Khethiwe Mothobi
Nominee's Province:
Free State
Project Name/Description:
Tailor Made Trading and Projects, Owner, Founder and Managing Director
Khethiwe Mothobi, who describes herself as a serial entrepreneur and a simple woman accomplishing remarkable feats in a male-dominated industry, is a multiple-award-winning entrepreneur hailing from the small town of Virginia in the Free State. She is the founder, owner and managing director of Tailor Made Trading and Projects.
With a robust background in finance and numerous business management qualifications, Mothobi is a driven entrepreneur committed to addressing high unemployment rates and advocating for the inclusion of women in management and ownership roles.
One of her most significant achievements was being featured in this year’s 19th Edition of Standard Bank Top Women. Mothobi is a firm believer in the need for more women in the business sector to reshape the industry landscape.
“Being nominated for this award represents the sweat and tears of showing up even when I didn’t feel like it, when nothing seemed to go my way, yet I still found the strength to keep going. I am overwhelmed and deeply grateful that I persevered; this recognition proves that we are more than capable,” Mothobi shared.
