People of MGIT

I was born in Somerset West Hospital. Growing up, I felt a bit like a yo-yo.  Going from my parent’s home to my grandparents’ home and vice versa.  I never knew my real granddad. My mom’s stepdad was passed off as my ‘real’ grandfather. I later learned the truth, but it was too late. When I was old enough to start making my own decisions, I learned that he passed [...]

I – or should I say we – were born in Cape Town. With ‘we’, I’m talking about myself and my identical twin brother. I’m the older one, by a whole three minutes.  Being part of twins,  means  that I’ve never been alone. Not even in the womb! We are always together. Which I love, I mean, I don’t know anything else.  Of course, we have our arguments, but that’s [...]

It has taken me many hard, tough years to get where I am today and my story continues. My story is not very different to those who grew up in the same area as I did. I was born and grew up in Maseru, Lesotho. Growing up was not easy.  I’m not talking about poverty, I’m sure most people are aware that it’s a very rural area and upbringing. I’m [...]