NDR Cultures Stories

NDR Cultures Stories http://ndr.org.za National Digital Repository Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:28 +0200 http://2lmn.co.za/work/harvest?apples en-za Copyright (c) 2013 NDR The Rise & Fall of Kwa Ndebele ; Independence http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/396 Sanele Ningi Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:21:54 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/396 kwa ndebele gerrie van der merwe moutse incoporationntsoake phatlane We look at the issue that sparked the Kwa Ndebele uprising in the 80's;the idea of being an independent state We look at the issue that sparked the Kwa Ndebele uprising in the 80's;the idea of being an independent state

]]> The Rise & Fall of Kwa Ndebele ;Kwa Ndebele http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/393 Sanele Ningi Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:17:22 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/393 kwa ndebele history mapoch war stephen ntsoakae phatlane king mayisha cornelius mahlangu ndzundzatribal authority manal tribal authority Kwandebele was In terms of the state’s policy of ethnic compartmentalization of South Africa the designated homeland of southern `Ndebele speaking people. As newly discovered state that was only conceived by the government in 1972 and by 1986 it was already set on the road to independence.We find out more about how Kwa Ndebele came to exist Kwandebele was In terms of the state’s policy of ethnic compartmentalization of South Africa the designated homeland of southern `Ndebele speaking people. As newly discovered state that was only conceived by the government in 1972 and by 1986 it was already set on the road to independence.We find out more about how Kwa Ndebele came to exist

]]> Youth of the Revolution http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/390 Thabang Phetla Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:17:46 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/390 education in our lifetime somafco solomon mahlangu freedxom college somafco trust kwa ndebele peter bhuti mopai kwa ndebele uprising the rise and fall of kwa ndebele xmas on death row evelyn de bruin upington 26 education south africa ndr To understand the present, and move into the future, we have to understand the past.  This is very true of the state of education and youth in South Africa today. Throughout the month of June we will be looking at the contribution made by young people in South Africa in both the liberation struggle and the struggle for quality education. We feature extracts from 3 TV documentaries commissioned by the NDR ; Education in Our Lifetime, Xmas on DeathRow and The Rise and Fall of Kwa Ndebele that all chronicle the impact of Youth in one form or the other. To understand the present, and move into the future, we have to understand the past. This is very true of the state of education and youth in South Africa today. Throughout the month of June we will be looking at the contribution made by young people in South Africa in both the liberation struggle and the struggle for quality education. We feature extracts from 3 TV documentaries commissioned by the NDR ; Education in Our Lifetime, Xmas on DeathRow and The Rise and Fall of Kwa Ndebele that all chronicle the impact of Youth in one form or the other.

]]> Education In Our lifetime :Challenges to education in South Africa http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/389 Thabang Phetla Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:24 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/389 education 1994 challenges policies ministers post bantu education maria lizet ocampo The democratisation of South Africa ,in 1994 ,came with its own set of problems. Some being carried over from the apartheid years like unequal development of schools, teachers and the lack of culture of learning within communities, The legacies of bantu education are evident in1996 Census figures (the first true census of all people in South Africa): one in five South African adults had received no formal education at all and only 6% had achieved tertiary level. For 25% of the population, at that time about 40.5 million, the highest level of education achieved was "some" primary school.In the videos we take at the challenges faced by the education system at intergration and up to today The democratisation of South Africa ,in 1994 ,came with its own set of problems. Some being carried over from the apartheid years like unequal development of schools, teachers and the lack of culture of learning within communities, The legacies of bantu education are evident in1996 Census figures (the first true census of all people in South Africa): one in five South African adults had received no formal education at all and only 6% had achieved tertiary level. For 25% of the population, at that time about 40.5 million, the highest level of education achieved was "some" primary school.In the videos we take at the challenges faced by the education system at intergration and up to today

]]> Education In Our lifetime : Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/388 Thabang Phetla Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:49 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/388 somafco chris hani education mohammed tikley solomon mahlangu freedom college somafco trust What was SOMAFCO? how was it started? We take a look.In our video we talk to Mr Mohammed Tikley and some of his collegues from the days of SOMAFCO to find out more the College What was SOMAFCO? how was it started? We take a look.In our video we talk to Mr Mohammed Tikley and some of his collegues from the days of SOMAFCO to find out more the College

]]> laduma http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/372 Peter Buti Mopai Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:56:31 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/372 zama masondo south african football laduma supersport  South Africans love football. Nothing is synonymous with SA Football like the phrase “laduuuuuma”,we find out what it means and where it comes from. South Africans love football. Nothing is synonymous with SA Football like the phrase “laduuuuuma”,we find out what it means and where it comes from.

]]> South Africana - Homelands http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/370 Peter Buti Mopai Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:53:57 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/370 homelands apartheid south africa bophutatswana kwa ndebele kwazulu ciskei transkei gazankulu lebowa kgomo mangope ss skhosana The Homelands are at times remembered with either hate or affection ;but what where they? How did they come about? and what was their purpose? We speak to political analyst Prince mashele and fellow young South Africans about this topic The Homelands are at times remembered with either hate or affection ;but what where they? How did they come about? and what was their purpose? We speak to political analyst Prince mashele and fellow young South Africans about this topic

]]> Baabalaas http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/368 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:50:12 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/368 baabalaas hangover beer If you've ever had one too many drinks ,you are bound to wake up with a big "baabalaas" the following day If you've ever had one too many drinks ,you are bound to wake up with a big "baabalaas" the following day

]]> South Africana: Chesa nyama http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/366 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:48:26 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/366 chaf podzi kwa max chesa nyama braai meat We look at another popular South African cultural icon ; Chesa nyama. Why do people of the South love frequenting these establishments and what makes them South African We look at another popular South African cultural icon ; Chesa nyama. Why do people of the South love frequenting these establishments and what makes them South African

]]> South Africana : Fong Kong http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/363 Ntando Marumo Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:46:10 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/363 senyaka fong kong plastic south africa slang zing zong zimbabwe Fong kong is slang which means fake,plastic or not genuine.The term "fong kong" was popular in the late 90's and early 2000's with Mzansi youth and it is still used in some circles today. It's used ussually to refer to cheap immitations of either clothing,people or goods. Fong kong is slang which means fake,plastic or not genuine.The term "fong kong" was popular in the late 90's and early 2000's with Mzansi youth and it is still used in some circles today. It's used ussually to refer to cheap immitations of either clothing,people or goods.

]]> King Silamba's Day (The Comemoration) http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/344 Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:30:44 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/344 king silamba manala mbongo komjekejeke pretoria mzilikazi 30th march bronkhorstspruit kwananduna wallmansthal king amandebele history The commemoration of King Silmba takes places at Komjekejeke in Wallmanthal not east of Pretoria everty first week of March. This 30 year old event see amaNdebele celerating the life of King Silimba and his wise move of deciding not to engage the Boers in as he felt that war could have wiped amaNdebele from South African history. The commemoration of King Silmba takes places at Komjekejeke in Wallmanthal not east of Pretoria everty first week of March. This 30 year old event see amaNdebele celerating the life of King Silimba and his wise move of deciding not to engage the Boers in as he felt that war could have wiped amaNdebele from South African history.

]]> POLYGAMY http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/248 ERNEST SIMBINI Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:16:44 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/248 polygamy culture law president zuma isithembu We once again the tackle the issue of Polygammy in Zulu culture known as Isithembu; this time we discuss the reasons why its so popular and its benifts .We also look at the procedures that one needs to take in order to to qualify to have more than one wife in Zulu culture. We once again the tackle the issue of Polygammy in Zulu culture known as Isithembu; this time we discuss the reasons why its so popular and its benifts .We also look at the procedures that one needs to take in order to to qualify to have more than one wife in Zulu culture.

]]> language and culture http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/247 Aluwani Mudau Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:33:40 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/247 language and culture right the missionaries protection of the rights of minority culture linguistic l In the apartheid era languages were used to divide people, with certain languages seen to be more "important than others". Whereby certain languages were merely limited to regions,as soon as one stepped out of the region the language was made to be redundent as if its a foreign language in one's country.Yet the struggle for freedom which brought about human rights for all these rights have also ensured the protection of indegenous languages. We find out more about the issue of language Rights. In the apartheid era languages were used to divide people, with certain languages seen to be more "important than others". Whereby certain languages were merely limited to regions,as soon as one stepped out of the region the language was made to be redundent as if its a foreign language in one's country.Yet the struggle for freedom which brought about human rights for all these rights have also ensured the protection of indegenous languages. We find out more about the issue of language Rights.

]]> Ndebele Clothing http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/240 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:06:16 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/240 ndebele clothing isitimba itzila lobola intjogolo ancestors Ndebele clothing is characterised by its colourful dress sense, and various textures. The dress code of the Ndebele married woman is significant in that all elements of the attire have a special importance. Ndebele clothing is characterised by its colourful dress sense, and various textures. The dress code of the Ndebele married woman is significant in that all elements of the attire have a special importance.

]]> Pedi Cultural experience http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/238 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:05:25 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/238 limpopo chief sekhukhune bujwa mabopane masonga balokwe cow dung The Pedi speaking people are from the province of Limpopo; this ethnic group are the children of chief Sekhukhune. The Pedi speaking people are from the province of Limpopo; this ethnic group are the children of chief Sekhukhune.

]]> Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/232 Luvuyo Mdeni Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:01:19 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/232 the trevor huddleston memorial centre sophiatown community development Many of the community outreach programs/projects that exist in the townships today have their roots in the apartheid years.They have been modified with the times to adopt to the new challenges of the new South Africa but also to carry the proud legacy and memories of what was done in those days gone by that can still be done today.One such project is the Trevor huddleston Memorial Centre, we find out more about it. Many of the community outreach programs/projects that exist in the townships today have their roots in the apartheid years.They have been modified with the times to adopt to the new challenges of the new South Africa but also to carry the proud legacy and memories of what was done in those days gone by that can still be done today.One such project is the Trevor huddleston Memorial Centre, we find out more about it.

]]> Right of the Accused and Arrested http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/219 Aluwani Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:24:55 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/219 legal practitioner detained arrested accused During the apaartheid years the rights of the civilians were often if not always ignored by the State, the police force and the army. Whereby incedences like the Sharpeville massacare could take place anytime cause the black population had no rights whatsoever,it was even worse when you were black and incancerated.As part of our Human Rights month we look at how our constituition has ensured the rights of those who are most vulneralble ; the accused and detained.We get our story from Limpopo at the Thohoyandou  police station. During the apaartheid years the rights of the civilians were often if not always ignored by the State, the police force and the army. Whereby incedences like the Sharpeville massacare could take place anytime cause the black population had no rights whatsoever,it was even worse when you were black and incancerated.As part of our Human Rights month we look at how our constituition has ensured the rights of those who are most vulneralble ; the accused and detained.We get our story from Limpopo at the Thohoyandou police station.

]]> Workers Rights : labour relation http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/218 Aluwani Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:37:31 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/218 thohoyandou bill of rights workers We speak to the Limpopo Thohoyandou department of labour, with an aim to share as much information as possible about the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which reflects some of the rights the workers fought for during the apartheid years We speak to the Limpopo Thohoyandou department of labour, with an aim to share as much information as possible about the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which reflects some of the rights the workers fought for during the apartheid years

]]> gays and lesbians rights http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/209 ERNEST SIMBINI Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:57 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/209 gays lesbians human rights homosexuality The struggle for human rights also included creating a none sexist South Africa. We look at the challenges that gay and lesbian people   The struggle for human rights also included creating a none sexist South Africa. We look at the challenges that gay and lesbian people

]]> Ruth First http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/205 Monnapule Molapo, Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:42:11 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/205 ruth first human rights jeppe girl ruth first memorial trust kevin tait high treason wwwjeppegirlscoza The history of South African Liberation struggle can be quick to suggest that blacks were there only ones who fought for freedom and consequently the human rights that we are all benefitting from today.Forgetting liberation struggle heroes such as Ruth First, Joe Slove, Helen Jose,Bram Fisher,David Webster, Jay Naidoo and countless other who were not black but fought for equal rights and justice during the hey days of the apartheid years. As much as the white apartheid government was inflicting pain and terror on the black community , it never got the hegemony right ,to fool all the races to conform with its apartheid agenda.  Liberation struggle heroes such as Ruth First rose from the white suburbs’ and therefore were supposed to be pro the system,yet like the biblical Moses of old , there were many white folks who choose to take the high road and join the struggle than to enjoy the luxuries that came with their skin colour. In this insert Kevin Tait the Director of Ruth first trust memorial trust takes us through the life of Ruth First. The history of South African Liberation struggle can be quick to suggest that blacks were there only ones who fought for freedom and consequently the human rights that we are all benefitting from today.Forgetting liberation struggle heroes such as Ruth First, Joe Slove, Helen Jose,Bram Fisher,David Webster, Jay Naidoo and countless other who were not black but fought for equal rights and justice during the hey days of the apartheid years. As much as the white apartheid government was inflicting pain and terror on the black community , it never got the hegemony right ,to fool all the races to conform with its apartheid agenda.

Liberation struggle heroes such as Ruth First rose from the white suburbs’ and therefore were supposed to be pro the system,yet like the biblical Moses of old , there were many white folks who choose to take the high road and join the struggle than to enjoy the luxuries that came with their skin colour. In this insert Kevin Tait the Director of Ruth first trust memorial trust takes us through the life of Ruth First.

]]> Iimbongo zikaMagelembe http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/204 Monnapule Molapo, Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:37:36 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/204 magelembe ndzundza mabhoko tribal authority sk mahlangu verena sovetjheza mbulawa mahlangu joyina mahlangu The struggle for freedom did not start and end with the anti apartheid struggle.From the time Jan Van Rieebeck landed on Cape Town with his famous three ships , the local Africans have always been in one way or the other been fighting for their freedom.Every tribe or nation has its own villans and heroes; those who fought the good fight for the emancipation of their people from the colonial yoke that later became the apartheid attrocty. We listen to the praise poem of Magelembe wa Mabhoko, was Megelembe a Ndebele outlaw or freedom fighter? A young man cut down too early by the times he lived in? The struggle for freedom did not start and end with the anti apartheid struggle.From the time Jan Van Rieebeck landed on Cape Town with his famous three ships , the local Africans have always been in one way or the other been fighting for their freedom.Every tribe or nation has its own villans and heroes; those who fought the good fight for the emancipation of their people from the colonial yoke that later became the apartheid attrocty.

We listen to the praise poem of Magelembe wa Mabhoko, was Megelembe a Ndebele outlaw or freedom fighter? A young man cut down too early by the times he lived in?

]]> Commission for Gender Equality http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/203 Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:32:25 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/203 cge mfanozelwe shozi constitutional hill human rights south african constitution The Commission on Gender Equality is one of six state institutions set up in terms of the Constitution to promote democracy and a culture of human rights in the country.We find out more about it The Commission on Gender Equality is one of six state institutions set up in terms of the Constitution to promote democracy and a culture of human rights in the country.We find out more about it

]]> The Church of Christ the King http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/200 Luvuyo Mdeni Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:50:44 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/200 sophiatown church of christ the king anglican parish apartheid forced removals 1950 heritage site archbishop trevor huddleston dutch reformed church The Church of Christ the King is an Anglican Parish situated in Sophiatown. It is one of the few remaining physical structures to have survived the Apartheid Government's Policy of forced removals in the 1950's. The church building has subsequently been declared a Heritage site.   The Church of Christ the King is an Anglican Parish situated in Sophiatown. It is one of the few remaining physical structures to have survived the Apartheid Government's Policy of forced removals in the 1950's. The church building has subsequently been declared a Heritage site.

]]> Mzilikazi http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/195 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:29:21 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/195 mzilikazi matebele ndebele khumalo chief zwide king shaka Mr.Mkwanazi relates to us the fascinating tale of Mzilikazi and his eventual escape from King Shaka to settle in modern day Zimbabwe. Mr.Mkwanazi relates to us the fascinating tale of Mzilikazi and his eventual escape from King Shaka to settle in modern day Zimbabwe.

]]> Isithembu http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/190 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:22:17 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/190 inxuluma uphahla undlunkulu mthembu polygamy We learn more about polygammy within the Zulu culture ; why is it so important and what good attirbutes does it have. We learn more about polygammy within the Zulu culture ; why is it so important and what good attirbutes does it have.

]]> Isithakazelo http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/189 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:20:32 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/189 clan names isithakazelo isizulu praise Most cultures with a rich oral tradition ,use a form of praise poetry  to mark out their heritage but also to celebrate it.in IsiZulu this type of praise poetry is known as isithakazelo which refers to clan names.We speak to Mr.Mkwanazi who tells us more about this rich history Most cultures with a rich oral tradition ,use a form of praise poetry to mark out their heritage but also to celebrate it.in IsiZulu this type of praise poetry is known as isithakazelo which refers to clan names.We speak to Mr.Mkwanazi who tells us more about this rich history

]]> Zulu man food - hostel style http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/187 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:16:03 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/187 ubuntu inhliziyo amathumbu inyama inhloko zulu delicacies embo nguni stick fighting braai meat phuthu pap In the hostel theres a thriving community of Zulu men who do their own cooking and nothing wets their appetite more like traditional meals from back home like cow’s intestine(tripe),cows's heart, head and stiff pap. We find out more about how these men prepare these meals In the hostel theres a thriving community of Zulu men who do their own cooking and nothing wets their appetite more like traditional meals from back home like cow’s intestine(tripe),cows's heart, head and stiff pap. We find out more about how these men prepare these meals

]]> Zulu clothes http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/185 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:13:24 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/185 umqele amambatha indavuzwana ibheshu isnene umcedo We find out from a hostel dweller in Johannesburf who hails from KwaZulu about Zulu man attire and why they still love to wear it up to this day We find out from a hostel dweller in Johannesburf who hails from KwaZulu about Zulu man attire and why they still love to wear it up to this day

]]> Isiphandla http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/183 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:09:46 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/183 abangaseko umcimbi amashwa isiphandla The word isiphandla literally refers to a skin of an animal which is worn on the wrist of a person who has had a ritual (umcimbi) performed on his/her behalf for ancestors (abangasekho). We find out more about this customary ritual from mr.Siboniso who firmly believes in wearing isiphandla. The word isiphandla literally refers to a skin of an animal which is worn on the wrist of a person who has had a ritual (umcimbi) performed on his/her behalf for ancestors (abangasekho). We find out more about this customary ritual from mr.Siboniso who firmly believes in wearing isiphandla.

]]> History of Ndebele people http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/181 Cynthia Mthimunye, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:06:48 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/cultures/stories/181 bronkhorspruit kgodwana amandebele mpumalanga Cynthia Mthimunye a resident of Bronkhorspruit goes to Kgodwana cultural village to find out more about her own heritage as an Ndebele person.This is her story Cynthia Mthimunye a resident of Bronkhorspruit goes to Kgodwana cultural village to find out more about her own heritage as an Ndebele person.This is her story

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