Antonio Mhlongo: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) I come from a family of 10 which is 7 brothers and sisters. I grew up in the dust streets of Ivory Park from a disadvantaged family. My mother used to be the bread winner and had to look after the whole … Read more
At Taking Care of Business (TCB), we know we can’t do this work alone. Eradicating poverty and building financially independent families in South Africa takes more than one organisation – it takes a community of power partners who share a vision for a better, more sustainable future. Together with like-minded businesses and organisations, we’re creating … Read more
Sustainable waste management is more than just recycling and reducing waste—it’s about people. The success of any waste management or prevention programme depends on the individuals who drive it. That’s why, when we talk about waste, we need to talk about people. When we invest in human development through Occupational Intelligence (OI) and empowerment, we … 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
Jongikhaya Mayekiso: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Cape Town) Jongikhaya Mayekiso My name is Jongikhaya Mayekiso. My background was not good at all. It forced me to go into business and become self-employed, which was something I didn’t want to be part of. Running my own business was never part … Read more
Owen Sonqwaku: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Cape Town) Owen Sonqwaku My name is Owen Sonqwaku. I live in Philippi. I have one son, and I take care of my son’s mother and my siblings. I am currently on TCB’s Repair Programme, which I joined in January 2024. Before TCB, … Read more
Vuyani Manciya: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Cape Town) My name is Vuyani Manciya. I started with TCB in February 2023. After completing matric, I studied computers, earning certifications such as A-PLUS, MCSE, and SILVER PLUS. I worked in the IT industry while always looking for other opportunities to keep … Read more
From unemployed to budding entrepreneur: practical skills ignite eThekwini man’s small business Hands-on training enabled Smiso Mbhele (42) from Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal to start his own small business. In an economy where stable job opportunities are scarce, Mbhele struggled to make ends meet. This all changed when he joined Taking Care of Business (TCB), a … Read more
Lunga Booi: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Cape Town) My name is Lunga Booi. I stay in Khayelitsha. I am 34 years old. I have 2 children, and I also take care of my father. I joined the TCB Repair programme in February 2023. I completed my matric in 2009, … Read more