Mpho Vackier (37) left her blossoming career as a metallurgical engineer to become an interior designer. She shares how her childhood dream has become a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto. My mother was a self-employed seamstress, and I used to watch her make clothes. This sparked my […]
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Siphelo Jalivane (33) owns the Milk Restaurant and Bar, Khayelitsha’s first fine-dining eatery. He shares why it was important for him to realise his dream, and how he did it. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Supplied Playing soccer from a young age led me to the world of business. I was born in Langa, but grew […]
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Sakhumzi Maqubela (48) opened the first restaurant on the iconic Vilakazi Street in Orlando, Soweto, 18 years ago. He shares his inspiring story of entrepreneurship with Kwanele Mathebula. Pictures Peter Whitfield My parents inspired my passion for business. I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto, and my family moved to Orlando in 1979. My parents were […]
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Palesa Mokubung is the first African fashion designer to collaborate with retail giant, H&M. She shares how she achieved this incredible feat for her clothing label, Mantsho. By Kwanele Mathebula Picture supplied My mother noticed my creative spirit and nurtured it from a young age. She encouraged me to express myself through creating things such […]
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Zethu Mashika (34) is an award-winning music composer and film scorer. He shares how his love for creating things led to him stumbling into his career. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield My creativity was sparked from spending time by myself. I was born and raised in Benoni, East of Johannesburg. My home was always […]
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Motswako presenter and media personality Sechaba Gqeba (31) never considered becoming a mother until she met her husband. She shares how he has helped her balance it all. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Supplied 5 minutes with Sechaba Gqeba Being a mother wasn’t a part of my plans. I was born and raised in Sebokeng, Vereeniging. […]
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Vusiwe Ngcobo went from television child star to a finance and banking lawyer. She tells us about her journey, and shares her life lessons. By Kwanele Mathebula Picture Peter Whitfield I broke into the entertainment industry at the age of eight. My siblings and I were part of the music group Amaponi when we were […]
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The actor and TV presenter chats to us about his career.
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