Born in the rural outskirts of South Coast (KZN) – eNqabeni, Sbonelo Mbatha was ingrained with a work ethic started that served him well throughout his entrepreneurship journey. Growing up in rural environment can be credited to have influenced Sbonelo’s resilience, hard work and tenacity in the business world. manager, and ultimately owner of multiple service stations. He is renowned as an industry expert and a mentor to many young entrepreneurs.

Sbonelo found himself unemployed for quite a few years despite being a Cost Management Accounting graduate from MUT. His relentless spirit drove him to assume a low paying and despised job of a Petrol Attendant at a local service station.