S’Fundo Siyanda Zikalala

Sandton Sun & Towers, Pongrácz & Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky

I’m young and want to change my own life by doing good to people and making things around me better to I can live a fulfilling life.

I’m dedicated and driven. I smile because it keeps me happy.

In the next five years, I see myself owning an entertainment, events and artist marketing company, as well as traveling and doing things I like.

My former line manager, Miss Sibongile Modiba, is my role model. She taught me self-management and how to work myself up in the industry with good manners and being presentable, thinking on my feet and being the heart of my workplace.

I look up to local rapper and South African Idols judge, Tebogo Sidney Thapelo Thekisho (aka ProVerb). He’s someone I see myself as someday. He entertains people through being a guest speaker and host. He also writes motivational songs - this inspires me to write more.

I am reading Begin Again by Phillip Makuba Mogedi.

Visiting the Cape during the Grape to Glass training week was exceptional. A definite highlight was our visit to the Van Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch and getting to meet the in-house cooper who showed us how much dedication and hard work it takes to make barrels. I also got to taste the Van Ryn’s 15YO potstill brandy, announced the World's Best Wine Brandy at the 2023 World Brandy Awards in London. It really hit the spot!