At The NYDA SA Youth Awards

August 6, 2012 by  

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The NYDA hosted the inaugural South African Youth Awards recently, at Gallagher Estates in Midrand.

Themed ‘Against All Odds’, the primary objective of the awards is to provide a platform to showcase the exceptional work and contribution that young people make in their communities and the world,  as well as to tell inspiring stories of youth who have achieved extra ordinarily, despite odds and  challenges.

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The most sought after prize of the night, chosen from the finalists, the Presidential Award, was awarded to Nolwazi Pinkie Madlala ( 26), a physically challenged lady who has faced challenges of studying and working in an ‘able bodied world’ where adaptations and adjustments to facilitate wheel chair accessibility are not always made. She’s currently working as an intern Clinical Psychologist at 1 Military hospital, Thaba Tshwane Pretoria and will undertake a year of Community Service in 2013. Nolwazi having won in two categories received: R50 000 for the Extraordinary Champions Category and R100 000 for having won the Presidential Award (the overall award of the evening) plus a bursary sponsored by Educor valued at R100 000 for 3 years of tertiary education at Damelin.

The following were young men and women who were awarded in these different categories:

 

  • Academic Excellence category: Peter Malati, 30, who is a Postdoctoral candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town and runs a chemistry project in six high schools in Nokaneng Circuit in Mpumalanga mentoring rural learners in science and engineering.
  • Arts and Entertainment category: Paul Modjadji, 29, who is the recipient of the Global Youth Leadership Award from the Global Youth Leadership Congress in Washington DC for his contribution to the dance community.
  • Entrepreneurship category: Refilwe Ledwaba, 33, who has established the South African Women in Aviation and Aerospace Industry (SAWIA); a non-profit organisation aimed at empowering women in aviation.
  • Extraordinary Champions category Nolwazi Pinkie Madlala, 26, who has overcome adversity and currently working on her thesis for her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
  • Health and Wellbeing category:  Ross McReath, 18, who founded Tiger Titans Cricket club to provide diversion for youth in Nolukhanyo township, Eastern Cape, his club gives youth access to pro-trials and also gives them a chance to experience life beyond township boundaries.
  • Science and Technology category: Sir Stuart Ntlathi, 25, who invented a 15-in-1 microwave oven, an electronic Vuvuzela and an auto shoe polisher.
  • Social Cohesion category: Lebogang Bogopane, 29, who works as a volunteer at a 24-hour centre for abused/abandoned children and women, she not only counsels victims; she cooks, feed, bathes, and refers them to relevant professionals for further assistance.
  • Environment category: Ntombomzi Thelma Tsotetsi, 33, who is a farmer and hosts workshops in her community teaching them about environment, climate change and how to grow organic vegetables.

Back to the event.  While we waited for the hosts to take to the stage, Nothende was on stage and serenaded with some of her own material and covers. It’s common knowledge that she’s talented but her performance on the day was a perfect illustration and reminder of the extent of her talent.

 

Hastings rant: *In Kuli’s voice* It’s such a shame that someone talented as Nothende isn’t dominating the local scene. Says a lot about SA. Nonetheless, let’s hope she’ll finally afford the John Legend ticket she’s been grieving about.

Hosted by Generations actor Thato Molamu and Carly Fields, the ceremony took the audience through the times, From Sophiatown to modern day South Africa.  Thato was on point.  In fact, too good he made Carly look just ok.

In keeping with the theme, there were performances by the Mahotella Queens,

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Jozi, Blondie Makhene, Teargas ,  Mdu ft Arthur,  Chommee and Self Made Cheese (authors and performers of the NYDAs youth empowerment song; Limitless Youth, who opened and closed the award ceremony).

Jozi killed their performance as always, but that thing on Ishmizi’s head?  On second thoughts, why blend in when you were born to standout?

Mdu and Arthur collaborated on stage taking everyone down memory lane with some of their hits from back in the day when V-Mash was the IT girl about town. Was refreshing though. Actor/ singer, Anga Makhubo  also performed .  What a talented young man.

 

Chommee was there gyrating as always…and performing Jiva sexy in 2012 and at an event of such prestige is just impolite.

In front of deputy ministers and all, there were legs wide open in an outfit that resembled an undie.  #ThingsThatMakeUsGoTJO!!

 

Zizo did the red carpet and left, ever so graceful.  What a lady.

 

Child of the soil, Ms Ntsiki Mazwai, was there looking very happy.

Each winner received R50 000 and each runner up walked away with R20 000. Educor sponsored a Damelin Student Degree Bursary (3 Years of Study) to the value of R100 000. SA Express as one of the sponsors, flew in finalists from outside of Gauteng, Blackberry sponsored an All Touch Blackberry Curve 9380 Smart phone for each winner and Unilever sponsored a goodie bag with their Motions hair care products that were given away on the evening.

More pictures:

Thank you JNPR for the pics, invite us again next year.

By Hastings Moeng


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Comments

78 Comments on "At The NYDA SA Youth Awards"

  1. Eyh2Jee on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 1:40 am 

    Moloisi us very old for that kind of pose!Akukhulwa na?
    Eda rose needs a make over!She dresses the same,and has the same handbagPOSE .lol,hay
    Chomee made me go TjoTjoTjo indeed!Dead by performing Jiva sexy in the presence of honorable Ministers *GPY
    Morning MaJC

  2. TPZ on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:11 am 

    Clearly the ministers like chommie cos she’s always perfoming at ANC/government events.Zizo looks great have so much respect for her now after having watched MY World…Mbali Mlotshwa also looking lovely..Carly looks weird in that pic.As for Nothende I’m just glad she gets gigs

  3. TPZ on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:12 am 

    Eda Rose is everywhere yho!

  4. greengoose55 on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:28 am 

    Wooo shem! la motlogela chommee! she stay doing her thang!!! cashin’ in too. a girl’s gotta do what she gotta do.
    Ag but now why is this Generations kid eMjay gay though *sigh* would totally do him either way!
    Gorgeous pics darling!

  5. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:41 am 

    Morning JC fam

    @green the kid is gay?

  6. greengoose55 on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:49 am 

    well apparently sana, *sigh* was shocked for days.

  7. Miranda on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 4:11 am 

    Haaa, I can see Chommee’ s butt #covers eyes#. She is fit though…why okare she will be join the Duromine crew soon?

    Do-able men are making a trend of being homo, hey. Dear unmarried women, a big problem is coming your way…I always ask myself why can’t it be the Khapela’s, Tbo touch(tsi),juju’s (Basically , dikobonyana tse) of this world, that go the homo way instead of this lookable mense.

    What does Eda Rose do for a living?

  8. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 4:29 am 

    @green I’m also shocked shame hai thank gward I’m merried cz this homo thing is becoming a trend. Ei even merried men are after9ners these day soze uqonde, you just pray that your man doesn’t throw the homo on you.

  9. oomuhle on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 4:53 am 

    Eda Rose ngusebekho inja yaselalini iinzwane ezi azigodoli darling khazothatha nanzi open backs ngcono
    Luthando mbali and zizo looking beautiful, the lady with red jacket unodaka ebusweni nkosi yam
    Dj switch is also looking nice

  10. Nerlee on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 6:40 am 

    Tjo the lady in red-the hair and the makeup!!!
    Chomi has put on weight or her boobs have grown!
    I love Zizo.
    I hope Thandi Sibisi gets an award next year

  11. sweetbabe on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 7:17 am 

    Angazi noma amehlo ami but uChomie I gaining a bit of weight noma vele amabele akhe are always that big

  12. Applepurple on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 7:23 am 

    i like Eda Rose, but the same bag in 2 different events .

  13. Fezzy on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 7:40 am 

    We’ve got a problem Miranda. Then they come and tell us that they were born gay blah blah…being gay is a fashion trend these days. Every 2nd John in JHB is gay.
    And u married women must shut up…please dont tell me that ngiyabheda and that no one chooses to be gay and just cos nina u covered…or maybe not…most of these married men are after niners anyway so sisenkingeni sonke.
    By the time my 6year old starts dating there will be NO MEN shame, she will be forced to become a lesbo as well. Well Im just gonna look at the bright, ngeke adlale abafana.
    I watched For Coloured Girls last night and its sad. Janet Jackson’s husband was cheating on her by sleeping with other men and gave her HIV as a result. Kunzima.

  14. LadyMillion on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 7:40 am 

    Isidingos’ sechaba looks like he has a hard on! Cute* or is it just BIG!
    Chommie is THICK!!!!
    Luthando…simple does it for u.umhle nana
    Eda Rose…u look the same in all these pics.ur young! play around with clothes a bit.have fun with them.dont just cover ur body

  15. fufu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 7:44 am 

    i was also at the event.Nothende is talented shem,kwaaaaaaaa i also commented on how she can afford the JohnLegend tickets after the performance.u Eda Rose ugodolile kule winter shem.

  16. kamzababy on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:08 am 

    Chommee was there gyrating as always…and performing Jiva sexy in 2012 and at an event of such prestige is just impolite.

    Haibo!!! its just for entertaiment!

  17. BlindFold on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:12 am 

    This Luthando she wears the same thing over and over..shirt buttoned up and then either a chain or bow tie..change phela sisi.

  18. kamzababy on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:14 am 

    ishmael ka style sa bana bako rusty :-)

  19. Smatsatsa on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:23 am 

    Luthando has this fresh look about her that i like, simplicity does it, shows how comfortable she is in her own skin and knows what works for her, i like her eyes too..

  20. fufu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:28 am 

    u Luthando must give the white jacket a rest.

  21. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:32 am 

    Kwaaaa @Fufu leave the poor child alone wena

  22. kamzababy on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:34 am 

    haai luthando, we know we said we like the jacket but please tsamo reka other colours tuu

  23. sxylin on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:41 am 

    Eda Rose dresses like the people in Australia! hahahaha think Forever New ! *RUNS* i love Luthando pretty too

  24. PoohBear on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:46 am 

    Great initiative i love it. Well Done to all the winners.

    the pics look great. Luthando is a beautiful person though.

    Eish wish i coudl see MJs six Pack, he’s sexy.

  25. Noance on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:48 am 

    Can Eda Rose put in more effort though….like really. Dressed like she’s going to a Levi event.

    I love Luthando, such a breath of fresh air.

    Chomee makes me angry, how she’s survived this long in the industry with the nyols she sings and does. I feel disrespected. She must be dealth with accordingly, she must take up one her bursaries and go back to school.

    Why is Ishmael walking around with that thing on his head looking like an extra on the set of Jerusalem in Jozi.

    Love Zizo, she such a darling.

  26. Thase on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:50 am 

    Lol @Sxylin, she does was about to say the same thing. I dont understand their clothes, ba rata chiffon a lot, every thing nje ke chiffon and viscos (sp) and their clothes are not made for booty african bodies.
    Luthando is pretty, no sabotage bathong please.

  27. sxylin on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:54 am 

    hahahahahah @Thase have you also suddenly started dressing in chiffons; peach colours etc eish Australians are boring fashionwise oh hell everywhere; my sources tell me its infectious; watch out Thase hahahahahaha

  28. Thase on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 8:55 am 

    Kwaaakwaaaaaaa Noance and nyols, love this word, will satart using it from now on. Ishmael should move to the Middle east, he will blend in well ka that thing on his head. Tjo at the facial expression ya the man in the last picturs with miss black coffee.

  29. Thase on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:01 am 

    No,came here with 5 suitcases full of clothes from home. I refuse to look like a crazy person/hobo. And they love those asymmentrical dresses, long at the back and short in front, pointy edges, very colourful (they will get gold medals at the olympics for colour blocking), typical abelungu fashion. I give up, i think lady gaga is their role model.

  30. kimmo on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:02 am 

    nna as long as eda is not wearing those jeans of hers, am good. the bag is a minor issue ,
    luthando yena must give the blezers a break they all look the same

  31. kamzababy on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:39 am 

    i think Jeanine was talking about ths event on twitter this am… “u find other people wearing jeans, others evening dresses/ gowns, others freakum dresses” and asked yourself what was the theme. SA celebs banale a long way to go….

  32. Nonkuku on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:42 am 

    If I was a dude, I would forbid my girlfriend from putting on this lace wig shit, stick to normal sown-in weaves or braids. Ngamathata anga sisoloko siwabona on ppls heads. Los dit asseblief…. And then theres the make-up *sigh*

  33. Miranda on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:49 am 

    Poor freshette Luthando,Aowa guys it is too early hle…give her time, she has only received one or two salaries , she can’t be splashing all her moolah on clothes just yet.She is still buying some bedding and bathroom mats, so eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasy

  34. BlindFold on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:49 am 

    That lace wig or whatever its called o tshwana le Sihle wa Idols..

  35. kimmo on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 9:57 am 

    lol mara this lady le yena, hy is there a gap in the middle loooooool , but some people rock the weave nicely

  36. Mathaz on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:02 am 

    I love chifon, most of my tops/ shirts are chifon. I don’t see anything wrong with it, infact it is a romantic fabric as long as you change the dress style.

  37. Ms.Zie on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:06 am 

    This Luthando she wears the same thing over and over..shirt buttoned up and then either a chain or bow tie..change phela sisi.

    That’s so true.

  38. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:09 am 

    @Miranda Eda does Floyd Shibambu for a leaving.

    Happy Monday everyone!

  39. fufu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:10 am 

    @Kamzababy that is true,thina we were dressed up ,sibaba only to be seated next to some crowd ebi qhoke ama football t -shirts be rouwdy and drunk,it is really not fair for people who make an effort.

  40. fufu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:24 am 

    off topic,my friend got a marriage proposal,yena no guy they have’nt even dated for a year,on the other hand one of our mutual friend has been dating this guy for 10 years.life is fair sometimes.

  41. kimmo on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:30 am 

    lol @ luthando only getting 2 salaries, true though,

  42. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:30 am 

    @Fufu that’s life for you sweety, bayatshata abantu apha lol.

  43. Azande on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:32 am 

    Luthanda need to know ukuthi use celebville manje and there u cant wear ONDOFA SILAHLANE NDOFA NDIKUSHIYE jazi lami elimhlophe, she cant were 1 thing over & over
    again bakwethu, every pic avela kuyo 1 look hayi bo uzoze acike kanti muhle uyathandeka, means ihlezi iwashiwe ready for every event, ayi unesibindi shame ngiyamvuma.

  44. sxylin on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:35 am 

    leaving vs living (SAMLICIOUS AGAIN) whats wrong witchu! *hahahhaa

  45. fufu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:37 am 

    @ bum bum kuyashatwa shem.So i called the other friend to ask if she has heard rthe good news,you could hear ukuthi she is not taking the news very well.

  46. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:40 am 

    @Miranda Eda does Floyd Shibambu for a leaving.

    Gosh @Sami doesn’t she have a job or something. Kwaaaaaa ai JC aneva

  47. LadyMillion on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:41 am 

    kwaaaaaaaa!

  48. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:43 am 

    Hampa wena @sxylin

  49. Ms.Zie on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:43 am 

    Mbali Mlotshwa’s beauty is drowning in that neckpiece, fake lashe & big hair. :-/

  50. nana on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:58 am 

    Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa @Sxylin..the struggles continues.

    Aaah shame Luthando, she’s so cute so I’ll give her a chance, like Miranda says, it is still early days..or not..

    I’ll rather see Eda wearing like this than seeing her in those jeans.

  51. Noance on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 10:58 am 

    @sxylin wabora watseba, hahahahhahahha! Mistress

  52. sxylin on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:00 am 

    hahahahhahaha aluta continua ! so who is next !

  53. bongi on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:02 am 

    in other news: IDOLS – I dont think Khaya is going to be our winner..all them sangs beautiful izolo- that Thsidi gal sange the best and Khaya was nje…when is hte finals?

  54. BGT on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:04 am 

    Da LES and Ishmael are embarrassing. I wish they’d just stop.

  55. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:04 am 

    On other news TSHIDI Sa Idols!

    Yho! that young lady took me strait to heaven last night. What a voice WOW

  56. bumbum on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:05 am 

    @Fufu she was thinking about her 10years in the field…think Khune and Joseph, yabona mos

  57. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:07 am 

    @Noance ngumistress omkhulu from Angie Motshega’s payroll

  58. Biskiti on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:08 am 

    boChomie ha bana ditlhong, o tlaralletse like that in public, ka dirope tse kanakana, modisane, someone please tell her gore ha se mo states mo.

    Is Nothende wearing calamine as foundation (please check first pic yahae)? Haayi shem, this lady needs intervention…Fabu can’t you ask your bosses to sponsor her mara? Ke sono streit

    Looks like Ntsiki took a bath for this one, keep it up gal.

    MmaCoffee is pretty hey, Eda naye umuhle but i just can’t understand why ale so styf and her choice in men is beyond pathetic…i guess she has to make a living neh…

  59. sxylin on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:09 am 

    sangs vs sang (does that word even exist *thinking)
    sange vs sang (still not sure about this English context *wink

  60. nana on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:09 am 

    Tshidi Tshidi Tshidi!! She blessed me yesterday yoh!! The girl can sing shem. I have voted 50 times for Simphiwe and I’m left with 50 votes, for Tshidi of course. Khaya is not the bestest vocalist in the competition, is just the hype nje ye JC.
    #TeamSimphiwe #TeamTshidi till the end!!

    I wish Dominic can go home this week..his performance was just flat nje..he was the weakest link.

  61. Vesa on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:35 am 

    I just had to come and lol at this—–> Child of the soil, Ms Ntsiki Mazwai, was there looking very happy.

  62. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 11:56 am 

    I just watched Tshidi’s performance from last night. Hayi shame amaGoosebumps have been revived. I was so excited last night I couldn’t sleep. Iam going to vote each and every hour for you Tshidi.

  63. Newkid on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 12:20 pm 

    I see we being very respectful and not saying anything about Mahotella Queens. Age or phuza face???

  64. kimmo on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 12:41 pm 

    does eda rose still work for yfm?

  65. Ntombi Yomzulu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 12:50 pm 

    Why is Eda Rose dressed as if she is going to Rosebank or Sandton to meet a friend for lunch?

  66. Ntombi Yomzulu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 1:00 pm 

    Am I the only one who saw Nothende’s eyelashes? no she needs to get arrested for this

  67. samlicious on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 1:05 pm 

    calls state of emergency for Nothende

  68. Ntombi Yomzulu on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 1:23 pm 

    I meam eyebrows*hides*

  69. pinksoul on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 1:49 pm 

    @Ntombi nami ngisabuka wona…. angiqedile ngensini

  70. Wild Island on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:19 pm 

    Eish Chris Mapane…wuuuuu let me sharap

  71. Wild Island on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:42 pm 

    lol@Ntombi uwa “drowile” haaaaaaa

  72. Miranda on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 2:56 pm 

    Who are these skinny girls on the first page though?

  73. dejane on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 3:19 pm 

    Kwaaaaaa at Nothende’s eyebrows. Eda is no longer with Yfm.

    Chomee’s thighs show no signs of potholes (cellulite), they look so smooth and flawless, mara she looks like she’s put on a few kilos.

    I remember when i was in college, Chomee and a few of us had to repeat a subject we had failed. Some guy blurted out loud “uzo passa kanjani u jaiva sexy”. Kwaaaahahahaha the whole class was dead!

  74. Shera on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 3:51 pm 

    Eda Rose too casual…
    Chommee was tagged along by Arthur…wherever he performs naye kmele abekhona…(tag team)

  75. Eyh2Jee on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 3:53 pm 

    lmao @Dejane: umjayvo sexy and passing akuhlangani vele?Lol
    Those chicks are HOT damn…

  76. Ice on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 5:58 pm 

    Is Chomee armpit not shaved?

  77. MyThoughts on Mon, 6th Aug 2012 6:51 pm 

    @Ice I had to check the photos on a PC cause I thought my phone was deceiving my eyes. That hair (Chomee’s) is not removed. Ladies who don’t shave their armpits though :( :( :( and gents too :( :( :(
    Let’s shave…. Shaaaaaaave.

  78. Ice on Tue, 7th Aug 2012 5:44 pm 

    Mara what is Arthur and Mdu doing? Wasn’t this a YOUTH event? Haai bo ntatemogolo ba, must accept that they are history.

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