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What I learnt from Africa Cup of Nations

NUMBER 1. Those who don't kill the match usually get punished. Being the first one to score doesn't guarantee that you will win the match. If you don't score more goals to kill the match as a contest, you leave your opponent with a great c…

Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 20:19hrs | 13 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from Bruno

(Warning: The following article may change your life) One day I went on a trip with my uncle, who held his vicious dog by a leash. On the way, Bruno was in a no nonsense mood, hyperactive and looking very sharp, strong and deadly. He kept …

Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 11:26hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi akaGwiziMotivator

What I learnt from man City Vs Tottenham Champions League match

The game will be remembered for several decades. In the first leg Tottenham won 1- 0. Man City was confident it would overturn the results in the second leg in it's home ground, but it was not to be. Here is what we can learn.1. Do Well Th…

Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:43hrs | 6 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from a dog which stole an egg

(Warning ðŸš« The following message may change your life) During the holiday while visiting my relatives in the village, I passed a certain old man's home on my way to the river. He had tied a dog to a tree with a rope and was beating the …

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 14:17hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from my deputy headmaster's tricky plan

Several years ago while learning at David Livingstone Memorial Secondary School (or is it DLM Palace?) one of our teachers took us to the Deputy headmaster's office for some punishment when she was quite unhappy with our behaviour.  T…

Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 21:20hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from a lady who gave me ticket number 17.

One day while in a queue at a bank, a certain guy skipped the line and tried to get served before most us. Many people started to complain and even called a security to deal with this disrespectful guy.      &…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 20:45hrs | 3 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from my learner's ugly handwriting

Sometime ago I became very annoyed while marking a book belonging to one of my learners. I just couldn't stand his ugly handwriting anymore. After trying everything in my power to help him improve or to try and force him to improve, nothin…

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 19:01hrs | 4 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from an Indian's Expensive Airtime

I have always been very sceptical about buying airtime from some Indian Spaza shops who sell R10 airtime for R10.50 . Although the extra 50 cents they add to the official R10 isn't a big amount, the very idea of feeling that I am being che…

Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 17:13hrs | 3 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I Learnt From A Donkey Called Mkojombo

(Warning; the following article may change your life) When I was a young boy I used to help my uncle and granny to plough in the fields. One day we put four donkeys on the yoke using them to plough a certain section of the field. There was…

Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 20:17hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What l Learnt From A Stupid Chimpanzee

My father loves animals or T.V Shows which show various animals. He used to buy DVDs of animal films and watch them by himself on his lonely chair. Me and my little sister didn't fancy watching confused animals running around the forests s…

Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 15:56hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I Learnt From An Outstanding Waiter

About ten years ago, I worked as a waiter for a certain company which offered catering services to different functions in S.A. One day we were booked to serve at a function which was in Auckland Park. Our supervisor contacted us to inform …

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 14:46hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I Learnt From Robin Sharma

1. Great Ideas not executed are great ideas wasted. You get paid to get gargantuan results done. And easy is never the route to legendary. Talk less. Deliver more. 2. Winning starts with beginning. Today's a fine day to begin your best lif…

Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 22:03hrs | 3 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I Learnt From My Most Outstanding Learner

While doing an analysis of my class' performance, I realized that the most outstanding learner in my class had an average mark of 77% in her subjects for the tests they had written. I got concerned as this was below her usual standard of 9…

Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 10:08hrs | 4 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from an old granny called maMzi

On my way to work I used to pass by an old granny who was popularly known as MaMzi and bought bananas from her almost everyday. This old granny sold fresh fruits in a sparkling clean environment which she swept impressively everyday. I won…

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 19:05hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from my 7 weakest students

Some time ago I worked at a certain school where a minimum of 80% pass rate was an obligatory achievement for every educator. Failure to attain this minimum standard in each term that passed, was a step closer to your exit! The pressure wa…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 19:28hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from a cow!

Over two decades ago I used to look after our family's livestock. Occasionally we would take our cattle to the dip where they would be dipped in some water which had some vaccination which cleansed the cattle from various infections and go…

Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 20:55hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I learnt from a teacher called Maroso

Several years ago at David Livingstone, I was taught by a maths teacher called Mr Maroso. I didn't like him very much as I was the type that feared the whiplash so much. One day writing a maths test I got so scared of whip so much that I h…

Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 19:39hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

What I Learnt At Shopite Supermarket

A few days ago I passed by Shopite supermarket on my way from work, quite hungry I must say. I set my eyes on one of the ready made foods available on the shelves. I was in a hurry, probably being pushed by my hunger. As I was about to tak…

Published: 30 May 2017 at 21:00hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

It's Not Over There, It's Over Here!!!

Sometime ago i went outdoors with my students for a P.E lesson. We did different exercises and games at the playground and then returned to the classroom an hour later. When we got into the classroom a strange strong smell filled the class…

Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 18:39hrs | 1 | by Gwizi Motivator

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