From R300 a Week to Award-Winning Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of Thembisa Winston

• A young man shared his inspiring journey on social media, which touched many people on the internet
• The gent expressed how his challenges and negative feedback from his employers brought out the fighter in him
• Comments poured in from netizens as they flooded the post with heartwarming messages
• Briefly News spoke to Thembisa Winston, who gave insight into his life journey and more

One young man proved his haters wrong as he flexed his achievement, which inspired many people online.

From leaving home at 19 to award-winning entrepreneur

The gent named Thembisa Winston candidly shared his life journey with his followers. He expressed how, at 19, he took a leap of faith by leaving his home and school to pursue his "dreams."

While speaking to Briefly News, Thembisa revealed to the publication that a week before making a decision, Winston faced overwhelming events, including failing his final year of school and a toxic relationship with their father.

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He decided to pursue business instead, but his father was disappointed when he told him he didn’t want to pursue an engineering degree. He was kicked out of the house and stayed with his older cousin for a couple of months in a township called Kwa-Thema.

Thembisa took a leap of faith after reading books and watching YouTube videos about billionaires,

"Most of them either failed, dropped out of college, or never went to college at all, and therefore, I got the motivation to pursue business and entrepreneurship full-time. I definitely did not become a billionaire, and it seems to be taking way longer than my naïve mind thought I would take to get there. However, I am well on my way there," he said.

Winston said the following while taking to his LinkedIn account:

"One of my toughest challenges was putting up for sale signs every Sunday, earning just R300 a week."

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But did not stop there for Thembisa as he continued his chase for his dreams, which came with challenges and negative comments from a top South African agency manager who told him he would never sell a house.

Winston did not let those comments define him, as he pressed on with his desire to succeed. He sold 12 houses during that year, proving the doubters wrong and becoming a multi-award-winning real estate entrepreneur. He established the South African Youth in Property Association (SAYIPA), which is committed to promoting excellence in the real estate industry and quickening change among young people.

"It’s a 200-year plan; we are coming for the legislation; we are suppressing anything against transformation; we are coming for the economy that belongs to us! 2025, we’re ready for you!" He added.

Challenges young South Africans face in property market

South Africa's rising property prices, especially in urban areas, pose challenges for young professionals, particularly those facing high youth unemployment rates, said Winston Winston, who told Briefly News.

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"This makes it difficult for young professionals to save for down payments and qualify for home loans, especially in the face of high youth unemployment rates."

He also expressed how SAYIPA aim to address these issues by saying:

"The South African Youth in Property Association (SAYIPA) works to provide financial literacy programs and resources to help young people better understand the property market, develop savings plans, and explore affordable property options. SAYIPA may also advocate for policy support that could assist young buyers, like affordable housing developments."

He went on to add:

"Many young people lack awareness of how the property market works, the steps involved in purchasing property, and the importance of property as a long-term investment."

SAYIPA offers education through workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs to equip young people with property transactions, investment decisions, and future property ownership. It advocates for economic policies, fosters entrepreneurship, and builds industry networks to address youth unemployment and financial uncertainty.

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Take a look at the man's post.

SA floods the man with congratulatory messages

The online community was touched as they showered the gent with heartwarming messages.

Henry Shenjere said:

"You have shown many that it’s possible; it’s not about the age but the drive.. let’s keep pushing, champ."

Thabang Thabang added:

"Congratulations Bro, inspiring. I have listened to your interviews sharing your story."

Lindo Mnisi wrote:

"Congratulations and well done, brother. Take it to heights never seen before. You've got this."

Nicola Matthews commented

"So incredibly proud of you!"

Anointing Lukola turns beaded bag hobby into business

Briefly News previously reported that Anointing Lukola's childhood in South Africa was enriching. Her childhood was marked by a comfortable life surrounded by supportive parents who ensured she attended good schools.

Born in Johannesburg, Anointing moved to Durban, where she grew up, and later relocated to Cape Town, where she furthered her studies. As time passed, things became challenging, and she persisted, adjusting to the situation and turning to entrepreneurship. Starting her business was no easy feat, she expressed:

Source: Briefly News