Entrepreneus On The Move: Vuyo and Nkateko Mabindisa

Vuyo and Nkateko Mabindisa have been called a power couple for taking over a small, struggling family business and turning it into a full-service enterprise with an annual turnover of over R17m. But they see their success through a different lens and are actively redefining what it means to be a power couple within an African context. The brains behind Soweto-based Vuyo’s Funerals, their success is built on a foundation of caring. “We see our competitive advantage not in business terms but in human terms,” says Nkateko. “Our aim is first and foremost to engage with and understand our clients, and to provide them with an individualised service that takes their personal circumstances into account.”