Fongcwele

Inter-language linkups

Inter-language links are handled by the Wikidata project these days, they are not added directly to Wikipedia articles. They are definitely not added in the lead sections. MrOllie (talk) 15:29, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

Wikimedia South Africa Engagement Project

Good Day Fellow Wikimedian,

I write to invite you to a Wikimedia ZA birthday celebration which will take place on 22 February 2025 at the Goethe Institut in Parktown, Johannesburg and Code Bridge in Cape Town as well as online if you will not be able to join in person. Wikimedia South Africa is a chapter founded on 25 February 2012 after being approved as a chapter by the Wikimedia Foundation on 26 March 2011. Our chapter seeks to promote local awareness of the projects and their proper academic use, encourage translation efforts into local languages and support the creation of local free knowledge and media We are always looking to support South Africans or Africans in the promotion of free knowledge and to promote the enhancement of local knowledge in local languages on wikipedia and online for the benefit of all. As a chapter engagement is an important strategic initiative and we would encourage you to check out the chapter on the links below.

Links:

Meta Page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_South_Africa

Facebook

Twitter: @Wikimedia_ZA

Instagram: @wikimedia_za

Website: https://www.wmza.org/

Each month the Chapter hosts In-Person Meetups in Cape Town and Johannesburg where fellow Wikimedians and newcomers meet to enjoy refreshments and snacks and to discuss Wikipedia, Wikimedia South Africa initiatives and to isolate community needs.

In February our next Chapter Meetups will occur in person in Johannesburg at the Goethe Institut and in Cape Town at the Codebridge offices. The Meetup will occur on Saturday the 22nd February 2025 between 10:30am and 12:30pm. This meetup will be special as we will be celebrating the 13th Anniversary of Wikimedia South Africa and the 24th Anniversary of Wikipedia.

There will be refreshments and entertainment.

We will be reflecting on our past year as well as our plans for the Chapter in 2025 and would love for you to participate. If you are able to attend in person please RSVP so we can appropriately plan by completing the form by 12th February 2025.

Can’t join in person no problem online participation will be available and an option is available in the form above as well.

Best Regards,

Wikimedia South Africa Indiphile Ntliziyombi (WMZA) (talk) 10:51, 10 February 2025 (UTC)

@Indiphile Ntliziyombi (WMZA) Good day. I would love to be present in the event but I don't have transport. I'm in Joburg South. this event is very important, I wish I can attend. Fongcwele (talk) 04:50, 19 February 2025 (UTC)

Peace bro

Derek J Moore (talk) wishes you peace!

Spread peace and goodwill by adding {{subst:WikiPeace}} to other's talk pages with a friendly message.

. @Fongcwele I just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work editting. Was looking at your stats. Impressive Derek J Moore (talk) 11:33, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Derek J Moore thank you for the recognition.

if you don't mind, please advise on how to become an admin for isiZulu Wikipedia.

Im failing to understand the process. Fongcwele (talk) 06:17, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

Howzit. Have you spoken to Bobby about it? Derek J Moore (talk) 09:20, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

I know that Twin, and Matete are keen on finding out more Derek J Moore (talk) 09:21, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

@Derek J Moore No I haven't spoken to Bobby. I will speak to him. Fongcwele (talk) 03:36, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

Are you going to join us at the AGM? 8 November. If you can make it to town, I can offer a lift if needed Perhaps you'd like to join the board? https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_Board_Members_into_Wikimedia_ZA_Board Derek J Moore (talk) 08:03, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

@Fongcwele Have you seen the process for becoming an administrator? A registered editor can nominate themselves (or be nominated by another editor) as a candidate for adminship, in a process called Request for Adminship. For more information, see WP:Request for Adminship. Or check out other isiZulu Speaking Wikipedians Derek J Moore (talk) 10:03, 5 November 2025 (UTC)

@Derek J Moore I have seen that page, but I don't understand what needs to be done. maybe im slow.

I also have failed to contact Bobby about this. I think he is busy. Fongcwele (talk) 13:25, 5 November 2025 (UTC)

@Fongcwele Have you connected to other Zulu aligned wikipedians? on https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Category:User_zu I can see a few people who have associated themselves with this community

1. | Dumi
2. | Maria
3. | Laurette
4. | Oisteadman
5. | JMK
6. | Qwertygiy
7. | Khethukuthula
8. | Njabulo
9. | SPAECC
10. | Leepamela

Maybe encourage them to have a userbox?

This user has a page on Zulu Wikipedia.

Derek J Moore (talk) 14:32, 5 November 2025 (UTC)

Saubone @Fongcwele Hope you are fine. Was wondering if I would bump into you at the AGM last week. Derek J Moore (talk) 17:19, 15 November 2025 (UTC)

@Derek J Moore I had an exam. I couldn't risk it. it's my third year at UNISA, so I need distinctions. but next AGM I will show up. I hope it went well. I will check the minutes as soon as they get posted. Fongcwele (talk) 17:46, 15 November 2025 (UTC)

Good luck with the studies. Remote learning is HARD WORK! The meeting was a bit long. Derek J Moore (talk) 17:52, 15 November 2025 (UTC)

This is the thank you note I made for all. Details about minutes are in there.

	AGM Thanks	Made by Derek Moore
	Hi Fongcwele. A big THANK-YOU for joining us at the Wikimedia ZA 2025 AGM! Don't forget to confirm the that you are on the mailing list and read the budget by 12 December 2025

Derek J Moore (talk) 17:53, 15 November 2025 (UTC)