Author: Malefane Mosuhli
I was fresh from Moroka High School when I arrived in Qwaqwa in 1973. I had come to Qwaqwa for an interview for a clerical position in the then Basotho Tribal Authority which at the time was led by Chief Wessel Mota of the Batlokoa tribe. The Basotho Tribal Authority would later transition to what became the Qwaqwa Government in 1975 and was since led by the late Dr. TK Mopeli until the new dispensation or democratic government of South Africa in 1994.After securing appointment as a Stores Officer in the Administration of the Basotho Tribal Authority, I settled in…
Vanderbijlpark produces variety of talent that is often unnoticed and underrated. Whether its sports or the entertainment industry, it always brings new incredible personalities that have immense potential to take South Africa a step higher nationally and globally.On the hip hop scene, it’s very rare that we get to be blessed with a hip-hop duo that becomes consistent in their craft and do not separate at later stages to pursue solo careers.Today from the Vaal, straight outta 016 area, we have fresh young promising upcoming talented three men hip hop trio named the Gorillaz. This hip-hop trio is led by…
Economic recession, unemployment rate, high crime rate, drugs, alcohol abuse and many social ills has left our youth in despair and without hope for betterment to succeed in life. It is very rare in the countries current state to find a group of young individuals who dedicate their lives not for the limelight, being celebrated or for money but put their heart and souls into uplifting the youth for a better tomorrow.When many are ignorant, persevering for their own success and while others are blaming the government for the deteriorating communities. In Bophelong Vanderbijlpark, a group of young brave, relentless,…
National Women’s Day is celebrated every year on the 9th of August in South Africa to commemorate an estimated 20 000 women of all races who on August 1956 marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest an end to the apartheid pass laws defined as “black” under The Population Registration Act. A Law that required non-whites in South Africa to carry passbook sanctioning their presence in restricted areas.This year we take a moment to cherish, value, appreciate, admire, celebrate and applaud all women who are and have conquered the world against all odds.In the Arts and Entertainment industry we…
I was down and out thinking I’ll never get upI failed my mistakes and made them my life mysteriesMysteries to make me repeat my failuresMade my failures the stigma I could cycle inNever realized I was the center of the cycleAlways was a cycle but always hit cornersThe corners that always made me fall hard,And made me feel like never shall I go upBut he said: Bounce back beyond your belongingBelieve better before backing downBe bold by building brick wall on backsideBreak a bond build between big and badBecause being big belongs to being betterI was down and out thinking…
People often say they never had time to do a certain thing. Some say that they wasted time on some things. Mostly we wish we can turn back the years of time. We don’t realize that we still have time to learn from our wasted time. Try much to use our time right and stop complaining about not having enough time. We all have 24/7 and we should be grateful for that, it’s more than enoughYou must know the power of time and not waste it, You wanna know the power of decades? Ask veterans who spent time in prison…
The Stand foundation, Theatre and Dance Alliance on the 9th July wrote an open letter to the newly appointed minister of arts, sports and culture Mr Gayton McKenzie.Gayton did not take long for new member in office to respond to the outcry of the TDA and Stand foundation , in which he expressed that both organisations have in-depth knowledge of the arts sector because they have raised important issues which he cannot ignore “I truly appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness that have gone into your recommendations, I recognise the urgency and passion behind them”.Without no shame McKenzie admitted that he…
VAAL KOTA Lovers 🥪❤️ Do join us for a Family Day on the 7th of September 2024. We bringing All Kasi KOTA Flavors from around Vaal to Pont De Val!!This is a full jam pack show, featuring well known artists But KOTA is the focus on the day. Kids section will also be available on the day with its own entertainment including jiant slides, jumping castle, Playstations, bumpy rides, rock climbing, etc.Very Limited Early bird Tickets (Phase 1) are now available from Computicket📅 7 September 2024📍 Pont De Val in VaalLimited Early Bird Tickets (Phase 1) @ Computicket:🎟 GA Phase…
From cave drawings, ancient Egypt sphinx, ancient Greek mythology, to Elon Musk technology,we celebrate art. We dance to the music. We write poetry to love.. or hate. As we celebrate 30 years of freedom,self determination, I trust you raised your voice by your vote. Nay sayers would have you believe that COVID 19 was a hoax. Reality is Theater institutes shut down. Cinema, live concerts,book stores and so many,we couldn’t dance for a while. True art fights and many groundbreaking works happened during the “lockdown ‘ A monthly doze will be available to you, wether theater, dance or music. Robust…