Contributors

Want to be a contributor? Wanting to write like a pro?

You CAN!

look firther and see how you can become one.

... and it is a good feeling to entertain and inform.

Masiziba Hadebe is doing her Master’s in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State (UFS). She is driven to make a change and is a passionate volunteer for community projects. She loves reading and writing about science, agriculture and anything in between. She believes you can wear a smile whatever the weather!

My name is Lerato Pitso. I am from Maseru, Lesotho. I am a Sociology and Criminology student at UFS and Miss Supranational Lesotho 2023. When I’m not a model and a student, I write about my philosophies on life as well as expressing my feelings on paper. I hope that my views will aid in the social development of the next person.

And we are honoured to also have industry-views from:

Artvilla Dakamela, 22, another wizard from the literature world, he is an Accounting student at the University of the Free State. He has written for the Initiative for Creative African Narratives (iCAN) amongst others. He currently resides in DurbanKZN - and is a very enthusiastic reader and writer.

My name is Molatelo Kate Kgatla, I’m 24 years old. I was born and raised in Lenyenye. I’m a grade 2 teacher at Vunza Teddy Bear Learning Academy, an author of a book titled her jouney as a young mother. I became a mother at 17. It influenced me to write about my personal journey to try and help someone that could be going through the same. I love writing and I love my 7 year old daughter and life.

Lesly Malose Mahapa is a singer/writer/poet. He started writing at the age of 14 and has since been on a journey to pursue his music and writing career. Lesly is currently working with an indie group ‘MozSouth’ based in Ivory park, Midrand. Lesly is also a brand ambassador for a local clothing line “Boi Boi apparel”

We tend to start the new year with seeing goals or at least getting some resolutions on the go.

The resolutions have a tendency to be ‘big’ things and when we get one week into the year, they evaporate.

It need not be like that. There are other ways of doing things.

Starting in grade 10, realizing you have signed up as a volunteer now, can be daunting. Three years are ahead of you and is it even possible to plan ahead? It is indeed possible and it should be done, at least in a very broad manner.

Look at your strengths and try to see what you would like to do after matric. That should set the agenda. If the desire is to be a brain surgeon, math is required. Make sure that is on the goal list.

If the desire is to be an actor, look at what is offered and look at extra-murals and opportunities in the community.

Grade 11 is a stepping stone to grade 12. However, don’t ignore the opportunity to ensure you are prepared. Grade 12 can be very busy.

Grade 12 is really the last step, but what after matric? That can also be planned – and should!