People • Cape Town
Why more young people are choosing the patient route of apprenticeship
At the training bench, accuracy, safety and judgement grow through repetition—and an experienced artisan’s willingness to explain the work.
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Amina Davids
Features editorCape Ummah contributor documenting people, culture and everyday community life with care.
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