Just the other day when we were allowed to play outside 

So many of us in the townships…

Not everyone is that privileged

Being part of the youth zone team has helped me to grow in so…

The good & the bad of the lockdown and the scariest part of it.

First, when I heard that elderly people are vulnerable to the virus (COVID-19) I became very anxious. I thought of my grandfather who is turning 90 years old this year and many more other elderly people out there.

He is a pensioner, he still survives by the veggies he…

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   For the past few days, it hasn't been easy for all of us, simply because every movement, and everyday routine it's on hold. I guess this is a practice to a new life that's awaiting us, it is up to all of us whether we adopt now and familiarise ourselves with the digital world or suffer in the long run.

   Apparently, creative…

The power of the Data bundles.

Many people are concern about COVID- 19. Some feel remorseful for not bulking booze on the last day before the national lockdown, others are roaming around the street disobeying the law just so they can run away from their realities (are in a state of escapism). While others are stuck somewhere in their homes with…

The two sides of lockdown.

Hi, my name is Thandolwethu Mbalo from Bloemfontein currently residing in Gauteng. I'm a self-employed young man (street vendor) - I do crafting, beading, T-shirt printing/embroidering and I also Rica sim cards and I sell airtime.

Let me begin by thanking youthzones for the…

Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. True rewards take time.

Till this far the #SIMUNYETOUR has been doing well and personally I must say it has taught me so much about life, places and people. Today I am proud to say #SIMUNYE program has always been a dream since I was young. Sadly, it was inspired by the violence, xenophobic acts, impoverished circumstances I grew up in and also the hatred that has been portrayed by us towards one another in the continent of…

Surround yourself with people who have ambitious plans, meaningful purposes, and big goals.

On the 9th till the 12th September 2019, I'll be in …

As a leader, it is very important to begin first by recognising your rituals, standard, vision, drive and your mission before committing in taking a stand to lead. See if it matches the needs of the people if it doesn't then consider redoing/rearranging your structure.

Some of us who are privileged to speak to people from time to time…

The African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is the philosophy behind the establishment of Isolate Iziyobisi in Phase 7, a community organisation that works to uplift, local children. Iziyobisi is the Xhosa word for ‘drugs’ and isolating children from substance abuse and gang violence is what prompted the establishment of the non-profit organisation.

Thandolwethu Mbalo is determined to make a difference in his community.

Isolate Iziyobisi was started by four…

You do not have to reach masses, you have to reach a person who will reach masses.

To us, …

You will be blamed for things that have nothing to do with you but that is the burden of leadership. People will expect great things from you, especially after you promise to be a better…

We don’t need to achieve anything or be anything in order to be successful. We can just decide that because we woke up this morning, we are successful.

Free advise for all, if you are in a verge of giving back to your community I wish you all the best and please do it out of love, if you are already giving back I hope you are do it with the intentions of transforming lives and spreading love. If you mean business be clear in the first place, do not fool people around in the…

When your every thought is consumed with worry, you cannot create the emotion you need to move your life forward. Emotion is the force of life and if we consistently create disempowering emotion with worry, we won’t find the strength to breakthrough what is challenging us in the first place. As we are still on the tip of the year, as Isolate Iziyobisi we believe it is the time to give, share, care and act positive. This year we are slightly doing things differently than we were doing past…

Action is the cure all. Action unites every great success! Fear feeds insecurity and doubt while action sets you free!

Over the past years I have been searching for my dreams and God answered my prayer. I did almost everything that I had interest in it, finally God revealed to me that my dream is to write. I just finished witting my first book ever, and I receivwor call from a publisher based in UK, who have so much hope in my book. Their publishing packages cost about R13000 for them…

Good evening.I am Thandolwethu Mbalo based in the free state - Bloemfontein at phase 7. Good people I am writing a book (fiction & lifestyle) and I am writing about all the things that are happening in the townships both good and bad. Since you are my family it came to my thought that, you know what I need to feature some of you guys on the book. You tell me your story (your struggles and how you have survived over the past years) if you interested just give me a call on 081 061 5045.…

 you must learn to do it yourself, always

would love to thank each and every person who made this possible especialy youthzones, thank you thank you

Typing has always been my threats so i have decided that i will assist all the young people in terms of learning how to type, so they can not share the same story as me