Nande Nodolongo is a 24-year-old mother who has been with Monkeybiz for 7 years. She was taught the art of beading by her mother, Khongoziwe Kuzani, and originally comes from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. Now living in Khayelitsha, Enkanini, Nande loves beading because it allows her to provide for her family, giving her a sense of independence and purpose.