On 21 August Youthzones and Dreamfields jointly hosted a ‘Dream Event’ in Paballelo Upington. The day was filled with fun, football and connecting. Twelve primary schools from Upington participated

and each of these schools received

Dream Bag, containing full football kit and boots. Newly kitted out all

the kids then played in a tournament with eventual winners…

While Driving, from Phuthaditjhaba to Pretoria to Jozi, with my friend Schalk, we were listening Anneli Van Rooyen singing Ken Jou Jouself? I started reflecting on the song and I realise how much most of us walk around less motivated not knowing how special we are or who we are and what we are capable of. If we did we will be living differently. Everyone is special and unique and I always say there is no role model for anyone rather say someone can inspire through one ' life story etc but we…

Just a quick random reflection. I’m sitting in my car here at Disaster Field in Bluegum Bosch, Phuthaditjhaba. Two kids climbed into the car and are busy scrutinising every move I make and commenting

on everything they see. The can’t speak any English, not even basics. But when

they saw a cheap red and green plastic soccer ball in the back window they

immediately knew it was from SPAR. Leotlela and Karabo immediately…

Dr. Vuyo Socishe…

Change or Die

Is one thing to try to impact the community or trying to stop violence while back somewhere at the office trying to see the root cause and find a way to help to stop the fight or using some pyscho-socio strategies or academic correlations. Is another thing when one see these things when staying in the community, exposed to it. It affects me. And secondly what is the message sent accross to the children who are exposed to it. In my one 6 days visit in Somerset East I was exposed to one of the…

Helderberg Local Football Associations Results for Past week.

Lubs 0-2 Black aces

R. Killers 0-6 Two for Joy

Cata 6-3 B. Pirates

Juventus 3-3 Golden Arrows

M. Pioneers 3-3 Masters

Makaula 0-2 RDP

All Star 3-1 Manchester UTD

Y. Chiefs versus Y. Stars this game will be on…

At school, university, colleges .... or I can say academic life, we normally go for lessons, tuts or practicals so we can be ready for a test or exam. So is lesson first and then test after. But in life is other way around or vice versa.I saying this continuing from my last blog concerning Helderberg encounter. What we do in life wherever whenever whatever it simply impact someone or I can we plant a particular seed in someone 's life. Sometimes the fruits are positive or sometimes are…

I have been in Helderberg for four days, and I encountered two racial attacks from the Somerset West mall and industrial area while with the kids from Lwandle Township. Most people walk around with either stereotyped mind about blacks, or have fear after hearing about the crime or being victim but it takes a wise man and courage not to put blue print in everyone. The kids I was with are the squatter camp kids who were eating in a fancy restuarant for first time in their lives, for someone…

I did everything that i could do for my community but i didnt have such huge faith that i have right now. i first met Doc nd Schalk on their visit here in Helderberg before the world cup, we just talk nd talk until i discovered my love for the place, i mean the predicaments we face, the victories we didnt celebrate nd the oportunities we have. so far they have assisted us on our 3 teams, thts Golden Arrows, Strand Manchester United nd Mighty Pioneers with soccer balls, bibs and few sessions…

sometimes we all believe that miracles were things of the past but meeting you guys (Schalk and Doc seem like a miracle we did"nt know each other but now we are like brothers .thank you very much guys for your kindness ,commitment and dedication that you have shown to your work .I have learnt a lot from you keep up the good work.know one thing that, Iam not the only one out there we are so many but we differ in many ways.

Here in Lwandle and Nonzamo Squatter Camp we did a huge campaign organised by Inyanda Youth Organisation under Nkosi and Lwandle Museum about stopping Xenophobia in our areas. We were responding to some threats and attacks made by the public and we convinced people not to go ahead but the minority refuse as usual and there was also an extended meeting by SANCO in Asanda Village but it was not controllable, people were swearing at each other and the meeting stopped. We as young people wont…

hey there doc, how is joburg? just wanted to say thank you very much for the chance you have given us,nw we are able to be in contact with other people.hoping that you are enjoying the world cup fivah.have a great day,hoping to here from you asap. nasiphi titi

hey doc how are you doing? just wanted to say thanks for giving us the oppoturnity to learn.when are you coming back? have agood day.