A true friend is the one that remembers you, especially in difficult times. Youthzones have always been a true friend from the first day we met. Not only with the handouts and many more materialistic but in so many ways. I remember, when I was facing hardship in life, they offered me love and ear, I can never forget when Doctor Mabila uttered simple…

South Africa has no choice but to accept that informality(informal traders) will remain a crucial employment option for many people. It saddens me the fact that I receive messages from a few number of young people who are asking for work and many more other things. I wish I can assist all of them if I could or rather give them employment if my small…

Day. 27

Same storm but a different boat.

I came across this analogy in my reading today and it resonated with what I wanted to reflect on - same storm but a different boat.

I appreciate the effort and the dedication of the president and his team(cabinet) a round of applause. Besides, we are so grateful to have him as our…

Day. 23

Affordability & Availability.

Let me start off by showing my sincere gratitude to all of you who have been checking up on me via texts, phone calls etc. Thank you so much that's exactly what I needed at this time of difficulty in my life. Today I'll reflect on two aspects, which I mentioned on my tittle - affordability &…

Day. 21

I believe we are coming to the end of something, either bad or good. 

Each day I discover new meanings and new ways to push through the lockdown difficulties. Today I decided to reflect on one of my contributions to my beautiful country, South Africa.

Although I'm not a spokesman for any of underprivileged people…

Let it go. There are some things, some people, some attitudes, and some feelings that you have experienced that you just need to let go because they are preventing you from living your greatest life! You are in charge. Exercise your power by consciously looking and asking the question. "How is this serving me by holding on to this attitude, anger,…

Just the other day when visiting was still allowed.

On the photo above it's my…

On the photo above it's my credited online certificate. Let's use this time to up our skills and to stay ahead of ourselves. Last year around this time I took part in this online course, it's a free online course all that it requires it's access to the Internet(data) and your time. It took me a whole month to finish the course - had to conduct…

As the COVID-19 cases are increasing daily and the death numbers are slowing backing up. I'm getting worried, in fact, I'm worried. I can only imagine the panic and anxiety that's troubling the underprivileged people. There's looming that the lockdown might be extended. My adrenaline is raising.

I foresee a cessation of all small businesses…

Don't allow this time to turn you into someone you are not. Be humble, stay genuine, help others and be authentic all the time.

So today(06- April - 2020) when I was busy doing my crafting, minding my business and obeying the command of the President by staying at home, there was a knock at my door, because I play my sound to the last bar I could not hear the knock, eventually, it came to my attention and I rushed to see who is it. At first, I thought maybe it was people from the…

Like the President has said: This pandemic will pass but it is up to us to determine how long it will last.

I thought I should share with you all the things we can do at home.

Here is one of the things that have been keeping me accompanied; books. I know we all…

Just the other day when we were allowed to play outside 

So many of us in the townships…

Not everyone is that privileged

Being part of the youth zone team has helped me to grow in so…

The good & the bad of the lockdown and the scariest part of it.

First, when I heard that elderly people are vulnerable to the virus (COVID-19) I became very anxious. I thought of my grandfather who is turning 90 years old this year and many more other elderly people out there.

He is a pensioner, he still survives by the veggies he…

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   For the past few days, it hasn't been easy for all of us, simply because every movement, and everyday routine it's on hold. I guess this is a practice to a new life that's awaiting us, it is up to all of us whether we adopt now and familiarise ourselves with the digital world or suffer in the long run.

   Apparently, creative…

The power of the Data bundles.

Many people are concern about COVID- 19. Some feel remorseful for not bulking booze on the last day before the national lockdown, others are roaming around the street disobeying the law just so they can run away from their realities (are in a state of escapism). While others are stuck somewhere in their homes with…

The two sides of lockdown.

Hi, my name is Thandolwethu Mbalo from Bloemfontein currently residing in Gauteng. I'm a self-employed young man (street vendor) - I do crafting, beading, T-shirt printing/embroidering and I also Rica sim cards and I sell airtime.

Let me begin by thanking youthzones for the…