FJP 2013
Age: 21
Born in:
Empangeni , Kwazulu Natal
Studies
at: University of Zululand
Studying:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Likes:
Poetry, art, movies, basketball
Hates: “I
am a non-judgemental person, I hate segregation especially politics because
they separate people and make pick sides”.
An act
of curiousity can lead many to destruction, yet in some cases it can also open
a book to a world of opportunities you have never imagined. This page out
Siyabonga Myeni’s book.
Myeni, a
21-year-old student from the University of Zululand and future journalist from
the rural part of Empangeni called Somkhele made an interesting decision one
day and chose journalism as a career choice, one that has opened doors for him
and encouraged him to make a change in his own community.
He has
surprised himself by doing exceptionally well academically, one of the reasons
he has pushed himself to make a difference in his community.
“Somkhele
is a very deprived area,” Myeni shares, “deprived of journalism, development
especially in municipal infrastructure, when I was growing up there was no
electricity, water and the rate of crime and poverty was really high and still
id today.” He expands on how he wishes
to change that, through his education and opportunities, as well as make his
community and parents proud since they never had the same opportunities.
And how
will he change society, you ask. Myeni’s
number one weapon is his sweet personality and his way of interacting with
people of all ages, social cast, race or gender.
“I am a
non-judgemental person, I hate segregation especially politics because they
separate people and make pick sides.”
Siyabonga
Myeni is an innovative journalist—one who grabs an opportunity with both hands.
He is part of a bunch privileged journalism students who are part of the Future
Journalism Programme 2013.
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