FACE 2 FACE
With Sikelela Bottoman, entrepreneur
Q AWhat do you like about what you do?
What I like about being an entrepreneur is that you have to be patient with people and you must believe in yourself.
What I also love is my job connects me with different people because I meet new people who love fashion.
Q: What is the most important thing you have learnt in your career?
A: The most important thing is to be there for yourself. Do not be too hard on yourself.
Just do what you can, one step at a time. If it is draining, take a break, but do not quit.
Q: Where did you study?
A: I studied business management at Ikhala TVet College.
Q: What is your motivation in life?
A: Do not quit, just take a break and then come back with new ideas.
Q: What is your take on gender equality in the workplace?
A: Gender equality is very important in a work environment. It builds relationships and effective production.
Q: What are your plans for the next five years?
A: In five years I want to own a big shop and have more than 30 workers so that I can save people from living under poverty.
Q: What do you do in your spare time and why?
A: I listen to music or travel to places so that I can see what other people do in life.
Q: What is your favourite book?
A: Rise Ntombam by Babalwa Mbuku.