Munghana Lonene fm invades soshanguve Block H.

Swinyeletani takes to the stage to entertain the crowds at Halala shopping centre.

 

Ernest waka Mabasa

 

 

Munghana Lonene visited  Soshanguve Block H at Halala Shopping Centre on 9 February to celebrate its 48th year with its listeners.

Pretorians have been complaining that the station does not visit and celebrate its birthday with them. Magunele Robert Nukeri, resident and member of Khomanani Munghana Lonene fm Club said, “I am very delighted that they have finally come and celebrated with us as Pretorian people.”

 James Shikwambana, station manager said that they have finally come to Pretoria because of the dissatisfied listeners. He said that they wanted to show all listeners that they care. Shikwambana said that for 2013 they have started to celebrate in Bushbuckridge on 3 February and will continue to celebrate until the end of the month. Nkensani Nyango, Gingirikani, presenter, said “This event is successful for both presenters and listeners. It’s always nice to present in front of your lovely listeners. It brings happiness.”

Xitsonga music artists were invited by the station to entertain listeners. “We have come here to perform to the people, this is called Ubuntu. We maintain our customs, culture and tradition through the station,” said King Chauke, manager of Limpopo Poison musical band.

This event also invited the station’s fanatics from outside Pretoria. Listeners came from Soweto, Saulsville, Tembisa, Mamelodi and other places .Louis Masia, a listener from Tembisa at Ndulwini said “It is good that Mlfm has done justice and come to Pretoria because Pretorians were complaining. I am a loyal listener to this station and have been celebrateing with them every year.”

Munghana Lonene fm is looking forward to host other successful events this month. Next weekend will be at Ntlaveni and Mokopani on the other.

The confident disabled take the on able bodied

Boeputhutse Junior Secondary school learners celebrate their win against the Soshad soccer team

Ernest Mabasa

Boeputhutse Junior Secondary School beat Soshanguve Self Help Association of People with Disabilities (Soshad) 4 goals to 1 on last week Wednesday at Boeputhutse Junior Secondary School field ground in Soshanguve Block F.

Themba Motsepe, a grade 7 learner, scored a hat trick and the fourth goal was scored by Tshepo Ndlovu for Boeputhutse Junior Secondary school. Soshad managed to get a good goal that came from William Masusku after being denied a goal from a penalty spot.

The game was well organised by social workers, Luara Sepepng, Vonia Chiwandza and Derrick Nyahuruwa from Soshanguve Self Help association of People with Disabilities. Derrick Nyahuruwa said that the purpose of the soccer match was to involve people with disabilities in social events and to promote a positive perception towards people with disabilities.

After the game Soshad reached its aim as both teams were hugging and shaking hands with one another. Social worker, Nyahuruwa, said, “It was a good game despite the loss. We are achieving our aim which is to see our people confident. They were treated as equals. They are happy with their performance.”

Teacher and coach Terrance Mokone, of Boeputhutse Junior Secondary School said “Both teams played well and I think this kind of game should be initiated at other schools.” Vincent Mahlangu coach of Soshad said that he was happy with the match and that his players believed in themselves.

Parents supported this game in numbers. Julia Ntuli, a parent said “They are confident. We need to back them. They will be something important in life in future. They will reach big goals soon if they continue with matches. Soshad is looking forward to more successful soccer matches.”