NOAH Makwakwa (33) feeds his family by fixing cars under a tree next to a busy road in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga.
The father of four holds an N5 certificate for motor mechanics from Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre, obtained in 2015.
He is also thankful to his best friend, Docca Khoza (47), who offered him free training as a motor electronic mechanic. and also shared space to fix cars under a tree. Noah said he was also taught by his dad, Patrick, who was also a motor mechanic in Rolle outside Thulamahashe. “I am thankful to my dad who taught me how to fix cars,” he said.
“Today, I am my own boss because of him.”
. There’s a great surprise for him coming soon as I would be nothing without him,” said Noah.
He said he has three workers and can fix all types of cars, including trucks.
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“I can overhaul gearboxes and engines, and fix electrical wiring and electronic windows. My prices range between R250 and R2 000. My wish is to run a big workshop and employ 20 young people. Rain and strong winds sometimes disappoint us,” he said.
One of Noah’s workers, Nicholas Sibuyi (47), said: “I have been working here for two years. I enjoy fixing car brakes and overhauling engines, but my dream is to learn electrical wiring. This is a good job as I can put food on the table for my child and his mum.”
A motorist, Jabulani Hlatshwayo, said: “Garages are expensive nowadays but Noah fixes broken electronic windows for R250.”
