Radio Metro Personality, Eddie Zondi dies

This is very sad to take my precious time and write about another legend passing away. Last time I was actually supposed to pass condolences to two families but I thought it would be better if I write about Maya Angelou only and leave Shakes Kungwana out. The reason behind that is because I thought writing about too many deaths will make me appear thrilled.

Now I feel that I’m forced to write about the late Eddie Zondi because his death really came as a shock. I still am shocked even now and deeply hurt; it’s so unbelievable. He is a radio legend.

He died of heart attack; however, Sowetan reported that Kaizer Kganyago (SABC spokesman) could not confirm that Zondi died of heart attack. He had chest pains and was rushed to the hospital; sadly, he couldn’t even make it to the hospital. This shows how serious this was.

His death made many people to realize how short life can be. It also shows that no one knows his/her time, so you need to always humble yourself and do well in life.

Eddie Makhosonke Zondi died 47. He was the presenter at radio Metro, he is known by his famous “The Romantic Repertoire” show on Sunday afternoon, from 3pm to 6pm. He would always be playing chilled RnB music, mixing it with some useful and wonderful quotes and advices. His show was able to give people peace of mind for so many years.

I pass my deeply condolences to his family, friends and metro FM. I must admit that my Sunday afternoons will never be the same anymore.

I really wish that RIP could mean Return If Possible- May his soul rest in perfect peace

My cries

My cries for love,

My cries for peace,

My cries for blessings,

My cries for everything

I cry to God,

I cry to my ancestors.

Who will ever stop my cries?

An agony in my heart,

A torture in my life,

There are times of loneliness.

I cry for hope in my heart,

I cry for unity in my family.

What did I ever do?

My heart bleeds more than

Anything else in my body.

My questions are

Why was I created by God?

Why did my mother give birth to me?

Was I born to be tortured?

Was I born to suffer?

I’ve looked at the positives and negatives of this life

And I’ve realized that

Earth is a place of tolerance.

      ***The Author is Unknown to me***

Rest In Peace Maya Angelou...

A well- known American Poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou (86) passed away on the 28^th of May 2014 in her home, North Carolina where she has been living. The Guardian.com reported that her son, Guy B Johnson, confirmed the news in a statement. He said: "Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. Her death was confirmed by a family member.

Her groundbreaking and health failures

Angelou will always be remembered by her groundbreaking I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and On The Pulse of the Morning. In her life she got more awards. ‘Angelou had been honored with more than 50 awards, including the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom’ said The Guardian. Due to her failing health, Times.com reported that she canceled a scheduled appearance at Beacon of Life Award in Houston where she was going to honored with an award. Also, she canceled to go to the library in Arkansas last month because she was admitted to the hospital.

Miserable childhood

She never had a smooth childhood like most of her peers. The Guardian wrote that at age seven, Angelou had to stand up in court and testify against her mother’s boyfriend who raped her mother. She used to travel between her hometown and Stamps, Ariz and this is where she experienced segregation for the first time.

What her family says

She was not just an ordinary citizen but a significant one. Her family is proud and grateful to have such a Legend as part of their family. ‘She lived her life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love’, a family member posted on her Facebook page.

She is a legend

She has started her career as an editor in Egypt and taught music and drama in Ghana. The Guardian reported that she expanded her career to film set, the stage and the lectern. Since she was a civil rights activist, she got a chance to befriend people of high caliber such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X.

New Cabinet for President Jacob Zuma

After been sworn for the second time, President Jacob Zuma made some few changes in his cabinet on the 25^th of May 2014 in Cape Town. However, News24 online wrote ‘this cabinet is considered as being able to drive socio-economic transformation forward, but the official opposition was decidedly less excited about the prospects.

Even though some other people are not satisfied about these few changes in the cabinet, ANC believes that it was a balanced and experienced selection. New24 online reported that Gwede Mantashe (ANC Secretary General) emphasized that the announced cabinet has the qualities needed to fight unemployment, poverty and inequality.

New Deputy President

The new Deputy President is now Cyril Ramaphosa. He takes over from Kgalema Motlanthe. The whole South Africa hopes he will do a good job.

DA is not happy

Democratic Alliance is not impressed with the new cabinet; they think President Zuma’s choice will not try and solve major problems in the country which are economic declination, poverty, corruption and unemployment. However, Hellen Zille (DA’s leader) told News24 that she is happy about the re-appointment of Aaron Motsoaledi as Health minister and Angie Motshekga as Basic Education minister.

Zille thinks moving Pravin Gordhan from finance minister seat is a mistake and it will have a negative influence on the confidence of international investors. However, many people in the country are thrilled to have the first black African (Minister Nhlanhla Nene) as minister of finance. Zille says they (DA members) hope that Nene will control government debt levels which seem to be rising recently. However, DA hopes that minister Gordhan will do well in his new Local Government department.

Defence Force stays with their minister

People from South African National Defence Force seem to be happy with Zuma’s decision not to change Minister Nosiphiwe Mapisa Nqakula. In social networks, more especially twitter, people say it is for the best because she will be able to continue with what she has started and maybe finish it.

People’s ideas about new Department

Zuma’s new cabinet has expanded with Telecommunications and Postal Services Department. It will concentrate on small business development and Lindiwe Zulu will be the minister for that department. People in different social networks think the new ministry will help in job creation since government will need people with skills to work for this new department. Also, News24 reported that the NYDA welcomed the establishment of the small business development ministry. ‘We are confident that young South Africans will benefit from this department’ said NYDA executive chair Yershen Pillay.

EFF is worried about the costs

However, one will always have to oppose what others are saying, in News24, EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) told the reporters that they are concerned with the costs associated with the new cabinet. ‘The average expenditure on each minister and deputy for their cars, both houses in Pretoria and Cape Town, the protection services and transport exceeded R10m’ said EFF national spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.

I AM NOT AGAINST CREMATION THOUGH

I believe in the word of God, it says the day will come for the trumpet to be played and every dead person who believed will resurrect. 

I somehow think to cremate a corpse is against our religion (Christianity). I feel that if you are a Christian you should know better. Jesus was crucified on a cross, died and was buried, his body was never burnt to ashes. On the third day, he rose; see what I’m on about? How are you going to raise from dead if your body was burnt down to ashes, huh?

Reasons why some people choose to be cremated when dead

·        They avoid being woken up by others to use them in an evil way (witchcraft).

·        They don’t believe in the word of God.

·        They do believe in God but they are ignorant.

·        They choose to do it because others are doing it.

·        Because of their beliefs.

·        It is what they do in their culture.

Journalists

It is all in the details. Journalists spend so much time working on the details that they have become analytic about every detail in their own lives and yours. If you can’t provide the low-down, you may as well keep it to yourself. They are not stupid. A journalist can hold a conversation about almost everything, with anyone. If they don’t have a clue, they will spend entire time at dinner party interrogating someone who knows something they don’t. And expect them to correct you every now and then. They have an elephant memory. Be careful what you say to, or promise a journalist. They work with words and will remember every tiny detail. And yes, do expect them to quote you word- for- word quite often.

You can’t hide anything from a journalist. Don’t even try. They are trained to dig things up, read between lines, and read body language. Whatever you are hiding will be found out. Actually, they are perfect investigators because they know which questions to ask and when. “I keep six honest serving- men, (They taught me all I know); their names are: What, Why, When, Who, Where and How” Rudyard Kipling.

Reasons why you would love to be a journo:

1.      To be fluent in both written and spoken language.

2.      To be updated about almost everything.

3.      You are not limited to one profession but you tend to know about other disciplines.

4.      To have knowledge in investigating.

5.      To meet and network with most significant people.