What began as a dream has become a powerful story of endurance, hope, and purpose.
This past weekend, Onke Sitwayi, a passionate activist and youth advocate from Elliotdale, completed his extraordinary 27-day walk from Mossel Bay to Dutywa, a journey of more than 600 kilometres along South Africa’s scenic coastline.
Onke embarked on this walk with a mission to raise awareness and funds for the establishment of the first EcoLab for high schools in rural villages, a space designed to empower learners with access to environmental education and practical science learning resources.
Onke’s journey began in Mossel Bay, carrying with him nothing but determination, a vision for…
Education Disparities: While access to education has improved, disparities remain,
particularly in rural areas and among marginalized communities.
Bad Beh8Vior
A Priest was seated next to Van Der Merwe on a flight to Brakpan.
After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken.
Van Der Merwe asked for a Rum and Coke, which was brought and placed before him.
The flight attendant then asked the priest if he would like a drink.
He replied in disgust \”I\’d rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips.\”
Van Der Merwe then handed his drink back to the attendant and said \”Me too, I didn\’t know we had a choice.\”
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A new teacher enters a classroom full of students.
The teacher stands at the front of the room and greets the students, \”Good morning, class.\”
None of the students say anything. One boy at the back of the classroom stands up, \”Good morning, teacher.\”
Puzzled, the teacher carries on. The following morning, the same thing happens. Day after day goes by, and it\’s the same routine.
One morning after greeting the class and the same student standing and greeting, the teacher has had enough, \”Why is it, that every time I walk in and greet the entire room, only you stand up and greet me?\”
In the most broken English, the boy replies, \”Because I are the only one here, what\’s name are Klass\”