On the Spotlight- Movers and Shakers

As a black child growing up i was encouraged to get an education, get a good job and retire peacefully for the rest of my days. I was convinced that such is the order of life. The education system in my view encourages us to be good employees as opposed to employers. We are constantly being taught to follow certain rules and systems of learning and living, there is no space for creativity and leadership. I think that's why most of us are good at our jobs but suck at real life issues. We can solve for x , it has been programmed in our brains but we fail dismally when it comes to the day to day challenges that comes with life.
Entrepreneurship has always been a part of my life; our local spaza shops, supermarkets,street vendors selling sweets and cigarettes and the random guy on his bicycle selling chicken feet and gizzards.
 A career in the Arts is still frowned upon in our communities; as if we are all destined to be Doctors and Lawyers.
The township is different now, over the years young people have emerged from dusty street corners to becoming prominent business figures. Breaking all the norms and making a success out of passion.

On the spotlight today:

Meet Kgatale John Seemela affectionately known as Sello or Cjo. A 35year old male from the township of Tembisa in the Gauteng Province. The owner of Cjos Florists, oh yes even men sell flowers. His passion for flowers was sparked when he visited a flower market and got exposed to the ins and outs of the industry. He says that he hopes to change the perspective that flowers are only associated with funerals and he hopes to spread love and romance in his community. He went on to add that owning a business requires less sleep, family time and more of work. So yes, its true that hustlers don't sleep. I hope this story has inspired you to get up and get moving!!
I urge you to support local initiatives like this one. Cjos details will be added below.

If you are a mover, an influencer, business guru in the making and want to feature on my blog send me an email to malatselesego@gmail.com

Business Address : 587 weaver Street Difateng Section Tembisa
For more info like the page Cjos Florist for more info.

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