Nondumiso Sibiya
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Nondumiso Sibiya | |
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| Born | November 27, 1997 |
| Education | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupations | Environmental entrepreneur, social activist |
| Known for | Co‑founder of Boombadotmobi |
| Awards | Fairlady Santam Rising Star (Women of the Future) 2019 [2] |
Nondumiso Sibiya is a South African environmental entrepreneur and social activist. She is the co-founder of the waste management platform Boombadotmobi (also known as Boomba.mobi), which focuses on incentivized waste collection and recycling in underserved communities such as Diepsloot, Johannesburg.[3]
Nondumiso Sibiya was born on 27 November 1997 in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. After completing her schooling in Diepsloot, she enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand to study towards a teaching qualification, but did not complete the programme as she chose to pursue other interests related to community work and entrepreneurship.[4]
Career
Sibiya co-founded Boombadotmobi as a grassroots initiative to combat illegal dumping and promote environmental awareness in South African townships.[1] The platform enables individuals to exchange collected waste for essentials such as food, clothes, and toiletries.[3] One of the key innovations of the initiative is the use of worm farms to convert food waste into compost, creating both a local circular economy and environmental benefits.[3]