Previous experience: Attended high school at Ibhongo High School in Soweto. Proceeded to Unisa and completed Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). Started working career at Standard Bank, then proceeded to Nedbank. Spent 9 years at Nedbank then proceeded to Absa where I worked for 4 and a half years. Went into business for 5 months and then in February 2011 joined SBU.

Age: 43

Family: Born and bred in Soweto, engaged with a daughter and living in Dawn Park (East Rand).

The thing you like most about yourself: I am committed to what I do. If I do not like something, I do not do it.

The thing you like least about yourself: I tend to trust people too much.

Your favourite hobbies: Listening to music, going to gym, reading, (inter alia).

A quote that inspires you: “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” (James Lane Allen)

What do you love most about what you do? Seeing SMMEs becoming successful and realising their dreams and aspirations.

What music are you listening to? RnB, AfroPop, Jazz, AfroJazz, Kwaito, Choral, Classic, Afro Folk Music, etc.

What book are you currently reading? Just bought the book, “Why Africa is Poor” by Greg Mills. Will start reading soon.

Who is your greatest icon? My late mother, Sarah Malatji.