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Tireless retiree turns tyres into furniture

likhaphaBy likhaphaJuly 25, 2022Updated:July 28, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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Zibangele Mcube makes chairs and tables out of old car and bicycle tyres. Photo: Likhapha Thaathaa

By LIKHAPHA THAATHAA

Zibangele Mcuba turns old tyres into comfortable chairs and dog kennels, a business idea inspired by the soapie, Generations: The Legacy, which features a pub with chairs made from tyres.

Zibangele Mcuba retires on one of the chairs he made out of tyres. Photo: Likhapha Thaathaa

He said business is not doing well currently because he doesn’t have adequate exposure as he works solely from his Joza Street home.

Mcuba, who is also a Ward 2 committee member, uses old car and bicycle tyres, recycled fridges, and wood. Before starting his business, he worked as a general worker at a guest house. It was only after his retirement in 2021 that he began to enjoy working with recycled materials. He has been working inimitably in that vein.

Dog kennels Mcuba made of tyres. He used an old fridge to make roofing. Photo: Likhapha Thaathaa

He currently works alone but hopes to work with other people, especially youth, in the future. “I aim to teach young people to use their hands to create jobs for themselves,” said Mcuba. However, he would like to receive help with equipment as he currently uses a knife to cut the tyres.

He said he would be excited to receive orders and can be contacted on 074 613 7320 (WhatsApp and calls). 

Zibangele Mcuba (right) and his neighbour Makhaya Mnyamana (left) chill on the tyres.
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