S.A struck by strike

With global economy still vulnerable, due to the effects of the recession, South Africa is at it again. The last 4 year have been ravaged by annual strikes. The current strike however will have a major effect on fuel prices. With unrest in the Arab nations, fuel prices where already under pressure with 16%of the world oil in War stricken Libya.

Embarking on such a strike could prove beneficial at the end for the service station businesses. The people who are currently roaming the streets singing protest songs will be singing hunger songs when they are working for striking penalties. The union however will not adjust membership prices, they will get their money's worth. I am not implying a union propaganda against the people. I am merely implying further scrutiny be given, after all, nothing happens without reason. Why would they choose this time to embark on protest. I just hope for the workers sake it is not a pact striving to teach the government a lesson. Perhaps they are preparing for the retrenchments walmart will cause. Perhaps they are striving for the good of the people.

As a future worker expressing his freedom of expression as stated in the bill of rights. I am highly concerned about the decision making process in an organization that would amicably affect the state of my financial affairs. Perhaps I write with no real knowledge or as an innovative young mind striving to make this country of ours a bit better.

S.A says no to change

South Africa showed once again its loyalty to the A.N.C was unrivaled. I just hope they start delivering what they promised their respective voters. A member of the A.N.C youth league once said "Any one who dreams of  becoming a president, has to join the A.N.C" many people from different parties have dismissed this statement. When the results were released it absolutely ascertained that particular member. I hate talking about politics but I want to be part of the change and growth of this country, I guess this means I am a patriot. I don't like the past but I always look to the future because that will ultimately be your past.

Whoever wins the election does not determine the success of the individual, we all owe it to ourselves and our country to habour the best interest of this nations. We will talk about this once again in the next elections its bye for now.   

DEBUT VOTE

Finally having a chance to have a say in the governance of this country, I cast my first vote, one of many to come. Voting station would be the ideal place to start in this journey. The was no behaviour problems at the station, though there was frustration from the voters. The I.E.C needs to manage the stations better, it is not a nice sight seeing people cut in, just because they know the officials. The voting station seemed like a bar, outside the door way there were people who are not even voting. Whether a first time voter or have been doing it your whole life, its all the same. Do not think I am some guy trying to criticize the I.E.C lord knows I am not, but how I see it, its how I call it.

Casting my vote was the easy part of this whole process. To be absolutely honest( though redundant) I had no clue who the ward Councillor was, so I stuck to just voting for a party instead. Perhaps I should not even had cast that ballot paper in the first place, but then again I was curious to take part in this ritual that our nation men died for. I am not in the business of propaganda, so I will not talk about the different parties. It is said, "my vote is my confidence" I have a duty to keep it secret, I would not want laws to go unused.

It takes an individual to make a difference I am glad I am not just a negative statistic.

PEDOPHILE or CHILD MOLESTER

It is sad to hear that the are people out there that get pleasure in seeing young children suffer. Whether its a psychiatric problem or a childhood background problem I DON'T CARE. It seekens me thinking a grown man, trusted family member or freind could be as sadistic as mere psychotic criminal. Children need to be protected not only by the parents but by the gorvernment and given the means to be able to protect themselves. I don't care how messed up this world but, the fact that a mother must worry when leaving her children with their father as if she left them with a stranger and fear they will be violated. The government should send a message to all peverts out there, we will not tolerate such despicable act in our country. I thimk 5 years imprisonment can not be sufficient punishment for a crime of this magnitude. It is not only a sexual crime but a clear human right violation act. Children need to told should anyone no matter the age can not touch their private body parts. Failure to do so can lead to heavy incarseration. Impower the child at a young age so that they can impower themselves in the future. Whether a Child molester, Pedophile or Faggot, they can all burn in HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Intergration South Africa

I was stuck inside the train this morning, as usual, just beyond Heideveld station and I noticed something that has never bothered me before. On my left side was Heideveld and my right, Gugulethu. What separated these two places was not just the railway line, but it was a racial separation between "coloureds" and "blacks" suddenly I remembered what a boy said to my freind, Ndira, in high school, "Hulle behoort nie hier nie"(they do not belong here), if you asked that boy where do they belong he would have probably said, Khayelitsha. It is clear to me that the racial boundries within this country still exist. It is a sad realisation, because I have "coloured" freinds and they have become like brothers to me.

Intergration in S.A. is a neglected issue, sure we go to the same school, attend the same hospitals, so tell me why cant we live together, so we can learn from each other. After all didn't we say our greatest strength came from our diversity? Perhaps I am mumbling rubbish or perhaps not, but I think we should not be empowering black, coloured or pink communities but disadvantage communities for all South Africans. (^_^)

Homophobia in S.A

Homophobia is still an issue in South Africa, as it was when it was still something new. We have seen and heard of many attacks on them, don't get me wrong I don't endorse hate attacks but I think forcing people to accept something they do not agree, can be prejudicial. I heard a woman on the train saying she blames the local soapie GENERATIONS for making her son, "gay" whether this is important or not, is open for discussion. However how are the political parties changing the mindset of our people. It was once said the whites took away something of great value to the black man, "his mind" but is this a black problem or a universal one. I am an individual and I have my own opinions, I don't endrose hate attack but however I am not a fan of homosexuals. All I am saying is if it's an issue lets find a diplomatic solution to it, not turn a blind eye or rub it in each other's face. Tell me what you think of this predicament and perhaps we harbour the solution. :-)

Why vote and who to vote for

Are you sick of the social evils in your country?
Are you sick the current administration?
Are you sick of empty promises?
Are you sick of your country'sand your own economic standards?

It seems to me voting in South Africa has become a liability rather than a privilage. I cant believe this is the same country that shed blood for this but suddenly the country facing huge challenges. This country is 1 of the most beautifull I have seen, believe me I have seen plenty. It just seems we are lost we do not have a national goal, because we have found freedom.

Freedom? what is freedom, could we honestly call this freedom when you areafraid to walk out at night, not only because of gangsters but law inforcement its self. When you read this you might think things are really bad, not neccessarily we just need a strong, innovative and intelligent leader. The only way to get this is to vote, sadly that does not guarantee you anything. Where is the youth of this country when things are so sour, I will tell you where they are, they are in some corner smoking, drinking and robbing people.

These words taste like vinegar to a patriotic South African like myself. If you are out there feeling my pain, do something,VOTE. Voting is more than a cross on a piece of paper but it includes finding out everything about the party you are voting for. If S.A needs something to fight well here it is= our soci-economic freedom, without this there isno democracy

Vote for your country, Vote for your future

BUSH SRC CAMPAIGN

We all know that South Africa is struggling to find skilled workers. This may be caused by lack of excess to quality education or our students FAIL. The SRC of UWC has started a campaign against the latter after all one can only do so much. It is called "60% or nothing" this campaign was started to promote the use of student assistance services such as, writting center, mentorship and many others offered at the institution (feels good to finally stop saying school).

We need to go to school but most imoprtantly we need to pass when we are there. The campaign kicked off with greate intertainment from Dj Kent, this just shows you don't have to stop having fun but you can find the balance 8-)

LOOKING FOR A Radio DJ?

To any radio station looking for a Dj, this is an oportuniy of a life time. We have talent at UWC and we are not afraid to share it.
The radio dj is qualified and is still raw and very innovative, did I mention a captivating voice and eager to learn.

These days you just cannot find a young person to rely on and that is why when ever you turn your radio you hear some guy's voice that makes you wanna break that radio. Voice coaching and other techniques can make you famous, most "celebrities" are not really talented but they have explosive personalities = Take Khanyi Mbau what can she really so? Well my radio Dj freind SESE has both but no oprtunity to prove himself let the youth have their voice. Help shape entertainment S.A