The Oya Voice

Keatlegile Mnguni is building a food system where nourishment and purpose go hand in hand. Through her venture, AgriNouri, she transforms chilli harvests into gourmet sauces while reducing waste, creating jobs, and keeping more value within local communities. Her journey shows how every bottle can carry both flavour and a bigger story.

We met Fikile Ngcobo a few years ago, alongside her mother, Nomxolisi Mathe — the visionary founder of Sungula Farm. We left inspired by their strength, humility, and shared mission.

In this edition, Fikile shares her journey from inspired daughter to farm director, and how she’s helping turn her mother’s dream into a thriving, women-led farm rooted in purpose, quality, and care.