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In the name of Jesus: Apostle Khaya Maseko preaches
at Makhaza Park.
Zukiswa Nyeka and her
Sister Thozama Nyeka.
Apostle Stage entertains
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Apostle Khaya
Connects
Worshippers
to God
S
aints from various areas of the
Western Cape-based Salvation
Church of the Revival of Faith
braved the scorching heat as they
gathered at the Wetland Park in
Makhaza on October 24 in a bid to
break all curses in their lives.
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SA & SWEDEN UNITE
South Africa-Sweden signs trade and political relations
Deputy President Ramaphosa with some of his
cabinet colleagues including deputy minister of
higher learning Mduduzi Manana.
D
eputy President
Cyril Ramaphosa
co-chaired the 9th
session of the SA-Sweden
Bi-national Commission in
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Stockholm last month.
The occasion was also attended
by Swedish Deputy Prime Minister, Asa Romson.
The aim of the visit was to
consolidate bilateral political and
economic relations between the
two countries.
The Presidency said the session
will put specific focus on trade
and industry, science and technology, higher edDeputy President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering a keynote address at the Sweden South African-Business Forum,
held at the Grand Hotel, Stockholm
ucation, environment, water and
sanitation, telecommunications
and co-operative governance.
“Upon arrival in Sweden last
month, Deputy President Ramaphosa visited and paid his respects at the graveside of the late
former Swedish Prime Minister
Olof Palme, who played a pivotal
role in the struggle for peace, freedom and justice in South Africa,”
said the Presidency.
Amongst other engagements
he honoured, Ramaphosa also
met the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken chairperson Marcus
Wallenberg and addressed the
SA-Sweden Business Forum.
He also held discussions with
former President of the Social
Democratic Youth League Ellinor
Eriksson.
The Presidency said that the 9th
session of the SA-Sweden Binational Commission witnessed the
launch of the environment, energy
and water sub-committee in addition to taking stock of progress
made thus far in building and
consolidating bilateral relations
between the two countries.
The South African delegation
also sought co-operation to
expand twinning partnerships between South African and Swedish
municipalities to support training
and capacity building in infrastructure planning, improvement
of public participation, municipal
governance through exchanges.
MORE THAN JUST “IMBONGI”
Mandisi Mtyhida
Local praiser Mandisi Mtyhida
was recently ordained and received an APE (Apostolic, Prophet and evangelism) recognition
certificate at the Protea Fire &
Ice Hotel.
Mandisi’s praising career started in 2005 at Holy Cross Church
in Khayelitsha.
When he started Ukubonga in
Isixhosa, meaning to praise in
Xhosa, he wanted to introduce
something different and unique
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in the house of God.
When asked what was going
on in his mind at the time of his
anointing he responded saying
“I felt revived and also felt like I
could fly”.
When interviewing for this
article, people kept on interrupting and asking to take pictures
with him. Some of them wanted
to greet and shake hands with
him. When asked what advice
would he give the young iMbongi
he said, “You must be courageous
and be prepared to take a first
step.”
Mandisi also alluded that there
were times when he would be
denied the opportunity to praise.
It’s clear that the future is bright
for Mandisi and this is just the
beginning of bigger things for
him.
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Church members are being
healed during the healing process by Apostle Khaya Maseko
at the Makhaza Park.
By the Power of
GOD be healed.
Time to pray: Apostle Khaya Maseko prays for
matrics as they write their exams.
Apostle Khaya Connects
Worshippers to God
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The aim of the event was to
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connect to their “Prophetic
said and did, he added.
Destiny.” The saints were
Many worshippers were
also determined to put an
delivered from evil spirits and
end to long suffering and that
curses were broken and the
of their families. Apostle
praise and worship team was
Maseko spoke about how the
on fire, getting the people to
law trapped the worshippers
sing and dance as they praised
while faith released them.
God and celApostle Khaya
ebrated their
explained to the
victory.
crowds:
Prior to
“You must
the end of
know how bethe service,
lievers in Jesus
Apostle
Christ break free
Freedom that is in
Khaya called
from the law
all students
that binds them, Jesus Christ. For
to the fore
that enslaves,
believers, power is in and prayed
also that puts
for them in
limitations over
faith not the Law
preparation
us and live by
for the end of
faith in freethe year exams which started
dom.”
on October 26.
“Freedom that is in Jesus
Ma’am Apostle Nomsa
Christ. For believers, power is
wrapped up the service with
in faith not the Law,” he said.
prayer and declaration over
Apostle Khaya also stressed
the people, confirming the
that the law was not based on
word that Apostle Khaya had
faith and as children of God,
released, and affirming the
people should not allow themdeliverance over God’s people
selves to be limited by it (law).
according to His Word!
Faith was based on what God
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In the name of
Jesus power.
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Zuma calls on all people
to enjoy media access
President Jacob Zuma has
urged the media industry to
ensure access to the media is
enjoyed by all in the country
including the poor and the
working class.
“This entails ensuring that
media products reflect the
lives of the majority and that
they have the space to share
their dreams, successes and
hardships, accurately and
without prejudice,” President
Zuma said.
He encouraged media
to produce products that
inspire and build the country
and also to provide the youth
with role models around
whom they can build their
lives.
Last month President
Zuma addressed editors and
senior journalists in Pretoria
as part of the commemoration of national Press
Freedom Day.
BLACK WEDNESDAY
The event commemorated
Black Wednesday, October
19 1977 when the apartheid
regime clamped down on the
media, banning newspapers
the World and Weekend and
jailing journalists.
President Zuma emphasised the importance of
information by saying that
it was powerful and citizens
needed information to go
about their daily lives.
“They need to know about
government services and
where and how to access
them,” President Zuma said.
He told the media that
government was also playing
its role to further promote
access to information to the
poor who are not covered by
commercial media, through
the government newspaper
Vukuzenzele which reaches
more than one million people
a month.
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“We fought hard and
relentlessly to have a South
Africa where all enjoy these
rights and freedoms.
“Therefore, our commitment to freedom of expression, a free media and all
the freedoms enshrined in
our Constitution remains
steadfast,” President Zuma
added.
He reflected on what
happened on October 19 1977
when the apartheid regime
clamped down on the media,
banning two newspapers,
the World and Weekend
World.
“They arrested the editor,
the late Percy Qoboza and
other journalists who were
courageously exposing
crimes against humanity
that were perpetrated by the
regime.
“The clampdown took
place in the climate of
repression that had followed
the June 16 uprising and the
horrific and unforgivable
murder of Bantu Steven Biko
in police custody in September 1977,” he said.
Scores of activists were
banned and arrested while
others fled South Africa and
opted for a life in exile.
DEMOCRATIC ORDER
When South Africa was
crafting a new democratic
order it determined that
never again would the nation
witness the harassment of
the media such as that which
occurred on October 19 1977.
President Zuma updated
the media on the status
of the Protection of State
Information Bill saying it
was under consideration and
various inputs and legal opinions were being processed.
Student protest at Parliament
0% INCREASE IN
STUDENT FEES
IN 2016 - ZUMA
P
resident Jacob Zuma
had used last month’s
meeting with student
leaders, vice-chancellors and
chairpersons of university
councils to gain a first-hand
account from students about
issues that are of concern to
them and which affect their
capacity to learn.
The President meted with the
stakeholders following violent
protests by students across the
country against fee increments
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for next year.
“A proposed increase in university fees has angered students,
given the financial difficulties
faced by students from poor
households.
University fees are determined
by universities independently
of government due to
their legal status,
which makes
these institutions autonomous.”
He also listened to the leadership of the universities on their
views on the matters, said the
Presidency.
Thousands of students
marched on the Union Buildings
where the meeting took place.
President Zuma has welcomed
the gathering of students.
He confirmed that there will be
a 0% increment in student fees
next year.
REBECCA FALLEN VICTIM TO A SCAM
Well-known artist and Queen of
Gospel Rebecca Malope has fallen
victim to a scam by fraudsters who
hacked into her WhatsApp service,
demanding money from other people.
This came after Malope visited
Vodaworld shop in Midrand to get a
new phone last month.
“I went to get a new phone because
the one I had been using had a wornout screen.
“I got a new phone and asked them
if I could use the same number. They
agreed and transferred all my contacts to the new phone.”
But after leaving the shop, Malope
said she received a call from one of
the consultants saying that another
customer came to the store after she
left and wanted to do a SIM swap to
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use her number.
“They said they refused to give that
guy my number because it’s mine. But
the following day my new phone just
said ‘emergency calls only’ and on the
same day, my daughter alerted me
about my WhatsApp.”
“She said I’ve been demanding
money, as much as R4 000. Apparently I urgently needed the money for bail
from jail because I was arrested by
police after I drove past a red robot.”
Malope said the culprits were
allegedly swearing and hurling insults
at people who refused to give them
money. Even her friends in neighbouring countries have complained about
her demands.
“People I know in Swaziland are
asking what’s wrong with me because I don’t speak that way.”
Malope said her efforts to get
Vodacom to cancel the number
had been futile.
“I pleaded with them to cancel
the number altogether . But
they haven’t done so. I guess
this means Vodacom doesn’t
really care about its customers
because they haven’t done
anything to help me.”
Tsepo Ramodibe of Vodacom said they were investigating the matter.
Police could not confirm
that Malope had laid a
charge.
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Dare to dream: The students have fullfill their childhood dreams by completing their three-year courses.
Hard work pays off: Different university students
who belong to Salvation Church are celebrating
their graduation ceremony in Makhaza.
Education is key: These students are part of
a group of proud students who attended their
graduation ceremony in Makhaza recently.
Good reward: Students who recently
graduated say they
are play their part in
changing the world.
These graduates are
to apply what they
have learned in the
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Right stuff: Some of the
students who graduated in Makhaza recent
ly said they have made
the right choices when
they chose their career
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Apostle Maseko’s daughter Lusina
Maseko was the programme director at the students’ graduation
ceremony in Makhaza.
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Changing lives: Apostle Khaya Maseko motivates graduates to make a positive impact in other people’s lives.
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November 2015
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A Good
Name
T
MY OPINION
Mthuthuzeli Mbola
he one defining characteristic we all share,
the one unique and
profound element of each
and one of us is the NAME
we are given.
From the reason to why we
were given such a name and the
significance of what a name represent. Our name, beyond it’s objective and purpose encompasses
what and who each of us is.
What is the significance of a
name?
The name has an ability to
confer affluence and reputation
(what people think you are)
If one person has a famous
name, they tend to be treated
with respect and honour. In the
same breath, if their name has
been associated with ill-repute,
they will be treated with disrespect.
To Hebrews a name is not a
label, or a tool to distinguish one
another. A person name is viewed
as equivalent to the person
himself. A person’s name signifies
their person, worth, character,
reputation, authority, will and
ownership.
Therefore lets be eager to
obtain a good name as the Bible
states in Ecclessiates 7:1
A good name is better than an
expensive perfume.
RADIO TYGERBERG
MAKES A DREAM
COME TRUE
Community radio
station Radio Tygerberg
hosted an annual gospel competition named
ingomentsha (a new song)
recently at Walcedene
township in Kraaifonten.
The event at Enkulelekweni School Hall, was
attended by a noticeable
crowd including family
members of the contestants.
While some experienced
finalists showed some
calmness throughout the
competition, the inexperienced ones were nervous.
Among the finalists were
artists who had been
on the journey such as
Chumani Ngojo, Sindile
Godongwana and Xolisa
Kwinana.
Xolisa, who is also referred as Captain, was the
winner of the competition
the previous year. Xolisa
motivated the finalists by
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uttering few words of wisdom and encouragement.
The judges alluded that
the standard of the competition had heightened
compared to last year.
In making the difficult
decision, judges Mrs Ruth
Mafu and Mr Nkomo announced that the overall
winner was Zuko Koloyi.
Zuko said he could not
believe his ears when he
was announced as the
winner.
He said, “Sisi I have no
words to describe my excitement, I am shocked.”
When the reporter
spoke to his mother, she
was equally shocked. She
said she wished she could
tell the reporter where
she came from with him
(Zuko), His mother wept
tears of joy.
5 Drown during
prayer session
in croc river
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Five members of the Sevumwelwani Church in Limpopo
drowned in the Crocodile River
during a prayer session.
The incident happened on
Sunday, said police spokeswoman Colonel Ronel Otto.
“A woman got into difficulties
during the prayer session in
the river, and the men, aged between 16 and 54 drowned while
attempting to assist her.”
The woman managed to survive and get to safety, she said.
An inquest docket has been
opened.
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New chapter newly ordained
pastor pours anointing oil on
another pastor
Happy times Apostle Stage and his
wife Kgomotso with graduates at
the Fire & Ice Hotel.
APOSTLE
STAGE
ENTERTAINS A
THE CROWD
Ordained: Apostle Joseph Nkenya and
his wife Phumla receive certificates as
pastors from the Apostle Stage.
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postle Stage the leader of Baal-Perazim, recently held an Apostolic
and Prophetic Point Leadership
Summit at the Protea Fire & Ice Hotel in
Cape Town.
Amongst the guests was Apostle LaJun and
Valora Cole from the perfected love international fellowship from Florida, USA.
The first section was the graduation of the
Shamar students (shamar meaning to defend
or protect). The students’ faces were filled with
joy and excitement as they walked into the main
auditorium.
They kept on giggling as the proud
woman of substance Mrs Kgomotso Stage
kept on making comments during the photo-shoot. “When the countries are chasing
Jesus out, we are reproducing, contending
and partaking in our inheritance,” she
The students’ faces said.”
The main role of the graduates or interwere filled with joy
cessors as they are sometimes referred to
is to pray for this country and the African
and excitement
continent. All the graduates are working in
different provinces and cities and had also
been sent as ambassadors to their respective working institutions.
Although the programme began a little-bit
late, it was worth doing it because every detail of
information shared was enlightening, inspirational and fun. The crowd was entertained
throughout the evening by Apostle Stage who
also cracked jokes.
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Exellence graduate Nothemba
Ngwanya receives a certificate
from Baalperazim school rector
Phaphile Celesi.
Time for prayers American
prophet prays for graduate
Khanyisa Xundu.
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JERSEY NO. 21
REMAINS LOLO’S
Ajax CT to reserve Cecil
Lolo’s jersey number 21
A
jax Cape Town will reserve jersey number 21,
which was worn by Cecil
Lolo, for the foreseeable future,
according to KickOff.com.
Lolo (27) passed away tragically in
a car accident in the early hours of
Sunday morning.
The versatile Khayelitsha-born
player spent 14 years at Ikamva and
helped the Urban Warriors win the
MTN8 trophy in September.
A source at Ajax has confirmed that
Lolo’s favourite number, 21, will be
reserved for the foreseeable future,
according to management.
“I’m told that this is the club’s way
to honour Lolo.
His legacy will forever live on at
Ikamva and in our hearts,” the source
says.
Lolo’s official memorial service
will be held at the Thusong Hall in
Khayelitsha at 10h00 on Friday morning.
A second memorial service will
also take place at Ikamva at 19h30 on
Friday.
He will be laid to rest on November 8
in the Eastern Cape.
Meanwhile, the PSL observed a
moment of silence over the weekend
during the Telkom Knockout quarter-finals, National First Division and
MultiChoice Diski Challenge fixtures in
respect of Lolo.
CEO Brand de Villiers said: “It was
with sadness that we learnt about Cecil
Lolo’s death.
He was such an amazing young talent
and was amongst the key members of
the youthful Ajax Cape Town side that
has earned many rave reviews thanks
The tragic accident
scene.
to their sterling performances towards
the end of last season and earlier this
season.
“On behalf of the PSL family, we
would like to convey our condolences
to Cecil’s family in Cape Town,
his friends and the Ajax Cape
Town family.”
Ajax Cape Town’s Absa
Premiership fixtures on
Wednesday and Saturday against Platinum
Stars and Golden
Arrows have been
postponed.
The League will communicate new dates in due
course. Their Diski Challenge match against
Bloemfontein
Celtic this Saturday has also been
postponed.
Cecil Lolo
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