Local Leatherman Aims To Become Top Entrepreuer

Zekis Leather Work manufactures leather products like belts, sandals, bracelets and leather paintings; it also deals with shoe repair and upholstery covering of car seats, chairs and sofas. Narrating his journey, Motlokwa explains that it all started in 2003 when he studied upholstery at Industrial Affairs Training Centre at Matlolakgang ranch in an endeavor to master the craft of producing leather goods.  He later enrolled in another sewing course as a way of sharpening his craft to become a fully-fledged leather man.  Motlokwa was fortunate enough to be afforded an opportunity to attend Canada World Youth leadership training, which was held in Canada and Cape Town respectively in 2006.

About six years later, Motlokwa who resides in Thamaga then applied for a Youth Development Fund grant, which was successful and birthed the leather producing enterprise. “I have been operating under the above name even though I am currently struggling with registering my company which is preventing me from starting a leatherwork corporation.