Soweto business partners with CoJ to launch new restaurant at Zoo Lake
The launch event also presented an opportunity for all attendees to explore the new establishment and taste the food that will be served to patrons.
Sakhumzi Maqubela, the owner of Sakhumzi Restaurant in Orlando West has partnered with Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo to launch a new branch at Zoo Lake.
The official unveiling of the new restaurant took place on March 14.
Sakhumzi took over the space previously occupied by Moyo Restaurant which had been abandoned for a while. Maqubela said that it was not easy making this dream come true because of the drug abusers and the criminal activities that had been taking place at the facility.
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“The people who helped me get in here and for this to be possible are Councillor Magwentshu, Johannesburg Property Company, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and Bohlale who has always been there pushing. The councillor of this area, Tim Truluck was very supportive even when other councillors were giving us challenges and making this process take longer,” stated Maqubela.
Launching the new restaurant marked one of South Africa’s biggest moments and achievements as one of Soweto’s well known entrepreneurs gets to branch out, creating more jobs and bringing South African tourism to life.
Councillor Lubabalo Magwentshu said, “I commend Sakhumzi Restaurant and Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo for their visionary leadership and dedication to making Johannesburg truly a world-class destination.
“Let us embrace this new chapter with enthusiasm and optimism knowing that together we can create a brighter future for all residents of the City of Johannesburg.”
The launch was graced by familiar faces from the City including MMC Kenny Kunene and Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda the Executive Mayor.
Siphesihle Magasela one of the employees at Sakhumzi said, “This for me means growth and I like growth. I’m excited because this means there may be possibly new positions. It also means more people will get employed in this branch decreasing the high rate of unemployment.
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The launch event also presented an opportunity for all attendees to explore the new establishment and taste the food that will be served to patrons.
“I was impressed by the taste but I wish some things were properly cooked. I enjoyed their tripe it was spot on and their steak. This is going to be an amazing experience for the people of Parkview because Sakhumzi is bringing the feel of Soweto here,” said Sikelela Zikhathile one of the people who attended the official launch.
