STRANDFONTEIN COMMUNITY: MAGBOEBAH DAVIDS

South Africa`s Family/ Social Policy - Panacea or Poison?

February 1st, 1997,South Africa joined the global abortion industry when, the Termination of Pregnancy Bill was enacted as part of South Africa`s family/ Social Policy.

In the name of women`s rights, reproductive health ,family planning and to reduce the number of back street abortions, the TOP Bill was enacted, with much opposition from the religious communities at the time.

Since then,more than a million, and counting, of pre- born babies have and are being killed in the wombs of their mothers, in state hospitals.

These statistics does not include the increase of backstreet abortions which will remain unaccounted for. The T.O.P. Bill was enacted to stop back street abortions , has now been given the green light for abortionist to openly advertise.

On the 19th commemoration of this piece of legislation, we as the taxpaying and rightful citizens of South Africa, should be asking the obvious question ; what have we gained as a society by having such a policy? in who`s interest of the wider society does it serve, to still the lives of the un- born?

Of course it cannot be in the interest of South African tax payer, as our taxes are being used for the termination of life under the state health services, making us part of this abortion industry. Neither can it be in the interest of the inseminating father, who have legal responsibilities for child maintenance, but has no rights regarding the birth or destruction of his un born child, Nor can it be in the interest of the pre- born, as the bill of Rights disregard the right of the fetus.Only the woman has the inalienable right to choose to terminate the pregnancy or not.

Neither can it be in the interest of building the family unit, that will surely result into building strong communities.

At some level someone understands what is happening. George Gilder , sketches the agenda.; “men are easier to compete with when they are detached from their families” and “When we weaken the family unit,society become vulnarable to other forces”.Kathleen Parker

We understand that over time, what you subsidize and what you penalize reveal what you are actually after. What does our government subsidize?

If a girl falls pregnant, the state will offer to take care of her provided she does not marry the father.

Simirlaly, the state will pay for the abortion if the girl wish to terminate the unborn, that might be the result of the legalization of consensual sex between teenagers under the age of 16 years.

The State has indeed created an epidemic of illegitimacy, when it created the subsidizing of illegitimacy.

Other than subsidizing the man who wants to marry, start a family and wants to sustain himself.

Can it be possible that this great nation of South Africa that has put an end to Apartheid, by making the ultimate sacrifices and spoke out against all forms oppression, are now living with the idea that we must save the rhino, while we allow hundreds abortions a year?

In an age of advanced technology, we have chosen a way of life that protects criminals and ignore their victims. Marriages are shattered; the family faces extinction; teenagers taking their own lives; alcohol and cocaine are choking us to death and HIV Aids are spreading to millions.

The final test of a civilisation is how they treat their children, as if to add insult to injury, unfortunate South African children lucky enough to have avoided abortion will end up being molested, abused, even killed.

South Africa, with its diverse religious communities, have a legacy to protest and speak out against any form of violation against human or animal rights, whether it be local or globally, it still boggles the mind why the silence and luke warm attitudes when it comes to the aborted children, society might have mothered and fathered.

We can conclude that the family policy of South Africa is not meant to build strong men and women, therefore strong communities.The communal way of life has been replaced by individualism.

Racial Apartheid has indeed been replaced by Spiritual Apartheid. We speak about God as if there is no creation and we speak about creation as if there is no Creator. As long as religion is not part of formulation of policy making, it will continue to be more harmful than a healing to society.

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Saturday, 16 May 2015

whos who in strandfontein

Moving to Strandfontein from Salt River,29 years ago was a life changing decision. Being so used hustle and bustle of Salt River and five minutes away by train from the city of Cape Town, required some adjustments, especially for a young married couple with three small children. Well! we took the bold step, despite the families comments ” Hoekom gaan julle so ver bly”?.

The reason why we moved to this area,my Husband Mogamat Sayed Davids got a post as a woodwork teacher at a senior secondary school in Mitchells plain and travelling from Salt river everyday became a costly affair.

The house we selected from amongst all the newly built homes that we could choose from, was number four Marlin Crescent, opposite Masjidul Baghr. My husbands reasoning was “ It will be good to raise the children close to the school and the mosque environment.

Of course certain adjustments had to be made, as a mom I decided to give up my career as a budding designer / dressmaker, having worked in the CBD, I furthered my career from home, to be with the kids, as their development have always been our first priority.

With the grace of the Almighty, it worked well and clients were but too happy to take a drive to the beach area for fittings and so on.

Well, 29 years later, Strandfontein doesn’t seems so” Far” for people to visit anymore. In fact we are now being envied for staying so close to the beach. Strandfontein has become “selfsustaining” with its own shopping centers , clinic, educational and health facilities. As a family, we have grown with the community. The children, now adults, are ploughing back into the community. The eldest being a qualified schoolteacher / nurse, the youngest a journalist for community radio 786 and our only son is in the field of electrical engineering.

As a Muslim mother, I am proud to serve my community too. My love for people, learning and teaching I have inherited from my mother. Even though she passed on a year ago, at the age of 89, she served this community too , educating our senior women from Strandfontein.

At the launch of the first Islamic community radio 786, 20 years ago, oppurtunity knocked again, the search was on for presenters and producers, and I took the bold step into the world of broadcasting, and since then, I never looked back. I saw radio as a means to educate, uplift my community. I started off as producer and presenter of a weekly “social justice” program dealing with social and women`s issues. To date I am a regular guest on community radio, every Wednesday between 11 and 12pm.

I see the role of women as natural organisers , and I am grateful to God that He has chosen me to serve His Creation . So one of my pet projects is to co-ordinate empowerment workshops for the youth and women.

Namely; “The Miracle of being Woman” These workshops are tailor made and are very age appropiate. Its main focus is to Heal the legacy of our Mothers; Awaken the God –Given female spirit; To learn to listen and trust their bodies; To realise their self worth, and most of all” Be the Woman God wants you to Be”

The Miracle of being Woman Seminars

Assalaamu Alaykum / Greetings

I,Magboeba invites all ladies to

EXPERIENCE THE AWAKENING OF THE WISDOM OF THE FEMALE BODY

Presented various talks, seminars and radio programs on the wisdom of the feminine cycles, and how to use this innate guidance for their own well-being and that of their families and society.

The vast majority of women have been brought up with shame around their bodies, their cycles and their sexuality. This sets the stage for illness.But that needn’t be the case.

Any pain, shame, or fear about your body and your state of health are but learnt and is —not INNATE

Course Content:

Wisdom of the Menstrual Cycle
Breast Health & the Wisdom of our Ovaries
Menopause and Beyond
Conscious Conception and Contraception
Finding our True Sexuality
Mother / Daughter Wisdom ( seminar on screen)

Commitment fee: R50.00 per person, per session ( groups of 10)

Seminar series runs over four to five - three hour sessions

CONTACT; Magboeba Davids @ 083 7464040, email; magboeba@gmail.com

Women`s Appreciation Stories:

· Even though I have attended many workshops, no one has touched me like this one. I am filled with gratitude.

· Society have killed the female spirit, and this workshop would give women the tools and ability to regain their freedom and respect

· These seminars has taught me that we as women are amazing beings, perfectly created by our Creator . These seminars have empowered me as a woman, and I can tell the world with confidence to honour and respect me, and all women, whether she is 16 or 60 years old.

About the facilitator:

Magboeba Davids:

"Since i came to learn about the wisdom of the feminine cycles and how to use this innate guidance for our own well-being and that of our families and society, i want to share this knowledge with every woman I meet. It has certainly transformed my life as a woman,wife and mother.Life has so much more meaning, just knowing that i can be the woman God wants me to be."

"So invite me into your life and let the transformation begin"