Lamiez Holworthy

Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule (née Holworthy; born 12 June 1992),is a South African DJ, television personality, radio presenter, record producer, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is best known for hosting the SABC 1 music show, Live AMP. Quotes “I was raised by my mom and stepdad, who went out of his way for us and my siblings. I was born in Eersterus and later moved to Laudium, where my mom is from,” “My mom had to choose between having me and her family,” “Sometimes I feel like I’m over it, but they wrote her off. I was literally the black sheep of the family. I looked Black and didn’t have their kind of hair, and that made it even worse,” “They would tell people that I was a product of rape. But my mom chose me, and she continues to choose me,” “Because my mom raised me with so much love, I couldn’t tell the difference between my siblings and me. But when I started grade 4 at a new school, where I could only speak English and Afrikaans, questions began to arise. I was asked if I was adopted or if my mom was the maid because I didn’t look like the rest of my family members,” ‘They said I was a product of rape’ – Lamiez on childhood rejection;By Katlego Sekhu “Some of them have never slept in a bed before and this basic comfort, that we sometimes take for granted, is now an experience that they will get to have" “We are both so deeply touched by the generosity of individuals and companies who have stepped in to help these vulnerable children" “My heart? Sometimes I feel like I bit off way more than I can chew regarding my orphanage and then I remember that this is bigger than me. Modimo le Badimo Baka always make a way,” “I urgently need someone 2 donate 20 bunk beds or at least sell them 2 me at a discounted rate" DJ Lamiez Holworthy Foundation builds new orphanage in Tshwane External links Category:WomenCategory:living peopleCategory:People from South Africa