Malebo Ledwaba
Nominee's Province:
Limpopo
Project Name/Description:
Brainwave Projects 342 CC T/A Glitter Chemicals, founder and manager
Lack of financial support did not stop the success of the Limpopo-based business pioneer, Malebo Ledwaba, from continuing with her entrepreneurial passion. She followed her parents’ footsteps all her way. Just like her parents, one was a teacher and the other an entrepreneur, she successfully enrolled for a teaching qualification at Setotolwane College of Education. She also holds a BTech. Management Honours Degree from the Durban University of Technology. Having grown up in a business-oriented family helped to sharpen her business acumen, which translated into her building a successful business venture. Today, Ledwaba is known for her eco-friendly products, which are specially tailored for rural communities in terms of quality and affordability. Her company, which has hired 5 permanent employees, is based in Moletjie just outside Polokwane, produces pine gel, bleach, tile, and household cleaners, and other like-minded cleaning products.
