ANC Youth League - Fourways

12/11/2018

What would you do if you were a school teacher and your students started misbehaving? Traditionally school teachers would give detention or suspension depending on the situation.

17/05/2018

Good day comrades, as promised, the new date for our BGM will be on Sunday 20 May 2018, 11am at Witkoppen Primary School, Fourways.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We hope to see you all there. Aluta continua ✊✊✊

09/05/2018

This weekend we will be hosting the Mother of all Branch General Meetings at Witkoppen Primary School on Sunday the 13th of May.

Please come and see what we have planned for the future and meet other Young Lions! Proceedings start at 11am ✊

04/05/2018

Comrades we are out at the blanket drive. Thank to all those who already came and donated. To those still coming, we are still here, now heading upstairs for the social engagement with branch members. Amandla ✊✊✊

03/05/2018

Comrades, please join us this Friday, 4 May, at Mash Braai House for our blanket drive.

The drive starts at 7pm and will give you a chance to meet members face to face. Please bring a blanket to donate or cash. Amandla ✊🏾

06/10/2017

On Thursday 28 September, Hon Sfiso Buthelezi joined us for an impassioned speech about Radical Economic Transformation. Here's a quick glimpse on how the evening transpired.

If you want to join our indomitable group of Young Lions in Fourways, feel free to send us a private message of your desire to do so and we will get back to you.

Amandla ✊🏾

10/08/2017

Last month we hosted one of our monthly Branch General Meetings. A lot was discussed around the plight of women and how we could contribute to the eradication of femicide in our country.

We spoke about our future as Ward 94 and members were also able to have their voices heard. It was a lovely Sunday with excellent talking points - we can't wait to see you at the next one! Viva ✊🏾

28/07/2017

What is it?
• Hepatitis B is an infectious liver disease caused by a blood-borne virus called the Hepatitis B Virus, or HBV.
• It is estimated to be about 50 times more infectious than HIV.
• HBV infection is the most common chronic viral infection in the world, with over 350 million HBV carriers worldwide.
• Hepatitis B infections cause more than half a million deaths annually.
Reason for commemorating World Hepatitis Day
• Hepatitis B is a common infection in South African children and young s*xually active adults.
• Studies have found that about 8% of children under one and almost 16% of children under 6 years of age are infected with hepatitis B. Between 10-18% of South African adults are hepatitis B virus carriers.
• South Africa has had one of the highest rates of liver cancer in the world, and this is linked to the high rate of HBV.
• A small percentage of people will die during severe early hepatitis B and many more from the long-term consequences of chronic infection. As treatment possibilities are limited, avoiding hepatitis B is most important.

How can HBV be transmitted?
As a highly infectious disease, HBV can transmit in the following circumstances:
• Unprotected s*x
• Sharing toothbrushes or razors
• Direct contact with e.g. a bleeding wound.
• Tattooing with unsterile implements
• Between intra-venous drug abusers who share needles and syringes
• Between patients and staff in hospital settings e.g accidental needle prick
• Mother to infant – HBV can be passed from a mother to her baby during or shortly after delivery.

How can HBV transmission be prevented?
• Vaccines: Hepatitis B vaccines are safe and highly effective in preventing hepatitis B infection
• Practicing safe s*x: Always use a condom
• Mother to infant: Get tested for HBV if you are pregnant or if you are at risk for infection.
• Be safe: Always be careful when coming into contact with blood e.g. Wear gloves

How to contribute to assist organizations to prevent HBV and vaccinate South Africans:
Organizations need public assistance in funding for purchasing and administrating vaccinations:

• Treatment Action Campaign South Africa: Donate and Save Lives
• http://www.tac.org.za/frontpage-news
• National Office - Tel: +27 21 422 1700

• Doctors Without Borders (MSF) South Africa—South Africa
• https://www.msf.org.za/contact-us
• 7th Floor, Zurich House, 70 Fox Street, Marshalltown,
• Johannesburg, South Africa
• Tel: +27 (0) 11 403 4440/1/2
• Fax : +27 (0) 11 403 4443
Get involved: http://www.worldhepatitisday.org/en/get-involved

25/07/2017

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.

Join us this Sunday, 30th of July for the 2nd branch general meeting at Witkoppen Primary School. We will give you an update report & discuss how to improve the future. Get there early to secure your seat at the table.

21/06/2017

Our today goes to Nontombi Kuzwayo, a fearless woman who has taught us that education is more than just a destination but an endless journey that brings joy, enlightenment and fulfillment to us all. Happy Wednesday comrade ✊

15/06/2017

15/06/2017

On June 2nd 2017, the Ward 94 branch of the ANC Youth League hosted a menstrual awareness drive at Mash Braai House to assist in the plight of girls who have no access to sanitary towels.

Often, these young ladies are unable to go attend school due to such obstacles. It was a very successful evening with an impressive outpouring of donations.

A lot of fun was had, and the people got to know the members of Ward 94