DURBAN - With R1200 in her pocket and loads of determination, PhD student, Nomandla Ngcoya set about to realise her dream of one day opening her own detergent and cosmetics manufacturing plant.
Yesterday, Ngcoya officially cut the ribbon to her very own facility, which has the capacity to produce 10 000 litres of products daily.She is now using her academic research to create products for everyday living.Some of her products have already been snapped up by some Spar outlets in Pietermaritzburg, where her plant is based. D Chem Group already employs 10 people."It took me eight months to sell the first 25 litres I made. It was discouraging but I don't give up easily.
MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ravi Pillay, with Nomandla Ngcoya at the launch. Picture: Supplied "It is certainly the start of a much brighter future. It is extremely inspiring. We are proud to have young people like her in our society. We command you to complete your PhD and we will hold you to account to that," he said.
Well done you are an inspiration for South Africa. May God bless you.
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