An indepth perspective and analysis of the DASO Poster...

Firstly the issue that one must keep in mind and understand is that Democratic Alliance (DA) is a political Party therefore its motives will forever be politically motivated and inspired. The picture is deceptive, a lie and fully politically motivated of the true reflection of DA, in my own view. The picture is erected via the structures of the youth wing by the mother body. It is obviously known that the primary objective of every youth with Structures is to promote the objectives of the mother body DA. The mother body is in a project of winning membership in the black communities, especially poor blacks and middle class in Eastern Cape. Illiterate blacks or the working class from the youth sphere and adult sphere are obviously the majority in this country, meaning that’s where the majority votes can be found to win upcoming elections profoundly.

Therefore DA will do what ever it takes to unseat the African National Congress from the position of ruling this country (South Africa). Whites are the minority in South Africa therefore there is only one way for DA to unseat the ANC, win black membership therefore the picture is not whole heartedly motivated,it does not portray the true intentions of the heart, it is politically motivated via the youth structure DASO with an organisational mandate.


If this is what the DA wants to see in the future of this country, we must see leadership change in its structures in which people follow leadership. There must be 50%/50% black and white leadership representation, nationally, provincially and regionally.

DA is currently having nine leaders nationally, only two are black, Lindiwe Mazibuko a parliamentary leader and Mmusi Maimane the nations spoke person. Out of 9 provincial leaders only one is Black Sizwe Wiseman Mchunu.



ANC National Spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu, said on March 21,2012:"We have always maintained that the DA views blacks as useful voters to win elections and nothing else. We call on all black DA members to see the DA for what it is, a white racist party. We also call on all those blacks who are in leadership structures of the DA for window dressing purposes to resign from the DA and not be used unduly. Such utterances must not be tolerated as they generate a negative feeling in those who suffered under colonial and apartheid rule". http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Is-the-DA-the-Party-of-the-people-20120323

On the other hand,one must known and bear it in mind as the World Mayor of the Year in 2008 from a field of 820 other mayoral candidates, it’s hard to comprehend that a woman that has done so much in her lifetime in fighting crime, racism, drug abuse and unemployment in Cape Town, would be classed as a shameless bigot with ulterior motives. This was a difficult province for the ANC to govern; we should never take Helen for granted, she employs and deploys on merit.

The picture depicts the true sense of the future the D.A peruses for the society of South Africa, it is possible if we remain optimistic as South Africans. If you read the South African constitution Act 108, this is what it fosters to see in the future. Where black and white will be equal, non rascist, above all where they can cross the tribal, colour and cultural bridge to the level of intimacy. This means building homes together as different races. What else do we want to see except what is in this picture? Is this not a future we all want in actual fact? We should erect such type of picture because what we behold is what we become. We behold segregation we will become segregated, we behold pictures as these reflecting our future so it will be.

DASO on the move for change

(photo: inourfuture.co.za)

At first I didn't understand what was going on here when I saw this poster which then made me reanalyze the poster and its text and quite frankly the only people who would understand the poster and what it means are the target audience in this case being students where they are more exposed to DASO than the man in the street. To the man in the street, the poster conveys a different message that quite frankly is uncalled for, no matter how "tasteful" or "tasteless" its creation is.

I think they could have done just as good a poster if the couple were clothed. I have nothing against the content of the poster, in fact it has been very tastefully 'put together' and we all have our personal preferences but then again I feel that it is just too early for South Africans to grasp this scenario in this current political climate. “You wouldn't look twice" meaning that a non-racial future is what the DA envisages where blacks and whites can love a partner based on the person that partner is, and no one gawps at them because of their skin colour differences.

 The poster also shows that we can live as a unified south Africa looking past colour race or creed which is what our country has been striving for in the past 18 years but we are so caught up in the past that some of us no longer see the potential of us living as a rainbow nation and we tend to forget no matter how we look at one another we are all living under one brand which is South Africans. In closing this poster will immediately if you are honest about what you feel draw your prejudices to the fore be that you are black, white, coloured or anything else for that matte. try to analyse the origin of that emotion.

 If the poster evokes a negative reaction because one of the people depicted is not of your race and you hate that race, you have the starting point from which to work to improve yourself, and as a result, the whole of South Africa. have another look at this poster. If you have really advanced in your thinking, the only thing you will see is two people embracing the fruits of our nations freedom and equality.

The University Of Freestates Open Day 2010

A pioneer in investigative journalism

A journalist, a business boffin, a revolutionary, a crazy lady, a woman...these are only a few phrases used to describe the woman that ultimately became Nelly Bly: a pioneer in investigative journalism. Good afternoon Ladies and gentleman today we will be looking at the life of this miraculous woman and her quest for recognition in a man’s world.
In this speech I would firstly like to tell you about Bly’s break into the journalism industry. I will follow this by telling you about the highlight of her career which left a mark on the history of journalism forever. Lastly, I will look at some of the other exploits Bly took on which make her an admirable all-rounder. By the end of this speech; you will agree with me that Nelly Bly is a pioneer in investigative journalism.
“For men, participatory journalism was a choice, for women it was one of the few ways to break out of the women’s pages.” This is according to Lutes, the author of “front-page girls”. Throughout history, women have been fighting against stereotypes and campaigning for equal treatment and recognition. The role of women in journalism in the 1850s was to write about what women “knew” with topics varying from changing fashion to society news and domestic issues.
Elizabeth Jane Cochran first came into journalism by replying to a sexist article in the local newspaper. The editor was so impressed with her response that he offered her a job, and hence, Nelly Bly was born as most women of the time wrote under a pen name.
Right from the beginning Bly focused her attention on women’s rights issues. She pretended to be a poor woman working in a sweat shop with the aim of exposing the terrible conditions under which women had to work. This was met with threats from shop owners to withdraw their advertising from the Dispatch and Bly was asked to write about less offensive issues such as fashion. This did not seem to appeal to Bly as she responded to the request by leaving for Mexico for six months. Her work here once again led to controversy, however, and her articles on poverty and political corruption got her kicked out of the country.
“I was hungry, but the food would not down. I asked for unbuttered bread and was given it. I cannot tell you of anything which is the same dirty, black colour. It was hard and in places nothing more than dried dough. I found a spider in my slice.” This quote comes from Nelly Bly’s book “Ten days in a madhouse,” which brings me to the highlight of her career, which left a mark on the history of journalism forever.
On 22 September 1887 it was requested that she should have herself taken up in an asylum for the mentally ill where she would be required to write a story on the treatment of the patients in that particular institution . She spent ten days in the asylum undergoing treatment which she stated in her book would be able to make any sane women go crazy within two months. Her troubles were not in vain, however. As a direct result of her exposé of the atrocious treatment of patients in the institution, the City of New York appropriated $1,000,000 per annum more than before to the care of the mentally ill. This story marked the beginning of a new era in journalism and the book, “Nelly Bly: The best reporter in America” called her the “inventor of investigative journalism.”

JUSTICE, CRIME PREVENTION AND SAFETY
The government of South Africa is working hard to ensure that every citizen in South Africa feels safe.Government further took its work to reduce serious and violent crimes, and ensured that the justice system works efficiently and effectively by employing judges and other officials based on their qualifications rather than deploying them. Furthermore the government is implementing plans to increase the number of policemen and women by 10% over the next three years, because the number of our police personnel is shockingly small to root out criminal activities done by more than 48 million citizens.
The government further identified the fight against hijacking, business and house robberies, as well as contact crimes such as rape, murder and assault as top priorities because South Africa is about to host the biggest soccer tournament (fifa World Cup) therefore security and public protection through the SAPS is of utmost importance. This country is regarded as one which has the highest crime rate; therefore it is vital for the government to increase the number of police officers, just to curb the negative stigma about this country.
Crime rate proliferates every day, and as a result, it is pivotal for the current government to also increase the number of intelligent agencies and secret agencies so that crime can be managed and eventually demolished. Furthermore the number of the military personnel is very small, compared to the number of the citizens that they (soldiers or SANDF) have to protect, and the protection of the dignity and credibility of the state against foreign aggressors. This number (military force) need also to be increased so that the country can have suffice soldiers on the borders of the country, who will moderate the influx of illegal immigrants, because such people play a vital role in the criminal activities (human trafficking and drug smuggling) of this country.
South Africa’ military and police personnel are very small in comparison to the number of citizens that this country has (48million). The government is further urged to participate in community safety forums, stop buying stolen goods and be ready to provide the police with information regarding criminal activities within our communities because that is where most of criminal obligations transpire. However the government needs to remunerate the police and the military personnel with reasonable salaries, because their lives are always at risk which is contrary to what they earn. And this is the reason why these officials get involved in some criminal activities. There workload is immense but their salaries are very questionable. Recently police work as accomplices to many criminal activities in this country because their job is not regarded as the most important in this country, if the government can put more emphasis on policing; this country will be at peace with itself because the officials are getting incentives for a job-well-done.

Kovsie sports Director calls for extra time

Henry Mtshali & Attie Alberts

“Kovsies is going to become a force in soccer again.” This promise was made by die Rector of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof. Jonathan Jansen at Kovsies’ recent Open Day. With the strong focus on soccer this year, Irawa has spoken to several role-players to determine the state of Kovsie soccer.

According to Kovsie Sport, there is a hostel league in place, while the UFS first team plays in two provincial leagues. However, several own goals were scored. Kovsie Sport has been without a sponsor for the past three years since First National Bank chose not to renew its sponsorship due to the poor performance of the teams. “There is a lack of passion and commitment from the students,” says Mr James Letuka, Director of Kovsie Sport. According to Ms Nomsa Mahlangu, sport manager responsible for soccer, “players always use classes and tests as an excuse not to train, but are eager to play during intervarsity. Even more problematic is the fact that there are students studying on sports bursaries who has to be begged to show up for team practice and matches.”
Letuka says 60% of the players representing the UFS in the SAB league are still in secondary school. “I believe that the mindset of students need to change. Students often want to receive without contributing. Here they are given the platform, but they are not utilizing it.”

Student players seem to disagree. In recent years, many a student has accused Mahlangu of incompetence. Fannie Zim, RC Sport of Villa Bravado, says although the lack of development can be attributed to funding, Mahlangu is also to blame. “She has not played her role in the development of soccer.” In a previous interview with Irawa, Mahlangu has underlined that a number of factors contributed to the current state of soccer at the UFS, and that it stretches beyond “incompetence in management”. For instance, one has to keep in mind that she’s in charge of several other sporting codes as well.

To get the ball rolling, Letuka has given the assurance that, as from next semester, they will be committed to having open meetings for all soccer players and interested parties. An open day for soccer at the beginning of the academic year is also part of the long-term plan. “Affiliation with Bloemfontein Celtic is still in the pipeline, but players must show commitment first,” he added. Sponsorship alone will evidently not change the mindset of players, but will steer the development of Kovsie Soccer closer to the goal posts. “Once we start doing things correctly it is then that we move forward in the university and in this case with soccer,” Mahlangu concluded.