Mpumelelo Buthelezi is a community volunteer from the Machanca zone in Nquthu who is leading by example.

Mpumelelo Buthelezi is a ‘community volunteer’ (CV) from the Machanca zone in Nquthu, who is leading by example. She grows enough vegetables to feed her family as well as to sell to the community. Her garden is so impressive that most garden practicals for the programme are conducted in her garden. She receives much support from her family members who help her with her vegetables and other crops. Mpumelelo also has a thriving baking business.