Thamsanqa Ngonyama is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Johannesburg majoring in English and History. He was born and raised in the Eastern Cape town of Xhorha and takes pride in his isiXhosa culture. He chose to pursue a career in teaching after becoming fascinated by it in his matric year, as he wants to make a positive influence on students and equip them with knowledge to shape their future. In his spare time, he enjoys playing rugby and reading short stories.