Q & A ICEBOLETHU GROUP
From educator to
VISIONARY LEADER
In an interview with SA Profile, Nomfundo Mcoyi, a teacher-turnedserial entrepreneur, shared how her upbringing in Hammarsdale inspired her to establish Icebolethu Funerals. What began as a compassionate funeral service has since grown into the Icebolethu Group, which now comprises 13 companies.
DR NOMFUNDO MCOYI
From a personal perspective, what spurred you start Icebolethu Funerals?
The inspiration for Icebolethu Funerals came from a deeply personal place. Growing up in Hammarsdale, I saw firsthand the challenges that families in black communities faced during times of loss. There was often a lack of access to reliable, compassionate, and dignified funeral services. I wanted to bridge that gap and provide a service that allowed people to mourn with dignity, without the additional financial burden. I saw this as more than just a business – it was an opportunity to serve my community and offer them the support they needed during difficult times.
38 SA PROFILE www. saprofilemagazine. co. za