Mzikayise Ndlovu, a diamond in the rough

Stories Untold Mzikayise Ndlovu, a diamond in the rough Mzikayise Ndlovu is a very He also spearheads a number talented youngster who joined of outreach initiatives in the the Khwezi radio station in community he came from. 2008. He fulfils many roles at the station but being a It is not easy for people from presenter is top of his list. He impoverished rural likes to help where he can and communities to break the even works in the garden at cycle. But Mzisi is living proof the radio station when the that it is possible if you put gardener does not turn up! He your mind to it. He did not give is a passionate writer, up on his studies, and despite photographer and enjoys hardships, he finished school, writing scripts for the station. became a teacher, and later He has also authored eight joined Radio Khwezi per- books already! He was recently manently. notified that he has been prenominated in the first Mzisi is especially thankful to annual Book Behind Awards - Radio Khwezi’s management an eThekwini initiative. for allowing local community members to showcase their This man is an inspiration and talents. His work at the station an hour in his company is so has allowed him to create a uplifting! His life experiences foundation that helps other include taking care of his impoverished, talented family’s cattle as a young boy youngsters with school regi- because his parents could not stration fees and uniforms. Two pay school fees; struggling to of his many outreach projects attend and finish school due to include a poetry competition an endless lack of finances; and a spelling competition. working in other people’s This is his way of paying it gardens to get money to forward and helping the next further his schooling; starting generation develop their God- primary school and finishing given talents. “But it is all for two grades in one year; and God’s glory”, says the humble eventually ending up at Radio young man. “If I see my Khwezi as a guest when he was neighbour happy, then it is in Grade 11. Here he could when I am happy.” demonstrate his passion for drama, poetry, acting, and (Read the full story in Issue 29 of Devoted by presenting. following the link:https://online.pubhtml5.com/qulw/scxp/# p=1