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Vuyi Mpofu

Johannesburg
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A self-confessed petrol-chic and road safety advocate, Vuyi Mpofu is your regular girl-next-door who happens to have an intense passion for cars, trucks and motorbikes. Her love for automobiles began as a toddler and was fuelled by her father and brother, both of whom are motor mechanics. However, in those days, it was not the preferred career option for a young woman and Vuyi studied marketing, PR and advertising instead, working at Saatchi & Saatchi on the Procter & Gamble range of FMCGs; Ce…

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Women learn how to change a flat tyre on Toyota's new city cars with Gals Garage workshops

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By Vuyi Mpofu, Sitho Nkabini
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Gals Garage Tyre Safety Workshop • The workshop teaches females to be able to change the tyre of a car on their own. • A flat tyre or puncture can happen at any time, mostly due to debris in the road. • The Gals Garage Tyre Safety Workshop was supported by Toyota South Africa. • For more motoring stories, visit Wheels24. The first Gals Garage Tyre Safety Workshop of 2021 was held on the 22nd May, hosted by a total of 15 women.
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The battle of female riders: a road trip in the face of adversity and social misconceptions

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By Vuyi Mpofu
| News24
• Vuyi Mpofu and Bongiwe Didiza are bringing their interprovincial road trip to a close. • The duo faced tough challenges en route back to Johannesburg, among others inconsiderate drivers. • Their ride formed part of POAR: An initiative that tackles social misconceptions. • For more motoring stories, go to Wheels24 Vuyi Mpofu and Bongiwe Didiza's interprovincial trip is drawing to a close.
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On the old Battlefield Route in memory of Mandela's staunch beliefs and resilience

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By Vuyi Mpofu
| News24
2020 Pride of Africa Ride (POAR) Vuyi Mpofu • Vuyi Mpofu and Bongiwe Didiza continue their journey on two motorbikes. • On their latest leg, they visit the Nelson Mandela Capture site in KZN. • The duo rode via the old Battlefields Route in the area.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Ladies Lifestyle launch for Toyota SA

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Miranda Priestly: The Devil Wears Prada

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