A YOUNG business owner from Isipingo has shown that discipline and dedication can take you places if you apply what you have been taught.

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Sebastian Munilall, 23, is the owner of SW Collectors and was a top 25 finalist at the recently held 2021 Standard Bank Business Awards in Durban. Sebastian started his recycling company as a 19-year old in 2017 and has not looked back since.

“In October, I received an email notifying me that my company had been shortlisted for the 2021 Standard Bank Business Awards. The 25 businesses shortlisted were from all around the country, and mine was one of three from KwaZulu-Natal,” he said.

While he did not make the top 10 cut, Sebastian walked away with a trophy of recognition. Sebastian and his company are beneficiaries of AECI enterprise incubation and development programme, which provided him with mentorship. He now has a buy-back center in Isipingo where he buys recyclable waste from the community.

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AECI’s community liaison officer, Nomali Msomi, said they were very proud of Sebastian’s achievement and his recognition by Standard Bank.

“It shows that our enterprise development programme is making a difference in the lives of young people and in our communities,” she said.

Sebastian thanked AECI, his parents, friends and his employees for helping put his company where it is.  

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