Building Innovation at the Edges of Possibility

I’m an engineer, entrepreneur, and community builder exploring where circuits meet community—creating systems that are technically precise and humanly warm. Join The Villager’s Adjacent Possible community on Substack

Featured Projects

A curated showcase of my key initiatives spanning civic technology, data engineering, and social entrepreneurship – from community coordination platforms to sustainable business ventures that demonstrate practical innovation.

Chobozumhlanga
Co-operative

A community agricultural co-operative that gave me early experience in combining technical skills with local economic development and community resource management.

Earthly Q Personal Care

My natural personal care brand launched from Richmond, KZN, demonstrating village-based entrepreneurship through product development, digital marketing, and end-to-end business operations since 2019.

Ubuntu Living Lab

My natural personal care brand launched from Richmond, KZN, demonstrating village-based entrepreneurship through product development, digital marketing, and end-to-end business operations since 2019.

Civic Tech Portfolio

My professional work using technology for social impact, including research at Open Cities Lab, data visualization projects, and building tools that turn community stories into actionable insights.

YRSA Movement

My professional work using technology for social impact, including research at Open Cities Lab, data visualization projects, and building tools that turn community stories into actionable insights.

The Villager’s Adjacent Possible

My Substack publication exploring the intersection of engineering, community, and innovation – documenting the journey of discovering what’s next by recombining existing knowledge and resources.

Featured Blogs

Recent essays and insights from my Substack publication exploring the intersection of engineering thinking, village resourcefulness, and community impact through systems-oriented writing and practical examples.

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