Background
Hlengwa, Msawakhe Almon was born on December 3, 1940 in Umzinto/Dumisa, South Africa. Son of Alfred Mdipheni and Homlova Malta (Maphumulo) Hlengwa.
Hlengwa, Msawakhe Almon was born on December 3, 1940 in Umzinto/Dumisa, South Africa. Son of Alfred Mdipheni and Homlova Malta (Maphumulo) Hlengwa.
Bachelor, University Zululand, South Africa, 1970. Bachelor of Education, University Natal, South Africa, 1974. Bachelor with honors, University Natal, South Africa, 1982.
Assistant teacher Dlangewa High School, 1971-1977. Principal Luther High School, 1978. Lecturer University Natal, 1979-1992, senior lecturer, 1993-1995, head department, 1996-1999.
Assistant director Yale/Ohio Universities, since 1999. Member Usibe Research Sub Committee, since 1995, KZM Provincial Language Committee, since 1999. Chief examiner Senior Examination KZM, 1992-1999.
Member Province/Zulu Subject Committee KZN, 1996-1999. Coordinator Usha B.W. Vilaliga award, since 1995.
Co-foounder Udondolo Lwesizwe, Dumisa, since 1978. Chairperson Anti Rent Committee, Sobantu, 1982-1985, Education Development Committee, Dumisa, since 1995. Member Usiba Writers Guild, Isi Zulu Subject Committee, Provincial Language Committee.
Married Homusa Lillian Mthethwa, June 25, 1977. Children: Bongeka Buhle, Thuthuka.