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Built in Mzansi: How Masixole Vutela a qualified electrician and entrepreneur founded Vutela Trading Enterprise in Mthatha. After training through the TVET system and gaining practical experience at King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, he has now been recognised as one of South Africa’s top artisans at the 2026 South African National Artisan Awards.
Built in Mzansi: How Masixole Vutela a qualified electrician and entrepreneur founded Vutela Trading Enterprise in Mthatha. After training through the TVET system and gaining practical experience at King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, he has now been recognised as one of South Africa’s top artisans at the 2026 South African National Artisan Awards. His story speaks to the potential of TVET, the importance of skilled trades and the question of whether South Africa is doing enough to turn technical skills into real economic opportunities
Guest: Masixole Vutela - Founder of Vutela Trading…
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