There was nothing Nomonde Tete could do to stop her two sons from pursuing the sport she dreaded.Mamu Nomonde Tete said her boys showed an interest in the physical sport from when they were very young and she was worried they would get hurt.
“My eldest son Makazole, started boxing when he was only seven years, meanwhile Zolani started when he was eight years old,” explained the proud mom.
“They had been introduced to the sport by my relatives, former boxer Sizwe and promoter Phatekile Sinyabi.
“Growing up the boys were not aware that their father used to participate in the sport until the Sinyabi brothers saw their potential and recruited them to train with them.”
Tete laughed when she recalled how Zolani used to cry when he did not make the cut.
“After giving in to the idea of them playing boxing because I could see they loved the sport and I was not winning convincing them otherwise, during weigh-ins Zolani would not make the cut because of his weight. He was too skinny at the time.
“He used to collect stones and before weigh-ins he would stack them in his underwear.”
Tete said despite being underweight her sons were eager to prove a point, that they were capable of being boxers.
“I was so proud when they won the Eastern Cape amateur championships, and that was a start of many victories.
“This house is full of medals and belts because our children have worked so hard and continue to make us proud,” she said.
Tete said she could not express her gratitude enough for what her children do for their parents and their home.
“We are unemployed parents and we look to them to sustain us and they are doing a wonderful job.
“I thank God for having blessed me with God-fearing men who have remained loyal and obedient despite being successful sportsmen. At home they are children and they are supporting us,” Tete said.
“Their winning recipe is their behaviour, God continues to reward them for being committed to the church where Makazole is also the choir conductor, and also for providing for our family.”
Tete said it was through her children’s efforts that she recently received a prosthetic leg largely through the efforts of Ayanda Matiti and Patrice Motsepe.
“Because I received the leg through their sponsor, they decided to buy us a Toyota Corolla which is so convenient because even when they are not around, my husband can drive me around when I need to go to check-ups.
How Tetes put a smile on their mom’s face
Mamu Nomonde Tete said her boys showed an interest in the physical sport from when they were very young and she was worried they would get hurt.
“My eldest son Makazole, started boxing when he was only seven years, meanwhile Zolani started when he was eight years old,” explained the proud mom.
“They had been introduced to the sport by my relatives, former boxer Sizwe and promoter Phatekile Sinyabi.
“Growing up the boys were not aware that their father used to participate in the sport until the Sinyabi brothers saw their potential and recruited them to train with them.”
Tete laughed when she recalled how Zolani used to cry when he did not make the cut.
“After giving in to the idea of them playing boxing because I could see they loved the sport and I was not winning convincing them otherwise, during weigh-ins Zolani would not make the cut because of his weight. He was too skinny at the time.
“He used to collect stones and before weigh-ins he would stack them in his underwear.”
Tete said despite being underweight her sons were eager to prove a point, that they were capable of being boxers.
“I was so proud when they won the Eastern Cape amateur championships, and that was a start of many victories.
“This house is full of medals and belts because our children have worked so hard and continue to make us proud,” she said.
Tete said she could not express her gratitude enough for what her children do for their parents and their home.
“We are unemployed parents and we look to them to sustain us and they are doing a wonderful job.
“I thank God for having blessed me with God-fearing men who have remained loyal and obedient despite being successful sportsmen. At home they are children and they are supporting us,” Tete said.
“Their winning recipe is their behaviour, God continues to reward them for being committed to the church where Makazole is also the choir conductor, and also for providing for our family.”
Tete said it was through her children’s efforts that she recently received a prosthetic leg largely through the efforts of Ayanda Matiti and Patrice Motsepe.
“Because I received the leg through their sponsor, they decided to buy us a Toyota Corolla which is so convenient because even when they are not around, my husband can drive me around when I need to go to check-ups.
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