Miss Mhlongo tells about her journey of becoming a teacher.

Image: Miss Nozipho Mhlongo

By: Mdunge Skhumbuzo

Miss Nozipho Mhlongo is a grade one teacher from Inkazimulo Primary that is 'based' in the KwaNyuswa village.

During her tender age, Nozipho was groomed and titivated in the KwaNgcolosi village, where she attended her early studies in Laboure, and thereupon, proceeded to Kwa-Bazothini High School.

Nozipho said her mother (who was also a teacher) had motivated her to follow the same footsteps, which lead her into Edgewood for a teaching Diploma.

The Mistakes of Nozipho.

Nozipho said she had committed most of her mistakes at the university level.

"My biggest mistake was when I had peer pressure and began to go out for parties. I remember one day, we went to a party with strangers, and they left us stranded on the freeway because we did not do what they expected us to do for them and walk 'all the way' to our resident. From that experience, I never went to party again."

Another story that Nozipho said she would never forget about childhood was when her siblings pocked a snake inside the hole, thinking it was a sausage, and it nearly bites them.

What does Nozipho like about her career?

Grade one is a very significant level in the journey of education. " I like the fact that I had unleashed something from the little ones who came to school blank (without knowing anything). It gives me joy to see what they have archive during the schooling days." Nozipho said.

Covid-19 has affected many schools, especially in the rural areas. Nozipho said most of her students are coming from disadvantaged families. The advent of online learning has worked for urban schools. But, in rural areas, most parents cannot afford to buy data or Wi-Fi required by online learning.

The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, said "I've raised the issue with the minister of health, and the cabinet is very supportive. There are plans to make sure that not only teachers but all front-line workers, your teachers, police, and home affairs people are being prioritised."

Nosipho’s Dreams and Goals

Apart from work, Nozipho said she wants to own at least two day-care centres. "After passing away, I want to be remembered as a woman who was always willing to lend a hand, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, and most of it all shaped the world. I want to leave a memory of grace, goodness, and positivity," she adds.

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