The informal sector is the bedrock of the Swazi economy.
In this Fashact project, we sought to highlight women’s different hustles, with a view to demonstrate the glory of the informal sector, the work of women, and how they contribute to our communities and development. Moreover, it is a quest to reintroduce the women in the informal sector into public and political discourse, to find out from them, how we can be of assistance.
The Fashact project found such a warm place in the hearts of Shaka Makhanya (Photography), and Temkhosi Mthethwa (Kokojobe - makeup), who are both talented beyond words. None of this would have been possible without them. Thank you.
Find these phenomenal women’s full stories in the Blog tab.
Oh, ‘FashAct’ is Fashion + Activism. Whatever you are into, ask yourself, ‘How can I serve my community through this’…then BECOME!!!
Make Mavuso is an artist, producing and selling handcrafted jewellery in Manzini handicrafts market.
Thulie Shiba-Khumalo is a single mother of three. She is a farmer, an accountant, and sells second-hand clothes. She is based in Motjane-Mbabane
Make Mabuza is a seasoned vegetables trader based in Mahlanya. In the picture is her daughter, because she had contracted covid at the time of the photoshoot.
Gogo Shongwe is a guardian and sole provider to nine orphaned grandchildren. She has always had a big family, and has been widowed for most of her life. She lives in Luve.
Thandekile Vilane is a pig farmer, and runs a rural grocery store in Sidvokodvo-Luve.
Lindelwa Vilakati is a Food Science graduate, and vocal Artist. She runs a food eatery in Mbabane.