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Local business man Khotso Tsela donated school shoes and pairs of socks to 7 schools around Mabopane on Wednesday 29 of July, choosing Pupils that are in need of school shoes and cannot afford them. “I have always wanted to help people who cannott afford basics,I started thinking about donating shoes to school children after I came across a young kid who was wearing torn school shoes” Tsela went on a quest to different Mabopane schools and asked teachers to compile a list of kids who are most in need of assistance. With the asssistance of 2 local youth leaders , Tsela went to different schools and handing pupils their pair of school shoes and socks. The first stop was at Patrick Moloto Primary School formerly known as Selolo at Block E, where one of the 4 kids expressed his joy in receiving his shoes “I am so happy I wont be wearing takkies to school anymore, said 7 year old Smangaliso Sisana.” A learner from Ngaka Maseko High School, Lebogang Cindi expressed her gratitude towards Tsela “this is such a lovely initiative and I am so grateful to have long socks and new shoes,

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I have been longing for them , I hope MrTsela continues to give and we as pupils will grow up and give to those who find themselves in similar situations, said Cindi.” Tsela who grew up in a poverty striken home hopes to do more to help the community and its children “I hope God blesses me more so we can help those that were not yet assisted and hopefully afford to buy uniforms for our future leaders, the dignity of our kids must be restored” said Tsela.young kid who was wearing torn school shoes” Tsela went on a quest to different Mabopane schools and asked teachers to compile a list of kids who are most in need of assistance. With the asssistance of 2 local youth leaders , Tsela went to different schools and handing pupils their pair of school shoes and socks. The first stop was at Patrick Moloto Primary School formerly known as Selolo at Block E, where one of the 4 kids expressed his joy in receiving his shoes “I am so happy I wont be wearing takkies to school anymore, said 7 year old Smangaliso Sisana.”A learner from Ngaka Maseko High School, Lebogang Cindi expressed her gratitude towards Tsela “this is such a lovely initiative and I

longing for them , I hope MrTsela continues to give and we as pupils will grow up and give to those who find themselves in similar situations, said Cindi.” Tsela who grew up in a poverty striken home hopes to do more to help the community and its

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Happy Womens month to all the beautiful African women. We saw plenty of celebrations on women's day from soccer games to all white parties. Women are the anchors of any family and society and the role they play in our lives cannot go unnoticed. Wathinta a bafazi wa thinta I mbokodo. Well in other news Mabopane Sun was awarded with a R50 000 cheque by the Mayor Of City of Tshwane Mr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa on the 04th August. Thank you Mayor and The City Of Tshwane for recognizing our hard work, we will continue in our struggle for media diversity and development.. Hope you enjoy this edition.We are on Facebook: Mabopanesun and Twitter@Mabopanesun please follow us.

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South African women don't just have to battle inequality in the workplace – they're targets for sexual predators too, and how they react to it affects their chances for promotion. In a hard-hitting speech to more than 20 000 women, mostly from the ANC Women's League, in Zamdela township, Sasolburg, on Sunday, President Jacob Zuma said that in spite of all efforts made to empower women, “remnants of unfair discrimination still persist in our country, especially in the labour market”. Delivering the keynote address on the 59th anniversary of the historic women's march to the Union Buildings to protest the extension of the hated dompas to them, Zuma said: “Women are discriminated against on the basis of pregnancy or marital status. They are also subjected to pay inequality and sexual harassment. These must be addressed, as all citizens are entitled to equal treatment.” His speech coincided with the launch of the report into the status of women in their workplaces. Zuma said there was an urgent need for women to play a greater role in the economy. Paying tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and the late Ruth Mompati, Zuma said the

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strides made for the emancipation of women were directly attributable to their and other stalwarts' sacrifice and courageous spirit. He recounted the various other roles played by women in other parts of the country who took part in anti-pass campaigns since 1913. “This shows that women were in their own rights pioneers in the struggle for liberation,” he said. Before detailing with how women were sexually harassed and denied opportunities in their workplaces, Zuma said that after 1994, significant progress had been made to empower women. His office was an important contributor, he said. “Significant progress has been made in areas such as legal status, attitudes, women's involvement in decision-making, especially at the political level, in employment, education, ownership of homes and businesses, the justice system and economic participation.

“I hope God blesses me more so we can help those that were not yet assisted and hopefully afford to buy uniforms for our future leaders, the dignity of our kids must be restored” said Tsela.

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Government's programme of action updateWords: Staff Reporter

President Jacob Zuma will update the media on progress made in the implementation of the government's programme of action, since the delivery of the 2015 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February. The President's focus is primarily on the nine point plan to boost economic growth and creation of jobs, which he announced in the SONA, as well as other interventions.

The nine point plan consists of:•Revitalisation of the agriculture and agro-processing value-chain;•Advancing beneficiation (adding value to our mineral wealth);•More effective implementation of a higher impact IPAP;•Unlocking the potential of SMME, co-ops, township and rural enterprise;•Resolving the energy challenge;•Stabilising the labour market;•Scaling-up private-sector investment;•Growing the Ocean Economy; and•Cross-cutting Areas to Reform, Boost and Diversify the Economy, which are: i. Science, technology and innovation ii. Water and sanitation iii. Transport infrastructure iv. Broadband rollout v. State owned companies

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The Presidency said President Zuma would also brief media and stakeholders on Operation Phakisa on Thursday. Operation Phakisa is the fast results methodology learned from Malaysia that government is using to fast-track delivery in growing the ocean economy and building ideal clinics. “The methodology is also being explored in the mining and basic education sectors,” said the Presidency. - SAnews.gov.za

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True to his commitment to foster cooperation with media organisations in pursuit of social cohesion, equity and diversity, the Executive Mayor of Tshwane bestowed grants worth R2, 250 million to nine community media houses on Tuesday, 04 August. In his 2014 State of the Capital Address, the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa, clearly stated that he was seeking a partnership to support, co-fund and provide support to new and existing projects of media

organisations, publishers of magazines and newspapers, broadcasters and training providers, content developers, archivists etc. in priority areas, as part of the City's strategic developmental communication agenda. Addressing members of the media at the Sheraton Hotel, Ramokgopa said that “the sector is a key catalyst in building an informed citizenry and ensuring that information about government programmes reaches even those at the periphery of the economy”. “The investment being made today serves as a firm demonstration that the City of Tshwane is serious about transforming this sector and making it sustainable. We believe that an engaged citizenry is incontrovertibly indispensable in the success and growth of a democratic way of life. Local media is key in achieving this because it is closest to the people and conveys information in languages that residents identify with and can fully engage with,” he added. Tetsu Afrika, one of the media fund recipients, explained how he started his own student life magazine, Zest Infotainment, to motivate the young people of Gauteng. Having been involved in alcohol and drug abuse for three years, Afrika now runs this free publication, which is distributed to all tertiary institutions in the province. “The magazine has helped me impart motivational and social content to the many peers who want to make something of their lives. Most importantly, it has kept me focused and grounded.” Afrika thanked the City and its leadership for the show of support and recognition bestowed on community media. Tuks FM, TUT FM, Bagaka Radio, Kangala FM, Moretele FM, Mams FM, Sosha FM, Pheli FM and Ga-Rankuwa FM received R100 000 each, primarily for the purchase of broadcast equipment, marketing and business improvement. Mabopane Sun, Winterveld News, Nellmams and Zest Infotainment were handed cheques worth R50 000 each to be used towards printing costs. Another R550 000 has been set aside towards a broadcasting programme offered by the University of Pretoria's Communication Department to provide practical training for radio presenters. The skills and competencies of a proficient broadcaster and content generation techniques will be demonstrated. The City has set aside an additional R600 000 towards co-funding new and existing projects of media organisations, publishers, broadcasters,training providers and content developers. The aim is to develop media and promote diversity in the sector so as to reflect the demographics of South Africa.

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Vusi Thembekwayo's Winning Lessons For Success

Vusi Thembekwayo has made mistakes and learnt hard lessons, but he's also built a R140 million plus business before his 30th birthday, and he's managed to do it without killing the proverbial chicken. These are his top lessons for entrepreneurial success: You've Got to Practice your Skills For Thembekwayo, most of what he knows today in business he learnt during that four year period. “My own experience has taught me that former middle-managers of large corporates often have the skills to succeed as entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is a practice thing. You've got to practice the skills of general management, and corporates teach you that.”Cash is King: Learn to Manage MoneyThembekwayo's a natural entrepreneur. He sees an opportunity and wants to go for it – but there's an ecosystem of things that need to collude in order for you to succeed. “I wouldn't have been able to do what I've done today if I hadn't spent that time at Metcash,” he says. “First, I learnt how to manage money. The business had a very strong treasury function. Cash is king, especially if you're trading high volumes at low margins. My worst nightmare was the MD of the treasury department. He was always asking me questions I hadn't thought of. I admired his technique but despised our conversations. He saw the risks that we hadn't spotted, and was the first person to tell us when we were not on track to collect our aged debtors and the impact that had on our profit and loss statements. But thanks to his attention to detail, I learnt how to

manage money, and more importantly, how to be frugal. Today, if I don't have to spend on it, I don't spend on it. It's amazing how far a rand can go if you're clever.”Small Clever Decisions Lead to Big Profits“One of the most important lessons any business owner can learn is that success on profit is nothing more than the accumulative sum of rand decisions. “Lots of small, clever money decisions lead to big profits, and without the disciplines of frugality, money gets lost. It's that simple. Question every single line item on a quote. Do we need it? Can we get it cheaper? This is what it's about.Your Vision is Transferable“I learnt how to manage people. Vision is transferable. It's your job to help your team see the future that you see. You need to get them to really invest in the process, because business is a process.Differentiate. Differentiate. Differentiate“I learnt how to differentiate. We were operating in a very commoditised market. At the end of the day I sold mealie meal and baked beans. It's tough to differentiate in a market that's all about price. Some of our competitors tried the BEE route. I didn't see the point.Sometimes You Must Take The RiskDid our customers really care if we were black empowered? Instead, I needed to figure out what they did care about. What did they want? And what could I give them that wasn't inextricably tied to price? The answer was lines of credit.All procurement officials have the same problem.

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It's pretty darn frustrating to be the one who's always being taken for granted. Maybe it's because you're soft spoken or you have a hard time saying 'no' or you simply hate confrontations. Whatever the case may be, being taken for granted can often leave you with conflicting thoughts of whether you should leave your company for “greener pastures” or stay and hope it gets better with time. No matter what direction your sub-conscious thoughts gravitate, these tips will help you earn the respect you deserve wherever you go.

1. You doubt your abilities, find flaws in yourself and view your colleagues as being flawless.Determine the unique value you bring to your company. It's not easy figuring out what value you add, especially when your value and experience are so closely relatable. If you find yourself in this predicament, ask yourself this question: What unique quality do I bring to the team that's relevant to the company? Perhaps you're the problem-solver, or you have a knack for overcoming the team dynamics and creating a collaborative space. Identifying what unique value to bring to the table should help you acknowledge your worth.

2. You don't like disagreeing with what your colleagues say, and will often bend over backwards to please them.Be the master of your own career. Think about your role models. What do you think it is about their careers that makes them so revered? In all likelihood they have respect for what they do and

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people have responded positively to this. When you have admiration for your job and start treating it like it matters, people around you will inevitably do the same.

3. You're envious when your colleagues are praised for their work.Give credit where due Complimenting the people you work with is one of the easiest ways to earn more respect. It also sets you apart from the rest. Giving credit where due is a reminder that you don't always have to expressively remind people of your own value.

4. You'd rather push back your priorities and increase your work load than utter the word 'no'.Learn how to say no It doesn't mean that you can't still do the menial administrative stuff when more hands are needed, or the odd coffee run. But being that one person that people can ALWAYS count on to go 'the extra mile' makes other people take advantage of your sacrifices. Don't be afraid to remind people where you are, especially when there is someone else who is employed to do the job. Teaching yourself to say no (politely) will take the “being taken

for granted” burden off you. –Career24.com

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Movie: Lila & EveCast: Jennifer Lopez,Shea Whigham,Viola DavisDirector: Charles Stone III

It's not often that we see female leads embark on a quest for revenge, but in Lila and Eve, Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez are a force to be reckoned with. When Lila's (Viola Davis) eldest son, Stephon (Aml Ameen) is 'accidentally' killed in a drive by shooting she is paralysed by her grief. She dopes herself on medication to numb the pain and is unable to care for her younger son Justin (Ron Caldwell). To help her through her stages of grief she joins a support group for mothers who have lost children due to gang violence. The support's group passive approach to dealing with the loss of a child is not what Lila needs, they encourage the moms, 'to get a hobby' to keep themselves busy. Lila meets Eve (Jennifer Lopez) who is having none of that get a hobby crap. What both her and Lila really want is justice and to stop feeling hopeless and helpless. When Lila goes to the police station to find out about her son's case the Detective Holliston (Shea Whigham) has no updates, he narrows it down to just another unsolved turf war death. This is a particularly loaded scene, the camera pans into an office to the murder board of a white cheerleader and the extensive investigation into her death that is being done. This elevates Lila's resolve for justice, but there's a line thin between justice and revenge. With smart talking, bad ass Eve on her side the pair set out to find who was responsible for her son's death. For two women who have absolutely no investigative experience they happen to track down those responsible very quickly. As they get closer to the kingpin responsible the body count rises.There's a lot going on here and I really don't want to reveal too much of the plot.While on the surface this might be a revenge action thriller there are important social themes being explored. These moms story is particularly touching because the very same thing is happening in our 'townships.'

ENTERTAINMENTArtist: CiaraAlbum: JackieGenre: R&B/Soul/Hip HopYear Of Release: 2015

If there's one thing I have to give Ciara props for, it is her determination to put out new music and to stay relevant in an industry that can be very fleeting. And while she has consistently been producing work it lacks the staying power. Her personal life has gone through some changes as she's become a mother and her very public break-up with rapper Future has been tabloid fodder. The first single, "I Bet", gave some insight into her heartache, "Right now, it's killing me, cause now I have to find someone else. When all I wanted was you". It sets the tone for what fans can expect from the album. But sadly, that is one of the few genuine moments Ciara lets us in on. The album Jackie was dedicated and named after her mother, but there is nothing personal about it. Ciara follows her standard recipe of dance hits and seductive songs. There is no cohesiveness and it rather sounds like a bunch of singles just thrown together.

Artist: MalehAlbum: You Make My Heart GoGenre: R&B/SoulYear Of Release: 2014

Sometimes, even the most talented musicians don't instantly make it big. It took musician, producer and songwriter Zonke's second album Ina Ethe to make South Africans finally recognise her for the musical genius she is. And if you'd heard her debut album Life, Love and Music when it was released in 2007, you'd have known that she was definitely one to keep an eye on. The same is true of Lesotho-born, South African-based songstress Maleh (real name Malehloka Hlalele), whose debut album Step Child won a 2013 South African Music Awards (SAMA) award in the Best African Adult Album category. “It was my very first time at the SAMAs and when my name was called out on that evening, I had literally just settled in my seat and was still containing my excitement at sitting next to Lira. So I assumed they'd made a mistake because I was up against some big names in that category,” she recalls. Despite being repeatedly told that Step Child is worthy of 'collector's-item' status, Maleh still feels the album was 'a bit all over the place'. And so, her 10-track sophomore album You Make My Heart Go focuses on just one subject – love.

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Author: Mary BurtonTitle: The Black SashPublisher: Jacana

Burton's first Black Sash protest stand was in Kalk Bay on a fine day in 1965, after the government had threatened to proclaim the historic fishing village “white” under the Group Areas Act. Poster in hand, Burton and a group of women stood silently alongside the main road, black sashes draped across their bodies,the target of jeers – and the occasional murmur of encouragement. She recalls how the background sound of the waves and the cries of fishermen bringing in their catch had underscored the “cruelty and stupidity” of breaking up the lives of those who depended on the sea for their livelihood. Raised in Argentina, Burton joined the Black Sash barely four years after arriving here in 1961, the year South Africa left the Commonwealth. She was newly married to South African Geoffrey Burton, whom she had had met while studying in London. She recalls how hard it was for her to process the apartheid system. Although she worked at the Service Dining Rooms' soup kitchen for indigent people, she realised far more was needed. But it was the magnitude and significance of the Group Areas Act in particular that galvanised her into joining the Black Sash.

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Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler believes crowd-pleasing ball-trickery is not an issue, as long as the showboating does not affect the team negatively. Pirates felt the ire of CS Sfaxien players when they started a skills exhibition during their match at the Orlando Stadium, which the opposition viewed as disrespectful. The Buccaneers' ball-wizards, Sifiso Myeni and Thabo Rakhale, thrilled the fans with their moves in their 2-0 CAF Confederation Cup win over Sfaxien. The win put Pirates in pole position for a spot in the semi-final of the continental championship. "I'm not going to make such a big deal out of it. I've always stated this before, as long as it is in the right areas and has positive reasons that will benefit the team," Tinkler told KickOff. "Sfaxien obviously didn't like it. It is Kasi flavour, they need to get used to that. But I've stated this before, as long as it is in the right areas, that's what is important. "It was important for us to collect three points to move to nine. That was the objective to get to nine points as quick as possible because I always felt that those points should be enough to get to the semis." –Sports24.co.za

Semenya qualifies for world champsCaster Semenya snuck into the South African team for the IAAF World Championships in Beijing after running a qualifying time on Saturday in a last-ditch attempt to make to the Beijing. Semenya ran 2:00.72 at a meeting in Linz, Austria. The athlete from Polokwane has endured an uphill battle to qualification after a slump in form, coaching troubles and injury setbacks in the past couple of years. The World Championships in Beijing was a huge goal for Semenya who missed the last edition as well as the Commonwealth Games in Scotland last year. Semenya changed coaching stables late last year, splitting from coach Maria Mutola and joining Jean Verster's group in Potchefstroom. Verster and Semenya had to start from scratch, making their way through a series of small meetings as they adjusted the training schedule. The athlete ran a few 1500m races in a bid to build endurance and work on race tactics, but the plan was always to qualify for the two-lap event. Semenya is far from on form though - she's struggled to break two-minutes in the 800m, her last time under the magic barrier was a 1:58.92 in Rieti in 2013 and competition will be tough in Beijing. Semenya's qualifying time on Saturday is only the 48th fastest in the world this year, with Eunice Jepkoech Sum of Kenya leading the way with a 1:56.99. The real goal, though, is the

Olympic Games next year and there's lots of time between then and now. –Sports24.co.za