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A storYtellInG hub

Nomsa Mdlalose, has a background in drama, titles and each title has been
Owner of Zintsomi creative writing, journalism, and translated into English, Afrikaans
CC storytelling. She has a Masters and Setswana.
Degree in Storytelling from East
intsomi Tennessee State University and has An important focus of the
is a trained storytellers to participate incubator will be in making a
Zstory- in art and cultural festivals locally living while capturing, recording
telling hub that and internationally. and distributing ancient and
contemporary African folk tales,
specialises in
storytelling Her vision is to train and educate histories, and other stories.
and training. through the art of storytelling. These goals will also ensure
Consequently, she has been vital in
Zintsomi the establishment of the Kwesukela that Zintsomi contributes to the
nurtures, academic and intellectual growth
promotes Storytelling Academy, which is of the local and international
and places trained storytellers in based in Braamfontein. Mdlalose’s storytelling information base
goals are to produce, market and
relevant positions in the workplace. secure employment for professional and create networks for the
In addition, the hub creates distribution and sharing of this
storytelling products and services storytellers who have had previous information. 
for children and adults interested formal storytelling training.
in African stories. In addition, she intends to create T: 076 909 7107
Zintsomi is a female, black owned a mutually beneficial working E: info@zintsomi.co.za
W: www.zintsomi.co.za
company that is committed to the relationship between writers and
storytellers by developing a vibrant
principles behind Broad-based writing incubator that will write,
Black Economic Empowerment
and actively promotes the publish, and develop stories for
radio, television, print and other
advancement of women and youth.
electronic media.
Zintsomi is the brainchild of
Zintsomi has various original
Nomsa Mdlalose, a pioneer in storybooks for children. There are
the art of storytelling. Mdlalose
currently five isiZulu language

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Ntombizovuyo Cheetah Megabite Energy Drink,
(a.k.a. Vuyo) which is positioned at the high
Gumede, end of the market in terms of
owner both quality and price. Currently,
of Sphile Cheetah Megabite Energy Drink
Holdings has three main flavours namely,
S phile Zero Sugar. The flagship flavour
Icy Berry, Fizzy Original and
is Icy Berry popularly known for

quality ingredients of different
Holdings its uniqueness, freshness and the
is a legally berries. The products’ ingredients
registered are from high quality sources
entity that is 100% BBBEE owned with international standard
by a black South African woman, certifications to ensure quality
Ntombizovuyo (known as Vuyo) and satisfaction. AfrICAn desIGned hAndCrAfted
Gumede.
Cheetah Megabite Energy Drink
The company’s vision is to is Halaal and free of animal- JewellerY
supply the whole African derived ingredients.
continent market with quality “We have a footprint in Gauteng,
energy drink at reasonable prices he met Jewellery was founded material in the manufacture of a platform to explore their
to keep Africans strong and fit. KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape in 2014 by two sisters, the jewellery items. The 100% creativity. This creates a win-
and are supplying a number of SShermina Motlhasedi and South African material used win situation as 50 % of our
Sphile Holdings’ mission is to outlets,” says Gumede.  Semakaleng Osopeng. includes: copper, heat treated production comes from these
serve people by providing quality, brass, 925 silver, ostrich skin, and students’ crafted work,” says
tasty and effective energy drinks T: 084 813 7035 / 082 457 5487 The small South African small semi-precious gemstones. Osopeng.
in an appetising package. E: vuyo@sphileholdings.co.za company combines
manufacturing and retailing
One of the company’s goals to
“We mix high and low
Sphile Holdings is a supplier of W: www.sphileholdings.co.za and sells directly to customers. prices points and the cost grow the business to create more
The company has an in-house of our products range from employment opportunities for
team of highly skilled crafters R200-R1700. We have affordable jewellery graduate students.
with superb craftsmanship who product lines at affordable She met Jewellery also intends
specialise in distinguishable prices to entice younger affluent to continue building its brand
African designed handcrafted consumers, thereby giving them into a reputable name. “We do
jewellery. an entry point into our brand.” not forget that the jewellery
Motlhasedi explains. “African She met Jewellery also helps industry is moving fast, and we
art inspires our craft. We students to test the market as have to tap in global market,”
continually bring out fresh its difficult to approach giant concluded Osopeng. 
designs.” jewellery companies with new
designs or concepts. T: 073 493 0029
The company ensures that it E: motlhasedis@gmail.com
uses lead free and non-allergic “We give jewellery students W: www.shemet.co.za

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