At just 11 years old, I faced the heartbreaking loss of my mother. With no one to support me, I struggled to navigate life on my own. When I finished school, I was determined to succeed and sought quick ways to make money, hoping to change my circumstances. I ventured into online trading, pouring all my efforts into my pursuit of overnight success.
Despite being in the church, I struggled with my finances for nearly five years. I had a good job and earned a decent salary, which allowed me to live in an expensive apartment and afford whatever I wanted. However, my finances hit rock bottom when I started living beyond my means.
I faced many financial problems. My small business was not doing well, which put a significant strain on me as the breadwinner of the family. I faced many financial problems. Sometimes, I had to go door to door asking for help from my neighbours because we did not have enough food.
Growing up in an impoverished family with an unemployed father led to significant hardships for Khuthaza. At the age of 19, he left his home country and relocated to South Africa where he met his wife.
After my father passed on, I could not finish school because no one paid my school fees. I later moved to South Africa in search for a job. I struggled to find a job because I did not know how to read, write or speak in English. After a while, my friend found me a job at a panel beating shop. I was a cleaner there and I was also learning how to fix cars.
The idea of not having to pay rent was a relief, but the shack was located near a dumping site, which became a nightmare. Rats came from the site, and our door could not fully close, allowing them to enter. I resorted to using a cloth to block the opening, but it was a difficult and unsettling situation.