FACE 2 FACE
... with construction project manager Nko Matomela
Question: Tell us about your occupation?
Answer: I am a trained Construction Project Manager and have been involved in the industry since 1999. It is an interesting and challenging field that exposes one to a range of possibilities and adventure. In recent times though, I have scaled down significantly from my activities in construction and spend most of my time writing and blogging. I currently run a blog page Nkoloveswriting which is accessible through the link: nkoloveswriting.wordpress.com.
Q: What is your motto in life?
A: “Never allow your mind to be suppressed and always believe that you can achieve whatever you set your mind on. Everything is possible, no matter what the circumstances.”
Q: If you could live your life over, what (if anything) would you do differently?
A: I would not want to change anything. I believe that life is predetermined and everything that occurs in life happens for a specific reason or lesson.
Q: If you had one day left to live, who would you spend it with?
A: Definitely with my wife, kids, family and all my loved ones.
Q: Which person would
you most like to meet and why?
A: His Grace the Right Reverend Bishop Dr B. E. Lekganyane. I derive great inspiration from his teachings of peaceful existence.
Q: What do you love about South Africa?
A: South Africa is by far the most beautiful country to live in. The people of this country are also very passionate and you always know where you stand with them.
Q: Which country would you most like to visit and why?
A: Venezuela. I read that it is a beautiful and exotic country and since I am a wildlife fanatic, I might be fortunate to see the anaconda in its natural habitat there.
Q: Your advice to young people?
A: Always dream big. Never allow anybody to tell you that your dreams are unreachable. Believe in yourself and be prepared to work not just hard, but smart as well.
Q: If you could be an animal, which one would you like to be and why?
A: It would be nice to be a bird like an eagle. Then I would be able to freely soar into the skies, travel all over and fully explore the world at will.