When Sinethemba Ndlangamandla’s undertaker father passed on in 2009, his funeral service business did not meet its demise with him.
Instead, over a decade later, his daughter rolled up her sleeves to run Mphazima Funeral Abangcwabi.
Testament to her efforts, Mphazima is today earning praise while ploughing back into the community of Mkhondo, in Mpumalanga, where it is based.
As South Africa welcomed its seventh administration, the Union Buildings in Pretoria was a hive of excitement. The world came to watch and celebrate President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration.
The formation of the second Government of National Unity (GNU) is a momentous development in South Africa’s democracy.
Every effort must be made to ensure that the GNU remains true to its founding spirit of collaboration in good faith to drive a programme that improves the lives of all South Africa’s people.
The 19th of June 2024 was by no means an ordinary day in the collective landscape of South Africa. With President Cyril Ramaphosa having taken the Oath of Office, marking the start of the seventh administration, the country is now firmly on the threshold of the creation of a Government of National Unity.
The recently concluded National and Provincial Elections has been deemed free and fair by the South African Human Rights Commission, among others, demonstrated the maturity of South Africa's democracy since its early steps in 1994.
In South Africa the word tekkie is generally used to describe sneakers, but Lesego Gumede’s Sneaker Cleanic business has ignited a flame of hope for a better future to his employees who wash sneakers on a daily basis.
Sneaker Cleanic is a shoe-cleaning business that started as a casual conversation between colleagues.
Meet Makatu Tshi- vhula, a young entrepreneur who went from working at a candle manufacturing factory to owning one.
The 26-year-old from Soweto is the founder of The Light Candles, a company he started in February 2020. Their catalogue ranges from regular household to fancy scented candles. His candles are popular among churches, traditional healers and event organisers.
Dear Vuk’uzenzele
My name is Thandekile Luthuli.
I am interested in poultry farming. Please can you assist me with more information on funding opportunities.
Warm regards
Thandekile
Reply
Dear Thandekile,
Thank you for your query.
The following government agencies will able to assist you with starting a poultry farm.
1. The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) National Information Centre: 0860 103 703.
Email: info@seda.org.za
YOUTH MONTH
Soon after, the 30-year-old from eMbalenhle in Secunda, Mpumalanga, started Natty Plantscapers
"I worked at Rothe Plantscapers as a plant scaper. The knowledge I gained there, along with my mom's teachings about plants, inspired me to start my own business,” he said.
