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2023-05-18T14:34:00.004+02:00

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The National Shutdown - why do the privileged see the Unions as the enemy?

2022-08-23T13:15:00.001+02:00

Some time ago, members of the public, political parties and now Union Federations in South Africa announced a stay away action or what we can call a National Shutdown.

The reason for these shutdowns is mostly due to the state of our economy – rampant fuel price increases, food price increases, electricity and other unaffordable increases but most importantly the youth unemployment.

Now we have heard numerous experts on Talk radio not in favor of any shutdown, question is: Are they going through the same challenges?

I believe one will only realize that there is crime / violent crime in this country once one is directly affected. Can we also say the same when it comes to supporting a cause?

Not so long we had a “so called National shutdown” but the attendance was poor, more so because the “so called middle class” will never participate in any action but also because of the taxi industry that ferries most of our employees, not taking part.

Whenever there is a call for an approved protest action or strike action – those taking part are always being criticized. Those secured in their comfort would blame Union bosses, and even pointing out their lifestyles, but they will never mention the lifestyles of decision makers, be it politicians or executives in the various sectors.

All protest action emanates from somewhere and it just do not start overnight, it starts as something small and is breeding for some time, before communities or workers are taking any action.

Why are we then seeing the Union bosses as the problem?

Was it not Martin Luther King Jr. who said: 'A riot is the language of the unheard?' So when are we going to hear our unheard? When are we going to listen to the most vulnerable? When are we going to listen to those not able to speak for themselves? Union federations might be in alliance with Government but if Government fail to even listen to their partner, what must we the poorest of the poor do?

I listened with disgust on TalkRadio how some of the learned claim that they will not partake in any strikes and that they will work for their families.

My question would also be to the ones not willing to attend the proposed shutdown:

Do you have reprieve on electricity payment?

Do you pay less for fuel and food?

Is your employment secured for your entire worklife?

Do you have unemployed family or friends?

Do you have pensioners in your family?

Who is not working for their families?

Remember there is no success without any sacrifice.

Fuel prices, electricity prices, unemployment and food prices affects us all, so are we not thinking of the most vulnerable before preaching on Talk Radio that we will not partake in the National Shutdown.

Are we even aware that those who is going to take part are not even listening to Talk Radio?

Remember no one is being forced to take part in any industrial action or work stoppage or even national shutdown, but those not willing to sacrifice must not ridicule those who is willing to take part in any action.

shouldn’t we see the Unions as a partner, instead of an enemy?

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Workplace Safety – Is it an unnecessary inconvenience or still relevant today?

2022-08-20T17:56:00.004+02:00

I have been interested in Workplace Safety for many many, to such an extent that I started to get Workplace Safety Training way back in 1998, when I attended my first Safety Representative Course and the rest is history.

I have attended numerous short courses covering workplace Health and Safety and also obtained formal Health and Safety Qualifications through University.

Workplace Safety Laws has improved over the years and employers are forced to comply with legislation. The shortfall we do have though, is not having Enforcement Inspectors to check whether those employers are still complying.

Workplaces at times preaches workplace safety but put production before Safety and in most cases without providing either the correct Workplace tools and or PPE.

Even though some believe that PPE is a last resort, it should be seen as point of departure.

PPE should be that reminder whilst one preparing themselves for their workday.

Employers must never even query a PPE budget, as the correct PPE could be the deciding factor between life and death.

In the absence of the required PPE, one should not continue to put oneself at risk.

The risk assessment per task should be to such an extent that all consequences and its severity is outlined.

Employees should always think of themselves as first responders responding to a shootout or as firefighters or paramedics proceeding to a life threatening emergency - always be mindful that you don the correct PPE, but also remember that YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.

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Would you compromise on your own health and safety?

Would you allow your team members to take shortcuts and work unsafe?

Do you comply with Workplace Health and Safety rules, and do you know the consequences of non-compliance?

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Do we judge the book by its cover?

2022-08-20T17:52:00.001+02:00

Sometimes as people, we tend to look down on others, be it because of their social standing or their appearance.

This happens naturally even before we have even listened to the person. Sometimes this is because of our preconceived ideas on how a perfect human being should be.

We always pray, "Create in me a Clean Heart Mighty God" but just after the prayer, we are again back to our old ways.

The judgemental

When are we going to learn to respect people not based on what they have but on the fact that we are all created equal.

When are we going to accept not everyone wants to be addressed on a title but on first name?

When are we going to engage with those that we tend to look down upon?

When will we realize that we are all dependent on one another?

When are we going to learn to listen without the urge to respond but to listen-to-listen?

When are we going to STOP being cold to others and learn to embrace one another.

So many things in this world at times can go wrong with people and our reaction and engagement can add more fuel to fire.

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2021-06-22T11:15:00.001+02:00

Since our daily COVID19 infection rate is increasing rapidly in South Africa, the President recently announced that we will move to what we call Alert Level 3 Lockdown, in order to curb the spread of the Corona Virus or that’s what we made to believe...

Now Alert Level 3 Lockdown has its own regulations with the following restrictions, amongst others:

Gatherings restricted to no more than 50 indoors and not more than 100 outdoors.

Only 50 people following all COVID19 protocols can attend funerals

Alcohol sales restricted from Monday to Thursday from 10h00 till 16h00

Then there is a curfew where we are all supposed to be locked in from 22h00 till 04h00.

The irony though, one is still allowed to consume alcohol in a public establishment without following the COVID19 protocols, I mean who will drink through a mask, who will use sanitizer whilst eating, who will distance themselves from other patrons whilst visiting a drinking spot?

My questions: Why didn’t the President instead promote offsite alcohol use instead of being locked down into a confined space (for a lack of a better word) for a period of time?

This morning I tuned into radio, catch a conversation where one caller phoned in on Radio and share the daily routine, immediately when the caller mentioned Church visits, the talkshow host questions the caller, why are you still visiting the Church, what the host might have overlooked, is that we go to work daily, we visit shopping malls frequently, we attend funerals as and when required, some go to drinking spots frequently.

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2021-06-20T16:17:00.003+02:00

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The Lost SON....

2016-01-24T13:04:00.004+02:00

As we start with Today's proceedings let me open the Service with words from the Book of Romans - let me tell you a secret, Romans 10:14 is amongst my favorite verses - it reads as thus "14 But how can they call to him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And you how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed?

Our scripture reading for today come from the Book
Luke: chapter 15 verses 11 to 32

Luke 15:11-32
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A11-32&version=GNT
The Lost Son -

Beloveds you'll remember I've started this service with an excerpt from
Romans 10, if we read further verse 15 says:
How can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out?
Beloveds we are those messengers - As the scripture says:
"How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring Good News!"

Now back to today's message which I titled:
"Do we, Did we or Are we creating Lost Sons or daughters?"

This scripture beloveds; is a love story, it's a story of sacrifice and forgiveness. It's a story that unites the family in the end! It's a story like most other stories as told on TV, stories with happy endings...

Scripture teaches us that this Father had two sons -
We are informed, as we work our way through this passage of scripture that the younger son wanted out, and to do his own thing.
Beloveds: Maybe the Father didn't want to give in, the Father might have known that the world out there can be cruel; maybe this younger son nagged and nagged daily? Maybe the younger son even threatened his Father that he won't work anymore, maybe there was frequent conflict between the sons. In order to avoid conflict the Father might have gave into this demands.
Beloveds this left me with lots of questions, can we assume that in our lives today our children manipulate us easily? I'm asking beloveds; who told this younger brother that he's entitled to half the property? Another question: Once the younger brother took his half, was the Father still entitled to any part of the property?
That dear beloveds was not made known to us - we do however hear when the elder son complained that the Father reassured him that whatever they own they shared, beloveds what I'm trying to share is: in our lives today, our parents, our elders worked all their lives and went through difficult times in their respective workplaces. They managed to secure some form of retirement and or pension funds: remember the purpose for this savings is to sustain them through their last or golden years, what do we do beloveds, we manipulate them, just as the case with this younger son.
We want and want and want, what are the parents doing? They give into our demands.

As we're attached to generational curses: They don't want the children to have too many hardships.
Beloveds today as younger parents present in Church, whether we had difficulty during our upbringing or not, we always say even if it's silently to ourselves... as I'm saying we believed in generational curses, we don't want our children to go through the same challenges we went through.
Beloveds Maybe that's why the Father gave up half of what he owned.

Further in the passage of scripture we learn that the young son sold all his property, whom he sold his half to, is also not known to us? I for one would've hoped he could've sold to his Father. What is known is; that he left with all the money to a far country, scripture also informs us; this was where he wasted the money recklessly.
Beloveds I can tell you today: if we don't work or earn something through our own hardwork and sweat, then we tend to spend it easily or recklessly.
It reminds me of an Afrikaanse gesegde "Erfgeld is swerfgeld" or easy come easy goes.

As we continue with the passage of scripture we learn that: Famine come and the young son was reminded of all the Good things at home, in the far country he had to stay with pigs, whereas at home the servants of his Father lived in luxury.

Beloveds back to the Father: His Father was, since the younger son left home under severe stress.
To make a real live example: You will also remember as parents with teenagers or young adults, we always worry where our children are, and or what they're doing!
If our children go on camp or away from home for a few days, we will definitely check up on them or we'll be worried as that is a natural response:

My question dear beloveds
Did the Father created this lost son?
What would have happened if he didn't divide the property?
Do we create lost sons and daughters?
Do we exchange parenting by giving money instead of spending half an hour of our time with our sons or daughters?

We were told in Sunday School that the Father sat daily at what I can imagine as either under a tree infront of the house close to the gate, or on a stoepie, starring at the long road, hoping the son will come back home.
This apparently went on for some time.
I can just assume that the parent / father in this parable was praying daily for the lost son.
After some time, the prayers was answered and the Son decided to go back home, to plead for forgiveness.

The rest of the story was that the Father forgave, dressed and slaughter to welcome the son back.

My take is beloveds: If the Father didn't give into the demands of the younger son then it wouldn't have caused so much stress, division and pain.

In conclusion-
Sometimes we hide behind our busy schedules or some form of guilt in order to avoid having to say 'no' to people, even if it is our children.
Sometimes we create divisions in our own homes in order to satisfy a few, or satisfying the immediate.
Sometimes we make promises and or agreements that will cost us dearly in the end.

Beloveds today Jesus want to teach us the art of saying NO and not create lost sons or daughters:
Beloveds there's nothing wrong in saying NO, please don't lie, please don't make excuses, please don't over explain yourself.

...Just simply decline...

Jesus knew when to get involved, and when not to.
We must Learn from Him.
Beloveds: You'll never be able to respond effectively if you feel obligated to meet every need all the time.

Our challenge for 2016 is:
Let's go out there and win those lost sons and daughters.

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Why are we denying that there is a GOD?

2012-02-02T11:14:00.004+02:00

We read in the Bible – God’s Word; that those who deny Him will be denied? I know it easy for us to say that we are Christian or following the Christian religion, do we however walk in the light?

On a few occasions I have overheard Ordinary People, Radio Talk Show Hosts and even Politicians making it clear that they do not believe in a God or in GOD The Creator, GOD The Almighty. Some of my associates even make it clear that you cannot believe in something that you cannot see. I however find it difficult to debate around issues of Religion; I can try but will not impose – because as Christians who had the privilege to walk with God we are ordered as in Matthew 28:18-20 ¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

My question however remains: IF you do not believe in GOD, whom do you call for help in times of challenges, in sicknesses, in short whom do you believe in? I know lots of people believe that some events happen linked to a scientific explanation, I on the other hand believe the opposite, there is just too many coincidences.

I watched a movie recently named The Encounter about people stranded in the middle of nowhere on a deserted roadside diner. An arrogant businessman made it clear that he don’t believe that there is a God or in a GOD, quite shocking I must admit. God’s Word is clear: "I am the light of the world.
He who believes in me shall not perish." He had a chance to meet with His maker but decided not to belief. (Freedom of Choice).

An atheist who set out to refute the Bible found himself during research accepting the Bible as God’s Word because of his archaeological discoveries. Many people regard prophecy as mystical, strange and unreal, with no relevance to their lives. They have almost no understanding of what prophecy is all about. Others, having encountered grossly distorted interpretations of Bible prophecy, have grown skeptical and disillusioned. However, when properly understood, the Bible speaks with a clear, consistent and reliable message that is just as appropriate for us as it was for the people of ancient Israel.

Bible prophecy often reveals specific events and sequences of events. But rarely does it reveal the exact time when events will occur.

So how do we convince the unconverted, how do we convince the ones who don’t want to be convinced, how do we convince those doubting, how do we convince those who betray our Creator?

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Walking With Jesus

2012-01-06T12:49:00.003+02:00

Waking up at 2am is not always pleasant but it is necessary,while I’m at it I’m thinking/communicating/meditating/walking with Jesus, and I once again realize that Gods promises remains real.

Ever travelling at night on a deserted road and whilst communicating with God a reassuring conscious reminds you that He will NEVER leave you nor forsake you, reassuring isn’t it?

His Word is clear, the sun won’t harm you during the day, neither will the moon cause any troubles. He is our Guardian. Gods promises is also to be found in Jeremiah 29:11 I (GOD) know the plans I (GOD) have for you. God is the one who prepare the table for you before your enemies.

God bless you despite your shortcomings. His words and promises remains the same, see Numbers 6:24-26, GOD will and can Never change,He does NOT keep records from wrongs.

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Happy New Year

2012-01-01T11:32:00.001+02:00

We meet so many friends on cyberspace and even whether we have the means or not, we're not always extending an olive branch. Since I join social media, specifically facebook in 2008 I met so many people on cyberspace, but how many of them did I really meet and greet, only a few I would say, so what is the purpose of cyberspace or social media then, I know we have safety concerns but I want to believe that not everyone is a predator.

The best part of social media for me is the instant interaction, the sharing of information, the welcoming, the praise, the competition. I must admit that throughout this few years on cyberspace I've build relationships, that is spreading and sharing God's word, sharing and sparing a thought on actual events, sharing information, becoming a intercessor during prayer requests, a word of encouragement here, a quote there. I've also met likeminded individuals on both facebook and twitter.

I must admit to sign in to social media become an addiction and with so many followers on your timeline you cannot always interact with everyone. I however try to interact as often as possible as Blackberry made it possible for a 24hour online presence. I also make it a point to respond as fast as I can on twitter/DM or facebook/inboxes depending on relevance. It was a sad day to sign on only to hear that one of the guys I've interacted regularly with had passed on.

I was filled with mixed emotions as I might have had the opportunity to meet with the person in person but failed,Dante Bello made me realize even more that tomorrow is NOT promised to ANYONE. His last words on social media was: God Has Been Faithful... So I am Grateful...and #MyEyeOpeningLessonIn2011 - Becareful who you ask for help or share your problems with - B E V E R Y C A R E FU L. I was a follower of his work online Dante Bello was indeed a poet. Reading his blog gives so much insight "http://t.co/Pigsd7TR"

A lesson for 2012 would be not to procastinate, if we say we'll meet let's meet because tomorrow might be too late. A colleague of mine once said: "It's not the pace of life that concerns me. It's the sudden stop at the end."

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A letter from Jesus

2011-12-24T13:45:00.003+02:00

Christmas is glorious
Of its Holy gift we sing
Of a manger and baby
Our blessed newborn king

Thanksgiving is so grand
Our thanks to God we give
For His unending bounty
Gracing each day we live

PEACE BE WITH YOU

A letter from Jesus

As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is
a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be
repeated.

During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many
radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone
is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.

It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think
of me.

As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago.

At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for
them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the
celebration.

Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know
the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last
year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of
delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and
chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many
beautifully wrapped gifts.

But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited.

I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation.

The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they
closed the door in my face... and I wanted to be
with them and share their table.

In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close
their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to
enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner.

They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and
laughing at everything. They were having a grand time.

To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white
beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the
sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as
if the party were in his honor!

At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms
waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no-one hugged me.

Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with
great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe,
there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody
shared gifts and you did not get one?

I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.

Every year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to
eat and drink, and nobody remembers me.

I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life.

I would like that you recognize the fact that more than two thousand years ago
I came to this world to give my life for you, on the
cross, to save you.

Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.

I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party,
I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party
that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the
final arrangements...

Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you.
I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you
and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book.

Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party.

Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because
when all is ready you will be part of my great
party.

See you soon. I Love you!

Jesus

Did we forget the poorest of the poor?

2011-11-11T16:43:00.004+02:00

Some would ask... What are you getting at? The question however remains; Did we forget the poorest of the poor?

I am not asking this question because its nice to ask, I am asking it because I see no improvement, 1) In the lives of our poor people 2) In the conditions 3) In the delivering of services!!!

Where did it all go wrong though? It went wrong immediately after those in power decided to ignore their plea. One would recall during this year's municipal elections when prominent leaders were on the campaign trail most of them were lambasted. There was even a time where the ruling party and the official opposition had a toilet fight, yes they tried to compete as to who was better or worse when it come to the issue of sanitation.

Today however is not to talk about toilets or the provision of services. Today I want to highlight the importance of a caring government. I'm not saying that our Government in South Africa is not caring, what I am saying is that their programs is not beneficial to the poor. What a contradictory statement some would say?

Let's do some quick mental maths. Exempt taxi's and some busses (in fear of a revolt) who doesn't contribute to the GDP (with the exception of refuelling) or paying taxes, from paying of tollfees. Building or procuring a highspeed train that doesn't serve it's purpose (which was to reduce traffic congestion and provide alternative means of public transport). Then force the already cashed strapped public to pay for tollfees in excess of more than R50 per single trip from one city to another.

I am convinced that this wasn't thought through as the very means of fuel or food transportation are charged almost R100 per single trip from one city to another. This has resulted in regular and uneven increases on food and fuel prices.

The poorest of the poor therefore suffers the most when it comes to the availability of essential household items. Paraffin which is use at almost every informal settlement is priced at more than the price for petrol or diesel. To buy a loaf of bread is almost also equivalent to the price of these fuels.

My question therefore remains...

SO many questions - SO little answers...

Is the ruling ANC still delivering on it's mandate?

2011-11-11T16:35:00.003+02:00

THIS IS WHY I AM NO LONGER A SUPPORTER...

This would probably the first time to say it in the open but I have to agree with Eric Myeni when he said that the ANC was NOT for BLACKS - it is a party for whites (http://www.businesslive.co.za/southafrica/2011/08/23/anc-policy-favours-whites---miyeni). I would not have believed it if I didn't see or hear it.

YES I did witness it! Yesterday 10 November 2011 at about 10h00 CAT (Central African Time). This time we did not use African time though as the verdict on ANCYL leaders was delivered on the dot. Normally as Africans we don't always stick to punctuality. This time/day however was different. Media reporters said it all in Bold as their frontpages welcomed us on almost every streetlightpole in Johannesburg. Headlines such as D-day for JuJu, Long walk to Polokwane and other extracts greeted us, on all these lamppost, there was not once a mention of the other Youth League leaders, mostly JuJu.

How powerful is this young firebrand leader? What impact is he making? Does he deserve that much exposure?

He is the kind of person that leaves CEO's and other management teams having sleepless nights. Even today most of those running big business are NOT SURE whether his suspension must be seen as victory or otherwise as he planted the seeds already. This however is not what I wanted to relay.

My message would be something like this::: "Whites are now supporting ANC as ANC listened to their outcry." Why such a statement some would ask! Whenever the name Malema is mentioned shivers going some of our spines. Sometimes for good reasons sometimes for the bad,we must however admit that this leader is having guts.

Now the why::: Julius Malema and other prominent Youth League leaders were charged, disciplined and subsequently suspended. Hear this ----> immediately after the DC Chairperson a white dude mentioned that the leaders would be suspended for two years, almost all the reporters,journalists and other interest groups in attendance at the media briefing echoed in affirmation, as if they've predicted it, through the screens of my television, because they were listening selectively, they missed the part where it was mentioned that the sentences was suspended, immediately the attendees' cheers returned to an immediate silence, almost as if something bad happened.

It was however confusing for me too, as such the mentioning of a suspension suspended. Then again politicians always use confusing confusion.

Let's get to the point: the ANC is for whites as they directly and indirectly influenced the decision and outcome of the disciplinary procedure. They used all the forms of media, the courts, open letters and other forms of influence, and this just to get rid of one soul Julius Malema.

Today almost every frontpage on newspapers, just report on one item i.e. Bye-Bye Julius Malema, a pity most of Malema haters don't listen to his warnings --->smile haters smile but only for a few minutes.

Truth be told most of his haters are not sure what to expect. I would say, he might be gone, he might appeal, he might win, he might loose, they might even chastise him, but his work is definitely not done... Even if it will be done to one of his cronies.

Therefore the question...

SO many questions - SO little answers...

The Long Walk to Freedom

2011-10-27T13:35:00.001+02:00

Why I am in support of the Long Walk to Freedom

This post might cause a stir and even upset a few…

So many people are against the ANCYL long walk to economic freedom and also possible job creation. I however must confess that even though I am NOT an ANCYL member I do support this march. A march labelled by lots of critics as a show off, a march to economic freedom.

What is economic freedom?

"Economic freedom is the fundamental right of every human to control his or her own labor and property. In an economically free society, individuals are free to work, produce, consume, and invest in any way they please, with that freedom both protected by the state and unconstrained by the state. In economically free societies, governments allow labor, capital and goods to move freely, and refrain from coercion or constraint of liberty beyond the extent necessary to protect and maintain liberty itself."

"A riot is the language of the unheard" by Martin Luther King Jr...What does it mean to you? I think by "Unheard", the author is referring to those people who are neglected in the society. Those people whom no one is willing to listen to and no matter how hard they try to communicate what they want, it’s in vain. For people like these, riot becomes an outlet, a medium to prove that they exist and they are to be heard. The quotation is important because it conveys to us that the development of society should be inclusive i.e. it should comprise of people from all the sections of the society. If not, the outcome can be disruptive to the normal functioning of the society in the form of uprising/riots. It's a warning to the establishment that if they fail to engage the people in a peaceful and democratic manner, then the people will stop being peaceful and democratic, and will rebel.

It means that if the establishment (The state government, or anybody in a position of power) disenfranchises a group of people by ignoring their fears and dismissing their concerns then that group of people will eventually grow tired of trying to use the system (because it is ignoring them) and they will go outside of it, they will riot. It is important because time and again it has proven to be true. People start out peaceful and try to change the system through civilized means, and when the establishment prevents them from doing this they will often resort to violence.

A question therefore would be, but why I am in support of the economic march… well the reasons are simple.
· No one really cares about unemployment.
· The rich get richer even super richer.
· All essential goods and services increase on almost a monthly basis (fuel and food prices)
· When government advertises employment they require a long list of qualifications knowing that it is almost impossible for the black child to get these qualifications.
· Employers in Private sector make sure that without formal education, you won’t get that opportunity.
· Disparities amongst racial lines in employment sector.
· Labor brokers or employment agencies will delete your e-mail applications, CV, without it being read. This can be confirmed on Blackberry or Outlook e-mail tracking facility.
· Employment Equity, an act of Government, is not always enforced or monitored (Correctional Services having employees now going to courts for assistance).
· What did those opposing the march do to better the youth and or the Unemployment in our country.
· We have so many inequalities healthcare, food, shelter to name a few.
· CEO and other Senior Management Posts are getting huge salaries and or performance bonuses whether they perform or not.
· In the South African employment sector the rules is simple; if you’re white you’re senior if you black you just there .I never thought that I would say this but it is just to mention a few reasons why I am supporting this march. Some say they’re all supporting the march but they’re not attending it. Leadership from the ANC, COSATU and SACP is divided. How can you be an alliance is there is opposing views. We all know that this is the Youth League (ANCYL) and not the Mother body (ANC).

I have observe media reports, making it clear that the alliance partners did not agree on this march, with COSATU saying they support but will NOT take part, however the very same COSATU always want employees (members) to bring the Country, Economic sector to a halt when they’re having differences with either their Alliance Partners or with the way Government or employers are doing things.
The less said about the SACP the better, I don’t even know whether they have membership and or a common goal (with their partners). These divisions might cause a strain in the relationship between these partners. This is the very same reason why there must be “Strong Opposition” politics to keep those Alliance Partners in comfort zones doing actual work. One can only assume that if someone less controversial (not a Julius Malema) had to organize this event then there would not have been ANY outcry for that matter.

People are losing focus or the scope and purpose of this march; this is not about marching or walking for the ANCYL but a walk towards Economic Freedom. We must not be blinded by our emotions, let’s rather focus on our own backyards, I grew up in an environment with highly educated professionals who had to settle for employment opportunities in the Police, Correctional Services and or Teaching Profession, in most cases employed on junior levels yet they had qualifications higher or on par with the highest paid candidate within that department or section. On our doorsteps we are faced with drug abuse, teenage pregnancies and other social ills because of unemployment or unequal economic opportunities. We have more coloured/black people in prisons because of the problems as highlighted. Our own relatives are working for FMCG companies earning only enough to transport them to an from work.

We are therefore forced to take part in these marches. To those in their comfort zones just remember change is inevitable…

SO many questions – SO little answers….

DStv, Mnet - Where did ALL the magic go?

2011-10-02T15:13:00.004+02:00

I must admit that I am not a fan of DStv despite the fact that I am a premium subscriber, who receives a monthly dish magazine by post and my statement without my consent via e-mail.
I am all for environmental friendliness so I would suggest that they rather keep the magazine and preserve nature, and sent me my monthly statement via e-mail and I will print it if I so wish. I don’t even open the dish magazine anyway as I know it will just be the ordinary repeats and lots of adverts. I must admit that there is some variety here and there, on my subscription, but what I do love is sport, actual events and movies.

What made me moving to DStv was because the SABC could not match the magic that they have promised – imagine a tagline “Mnet – where magic lives.” Mnet was the only reason I subscribed to DStv as I could not only signed up for Mnet and I was convinced it was the right decision at the time. Today I regret making that decision. My reasons are because the DStv brand changed from giving the customer various options to limited options.
I remember having a conversation with a friend who had the old decoder with the ability to watch Mnet only and was informed that the old decoder would be phased out based on the availability of stations and maybe a business decision I thought. When signing up for satellite TV was 3 easy steps, you buy the decoder, install and phone in for connection based on what’s on offer.

Today I see DStv no longer as a service provider promising where magic lives. I see the brand as “we will give you the magic IF YOU PAY.” Some would ask but why, most households having signed up for any of their packages are not even watching all content on offer but when we want movies we get repeats all the way from movies made in the early 1990’s till movies of the early 2000’s. I don’t mind being taken back on memory lane every once in a while, but with DStv it’s the norm nowadays.
If you want to watch the latest blockbuster which I agree, DStv had to pay for it, the cost are now escalated down to the customer in the form of Box Office for PVR subscribers, where you hire a latest movie for a certain period amounting to R25 per movie with DStv paying the first movie on your behalf. Some might think it’s a bargain, I obviously having a different view. Which make my liken DStv to the lottery. You donate and get nothing in return.

Simple terms as I’ve posted on #twitter I see it as a rip-off. Two quick points 1) I am not a researcher (this is based on my own views) 2) I am not a mathematician, (never really took maths serious at School) but see my calculations: The average PVR Subscriber had to part ways with any amount from between R600- R650 for subscription, the average Premium Subscriber around R590 I am not sure about the rest, maybe between R200-R400 per month, roughly calculated R6000 per annum for satellite TV, bear in mind if you miss a payment your services will be terminated there and then, without even having the opportunity to watch SABC content and you’re also expected to pay a penalty in the form of a reconnection fee.

In most cases we as subscribers spend less than four hours a day watching TV (again this was not researched), so why can’t we watch at least decent or latest movies without the need to pay R25 per movie. We already pay exorbitant amounts on the service itself. As a regular Talk Radio 702 listener, I have realized that lots of irate customers are phoning in to complain about the repeats on the satellite channels. All our pleas fall on deaf ears, the magic is gone, no one listens, posts on Facebook and twitter are ignored.
Let me assure you one thing though: If we the customer had a choice selecting our own channels, not the pre-selections things would have been better, but the service provider said no it will be too expensive. At the SABC we pay a nominal R250 for the annual licence fee, for this we get four TV Channels, without any interference, no problems when it is raining, no excuses, the same cannot be said about DStv when it is raining, the time when you really need to spend with family you cannot watch TV due to a no signal. When it comes to movies, the same outdated movie that the SABC is broadcasting is broadcasted on DStv in most cases, almost as if they competing against each other as to who is going to show the oldest movie, especially your weekend blockbusters.

I am using the latest innovation from DStv called the #drifta; this was what I call money wasted or what business people will call wasteful expenditure. The #drifta is limited to certain areas only but even in the so-called operational areas leaving the customer with weak signals/no signals/ or mostly troubleshooting, another reason why I won’t recommend the #drifta is because of the fact that on PC the screen is small, whereas you can watch a full screen on your mobile phone. Why did they not have a separate mobile product for the mobile phone and a separate product for the PC?

If it was up to me I would have recommended that potential or even active subscribers should refrain from DStv and stick to the SABC, as for movies; rather make it a family day and spend it at the Cinema with family, you won’t get any surprises; as you’ll get exactly what you are paying for, plus you get to spend some family time. My plea to DStv is: I know your main objective is to generate revenue, I know customer pleas fall on deaf ears, in fact I would have suggested that you had a toll free number for the times we are expected to stay on the phone lines, Please bring back the magic and I will pay for your services.

SO many questions - SO little answers…

Today's Message - Jesus wept!

2011-10-02T15:05:00.004+02:00

Mattheus 28:18 Jesus kom toe nader en sê vir hulle: “Aan My is alle mag gegee in die hemel en op die aarde. Amen.

Ons skriflesing kom uit die Boek Johannes, hoofstuk 11 vers 30-36

Dit lees as volg - Johannes 11:

30. Jesus het nog nie in die dorp aangekom nie, maar was nog op die plek waar Marta Hom ontmoet het.

31. Toe die Jode wat by Maria in die huis was en haar vertroos het, sien dat sy vinnig opstaan en uitgaan, het hulle agter haar aangegaan omdat hulle gedink het sy gaan na die graf toe om daar te huil.

32. Toe Maria daar aankom waar Jesus was en Hom sien, het sy by sy voete gekniel en vir Hom gesê: “Here, as U hier was, sou my broer nie gesterwe het nie.”

33. Toe Jesus sien dat Maria huil en dat die Jode wat saam met haar gekom het, ook huil, het sy gemoed vol geskiet en was Hy aangedaan.

34. Hy vra toe: “Waar het julle hom begrawe?” Hulle het vir Hom gesê: “Here, kom kyk.”

35. Jesus het gehuil.

36. Die Jode sê toe: “Kyk hoe lief het hy hom gehad!”

Wat bring is tot vandag se boodskap: Jesus Verstaan

Ons vers vir oordenking is gevind in vers #35 Jesus Huil

Ons het gelees dat Jesus gehuil het.

‘n Vraag wat ons moet vra is 1).Hoekom huil Jesus en 2).Wanneer huil Jesus.

Jesus huil wanneer Sy kinders ongehoorsaam is. (Huil ons as ons kinders ongehoorsaam is?)

Jesus het op die kruis toe Hy vir ons sondes geboet het gehuil en geskree hoekom God hom verlaat het. (Wonder ons ook nie maar nie?)

Jesus huil wanneer ons nie Sy voorbeeld volg en ons kinders disiplineer nie. (Hoekom is dit so moeilik om ons kinders te disiplineer?)

Jesus huil omdat ons die wereld eerste prioritiet in ons lewens maak.

Jesus huil as ons voorgee en nie Sy wil doen nie.

Jesus huil as ons nie meer ons naaste liefhet nie.

Jesus huil as ons skinder.

Ons kyk ook na trane van teveredenheid

Jesus huil wanneer ons bly is, dit is wat ons trane van vrede of tevredenheid noem.

Jesus huil wanneer ons Sy woord deel en mense na Hom verwys. (disipelskap)

Jesus huil wanneer ons betrokke is in sy werke.

Jesus huil wanneer ons nie skaam is om Hom te ken in al ons weẽ nie.

Behalwe die feit dat Jesus gehuil het, verstaan Hy ook. Ons moet onthou dat:

Hy was gestuur om in 'n liggaam te wees net soos ons.

Hy was mens net soos ons.

Hy weet hoe dit voel om verraai te word, laat vaar, en selfs om te sterf.

Jesus weet hoe dit voel om seer gemaak te word of om seer te maak.

Sommige mense maak nie so erg seer soos andere nie, maar ons gevoel verskil ook van mens tot mens.

Wat ons moet besef is ongeag hoeveel of hoe ons seergemaak word ons is nooit alleen nie.

Jesus het belowe dat Hy ons nooit sou verlaat nie.

Hy is hier by ons, en Hy verstaan.

Hy is nie daar om ons te veroordeel nie, maar om ons te help soveel as wat ons Hom sal toelaat om ons te help.

Amen

Today's Message - The Greatest Commandment

2011-07-17T09:00:00.004+02:00

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?

And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?

And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? -- Romans 10:14

Today’s Scripture comes from the Book of Matthew Chapter22 verse 34-40 it reads as follows:

The Greatest Commandment

³⁴ Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. ³⁵ One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: ³⁶ “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” ³⁷ Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’^[c] ³⁸ This is the first and greatest commandment. ³⁹ And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’^[d] ⁴⁰ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Which bring us to today’s passage of scripture: A question was asked by a teacher of the law and an answer was given by a Teacher of the Word.

Let’s look at our questions 1) What is the Greatest Commandment and 2) who is our neighbour? Verse 35-36: When one of these Pharisees came to Jesus and asked him the question it was not just a general question but it was in order to trap him, He asks which one is the most important Commandment?” This question was asked in order to try, not so much His knowledge, but Jesus’ judgment? Jesus in His infinite wisdom already knew that this question will be asked and He also knew the answer.

Today our Commandment (instruction) is to Love God with all our being and Love our neighbour as we Love ourselves.

Instead of doing this task: We create division in the form of our own clicks (groupings); we are looking down on people based on their status, material wealth and maybe some other form of human measurement - Today we judge people according to what they have or not have? How many times did we prepare huge meals for a family of 2 or 4 only to throw the rest of the leftover food in the dustbin? How many times did we walk past people in the street, even if they serve with us in Church, without greeting or sharing a thought of encouragement? How many times did we do voluntary work, visit a hospital or prison to share GOD's Word? How many times did we visit the sick and elderly in our congregation, when they might just need a word of encouragement or know that someone is praying for them. How many times did we know our neighbour; or even those closely related to us are unemployed; yet we're not telling them about available opportunities at our workplaces. How many times did we fought with our brothers and we're not willing to forgive yet we claim that we love God? Can we love our God sincerely if we hate our own brothers and our neighbours? The Word of God teaches us in: 1 John 4:20 “If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian brother or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? How many times did we make time to listen to the youth and or our children? Do we listen to them? ) In our midst here today there might be someone sitting nexto you that is really having a difficult time, but because of fear of being ridiculed we're not willing to share our problems/weaknesses/fears/worries. How many times did we gossip about people? How many times did we judge people. How many times did we create divisions amongst ourselves, be it at home, at work, in church, in our families?

During the week of Pentecost we learned a few things from the Book of Matthew
1) we’ve learnt in Chapter 5: 13-16 that we're the salt of the earth. (if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way that we can use it).
2) We’ve learnt that our light must shine so that others (those not yet converted) those lost; they must be able to see our good deeds and give God the Glory! (Love for our neighbours)
3) We’ve learnt in Chapter 7:12. Do for others what you want them do for you: and again from verse 24-26 (A house must have a solid foundation – build on a rock). Love God because HE is our rock, Love your neighbour then there is some form of foundation to Love GOD 4)We’ve learnt in Chapter 28:16-20, Jesus met with His disciples, but some have doubted Him (they were not convinced that it was Him –how many times do we doubt God and his greatness.) That all Power was given to Him! Our instruction was to go out and make disciples baptizing them and teach them. It simply means that we must spread/preach the Gospel. 5) I’ve also observed during the week of PenteCost; that we doubt God’s blessings; we don’t want someone to pray for us. (We either doubt Prayer or the Power of Prayer) Let me read James 5:16 I quote “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed – The Prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.” If you doubt someone it means there is no trust and where there is no trust,there is no love!!!

VERSE: Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.-- 1 Timothy 5:3

Yesterday after posting this verse on #facebook one of my friends challenged me His words were: As we are celebrating MANDELA DAY and do something for 67 minutes, I challenge you as your friend base on #fb and #twitter to challenge us as your friends in line with the word you had today with widows, to do a good deed daily for 5minutes a day and then put what they did on #fb,not mentioning the names of those they helped,e.g reading a chapter from the Bible to a person who is blind, lost vision, hearing problems, but just mention the deed. Where you,we see the problem is more prevalent in your area,call on #fb peeps to create an assistance programme, that does not discriminate against anyone, religion,race,class or politics and no political affilliation, but to do good as your religious word guide you as a person.
You could open a new group for it or run under your name. The feedback on the deeds will be welcome and the glory goes to GOD. I know you involved in many things, but challenge you on this.
I trust you will pray on this and be guided by what GOD, has laid upon your heart! Every year we boast about doing/sharing Good deeds on Mandela Day – what are we doing for God? This is a challenging question as God knows our thoughts and hearts.

Beloveds, if I had to challenge you today or let me ask If God had to challenge us today: with a simple request: Amongst all of us present here today: Who would be able to make a commitment to at least do one good deed, for someone you don’t know… (Regardless how small the deed).

Love prove discipleship, the mark of any Christian is Love. Our love for God must be sincere, not in word and tongue only because he loves us first. He gave His Son to die for our sin. All our love is too little to bestow upon him, therefore all the powers of the soul must be engaged for him, and carried out toward him. To love our neighbour as ourselves is the second great commandment. And we must love our neighbour as truly and sincerely as we love ourselves; in many cases we must deny ourselves for the good of others. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. We also read in 1 Peter 4:8-9 that above everything, Love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins. Open your homes to each other without complaining.

Today there is a sense in which God loves everyone in the whole world (John 3:16 ; 1 John 2:2 ; Romans 5:8 ).This love in not conditional—it is based only on the fact that God is a God of love (1 John 4:8, 16). God’s love for all of mankind results in the fact that God shows His mercy by not immediately punishing people for their sins (Romans 3:23; 6:23). God’s love for the world is manifested in the fact that He gives people the opportunity to repent (2 Peter 3:9). However, God’s love for the world does not mean He will ignore sin. God is also a God of justice (2 Thessalonians 1:6). Sin cannot go unpunished forever (Romans 3:25-26). So let’s Love GOD and Love our neighbour!

Beloveds, we had lots of questions; in conclusion.
1) God's word, God's instruction is clear - LOVE GOD with your all and your neighbour as yourself.
2) Do not doubt God as His mercies and promises are forever.
3) He says in His word John 14:15 If you love ME you WILL obey My commands.
4) For this new week let's go out; as Revived, Refreshed; Christians whose lights are shining
5)Let's go out and make disciples
6)Let's do some introspection and check where we have shortcomings
7)Let's take these tests and make them testimonies

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Amen