KwaMashu is one of the oldest townships in Durban and it forms part of the INK area (Inanda, Ntuzuma and Kwa Mashu).  The Mqadi Upholstery is a business that has been operating withing KwaMashu for the past 20 years and is very well-known.  It is a 100% black owned business which is currently managed by Mr GS Mqadi who took over from the founder of the business Mr BP Mqadi.  The business operated from KwaMashu's J section until 1998 and than relocated to the KwaMashu shopping centre small business unit, Emahawini.

The Upholstery operates as a leather factory and couch factory.  This business is committed to community development in KwaMashu and employs only young people from the surrounding area who would otherwise be unemployed.  It is a shining example of how business can make a difference in the lives of the people it serves.

Ntokozo Tshapa is from Ntuzuma and works as a presenter on the KwaMashu community radio station Vibe FM. 

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