Sonwabile attended Rhodes University during 2012-2014. Sonwabile specializes in Short-Term Insurance and Wealth Management. He works as a Business Development Manager at Discovery where he is responsible for business strategy, sales, and marketing. In March 2019 he was nominated and appointed to the role of Chairman of the board of Ikamva Labantwana Bethu. Sonwabile grew up in Nyanga Township and has a passion for community development. He believes the work of ILB is necessary to improve our communities.