“Love What you do and do what you Love”

Big Catering Gigs

This is applaudable because coming from the township, she was more exposed to substances, drugs, alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and other social ills, but she managed to persevere and build a successful business. A shining beacon of hope in her community

Floods in KZN

This is applaudable because coming from the township, she was more exposed to substances, drugs, alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy and other social ills, but she managed to persevere and build a successful business A shining beacon of hope in her community

Advice for new cooks

It is okay to start small and to start wherever you are. Treat your business like a baby and be ready for challenges. Covid19 opened my eyes to realising that life can change in a minute, so be ready for anything that can come your way face it at face value

Lessons

Never make do work without any written contracts

As many others, she learned the hard way that one should not work without a contract or agreement “I did an event with no budget I arranged artists and prepared food with a zero budget” Unfortunately that event did not yield the desired outcomes and financial gain.

Safety in the township

As a business located in the township There is a high crime rate and safety is not guaranteed This means that businesses have to close early in order to not be victims.

What can we look forward to?

To keep a sustainable and growing business

She hopes to one day have a tourist attraction restaurant in Durban.

Nomfundo is also busy with other ventures:

-Project Co-ordinator Clermont Arts and Flea Market (CAFM ), the Mission and Vision for (CAFM) is to revive the Township economy, and to help our SMME’s to know each other and support each other inside our Townships.

-Tent and equipment hire as well

Financial capital

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Who inspires you?

-Chef Sophie who Owns a famous Car Wash in Durban called Mojos

-Bonga Mahlaba Originally from Clermont now in Gauteng known as BongAppetit now a private Chef

-Nolizwi Nxele known as PlushlyPlated stays in Gauteng also from Clermont