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Meet Thembisa’s own Guinness World Record breaker

The record breaker said his love for his talent and career began when he was 10.

Zama Mofokeng, a resident of Thembisa, recently set a new Guinness World Record title for the most full-body rotations in a minute.

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He did this while appearing on the television program Stumbo Record Breakers, which until November 27 broadcasts every Sunday at 17.30 on E.tv.

Mofokeng said he will always remember the feeling of elation, excitement, and specialness.

Zama Mofokeng from Thembisa earned his fourth Guinness World Records title when he went into a backbend position and completed 19 full-body revolutions in one minute.

“The event was exciting, spectacular, and delightful. I saw the fruits of my labour and it meant a lot to the team and me. I’m not sure how to describe the feeling, but it was so serene and made me feel extremely special.

“This experience became one of the reasons I can perform what I do.

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“The judges increased the excitement on that memorable day by treating everyone with respect and friendliness.

“I was especially delighted because the weather never prevented me from breaking the mark I had been hoping to set. God is really on my side.”

The record breaker said his love for his talent and career began when he was 10.

“When I met Vusi Reshumela in 2013, he advised and inspired me to take this seriously. He was one of the key individuals who contributed to my current success.

Presenters Carla Classen and Thapelo Tabz Motloung, Guinness World Records adjudicator Sofia Greenacre and Zama Mofokeng.

“As usual, my family makes me happy and I hope that one day I may repay them by being more successful.

“I truly thank God for blessing me with The Place of Hope Ministry because of the degree of support I receive from my church,” said Mofokeng.

Mofokeng advised aspiring record holders who want to compete in the Guinness World Records to put in the work and have confidence in themselves.

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