Unemployment

The unemployment problem in South Africa can be described as structural in nature, given that there appears to be an ongoing, almost intractable, mismatch between the types of workers demanded by firms and those supplied in the labour market. The South African economy, like many other economies following a natural development path, has seen a structural shift in production towards more skill- and capital-intensive industries.

Pressure to become technologically more advanced and the effects of increased global competition have further increased the demand for high-skilled workers at the expense of low-skilled workers. It is, therefore, understandable that South African unemployment is most prevalent among poorly educated, low-skilled workers. Within the context of increased demand for skilled workers and reported skills shortages the phenomenon of rising graduate unemployment is worrying. Unemployment among graduates in itself is insignificant in the context of broader unemployment in South Africa.  

Not all who wander are lost

Not all who wander are lost…. This is interesting, but depending on your understanding of the word “wondering”.  At times you can wonder and be lost or you can be wondering but not lost. Steve Biko was an activists, he died in the struggle trying to liberate the oppressed. He was always wondering but not lost. In this context I’m referring to the word “questioning”. Mr Biko never took every thing from the face value or took things as they are, he always questioned things.

I feel like I relate to Biko, because many times I tern to appear as if I don’t know or not aware of things and I would find defending my self by proving that I’m smart. You know what? I have learned that, this is who I’m and the way I’m suits and works for me.          

Umntu ngumntu Ngabantu (A person is a person because of others)

Umntu ngumntu Ngabantu (A person is a person because of others)

I promise allegiance to my Black People.
I promise to develop my mind and body to the greatest extent possible.
I will learn all that I can in order to give my best to my People in their struggle for liberation.
I will keep myself physically fit, building a strong body free from drugs and other substances which weaken me and make me less capable of protecting myself, my family and my Black brothers and sisters.
I will unselfishly share my knowledge and understanding with them in order to bring about change more quickly.
I will discipline myself to direct my energies thoughtfully and constructively rather than wasting them in idle hatred.
I will train myself never to hurt or allow others to harm my Black brothers and sisters for I recognize that we need every Black Man, Woman, and Child to be physically, mentally and psychologically strong.
These principles I pledge to practice daily and to teach them to others in order to unite my People.

Jealous

Jealous

People can be jealous of you just because you dress nicely, because you are ambitious, because you got a promotion, because you do your job well, or even because your beaming smile makes you popular? I can see some heads nodding “yes.”
So, be aware there are some jealous people in your circle. Some are obvious, and others fake it well. Another thing you might want to consider is that there are people who will cheer you up as long you are at their level. The moment you start climbing the ladder of success, whether it be financially or professionally, they start resenting you.

Am I saying money will change you? Not really. But it does change the way others see you. And that, my friend, will cause you to not be yourself.

How do you step from the top of a 100-foot pole?

How do you step from the top of a 100-foot pole?

It is every boy and girl dream to reach the top and live like a King and the Queen, but how can you do that when you don’t even have clean water to drink and wash yourself. What I’m talking about here is just basic necessity. When you don’t have basic necessity you struggle to move forward, because it is not easy at all. I myself have education and support from my family but truth being told, it is not guaranteed for me that I would step up from the top of a 100 foot pole and how much more for those who are less fortunate? 


If I do take that step and make it, I promise I will make a difference to someone or two. There are many circumstance and situations that life leads us to, especially for those who are faced with poverty every day. I know some of you are sick and tired of hearing about poor people, unfortunately as long there is still a child going to bed without food in his stomach and access to proper education, I’m still going to continue to be a voice for them, until every child get a deserved dignity, dreams and respect.  

We are what we do

We are what we do

We no longer care what the Government says to us anymore, all we want to see is Government doing,  because you are what you do not what you say. The South African communities have lost faith in SA government; because they have shown no interest in our concerns. All they do is corruption, enriching them, making empty promises while we decay in poverty, no access to clean water, no access to electricity and descent shelter to live in. What must be done then?....Well this is a question that every poor South African should be asking and there is no one solution to this.

The government is corrupt beyond repairs, there is no cure for them and what they do is in their blood cells. South Africans what more proof do you need to see and believe that our government has no interests in us; I know one would ask how do you know that? The answer is simple, look at what they do because what they do is who they are; they make money for themselves and their families. We have a choice to make, its either we keep quit and keep voting for them or we do what is justice for the sake of our generation.      

Think before you open your mouth

Imagine stabbing a friend in a fit of anger. As the knife blade sinks into his chest, your friend gasps in astonishment. Bewildered, his face contorts in excruciating pain. Losing blood and succumbing to shock, he collapses. Fortunately, someone called an ambulance, which soon arrives and rushes your friend to the hospital. Although he recovers, his chest is marred for life by an ugly scar.

Hard to imagine you would do that, isn't it? And if you did, I am sure after realizing the harm you have done; you would never repeat such an act. Yet, many of us, almost daily, stab the ones we love. We use invisible knives that do not draw blood. The weapon of choice is CRITICISM. The harm we do is just as vile as that produced by a real knife.

Our criticism tears down their self-esteem. They feel unloved and experience self-doubt. Before their wounds have time to heal, we stab them again and again in the same place. How can we be so cruel? Perhaps we are deceived because our weapon and the victim's wounds are invisible. Why are we so vicious? Because of our own insecurities.

How can we improve? The next time you feel like butchering someone with caustic words, pause for a moment and in your imagination, and make your knife visible. Once you realize the harm you are about to do, I'm sure you will stop.