Qiqa Nyangiwe: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (East London) Life before TCB was a constant battle. As the sole provider for my family, unemployment was a heavy burden. Child grant and maintenance were simply not enough to meet our needs. The stress was overwhelming, leaving me emotionally drained and helpless, … Read more
Ayabonga Mjekula: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (East London) Life at 31 wasn’t easy. Growing up in a difficult situation left me feeling wounded, bitter, and broken. Despite working hard, I felt hopeless and jobless. Supporting my two wonderful children was a constant struggle, especially with an absent father. The … Read more
Nikiwe Magitshima: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (East London) Life as a single mother to a 14-year-old boy in Mdantsane keeps me busy. Back in Cape Town, where I’m originally from, a young me craved independence. I honed my selling skills early on, selling chips and sweets to get what … Read more
Dolly Shai: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Dolly Reneilwe Shai. I stay in Tembisa and have one child. I was born in Limpopo province, in Tzaneen. Life wasn’t bad for me growing up. My uncle and his wife took care of me. I finished school and … Read more
Lerato Sharon Matlin: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Lerato Natlin. I live in Olievenhoutbosch Centurion. Life before I joined TCB was very hard. I would get a job, but it was hard surviving with the salary I used to earn. Ever since I started working, I … Read more
Zinhle Khanyile: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (Durban) So much more than buying and selling Before I started at Taking Care of Business (TCB), I was trying to make money by buying used clothes from friends and family to sell. One day I met a lady who was selling very … Read more
Ntokozo Alicia Dlomo: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Resell Programme (Durban) My name is Ntokozo Alicia Dlomo, and at 39 years old, my life has been a rollercoaster of pain, loss, and struggle. Raised in a family of eight with an abusive stepfather and a mother who was difficult to understand, I … Read more
Neliswa Poni: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Remake Programme My name is Neliswa Poni, and I am married. I don’t have children. Before joining TCB, I was unemployed. I lost my job in 2020, and things became very difficult. My husband’s salary wasn’t enough to support us, and I started to feel … Read more
Shihaam Benjamin: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Cape Town) Resilience and growth My name is Shihaam Benjamin, and I am 46 years old, living in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town. I have five children and came to TCB in 2023. My household is large – 15 people in total, including my husband, … Read more
Thokozani Khoza: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Durban) My name is Thokozane Khoza. I stay in Umlazi, Durban and have 5 children. I take care of my wife and children. I joined the TCB repair programme in April 2022. Before I joined TCB, things were not going well since no … Read more