by Bongekile Cecilia Mchunu | Aug 11, 2021 | News
The death of Nompilo Mazibuko’s grandmother in late 2019 was a severe blow. Her gran had supported Mazibuko (27) financially and emotionally and life has been hard for the past three years. Little did she know at the time, however, that things were going to change for...
by Bongekile Cecilia Mchunu | Oct 30, 2020 | News
When Bongekile Sishi started working at a pawn shop several years ago, she had no inkling that she would end up running her own successful business, manufacturing and upholstering furniture. A can-do attitude helped to get her there. Sishi (43) explains that when the...
by Bongekile Cecilia Mchunu | Jun 7, 2020 | News
Like most people, dressmaker Khethiwe Sthomo was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, but then an opportunity arose. Under normal circumstances, she makes a living sewing smart dresses for the women of Mdwebu near Estcourt, where she lives with her husband and two...
by Bongekile Cecilia Mchunu | Jun 7, 2020 | News
Many people dream of building a brick-and-mortar home for their parents. Nelisiwe Langa is on her way to actually achieving this dream. What’s incredible is that she’s doing it on a monthly income of R1200 — plus the labour of her family. Nelisiwe, a 36-year-old...
by Bongekile Cecilia Mchunu | Jun 17, 2019 | News
Financial knowledge and saving have made it possible for Zinhle Ntsele (29) to pursue her dream to become a teacher. Ntsele (29) lives with her husband, child and other family members in Mdwebu near Estcourt. Since joining a savings group in her area in 2015, she has...
