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Pic: Spark Wezinto Mandla Xulu  is a talented musician, currently found in Hammarsdale but originally born and bred in eMpangeni. He  finished Grade 12 in 2004,working at a retail store and as a PR Agent of " Gqom music ".The energetic crowd puller believes in hardwork and dedication. Chatting to Rise Africans Newspaper , Sparks Wezinto , as popularly known ,said "I grew up as a dancer for different music genres and decided to start singing because of the love of music. I released my first album in 2006 and went on to release singles since then. One of my best highlights has to be performing at different events, such as elections campaign rallies and course Durban Summer Beach Festival". Sparks fans must expect a single song tittled "s idli mali ka 2 pot " with legendary Msawawa. He said working with Msawawa is a great honour cause the guy puts a lot of effort in every song he make. “As an artist one must be ready for challenges! I faced lot, such as fights with organisers, you agree with certain charges but when its time to pay they come up with stories . This kills artist’s career because you spend much money to attend an event and go home without any penny”, he added. His last message to all aspiring artists is to read more and improve their skills. Music involves lot of things such as production, sound engineering and marketing Sparks’ music is available in all digital stores. His latest song titled “ Tuka  ft Ngozi SA & Bar is doing good and reached number 1 at Gagasi Fm. Bookings can be done via call or Whatsapp: 079 727 1636 | Facebook : @Sparks Wezinto

Picture: aQuellè, KZN Netball and Department of Sports, Arts & Culture at the media launch The KZN Netball Federation announced a groundbreaking collaboration with aQuellè on October 3rd, 2024, marking a new chapter in the growth and development of netball across the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal. This partnership signifies a turning point for KZN Netball, with exciting times ahead locally and internationally. This milestone collaboration was unveiled at the prestigious Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Thursday afternoon by dignitaries and critical sports stakeholders. Among the distinguished guests were MEC for Sport, Arts, and Culture in KZN Mntomuhle Khawula, President of the Sports Federation Thami Mchunu, KZN Netball Federation President Gugu Ngema, and Marketing Manager for aQuellè Sharon Combrink. aQuellè is no stranger to supporting sporting events, especially on a grassroots level. They understand that sports are an outlet for the expression of growth and that it helps to build confidence and self-esteem. The water bottling company has sponsored numerous events, such as the COSAFA Cup (2022), The Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup (2024), The Midmar Mile (regular sponsor), the ECR Big Walk (2024), and many others. This new collaboration is just another way in which the company actively supports outdoor events across the country. A Shared Vision for Netball Excellence The partnership with aQuellè is expected to accelerate the expansion and professionalism of netball in the region, providing crucial support as the sport continues to thrive. Gugu Ngema expressed the federation’s gratitude, stating, “We are beyond excited to welcome aQuellè as our sponsor officially. This collaboration will help us achieve great strides, from supporting our players to ensuring our umpires are well-equipped.” Mrs Combrink from aQuellè expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “Our partnership with KZN Netball is a natural extension of aQuellè’s commitment to promoting healthy living and active lifestyles. Together, we aim to make a lasting impact on netball in KwaZulu-Natal and strive to make a difference.” Excitement Builds for the Grand Finale In conjunction with this announcement, KZN Netball also revealed the highly anticipated Grand Finale, set to showcase the top four teams from Section A in both the Male and Female categories. The following clubs will compete for the coveted title:  Female Section Teams: Ziphozonke BSS Netball Cheetahs Ham SunBeams  Male Section Teams: Ocean Predators Ziphozonke Cheetahs Ocean Dolphins  The semi-final matchups, scheduled for October 12th, promise to deliver thrilling action at Victoria Mxenge Indoor Centre, uMlazi.  Ziphozonke vs  SunBeams BSS Netball vs Cheetahs

Picture: Sibusiso Blessings Mayise .a.k.a L.O.R.D 2.0 Nothing can stop L.O.R.D 2.0 to give his fans the best music! Sibusiso Blessings Mayise (30) is a talented artist from Bonela, Durban, KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. After trying other careers such as soccer, Sibusiso realised that something is haunting him, something that is powerful to share messages and express one’s views about the world. “I am honoured to get this wonderful opportunity, my stage name is L. O. R. D  2.0.  , an acronym for ( LIVING OUT REAL DREAMS ). I have been in the music industry for some time now and proudly have 13 songs that have been released officially to the public and available on every online music store. All along I can say my biggest challenge was to find a suitable team to work with. It is really not easy to push your music alone, teamwork with a same vision is needed”, he said. The energetic and humble guy just released a single title “ Durban ” which is inspired by Durban (City) and its people. Its about culture diverse and how we learn from each other as people from different race groups.  (Song link: https://ditto.fm/durban-lord-20 ) “My song Durban is meant to invite people to come over. People from different walks of life. If they cannot come here physically. They can press play on my song and they'll feel the energy Durban has” he added. L.O.R.D 2.0’ s message to aspiring artists is to keep reading because information is a key. Music industry needs a thorough understanding and more focus, one will never know when the opportunity arises so they must be well prepared at all times. His music is available in all digital stores, just search for L.O.R.D 2.0. Bookings can be done by: Call or Whatsapp Mr Phumelela Nzama - +27 78 498 1386 | Email: phumelelanzama@gmail.com .

Pic: Mom Pat in the middle showing off her certificate and award Getting more awards every year is every musician’s dream. Despite being everyone’s favourite, Mom Pat Nkonyeni  no longer needs and introduction to our Rise Africans Newspaper. She has been featured on our newspaper many times because of her wonderful work. Taking us through her journey to attend KZN Namuhla 2024 Artists awards, Mom Pat said: “I left my home, Bizana (Eastern Cape - Province) to Lusikisiki. I had a nice journey and got a warm welcome from my friends, Anele Yongama  and Feziwe Maxhola . We went together to Lusikisiki College Hall around 9’o clock to attend the ceremony which was on the 7th September 2024”. This was not like any another journey to her, she went on to add more awards to her collection by winning “ Best Traditional Gospel Award ”- KZN Namuhla Community newspaper 2024 Artists awards  and  shared her story on KZN TV and ATLOV TV.  “I was so excited, finally I get smile on my face. I have faced lots of things growing up, for many years I have been taking care of orphans as well as abandoned children from orphanages and relatives. It was really hard to see what those kids are going through. Music is a medicine, I would like to thank all the support I get from my fans and people who ensure that my work reach massive audience”, she added. The event ceremony was a success with popular artists such as Chwanele Bhaca and his group, Gaba Foundation Group accompanied by Chief of Tabankulu, Chief Lima Khumalo from Ward 23 - Lambasi, Chief Makwedinin Faku ( under Lusikisiki ) and famous comedian, Mgingqwa  from Umhlobo Wenene. Rise Africans Newspaper have an unfinished business with legendary Mom Pat, we still have lot of stories to share with our readers.

The other day I was walking in the streets of the City of Oaks ( Stellenbosch) to the MÛXŪN DI OMS or Museum.  What actually caught my eye is is that their is now visible sight of KhoiKhoi Language in SOAS or Space where the Cochoqua People was the owners of the Land. What also makes things so problematic is that KhoiKhoi is perceived as an Extinct Language....but more an Endangered one as we have factors that contribute to that. Globalisation and mass migration where people tend to forget about their Language because we live on an era where Languages have been put under the Prestigious microscope. Which are dominated by Cultural replacements which causes a huge GOWA !AMS ( Linguicide) in a Neo colonial era where cultural heritage and diversity of linguistic programming and progression cause assimilation of Language.  There are also many causes that makes this happen ° civil wars ° genocide ° natural disasters like tsunami ° Culture/ Political/ Economic/ Religious oppression ° Repression by a ruling political party ° Urbanization The last 2 parts before urbanization has actually been at the forefront of why KhoiKhoi People are now so written out of the Southern African diaspora in regards to Heritage Cultural Preservation and Language dignity. REFERENCES ° UNESCO website ° Resource Network for Linguistic Diversity ° Peter Constantine (2010) " Is there hope for Europe's Native Tongues?"

Pic: Linda Mkhize Linda Mkhize is a dynamic ,multi talented lady who hails from Sobantu , a township in Pietermaritzburg .She is a football administrator and a die-hard supporter of Maritzburg United ( now defunct)  " My love for sports began at an early age , when I was still doing my lower grades . I had to make sure that each and every sport code that is being introduced, I partake in , " she said.  Linda who is popularly known as Vuyo  amongst her peers in football has proven that regardless of your gender you can enter in what people call a male dominated environment and settle as a woman .  " My passion for football started at home with my uncles , Coach Styles Mkhize  who is coaching UKZN ( PMB campus ) and Coach Darky Mkhize who was coaching Sobantu Shooting Stars back then . They used to take me along with them every time their clubs were playing , " she added As a young Lady in men's football there are hardships that she comes across as some males still have the backward mentality that women belong in netball or in the kitchen .  " Yes , sometimes I find it hard to deal with males especially the players , but I do manage ," she said. This multi talented Lady , who is also a professional model and a professional actress , might be lost to the football fraternity in future as she does not have any long term plans in football .  She was kind enough to leave a message for a young woman who wishes to be involved in football as an administrator .  " She must seek help in getting more knowledge about football , always be on your toes , respect her position  . She needs to be energetic and know her story , computer knowledge is a must and she must make sure that she keeps to her deadlines and most importantly she must be focused , " she concluded  We can learn something from Linda Mkhize , such as not allowing your gender to restrict you from reaching your dreams  . If you believe in your abilities , you should pursue that dream .

Pic: Keegan Pillay Keegan Pillay is in his forties and has overcome many challenges in life. He used to associate with notorious criminals, was involved in drug smuggling, and engaged in street fights from a young age. He enjoyed the image of being a 'bad boy' and embraced his nickname, 'Lucifer'. He worked hard to uphold this persona and showed no mercy to others. At the age of 14, he was imprisoned for attempted murder. “In 2015, I hit a turning point in my life”, He said. “My health was deteriorating, and I felt like I had lost control. Despite being raised in the Hindu faith, I found myself crying out to the Lord Jesus for help when I hit rock bottom. At that time, I was homeless and continued down a path of self-destruction”. 16 October 2015 will always be an extraordinary day for Keegan. That day, his brother loaded him into his car and took him to the KwaSizabantu Mission in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, to start with its CYPSA restoration programme. The day marks the beginning of his new life, even though he was suffering from the withdrawal symptoms of heroin. At the mission, Keegan was treated with love for the first time. He also found the Lord and has followed Him faithfully ever since. “In my life, I have never experienced anything like this,” Keegan says. “The respect and acceptance I received from strangers were unprecedented for me. These people did not know me but welcomed and accepted me unconditionally. I don’t know of another place in the whole world where an addict is taken in so unconditionally and without any payment for the restoration programme. When I asked how much it would cost, I was told that Jesus had already paid for me on the cross.” His turbulent childhood had prepared him for a lifestyle of crime, but about ten years ago, he chose to leave that life behind. He is now a responsible and skilled farm worker at Emseni Farm, making a valuable contribution to ensuring food security for others. His consistent work brings him joy and enables him to care for his ageing mother. Read more such inspiring stories in our sister publication, Devoted, by following the link, https://wwwdevotedmag.co.za

Isithombe: Nikiwe Ludidi Ekunyamezeleni ukhona umvuzo, umzingisi akanashwa nosind'ezama akanatyala ngemizamo yakhe. "Amaphupho ayafezeka imithandazo iyaphendulwa" ngamazwi ka Nikiwe Ludidi noneminyaka eyi36 yimbokodo ezakhele igama kumculo wesintu kunye nomculo wesiMpondo abawubiza ngokuba yimfene ekwakho ke nakowokholo. Wazalelwa wakhulela kwidolophana yaseLady Frere kuNdonga ongezantsi.  Oluhambo lwatyalwa esikolweni emva kokuba wazibandakanya neqela lomculo wafumanisa ukuba ukuculula yeyonanto ayithandayo. " Ndiye ndafumanisa ukuba ukuculula yeyonanto ngiyiphiweyo nendiyiphathisiweyo emazulwini" utshilo uNikiwe. Wabona ukuba ayikho enye into angayenza ebomini ngaphandle kokucula. Ngenxa yokusebenza nzima nokuzinikela kuye kwachuma apho atyale khona ngokuba sele enamacwecwe amahlanu. Ngoba ke ekunyamezeleni ukhona umvuzo uzibone ephumelela indondo yakhe yokuqala eNorthwest Calltonville. "Ndaphinda futhi ndaphumelela indodo yesibini kulonyaka nge20 kweyeSilimela eLusikisiki" uqhubeke watsho uNikiwe. Ngemisebenzi kaMdali ke uphinde wazibone ephumelela indodo kwakulonyaka ngomhla we7 kweyoMsintsi KZN Namuhla Artists Awards (Best Gospel Artist)  Inyathi ke ibuzwa kwabaphambili nomazi wendlela ngumhambi wayo noNikiwe ubone kufanele ukuba aphose amazwi ambalwa kubantu abafuna ukuqala oluhambo lomculo. "Kufuneka ubenentliziyo enenzondelelo enyamezelayo ngoba ayikho lula lendlela" utshilo umculi. Ngenxa yobude bendlela naye zininzi iingqinamba neengxaki athe wahlangabezana nazo koluhambo kodwa akalahlanga themba. "Kufuneka uthobeke uzihloniphe uhloniphe nabanye abantu impumelelo ikhona kufuneka isibindi sokuzithemba ufunze edabini uthandaze kuMdali uwacenge amanyange akukhanyisele" uqhubeke watsho uNikiwe. Kubantu ke abanomdla wokumqasha bangaqhangamshelana naye kulenombolo 071 841 2980 uyafumaneka nakumakhasi onxibelelwano u Facebook @Aschumise Ludidi | naku Tiktok ikwangu @Aschimise Ludidi | Nakuzozonke digital platforms uyafumaneka.

Phillip Tendamudzimu Nephawe well known as Mutendas  is a musician, song writer and a performer of Venda Traditional music  who was born in 70s in the village called Ha Muraga, and went to  school at Muraga Primary school. He started to love music while he was young with the inspiration of the late David Masondo From Soul Brothers and The Living Legend Dr Thomas Chauke. During a short interview , Mutendas  said: " It was a long journey back in 1997 after releasing my first album titled:  Yesu U a da ( Jesus is coming ) under Gallo Recording Company and that album sold more than 100 000  copies in one month, and that has lighten my career as an artist. The late David Masondo from Soul Brothers  taught me how to sing  in  a professional way  and have learned lot of things  from him as an artist ". He further stated : " In 2001, I worked with Dr Thomas Chauke and His Son Themba Chauke from Shahumba recording Studios and released a hit song  Phoshi Vho Mudadza ( Portia has been surprised). That's were I gained popularity because the song was loved by the  young and older people and the album turned the province upside down”.  In the year 2004 and 2005 he came back with a very strong album called Tshelede Yo Fhela and Foromane ( I'm no longer having money and Foreman ), again the album gained more popularity and it was played regularly in national and local radio stations and also on Digital platforms. Asking about how many albums he have recorded so far, Mutendas added: "I  can't mention them by names because I have more than 30 albums under my name and other albums have been recorded using my other stage name Gearbox.  Our main challenge was to face the issue of Piracy, it is really discouraging bearing in mind the amount of money we spent on recording the music”. Persuing dreams as an artist, he added that " I'm going to perform at Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival Nandoni Royal Garden, one of the biggest festival in Limpopo so this is a dream come true to me since this year Royal Heritage Festival will be celebrating 10 years of existence ,  my music has lot of teachings, guidance and encouragement in people's lives and I sing  without compromising and sometimes I sing things that I have experienced in life, my music plays important role to lots of people". Mutendas concluded by saying: "music is my life, whenever I feel low , happy or otherwise, I grab my guitar and start to play. I encourage youth to firstly go to school because it is not easy this days to survive only by music. to all those who need my music, my music is available online. Ndaa ( thank you ) ".

Fans who appreciate and support traditional African music mostly will tell you about the quality of African instruments that symbolise our different cultures. Traditional music will always remain part of our roots while the powerful messages keep shaping our generations to deal with life challenges. Teboho Sputla Pitiri is a legendary  Traditional Sesotho musician  all the way from Mabenyeng, Mangolong,  Eastern Cape Province in South Africa,  currently found in Klipfontein, Gauteng Province. Motho oa Mabenyeng , as popularly known, said his music is inspired by (Faila wa Lekhotla la Mabenya) and (Metjodi ea Mabenyeng)’s music. “Music is my first love, It started in the late 80s until 2021 when I started to assist artists with radio interviews . In July 2023, I recorded my first album titled “ Nna ke Jeleng ” which is available in all music platforms”, he said. The album is well appreciated by his fans and saw him scooping awards such as, Best Maskandi Newcomer  Certificate - KZN Namuhla Artist Awards 2024 and Best Upcoming Artist   - Amaqhawanentaba FM 4th Annual Music Awards 2024. However, lack of proper music equipments and exposure is still a concern for Motho oa Mabenyeng. “The main reason behind traditional music is to expose our culture and roots to our youth so they move out of the streets, stay away from drugs and learn to respect one another. Aspiring artists must believe in their art, have good listening skills and faith. I am proud to work with hardworking and dedicated team by myside”, he added.  Catch  Motho oa Mabenyeng celebrating Heritage in style on Wednesday, 18th September 2024 at Mabenyeng, Mangolong with the community and school kids at Mangolong Hall from 10h00.  Bookings can be done: Sputla Pitiri  - Call / Whatsapp: 072 948 9786| Facebook : Sputla Pitiri  | Motho oa Mabenyeng  on Tik Tok, Google and other digital platforms.

Lingston Zimbuni's story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Born into a poor family in the rural Manyamula area of the Mzimba district in Malawi, his early life was marked by hardship and limited opportunities. Yet, he refused to let his circumstances define him, showcasing a resilience that is truly inspiring. "I was born in 1992. Our family has five of us - four brothers and one sister. I am the youngest. I couldn't complete my education because my parents couldn't support me financially. I only finished Standard Five (Grade 7). Sometimes, we couldn't even afford to eat because of poverty," said Lingston. With little formal education, Lingston took a bold step and left Malawi for South Africa in search of a better life. It was a difficult move but one that would ultimately change his trajectory. Despite the naysayers, he remained optimistic, saying, "Many people told me that I could not succeed because I was not well educated, but my focus was to try and see if I would fail." In South Africa, Lingston found work in gardening, a job that requires physical labour and dedication. "From 2014 to 2018, I lost many jobs because of a lack of communication since I couldn't understand English. I remained focused, hoping that one day I would make it, and now I can communicate in English properly," he said. He poured his soul into his work, and slowly but surely, his hard work began to pay off. Today, Lingston is a proud owner of cows, a motorbike, and several houses in both town and his home village in his country. His success is a far cry from his humble beginnings and a testament to the rewards of perseverance. "I am very grateful to God because he blessed me with a wife who always encourages me when falling down, and also three children who are so precious to me. Some people have a lot of wealth but don't have children and proper wives. To me, these are my successors. One thing I can tell the world is that 'disability is not inability.' Failing to speak English should not let us down, but keep on trying until we achieve our heart’s desire," said Lingston, his gratitude shining through his words. "Together with my family today, we are happy, and we are still pushing hard to increase our destiny of changing from poverty to a better life. Today, I can find free manure through my livestock, and farming is very easy. People are hiring my ox cart for their domestic use, and others are renting my houses, and that’s a source of income for me," said Lingston. Lingston’s journey inspires anyone who has ever felt trapped by circumstances. His story shows that anyone can change fate and achieve prosperity with determination and hard work.