South African Kwaito star Brickz, whose real name is Sipho Ndlovu, is making notable strides in his life despite serving a 15-year sentence at Leeuwkop Maximum Security Prison. Recently, Brickz celebrated a significant milestone by graduating from Boston City Campus with a degree in Political Science. He is also pursuing further education in Marketing Management, demonstrating his commitment to self-improvement while behind bars.
Brickz’s journey from a celebrated musician to a convicted sex offender has been tumultuous. In 2013, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping his 17-year-old relative. However, his recent academic achievements reflect a determined effort to turn his life around. A close friend of the musician shared that Brickz is genuinely focused on personal growth and redemption. “He has truly turned a new leaf; he found God and is on a righteous path. Not a lot of inmates focus on their goals; others become worse criminals behind bars, but Brickz has truly changed,” the friend noted.
Brickz’s son, Gugulethu Cleopas Ndlovu (18), has expressed pride in his father’s progress. “He is inspiring; no one is perfect. He is a positive thinker and speaks of only good things,” Gugulethu said. Despite past clashes over Gugulethu’s career choice as a DJ, the young musician acknowledges the influence of his father on his musical pursuits. “My musical gene comes from him, and I can’t ignore it,” Gugulethu added.
Brickz’s story highlights a powerful narrative of personal transformation and resilience. His academic achievements and the positive support from his family underscore a broader message about the potential for change and redemption, even in the most challenging circumstances.
In other news – Zimbabwe School Examinations Council to Announce June Exam Results Tomorrow
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is poised to release the highly anticipated Ordinary and Advanced Level June examination results tomorrow. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has confirmed that the results will be officially unveiled at 10 AM in the Zimsec Boardroom, located in Harare.
This year’s examinations, which ran from May 27 to June 21, saw participation from over 32,000 candidates across the country. The period has been notable for its smooth operation, as there were no reported leakages during the exams. Read More
