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In just more than 30 days we KARE or praise |ÛMIS TSĒS or Heritage Day; but what trauma and confusion doesn't it leave to our Khoi People? I can #AIHO or Remember one school trip to Iziko Museum in ||HUI!GAES or Cape Town; when we saw the "MISCAST OF THE BUSHMEN " exhibition which made many kids in my class of Khoi origins labelled today as !GORAN or Coloureds; actually being felt inferior and ||HOBOS or nothing left in TOAXA or Ashamed of seeing this is what we are being seen as. Which brings me to this: maybe that's why we are being feeling TOAXA of our roots as what we had been GAMA!GÂ or mislead by indoctrination of what we are yet other groups in ! NAREMÂB or South Africa wear with #NÎSA or pride their |ÛMIS SARAN or Heritage Clothing. One day that brings too many trauma and confusion and shame to a people whose ABOXAN or Ancestors built the !KHÚSIB or Wealth of this Land. So we also get sections in our society who labels us as drunkards and culture less people ( anyways next article I'll dissect the alcohol propoganda and trauma left on Khoi People); which shows us the highly KAKAPUSA or Amnesia we still have in a democratic country.  A people who lost their Language and Heritage is certainly a people who have to go through TSÛ or Pain in order to deal with things done to them.  Lastly the question regarding why Khoi People have European surnames is because the only way to have seen a Khoi Person as civilised was to baptize them with Christianity.  Still it shows we as a country has a lot to learn regarding the First Nations People ÔANANÔAGUB or Descendants who are still Gaslight victims in a TSĒKOROBE or Daily basis. TOA TAMA !KHAMS GE Jeffrey Oarasib Hotagob Hartzenberg ©️

THAMSANQA MPANZA, or lucky as he is fondly known, is 44 years old. Once a runaway and wanted by the police for serious crimes, he is finally at peace with himself and a free man. For the first time in his life, he feels loved and appreciated. He says he is no longer a criminal since he met Jesus, his Saviour. For the first time, he has a decent job as a security officer at Emseni Saverite in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal.   By age 16, Thamsanqa was already the leader of gangsters. From there on his story is marked by drugs, alcohol, witchcraft, ancestor worship, muti to enhance his criminal activities, graveyard visits, very evil spirits, and various crimes. He was eventually caught and went to prison for his crimes.   Thamsanqa said he had 57 criminal cases against him, but he is now cleared from them all and a free man for the first time since he started committing crimes as a youngster. So, how did he change his life around? “I have only the people of KwaSizabantu to thank for that, as well as the CYPSA program I committed to. In many of those cases I was charged with, the police accused me of doing the crime. I was not even there when the crime took place. I was already at KwaSizabantu seeking help for my addictions, but they blamed me for the crimes. KwaSizabantu helped me to set the record straight”.   Thamsanqa is not married, but he has12 children. He said he “was changing girls all the time and had children with them”. Two of his children have now passed away.  He wants to build a house for his children. “This is how KwaSizabantu helps people”, he said. “They help them to become better people. Even my community is now proud of me. I now walk with God. The evil spirits no longer haunt me. I no longer believe in worshipping ancestors. Once, I was a drug addict, but I no longer crave those things. The one regret I have is that my mother has passed away, and she did not have the opportunity to see how I fixed my life.”   (Read the full story of how Thamsanqa changed his life around by following the link: https://devotedmag.co.za/rejected-from-society-welcomed-by-strangers/

KELVIN LEON FYNN works at the water bottling plant at KwaSizabantu Mission in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, where the raw material is received. But he grew up in Durban. Kelvin says that cigarette smoking is the gateway to drugs. It is not hard to move from smoking cigarettes to drugs, and that is what happened to him. He says, “I befriended the outcasts and started to smoke weed with them, but I quickly surpassed them and started using drugs. I was only 13 years old at the time! I used drugs for almost the most significant part of my life – daily. Drugs, alcohol, sex, and gangsterism were the order of the day, and I was part of that fast life. Those things were ‘normal’ to me. “I started selling drugs at our flat building when I was around 14. At some stage, I did not pay the drug lord, and he came to my house and took most of our stuff as compensation – even things that belonged to my mother. “By the age of 17, I was a gang member and had to draw blood to earn my status. When you are on drugs, there is no distinction between you and a mad person. You give up on life; that is a reality. You lose your soul – that is what drugs do to you. My life spiralled out of control. My mother lost her decent job. She had to take time off from work so many times to be in court because of my behaviour that she lost her job. In the end, she lost it all because she started to use alcohol. My brother followed in my footsteps, and she could not handle it anymore. My brother got killed because of his choice to follow in my footsteps”. Things started to change for Kelvin on Friday, the 13th of January, 2023. By then, he had suffered severe paranoia as he had not slept for a very long time. He heard about the CYPSA restoration program at the KwaSizabantu Mission in Kranskop and started hitchhiking to the mission station. “When I saw the place the next day, the beauty of it captivated me”, Kelvin says. “The landscaping, neat gardens and houses, the rondavels – all looked well maintained. KwaSizabantu restored my dignity and that of my family. They are doing God’s work, and you can see it; everywhere you walk on KwaSizabantu soil, you can see God is at work here. I have a twinkle in my eye again and am happy for the first time.”  “I chose to be here. I asked for help, and I asked for people here to pray for me. They do not judge you. They pray for you, and they accept you for who you are. They are happy, and I wanted to share in that happiness.” Read the full story by following the link: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/jdiq/

We had a chat with a 32 year old founder and soccer coach of a club called Football Club Dunuse.  Minenhle Marvin Jaca  is an ambitious young  guy from KwaDunuse, South Coast of KwaZulu Natal Province under uMzumbe Municipality in South Africa. After matriculating in 2009, he went on to be part of a programme called “Writers Lab” - a film class at Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre under leadership of Dr Edmund Mhlongo and continued to study for a three year diploma in Journalism. “Education opened up lot of doors for me , including an internship at Highway Radio Fm - ( a Christianity radio station based in Durban ). I learned a lot there and became a presenter under a training from content producer Jabulani Sithole. I went on to work as a Multi Skilled labour at Ster Kinekor at Carnival City, promoted to Shift Manager and moved to East Gate cinema in Benoni in 2017”, he said.   Taking about football, Coach Minenhle had to bring back to the community in the year 2020 where FC Dunuse was born after community members felt like they lack sports facilities. He founded a team and became a coach of FC Dunuse, which is currently playing under Deyi Mission Football Association and was voted also as a secretary. In March 2023, he was given a task to coach Kwa - santi Primary School, played three tournaments and won one.   “ Dunuse Youth Sport Consortium is a youth structure that was established by youth from KwaDunuse. We have multi talented kids and they need to be given a platform. The aim is to enhance solidarity, social cohesion and developments. Sports plays vital role in shaping our society, it makes our youth to stay away from social ills such as crime, teenage pregnancy, drugs and substance abuse” he added.   As a coach, Minenhle has achieved 3rd place at Nhlalwane Soccer Tournament in 2022 with FC Dunuse, 2023 - 3rd place at Masidlale School Tournament with Kwa - Santi Primary School, Champions Of 2023 St Faiths Circuit Schools Tournament with Kwa-Santi Primary School, 2024 U15 Easter Tournament Champions With Kwa - Santi Primary FC and went to play at Makhandas Winter Games in Johannesburg with FC Dunuse under 19 and under 15.   “Running a club is a full time day to day job which should be driven by passion, love and dedication, with my experience I've never got any form of interest or money so football is love and if you don't love the kids you can't coach them”, concluded Coach Minenhle   Sponsors can contact Coach Minenhle: Whatapp - 0640564901 | email: dunuseyouthsportclub@gmail.com  | Facebook: Football Club Dunuse

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/

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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 ©️