“May This Inspire Others”: Domestic Worker With Viral Business Gives Back to Community, SA Moved

• A domestic worker and business owner shared her heartfelt outlook on giving back to her community, explaining that her way of showing love is through caregiving and baking
• The emotional post shared on her Instagram account captured Nelia preparing a generous donation of her homemade rusks for a charitable cause
• Social media users responded with deep emotion, praising her immense kindness and expressing how proud they are of her compassionate actions
• Nelia Ngulube was named as one of the inspiring women in Briefly News' Women of Wonder: The Real Housekeepers of Mzansi project

A touching post gave a moving insight into the compassionate heart of a local domestic worker and entrepreneur.

The emotional clip, shared on Instagram by @yayas_rusks, left social media users feeling inspired and incredibly proud.

The video featured Nelia Ngulube, the founder of Yaya’s Rusks amid a bake-off. She was preparing her delicious rusks with passion and joy, enjoying the process as a background recording added a layer of meaning to the scene. The recording explained that while she bakes for business, she also bakes to make things happen and with love. Nelia shared that she believes every community has someone who shows love in their own way.

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More than just a business

For her, that way is her role as a caregiver, giving a 'steady, warm hug' to the little ones she looks after. She also mentioned that once she puts on her apron, she creates pure magic in the kitchen.

On Mandela Day, a time when locals are encouraged to give back, Nelia wanted to give more of herself in the spirit of the late great legend. She spent her time baking packs and packs of rusks, not for her business, but to donate to the Salvation Army Emmarentia Eventide Home. The kind act showcased her generosity and proved that her purpose goes far beyond making money.

Mzansi praises the domestic worker

The post touched many social media users who watched the emotional clip, with some admitting to shedding a tear or two. Many expressed immense pride in the caregiver's compassionate spirit, thanking her for setting such a beautiful example. Some praised Nelia for her kindness and the amount of effort she put into the donation, also complimenting how well the video was shot.

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Others felt that Nelia is a true embodiment of what Tata Madiba dreamed of for South Africa.

User @vanessa.gibb said:

"I teared up watching this. Spreading your special brand of kindness."

User @miss_steed shared:

"Beautiful Yaya, ❤️ it's also filmed beautifully, and your words hit home!"

User @hannah_botelho_ commented:

"Yaya, your laugh is the most beautiful, loving and genuine I’ve ever heard! Well done on this incredible journey!"

User @aerouantza added:

"You are what Baba Mandela dreamed of for our beautiful country 😍🔥"

User @melara190505 shared:

"This is so special, you have a giving heart. May your hands and business be blessed 🙏"

User @nadiac_red said:

"May this story inspire others ❤️"

Watch the Instagram post below:

3 more Briefly News' Women of Wonder: The Real Housekeepers of Mzansi participants

• TikTok star Laiza Moyo's journey started with cleaning her teachers' cottages in high school. Now, she is a respected House Executive, both at her workplace and on social media.
• Despite a low salary, Ntha Sawa, a single mother of three, takes great pride in her work and remains incredibly hardworking.
• Thobeka Ntini-Makununika, a former domestic worker, defied societal limitations and expectations to earn her PhD.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News