THE FUSE

Nkosinathi Makamela represents a new generation of young South African farmers who are turning limited resources into real agricultural success. His journey began under difficult circumstances after the loss of his mother in 2019, which placed pressure on his family’s small-scale farming operation in Idutywa in the Eastern Cape. With his father struggling to manage livestock and crops alone, Makamela stepped in to support the household while continuing his studies. What started as a necessity quickly became a purpose driven venture that changed his life. Today, he is recognised as one of the Eastern Cape’s trailblazing young farmers, proving that determination and action can overcome even the toughest challenges.