Mr Ayon Netshamulivho, editor-in-chief for the Limpopo Legislature, has written an inspirational novel, called Zwanda zwo putaho Vhumatshelo (The hands that hold the future), which was already released earlier this year.
The book is about a girl called Limpie, who grew up under very harsh conditions, but in the end, through perseverance and hard work, she makes it. He says that people like Limpie, who pushes forward despite the odds, had inspired him to write the book.
Netshamulivho obtained his B.Ed. degree from the University of Venda, and a diploma in editing and interpretation from the University of the Free State. He also obtained a certificate in editing and translation from UNISA.
Netshamulivho previously worked as editor in chief for the South African National Parliament, Maskew Miller Longman and the Pan African Parliament as well. His job in parliament entailed the editing of all policy documents, recording meetings, reports on public hearings, and translating documents into different languages, especially Tshivenda.
He is one of the co-founders of the Tshivhase Royal Dynasty Documentary and has written and recorded articles about famous and successful people in the country. He is also the chairperson of the Tswera royal council, where projects to improve the villagers' standard of living are discussed, formulated and implemented. As a community builder who cares about the well-being of his community, Netshamulivho initiated the Adopt a River project in his village, where about 20 women clean the rivers and fountains in the area.