Wednesday 23 October 2024

Stationery Review 127 - Jinhao Shark (F) Fountain Pen (WriteSpoke) ZAR 55

Hi Friends, 

Thanks to WriteSpoke for giving me this Jinhao Shark (F) Fountain Pen in Milk Tea colour. I really loved the colour and got the same in Fine Nib. The same comes with an ink converter as well so that you can fill it with your favourite ink colours. You can also buy all of them and fill them in the same colour as the body of the pens. The pen doesn't feel cheap and has a nice writing experience as well. The nib felt medium in my view as you will see in the video as well. 

Stationery Review 127 - Jinhao Shark (F) Fountain Pen (WriteSpoke) ZAR 55

Product Details
  • Exquisite shark design: this Jinhao shark fountain pen features a delicate casing made of durable ABS plastic, making the pen more lightweight, and suitable for most people.
  • Length: 155 mm, cap: Screw-type, nib size: Fine nib, the nib is made of stainless steel, and wear-resistant features make it less likely to loosen and fall off. The Jinhao pen is equipped with a screw-type converter, you can use bottled ink or 2.6 mm disposable ink cartridges, ink not included for safety.
  • The seamless transition of colours creates a mesmerizing visual effect that sparks inspiration and ignites creativity. This shark writing pen is sure to leave a lasting impression.
  • Practical gift: You can use these beautiful fountain calligraphy pens as nice gift choices for your friends, parents, students, teachers, neighbours and colleagues, which are very practical in their daily life; and they will be happy to receive these thoughtful gifts.
WriteSpoke has a deal as well where you can buy all 12 pens for ZAR 550 as compared to each for ZAR 55. I really loved this unique design and this is a perfect one to initiate your kids or loved ones into the hobby of fountain pens. This pen is like Pilot Pluminix as it doesn't have clips but the fins of the Shark save the pen from rolling down. This pen can be used capped and uncapped. The pen is elongated on the cap side to create a shark face, eyes and gills. This pen can also be created into different shapes if you take out the cap. I have seen the same in the SWAN edition as well from Jinhao. Overall, this is a pen you must have as a collector and the nib is really a smooth writer. 


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Stationery Review 126 - Jinhao Safari 619 (F) Fountain Pen (WriteSpoke) ZAR 65

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I got these Jinhao Safari 619 Fountain Pens in Fine nib from WriteSpoke. I got the same in Transparent Blue Colour. I do have Lamy Safari Fountain Pen as well and this one is almost the same. The cost of owning this pen is around only ZAR 65 whereas the other starts around ZAR 420 and Lamy special editions are priced around ZAR 540. The quality of plastic is good in these pens and the only difference is the clip which is a little bit shorter in Jinhao Safari. Lamy Safari doesn't come with an Ink converter which is a huge disappointment as you have to spend an extra ZAR 120 to buy one but here in Jinhao Safari 619, it comes at the same price as ZAR 65 only. 

WriteSpoke quality for these Jinhao pens is top-class which I compared with the ones I bought from Ali Express as well. If you want me to showcase the issues I found with Ali Express, I can shoot the same for one of the pens I have from them and one from WriteSpoke. This one comes in plastic packaging and if you have a pen case then it's great to keep all of them together. 
Stationery Review 126 - Jinhao Safari 619 (F) Fountain Pen (WriteSpoke) ZAR 65

Product Details
✅ Elegant Design - The pen adopts a classic streamlined shape and Macaron colour design, and the sturdy metal clip helps you attach the pen to a notebook or uniform pocket.
✅ Smooth Writing - Equipped with an Iridium Fine Nib, it writes like silk, smoothly, constantly, and utterly non-scratchy, suitable for daily writing or calligraphy writing.
✅ Well-Balanced Writer - The Pen only weighs 15.8g / 0.56 ounces. You can use it for long hours of writing without getting tired. It is also equipped with a 3.4mm converter for instant access to bottled ink.
✅ Craftmanship - Each pen was manually assembled and individually trial-written test by a craftsman for flawless quality before sending it out, and there may be a little ink residue on the nib.


WriteSpoke has deals if you want to buy all the 12 variants of different colours then the same are priced at ZAR 650 for all of the 12 colours (ZAR 54 for each pen). WriteSpoke has nib sizes for Fine and Extra Fine for this version of the fountain pen. They also have 5 Dark and 5 Light colour variants as well for ZAR 300 each for each pack means that each cost just ZAR 60 then. 

My observation is that this is really a great initiation into the world of fountain pens and you can fill then the colours with different inks. I will propose that you get 2 first in both nib sizes (F & EF) and then buy the rest of the colours or if you are familiar with Jinhao nibs then directly order 12 of them. If you don't like any colour then share or gift it to someone close to also get them into a good writing experience using Fountain Pens. 

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Experience the Magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR at Peoples Theatre! 05 November – 22 December 2024

Hi Guys, 

Get ready for this unforgettable journey as Peoples Theatre closes out their 2024 season with Disney's Aladdin, on stage from November 5th to December 22nd !

This beloved story revolves around Aladdin, a charming street urchin who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his larger-than-life friend, the Genie. Together, they set out on a mission to protect Princess Jasmine's throne.
Experience the Magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR at Peoples Theatre! 05 November – 22 December 2024
Disney’s Aladdin is a tale that resonates with audiences of all ages, speaking to the humanity we can all relate to: hope, friendship, and the quest for belonging.

Sporting a stunning set and colourful costumes, captivating music, and a wonderful ensemble cast, this magical production promises to entertain and inspire.

“The enchanting story of Aladdin combines all the elements of exciting live entertainment. The musical will captivate the young audiences and remind grown-ups that there is a child-like sparkle in all of us. There is no better way to end off the year!” states Director Jill Girard.
Experience the Magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR at Peoples Theatre! 05 November – 22 December 2024
Don’t miss your chance to join Aladdin, Jasmine, the Genie and other amazing characters in this tale of extraordinary adventures and “Arabian nights”.

Mark your calendars and guarantee your seats for this dazzling “whole new world” performance that brings the magic of the beloved animated classic to life.
Experience the Magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR at Peoples Theatre! 05 November – 22 December 2024
This magical carpet ride is not to be missed!

Disney’s Aladdin Creative Team:
  • Produced by Peoples Pre Productions
  • Directed by Jill Girard
  • Set Design by Grant Knottenbelt
  • Costumes by Luciano Zuppa
  • Choreography by Owen Lonzar
  • Musical Direction by Coenraad Rall
  • Publicity by Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network
Peoples Theatre is exited to present to you an ensemble of talented performers who will take you on this great Disney adventure!

The Cast
  • Raymond Skinner – Aladdin
  • Nomakhosi Mkhonza – Princess Jasmine
  • Luciano Zuppa – Genie and various characters
  • Sean McGrath – Jafar
  • Joelle McGrath – Iago and various characters
  • Katlego Nche – Sultan, Carpet and various characters
Performances are from Tuesday 5 November – Sunday 22 December 2024

Show times for schools are Tuesday to Friday at 9am and 11am.

Show times for Public are 10h30 and 14h30 - Weekends and school holidays

Ticket Prices:
  • R165 per person for members of the public
  • R130 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club
  • R140 for public accompanying members
For School group rates, please contact the theatre directly at info@peoplestheatre.co.za

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Call 011 877 6841 or email info@peoplestheatre.co.za for bookings or enquiries.
You can also book online at www.joburgtheatre.com or at Webtickets
Experience the Magic of Disney’s Aladdin JR at Peoples Theatre! 05 November – 22 December 2024
The Kids’ Club
Children who join the Kids’ Club for just R140.00 a year receive discounted rates on tickets and also get to enjoy free entrance to a show that falls closest to their birthday. Kids Club members receive fun newsletters and stand to win fabulous prizes in exciting competitions. So why not come and spend some quality time at the PEOPLES THEATRE Come as you are, come dressed up but whatever you do don’t miss Disney’s Aladdin!


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Saturday 5 October 2024

Mandisa Shiceka High School Named as Winner of the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Schools Competition

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The 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow school’s competition concluded with the announcement of the overall winner on Wednesday, 2 October at Aha Kopanong Hotel and Conferencing Centre in Benoni, Johannesburg. Among the dignitaries at the function was the Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr. Makgabo Mhaule.

The winners’ announcement followed a full day of rigorous presentations where the top 10 finalist schools showed off their prototypes to a panel of judges in a bid to win the competition.

Mandisa Shiceka High School, from Krugersdorp in Gauteng, took the honours after beating nine fellow finalists to be crowned the winners of the latest edition of the competition. In second place was Mbilwi Secondary School from Venda (Limpopo), which took first prize last year, while Adam’s College from Amanzimtoti (KwaZulu-Natal) rounded off the top three.
Mandisa Shiceka High School Named as Winner of the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Schools Competition

Run in partnership with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), Solve for Tomorrow gives Grade 10 and 11 learners from underserved communities a unique opportunity to learn, and apply themselves as they solve some of the challenges in their communities through the practical application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). In this process and as intended by the competition, the learners get the level of exposure that shows them their areas of interest, while also gaining invaluable experience and skills that help harness their path toward a career in the STEM fields.

As the overall winner, Mandisa Shiceka was awarded a R100 000 cash prize, while second-placed, Mbilwi Secondary received R50 000, and Adam’s College got R30 000 for third place. All the cash prizes will go towards purchasing STEM equipment for each school, according to their various unique needs. Samsung placed the cherry on top by rewarding each learner from the top three teams with a new Samsung Galaxy device.
Mandisa Shiceka High School Named as Winner of the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Schools Competition
The participating schools identify problems within their communities and use STEM to solve them by conducting research and developing prototypes. Samsung further enabled the schools with resources and mentors to guide them through the process.

To emerge victorious, the learners of Mandisa developed an automated hydroponic structure that grows food without using soil. They identified food security as the main challenge because their township, Kagiso, is predominantly a mining environment, which affects the quality of the soil, air and water (resources necessary for growing healthy food). To mitigate this, their innovative system would use greenhouses as well as rainwater and boreholes as their source of water. “We came into the competition with a strong belief that we would win because we believe in our idea as a great solution – that’s the attitude that the entire team carried until the end. We’d love to thank Samsung for the opportunity to improve our community and learn some valuable skills,” said Makhosazana Mazibuko, team member and grade 10 learner.

Their educator, Nonki Motlogelwa, who also helped guide them in their project said, “When we entered, the excitement of winning this competition was high from all the learners. Even though they started feeling the pressure as soon as the work began, they always had faith in themselves and that pushed them through. We are proud especially because we won at our first attempt. I am so excited for the learners, they have shown so much courage, creativity and teamwork that I am sure they are heading in the right direction. Overall, the experience was amazing and thought-provoking.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Mhaule said, “Well done to Samsung for recognising a gap and walking the talk by working to fill it with this initiative. Their efforts and commitment to contributing towards educating our youth are highly commendable. It’s easier to stand by and criticise but with such a programme, Samsung is showing that doing will always be better than talking. Every learner and school that participated in the Solve for Tomorrow competition is a winner, simply for getting up and doing something, to solve problems in their community and also skill themselves and prepare for the future. This initiative is not just a competition; it is a beacon of what social responsibility should be.”
Mandisa Shiceka High School Named as Winner of the 2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Schools Competition
Solve for Tomorrow is one of Samsung’s corporate social investment initiatives and an ambitious effort to increase interest and proficiency in STEM, and help the country contribute to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and teamwork form part of what the competition seeks to encourage among the learners as they learn important skills that could benefit them in their future careers.

Lenhle Khoza, Manager for BBBEE & Transformation at Samsung highlighted the importance of corporates supporting the youth with such platforms that could be a catalyst for their futures and the country’s destiny. “Since its launch in 2023, Solve for Tomorrow has grown into an annual creative thinking playground for underprivileged high school learners. The youth is key to Africa’s development potential and it is our ambition as a business to spread the competition to more countries on the continent for transformative ways to solve societal issues through STEM initiatives like these. Now more than ever, we need to guide young learners on the value of STEM skills to solve the greatest issues impacting our communities. Samsung is a firm believer in the power of education to drive positive change and we remain committed to unlocking the potential of Africa’s abundant resource, the youth,” said Khoza.


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