A cracking affair
Wanga and Uzi Ncise are two inspiring young men and the creators of the delicious Waga’s Fries. After a visit to Germany, Wanga returned with the vision of creating a tasty and filling potato snack that was different from everything else on the market. After doing his...
Beyond beauty
Elate Beauty is located in a light and airy room at the CoCreate Hub. Sanelisiwe Kanqu is a Kayamandi resident who qualified in Somatology in 2017. Early on in her career, Sanelisiwe worked at a hydro where she learned that there is more to the business of beauty than...
Splash of colour
One of the striking and colourful displays one notices when entering the CoCreate Hub in Stellenbosch, is the jewellery display belonging to Posh Curio Collective. The entrepreneur behind this brand is Portia Nzanzana who has lived in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch since...
A vision of growth
When you talk to Basil Williams, it is immediately apparent that he is a man who knows his stuff. The owner of Herbal View Hydroponics has over 21 years of experience in horticulture and agriculture and prides himself on his range of naturally grown and organic herbs...
Traditional flavour with a Thabo twist
When you sit down to talk to Thabo “Thabs” Bekwa about his business, Indalo Street Food, you know straight away that this a man who is excited about the food industry. We sat down to chat at the CoCreate Hub, where Thabo is preparing and serving his delicious food to...
Every day a highlight
The salon space at the CoCreate Hub in Stellenbosch is warm and welcoming as I sit down to chat to Phelisa Bekwa of Phel’s Hair and Beauty. Hailing from King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape, Phelisa has called Kayamandi, Stellenbosch home for the past 10 years. Upon...
Growing the future
When two minds think alike, great things happen. Mlondolozi “Mlo” Mnxeba and Simlindile “Simli” Patekile are two such minds, and their business, Imveli Farm (formerly S and M Eco Farming) was born out of such an alignment. Imveli Farm is a small enterprise that farms...
Homebaked goodness in the heart of Stellenbosch
By the time pastry chef Nabeelah Cassiem, was eight years old, she had a dream – to own a coffee shop and deli. Nabeelah’s vision saw her baking creamy and decadent cakes and ‘fancies’ which would be on offer alongside her mom’s delicious savoury pastries. The owner...
Through Lindsay’s lens
The calm air that surrounds photographer, Lindsay Petersen, is almost tangible. One gets the distinct impression that here is someone who takes the time to connect deeply with others. Someone who pays attention – whether it be to the positioning of a painting on a...
Taking the plunge
When Mhlengi Ngcobo and I meet at the CoCreate Hub in Stellenbosch, I can tell within minutes that this is a man that knows coffee. The owner of Coffee MM has made it his business to get to know the product that he roasts and brews inside out and it shows. After being...