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Have you ever wondered about the civilization before Jan van Riebeeck set foot on Cape Town Docks on 6 April 1652? Well here are some interesting stuff to read whilst wondering 1. Artefacts of the Stone Age are still visible in your places like Blombos Cave; Knysna; Table Mountain; Cederberg etc in the form of Rock Arts that's been the ! HAISI-AMS or Messages left by our Khoi Aboxan 2. Cultural Identity in the form of Stone Tool technology with iron metal and glass stuff created by Indigenous People; Material Culture in the Form of Kaross clothing . An Economic Economy showing how these peoples had traded with Europeans before 1652 when the Refreshments Centre was erected by the VOC in order by the HERE XVII of Amsterdam; so where does this notion come from that Khoi People perceived as Coloureds are a lazy nation? All these activities took place in South western Cape (modern day City of Cape Town; Cape Winelands District; Overberg; Hessaqua; Bitou; Kannaland; Little Karoo) 3. These people were Hunter Gatherers who used sea food as medium of food; moved southward because weather changes on the coastline: present day Cape Agulhas where the shoreline of Atlantic and Indian Ocean meets. 4. Maps (1720c) by Francois Valentyn(1971) shows between Stellenbosch and Drakenstein( modern Cape Winelands epi centre) shows Khoi Tribes as map by Louis Maingard in 1931: Western Cape Berg River formed traditional border Goringhaiqua & Gorachoqua.  The Peninsular Khoi used pastures between Hottentot Holland Mountain and Cape Peninsula till Malmesbury in the far north Chariguriqua in lower Berg River of Piketberg and Cochoqua from Vredenburg -Saldanha till Porterville Caledon (Chainoqua) these were stock traders In the area of 1713 these leaders power and area designated geography were "ended" by loss of life and outbreaks of Smallpox. REFERENCES: Elphick (1977) KhoiKhoi and the founding of white South Africa - Kraal and Castle Goodwin AJH & Van Riet Lowe C (1929) Stone Age Cultures of South Africa. Annals of the South African Museum 27:1-289 Stellenbosch Heritage Museum Archaeology of Stellenbosch and Winelands https://open.uct.ac.za Raper PE Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (1987) http://www sun.ac.za/taalsentrum/assets/files

Greama Kwela, born in 1946, is an exemplary figure. From a young age, she felt a calling to be a missionary and spread the love of Christ. She devoted her life to sharing the gospel and assisting those in need. Joining Rev Erlo Stegen's ministry in its early days, she continues her work at the KwaSizabantu Mission, where she resides. As one of the first co-workers, she played a crucial role in building the mission into a sustainable establishment with branches across South Africa and abroad. Despite her age, she works tirelessly, putting in long hours and extra effort to complete her tasks with excellence. Her dedication lies in sharing the gospel and assisting young people with their challenges. She has many stories about how the Mission's founder helped her community by preaching the gospel and teaching them farming techniques. Reflecting on her experience, she mentioned, "I was there from the beginning. I was the first to get married at the Mission. I witnessed the love Rev Stegen has for my people. The lesson I learned from him is to pray for what you need. Here at KwaSizabantu, God works through blessings, and not everyone will be pleased with the work. Despite that, God’s work is flourishing, even if not everyone sees it." When Rev. Stegen began his mission to share the gospel with the Zulu nation, the farm was just virgin land with vast wattle plantations. However, his vision and hard work transformed the farm into a thriving community. To accommodate the growing number of churchgoers, he initiated vegetable gardens with the community's help. He also taught farming skills, encouraging them to plant their gardens for sustenance. Graema says he also continuously taught business skills to community members. He pioneered and provided schooling and affordable tertiary education to remote communities over many decades. He has taken care of youths struggling with drug addiction and has covered the costs of visiting thousands of schools across the country to warn youth about the dangers of drugs. Through his intervention, many ex-drug addicts who received help are currently supporting their own families and benefiting from his job creation activities. In addition, he has assisted HIV/AIDS patients and orphans. His project dynamics have benefited many rural communities. Graeme was one of the loyal co-workers who diligently helped make food for the thousands of youngsters who attended the youth conferences at KwaSizabantu twice a year for over fifty years now. Her hard work and dedication put many younger people to shame. Read more about Graema Kwela by following the link: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/jdiq/

A quality education can bring happiness and foster a passion for learning. It helps individuals gain knowledge and expand their horizons through exposure to various subjects and experiences. The benefits of education are boundless, but finding the right school is essential. Domino Servite School (DSS) in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, is a Christian-based institution, but it is much more than that. Over the years, the school has achieved numerous milestones and outstanding learner performances. Its motto is "serving with integrity." DSS works in collaboration with parents and the community to achieve shared objectives. In broader terms, it appears that the partnership between educators, parents, and local communities in creating development programs to reach goals and address challenges, rather than solely relying on government intervention, has a significant impact. DSS is located within the main campus of the KwaSizabantu Mission. Over the years, many local families have made the mission their home and others have found employment at the businesses operating there. Due to this, there was a need for a school, which the mission established in 1986 for the benefit of the missionaries and the community. When the school was first established, about 85% of the pupils at DSS were from the Zulu community. However, over the years, the school has become more diverse and now accommodates learners from abroad. DSS is an independent school that provides a globally relevant education. The learners benefit from experienced and dedicated staff and a value-based curriculum that prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century. To learn more about DSS, visit their website: www.dss.org.za or follow this link: https://g.co/kgs/M1wMuU . DSS excels in academics, sports, and music. Music education has immense benefits for learners. It provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial for healthy children's development and the development of social skills. The DSS choir and brass band are world-class and regularly perform at various events. If you're curious to learn more about the remarkable achievements and successes of Domino Servite School and other successful South African schools, we invite you to continue following our series. You can also explore more inspiring stories about the mission and its projects by following this link: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/xscr/ .

Community radio greatly enhances the livelihood of the community it serves. It plays a crucial role in grassroots-level rural development, communicates in the local language, fosters a sense of community, and most importantly, educates and uplifts its listeners. Community radio provides essential information to help listeners stay informed about global events and form well-informed opinions. Radio Khwezi, meaning “The Morning Star” in isiZulu, is a non-profit radio station made for and consisting of local community members who receive on-the-job training. Since 1995, Radio Khwezi has stood as a shining example of success, embodying its motto, "Changing lives, giving hope." With a vision to "uplift our communities and improve their lives," it is one of South Africa's most successful and largest rural community radio stations, reaching over 100,000 listeners. It works with the community it serves to develop, produce, and broadcast quality programs that benefit the community. The station caters to the North Coast and KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, demonstrating its significant impact and widespread reach. Radio Khwezi’s content is built on Christian values and aims to give hope to its listeners. It provides a rich tapestry of local languages, culture, and content, a unique blend that deeply resonates with its listeners. This content, which meets high-quality regional, national, and international standards, reflects the station’s essence, built on Christian values. These are just some examples of Radio Khwezi doing its part to uplift, inform, and educate listeners. They also have counselling helplines available to the community. Anyone can download the Radio Khwezi app; the three helpline numbers are on the home page. By clicking on any of these numbers, the caller is immediately connected with well-trained counsellors standing by to assist! Read the full story in Issue 33 of Devoted by following the link: https://online/pubhtml5.com/qulw/cmtc/

As mentioned in the beginning of the SOAS or Space ..... we talked about the Culture and Tribes of the KhoiKhoi...well without any further questions....let's name the most well known KhoiKhoi Tribes as was mentioned in the Diary of Jan van Riebeeck (1652-1662) & the Academic Book by Richard Elphick: KhoiKhoi and the founding of white South Africa (1977 ... re edits in 1985) Cochoqua - people who have narrow cheekbones Outeniqua - people that carry honey Namaqua - Nama people Hessaqua - people of the trees Inqua - Cambedoo Khoi People of the Eastern Cape Ataqua - the people who carries their tribe Obiqua - intelligent people ( Obi - head) ||Ammaqua - people of the water Chainoqua - people who carries the messages Tanqua - people who lives on the land which ignites the fire that burns on the land. Note that the so called Strandlopers are the ||Ammaqua which Autshumao or Harry the Beachcomber was the leader of ( the colonial view of how the VOC saw Autshumao) which were present at your present Table Bay docks; near Table Mountain in Rondebosch and the settlement where today's Golden Acre shopping centre is located.

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/