Sandile Zungu goes back to school
Wealthy businessman Sandile Zungu has celebrated his 47th birthday with pupils at his former school.
Business heavyweight Sandile Zungu celebrated his 47th birthday today and he decided to spend the day with pupils at his alma mater Vukuzakhe High School in Umlazi, south of Durban.
He talked to the students about the importance of education and life skills and donated R47,000 to the school.
The Zungu Investments Company chairman also pledged R10,000 to the top performers of Vukuzakhe's matric class of 2013.
Zungu has a strong connection to the school.
He completed matric at Vukuzakhe in 1983 before attending post-matric at the prestigious Hilton College in 1984.
Zungu - who is believed to be a billionaire – is a successful businessman who practices philanthropy.
He subscribes to the philosophy: Hard work pays its dues and integrity sustains.
Makhosi Khoza spoke to him about his decision to celebrate his birthday at VHS.
Click below to listen to the interview.