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Wholistic Psychonomy
is the study of the Personality and the Soul. It provides techniques and direct experience designed to help release the emotional charge from memories stored in the brain and in the body and to revitalise your life.
The study of Wholistic Psychonomy engenders healthy attitudes that foster loving, peaceful, creative people who understand the interconnectedness and interrelatedness of all beings and things on this planet and in the universe.
Many careers are assisted by studying Wholistic Psychonomy. People from all walks of life find that they land promotions they never dreamed they would or start businesses when they have never seen themselves as capable of doing that. This course assists students to clarify their personal goals, and increase their self-knowledge.
Seven reasons to study Wholistic Psychonomy
- Clarify your goals and life direction
- Increase your understanding of yourself and others
- Learn skills to improve the management of your life and career
- Learn how to counsel yourself and others
- Learn wholistic therapeutic techniques you can apply personally and professionally
- Deepen your understanding of key areas of life such as relationships, money, addictions, birth and death
- Study a non-traditional approach to psychology that addresses all aspects of life including the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual
Words Of Praise
I had no intention of doing this Course. Then I decided to do the first two modules. Then I ended up doing the whole course. The further I went, the more I enjoyed myself and discovered about myself.
– Carol W, Forensic Scientist
After having also completed a Graduate Diploma of Social Science at University (Counselling), I have realised how little I had learnt. In this course, "Wholistic Psychonomy", I have learnt so much more that I feel confident to begin seeing clients. Thanks for the tools for my toolbox.
– Anne C, Teacher
My personal growth has astounded me. In 12 months, my soul has urged me onwards and upwards even when my ego has struggled. I would never have got this far in 12 months without this wonderful course.
-Jo H, Nurse
What to Expect
An opportunity to leave the past behind you. Step forward with focus, skill and joy to a bright new future…
This incredible 7 module course runs over 9 intensive weekends and focuses on all the major areas of life:
- Communication/Counselling
- Money
- Birth/Life
- Emotional Intelligence
- Loss/Death
- Sex
- Relationships
Includes the flexibility to do as Personal Development or Practitioner Training
How You Can Find Out More
Come along to one of our Free, no obligation course briefings to discover the many benefits of studying Wholistic Psychonomy. Our course brochure is also available for download
Time, Dates, Location
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Thu 3rd Mar 2016, Thu 17th Mar 2016, Tue 22nd Mar 2016
18 Charlton St, Bridgewater, SA 5155
NOTE: Our next course commences: 19th May 2016
Course Outline
Certificate In Wholistic Psychonomy
Module 1 – Empowerment
5 Steps to Take Command of Your Life
Module 2 – Living by Design
5 Steps to Designing Your Destiny
Module 3 – Emotional Mastery
5 Steps to Being in Charge of Your Emotions
Associate Diploma in Wholistic Psychonomy
Note: Completion of modules 1-3 are a prerequisite
Module 4 – Transformation & Healing
5 Steps to Transforming Crises into Opportunities. This is an opportunity to face deep-seated issues such as death and other forms of loss with equanimity as well as to truly understand and appreciate what success and failure mean to you.
Module 5 – Communicating for Success
7 Steps for Engaging in Courageous Conversations. This is a powerful module that will improve your communication skills and your ability to counsel and coach others.
This module does not require any previous study and can be completed as a stand-alone module.
Module 6 – Relationships & Sexuality
5 Steps to Establish Healthy, Vibrant Relationships with Self and Others. In this module we explore relationships and relating and how to create successful relationships for yourself, your family and for and with your clients.
Module 7 – Integration & Alignment
5 Steps to Awakening Spirit and Aligning with your Soul. This is a practical module where we explore our attitudes and beliefs about money and learn strategies to create more successful lives.
Student testimonials
Many students over the last 25 years have received major benefits from attending the Certificate & Associate Diploma in Wholistic Psychonomy. These testimonials provide a record of these benefits.
I liked the Wholistic perspective – that it wasn't extreme or single-minded in any area – the group support and fun way of learning – it certainly was a different experience, but one I would thoroughly recommend as my personal growth has gone forward in leaps and bounds. I wouldn't have been able to do that just by reading books.
– DH, University Lecturer
After having also completed a Graduate Diploma of Social Science at University (Counselling), I have realised how little I had learnt. In this course, "Wholistic Psychonomy", I have learnt so much more that I feel confident to begin seeing clients. Thanks for the tools for my toolbox.
– AC, Teacher
After travelling for 82.5 hours, doing over 8250 kilometres, spending $700 in fuel, if I had the time and the money, I would do it all over again.
– IJ, Farmer
About The college
The College for Actualising Human Potential was established in 1993. Since that time, the College has sought to bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional approaches to education. It is committed to an wholistic approach to education which encompasses the physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of life.
The College believes in the maxim "Know Thyself". It is only by understanding ourselves and working through our own issues that we can then help others. We welcome you to this exciting inward journey to greater self-understanding and the corresponding inner peace and self-knowledge.
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Training Packages
Basic Obedience Starter Package
One individual lesson is $299.00 (This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar, 15 foot leash, and the price of the first lesson). Then each additional lesson is just $100.00 per session!
The Basic Obedience Package
This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar which all of our dogs are trained on, a 15 foot leash, and includes all FOUR lessons for $575.00. The e-collar we use has a two-year warranty, it is completely waterproof, and it has a range of 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile (1200 yards)! This will be given on your first lesson along with the 15-foot leash! By the end of this package, your dog will be able to be outside, off-leash, with distractions listening on command.
Basic Obedience Curriculum
"Come," "Sit," and "Extended Sit."
"Down" and "Extended Down."
"Place" and "Extended Place." They will sit on aspecific location that you point to (chair, park bench, etc)
"Out." To drop any and all things you ask them to.
"Loose Leash Walking." They will walk right beside of you on a leash
"Off." Do not jump on me or anyone else.
**Extended sit, down, and place means your dog will REMAIN in the down, sit, or place position until YOU tell them to "break" (release them).
Basic and Advanced Obedience Package
This package is for those who really want their dog to be rock-stars! This includes 8 lessons for $875.00. You save $100.00 by paying for the Basic Obedience Package and 4 Advanced lessons up-front! The e-collar we use has a two-year warranty, it is completely waterproof, and it has a range of 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile (1200 yards)! This will be ready at your first lesson along with the 15-foot leash!
This package includes everything listed in the basic curriculum, as well as extended distance work (dog is 50+ yards away utilizing extended sit/down) and 2 additional commands of your choice which could be through, stand, touch, come to heel, watch, and more.
Advanced Lessons
$100/lesson. Your dog must finish our Basic Obedience Package before we will teach them advanced lessons! We offer numerous advanced lessons! Some are: extended distance obedience (your dog will be sitting/downing on command from 50+ yards away from you), heel command (they come running, go around you and sit down right beside your left leg), watch command (stare at you until you release them), through command (go in between your legs and sit down), stand command (they will assume a standing position on command), front command (they will come running and sit directly in front of you no matter where they are), touch command (they will run up and stand up against anything you point to), and many more!
2 Week Board and Train Program
This is a very popular program and is usually booked for a few months in advance, so please contact us before paying online or trying to schedule an appointment for this. This is where you drop off your dog, and 2-weeks later you pick up a dog that has solid obedience outside, off-leash, with distractions! See our youtube channel for numerous board and train before/after videos!
This 2-week program is a program which focuses on practical, everyday obedience that is completed with a high level of precision, outside, off-leash, with distractions! This program provides a little bit of everything, including manners and socialization (dogs and people). All behaviors are taught with high-level distraction proofing. This program offers the following but not limited to:
Sit and Extended Sit (Dog remains in position until released)
Down and Extended Down
Loose Leash and Off-Leash Walking
Come on command (outside, off-leash, with distractions)
Greeting Manners (not jumping)
Waiting politely at doors and gates (wait when they are opened until you release them)
Waiting politely for meals (wait until they are released)
Training with distractions (dogs and people)
Place and Extended Place (Jump up and sit on any object you point to on command and stay there until released)
Heel or Through Command (off-leash, will come around the right side of your body or through your legs and sit down right beside of your left leg or in between your legs).
The total price of this 2-week intensive package $2495.00.
After completion of the training, owner will be provided with a 2-3 hour one-on-one session which will detail everything their companion does, how to handle them, and how to properly control them. You also get a lifetime warranty with this training which includes FREE refresher classes for the life of your dog!
NOTE: Your dog must be potty trained and crate trained prior to this program.
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This package is $100.00 for one (1) private, 1 to 1 1/2-hour lesson and is the perfect way to start your pup off on the right paw! Using reward-based training, we'll show you how to mold your puppy's behaviors while learning basic commands, building confidence, and socializing. We'll give you an introduction to teaching him/her come, sit, stay, down, place and off. We will provide information and advice on reinforcing good behavior, pack leadership training, bite inhibition, play time, socialization, house-breaking, and crate training. We will also answer any questions you have about your new pup or its training.
*Puppies must have their full round of puppy vaccines prior to starting these classes. This package is for puppies under 5 months.
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News you can use from the job search front!Wednesday 29 August 2012 at 3:06 pm
I have a friend who is in job transition. His company was acquired by another company and like a lot of acquisitions to the victor goes the jobs. It was a situation where the two companies did things differently and my friend's job did not exist in the new company. In any event, the good news for my friend is when the rumors started circulating that his company was in play he began preparing for a transition. Once the sale was announced and he knew he was not going to be picked up he was able to hit the ground running and a week after the acquisition had his first job interview. He has since discovered or confirmed a few things about the job search process that I believe are worth sharing.
1. Many companies have upgraded the qualifications they are seeking. For example, requiring a bachelor's degree where none was required before. That means people like Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, David Geffen, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Carnegie, Barry Diller, Ansel Adams, Ashley Qualls, Debbi Fields, Frank Lloyd Wright, my friend and a whole list of senior executives I have personally worked with need not apply. Why, because they too do not have a college degree. The good news is there are a lot of high paying jobs that don't require a college degree. Check out the 25 Highest Paying Jobs - No Bachelor's Degree by Anthony Balderrama. The bad news is that more and more companies are setting qualifications that are meant to attract talent but in actuality repels qualified talent.
2. Many companies are demanding exact matches to their job requirements. This may not seem new except it is much easier to do with Automated Tracking Systems (ATS) because it enables companies to fine tune their filters to the point where only the perfect candidate emerges assuming such a person exists. For example, you apply for a regional vice president position. It is something you are doing now or have done before except your job title was a vice president. You could be rejected by the ATS that was seeking regional vice president experience.
3. You submitted your resume/application online but you are not sure it went through or the system crashes. One company told my friend they receive as many as 1.5 million resumes overwhelming their system and it crashes. Someone once said what are my chances of winning big in Las Vegas? The answer is between slim and none. The same is true about getting through an Automated Tracking System. Slim to none or at best 1.5 million to 1. However, there is a way to improve your chances and increase the probability that your resume will get through.
First, do your best to make sure your resume matches as many of the requirements for the job description truthfully as possible. There are lots of resources available to assist you in doing this. I found one on Squawkfox.com. In the past matching 80% of the job requirements was sufficient but now I am not so sure. You need to pay attention to the subtleties such as job titles versus job functions.
I told my friend not to trust the electronic system and he has done a great job of finding people inside the organization where he is applying. He has made cold calls until he found someone who would follow up. This has allowed him to ask about the job requirements such as a bachelor's degree and if there was any flexibility. What my friend is discovering is it that people are responding and being helpful which makes me believe they know how tough it is to get past the ATS gauntlet and anyone who does they are willing to help them.


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June 08, 2004
Scryptic Studios
As many have noted, Kevin Melrose, the esteemed host of Thought Balloons, is part of the team that has rolled out Scryptic Studios, a site devoted to the craft of comicbook writing. Even if you have no intention of ever writing a comic, it's a great place to learn about the craft itself.
We've linked to the site over on the right in the Links area. The Treadmill looks forward to seeing the Studio develop. Good luck to Kevin and the crew!Posted by Mag at June 8, 2004 08:56 PM
Thanks a lot, Mag and H. I appreciate the plug, and the support.
- KevinPosted by: Kevin Melrose at June 8, 2004 10:39 PM
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To toughen my feet, Murf tells me, I should soak them in strong brewed tea. And he wasn't kidding (surely you can see where I assumed he was...); supposedly the tannic acid in the tea will help.
So, I'm brewing some tea, bought a small litter box, and will soak them later. Lather, rinse, repeat as necessary.
But as for walking today... I got up this morning and figured I'd give it a try. Worst case scenario I would turn around and go home. Best case, I'd hit the 8-9 miles I'd wanted to do today.
I hit 10 miles and could have gone the whole 14, so I'm guessing it was the best case scenario. If I'd had one more pair of socks on me, I might have gone for it. At 9.5 I thought about going home and getting another pair, but a little voice in the back of my head told me to not push it, and do another 10 tomorrow.
The only difference today was the way I cut the Moleskin before I put it on my foot. I cut it so that it would snug closer to my toes, with a small strip going between my big toe and second toe. I can only guess that placement kept my skin from pulling and reduced friction...but it's only a guess and it could have just been a really good day.
I'll try it again tomorrow and see what happens.
In the meantime, I'll soak in the tea, and hope that the kitties don't assume they can pee in that box...
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Home Brewed Sweet Feet
Posted by Thumper at 4:39 PM
4 comments:
- gizzylaw said...
If Max uses it does it become a teepee????? (Couldn't help myself)
- July 31, 2010 at 7:32 PM
- The Furry Bambinos said...
When we read the title of your post, we immediately thought of Billy Sweet Feets of The Meezers (http://www.meezertails.blogspot.com/).
You know why Billy is called "Sweet Feets" right?! ;-)
So, if Max or Buddah do pee in the box as Hairball Manager suggested, you will then officially have "sweet feets".
Mom Sue and The Furry Bambinos
- August 1, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Black Cat said...
I never heard the like before, but tea does have some good properties so no reason I can think of why it wouldn't help your feets :)
P.S. Does it "tan" them?!
- August 1, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Thumper said...
I have to admit, as soon as I typed the title out, I thought of Billy... ;)
- August 1, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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InkuluFreeHeid aims to unite all South Africans, particularly young people, behind non-partisan efforts that help solve major economic challenges, deepen democracy and enhance social cohesion.
IFH is a registered not-for-profit entity, and is led by a network of volunteer-organisers. Kind donations from the public, and the dream of a better life for all, help keep us moving forward.
We're on a mission to create partnerships and policies capable of effectively combating inequality, racism, xenophobia, and sexism and underdevelopment, maintaining a balance of power between the state and the individual, and supporting the rule of law. We mobilise people to become masters of their own destiny, and aim to help South Africa achieve its full potential as a global economic, innovation and moral leader, wherein all people will be 'able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity.'
Young Professionals Network
Mission: Thought Leadership + Networks + Funding + Partnerships
South Africa
The YPN is a newly established branch of IFH, which we view as integral to the development of the organisation and central building our capacity to achieve our aims. InkuluFreeHeid believes its members' growth and development throughout their lifetime can play a critical role in the success of the organisation. Through our shared relationships we enhance our impact. Together we can achieve this by:
Mission: Combating Racism and Colonial Legacies, Promoting Social Cohesion and Black Consciousness
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Grahamstown
As a non-partisan political force that works to deepen democracy and enhance social cohesion in South Africa, IFH supported the students of #RhodesMustFall, and their ability to mobilise the student body. It is often said that young people have become apathetic; the demonstrations over the Rhodes statue in 2015 are a clear sign that this assumption is false. IFH supports the development of a new, unified national identity, and the building of unifying public spaces and symbols.
Mission: Policy + Leadership + Strategy
National Convention - Hosted by IFH Cape Town
On January 10/11 2015, IFH hosted the inaugural NDC. The NDC elected a National Executive Team and National Working Group, and adopted a 'Programme of Action' to tackle South Africa's national development challenges head-on. The NDC also adopted the first formal Constitution for the IFH organisation, elected its first President, Deputy President, and National Coordinator, and Chairperson.
Our Vote Our Voice Campaign 2013-2014
Mission: Soapbox Rallies + Party Manifesto Analyses + Media
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Tshwane, Vaal, Durban, East London
Our Vote Our Voice Campaign 2013-2014: grassroots democracy and soapbox campaign that aimed to get young people critically engaged in the 2014 National General Election. The campaign drew support from all major political parties contending the 2014 National General Election, and peaked in May with the Real Debate between the Top 3 political parties contending in Gauteng Province, broadcast live on ANN7.
National Youth Engagement on National Development Plan 2013
Mission: Young Leaders + Policy Engagements + Action
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
National Youth Engagement on National Development Plan 2030 brought together over 40 youth organisations in Johannesburg on 1 June 2013, and in New Brighton on October 5 2013. The National & Nelson Mandela Bay Youth Engagements were facilitated NPC Commissioners Mohammad Karaan and Dr Bridgette Gasa, as well as former Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel. The Engagements included political parties and youth representatives from different labour unions. The Engagement advocates for critical youth-led engagement, action and debate around issues of national planning, and for the role of young people in national development. The NYE and NMMB YE were conducted in partnership with the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit at the University of Cape Town, and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University respectively. NYE Online.
Citizens4Marikana Campaign 2013
Mission: Citizen Crowdfunding + Protest Action + Legal Reform
Rustenberg, Gauteng
C4M was a media campaign, started on social media, aimed at highlighting the inequality-of-arms with respect to legal representation for victims at Marikana Commission of Inquiry appointed by President Jacob Zuma in 2012, advocating that the truth surrounding events in Marikana during the month of August in 2012 should be uncovered, justice should be done and that adequate reparations must be made to the families of the victims on all sides of the conflict, including miners, security guards and police. The campaign was launched on the 1st Anniversary of the Marikana tragedy in 2013, wound-down in early 2014 following the victory in the High Court, and is no longer active.
Peace One Day Live Global Moment 2013
Mission: Peace + Dialogue + Collaboration
Johannesburg, Gauteng
On 21 September 2013, InkuluFreeHeid organised the Live Global Moment from South Africa with Peace One Day, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Department of Arts & Culture to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rivonia trials that led to the incarceration of Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada. According to an independent McKinsey & Company Report, 470 million people in 200 countries across the world were aware of Peace Day 2013. The Live Global Moment was broadcast live from Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, Johannesburg, reaching an estimated global audience of 18-million, and featuring a panel that included Mr Ahmed Kathrada, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, Ms Kay Sexwale, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.
University Short Course on Democracy & Citizenship
Mission: Education + Leadership + Collaboration
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
An accredited short course about democracy and citizenship is hosted by the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development in collaboration with InkuluFreeHeid. The course was launched in 2013 and explores the concepts of democracy and citizenship in the context of South Africa and Africa. The theoretical elements of the course is complemented with a practical component. Participants are encouraged the engage as active citizens in democratic processes in local communities and to acknowledge accountability for their continues role in the development and democratisation of South Africa. In 2015, the course will be offered at the University of Cape Town and other university campuses.
Ms Lindelwe Dube
Lindelwe Dube is currently completing her Master Degree in Conflict Transformation and Peace studies at UKZN. She is a lover of social justice. She thoroughly enjoys advocacy work and this is reflected in the amount of time she have dedicated over the years to social development. She is also part of the Activate! Change drivers community, programme which aims at equipping young people with leadership and community developing skills in order for prepare them to lead the Nation one day. Her love for the country and continent led her to start publishing opinion pieces as well in an attempt to grow as a thought leader. Here are examples of the opinion articles she wrote (MG Thought Leader , News24).
In 2014, she had the privilege of being chosen as a long term observer for the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy In Africa (EISA) Mission in Mozambique. Deployed as a Long Term Observer for The Mozambique General Elections, she stayed in the Country for two months, interacting with all levels of society in order to ascertain the socio-political conditions prior to the elections and after the elections. Whilst she have been in University, she has been part of the debating society which has contributed to my growth as a critical thinker and advocate for human rights and the empowerment of women. Her ultimate goal is to be a mediator of conflicts in Africa.
Ms Sesethu Gqomo
National Coordinator
Sesethu obtained an undergraduate degree in Media, Communication and Culture and recently completed an Honours programme in Corporate Communication at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). In 2015, she is continuing her studies and pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at the NMMU Business School. Sesethu has been and still is involved in Youth Development and active citizenship within the NMMU institution. She is the Marketing Officer for the Faculty of Engineering. She has participated and led in a number of projects inside and outside the institution which has lead her to being commissioned to facilitate other roles in various entities such as the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD). She hopes to encourage the young people of South Africa to engage with the social issues that they are facing and be informed on how to exert positive and sustainable change. Sesethu is based in the Eastern Cape.
Mr Matthew Low
Finance Director
Matthew has always seen himself as a free-thinker and visionary who seeks to promote growth and development for his home country of South Africa, and the continent of Africa, in all facets possible. Having grown up in both Johannesburg and Durban, and completing a Finance (Hons) and Economics Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Cape Town in 2011, Matthew quickly learnt that his passion lay in his commitment to a united and more equal South Africa. It was this that led him to InkuluFreeHeid (IFH) in early 2013, as its very foundation is built on the same premise. Matthew is of the belief that IFH proves that a non-partisan movement led by fellow visionaries and fortified by the power of change has the absolute ability to influence, to lead, to create, and to re-inspire within the political landscape of South Africa. Matthew is based in Gauteng.
Abongile Mjokozeli
Western Cape Regional Head (Executive)
Abongile Mjokozeli completed an LLB from the University of the Western Cape. He currently works in Politics as a Political Assistant. He has a keen interest on human and social justice issues and strives for a career in public service.
Abongile has been involved with Inkulufreeheid from 2013 in the Western Cape. He served as one of the University of the Western Cape Organisers until 2015.
Abongile now is the Western Cape Representative in the National Working Group and a member of the new coopted Young Professionals Network launched in 2016 in Cape Town.
Pearl-Rose Mkhize
Kwazulu-Natal Regional Head (Executive)
Pearl-Rose Mkhize is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Social Science degree at the University of Kwazulu Natal - Howard College with the purpose of becoming a Forensic Psychologist.
She serves as a member of the exexcutive committee of Inkulufreeheid as well as the Deputy Chair of The Inkulufreeheid KZN Chapter.
She further is heading youth developmental and counselling programms at the Twelve Apostolic Church where I head youth in developmental and counselling programs.
Beyond social justice, Pearl is the CEO of Donna Forte Industries a new prominent aspiring brand.
Subsequently her ability to engage in gatherings ranging from basic discussions to corporate involvement is all transpired by the background of her media training with Izwilomzansi, Dineo Comms and SABC with the likes of Makhosi Khoza and Jason Gereer and Kimberly Stark.
Thabo Nonkenge
Gauteng Regional Head (Executive)
Thabo studied at NMMU in 2006 – 2013. His involvements at the institution has been to be a Supplemental Instruction Leader in NMMU Dept of Architecture. He facilitates Learning and After class ,attention to students who struggle .Formed part of the Executive comm of Architectural Students Society. Student observer at Final Portfolio exam moderation. Thabo is the Former CEO – Cortex Innovation Hub (east London), Former Junior Architect – JKN Development Consultants (east London).
Thabo is the Current Senior Architectural Technologist – Ikemeleng Architects (Johannesburg) and Current Provincial Corodinator – IFH Gauteng.
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04 – Gisako's Tale
The sun fell upon the royal gardens in a beautiful morning that Gisako would have much preferred to pass with her private tutor. It was one of the advantages of her father being a rich merchant from the Guild: when the city closed the schools for girls, even the noble schools, Gisako had no trouble convincing her parents to hire a private tutor for her.
Nevertheless, she still had to play the part of the dutiful daughter and accompany him to these pointless parties that the governor was so fond of throwing in the middle of the week.
"Father… do I really have to go?" She said quietly as they walked. She didn't much enjoy the thought of the party; not at all, to be precise.
"Of course, dear." Her father said, hurrying his step. "I have to talk with some of my fellows from the Guild, and it is a perfect chance for you to meet a suitable young man."
He let the words trail off. They had already talked about how good it would be for the family if she could marry a noble. For all the money that the Gizaletzi name was worth, it could not buy a noble title. She nodded slightly, biting down the remark about how she loathed most of the young nobles she had met so far, and she had met quite a few.
They nodded politely to the guards flanking the entrance to the palace's main hall, and already the sound of music promised Gisako yet another day of dull events. At least the food was good, and she was even allowed to drink wine.
"Now, dear…" Her father stopped in front of her inspecting her appearance. "You look lovely… just like your mother when she was your age. Go ahead and have fun, daddy has boring business to attend to."
She nodded and gave him a gentle smile, knowing how much it meant for him for her to play the part. She entered the palace main hall slowly, looking around, changing her bearing to that which suited these parties best.
Little groups gathered by age as parents brought their sons and daughters mostly for the same reasons that her father had brought her. She spied a couple of her so-called friends, a few girls who were tolerable and kept Gisako appraised of the court's gossip. Not that she had a particular fondness for gossiping, but she had discovered that if she could add two and two together, she could have some insight into what the nobles were actually up to.
One sight surprised her most of all… Lady Tzie, the governor's daughter was there. She hadn't had much chance to interact with the princess, but she liked her. She always looked like she was out of place in these parties too, her eyes always darting side to side, as if saying that she too would rather be somewhere else.
She smiled lightly and headed towards the young princess slowly.
"Greetings, my lady." She said as she was within hearing distance. Minding protocol, she bowed low before the girl.
"Ah… good morning." The princess said and narrowed her eyes. "Gizaletzi… Gisako, am I right?"
"Yes, m'lady…" she nodded and smiled lightly as she straightened again. "We hadn't had the chance to talk much yet. And I do not wish to intrude upon you."
"Ah… no, no… it's not… you're not, I mean." Gisako couldn't help but notice that the princess was a little agitated and, when she bowed, she also noticed that the hems of the royal dress were wet. Gossip spoke of the princess being a bit too shy for her royal position, a bit too easy to scare. No one spoke of such things in the presence of important people who could report it back to the governor's wife, of course.
"I couldn't fail to notice that you have a certain… hmmm… dislike of these kind of parties?"
"Yes…" The princess sighed readily. "I… would rather be in my quarters; I received yesterday a copy of The Seven Golden Journeys and I just began reading."
"Really? That's fascinating!" Gisako said a little louder than she had intended to. She liked reading up on old history herself and often persuaded her teacher to go through the history of the land during their time.
"You… you've read it?" Tzie's eyes seemed to lighten a bit, her eyes even stopped looking around to finally focus on Gisako.
"Yes, I like it a lot actually." Gisako smiled and inclined her head slightly.
"I wonder though, why a princess like yourself would find such things of interest. Not to be rude, but….you know…"
"I…" Tzie sighed again, something she seemed fond of doing. "I like reading. It's like opening a window to another, better world. Have you… have you ever felt like you are in there? I mean… in the world the book describes, not being yourself."
"Yes, I love that. To enter the tale, to dream of being there, to relive it in my mind." Gisako smiled brightly.
"I… I just began the tale of the first meeting between Edarra and Petrigai." Tzie seemed in a much better mood, almost eager to keep talking with Gisako.
"Oh." Gisako nodded and smiled, but didn't want to talk about the book, not wishing to spoil it for the princess. "How far have you come? And do you like it?"
"Not very far." The princess nodded sadly. "Edarra's husband just died when confronting the Demon Prince Kailung and is receiving Petrigai's band of fighters. I'm not a very fast reader, I'm afraid; I like to savor every page."
"Of course." Gisako smiled, relieved that she had at least found some enjoyable company. "I'm glad to have spoken to you m'lady, if I may say so. Until then, this had promised to be just another boring party."
"Definitely." Tzie smiled back. "I… I'm glad you found me before the others. I really don't know much about jewelers and don't care much for fiancées and affairs."
"Ahhh, just like me." Gisako winked and smiled, then suddenly noticed that she was indeed behaving almost as if speaking to an equal and quickly bowed. "I… didn't mean any disrespect."
"No, no.. it's fine, really." The princess pulled gently on Gisako's shoulder, who noted once again the trail of water drops the princess' robe was leaving on the marble floor.
Gisako smiled and nodded, then inclined her head.
"Maybe you want to change that robe m'lady?" she said quietly nodding to the water drops.
"Uh?" The princess looked down and blushed. "How… careless of me. I was in the baths earlier this morning."
"Ah, I see…" Gisako smiled and nodded. "I can wait here for you if you like to change?"
"I can't." She said, but closed her mouth quickly as if she was revealing a state secret. "I mean… I have to stay here… my mother's orders… until… uhm…"
"I see." Gisako smiled and nodded. She knew how it was to have to follow parental guidance. "So… should I get us something to drink maybe?"
"Uhm… right… yes… I think I can." Tzie nodded shyly.
"Allow me, ladies." A male voice interrupted them, jarring Gisako's attention. She turned to the male voice, turning her head only slightly to see who was interrupting them. She knew this man; tall and in his mid twenties, he was dressed relatively plainly compared to the rest of the party's attendants; long, well-groomed hair framed a handsome and determinate face. But the most prominent feature in his attire was the sword hanging from his waist. Leial Azpikeri, son of Diru Azpikeri whom Gisako's own father kowtowed to as the leader of the Merchant's Guild.
"Well…." she turned to look to Tzie, for she was of higher, much higher rank and had the honor of ordering first.
"Just… water… peach-flavored?" The lady said timidly. Gisako had heard that the governor intended to betroth her to this man, matching the Guild leader's desires, but that Lady Matzidari would have none of it, and Leial himself looked less than interested in marrying Tzie.
"And red wine for me, please." Gisako smiled politely.
"Certainly." The man smiled gently and walked over to catch one of the servants waiting on the guests.
"Are you alright?" Gisako turned to Tzie, inclining her head.
"Er… yes?" Tzie looked back at her, her eyes a pool of confusion.
"So tell me, which books have you read so far?" Gisako smiled softly and nodded.
Glad to be back on familiar territory, Tzie began to speak an impressive list of titles, going from adventure novels such as Rise of the Thunder Chosen to more scholarly texts like Tai Zan's The Twelve Princely Mandates. Her cheer was soon abated as Leial returned with their drinks.
"Here you go, ladies. Lady Tzie and…." He look at Gisako. "I think we have met before, but I apologize for not remembering your name."
"Gizaletzi, Gisako Gizaletzi." She nodded and bowed politely as she took the drink.
"Ah, yes; it must have been during one of the Guild reunions… I am Leial Azpikeri."
She nodded and smiled, again, politely. There was nothing of the cheerful smile that she had shown Tzie earlier however.
"Don't tell me." Leial smiled. "You are here too by your father's orders, paraded like a slab of meat in the market, if you pardon the comparison."
"Is it that obvious?" Gisako smiled lightly and shook her head.
"Let us just said that my ears caught a conversation not dealing with the latest doings of somebody's husband on somebody else's wife and I was drawn like a drowning man to a piece of driftwood." Leial chuckled slightly, nodding in the girls' direction.
"Oh, indeed?" A little of the cheerfulness returned to Gisako's features and she nodded to Tzie. "I was lucky to find Lady Tzie early on…"
"A lucky find, definitely." He nodded, and Tzie blushed slightly. "Although I'm afraid I am not as cultured as my lady; my days are taken with the steps along the way of the sword."
"I figured." she smiled and nodded to the sword. "But you still prefer books over the most interesting developments in local society?" She asked with a hint of sarcasm, not directed at him.
"I prefer anything to that." He laughed softly. "I can count myself fortunate that 'anything' turned out to be actually interesting; Rise of the Thunder Chosen is a particular favorite of mine."
"I haven't read it myself yet, as I stuck to history books mostly." Gisako smiled and nodded to Tzie again. "But the princess has a rather wide variety of books."
"I… yes…" Tzie smiled weakly. "The Thunder Chosen…it's about the founding of the major fighting schools."
"Including the Hawk's Talons, which I follow." Leial nodded, but then his expression changed. Gisako felt the subtle change of mood in the entire room that meant that something had caught the guests' attention.
A woman had literally stormed into the room, one Gisako had never seen before. She was clothed in a very rich dress, but Gisako could tell that she was missing its accessories. The woman had a fierce beauty about herself, with her hair done in a very utilitarian fashion and her skin tanned by staying under the sun for a prolonged time. She was holding a sheathed sword in her left hand, and her whole stance said that she knew how to use it.
"Who is that?" Gisako whispered quietly.
"Excuse me…" Leial nodded politely to them and walked towards the newcomer, his gaze transfixed by her presence.
"That is… she is…" Tzie stammered a little. "Lady Derrexi Tzelan, firstborn daughter of House Tzelan."
Gisako was very surprised at this. House Tzelan, the Keepers of the Swords, one of the most important Noble Houses in the Empire.
"Oh, my." she looked at the woman quietly, inclining her head to take in the full presence. "She sure doesn't look happy."
"I guess… she didn't like the dress…" Tzie spoke softly.
Just then, a servant girl arrived with a tray of drinks, which Gisako found strange as they already had some.
"I… I'm sorry… I have to go now." Tzie said and left without further explanation. The servant girl bowed to Gisako, waiting for her wishes.
"Thank you, I'm fine." Gisako looked around at Tzie leaving and back to the servant girl.
The servant girl nodded and faded back into the crowd of gossiping guests. By now, Leial was talking with the Tzelan woman, and her expression seemed to have mollified.
Gisako sighed and retreated to a corner of the room. Her only source of interesting conversation gone, she now was nowhere near as cheerful as before. There was already a lot of speculation that she could hear about the strange newcomer. Jilted lover, wife of a swordmaster, even pretentious prostitute was thrown around the gossip mill.
The woman, obviously a warrior to any who took the smallest interest in actually looking at her, seemed to enjoy Leial's company, even seemed to briefly flirt with him before heading off into one of the hall's side rooms. Leial was left there, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
Gisako sighed, taking a sip from the wine and remaining where she was. She wondered why the swordmistress was here and what her arrival implied.
Leial too drifted off in his own direction. And then Gisako glimpsed the same servant girl that had interrupted her and Tzie, walking off towards a small door, without any tray in her hands. Nobody paid any attention to her, as nobles and rich scions were wont to do with anyone they considered their inferior.
Gisako inclined her head and, curiosity overtaking her, she headed after the servant girl quietly. The corridor beyond the door was dark, perhaps too dark for being almost noon, and she thought she could hear voices. As quietly as she could she walked along the corridor, trying to hear what was being said.
"…make sure her meeting with Lord Matzidari is not as… pleasant." A husky voice spoke barely above a whisper.
"Pfeh… the governor is quite capable of that by himself." Another, clearer voice rebutted.
Gisako narrowed her eyes and edged closer slowly. This was very interesting.
She was startled by a sudden metallic sound, and she caught a glimpse of something shiny reflecting what little light was available.
"Silence, girl! Speak not of what you only suspect!" The husky voice sounded angry. "Now get to your task."
"Right, right…" The clear one was startled, but Gisako was surprised at how she, for it was clearly a female, kept her composure. "Don't get so… hmph…"
Gisako heard steps coming her way; one of the persons she had surprised was walking back out.
'Damn!' she thought to herself and slowly edged back, trying to remain in the shadows.
The servant girl stomped on her way out, obviously annoyed, but cleared her throat and breathed deeply before going back out, putting on her meek and servile mask. Fortunately for Gisako, she seemed too preoccupied to notice her presence.
Gisako let out a slow breath, relieved and waited for a bit until she, herself left the darkened corridor.
Suddenly, the shadows came alive around her, or so it seemed. She felt a small but strong hand grab her throat from behind, and something sharp press against her lower back.
"How much did you hear, girl?" It was the husky voice.
"I…I heard nothing, just some voices arguing." Gisako said, widening her eyes as she realized she was in a rather dangerous situation.
"Don't lie." The voice approached her ear; it was coming out muffled, as if the owner was wearing something over her mouth. Now she felt something cold and metallic brush against her face.
"I'm not lying…just something about an encounter being unpleasant or something…" Gisako whispered quietly, doing her best not to sound too afraid.
She blinked hard, it must be her imagination, or the corridor was getting darker?
"Why did you come here?" The voice sounded practically next to Gisako's ear, and she realized that the cold feeling must be some kind of mask her assailant was wearing.
"I… saw that servant girl go in here… I was talking to Princess Tzie and that girl seemed to… I don't know… cause her to leave… I was just curious." Gisako answered truthfully.
"Really?" There was some slight irony in that question. "Are you so interested in the comings and goings of servant girls?"
"Not in any servant girl… but in servant girls who cause princesses to leave suddenly without explanation and quite hurriedly, yes."
Gisako found some of her usual resolve inside her and her voice sounded more firm now.
"Aha." The voice chuckled. Gisako couldn't tell if it was male or female, although she was leaning towards the latter. "Now… give me a reason I should not kill you right now."
"There is no reason to kill me. I don't even know what's going on here and I haven't done anything wrong."
"You have good eyes." The voice was softer, contrasting her action of pressing the weapon a little harder against Gisako's back. "What do you intend to do with those eyes?"
"For now, I intend to go back into the main hall and pretend to enjoy myself." Gisako said quietly. She was still afraid, but she managed to hold up a brave facade.
"Good… and if you see that servant girl again?"
"I'll probably order a drink…" Gisako said and narrowed her eyes lightly.
The voice chuckled again, and now Gisako could tell it was female.
"I like you." She said. "You are observant, and smart… maybe one day I or one of my sisters will look for you and take you into the shadow of the Moon."
Gisako felt the pressure soften and disappear, and the corridor did get lighter as she heard a soft rustle of clothing and then nothing.
She turned around slowly, her eyes darting from side to side.
The corridor was completely empty, stretching for several feet and ending at a door she had not heard open or close. That she could now see the end of the corridor when she couldn't earlier only added to the strangeness of the encounter, until two words the strange woman had said clicked together in Gisako's head. The shadow of the Moon… the Moonshades!
"Oh my…" She whispered and then quickly retreated from the corridor, leaning against a wall in the main hall to breathe again deeply, her eyes wide with shock.
"Gisako! There you are!" One of her infrequent friends spotted her and walked over her in the company of two other girls. "Did you see that woman walk in? I mean, that was so rude!"
"Rude?" Gisako blinked, her features chalk white and nodded faintly. "Ah yes… that swordmistress you mean?"
"Oh, that's what she was?" The first girl pouted.
"Oh; you look pale!" Another girl laughed. "Did an ugly and poor boy just propose to you?"
Quickly gathering up her usual facade, Gisako joined in the fake laughter and then returned to her smile, which was just as false. Her mind was still hovering on the events.
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the servant girl standing near the entrance of that side room the swordswoman had walked into. The voice of their friends was little more than an annoying buzz as Gisako felt something cold run down her back; the servant girl had just made a series of gestures with her hands and still no one was noticing her.
She remained calm, or tried to, but she couldn't help thinking that this girl was a Moonshade, one of the spies and assassins that populated many folk tales and legends.
A few moments passed before Lady Tzelan walked out of the room, apparently even angrier than when she had arrived. Gisako narrowed her eyes slightly, watching the woman and guessing that whatever the two Moonshades had discussed back there had worked out as the husky voice had planned it.
Another girl arrived, older than them but related to one of the group.
"Would you believe that?" The new arrival said. "Apparently, that woman is here to start a warrior school for girls, please!"
"That's so silly!" One of the younger ones giggled. "I bet it is for peasants and commoners; you wouldn't catch me dead holding a sword!"
"They are so heavy!" Gossip and mockery started anew, but Gisako's lips slowly spread into a smile as she thought about this. It sounded too good to be true. Here was her chance to dive into the stories she had read. To be different, to do something besides attending boring parties.
Gisako could feel the strength of the woman's spirit even at that distance. And she could even see a few little scars marring the otherwise perfect skin of her arms. Here was a true noble lady, not like Gisako who was only merely rich, yet she was holding her sword proudly, rejecting the vestments of wealth that came with her station.
Gisako smiled and inclined her head, but her smile dropped a little when she thought about what her father would say to such a thing. He would never allow this, certainly. Neverhteless, Gisako followed her heart for once, no thought given to etiquette as she left the company of the shallow girls of the court, hoping to catch up with the swordmistress in the hall.
"M'lady…" Gisako had to almost run to reach the woman's angry stride, her breath labored when she finally reached her.
"Save it!" The woman barked, surely confusing Gisako's address as just another of the piling insults.
"I'm sorry…" She said, bowing softly. "This… I heard about the school you will open… I just wanted to… apply."
That seemed to have an effect. The woman stopped and looked at her with a mix of surprise and relief.
"Follow me." She said, nodding towards the nearby gardens. She slowed her pace, allowing Gisako to recover some dignity as well as her breath. Still, Gisako was used to lady-like steps and had to push herself to keep up with the swordmistress.
"What's your name?" Lady Tzelan asked.
"Gisako Gizaletzi, m'lady."
"And you wish to join the Hawk Maidens… why?" She slowed and turned to face Gisako now that they were in the gardens.
"I…." Gisako swallowed lightly and looked up to meet the woman's gaze. "I am quite frankly interested more in being something other than a show-around doll to gain my father a better position."
Lady Tzelan had a piercing gaze, reading GIsako up and down, as if weighing the worthiness of her intentions.
"I've heard rumors about marauding demonspawn in the passes." The warrior said. "You are aware that once I deem your training sufficiently advanced we may very well go and support the Watch in their patrols."
"I had figured as much m'lady." Gisako nodded and did not flinch under the gaze, but held it as best she could.
"You also realize that this…" She touched Gisako's rich dress with the handle of her sword, then did likewise with the dress she was wearing. "This will be gone; you will sleep in a mat on the floor, wake up early and work hard; no more parties, nor fine food, nor fine wine."
"Which is the main reason I want to join." The girl said, nodding.
Lady Tzelan smiled and nodded approvingly. Her brown eyes softened and gave Gisako the feeling that there was more to this woman than what first appeared.
"Then I will welcome you gladly." She said finally.
Gisako heard soft running steps along the garden's walkways, coming towards them.
She smiled, bowed softly and turned to look at who was approaching.
It was, surprisingly, Lady Tzie.
"L-lady Tzelan… wait…!" The girl hurried and almost stumbles to the ground.
Gisako was quick to support the girl as she stumbled, helping her keep her footing.
"Uhm… thank you…" Tzie muttered and then composed herself, giving Gisako a very strange look before addressing the older woman. "Lady Tzelan… my mother awaits…"
"Ah, yes, yes…" Lady Tzelan put a hand on her forehead. "No point in delaying the inevitable… let's go, Lady Matzidari… Miss Gizaletzi, it was a pleasure to meet you."
"It was all mine." Gisako nodded, bowed softly to both of them and watched as they left.
It was strange seeing the two side by side; both of noble blood and yet neither behaving as Gisako had been taught to expect from nobility. It was a refreshing sight.


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OFCCP Affirmative Action Program Development
March 20, 2014
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Industries to watch
As a venture capital firm we invest in companies that are founded and run by a team of passionate, driven and disciplined entrepreneurs which are able to get the best people on board. We pay special attention to markets and industries to watch which are characterized by technological innovation and high growth; disruption driven by digital transformation. We strongly believe that great entrepreneurs will pick the right market and business cases. For us it is very important not being a late follower on particular trends and markets. We want to be on top of interesting trends.
Here are some industries I'm watching…
Next Generation Enterprise Solutions
We will continue to see Start-Ups tackle the enterprise software space with light weight SaaS solutions that are easy to implement, offer higher flexibility and lower total cost of ownership than traditional systems (e.g. LeanIX – Enterprise Architecture Management).
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting and game-changing opportunities of our time. We will see a massive impact on a lot of industries from machine learning and other forms of AI technologies.
Big Data Analytics
Yes, I know big data has been a buzzword and part of the VC lingo for some years now. A lot of startups have the big data in the claim even without running big data solutions. Hands down, more and more data are being generated which will be used to analyze and predict business.
Virtual & Augmented Reality
My estimation is, that VR technology will have its breakout in 2016. It took a long time but now all indicators show a clear go for this amazing technology and a lot of exciting application, e.g. in manufacturing, medicine, etc.
Consumer IoT and 'smart home'
"Smart home" devices, such as tado° and Nest (smart thermostats), aren't new but I do consider them as the beginning of much more consumer use cases. (e.g. COBI – connected bikes)
Fraud Detection Software
The demand for Fraud Detection and Prevention Solutions is expected to witness CAGR of 16.62% over the forecast period, to reach a total market value of $19.92 billion by end of 2020. New technology and the ability to use solutions, which run on big data, will enable startups to develop and launch new solutions.
Cyber security services to protect enterprises
The worldwide cyber security market is defined by market sizing estimates that range from $75 billion in 2015 to $170 billion by 2020. We see more threats than ever before. Startups with the right technology and counter measurements will be very interesting to watch.
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Peter Pretorius is CEO of Joint Aid Management (JAM), a South African founded registered non-profit humanitarian organisation that has been expanding its expertise in relief and sustainable development in Africa since 1984. Dev2Go talks with him about JAM's recent successes, conditions in the organization's project countries as well as current debates in the development community.
Dev2Go: For many years, JAM's vision has been to feed one million children in Sub-Saharan Africa. By the end of last year this goal was reached for the first time in the organization's history. What were the crucial steps and factors that had led to this success?
Pretorius: It's been a growing success over a period of many years. It was back in 2007 that we set the goal to reach a million children by 2012. At that time we were feeding 410.000 children through a US-sponsored McGovern-Dole program in Mozambique. The next big step towards the million was when we got another grant from the US government for Angola for an additional 220.000 children. That pushed us to feeding just over 600.000 children on a daily basis. And then came Sudan. We've actually had a program running in Sudan for many years already. But once South Sudan became an independent nation the work increased greatly because sanctions fell away that had been imposed on the whole country before. Additionally, all the agencies were really working together to see that South Sudan becomes a success. Moreover, one has to say that there really was a humanitarian crisis. Many of the people who were actually South Sudanese were caught on the northern side of the border when the division between north and south came. They were trying to get back but the north made it really difficult for them. So by the time they crossed the border into the northern part of what is now South Sudan they were in pretty bad shape. They formed refugee camps although in fact we have to talk about camps for internally displaced people because these are South Sudanese nationals. The camps were huge and JAM started to play a role in them especially amongst the children. So our work started to increase rapidly and our recipient numbers went up. I think our program in the country is going to grow even further but it is a difficult environment to work in. You need a lot of experience for that kind of situations and although there are a lot of agencies working in South Sudan, many are not doing very big programs. At the moment, we are the largest implementing partner of the World Food Program in the provinces that we are working in. So South Sudan has really been what took us through the million end of last year.
Dev2Go: Now that the longstanding goal has been reached, what next for JAM?
Pretorius: The goal was just something to aim for, something to strive towards. I think man without vision goes nowhere. But there are still 32 million children in Africa that are severely malnourished. And I am not just talking about malnourished kids. I am talking about severely malnourished children who run the risk of starving. So our work to the children of Africa has to increase further. Although we set the goal to a million that was just a stepping stone. I don't know where we will set the next goal but we definitely want to go forward.
Dev2Go: A significant amount of JAM's funding comes from the US. Recently, the development community has learned that the sequestration cuts will deduct about 5% from US foreign assistance. In which way do you think this will impact JAM's work in the future?
Pretorius: I think the 5% from sequestration is not even the biggest challenge. The American government wants to change its whole approach to aid. It wants to reduce the amount of commodities given in aid and work with cash or cash vouchers more broadly in the future – pretty much like Europe is doing it. The only problem that I see is that this brings a much bigger reduction than just 5%. In fact, the numbers that are being circulated in Washington are closer to 40% or even 50%. I am talking about the actual reduction of value. I guess there are different ways of looking at it but I think that there are certainly going to be some big changes in America. However, one has to remember that any changes have to be approved by congress first so there is still a long way to go. At the moment it's a bit difficult to discern exactly which way things are going. But what we as JAM are doing is trying to prepare ourselves for every eventuality.
Dev2Go: What about the realignments with regard to food aid that are currently discussed in the US? This could result in a huge change in how the US assists countries in Africa.
Pretorius: What has been proposed by Obama is to virtually do away with Title II and with Food for Progress, two very big programs. The latest indication, however, seems like there is going to be some sort of a negotiation about keeping half of those programs. At the moment, we really don't know where it is going to end up but there are certainly going to be changes. And we've got to be ready to be able to work with those changes.
Dev2Go: Recently, reports revealed that Zimbabwe's grain reserves apparently near depletion. How is your assessment of Zimbabwe's situation – especially with regards to nutrition – and how far have JAM's preparations proceeded in the meantime to move into the country with food aid?
Pretorius: Zimbabwe is in an extremely difficult situation. The safety net is literally gone. That means that the country has almost reached the end of its food reserves. So I think we are back to a situation where we were maybe five or six years ago when there were already big programs in Zimbabwe that brought in food from the outside. The problem is that the country virtually refuses to register any new NGOs. Previously we have worked there through another NGO that is registered in the country. But from JAM's perspective we've not really been able to ramp our assistance up because we are not in the country. We have now been busy with trying to register for the last year and a half and we still haven't gotten any further. What's really needed in Zimbabwe is a change of leadership because the situation is going to deteriorate further and further.
Dev2Go: How do you perceive the situation in Angola?
Pretorius: In Angola we seem to be facing a worsening situation for children. I was surprised to see that in deaths per thousand for children under the age of one Angola has the highest number in the world. There has been real improvement in certain areas in the country, mostly in infrastructure. So there are roads now in most of the provinces while airport infrastructure as well as the railway system was upgraded. But the actual change to the rural communities has not yet happened and that's where we are seeing a rapidly deteriorating situation.
Dev2Go: Raising enough funds for relief and development operations in Africa is always a big problem. Up to date, for example, it is said that only 27% of the UN's consolidated appeal for South Sudan in 2013 amounting to 984 million US-Dollars has been covered. Does this reflect a more general funding gap in Africa?
Pretorius: To refer to your example, I think there is the political will in the world to help South Sudan. At the moment, however, our problem worldwide is a lack of money. Whereas countries before could very easily make a decision to increase their aid now they have to look at their own fiscal problems first. Europe is the best example. Whereas Africa could be bailed out very easily before these days, now big parts of Europe have to be bailed out. So the situation we live in is changing and it concerns me greatly. Because how do we address emergencies in the future? Before the crisis in Ethiopia in 1984 there was little political will to address starvation in Africa and the humanitarian crises that arose. But after 1984 and the exposure to world media that changed. The world took a much closer interest and was more prepared to work together to solve problems. But things have changed again in our world in the last five years. Large nations like America are now sitting with such huge debt that what's becoming of uppermost importance to them is to try and balance their budget which they still aren't getting anywhere close to. We would be very optimistic if we thought this wouldn't have an effect on global aid in the future. It's already having an effect and I think that it is even going to escalate. It is one of the reasons why we as JAM are really looking to spread out our capability to get grants from many more countries in the world that provide the opportunities rather than concentrate on America like we have in the past. Because it is a changing world.
Dev2Go: Against this backdrop, there is the notion of "Africa Rising". Recently, the "Economist" dedicated a full issue to the theme praising Africa's transformation and suggesting that the continent is increasingly capable of solving its own crises. Is our changing world gradually rendering aid unnecessary?
Pretorius: Africa is definitely rising. There is no question of that. If you look at all the economic indicators throughout our continent there has definitely been very big improvement. Still, if you think that Africa as it is today has a safety net and can address the tragedies and emergencies that happen on the continent by itself, you are simply dreaming. Although we have improved and although there has been a real turn in the African situation, we are nowhere near being able to avert crises totally in Africa. I mean that is a dream we dream of in years to come but it's not a reality right now.
Dev2Go: What always fascinated me about JAM is the fact that the organisation actually is African itself. It's not the usual NGO originating from a rich industrialised country doing development and relief work in Africa. The whole organization actually originates from the very context that it is working in. What do you think will be the future role of indigenous NGOs like JAM in the light of a changing landscape of aid?
Pretorius: I think indigenous NGOs will play a significant role in the future. Certainly funding seems to be willing to go into the direction of increasingly favoring indigenous organizations if they have the necessary capability. I think this is a huge opportunity for African NGOs working in development. But we have to concentrate our efforts on being competitive in the field and then we will get preference. It's a dream to think that you're going to get preference just because you are an indigenous organization. But once you've really developed your capacity, you have an advantage because being indigenous to the continent you understand the continent. This also means that we can do things far less expensive than any international NGO coming from outside the continent can do. The other thing is: We have a far better capability of training local people because we have a higher expectation. We are African ourselves. So we don't make space for African people not doing a job properly. Often, this is what the international agencies do. They're always patient, they give space and they retrain people. We train persons, we give them key performance indicators and we expect them to fulfill on the job. If they don't we will retrain them but we will only do that once more. If things don't improve we will replace them. When you have a high expectation you start to get high results. Finally, from an agricultural point of view a distinct advantage that we have is that we really understand development of agriculture in Africa because we've lived with it. We've lived with both the subsistence farmer's side as well as the commercial side. We've seen all the problems that subsistence farmers have and I think we have a very much better idea of what it takes to help Africa help itself. We know what it takes to see that a small subsistence farmer becomes a twenty-hectare small commercial farmer. I'm excited about the future because I think we are going to do a huge amount of development in that space. I think in the future we will see indigenous organizations developing across Africa.
Dev2Go: Recently, there have been hot debates on aid to South Africa after the UK has announced it would stop giving assistance to Pretoria. The Japanese meanwhile stress that the necessity for giving aid hasn't changed so they will continue assisting South Africa. You are a native South African – would you say that your country still needs international aid?
Pretorius: It is questionable whether DFID's approach is right or wrong. The actual situation in South Africa is that poverty is on the increase. We have more children that are seriously malnourished now than we had 20 to 30 years ago. At the same time, South Africa's middle class is growing rapidly. It's something we've seen very little of before the political change, especially amongst the African population. Of course this is positive. The real concern, however, is how to deal with the big poverty-stricken population. Nothing has really changed for them. Whether that is because of mismanagement or because of a lack of resources is highly questionable. In my opinion the main thing is that we are not using the money we have to the best value. I think we can better utilize the resources we have since the country is reasonably well resourced. We do have a challenge of fulfillment especially in more rural provinces. Our government is very much aware of that. But it is one thing being aware of something and it is another thing to solve it. I don't totally share the opinion that South Africa can stand on its own already. I think we need the assistance of the outside world for capacity development. And I think our country needs international pressure. Often the capability of the international community to exert that pressure hinges on aid because there has to be something that is driving the influence.
Dev2Go: Another aspect that is increasingly stimulating a debate on the changing landscape of aid in Africa is China's activities on the continent. How do you perceive China's current and future role?
Pretorius: What I find a little surprising about the West is that we seem to get less interest from the West while getting a hugely increased interest from China and even India in Africa. So in 20 to 30 years time when those countries have the major influence in Africa the West mustn't ask itself: Well, how did that happen? It happened because these Asian countries are investing and are really building up a presence in Africa. The fact that working with NGOs hasn't been a central part of China's model of operating in Africa doesn't mean that they are not a player in the development of Africa. One can possibly question their motives, one can question their model of working. But the honest truth is that they are still putting a lot of resource into the development of Africa. If the West doesn't understand the necessity of that it's going to be Asian countries that benefit most when Africa really does begin to play a role in the world. And that day is coming. I think it is still a couple of decades away but it's coming. And by then the East will be positioned much better.
JAM's programmes, which are based on a Complete Community Development Approach (CCDA), include Nutritional School Feeding and Interventions, Orphan and Vulnerable Childcare, Water and Sanitation, and Food Development that includes agricultural development and the production of food. Communities are trained alongside these programmes ensuring the opportunity for sustainable programme outcomes. JAM strongly believes that without education, there can be no development. JAM currently assists hundreds of thousands children through its Nutritional Feeding Programme, as well as many more additional beneficiaries through wider community development ensuring that it provides a hand up toward communities becoming self-sufficient.
To transform African communities by developing viable social enterprise.
To empower Africans to create better lives for themselves.
To HELP AFRICA HELP ITSELF, using the Complete Community Development Approach (CCDA), in order to;
- Save lives through the provision of nutritional food, water and sanitation
- Sustain lives through health and social programmes such as HIV/Aids training, small holder farmer assistance, basic skills development, nutrition and health education
- Improve lives through education, technical training and transitional finance
- Create better lives by providing linkages to sustainable commercial business development


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This document should be used to help troubleshoot if you experience; spontaneously restart, unresponsiveness, random shut-downs, a message "Your computer restarted because of a problem." or a message "You shut down your computer because of a problem.".
About unexpected restarts
In rare situations, a Peared MacBook running OS X may encounter an unrecoverable issue affecting operations. When this happens, your MacBook must be restarted. This is sometimes due to what is known as a "kernel panic" because an underlying part of the operating system (the "kernel") has determined there is an issue that requires a restart. We have found in our testing that this error is often independent of your TarDisk's operation.
If your computer experiences a kernel panic, a message may appear for a few seconds explaining that the computer has been restarted: "Your computer restarted because of a problem. Press a key or wait a few seconds to continue starting up." After a moment, the computer continues starting up.
Preventing unexpected restarts
In most cases, kernel panics are not caused by an issue with the Pear'ed TarDisk itself. Instead, they are often caused by software that was installed, a problem with connected hardware or aging internal hardware.
To help avoid kernel panics, install all available software updates until Software Update reports, "Your software is up to date." OS X updates help your Mac handle the kinds of issues that can cause kernel panics, such as malformed network packets, or third party software issues. For most kernel panics, updating your software is all you have to do.
After your computer restarts
Once your Mac restarts successfully, an alert message appears, "You shut down your computer because of a problem."
At this point, always Click Cancel. If you click "Open" you will re-open all apps that were active before you restarted and if one of those apps happen to be the cause of the initial issue, you will experience the same error again. If you do not click anything for 60 seconds, OS X will automatically continue as if you had clicked Open.
Note: If your computer is unable to recover from the issue, it may restart repeatedly, and then shut down. If this happens, or if you see the "computer restarted because of a problem" message frequently, see the Additional Information section of this article for guidance.
Understanding the issue.
Once you log in, OS X lets you know that, "Your computer was restarted because of a problem."
Click "More Info". Viewing the report may provide clues as to what caused the issue.
Note: If you find the term "machine check" in the "Problem Details and System Configuration" field of this report, it may indicate a hardware-related issue. This may be a symptom of issues with any of your computer Hardware including your Peared TarDisk. See the "Additional Information" section of this article below for guidance.
Close the window to dismiss the report. If the issue doesn't happen again during the next few weeks, the issue is likely resolved.
Software known to cause kernel panics
OS X Mavericks/Yosemite/ElCaptain help you correct kernel panics related to software you may have installed. If the cause of the kernel panic is known, OSX offers to help you disable its related software:
- If "More Info…" appears, click it to see more details about the issue, including possible workarounds or resolutions.
- Selecting the option to "Ignore" does not alter the software that may be related to the issue.
- "Move to Trash" moves software that is likely related to the issue to the Trash, but the Trash is not automatically emptied. When you select this option, an additional sheet appears:
- Click "Restart" to disable the software that may be responsible for the issue.
- When prompted, enter an administrator name and password.
- Click "Move to Trash".
- After restarting, the related software is in your Trash.
Click the Trash icon in the Dock to see which software was removed.
- Empty the Trash if you want to permanently remove the third party software.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting a recurring kernel panic
Diagnosing a recurring kernel panic is a multistep proces. To help diagnose recurring kernel panics, record the date and time it occurs, and any information that appears with the kernel panic message.
- Was the computer starting up, shutting down, or performing a particular task when the recurring kernel panic happened?
- Is the kernel panic intermittent, or does it happen every time you do a certain thing? For example, were you playing a particular game, or printing at the time?
- Does it occur only when a certain external device is connected, or a device is connected to a certain port?
Isolate hardware or software as the cause of the issue
To try to figure out if the issue is related to software or hardware, use the computer with a fresh installation of OS X on an external drive.
- Start the Mac from OS X Recovery.
If a kernel panic still occurs when started from Recovery, there is likely a hardware issue. See the "Hardware troubleshooting" section below for additional information.
- Open Disk Utility and use "Repair Disk" on your Mac's internal hard drive (named Macintosh HD by default). Important: If Disk Utility is unable to repair the internal drive, you should confirm that your Time Machine Backup is up-to-date.
- Connect an external drive with at least 10 GB of free space. Note: Make sure the external drive does not cause kernel panics, and is the only device on its USB, FireWire, or Thunderbolt port. Connecting the external drive and its cables to another Mac can help make sure the drive does not cause kernel panics.
- Install OS X on the external drive.
- Start up from the external drive.
- Use Software Update to install all updates until it reports "Your software is up to date."
- Don't install additional software on the external drive, but instead use the Apple applications to surf the web, view QuickTime movies, email, print, scan, and/or other activities. Continue using your Mac for the amount of time it would usually take for the issue to occur.
- If a panic occurs, select the "Hardware troubleshooting" section below to further diagnose the issue.
If a panic does not occur, select the "Software troubleshooting" section below article to further diagnose the issue.
Hardware troubleshooting
Disconnect the external drive used in the above test to determine if the kernel panic is due to a hardware issue.
Check peripheral devices first
Go to the next section if you have no devices attached to your Mac.
- Turn off your Mac.
- Disconnect all peripheral devices.
- Turn on your Mac.
- Use your Mac for the amount of time it would usually take for a kernel panic to occur.
- If a kernel panic does occur: Reseat the internal RAM and third-party hardware (ONLY applicable to MacBook Pro computers which have CD drives ).
If a kernel panic does not occur: Power down the Mac and connect one peripheral device at a time and test until a kernel panic occurs.
- Note: A combination of peripherals may be the cause of a kernel panic. Disconnect one peripheral at a time to see if it causes a kernel panic by itself. If the kernel panic does not occur, continue to add peripherals until you find the other peripheral needed to cause the kernel panic.
Reset the SMC
- Shut down the computer.
- Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source and to your computer.
- On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
- Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
- Press the power button to turn on the computer.
- On MagSafe power adapters, the LED might change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
- Shut down your Mac.
- Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R.
- Turn on your Mac.
- Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys immediately after you hear the startup sound.
- Hold these keys until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for a second time continue holding until it chimes 3 x.
- Release the keys.
Check Peared TarDisk
- Turn off your Mac.
- Reseat the Peared TarDisk. Remove the TarDisk and re-insert it ten times. [Remember never to use metal when removing a TarDisk, and instead use the supplied guitar pick or a credit card]. This process helps clean any dirt or oxidation that has previously accumulated in the SDXC slot.
- Make sure the TarDisk is installed in your SDXC slot and turn on your Mac.
- Use your Mac for the amount of time it would usually take for a kernel panic to occur.
- If the kernel panic does not occur, continue on to the software troubleshooting.
If a kernel panic does occur: Make sure that your Time Machine Backup is up-to-date and proceed to Software troubleshooting.
Software troubleshooting
Disconnect the external drive used in the above test to determine the kernel panic is due to a software based issue.
- Start the Mac from OS X Recovery and reinstall OS X on your Mac.
- Start from the installation of OS X you just created.
- Use Software Update to install all updates until it reports "Your software is up to date."
- Download and install any third-party software updates before reinstalling third-party software, especially drivers and kernel extensions.
Examples include:
- Virtualization software
- Drivers for add-on third party display cards
- Anti-virus software
- Networking software (especially software which enables third party network devices)
- Add-on file system support software; for example, software that lets your write to NTFS formatted media.
Unpear your MacBook
If you have completed all the steps above and are still experiencing Kernal panic episodes, it is important to now remove the TarDisk to isolate it from other issues on your system.
The un-
- Follow the step to unpear found here.
- If a kernel panic does occur; Take your MacBook to Apple as you are experiencing issues with your MacBook hardware.
- If a Kernel Panic does NOT occur; You can now re- Pear your system as the process of un-pearing re-sets the potential issues with your TarDisk.
If you have completed all the steps above and are still experiencing Kernal panic episodes, it is important to now reinstall OSX on a clean system.
Re-install OSX on your MacBook
If the issue continues, you will need to erase and install OS X as follows:
- Start the Mac from OS X Recovery.
- Complete a disk image backup via Disk Utility of the internal drive to an external drive with enough free space.
- Erase the internal drive using Disk Utility.
- Install OS X.
- Start from the internal drive.
- Use Software Update to install all updates until it reports "Your software is up to date."
- Re-install your third-party apps and copy your user data from the disk image backup you created in step 2.
Note: Avoid copying data from the /Library and /System folders on your backup disk image.
Advanced information about kernel panics and panic logs
You can check kernel panic logs for more information. The kernel panic text is added to the log after you restart the computer, assuming that you did not reset PRAM (the kernel panic text is stored in PRAM until you restart). In Mac OS X v10.6 or later, the logs are located in in /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports. Information that may aid developers in the investigation of a software issue may be in the log. The information may also provide clues as to what may have caused the kernel panic.
Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics – This technote addresses kernel panics: what they are, how to read panic logs and how to debug the code that caused the panic.
Kernel Core Dumps – This technote explains how you can enable remote kernel core dumps used to collect data about the kernel panic.
Note: If you are a software developer, booter settings and debug flags may cause different symptoms for kernel panics.


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