She holds a Diploma in Dental Technology from the Durban Institute of Technology and is a certified Wedding Planner, having studied Wedding Planning through Penn Foster College, USA. She also holds a certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship from the Joseph Business School.

Soso has extensive experience in wedding and events planning, having planned weddings and events throughout South Africa and Swaziland for more than a decade. Her role at Jewel is that of Chief Operations Officer and Lead Planner responsible for providing creative direction. She’s married to Lwazi Dekeda and they are blessed with two children.

Brunch With Mrs D is a concept that merges her love for planning with her passion for empowering women in the areas of personal development and self-care.