Die probleem van werkloosheid onder die jeug is regoor die wêreld aan die toeneem.
Volgens die Internasionale Arbeidsorganisasie (IAO) is meer as 75 miljoen jeugdiges regoor die wêreld op soek na werk.
Solidariteit Helpende Hand verstaan die realiteit rondom beperkte werksgeleenthede wat jongmense in die gesig staar en het ‘n entrepreneurskompetisie vir skoliere bekendgestel.
Inskrywing vir die kompetisie is gratis en word vir Graad 8 tot 12-leerders aangebied.
Die kompetisie behels dat deelnemers ʼn sake- en bemarkingsplan vir hul beplande besighede opstel en die sakeplanne vir beoordeling voorlê, waarna 50 deelnemers landswyd na …

Was it New Year already six months ago? Unbelievable how time passes so quickly or is it just that everyone is so busy that it feels like that.
Maybe the reason to not post-pone anything as time waits for no-one. Do whatever you want to do today and do not worry about tomorrow – it has not happened yet.
We want to wish all the Comrade athletes, South African Cricket and Rugby teams as well as the tennis players all the best. We know you can do your country proud.
Die winter is …

Die ATKV Centuriontak is verlede week tydens die Algemene Jaarvergadering van ATKV SA op Hartenbos, weer as tak met ‘n baie hoё graad van funksionaliteit aangewys.
Twee lede van die tak, dr Anke Brand en Ben Ferreira, het ook tydens die Algemene Jaarvergadering die opening elke oggend waargeneem.
Hulle vorm deel van ATKV Centurion se optreegroep wat uit sangers, musikante en motiveringsprekers bestaan en gereeld by besighede, skole, kerke en ander kultuurorganisasies optree.

An impressed Clubview resident says:
Within five minutes after a burglary, the security armed response and SAPS Wierda Bridge Constable Masela and Constable Sithole arrived at my house.
I especially wish to thank the two SAPS officers for the absolute professional manner in which they conducted themselves.
In the array of the moment they were calm and assisted me in such a manner that the event became less stressful and could we go through the procedures in a short time.
The constables are strongly recommended for an excellent job well done.

The commemoration of Youth Day this year marks the 37th anniversary of the 16th June Soweto uprising and will be celebrated under the theme “Working together for youth development and a drug free South Africa”.
While the youth of 1976 fought for freedom and the creation of a democratic state, today’s youth activism is directed towards successfully tackling the challenges of combating poverty, unemployment, HIV and AIDS, personal development; economic freedom and the development the country.
The Census 2011 portrays South Africa as a youthful nation with the average age of the …

Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Tuine-tak het die eerste kosblikkie-geleentheid vir vanjaar se projek by die Pinocchio- en Kleintreetjies-kleuterskole in Pretoria-Wes aangebied.
Tydens die geleentheid is die kleuters bederf met kosblikkies vol lekkergoed, warm sjokolade en worsbroodjies.
Elkeen het ook ʼn poncho ontvang om hulle teen die winterkoue te beskerm.
Die idee vir die poncho’s het gekom van ʼn lid van die aanbiddingsanggroep, Found Generation wat uit sewentien musikante bestaan en ook die kinders met hulle musiek vermaak het.
Helpende Hand se Kosblikkieprojek groei elke jaar en vanjaar bestaan dit uit ʼn voedingskema vir die …

Celebrating Father’s Day on 16 June 2013 will be famous, loving and proud fathers enjoying a special day with their families.
Still do not know what to get dad for father’s day that could be different than the soap-on-the-rope, tie or aftershave lotion, here are a few ideas:
* Book a paintball game.
* Treetop gliding is also fun and entertaining
* Take him to the movies.
* A new garden tool if he is a keen gardener.
* If he enjoys music, take him to see a live show.
* A CD or DVD of his …

A very informative network function took place in May 2013 at Hirsch’s Centurion with the guest speaker, Yolandi Esterhuizen discussing Future Legislation and Tax Changes.
With treats, lovely cupcakes and coffee, new business acquaintances were made.

This year’s Mother’s Day celebration was a great success at Hirsch’s Centurion Branch, with nearly sixty ladies attending.
Ladies exhibited their products and some lovely cupcakes were prepared.
Interesting facts about clean and “healthy” water were supplied by the guest speaker Edith Grobler.
She explained the importance of not only looking after ourselves on the outside, but the importance of vitamins and what we eat on a daily basis that will protect one from premature ageing and what keeps us healthy on the inside.
The business card draw was one of the highlights of …

A lively discussion on coffee took place at Hirsch’s Centurion when they recently held their first Barista coffee morning.
Bruce Manning was the guest speaker and he spoke about how to make and enjoy the perfect cuppa.
Bruce explained the type of water to be used and handed out different coffee beans to smell whilst preparing coffee tasting samples for everyone.
He also explained the different blends and emphasized the importance of using the correct settings on coffee machines and as it affects the final taste of the coffee.
Barista championships are hosted in …