'Pioneer of modern township cultural economy', Mzoli Ngcawuzele mourned

Mzoli Ngcawuzele, known as 'Ta Mzo', died at age 72 at his home in Gugulethu after an illness. He founded Mzoli's Place, a shisanyama restaurant that became a global attraction, drawing visitors like Jamie Oliver. His business provided jobs and boosted local tourism. MEC Ricardo Mackenzie hailed him as a pioneer of the modern township cultural economy.