The Light Candles

03/02/2026

Young Entrepreneur Manufacturing Candles

From Soweto to the Corporate Suite. What does it take for a township-based creative brand to become a supplier for giants?

Meet Makatu Tshivhula, founder of The Light Candles as our featured guest on the Nedbank Small Business Legend Podcast. Makatu’s story is a powerful blueprint for scaling a creative business through discipline, quality, and strategic enterprise support.

TEA Kasi Business Workshops and Nedbank Small Business Services are dedicated to turning township potential into corporate-ready excellence.

Is your business ready for the next level? Join Nedbank, South Africa’s best SME bank today.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NOB7r7BvI98?si=owY3aVU3N2cCmDIC
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uVqFd5hjGvONalzrxtfWg?si=zmEM_AvcTDytSevPVVy48Q

01/02/2026

21/01/2026

God Ordained, Purpose Driven Business 🤍🕯️

07/01/2026

Compliments of the New Season 🤍

We’re officially open for the year and ready to serve you! Thank you for choosing The Light Candles, to start off the year, we’re running a FREE DELIVERY special on all orders above R650 anywhere in the country! 😃 Valid from today till 31st of January 2026.

Wishing you a beautiful year filled with light. 🕯️✨

05/01/2026

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄❤️ Wishing you a joyous season filled with warmth and light 🕯️✨

16/12/2025

Dear The Light Candles Family 🤍

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the year. It has been an incredible journey, and we are truly honoured to have you as a loyal customer.

In the spirit of festivity and gratitude, we will be temporarily closing our doors from the 23rd of December 2025 at 5pm as we prepare to bring you even more joy and delight in the coming year. We will be open from the 5th of January 2026 to continue to give you quality products and services.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and abundant light. May the new year bring you prosperity, good health, and countless moments of happiness.

Let There Be Light
The Light Candles 🕯️

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Competition time 🥳 Win a R1000 voucher or R500 cash!! 💰

Answer this simple question. How many colours can The Light Candles manufacture?

Comment the answer below. Commenting on all our social media platforms increases your chances of winning 😃
Facebook: The Light Candles
TikTok: The.Light.Candles

Winner will be announced on Sunday 🥇

27/11/2025

Our Black Friday sale has officially started on www.amazon.co.za - Get up to 25% off selected items from our range, valid till the 30th of November 🔥🕯️

20/11/2025

Privileged to be a speaker tomorrow at the 7th Annual Township Economy Summit, as an emerging township manufacturing business and leader in the Candle making space, I can’t wait to share my expertise and insights. See you there 📍 6 Reverend R.T.J. Namane Dr, Thembisa, 1632 (Opposite Zamokuhle Private Hospital)