Meet Ntombizanele Bikitsha

My name is Ntombizanele Bikitsha. I'm 17 years old and I'm a learner at Nombulelo Secondary School. I'm in grade 10. My class teacher is Mrs. Matholegwe.

Before I went to Nombulelo, I was at Amasango Career School. At home, I'm living with my mother and my step-father. I have one sister and one brother. Their names are Ntombozuko and Siphosethu. Siphosethu is 14-years-old. Ntombozuko is 25 years old and she has a 3-year-old boy.

I'm a South African citizen. I would like to come and learn law in your country. I would like to know more about you. I like watching TV and listening to the radio. On weekends, I just go and have fun with my friends in their home.

I dislike people who gossip about others and take advantage of others.

Meet 13-year-old pupil Anathi Ncwadi

My name is Anathi. I live in Eluxolweni Shelter.I really like to play rugby. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.





My first language is Xhosa. I also speak English. I want to teach you some Xhosa.

Molo: Good morning, Good afternoon, or Good evening

Ninjani: How are you?

Lalani kakhule: Stay well

Nidlala ntoni: What are you playing?

Umnda dlala irugby: I play rugby

Meet Bramwell Lee

My name is Bramwell. I have a dog and a cat. Their names are Jon and Thomas. I live in the shelter. I like to go to the shop and buy things like breakfast cereal. I play soccer and I would like to one day play football (American football). I would like to teach you a bit of my language, Afrikaans.

Ma naam is: My name is

Ghoejhmori: Good morning

Thotshens: Good bye

Ek blain: I live

Oor en imonte: Eyes and mouth

jaas: jacket

broek: pants

rook koek: smoke cake (a type of dessert)

Meet grade six pupil Siphosethu

My name is Siphosethu. I live in location. I like to play soccer. I also like to sleep. I love my dog and my cat. I like to read. I speak Xhosa. Here's some Xhosa for you to learn.

Ndiya thanda ukudlala: I like to play.

Ngubani igama lakho: What is your name?

Uhlalaphi: Where do you live?

Ngubani itshomi yakho: Who is your friend?

Wenzantoni: What are you doing?

Meet Caroline Gqoza

My name is Caroline Gqoza. I am 14 years old. I live in location (location is another word for township). I am in grade 7 at Amasango Career School. I used to stay at Eluxolweni Shelter on Trotter Street, but now, I go home to stay with my family. I'm very happy with my friends.

When I grow up, I wish I could become a social worker. I like to listen to music and play with my little dog and I like to sing a lot because I used to be in a choir at my school. My lovely teacher is Miss Dongwana and my darling principal is Mama Jane. I love her because she helps us a lot with a lot of things that are family cannot do for us. So that's why I love her.

My favorite subject in school is English. I have a dog who is very silly. I have a question. What do you want to be in the future? What are you doing in the meantime? I would like to see you one day. Don't forget, I love you my pen pal.

Bye bye

I will write you again. I love you.

Lots of love,

Caroline

Meet Janine Williams

Hi, my name is Janine Williams. I live at the shelter. When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer. I am 16 years old. I have 1 sister and 1 brother. I love being a South African. I like to dance and to read. I like playing with newborn babies.

I have some questions for you:

1) What do you like to do?
2) What does your school look like?
3) Do you like to read or dance?
Please answer my questions!

From,

Janine Williams

meet masixole sam

my name is masixole sam iam 17 year old
i live at eluxolweni shelter my school is
amasango school and i like to play rugby
when i grow up i want to be a player of
england because i like to play rugby.