Up Beat Issue Number 6 1994
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- Description: In April, the Institute for Multi-party Democracy organised a debate. Young people from the Democratic Party Youth, the ANC Youth League, the IFP Youth and Aisec discussed howto protect youth rights. Neville Naidoo of the ANCYL argued strongly for a youth ministry. He said that, in the past, each government department received money for youth development. The youth had no control how this money was spent because it was spread over so many different departments. Neville said that all money for youth development should go to one Youth Ministry. The Youth Ministry would then make sure that the money was spent where it vtas needed most. The DP youth said that a ministry would cost too much money. They argued for an independent national youth council made up of youth organisations. They said the council must protect youth rights and see to youth development. No agreement was reached but everyone enjoyed themselves. There was lots of laughter and shouting. Hopefully, we will be able to debate many issues in the same, friendly atmosphere.
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- Date Issued: July 1994
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- Description: In April, the Institute for Multi-party Democracy organised a debate. Young people from the Democratic Party Youth, the ANC Youth League, the IFP Youth and Aisec discussed howto protect youth rights. Neville Naidoo of the ANCYL argued strongly for a youth ministry. He said that, in the past, each government department received money for youth development. The youth had no control how this money was spent because it was spread over so many different departments. Neville said that all money for youth development should go to one Youth Ministry. The Youth Ministry would then make sure that the money was spent where it vtas needed most. The DP youth said that a ministry would cost too much money. They argued for an independent national youth council made up of youth organisations. They said the council must protect youth rights and see to youth development. No agreement was reached but everyone enjoyed themselves. There was lots of laughter and shouting. Hopefully, we will be able to debate many issues in the same, friendly atmosphere.
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- Date Issued: July 1994
Up Beat Issue Number 3 1991
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- Description: The 21 March is Sharpe- ville Day. On this day we remember what happened in 1960, when hundreds of people in townships all over South Africa marched on to police stations and burned their passes. In the morning of the 21 March 1960, thousands of people gathered outside the police station in the eastern Transvaal township of Sharpeville. They had been told that the police might announce changes in the pass law. At 1.15pm scuffle broke out outside the wire — fence of the police station. The police feared that the fence would collapse under the weight of the crowd. So they started to fire on the people. The people right in front immediately turned to flee, but could not get through the crush of people behind them. Sixty-nine people were killed and a further 180 wounded. Most of those killed were later found to have been shot in the back.
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- Description: The 21 March is Sharpe- ville Day. On this day we remember what happened in 1960, when hundreds of people in townships all over South Africa marched on to police stations and burned their passes. In the morning of the 21 March 1960, thousands of people gathered outside the police station in the eastern Transvaal township of Sharpeville. They had been told that the police might announce changes in the pass law. At 1.15pm scuffle broke out outside the wire — fence of the police station. The police feared that the fence would collapse under the weight of the crowd. So they started to fire on the people. The people right in front immediately turned to flee, but could not get through the crush of people behind them. Sixty-nine people were killed and a further 180 wounded. Most of those killed were later found to have been shot in the back.
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Up Beat Issue Number 3 1992
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- Description: There are two sides to every story. You’ve surely heard that before. Well, it is true. Sometimes there are even three or four sides to a story. It depends how many people were there to tell the tale. Behind every story there is a writer. Behind a picture there is a photographer. And they are ordinary people, like you and me. They eat, sleep and play like the rest of us. Like us, they have their own ideas and feelings about the world. And these ideas show in their stories, books or photographs. So what you read is not the truth. It is someone’s version of it. Always read with an open mind. Be a detective when you read! Ask questions, think, search for clues and weigh up the facts. Then decide for yourself which story comes closest to the truth. You must have learnt about Christopher Columbus at school. Well there’s another side to that story in our article called ‘Who discovered America?’. Read it and decide what YOU think really happened. Upbeat writes a lot about young peoples’ experiences of growing up. There’s another side to being a teenager - being the mother of one. Nomasondo Hadebe openly shares with us the pain and joy of having teenage children. We don’t only learn from grown-ups or famous people (or both). Upbeat is full of stories about youth, their ideas and feelings about the world. By sharing experiences, problems and ideas we can learn from each other. So don’t miss our letters page, advice column and talkshop. Read what young people have to say. You can agree or disagree with their ideas. And when you close the magazine you may feel a little sadder, happier or angrier. But you will always be wiser
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- Date Issued: 1992
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- Description: There are two sides to every story. You’ve surely heard that before. Well, it is true. Sometimes there are even three or four sides to a story. It depends how many people were there to tell the tale. Behind every story there is a writer. Behind a picture there is a photographer. And they are ordinary people, like you and me. They eat, sleep and play like the rest of us. Like us, they have their own ideas and feelings about the world. And these ideas show in their stories, books or photographs. So what you read is not the truth. It is someone’s version of it. Always read with an open mind. Be a detective when you read! Ask questions, think, search for clues and weigh up the facts. Then decide for yourself which story comes closest to the truth. You must have learnt about Christopher Columbus at school. Well there’s another side to that story in our article called ‘Who discovered America?’. Read it and decide what YOU think really happened. Upbeat writes a lot about young peoples’ experiences of growing up. There’s another side to being a teenager - being the mother of one. Nomasondo Hadebe openly shares with us the pain and joy of having teenage children. We don’t only learn from grown-ups or famous people (or both). Upbeat is full of stories about youth, their ideas and feelings about the world. By sharing experiences, problems and ideas we can learn from each other. So don’t miss our letters page, advice column and talkshop. Read what young people have to say. You can agree or disagree with their ideas. And when you close the magazine you may feel a little sadder, happier or angrier. But you will always be wiser
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- Date Issued: 1992
Up Beat Issue Number 11 1993
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- Description: Christmas is around the corner and it's holiday time again. So grab your Upbeat, put up your feet and enjoy your well- earned rest. This issue is packed with great holiday reading. Meet Mignon - the muscle maker, discover Africa's music queens or find out about a great new book to read. In our comic, The Galaxy Arcade Kids, Nomonde finds herself in trouble. Don't miss it. In this issue you will also find your FREE 1994 calendar. It is bright and colourful and its message is for peace and democracy in 1994. Upbeat believes that learning should always be fun. Find out about a great new Upbeat product on page 17. Once you see it, Africa will never be the same again! We wish all our readers a happy and peaceful holiday. During the last week of September, Upbeat together with the Weekly Mail Book Week and Film Festival, ran workshops. We went to Daveyton, Eldorado Park and Othandweni in Soweto. In the workshops students learnt how books are used to make films. Everyone was divided into groups and given a book to dramatise. With help from the Sibikwa Community Theatre Project and Soyikwa Institute for African Theatre, the groups prepared dramas which were filmed. Mrs Simelane, a teacher from one of the schools in Daveyton, said, 'I did not know that my students had such talent. This has truly been an eye- opener for me. I hope that you will run workshops next year so that more of our students can take part.' Students all agreed that the day was great fun. Everyone received a book pack at the end of the day. Now they are waiting to see the final product of their efforts once the film has been edited.
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- Date Issued: 1993
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- Description: Christmas is around the corner and it's holiday time again. So grab your Upbeat, put up your feet and enjoy your well- earned rest. This issue is packed with great holiday reading. Meet Mignon - the muscle maker, discover Africa's music queens or find out about a great new book to read. In our comic, The Galaxy Arcade Kids, Nomonde finds herself in trouble. Don't miss it. In this issue you will also find your FREE 1994 calendar. It is bright and colourful and its message is for peace and democracy in 1994. Upbeat believes that learning should always be fun. Find out about a great new Upbeat product on page 17. Once you see it, Africa will never be the same again! We wish all our readers a happy and peaceful holiday. During the last week of September, Upbeat together with the Weekly Mail Book Week and Film Festival, ran workshops. We went to Daveyton, Eldorado Park and Othandweni in Soweto. In the workshops students learnt how books are used to make films. Everyone was divided into groups and given a book to dramatise. With help from the Sibikwa Community Theatre Project and Soyikwa Institute for African Theatre, the groups prepared dramas which were filmed. Mrs Simelane, a teacher from one of the schools in Daveyton, said, 'I did not know that my students had such talent. This has truly been an eye- opener for me. I hope that you will run workshops next year so that more of our students can take part.' Students all agreed that the day was great fun. Everyone received a book pack at the end of the day. Now they are waiting to see the final product of their efforts once the film has been edited.
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Up Beat Issue Number 3 1994
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- Description: This month millions of South Africans will vote for the first time in their lives. So if you want to know more about voting, there is lots of information for you on pages 4 and 5. If you are over 18, read it and find out what to do on election day. If you are under 18, read it and teach your parents, neighbours and friends. It is also important to know how the new government will work and who is in the new government. Read about it on page 6 and use the map on page 10 to follow the election results. Most young people we spoke to are worried about violence on the days of the election. Some political parties have decided not to take part. Remember that voting is a personal decision. If your party is not taking part in the elections, please let others vote in peace.
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- Description: This month millions of South Africans will vote for the first time in their lives. So if you want to know more about voting, there is lots of information for you on pages 4 and 5. If you are over 18, read it and find out what to do on election day. If you are under 18, read it and teach your parents, neighbours and friends. It is also important to know how the new government will work and who is in the new government. Read about it on page 6 and use the map on page 10 to follow the election results. Most young people we spoke to are worried about violence on the days of the election. Some political parties have decided not to take part. Remember that voting is a personal decision. If your party is not taking part in the elections, please let others vote in peace.
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Up Beat Issue Number 7 1993
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- Description: Stanley ran away from home when he was a little boy. He lived on the streets. He took drugs and ended up in jail. That was two years ago. Today he has a job as a painter. Stanley feels hopeful about the future. Kathleen was 13 when she left home to live on the streets. Today she is doing a cooking course and has moved in with her aunt in Mitchell's Plain. This issue of Upbeat is full of stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. You will meet people like Kathleen and Stanley who are determined to make something of their lives. There's Gary Donnelly who is the youngest player ever to play for the NSL. He says that there is no magic in being a sportsman. It's just practice! Meet Jac Fourie from Pretoria. He was chosen to attend the International Space Camp in Alabama, USA. What an experience! If you live in Phiri in Soweto you have probably heard of Soso's Hair Salon. It is run by the amazing Sonki Nkwane. Five of his hairdressers, are friends who are still at school. All these young people have one thing in common. They are on the move! They want to challenge and change things. They want to learn and search for new opportunities, that will make a difference to their lives. Happy reading!
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- Date Issued: 1993
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- Description: Stanley ran away from home when he was a little boy. He lived on the streets. He took drugs and ended up in jail. That was two years ago. Today he has a job as a painter. Stanley feels hopeful about the future. Kathleen was 13 when she left home to live on the streets. Today she is doing a cooking course and has moved in with her aunt in Mitchell's Plain. This issue of Upbeat is full of stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. You will meet people like Kathleen and Stanley who are determined to make something of their lives. There's Gary Donnelly who is the youngest player ever to play for the NSL. He says that there is no magic in being a sportsman. It's just practice! Meet Jac Fourie from Pretoria. He was chosen to attend the International Space Camp in Alabama, USA. What an experience! If you live in Phiri in Soweto you have probably heard of Soso's Hair Salon. It is run by the amazing Sonki Nkwane. Five of his hairdressers, are friends who are still at school. All these young people have one thing in common. They are on the move! They want to challenge and change things. They want to learn and search for new opportunities, that will make a difference to their lives. Happy reading!
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Up Beat Issue Number 4 1991
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- Description: On the night of the 8 March 1991, a thousand women braved the rain to march through the streets of Johannesburg. They chose this day for their protest march because the 8 March is International Women’s Day. The women marched to highlight the problem of violence against women. They said that women are not safe on the streets at night. Many women are not even safe in their own homes! The night they marched about 140 women were raped in South Africa between six and nine o’ clock. Many women were beaten and raped in their own homes, some were hurt by their own husbands or boyfriends. ‘We want to feel safe in our own homes, at work and in the streets. We demand an end to violence against women,’ Monique Marks of the ANC Women’s League said. Copies of the demands were sent to the Chief Magistrate of Johannesburg, the City Council and Health Department.
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- Description: On the night of the 8 March 1991, a thousand women braved the rain to march through the streets of Johannesburg. They chose this day for their protest march because the 8 March is International Women’s Day. The women marched to highlight the problem of violence against women. They said that women are not safe on the streets at night. Many women are not even safe in their own homes! The night they marched about 140 women were raped in South Africa between six and nine o’ clock. Many women were beaten and raped in their own homes, some were hurt by their own husbands or boyfriends. ‘We want to feel safe in our own homes, at work and in the streets. We demand an end to violence against women,’ Monique Marks of the ANC Women’s League said. Copies of the demands were sent to the Chief Magistrate of Johannesburg, the City Council and Health Department.
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Up Beat Issue Number 7 1995
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- Description: Upbeat is on the move. This month we visited the Northern Cape. It is a big, dry province with high unemployment. It is also the place where a group of conservative Afrikaners are trying to keep apartheid alive. But Northern Cape Premier, Manne Dipico, is a tolerant and clever leader. Find out how he handles the right-wingers in his province on page 8. There's been a lot of news lately about conditions in South Africa's jails. Even the Minister of Prisons was shocked when he saw the damp, dirty cells in some jails. Will something be done to improve the situation? Upbeat will keep readers informed. Meanwhile, where can young people who are awaiting trial, be held in safety? We visited Meritum near Krugers- dorp to find out. (page 28) Are you reading Upbeat's business economics articles? In Upbeat No 8, we will publish all the questions that you need, to enter our bumper money competition. And if you follow the Living Trees articles (page 20), you might win Upbeat's biggest-ever prize, a tennis court or soccer field for your school! Good luck!
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- Date Issued: Sep 1995
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- Description: Upbeat is on the move. This month we visited the Northern Cape. It is a big, dry province with high unemployment. It is also the place where a group of conservative Afrikaners are trying to keep apartheid alive. But Northern Cape Premier, Manne Dipico, is a tolerant and clever leader. Find out how he handles the right-wingers in his province on page 8. There's been a lot of news lately about conditions in South Africa's jails. Even the Minister of Prisons was shocked when he saw the damp, dirty cells in some jails. Will something be done to improve the situation? Upbeat will keep readers informed. Meanwhile, where can young people who are awaiting trial, be held in safety? We visited Meritum near Krugers- dorp to find out. (page 28) Are you reading Upbeat's business economics articles? In Upbeat No 8, we will publish all the questions that you need, to enter our bumper money competition. And if you follow the Living Trees articles (page 20), you might win Upbeat's biggest-ever prize, a tennis court or soccer field for your school! Good luck!
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LACOM News issue 2 November 1986 - JUNE 16 AND THE WORKING CLASS
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- Description: On June 16th 1976 the youth of Soweto once again opened the struggle against Bantu Education. On June 16th 1976 the youth of Soweto once again opened the struggle against Bantu Education. As we show in this booklet the struggles of the youth against Bantu Education are part of the struggle of the working class, part of the struggle against oppression and exploitation. On June 16th 1976, 20 000 students started a peaceful march through Soweto to protest against Afrikaans being used as the medium of instruction in schools. The police opened fire and were shot and killed. 1976 was the year in which the bitter anger of the youth of our land spilt over. The reaction of the state was violent and direct. Hundreds of our youth were murdered or maimed, others tortured and tried and many more had to flee the borders of the land to avoid the cruel sjambok of the police state. It was the year of SOWETO.
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- Date Issued: Nov 1986
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- Description: On June 16th 1976 the youth of Soweto once again opened the struggle against Bantu Education. On June 16th 1976 the youth of Soweto once again opened the struggle against Bantu Education. As we show in this booklet the struggles of the youth against Bantu Education are part of the struggle of the working class, part of the struggle against oppression and exploitation. On June 16th 1976, 20 000 students started a peaceful march through Soweto to protest against Afrikaans being used as the medium of instruction in schools. The police opened fire and were shot and killed. 1976 was the year in which the bitter anger of the youth of our land spilt over. The reaction of the state was violent and direct. Hundreds of our youth were murdered or maimed, others tortured and tried and many more had to flee the borders of the land to avoid the cruel sjambok of the police state. It was the year of SOWETO.
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SPREAD-IT Sached Library Bulletin. Some tell, some hear, some judge news - some make it.
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- Description: The response to the first issue of SPREAD-IT was encouraging - to say the least. Not only did we find people reading it during centre staff meetings and during NCC debates, but we believe it has set a trend - the NWC is now also compliling a bulletin of news! Well, our spreading function is certainly becoming infectious - which, of course, was our intention. We even ran out of copies.
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- Description: The response to the first issue of SPREAD-IT was encouraging - to say the least. Not only did we find people reading it during centre staff meetings and during NCC debates, but we believe it has set a trend - the NWC is now also compliling a bulletin of news! Well, our spreading function is certainly becoming infectious - which, of course, was our intention. We even ran out of copies.
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Up Beat Issue Number 2 1992
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- Description: Teenage life is full of challenges.’ That’s what Ebrahim Abader from Cape Town thinks. He’s right. When you are young there is lots to learn and discover about yourself and the big world out there. It's exciting! But it can be a miserable time too. It is not easy to meet a challenge when you are worried about pimples, can’t do your maths and are suffering from a broken heart. You are special but you are not alone. Young people all over the world are probably going through what you are. Believe it or not your parents and teachers where once teenagers too. Ask them what it was like. There is a big challenge facing all of us, especially young people in South Africa today. We have to learn to live together; to accept differences and respect one another’s feelings and beliefs. It is called tolerance! Your parents, brothers, sisters, comrades, neighbours and friends have their own ideas. Listen to them with an open mind. In this issue you can read about a great school in Tongaat in Natal. Here students have learnt to forget about colour and together are discovering what real learning is all about. Meet Simon Nkoli. He knows what it’s like to be treated unfairly and to grow up feeling different and alone. So readers, speak out, listen, read and learn. That’s the way to get wise. That’s the way to meet the challenge of being a teenager in South Africa today. Some of you may be writing supplementary exams. Go for it - you can do it this time! We are holding thumbs.
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- Date Issued: 1992
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- Description: Teenage life is full of challenges.’ That’s what Ebrahim Abader from Cape Town thinks. He’s right. When you are young there is lots to learn and discover about yourself and the big world out there. It's exciting! But it can be a miserable time too. It is not easy to meet a challenge when you are worried about pimples, can’t do your maths and are suffering from a broken heart. You are special but you are not alone. Young people all over the world are probably going through what you are. Believe it or not your parents and teachers where once teenagers too. Ask them what it was like. There is a big challenge facing all of us, especially young people in South Africa today. We have to learn to live together; to accept differences and respect one another’s feelings and beliefs. It is called tolerance! Your parents, brothers, sisters, comrades, neighbours and friends have their own ideas. Listen to them with an open mind. In this issue you can read about a great school in Tongaat in Natal. Here students have learnt to forget about colour and together are discovering what real learning is all about. Meet Simon Nkoli. He knows what it’s like to be treated unfairly and to grow up feeling different and alone. So readers, speak out, listen, read and learn. That’s the way to get wise. That’s the way to meet the challenge of being a teenager in South Africa today. Some of you may be writing supplementary exams. Go for it - you can do it this time! We are holding thumbs.
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Up Beat Issue Number 10 1992
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- Description: The days are getting longer and warmer. It is almost holiday time. This year, there is no need to sit around feeling bored. There are lots of exciting events for young people in the December holidays. Many youth feel that places like museums and art galleries, aren't for them. But they are for everyone. Learn to paint t-shirts or to do beadwork. Attend a workshop on photography or spend an afternoon learning to be a DJ - mixing and scratching records. Find out about all these exciting holiday events on page 36. Upbeat has also organised Upbeat Days. We've got together with schools and resource centres around the country. There will be clean-ups and plays, beach walks and treasure hunts, food, fun and great prizes to win. Why not write a story for Upbeat during the holidays? Spend a day being a reporter. If we publish your story, you will be R30 richer. Find out how to be an Upbeat reporter on page 7. Here's another holiday idea! Put your feet up and spend the afternoon enjoying reading this issue of Upbeat. Read about Bronwyn, the young local teenage star. Wangari Maathai is a tireless and brave woman from Kenya. Don't miss her story on page 4. Have fun making a mask. Or try and find your way through our mind-boggling maze. Reading and learning is always fun with Upbeat!
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- Date Issued: 1992
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- Description: The days are getting longer and warmer. It is almost holiday time. This year, there is no need to sit around feeling bored. There are lots of exciting events for young people in the December holidays. Many youth feel that places like museums and art galleries, aren't for them. But they are for everyone. Learn to paint t-shirts or to do beadwork. Attend a workshop on photography or spend an afternoon learning to be a DJ - mixing and scratching records. Find out about all these exciting holiday events on page 36. Upbeat has also organised Upbeat Days. We've got together with schools and resource centres around the country. There will be clean-ups and plays, beach walks and treasure hunts, food, fun and great prizes to win. Why not write a story for Upbeat during the holidays? Spend a day being a reporter. If we publish your story, you will be R30 richer. Find out how to be an Upbeat reporter on page 7. Here's another holiday idea! Put your feet up and spend the afternoon enjoying reading this issue of Upbeat. Read about Bronwyn, the young local teenage star. Wangari Maathai is a tireless and brave woman from Kenya. Don't miss her story on page 4. Have fun making a mask. Or try and find your way through our mind-boggling maze. Reading and learning is always fun with Upbeat!
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- Date Issued: 1992
Up Beat Issue Number 7 1994
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- Description: On 9 August every year, the people of South Africa celebrate Women's Day. We do this to remind the government that women should enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men. And we celebrate Women's Day on 9 August for a special reason. On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women from all over South Africa gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Led By Lilian Ngoyi and Helen Joseph, women came to protest. They were angry because the government was trying to force women to carry passes and control their movements. They told the Nationalist Prime Minister, Strijdom, 'You have tampered with the women. You have struck the rock.' The women lost their struggle. But every year we remember their bravery. And every year we pledge ourselves to fight, so that women are treated as equals in our country.
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- Description: On 9 August every year, the people of South Africa celebrate Women's Day. We do this to remind the government that women should enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men. And we celebrate Women's Day on 9 August for a special reason. On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women from all over South Africa gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Led By Lilian Ngoyi and Helen Joseph, women came to protest. They were angry because the government was trying to force women to carry passes and control their movements. They told the Nationalist Prime Minister, Strijdom, 'You have tampered with the women. You have struck the rock.' The women lost their struggle. But every year we remember their bravery. And every year we pledge ourselves to fight, so that women are treated as equals in our country.
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Up Beat Issue Number 4 1992
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- Description: Conflict is OK. Violence is not! You can disagree with someone else’s views. But you can’t punch them! Conflict is a normal part of life. We are all different and want different things. As a result we often fight with the people around us - our family, friends and neighbours. You like rap but your boyfriend likes disco. You want to go out but your mom says stay at home. Every day Upbeat receives lots of letters from our readers. Many of the letters are about violence. There are stories about violence in the street and poems pleading for peace. There are letters seeking help in solving battles with boyfriends and parents. Readers tell us frightening tales about violence between gangs at school and students who hold different political views. The problem seems too big to solve. You may think our leaders should sort it out. But we can all do something to help build peace in our country. In this issue we start an exciting new series called ‘Be a peacemaker’. It is about how to tackle conflict without screaming, blaming or punching the person you are fighting with. Learn to be a peacemaker at home, school and in your community. YOU can make a difference. You can’t avoid conflicts in your life. But you can learn to 'fight fair’. Don’t forget! If you have ideas that you want to share or a story to tell - write to us. If you need advice on careers or sex education - let us know. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of advice and information to make you feel better and get you on the move again.
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- Date Issued: 1992
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- Description: Conflict is OK. Violence is not! You can disagree with someone else’s views. But you can’t punch them! Conflict is a normal part of life. We are all different and want different things. As a result we often fight with the people around us - our family, friends and neighbours. You like rap but your boyfriend likes disco. You want to go out but your mom says stay at home. Every day Upbeat receives lots of letters from our readers. Many of the letters are about violence. There are stories about violence in the street and poems pleading for peace. There are letters seeking help in solving battles with boyfriends and parents. Readers tell us frightening tales about violence between gangs at school and students who hold different political views. The problem seems too big to solve. You may think our leaders should sort it out. But we can all do something to help build peace in our country. In this issue we start an exciting new series called ‘Be a peacemaker’. It is about how to tackle conflict without screaming, blaming or punching the person you are fighting with. Learn to be a peacemaker at home, school and in your community. YOU can make a difference. You can’t avoid conflicts in your life. But you can learn to 'fight fair’. Don’t forget! If you have ideas that you want to share or a story to tell - write to us. If you need advice on careers or sex education - let us know. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of advice and information to make you feel better and get you on the move again.
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- Date Issued: 1992
Up Beat Issue Number 7 1991
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- Description: It’s that time of year again - exam time! But there’s no need to panic. We’ve got lots of stories to help you get through the exams. Turn to page 22 for some study tips. For those of you doing Geography, don’t miss the first part of our new series on mapwork. For history students, there’s a story on the vote. Need to find books to help you with your studies? We’ve got information on how to find books in the library. But there are also stories to enjoy. Read about Prophets of the City, a great new rap group with a message. And don’t forget to enter out exciting music competition or our drawing competition on page 25. You could be one of the lucky Upbeat winners! In the meantime, to all of you writing exams, we’re holding thumbs. Good luck!
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- Description: It’s that time of year again - exam time! But there’s no need to panic. We’ve got lots of stories to help you get through the exams. Turn to page 22 for some study tips. For those of you doing Geography, don’t miss the first part of our new series on mapwork. For history students, there’s a story on the vote. Need to find books to help you with your studies? We’ve got information on how to find books in the library. But there are also stories to enjoy. Read about Prophets of the City, a great new rap group with a message. And don’t forget to enter out exciting music competition or our drawing competition on page 25. You could be one of the lucky Upbeat winners! In the meantime, to all of you writing exams, we’re holding thumbs. Good luck!
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- Date Issued: 1991
Up Beat Issue Number 1 1993
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- Description: Welcome to Upbeat 1993! A new school year is underway. We all hope that the coming year will bring better things; new friends, an exciting romance, success at school and an end to the violence and uncertain future in our country. We all have it in us to make change to our lives. Listen, learn and ask questions. Don't be left behind because you don't understand. That's the theme of our calendar this year. And it's FREE inside this issue of Upbeat. Our leaders have said that there will be free elections this year. But many people don't know how to vote. Don't be in the dark. Upbeat will be running stories all about voting this year. Don't miss the first article on page 14. For many people the world of computers seems too complicated. In a three part series. Upbeat will tell you all about the exciting world of computers. You could also win a fantastic IBM computer worth R3 000. Discover the world of computers on page 20. And don't miss our great new comic on page 26. Collector of Treasure is a classic African short story by Bessie Flead. It tells the story of Dikeledi, a young woman who lived in a village in Botswana. For many years this story has shocked readers. The comic captures the drama and horror of Dikeledi's remarkable courage. Don't be without Upbeat this year. We've got lots of great new stories lined up. Subscribe or get Upbeat delivered to your school. Find out how to get Upbeat quickly and easily each month, on page 6.
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- Description: Welcome to Upbeat 1993! A new school year is underway. We all hope that the coming year will bring better things; new friends, an exciting romance, success at school and an end to the violence and uncertain future in our country. We all have it in us to make change to our lives. Listen, learn and ask questions. Don't be left behind because you don't understand. That's the theme of our calendar this year. And it's FREE inside this issue of Upbeat. Our leaders have said that there will be free elections this year. But many people don't know how to vote. Don't be in the dark. Upbeat will be running stories all about voting this year. Don't miss the first article on page 14. For many people the world of computers seems too complicated. In a three part series. Upbeat will tell you all about the exciting world of computers. You could also win a fantastic IBM computer worth R3 000. Discover the world of computers on page 20. And don't miss our great new comic on page 26. Collector of Treasure is a classic African short story by Bessie Flead. It tells the story of Dikeledi, a young woman who lived in a village in Botswana. For many years this story has shocked readers. The comic captures the drama and horror of Dikeledi's remarkable courage. Don't be without Upbeat this year. We've got lots of great new stories lined up. Subscribe or get Upbeat delivered to your school. Find out how to get Upbeat quickly and easily each month, on page 6.
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Up Beat Issue Number 2 1995
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- Description: Lebogang Tsotetsi is 18 years old. In October last year she wrote us this letter: 'I am a very lonely 18-year-old girl. I am HIV positive.' In response 287 Upbeat readers wrote to her, offering support and friendship. We at Upbeat were impressed and touched by Lebogang's courage and by the warmth and kindness of so many of our readers. Now Lebogang has written an open letter to all Upbeat readers. Read about her experiences and hopes for the future on page 28. What else is there in Upbeat? There is lots to learn about. When lightning flashes across the sky, is it safe to hide in a taxi? Find the answer in our science story. What was it really like to live and work on a Gold mine 100 years ago? Why did some people get rich while others suffered great hardship. Don't miss our history story on page 8. Teachers don't forget our special Teacher's Guide, with each issue of the magazine. Our easy-to-follow lesson plans will bring fresh ideas to your classroom. Enjoy reading and learning with Upbeat!
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- Description: Lebogang Tsotetsi is 18 years old. In October last year she wrote us this letter: 'I am a very lonely 18-year-old girl. I am HIV positive.' In response 287 Upbeat readers wrote to her, offering support and friendship. We at Upbeat were impressed and touched by Lebogang's courage and by the warmth and kindness of so many of our readers. Now Lebogang has written an open letter to all Upbeat readers. Read about her experiences and hopes for the future on page 28. What else is there in Upbeat? There is lots to learn about. When lightning flashes across the sky, is it safe to hide in a taxi? Find the answer in our science story. What was it really like to live and work on a Gold mine 100 years ago? Why did some people get rich while others suffered great hardship. Don't miss our history story on page 8. Teachers don't forget our special Teacher's Guide, with each issue of the magazine. Our easy-to-follow lesson plans will bring fresh ideas to your classroom. Enjoy reading and learning with Upbeat!
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- Date Issued: Apr 1995
Up Beat Issue Number 6 1992
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- Description: The two-hour drive from Cape Town to Worcester is long. But it’s not boring. You pass green, open farmlands where cattle graze. Every now and then, you cross a river or a stream. In the distance, the purple mountains frame the blue sky. Bree River High School In the valley surrounded by the Hottentots-Holland mountains, you find Worcester. Just outside the town is Bree River High School. Wilfred Zebedezela is a student there. He throws the shotput. He lives on a farm outside Worcester and he travels for an hour everyday to get to and from school. ‘At school there isn’t a place where I can train with weights, said Wilfred. ‘So I build my muscles by doing farm work. I would like to practice shotput at home, but I can’t because there is only one shotput at school. I can’t practise at school, as there is no teacher to stay behind in the afternoons with me.’ Ruduwaan Visagie is a 200 metre sprinter. ‘We can’t afford things like starting blocks. We ran in the South African Junior Athletics Championships. But some of our athletes almost couldn't take part. We didn’t have starting blocks. Fortunately, we managed to borrow some.’
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- Description: The two-hour drive from Cape Town to Worcester is long. But it’s not boring. You pass green, open farmlands where cattle graze. Every now and then, you cross a river or a stream. In the distance, the purple mountains frame the blue sky. Bree River High School In the valley surrounded by the Hottentots-Holland mountains, you find Worcester. Just outside the town is Bree River High School. Wilfred Zebedezela is a student there. He throws the shotput. He lives on a farm outside Worcester and he travels for an hour everyday to get to and from school. ‘At school there isn’t a place where I can train with weights, said Wilfred. ‘So I build my muscles by doing farm work. I would like to practice shotput at home, but I can’t because there is only one shotput at school. I can’t practise at school, as there is no teacher to stay behind in the afternoons with me.’ Ruduwaan Visagie is a 200 metre sprinter. ‘We can’t afford things like starting blocks. We ran in the South African Junior Athletics Championships. But some of our athletes almost couldn't take part. We didn’t have starting blocks. Fortunately, we managed to borrow some.’
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- Date Issued: 1996
Up Beat Issue Number 4 1995
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- Description: American movies and TV want us to believe that there is only one kind of beauty. Girls must be tall and slim and boys should be muscular and manly. Often young people feel bad about their bodies, because they don't look like movie stars or models. But what is beautiful depends on the society in which you live. Among the Masai in Kenya, thin boys are regarded as very handsome. Among the Kuna Indians the shape of your nose is what counts! Read all about them on page 20. 'Upbeat is better than hot chocolate on a cold winter's night.' That's what one reader told us. And she's right. Winter is here and that's the time to be indoors with a good read - Upbeat magazine. There's lots to read about that will warm your heart. Read about Mpho Serobe who's in the movie business. He admires people who's businesses have crashed. Find out why on page 34. It's a tough life for young prostitutes. But there are people who care. Meet them on page 4. The more you read the more you learn about yourself and the world around you. So keep warm and enjoy learning and reading from this month's Upbeat.
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- Date Issued: June 1995
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- Description: American movies and TV want us to believe that there is only one kind of beauty. Girls must be tall and slim and boys should be muscular and manly. Often young people feel bad about their bodies, because they don't look like movie stars or models. But what is beautiful depends on the society in which you live. Among the Masai in Kenya, thin boys are regarded as very handsome. Among the Kuna Indians the shape of your nose is what counts! Read all about them on page 20. 'Upbeat is better than hot chocolate on a cold winter's night.' That's what one reader told us. And she's right. Winter is here and that's the time to be indoors with a good read - Upbeat magazine. There's lots to read about that will warm your heart. Read about Mpho Serobe who's in the movie business. He admires people who's businesses have crashed. Find out why on page 34. It's a tough life for young prostitutes. But there are people who care. Meet them on page 4. The more you read the more you learn about yourself and the world around you. So keep warm and enjoy learning and reading from this month's Upbeat.
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- Date Issued: June 1995