In this captivating video, we delve into the rollercoaster journey of Zithande Mbala, the brilliant mind behind the world’s first smart toilet paper – the iWipe. In 2018, Mbala secured a R3 million loan from the Industrial Development Corporation of SA (IDC) to kick-start his groundbreaking project. With plans for a biodegradable, wettable toilet paper, the future seemed bright for Mbala. However, fast forward to 2023, and Mbala finds himself embroiled in a fierce legal battle with the very organization that initially supported him.
The turbulence began when Mbala received a shocking notification from the IDC, declaring his overdue account. Astonishingly, the IDC acknowledged their mistake regarding the payment date, yet failed to rectify it in a timely manner. Despite assurances from the IDC’s designated post-investment representative, Thuthuka Ngubane, that the issue would be resolved within 10 days, the problem remains unresolved even today.
Join us as we unravel the twists and turns of this gripping story, exposing the challenges faced by inventors like Mbala and shedding light on the complexities of financial agreements. Witness the iWipe project’s promising trajectory transform into a grueling legal encounter with the IDC. Don’t miss out on this compelling tale of innovation, setbacks, and the fight for justice.
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