Vuyolwethu Manona is the proud owner of Mpembakhe Holdings. In 2020, Vuyolwethu ventured into offering guided tours for tourists and locals exploring the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Despite her passion for this endeavor, she recognized the need for a more consistent income due to the seasonal nature of tour guiding. By the start of 2024, she began implementing her other business concepts and launched an internet cafe and cellphone repair service.

She credited the Socionext workshop for equipping her with the necessary management and customer service skills to embark on this new business venture.

While Vuyolwethu continues to conduct destination tours during peak seasons, she has also tapped into her talent for cellphone repairs. Although she has yet to hire employees, she aspires to do so soon.