When South African third-year agriculture economics student Benathi Mayikela couldn’t pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player, he turned to entrepreneurship. The 23-year-old now makes furniture and other products out of tyres and runs a cleaning service.
From Football to Tyre Furniture
“I’d always dreamt of being a professional soccer player. As a boy, I represented North West in the Danone Nations Cup in 2008.” Said Mayikela.
However, the soccer dream lapsed as it was too costly for his family to support.
That is when he started making playground toys and pai...
From Football to Tyre Furniture
“I’d always dreamt of being a professional soccer player. As a boy, I represented North West in the Danone Nations Cup in 2008.” Said Mayikela.
However, the soccer dream lapsed as it was too costly for his family to support.
That is when he started making playground toys and pai...
