uMfolozi’s Siyabonga appointed as COSACSA Provincial Disciplinary Manager

Meet the Colleges Sports, Arts and Culture (COSACSA)’s new Provincial Disciplinary Manager who was appointed to the position earlier this year and took over from former eSayidi TVET College Principal Dr Nzimande. 

Siyabonga Shazi is currently also serving as the Cultural Liaison Officer at uMfolozi TVET College and as KZN TVET Colleges Music and Culture Chairperson.  “I was delighted when I received the good news. I feel very honoured to be given this opportunity by COSACSA,” he said.

Shazi’s duties include making sure that all game rules are adhered to during College competitions as well as making sure that all meetings take place as schedule in the province.  “It is a very exciting and hard earned opportunity.  I am looking forward to making new developments,” said Siyabonga.

The father of five who hails from Esikhawini started his musical career in 1992 when he joined Cantata Choral.  In 2013 he joined uMfolozi as a choir master.  He describes himself as an artistic individual who is able to take initiative and work independently, always willing to learn and works well under pressure.

“My work is exciting, challenging and demanding as people are not always willing to follow the rules. The most exciting part of my job is that I get to play a part in getting young people off the streets, providing young people with positive activities decreases the probability of them participating in risky behavior, such as using drugs, engaging in sexual activities, committing crime etc. The prevention of these risky behaviours among youth is a battle, but efforts such as extra mural activities make it easier to accomplish.