Congressional Forum Speech - by Fazlin Fransman

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 by Fazlin

“Leaders we admire do not place themselves at the center, they place others there. They do not seek the attention of people, they give it to us.” James Kouzes
In a small town, surrounded by mountains, populated by a people who call themselves “Coloured”. I have found many such leaders…
“Coloured” a term given to a sector [...]

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Congressional Forum : A Humbling experience

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 by Fazlin

The anticiapation which filled me in the days leading up to the congressional forum was paralysing.
Writing the speech, preping with my fellow sawipers and shutting myself in my room for hours, to make sure I get it just right, could not erase the nauseating feeling at the pit of my stomach, that constatly threatened to [...]

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FACEBOOKing….

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 by Fazlin

The initiative Ziyanda , my fellow sawip comrade, took in inviting our Irish counterparts on Facebook has escalated into an array of new friend requests sent and recieved. It is so amazing to be able to communicate with them and I have found myself spending hours just looking for more WIPers.
The conversations I have had [...]

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Green, White and Orange

Friday, May 15th, 2009 by Fazlin

The meeting with the Irish Ambassador was really amazing. I was blown away by the Hospitality shown by both the Ambassador and his wife. I immediately felt at home in their house, which was super!
It’s always great to engage with foreigners about South Africa, it gives one an holistic perspective, and allows one to see [...]

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30 hours of heaven: My community service

Thursday, May 14th, 2009 by Fazlin

The task of having to decide which community service I’d embark on was something which was not difficult for me. I knew immediately that I would choose something in my home town : my community. It was exactly what I would do that posed the bigger problem.
I decided to get involve with Two Ocean Youth [...]

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About Fazlin Fransman

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Fazlin

Fazlin is a final year Humanities student, majoring in political science and history. She has a keen interest in youth development and sport, and is the co-founder of a street soccer/netball club in her community.

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