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So this is
heritage month and we need to know more about our country. Hence this week, I
felt the book, For the Fallen by Mzwakhe Ndlela will be a perfect book to look
at this week.
Yes, here
we read anything and everything as we are trying to get everybody to read.
You
know the joke they say about black people? If you want to hide anything from
them, put it in the book and they wont find it.
But with me
by your side in this blog, that witchcraft, we send it back to the sender.
Mr Roelf Meyer's interview is very informing. apartheid in SA started in 1948 upwards but racial division was there since the white settled in South Africa more than 300 years ago.
This
is an easy read but rich in history of South Africa. Mr Ndlela reflects on how
we South Africans have obtained our democracy.
As an old man he is also worried
that all that was fought for is slowly fading and the as he says in the book,
the 2000 generation are ignorant of our past.
The book
reminds us of amongst other stalwaltz, Govan Mbeki, Makhenesi Stofile, Nosiviwe
Mapisa and Charles Nqakula.
I know this
might not be a statement that some people will like but the book does demonstrate
that the ANC has a capacity to win back black voters. Those who were once lost,
that is if the party put the right people on the right jobs.
Former President Nelson Mandela, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, Mr FW De Klerk on the one year anniversary of Freedom in South Africa
Also the
party needs to promote community work, especially amongst black professionals.
Mr Chris Hani on the road South Africa travelled to obtain Freedom. Apparently in the 30s and 40s the Afrikaaners were once treated as second class citizens, he also touches on Gqabi assassination and Lesoto Massacre.
The current reality is that we do have black educated youngsters, but because
they do not know the community they serve there are many clashes. Some are so
unnecessary if those in authority/ titles to help or serve the community knew
the plight and were able to respond to them.
The commemoration of the 1982 massacre in Lesotho by the ANC and Lesotho government
Mr Mzwake
also give details of amongst other things the Maseru Massacre of 1982. Our
papers had history of announcing people dead when they are still alive. Here
The Sowetan published the name of Ngwenduna Vanda as having died in the
massacre yet he was alive.
Born a crime and other South African stories by Trevor Noah
Welcome to
our Tuesday book corner.
This week
we look at South African born comedian, Trevor Noah’s book Born a Crime and
other stories.
The first
time I read the book, I fell in love with the character of Mam Patricia Noah
and wondering what she will do next. Hence I kept turning the pages, I could relate so much with the story.
Yes, after reading Born a Crime. I bought my current property.
Not only
did I see, my mother but many South African township women through her.
The second
time though, I was searching deep within for my true identity and asking deep
questions about what was going on in the country during my conception and with all the beautiful history of apartheid history, how did we end up in the gender base violence mess. What happened to our human spirit? Our community etc.
I think
everyone who is questioning our history, laws, and the rainbow nation idea should read this book.
The author
has a way of simplifying complex matters and make them easy to understand even
for the ordinary citizen who is not that well educated or find court matters
and laws very complicated.
As a mixed
breed from two South African tribes, the Zulu’s and the amaMpondo which forms
part of the Xhosa tribe, I could identify with many of Trevor Noah’s struggles.
Born A crime raise an awareness on the GBV and highlights the need for taining in the SAPS for treating such cases.
The book
start with the immorality Act of 1927.
In my simple version of understanding. This law was put by someone who hated the love and unity between black and white way back in the 1920s.
So he or she abused his power by creating a law that will see these two groups or anyone from these two
racial groups in prisoned for up to five years for men and four years for
women. If they love each other or have any intercourse together.
I know it
was the dumpest law ever, hence the product of that hatred, Trevor Noah is a
full proof that you cannot jail love.
I don’t
know about you but this law was set up to promote hatred than love meaning even
before apartheid, these two groups did live peacefully and loved each other.
Rosebank Union Church kids centre,
You will
also enjoy the religious part of the Noah family and if you are black like me
you will even enjoy it as you can relate to most of their stories.
During Covid 19 more GBV cases were brought to light and the lack of SA justice system action against perpetrators.
Those
blacks who went to multiracial schools for the first time in the 90s can also
relate to a lot that the author says or share.
My son and I getting sprayed with holy water after UCKG bishop told me my problem was witchcraft related hence I attended deliverance services.
I am glad
that he touched on the Witch Craft Act, yes he jokes about it but the witchcraft suppression amendment act 50 of 1970 is something that the government of South Africa needs to look at. The increase of churches doing deliverance services and the muthi shops are evidence that witch craft is real and South African government need to look into and implement the Witch craft Act
Yes witchcraft is real not only in the homelands but witches have moved to
the urban areas too.
Alexandra Township is so full of them that every Friday
and Sunday 1pm, at Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (both Pan Africa branch and 13th
Avenue ) branch there’s a deliverance service.
Often those
who attend are educated and given tools to fight against witchcraft. As well as
learning about God and salvation.
The streets of Johannesburg is full of people who were driven out of the Sandton mansion homes to being homeless through witchcraft. These are Dr, laws and businessman/woman
This is one
of the many churches that has taken a stand on this. While other so called
“churches” have took this opportunity to make money out of those who seriously
seek help with deliverance.
This group is that of previously oppressed blacks whose education is not so good due to many other things apartheid.
Hence I
believe the government of South Africa or the law of the country need to make a
harsh law against witchcraft practise especially if it damages the other person or his/her property.
Their work can be proven especially if you are a believer in Jesus Christ.
The most most painful story that touched my heart was that of her mother and the GBV she experienced.
The lack of training in the South African Police Service (SAPS) when dealing with such cases needs to be looked at.
I think the book was penned as a cry for help for her mother. The courts also need to get qualified people to oversee such cases. Over all, the book is funny but serious too, worth a read.
Book launch of another Edir Macedo's book. Getting an autograph from Bishop Pierse Marcelo
Yes, this month we go to church by fire by force baba, we are releasing everything, the blessings, the anointing and the intellectuality of everything that is branded God and his son Jesus.
Nothing to Lose 3 book cover
So this week, we look at Nothing to Lose 3 by bishop Edir Macedo, the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.
Evangelism with UCKG Park station branch team in JHB CBD
If you follow me on my social media platforms, you will definitely know by now that I am fond of this church.
Love walk at the Johannesburg Zoo with the senior pastors
During the Women's month celebration event in Alexandra Township
Thanks to COVID19 and the fact that most churches in my region were closed while I was desperate and in need of God.
The book launch celebrating the 30th anniversary of the arrival of the church in South Africa. Bishop Marcelo on wife Ms Marcia
The prayers, the word of God and everything that could bring my life back... Yes, you guessed it right, the witches and satanist were having a field day doing an all in one.
Funeral hosted by the church in Alexandra Township
I'm sure there were even partying saying "Simtholile baba lo clever lo "We've this clever one baba!
BuBus trip to Soweto
So, in the mists of the dark clouds, I found myself escaping the negative noise at their Park Station Branch where the first words of the assistance, was do not loose your faith my sister.
The Holy ground in Soweto
I was even encouraged to pray non stop for those that persecuted me. As this will bring about my success and shouldn't worry about the distraction but focus my eyes on Jesus.
The Women's gathering in Alexandra Township
Crazzy I know, but there I was in the church known in South Africa as the church that brought rain during the draught of the 90s.
Promoting the holy water
Some even called it the church that stopped train killings as the evangelists would pray in trains for the killings would stop.
Kids party in Alexandra Township Pan Africa branch
I must say, the church has grown drastically from the time it set foot for the very first time in South Africa.
Taking pictures after the heritage event in Alexandra Township
You won't believe this but they first settled in Bezuinhout valley. Their main focus then and still now is on the black oppressed people of South Africa.
At the Holy ground in Soweto
Those people have also shown back their love for the Brazillians and together have build a mega church in Soweto next to Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital where I am told that would be the head quarters of the church in the African Continent.
From the book, you can see that there are many initiatives that the church is involved in not only here in South Africa but in the continent as a whole.
The Founder of the church also the author first arrived in South Africa with a passion for music and dance.
The Funeral service of Mam Vuyiswa
He owns a Record Television Network and they were amongst the first few whites to enter the township when there was still a myth that people in the township wanted to kill white people.
This book is so rich with love and anyone who want to really exercise their faith should either get one or try attending one of their branches.
Till next time, please follow me on all social media platforms and the beads are back full force for both men and woman. This year we have kids ranges too.
Hey everybody, and welcome to the Tuesday Book Corner.
Every Tuesday, will be looking at some books that we need to digest, review or maybe properly look at the message behind them.
picture from M&G internet
As you can see that this week, we going inside parliament with the man of God as we reflect on those eight painful days of September 2008.
The first edition of the book was published by Picador Africa in 2012. The author, clergy, Rev Frank Chikane gives us a blow by blow account of damages that the African National Congress 52nd annual Conference held in Polokwane cost the liberation movement and the country as a whole.
Youtube video of me outside the then Malema house in |Sandton and also talking about my personal encounter
This also makes us understand why the current president Cyril Ramaphosa was urging for unity when he took the presidential office in 2019.
The ANC had become a very strange organization that even I or many of us who grew up in the organization before 1994 could not relate to it nor did we fit in.
Somehow, the conference held in Polokwane managed to breed undisciplined, greedy and impatient cadres. This was so un ANC, I tell you.
That organization had always prided itself with disciplined cadre.
From the time lawyer, Pixley ka Isaka Seme,journalist, Sol Plaatje, educator, John Langalibale Dube and Izwi Labantu founder, Walter Rubusana gathered in Bloemfontein to form the South African Native National Congress in Bloemfontein.
Founders of the ANC were all well educated people Pic from Wikipedia
It's foundation was always rooted in Christian beliefs or anything that promotes good cause for the people.
Did they have any disagreement, yes they probably had but to the extend of humiliating and forcefully remove a seating president? That was so unheard of.
Through the book, the Rev take us to the events build up of the Polokwane Conference, which he describe as having tested the foundation of our new born democratic state to the limit with great risk of destabilisation and reversal of the democratic gains made.
From the 19/09/2008, umfundisi gives detail encounter as someone who worked in the presidency and exposed to the angry NGOKU!!! squad who were from the post Polokwane Conference.
Like spoilt children, the squad wanted things done their way and done so urgently.
They didn't want to listen to any other voice of reason. Nor did they see the need to respect anyone.
I mean, humiliating a man who has lived his whole life for the ANC.
The error made by Judge Chris Nicholson was makes you question many things about the country.
Anyway, umfundisi was not revealing much in this book and I think has said some of the things in his follow up book.
As you can read this blog or you are someone
who has been following me on my social networks, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube,
TikTok you will know by now that the art industry has always been in my heart.
Amazon picture of Sydney Sheldon's collection
Today’s
Read; A stranger in the Mirror is a work of fiction, was first published in
Great Britain in 1976 by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
practising tv presenting skills with coach Nonhle Tema, founder of TCA
The two
main characters- Toby Temple and Jill Castle early days of hustling to get into
Hollywood.
Sydney Sheldon -stranger in the mirror. Picture from the internet
reminded me of my days when I first started hustling for screen Jobs
in Egolihood.
Nelson Mandela Bay Media interviews... Now on uMhlobo Wenene FM
The day I
met a dodgy acting agent, who was Zimbabwean national. I am not sure how I
found him but I was really active knocking and going to audition places that
somehow either someone referred me to him or he approached me after one of the
auditions.
Taking pics with ladies outside the Camphor Cream TV auditions at the Melrose Arch
The guy was charging R850 for professional screen pics. He was also
working with the Generation the Legacy crew and provided them with extras and some
of his artist.
practicing for Generation the Legacy auditions
According to his website some of the famous actors started with him so he was a real deal. So rhere I was trusting him my money, I gave him the R850 trusting he
will deliver.
TV auditions... having fun outside another tv audition with a collegue
The only
thing he ever delivered on was the audition script of Generation the Legacy. I
think this was aired on the show before lock down.
The workshop held by the South African writers Guilt
No, I didn’t get the part
even though I did pitch for the audition at the SABC building in Auckland Park.
But I did practise though and even roped in my coach from TCA at the time,
Nonhle Tema to help me with the lines.
Comphor Cream TV Auditions
It was one
of the most confusing scripts ever, I mean if you do watch the clip. It talks about
Vutha. The Vutha I know is related to witchcraft.
Dance lessons Johannesburg CBD Mary Fitzerald square in Newtown
That is if someone really
hates you sends a magic spell that can either burn you physically or your
house/ any of your property. But in that clip, Vutha was a disease. Very
confusing.
At the 10th anniversary of the Feather Awards
But anyway,
I was so active. I went to Talent Coaching Academy (TCA) for presenting lessons, social media lessons etc and acting lessons in their Fourways based school. To sharpened my craft as
well as go to countless of TV ad auditions.
At the Glamour event
I remember
an audition in Alexandra Township where after I have revealed to the casting
director that I left journalism and now at school doing the law and focusing on
building the business.
At the GQ event
The young director was so intimidated by my presence and
embarrassed that I responded to their job advertisement that she sent me out on
a story out in Alexandra Township.
in Sandton with the Adze Ugah Fillm workshop classmates
Now the rudeness and show off came thinking
I was desperate for a job as a journalist.
extras at the Ifalakhe set
But I politely responded that, I
have done my fair share of investigative journalism for Ilizwi, The Herald,
Mail and Guardin’s AmaBhungane Centre and the last paper, The Sunday Times now
I was really looking for something light.
A role on Ifalakhe
She kept
making blunders after blunders trying so hard to prove her superiority. Which I
was really not there for and at the end of all the rudeness. She told me I was
going to get a call. They never did and I was ok, not sure if I was going to
fit in their production.
Actor spaces event
Anyway,
back to the book. It was hard to put down the 348 pages of the 37 chapters in
two days. I could have finished the book earlier if I had lights on and Kuhle
didn’t disturb or demanded attention from me.
Being interviewed by Naija TV on a play xenophobia directed by Adze Ugah
True to the
critiques, the story of triumph of two stars who turned into tragedy. Sheldon
has a way of writing about greed, lust, love, jealousy and ambition.
MCing sister Christine's bridal shower
The book keeps
the reader turning the pages from page one till the last page.
Dr John Kani and Mr James Ngcobo had phenomenal woman at the market theatre
Through Tony’s
ambition to be a star. The author does give clues to any artist that you can
fall but rise up again and become a superstar.
James Ngcobo and Dr John Kani's phenonal woman
As a
parents there are also some lessons that one can draw from Tony’s mother.
At the market theatre where Dr John Kani and Mr James Ngcobo put up a show, Phenomenal woman
That
is to take an interest in what your child is doing or interested in and
constantly affirm him/her. Toby’s mother married a hopeless writer whose
business only succeeded once the mother took full control of it.
At the Saga workshop
In this book,
both the male and female characters have German backgrounds. So we get a
glimpse of the Germans are and their lifestyle which is not far from who we are
as Africans. There are many similarities in their religious beliefs, and an
African way of raising a child.
