Single Mom-of-Two Thrives As Panel Beater & Spray Painter and Uses Business to Support Her Children & Family

• A loving mom is working hard as a panel beater and spray painter to support her kids and family
• Nokuthula Shoba said her journey into the automobile repair sector began in 2009 when she studied a spray painting course
• The 33-year-old hopes to see more women joining the automobile repair industry and dreams of training others

Nokuthula Shoba is proof women can do anything men can if they put their minds to it! The single mother from Durban runs a successful panel beating and spray painting business.

Nokuthula specialises in spray painting, panel beating, rims restoration, headlamps restoration, rust removal, and bumper repairs.

Recently, Briefly News wrote about the determined woman who left people inspired when she posted her hustle online.

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In an exclusive interview with Briefly News, Nokuthula said her journey into the automobile repair sector began in 2009:

“I was interested in working for Toyota, so I went to Ifihlile College, where I started my spray painting course, which was nine months long.

"After that, I was awarded my first N2 spray painting certificate."

The mom-of-two then applied for an apprenticeship at different companies and eventually started working with cars at Auto Rust Control Panel Beaters in 2010.

At the same time, Shoba completed a colour-matching and spray painting course, which she passed with flying colours:

“When I was still working for the same company in 2013, I was awarded my National Trade Certificate, which opened many doors for me.”

In 2018, the 33-year-old then started hustling after hours, repairing cars in her spare time:

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“I then rented a place near my home and opened my own business, which I ran after work and on weekends.”

Nokuthula loves her job and dreams of seeing more ladies undertaking work within the automobile repair industry:

“There's no job a woman can't do.

"I also wish to start classes where I can teach other people who like this kind of work. I've learned many things in preparing vehicle bodies. In that way, my job became my calling.”

“When I'm at work, I excel. I don’t play. What I've noticed about this kind of work is that you can't do it if you don’t like it. It requires love and passion.”

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Mbali Nyawo became the first female in Soweto to own a tyre fitment centre.

Nyawo, who studied mechanical engineering at university, said she’s never been one to follow the crowd.

The young woman aims to offer excellent services to her local community at cost-effective prices and is within reach of the people in her neighbourhood.

Source: Briefly News