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Esther Bornman is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her journey as a missionary is a testament to her unwavering dedication. Her soft-spoken nature and the kindness in her eyes draw people to her, and her motherly qualities are a beacon of strength. Countless people speak highly of her, and she inspires us.   Esther has had her fair share of pain and disappointments. On 23 December 1986, she moved to the KwaSizabantu Mission in KwaZulu-Natal with her husband and three young children. Her husband, Daniel, felt called to work there. He was offered the position of headmaster at the Mission’s school, Domino Servite School. Sadly, a few weeks after the family moved, he suddenly died of a heart attack on 12 January 1987. His dreams of being a full-time missionary for KwaSizabantu were never fulfilled.   Apart from being a missionary, Esther is a counselor to many young people who joined the Mission’s restoration program to get help with various addictions. Kurt van Eeden said, “I received counselling from her. She is a godly woman and spiritual mother to many.”   Two of Esther’s adult children choose to leave the Mission and pursue other interests, but Esther remains loyal to KwaSizabantu for over three decades. Her eldest daughter, Hanna, still lives at the mission station. Hanna lives with her family, including her three married daughters, their husbands, and babies, helping those in need. They are lovely and talented people who love what they are doing.   Esther says the people at KwaSizabantu accepted her and her family with open arms. They were there for her and her family when her husband died and in all her hours of need. It never changed over the years. Esther said, “Ever since my husband died, the house of the founder and head of the Mission, the late Rev Erlo Stegen, has been a natural haven for me. The Stegens became like my family.   At KwaSizabantu, the sense of community is not just a concept but a living, breathing reality. Families like the Bornmans have found a permanent home with their own or adopted children. The Mission’s family circles include young or adult children, grandchildren, and older grandparents.   It's a place that welcomes everyone, from strangers to visitors, from the broken to those in need, making each individual feel like they are part of something bigger.   READ THE FULL STORY IN DEVOTED, ISSUE 44. FOLLOW THE LINK: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/jdiq/

His Message "Lovely people this Papirus The Trapstar from Ghana, I’m a musician who Won the Best New Artiste at the QYA Awards , I always knew pride come in front of the fall so I stayed humbly & I was polishing my craft by learning how to make any kind of Beatz fully by myself and leveling up my Song mastering skills including mixing of sound because I realized the industry is evolving on a rapid speed so sometimes you need to stay Lowkey and bounce back stronger & skillful than usual. I can proudly say I’m a Sound engineer and a Beat maker including my Artistry Talent I have as a Musician. I’m done working on my Album which is ready and my Ep is done as well including other separate projects like International collaborations with top artistes, other tiktok freestyle & my International events etc I’m glad to Announce my First Intercontinental Radio interview which will be happening soon in the USA on Radio Live to introduce my Album & Ep into details so all my core supporters should stay tune as we move from the Grind to Glitz to Since the Easiest way to lose Focus is to please the Crowd People need to have a tough skin to survive in this industry, what I learnt is only one skill like rapping/singing can’t survive you through out, but in order to move on a faster rate without relying on bunch of people to get just one song done thus why I made it as a priority to Learn how to make my own instrumentals so I made 90% of the beatz on the projects fully & for other Top Artistes as well , master & mix my own songs besides creating my own team in other to determine if your management truly love your sound or they just in for business because knowing all that determines how far you can reach your destination. In everything in this world is just dedicated to two spirits , God Almighty & the devil besides people talks but never act but God act but never talks so to have a serene progress I boldly advise every musician to choose Almighty God directions to be able to enjoy fame with peace & genuine prosperity with progress. One thing about life is you can’t help anybody who is not ready to help themselves so in the manner to survive you must be ready to put your last dime in your craft before investors / producers start jumping in . One major goal is to impact people with inspirational lyrics to put hope in anyone who is lost to be able to lift people to find their way out in life let’s Goo Gerinnow. Thank you"

On Friday we KARE or praise Women's Day in South Africa; but have we forgot about it's also International Indigenous People Day. Well it's also not a mistake that these 2 days co exist; since in the KHOI custom....a TARAS or true Women are seen as the leader of the household.   Also the Honorable Taras as described by Hahn (1889) were the conveyors of Culture. The name Tradouw's Pass in the Overstrand Municipal jurisdiction reminds us also about the Women important value. Seeing that she crossed the mountain. The task of boys being educated was entrusted to HER. The water snake initiation ritual which celebrates the girl's puberty to woman was her responsibilities even though the men was responsible training boys to be herdboys. So does this mean why our Government hesitant to make KhoiKhoi an official language is because these stories tells the truth about the real Stories of South Africa?  As we know that a Language tells stories about who you are and what your thoughts and SUPUDANA #GŪA#AI or  cognitive assonance is Only time shall tell. We must also MU#UI or Acknowledge these phenomenal women in KhoiKhoi History Krotoa Sarah Baartman Lang Elsie Zara Schmelen Zara van den Caab Vehettge Tikkuie Beningna ( Rosetta Klapmuts) Bientang Ellie Cloete Colline Williams To all this message !Gâb !Gâb ! húbaisi #Gurokam Tsēs a khoesa a Ao||khumû ||khâb "Happy International Indigenous People Day on 9 August " Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg ©️

We try by all means to see that a rural African child's talent is exposed. David Masethulele Makwela - (talented hip hop artist) was our Rising Star no:111, came back to give us feed back about the latest project he was cooking. M Dey (as populalry known) and music producer, Sony Ladesh from Mankweng, Turfloop in Limpopo Province are busy with 13 tracks album titled " Stars " "Good to be back on our wonderful newspaper, first of all shout out to Sony Ladesh ,a man behind all the massive hits of the upcoming album. We are releasing the leading song of the album " O nkiša kae " on the 30 August 2024. We really worked hard on this album, it's a joined project and our fans will enjoy it" said M Dey. Music industry is always full of challenges, making a good music demand a lot of energy and hard work. The issue of getting gigs for local artists still a concern. They are underpaid or used only for free shows. Promoters also goes for big artists and forget a major role played by local artists. "Fans must expect more fire and quality music coming soon. We have worked with the likes of talented artists, Karamel , Allykayton and J Dreezy . My fans are supportive, they have been with me from day one even today they are still by my side" concluded M Dey. All songs will be available on Youtube and Bookings can be done: Whatsapp or Call: +27 66 166 8483 | Facebook Page:M Dey stars |Tiktok:@m_deystars | Email: davidmakwela98@gmail.com

It is  common for young people to engage in social and personal experimentation until they find their place in life. Unfortunately, during this phase, peer pressure can influence their appearance and attitudes, leading them to engage in unhealthy and sometimes dangerous behaviours. Sandile Mkhwanazi, in his forties, first came to CYPSA in June 2015 seeking help for depression. Through the CYPSA program, he received support through prayer and counselling, allowing him to sleep better without medication for the first time in years. Over time, he was allowed to work at the aQuellé water bottling plant. This experience has been very positive for him, as it has provided career growth and spiritual growth through prayer and counselling. He initially worked as a general worker and was later promoted to forklift driver. “At the beginning of 2022, I was allowed to study through the company and completed a one-year course in Stores and Warehousing Management. After completing several other short Food Safety and Internal Audit courses, I was again promoted. I am now being trained as an internal auditor to facilitate external food safety audits for the company eventually. I am thankful for the help that CYPSA gave me and that I have been given the chance to rebuild my life.” KwaSizabantu also has a Youth Inclusion Program for those who dropped out of school due to the abuse of drugs. In terms of this program, former drug addicts can complete their high school career or pursue tertiary qualifications. The program also provides skills development and employment opportunities.   READ THE FULL STORY BY FOLLOWING THE LINK:   https://devotedmag.co.za/god-has-truly-restored-my-life/

Pic: Supplied As we celebrated on Monday 29 July the 350th anniversary of the death of Krotoa.... Who is Krotoa? Krotoa is the niece of Autshumao or Harry the Beachcomber as the VOC Setlars labelled him ( the Leader of The ||AMMAQUA tribe.) She was a diplomat and linguist who was based at the Fort DE Goede Hoop ( where the current Castle of Good Hope is based) As we all know how colonized our history is regards to First Nations People; above is an article published in 2020 by the South African Heritage Resources Agency( SAHRA) https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/krotoa-eva What we also mustn't forget is that the marriage to Danish Surgeon Peter Havengardt or his Dutch adopted persona of Pieter van Meerhof is on the same romanticism to the ' Pocahontas & John Smith' story. As Krotoa was like in today's status quo like all Khoi women still exposed to human trafficking; alcoholism; GBV; rape & teenage pregnancy.

Sbonelo Maphalala is from the rural Maphumulo township in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal. He admits he was always a naughty child who did not want to listen to good advice and rejected any discipline. He started with minor crimes as a young child, such as stealing from other children. The habit quickly grew into more serious crimes. By the time he was in high school, he had taken an interest in pornography, and it quickly turned into a severe addiction. Not surprisingly, he started to smoke with friends, and not long after that, he was into marijuana – one of the drugs linked to brain damage. His grades started going down the drain, and in Grade 11, he stabbed a boy in a shebeen. He then ran away to avoid the consequences of his actions. He stole from shopping centres, and he was caught, but he was jailed in a juvenile detention centre because of his age. And so began the vicious cycle of going in and out of prison for the next few years.   Things got worse between 2009 and 2019 - 10 years of wasted time. He was on the road to destruction. He joined gangsters and devil worshippers, and things went from incredibly bad to worse. The jail was now a place he called home – where he could get free food, clothes, and shelter. He would also take clothes and other stuff from prisoners by force.   After he was released from prison, he was back on the streets. But somebody from Maphumulo told him about the KwaSizabantu Mission.  He said, “My counsellor recommended that I follow the CYPSA restoration programme, and in 2022, I committed myself to it. It was not long before I started to change for the better, and I also asked forgiveness from those I had previously hurt.”   Sbonelo is now a free man, healthy and happy. He is one of the many volunteers at the Mission, where he helps during its many events. He says, “I feel at home at the Mission where I now live, and I am comfortable with what I have achieved for the first time in my life.” What he appreciates most about KwaSizabantu is that they help people unconditionally and with great love. The people at the Mission welcome those who are rejected by society with open arms. He probably still would have been on the streets if it were not for them. READ THE FULL STORY BY FOLLOWING THE LINK: https://devotedmag.co.za/rejected-from-society-welcomed-by-strangers/

Khayelihle Mholong is 30 years old and looks calm and organised at first glance. But a relaxed and friendly face can hide a troubled past. “I was always an angry child and gave my parents a hard time”, he said.  “I had many grudges with my mother. I was a fighter and later became a gang leader. I was imprisoned for the first time when I was 16 years old. Everybody was afraid of me. Around 2016, I left home and went to Johannesburg. I started to drink more. My brother was selling drugs, and I joined him in 2018. The drug lord eventually killed my brother, and I became a drug lord in his place. “I went back home in 2019, but very soon, I used up all the money I earned through drug dealings. I became broke and homeless, sleeping under the bridge. I started to break into houses, and by then, I was addicted to heroin, mantras, rock, and crystal meth.  “In 2022, I started to fight with the community where I lived. For every crime, they would point a finger at me. I left the community then but soon was looking for capital again and started killing people for money. Those images still haunt me at night. Evil spirits took over my life, and I got involved with witchcraft for special muti that would increase my customers. But the muti did not help, and my customers left me. The witch doctor then advised me to draw human blood, which I did. In 2023, I ran away from Johannesburg to Daveyton in Mpumalanga, but I could not find the peace I sought. “I was then reminded about KwaSizabantu, and I started attending church services in Daveyton, but that also brought me no peace. My younger brother had a passion for fraud, and he was also selling drugs. I joined him, but my love for crime was gone. I went back to Johannesburg and joined my friends again, but now I was doing fraud while selling drugs. “In August 2023, my life improved when my parents sent me to KwaSizabantu for help. It was also my choice to come here. They accepted me for who I am and helped me get rid of the demons in me and the addictions. I now want to live God’s way.” The KwaSizabantu Mission cannot be compared to other church ministries in terms of how it functions. The Mission runs, among other outreaches, annual youth conferences and the CYPSA restoration program for people with addiction. They work in extraordinary situations, under exceptional circumstances, with unique challenges, and with people from broken homes. Young people and adults from the streets face difficult circumstances and turn to the Mission, seeking refuge and salvation. READ THE FULL STORY BY FOLLOWING THE LINK: https://devotedmag.co.za/restoring-lives-khayelihle-mhlongo

The CYPSA (Concerned Young People of SA) restoration program has been doing excellent work, leading to formal invitations from education departments to conduct campaigns within their jurisdictions. CYPSA provides drug and human trafficking awareness workshops for principals and educators. They visit communities and schools to educate and raise awareness about addictions. Thanks to the goodwill of the KwaSizabantu Mission, these services are offered free of charge to schools. The youth helped by CYPSA include drug addicts, drug dealers, pimps, gangsters, human traffickers, HIV-infected youth, and pornography addicts. Additionally, CYPSA visits prisons to bring hope to inmates through reconciliation. Dumisa Myeki received help for his previous addictions through prayer and counselling. He stated, "I come from the Eastern Cape in Mount Frere. I joined CYPSA at KwaSizabantu Mission on the 4th of December, 2016. I was struggling with alcohol addiction, and it had severely impacted my life. Due to my alcohol abuse, I lost my job and was unable to support my six children. This took a toll on my self-esteem to the extent that I gave up on life and spent my days drinking. I was depressed because I couldn't be the father I wanted to be for my children. “However, the Lord brought people across my path who told me about CYPSA and the KwaSizabantu Mission and introduced me to the Lord Jesus Christ. I arrived at CYPSA with no skills, having been a general worker at my previous place of employment. After the Lord blessed me with employment at aQuellé as a general worker, I was promoted to machine operator, and I am now working as a mixing technician. Only God knows the plans He has for us! I am very thankful to those at CYPSA who sacrificed so much and have been used by God to save my life and the lives of so many others. Thank you, and God bless you.” READ THE FULL STORY BY FOLLOWING THE LINK: https://devotedmag.co.za/i-was-helped-through-prayer-and-counselling

Did You Know? The following items on the Coat of Arms in our Nation's Government institutions means the following: Sun - Rebirth/ Knowledge Blue Crane bird - Protection Protea - Our National Flower Shield/ Human figure - Roots/ Unity/ Lintrots of Khoi Rock Arts Elephant tusks - Eternity/ Power/ Wisdom Wheat flour - Feeding People - Heritage and Humanity Knobkierie - Defence Note that !KE E : |XARRA ||KE is N|UU for " Unity in Diversity" but her sister Language KhoiKhoi has its meaning as " |GUI!NÂXASIB KA #GUI!NÂGUSIB" Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg ©️

Anele Zangwa  was born and raised in Greenville, Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. A talented artist is currently a third year student at Walter Sisulu University and specialises with Additive Mono Print, Painting and Drawing. “I am very passionate about drawing, my art concepts revolves around the theme of “Hustling” and the aim is to inspire others to embrace their own unique struggles. I am inspired by Andrew Ntshabele. Art has always been my first love, growing up as an introvert, I never liked outdoor life. I have been making art for 12 years now and am not gonna stop”, he said. Like many careers, Anele is struggling to get more customers and support for his artworks. Sometimes people do not want to pay or pay less for his hardwork. Lack of connection with galleries for exposure is another challenge. “Artwork needs passion and hardwork. I rely on social media plartforms to market my work and it is not easy. My dream is to be a Sketch Artist / Forensic Artist and help police to solve their cases. I also want to teach art in prisons in order to help people to change their lives and build an art school in my hometown. The industry has a lot of money to take our people out of poverty”, he added. Aspiring artist must never give up their dreams, they must use what they have to push their talents. Anele is very focused and nothing is going to stop him. Rise Africans Newspaper wish him all the best! He can be found : Facebook page “Anele Zangwa Art”| WhatsApp : +27 60 385 9460

KHOIKHOI MÎDI DI |GAI|GAI!NÂ KHOIKHOI WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT NE GOWAS TI ABOXAN DĪB "This is my Ancestors' Language" HOA DA NÎ !HOA "We all are going to speak" NE GOWAS TA |GAI KAI TE "This Language will make me strong" ||KHA||KHA TE TI ABOXAN GOWABA "Teach me the Language of my Ancestors" SI TA MA DA GA I O; TARE-E? "If we don't; who will?" KHOIKHOI MÎDI DI SAOGUB KHOIKHOI VOCABULARY PEREB - BREAD PIRI - GOAT SARI - VISIT SÎ - SEND SOAS - OPPORTUNITY SON - DISAPPEAR SORES - SUN SOROS - BODY TAR-E - WHAT TARI-E - WHO TOROB - WAR Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg ©️