Of the 25 Zulu leaders who were imprisoned at St Helena from 1907 to 1910, 7 died on that island. There are no graves to...
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I am a writer, an English-isiZulu translator and a historian
IsiZulu Translation
I translate for content from 1000 words upwards: articles, manuscripts, booklets, full-length books, and any other form of text. I do not translate the following: business letters, legal documents, poetry or any other specialised texts. I need to see the text in order to give you a quotation, so . . .
I give you back your original words and thoughts. Just in another language.
Typing and Editing
I type content about any subject in English or IsiZulu. Be it rare books now required to be in editable format, or handwritten collections of letters or manuscripts - whether in hardcopies or scanned (I can read cursive writing!). I edit the language in English or IsiZulu, specialising in manuscripts by self-publishing authors.
My name is Sizakele Gumede. I am a historian who loves travelling. I recreate your original in another language. Some background: I am a qualified school teacher, and also hold a Bachelor of Administration degree and an Honours degree in History.
Currently I am completing a master’s degree in Historical Studies at the University of Cape Town. My work experience includes more than 25 years as a teacher and specialist in human resources development. Having travelled throughout Southern Africa and further abroad, I invite you to enjoy my blog – it includes historical and travel pieces I have written for prominent newspapers such as the Sunday Times, the City Press and The Witness.
I look forward to being of service to you.
Uthando Luyefana
An adult literacy book for new readers, also suitable for younger readers, in isiZulu. It was used as educational material and is now free to read and download. The book was published by New Readers Publisher.
ISBN 978-0-86980-682-1
The Cradock Four
In June 1985, four men travelled from Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) to Cradock. On the way their car was intercepted and they were brutally murdered. This is their story.
ISBN 978-0-620-61369-9
The seven Zulu prisoners who died at St Helena
Of the 25 Zulu leaders who were imprisoned at St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, from 1907 to 1910, 7 died on that island. There...
Where is my husband? He’s a spy.
Belere Hotel, Morocco. I was in the hotel foyer with fellow travellers when this scene played out . . . Published in the Sunday Times...
How to bag a bargain. There is a trick to haggling for low prices, just walk away
Marrakech, Morocco. My daughter and I went shopping the Moroccan way, my attitude changed a 180 degrees! Published in the Sunday Times – 23 November...
Wanna travel? Save for the tips!
I have travelled, I know, this is it. The employer’s greed turns every trip into a misery. Published in The Witness – 18 November 2014.
Searching for the Chief
One of my memorable experiences during my travels, was when I was impressed by the five and six-year-olds of Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal. Published in the City...
Are we being reckless with our history? Confusion around His Majesty’s birthday
This is an example of our cavalier attitude to facts. Published in The Witness - 21 October 2014.
Durban street names spot on
They may be long-winded, but they are commendably unambiguous. Published in The Witness – 20 August 2014.
Business at the taxi rank
At Baixa, in Maputo, Mozambique . . . hawkers do their best with a captive audience. Published in the Sunday Times - 20 April 2014.
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