"We want others to see that as women, we can create our own opportunities and succeed," says founder of sewing business
After advertising their services on Facebook, they soon landed their first client, who ordered 70 graduation gowns. The three founders now employ six women and produce a range of items, from tracksuits and formal clothing to children's wear, headbands and turbans.The women make clothing based on clients' orders, but they also make pencil cases, travel pouches and chair covers. Every Friday, a trader collects their merchandise to sells at markets in Philippi and Khayelitsha.They also take donated clothes and repair and resell them or make them into new garments.
"We can't take on big orders because of our limited resources," said Jonga."But we are determined to expand and enhance our operations." She said most of these women struggle to find jobs because they are over 35 and lack work experience.