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Happy Reconciliation Day South Africa 2024

"On this Reconciliation Day, let us reflect on the importance of unity, healing, and understanding. May we continue to build bridges of compassion and respect, honoring our shared humanity and working towards a brighter, more inclusive future together."…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on December 16, 2024 at 9:32am — No Comments

He didn't get me this far to leave me...

"2024 was a rollercoaster of highs and lows, a year that truly tested my resilience. There were challenges that felt overwhelming and victories that reminded me of my strength. Through it all, I kept pushing forward, refusing to give up. I made it, and I’m proud of the growth, lessons, and determination that brought me here.…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on December 2, 2024 at 6:44pm — No Comments

Always doing the best for my family by hustling using my hands

Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on November 25, 2024 at 9:19am — No Comments

Football was a winner. Friendships were made, parenting skills were exercised, life skills, kids had fun, personal development and leadership Training, mentoring and coaching the mentors etc were al…

Football was a winner.

Friendships were made, parenting skills were exercised, life skills, kids had fun, personal development and leadership Training, mentoring and coaching the mentors etc were all achieved through the game.…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on November 12, 2024 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change! Discover how Bidvest Protea Coin’s latest initiatives in Bojanala are transforming lives from the Matlakala Amabotse Luka Sewing Hub to the Ziyawa Soccer Cha…

Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change! Discover how Bidvest Protea Coin’s latest initiatives in Bojanala are transforming lives from the Matlakala Amabotse Luka Sewing Hub to the Ziyawa Soccer Challenge, we’re building skills, opportunities,…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on November 12, 2024 at 2:02pm — No Comments

"Preparing to wrap up the Bojanala Ziyawa U14 Soccer Challenge this weekend! It’s been three weekends filled with excitement, camaraderie, and valuable networking. Congratulations to all 24 teams who…

"Preparing to wrap up the Bojanala Ziyawa U14 Soccer Challenge this weekend!

It’s been three weekends filled with excitement, camaraderie, and valuable networking. Congratulations to all 24 teams who participated—this event has always been about nurturing the growth and development of our youth to help shape a brighter future.

Special congratulations to the eight teams that have advanced! Let’s look forward to an exciting weekend with the quarterfinals, semifinals, finals, and,…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on November 8, 2024 at 7:08am — No Comments

It's been a minute since last I posted...a lot has happened in between...but anyway..it's life

"We are the architects of our own circumstances, shaping moments to mirror the life we envision, and finding strength in the choices that bring us closer to who we truly are."

"Hello, Rustenburg! I’m back at it again for the second weekend, doing what I love most… using the power of soccer to spark social change and uplift…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on November 2, 2024 at 6:47am — No Comments

Happy Heritage Day

Heritage Day is a South African public holiday celebrated on September 24. On the day, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions.

It is a day for South Africans to reflect on and appreciate the cultural traditions, languages, and customs that make the nation unique. The day is also an opportunity to promote unity and understanding among the various cultural and ethnic groups that make up South Africa’s…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 24, 2024 at 8:52am — No Comments

Taking my kids to school

Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on September 20, 2024 at 1:43pm — No Comments

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 16, 2024 at 7:16am — No Comments

''It's amazing how we can limited by our bodies. It's also amazing how we can unlimit our bodies by learning to take care of them. We work out: to improve mental health to increase strength *…

''It's amazing how we can limited by our bodies.

It's also amazing how we can unlimit our bodies by learning to take care of them.

We work out:

***to improve mental health…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 11, 2024 at 9:53am — No Comments

Taking a walk with my kids and getting to spent more time.

Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on September 10, 2024 at 8:59am — No Comments

The best from my hands. #DeniceShoeRepair

The hustle keeps going strong …

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Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on September 10, 2024 at 8:48am — No Comments

It is always motivating to have special visitors from the Hague. It is not common to have serious policy makers who are ethnographic in their approach and are willing to learn about real grassroot w…

It is always motivating to have special visitors from the Hague.

It is not common to have serious policy makers who are ethnographic in their approach and are willing to learn about real grassroot work.

The best gift a partner can…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 6, 2024 at 8:28pm — No Comments

What an amazing five days journey and experience supporting Ebony, her family and partner during the national pageant. She reached top 5, received Miss Mpumalanga Ambassadorial Award. The biggest t…

What an amazing five days journey and experience supporting Ebony, her family and partner during the national pageant.

She reached top 5, received Miss Mpumalanga Ambassadorial Award.

The biggest trophy of…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 4, 2024 at 7:58am — No Comments

Hello Summer!!! I have been waiting or you..

Added by Sibo Sibiya on September 2, 2024 at 6:59am — No Comments

Hello Wednesday!!!!

Life is about balance.

Be kind, but don't let people abuse you.

Trust, but don't be deceived.

Be content, but never stop improving yourself.

--Nishan Panwar

Added by Sibo Sibiya on August 28, 2024 at 7:22am — No Comments

Happy Chooseday!!! Today, I choose awareness. I choose to be aware of the beauty of life and living. I choose to be aware of the simple pleasures in life. I choose awareness of joy, awareness of pea…

Happy Chooseday!!!

Today, I choose awareness. I choose to be aware of the beauty of life and living. I choose to be aware of the simple pleasures in life. I choose awareness of joy, awareness of peace, and awareness of love.--Iyanla Vanzant

Have a blessed one.…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on August 20, 2024 at 8:44am — No Comments

BPC Ziyawa Netball Tournament 2024 was a great success junior & senior teams showing off their skills playing netball and having fun. Congratulations to Dream Girls Netball Team from Winterveldt for…

BPC Ziyawa Netball Tournament 2024 was a great success junior & senior teams showing off their skills playing netball and having fun.

Congratulations to Dream Girls Netball Team from Winterveldt for taking the juniors championship cup home and Rising Stars from Hammanskraal for securing the runners-up spot.

Congratulations to Welkom Real Stars Netball Team for winning the seniors championship four times in a row all the way from Free State. Gijima Training…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on August 19, 2024 at 4:48pm — No Comments

""Good evening Youthzones leadership I just hope you had a wonderful and productive day as like me, Today the Dreamstars Netball was playing for both under 13 and under 19 it was enjoyable and marvel…

""Good evening Youthzones leadership I just hope you had a wonderful and productive day as like me, Today the Dreamstars Netball was playing for both under 13 and under 19 it was enjoyable and marvellous to watch all kids participating in netball game we had❤🏐. I thank God for giving me that opportunity to keep the players of netball busy and to stay away from negative things''--Mam Emily from Tarlton one of our Youthzones sites...

Participating in sports provides…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on August 19, 2024 at 7:25am — No Comments