EC Journal

18/03/2025

Good Morning Honey Badgers, Sisaqhuba ngapha.

It's Day 3 of voting, and the energy is incredible! Let's keep up the momentum and show the world what we're made of. Every vote counts, so let's make each one count!

Remember, your support means everything to UYANDA. Let's continue to uplift her with our votes and positive vibes. Together, we can achieve greatness! 💪🏽✨

Don't forget:
📱Mobile: 100 votes
🖥️ Desktop: 100 votes
📲 MyDStv App: Up to 2000 votes.

Voting closes Friday night at 21:00. Keep the votes coming!

Link to Vote 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yspm36zy

VOTE UYANDA ONLY
UYANDA FOR 2 MILLION




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The 411 on Big Brother Mzansi voting.

17/03/2025

Press Release
For Immediate Release

Anqobile Development Foundation and CPUT Empower Rural Learners in Ngqushwa

Anqobile Development Foundation, in collaboration with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), has embarked on a rural school outreach program to empower high-performing schools in Ngqushwa. The initiative aims to introduce students to career opportunities offered by CPUT and equip them with essential knowledge for their transition to university life.

The first school visited was Nathaniel Pamla High School, where learners engaged with Ms. Thandokazi Mtshekisa from CPUT’s Marketing and Communications Department. She provided valuable insights on career selection, emphasizing the importance of academic performance in securing placements at higher learning institutions.

Ms. Mtshekisa also cautioned learners about the responsible use of social media, highlighting how inappropriate online behavior can impact their future. She explained that many companies review social media profiles before associating their brands with individuals, making digital responsibility a crucial aspect of personal and professional growth.

Anqobile Development Foundation remains committed to uplifting rural communities, with a strong focus on youth empowerment. The foundation provides opportunities, platforms, and resources to underprivileged learners, ensuring they have access to information and support systems that can help them succeed.

This initiative marks the beginning of a series of school visits, reinforcing the foundation’s mission to bridge the gap between rural education and higher learning opportunities.

17/03/2025

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13/03/2025

[BCMM CCIFSA STATE OF THE ARTS ADDRESS AND ENGAGEMENT SESSION]

Umbutho ongumfela ndawonye wamatshantliziyo enkcubeko nobugcisa e Buffalo City - I CCIFSA, umisela intetho engobume bobugcisa nenkcubeko (State Of The Arts Address and Engagement Session) neyintetho ezakubanjwa nyaka-nonyaka. Lentetho izakube ijolise kwimeko ii-Artist ezijongene nazo nendlela ezinokuthi zikhuliswe ngazo ukusukela kwezi saqalayo ukuya kompondo zihlanjiwe.

Onke amatshantliyo ngokwe zintlu ezahlukeneyo ayamenywa.

Date : 19 MARCH 2025

Venue : The Guild Theatre, East London.

Time : 11h00 (Registration )

RSVP :0639430893

10/03/2025

Hlangabezo is 24 years old originally from Eastern Cape , Engcobo, his clan name Mqoma. He is currently residing in Gqeberha and a high school teacher.

He is currently Big Brother Mzansi's top 8 contender competing for 2 million. He is funny, fearless, very competitive and honest with his game in the house.

Uyanda is a representation of resilience of rural and disadvantaged children, dedicated teachers shaping young minds, and voice for the silenced, bullied, and marginalised. He is not representing Eastern Cape, but every South African 🇿🇦 and the entire continent.🔥❤️🙏

HOW DOES VOTING WORK?

We vote every week if he is nominated for eviction. Follow his page for more updates Hlangabezo

Let's unite and show our love by voting! Every VOTE counts, and yours could make the difference. He needs us now more than ever.🙏🏽🫵🏾

Link to vote : https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-za/show/big-brother-mzansi/season/5/vote

Lets bring the PRIZE home.🇿🇦

05/03/2025

Sesona’s skirt handover. Art Centre from Isintu Traditional Clothing Boutique. Sis Pinky Tsako Foundation

04/03/2025

*AMABERET ABOMVU ASENGQUSHWA ABINZE NGEMPAHLA YESIKOLO KUMFUNDI ONGATHATHI NTWENI

Usihlalo wombutho we-EFF kwaWard 8, uMama Nyaniso, ephelekwe lisekela lakhe uAphiwe Leonard, umama okhokela amanina alombutho kwaWard 8, uQheleka Qokose, kunye noCouncillor Nyaniso, banikezele ngempahla zesikolo kumfundi wesikolo samabanga aphakamileyo iMfundweni eNgqushwa.

Eli nyathelo lilandela ulwazi abalufumeneyo malunga nobunzima obujamelene no-Olwethu Moshe, ungumfundi oneemeko enzima, owashiywa ngabazali bakhe esemncinci. Olwethu, oneminyaka eli-18 ubudala, ufunda kwibanga leshumi (Grade 12) kwaye akanaso isazisi (ID), nto leyo emenza angakwazi ukufumana isibonelelo sikarhulumente.

USihlalo uMama Nyaniso uthe, uhambo lwabo eMfundweni belujolise ekuqondeni imeko ka-Olwethu kwaye bafune iindlela abanokungenelela ngazo ekumncedeni. Emva kwengxoxo nentloko yesikolo,kunye no-Olwethu ngokwakhe, kufumaniseke ukuba uyadinga uncedo olungakumbi, olubandakanya indawo yokuhlala ekufutshane nesikolo, ukutya kwanyanga nanyanga, kunye nokunye okubalulekileyo kwinkqubela-phambili yakhe yemfundo.

Njengombutho we-EFF eNgqushwa, bazibophelele ekuxhaseni lo mfundi, baqinisekisa ukuba uzakufumana indawo ekhuselekileyo yokuhlala, isondlo esaneleyo, kunye nezinye izidingo eziza kumnceda agxile kwimfundo yakhe.

U-Olwethu ubonakalise uchulumanco olukhulu emva kokufumana impahla yakhe entsha yesikolo, esithi oku kumnike ithemba elitsha ekugqibeni unyaka wakhe wokugqibela esikolweni.

LENGXELO IBHALWE:
nguVUYOLWETHU NGALONKULU

19/02/2025

Auditions‼️ Auditions ‼️ Auditions‼️

Do you have talent you would like to put on a test? Phumz Unscripted with Art Village Hub and Dani The Comedian will be having auditions in search of leads for our short film 🥳🥳🥳

06/02/2025

PRESS RELEASE

SUCCESFULL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND GBV AWARENESS EVENT HELD AT ST.CHARLES SOJOLA

Hamburg, known for its natural beauty surrounded by the ocean, requires ongoing efforts to ensure environmental preservation and community well-being. Recognizing this need, the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) hosted an Environmental Health Awareness event at St. Charles Sojola to educate students on the importance of environmental conservation.

In collaboration with SAPS Hamburg, the event also addressed the critical issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Warrant Officer Kanuka from Hamburg Police Station emphasized the need to empower students with knowledge about GBV, stating that their observations of student behavior played a crucial role in addressing this issue effectively.

Local traditional leader, Chief Njokweni, urged students to speak out against abuse and seek help when faced with GBV-related challenges. He highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of open communication to combat gender-based violence in the community.

Vuyolwethu Ngalonkulu, Director of the Anqobile Development Foundation awho runs a modeling school in Ngqushwa, emphasized how modeling can serve as a positive outlet for young people. She encouraged collaboration with her foundation to guide students toward personal development and good character building.

Pumza Tyebileyo from ECPTA educated students on the significance of environmental conservation, stressing the importance of protecting natural resources by prohibiting illegal tree cutting and fishing without a license. Meanwhile, her colleague, Ntlakanipho Lufutha, provided insights on environmental careers and the academic pathways students could pursue, highlighting available bursary opportunities within the agency.

The event concluded with a generous donation of sanitary towels to female students by Nonkululeko Klass from ECPTA, ensuring that young girls have the necessary support for their well-being.

This initiative successfully empowered students with knowledge on both environmental health and GBV, reinforcing the role of education and community involvement in building a safer and more sustainable future.

WRITTEN BY: Vuyolwethu Ngalonkulu

05/02/2025

With Dani The Comedian and Lukhanyo Comedian Thandeka Stamper Art Gallery

04/02/2025

Tomorrow 5 February we will be having a conversation with Dani & Lukhanyo the Comedians zalapha eNgqushwa. Don’t miss it @ 17H00

30/01/2025

*PRESS RELEASE*

SMV JOINT VENTURE RESPONDS TO THE CALL OF STUDENT IN NEED OF EDUCATION

Ngqushwa, 30 January 2025–
A collaboration of three companies, Sinekhaya Funeral, led by Mr. Ndongeni, ,MZI, led by Mr. Zimisele Mlumiso, and Vee Squared led by Miss Vuyolwethu Ngalonkulu, has demonstrated compassion by responding to the call for help from Sesethu Sazi, an 18-year-old student from Mqheleni village in Ngqushwa who is in desperate need of educational support.

Sesethu made the decision to return to school in 2025 to complete Grade 11 at St Charles Sojola High School in Hamburg. Last year, she faced health challenges that forced her to stay at home, preventing her from continuing her education. However, this year, she is determined to overcome all obstacles and pursue her academic dreams.

Sesethu lives with her unemployed mother, Nomthandazo Sazi and her siblings. The family survives solely on a child support grant making their living conditions extremely difficult.

After seeing Sesethu’s plea on social media posted by social activist, Mr Siyabulela Mshweshwe and MpumaKapa TV, SMV Joint Venture decided not only to assist her temporarily but to support her until she successfully completes Grade 12.

Today, representatives from these companies visited Sesethu’s home, engaged in discussions with her mother to understand their living conditions, and later proceeded to her school, where they met with the principal, Mr. Wonci, and her teacher, Miss Majodwana, to establish a support system for her academic journey.

The support initiative focuses on the following areas:

- Food Assistance: SMV will provide monthly food supplies.
- Safe Accommodation: Assistance in securing a safer and more suitable place for her to live.
- Academic Support: Covering the costs of a tutor to ensure she receives the necessary educational guidance.
- Progress Monitoring: Regular check-ins on her academic performance until she reaches university level.

The Managing Director of Sinekhaya Funeral Mr. Ndongeni, emphasized that two key expectations are set for Sesethu to maintain this support:

1. Good behavior
2. Commitment to her studies to achieve excellent results

“Supporting determined young people is like investing in a brighter future. We are providing Sesethu with the opportunities she needs to build a better life, and we believe she will make the most of them,"said Mr. Mlumiso

This collaboration clearly demonstrates that the struggle for education can be won when support comes from multiple sources. SMV Joint Venture remains committed to building a brighter future for young people.

WRITTEN BY: Vuyolwethu Ngalonkulu