The EPCoCT approved a grant of just under R30 000 to Nompumelelo Ngcobo of Devine Candles in Leondale to purchase a new candle manufacturing machine and supplies including wax, wicks and moulds.

Starting out in 2012, Ngcobo (who loves candles), turned her passion into her business and started manufacturing candles, mostly of the household variety. With the moulds and machine she purchased thanks to the Trust funding she can expand and now has her sights set on producing candles for special occasions like wedding candles, birthday candles, celebration candles, novelty candles and custom made candles. 

While her aim is to sell to big chain stores in the future, she currently concentrates on supplying to local churches, , but hopes if she can buy a bigger machine she can increase production and become more competitive in the market.

By giving this funding, Emperors Palace, through the EPCoCT, has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a significant contribution towards supporting sustainable community development in Ekurhuleni.