Education in South Africa

Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela
Education is the passing of knowledge from one generation to another  generation. If this passing of knowledge was to fail then we would find ourselves with an uneducated future generation and a another Dark Age. 

The education system in South Africa has-and though being a sad truth- been failing. Undelivered textbooks in Limpopo; South African  companies unable to find skilled personnel; 80% of South African grade five learners are exposed to the risk of not learning to read and so on. Our society is facing a great danger that will darken the future of South Africa- lack of education. 

The lack of education will cause a myriad of social problems such gang violence, prostitution, domestic violence and many more. These will be a result of no education and therefore the inability to attain jobs. Including health problems as these uneducated people will not desire to take care of themselves as they would know nothing of family planning and proper hygiene. 

Some solutions to our education problems:

Ensure that the focus of education in early school years is on writing, reading and counting.

Ensure proper training of teachers.

The Department of Education should execute development plans of education efficiently and effectively.

The Social Box.

There is one way and only one way. Such is the Great Social Paradigm. There is only one way to look and only one way to act that has been dictated by media. They have put out false images of what the "perfect" man or woman looks like. Due to the fact that  these images are impossible to attain there has been an increase of depression in our modern society. With the increase of women taking pills and the statement: that there are no longer any good men around, being more true than false. It is no wonder that so many are able to say the world is going to hell. These false images have also destroyed human uniqueness. We can no longer think for ourselves rather now our thinking is shaped by society. The way in which we think,act,speak even walk is determined by our society. We have subjected ourselves to slavery but not the classical type of slavery but a new form of it and I would like to call it: Spirit Slavery. We have renounced our right to having spirits and have therefore lost our most precious humanity. To leave you with a  final thought I would like to ask a simple question: Are you the creator of yourself or is society?

First Day of Grade 9 Camp

                                                                              Tired.
This was to be the word for early morning of the 21st of January.This was the morning of the Grade 9 Camp at Mountain Sanctuary Park. There was a light air of excitement but when I say light I mean drowsy. The heavy bags and uncontrollable sleeping bags didn't exactly help with anyone's mood. We loaded our bags into the bus and then ourselves into the seats of the buses. Then as the wheels on the buses began their circular motion. There was a sudden burst of energy from every person and this made the entire road trip amazing. And the scenery once away from the urban area was enthralling.
Soon as we got to camp the most prevalent feature was the heat and I mean it was scorching. We got off and we were met by several facilitators. After they introduced themselves we played a number of enjoyable icebreakers. Everyone really knew how to laugh at themselves. We were then taught how to pitch a tent and after we had lunch at a beautifully blue pool. And 30 minutes later we went on a hike and it found me tripping over a myriad of rocks as I was staring at the astounding view of the Hartbeespoort Dam and the looming ancient Magaliesburg Mountain. After this we were taught how to cook in a storm cooker. And when it was time to sleep it was time to sleep the view of the stars was intoxicating. So this was the first day of the Grade 9 Camp. Awesome.

Big Hero 6

On the 17th of January I watched what was probably the best animation I have ever seen-and I've watched Monster's University and Inc. The movie follows Hiro Hamada teenaged robotics genius who graduated high school at 13- that's boosts a teenaged guy's self-esteem. Tadashi Hamada-who is also gifted in robotics and Hiro's brother-convinces his brother to apply to the university he works at.

After a series of technological advanced, high resolution animated, excessively coloured events. Such as illegal robot battles, killer microbot swarms, arrogant billionaires, villains in kabuki mask and everything else crazy. You'll find yourself caught up in the animation's comedy, story and astounding technology. I fell in love with this cartoon, maybe a little too easily but I'm glad I did because as I stated before BEST ANIMATION EVER.

Freedom Fighter

His heart beats with a fire
With a power to topple down the empire
His eyes are dark and endless
A void created by the kiss of war
His arm yearns to shape the "V"
His hand wishes to grip the sword
To strike and fight because of the Warrior Accord
His heart knows not of mercy, only justice
His mind controlled by his silver helm
His very being only existing in a dark realm
Death, destruction, screams, rivals, combat what else has he
that fights for justice
And for what cause!
It is a hard life
But one true and honest
For the freedom of all
For the Liberation Of Man
must be held on high
We must not, no cannot deny the cry
We must be Legion
We must be Sword and Shield
We must be The Light In Dark
Our hearts, minds and souls burn with this fire
A warrior's fire
A fire that cannot and must never tire
For we are soldiers of Liberty
We shall release back into the world
Trust, Honesty, Justice and Sincerity
For we are the Champions of Liberty

Discover

Fear
It's okay my child dear
The words we have all heard
The darkness that invades our soul
Cloaking so we can't see what is truly there
Its dark eyes stare into our souls
Looking for the door to enter
We can fight but it is one of difficulty
A force so ancient filled with trickery
It's ways are inhumane
Dirty and rough
It's darkness consumes the light
And until there is nothing left
But there cannot be darkness without light
We are then to discover our true selves
Are we strong or are we weak

It is through fear that we discover our true selves and we find whether you can become strong or will you become weak.

A Love

Be careful when you touch her 

She is a feisty mistress
And try to give her a kiss
She shall burn you
But she is quite true
And she turns our hearts anew
No matter the strength nor the intelligence
When she finds you ready she will find a way to make you love
She will have your soul twisting and turn
Then burning she'll have it burning
When your knees bend and you think she is finished
But you can still feel her but all of you is diminished
And as your knees are bent and your head hung
She will call for you
And oh her voice is so sweet
And there stands a chair and you drag yourself to it and sit

And then she shows you the beauties of life
And after such a