Nomandla  Mkhize: MasterChef at Ekayise Delicacies

Nomandla Mkhize: MasterChef at Ekayise Delicacies

Introducing passionate entrepreneur, chef and owner of Ekayise Delicacies – Nomandla  Mkhize. We chatted to her about cooking and following a path in life that you love.   Hi Nomandla, tell us a little more about yourself? I began my cooking career by doing a three year National Diploma in Professional Cookery through the International Hotel…

Social Entrepreneurs, Majora Carter and Township Transformation

Social Entrepreneurs, Majora Carter and Township Transformation

This month Matoyana focuses on how entrepreneurs can tackle sustainability issues, so who better to feature in July than Majora Carter, US Activist turned Urban Revitalisation Strategist and Social Entrepreneur. She is founder and co-founder of the following organizations and initiatives: Sustainable South Bronx; Green for All; Bronx Tech Meetup; Startup Box Software Services and…

Daily Lessons from a Small Business Owner

Daily Lessons from a Small Business Owner

We read a lot about the rewards of entrepreneurship and the astonishing success of people in business. The reality is more complex than a Thought Leadership article or a glamorous PR profile. Sometimes business is messy, with no hard and fast rules and its difficult work making entrepreneurial decisions. Here are some daily “lessons” from…

Young African Entrepreneurs

Young African Entrepreneurs

In honour of South African’s Youth Day on 16 June we’re celebrating some young entrepreneurs who have caught our attention. Thanks to these five young women for inspiring us and the communities around them. Chanelle Carawan:  Operations Director at Student Brands We heard Chanelle being interviewed on SAFM and were inspired by her story. She…