Local Heroes

Entrepreneur builds a thriving business during Covid19.

Small businesses can make a big impact, change lives, and help South Africa overcome its unemployment crisis. Lesetja Dikgale is an entrepreneur who built a thriving business during Covid19, turning his idea into a reality and creating new jobs across Mzansi. We salute him as one of thousands of job heroes across the country.

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