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Changing the face of rural villages

Wall of fame

Our beloved home girl "you thought she was born in sandton? hell no..mogaung village

School kids ill in food scandal

Some learners from Makeke Primary School in Luckau village in the Elias Motsoaledi municipality were rushed to hospital on Monday where they were treated for vomiting and stomach cramps following a meal of beans, pumpkin and pap provided through a school-feeding programme.

Learners rushed to hospital following a meal of beans, pumpkin and pap provided through a school-feeding programme.

SEKHUKHUNE – Some learners from Makeke Primary School in Luckau village in the Elias Motsoaledi municipality were rushed to hospital on Monday where they were treated for vomiting and stomach cramps following a meal of beans, pumpkin and pap provided through a school-feeding programme.

This was confirmed by education spokesperson, Paena Galane, yesterday (Tuesday). He said premier Stanley Mathabatha and education MEC Thembisile Nwendamutswu were due to visit the school yesterday afternoon. Galane said the children were treated and sent home.

DA Limpopo leader Jacques Smalle said the latest incident was a clear indication that the distribution of contaminated food in the programme was more widespread than initially suspected.

He said the quality controls of the department were clearly not effective.

Yesterday Smalle attended a provincial legislature session and said he intended to request government to urgently withdraw all food provided to Sekhukhune schools by school-feeding schemes.

Provincial government spokesperson, Phuti Seloba, said the service provider in question had its contract to supply food to the school terminated.

According to DA Limpopo caucus spokesperson, Stephen Mbedzi, Smalle had opened five murder cases against the department of education and the service providers as, according to him, a total of five learners had already lost their lives.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Ronél Otto said while she did not deny that cases had been opened, but she could not confirm who had opened them, as no case number was provided. “I can confirm that the principal of Hlakudi Primary School opened an attempted murder case against their school-feeding programme service provider. Another case of attempted murder was opened with the Jane Furse police. Food samples are being tested as part of these investigations,” she said.

Talking to our Homeboy...DJ Fanatic

Sitting in during his rehearsal for AKA’s birthday celebration at Hush Bar and Lounge in Rosebank, Joel caught up with DJ Fanatic, whose real name is Thabiso Maphutse. DJ Fanatic is in his absolute element behind the decks and is fast becoming one of the best Hip Hop DJs in South Africa. Being the backing DJ of one of South Africa’s revolutionary rappers, AKA, he sure does have a lot of weight on his shoulders.

We squeezed in a few minutes from his crazy schedule, albeit with several interruptions, but once the dust settled and we finally got to our interview, we discovered a down to earth and very humble guy. Here are a few things we found out about him:

Q: What’s your fondest childhood memory or earliest connection with music?
A: I don’t remember much about my childhood pre-high school but what I do remember is being in the school choir.

Q: When did you decide that music would be the path you’d follow?
A: I didn’t really decide; I don’t even know when I started deejaying. I just saw myself spinning discs and because I really enjoyed it, I kept at it.

Q: Why did you choose to be a Hip Hop DJ?
A: I started out as a House DJ but it felt monotonous. Many people might not know this, but Hip Hop music has more beats and instruments. I saw it as a better challenge and that’s why I chose it.

Q: When was your break into the industry?
A: I was signed by ShowLove in 2010.

Q: How did you become AKA’s DJ?
A: AKA recognised my skill. My manager, Tibz, approached me and told me that AKA was looking for a DJ. That’s how it started.

Q: What’s the best thing about your job?
A: Travelling and seeing beautiful places, but mostly connecting with the fans and getting the love and appreciation from them – and of course there are certain ‘perks’

Q: What is the most important lesson for those in your industry?
A: Don’t be bigger than the industry. Don’t get an ego and think you’re better than everyone just because you’re well-known. Always appreciate the fans because they are the ones that got you here and tomorrow they can also get you out. Most DJs and artists wonder why people don’t clap or appreciate them after their performance, it’s simply because they didn’t respect the people, so people don’t respect them back.

Q: What characteristics should DJs possess?
A: A certain presence when playing in front of a crowd. Good interpersonal skills and humility. They should be accessible and also stay away from all the stereotypes that surrounding DJs.

Q: What advice would you give to anyone wanting to make a break into the industry:
A: If you absolutely believe that it’s your calling, follow your dreams with gusto and don’t treat it like just a hobby. For me, it’s my job and it’s part of me and who I am. Also, stay focused and make sure you have a plan. Stay in school; that’s very important, and teach yourself the business side of the industry as it’s not only about the glam and spinning discs.

Q: Who’s your role model?
A: My mom; she’s the best and has supported me through everything. She’s the reason I have all this success.

Q: Whom do you admire in the music industry?
A: DJ Black Coffee. He’s an excellent producer and a great DJ. He has broken records that others haven’t even attempted to do, yet he’s still humble. I respect that. I also admire Khuli Chana. He’s been in the game for longer than most cats in Hip Hop but he hasn’t gained an big ego like some of them.

Q: What’s your favourite quote?
A: “Every day is Work” by Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. This has made me work harder and I’ve seen that it’s true because every day and every moment for me is work. Even now as I’m speaking to you, this is work because I’m marketing myself. Sometimes Tibz will BBM me and say, “Dude, you haven’t tweeted in 3 days!” Social networking and staying in touch with my fans is also working and expanding my brand.by joel nonyane

Luckau RePlica a youth project aiming to encourage the youth of Luckau to be Social activists in their village

and becomes leaders of positive change through mentoring their friends with information.the projects will be launching a geo_tech mobile

App called the MOBI-Village the application that allows young people to share educational information on their cell- phones without.

having to worry about visiting internet hotspots or cafe.

Is nyaope South Africa's worst drug ?

Luckau Streets Fashion

POP Bottles........

In the search of Antiglobal no trends

The youth of Luckau are Social Motivated

Join Luckau, Mogaung,Legolaneng, Sephaku and Monsterlus Facebook group

OUT AND ABOUT

The Social website for the inspiring youth of Luckau

it' is always difficult for the people who lives in rural villages to send message across. using the latest tech such as social media , twitter , facebook and so forth. i still believe that there is no need for us people who are living in rural villages to travel long distances visiting internet cafe. there is a concept wich can actually help every young people who stays in rural village owning a pc ( computer ) there is easy internet hotspots wich you can linked in. without worrying about the telephone lines.www.facebook.com/joelnonyan

PROUDLY RURAL BOY

Iam Joel Nonyane from a village called luckau, located in Ga - Sekhukhune Limpopo province. im the guy who tells you

about what the youth are like or dislikes, because Iam young and enthusiastic and im really sorry for my ''broken english''

Poppy Ntshongwana the most hottest female Dj in Mzansi

'' You Betta love this gal, you can check her out on Facebook ''

This week were are featuring one of eMalahleni s' finest , You all knows him. goes by the name of Tsietsi Matlakala

He is a comedian and famous for being part of the YOU THINK YOU ARE FUNNY COMPETITION, this Tsietsi is a friendly type of guy and loves nature.

Im Proud about my rural village and i love our community website

Says! Vincent Masuku from Luckau

Vince is one of the few people who are, not ashamed of were they come

from thou, he is based in Pitoria ,the man will be updating us with views.

on how pictures can say things, wich people don't know!!

We are called THE VILLAGE FAB

The youth of luckau love the village. this segment hates the negative stereotypes.people have of the rural village, and are out to prove there is a progressive class of people from the villages. they agravitate. towards similar stores and clothing as the township youth.the only difference being that they are not ashamed of their roots.

Luckau Village my ''Hood''

Luckau is one of limpopo province rural villages, situated in the Greater Sekhukhune district. being a rural village

like any other township is also a home for Mapantsula and majita.

MobiVillage Luckau Street Culture

The new cell phone download representing the youth of luckau.mobivillage illustrate how the grids location based technology works Luckau Website launched mobivillage, a geo - tagged documentary for cell phone wich explores youth culture in Ga - sekhukhune in the street of showing the twenty five minute documentary in a linear fashion from start to finish.

He comes from rural limpopo where there's no internet access but this young inventor didn't let that stop him.

His rural school doesn't have a science laboratory and there isn't a single internet cafe in his village but Thabang Modiba isn't the kind of guy who lets little details like this get in his head nothing can stop him and it's this blend of go - getter attidute and sharp as mind that has gained him entry to an elite group of whizz - kids who hope to change the way other young people think. the 16 year old grade 11 learner from Seagotle High School in limpopo is one of the 2009 brand ambassador for Hip2B2.

Gadget Review

iPhone drives a car

Reseachers in Germany have come up with an application that allows you to drive a car using your iPhone. the idriver app converts the iPhone into a real - life equivalent of a video game controller. the app has separate buttons for accelerate and brake, along with a steering wheel that makes use of the Iphone 's motion sensitive capabilities. its signals are sent to the specially rigged car over Wi - Fi, with the driver able to navigate from a distance with the help of live video pictures from a camera on the car's roof. the app, wich is not commercially available.is the brainchild of researchers at the free University of Berlin.

Lifestyle and Fashion from the villages of Limpopo

Luckau is one of limpopo province s' famous rural village, burst with creativity ,they are the meeting place for traditional african culture and global youth cultures styles in fashion, dance and music. are seen as a way out of poverty, tomorrow s' global subcultures are born in the big cities of the third world.