By Black Diamonds on October 9, 2019
Determination, export, freight, import, Women
Diamonds

Lerato is a multifaceted young woman who balances the role of a mother, daughter, activist, business woman and friend. She is fun, loving and vibrant. Most of all, she is pretty determined to achieve what she wants in a tough and competitive industry. BD: What was your upbringing like? LM: My upbringing was the more…
By Black Diamonds on August 19, 2019
Africa, Entrepreneurship, superfoods, village foods
Hidden gems

SM: I am a 28 year old from Lusikisiki, in the rural parts of Eastern Cape. I am inspired by our continent, Africa; its diverse cultures, its quest for social and economic unity, collaboration, growth and becoming sustainable without relying on international aid. I also make it a part of my mission to re-popularise African more…
By Black Diamonds on July 4, 2019
Passion, perseverance, smoothie, student entrepreneurship
Diamonds

We spoke to Teboho Zongola, a young man from a small town in the Eastern Cape. In his words, he is inspired by the man he will be in the next years, because his passion is in business. BD: Who is Teboho Zongola? TZ: I am a young man from a small town in the more…
By Black Diamonds on January 21, 2019
Art, artist, artwork, spiritual
Arts & Culture

We spoke to a young man who has combined his love for the arts, with his love for the spiritual world. He educates us on how the two can coexist. Cassius Khumalo is a real example of being your biggest cheerleader. BD: Please tell us about your upbringing CK: I was born in 1990, more…
By Black Diamonds on December 14, 2018
car wash, entrepreneur., hard work
Unearthing a diamond

Ayanda Dladla is a young man from KZN, who was raised by his Grandmother. He is an entrepreneur, who is set to disrupt the car wash industry. He saw a gap, and one step at a time, he is attempting to bridge it. We spoke to him; BD: Please tell us about your upbringing AKD: more…
By Black Diamonds on November 28, 2018
architecture, black women, building, Construction, Women
Business

We spoke to Sibongile Dyasi, a young woman who is passionate about construction. She shows us that through hard work, knowledge and research, we can all make a difference where we are. BD: Please tell us who you are SD: My name is Sibongile Dyasi I am the owner/director of Bucwengile Construction. I am 27 more…
By Black Diamonds on August 10, 2018
agriculture, expropriation, farming, land reform, youth
Diamond in the rough

Sizwe Gumbi grew up with farming. From as long as he can remember, ploughing vegetables has always been a way of life. We spoke to the young man in a quest to find out about him and his life long passion. BD: Where were you born and what was your childhood like? SCG: I am more…
By Black Diamonds on May 17, 2018
clothes, creative, Fashion, fashion industry
Arts & Culture

BD: Who are you and how was your upbringing? OJ: My full name is Onela Joni , people simply call me O.J. I was born and bred in Butterworth, a small town in the Eastern Cape. Later on my parents bought a house in Mthatha when I was 12, but by that time I was more…
By Black Diamonds on July 12, 2017
media liaison, public relations
Business

First and foremost a 31 year old proud mom of 3 gorgeous boys, Bridgette is also an entrepreneur, an introvert and a lover of animals and nature. She grew up in the dusty streets of Katlehong, a township in the East Rand. BD: What was it like? BM: I was raised by a very strong more…
By Black Diamonds on June 30, 2016
appreciation, attitude, Business, customer, employee, staff
Business etiquette

I sat waiting for my meal at a well-known Café some time ago. As I waited I found pleasure in observing the service staff and my general surroundings. The main entrance of the Café had been closed on account of the weather and as my eyes fluttered from one scene to another, I found myself more…