Chilla Nathi to raise funds for sanitary towels

The second annual Chilla Nathi charity drive will raise funds for sanitary towels for needy school girls who can’t afford to buy them. Chilla Nathi Nathi Festival and Entertainment is on its second year and is the Brain Child of comedian and entertainer Thapelo Mabokotho Mbanjane.

Last year they bought school uniform and sanitary towels with proceeds generated for Botlehadi Primary school based in Chris Hani in Bloemfontein. The festival will be held on 10 March at Paradise hall in Bloemfontein and will be filled with music, fun and games.

Local artists such as renowned Alah Yen, Scavvy Luv, Stemoga, Tahbu  and others will perform and all artists are performing for free as its for a good cause of raising funds to buy sanitary towels for needy learners. Donation of sanitary towels are also welcomed, so far 155 sanitary towels have been collected.

“Last year we collected  sanitary towels and school uniform and it was a great joy to see the learners  smiling and that elated us seeing the impact we did to bring smiles. As South Africans we are known for Ubuntu and putting others first before our needs, we need each other, no man is an Island, we can’t keep quiet while our brothers and sisters need our help, the little we have can make a difference, you doesn’t need millions, the little you have can change many lives” said Mabokotho

“I decided to be part of this festival because it’s for a good cause. I have seen on the news and documentaries the need poor girl learner’s face and the school days they miss due to not having sanitary towels. As an artist I decided to perform for free and make my contribution. I call on people to come in numbers and make the goal of getting 1000 sanitary towels a reality” says Strausz Musique SA, a Bloemfontein local artist.

Tickets for the Festival costs only R20 and are available from Mabokotho. To gets yours contact Mabokotho on 071 949 5739.

Teboho “Mr S” Seliane, A Legend in the making

By Teboho Masakala

He is funny, humble, fun loving and loves people. He is not only a well known designer but a philanthropist who have the needs of his community at heart. Teboho Seliane from Zone 2 in Thaba Nchu is slowly making a name for himself in the cut throat design industry.

Teboho Seliane

His work speaks volumes and he has designed clothes for local presenters, journalists, businessmen and ordinary people. His designs are well spoken of among the community of Thaba Nchu and is rising to become Thaba Nchu’s top designer. Already, he is one of the most sought after designer by schools in Thaba Nchu during Matric farewells.

"Style Se Unique"

His label name is “MR S” and he goes by the motto “Style Se Unique” and truly his designs are unique, mesmerising and eye catching. Apart from being well known local designers, this award winning designer is down to earth and known for helping people.

He is a religious man who often posts bible verses and inspiring motivational messages on his official Facebook page. Teboho has never looked back since being bitten by the clothing design bug and has taken his business seriously, he is working hard day and night to make a name for himself.

Teboho with his beautiful Girlfriend Precious Nomiki Fubu

Last year, millions around South Africa got to see his work first hand through the  Entrepreneurial youth show “Making Moves” on SABC 1. This show gives young people in business a chance to vie for the main prize of R50 000 business funding. He might not have won but the show opened his designs to a new market, even the show’s presenters Pepsi Phokane and Siya were impressed by the suit Teboho was wearing during his presentation which he made himself.

Precious wearing one of Teboho's designs

During the wedding season (November to March) in Thaba Nchu,  his designs dominates with almost 80% of weddings having his designs. 

A Precious smile.

Newspapers such as Mangaung Issue, Zoom and others has in the past featured Teboho’s works. He is a go getter who is not afraid to take risks to get what he wants, his future is clearly  bright. Despite challenges he often face in his line of work, Teboho is not willing to let anything de-focus him from his dream and vision. He is very focused and determined.

Looking after his Queen

Lately, ladies from Thaba Nchu and surrounding areas have been flooding his Facebook inbox, email and phone wanting a piece of his marvellous works. His unique designs and ability to give clients what they exactly want has made him popular with both men and women. This has also earned him friends as his friendly smile is what mesmerises them apart from his work.

Power Couple

Even under pressure he never stops smiling, replying with humility and taking his customers seriously.  

The Smile of Success

To get in touch with Teboho, Contact him on 078 107 2957, Facebook Teboho Seliane.

Tebogo Nkone is aiming high

By Teboho Masakala

Rising  Thaba Nchu gospel artist Tebogo Nkone is aiming big. In 2017,  together with his friend released their first gospel album titled “Uphakeme” which became popular among the locals and got some airplay in local stations.

The young man loves gospel music and is known for his humble nature often greeting people. In his area of Seroalo (Kopi) he is described as man with a bright future as he is not afraid to take risks. He graduated last year, taking his education seriously.

Tebogo Nkone

He has since took a break from music to venture into business. His business “RiseRadius Trading consists of young people and elders. It’s expected to be launched soon, its aim is to employ locals and give them something to do,  contributing to the local economy.

Despite the business still to be officially launched, its operational and offers services such as Painting, Tiling, Garden Service, Domestic Cleaning and Catering. Show your support and utilise the company’s  services, contact Tebogo on 073 0994 756/051 1425851 or email tebogonkone64@gmail.com.

You can visit them at their premises in Thaba Nchu (Seroalo/Kopi) at Address: 12340

JESUS LOVES YOU

JESUS LOVES YOU

By Teboho Masakala (C)

Life has storms, difficulties, hard times and all that comes with it. Sometimes it becomes so much that we end up thinking the is no way out. Life can be so astonishing that we end up thinking we are cursed or are the cause of our problems.

But in all that, one thing that will never go away is the love Jesus has for you. If the is one thing that you need to know is that Jesus  loves you and cares a lot about you. What you are going through should not makes you forget that Jesus loves you and died for you.

If you are a street kid, do not look at your current situation but know that Jesus also died for you, Jesus didn’t die only for the rich or those who knows him, but he died for everybody. The prostitutes, the poor, rich, the young or old he loves all of them.

Yes even the killers, he loves them and if they repent  or have repented, Jesus will welcome them with open arms because he died for them also. No matter what you going through, it is not the end of the world. Do not look down on yourself because God loves you the way you are and cares about you so much that he is always by your side, slowly and surely he is changing your tears to smiles, sorrow to happiness.

People may look at you and see a trouble maker, killer, prostitute, gambler or all these name tags they may associate you with but that doesn’t change the fact that Jesus died for you on the cross and his love for you will never end.

Have faith in Jesus, love him back, give your life and heart to him and he will change your life. He will disappoint those who looked down on you and thought you have no future. He will change your misery; he will bring tears of joy and everything you ask from him he shall surely do.

Come as you are to Jesus, learn to love him. Jesus loves you no matter what, if you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, do not fear because Jesus if with you and loves you.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and  only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (JOHN 3:16)

By Teboho Masakala (C)

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