Youthzones

Creating a better Mzansi through sport and development

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Going back to the basics

Youthzones was started in 2009 by the Foundation for a Safe South Africa, to uplift youth in disadvantaged communities.

At its inception, Youthzones was aimed at using football as a mechanism to transform the spatial divide resulting from the legacy of Apartheid.…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on June 14, 2022 at 9:53am — No Comments

Happy Youth Month

''Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up''.--Pablo Picasso…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on June 13, 2022 at 10:37am — No Comments

Take a close look at where you are spending your time and energy.

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Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on June 6, 2022 at 1:58pm — No Comments

The fondest memories are made gathered around the table

The fondest memories are made gathered around the table.

In Tarlton, Gauteng monthly visits with great friends enjoying breakfast @ Wimpy. All the time we make visits there, there is something fun that we do and this time it was breakfast and mapping our daily lives exercise.…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on June 5, 2022 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Kuthatha Iskhathi

A youth zone is not a building or even a program, it is a network of relationships in a specific geographic area.

Learning takes place under trees, in shacks, next to sports grounds or in schools or libraries--what is important as a foundation for development is friendships, not buildings. Above all, Youthzones aim to…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on June 2, 2022 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Giving yourself is the gift you can give to others

''We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.'--Sir Winston Churchill

Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 31, 2022 at 9:29am — No Comments

One step at a time,I managed to get this for delivering and collection of shoes.

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Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on May 24, 2022 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Monday Motivation

'Now is our opportunity to be there for the generation that comes after us--and to show them the way.''…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 23, 2022 at 11:07am — No Comments

The Power of Zebra Crossing

''Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.''--Ola Joseph…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 19, 2022 at 3:28pm — No Comments

One ball changing lives

Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on May 18, 2022 at 9:13am — No Comments

Keeping them away from the street to the field.

Added by Denice Bongani Maphanga on May 18, 2022 at 9:09am — No Comments

Motivation Monday!

Remember that you are in charge of your life. You can do anything you set your mind to. Get in the right frame of mind, set some goals and attack the week. Be proactive and take…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 16, 2022 at 10:51am — No Comments

Congrats Nomcebo

Congrats to our very own Sis Nomcebo from Nkomazi now a Bidvest Farm manager @ Bidvest Protea Coin Gijima Training Academy. We are super proud of you. Humble beginnings... Honours graduate in Agriculture. Thanks to Sis Maria from Hammanskraal for the support .

Wishing you the best!!!!…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 15, 2022 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Radio Sports Presenter

3 months into Radio as Sports Presenter at Timeline Radio base in Orange Farm, i am grateful for the opportunity given to me by the station management. It has boosted my confidence even more now.

Added by Sifiso Mtsi on May 13, 2022 at 11:14pm — No Comments

Positive energy

I remember the days when I had sound system and being a Dj at one of the less privileged communities Diepsloot ,I never knew that one day things will turn to be bad after the sound system was stolen all my hopes and love of music was shattered and I never thought that i will come up alright and all was in my mind was negative thoughts and I couldnt…

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Added by Tanaka Bobo Mpofu on May 10, 2022 at 10:17am — No Comments

Keep on keeping on

Happy Tuesday....Zoners

No matter what stage of life you are in, you may feel as though you're stuck in a rut and not able to get anywhere. Making any kind of…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 10, 2022 at 9:32am — No Comments

Reading for a mission

Just had a blast today 7th May in Tarlton with some of the FGK church members,…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 7, 2022 at 6:07pm — No Comments

The voice for the women in the game

Yesterday we had the pleasure of being in the company of Lolly Lola O, a lawyer turned soccer coach who helps women all over the world improve their lives through soccer.

Her progressive career in Football Development projects has taken her around the world from England to the US, Australia,…

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Added by Sibo Sibiya on May 5, 2022 at 8:21pm — No Comments