Onnie naaswenner in Wes-Kaap
Brandon Claassen, ekonomieen besigheidstudies onderwyser by Môrester Sekondêr, is op 8 November tydens ‘n gala-aand in Kaapstad as die naaswenner van die WKOD in sy kategorie vir uitnemendheid in hoërskoolopleiding, aangewys.
Die Oudtshoorn Courant het reeds in September oor Claassen berig toe hy op 14 September as distrikswenner van die Eden- en Sentraal Karoo-streek aangewys is.
Met die eersteplek het hy deurgedring na die provinsiale rondte waar hy die tweede plek ingepalm het.
World Aids Day is celebrated by the Health Centre South Coast from 2 to 6 December. As part of this project, a photographic competition was launched and there is still some time to submit your photos. World Aids Day (WAD) was first celebrated on 1 December 1988 and every year thereafter on this day. WAD is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and also to mourn those who have died of the disease. South Africa is the country with the largest number of HIV positive people in the world with Aids-related diseases. HIV is still the leading cause of death in South Africa according to research
conducted by the SA Medical Research Council. These numbers are a call for positive action and Oudtshoorn is not exonerated from this pandemic.
The photographic competition of images that represent our association with HIV/ AIDS will culminate in an exhibition running between 2 and 6 December 2019. Participation in the competition is open to everyone. How to enter:
You must enter two photos according to the following instructions:
Photo 1: Have a meaningful conversation with someone about how we are all affected in some way by HIV/AIDS. Decide what you became aware of during this conversation and take a photo to represent that awareness.
Photo 2: What is your highest hope for HIV/AIDS in the future. Take a photo to represent that hope. Important information:
Each photo must be accompanied by a short caption explaining the meaning of the photo
Written permission must be obtained from people who are featured in the photo Cellphone photos are also allowed Entries close on 22 November 2019
Entries must be e-mailed to hvdveen1966@gmail.com
The photos will be exhibited at Health Centre South Coast Reception Oudtshoorn at the Infantry School, Bridgton and Bongolethu libraries as well as online from 2 to 6 December.
For more information visit the HCSC HIV Wellness Committee Facebook page.