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Sihle Sinethemba Dlamini SABC Kids News presenter, Tshwane University of Technology student studying towards a Language Practice Diploma. Born in Mzimkhulu a village located in Kwazulu Natal, a first born out of four children raised by his grandmother. Sihle Sinethemba Dlamini shared his life journey with #Insight On a recent interview I had with him, he said he grew up in Mzimkhulu for the first ten years of his life. Mzimkhulu is a rural area located in Kwazulu Natal. He described the difficulties he faced growing up in an area with no basic facilities. “I used to fetch water, wood and cattle daily.” Said Dlamini. He mentioned that he used to engage in stick fighting and traditional dance as a hobby as they were no playing facilities such as parks for children in the area. In 2007 in the middle of the year when he was in Grade 8 at ST.Paul’s Secondary School he got ill. “I was now a burden to my grandmother, because at some point I couldn’t walk.” Said Dlamini. Hi

Tshamano-Makhadi Born at Ha-Ramantsha, Sinthumule, a small village just outside Makhado town in the Limpopo province. He is the last born of six children born to Tshinakaho and Madauvhi Makhadi. During an interview with him, Makhadi said he grew up like any other child in the village. A few years later, his family moved to Itsani village about 6km outside Thohoyandou. His parents were very strict especially his mother. Makhadi said “we were not even allowed to swim because it was not a safe thing to do due to a lack of not having proper facilities in the area”. Even though his parents were uneducated, they always emphasised the importance of education towards their children. Makhadi said “I followed on the footsteps of my older brothers, they were my role models”. Makhadi’s mother always emphasized that even when you have successful elder brothers, you can’t be a beggar, a man must stand up for himself. “I grew up knowing that education is important.” said Makhadi.