Mazilitha says he was born to create

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Mutalusi “Mazilitha” Phalandwa has always known that he was born to do something creative in his life and soon found his true passion in photography. Mazilitha (21) is already known in different sport circles, where he often takes excellent action photos during matches. He also takes photos at weddings and parties, which he sometimes shares on his Facebook page. his friends’ camera, a living from it. “I perspective. It gives him a chance to tell a unique story through the lens and his ability to create art and to meet different people in the process. “I never formally studied photography. It was a natural gift that developed after I studied the work of local photographer Lesley Shivambu of Backpage,” he said. According to Mazilitha, a good photographer is one who notices things others are oblivious to. “Most of my photos are of ordinary subjects but taken in an extraordinary manner, be it the lighting, angle, contrast, background, foreground, or focal length. Keeping on learning new things every day makes my photographic skills grow,” he said.

Mazilitha is in the final year of doing his bachelor of science degree in recreation at the University of Venda. He started experimenting with photography in 2020 with one of his friends’ camera, and today he makes a living from it. “I enjoy my work very much. People like my photographs and respect me for the quality work I produce,” he said.

From 21 to 24 February, the Grade 8, 9 and 10 learners at Ridgeway College in Louis Trichardt went on their respective annual field trips to Laphalala Wilderness School, Johannesburg and Durban. The Grade 8 learners (photo above) bonded with their peers during many physically challenging activities, such as an obstacle course, a hike, and a night out on the mountains. This is especially important for this group as they come into Grade 8 from many different schools. The Grade 9 learners took on the city, with events such as ice skating, a visit to Gold Reef City, trips to the Apartheid Museum and Sci-Bono, as well as completing their journey with a buffet dinner at Monte Casino on their final night. The Grade 10 learners took part in activities such as visiting the Sharks Board, uShaka Marine World, the beach, the Holocaust Museum and Indlondlo Cultural Village. Each respective field trip was a mixture of fun and educational activities to give the learners an unforgettable experience. Photo supplied.