By Obakeng Maje
Johannesburg- She is a famous face on television and as one of pioneering female presenters, Merica Monamodi is known for her crisp, unaccented diction and perfect presenting skills.
Born and bred at Vanderbijlpark, near Vaal but later moved to Johannesburg, Merica Monamodi inspires the young and old alike. She always permeates informative information to enormous chunk of population.

As distinctive young woman, a 21 year-old presenter said she is fun, loving and a caring human being who is full of life. “I love smiling, laughing and making people happy even through bleakness. I have dreams and aspirations, and nothing will stop me until I achieve them” said optimistic presenter.

Monamodi also took time to share her thoughts regarding education and she has this to say. “Education is everything, it changes mindset and situations. It helps one grow as an individual.”

Merica is currently studying BCom Accounting at The University of Johannesburg(UJ) and said education opens doors and is a tremendous advantage that one will never go wrong with.

The sassy presenter said she grew up watching YO-TV and all previous presenters inspired her. “Well presenting is all about personality. One must fall in love with camera and must be willing to learn every single day. Adjusting to live shows was not easy, but it was a skill I had to learn and enjoy’’.

Vanderbijlpark-born presenter is currently single and said her books keep her busy. Merica said is easy to jungle her studies with her job as YO-TV schedule favours her.

South Africa is celebrating June 16 (Soweto Uprisings)

South Africa is celebrating Youth Month; our crew ask YO-TV presenter what June 16 really means to her. “Youth month represents me. I am free to be who I want to be and I can embrace myself at all times. I am surrounded with many opportunities and it is my responsibility to take and use them in a significant way. I can be who I want to be without explaining myself to anybody. I am well aware of the struggle our parents went through. I am so grateful for lessons they taught us, very grateful to live in beautiful and democratic country like South Africa.”

Unmacho Merica also holds no punches on burning issues facing the country especially the youth and admonishes them.
Unemployment, Crime, Poverty, Teenage pregnancy, Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

“These are the struggles that we facing as the youth. All this inevitable issues take joy away from us. If you have gone through them, you must be willing to learn from your mistakes because we are not perfect either” said YO-TV presenter.

Merica said all this hinder one’s dreams and stop one from achieving what one meant to achieve.
“One must not let the past determines her/his future. Our future is in our hands, so let’s be responsible and cling closely to what is important. I would like to be happier than I am right now, so God knows where my life is heading to and in him, I trust as he will lead me” she smiles.

A cathartic presenter said she is eyeing an acting role and with her artistry skills, will delve through in many people’s lives and make them happy as that will also helps her to become a better person.
You can watch beautiful Merica Monamodi Weekdays on Sabc 1’s YO-TV show or alternatively follow her on Twitter@Simply_Merica and Facebook as Merica Monamodi.
-TDN
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