Ntando Mahlangu, the blade runner from KwaMhlanga

At age 10, Ntando Mahlangu, was in a wheelchair

and had to be carried around on his granny's back sometimes. 

To the day, four years later he is a Paralympic silver medalist. 

Here is where he comes from in pictures.

Copyright, Herman Verwey. 

Ntando during training at TUKS in Pretoria.

At home in KwaMhlanga in his room doing homework.

His bedside table with some inspiration. 

At home with his grandmother Paulinah Bangane where he spends most weekends.

His home in KwaMhlanga.

Making his way to meet up with friends.

Ntando and friends at the corner shop.

Playing pool with friends.

Having his hair cut at the local barber for Rio.

Laerskool Constantia Park where he attends school gave him a send off before leaving for Rio.

Friends, family and locals of KwaMhlanga cheering him on during the heat of the T42 200m at the local tavern.

Friends, family and locals of KwaMhlanga cheering him on during the heat of the T42 200m at the local tavern.