EKASINOMICS - This entrepreneur started work as a gardener in high school – now Pick n Pay sells his coffee.
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Growing up in rural KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Magubane worked as a gardener and pizza maker while in high school to make ends meet. Today, he owns a successful coffee brand, with products available in more than 350 Pick n Pay stores across South Africa.
Magubane was born in the small village of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal and, at age 16, was forced to provide for himself and his siblings following his mother's death. The budding entrepreneur juggled two jobs, gardening and making pizzas, while in high school. After finishing school, he relocated to Johannesburg in search of better opportunities.
Magubane was born in the small village of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal and, at age 16, was forced to provide for himself and his siblings following his mother's death. The budding entrepreneur juggled two jobs, gardening and making pizzas, while in high school. After finishing school, he relocated to Johannesburg in search of better opportunities.
