Black Like You – An autobiography
South African entrepreneur Herman Mashaba speaks to Polity's Motshabi Hoaeane about his autobiography 'Black Like You' written with Isabella Morris. Camera: Nicholas Boyd. Editing: Darlene Creamer. 25/08/2014.
Herman Mashaba rose from humble beginnings to become one of South Africa’s wealthiest and best-known entrepreneurs.
His remarkable story begins in a small village in Gauteng, where we meet the cocky youngster who refused to settle for a future that offered nothing. Forced to drop out of university, the determined young man fought to establish the first black-owned haircare company in South Africa. Mashaba struggled every day of his life – against apartheid, with its demeaning laws, and against his competitors to grab market share for his business. In the process, Mashaba learnt lessons that few business schools teach today.
This is a story of survival, and of determination in adversity. It is also a love story between Herman and Connie, his wife of 30 years, who embarked on this journey together. Mashaba shows the importance of having a vision, daring to dream it, and then making it happen.
This inspiring book will leave you with the question: “If he did it, why can’t I?”
About the author:
Herman Mashaba is a non-executive director of Black Like Me (Pty) Ltd which he co-founded in 1985. He is executive chairperson of Lephatsi Investments (Pty) Ltd, Leswikeng Group of Companies and Phatsima Group of Companies and holds several other directorships. In 2004 Herman won the FMF's Free Market Award for his exceptional contribution to the cause of economic freedom.
Black Like You is written by Herman Mashaba and Isabella Morris. It is published by Bookstorm
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