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Our Rising Star no: 211 is an ambitious young lady all the way from Siyabuswa, Ga Phaahla , Mpumalanga Province in South Africa. Mantombazane Nonhlanhla Bianca  Tshabangu (turning 19 in March) is a talented poetess who is currently a student at Nkangala TVET College in Witbank Campus enrolling for Transport and Logistics. “I started making poems when I was at Kabenziwa Primary School doing grade 4, I did speech and reading competitions, but my love was poetry. The actions, confidence, rhythms and words expressions made me fall in love with poetry. After matriculating, I took a gap year which led me to TTKOTS organisation and I started to recite, in short, poetry is a much easier way of expressing how I feel. I am an extrovert, I feel comfortable in front of audience”, she said. Ndlovukazi , stage name, added that her challenge is when people start feeling sorry about the stories and messages she tells on stage because her aim is to be a voice for the voiceless. “I want to see myself having own published 1 or 2 poetry books, my own place of hosting poetry sessions and reciting in different provinces using multi languages. I also want to groom minions who are upcoming poets. My message to all aspiring poets is to start down there, just pour what is in your heart, mind and soul. Its only just words and the truth”, she concluded. Rise Africans Newspaper is proud to see Africans chasing their dreams, Ndlovukazi can be booked: Facebook as Bianca Tshabangu  | on  Instagram  : Bianca Tshabangu  | Tiktok: @bianca _tshabangu | Call: 0663231566.

Qhawe Maphumulo  was once a drug addict but is now a caregiver, one of the best in the field! His journey to the restoration and the selfless work he is now doing, is inspiring. This is Qhawe’s story in his own words. “I lost everything through drug addiction, immoral living, and a life of sin. I lost jobs as an enrolled nurse at both a provincial and private hospital. I lost my family’s trust and I eventually ended up living in a drug dealer’s house in a bad area in Durban. In September 2017, I arrived at the KwaSizabantu Mission. I was admitted to its 21-day CYPSA Restoration Programme (the Concerned Young People of SA). At first, it was difficult, but after receiving prayer and confessing my sins, I could feel the heavy burden that I had carried on my shoulders for many years being lifted. I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and now I am a new creation – a born-again Christian as the Bible speaks of in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Currently, I am working as an enrolled nurse and have had the privilege of travelling to Swaziland and Mozambique as part of an outreach arranged by Doctors for Life International (DFL) to spread the gospel and assist with the work at a DFL clinic based in Zavora, Mozambique. I am grateful to the Lord who used CYPSA as a tool to restore my life as the Bible speaks of in the book of Joel 2:25-26. The relationship between my mother and me has now been restored. She once attended the Easter Conference at KwaSizabantu Mission and decided to give her life to the Lord Jesus Christ after what she experienced. In part, it was also because of the change she saw take place in my life after I arrived at KwaSizabantu seeking help. My prayer is that I may follow the Lord wherever He leads me and that I will stay faithful until the final trumpet sounds.”    (Read the full story in the Devoted Magazine, Issue 41. Follow the link: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/xwdm/

Rising Star ya rena ya bo (119) ke naletšana ya go tšwa ka mo Ga Masemola, Wonderboom, yena o tumile kudu ka leina la sefaleng la “ Ofentse ”. Ramogohlo Rapolai (40) o tsene sekolo Mannyetha Primary School go tloga mo a ya Mmakopi Scondary School. “Ke thomile ditaba tša mmino ke nale mengwaga ya lesomešupa (17), ka opela ko Gospel Church ka ngwaga wa 2000, ke moo ke bonego gore kena le bokgoni gomme ka no tšwela pele le ge go be go se bonolo. Bjalo ka mogolofadi batho ba ntšeela fase bare naa ele gore ke dirang, ba bangwe ba nyaka dilo tša mahala,  empa se se nhlohleleditše kudu gore ke be le maatla,” a realo Ofentse. Ka ngwaga wa 2018, sekgwari se se lokolotše Album ya go bitšwa “Rena re bafenyi”, ka 2021 a lokolla Single ya go bitšwa “Semphete wena ya rategang”, ngwageng wo ore re o sa apea Single ya go bitšwa “Mohau”. O ile a tsenela phadišano ya Tassi Foundation yeo e hlohloletšang bagolofadi gore ba se lahlele toulo. Ka 2022, Ofentse o boile le Certificate go phadišanong ye nngwe.  O re batho ba rata kudu talente ya gagwe ebile ga bas a bona ele mogolofadi. “Ke kgethilwe gape mo lefapeng la “Best Upcoming Artist”, ke kgopela thekgo go batho ba gabo rena gore ke boe le sefoka. Nka thabela gape gore batho ba mpitše mo medirong ya bona, go swana le Manyalo, Graduations le tše dingwe. Ke nyaka go ipona kele kgole ka mmino”, arealo ge a feleltša. Rise Africans Newspaper e ikgantšha kudu ka Ofentse, ka nnete bogolofadi gase molato. Yena o humanega: Nomoro 0608192672 goba email fenceramogohlo@gmail.com  |Facebook  evangelist ofentse Rapolai. YouTube  ofentse rapolai

Congratulations again and again to our “ Community Builder ” of the month of January 2024. This young man has been selected by a lot of community members. They really believe in him and one send an email saying “our child are in safe hands under this hardworking guy”. Percy Malepe (28) was originally born in Ga Sekororo, Limpopo Province in South Africa and moved to Diepsloot (Gauteng Province) with his parents when he was 11 years old. A born leader is a founder and Chairman of an amazing organisation named Ikemeleng Foundation . “Thank you so much, Ikemeleng Foundation is a non- profit organisation founded in June 2020, we feed thousands of needy people and hold extra classes for learners from local schools. Before devoting myself to Ikemeleng Foundation, I served as a community activist, helping people in different ways. I am one of those who believe that charity begins at home and am always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Today our organisation is feeding more than 500 a day with the help of our donors such as Bags of love , Topbet SA and many other generous individuals from Deinfern and other surrounding communities”, said Percy. We asked him about his feeling after been selected as number one community builder by Rise Africans Newspaper readers, he laughed and said: “I was so elated, it is not easy to be loved by so many people, it is a great feeling when people notice your work. The treatment in my location is amazing, I feel home everywhere I go around my community. I am being called a “Anti - Poverty Champion”. Running an organisation is never easy, one requires sponsorship and funding. Ikemeleng Foundation still faces lots of challenges such as, lack of storage to store the donations, they are currently relying on a one mobile container. Lack of resources to accommodate leaners for after school extra classes, land to implement projects such as gardening and lack of enough sponsorship (currently sponsored by Kwikbuild Cement and TopBet SA). Percy was awarded as Youth Community Developer of the year by Afrika Tikkun and Community Builder of the year by Colleen Mashawana Foundation the same year. He has recently been nominated for the #FOYA2O24 Awards for the social founder of the year under 30 years. “I love helping people and my dream is to see everyone getting an education through accessible libraries. I am looking forward to enrol for psychology course so that I lead by an example. I want to see Ikemeleng foundation in every corner of the 9 provinces particularly in the rural areas having capacity buildings in a form of libraries that contains skills development centers, information centers for schools and communities so that they can improve on their literacy”, he concluded. So far, the organisation is running projects such as food security (soup kitchen), feeding about 400+ community members on daily basis, this includes people living with disabilities, individuals on chronic medication, senior citizens, adults and children. There are also food parcels distributions, vegetables, outreach programmes, pre- loved clothes, food garden and lot. An appeal to any company who want to sponsor the organisation can send an email to donate@ikemeleng-fo.co.za or info@ikemeleng-fo.co.za  | Facebook: ikemeleng foundation diepsloot | Instagram : ikemeleng foundation diepsloot | Contact : 081 378 9868

1st - Percy Kgopotso Malepe ( Ikemeleng Foundation in Diepsloot, Gauteng Province in South Africa) - " Percival Malepe is a young leader who is going extra miles to put smile on the faces of the community of Diepsloot and be that as it that we agree with fellows who believe he must receive his flowers while he is still alive." 2nd - Suzan Mbazima ( Outreaching lives in Mpumalanga, South Africa ) - "She collects used and new clothes for the needy, buys sanitary towels, food parcels, school uniform sometimes she ask for donation. She has been doing this since 2018 and registered her foundation in 2020". 3rd - Smangaliso Edson Nene ( Photographer, Comedian, Presenter And a motivator from Slovoville in Soweto, Gauteng Province - South Africa ) -"He motivates youth give them Job poster to apply, does photography for them for free and publishing it on his page, And also make zion events where we they meet And those who sings or doing poet will recognize one another" Big up guys we are proud of you, PLEASE email your details to phutiktp@gmail.com CONGRATS AGAIN FOR ALL THE JOB YOU ARE DOING FOR OUR COMMUNITY....

We visited a beautiful African country named Botswana and met arguably one of the best Dj named Dj Bafana. Born Rapelang Gabaeme (28) in Francistown, is a talented DJ who leaves his fans demanding for more. Dj Bafana is living with disability, very proud, outgoing guy and funny to be around. He never let his disability to distract his dreams. “Thank you so much, I aways knew that someone out there is watching my talent. I started Deejaying around 2007 by just watching tutorials on Youtube. I am motivated by legendary DJ Black Coffee, his disability has never let him down, I told myself that disability does not mean inability and I can also make it”, he said. Dj Bafana is also facing same challenges as other DJs, “ sometimes you are not paid in events, not given enough time slot to perform like others and lack of transportation to perform at gigs ”, added Dj Bafana. The talented DJ had a luck to perform at Botswana Superstar, Vee Mampeezy’s Last Man Standing, Soul Fill-up with Franco and others. His advice to all aspiring Djs is to keep their heads up, not look down on your self, if you want to do something you like it, then do it! He wants to see himself performing internationally and making his fans proud. Rise Africans Newspaper had so much fun with this star and wish him all the best. African child, you can reach far! Bookings can be done: WhatsApp: +267 76785393 or inbox any of his social media pages @ Dj Bafana Entertainment

Our Rising Star no: 210 today is a talented comedian representing Tzaneen, Lephephane, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Rise Africans Newspaper had so much fun chatting to this lad. Cape Pudikabekwa (28) is currently based in Tembisa, Gauteng Province in South Africa due to work. Thipa de comedian , as he is popularly known by his fans, believes that he was born to entertain people with jokes that relieves their stress and forget about their problems. “Thanks again for the wonderful opportunity, I am a born shy guy in nature but whenever I talk people laugh. I thought of posting my jokes on social media then noticed that lot of people love my jokes. I started in 2019 during Covid 19 and never looked back since then. I do not take my jokes personal, so I normally laugh to negative comments to make everyone see that am not offended”, said Thipa. Boosting about 43k followers on Facebook, the funny man mentioned that challenges are everywhere in life. “Sometimes you work hard and write jokes but only to find out that people do not find them funny. It is always not enough but I stand up and look for something to make my fans to crack their ribs”, he added. Thipa once did a stand-up comedy at his village and wish to do more if he can get a chance, currently the focus is posting on social media because of his work. His aim is to see people having fun and take life easy. “Being a comedian is simple nowadays, if you have a cheap android phone and good jokes then you are on. You can achieve much,  get gigs and buy proper phone to upload quality videos in case. My dream is to myself growing and be like “Salesman” – a popular comedian in South Africa and get lots of gigs. I would like to thank my fans and followers for supporting me since day one, I am nothing without them”, he concluded. We are happy to see African child trying to reach to the top, we are proud of Thipa de comedian and wish him all the best… He can be found Call or Whatsapp: 0657398404 | Facebook page is thipa de comedian | personal account: cape thipa pudikabekwa | YouTube: tik tok is thipa de comedian

Our Rising Star no: 209 is another talented young producer who will never stop till his work reaches out to the world. Simango Malesela Jack (23) is a music producer all the way from Ga Makanye, Polokwane, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Dj Annual SA , as popularly known by his fans, was influenced by Dj Tux in 2012, while doing grade 5. He is a hardworking producer who believes that his music will trend all over the globe. We visited his studio, and all  we can do was to tap and nod our heads to his massive hits. “Music is my first love and I can make any beat you like. There are lots of challenges I face in the music industry. Sometimes it is difficult to promote and market my music. Unprofessionalism from artist in terms of collaboration, they keep you waiting and end up being disappointed. So, it’s always best to work with dedicated artists who respect their profession”, he said. Like any other producer, Dj Annual’s dream is to assist aspiring producers and become their role model. “My message to all music producers out there is to keep pushing, never give up on your dreams, anything can happen in seconds if you work hard and respect your hustle. Believe in yourself and be strong”, he added. Rise Africans Newspaper is glad to see an African child fighting harder to reach to the top. We wish Dj Annual SA all the best and hope to see his music making a history in his township. Bookings can be done: Whatsapp (0765523944) / Facebook : Annual Simango RSA

About 7,000 young people from all corners of KwaZulu-Natal and further afield attended the KwaSizabantu Youth Conference from 7 – 14 December at the mission station.  On Sunday,10 December, the 10,000-seater auditorium was packed with locals who also attended the service. The theme, 'Be strong for the Lord' ( Qinani Kwensi ), is appropriate to the youth's many daily challenges. This was the 49th time the Mission hosted a conference for the youth at its premises. Spearheaded by Lidia Dube, one of the seniors at the Mission, this KwaSizabantu Youth Conference, twice a year, is an effective means to engage young people, giving them a positive sense of self, teaching them self-control and decision-making skills, providing them with pro-social connections, and enriching them with a moral system of belief while sharing the gospel with them. Over the years, the conferences have been a source of great blessings and provided hope to thousands of young people who attended and changed their lives for the better after giving their hearts to the Lord. This time was not different, and many youngsters gave their hearts to the Lord and shared heartwarming testimonies with the audience. The collaboration between various denominations, churches, schools, and other organisations backs the KwaSizabantu Youth Conference. Services are broadcast in isiZulu, English, German, French, Sesotho, and Portuguese. Daily service times are 10:00, 15:00, and 7:00 p.m., excluding Sunday (December 9), when the morning service will start at 11:00 a.m. Those unable to attend the conference could tune into the Mission’s community radio station, Radio Khwezi, or use the streaming platform on the website where all the daily services were broadcast. Radio Khwezi has over 12,000 official listeners.   The daily services saw a variety of preachers and Christian leaders sharing the gospel with the youth. Dr Peter Hammond from Frontline Fellowship regularly speaks at KwaSizabantu’s youth conferences. His message that bitterness can be another stronghold of Satan resonated with many.  He said, “If you have not forgiven someone, then you will likely harbour an unforgiving spirit and a resentment that will deepen into bitterness.  Ask God to reveal to you the people against whom you are holding feelings of bitterness and resentment.  Be aware that you could also harbour bitterness against God.”   Dr Hammond also gave practical advice on how to deal with bitterness. He advised them to “…make a list of the names God reveals to you.  Start at the bottom of the list, with those people who are easier to forgive, and work your way up to the more difficult cases.  Repent of the sin of unforgiveness.  Forgive each person from the heart.  Ask God to take back the ground you have given Satan through unforgiveness.”   Apart from the soul-enriching speakers who use the three services daily to bring the young people closer to the Lord, the Mission also holds a sports day. The sports activities are designed so everyone can participate, even those with no specific sports talent.   The combined fun and faith make the strategy of this conference uniquely positioned to draw young people who have never heard about the Lord before. At the conference, they are introduced to sound Christian teachings in a relevant and impactful way. (Information provided by Devoted magazine. Read inspiring articles from young people who have given their lives for the Lord on the websites: https://www.devotedmag.co.za and www.ksb.org.za . Follow: https://www.facebook.com/DeVinePublishers )

Our Community Builder Lydia Nemafhohoni  shared a nice pics with us regarding PDARD Summit which took place at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane, Limpopo Province in South Africa PDARD ( Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture and Rural Development ) summit is taking place every year but in different styles because some years the focus is only on PDARD recognition awards where the prices are given in different categories. "We had so much fun with my director of the province of Limpopo, Mr Mashele in the special program from the Department of Agriculture, my colleague who is a district coordinator and PDARD members from all provincial five district ,Vhembe district, Mopani district, Capricorn district, Sekhukhune district and Waterberg district" - she said. The successful event was attended by companies such as ESKOM, LEDA ,FNB,ABSA, Land Bank, UIF ,COIDA from labour ,SARS, and AgriSA. (see pics ) We are proud to see our people making different no matter the circumstances

The popular KwaSizabantu Youth Conference where young people can learn, grow and have uplifting experiences is scheduled to unfold from 7 – 14 December at the Mission Station. This Christian-based conference introduces youngsters to the Word of God and helps them to connect with other like-minded youngsters. The theme for this upcoming conference is 'Be strong for the Lord' (Qinani Kwensi). Past conferences witnessed over 6,000 participants, and many were inspired to become a light in an ever-increasing dark world. Even more youngsters are expected for this conference. Attendance is free, including all meals and accommodation. All details of how to attend and what to bring along are on the official website, www.ksb.org.za   Spearheaded by Lidia Dube, one of the senior managers at the Mission, this annual KwaSizabantu Youth Conference is an effective means to engage young people, giving them a positive sense of self, teaching them self-control and decision-making skills, providing them with pro-social connections, and enriching them with a moral system of belief while sharing the gospel with them. . Over the years the conferences have been a source of great blessings and provided hope to thousands of young people who attended and changed their lives for the better after giving their hearts to the Lord.   The KwaSizabantu Youth Conference is backed by the collaboration between various denominations, churches, schools, and other organisations. Those who are unable to attend the conference can tune into Radio Kwezi or make use of the streaming platform on our website where all the daily services will be broadcast. Services are broadcast in isiZulu, English, German, French, Sesotho, and Portuguese. Daily service times are at 10:00; 15:00; and 7:00 p.m., excluding Sunday (December 9) when the morning service will start at 11:00 a.m. On Sundays, the local young people join the conference in large numbers - and in the past, there have been more than 10,000 who have attended.   The KwaSizabantu Mission is a non-denominational Christian mission station that reaches out to people of all racial and cultural groups. KwaSizabantu brings spiritual guidance, support, and counselling to anyone who needs it. Since the mission began, it has opened its doors to the youth – for them to hear more from the Lord, offer them hope, learn skills, and lift them. We have faced various challenges to help the youth. Christian leaders and preachers from all over the world are invited to preach the gospel to the young people. In the past, and during these conferences, many of the young people who attended, decided to change their lives for the better and accepted the Lord Jesus as their Savior. Many of these inspiring and life-changing stories can be read on the Mission's official website.   (Information provided by Devoted magazine. Read inspiring articles from young people who have given their lives for the Lord on the website: www.devotedmag.co.za . Follow on Facebook: Devine Publishers/Devoted )