Dale Moralee
Nursery Operations Manager
Dale Moralee brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for plants to his role as Nursery Operations Manager at Shaka Nursery. With a strong background in landscaping, plant growth and development, marketing, and sales, Dale plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
He oversees all aspects of nursery operations—from staff management and inventory control to customer service and plant care. His leadership ensures that every plant thrives and every customer leaves with the knowledge and support they need.
Dale is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment not only for the plants but also for the team. He actively trains and supports staff to deliver the highest standards of plant care and customer service. His keen eye for plant health and his ability to stay organized help the nursery maintain its reputation for excellence.
Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned plant enthusiast, Dale is always happy to share his expertise and help you grow something beautiful.
Gloria Hlengiwe Ntombela
Assistant Nursery Manager
Gloria has worked in landscaping on the North Coast for over 25 years and has learnt her plants “one by one” while gaining knowledge from those around her and pouring over reference books where ever available to her. While Gloria has no formal qualification in botanicals, she has a special interest in indigenous shrubs and groundcovers and knows all the Latin names like the back of her hand.
Sebenzani Madikizela
Assistant Nursery Manager
Sebenzani has over 25 years experience and, after really enjoying studying Agriculture at school, through her years of working in nurseries, she has developed a keen interest trees. Over the years she has gained an incredible knowledge of trees and a skill for identifying trees just for their seeds, leaves or flowers. She quite often needs to look up the common name as she is more familiar with the Latin names!