I come from Ntuzuma G Section in KwaZulu-Natal — a community rich in spirit, even when resources were limited.
I am the youngest of seven — five brothers and two sisters — raised in a household where formal employment was not part of everyday life. It was an upbringing where school fees, uniforms, and even daily meals often depended on faith, creativity, and the support of those around us. Those early experiences shaped who I am in every way.
Despite the circumstances, I carried a quiet determination. I became the first in my family to pursue a university education. Between 2007 and 2010, I studied at the Durban University of Technology, supported by an NSFAS bursary that covered the essentials, but little beyond that.
What carried me through was the kindness of people — individuals who offered clothes, meals, and textbooks as soon as I was honest enough to share my story. From that, I learned an important lesson early: vulnerability is not weakness; it is a bridge to opportunity.
In 2011, a pivotal moment arrived — a job opportunity that took me from Durban to Centurion, Gauteng. It marked the beginning of a new chapter. I later settled in Midrand and then Sandton, and by 2014, I had acquired my first property and a car — milestones that held deep meaning for someone who grew up with very little.
In 2017, I relocated to Cape Town, where I continue to grow my career, support my family, and invest in the future. Every step forward reminds me of where the journey began — and strengthens my commitment to giving back and helping create pathways for others.
“The right attitude, discipline, and focus — you ought to make it.”
