amajuba newsletter : january - march 2011 · dr. sibongiseni dhlomo warning learners about the...

Siyakhuluma Newsletter

INTERESTING FACTS:

SCHOOL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

According to the WHO’s Global Organization's Tu-berculosis Control Report 2009.

• Every minute, 3 people

around the world die from TB. In South Af-rica alone 400 000 South Africans known to be infected with TB in 2009 and a further 490 000 were diagnosed with TB in the same year.

• 72% of TB cases are

HIV positive

January - March 2011

Issue 12

Inside this issue:

School Clean Up Campaign at Amajuba District

2

Tuberculosis Poster 3

Picturesque 4

Who ‘s Who

Be Who You Are

5

Picturesque 6

Picturesque 7

Priority Issues 8

Editor’s Page 9

www.kznhealth.gov.za/amajuba

MEC for Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo with DNC Combined Primary School Learn-ers , Siyabonga Ntombela and Lungelo Biyela

UNgqongqoshe wezepilo ubambe iqhaza kukhucu-lulwa izikole zase-Majuba

UNgqongqoshe wezeM-pilo KwaZulu Natal, uDkt. Sibongiseni Dhlomo futhi onguShampeni kaSukuma Sakhe uvakashele izikole ezahlukene esifundeni saseAmajuba ngenhloso yokugqugquzela usiko lokufunda nokufundisa ngosuku lokuqala ezikoleni. Lomkhankaso wokukhucululwa kwezikole ukhuthaza uku-

baluleka kwenhlanzeko ukuqhakambisa imfundo, ukugwema ukubambeze-leka kwabafundi ngosuku lokuqala izikole zivuliwe. Lomkhankaso wa-thakaselwa futhi washayelwa ihlombe ama-holi bomphakathi, nezik-hulu zeminyango ehlukene kahulumeni. Kwasetshenzwa ngempela kungadlalwa, kujuluka indoda. Izikole eza-vashelwa zashiywa ku-shaya umoya. Oka Dhlomo akagcinanga lapho, kodwa wabuya waxwayisa abafundi

abasemazingeni aphezulu ngobungozi bokukhulewa besebancane. Abafundi bezikole ezahanjelwa ba-zizwa bebalulekile kak-hulu futhi benakekelwe. Lomkhankaso waphetha ngedilikazi lomcimbi wo-kubungaza abafundi abaphumelela nga-malengiso ezifundweni zamatikuletsheni. UNgqongqoshe wezeM-fundo, uMnuz. Senzo Mchunu wathula inku-lumo yosuku kulomcimbi owawuxhaswe uMasipala waseNyukhasela. → page 2

Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo is wel-comed by Mrs. Nomalanga Nxu-malo the Head of Department (HOD) at Hope High School

January — March 2011 Siyakhuluma

Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo and Zanele Ndaba a Asisukume Sakhe representative from Sport and Recreation Depart-ment are seen fixing a window pane at Nhlosokuhle.

Ms Nonhlanhla Makhanya and Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo assessing Durnacol High school prem-

Zazibuya eNhlosokuhle High School. Ungqonqqoshe wezeMpilo nethimba elihlanganisa amalunga om-phakathi kanye neminyango kahulumeni

SCHOOL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

The MEC for Health is seen with the local leadership and DNC Primary School educators

MEC for Health Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo is flanked by Nduduzo Mabika , Hope High School learner and EMalahleni Region ANC Chairperson, Mr. Arthur Zwane

Nhlosokuhle school premises were left spotlessly clean


March is TB Awareness Month

January— March 2011 Siyakhuluma

The Flagship celebrating International Literacy Day

Mrs. Thandi Dlamini addressing Blaaubosch residents

Sphephelo Kunene (Communication Intern ) giving bursary information to Phendukani High School learners during the Career Exhibition held at Farmers’ Hall

Ntombifuthi Mtshali and Sibongile Mabizela during the induction workshop

Sthembiso Masondo is a Com-munity Service Intern at Madadeni Provincial Hospital leading the mass aerobic class to celebrate Health Day

Thulani Nkosana (Assistant Manager—HRD) addressing the learners during an induction workshop

Phindile Zwane (HR M Practitioner) appreciat-ing time spent by interns

Ngcebo Vilakazi (Assistant Manager—HRD)

Farewell Gugu Shabangu

“Thank you for giving me an opportunity for work experi-ence”, said Thabile Ma-sondo

Phumlile Buthelezi and Nelisiwe Ntanda

Erica Beukes (Data Capturer) during the Health Day celebra-tion


Who’s Who

Nicole Naidoo

Dynamic, fun loving, always up for a challenge, athletic,

“I love working with people. Appreciation from pa-tients for improving their condition is an awesome reward to me. I also love the challenges it brings”.

Her excellent relations with people, intelligence, handiness earned her passion to pursue a career as a physiotherapist and forget about law, after completing her grade 12 at Man-deni Academy College in 2005 . Her student years at the University of Cape Town offered her an opportunity to play for a Rugby team and to meet her friends. She is currently doing her community service at Newcastle Provincial Hos-pital. As a physiotherapist she deals with; Cardio—respiratory problems e.g. pneumonia. Neurological disor-ders e.g. stroke. Orthopaedic conditions e.g. neck, shoulder pain and fractures. Chronic pains e.g. fibromyalgia. Sport Conditions e.g. muscle tears. Obstetrics and gynaecology e.g. inconsistence.

Nicole enjoys a finger licking and irresistible lamb curry prepared by her wonderful mum. She is currently reading Angel by Marian Keyes. Nicole feeds her eardrum with R & B and House music sound. “Maintain order, peace and har-mony in all aspects of your life, this ensures you being happy a individual and others around you to be happy”, she says. Nicole gains inspiration from Prayer, bible reading, interpreting to complete her day. Nicole is inspired and motivated by optimistic people around her.

Editor : Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo (Assistant Manager—Communication)

All photos taken by Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo

Stories : Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo

Layout and Design : Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo

Thanking Mr. Themba Mngomezulu (MEC photographer ) for photos on the following pages; 1,2 & 6

Be Who You Are

It simply means– be natural. One way to deter-mine how real you are in your work is to notice how much of a shift you experience between work and home. Of course there will be some shift, because your role changes. But you are not the role you play at work. If you often feel tense, sad, angry, frustrated or lonely at the end of the day, you may be suppressing your real self be-neath a mask. If you live at work “authentically” you will not be crushed even at the end of a long and grueling day.

Being who you are allows you to express your joy and passion– and demonstrate your uniqueness. It’s very difficult to be creative, to give your best effort, when you are pretending to be someone you are not.

Interrogate Fear

We must name our fears and clearly as we can, so as to face them squarely. We must examine these rears to find their origins. We must exam-ine what fear says will happen to determine whether those assertions are true. We must be very bold in our interrogation of fear— we sim-ple can’t believe the testimony of fear and doubt. We must expose its lies and false assumptions. This is the way to recover our truth and pas-sion— this is the way to live and work with power, wonder, and joy.

Communicate Clearly

When our communication with ourselves and with others is timely, clear, honest and skillful, there is nothing we cannot experience or achieve. When communication falters, breaks down, or stops, the game is over. Nothing can happen until communication resumes.

Adapted from the value workbook by Robert Rabbin and Jo Hillyard (Foster City, CA: Fore Thoughts, 1997).


Picturesque

Thathunyawo’s educator Mrs. Nomathamsanqa Mbhense—Kunene

Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo warning learners about the dangers of teenage pregnancy

The Masisukume Sakhe, Amajuba District champion, KZN MEC for Health Dr. Dhlomo clearing unwanted vegetation at the weeds atNhlosokuhle High School in Blaaubosch

Dr. Dhlomo is seen chatting to Nduduzo Mabika dur-ing his visit at Hope High School in Newcastle

Kujuluka indoda!

Onezindlebe makezwe kungenkathi uDkt. Dhlomo ekhu-luma nabafundi baseThathunyawo High School eDana-wozi endaweni yaseNyukhasela


Picturesque

Mr. James Nkosi applauding the Launch of Occupational Health Unit at the Dis-trict Office

HRD’s Ndlela and Dube saying farewell to the interns, Thabile Masondo, Manqoba Mdladla and Ntando Mbatha

Veronica Van Der Westhuizen presenting during the Occupational Health Service Launch

Hester Le Roux (Finance Manager) saying farewell to the interns

Lindani Madondo and Zodwa Ndlela during a staff healthy lifestyle talk

Ms. T.C. Mbambo ( Clinical Nurse Practitioner) at Madadeni Clini 1

Mrs. Veronica Van Der Weisthuizen demonstrating assessment of vital signs, Blood Pleasure the “patient’ is Mr. Raj Maharaj

Bongani Molefe


Priory Issues

“ Salt is no-calorie health food”

Following the success of the World Salt Awareness Week in 2010, focusing on the effects of salt on health , World Salt Awareness Week is held from March 21st to March 27th The research shows that men eat more salt than women, particularly at a younger age and are less likely to have their blood pressure (BP) measured, to take action to reduce it when it is raised or to take BP lowering drug.

According to WHO (World Health Organization) recommendations, an adult should not eat more than 5 grams of salt per day. It is alarming that South Africana are consuming 9 grams of salt.

Healthy Tips

Keep Stress at bay

• Prevent low blood sugar as it stresses you out. Keep fruit and vegetables handy and eat regular, small and healthy meals. Herbal teas can also soothe the nerves. Small amounts of protein con-taining amino acid tryptamine can give you a boost when stress tires you out.

Stick to a Healthy Lifestyle

• Dietary factors, physical inactivity, overweight and obesity are estimated to count for almost a third of cancers. Eating healthy food and getting regular exercise from a young age are important ways to stay fit and reduce the risk of getting cancer later in life

source : www.cansa.org.za

Mamosa Tshabalala, Esther Hlophe and Futhi Dube celebrating Health Day

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit everyday

Vegetables and fruit are important for everyone. They provide nutrients that help to keep the immune sys-tem strong and therefore to help prevent and fight in-fection. Try to eat at least five different fruit a day. Choose different colours to get different nutrients.

Dear readers !

The arrival of social media platform has brought about a dramatic change by democratizing the consumer’s ability to communicate about the services or products they are receiving in the public and private sector. The power of the social media is that one connects with the real person. Whether you agree or disagree, approve or disapprove social media has taken the world by storm. Twitter, Facebook, MXit, Linkedln etc. are increasingly enhancing the level of participation , transparency and communication among the global audience. Obviously these social media devices are here to stay. This interaction window needs to be taken seriously as it has proved to be more convenient and appealing to the young and old. Openness and Transparency is vital to ensure that services are ren-dered efficiently, adequately and timeously.

AMAJUBA HEALTH DISTRICT

Private Bag X6661

NEWCASTLE

2940

Email or fax your comments or views to Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo ( Assistant Manager—Communication )

Phone: 034 3287000 Fax: 034 315 1092 312 3123

Email: [email protected]

Visit www.kznhealth.gov.za / amajuba district

Every day 16 000 children die of hunger and currently there are 925 million undernourished people across the globe. This can be changed by ending discrimination against women, a recent report United Nations report has found.

Quotable Quotes

Mandela possesses natural leadership abilities, which became more apparent as he took on senior roles in the anti– apartheid movement. “He cannot help magnetizing a crowd. He is a born mass leader; a key figure in thinking, planning and devising new tactics.” Oliver Tambo

Since we have highly skilled managers, budgets and other resources, what is the problem? Why is the public service not working in an efficient, effective and caring manner, as it should? - President Jacob Zuma on South Africans’ frustration with government service delivery

As a society we should be worried about corruption as it is the single most threat to good governance.

Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi, speaking at Busa anti-corruption forum

Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man- made and it can be overcome and eradicated by actions of human beings. Some-times it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.” Nelson Mandela

WORDS OF FAITH

Mfuneni uJehova esenokutholwa, nimbize esese-duze.

ISAYA 55 : 6

Editor’s page

Hotline numbers for assistance

Alzheimer's : 0800 983 079

Autism SA : 011 484 9923

CANSA : 0800 226 622

Human Rights : 0860 120 120

Legal AID : 0800 110 110

National HIV/TB Care Worker : 0800 212 506

SARS : 0800 007 277

UIF Fraud : 0800 60 11 48

Nonhlanhla Khuzwayo


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