Thambalihle Mhlakwane is a single woman whose passion is clothing tailoring and design.

Thambalihle Mhlakwane is a single woman, whose passion is clothing tailoring and design. She is very proficient and previously had an established business in Durban where she was even supplying her outfits out of the province. Her business unfortunately ended due to abuse within her marriage causing her to leave her business and relocate to Impendle. In Impendle she heard of the ACAT program from one of its group members in the Gomane Zone and in 2023, she participated in the field training.

As evidenced by her visible success, the training inspired her to reconsider her tailoring business. In addition, she planted a vegetable garden, citing the advantages of being able to harvest and sell extra produce to her neighbours. We are hoping that she will join the G5s and use her experience to help others who wish to pursue tailoring as a business and/or career. In the future, Mhlakwane wants to be self-sufficient and increase her business and clothing production. She reports that she has no regrets about working hard during her life, and that her objective is to contribute positively to the community. She also plans to join the savings club.