South African Teacher Goes Viral for Impressive Furniture Side-Hustle

South African Teacher Goes Viral for Impressive Furniture Side-Hustle

  • A South African teacher became a viral sensation after people got to see her work outside of her career
  • The lady started a side-hustle that requires handiwork, and her projects looked impressive
  • Online users were stunned by the effort that the lady put into making ends meet with her skills

A professional teacher in South Africa garnered attention online because of her side-hustle. The woman showed people that she has the skills needed to make furniture.

Teacher shows her business making furniture
A teacher showed her business of making furniture. Image: Nonkululeko Mabuza
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Many people were impressed by the unexpected field that the teacher went into to make extra money. The educator's furniture business has more to offer than products as she shares knowledge about her business.

In a post on X @KasiEconomy, people were blown away by an educator with a furniture business based in Baberton, Mpumalanga. The teacher, Nonkululeko Mabuza, specialises in building headboards for clients and she calls herself people's "everything furniture hun".Photos showed some of her finished headboards, and they were all lavish with various finishes. See the post of her carpentry work below:

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Aside from selling furniture, the lady also offers training for others to build headboards. The teacher and part time carpertner shared information to help others start their own businesses. She hosts training sparingly throughout the year in Mpumalanga. The training for beginners includes materials and equipment.

Aside from headboards, Nonkululeko Mabuza also makes coffee tables and couch sets. Her portfolio of past furniture work is available on Facebook.

Woman also supplies couches
The teacher also supplies couches in her furniture business. Image: Nonkululeko Mabuza
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South Africa amazed by teacher

Many people thought that the photo of the teacher making ends meet was inspiring. People commented on the post, raving about the lady's side-hustle. Finding a way to supplement a main income is a smart financial move and is a good way to develop more skills. According to Forbes, a side hustle can help one reach their goals faster. Any financial issues, such as debt, can be alleviated with a side-hustle, which eventually helps with easing stress and anxiety. Aside from finances, budgeting can hone budgeting skills and help build a strong work ethic when balancing a job and a side gig. Read the comments of people who reacted to the teacher's furniture venture below:

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user85185672580 applauded the hardworking teacher:

"This is how wealth begins."

Nana Lubisi was eager to support the teacher's business:

"How much xem ngi budget immediately kungen NSFAS."

Mbalenhle Lebea gushed over the woman's handiwork:

"So nice and clean."

Zandile Mhlanga applauded her business:

"Very demure."

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Rutendo Masasi (Weekend Entertainment and Human Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 3 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za