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2 NEWS UPSTART MAY 2011 WELCOME upstart@grocotts.co.za P.O. Box 103 Grahamstown 6140 Vol. 4 No. 3 Published by the David Rabkin Project for Experiential Journalism Training (Pty) Ltd, 40 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139. Printed by Paarlcoldset Telephone: 046 6227222 Fax: 046 6227282 Upstart cell no: 073 040 7802 Facebook page: Upstart the paper for youth by youth Email: upstart@grocotts.co.za Website: www.grocotts.co.za/blog/ upstart Project Manager: Shireen Badat Project Co-ordinator: Nompumezo Makinana Intern: Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi Design: Shalen Gajadhar Layout: Ronél Bowles Despite the reluctance of IEC officials to conduct voter education at Upstart clubs (we were told that Upstarters were too young), Upstart staff members Nompumezo Makinana and Setumo Thebe-Mohlomi designed and conducted their own voter education workshops. This culminated in a two-page contribution by Upstarters published in the Special Election edition of Grocott’s Mail and on page 4 of this edition first-time voters Mfundo Jacobs and Sinesipho Skoti recount their experiences of voting on 18 May. Using their bodies and voices Upstarters have been learning another way of dealing with the issues they face as young people. Thank you to Rhodes students Sifiso Sikhakhane, Pumelela Nqelenga and Mathabo Tlali for conducting these self development workshops, read Upstarters experiences on page 7. Following last year’s production of four pilot radio shows for Rhodes Music Radio, this month Upstarters went live on RMR. After weeks of intensive training by fourth year radio-journalism students Refilwe Mpshe and Tom Sizeland, fi v e Upstarters took turns to do live interviews on the YUNG Amplified show. We would like to thank Tom and Refilwe for providing the training as well as their supervisor, Jeanne Du Toit. A big thank you to Gugu Mhlungu of RMR for allowing Upstarters free reign on her radio station and to the YUNG Amplified anchors for giving up some of their air time. Although the Eastern Cape Education Department has been under national administration for a few months, we have yet to see any changes in the schools of Grahamstown. The shortage of teachers has not been addressed, lack of text books and stationery and a breakdown in discipline and respect continues to ravage our schools. The administering of corporal punishment in most schools in Grahamstown East also exacerbates the problems. On pages 8 and 9 Upstarters at Nathaniel Nyaluza High School report on the problems at their school where “Sun City” seems to be the most popular place for learners to spend their time. On a positive note, the appointment of a new principal at Ntsika High School seems to have brought learners and teachers together in an attempt to change the situation at their school for Hey everyone, I’m Aviwe Menze. I’m turning 15 years old this year and I’m doing Grade 10 at TEM Mrwetyna High School. I was born on the 21 st of July in 1996 here in Grahamstown. My star sign is Cancer and I’m proud that I share a star sign with uTat’omkhulu Nelson Mandela. When I grow up I want to be a Management Accountant. My values are love, education, family, friendship, beauty and achievement. In my spare time I usually listen to music, read books, watch movies and use Mxit. I also enjoy writing poetry, acting and just chilling with my girls. I wish I was able to dance ballet and play tennis. My name is Siyabonga Njanjula, a 17 year old in Grade 10 this year at Ikamvalesizwe Combined School at Kenton-on-Sea. My favourite musicians are Eminem and Lil’Wayne, my favourite songs from them are ‘No love’ and ‘drop the world.’ My favourite subjects at school are English and Tourism. It is my second year as a member of Upstart and I would like to thank the Upstart members at my school for electing me as their captain. I promise them that I will work with them and be there for them whenever they need me. the better. On a lighter note, we have our first full page of fashion and beauty on page 11. However, this was not without controversy as Upstarters at Mary Waters felt that the maintenance and treatment of black hair was not being addressed in our stories. So in this edition we have an Upstarter from Hoerskool PJ Olivier giving her tips on hair maintenance and Mary Waters Upstarters giving their reponse. Please send us your opinions. Once again, we are preparing to participate in the National Arts Festival which runs from 30 June to 10 April. After a year of working with local poet Harry Owen, Upstarters will be launching their own book of poetry at Wordfest on 7 July at 3pm at the Nun’s Chapel. We will also be taking part in the Street Parades on 9 July leaving Nombulelo Hall at 10am and from Drostdy Arch on 10 July at 3pm. Once exams are over Upstarters will be feverishly putting together their costumes and practising their songs and dance moves. Join us at these exciting events and look out for announcements of other special surprise performances by Upstart throughout the festival. Good luck to all learners for the June examinations! Shireen Badat Upstart Project Manager INTERN An exciting learning opportunity for someone with a fascination and interest in working with young people on various developmental and lifeskills projects. The ideal candidate will: • have a tertiary qualification (college/university) or equivalent experience in developmental work • be computer literate • preferably have a driver’s licence • be proficient in at least two national languages - isiXhosa, English or Afrikaans. • be interested in development • have an interest in education and working with young people • have strong communication skills • be able to work alone and in a team. This is a 6-month contract negotiable Completed applications, together with curricula vitae and contactable referees should be emailed to upstart2@grocotts.co.za by no later than 12 noon on 9 June 2011 www.grocotts.co.za/blog/upstart visit upstart the paper for the youth by the youth on facebook
UPSTART MAY 2011 LETTERS 3 Dear Upstart My name is Chwayita Mfihlo, I am a grade 11 student at Simzamile Senior Secondary School. Writing has always been my hobby. Since I was in grade 8 I wrote different plays and stories but kept them in my drawer. This year I finished writing a book titled “ILISHWA liyakwazi kowalo”. It is a nice book to read, everyone in my class loves it. But the only problem is I don’t know what to do, I don’t know how to move forward because if I write and put my stuff in the drawer I am wasting my time. I always dreamt of having a publisher and publishing this book but I don’t know what to do anymore. Please help. Yours faithfully Chwayita Mfihlo King Williams Town Dear Chwayita Thank you for writing to us and sending us your poem which is published on page 7. Please send us a copy of your book and we will see what we can do to help you get published. Yours faithfully The Upstart Team upstart@grocotts.co.za P.O. Box 103 Grahamstown 6140 Upstart cell no: 073 040 7802 SHOUT OUTS Eyta peeps. I’d like to greet my two little brothers: Ange, Aphelele. To my friends: Luvuyo, Yanga, Mhano, Kimba. Not forget my Grade 10 C science boy’s class. To everyone who knows me, you guys rock!!! I just want to say halla to the following people: Shaun, Amandia, Simphiwe, Sibongile, Akhona, Nombuso, Paul, Zintle, Aviwe Diko, Buhle, Ntombozuko, Sinazo, Lungelo, Nangamso and Nqabayethu. I love you all guys. From Neliswa Mjeje • Grade 10, Nathaniel Nyaluza High School Hala! Cool peeps. Just wanna say hi to the following ayobalicious people, my mom,dad,my sister Anna and Pretty, Nwabisa,Mbuda, Uyathandwa,Hlumie,Unathi,ace,anit ha,my angel chloe,my princess thuleka,grace,alinda,ci ndy,austine,babalwa,sive,simba,teboho and mathunzi and everybody who knows me , love you all! Ayoba..... From Ntombovuyo Amantha Nogqala • Grade 10, Nathaniel Nyaluza High School Dear Upstarters I just want to thank the old Upstart members for welcoming us the new members with open arms. They have made us feel welcome in the most unbelievable way. When there was something I did not understand, one of the old members was there to explain it to me. To the Upstart employees, you guys are really kind, helpful and patient with us. Thank you, you guys rock. From Zikhona Faku • Grade 8, Archie Moblekwa Higher Primary School Dear Upstart I write this letter to encourage the youth in Grahamstown. Jokes are done. If you were studying with friends and like to work with friends, now is the time to get serious and improve on your work. This is the time for you to show your strengths and powers to pass the examinations. Education is your responsibility; don’t place your hope on anyone else. It is now the time to get friendly with your books. When you are studying, be calm and take your time. There is no need to rush because the way you study will determine your results. To those who do not submit their work, it is very important to submit each and every piece of work because this will help in the end. Please praise the Lord before writing your exams, because He will fight for you and save you. From Simphiwe Mbonda • Grade 10, Nombulelo High School I would like to say ola to my friends Sive,Yondela and Asanda. From Wonke Twani • Grade 9, Mary Waters High School Hey guys I would like my shoutouts to the following peeps. My parents, Xosh, Zyzypho, Ase, Lithalethu, Liyema and everyone who knows me! From Sinazo Mbebetho • Grade 9, C.M.Vellem Primary School Halla peeps of G-town & Kenton peeps hope you enjoying the Upstart newspaper! Anyway I wanna say I love you to my mom , Lelam, Ivakele, Simphiwo, Zukisa, Tolu, Vista, Thembalethu, Siya. Lulama , Ta Piko , Siyasto, Amantha, Austin, Simba, Sinethemba, Phelela, Nobenguni, Thuleka, Mrs Mnqathu, Mr Matlabane, bonke abase Archie, nabase Nyasa and everyone who loves and knows me, love you all Upstart readers. From Xolelwa(Ciara) Donyeli • Grade 10, Nathaniel Nyaluza High School Advice Column Dear Auntie Stella I am a 17 year old girl and I am in love with a boy two years older than me. My problem is that he always wants me to satisfy him in ways that hurt my feelings. We kiss and hug which I like very much but I don’t let him have sex with me. He says he will go blind if I continue to make him stop half-way. My girlfriends tell me that if I want to keep him, I have to have sex with him. I’m worried that he will sleep with other girls if I say no, so should I sleep with him He says everyone has sex at our age. Zandile Dear Zandile It’s hard when two people want different things from each other. Many people decide to wait until they are older or married to have sex and there are many advantages to this decision. When you are older, you are emotionally more ready to have a relationship. Also, if you don’t have sex, you are not at risk from STIs, HIV and unplanned pregnancies. In the meantime, it’s good that the two of you can hug and kiss and then stop. This is a wonderful way of showing how much you love each other. Don’t worry, boys – and girls – can stop any time with no ill-effects. However, many young people believe that once you start touching and kissing you end up having sex, so it’s better to spend time together with friends, instead of alone cuddling and kissing. In the end young people must decide what is right for them without pressure from anyone else. Talk to your boyfriend. If he truly loves you, he will understand. If you decide to have sex later, be sure to use a condom. Talk about this before – it’s harder if you leave it to the last minute. Remember, girls can get and carry male or female condoms. Good luck. Auntie Stella Reprinted from: Auntie Stella: Teenagers talk about sex, life and relationships published by Training and Research Support Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe Dear Upstart We heard a story about a boy who was under the age of eighteen years who had lots of friends. His class teacher said that he was a very bright boy. His parents divorced two years ago and he was dealing with it. At school during break time he saw his friends drunk and he thought that would be really cool. He lied to his parents saying that they were going on a school trip to East London so he asked for money. His parents gave him what he needed because every parent does love their children. He spent all the money with his friends on booze and they dropped out of school. Our advice is that young people must stop telling lies to their parents. Whatever money you are given at home, use it wisely. Choose the right friends and make the right choices. From Asemahle Mankayi, Siphosethu Pama and Nolelela Mxalisa • Grade 9, C.M Vellem Higher Primary School I’d like to say halla to my friends Siyamthanda Sali, Thokoza Nelo, Azola Singqotho and to my cousins Khanyiswa, Luxolo, my classmates Spuni, Nongqoyi. I just wanna thank you Sibongile for everything that you do. From Xolisa Honey Nkwinti • Grade 10, Ikamvalesizwe Combined School I’d like to say hi to my mom and dad, Zandile, Wendy, Siya, Toti and everyone in Grade 8. You guys rock, love you all. From Zikhona Faku • Grade 8, Archie Mbolekwa Higher Primary School I would like to say hi to Sigqibo Maloni, Siphamandla, Yanga, Lethu and Thulani. I wish you guys all of the best. From Simphiwe Mbonda • Grade 10, Nombulelo High School I would like to send my shout out to the Ikamvalesizwe school choir, Kwanele Mlisana and Siya from Abancedisi Choir. From Funeka Thembeni • Grade 9, Ikamvalesizwe Combined School W 2 word worth knowing K crucial type of word: adjective extremely important especially to the resolution of a crisis
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