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Moving on with Rising Star no: 172 this week we have a multitalented star all the way from Dan Village, Tzaneen, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Jackie McCabe Seabela (40+) started school at Nwaxinzele Lower Primary School, Dan Higher Primary then Charles Mathonsi Secondary School. He is proudly qualified Carpenter and Marketing Manager. He is popularly known as a funny character Dj Kobyo, in popular animation comedy series titled “Limpopo Wa Popeye” by P Man Studio. “Thanks a lot, I feel honoured to get this opportunity. Dj Kobyo is a comedian, presenter, MC, content creator, event organiser and musician. My slogan is “Tšhaba Re Pudhe”, ( move out of the road ) I am an entertainer, am doing this from my heart, its either acting or any character, just provide me with a script then you will see”, he said. P Man Comics is arguably one of the best comic series in the country using “Khelobedu Language”, a language used in certain parts of Limpopo Province, mostly in Bolobedu area. It currently boosting about 97.1k subscribers on YouTube. “P Man Comics is a division of P Man Studio; it focuses on entertaining and educating our society. We have a series of animation called Limpopo and the rivals focusing more on students’ lives after matric. We are bringing something new since people were used to enjoy animation in English language. We also try to squeeze different official languages to avoid discrimination. Our wish is to see our work on TV even though it hard, we hope to reach there”, added Dj Kobyo. Rise Africans Newspaper can tell lot more about Dj Kobyo, his last message to all entertainers is to love their work and work harder, they must not be after fame because they won’t go anywhere. He appreciates the love and support from his followers. We wish him all best of luck. Bookings can be done WhatsApp: 081 703 0211| Facebook: Dj Kobyo | Instagram: Dj Kobyo |Twitter: Dj Kobyo |Tiktok: Dj Kobyo |YouTube: Dj Kobyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgWhkthVOc

Rise Africans Newspaper is so humbled to get an opportunity to have a nice chat with one of the best golfers in South Africa! Our Rising Star no: 184 is none other than Mr Irvin Mazibuko. Irvin (45) is a professional golfer from Kempton Park, Gauteng Province, South Africa. “Funny part is that I started off as a soccer player and was very good, one day I went to a golf course with my friends and was hooked. I grew up next to Soweto Country Club (golf course), represented Soweto Country Club juniors and was taken to Houghton golf club and became a member. I played amateur golf and represented Central Gauteng. I turned professional in the year 2000 and won Vusi Ngubeni Qualifying School 2003, I was given a lesson and my game improved a lot after that”, he said. Unlike any other type of sport, golf requires lots of resources for one to succeed in it. The main challenge is money for tournaments and money for preparations. Irvin added that he enjoys playing at Limpopo Championship golf tournament, another big golf tournament taking place in Limpopo Province at Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate. “Its really tough to advice upcoming young golfers but all I can say is that golf is a great game with lots of opportunities. My biggest dream is to win South African Open”, he concluded. Rise Africans Newspaper is proud to have a nice chat with Mr Irvin Mazibuko , wishes him all the best and hope that upcoming golfers will get inspired by him.

Rise Africans Newspaper, kuranta ya mathomo ya go dira histori ka go go fa ditaba ka maleme a mane (4) mo kontinenteng ya Afrika, e kgonne go etela Sekgwari sa mmino wa Sepedi – Rap wa go tsebega kudu ka la “Judgement Fire”. Moshala Phillemon Shadung, o belegwe lefelong la go bitšwa Kalkspruit, Ga – Magongwa, ka bosubelatšatši bja toropokgolo ya Polokwane, Profenseng ya Limpopo ka mo Afrika Borwa ka kgwedi ya December, 15, 1994. A hudugela lefelong la Ga-Thoka, kgauswi le Mankweng, ka ngwaga wa 2000 moo a thomileng Grade R ko Dikolobe Primary School go fihlela a feleletša dithuto ko Mountainview Secondary School. Ge re mmotšiša gore o thomile neng ka ditaba tša mmino, o rile: ”Ke thomile tša mmino ka 2004 ke le sebini sa mmino wa sedumedi le sehlopa sa go tsebega ka la Hlokwa la Tsela Gospel. Go tloga moo ka 2007 ka dira mmino wa manyalo ke bala Grade 7, ka 2008 ka thoma go ikgokaganya le mafapha a go fapanafapana a mmmino (RNB, Reggae le House) go fihla ke humana mmino o ke go ratang wa PEDI – RAP le Reggae. Ka thoma goba le lerato la go tšweletša (Producer)”. O tšwetše pele ka gore: “ Ke shomile le batho ba go swana le Dacker (Sebini sa HIP HOP), Nico The Pro, SO Beat, M Dey, Treez, Kay Christy le ba bangwe. Ke ile ka ba le mahlatse go hlakanela sefala le Bricks Ma Brigado, Mapara a Jazz, Richie le C Boy Teanet, Shandesh le Saxophone wa Kasi.” Judgement Fire o tšweleditše Album ya gagwe ya mathomo ka ngwaga wa 2021, gomme e bitšwa gore “ Take your love”, yona e humanega go audiomack, ( o tsena letlakaleng la website…www.audiomack.com wa nyaka Judgement Fire). Dikoša tša gagwe di ralokilwe go diyalemoyeng tša go swana le Mogodi FM, Moletjie FM, Tshepo FM le Turf FM. Leetong la gagwe la mmino o ile thopa difoka tše latelago: 1. Trophy – All sorts of awards published by Daily Sun in 2014 2. Gold Medalist story telling at University of Limpopo 3. Best Singing competition (2020) 4. Best Rap Competition (2020) 5. Best Sepedi Song with Mmabatho Song (2020) 6. Best Sepedi African Languages Praise Poems 7. Sepedi Prepared Individual Story Telling Open Section 8. Bronze medalist at Polokwane Municipality Cluster Road Run Tabakgolo yeo e gogileng Rise Africans Newsapaper mahlo , ke ya mašeleng go tša mmino. “ Ge o rata mmino o seke wa lebelela ona fela ka gore go boima go fihla ko godimo o sena boitshwarello. Nna ke itshwareletše ka kgwebo ya go rekiša mashotša (mopani worms), ditloo, gobane di ratiwa kudu mo setšhabeng le baithuti ba go tsena ko University of Limpopo. Gape ke hlwekišetša batho mekgotha le go foroma ditena gore ke bee borotho mo tafoleng” a realo Judgement Fire. Molaetša wa gagwe go baswa kudu ba go nyaka go tsenela tša mmino ke gore, go bohlokwa go leka o le motho go feta go palelwa ke go leka ( its better to try than doing nothing ) O humanega: Sellathekeng: 072 314 2879 Letlakala la Facebook: Judement Fire SA Youtube: Judgement Fire Instagram : Judgement Fire SA Tick Tock: King of Vocal Email Address: moshalajudgenent@gmail.com

To ensure that pallets don’t end up as pollution in landfills, an entrepreneur started a circular business model. The business supplies pallets to farmers during harvest season and also sells refurbished pallets to companies that repair and recycle them. The agriculture sector needs pallets in great numbers during harvest and to cater to this growing demand, Josiah Langa started Metja Pallet Suppliers. “We supply an average of at least 3 000 pallets per farmer during harvest time, and usually this isn’t enough to satisfy demand,” said Josiah. When he first considered setting up his small business in 2017, his aim was to sell firewood, so it doesn’t end up as pollution. Whilst selling firewood, he realized he could create other income streams from wood. “I changed my business model after I saw there is a high demand for pallets,” he said. After changing the business model, the business started supplying pallets to clients in Polokwane and it wasn’t long before they received pallet orders from farmers across Limpopo. Circular business model to ensure pallets don’t go to landfills. Metja Pallet Suppliers also sells refurbished pallets to companies that repair and recycle them for DIY projects. Pallets that are no longer reusable are sold as firewood. This increases the life span of the pallets and ensures they don’t end up as pollution in landfills. This business is making a massive contribution in the environmental and sustainability sector. He is also working on creating a buyback service where he will buy pallets that are no longer suitable for use in the agricultural industry but are still sturdy enough to support other work. Josiah explains that this will benefit clients because they will receive a discount on new purchases. SMEs need to reduce their carbon footprint The Seshego based business is following in the footsteps of international circular companies that are serious about reducing their carbon footprint . The SME Climate Impact Report found that in 2021, South Africa’s SMEs contributed an estimated total of 61 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from sources they own or control. SMEs are encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing a waste reduction policy that will help to track and audit their waste. By ensuring all their pallets are recycled or reused, the business is reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to decreasing land pollution. High demand for pallets According to Josiah, Metja Pallet Supplies is the only pallet supplier in Limpopo, and there is a high demand for pallets; he even receives orders from other provinces. “One of the greatest challenges facing business right now is being able to keep up with demand, it’s a good problem to have,” said Business Mentor Simon Mahlabe Ramonyai. The possibilities with pallets are endless and the business plans to establish a manufacturing facility to customize pallets according to customers’ requirements. “In this way, we’re able to provide a spectrum of services throughout the entire lifespan of the pallet,” concluded Josiah.

This article is directed to every African child who is in difficult circumstance and lost hope of life. We decided to turn the tables by visiting a home of one of Rise Africans Newspaper top reader. As human beings, we all go through tough times and need a shoulder to cry on or share our stories so that we can heal. Mabu Francina Mohlasedi (35) was born and bred at a place called Nobody, Ga Mothiba, close to Mankweng, Limpopo Province in South Africa. She went to Mamahlo Primary, Dikolobe Primary, Marobathota High School, M-Tech and Capricorn TVET College. She told us her difficulties of raising 7 children on her own! “My mother left when I was 9 years, together with my sister and went to complete her education at Turfloop. We had to follow her, and she had 3 boys whom I grew up with as my brothers. Luckily, I got a job and was able to assist her as she was struggling. In 2017, she passed on and that was the worst time of my life, but I chose to remain strong for the boys, take over and raise them as my kids though I was young and inexperienced”, she said. Moving forward, Francian’s life became worse as she currently has 4 kids of her own, which means she is now having to look after 7 children alone. Her job contract ended in 2021 and life got harder. “I wanted to give up many times, I lost strength to a point where I got sick, and everyone thought I was dying but kept fighting knowing that if I give up then the whole family will suffer as they only have me on their side. Trust me, there was no one to help me and even now I realized that they need me more than anything in this world. I kept my faith and strength for them. Its not an easy journey but one must carry on till the destiny. Life is a journey no matter the challenge, keep breathing and keep moving”, she added. The struggle is real and stressful more especially if one is unemployed and have no one to share the burden. Francina said that she is always someone who is willing to assist everyone going through difficult circumstances and consider herself as a mother, sister, and friend to all people around her community. She shared some wonderful pictures of all 7 children and fortunately they are growing up nicely and healthy. “Your happiness can only be created by you and never be afraid to start over, we fall, we rise, we get up and move on!”, she concluded. Rise Africans Newspaper is very proud of her, and hope Francina story will motivate all our readers who lost hope of life or are going through a lot.

Moving on with our Rising Star feature and today we have our Rising Star no: 183! Another great time to celebrate a young guy who have been in the industry for a long time. He performed in massive events; his songs have been played in big radio stations and featured on biggest TV channels. Kholofelo Baldwin Hlongwane was born on the 17th November in 1994 in Mookgophong, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Baldwin Kay, as popularly known, is a song- writer and entrepreneur. “I feel honoured to get this wonderful opportunity. I started making music as a rapper during my school days with a group called Mookgophong Theatre of Arts and Culture. I then bought my first acoustic guitar back in 2012 and fell in love with African Pop Music. I have performed in big events such as Mapungubwe Jazz Festival, Mozambique Tour, National indigenous games, Limpopo Music Awards and Sepedi Music Awards, Energy fm 3rd Birthday, to name a few”, he said. Sharing his opinion about South African music industry, Baldwin Kay said if only music industry can fully form part of the economy then all the talents will be exposed. “Every artist will most likely have a chance because they will be active in the industry”, continued Baldwin Kay. The talented African Pop has managed to scoop several awards like “Best Sepedi Afro Pop Artist”, “Best collaboration in Limpopo Music Awards” and “Best Live Performer in Modi – Mookgophong Awards”. He was also featured on TV show named “Real housewives of Johannesburg season 2”, “South African Heritage Golden Shield Awards (SABC 2)”, Thobela fm and lot… “My message to all upcoming artists is to have a patience, take time to sharpen your craft because it will be your sword to fight with once you are up and running. Make more research and learn the chain of music business to avoid finding yourself caught up in the crossfire”, he concluded. Rise Africans Newspaper is very proud to have such a wonderful talent. Hope lot of youngsters will learn a lot from him and wish him all the best. Bookings can be done: Call – 064 631 1067 | Facebook: Balwin Kay Music | Twitter: Baldwinkaymusic | Instagram: baldwinkay5 | email: baldwintheacoustica@gmail.com / balafricamnp@mail.com

The week-long KwaSizabantu Youth Conference started on Wednesday, 28 June and by Thursday evening the next day over 4,000 youngsters and children were registered to attend. The highlight of the Thursday sessions was the special message that Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (MP, founder and President Emeritus of the Inkatha Freedom Party and traditional prime minister to the Zulu monarch and nation) shared with them. The theme for this year is, Let's Lift Jesus Higher (Masimphakamisa uJesu). The conference features keynote speakers and services which provide valuable insights into biblical principles and were designed to deepen an understanding of faith and strengthen a relationship with God. Prince Buthelezi said during his presentation, “When we talk about lifting Jesus higher, to me that means placing Him in a prominent position so that no matter what we are facing, what we see, is Jesus.” He continued by referring to the fact that he had to grow up without seeing his father too often and was raised mainly by his mother – something that many youngsters of today are challenged with. He continued his message by saying, “My mother was a devout Christian and she instilled in me the importance of living by biblical standards. I knew the fifth commandment, to honour my father and mother.” Prince Buthelezi’s message was designed for the challenges young people have to face daily. He said, “The theme of the conference is perfectly chosen for a time such as this. But we know that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to God and that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. How then can we lift Jesus any higher?” He referred to the challenges he faced during his childhood but confirmed that he did not allow them to overtake his life. He said that despite the many challenges that he was faced with as a youngster he kept believing in God’s plan for him, and that helped him to persevere. He encouraged the more than 4,500 young onlookers, “What do we do when faced with a challenge? We lift Jesus higher. We look beyond the circumstances to the truth of Christ and what He is calling us to do. When God makes a promise, He always fulfils it. He has promised that you will thrive in what He is giving you if you will honour your father and mother. It is certainly worth doing.” Listen to the conference presentations on the Radio Kwezi live streams daily on www.radiokwezi.org.za

Deodorant production is an uncommon business in the Black communities in South Africa, particularly among the youth but that backdrop has not deterred Candice Manamela from creating her own brand. The 23 years old from Tibanefontein in Ga-Matlala outside Polokwane is currently an Environmental and Resource Studies student at the University of Limpopo and she manufactures the Fragrance from her residence at the campus. Candice’s passion for this business came because of being one of the distributors of one deodorant product for a year and she grew fond of the industry. That’s when she decided to start producing her own cologne and named it Trio Fragrances in 2021 “The name is inspired by the fact that we are three at home and this is an empire I am building not only for myself but for my siblings as well” she said. Manamela scooped a Next Level Pitching award from Vodacom in 2022 which were held at her campus and her entrepreneurial skills went on to win her the number-one spot on how best to look for funders. She currently has five distributors of her own and the feedback she receives from her customers is what helps her keep the momentum going. However, just like any other business, hers is also not immune to challenges. She cited chemicals as hazardous for her health since she manufactures her fragrances in the room where she sleeps and studies. “At times demand becomes higher than supply and find that the people from whom I get the material are out of stock. For instance, my supplier would run out of bottles, I am then forced to look for other bottles elsewhere", said Candice. She aspires to have a laboratory where she will produce her colognes without putting her health at risk as well as owning her physical stores where customers would buy the product.” I would also love to have more distributors and see my product at the shelves at retail stores”, she said. Find Candice on her Facebook page Trio Fragrances or on her cell: 064 885 0214 .

Our Rising Star no: 182 is Arnando Macuacua (24) all the way from Windmill Park, Boksburg, Gauteng Province in South Africa. This young man did not hesitate to tell us how Kamogelo Mokwena (an amazing drawing artists making art with his mouth), motivated him. “I started drawing when I was 10 years old, I love drawing because I can only use my hands due to my disability (Muscular Dystrophy). I get inspired every time I see people living with disability moving on with their talents. I use panic and A4 paper to make my drawings and just choose to draw any type of picture to draw. Unfortunately, am drawing for fun but will be glad to make it professionally if I get good offers”, he said. Arnando’s biggest dream is to open his own Art Business and see myself as a popular artist. Rise Africans Newspaper wishes him all the best of luck in his career. Arnando can be contacted via Whatsapp: 066 399 2235 | Facebook page: Arnando Arts.

Japhter Local Football Association hosted a blockbuster Top 8 Tournament this past weekend at Mentz Segoreng following a successful wrap to the second leg of the two leagues for both the Masters and seniors teams. Two months ago Rise Africans Newspaper reported about the Association’s establishment of the two leagues under its name. As it was reported, the Masters league is in its 5th season with the senior teams’ league being in its inaugural season. The top 4 teams from the Masters league were made to lock horns with the top 4 teams from the seniors’ league to make this year’s tournament more exciting not only for the players but for fans as well. The fans went there in numbers to witness F.C Valencia and Toronto F.C from the Masters league eliminating all the teams from the senior’s league apiece. They then faced each other in the final on Sunday. The defending Champions FC Valencia came out victorious as they defeated Toronto FC 5-4 on penalties after the game ended at a tie of a one-all draw. The Association’s Media Liaisons Officer Tshepo Magoele said that the reason they decided to create this extraordinary tournament is that “the Committee thought it would be good for the young ones to learn a thing or two from their elders so they understand what we mean when we say experience counts.” He said. He added that it gladdens his heart that the results turned out the way they expected since the boys would now go back to the drawing board and fix where they went wrong. Mogoele reiterated the importance of having such sporting events in the community on the basis that it unites the people, helps them socialize with ease and hawkers get to display their businesses. He highlighted that alcohol consumption will also drop from participating in these activities. “We are now working on a massive top 16 tournament whereby we will have 8 teams from both leagues and to prolong it, we have agreed that it shall start from the group stages and be followed by the knockouts” Magoele concluded.

Our Rising Star no: 181 is a lovely lady who went through difficult stages, a lady who is assisting Rise Africans Newspaper with French translations! Mamy Maombi is a talented Gospel musician from Durban, KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. Born in a village called “Walungu” in the East of Democratic Republic of Congo, Mamy grew up in Bukavu City with her aunty. “My father is Maheshe, am originally from D.R Congo. Like most of other kids, it was not easy growing up in Walungu. I had to learn working hard like doing garden, working long distance by foot, going to fetch water and had to be strong enough. My country started having some wars and instability then I found myself in South Africa and it was not easy. At first, I could not speak good English or any South African language. I remember not having money and not knowing how to survive, I had to become a car guard to pay my bills”, she said. Music became the first love since her childhood. Mamy use to stay on the corner and listen to a choir practising and enjoy the wonderful melodies. Being born from a Christian family played a huge role to her career. She recalls writing music at an early age but was just for fun. One day she decided to sing her songs and people were touched by her wonderful voice, then she moved on to do backing vocals in a lot of Gospel Live Shows. “I released my first album in 2015 but did not do well because of lack of promotion. I then went on to release a hot single titled “Mighty Things” also available on a music video. There are lots of challenges in the music industry, most doors are closed, you need money to produce quality music, quality music video and promotion. You can have the most beautiful voice and yet nobody will ever hear you if you did not budget for promotion. Not so many people are willing to invite someone who is not very well known yet and sometimes you meet the wrong people who will promise you a lot of stuff they eat your money and ignore you”, she added. The talented French and Swahili fluent speaking lady advice upcoming artist, specifically Gospel, to first have a good relationship with God. They must not be in the industry for fame, patience is a key and must be willing to invest in a quality work. We are very glad to meet this lovely soul, our readers must be ready to learn and enjoy some of our articles in French. Booking can be done: E-mail : jmglamarous@gmail.com . |Facebook : N.M Mamy MAOMBi. |Whatsapp : 069 355 4466. |Youtube : N.M Mamy MAOMBi official.