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43rd Air Field

The Nomzamo Business Hive is part of the 43rd Air Field that was built by the British during the second World War to train pilots. Other parts of the air field are now used by the private 43rd Air School, for the training of pilots for South African Airways, and the Santa TB Hospital.

Mayibuye Sewing ProductionNomzamo Business Hive

The Nomzamo Business Hive is a group old air field buildings that are now used by small entrepreneurs from Nemato. You find there for example a car panelbeater and spraypainter, a welder for burglar bars etc, glass fitters, and a sewing business (Mayibuye Sewing Production).

List with businesses.

Lady making pyjamas at Mayibuye Sewing ProductionMayibuye Sewing Production

This business is owned by a group of women from Nemato. They produce overalls for the Ndlambe Municipality (Port Alfred, Alexandria and Bathurst), pyjamas for the local hospital and general products like oven gloves, place mats and bags. Their phone number is 0828484109.

some Mayibuye products

How to find the Nomzamo Business Hive:

From Port Alfred you follow the R67 to Grahamstown. Turn left at the sign to 34 Air School and just follow that road all the way. Don't drive into the Air School but follow the road to the left. You pass the Air School at your right hand side and the Santa TB Hospital at your left hand side. The road turns to the left. The buildings at your left hand side form the Business Hive. Take the first entrance to the left.