We spoke to a young man from East London. Like many of our role models, he grew up in poverty. Siyakholwa Zazini has been through a lot in life, however, his determination to break the cycle of poverty and the pattern of no education kept him focused on his dream to be a pilot. At more…
Zubeida Jaffer writes a beautiful account of the story of a singularly determined young girl who sets out to improve her lot in life through education. It is a story one hears a lot today but when you set it in the context of the late 1880s, you realise what a truly special woman Charlotte more…
Black Diamonds online spoke to an inspiring young man. Here is his story and journey of hope in his own words: My name is Tebang Ntsasa, and I am 24 years old. I am currently residing at an informal settlement called Holomisa Camp, in Klipspriut, Soweto. I am the last-born at home from a family more…
Oftentimes getting ahead requires a helping hand and we all have a role to play. Nqobakonke Ndaba shares his journey to a varsity education at the University of the Witwatersrand. BD: So, just a bit of background; where are you from? NN: I come from Gingindlovu in KwaZulu Natal. I grew up in Harding, raised more…
