OVERCOMING HARDSHIPS THROUGH FARMING

David Mthombeni was born at a time when black people could not own land, let alone run a business on that land, but that did not stop him from dreaming or from following his dream to get to where he is today.

“I was raised by two strong parents, Daniel and Fuduka Mthombeni, who never allowed the reality of the times to determine their fate,” says David. His mother ran a small township bakery, while his father and his grandfather, Paulos Matholwana Mthombeni, were communal farmers. From them David drew the courage he needed to stick with his dreams. He says his parents taught him to take charge and to be independent, responsible and accountable for his actions.

“I now work with my two sons and I am trying to teach them the value of not giving up and of putting in some hard work if they want to achieve anything