Popular achaar street vendor, Irvin 'CHAIRMAN' Mashele with T Bose talking - The power of failure

It’s not every day you come across a street vendor that is overflowing with wisdom such as ‘Chairman’ whose life lessons are enjoyed by his customers.

Chairman is a street vendor from Soshanguve, making money selling achaar on the street.

His real name is Irvin Mashele based in Soshanguwe Pretoria.

He is well known for his strikingly sharp style, always well-dressed.

He has been selling achaar since 2016 after realizing the importance of making his own money.

He is now a full-time motivational speaker in his community that uses social media space to spread positivity and hope.

[ledwabakayg]

I said it before & I will say it again... This dude is under rated.

[mponengjoe]

5 mins with chairman will feel like an opportunity of a life time. He speaks life with true volumes.

[KiNg-ylhs]

Imagine if this guy had a radio amount of people he would bless with his powerful words 💥

[manny]

He' makes a killer sales man, he understands branding, brand perception, sales, advertising....I hope he becomes big and owns his own company and employs the people. Bless this man. Talk about second chances used wisely!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[solanimanamela]

Aowa chairman, "lies can circle the entire world while the truth is still trying its shoe laces". That's powerful.

[tebogomaupa_]

“Maaka akgono draya lefatshe le lohle, nnete e santsane e bofa di hlako” - quote of the year 😭😭😭

[selloramashala]

"Win a million hearts to become a millionaire"- Chairman

[obakengtsatsiable]

This is the interview I never knew I needed to hear, but was blessed enough to watch and hear it. Thank you so much Chairman, you are a true blessing, may God continue to bless you 10 folds

[neotshoma]

Sizwe Dhlomo wasn't lying when he said "You are the best amongst us" Keep it up Bra T. Big up Kaya

[MothupiKgopa]

I never knew i missed this kind of talk...wow...win people's hearts

[stevemahlangu]

This guy is a legend and i like how he involves God on anything he says.

[MphoG]

If you're a promoter, get this guy a 1 man show....a fusion of motivation and humor at its best

[willymakwakwa]

"Everything you do, invite the presence of the Lord". This man is a blessing to many, thank you Kaya FM

[ntumbulukonicholasmaluleke]

There's a lot to learn from Chairman, the wisdom in him can change a lot of people

[Whackhead_O]

This guy has proven alot to people that always undermined "The wisdom from the streets"... Thank you the son of the soil. Modimo ago dire kago lok⭐

[sherondhlamini]

i have learnt much from him. he is talking to my life right now. everything he says I feel encouraged and moved spiritually actually I just took my notebook I'm writing his words so that i remember them everyday. i don't know but you have changed my way of thinking about life GO BLESS YOU CHEIF. I was depressed about so many things but today i have learnt so much from you. I feel uplifted spiritually and encouraged because i was so giving up on myself once again GOD bless you.

[tebohomaphutsi]

Danko LIKE THIS GUY...I HAVE A HUGE RESPECT FOR THIS T- THANKS FOR INVITING THIS

[ondwelakwinda]

This interview deserves million views. The more people watch this, more people will be inspired. Danko Chairman.

[mishacknthane]

His analogy about the race which is started by 3000 people and only finished by few is a stroke of genius

[terrypurfz]

Shout out to Chairman for his golden nuggets of wisdom! That restaurant goal/dream of his... May his gods make it possible!