In South Africa, mothers over 35 face the highest barriers to employment, with many locked out of the economy due to age, gender bias, and caregiving pressures. Taking Care of Business (TCB) is tackling this challenge by creating flexible self-employment opportunities that empower women, reduce poverty, and build stronger communities.
Theodora Ntombi Makroti, Gugulethu, Cape Town I’m Theodora Ntombi Makroti. I’m 54 years old, born and raised in Gugulethu—a vibrant township in Cape Town. I’m
Charity Mdluli: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Charity Mdluli. I am 49 years old and I
Busisiwe Mbele: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Busisiwe Mbele. I’m 30 years old, a mother of
Antonio Mhlongo: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) I come from a family of 10 which is 7 brothers and
Taking Care of Business (TCB) celebrates 15 years of innovation and poverty eradication In a global economy increasingly defined by waste, inequality and joblessness, a