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Access to low-income houses made easy by moladi in Africa

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Access to low-income houses in Africa made easy by Moladi

By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa on March 11, 2013 in General News

Moladi, a South African based company established in 1986, makes housing accessible to low-income people through innovative and eco-friendly technology.

Decent housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head – development experts attest.

Academic research proves that access to a clean and stable home implicates an improvement in security, health and education.

The Moladi system consists of a reusable and recyclable plastic formwork mould, which is filled with stone-less concrete and a special chemical additive. This additive ensures that, once the mortar is set, the formwork can be removed – and reused up to 50 times.

According to founder Hennie Botes, the brickless walls can withstand all types of weather. The formwork is lightweight allowing easy transportation. Due to the simplicity in design and the repetitive application scheme, construction costs can be reduced significantly.

The Moladi model is not only cost-effective but fast too. Botes further commented that the wall structure of a house can be completed within one day. A further plus point, especially in remote areas, is that the construction does not require heavy machinery or electricity.

With the motto “Train the unemployed to build for the homeless”, Moladi combines construction with economic development. The company also offers training locally for the unemployed thereby creating jobs and empowering the community as a whole.

Due to the simplicity of the approach, construction techniques and skills can be transferred in a short time. In this way, the communities benefit from affordable shelter and skilled entrepreneurs (in the area of low-cost housing) at the same time.

Moladi’s success in over 20 countries shows that affordable housing is an important key in finding solutions to promoting security and alleviating poverty.



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Posted 12th March 2013 by Moladi Formwork

Friday, April 7 March is a Trap. It's White propaganda. Middle class nonsense

Why do you wanna March?

Why don't you march when innocent children get killed daily in the coloured townships or when your boss fires people at your work unjustly.... 

Why don't you March because white people at your work get paid 6 times more for the same job and you taught them when they first came to work at your company..... 

Now you wanna march for what?

You must be sick!

Why don't you march for your relative that is struggling financially and give them some groceries and financial support but Jy wil March????? 

This March is a Trap. It's White propaganda...... Middle class nonsense......


Your March is gonna disenfranchise the poor tomorrow. It's not gonna pay you tomorrow.... 

Because the boss is gonna say come fetch your pay Monday and family has to go hungry this weekend........

By Emmanual Plachez from Cape Town

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 IS NORMAL WORKING DAY

Government warns anti-Zuma protesters

TMG Digital | 04 April, 2017 09:01 

 

 President Jacob Zuma.

The government has warned protesters demonstrating against President Jacob Zuma that police will crack down on illegal actions.

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“Government assures all South Africans that Friday‚ 7th April‚ is a normal working day. We have noted social media messages which call for a shutdown of the country on Friday‚” the government communications unit GCIS tweeted on Monday night.
“The call made in these messages can have unexpected consequences especially for our fragile economy‚ business and communities. Whilst the public has a democratic right to embark on protest action‚ government does not support acts of civil disobedience.”

The GCIS warning comes after a social media campaign called on South Africans to take to the streets on Friday to urge Zuma to step down. Anti-Zuma sentiment has been growing since the president’s cabinet reshuffle last week‚ which booted out respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas.
“When citizens take to the streets illegally‚ we often witness violence‚ destruction of property and lawlessness. These illegal protests do not possess the characteristics of strengthening democracy‚” GCIS tweeted.


“Those found guilty of any form of violence will face the might of the law. Government is of the view that SAns can engage each other on differences through meaningful dialogue and through appropriate platforms.”

CivilSociety organizations, business & society at large are encouraged to work with Gov in strengthening our democracy to create a better SA

— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) 3 April 2017

The social media messages are sent to disturb the economy and to create the impression of disorder and fear in communities.

— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) 3 April 2017

The social media messages are sent to bring the image of SA into disrepute

— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) 3 April 2017

Those found guilty of any form of violence will face the might of the law.

— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) 3 April 2017

Soccer Laduma

Legend Reveals Barker’s Secret To Bafana Success

Edward Motale Explains Why Clive Barker Succeeded With Bafana

By Soccer Laduma - Sep 12, 2016 08:38 AM

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Former Bafana Bafana defender, Edward Motale, has revealed how Clive Barker managed to achieve success when in charge of the national team.

Barker was in charge of the national team between 1994 and 1997, cementing his place in history when Bafana claimed their first and only Africa Cup of Nations title in 1996 and Motale has revealed the secret to his former mentor’s success.

“What Clive Barker got right as Bafana coach was that he selected players that were on form; those who were consistent that were playing every day, week in and week out, those who were putting in the effort. It was either that you were doing so locally or internationally,” he explained to Soccer Laduma.

The 50-year-old pointed to examples such as Cape Town City coach, Eric Tinkler and the late Shoes Moshoeu to prove his point.

“You can look at (Eric) Tinkler, he was playing every game overseas, Shoes (Moshoeu) was playing every game in Turkey. And, on this side, we were consistently playing every game,” he added. “But there were players that were just on form like Brendan Augustine who was playing for Bush Bucks and was scoring every game. He was on form then and then we used the likes of the late Sizwe (Motaung) who was also on form. So those were the elements that he used, that’s where we had a nice combination.”

The Southern Times

Now Bafana Bafana Need Clive Barker

By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa

Cape Town – The South African Football Association (SAFA) must now re-hire Clive Barker to coach Bafana Bafana.

This is no time for SAFA to try things out if Bafana Bafana are to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Having failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2017, Bafana Bafana now need the best person that has ever coached them. And that person is Clive Barker.

After a successful spell as the head coach of the South Africa’s senior soccer men’s team since early 1994 till December 1997, a few months before defending his 1996 African Nations Cup glory on home-soil, Barker was unceremoniously axed after the team’s early exist in the Confederations Cup held in Saudi Arabia.

Bafana Bafana had qualified to play in the inter-continental tournament due to them being African Champions in 1996.

If Barker had stayed on, he would have been the first coach to coach Bafana Bafana to the 1998 Soccer Wold Cup in France. Barker had qualified South Africa to the world’s greatest show.

But what is now clear is that Bafana Bafana is far away from being No 1 in Africa and No 16 world, which they had achieved under Barker.

Also in 1996, under Barker, FIFA bestowed Bafana Bafana with an international award as the most improved team, a Best Mover of the Year.

All the other coaches have not achieved anything close to what Barker achieved.

Barker was a professional footballer in the 1960s, playing for Durban City and Durban United having made his debut at the age of 17. He had a trial with Leicester City, but a serious knee injury quickly ended his career.

“The Dog”, as he is nicknamed, became a manager in the 1970s, coaching numerous clubs in South Africa, including Durban City, Manning Rangers, AmaZulu (Zulu Royals) and Santos Cape Town. In the 1980s, he won championships with various teams.

During his club career, he won two league championships and two league cups. He was one of the first white managers in the South African league.

In 2013, Barker took Wits University to forth spot of South Africa’s highest league the PSL. He has won numerous awards/honours and other many accolades.

Today, Bafana Bafana is 23 years old and is ranked around No 17 in Africa and 72 in the world.  Clearly Barker was the best thing to have happened to Bafana Bafana and probably to South African soccer generally.

SAFA must do South Africa a huge favour and return Barker to coach Bafana Bafana.

Shakes Mashaba can be given another portfolio within the technical department. However, if Clive Barker had to come back he would need to be given the right to choose his assistance coach and technical support.

SABC News

Bloemfontein Celtic legend Petrus Molemela described as a unifier

Monday 27 March 2017 20:40

Teboho Letshaba 

 

Molemela died on Sunday and would have turned 84 next month(SABC)

The late Bloemfontein Celtic life president and former owner Petrus "Whitehead" Molemela has been described as a "unifier”.

Molemela died on Sunday and would have turned 84 next month.

Molemela an ardent cyclist has served football from the cradle to the grave. He joined Bloemfontein Celtic in the 70s.

It was at the height of the rivalry between the three Bloemfontein clubs; Mangaung FC, Mangaung United and the popular Bloemfontein Celtic.

Founding member of Bloemfontein Celtic, Abram "Ace" Sempe says the deceased helped unify the club, stating:  “Molemela joined the club when it facing financial difficulties. He helped unify the club. Rivalry was tense.”

Meanwhile, Bloemfontein Celtic legend, David "Chippa" Sefali says Molemela helped discover talent, sating: “They were the first Celtic team to win the trophy for Celtic in 1985. He regards him as a father. He helped unearth the talent.”

“Molemela loved Bloemfontein and used the club to develop talent in the Mangaung area. I met him when I was still a youngster in the late 80s,” recalls Bloemfontein Celtic ex-captain, Jeffrey "Styles" Legetla.

Plans are in place to honour Molemela.

Free State Sports MEC, Mmathabo Leeto says a sports museum will be erected where Molemela's memory will be depicted. Leeto added that Molemela was a servant of the people.

Molemela was also a devout Christian.

The memorial service will be held at a church on Friday.

Funeral details are yet to be finalised.

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Grace Bible Church responds to uproar over Joe Mafela memorial

2017-03-23 15:42

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Joe Mafela poses with his lifetime achievement award from the Comics' Choice Awards. Photo: Comics' Choice Awards

Cape Town - On Wednesday, former Generations actor Mangaliso Ngema revealed that Grace Bible Church in Soweto had asked the family of late actor Joe Mafela to pay R89k for a memorial service to be held, using their facilities.

Ngema has since apologised for and deleted that post, saying, "Friends and relatives, I need to make a public apology for posting about the Mafela family and Grace Bible church. I was not appointed spokesperson for the family and neither did I seek consent from them for posting. (sic)."

The Juice spoke to Ngema about those comments and he added, "I really put my foot in it with that post. I got so upset when I heard that. I wasn't thinking."

Now the church has responded, by releasing a statement to the press.

Read the full statement here:

"Grace Bible Church is a non-profit organisation with church facilities in areas where it is operational. The facilities have been funded by the members and serves their needs.

Communities in which the organisation operates sometimes request to use the church facilities and their requests are handled by the facilities division. They then get quoted based on the request.

Grace Bible Church members are not charged for the use of the facilities.

The public has often requested the use of the facilities for memorials and funerals.  As a church we only allow them to utilise the premises when they are available. They are required to pay for the overheads which include audio visual equipment and operators.

GBC reserves the right to discuss the terms with families and organisers as is standard with other facilities. We do not comment publicly on such issues, which can only be disclosed by organisers or families."

Joe Mafela's memorial service was subsequently held at Joburg Theatre on Thursday, 23 March.