Changing tides of time and rapid waves of progress is fast becoming illusive to uphold. We can only grasp bit's of what's left of our imagination, or utilize our abilities positively to explore the good in others...
If Parliament
and politicians fail to honor their duty as the watch dog of the executive, we
the citizens have the right to dissolve it. We have the right to find to better
way to employ effective alternative competent servants to deliver The Nations’ Mandate.
That’s why we have opposition parties in parliament! Corruption Destroys The Economy
My impression is that South
Africans never question the integrity of politicians – it’s a case of
“reshuffle the cabinet” “loot and amass and to screw the public”. As long as
this charade continues, taxpayers and innocent citizens will become victims of
circumstances.
Citizens Come First Citizens have the obligation to
bring government to account or change the ruling party via an effective
incorruptible new voting system. Worst case scenarios let each community in
every province raise funds to register its own political party.
I personally don’t care how many
parties we can have in parliament as long as they can oust the current ruling
majority, and begin to deliver services to us.
This video is about finding ourselves as Oneness after 35 years of soul-searching and going through trials and tribulations that life throws at each one of us. Where we tend to lose ourselves in the struggle to keep up with demands and stormy challenges surrounding our individual plight. It is here that each one's identity and sense of purpose was seen to be challenged and internalized.
Our beautiful ages and wrinkled timeline of wisdom written on our faces can tell more about each persons' strength of character to take on "life's beating" with courage and inner potency to withstand the turmoil of the test of time. Whence we never gave up hope, because we dare to win and to overcome, it is in our nature and spirit to conquer and become victorious in the end. That's how resilient our spirit was made to last until now. Yes! we were part of the vibrant 80's economy and our contribution and knowledge to this country was positively prepared for that purpose. "Chamdor was that technical college" every township boys' wishful aspirations and dreams was to manifest and be realized - through education and training, to empower us for the future.
If the future us now! Why are we watching & not participating in the action?
Now we are in the future this future took us by surprise and we are bombarded by new waves of change. This time we only discover now that "change" is the only constant, as if we are caught in a time warp puzzled by how life has overtaken our expectation of yesterday 80's to fast-forward us into today. A lot has happened since 1980, therefore being separated from one another for so long made it difficult so some to cope with challenges.
Perhaps, this reunion is a good excuse to find one another together again in the spirit of unity to shed light and revitalize our hopes in establishing new ways to cope and survive into yet another unpredictable timeline warp called "future".
This episode is an overview of what "trying to find ourselves" is all about. A few guys are unemployed or retired, others are getting by or just scraping through a few pennies here and there.
It appears as if we have to dig deep and find alternative solutions to hold-hands or forge a way to stay above the water during these trying times. Ideas were thrown around the table in this meeting at Vereeniging to evaluate which business opportunities were viable and worthy to pursue from each individuals' point of view. No commitment or any final outcomes have been reached as yet.
Overall! this reunion brought back good memories and emotions of the "good old days" something I was always reminiscing about in the last 15 years, until now.
Although we did not plan to talk about business opportunities because a majority of "Oneness Members" are very successful and living comfortably; maybe a majority don't need any help to supplement their hefty retirement packages. I speak for those who don't have these benefits especially the "self-employed" entrepreneurs, who need to take action and participate in our lucrative economic township business opportunities to thrive whiles we still can, instead of "watch things happen".
If destiny is a fulfillment of your true being - Why are we not reaching our full potential?
It is left to those who are struggling to try find alternatives to explore these ideas and its possibilities. Our true happiness and a sense of purpose can only come from the involvement and commitment in our own continuous personal development goals and plans. I for one have been a victim of South Africans who are marginalized i.e. "locals" who are unfortunate to participate in the mainstream economic activity because of government rules and regulations and big corporate monopoly and nepotism over the disadvantaged individuals who do not have connections with the ruling party.
I suppose and assume that those who are members of "Oneness" might also face or suffer the same fate directly or indirectly if they dared not challenge their potential and looked else where for alternative greener pastures to make ends meet.
However, in my understanding at Vereeniging meeting - no one is forced to join or get involved in these proposal I mentioned in Part 6 Presentation Video of the Business Opportunities we shared as a group. The contribution to discuss the subject was a spontaneous reaction from Oupa Maaroganye, Thebi and Duma. This however was not even in the agenda and, should not suggest that anyone will be interested or forced to take part in such activity.
We merely wanted to explore each other's interest and help where we can to support one another during bad and hard times. After all this is what we envisage "oneness" to stand for - is it not? "(united we stand and divided we fall) I thought was the modus operandi of Oneness is this not? correct me if I am wrong.
It is for this reason that I wish to highlight the purpose for which this Reunion was never intended to misrepresent or foresee as a possibility to ignore creative input in providing vital information to offer solutions for our current or future plight to act decisively upon suggested inputs. Therefore, this inspired me to capture these moments on video knowing one-day someone will say "why didn't we do something" about it?
I stand to endorse the fact that "someone is trying to talk" about it. The question will remain. How many are interested in it and will do something about it. You be the judge to answer this question yourself only time will reveal why we had to meet in the first place. What you do with this information is entirely your own call - in short "the ball is in your court". Let's meet to rejoice and keep a good company as friends in need lest we forget -: Each one of us possesses talents and gifts that can serve us better as a people to build one another in the process of discovering our own unique positive power, to leave the world a better place than we found it.
Peace!
Enjoy the motivation from each member's contribution
Solution No.1 small radio talk for the millennium join me share with you other alternative ways we can help our people to grow and reach their full potential. South Africa is not the same anymore and our people have lost hope and confidence in our government. We need a new breed of leadership and community initiatives to inspire a new revolution of free thinkers to liberate our people from "group mentality and control". Individuals who can write, sing, rap and recite poetry of discontent to voice their opinion and point of view using alternative media platforms.
Current radio stations and talk shows both private and the public broadcasters do not have enough space to accommodate everyone. Therefore, we need to stand up and represent our own ideals, be it in education, job creation, churches or religious groups or entrepreneurship we need to stand up and take responsibility for the future we want to see happen. The time is not tomorrow, but now. Use your talent to make the country a better place for those who live in it. God Bless South Africa and all people who live in it - Is the slogan for our future.
That's why we have these podcast to find that hope. I need more people to come forward and contribute to this new force of life. To inject a new sense of direction, it is pointless for us to watch and look things deteriorate and we do nothing about it. I do not expect you to like want I say nor appreciate what I'm trying to do. I have very limited resources, but utilize my own creative ways to learn to communicate my ideas. Excuses do not make a man - only commitment changes our perspective and thoughts about life.
My point is if you keep complaining about the Government - you are not helping them find alternatives or offer solution to make them realize our challenges. By doing something about it you might be a solution everyone is looking for. So do something positive to help change our circumferences. Be proactive instead of become reactive and condemn them without offering other means to solve problems our society is faced with today.
In the era of Apartheid we stood up and belonged to some community or political organization in one form or another and our contribution in the struggle to fight for our freedom was not the ANC's personal battle as a stand-alone political organization. There were both inside and outside forces who contributed to our freedom. Individuals like me were instrumental and hands-on to serve time and purpose to this effect and went to jail in solitary confinement. It was this commitment and act of passion for what we believed in to get involved in the struggle against Apartheid and its injustices that made us all free today. Read this article here there are brothers who are not being recognized for their contribution to the struggle yet they made a big difference to this country. Poets! Artists and Musician like Lefifi Tladi etc. HERE:
Why should it be different today? Together we can change people's mind by allowing them to create things using their minds to express a thought rather than perpetuate chaos through looting, xenophobia or burning tires and killing foreigners - There is more we can do with our creative talents in art, music, poetry, rap, writing and publishing articles which can later on be part of our future education system. We need to be leaders and carve a pah for change and prosperity for all. Keep listening and please share on Facebook, Twitter and Whatsup.
Our Oneness Reunion was a success even though only 10 members attended the "Reunion" this was groundbreaking considering 35 years ago we were just students and rookies of "The Business Corporation Office Automation" industry.
The Next Meeting Followup Will Be At Rockville @ Oupa's Place
This reunion was emotional and special particular seeing you guys how much you have aged and the wisdom you have acquired throughout your lives. This experience was something to write home about. Glad to have met Rames, Esau, Tizza, Thebi, Kwena, Fana, Oupa Nkwe, Oupa Maaroganye once again.
A picture is worth a 1000 words here is what we proposed going forward in this video
Proposed way forward for holding -hands into the future!
Mzwandile Khali is a prolific musician from Pimville Soweto. Self taught tenor saxophone player who eventually studied music at Funda Centre Diepkloof in the late 90's to graduate with a diploma in music. Like any Sowetan youth who struggles to make ends meet to find their feet and a stable career, Mzwandile did not give up on his dream.
He was always wishing to crack the US music market as an artist, but circumstance always posed a new challenge. I remember chatting to him about getting a recording deal with one of the American Record Labels, he was optimistic that when the time came he will jump at the opportunity.
Graduation Pending!
After two years of deliberations and nothing seemed to happen, we met at Baragwanath Taxi rank just opposite Santa Hospital; and he hit me with a BIG surprise.
He was now a student at Wits University studying music with a scholarship obtained after a music audition that went very awesome.
A year later, we met and he had dropped out of Varsity because of family constraints and financial difficulties. Does it mean his dreams were shuttered? I hope not, but my gut-feel told me - He had given up on his will to pursue the dream.
I was disappointed and daunted. Now as I contribute to this blog, I hope to revive him by encouraging him to continue.
Help Him Reach His Dream! The best I could do, if he still wishes to realize his goal - was to take a video of him playing one of his favourite songs to promote his talent on this web. Maybe someone out-there will notice him, that's how people get a break isn't it?
I am going to arrange a meeting with him and will take it from there. Wish me luck he doesn't change his mind. The guy is gifted, talented and a genius, don't you think he deserves a break?
It is for this reason that the Internet can make a difference in our time zones and communication. We can all reach out to touch somebody. I really want this guy to prove his villains and enemies wrong. Most of his peers think he is a failure and he will not make it to the top.
I don't believe that- at all. I will also see if I can take pictures of him and post them on the blog. But above all else, I want you to listen to how this fellow plays.
For me, some of these artists are very much neglected and unknown by the music industry, because they search for talent in wrong places.
I hope this Blog will make an impact for this post, I am confident the interview with him will go on smoothly.
Authoritarian leadership and tight control was the hallmark of that yesterday’s businessman, and women were not exactly welcomed into the ranks of management.This was intimidating to women because it placed a low value to their contribution in business and society.
When the first generation of women entered the workforce in earnest in the 1970s, they succeeded in the only way they could –
Well ladies, that was yesterday, and today is today!
Today’s CEO/entrepreneur can no longer tap his/her company’s full potential using a “command-and-control” style of managing business and people to make things work in the realization of bottom-line.
Forget what your mama or your boss told you, because following outdated rules can be bad for your career.
Woman of The Millennium must draw a wide range of skills to get to the top and stay there. These tips are essential in making a success out of your career! Forget what your mama or your friends tell you, because following their advicecan be bad for your health too.
Self Improvement Life TIPS!
Prepare your own success path
Reinvest yourself and your image
Focus on your strengths and contribute to others
Learn from those who believe in your potential
Catch up with high-tech era skills
Challenge opportunities and go for it
Seek a mentor and stick with them
Read books written by authors who made it
It takes a certain mind-set and bravado for anyone to start their own business and succeed, but it’s even more difficult for a female entrepreneur to crack the success male dominated business code. Let alone getting credit for their initiatives.
Let’s face it, ladies!
After all, if we can bear and raise the future generation, how can running a successful business scare us? We’ve always had to be twice-as-smart and twice-as-confident as any male counterpart in the corporate world.
So Let's work with them and learn from them, men are becoming more accepting and receptive to women leadership than we can afford to give them credit for. Ladies! the ball is in your court play your part and make a difference.
J.T.
Be the best you know how to! I would like to thank Isaac for being such a patient coach. To bring the confidence in me and encouraging me to realize my true potential is truly an honour. God Bless you!
Township life is not easy for the poor and uneducated, although there are means and ways people and youth can find jobs i.e. create your own "self employment." project.
It is not surprising that this fellow used his creativity, put up a mask and braved the street to entertain motorist to earn an honest living. As the saying goes "there are many ways of skinning a cat than - drowning it in milk".
This guy is not committing any crime, or stealing from anyone. Therefore, we need to support his efforts and encourage HIM to continue the good work. God Bless him.
This chap is raking cash for his "Out-of-the box" thinking to make ends meet. I took this video to share with my followers, how WE can change lives by giving instead of criticizing.
This is an interesting topic that I just thought I should write about. I am an IT- Networking graduate; I’m currently in a learnership program at Gijima and I have become conscious that most of the students here are guys and it brought to my attention that this industry is dominated by males.
I’m just writing this to encourage young black ladies that are in the similar position as I am, whether you’re into Construction or at the Military, Machinery Engineering or you’re just like me into Information technology, know that woman are beginning to pour into management and skilled profession. Never doubt your skills or your knowledge.
Gone are the days where women were known to be at home, in the kitchen and baking stuffs. We might not be physically strong as men but when it comes to running and delegating we certainly are doing a great job!
In fact women are now directing in some of the jobs that used to belong to men only. In the beginning it’s always inflexible to get a job let alone a job that is male-dominate simply because you are a woman.
Sometimes you have to make a statement to be recognized and not to be confused to the P.A when you’re out of the office on site, perhaps setting up a network for a company or whatever the case may be. As women we really have to go above and beyond to prove your value, whereas men get that automatically.
Women being recognized
Being a woman in today’s competitive job market can be a challenge particularly if you’re hoping to start your career in a traditionally male-dominated arena. Many women have successfully navigated into typical male-dominated arenas.
Personally I would like to encourage those that are dominating in a male field to keep on keeping on, don’t look down on yourself no matter how hard it gets. You were called for this and that is why you are occupying that position.This is also a note to self.
How important is volunteer work experience if a person is looking for job prospects to enhance their CV in order to attract offers?
I know for a fact that volunteer work does expose one to work experience in order to gain knowledge for a particular job. Also, volunteer work gives one an opportunity to explore how the work environment is structured and decipline is maintained in relation to productivity and the work ethic.
Youth in South Africa do not understand the significance of volunteering to gain some work experience, besides giving back to the community should be a moral obligation for all citizens to restore our humanity as a society. I learnt how to write by volunteering for a local community newspaper.
Is the time NOT right for African Woman To Tell her Own Story?
I was always fascinated, by books and wanted to read more and more books especially biographies of successful people. Alex Times was my project to get started as a novice writer. One of my mentors and life skills coach was Mr. Chris Coetzee. He encouraged me also to write for the Human Resources Business Magazine.
Later on in the process I was invited by "The Springs Reporter" in Kwa-Thema to write motivational articles for the same reason. This was the beginning of my love for writing as a hobbyist author.
It was a spiritually rewarding exercise and a huge learning curve to mould me as a budding lyricist and composer to winner of the best "Song Writer of The Year" in 2005 international competitions. (The Yoko Ono - Project)
I am currently encouraging one of my student who has the potential to pursue an interest in writing for pleasure. It is time African Women take a stand to tell their own story. Welcome Tshegofatso to Go Trending Events and News as a volunteer freelance author.
Count Yourself In!
Employers today are constantly looking at proactive leadership from individuals who can add value to their society by engaging in extra-mural community up-liftment projects work. CV's with experience in volunteer work get more attention and exposure than those who are less occupied doing community work. It simply puts you 10 steps ahead of your peers to open doors that where apparently shut if you did nothing about your situation.
One of my profound experiences and a defining moment was when I was involved in the deployment of a special education program in the education field.
Systems are changing the way we think and do business, nonetheless is becoming evident our lives revolves around computing and the new opportunities they bring.
In this video I share the sentiments with my class!
Today I was able to help my student to complete her CV for a part-time job. It is very challenging for new university students to find employment if their CV is not up to date or accurate.
It was such a pleasure to ensure this student packages herself for the challenging job market. In South Africa, I have noticed most local varsity student do not care to do volunteer work in order to acquire work related experience.
However, It was very different with this student. She is so motivated and inspiring that we were able to put in some relevant information that will give her a slight edge against getting the job.
After almost 2 years of silence from Google Blogger, I have finally returned. For the last two years I have been exploring WordPress platform and have learned more in two years then I have absorbed so much knowledge of blogging than anything in my life.
There is a new blog from wordpress that I have created with more information and latest trends and events around the globe. intersted please visit:
More will be posted on this blog soone in the future! enjoy. Glad to be back on Blogger.
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