Ntando

How would you describe yourself in less than 100 words?
=> I wound describe myself as a young hard working lady who is goal driven and motivated everyday to keep pushing through all the obstacles that come my way.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years?
=> I see myself as a clothing business owner that is successful and known to many countries. I also see myself being a part of a big advertising business as I also want to pursue my photography and videography dream. I see myself as an inspiration to the young mothers who think it is not possible to achieve your dreams after having a child. I see myself being able to provide and support financially where possible to the young ladies that come from families that aren’t able to buy toiletries for them every month.

Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities/side hustles? if so, can you tell us about them.
=> I am currently working for a company called Birkenstock as a sales assistant and team leader. In the company I’ve learnt to be able to deal with different tasks and individuals with no experience of running a store, which is something great to include in my CV to earn more points. I’ve also learnt that it’s not always about my opinion, but hearing suggestions from my colleagues also contributes to a better working environment.

What has been your proudest achievement to date?
=> My biggest achievement has to be being a young mother who has not backed down from the hustling mode and wanting to have a qualification to have a better job.

If you could change one thing in South Africa and make it better, what would it be?
=> One thing I would change is the selling of pads, a menstrual cycle is not something one chooses to have but it is a cycle that must happen to every female. There is some girls, especially in primary/high schools that get very uncomfortable at the beginning of everything month, because they wonder how they will cover up for the coming month.