{"id":6682,"date":"2025-08-15T11:13:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hconline.co.za\/?p=5509"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:13:24","slug":"sogutjhe-royal-house-boosts-local-businesswomen-with-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.highveldchronicle.co.za\/wp64\/sogutjhe-royal-house-boosts-local-businesswomen-with-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"SoGutjhe Royal House boosts local businesswomen with equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Phola<\/strong>\u2013 The SoGutjhe women from the community of Phola hosted their 4th annual Women\u2019s Day celebration at Makause Combined School Hall, where three women were awarded with equipment to boost their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gathering held on 09 August highlighted women\u2019s strength and resilience as well as the collective efforts required to overcome some of the social ills that continue to plague women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thando Maseko, businesswoman and founder of Inayo Mining, said: \u201cI\u2019ve faced many challenges along the way, but I\u2019ve learned that resilience is key. \u201cThe journey to success isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s possible when you believe in yourself and take bold steps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maseko\u2019s message to the women present was clear: embrace your challenges as opportunities for growth. \u201cWe have the power within us to shape our own destinies,\u201d she said, urging the audience to actively pursue their goals and leverage every available resource to achieve both economic independence and personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event also featured a motivational segment, where several women were rewarded with prizes, meant to encourage entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When participants were reserving their seats to attend the event, one of the questions asked if they have a business and its nature and what equipment they needed to grow the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second phase required submission of short videos showcasing their work and their business space, so the judges can see exactly what they do and assess their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the winners was Kharhizile Mahlangu who was awarded with baking equipment to help her expand her baking business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very grateful to win this,\u201d said a teary-eyed Mahlangu. \u201cI\u2019ve been baking cookies using a mini oven, but now, with this big equipment, my business will grow.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her voice quivered as she spoke, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the opportunity. \u201cFor me, this isn\u2019t just about the prize. 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