Bongiwe Malaza

By-line: Bongiwe Malaza  Email:bongiwezenande2105@gmail.com Twitter: BongiweM   South Africa was not spared of the Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant’s highly infectious disease and its rapid spread. Denmark and India were some of the first countries to experience this new sub-variant, and now it is spreading in our country like wildfire. Covid-19 BA.2 (sub-variant of Omicron) was detected in South Africa in February, but experts say it is not cause for concern, if people get vaccinated and perform non-pharmaceutical actions like mask wearing and regularly washing your hands. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ‘Covid-19 Technical Lead’, Dr Maria Van Kerhove, warned that this new Omicron sub-variant would increase the number of infections around the world. Dr Kerhove emphasised that the only fighting chance the global community has against covid-19 is through vaccinations. She also cautioned people against losing eagerness in fighting this deadly virus.   ...

Byline : Bongiwe Malaza Email : bongiwezenande2105@gmail.com Twitter: BongiweM   All cocktail lovers came together at the Annual Cocktail Party that is held every year in Volksrust . This event usually takes place at the local clubs of Volksrust and this year it was held in Nkwezela Club . The Annual Cocktail Party usually accommodates cocktail lovers and music lovers . The likes of Leehleza , Abuti Lolo and local artists were performing at this event . (photo by Kabza Graphics )   The happiness that is written on people’s faces is sufficient evidence that they  actually revel in coming to the event . Despite the cold weather , the people looked very well dressed . That shows how much they looked forward to this event .   I definitely applaud the organisers of this event for inviting Leehleza and Abuti Lolo as this combo brings a great vibe everywhere they go . Seeing them perform live is a great experience for one. It changes the mood and t...

Byline : Bongiwe Malaza Email : bongiwezenande2105@gmail.com Twitter : BongiweM   It is a hot and sunny day in Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria Campus  .Campus . The hot weather is more suited for one to relax in the shade of trees , but that didn’t hinder the young men fromof TUT Pretoria, Soshanguve and Garankuwa from attending the football/soccer trials that were held by the TUT Football Club on the 20th of April , 2022.   All clubs and coaches were encouraged to send their players to come and participate in these trials. Covid19 protocols were followed during the trials, on the fields and where the audience was sitting. All students were granted access to come watch the trails at the TUT soccer stadium .   These were the first soccer trails for 2022 since the beginning of the academic year year and the excitement was detectable in the coaches and players eyes .    West City Football Club coach Goitsemodimo Modumo has brought ...

Volksrust’s aspiring photographer   Kabelo Mokoeona’s young photography career is showing good prospects of success. He started doing photography work in 2016 and he has been at it ever since. The Mpumalanga native covers weddings personal photoshoots , social gatherings and many other events . Kabza Graphics . Picture provided by Kabelo Mokeona  Kabelo Mokeona also known as Kabza Graphics was born and bred in Volksrust. Raised by both his parents, who were his biggest support system. Kabelo went to Phembindlela Primary School and then finished his high school years in Qhubulwazi Combined School . As much as he aspired to be a photographer, Kabelo also studied electrical engineering in West Gauteng . “I never played soccer or childhood games with kids I grew up with. I’ve always been into gadgets“, says Kabelo .   While studying in college he would work with a local Djs during the holidays . He then started venturing into photography and videography....

Schools are a crucial place for teaching and learning ,as well as imparting new life skills to the youth . They’re also crucial social arenas where sexuality and sexual behaviour collide with a degree of clarity.  Schools can be used to promote health.  Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality’s teenage pregnancy and male medical circumcision programme is to teach young women and men about sexual and reproductive health among the youth of DPKISLM and to offer suggested actions in developing the youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle.   " In South Africa, adolescents aged 10-19 represent a significant proportion of the population at 17,4% and contribute to 2,1% of the total mortality. The health and well-being of adolescents is of particular importance in society as they represent the future work force and contributors to potential economic productivity. However, adolescents may face many challenges such as mental health issues, alcohol"   Adolescents make ...

The importance of the 5 W's The 5 W's acronym stands for Who , What ,Where ,Why ;some often add the sixth question, How ,to the list . The 5 W's is a method of analysis that involves numerous stages and asks questions about a situation's core qualities.  These simple inquiries provide factual aspects, that once gathered , enables a universal depiction of an event, interest, circumstance or context to be rendered.  It fully respects journalistic ethics ,which aims to provide complete and objective information to all The concept of the 5 W's has been in the Journalism profession for a long time . It is more about getting a story in order and making it easier for the targeted audience to understand.  The concept also helps in preparing questions for interviews and writing factual news stories and better news releases . They are considered as basic in information gathering.  They identify the magnitude of a story ,highlighting the important news for the audience and...