your proof of identification.

The vaccine is at no cost.

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Young Boy’s FC suffers a terrible humiliation from Soshanguve South FC.

Young Boys Fc v/s Soshanguve South Fc

Young Boy’s FC suffers a terrible humiliation!!

By Herman Moloi 

Young Boy’s suffered their heaviest defeat, after being punished by Soshanguve South FC in the SALFA premier league when their star-studded team was thrashed 5-1 at Soshanguve stadium, TUT on the 06th of June 2021.

Full-strength Young Boyd scored the first goal and later conceded three goals, minutes later before the half time and 2 more goals were scored in the second half. The Soshanguve South received red card on the 60th minute of the game.

It was the first time Young Boys suffered such humiliation, whereby so many goals were scored against them. The host, Soshanguve South coach shipelane " we started the game with lack of determination and when the Young boys scored we thought we had lost the game, we went for substitutes and after the change we came clean, we knew how the visitors were playing we had watched their games, honestly it was a difficult game."  He said.

The Young boys coach said "The boys were not so confident about the game and again they relaxed after scoring the first game because they thought they had winned the game"

The Soshanguve South FC is now number one on the SALFA league and they are only left with four games that they are confident that they will win, after those games if they win they will be the champions of the league for 2021/2021 SALFA premier league. 

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Know Your Roots

“Culture is the name for what people are interested in their thoughts, their models, the books they read and the speeches they hear.” Walter Lippmann

Heritage Day is on the 24^th of September every year. On this day we recognize and celebrate the cultural wealth of South Africa. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering their cultural route, their ancestral lineage and the cultural diversity that is found in the motherland. To mark this day, a variety of events are held across the country

Shaka day, commentating the Zulu monarch Shaka Zulu was celebrated on September 24^th in South Africa historically. He was credited with bringing the Zulu clan together and forming it every year where people assemble at his grave to pay their respects. After receiving some criticism from the Inkhatha Freedom Party (IFP) a majority of  Zulu Party, a request for this day to be approved as an official holiday was refused in 1995, it was decided that the day is needed and would be known as “Heritage day”

Various youth have expressed their definitions of what is heritage day and how would they like it to be celebrated Rehauhetswe Mohale said “Heritage is a day we celebrate culture and diversity

And the how part is to try to remember roots by wearing the traditional outfits, trying out african dishes and learning about different cultures” while Zandile Magubane said “Heritage day is a day dedicated to culture which is a broad cover of heritage. I say broad because heritage is culture and nowadays culture has evolved.

 

So I would wish for heritage day to be celebrated by doing something that showcases cultures. Something in which all public figures are involved so that they can influence the public to participate. Basically doing something as a country al at the same time. Like the December 31^st countdown but based on culture, heritage”

Due to Corona virus we can not go out there and celebrate our different cultures. We all hope this pandemic could pass so that we can go and show people around the world the beauty of South Africa.

The Economic Freedom Fighters and the Maphanga’s family plead for justice

Photo: The outside of Soshanguve Magistrate court

It is almost a year and justice system is still not served!!!

By Herman Moloi

The family of Maphanga is pleading with the justice system to do what is right and sentence the 39 year old accused Mr. Collen Mathonsi, who confessed to killing her late lover Sebenzile Maphanga, he killed and removed her body parts and burned her.

Today the family of Maphanga and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters are chanting outside the Soshanguve Magistrate Court as they await for a psychiatrist report. A Community Leader and  a close family member Mr. David Nkosi said “this is the 19^th time we have been in and outside this court, today we demand answers from our justice system, we plead with them to sentence the accused” he continued with an angry voice “ WE ARE TIRED”. The EFF chairperson of ward 34 who had accompanied the family of the Maphanga also expressed his views and said he wishes to see this case ending today.

He further said his feeling that the accused is playing a mind game with the justice system and pro-longing the case intentionally, he pleads with the judge to make a sentence today and he said he believes the appropriate sentence, is life sentence in this way it will send a strong message to all abusers out there.

The accused and the late Sebenzile Maphanga dated for 2weeks this is according to the community leader. On the 3^rd of October 2020, in soshanguve ward 88, the accused faces aa murder allegation after allegedly luring Sebenzile from her friend’s home to his vehicle.

After being reported as a missing person Maphanga’s burnt remains were discovered in Soshanguve on the 10^th of October 2020, with certain body parts missing.

 

The accused has prolonged the legal procedure at first, he gave the false address, which caused the bail process to be delayed; more recently he has acted as if he is insane, telling the judge that he is seeing a train.

South African Reserve Bank

Functions and Roles of the South African Reserve Bank

 

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the central bank of South Africa. established in 1921 after the parliament passed an act “Currency and Bank act” of 10^th August 1920, as a direct of the abnormal monetary and financial conditions which had been the results of World War 1. The SARB was the fourth central bank established outside of the United Kingdom and Europe, the others being United states, Japan, and Java.

The prior recommendations for the establishment of this central bank dates to 1879, A selected committee consisting of ten members of parliament was established on the 31^st of March 1920 to investigate the benefit to the national interest of the central bank. Following on the suggestions of the committee, the SARB opened for business on 30^th June 1921, making it now the oldest bank in Africa because it is now 100 years old.

The reserve bank has a mandate to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth, and it has a complimentary mandate which means the financial sector regulation act assigns the SARB responsibility to maintain, promote and enhance financial stability.

The functions SARB is that it ensures the safety and soundness of the South Africa’s modern financial system and the national payment system. SARB provides important economic and financial statistic which provide an overview and presentation of South Africa’s economic situation. SARB also has static mandate for improving and protecting South Africa’s financial stability.

SARB’s roles include issuing and destroying banknotes and coins, regulating, and overseeing financial institutions, managing the country’s official gold and foreign reserves, managing the national payment system, and administering the remaining exchange rate. Finally, the control system acts as a banker to the government.

The SARB is also unique, and it does not have competitors because there is no other central bank in South Africa. It plays a very interesting and exciting roles, with in the country it supports the economy of the country in so many ways, for example every economy is supposed to have its own currency, in other words there must be a medium of exchange for goods and services for trade to take place and in order for people to generate income and livelihood the must be a denominator which is of value that people are prepaid to accept in exchange for their services in exchange for the goods that their supplying.

The SARB with two million shares issued is one of the world’s reserve banks, which have shareholders other than their respective national governments. The only restriction on shareholding is privatized; there can be approximately 700 shareholders in the SARB at present no single action holders may own more than 10 000 shares.

Shareholders qualify for a dividend of not more than 10 South African cents (the total maximum dividend is therefore 200000 South African Rand or maximum R1000 South African Rand for any individual shareholders) with the remining profit being paid to the South African government.

International Youth day

International Youth day

12 August

In order to promote long-term human development, youth engagement and participation are critical. However, for many youngsters political,  economic and social options are limited or non-existent.

We are commemorating International youth day today. This day was observed on August the 12^th  and it is intended to be celebrated or observed annually. The United Nations General Assembly approved the recommendations made by the meeting of Ministers responsible for youth (Lisbon 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August should be declared International Youth Day in its resolution clause 54/120 on the 17^th December 1999.

The importance of youth participation in current events is recognized and emphasized on International youth day. UNFPA defends young people’s rights and aims to help them reach their full potential. Throughout the year, UNFPA has beaten the drum of physical autonomy  which needs repeating.

Individuals have the right to make choices about their bodies and their future. We also know that many people are turned down when it comes to job and education opportunities, but we cannot overlook the fact that young people are claiming it. Adolescence and girls are not only opposing harmful behavior like female genital modification and underage marriage, but they also advocating against them.

This day has been commemorated with many themes over the years, with today theme being “ Transforming food systems : Innovation for human and planetary health,” (helping people realize the importance of healthy diet), which attempts to emphasize that the success of global endeavor will not be possible without the active involvement of young people.

Youth from all over the world are encouraged to arrange events to raise awareness of the circumstances in their mother lands, and provide a summary of their plans to Youth@UN.org the most innovative events will be displayed on the program’s website to show how International youth day is commemorated around the world and to inspire more youth to get involved.