Character remains supreme
Nabi (S.A.W), the greatest human to walk on the surface of the earth. His divine personality and lifestyle won the hearts of many people, proving that his character stood bright in the times of the non-believes.
A way in which my father, Liaquat Wajoodeen, tries to inculcate his ways of living by being good to others, just as how our Nabi (S.A.W) done in his life. In the apartheid years that he struggled to live, whites were very discriminative and took no heed in different coloured skin people. This is because they thought they were superior to other coloured skins. The incident comes to play, when my father actually gained trust and friendship due to his refined character, how he won a white mans heart. The job was hard to earn because of the apartheid rule and the Boer’s were very selective about how much wages they’ll earn in contrast to the work load.
The character by which he lived upon, compared to his current personality, is a major difference. In his apartheid days, the Boer’s were hash and mean therefore, making him see things in a different angle. In fact, it was a matter of controlling hatred towards whites, earning him dignity and honour. Not to boost but, to say “I had won the hearts of people who were ignorant, thanks to my Nabi (S.A.W) by which I’ve leant character.” Soon, because of his patience, he got a job at a white man’s office, not knowing who he actually was.
In today’s time, he realises that the apartheid scheme was a great challenge, not knowing what success it brought within him. His character has really been developed to an extent that he never sees people with a bad eye. His views changed his ways of living but, still having those memorise of the incidents that occurred in the apartheid era.
Thanks to Allah, he has not lost anything rather than developing his character and increasing his love for people.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Letter to the editor (crime)
P O Box 21489
Roshnee
1936
24 August 2007
The Editor
The Star newspaper
P O Box 12367
Johannesburg
2000
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: Crime rate in South Africa
I know that this is a topic that many people harp on but my experience in the last couple of months made me feel unsafe in the heart of South Africa (Johannesburg).
South Africa, a country that shocked the world. A country that fought Apartheid but still are loosing the battle on crime. I feel that the government are doing too little to fight and prevent crime, highlighting the country’s progress in overcoming deprivation and easing poverty. South Africa has one of the worst violent crime rates in the world, averaging at least 50 murders in a single day.
According to nationmaster.com, South Africa has the 2nd highest crime rate in the world. The crimes of the top statistics are as follows:
Roshnee
1936
24 August 2007
The Editor
The Star newspaper
P O Box 12367
Johannesburg
2000
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: Crime rate in South Africa
I know that this is a topic that many people harp on but my experience in the last couple of months made me feel unsafe in the heart of South Africa (Johannesburg).
South Africa, a country that shocked the world. A country that fought Apartheid but still are loosing the battle on crime. I feel that the government are doing too little to fight and prevent crime, highlighting the country’s progress in overcoming deprivation and easing poverty. South Africa has one of the worst violent crime rates in the world, averaging at least 50 murders in a single day.
According to nationmaster.com, South Africa has the 2nd highest crime rate in the world. The crimes of the top statistics are as follows:
Assaults-535,461
Car theft-99,963
Kidnappings- 11
kidnappingsMurders (per capita)-0496008 per 1,000 people
Murders with firearms- 31,918
Murders with firearms (per capita) - 0.719782 per 1,000 people
Rapes- 53,008
Rapes (per capita) - 1.19538 per 1,000 people
Total crime- 3,422,740
In response to that, I would like to say that the government should try and boost cooperation between the police and the massive private sector. The government should try and increase the number of police officers to 180 000 as to the current 152 000 in under three years, maximum.
I know that I’m not the only person in the whole of South Africa that’s concerned but, rather for the safety of our people, its time the government step up and takes control.
Concerned
Mehboob Ali Wajoodeen
In response to that, I would like to say that the government should try and boost cooperation between the police and the massive private sector. The government should try and increase the number of police officers to 180 000 as to the current 152 000 in under three years, maximum.
I know that I’m not the only person in the whole of South Africa that’s concerned but, rather for the safety of our people, its time the government step up and takes control.
Concerned
Mehboob Ali Wajoodeen
Merchant of Venice essay
A friend in need
Johnny is a friend who would never lat me down when I needed his help. He wanted to get married to a woman by the name of Paris. She lives in sandton while he lives in Roshnee. He is in debt but wants to be a suitor to her but; he can’t afford it as he lives too far away from her. That meant that more money will be spent on the wedding.
I, Mehboob, would like to help him as much as he had done for me but, at this current position, I am not making enough money for me to be thinking straight. My business lies between the seas. I try to make plans and try to contact a sort of men. They all are engaged in business except for one caring gentleman. “I would like to help you but you must agree to a treaty”. “If you don’t pay me the money by a due date, I will have you ceased.” I then agreed to his will and he gave me the substantial amount which was needed to pay his debts and to get married. The wedding took place and everything went according to plan.
The day arrived when I had to settle my debt and pay for the money I took. On that day, Andrew never arrived at base; my heart was in my mouth. My lawyer, Abdullah Sujee, made means to try and twist, Yusuf, the caring man. In court it was found that Yusuf was a fool and never agreed to the money he claimed he gave me. He caused conflict between the judge and himself, charging me for interest. In South Africa interest is against the law. I won the court case and Yusuf had been sentenced to jail for five years, although, I had to pay him for what he gave me in reality.
Johnny is melancholic because of what trouble I had to go through. After all, he is my friend and I was willing to put my soul on the line to settle his debts. He paid me beck within no time, after the court case, he now looks up to me not only as a great friend but, as a brother.
He now lives a happy life with no debts and lives with the happiness of his wife. I went through a hard time but only to see him live a life of happiness.
Johnny is a friend who would never lat me down when I needed his help. He wanted to get married to a woman by the name of Paris. She lives in sandton while he lives in Roshnee. He is in debt but wants to be a suitor to her but; he can’t afford it as he lives too far away from her. That meant that more money will be spent on the wedding.
I, Mehboob, would like to help him as much as he had done for me but, at this current position, I am not making enough money for me to be thinking straight. My business lies between the seas. I try to make plans and try to contact a sort of men. They all are engaged in business except for one caring gentleman. “I would like to help you but you must agree to a treaty”. “If you don’t pay me the money by a due date, I will have you ceased.” I then agreed to his will and he gave me the substantial amount which was needed to pay his debts and to get married. The wedding took place and everything went according to plan.
The day arrived when I had to settle my debt and pay for the money I took. On that day, Andrew never arrived at base; my heart was in my mouth. My lawyer, Abdullah Sujee, made means to try and twist, Yusuf, the caring man. In court it was found that Yusuf was a fool and never agreed to the money he claimed he gave me. He caused conflict between the judge and himself, charging me for interest. In South Africa interest is against the law. I won the court case and Yusuf had been sentenced to jail for five years, although, I had to pay him for what he gave me in reality.
Johnny is melancholic because of what trouble I had to go through. After all, he is my friend and I was willing to put my soul on the line to settle his debts. He paid me beck within no time, after the court case, he now looks up to me not only as a great friend but, as a brother.
He now lives a happy life with no debts and lives with the happiness of his wife. I went through a hard time but only to see him live a life of happiness.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Setting my own Test paper
Those who love teaching and would like to take up the profession would most probably love this task but, I would challenge them as I got the talent to produce what ever it takes in which my test paper can be published for a real exam. The task was sure to test my mind as a real teacher and using the novel Cry, The Beloved Country as a base; I came out with an idea. I endorsed questions like how Mr. Sujee does and to my perfection, I became a teacher. I had fun setting my own paper and enjoyed the papers set by my peers. It was a difficult task but I was up for the challenge knowing the fact that I was a student and a teacher.
Term 4: Film Study
Film Study: In this term I learnt a lot about films especially “Kingdom Of Heaven” which for me I really enjoyed. I think that films are produced in such a way that is a remarkable story on its own and how the crew manages to excel in the camera department is something to ponder on. In particular “Kingdom Of Heaven” was studied because it had a lot to do with Islam and how Muslims conquered to rule the great land which currently still possesses 3 different religions. Technique is required to make a movie and those who were involved made good points about Islam. Certainly, I think, many more people should watch this kind of movies.
Evaluation on PowerPoint
PowerPoint: This lesson in particular was great as we could use technology to express our work just as how Mr. Sujee prepares for class everyday. Getting to set the slides were a bit of a problem as it was time consuming and took a lot of effort, if I was to produce the best slide. Technology is something that is moving faster than a car and the understanding of teaching via computers makes it a wonder on its own.
Evaluations of term 3 & Children's book
Term 3: This term was very educational in terms of our countries history. We started the novel, Cry, The Beloved Country. This novel made us aware of what people had to sacrifice in order for you and I to live a comfortable life of freedom with-out touchier. This novel expended my knowledge on apartheid by such an extent that I actually feel different towards blacks and I don’t think its right to judge them by the colour of their skin and their personal appearance. The poems that we did opened up my mind and I pray to Allah (God) that he should bless us with mercy and justice.
Children’s book: I, the author of “My Last Best Friend” am proud to announce that this assignment was the most creative piece and the most challenging assignment I have done for the year. I am grateful and happy to pass this book on to the younger generation as it narrates the actual story of apartheid in language suited for grades 3-6. The hardest part of the book was to get a starting point and how to get the clear massage of how black people suffered. My hidden skills came to light after I was inspired to go forth and seek knowledge; therefore, I stood up and related a story about the TRC and the Vaal-hearings.
Children’s book: I, the author of “My Last Best Friend” am proud to announce that this assignment was the most creative piece and the most challenging assignment I have done for the year. I am grateful and happy to pass this book on to the younger generation as it narrates the actual story of apartheid in language suited for grades 3-6. The hardest part of the book was to get a starting point and how to get the clear massage of how black people suffered. My hidden skills came to light after I was inspired to go forth and seek knowledge; therefore, I stood up and related a story about the TRC and the Vaal-hearings.
Poem on Johannesburg
JOZI
Jozi is a very busy city
With many girls who are pretty
And sometimes they are witty
That is our beautiful city
And the crime
Is at it's prime
Safety is a priority
Because of the authority
You can get an occupation
At any station
There are many places to be
And alot to see at Sandton city
There's alot of clubs
Where people take drugs
Labour migration
Is dislocating the nation
With all good and bad
Jo'burg City is Jo'burg City
Character Analysis of Cry, The Beloved Country
1. REV.KUMALO
Private life: A loving, respectable, caring family man e.g. the way he responds to Gertrude and Absalom.
Public life: He is seen as a god fearing man.
People’s perception: People describe him as a patient man e.g. the way he responds to the bus strike.
2. JAMES JARVIS
Private life: Good person, was not involved in apartheid issues. Known to be a family man, he doesn’t want to stay in the city rather opting to live on the farm with his family.
Public life: Careless of politics in the country· He later helps people of Indotsheni.
People’s perception: Kept to himself and worries about himself. Respected among the people of Indotsheni.
3. ABSOLEM KUMALO
Private life: Honest, therefore, confesses to murders due to fear. Foolishness due to social dislocation.
Public life: Criminal. Steels due to the bad company (Friends).
People’s perception: Murderer. Good person within him and does great at the reformatory and gets released soon.
4. THEOPHILUS MSIMAGU
Private life: Caring and a respected man. Helpful to Rev. Kumalo. Priest of Mission House.
Public life: Well known priest. Spiritual person.
People’s perception: Noble and kind. Religious person with intellect.
5. JOHN KUMALO
Private life: socially dislocated. He is corrupt and supports his son’s lies, untruthful.
Public life: Political activist and public speaker.
People’s perception: The church dislikes him, arrogant. He is looked at as a good and strong man because he stands up for injustice.
6. GERTRUDE KUMALO
Private life: Socially dislocated. Good person. Fear, she wants to find her husband in Johannesburg and losses her morals.
Public life: Crime and prostitute.
People’s perception: A person with bad morals because she comes from a good home and resorts to prostitution instead.
7. ARTHUR JAVIS
Private life: President of African boy’s club. Interactive person speaks Zulu.
Public life: A just person. Interested in black people and helps them.
People’s perception: Wealthy man. Strong beliefs, did not give into apartheid.
Private life: A loving, respectable, caring family man e.g. the way he responds to Gertrude and Absalom.
Public life: He is seen as a god fearing man.
People’s perception: People describe him as a patient man e.g. the way he responds to the bus strike.
2. JAMES JARVIS
Private life: Good person, was not involved in apartheid issues. Known to be a family man, he doesn’t want to stay in the city rather opting to live on the farm with his family.
Public life: Careless of politics in the country· He later helps people of Indotsheni.
People’s perception: Kept to himself and worries about himself. Respected among the people of Indotsheni.
3. ABSOLEM KUMALO
Private life: Honest, therefore, confesses to murders due to fear. Foolishness due to social dislocation.
Public life: Criminal. Steels due to the bad company (Friends).
People’s perception: Murderer. Good person within him and does great at the reformatory and gets released soon.
4. THEOPHILUS MSIMAGU
Private life: Caring and a respected man. Helpful to Rev. Kumalo. Priest of Mission House.
Public life: Well known priest. Spiritual person.
People’s perception: Noble and kind. Religious person with intellect.
5. JOHN KUMALO
Private life: socially dislocated. He is corrupt and supports his son’s lies, untruthful.
Public life: Political activist and public speaker.
People’s perception: The church dislikes him, arrogant. He is looked at as a good and strong man because he stands up for injustice.
6. GERTRUDE KUMALO
Private life: Socially dislocated. Good person. Fear, she wants to find her husband in Johannesburg and losses her morals.
Public life: Crime and prostitute.
People’s perception: A person with bad morals because she comes from a good home and resorts to prostitution instead.
7. ARTHUR JAVIS
Private life: President of African boy’s club. Interactive person speaks Zulu.
Public life: A just person. Interested in black people and helps them.
People’s perception: Wealthy man. Strong beliefs, did not give into apartheid.
Shanty town model
The day in which we were given this project was the day I came to realize what difficult lives the black people of the township had and what places they used to live in. We had to go and see a township and from our views, had to put a model of the township and how it looked. This mini model described how awful the blacks lived and how whites treated them as if they are dirt’s and as if they did not have feelings. This project also thought us how to work with each other and changed my views on African people. We should also thank Allah (God) for the wonderful life he has blessed us with, with-out having to live in a bad condition.
Audio assignment
The best thing that I ever done on CD/Cassette. It was the most brilliant idea that Sir, you told us to do. It forced me to make new friends outside the classroom area and to which I did that. To get started with the assignment was a task on its own. I was lazy and lost but I knew I had a talent in talking like a news reporter. It was a really nice and different assignment to achieve and to listen to what great quality I produced is something I still can’t get over. I would like to say that assignments like this is better to do rather than getting information from the net and doing case studies on it. I would like to do another assignment just like I did this one but not based on the current novels and books.
Evaluations of term 1 & 2
Term 1: Well, to me it was a very hectic term. The work load compared to the previous school years was immense. I really liked the way Mr. Sujee taught us; you were different as to how you used technology to implement your teaching technique. I learnt many new ways in which to make things sound complicated but yet true and factual e.g. ‘perform your namaaz before yours is preformed for you’. We got a chance to start the book “The Merchant of Venice” and I enjoyed that book the most because I had fore knowledge and was keen to see how Sir teaches it to us. English classes were great and exciting to attend because we discovered that every lesson is planned differently, the work we did in the class were time consuming and the standard of work was higher, but although it was fun, time management was a problem to me. I now felt positive and ready to take on term 2.
Term 2: A term which put a lot of pressure on us, the marks were vital and a term which I had to pass. It was a busy term and now the pressure stated to build. I felt like I’ve been pushed around in a corner and been picked on, that’s how much work was given out. I loved the idea of working on the active board and that to me, made me understand the work more efficiently and be more involved in the lessons. For me in this term, the highlight was that we started to do the novel “Cry the Beloved Country” and thus making me understand the challenges those people had to live and go through. So in term 2, it was challenging yet cool to do all the work that we did and I’m looking forward to the 3rd term and its work load.
Term 2: A term which put a lot of pressure on us, the marks were vital and a term which I had to pass. It was a busy term and now the pressure stated to build. I felt like I’ve been pushed around in a corner and been picked on, that’s how much work was given out. I loved the idea of working on the active board and that to me, made me understand the work more efficiently and be more involved in the lessons. For me in this term, the highlight was that we started to do the novel “Cry the Beloved Country” and thus making me understand the challenges those people had to live and go through. So in term 2, it was challenging yet cool to do all the work that we did and I’m looking forward to the 3rd term and its work load.
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