tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44383394369545895372024-03-13T14:47:27.825-07:00K - wayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-16030862918994995012013-08-07T07:34:00.000-07:002013-09-18T04:29:44.492-07:00SEND OFF: TWO YOUTH SOUTH AFRICANS JETTED TO FRANCE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFy-fKJtWoEvEEw-IeMZVB9qnMi_eBweRrojgCBtcg8KFsAUJWb6h-ONWwBkShOZN4hMtcdgocG7RLCflQsaTngsNPJ5uJfZ_TB-3kdEVHG8ZOJmz3cvuXRHsjOsr4DrYlKiVGT1qS2lJG/s1600/190720133435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFy-fKJtWoEvEEw-IeMZVB9qnMi_eBweRrojgCBtcg8KFsAUJWb6h-ONWwBkShOZN4hMtcdgocG7RLCflQsaTngsNPJ5uJfZ_TB-3kdEVHG8ZOJmz3cvuXRHsjOsr4DrYlKiVGT1qS2lJG/s400/190720133435.jpg" /></a></div>
Just one day after national celebrations of former president Nelson Mandela’s birthday. Two Anglican Church youth members jetted on Friday 19, 2013 to France joining other African Anglican Church members. Siyabonga Landingwe who is 20 stays from Khayelitsha together with Julie Fouire, 18 from Durbanville both Cape Town were among African Anglican Church members who were nominated to take a three months tour to Lyon in France.
According to Chuma, an Anglican Church member who also visited the same place last year, on their arrival to France they will be welcomed at Taize is an Ecumenical community of Monks from different religions and there are almost 100 brothers who stay in the hill of Taize. They will be referred to as permanents short for permanent volunteers. They will be doing working ministry and that means assisting with the day to day activities, chores and leading groups of weekly visitors, they will present workshops on Africa with other African volunteers, will participate in bible introduction, workshops on poverty alleviation at an international level, deepen spirituality. But the core thing will be partaking in the three daily prayers of the community as life in the community is centered around spirituality and the pilgrimage of trust in the world.
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Zukile Hempe
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-63060286126809285222013-07-23T08:49:00.000-07:002013-07-23T08:49:39.099-07:00 SOUTH AFRICA’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE HAS CHANGED.
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Since the handing over of former DA leader Tony Leon succeeded by former journalist DA leader Hellen Zille in March, 2009. This has influenced and poses a threat to superficial vast leading political organization African National Congress. DA Zille has been remarkable by re branding of DA old logo to adapt the new logo; this action was regarded as political transition from old apartheid era system to democratic system.
As DA leader Zille is seeking to regain the party political prestige and sustainability to the South Africa’s political arena. This has been seen by critical positions held by black people to the organization which was not happening before, leaders such as DA parliamentary representative Lindiwe Mazibuko and others. Looking at this move again since after 1994 in the Western Cape province, whereby DA has for the first time to administer solely the province both national and local government.
One might argue that the provincial ANC infighting again has given DA a great advantage to gain more support in the province. This has been shown` by ANC losing several wards councilors in the black town townships where an organization has got its strong hold. Poor service delivery in the province, which has forced ANC supporters to held protest against to the government of their choice.
Proposed e-tolling by ANC government in Gauteng has caused disadvantages to its government, as trade unions supported by opposition parties including DA held protests against proposed e-toll. The final blow which I think will hamper ANC and change completely SA political landscape, the fact that King Dalindlyebo has joined DA, where in the history of South African politics whereby kings or chiefs be aligned or associated with what were so called white political organisations, it is first time DA joined by kings.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-36918367299584035212013-07-23T08:32:00.000-07:002013-07-23T08:32:06.222-07:00ANC WILL GOVERN UNTIL JESUS COMES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnn-nXjOtMgoNOZmNrGPU-PbgGf0PFrdoDfmYydD1K4lepL2SMUHKLkMQCuwYmsZ1_mIzkF42QYZqlQoUfqJPv49-2hVtnVFe3QdL7YrnKXU1qPZNESIxI69sIu3h4F6NGDIOoORsPTh2/s1600/Jacob-Zuma101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnn-nXjOtMgoNOZmNrGPU-PbgGf0PFrdoDfmYydD1K4lepL2SMUHKLkMQCuwYmsZ1_mIzkF42QYZqlQoUfqJPv49-2hVtnVFe3QdL7YrnKXU1qPZNESIxI69sIu3h4F6NGDIOoORsPTh2/s320/Jacob-Zuma101.jpg" /></a></div>
Since President Jacob Zuma has publicly release statement, ANC will govern until Jesus comes! March, 2012. Seemingly his statement has contributed a lot to intensify factionalism within an organisation. During 52nd national conference of the African National Congress in Polokwane December 2007, factionalism for leadership positions were accentuated.
The 52nd national conference of the ANC has brought the aftermath of the newly formed opposition political party, COPE in 2008 by former ANC members Mosua Lekota as well as Mbazima Shilowa. The situation was even worse as the infighting within an organisation was inevitable; hence former President Thabo Mbeki was being recalled as the state of the nation.
Recently, condition is frighteningly, this is followed by newly formed breakaway opposition party from the ANC launched by former ANC activist Dr. Rampela Mamphela (Agang agang). While South African citizens were still in shock, Cuptas family private jet unauthorised landing to Waterkloorf Air force base was making headlines. The landing of the flight was one the controversial issues which were aligned to the President Zuma corruption activities, due to the very closeness relationship with the Cuptas family. President Zuma was fiercely opposed by society, political organisations, trade unions as well as NGO’s for facilitating private jet landing without proper arrangements with SARS custom officials.
Just few days back, former expelled ANCYL President Julius Malema together with ex-ANC member Floyd Shivamba as well businessman Kenny Kunene established a new political party.
Lately, reshuffling of the under performing ministers which also raises many questions, since in the middle of the last year 2012 continually reports about dumped books and late delivery at school especially in Limpopo province and other provinces. The question that is being held by people, what criteria is used to determine or evaluate underperforming ministers if basic minister of education Angie Motsekga is still held her office as minister. Some people might have concerned that since she held a critical position as president of ANCWL, therefore she may be used to secure votes for ANC to upcoming general elections.
I mean looking at all these alarming situations, which I think at end of the day they might have a negative impact towards lowering the reputation of ANC as a massive majority organisation. These concerns might also hamper the image as well as identity of the ANC as an organisation.
The question that South Africans should asks, Can President Zuma repeats his statement?
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-4535951438671518602012-11-08T08:01:00.001-08:002012-11-08T08:01:34.057-08:00Friendship VS Animals blog.tigerfriends.com
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We can always rely on our pets for comfort, and to listen, apart from all the other things. Although they don’t respond when we tell them how we are feeling, it is just the fact that we are letting these feelings out instead of bottling it up inside that makes these animals the greatest listeners and the best friends. They have patience, and we can always rely and depend on them to be there when we need them most. That is the greatest thing about our pets. Yes, they can cause a mess in the living room or the backyard, but hey, they are our best friends. They never judge us. We can be black or white these faithful animals will never judge our skin colour.
There are so many things you can teach your beloved pet, and here all your questions are answered. Learn about your pet’s habits and know exactly why they are the way they are certain times of the year. There is a reason for everything, and once you learn how to teach you’re pet to sit he or she will be able to help you understand why. Apart from finding hints about your cat or dog you can also find many other tips for other pets.
There is just so much you can learn about animals, how they react in different climates and changes they are basically like humans. If you want you could also find out how you could train your new puppy for your home so that it knows what is wrong and what is right. Fleas are always a problem when it comes to our cats and dogs. Fleas can be picked up anywhere. It is just something out of your control. However, you can find tips on how to control these bloodsucking insects and have your best friend feeling comfortable as possible.
Although our pets are animals that do not resemble us in any way or form, these beloved creatures are no different from us. We don’t judge them and they don’t judge us. They can sense our pain and sadness and also know when we are happy. It is easy for us to sense these things in them, too. They share the exact emotions as we do. We want friendship and just a friend and this is how they feel. We can get through life without a few things, but we cannot get through life without our pets. These animals were not put here for us to feed and give a place to sleep. They were put here simply because we need them here. If these beautiful animals were not here, we would be the most miserable people on the planet. Without pets that will resemble the listeners.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-56789699378882814752012-11-08T07:51:00.001-08:002012-11-08T07:51:54.766-08:00She is a role model indeed
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A friend, a mentor, a motivator and a leader in our community, Lerato Matsolo a young and ambitious young lady, at the age of 24, went to Lehlohonolo Primary School and finished her matric at Fezeka Senior Secondary School, she obtain her Diploma in Quantity Surveying at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and is currently doing her BTech degree in Construction Management through CPUT. She is now currently working at NMC Construction Group as a Construction Manager. This young lady is born and bred from the dusty streets of Guguletu, along with her three siblings, an aunt and her maternal grandmother. Understanding the township lifestyle coupled with a disadvantaged back ground having to face many challenges such as peer pressure, immense crime rate and drug abuse and many disadvantaging challenging that come with such an environment.
To her, education was not an option but rather a tool to emancipate and eradicate the shackles of poverty. We all have problems and we want to be successful in our life’s but everything comes with patience and education is the key, all in all she strived to do her outmost best to study and had the opportunity of obtaining a bursary from a Grade 12 project - Go for Gold programme from Fezeka High School through her hard work.
Lerato is a mentor that beliefs in the pay it forward principle that when you help someone and open a door for their future they will be able to do the same for someone else and soon a ripple effect will occur creating a culture of giving back for a better world. With a passion for lecturing she is currently helping students from different schools with maths classes and skills out of goodwill.
However now she is struggling as the groups are becoming bigger regarding resources and facilities. She fights for a brighter future for these children and she brings hope to the hopeless youth. As growing up teenagers we all have dreams and making those dreams depends on our present moments. Recently she organised an event in Guguletu that I had the pleasure to attend, for the youth regarding how to obtain bursaries, to me the expo was more about bursaries, because in one of the topics I realise that most of the township youth are not sure what career paths to follow, meaning it had everything to do with career exhibitions as well, with the help of motivational speakers sharing information about their success, careers and obtaining the correct information about bursaries. The entire event was a success and the major goal was achieved.
Lerato has a vision in life, there is a saying kwa Xhosa “vuka uzenzele” (wake up and do it yourself), she does wonderful things, she is indeed an inspiration in our life’s and we need more people like her in this nation.
We need leaders like Lerato that reinvest her time, knowledge and skill back into her community supporting the upliftment of our youth. A leader that is not selfish in keeping her personal growth to herself but rather utilise what she knows, embracing her background for the positive while wanting the best for others.
Let us support these leaders who invest in the cause to develop more successful youngsters who can also give back in terms of mentoring our society. Some kids just need the support and motivation, just a word of encouragement to say “I believe in you, you can go far and do it!”
It all forms part of the journey to uplift a more successful community that strives for unity having one spirit of harmony.
I sincerely hope that this article will awaken some leaders to do the same as Lerato.
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Stylish appearance is a very important part of human life. Correct choice of clothing for right season, give your taste a gorgeous profile and force people to have a high respect for your unique beauty all the time. In today's fashionable world, what you dress plays a key part in inducing up your image. Getting outfitted in suitable clothing is of great importance to show a fit to be seen appearance.
Fashion is an important part in every human life especially for women. Include stylish clothing in your closet can make you stand cool from a crowd. These days fashion clothing is easy to get to in many designs and fabrics giving you a perfect latest look.
These Fashions clothing can add more style, colour and a sophisticated or sexy tone to your outfit. There are large variations of apparel items available in this fresh seasonal style with large collection of styles, colours and shapes designed by world famous brands.
As women have everlasting collection of clothing styles for both formal and casual wear, it will become easy for them to look good without struggle. These clothes are changing as the season changes. Maxi dresses, pants, shorts, skirts, skinny jeans, shirts, trousers etc
Women are achieving new combinations in their clothing. Diverse styles in clothing are the type to speedy your own personality elegance. Different clothes and their naturality have brought more flexibility in the appearance of the women. Women also consider carrying hand bags and wearing jewellery as style statement.
A wide collection of hand bags with different styles designs for women are available in the market. Bags made with leather are famous throughout the world because of their value and texture (lasting longer) and styles. Jewellery items make fabulous impact on everyone woman's personality. A wide collection of different styles and designs of varied forms of jewellery items are available including ear rings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, chains etc. These stylish and stunning jewellery items are made from different metals such as; diamond, gold, silver, platinum and many others. This is a good influence on how to buy your different clothing items and actually looking fabulous amongst people.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-34074780014708896342012-11-08T07:17:00.001-08:002012-11-30T06:27:54.069-08:00Get it with NSFAS!reap.org.za
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Coming from disadvantaged communities and families, to one it is very difficult not to think twice about going to University after matric, it is constant to worry about fees. Now without getting the proper information from the institution itself this can be a pretty daunting task.
There is a little information on how to go about acquiring a student loan. The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is available from Cape Peninsula University of Technology -CPUT.
NSFAS loans are funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training and it is awarded to the financially needy and academically deserving students from South Africa.Depending on your year results, up to 40% these funds could be converted to a Bursary. Payment terms are; repaying the study loan once you start earning a salary, however in order to qualify one should be registered at an accredited institution.
Application forms are available at the Financial Aid Office, level 5 of the Administration Building (entrance via the Students Centre) Cape Town Campus. Obtain a bursary/loan application form, from the Financial Aid helpdesk, complete and return it by the closing date.
Information shared for a better future for all with NSFAS now you can.
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Our people should stop to complain about foreigners that are taking work, ladies, as well business. We as South Africans are not good in business. We do not have business initiative ideas. Our minds are still looking at employment opportunities not to take business initiatives. Most South Africans at university levels are studying courses that would be looking at getting employment. But looking at foreigners, most of them do business entrepreneurs, small business to start their initiative. To prove that foreigners are very good in business, Cape Town’s black townships shops are being occupied by Somalia’s. They are taking over to the people who had these businesses for more than ten years. Our people are renting out their business to Somalis to make money for them. The whole townships in the province is about to change to be Somalis business industries. On the other side, people are complaining these foreigners are taking over. We do not have business tolerance. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-5403685164043191582012-11-07T09:09:00.000-08:002012-11-08T08:08:27.052-08:00How did you get there?graduateaffairs.com,christiangrosso.com.ar.
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When I started to study in 2009, I was like a laughing story to my colleagues. I regret today that has contributed more to motivate me not to step backwards, but to move on. Since were staying together in the workplace, so they know what I was doing. After work I have to drive to school, seeing my colleagues relaxing drinking some beers and braying. I sometimes felt like to abandon school, but since there were lots of talks already, that would make more laughing story about me, I was therefore forced to continue with my studies. Some of the comments were, we had all have the same ideas, but the situation does not allow us, as the results I will also experience the same problem. Others commented that part – time is taking very long and is boring. But today, all those questions are still remains unanswered and I have my degree. Today I am congratulating myself for the efforts and initiative that I have undertaken. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-721762355638621002012-11-07T08:46:00.000-08:002012-11-07T08:46:05.289-08:00Working directly with Publics/customersforbes.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the most powerful area that needs business techniques skills in order to achieve a highly standard, this might includes customer services skills and applied in corporate perspective, most these are basically practice by private organisations, while government departments does not effective practice these business skills. The reasons behind these, government are rendering services delivery. There are not rushing for targets, no competition as well. Although according to Civil servants and Public administration policy, Patho Pele principles should be effectively implemented at all state departments. Comparing with private sector, these skills are placed at the centre of the organization for excellence services and are aware that organisations are focusing on that to gain more customers. Private sectors are competing to improve customer services on daily basis, that how they make money. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-73852834224545720362012-11-06T05:33:00.000-08:002012-11-06T05:33:30.047-08:00Rebranding of Democratic Alliance drum.co.za, antilogic.co.za.
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South Africa’s future President Hellen Zillie has show some positive move towards the rebranding of the Democratic alliance. Since DA has been associated with the old apartheid government, when Zillie took over as the first woman leader of the organisation has implemented transformation policies as well as rebranding of the organisational logo. I also think the fact that she did work as journalist has help an organisation to make develop creativity ideas and innovations towards change. This also has been seen by the fact that, an organisation is showing a good progress towards governing the province as the results; Cape Town has won various awards which includes World Capital Design and so on. There are an increasing number of memberships throughout to all provinces. Recently, DA has won a ward councilor at Nyanga community settlement area, there ward was original rule by ANC. There are also a growing number of black people who are joining DA at critical positions, which include a DA candidate Mazibuko who is currently serves as a DA representative in Parliament. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-27201262352542202312012-11-06T04:35:00.000-08:002012-11-30T06:23:43.163-08:00Protests in all provincesiol.co.za
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In the past six months protest action has been looming all over the Eastern Cape province, this come out after Grahamstown region has experience an inevitable protests by residents demanding RDP houses, water shortages, the dreaded bucket system and accusing municipal officials by visiting the region during election campaigns. In this protest, police short rubber bullets into the crowds and throw stun grenades at them.
This follows Baffalo city and Nelson Mandela bay violent protests spread across to smaller municipalities over service delivery. According to local residents chairperson Ntlanganiso, alleged that protests is the only language understood by government. Communities are also argue that the trend of using protests about actual grievances to hide political agendas worked against them.
Since February 2012, Mpumalanga province has been experiencing almost 20 violent service delivery protests. This has been deteriorated after the re-election of Premier David Mabuza as provincial ANC chairperson. The protesters has alleged provincial government for poor service delivery and failing to provide basic community needs such as water sanitation, electricity, RDP houses, end bucket system.
Legal marches turn ruthless, this has been noticed after Free State has been seen the second highest number of service delivery protests this year, of the 44 protests which took place there, 31 became violent. The reasons for this violent protests is water shortage, power problems, and houses. But according to Free State ANC provincial chairperson Bulwane has argue that some protests are innocent and some are man made against the provincial leadership.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-13033775643021009462012-11-06T04:28:00.000-08:002012-11-06T04:31:10.828-08:00"Come on" President Jacob Zumadailymaverick.co.za
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Over the past few months South Africa experienced a wave of protest actions across to all provinces. Many of this protest have turned to an act of violence and criminal activities among them exploiting the situation. In various areas, the police had to use force in order to calm the situation. Police action includes arrests for public violence, loathing, and various crimes.
Basically, the main reason for these protests are discontent with delivery of basic needs municipality services such as water, electricity, toilets, unemployment, poor infrastructure, lack of houses and high rate of crime. These are the outcomes of political promises during the election campaigns that all this problems would be addressed should the new government be in power.
It is very important to be specific to describe the reasonably limited scope of the current service delivery protest in South Africa as an indication solely to social – political instability. There is a need to be taking into account that, if the current situation carry on as an issue for long time possible developing of rebellion against government will prevails.
As much as police might tried their utmost to stabilize protests to maintain peace by enforcing law, this will not serves as a solution to the problem. The problem here does not lie to policing, but to resolving to social economic situation that is prevailing in various societies. An early involvement to government in relation to the situation and effective functioning and service delivery is crucial.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-4951625839964492082012-11-06T04:23:00.000-08:002012-11-06T04:23:09.750-08:00my research questionnares
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I am B-TECH student who is examining the effectiveness of communication strategy between POPCRU and its stakeholders which is employees. The aims of this study is to find out whether or not, there is communication gap, and make recommendation to better communication between an organisation and its stakeholders.
Kindly spare 5 minutes of your time to answer the following few questions.
1.1 Age between - 18, 25, 30, 35, 40 & above……. Male or Female (Please circle answer)
1.2 Ethnic group - African, Coloured, Indian, White & other specify…… (Please circle answer)
1.3 How many years have been POPOCRU members? 1month,5years,10years,15years& other specified………… (Please circle)
1.4 How do you receive information via? Emails, meetings, workshops, conferences, newsletters, fax, & other specify………. (Please circle answer)
1.5 How effective do you rate communication between POPCRU and employees
Very poor, Needs improvements, Adequate, Good, Very effective (Please circle answer)
1.6 How relevant the information received from POPCRU? Accurate, not accurate (Please circle answer)
1.7 Please motivate the above answer?..........................................................................................
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1.8 Do you think POPCRU is doing enough to satisfied employees with information? Yes or No
1.9 Please justify the above answer…………………………………………………………………..
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10. Please provide any suggestions on how communication can be improved by POPCRU?
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-54367740014809755742012-11-06T03:15:00.004-08:002012-11-06T03:15:59.858-08:00Where is Zapiro?iol.co.za
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I feel like I cannot wait for the famous cartoonist Zapiro who is regular busy to catapult state of the nation President Jacob Zuma. Recently there is saga about Zumaville, whereby public wants to know how much state funds were utilised to build the village and this agenda is on the public domain. Although President Zuma has decided to withdrawn charges against the cartoonist last week, but that has nothing to stop him continuing to bring information in a form of artist. Since President Zuma was implicated with fraud, corruption and money laundering, the cartoonist had been catapulted him to bring the art of work to the public. Whilst Zuma became the president of the country, nothing has stopped him to do his job. Since now there is current saga about president and his village, public are expecting to get some information on work of art. This is also one of the things that make news interesting. Watch this, not later than a week!!!!!!!!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-17074881565178667132012-11-06T02:42:00.000-08:002012-11-06T02:42:17.277-08:00A message from my boss
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Already we are 2 months into the New Year. Times are still tough with Exports struggling against the strong Rand and crisis in the main market place, being Europe. Our Imports on the other hand are cooking. Revenue Growth is our main focus point at the moment with targets being established for our sales team. On that note we have decided to increase the team by 1 in an effort to increase revenue as well as explore new markets. The team however will have to be assisted in all aspects of the operations as it does not make sense establishing new markets while losing existing ones.
Service levels are still imperative this year and it is here that communication and establishing relationships play a vital role.
As part of our drive to establishing new markets we have fitted an innovative weighing device to our full handler, there is a need in the industry to have containers weights checked before going to stack and this new device takes the place of the traditional weighbridge, well done to Mike Torrance for his perseverance in this matter, as we have already seen an increase in full yard customers.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-64889190440740187932012-11-06T02:33:00.000-08:002012-11-06T02:33:15.144-08:00The year has started let’s make it a memorable one
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We have also introduced a 2nd shift for our 2 trucks in an effort to utilise them more efficiently. I am happy to say that over the past few weeks they have performed marvellously, well done Mark for your cooperation in this initiative, and I am looking forward to even better results.
On a more sober note there have been one or two incidents of fighting/bullying on site and I am reiterating that I will not tolerate this sort of behaviour.
I would also like to wish 2 of our more senior or should I say stately members a fond farewell after many years of service. Melvern Michaels retired at the end of February after 17 years of service and Shaun Ownhouse at the end of March after 31 years of service. I would like to wish them all the best going forward.
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Melvern Michaels, aka Mike or uncle Mike, officially retired on 29 February 2012. Mike started his career at SACD a whole seventeen years ago on 30 March 1995. He began in the Export Department and was so happy there that he never left.
SACD Management and employees would like to thank Mike for his Loyalty and commitment over the past seventeen years. Emmerson Johnson our Export manager said it will be difficult to replace his experience.
Although Mike is officially retiring he has offered to stay on a little longer on a contract basis.
This is what Thandazile Bolitye had to say about Mike.
“Let me take this time to thank Mr Michaels for all of the guidance and assistance that he has given me since we started working together. I appreciate all of his sacrifices and for going out of his way to help me and made sure that I coping well with all of my duties. At all times, he was and still is the “go to guy” when any one is in need of any sort of assistance. It has been a great pleasure and privilege to have worked with him. The confidence and faith that he has had in me in me over the past 2 years has kept me going even when at times it seemed impossible. Thank you very much Mr Michaels for sharing your knowledge, and your experience with me, it means so much.
I also wish you all the best for the future. May the Almighty Lord bless you with the best of times and everlasting happy moments.” Insert Picture
Melvern
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Every body’s uncle.
Mike has a very special place in my heart , I simply adore him – Pauline Arenz
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On Wednesday 29 February Cat (Ebrahim) and René our very own export/import Husband and Wife team bid us farewell.
A party was held in their honour in order to show our appreciation for the work that they have done throughout their years of service.
Denver Lakey honoured Rene’ and Cat with a few words that went as follows.
René spent most of her years in the Export department under the guidance of Melvern Michaels before she moved over to the Imports Department. She has been working for SACD for 12 years. Mxolisi Jucwa, (Jucwa), Vusumzi Magungo (Vusi) worked with René in the Export department for about 8 years.
Denver thanked the husband and wife team for their loyalty, commitment and dependability. He went on to say that during the 2 years that René (also known as aunty) have been with the Nereide Warriors it was a pleasure to work with her.
Rene and Cat also said a few words to thank their SACD family for the memorable years that they have shared with us.
Rene’s Speech
René said that not only did she have the opportunity to work with her colleagues but she also managed to form bonds of friendship with some of her colleagues. She is going to miss everyone.
Ebrahim’s Speech (CAT)
Cat’s message to the guys was to pull up your socks and continue to do great work!
Apart from the well wishes from their colleagues they also received many messages from our clients, especially Rene, they will both be terribly missed.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-38048760824906658692012-11-06T02:18:00.000-08:002012-11-06T02:18:36.335-08:00Part of the Furniturecaribnewsblog.wordpress.com
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21 years old. That was the age of Tony Nathen when he began at SACD 30 years ago.
He started off at SACD as a forklift driver in 1982. Later he was promoted to container inspector, and then again to a release and dispatch Clark. He was then promoted to supervisor where he currently resides.
The highlight of Tony’s 30 years was when the company moved premise from Montague Gardens to the harbour.
In the 80’s when jobs were scarce the company had to retrench many of their employees. Tony say’s that he is so grateful that he survived.
Tony has experienced so much with SACD in his 30 years, especially in terms of ownership. He has seen the company move from Freight services, to Rennies, and now as part of the Bidvest group.
“I have experienced SACD move through the ages” say’s Tony. “When I started everything was done by hand, nothing was computerised and technology was nowhere near as advanced as it is today. The changes have been huge in terms of equipment and forklifts, yet they were all so exciting and I am honoured to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-59017288862009861732012-11-06T02:13:00.001-08:002012-11-06T02:13:50.728-08:00SACD Freight Depot and SACD Head Office Cape Town hosted their 3rd Easter Charity Drive this year. peninsulabeverage.co.za
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This year we focused on collecting new and second hand toys for boys and girls. Not only did we receive donations for toys but staff, family, neighbours and friends also gave donations of cash, educational toys, books, puzzles, games, play dough, food and clothing. We also purchased much needed food items, mattresses and blankets from cash donations received. The Donations were given to a crèche in Atlantis Cape Town. The children thanked us in song, smiles, hugs and high fives. It just goes to show: The smallest of gestures can cause a ripple effect with lasting happiness and fulfilment.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-18585628611786710252012-11-06T02:06:00.000-08:002012-11-06T02:06:47.101-08:00A decade Spent With SACDsmallbusiness.chron.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ek het geweet wat in Japie sit. Hy is die beste man wat ek saam gewerk.” –Deon Van Rensburg
Mr Henry Jantjies better known as Japie is one of our very own Naradar Warriors and he has been one for the last 10 years.
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h Japie has been with us for 10 years he was previously with us for 14 years before leaving us for a year.
“I believe that I know everything with regards to what I do. I have learnt so much over the years about imports, dispatch and unpacking.”
SACD is my family and I am looking forward to another 10 years.”
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438339436954589537.post-4079747270505994892012-11-06T02:00:00.001-08:002012-11-06T02:00:33.350-08:00Vintage is Backjohannesburg.olx.co.za
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Here at SACD we have our very own MacIver who brings old and outdated machinery back to life. This MacIver is known as mr Danie Gagion.
Danie has been with SACD for 15 years in total and has been the workshop supervisor for the last 10 years. He began working for SACD in 1996 when he was hired on a contract basis in order to rebuild a forklift as well as help with other mechanical entailed jobs. In 1997 Danie signed on as a permanent member of the SACD family.
Danie’s job consists of doing maintenance and services on all machines as well as taking on a few revamp projects. However he does not do this job alone, he completes these jobs with help from his fellow workshop team members; Conely, Angelo, Pieter and Mike.
Danie along with the other members of the warehouse team undergo many projects that save SACD great amounts of money. For example Danie is currently refurbishing a palet wrapping machine. The machine was bought for almost nothing and all that it required was some electrical work and bobs your uncle its good as new. Danie has also restored an old forklift that is now being used for training purposes.
Up until last year SACD was buying the majority of our machinery brand new until we realised that we could spend less than half of that money by restoring old machinery rather, considering that the warehouse team are such experts at making them run perfectly as well as making them look brand new.
Thank you to Danie and the entire warehouse team for your hard work and for having such a positive impact on the entire company.
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Answer One:
“My wish for the new year in terms of work is that SACD will show a profit and in my personal life I hope to either renovate my home or buy a new one.” Said Joy Robertson
Answer Two:
“This year I hope to stop drinking and smoking as well as lead a healthier lifestyle.” Marvin September
Answer Three:
“My dream for this year is that the Cheetah’s will win the world cup and that I can also help SACD to grow as large as we possibly can this year.” Said Deon Van Rensburg
Answer Four:
“In 2012 I hope to assist SACD in saving money by rebuilding old machinery” Said Danie Gagion
Answer Five:
“I am going to try my best to get healthier this year by exercising more. Who knows, maybe I will even run a marathon.” Conely Josias
Answer Six:
“This year I want to work as hard as possible as I am striving towards achieving my goal of looking after my children as best I can.” Said Gladstone Mahlumva
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Things like this are happening, but we just unfortunately sometime because you do not know. On weekends mostly we used to buy meat on the street, when you get to the stand, the meat is ready. That’s what most of us we like, you do not wait long. But we need to ask some questions that why this meat is ready, is it fresh. Remember this people who sell are there to make money, competition is tough, people uses many tactics that will assist them to attract customers, other people business people uses various traditional medicines in order to attract customers. I mean there are various ways they used to make sure that their business continues. Just a simple question, what they do with remaining meat, because it is not feasible to sold all the ready braai meat. Do you think they throw the meat? The tactic that they use, when customer both a lot of meat, they give such customer extra from that meat in order to attract that customer to come back the next day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0