Mabutsane Entrepreneurs Strive In Waste Businesses
Monday, August 28, 2017
Mabutsane enterprenuers showing their wares made from waste
One of them is Kegaisamang Dithobane of Mahotshwane settlement that is known for picking any litter that she comes across to make money. She does plastic pillows, hats, skirts and blouses, as well as mats.
She was inspired by her parents to do handiwork, but most importantly she developed vast interest in turning waste into cash. Dithobane has been to the lowest when business went down and she lost in competitions. However, she did not give up.
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