WELCOME TO THE MDANTSANE WAY MAGAZINE

Mdantsane is a unique, vibrating, eclectic, African place. Follow us on a pilgrimage to Mdantsane to discover the street culture, fashion, food, people, music, homes, taverns, humor, businesses, history and what's hot in the second biggest township in South-Africa, located close to the city of East London in the Province of the Eastern Cape. Join us on this journey while we capture the spirit of this amazing place for you in the here and in the now. We are going to introduce you to many individuals, artists, musicians, groups and associations.
They are the HEROES OF DAILY LIFE. They are the people who create, innovate and improve their life and their stories deserve to be told. This is a place for only good and positive stories of humanity, that will send out a message of courage, endurance and strength to the world through their pictures and words.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

THE BACKYARD WELDERS


The Backyard Welders of MONGS Welding and Fencing look like a rather wild bunch from far


surrounded by a sort of Mad Max scenario


with suspicious looking equipment and many other parts one would need more time to identify


But here is a business model that seems to work for many


There is nothing wrong to set up your business at home, we were told so many times. 
In fact it is the only way for many
That is what we like here in Mdantsane !


It does save you money and time and everybody around the house gets implicated.


When the business grows and becomes successful you can renovate and make it nice and sparkling !!!


Mongs Welding And Fencing has just done that
This business is not very far from that point.


Galvanized gates and burglar bars are sold in every form and version.


Who does not need them in South Africa ?


Delivery in Mdantsane included

Portrait Of Strength And Humor


These portraits are symbolic for two of the inherent characteristics of African women

                 

strength and humor

WE LOVE EACH OTHER - SINOTHANDO EDUCARE CENTRE


The Sinothando Educare Centre in N.U.2 in Mdantsane  


simply stands for love and care.


" We Love Each Other " is the vision and mission


The director of Sinothando Mrs. Mandisa Bashman
" All Students Must Have Stationery, she says, It is Compulsory !






The cook


her culinary creations - Maccaroni Bolognese


and her working place




And the care-giver - for all the little things that can happen during a day !


Thursday, May 5, 2011

COMPLAINTS OR COMPLIMENTS - ACE'S GAS

African Entrepreneurship Par Excellence 


Andile Sompondo is the owner of Ace's Gas in Mdantsane


He opened his shop in 2006, aware of the fact that more and more people switch from wood to gas.


Not only is he selling gas, but he repairs stoves and sells gas-stove accessories as well, that he imports from Durban to Mdantsane.


The tall business owner thinks he is not photogenic and is rather camera shy


but when it comes to business he gets all serious and forgets about us


and we could finally portray him  


Andile's business has grown over the past five years and he employs two helpers now.


Melikhaya


and Luvo 


work there full time


The costumers seem more than happy




Because a simple but well working costumer care system is in place
Complaints or Compliments!
You can reach the owner directly on his cell !



We are just saying COMPLIMENTS !

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