What is Africa Day?

On the 25^th  May we celebrated Africa Day. This day happens to fall in May which is Africa month. We celebrate Africa day because it reminds us of our African culture, heritage and religion. It reminds us of the elements of being African which is Ubuntu, peace and harmony as one. It also reminds us how interconnected we are in this continent as we share a common trait which is liberation.

The tradition of Africa day has transcended since 1958 when the President of Ghana Nkrumah declared this day as African day. Africa comes along way as it was tarnished by Slavery, poverty and hardship. On this day we also remember fallen African heroes who fought in the struggle to make Africa an independent continent from foreign colonializing countries.

The likes of Robert Sobukwe, who believed in the PAN – African movement that stipulated that Africa belongs to Africans’.  External forces like Malcom X (X is his name is the “unknown “symbol in maths because he believed that his forefathers were given slave surnames during times of slavery” who shared the same philosophy as Steve Biko. They both believed that as Africans we should be proud of who we are and have black dignity and black identity.

This is also remarkable for us South Africans because it reminds us of our diverse languages and cultures which are also interconnected. Africa Day should also enable us to help those in need in refugee camps and also remind us of the bad past and present Xenophobic attacks which are still encoring and should be stopped. We also need to believe that in this modern age, being African is not defined by the colour of your skin but is determined by your ancestral roots. In conclusion, Africa belongs to those who live in it.

Bosman Market Flair embraces being an African

The Bosman Market Flair was an event started by a young black entrepreneur called Thapelo Kaule. This is an event which was established to promote African lifestyle, music, fashion, food and art. The event was established this year and ever since has been growing and gaining recognition from Fitness Gym, Prassa and Café 97. The young entrepreneur mentioned that he would like to see African improve their local business and making profit for themselves. “Why not build a platform where people can expose their businesses and generate profit from them”, Thapelo Kaule said.

The Social happens every first Saturday of the month and building so much consistency will eventually lead to what the young entrepreneur is aiming to achieve. This month’s event will be in commemoration to June 16 and this time it will be hosting over 50 local musicians of all kind of genre.

The road hasn’t been easy but with persisting and not accepting failure, has built the brand to be known by the people around Gauteng. For the greatest of African flavour and taste, you’d know now where to go.

Qube Radio Online goes over 220 listeners in Brazil

What an exciting year it has been for Qube Radio Online, an online radio platform which begun on the internet in 2016, has raised the bar to be reckoned. In the year 2017 the focus has been on building the brand and getting recognition. That has been the case thus far. Implemented this year was the Quzic show which has gained massive audience from the international market. Just a few weeks ago the platform clocked over 220 listeners in Brazil on Sound Cloud. One might argue and say the number is minor but it doesn’t just end there. Other countries which the show is in the pipeline to conquer is France, Spain and Germany as the listeners have tuned in supporting the deejay representing their country on show. Just a few weeks back from the Journalism Department (first year student), Itumeleng Modiba aka Deep Motion received warm and thoughtful positive comments from a fan in France who loved the style of play on show.

The focus would now be on building a solid market in Brazil and ensuring that the listeners from abroad remain loyal to the show. Although critics were raised that the show quality is too high therefore consuming a lot of data, it’s of advantage that the show is international as in other countries data is not expensive. The two duo’s who present the show, Dj Promino and Eazy M have stuck out hard work and passion for the show. The newly appointed CEO was happy and embraced that more could be done, “The duo have been working hard to make sure that the show succeeds, 215 listeners in Brazil is a sign of growth. So from here on we double and take it to 530”, said Qube CEO Sandile Ngubane.

Other students around campus who also listened to the show also added insight on how they thought the programme was great and had the potential to be big. From the U.K this week they’ll be having Andy Compton who’s been in the game for a very long time and has worked with well-known artists like Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum and Black Coffee. The pressure mounts up to the Qube team as a whole and only time can rate the consistency in a couple of years to come.

Cyberwarfe-attacks now the new war

Cyberwarfare involves the use and aiming of computers and networks in warfare. It involves both offensive and defensive operations pertaining to the threat of cyber-attacks, corporate espionage and sabotage. There has been controversy over whether such operations can suitably be called "war".

Early this month the largest malware virus called the WannaCry ransomware virus hit computers spreading to computer systems of hundreds of private companies and public organisations across the globe.

The virus locks computers and asks for a digital ransom before control is safely returned. Ransomware attacks are not new, but the speed of the recent hackings has alarmed security experts.

It’s also alleged that South Africa is among the countries believed to be affected by the biggest global cyberattack. Cyber security company Gold 'N Links Cyber says the malware used in the attack blocks computers until money is paid to unlock it.

We interviewed Jappie Nkuna by telephone, an I.T specialist studying at Belgium Campus about to complete his Degree to get more insight about the situation, “people should always change their passwords after 30 days to ensure safety security measures”.

GnL Cyber's Roi Shoposhnik explained that “A group of hackers identified a security patch that was issued by Microsoft in March this year. They have managed to access more than 100,000 computers around the world.”

Its alleged, while it is possible a large cyber-criminal gang are responsible, the attacks could also be government-orchestrated. There was light at the end of the tunnel as when a 22-year-old slowed down the spread of a malware virus.Marcus Hutchins, a British cyber security researcher, has been credited for stopping the WannaCry ransomware attack's spread from a small bedroom in his parents' house.

Although there are still Cyber security researchers who can alleviate such malware spreads, it is possible a large cyber-criminal gang are responsible and that the gang attacks could also be government-orchestrated.

Real Madrid chase history

                  

Real Madrid is chasing history in the UEFA champions league. Madrid are looking to become the first team in history in win the elite club competition back to back since the inception of the competition.

Madrid have an uphill task in winning the competition as they are facing Italian champions Juventus in the final that will be help in Madrid superstar Gareth Bales hometown of Cardiff. Juventus haven't lost a game all season in this year's champion’s league. Led by Argentine forward Dybala, Juventas will pose a stern chance to Madrid

Madrid have their own superstars in the form of Ballon d'or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale, karim Benzema, James Rodriguez and are led by maverick French coach Zinedine Zidane and are hoping the formula of last season will work wonders again this season. Madrid are hoping to win a record 12th trophy and be the first team to win the competition back to back. All bode's we'll from the team from the capital of Spain although they have to be wary of the threat posed by Juventas.

ARCADIA GYM

It is found that South Africa is ranked 3^rd in obese people after Mexico and America. This is due to South Africans having a very unhealthy lifestyle. In Pretoria, at the Union Buildings, Tshepo Magole and Floyd Mashego have opened up a free aerobic session aimed at bettering the lifestyles of the people who reside in Pretoria.

This community programme has been operating for 4 years successfully. “We are seeking to give and enhance people with a healthy and balanced lifestyle for free”, said Tshepo. The Arcadia gym has been operating for free and giving people who don’t afford a Gym membership and opportunity to work out for free. The ultimate goal of this gym is to activate the youth in getting involved in the initiative so that they can live a healthy lifestyle as they are the future of this country.

With the number of people attending it has surely proved that people want to boost their confidence in terms of their outer appearance like their bodies. There are more females then males at the gym and they train for six days a week to maintain the consistency of their work. The initiative plays a huge a role in people’s lives and contributes a lot to societal mental building.

Audio: https://soundcloud.com/promino-825427358/aracadia-gym

                                                Taxi Threat in society

      There have not been any arrests over the recent saga of taxi drivers criminal activities in             Gauteng.

Authorities are looking for three suspects who have raped several women while driving around with them in either a grey or a white minibus taxi.

Earlier on Friday afternoon, MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane said arrests had been made. However it said to be that it was just a false alarm.

Following up the case, the police’s Lungelo Dlamini says they are following leads on the case and it might also take a while as much proof has to be compiled.

“Police are still following several leads. At this stage no one has been arrested. The provincial commission of Gauteng has established a task team.”

Gauteng police say they are following every possible lead as they investigate several taxi rapes in Johannesburg but the question is, will this really be achieved?

Criminals are using all avenues to target the weak and several taxi customers now feel sceptical of using public transport.