Meet Bongiswa

Bongiswa Maqhajana is a 32-year-old team member originally from the Eastern Cape, now living in Blackburn, KwaZulu-Natal. She was raised as an only child and currently lives with her aunt and her three children. Bongiswa is a devoted mother, and her children are at the heart of everything she does. In her own words, “I don’t have parents or siblings, so my kids are my whole world. They make up for the loss in my life.” She completed her matricat Hlamandana High School in Bizana and went on to study a computer course, equipping herself with valuable foundational skills. Despite personal challenges, Bongiswa remains grounded in her strong sense of family and faith. She describes her family bond as a friendship—open, honest, and supportive. Bongiswa is also deeply spiritual. She finds strength and joy in attending church, prayer, and worship. Another passion of hers is weaving. She finds purpose and fulfilment in using her hands to create beautiful rugs,and she takes pride in developing a skill that brings both joy and opportunity.“I love weaving because it’s where I see my skills. I love using my hands and creating these beautiful rugs. I love working here because I finally have a skill,” she shares.