"baningi abazizwa njengochristopher, uhannah nogina. abantu abaningi emhlabeni bayaqiniseka ukuthi unkulunkulu ubabheka njengabangane bakhe. kuthiwani ngawe? ingabe uzizwa usondelene nonkulunkulu? noma ungathanda ukusondela kakhudlwana kuye? mhlawumbe uyazibuza, ‘kungenzeka ngempela yini ukuba umuntu abe nobuhlobo obuseduze nonkulunkulu umninimandla onke? uma kunjalo, kungenzeka kanjani?’ Ukutyhubela iminyaka yomelelani nincedwa ngamandla ingcamango -yokuziqhelanisa abantu-, siyazifunxa inani elikhulu yolawulo ophezulu ezikumgangatho kunye neziphiwo zobugcisa. kwabasebenzi abantu abangaphezu kwama-220, kubo 30% Technician. to work with people.” Sharne Maritz (19) from Retreat: “When I was young I witnessed my community burn down. It was horrible to see people’s lives burning away. Firefighters came but could only save some of the properties and a few people at a time. At that moment I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Whenever I see a fire-truck drive past me I get filled with excitement, it’s a burning feeling, wishing it was me heading to the fire. Now it is. I can’t see myself doing anything else. I was told I couldn’t be a firefighter because I was a weak woman, yet that did not stop me. It’s tough, dirty, amazing and an important job.” Anelisa Thwasile (23) from Khayelitsha: “The reason I chose to become a firefighter is the love for the job and I am willing to take any chances that may come my way to save the world and to prove to some women and young girls that this is not only a man’s job.” Nyameka Makeleni (25) from Khayelitsha: “A firefighter is the closest thing to a hero. My dream was always serving my community. I am serving my community… I became a firefighter because I love it!” Paul says the male colleagues have been a huge support from day one! “They are so excited to have us and constantly offer advice and assistance in getting started up or on projects. They cannot wait