Finance and Marketing Professional turned Social Impact Entrepreneur | Co-founder & CEO of Zibangwenya Supplies T/A ZS Uniforms | Co-founder & Chairperson of Threads for Ikasi Foundation
A journey of transformation through strategic business collaborations
As a CIMA-qualified professional with a proven track record in finance and marketing, I made the strategic decision to transition from the boardroom back to my family's entrepreneurial roots in township business development.
My entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in family tradition. The original Eyethu Intuthuko Trading store, established by my grandparents, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational commitment to community empowerment. "Eyethu Intuthuko" means "our development / progress" in isiZulu, reflecting our philosophy that business success should belong to and benefit the entire community.
From those humble beginnings captured in vintage photographs of the original store, our family business has evolved through three generations, each building upon the last while adapting to changing times. I represent this evolution, combining traditional ubuntu values with modern business acumen, CIMA qualifications, and innovative collaboration strategies.
Today, as CEO of ZS Uniforms and Chairperson of the Threads for Ikasi Foundation, I carry forward this legacy with a clear mission: ensuring no child misses school due to lack of proper uniform, while building sustainable business collaborations that create lasting employment and uplift our entire community. This is the Eyethu Intuthuko way: where business success is measured not just in profit, but in the prosperity of all.
Building expertise through rigorous academic and professional qualifications
Building partnerships that create lasting transformation
Lives transformed through uniform provision, dignity packs, and educational support across Gauteng townships.
Collaborative partnerships with educational institutions creating sustainable uniform supply solutions.
Essential dignity packs distributed to support learners' well-being and maintain their confidence in educational settings.
Uniforms, jerseys, and essential items donated to support educational access and learner dignity in 2025.
Recognized for innovation, impact, and business excellence
Winner - Crowned Gauteng champion for exceptional community impact and social entrepreneurship
Winner - Recognized for exceptional women-led business innovation and community impact
2nd Place - R50,000 award for outstanding women entrepreneurship and social impact leadership
2nd Runner-up - Excellence in sustainable business development and social entrepreneurship
Featured on Newzroom Afrika discussing the transformative power of social entrepreneurship
Inspiring audiences through powerful storytelling and actionable insights on social entrepreneurship
Featured in Women's Month special discussing the transformative power of social entrepreneurship and the impact of the Fudumala School Jersey Drive on South African communities.
Watch Full Interview →Keynote acceptance speech as Gauteng winner. Addressed "Building Communities Through Business Innovation" to an audience of entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Winner's presentation and panel discussion on "Women-Led Business Innovation in Township Communities" - sharing strategies for sustainable community impact.
Journey from corporate professional to social entrepreneur, leveraging financial expertise for community impact
Scaling social impact through strategic business collaborations and sustainable models
How school uniforms and dignity packs transform educational access in townships
Building sustainable businesses that serve and uplift local communities
Empowering women entrepreneurs to drive community transformation
Creating win-win collaborations between corporates and grassroots initiatives
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