‘No matric dance till November’ demands the Department

The department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has instructed schools to withhold Matric dance ceremonies in the province from September till November.

The department issued the letter titled ‘Suspension of matric dance ceremonies’ to all high schools in the province. It is stated that this will fight the constant downfall in matric pass rate, schools are directed to hold these ceremonies till the last exam paper in November 30. It is said that pupils spend too much time preparing for matric dance and forget about studying for exams.

However, opposing to this, some schools refuse to follow this order. Ladysmith High School is one of the schools who say the message came late as they have already made the preparations. The school principal Chisto Pieterson said their celebration is on the 30th of September which is the day of closing schools.

“It is impossible to cancel the ceremony because we have already booked the venue, we have paid some of the people how will render their services, the children have already bought their dress and all the preparations have been done, we do not argue with the department but it is impossible on our side.” Said Pieterson

On the other had the department does not back down on their order, the department says those who fail to obey these orders will face consequences. It was further stated that the schools are controlled and take others from the department the same goes with all the trips that each schools embark on.

The letter was signed by the head of department Advocate Bheki Masuku instructed school governing bodies to make sure that the last few days before exams are spent wisely and to make sure matric dance does not happen till the instructed date.

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African Pride

#2. Hunting in Africa

today we take a look at one of the most famous activities that was established in the early 1652's in most African countries, in the early ages hunting was done mainly for survival. 

Hunting 

Is the practice of killing or trapping any animal, or pursuing or tracking it with the intent of doing so. hunting wildlife or feral animal is most commonly done by humans for food.

hunting is still done in most countries in Africa including South Africa, in places like NoNgoma, KwaMaphumulo, Hluhluwe, KwaHlabisa and many more.

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African Pride

September, Africa Month. this month Open View will share some of the best African pride and values. the purpose is to share the beauty of our continent, educate the newer generation about our values as Africans.

today we will focus on one of Africa's famous tradition, the one thing that people from other countries recognize us with. 

#1. RANDAVEL HOUSES

History of Rondaval Houses

The rondavel is usually round or oval in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally found in raw form. Its walls are often constructed from stones. The mortar may consist of sand, soil, or combinations of these, mixed with cow dung. The floor of a "traditional" rondavel is finished with a dung mixture to make it hard and smooth. The main roofing elements of a rondavel are spars or poles taken from tree limbs, which have been harvested and cut to length. The roof covering is of thatch that is sewn to the poles with grass rope. The process of completing the thatch can take as little as one weekend.

Rondavels can be found in the countries of Southern Africa, including: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and others.

the hut is normally used to consult with ancestors, it is normally called KwaGogo where it is believed Amadlozi are. when there's a ritual it is the room where Impepho is burned and where the slaughtered meet sleeps for the night. 

even today randavel is respected in the who of Africa and taken as one of African Values.
THIS IS OUR PRIDE 
Azania Open View: Khanyi Mdluli

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The other day I had a very emotional and inspiring interview with a brain tumor cancer survivor Jean Ntuli 29. She's a strong and very open minded young female.

She is a mother of 2 beautiful children and a wife, she is the ex- employee at Bell in Richards Bay, she has accepted her illness and is dertemined that she is not difined by the circumstances she is currently in. she is a child of God and respect and values God.

she speaks freely about the pain she has been through and encorages others not to live in fear.

things like this that makes me realize how much we should be grateful for our lives, how strong other people are, how God can turn your life around and most importantly how he can tests your Faith in him

Khanyi Mdluli