Africa UniteSchool Clubs

Red Carpet Awards 2016

Red Carpet Awards Ceremony: Africa Unite held its first red carpet awards on the 2nd of December at 6 Spin Street Cape Town, the purpose of these awards was to honor and acknowledge the achievements accomplished by learners in different

School clubs.

The aim of the school club is to give learners the opportunity to become agents of change within their schools and communities. The AU School Clubs have 3 main themes - School, Environment and Community. They consider the school and its surroundings as a country. Each country/ club is led by a president and 5 ministers that make up the cabinet together with 50 parliamenta-rians. The awards attracted over 100 people. These school clubs have been established in 5 previously disadvantaged schools

of the Western Cape Province

Date : 2 December 2016

VENUE6 Spin Street Restaurant, Cape Town

DATE 02 December

2016

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Two youth MCs from Africa Unite

welcoming the guests

Learners and Audience Preparing for the Red Carpet Announcements

Learners from different school clubs queuing outside the venue

PRESIDENTSAmber Abrahams, Simunye High SchoolSipohosethu Mogqaza, Spes Bona High School

MINISTERS OF FINANCEFaith Nyahuye, Zonnebloen N.E.S.T S. SchoolGrace Maduku, Spes Bona High School

MINISTERS OF INFORMATION Rachel Laknanya, Spes Bona High SchoolNdileka Sinaze, Simunye High School

Some of the cabinet members pausing on the Red Carpet Hall of fame.

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MINISTERS OF ENVIRONMENTZanele Langa, Masibambane High School Nneoma Mbaogu, Simunye High School

All the learners were dressed up for the occasion in order to attract media and public attention.

MINISTERS OF SPORTSNombuyiselo Mbobo, Masibambane High SchoolEmihle Makatetsi, Spes Bona High School

MINISTERS OF INFORMATIONAyanda Thamela, Masibambane High SchoolOlivia Tino, N.E.S.T Zonnebloem S. School

MINISTERS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Vusa Ncanywa, Zonnebloen N.E.S.T S. SchoolPalesa Oliphant, Masibambane High SchoolLiyabona Matholengwe, Simunye High School

MINISTERS OF FINANCECwayita Nqiwa, Simunye High SchoolNdithule Masentile, Masibambane High School

Africa Unite staff and interns enjoying the Red-Carpet moment

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School Clubs presentations

Nelissa Funda, president of Masibambane High School, presenting their 2016 activities.

Ward councilor Luyanda Mbele of Kraaifontein giving his testimony on working with the AU Clubs in his community. He mentioned that during their Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Council meeting, the school club successfully lobbied for free

WIFI in Bloekombos Township.

All School Clubs presented their activities undertaken during 2016. Each presentation was followed by a word of support from a school representative or community member who witnessed the work of the school clubs in their respective schools and communities.Some of the highlights of the activities undertaken by different school clubs in 2016 were:

At school Level: • Elections of the school cabinet members and parliamentarians • School clean up campaigns • Fundraising activities : Talent Shows, Cake sales, Car wash, Fashion Shows, etc. • School dialogues on different topics: bullying, peer pressure and inter- high school fights • Launch of the school club in different schools during school assembly

At community Level: • Old age home reach out • Cleaning community parks • Soup kitchen for the homeless and needy families • Networking with local community leaders such as South African Police Service (SAPS), local councilors, Department of Social Development etc.

Racheal Minister of Finance from Spes Bona High updating the guests on all their 2016 activities and achievements..

Mrs Martinez teacher/matron of the Spes Bona school club giving her remarks on how the club has brought a new

dimension in their school and community.

Masibambane High School’s Presentation

Spes Bona High School’s Presentation

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Tasreeq Fereira Simunye High School vice president presenting some of the activities undertaken in 2016 by their

school.

Alice Dolan Africa Unite Youth Peer Educator giving her word of support for Simunye High on behalf of the Delft South

African Police Service.

Faith Nyahuye Minister of Finance from Zonnebloen N.E.S.T presenting their 2016 activities to the audience.

Ms Musapuri teacher and matron of Zonnebloen N.E.S.T giving her word of support for the school club’s achievements

in their school and community.

Simunye High School’s Presentation

Zonnebloen N.E.S.T High School’s Presentation

Impressed audience following the presentations

Individual Awards Different cabinet members received Awards (certificates and medals) according to their portfolios

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School Cabinet Awards

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Simunye High received the Best School Club Award – The school received a trophy and certificates. The club has been working extensively in reducing gangsterism, bullying and peer pressure among the learners through various school dialogues. They have also worked closely with the Delft Police, local Spar, City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Department, Department of Sports and Recreation and various community leaders. The award was handed over to them by Mr Nduzu Director of the Western Cape Department of Education.

Masibambane High received the Most Improved Cabinet Award– The school walked away with a trophy and certificates . Although the club was established later this year, they have undertaken many activities such as environmental campaigns, school garden, talent show and sporting activities. The award was handed over to them by Zoliswa LonjaDirectorate: at the Institutional, Management & Governance Planning Western Cape Department of Education.

Spes Bona High received the Best Fundraising School Award – They received a cheque of R500 due to their clean financial audit of the money which was raised during their various fundraising activities. Their incomes and expenditures were well recorded. The award was handed over to them by Africa Unite chairperson, Mr Vincent Williams.

Zonnebloem N.E.S.T Senior received Most Diverse School Club – They a received a certificate due to their gender balanced and cultural diverse cabinet. The award was handed over to them by Faith Manchidi Africa Unite Peer Educator.

Some of the highlights of the day

Mr Ndzuzu Director of the Western Cape Department of Education handing over an award (trophy and certificates) to Simunye High School. During his speech, he mentioned that he was very impressed with the level of leadership shown by each cabinet member in implementing various activities. He concluded that his department will extend an invitation to the AU School Clubs to take part during their Annual School

Summit in June 2017.

Noluvo Plaatjee of Independent Electoral Commission IEC also proposed that next year 2017 an extra award for the Best Democratic school club will

be added in which IEC is willing to sponsor.

Mr Onyi, Teacher at Masibambane Secondary School received the Most supportive Patron Award.

Mr Naidoo, Principal at Masibambane Secondary School received the Most supportive Principal Award.

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Mr Vincent Williams Africa Unite chairperson closed the ceremony by thanking all the guests (school principals, teachers, leaners and parents of the leaners.). He mentioned that everyone present witnessed the achievements and impact of the work done by the school clubs at school and community

level. He also congratulated Africa Unite staff, peer educators and interns for the successful

organisation of the event.

THE CROWD WAS ELECTRIFIED BY SOME AMAZING PERFORMANCES BY

YOUNG PEOPLE

1. Alice Laurnelle Dolan Africa Unite Youth Peer educator entertaining the audience.

2. Mteto Mapoyi Africa Unite Youth Peer Educator performing a sintilating

opera piece

3. Faith Tererai Africa Unite Youth Peer Educator reciting a poem on

encouraging the learners to continue dreaming big

4. Thabani local underground singer kept the crowd on their toes with his

solo perfomance

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Special thanks to our funders :

Food Lovers St Georges Mall

Individuals and friends of Africa Unite: Marita McComiskey

Kate and the O’Malley Family

Wakefield Rotary Club

For more information please contact:

Africa Unite PO Box 1739, Cape Town, 8000

6 Spin Street, Church Square, Cape Town 8001Tel: (02721) 461 6551 - Fax: 086 614 5266

info@africaunite.org.za NPO no: 033-723