25-year-old Tebogo “Tebza”
Mabye has turned his life for the better.
 
Having grew up at the
Mould Empower Serve (MES) from an early age, Tebza as he is affectionately
known to his friends, has recently opted to explore his entrepreneurship skills
by opening a coffee shop in Jeppestown, Johannesburg.
 
Speaking to the
Bulletin this week he said, “I literally grew up in the organization since my
mother was not earning much and I have always wanted to be a businessman one
day so that I can take care of her”.
 
He said that at MES he
was introduced to survival skills, self-reliance and business concepts which he
hopes will benefit him to sustain his business endeavours. He further indicated
that his future aspirations include giving other young stars business
opportunities so that they can learn to fend for themselves.
  
MES is a shelter for
homeless people in the city centre, funded by the department and is one of the
shelters that accommodate scores of homeless people since Covid-19 lockdown in
March this year and was subsequently visited by MEC Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi
during her service delivery blitz recently. 
 
Since 1986 MES
Johannesburg has been fulfilling the needs of the marginal and destitute
communities in and around Johannesburg and works on a holistic approach of
intake, intervention and exit. All programmes are structured to successfully
help each client one-step at a time. It covers all services to ensure each
client will have an exit opportunity with a successful outcome of becoming a
sustainable citizen.