Getting to know Sithabiso Thsuma

Sithabiso Tshuma

Q: Tell me about your background?
A: I am 19 years old and I live at Natisa with my older brother. Natisa is a 14k walk from Ebenezer. I also grew up at Ethandweni Children’s Home. Both my parents have passed away.

Q: How did you hear about Ebenezer?
A: Selection Camp forms came to White Water Secondary School – the high school that I was attending. I filled in the forms and attended Selection Camp. I enjoyed the camp especially being with my peers.

Q: What has been your greatest challenge at Ebenezer?
A I haven’t faced any challenges yet since coming to Ebenezer.

Q: What has been your greatest joy at Ebenezer?
A: I enjoy working in my plot. I also enjoy the lessons especially the spiritual lessons with Stephen Manhanga. I enjoy co-operating with other people and discussing my future.

Q: You have planted a new tomato and cabbage crop. How are the crops doing?
A: Generally, very well but cut worm has affected my crops. I’ll spray karate to kill of the worm.

Sithabiso checking on her cabbages

Q: Who is your role model?
A: God is my role model. Everything he does is good. He has no favourites and he loves everyone.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
A: In 5 years time I’ll be having a farm and I’ll be very successful.

Thank you Sithabiso. May you be blessed as you continue to impact your community.

by molly manhanga

Getting to know Sikhathazile Moyo

Sikhathazile Moyo

Q: Tell me about your background?
A: I’m turning 20 years old and I come from Silozwe which is a 2 hour walk from Ebenezer. I live with my parents and my brothers and sisters. We are 11 altogether and I am number 7.

Q: How did you hear about Ebenezer?
A: I saw the Selection Camp forms at Silozwe Business Centre. I filled them in and attended the camp. I really enjoyed the camp especially the games.

Q: What has been your greatest challenge at Ebenezer?
A Stumping trees has been my greatest challenge at Ebenezer.

Q: What has been your greatest joy at Ebenezer?
A: I enjoy sharing interesting stories with my many friends at Ebenezer and I’ve really enjoyed the spiritual lessons with Stephen Manhanga.

Q: Who is your role model?
A: Abel – Adam and Eve’s son from the Bible. He did everything God’s Way and that is why he is my role model!

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
A: In 5 years time I’ll be back in my community, running a farming business growing tomatoes.

Thank you Sikhatha. May you be blessed as you continue to impact your community.

Interviewed By Molly Manhanga

One on one with Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

Getting to know Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

Q: Tell me about your background?
A: I come from Lushumbe Village and I live with my mother. I haven’t met my father. Of 3 siblings, I am the last born and I am 18 years old.

Q: How did you hear about Ebenezer?
A: My brother told me about Ebenezer. I missed the Selection Camp but I went for an interview with the Ebenezer staff and I was accepted.

Q: What has been your greatest challenge at Ebenezer?
A: Stumping trees (cutting the tree down and taking the roots out of the ground) and clearing my plot has been my greatest challenge. We worked as a team so I really enjoyed it when my friends helped me clear my plot.

Q: What has been your greatest joy at Ebenezer?
A: My greatest joy at Ebenezer has been learning life skills, making new friends and the spiritual lessons with Stephen Manhanga. I really enjoy the atmosphere at Ebenezer.

Q: Excellent. Who is your role model?
A: My role model is my friend Mkhululi Ncube. I really like the way he shares the word of God. He is passionate about God.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
A: In 5 years time I’m aiming to be a successful business woman in my community. When I am financially stable, I’ll think about marriage. I also want to train my community to Farm God’s Way.

Thank you Ntando. May you be blessed as you continue to impact your community.

interviewed by molly manhanga