Lungani Zungu
Phila Dubazane’s family were highly unimpressed when he gave up his well-paying permanent job at Transnet to sell cow heads.
Today Phila’s family are praising him for being a clever businessman.
Phila from Melmoth, south of Ulundi, left Transnet in 2019 after working for them for eight years.
“I make more than I ever made. I provide for my wife, three kids and my siblings,” he said.
He said his father taught them they must make money for themselves and ignore what other people say.
“I made the right decision. I would rather make a profit of one cent than to wake up every morning and work for someone else.”
He said he is not shy to sell cow heads.
His childhood dream was to be in the construction business but now he has found joy in farming.
“I would never trade anything for what I do now. I’m never looking back.”
He employs ten people around Durban.
“I want more young people to venture into business instead of going out to look for jobs.”
He completed a diploma in civil engineering in 2009 at Mangosuthu University of Technology and then registered for Btech, which he completed in 2014 at Tshwane University of Technology.
When asked, he wouldn’t disclose how much money he made, but said: “Even if I made a profit of R15, I would be happy because this is my business and a legacy for my children.”
He said young people must fight for their dreams.
“Don’t listen to people who try to discourage you. Fight until you achieve your dreams,” he said.
