Lodumo Nkala
Lodumo Nkala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 2003 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Title | South African Entrepreneur |
Lodumo Nkala is a South African entrepreneur and investor. An avid racing pigeon breeder, he founded Community Lofts,[1] a non-profit organization, introducing pigeon racing to the South African Townships. Following the organizations first year success, Lodumo was listed among the Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans for the year 2022. [2]
Biography
[edit]In 2020, Nkala founded Community Lofts, an Organization introducing the sport of Pigeon Racing in the South African Townships.[3] His love and passion for Pigeons arouse In 2010, while growing up at his grandparents house in Rustenburg, after his neighbour owned a flock of nearly 300 Racing Homer Pigeons.[4] Since then, Community Lofts has become an impactful organization operating in various Townships and Rural Areas of South Africa. [4]
Recognition
[edit]Nkala has been listed amongst the News24 100 Young Mandelas for the year 2023.[5] Notably, he has also been featured on the Daily Maverick,[6] and the Independent Online[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Community Lofts". Community Lofts. Community Lofts. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Lodumo Nkala, 19". 200youngsouthafricans.co.za. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "100 Young Mandelas 2023: Lodumo Nkala, Innovation". News24. News24. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ a b "Young fanciers dream to bring pigeon racing to townships". Farmers Weekly. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "100 Young Mandelas 2023: Lodumo Nkala, Innovation". news24.com. 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Young pigeon fancier gives wings to new enthusiasts through inclusive approach to racing". dailymaverick.co.za. 2022-08-31.
- ^ "Bringing pigeon racing as a living to the townships - 19-year-old Lodumo Nkala". iol.co.za. 17 June 2022.
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