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Page 16 GO & EXPRESS GOT A NEWS STORY? Call our news desk on (043) 702-2125. Find us on Facebook March 29, 2018 Reaching out to the needy SIVENATHI GOSA NON Profit organisation, A Random Act of Kindness (AROK) is helping to make a difference in East London. The organisation was started by locals, Masibulele Nolusu, Philani Mpanza, Olwethu Ndendela and Odwa Ngxokela in April 2016. The main aim of AROK is to fight against poverty in communities and to help those in need. Recently AROK had an Everybody's Birthday at Sange Child and Youth Care Centre in Chicken Farm Road. “The day was filled with joy and entertainment with the help and support of our friends and associates. The first Everybody's Birthday was on September 24 2016 at Masizakhe Children’s Home in Mdantsane,” Nolusu said. “During our visits to different homes, we realised that these children do not celebrate their birthdays due to financial constraints, so we saw it fitting to make the children feel special.” The organisation has a database of homes in and around East London that are in need of any financial a s s i st a n c e . “Before we provide help we go to these homes and check which are most in need. We are conscious of the plight that some of the East London communities face due to unemployment. We therefore decided we would give back with the little that we have to bring about change.” AROK has also been involved in other projects like the Back To School campaign which involved a partnership with another organisation in January to donate school uniforms and stationery to underprivileged pupils. “During Nelson Mandela Day, on July 18, we invite our friends and anyone else who wants to dedicate their 67 minutes to do good to join us. We have identified a home that needs help and our team carries out any work to be done on it such as painting, repairing and other refurbishments at the home while also bringing donations of food parcels.” Nolusu said on Christmas day, the group spends time with senior citizens in old age homes. “We prepare a cooked lunch and also present each of them with a gift.” Nolusu said they used their own money but were also assisted via sponsorships and the aid of friends. Follow them on the Facebook Page AROK, on Twitter, arokalive and Instagram. MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A Random Act Of Kindness (AROK) members put a smile on a Mdantsane locals face after painting and cleaning her house Picture: SUPPLIED GLORIOUS: Another stunning beach pic from East London resident and reader of the Go! & Express Neville Crowder. Send in your photos to goexpress@tisoblackstar.co.za – we ’d love to hear from you! WE HAD A GREAT TIME: Children enjoying the Peggy Nesta Easter event at Pefferville Primary Picture: SUPPLIED Peggy Nesta hosts fun day SIVENATHI GOSA NON-Profit Organisation Peggy Nesta Foundation recently held its first event of 2018 – a Kids Easter Fun Day, at Pefferville Primary School. Former Chippa United Football player and current construction worker Garth Sharpley, who is a member of Peggy Nesta, said the foundation was established in 2011 with the aim of changing the lives of people. “On Saturday the children of the community were entertained with face painting activities – and lunch was served. We wanted to celebrate Easter with them, as some do not get the opportunity of celebrating the holiday due financial constraints,” said Sharpley. The event marked the seventh Easter fun day hosted by Peggy Nesta, which focuses on the areas of Pefferville, Buffalo Flats, Egoli, Vergenoeg and the schools in the surrounding areas. The foundation is in a process of partnering with other organisations in improving the livelihood of the poor. “There are other organisations that we are going to partner with, such as Project Khulisanani in Mdantsane. We want to work together in helping the people of East London. If we support each other, there will be more power through unity.” Planned events include activities for M ot h e r ’s Day and Women’s Day – and a shoe drive on Nelson Mandela Day. “During the year, we hold talent shows for the young people where they showcase their talents , and at the end of the year we hold a big finale at the Guild Theatre where the participants perform for prizes.” He said the talent shows were serving as fundraisers with the hopes to build a shelter where people could get assistance.
March 29, 2018 For all your advertising needs call Cheryl on (043) 702-2031,Wezley (043) 702 2048 or Terry (043) 702 2122 Find us on Facebook GO & EXPRESS Page 17 PnA Ultimate Performer UP TO THE CHALLENGE: Hannah Evers performs a song from the musical ‘Annie’ at the PnA Ultimate Performer finals which was held at the Guild Theatre on Sunday Pictures: MADELEINE CHAPUT Hub to empower youth in job search MADELEINE CHAPUT LOCAL youth empowerment project Bumb’Ingomso, partnered with non-profit organisation (NPO) Harambee and the Buffalo City Municipality (BCM), recently launched the Bumb'Ingomso Opportunity Hub at the East London Central Librar y. The hub is powered by the Harambee Youth Employment Accelorator Project and aims to upskill and motivate youth between the ages of 18 to 28 in and around Buffalo City in an effort to prepare them for the working world. The launch saw BCM executive mayor Xola Pakati and various BCM councillors and project stakeholders in attendance. Pakati commended the programme and its efforts to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment. “Let us support this project that creates a link between education and work readiness.” Harambee has been implemented throughout the country for the past seven years, having helped more than 50 000 y o u n g st e r s ’ transition into the working world. “We are looking forward to creating a pool of youngsters who are ready for the working world,” Harambee provincial executive Masakhane Mlamla said. “There is a huge youth unemployment problem in our country. In BCM alone, more than half of the youth living in GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: BCM executive mayor Xola Pakati gives his keynote address at the launch of the Bumb’Ingomso Opportunity Hub at the East London Central Library Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT and around the city are unemployed. Harambee aims to be part of the solution.” Funded by the DG Murray Trust and together with Bumb’Ingomso, Harambee hopes to help 16000 BCM youngsters on their journey to employment over the next three years. Equipped with tutors, laptops and internet access, the new Bumb'Ingomso Opportunity Hub provides a space where the youth can access information about opportunities within the city and be taught various skills to improve their chances of employment. “We do not just promise them opportunities, we take practical steps to help them find and create their own opportunities,” Mlamla said. The launch concluded with the official opening of the hub. For more information, visit www.bumbingomso.co.za or w w w. h a ra m b e e . c o . z a . Roads and Public Works educates communities on ¿ YOU, GO GIRL!: Paige Collins performs a contemporary solo in the finals of the PnA Ultimate Performer talent competition. Collins was crowned the overall Junior PnA Ultimate Performer winner IN HARMONY: Phiko Luke and Kyra Rensburg perform a dance duet at the finals of the PnA U l t i m at e Per former In view of the emerging negative trends threatening to damage the reputation of the EPWP brand, the department is on an awareness drive through mainstream and community media to educate citizens on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) recruitment guidelines. The recruitment guidelines are to ensure that workers are recruited through a fair and transparent process, adhering to the minimum wage, work that provides or enhances public goods or community services and compliance with minimum labourintensity appropriate to a particular Sector. The EPWP targets the poor and unemployed through a combination of geographical and community-based targeting, as well as self-targeting. Patronage and corruption is completely forbidden in the recruitment of EPWP participants. “The unethical recruitment practices defeat the objectives and strategic thrust of the EPWP which is to restore hope and dignity of unemployed and marginalised communities” said MEC Thandiswa Marawu EPWP encourages the following: Optimal use of locally-based labour in EPWP, a focus on targeted groups such as women, female headed households, youth, the disabled and households coping with HIV/AIDS. The empowerment of individuals and communities engaged in EPWP through the provision of training The EPWP provides work opportunities and income support to poor and unemployed people through the labor-intensive delivery of public and community assets and services, thereby contributing to development. The Department wishes to encourage EPWP participants who have been subjected to corrupt and unethical practices to confidentially report such cases to the department Customer Care Hotline (0800 864 951) or the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (0800 701 701) and the Presidential hotline (0800 17737) PERFECT PITCH: Nokwanda Zwane sings a beautiful rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' at the PnA Ultimate Performer finals. Zwane was the overall Senior PnA Ultimate Performer winner
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