'Pioneer of modern township cultural economy', Mzoli Ngcawuzele mourned
Author: Melanie PetersPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: South Africa
Culture & EntertainmentBusiness & EconomySociety & Lifestyle
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.
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