Lebese Calfonia Sebela

47, Tembisa “Two months brought about a change that would have taken me a year to achieve” Lebese Calfonia Sebela, a 47-year-old father of two, was struggling to make ends meet. He lost his job due to Covid and was unable to find stable employment. He found himself in dangerous situations when trying to find … Read more

Caroline Koko Kotlolo

41, Gauteng “I learned to be a dreamer and then a doer.” Caroline Koko Kotlolo is a woman who refused to let her circumstances define her future. At the age of 41, living with her parents with one child and no financial means, she felt stuck and without a plan. However, when her cousin told … Read more

Lydia Seanego

40, Tembisa “I was able to have my dream wedding at the end of 2022 with money that I saved.” Lydia Seanego is a woman who has overcome adversity and achieved success through hard work and perseverance. Before joining TCB, she was struggling to make ends meet, working for low wages and unable to find … Read more

Molelekeng Ennie Bohlolo

46, Olifantsfontein “I am mentally renewed as a person through TCB’s counselling and coaching.” Molelekeng is a single mother to three children. She was responsible for taking care of her entire family, including her mother, and always fell short of money. This caused a lot of stress and eventually landed her in the hospital. Selling … Read more

Taking Care of Business CEO and Co-Founder recognized by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

November 2022: Tracey Chambers has received a prestigious 2022 World of Difference Award from The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for her contribution to the economic empowerment of women. The TIAW World of Difference Awards recognises extraordinary women and men from around the world who have contributed to women’s economic empowerment across a range of … Read more

The Clothing Bank has a brand new name: Taking Care of Business.

Press release: Local social-enterprise, The Clothing Bank, has announced that it is rebranding on 19 September 2022. This move signifies an important recommitment to their impact goals: to eradicate poverty from South African families through small business opportunities. Their new name is Taking Care of Business (TCB). Over the past 12 years, The Clothing Bank … Read more