Restoring dignity through business

Siyabulela Velele TCB Repair entrepreneur fixing and selling appliances in Nyanga East

After struggling to find work, Siyabulela Velele joined the TCB Repair Programme and built an appliance repair business that now helps him support his family and restore his dignity.

Shaped by struggle, driven to succeed

Nkumbulo Magqabi TCB Repair entrepreneur repairing and selling appliances in Langa

Nkumbulo Magqabi’s journey has been shaped by loss, hardship and perseverance. Through the TCB Repair Programme, he developed technical skills and built a business that now allows him to provide for his family with pride.

Rebuilding confidence as a small business owner

Amanda Mazula TCB Resell entrepreneur selling clothing through her small business in Delft

After struggling to find work, Amanda Mazula joined the TCB Resell Programme and built a small clothing resale business that now helps her support her children and regain confidence.

Creating opportunity through upcycled design

Balisa Nzululeka TCB Remake entrepreneur creating upcycled products in Langa Township

Balisa Nzululeka joined the TCB Remake Programme to strengthen her business skills and grow her upcycling work. Today she earns income through her business while supporting her family in Langa.

Repair entrepreneur unlocks her strength

Nomaseko Ntshongwana TCB Repair entrepreneur selling and repairing appliances in Khayelitsha

After losing her job, Nomaseko Ntshongwana joined the TCB Repair Programme and built a small appliance repair business that now helps her support her children and rebuild confidence.

Growing a sewing business through skills and determination

Phemla Velapi TCB Remake entrepreneur sewing garments and creating clothing designs

Phemla Velapi strengthened her sewing skills through the TCB Remake Programme and is growing a business that now helps support her family.

Financial independence thanks to reselling business

Asanda Maqawa TCB Resell entrepreneur selling clothing items in Gugulethu

Asanda Maqawa joined the TCB Resell Programme after losing her job and facing financial hardship. Through business and financial skills training, she built a small reselling business that now helps her support her children, care for her mother and regain confidence as an independent entrepreneur.

From hustler to skilled business woman

Miyelani Rikhoto turned her interest in business into a growing appliance repair enterprise through the TCB Repair Programme, gaining technical skills, financial confidence and independence.

Building independence while building a business

After facing financial hardship as a single mother, joining the TCB programme helped Zoleka Gobozi regain confidence, build business skills and generate her own income.

Creating a streetwear brand through circular fashion

Through the TCB Remake Programme, Nontobeko Nkqayi is building a streetwear business using upcycled materials while supporting her family and working towards launching her own clothing brand.