THEMBEKA Dliwako is just a simple girl with dreams of making it big in the corperate world.
The 21-year-old, famously known as Nomarally, is from Haniville in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. She is a champion of attending political rallies, but with zero-interest in politics.
She wants to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a Human Resource Manager, instead.
As a result, Nomarally needs Mzansi's help to further her studies to turn her dream into reality.
The young girl, who has attended all the big parties’ manifestos launches, is studying towards a Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management at Ladysmith TVET College.
“I've always wanted to be within the Human Resources career path. It's something I fell in love with while I was still in high school,” she said.
Nomarally lives with her unemployed aunt, and life is not smooth sailing.
She said growing up, life was a challenge after she lost both her parents at a young age.
“Losing both my parents, I was forced to move to Estcourt, KZN, to live with my grandmother. Again, in 2017, I lost ugogo, who was my last hope. Luckily, my aunt opened her doors for me until I finished matric.” she said.
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In 2022, Nomarally took a gap year and looked for a job to help finance her dream as her aunt was unemployed.
“I worked at Sunbake Bakery as a packer for a year and saved all the money for my studies. It’s a one-year course, but as a young woman, my dream is to continue until I obtain a degree.”
She wishes for a Good Samaritan to come knocking with a bursary or scholarship offer.
“As much as I attend all the rallies, I'm not keen on becoming a politician. All I pray for is that whichever party wins resolves the Nsfas problems. As students, we're struggling. Some even give up on their dreams,” she said.
On Tuesday, 26 March, ActionSA premier candidate Zwakele Mncwango visited Nomarally at home and brought groceries for her family.
She said she is grateful for Mncwango’s gesture.
Normally's aunt, Elsie Ndebele (55), said: “When she first started, I was scared. But she told me she's not interested in politics. I love that she loves education. I'm unemployed and struggling."
