Episode notes
In this episode, we sit down with Siyabulela Ntilini, entrepreneur and founder of Valuefirst.co.za, to unpack who he is, what Valuefirst is about, and why he chose to build it. Siyabulela takes us through his journey — from the early stages, the mindset behind starting the business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to create value-first solutions in today’s economy. This conversation is for: • Upcoming entrepreneurs • Young people trying to find direction • Creatives looking to understand business • Anyone inspired by real stories from Mthatha and beyond 📍 Recorded in November 2025 🎧 Hosted by Mthatha Mtshana Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations, culture, and community stories from the Eastern Cape and South Africa. 📲 Follow us: YouTube | Spotify | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook @MthathaMtshana #MthathaMtshanaPodcast #Episode9 #ValueFirst #EntrepreneurshipSA #EasternCapeStories