I was born in former Transkei – in Umtata – the eldest of seven. From age zero I knew I’d be a teacher one day because my mom had been one. She taught us to read before we started school. Most of my educational qualifications came by part-time study at UNITRA.

I became a FunDza writer when my story was accepted by them. A friend told my daughter about FunDza and my heart skipped a beat. I’d like to see every child literate. English is the language of the marketplace.

Reading and writing are my hobbies. When I was born again, thirty years ago, the Bible was opened to me and it is still my favourite book.

What inspires me is this verse of Scripture: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). All things that strengthen me are possible because of my faith in HIM. That includes loving the unlovable which once I was.