Achievement of Lindokuhle Sidwell Mnisi

By Lindokuhle Dr-Dream Mnisi

A certificate of excellence acquired by Lindokuhle Sidwell Mnisi in Grade 12

Lindokuhle Mnisi's photos

By Lindokuhle Dr Dream Mnisi

Dr Dream showing his glossy teeth



Dr Dream is a computer lab.



Dr Dream with Mr M-I-C...

Dr Dream with a best friend ever Mr M-I-C, (Twins) they call us The D'M-I-C




Dr Dream's sneakers

 

Dr Dream cooking. Wow can he do that? I dont know.



Dr Dream (front), Sibonelo Ngozo (left) and Thulani Mnisi (right)





Dr Dream can think at times

 


Lindokuhle Dr-Dream Mnisi




Dr Dream with his big brother




Dr Dream (down) and Thulani Mnisi (standing)




Dr Dream with his big brother Thulani Mnisi (The Mnisis)



Dr Dream (middle), Sibonelo Ngozo (left) and Thulani Mnisi (right)



Dr Dream want to fly from the building



Dr Dream pushing swagger next to the elevator with Sibonelo Ngozo and Thulani Mnisi



Dr Dream walking in the corridor with Thulani Mnisi



CONTROVERSY ON THE PUBLISHED PHOTO OF A DEAD BABY

By Lindokuhle Mnisi

Daily Dispatch print a dead body on fronf page

This matter is a very sensitive one. The question asked was whether it was right or wrong to publish the photo of the infent corpse.

Arguements have been circulating in the social networks, some condemn and criticise but I choose to approve this report. People deserve to know about the tragic acts that are being commited by heartless people (the mortuary in this matter), they need to be exposed. If the story was writen without the picture, it wouldn't make the headlines and it wouldn't be taken into consideration, that is why it was very right for the Daily Dispatch to publish the story (and the photo) in that manner.

To other people it was non-acceptable to publish the photo due to individual's feelings about reading about such stories. "I go very far out of my way not to look at or read such things. I know I am an Ostrich, but there are certain things this heart of mine cannot take, or forget about. The pain is just to much," said Alicia, who commented online. "...publishing the pictures won't aid the problem. Telling the story to the right people who have the access & power to do something about it however, could aid the problem. I've grown up with shock & awe pictures, movies, natural disasters etc. so nothing really shocks me anymore," commented somebody else by the name of Nuclear.

Closer view of the dead baby

"No words could illustrate the seriousness of the situation in our government mortuaries better than the gory pictures themselves" Daily Dispatch said. They are right, I totally agree with them. everything that include the government is in the public interest. Good work Daily Dispatch for exposing such a touching story for the citizens. It's time for our government to take serious actions so that cases related to this one can avoided and dealt with according to the law.

References:
1. http://answerit.news24.com/Question/What%20do%20you%20think%20of%20the%20front%20page%20of%20todays%20Daily%20Dispatch?/96458 What do you think of the front page of today's Daily Dispatch?
2. http://twitpic.com/67es7m
3. http://twitpic.com/67f14k

THE DAY FOR CHANGE

By Sibonelo Bandile Ngozo

THE DAY FOR CHANGE

The truth came out

The hidden was found

The darkness was lighted

The shadow vanished

The truth was revealed

The day for change arrived

Now I dream, now I see, now I wish

Dreaming for the best

Seeing for the reimbursement

Wishing for the better

A better life I dream, a better life I get

Change, change, change

“Life is what you choose to be

The future is determined by today

The choices made today affect tomorrow”

What is life without dreaming?

Now I stand, changing

I know I will make it

I know I can do it

For I am not a failure

For I am not a coward

For I am not a looser

Change is what I see, change is what I am

Because I am strong

Because I am capable

Because I am a dreamer

NOW I STAND: CHANGING

                          FOR THE DAY FOR CHANGE HAS COME

HOPE

By Sibonelo Bandile Ngozo

HOPE

Daylight to evening

Sunset to sunrise

Colds and rains

Winter to summer

All day long, everyday

Hoping to see you

I am addicted to you, yes I am

I was hoping I will hear your voice

I was hoping I will see your smile

I was hoping I will smell your SCENT

I WAS HOPING, I WAS HOPING

The times when you would sing for me

THE TIMES WE LAUGHED, JOKED AND SHARED MEMORIES

The times you would kiss me and hold me, kiss on the neck

The times WHERE you would play with me, pillow

I was hoping for more, still hoping!!!

Days gone by, nights alone

Time to time, waiting for your calls

Where you at? Searching everywhere

Still hoping…. You will show up

Hoping to see that cute smile, white teeth

Hoping to kiss those sweet , juicy lips

Hoping to hug that CURVY. Sexy body

Hoping to tell you how beautiful you are, my angel

Still I hope everyday, hoping for light

If only you knew, IF ONLY, IF ONLY

JUST HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVED

Motivations empower the youth.

By Lindokuhle Dr-Dream Mnisi

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

WHO IS A GOOD LEADER?

WHEN DOES ONE BECOME A LEADER?

These are the questions that many people ask themselves and struggle to formulate answers for them. It is enormously hard to tell who and what is a good leader/leadership. People confuse leadership with influence. These is not due to lack of knowledge but because these two things seem to correlate with each other. These may all come from the past, which many people can’t run away from, but that is not the main point, the question still remains as “What is leadership?”

In the past, people used to believe that a leader is a person who makes orders, rules and laws, those with higher powers, those respected and honored for what they are. It didn’t matter whether those (rules, laws, orders etc.) were fair to the people but they had to follow them. African countries were colonized, Kings and monarchies ruled in many African countries and all that was called leadership. Was it really leadership? The question still remains.

In nowadays, people are more literate and can think to decide for themselves. Those people who were referred to as leaders are called dictators. And yes some of them are really dictators. But how do you tell if a person is a good leader or a dictator? Is a role model a leader or an influence? These lead us to the definition of leadership.

Defining leadership

It is the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others to accomplishment of a common task (Wikipedia). This definition leads us to the question, “What is social influence?”

Social influence occurs when an individual’s thoughts, feelings or actions are affected by other people. This influence takes many forms and can be seen as conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, and leadership, persuasion, sales and marketing. People tend to allow influence from liked and respected people (famous celebrities or politicians) even if the influence is extremely negative.

Since leadership can be defined through many different ways, depending on an individual’s perspective, I have also formulated my own definition of leadership.

Lindokuhle Mnisi defines leadership as: 

·    It is the act of attraction whereby a person persuades another with a certain ideology and influences to get those people following them. The ideology is implanted into the targeted people’s minds, they are therefore convinced about the idea and then they follow. An act of propaganda is also used to “propagandize” people.

Positive voice

A single word has the power to lead a number of people, negatively and positively so. It can cause damage by leading people to the wrong path, and that is bad influence. At the same time it can lead some to their destinations, and that is positive influence. Being a good and respected leader takes many years of practice if you are not born as one. It may start within you, your family, friends and peers or the society you live in. People may regard you as a leader even before you notice. But what do you do when you realize that there are people who are learning from you everyday? Do you take advantage and act arrogantly seeing yourself as the best thing on earth? Yes, some do like that only because they do not know what a leader is.

Mothers and fathers have the responsibilities in their hands, the responsibility of taking care of their families and children. But it is more surprising how they abandon their families and take care of their friends, improving their lifestyles to a lavish one. In today’s life, there is no difference between a male and female as they now do tragic things equally. The violence and abuse that happens in homes is a lesson to the children, and a lesson leads people. In this case it is leadership and not a good one. Leaders are everywhere, same as influencers.

Take advantage of the opportunity you have to lead the people, ensure to do it wisely and positively. Lead yourself to the right direction so you can manage to lead other people to the same right direction. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you do not need a deep voice to be or sound like a leader, you just need your brains and the courage to encourage. Don’t use power to get people following and doing what you do but use power to ensure you have the strength to face all challenges you may come across as you lead in your own territory. Everyone is a celebrity in their own territory so avoid taking advantage that people follow your lead.

Last but not least:

Take care of your reputation before taking care of yourself.

Build your name before building your muscles.

Spread the love before loving yourself.

And introspect before you act.