Picture: (Phumudzo Nethwadzi with his latest book)

BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 30 year-old writer and environmentalist from Klerksdorp, Phumudzo Nethwadzi said reading increases the ability to write, speak and listen in a way that allows a person to communicate effectively. 

  Nethwadzi recently released his book called Soul Food.

He said even though he is a qualified environmentalist, his love for writing and reading started when he was still young.

  “My book contains inspirational quotes. It covers subjects such as love, wisdom, relationships ‎, leadership, time, prosperity, power and humility. The power of reading lies in a person’s capacity.

  “We need to apply these skills to effectively connect, interpret and discern the intricacies of the world in which they live. There are libraries across the area and I want to encourage residents especially school children to make use of them. Also parents need to encourage their kids to start reading from the early age,” he said.   

  Nethwadzi added: “I started with writing back in high school almost 18 years ago. However I have released two books so far and my latest was this one. My love for writing was influenced by my poetic pedigree. I always wish to write poems which I can express myself through. I guess that’s where the whole writing spirit got hold of me. ‎The support I received from my family and friends also assisted me to comprehend issues quite well.”

  He also said that even though he is a qualified environmentalist, he always make time to read and write. He further added that reading assist in changing the way people think.

  “Reading makes us to appreciate different viewpoints and is also educational. The more you read, the wiser you become. My book was edited by two Professors, Budeli-Nemakonde and Dovhani Thakhathi.

  “I also want to write ten books and translate them in various languages. Addressing different subjects such as leadership, motivational books for teenagers and youth and spiritual matters will help us to go forward. My wish is to have a publishing company to assist other writers,” Nethwadzi said.  

  The upcoming author said it is not easy to become a writer as he had to overcome a few challenges that came his way. One of the challenges is that most people do not show interest in reading books anymore.

  “There is a lot of marketing that need to be done. People do not buy books anymore. However the technology is here to assist us. So my book can be accessed on www.phumudzonethwadzi.co.za or e-book via amazon website,” he said. 
-TDN
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