Through the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme, Aphiwe began approaching decisions about her farm in a different way. His father ran a logistics business that swung between success and difficulty, teaching Approved early that business ownership comes with risk. ''Metropolitan Collective Shapers has given me hope for my future and taught me that thebusiness can't grow without community,'' he says. The Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme gave Andile something he didn't know he needed: focus paired with his freedom. And with the continuedsupport of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme, they're positioned to achieve even greater impact in their communities and beyond.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 15:55 UTC