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After a stringent selection and interview process, five deserving youngsters from the Govan Mbeki municipality have been given all-expenses-paid scholarships, valued at R170 000 each, by the Southern Highveld Community Development Trust (SHCDT), a community social investment initiative of Graceland Hotel Casino & Country Club in Secunda to follow their dreams of obtaining a tertiary education.
The group recently travelled to Emperors Palace to attend an induction function and receive their official scholarship letters, much to their delight.
Top learner among the candidates, Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu, who obtained three distinctions when he matriculated from Vukuqhakaze Secondary School at the end of last year, is off to the University of the Witwatersrand to study for his BSc in Electrical Engineering degree.
The 17-year-old, who is one of 10 children, says he chose to study electrical engineering because it is a very broad course comprising of many disciplines and believes he will get exposed to ample opportunities.
When quizzed at the induction event what this scholarship means to him, he commented, “With this bursary, I’ll be able to fully focus on my studies and not worry about finances, so I have no reason to fail and my Mom still can’t believe that she won’t pay a cent towards my studies. It feels great to be granted such an opportunity!”
These feelings were reiterated by Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School matriculant, Philisiwe Mayaba (18) who added it (the scholarship) means a lot to her family and she can’t believe it is happening – that she has a fully-funded scholarship to start her BCom Economics and Management Sciences degree studies at the University of Pretoria.
The Leandra youngster, who achieved one distinction in her matric year, then went on to give her reasons for choosing her field of study. “Due to our economy, there is a shortage of resources which prompted me to follow this career path as I want to use research and data analysis to find innovative ways to improve the economy.”
Another of the scholarship recipients who have also selected a career path in which she can contribute to change in society is Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School matriculant, Asakhanya Maseti (18).
“I’ve chosen to study a BSc in Nursing at the University of Limpopo because I have the passion and love to bring about the change I want to see in healthcare,” says the eMbalenhle resident who lists her attributes as being dedicated, responsible, ambitious and determined, which will certainly stand her in good stead in making a success of her career.
Fellow Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School matriculant, Angel Phakathi, who also obtained two distinctions last year like Maseti, is off to study LLB Law at the University of KwaZulu Natal thanks to the SHCDT.
“When they informed me that I got the bursary I was so excited because I knew that it was the beginning of my life, while for my family it means everything as they know that I will start this year smoothly and will be mentally fit to study,” the 18-year-old from Kinross commented after getting her scholarship letter.
The goal-driven go-getter, who believes in hard-work has her sights set on fighting gender-based violence and woman and child abuse by becoming a human rights lawyer after her degree.
The fifth recipient, KI Twala Secondary School matriculant Ellen Maseko, feels blessed that she has been included in the SHCDT programme and can now head to Sol Plaatje University to do a BSc Data Science degree without any financial concerns for her or her family.
Being motivated, driven, confident and enjoying challenges the eMbalenhle student says she was inspired to choose this career because there is a demand for people with data science skills and the pay is good.
Apart from having their tuition and accommodation expenses covered, getting their books and a laptop sponsored, the Trust also provides a comprehensive mentorship programme for scholarship recipients to enable them to cope and develop new skills during their time at university. The programme covers study skills, emotional intelligence and employability. Monthly mentorship meetings are also held with the students to ensure that they receive the much-needed socio-psychological support required.
“Over the years we have found that we are able to increase our graduation rate by offering learners additional support throughout the year. To this end the Trust has an impressive 85% graduation rate compared to the national graduation rate of 22%. This is exceptional considering that the learners hail from township schools,” comments Trust Manager, Jenny Findlay.
Apart from the university scholarships, the SHCDT bestows every year to help uplift the community in the Graceland catchment area it (the Trust) also provides the “Go-Getters Programme”. The latter was established to ensure there is a large pool of deserving young people available to benefit from the scholarship offering and improve the chances of learners successfully completing their tertiary studies and becoming economically productive.
In addition, the Trustees fund “Career Dress Up Day” every year where Grade 7 learners research, present and dress up in their chosen career. The day assists learners to make better career choices. The Trust also sponsors an intern programme giving selected young people, from the local TVET Collage, an opportunity to complete the practical component of their qualification.
Koos du Plessis skryf: “Eenvoud is die vreugde van die lewe: / dis gee en neem net wat daar is; / dis dankbaar eet van elke skewe / snytjie brood wat liefde is.” Hoe meer jy oor hierdie gedig dink, hoe meer val die wêreld om jou in plek, asof jy die legkaartstukke van lewe beter in plek geplaas kan kry. Die sirkel van mense se lewens is soms so komies, by gebrek aan ‘n beter woord. Hulle werk hard en lang ure om meer en beheer te besit, om finansieel in staat te wees om die lewe, volgens hulle verwagting, beter te leef.
In die proses word die lewe vir baie ‘n proses van gesofistikeerde kompilasie en opwaartse mobiliteit: meubels, motors, huis, posvlak, kwalifikasies, beleggings, eiendomme, noem maar op. Maar eendag, skielik, begin hulle afskaal. Want al die dinge waaraan hulle so hard gewerk het, is nie meer nodig nie, maak nie meer sin nie. Die man wat die kroon van ‘n loopbaan bereik het, vind skielik dat sy huis te groot en te vol is. In die proses van leef het hy die lewe misgeloop, toe al hierdie goed alles was wat sin gemaak het.
Op ‘n dag, egter, is sy grootste vreugde en enigste behoefte die woonstelletjie in Huis Wittekruin waar hy saam met sy lewensmaat op die stoep sit, altwee nog met redelike goeie gesondheid, ‘n gehekelde kombersie oor sy bene, en ‘n koppie tee waarin hy ‘n stukkie beskuit doop voordat hy slurpend die laaste slukkies tee opdrink.
Hulle lewe reflekteer nou agtertoe, nie meer foto’s van gholfdae saam met bekendes nie, nie meer goue sertifikate vir uitnemende prestasie in die maatskappy nie, maar wel rye en rye foto’s van die kinders en kleinkinders.
Hierdie lewensles het ek vroeg in my lewe reeds geleer. Daar iewers in die Bo-Karoo, op ‘n familieplaas, het twee ongetroude broers sedert hulle kindsdae gewoon in die oorspronklike opstal wat meer en meer vervalle geraak het. Hulle was ware kluisenaars wat selde iewers gekom het, selfs nie in die bad of stort nie. Hulle kon glad nie bestuur nie. In die voorkamer het ‘n groot potret van genl.
Jan Smuts gehang, en hulle het met groot stelligheid dit seker gemaak dat hulle nooit vir iemand anders sou stem nie. Hulle voorrade is aangekoop deur ‘n broerskind wat een keer per week daar aangegaan het op pad dorp toe. Daar was ‘n paar uniekhede om hulle leefstyl. Hulle het glad nie gewerk of geboer hulle lewe lank nie, maar geleef van ‘n trustfonds wat hulle pa vir hulle nagelaat het.
Die huis, die stoor en selfs die hoenderhokke was gepak met die mooiste antieke meubels, weliswaar verweerd en verniel van jare in die moordende Noord Kaapse son. Nie een van die twee het formeel skool gegaan nie, maar tog was hulle intelligent. Daarvan het die gereelde pakkies van oorsee wat by die poskantoor aangekom het, getuig. Boeke oor ‘n wye reeks van onderwerpe: sielkunde, teologie, geografie en sterrekunde.
Waar anders as in die Noord Kaap is daar ‘n beter plek om sterrekunde te bestudeer? Hulle het ‘n verdere eksentrieke streek gehad. Hulle het niks weggegooi nie. Leë blikke, bottels, kartonhouers, koerante en tydskrifte is gebêre. Dit sou ook seker opgaar of “hoarding” genoem kon word. Hulle het ook nooit vir enige iemand die deur oopgemaak nie, behalwe hulle niggie wat hulle voorrade gaan aankoop het.
Daar was skynbaar ‘n paar onderonsies as sy met haar tipiese raakvat boervrou-geaardheid soms probeer het om orde in hulle Utopia te skep. Niemand mag aan hulle goed geraak het nie. Ek het as predikant verskeie kere daar probeer besoek aflê, maar hulle het nooit reageer op my geklop nie.
Tot ek eendag die ou gietysterbed wat onder die afdak lê uitgesleep het, en gemaak het of ek dit agter op my bakkie wil gooi. Skielik het hierdie twee krom oompies met hulle verflenterde hoedens by my gestaan. Sommer net daar, in die bloedige son, het ons hulle saligheid en ewige bestemming bespreek.
Na die afsterwe van die ouer broer van die twee, het die ander een dorp toe getrek na sy nagmaalshuis toe, wat ook deel van sy erfenis was. Op ‘n manier het ek en hy beter begin kommunikeer. Hy het sy boeke vir my gewys, maar kon nie regtig aan my verduidelik waaroor elkeen van hulle gehandel het nie.
Weekliks het ek hom sien loop met sy mandjie na die plaaswinkel waar hy gaan eiers, brood melk en boeliebief koop het. Sy stapelvoedsel. Dikwels het hy ‘n koevert gehad wat hy gaan pos het by die winkel, wat ook as poskantoor gedien het. Die een jaar sien ek toe in die nuwe telefoonboek dat daar ‘n “doktor” op die dorp woon.
Nou op ‘n dorp met 35 inwoners is dit onmiddelik opmerklik. Dit was toe my buurman in sy nagmaalshuisie, wat nou as doktor M bekend gestaan het. Nou ek, synde ‘n nuuskierige siel, het onmiddelik gaan gelukwens. (En uitvra.) Op my vraag waarin hy, wat nooit op skool was nie, sy doktorsgraad verwerf het binne drie maande, het hy die naam van ‘n Amerikaanse instansie genoem. Sommer so algemene doktoraal. Sielkunde, teologie, sterrekunde, medisyne en ingenieurswese. So ietsie van alles.
Maar hy was gelukkig. Binne sy leefwêreld het hy alles gehad wat hy kon begeer. Hy was skatryk aan vrede. Selfgenoegsaam. Tevrede. Niks uitstaande drome of ambisies nie. Sy sleurgangroetine was die sin van sy lewe. Sy illusie oor sy kwalifikasies het hom iemand gemaak, laat die mense maar dink wat hulle wil. Op my vraag elke keer as ek hom sien: “hoe gaan dit, oom?” het hy geantwoord. Dit gaan baie goed. En dit het, want hy het baie meer as ek geweet oor lewe.
RUGBY
Hoërskool Secunda se rugbyspelers het hul wintersportseisoen op 29 Februarie op ‘n hoë noot afgeskop in hul wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort . Die wedstryde het tuis plaasgevind.
0/16 A wen 40 -7 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/16 B wen 12 – 7 teen HS Evander
0/15 A wen 57 – 5 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/15 B wen 45 – 0 teen Curro
0/14 A wen 45 -0 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/14 B verloor 7 – 38 teen HS Evander
2de span wen 31 – 0 teen HS Hartbeespoort
1ste span wen 28 – 8 teen HS Hartbeespoort
DOGTERSHOKKIE
Die dogtershokkiespanne van Hoërskool Secunda, het die wintersportseisoen op ‘n hoë noot begin.
Op Dinsdag, 25 Februarie het hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hugenote gespeel. Die uitslae was soos volg:
0/14 speel gelykop 0 – 0
0/15 wen 6 – 1
0/16 verloor 0 – 2
1stes speel gelykop 1 – 1
Op Saterdag, 29 Februarie het die dogtershokkiespanne op Skrikkeldag skoonskip gemaak in hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort:
0/14 wen 6 -0
0/15 wen 8 – 0
0/16 wen 7 – 0
1stes wen 2 -1
Baie geluk aan die spanne en hul afrigters.
Netbal
Die netbalspanne van Hoërskool Secunda het hul staal hierdie week tydens twee vriendskaplike wedstryde gewys.
Hul het Dinsdag, 25 Februarie hul eerste vriendskaplike wedstryd teen Hoërskool Hugenote gespeel. Die uitslae was soos volg:
0/14 wen 26 – 8
0/15 verloor 16 – 18
0/16 wen 23 – 6
0/17 wen 17 – 9
1stes wen 33 – 9
Op Skrikkeldag, 29 Februarie is al die netbalspanne van Hoërskool Secunda onoorwonne in hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort:
0/14 B wen 39 -0
0/14 A wen 50 – 5
0/15 B wen 27- 5
0/15 A wen 24 – 5
0/16 B wen 30 – 5
0/16 A wen 36 – 8
0/17 A wen 14 – 10
2de span wen 17 – 15
1ste span wen 42 – 16
RUGBY
Hoërskool Secunda se rugbyspelers het hul wintersportseisoen op 29 Februarie op ‘n hoë noot afgeskop in hul wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort . Die wedstryde het tuis plaasgevind.
0/16 A wen 40 -7 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/16 B wen 12 – 7 teen HS Evander
0/15 A wen 57 – 5 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/15 B wen 45 – 0 teen Curro
0/14 A wen 45 -0 teen HS Hartbeespoort
0/14 B verloor 7 – 38 teen HS Evander
2de span wen 31 – 0 teen HS Hartbeespoort
1ste span wen 28 – 8 teen HS Hartbeespoort
DOGTERSHOKKIE
Die dogtershokkiespanne van Hoërskool Secunda, het die wintersportseisoen op ‘n hoë noot begin.
Op Dinsdag, 25 Februarie het hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hugenote gespeel. Die uitslae was soos volg:
0/14 speel gelykop 0 – 0
0/15 wen 6 – 1
0/16 verloor 0 – 2
1stes speel gelykop 1 – 1
Op Saterdag, 29 Februarie het die dogtershokkiespanne op Skrikkeldag skoonskip gemaak in hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort:
0/14 wen 6 -0
0/15 wen 8 – 0
0/16 wen 7 – 0
1stes wen 2 -1
Baie geluk aan die spanne en hul afrigters.
Netbal
Die netbalspanne van Hoërskool Secunda het hul staal hierdie week tydens twee vriendskaplike wedstryde gewys.
Hul het Dinsdag, 25 Februarie hul eerste vriendskaplike wedstryd teen Hoërskool Hugenote gespeel. Die uitslae was soos volg:
0/14 wen 26 – 8
0/15 verloor 16 – 18
0/16 wen 23 – 6
0/17 wen 17 – 9
1stes wen 33 – 9
Op Skrikkeldag, 29 Februarie is al die netbalspanne van Hoërskool Secunda onoorwonne in hul vriendskaplike wedstryde teen Hoërskool Hartbeespoort:
0/14 B wen 39 -0
0/14 A wen 50 – 5
0/15 B wen 27- 5
0/15 A wen 24 – 5
0/16 B wen 30 – 5
0/16 A wen 36 – 8
0/17 A wen 14 – 10
2de span wen 17 – 15
1ste span wen 42 – 16
Rhutz was formed in 1999: Steven Foukaridis on vocals, Chris van der Walt and Richard Mare on guitars, Cicero Carstens on bass guitar and Heine van der Walt on samples and theremin.
They were game changers in the metal scene. Originally, they wrote a more of a rap-rock style, eventually evolving into the RhutZ we knew and loved. Their unique style of nu-metal flowed through peoples’ ears and was appreciated all over. Exploring mathematics, music and the human consciousness and dissecting it all to the roots and moulding into their sound.
“An emotional rollercoaster of dynamic, self-searching, math-driven melody and chaos. Plug into the colour of television”
The band opened for Brazilian metal legends Sepultura and Soulfly in 2003 and also played at numerous large festivals in SA. With their confidence up and their sound scorching, Rhutz was crowned best hardcore band of 2003 at SA’s premier venue: Burn Nightclub in Durban.
After hard work Rhutz decided to seperate, but not forever… In early 2005 the band joined hands again.
With a new line up they kicked off by playing at Witchfest in 2005. Shortly after they shared the stage with a hardcore band from New York: Most Precious Blood. In 2006 they played at Whitchfest again and melted the faces off of South Africans. They released an album in 2008: “The colour of television” (Wolmer records). The album gained them even more fans and popularity as time went on.
Will the Nu metal monster, Rhutz, make a comeback or is the idea of Rhutz just too far gone? – Henco
Rhutz was formed in 1999: Steven Foukaridis on vocals, Chris van der Walt and Richard Mare on guitars, Cicero Carstens on bass guitar and Heine van der Walt on samples and theremin.
They were game changers in the metal scene. Originally, they wrote a more of a rap-rock style, eventually evolving into the RhutZ we knew and loved. Their unique style of nu-metal flowed through peoples’ ears and was appreciated all over. Exploring mathematics, music and the human consciousness and dissecting it all to the roots and moulding into their sound.
“An emotional rollercoaster of dynamic, self-searching, math-driven melody and chaos. Plug into the colour of television”
The band opened for Brazilian metal legends Sepultura and Soulfly in 2003 and also played at numerous large festivals in SA. With their confidence up and their sound scorching, Rhutz was crowned best hardcore band of 2003 at SA’s premier venue: Burn Nightclub in Durban.
After hard work Rhutz decided to seperate, but not forever… In early 2005 the band joined hands again.
With a new line up they kicked off by playing at Witchfest in 2005. Shortly after they shared the stage with a hardcore band from New York: Most Precious Blood. In 2006 they played at Whitchfest again and melted the faces off of South Africans. They released an album in 2008: “The colour of television” (Wolmer records). The album gained them even more fans and popularity as time went on.
Will the Nu metal monster, Rhutz, make a comeback or is the idea of Rhutz just too far gone? – Henco
Die volgende atlete het tydens die Gert Sibande Atletiekbyeenkoms deur gedring na die MUSSA Atletiekbyeenkoms wat plaasvind op Saterdag 14 Maart 2020 te Secunda Stadion.
Mnr Solly Janse van Rensburg is verkies as Voorsitter van die Mpumalanga Laerskole Rugbyvereniging.
Our team at Misty Waters thought it would be a stellar idea to do interviews with a few serious festival goers and Misty Waters’ fans. This way we can create a brighter idea of the festival happening at Lake Umuzi from April 30 to May 2, as well as give new Misty comers an idea of what to expect from their weekend at Misty Waters.
We travelled long and far to find these three fans, spread between two provinces and three cities. We include a few of their answers from the interviews in this article, but if you want to witness them on video, please head to YouTube, Facebook and/or Instagram.
The first person who took part in our interviews, was Phillip Grimbeek from Pretoria. He has been at every Misty Waters since 2017. He had the privilege of experiencing Misty Waters from its baby years and watched the festival grow into the teenager it is now. Misty Waters, now a young adult, has grown so much in itself. We have grown with respect to big names such as Spoegwolf, Karen Zoid, Fokofpolisiekar, Tidal Waves, Springbok Nude Girls and many more. We will continue to grow into a mature adult and bring you the best years of your life.
Phil told us more about how each year at Misty Waters has intrigued and inspired him as an avid festival goer. Last year was a big year for Misty Waters with Fokofpolisiekar bringing members on stage and Francois van Coke having them on his shoulders, whilst rocking out – keeping in mind, nobody passed out or “kotsed.” That is quite an achievement at a Fokof show!
Phil enjoying a nice canoeing session on the Hadeda dam, the lake behind the Misty Waters stage.
Phil shared a crazy experience about the Misty Waters couches and how a friend got so comfortable he spent 24 hours on them. Phil and his group of friends were hanging out during the later hours of Misty Waters and a friend of theirs fell asleep on the Misty Couch-chilla (it’s one of the very comfortable leather couches placed around the Misty Waters venue ground). They left him there, only for him to wake up the next day during the late afternoon. Misty Waters not only brings you the best of music, but please come and chill on our marvellous couches during the day.
We then embarked on a journey through the beautiful cosmos flowers to the place where Misty Waters itself will be taking place. We met with Kevin Herbst from Secunda and interviewed him on the actual Misty Waters stage, where Danie from Spoegwolf had everyone on stage last year to rock out with the band. Kevin pointed out how this was one of his best experiences in his whole life.
Kevin and his friend Cooper cheering with Danie (left) and Albert (right) from Spoegwolf, in front of the Misty Waters stage.
We then asked Kevin how it is to have a tremendous festival like Misty Waters in his home town. To which he answered : it lifts the spirit of the town, bringing different and amazing people to the town, as well as a new event to look forward to every year. Kevin, as a local from Secunda, doesn’t stay at his house while attending the festival, but he prefers to camp as he states the festival facilities are much better than at his house.
Finally, we ventured to the city of gold to interview Kirstin. She’s been to many festivals, including the amazing Splashy Fen and Oppikoppi (that unfortunately won’t be happening again this year). Kirstin elaborated on the facilities you can find at Misty Waters that stretches further than just the Misty Waters grounds. Misty Waters is located next to Lake Umuzi, which is a waterfront full of fun activities. She mentions the restaurant EISH!! where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is Panda’s, a pool hall with multiple tables for your entertainment, and don’t forget about the more upper-class Zebra Lounge, where a whiskey or gin can be enjoyed. We are not encouraging you to leave the wonderful Misty Waters grounds filled with fun, food and shopping stalls and diverse music, but let’s say you do need that quick break away – as you can see there are many other things to do.
Speaking of the diverse music one relishes in, Kirstin told us that she is most excited to experience Karen Zoid, Spoegwolf and Tidal Waves. She also mentions how she hasn’t seen Springbok Nude Girls live, and says she loves how Misty Waters always brings different artists to your attention.
Kirstin enjoying a good drink at the Misty Waters stage.
As she currently resides in Johannesburg, we deemed it necessary to ask her about the road trip to Misty Waters and how she feels about it. She said it’s a good drive, seeing as it is only an hour and 45 minutes, which allows you to easily drive after work and still arrive at Misty Waters pumped and excited for the weekend.
It was a lot of fun speaking to these Misty Waters’ fans and hearing more about their love for the festival. If you want to hear Kevin’s CRAZY story about Misty Waters, and the three powerful words Phil uses to describe Misty Waters, head over to YouTube, Instagram, and/or Facebook to see the video of the interviews.
Trust me, you are going to want to see this video, as Dian (Misty Waters’ organizer) puts Phil in “The Hot Seat” where they each eat a chilli and try to get through some questions without completely falling apart. Phil, “…as Misty Waters so warm gaan wees soos hierdie chilli, julle, gaan dit ‘n warm festival wees!”
Our team at Misty Waters thought it would be a stellar idea to do interviews with a few serious festival goers and Misty Waters’ fans. This way we can create a brighter idea of the festival happening at Lake Umuzi from April 30 to May 2, as well as give new Misty comers an idea of what to expect from their weekend at Misty Waters.
We travelled long and far to find these three fans, spread between two provinces and three cities. We include a few of their answers from the interviews in this article, but if you want to witness them on video, please head to YouTube, Facebook and/or Instagram.
The first person who took part in our interviews, was Phillip Grimbeek from Pretoria. He has been at every Misty Waters since 2017. He had the privilege of experiencing Misty Waters from its baby years and watched the festival grow into the teenager it is now. Misty Waters, now a young adult, has grown so much in itself. We have grown with respect to big names such as Spoegwolf, Karen Zoid, Fokofpolisiekar, Tidal Waves, Springbok Nude Girls and many more. We will continue to grow into a mature adult and bring you the best years of your life.
Phil told us more about how each year at Misty Waters has intrigued and inspired him as an avid festival goer. Last year was a big year for Misty Waters with Fokofpolisiekar bringing members on stage and Francois van Coke having them on his shoulders, whilst rocking out – keeping in mind, nobody passed out or “kotsed.” That is quite an achievement at a Fokof show!
Phil enjoying a nice canoeing session on the Hadeda dam, the lake behind the Misty Waters stage.
Phil shared a crazy experience about the Misty Waters couches and how a friend got so comfortable he spent 24 hours on them. Phil and his group of friends were hanging out during the later hours of Misty Waters and a friend of theirs fell asleep on the Misty Couch-chilla (it’s one of the very comfortable leather couches placed around the Misty Waters venue ground). They left him there, only for him to wake up the next day during the late afternoon. Misty Waters not only brings you the best of music, but please come and chill on our marvellous couches during the day.
We then embarked on a journey through the beautiful cosmos flowers to the place where Misty Waters itself will be taking place. We met with Kevin Herbst from Secunda and interviewed him on the actual Misty Waters stage, where Danie from Spoegwolf had everyone on stage last year to rock out with the band. Kevin pointed out how this was one of his best experiences in his whole life.
Kevin and his friend Cooper cheering with Danie (left) and Albert (right) from Spoegwolf, in front of the Misty Waters stage.
We then asked Kevin how it is to have a tremendous festival like Misty Waters in his home town. To which he answered : it lifts the spirit of the town, bringing different and amazing people to the town, as well as a new event to look forward to every year. Kevin, as a local from Secunda, doesn’t stay at his house while attending the festival, but he prefers to camp as he states the festival facilities are much better than at his house.
Finally, we ventured to the city of gold to interview Kirstin. She’s been to many festivals, including the amazing Splashy Fen and Oppikoppi (that unfortunately won’t be happening again this year). Kirstin elaborated on the facilities you can find at Misty Waters that stretches further than just the Misty Waters grounds. Misty Waters is located next to Lake Umuzi, which is a waterfront full of fun activities. She mentions the restaurant EISH!! where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is Panda’s, a pool hall with multiple tables for your entertainment, and don’t forget about the more upper-class Zebra Lounge, where a whiskey or gin can be enjoyed. We are not encouraging you to leave the wonderful Misty Waters grounds filled with fun, food and shopping stalls and diverse music, but let’s say you do need that quick break away – as you can see there are many other things to do.
Speaking of the diverse music one relishes in, Kirstin told us that she is most excited to experience Karen Zoid, Spoegwolf and Tidal Waves. She also mentions how she hasn’t seen Springbok Nude Girls live, and says she loves how Misty Waters always brings different artists to your attention.
Kirstin enjoying a good drink at the Misty Waters stage.
As she currently resides in Johannesburg, we deemed it necessary to ask her about the road trip to Misty Waters and how she feels about it. She said it’s a good drive, seeing as it is only an hour and 45 minutes, which allows you to easily drive after work and still arrive at Misty Waters pumped and excited for the weekend.
It was a lot of fun speaking to these Misty Waters’ fans and hearing more about their love for the festival. If you want to hear Kevin’s CRAZY story about Misty Waters, and the three powerful words Phil uses to describe Misty Waters, head over to YouTube, Instagram, and/or Facebook to see the video of the interviews.
Trust me, you are going to want to see this video, as Dian (Misty Waters’ organizer) puts Phil in “The Hot Seat” where they each eat a chilli and try to get through some questions without completely falling apart. Phil, “…as Misty Waters so warm gaan wees soos hierdie chilli, julle, gaan dit ‘n warm festival wees!”