Thursday, 20 July 2017

A 16 year old Dineka creates speakers

                          

Inspired by the constant developments of technology, a 16 year old Olwethu Dineka who resides in Soshanguve creates speakers. He started creating speakers at the age of 10.  
He looks for plastic bottles and uses them as it is unique. He gets these bottles from trash and also gets some of the parts from old Tv's, radios and gadgets that are no longer in use. 

He has never seen anyone doing this. It all came from a mind of his own. His mom also contributes by buying some parts. Challenges are always there when one tries to accomplish a certain goal. At first Olwethu had a challenge in starting the design. He did not let this discourage him, therefore he kept on trying till the design was perfect.

His speakers are modern, they have features like bluetooth, USB drive, memory card drive and unbelievably FM radio. Even though his mother ( Zandile Dineke) feared that this would interfere with his school work, but noticed that he managed his time as he would come back from school, do his school work and later starts with his speakers.

When she noticed how he managed his time, she then started supporting Olwethu's initiative. He wants to do mechanical engineering after he has completed his matric. With the support from his mother and friend (Mongezi) he will excel in his talent.

" Listen to your heart, if you have drive for what you want to archive then no one will stop you", words from Zandile Dineka. 

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A Yfm host Simo Zokwana, who grew up in Umtata and Pretoria with Pretoria being the city he lived most his life in. He went to Hamilton Primary then Pretoria West High only to matriculate at Crawford College Pretoria.

Zokwana has always been passionate with the idea of being in the media industry. He bumped into jocks on air that made radio relate to him. Jocks like Khabzela,Dj Sbu,Mo Flava,Mac G,Dineo Ranaka,Tholi B,Ankletap,Fresh,Rudeboy Paul,Chilli M and Tbo Touch made him desire radio. Not only is he a Host on Yfm, he's also a business man,MC,Dancer,Actor,Sound engineer,Club Dj and Student.

His parents had their own path for him which was either being a doctor or accountant hence he studied Bcom Finance but life just had a way of pulling him towards his ambitions.
"Your biggest challenge should and is only yourself you will be met with friends,foes and foes looking like friends but just keep yourself sane and stick to your principles and values that make you, which is hard." said Simo.

He has had the best highlights of his life. Being top 4 on Ground Zero, a radio host search, his business decisions and finally getting a weekday show this year on Yfm This is Radio Mon-Fri 00:00-03:00 with himself and Tulz Madala.

"There is no blueprint to success so just keep working around your dreams till there is a chance to live your dreams then keep working to keep the dream alive." Simo Zokwana. 

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