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A progressive youth club AURA was launched in University of Limpopo

A progressive youth club AURA was launched in University of Limpopo

In a time of more than decades the university of Limpopo students were waiting for a social club with a progressive nature to take them from where they are to an upper level of responsibility to the communities they are coming from. On the 20th September this progressive organization which on no account has a particular relationship with the university was officially announced to students.

This organization caters for students who are coming from all areas of Sekhukhune district municipality from: Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga, Tubatse, Elias Motswaledi and Mablehall and even other surrounding areas. The main aim of launching this club at this institution of learning is that the club is targeting people who are educated so that they can with their education develop the communities they come from. The deputy president of the club Rachael Paledi known as a Sepedi Bulleting presenter at Thobela FM was also there to bless the launch.

According to Rachael Paledi, Aura has made a very big step by launching this branch (turf loop). “it really shows that there is a development within the club, and with this number of young people who wish to take it up, our goals will be easily implemented within our respective communities” said Rachael.

The main goal of Aura is to develop and sustain processes that will engage youth participatory culture, which will make successful in the future. To cultivate the culture of participation, and taking out the talents, the special gifts which lies deep within each person to the maximum level. To expand, learn, grow and share the knowledge with other in a meaningful and enjoyable way. To spend our lives in a most important way in investing on something that would outlast To help youth leaders to provide safe and inspiring leisure, social and learning opportunities for young people

Heritage Month Youth Celebration and Awards giving Ceremony

Heritage Month Youth Celebration and Awards giving Ceremony

In its attempt to honor young people who are working hard to develop the community of Mohlaletse in Fetakgomo municipality of Sekhukhune District in Limpopo, Aura youth club successfully held a heritage month celebration. When celebrating the heritage month Aura also honored its members and young people in Mohlaletse who work day and night tirelessly in order to overcome the challenges young people face these days.

Aura gave away awards in different fields of art and culture and sport. The following awards were given out to youth: Moruthane Anthony managed to go home with the three trophies for Best monopoly Player, Best poet and the best Actor. According to him acting is part of his life, he started acting since he was young, and he also believe he may take acting as a career. “I am very proud of what I did, I did not thought of taking home three awards, but I did it, I thank God for this” said overwhelmed Anthony who is doing his Metric at Fetakgomo High School.

Best monopoly player: Matlala Aubrey
Best Drought: Tladi Mapheous
Best Poet: Anthony Moruthane
Best Actress: Mampuru Kgomotso
Best Actor: Anthony Moruthane
Best Chess player: Makgopa lebogang
Best Scrabble player: Anthony Moruthane
Best Comedian: Matlala Aubrey
Tradition dance dancer: Seroka Mercy

All the awards were also handed out to junior phase members of the youth; they received certificates and hampers from Spar.

Mosis Hlakudi the president of Aura said it is very good to see young people having this kind of talent. “As Aura we are willing to make sure that this talent do not stay here in Mohlaletse forever, we want people from outside to see it and utilize it for the benefit of the participants and the community” continued Mosis Hlakudi.

South Africa is sinking slowly

I am afraid when I think about what is recently happening in South Africa, my blood boils for a while. Earlier this year, we were talking about the division in the ruling party African National Congress because of the two camps that cropped up in favor of Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki. Things did not go well for the party at all, and then there was a ANC Youth League saga which also made the South Africans to think other wise for a while.

Something makes me to believe that what is happening recently in the country is the result of Polokwane Conference that was held last year in December. After the national conference, there were provincial conferences around all provinces. If people can realize, most of the premiers who were forming part of Thabo Mbeki camp suffered, they were not elected again for the position of chairpersonships in the provinces; some were also removed from the premierships.

What is happening to Thabo Mbeki is something that is being done in favor of Jacob Zuma. Zuma was sacked by Thabo Mbeki because of corruption charges, now Zuma won the case and the judge made it clear that Thabo Mbeki was involving himself politically within the same case. According to the ANCYL it is Mbeki’s turf to feel the pain that was felt by Zuma the time he was sacked. Fortunately Mbeki is coping very well with everything that is happening, he is not taking the issue very bad.

The issue of massive resignation by ministers is very bad. Outgoing minister in the presidency Essop Pahad will address a news conference later today on cabinet resignations. Government spokesperson Themba Maseko did not want to disclose what is going to be announced but it is believed everything regarding resignations.

President Thabo Mbeki has, to date, received letters of resignation from the following members of Cabinet which, regretfully, he has had to accept:
1. Deputy President2. Minister of Defence3. Minister of Finance4. Minister in the Presidency, Dr. Essop Pahad5. Minister of Intelligence 6. Minister of Correctional Services7. Minister of Public Enterprises8. Minister of Science and Technology9. Minister of Public Works10. Minister of Provincial and Local Government11. Minister of Public Service and AdministrationThe following Deputy Ministers have also tendered their resignations:1. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Aziz Pahad2. Deputy Minister of Finance and 3. Deputy Minister of Correctional Services
According to the office of the presidency The resignations will be effective from the day that the President’s resignation takes effect. All the Ministers have expressed their availability to assist the incoming administration in the hand-over process and any other assistance that might be sought from them. President Mbeki thanked the Deputy President, the Ministers and the Deputy Ministers for their dedicated service to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours.

Dr. Musibudi Mangena launched Agro-Food-Technology Station in Limpopo

A new exciting project that will enhance and change the life of entrepreneurs who produces agricultural product was launched in Limpopo this week by the Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Musibudi Mangena. University of Limpopo was selected by the Minister to be the home of this Agro-Foot-technology Station. According to the Minister this is the first traditional University to host such an exciting Technology station. The vice Chancellor of the University of Limpopo professor Mahlo Mokgalong says as a University they are very happy to have such a project. “Gone are the days where Universities were doing things without realizing and recognizing what is going on at the communities around them” said Prof Mokgalong.

“My department realizes that effective technology diffusion and solutions can best be achieved in partnership with higher institutions which through research and development generate knowledge and a wide variety of technologies. We have developed programmes that support technology transfer and diffusion to small businesses and one of them is Tshumisano Technology Station Programme” said Dr. Musibudi Mangena.

Minister also highlighted that the programme started in 2001 with only three technology stations and now they have 12 fully operational stations spread through seven provinces, and they are also working on establishing technology stations on the remaining provinces. According to him the main purpose of the stations is to improve the competitiveness and innovation capacity of small businesses in specific sectors like the one of Agricultural food in Limpopo.

The Limpopo Agro-Food technology station offer a wide range of scientific services to the SME’s, agricultural co-operatives and food industries in developing, enhancing and maintaining a safe, efficient and cost-effective food production.

Limpopo Celebrate Africa Public Service Day

From Policy to results based implementation, this was this year’s theme of the Africa Public Service day. Africa Public Service day is an annual event that is held around African countries in order to share best practices and challenges that are being met when delivering services. According to the Department of Public Administration in South Africa the fundamental objective of APSD is the provision and delivery of value and quality public service to Africa's citizens, and due recognition of the working conditions and the quality of officials who devote their lives to diligently serve the various publics.

In Limpopo Province the 23rd of June was celebrated in a very sophisticated manner at University of Limpopo Turf loop campus, various government departments availed themselves for exhibitions and information giving sessions. People from the community of Mankweng in turf loop and surrounding areas were there to also celebrate the day. From Polokwane municipality all councilors were there and Councilor Lois Hardy managed to welcome all people and visitors.

People who attended the celebrations also managed to enjoy themselves by viewing a parliamentary discussion on the parliamentary channel via DSTV. There were also entertainment groups like Tinyungubyiseni Cultural Group and Military Brass band. The premier of Limpopo Sello Moloto was supposed to give a key note address but he did not manage to arrive at the event due to some unknown technical problems.