Lehlogonolo and her grandmother, Fridah, run Mafree. A fashion design, manufacturing and training business.
Started as a way for Mama Fridah to earn an income by sharing her knowledge, Mafree has blossomed into a successful family run business. Lehlogonolo manages the business side of things while Fridah runs the production.
Through the investment they purchased equipment that has enabled them to double their production rate as well as broaden their product offerings into bags, hats and other heavier textiles.
“The biggest impact is the change of direction for the business. Before it was just a business to feed the family, now it’s a business that has the potential to put bread on other families’ tables”
Lehlogonolo has even seen a shift in her family’s mental and emotional health. Sharing that her grandmother no longer takes medication or visits the hospital due to financial stress related illness.