Devoted Digital Magazine

31/01/2025

RESTORED LIVES: “I am now a happy person.”

Substance abuse can have devastating effects on a person’s life as well as close and broader environments. Despite the countless negative consequences, the inability to quit impacts everything around the person.

Siyanda Cibane’s life was complicated when he was younger. At a very young age, he began smoking ci******es when he was only 11. Later, in high school, he started smoking dagga, which was popular at his school. After he finished school, he started drinking alcohol. Not very long after that, he was hooked on alcohol and rapidly became a hefty drinker. His drinking habit eventually cost him his job. After he lost his job, Siyanda became very depressed and drank even more heavily until he reached the point where he lost all hope and gave up on life. In 2016, he arrived at the KwaSizabantu Mission and started following its CYPSA restoration programme. The rest, as they say, is history. Siyanda says he is now a happy person for the very first time in his life.

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31/01/2025

RESTORED LIVES: “I was in desperate need of help.”

It is natural for young people to undergo social and personal experimentation until they find their place in life. Unfortunately, during this phase, peer pressure can change them, their appearance, and their attitude. Peer pressure can cause young people to do unhealthy, sometimes even dangerous, things. The Concerned Young People of SA (CYPSA) restoration program makes a big difference in helping youngsters with their journey to restoration and healing.

QINISO KHUMALO enrolled in the CYPSAas a drug addict in desperate need of help. In 2009, a friend introduced him to whoonga (he**in), and that was when his problems started.
At CYPSA, he was embraced with warmth and compassion, finding the support he desperately needed. After completing the program, he secured a position at the renowned aQuellé water bottling factory. His hard work and dedication soon paid off, earning him a promotion to machine operator, where he gained hands-on experience with the factory’s production processes.
Today, he thrives in the Technical Department as a skilled technician. He has undergone extensive training focused on the maintenance and repairs of the advanced manufacturing equipment utilised in the factory. His role allows him to contribute to the smooth operation of the production line and reflects his growth and dedication to his craft.

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31/01/2025

RESTORED LIVES: Former gang leader spearheads youth restoration programs

Lidia Dube had a troubled childhood with numerous issues. The constant arguments between her parents initially hurt her outlook on life. Her first-hand experience in street fights led her to become a gang leader, often instigating fights at school.

Lidia felt a strong calling in 1968 to become a collaborator in the ministry of Rev Erlo Stegen (the KwaSizabantu Mission). Lidia's commitment to the ministry was unwavering. As the ministry grew and more people came to seek help, Lidia and the other co-workers would plant vegetables to feed the hungry. These humble vegetable gardens grew in the diverse Emseni Farming, feeding hundreds of thousands since its inception.

Now in her late seventies, Lidia lives a pious life as a missionary, providing help and counselling to many who face life's challenges. Her counselling is widely recognised, and countless people, including royal households, come from near and far to seek her guidance and messages of hope. She never allows anyone to leave her without a word of hope.
She also spearheaded the bi-annual KwaSizabantu youth conference, which celebrated 50 years in the field last year and has positively impacted thousands. To join this uplifting movement and explore more inspiring stories, follow Devoted Digital Magazine's page.
Read the full story of Lidia Dube in the Devoted Magazine, Issue 41. Follow the link: https://www.devotedmag.co.za/

31/01/2025

CELEBRATING RESTORED LIVES:

Our mission at Devoted is to ignite hope and motivation in our readers. The dedicated team believes wholeheartedly in the transformative power of sharing positive narratives illuminating the extraordinary changes people can make. In a world often overshadowed by negative news, we promote stories celebrating resilience and the human spirit's triumph.

Over the years, Devoted has built a repository of stories from which our readers can draw. We hope you will tell and retell these stories to give others hope and inspire them. Devoted joined forces with the Concerned Young People of South Africa (CYPSA) in a heartwarming collaboration. This remarkable restoration program has significantly transformed the lives of thousands of young individuals. We took the opportunity to spotlight their journey of renewal, sharing inspiring stories that reflect their newfound hope and brighter futures. Each narrative of transformation not only celebrates individual triumphs but also draws us collectively closer to a more optimistic society.

Let us gather to maintain our faith in humanity and enjoy the goodness around us. To be part of this uplifting movement and explore more inspiring stories, follow our page @ Devoted Digital Magazine.

Read the inspiring stories about restored lives by following the link: https://www.devotedmag.co.za/

21/01/2025

DOMINO SERVITE SCHOOL - My Memorable Journey

From the horse's mouth, you will hear the truth, and you will hear the opposite from the other side of an ass. One should ask the learners of a school how they enjoy their school experiences and how they shape their future. To believe mainstream media is no longer fashionable ... you will not get the truth.

I interviewed countless learners from the Domino Servite School (DSS) in Kranskop. In our new series in Devoted magazine, we delve into the insights of learners who attended that school or who are still there. Read the story above in Edition 47 of the Devoted magazine online: https://www.devotedmag.co.za/

Listen to the school choir - out of this world....

21/01/2025

STILL GOING STRONG.

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16/01/2025

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16/01/2025

MINISTERS' CONFERENCE AT KSB.

If you dont go, you miss out on a life-changing experience. Ive attended the previous conference 2 years ago and will not miss this one.

Its attended by over 1,000 spiritual keaders across the world -- so, you have to act soon and register.

Hope to see you there!

12/01/2025

ETHICS REIGNS SUPREME

Fake news is not a rumour, it is a reality. This year we will increase our efforts to expose the lack of ethics in the media sphere. Fake news impacts us all.

Follow the link below to learn more about the red flags that indicates a lack of ethics. Reach an understanding why ethics in the media is important.
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Honesty as the Foundation of Journalism

02/01/2025

ONLINE COURSE IN JOURNALISM

This course was designed to help those with a passion for journalism become part of the next generation of news reporters. The key here is ethical journalism.

Read the free online magazine, Devoted, and the online newspaper, Rise Africans for inspiring stories and authentic news that is well researched.

01/01/2025

New Year, Same God 😍 New Beginnings in Truth & Faith.

Let us all be Truth-Bearers, this year, in our lives, in our professions & personal lives.

May our resolutions be rooted in Biblical values.

What’s one way you plan to reflect God’s truth in 2025?



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"New Year, Same God: Building Ethical Foundations for 2025"
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01/01/2025

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29/12/2024

THE RED FLAGS OF UNETHICAL JOURNALISM

Ive put in 4 years of research to list and explain the lack of ethics in mainstream media. Empower jourself and read well-researched content in books that make a difference.

29/12/2024

INSPIRATION AND POSITIVITY

Our stories are inspiring and share real-life experiences of people who want to improve the world. It is time to replace the negative narrative and sensationalism with good and uplifting news reporting.

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13/12/2024

YOUTH CONFERENCES HAVE GREAT VALUE
I've volunteered a few times at this magnificent event - and I've learned a lot about excellence in event management.

It is life-changing to attend a KwaSizabantu youth conference. They have been hosting young prople 2x a year for 50 years.

Sustainable youth conferences is part of their comprehensive community outreach programme, financed by aQuelle water.

WHAT A GREAT EVENT!

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13/12/2024

NEED SOME INSPIRATION?

Read the free online magazine dedicated to bring you positive stories about inspiring people and events.

We also educate our readers about the red flags of dishonest news reports and the perils of disinformation.

Fake news is so part of our lives that it became difficult to distinguish between it and authentic, well-researched mass media content. Empower yourself and read our series about media ethics.
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12/12/2024

HOME SCHOOLING

You may like Trump ... or not.

But he has become the voice of common sense. Listen what he says about homeschooling.
Read the article by Dr Peter Hammond in Devoted, Issue 47 about homeschooling.

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