Bulawayo musician and arts administrator Nkululeko Nkala (38), popularly known as Khuliyo in the arts sector, has thrown his hat into politics and will contest for the Pumula constituency parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in this year’s elections.
Nkala, will go head-to-head with other contestants in Pumula. He vowed that he would use his knowledge of the arts industry to develop the constituency.
“I am advocating for the development of Pumula and, most importantly, in the arts, culture and sports sector,” he said.
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1. Ngiyesabanews.
What can you tell me about yourself ?Nkululeko
Nkala: I
am a Creative by birth and life. I live and love the arts. I love
football especially Arsenal and Highlanders FC. I am a doer. I am a
young proudly Bulawayo Dude
2. Ngiyesabanews. Who are your biggest influences?
3.Ngiyesabanews. What
other careers have you taken interest in and why?
Nkululeko
Nkala: For
me its always been art,but media interests me as well. I have done
Visual arts,music,writing and arts administration.
4.Ngiyesabanews. When
did you become interested in politics?
Nkululeko
Nkala: We
are all involved in Politics;my drive is the arts. We have always
said that, the arts needs help with no luck. I think its time for
young people to stand up and start doing things. I hope myself and
many other young people can help change the mentality that some one
has to decide for us.
5.Ngiyesabanews. Why
is this job right for you at this time?
Nkululeko
Nkala: They
say there is no time like now. And nothing beats the heart of a
volunteer. I am volunteering myself to be the voice of the voice
less. To be the servant that will work for the people. I first wanted
to enter the race in 2013 and I was discouraged. Now is the time for
change,I know now its perfect time.6.Ngiyesabanews. If you become an MP, what are the first changes you would implement?
Nkululeko
Nkala: Being
MP is really legislative, representative and oversight. I obviously
will debate issues around arts and sport investment. Creation of
employment will also be a priority. But we also need to craft laws
that will encourage both domestic and foreign tourists. We need
employment Quota laws amongst other things. Also I want to help my
constituency,we have most of things what we need. According to my
point of view, we just lack the creativity to work around it.
7.Ngiyesabanews. Can
you describe yourself in 3 words?
Nkululeko
Nkala: Dreamer,go-getter, fun loving kkkkk (Ngihlakaniphile hanti)
8.Ngiyesabanews. Ngiyakubona ukuthi ungunsoyenyoni umahlakanipheni,so tell me how do you plan on tackling issues such as unemployment, healthcare and education?
Nkululeko Nkala:
Pumula
already has industry behind shops and in the area. We have panel
beaters, mechanics, welders etc. We just need a polytechnic in Pumula
and deliberate formalisation and injection of the industry's then we
are done. Education is important but most of it is teaching us to be
dependent on systems. We need to invest more on the technical and
skills side.
I
believe we need help when it comes to health. The whole City is saved
by Mpilo Central and Matadei. We need more clinics with advanced
technology in Pumula and Nkulumane. Talking from my experience I am
a diabetic person and the medication is expensive. I always ask
myself, how do people with no income survive.
9. Ngiyesabanews. How
confident are you about winning this election?
Nkululeko
Nkala:
I have done my ground work. It will not be easy as an independent.
But I am leaving the rest to the voters and God. If we win hooray!
will work hard. If I lose tough luck will work even harder for Pumula
10.Ngiyesabanews. Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
Nkululeko
Nkala: I see
my name in buildings. Working and helping communities.
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