{"id":21434,"date":"2025-08-08T19:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T17:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=21434"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:04:30","slug":"women-owned-brands-womens-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/women-owned-brands-womens-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Local: 15 Women-Owned Brands to Shop This Women\u2019s Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>August marks Women\u2019s Month in South Africa, a perfect time to celebrate and support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the local economy.<\/em> Supporting women-owned brands uplifts communities, showcases unique South African creativity, and fuels economic empowerment. From fashion and skincare to wellness and artisan goods, these inspiring brands are driven by powerful South African women creating quality, innovative products designed for the modern consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/womens-day-history-south-africa\/\">The History of Women\u2019s Day in South Africa: Why It Still Matters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 15 women-owned South African brands leading the way this Women\u2019s Month. Discover their stories, products, and why supporting them matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-swiitchbeauty-empowering-south-african-beauty-by\">1. swiitchbeauty\u00ae: Empowering South African Beauty by Rabia Ghoor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754663338-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21515\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-MqSDItXan\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabia Ghoor, the young and driven founder of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/swiitchbeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swiitchbeauty\u00ae<\/a><\/em>, started her beauty brand journey at just fourteen years old. What began in a modest 4-square-metre space in her bedroom at 14, blossomed into a South African beauty label known for affordable, high-quality makeup and skincare. Rabia personally develops and tests every product, ensuring they are effective, easy to use, and tailored to South African consumers. Her passion and authenticity make swiitchbeauty\u00ae a standout example of local innovation and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3684262992\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-mathebe-molise-the-skin-specialist-and-beauty-in\">2. Mathebe Molise: The Skin Specialist and Beauty Innovator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754663608-768x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21517\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pastry_skincare\/status\/1653403366838378498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathebe Molise is the founder and CEO of <em>Beauty on TApp<\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pastryskincare.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pastry Skincare<\/a><\/em>, and <em>B\u2019air Skincare<\/em>. As a qualified Chartered Accountant and former banking professional, she launched Beauty on TApp in 2015, evolving the business into a leading e-commerce platform for beauty and self-care products. Mathebe was named a future wealth creator by Forbes Africa and is shaping African beauty by empowering local brands and pioneering accessible retail experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-leebex-celebrating-curves-with-fashion-forward-s\">3. Leebex: Celebrating Curves with Fashion Forward Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664305-846x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21519\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaijastyle.com\/major-this-popular-south-african-lee-bex-plus-size-brand-just-launched-a-new-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bella Naija Style<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2016 by Rebecca Garande and Lesego Legobane (aka Thickleeyonce), <a href=\"https:\/\/leebex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeeBex<\/a> Boutique transitioned from an online store to a popular physical retail location in Melville, Johannesburg. The brand specialises in plus size women\u2019s fashion that is stylish, <em>on trend<\/em>, and affordable, with a mission to inspire women to love their bodies and feel confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3912734574\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-house-of-bng-premium-luxurious-and-timeless-tast\">4. House of BNG: Premium, Luxurious, and Timeless Taste of Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664513.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664513.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664513-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofbng.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of BNG<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched by media personality Bonang Matheba in 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofbng.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of BNG<\/a> is her luxury beverage brand offering M\u00e9thode Cap Classiques (MCCs), including Brut and Brut Ros\u00e9 varieties. Celebrated for quality and elegance, the brand is Bonang\u2019s tribute to African celebration culture, made from Cape grapes with expert blending. It continues to innovate with new sparkling wine products in cans and maintains a strong presence at major South African events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-thabootys-underwear--shapewear-redefining-confid\">5. Thabooty&#8217;s Underwear &amp; Shapewear: Redefining Confidence by Thando Thabethe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664940.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664940.png 640w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664940-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754664940-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thabootys\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by media personality Thando Thabethe, <a href=\"https:\/\/thabootys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thabooty&#8217;s<\/a> creates lingerie and shapewear designed to empower women with confidence and comfort. Recently selected to design swimwear for the Miss South Africa pageant, this brand symbolizes unapologetic self-love and elevates the standards of women\u2019s intimate apparel locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4142947308\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-sell-jewellery-painless-beauty-and-empowerment-b\">6. Sell\u00e9 Jewellery: Painless Beauty and Empowerment by Candice Modiselle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754665137.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754665137.png 640w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754665137-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754665137-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sellejewellery\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sellejewellery\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sell\u00e9 Jewellery<\/a>, founded by media personality Candice Modiselle in 2021, offers stylish jewellery that does not require piercings, providing pain-free fashion accessories. Growing rapidly within South Africa and neighbouring countries, Sell\u00e9 Jewellery blends accessibility, creativity, and empowerment, creating luxury products that celebrate individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-dermopal-sunscreen-innovation-for-melanin-rich-s\">7. Onezwa Mbola: Celebrated Food Content Creator Behind eMandulo Sauces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754666792-682x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21529\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/emandulo_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Onezwa Mbola is a South African food content creator known for her rural lifestyle and handmade food brand\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emandulo_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eMandulo<\/a><\/em>. She gained recognition through her appearance on\u00a0<em>MasterChef South Africa<\/em>\u00a0and for her dedication to cooking dishes from scratch. Known for using foraged or locally grown produce, incorporating influences from her time in China. Her\u00a0<em>eMandulo<\/em>\u00a0range features artisanal sauces and condiments such as guava BBQ sauce, green tomato chutney, chili jam, jalape\u00f1o-apple hot sauce &#8220;Green Juice,&#8221; garlic salt, and peri-peri hot sauce &#8220;African Prince.&#8221; Onezwa\u2019s brand blends authentic, locally inspired flavors&#8230; With a passion for handmade quality, championing South African culinary heritage and creative entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4072927314\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-colleen-higgs-championing-womens-voices-through\">8. Colleen Higgs: Championing Women\u2019s Voices through Modjaji Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754667196.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754667196.png 480w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754667196-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754667196-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/modjajibooks.co.za\/?mgi_724=238940\/support-modjaji-bundle-of-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modjaji Books<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colleen Higgs, a South African writer and publisher, founded <em><a href=\"https:\/\/modjajibooks.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modjaji Books<\/a><\/em> in 2007, an independent press dedicated to publishing Southern African women\u2019s writing. Modjaji Books has nurtured local literary talent and elevated women\u2019s voices through poetry, fiction, and memoirs, contributing significantly to South Africa\u2019s cultural richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-lelive-conscious-high-performance-skincare-by-am\">9. LELIVE: Conscious, High-Performance Skincare by Amanda du-Pont<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754667564-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21531\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leliveafrica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LELIVE<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conscious brand blends African botanicals like marula, baobab, and mongongo with dermatologist-approved science. <a href=\"https:\/\/leliveafrica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LELIVE<\/a> is a skin care brand founded by actress and entrepreneur Amanda du-Pont in 2021. Developed with community input, LELIVE delivers potent skin care while celebrating African heritage and embracing sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2048058188\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-amani-wellness-creating-safe-spaces-for-mental\">10. The Amani Project: Creating Safe Spaces for Mental Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668623-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21539\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theamaniproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Amani Project<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Thando and Linda, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theamaniproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Amani Project<\/a> fosters mental health through accessible movement and mindfulness practices, including yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Hosting community sessions like Yoga &amp; Breakfast in Rosebank, Amani creates nurturing spaces that promote healing, connection, and mental wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-bt-signature-bold-sparkling-beverages-by-boity\">11. BT Signature: Bold Sparkling Beverages by Boity Thulo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723.png 782w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723-768x663.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723-150x129.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754668723-450x388.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/btsignature.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Signature<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boity Thulo, South African media personality and entrepreneur, co-created <em><a href=\"https:\/\/btsignature.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Signature<\/a><\/em>, a range of lightly sparkling alcoholic and non-alcoholic fruit beverages. BT Signature offers stylish, bold drinks crafted for discerning tastes, celebrating African culture and confident choice-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3966573464\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-flutterbylkg-luxury-beauty-and-empowerment-by-l\">12. FlutterByLKG: Luxury Beauty and Empowerment by Lerato Kganyago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754669249-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21542\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flutterbylkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flutterbylkg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlutterByLKG<\/a>, owned by award-winning media personality Lerato Kganyago, specialises in luxury beauty products such as sanitary pads and mink eyelash extensions. The brand is built on empowering women and community upliftment. The brand delivers high-quality cosmetics combined with a mission to inspire women across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-ohlay-hair-naturally-promoting-hair-growth-and\">13. OhLay Hair: Naturally Promoting Hair Growth and Health by Lesego Rabothata<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754671098-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21548\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ6VbMxIR4H\/?igsh=MTRrOTlpaDBsZmN4OQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohlay.hair?igsh=ZWxxNWhueTQ1bTV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OhLay Hair<\/a>, founded by environmental scientist Lesego Rabothata in 2020, is a proudly South African hair-care brand that promotes natural hair growth and health. Driven by science and passion, OhLay Hair offers effective, environmentally conscious solutions tailored to diverse hair textures and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3382008542\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-londie-london-x-afrotex-revolutionising-hair-ca\">14. Londie London x Afrotex: Revolutionising Hair Care and Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754670732-245x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21546\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrostore.co.za\/product\/77\/Afrotex-LONDIE-LONDON-BRAID-100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AfroStore<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Londie London, a singer and media personality, has partnered with Afrotex to create the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrostore.co.za\/product\/77\/Afrotex-LONDIE-LONDON-BRAID-100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Londie London Braid<\/a><\/em>, a 100-inch, tangle-free, hot water-friendly hair extension rapidly gaining popularity. Their collaboration includes creative marketing and a hairstylist competition, celebrating Black beauty and empowering hair professionals nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-akandi-innovative-office-furniture-by-reabetswe\">15. Akandi: Innovative Office Furniture by Reabetswe Moabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1754670923-1024x705.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-21547\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akandi.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akandi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by youth entrepreneur Reabetswe Moabi in 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akandi.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akandi<\/a> is a 100% Black Female Owned office furniture company. The company is based in Centurion, Gauteng. Akandi supplies diverse workstation styles tailored to client needs, focusing on locally sourced products and sustainable, stylish office solutions supporting business growth across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discover how this trailblazing entrepreneur is transforming wellness in Gauteng, one client at a time. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nomsa-molefi-victory-day-spa\/\">Meet Nomsa Molefi \u2013 Director of Victory Day Spa and Wellness Industry Leader<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. <em>Tap to be inspired!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1858390637\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebrating-womens-month-by-supporting-local-women\">Celebrating Women\u2019s Month by Supporting Local Women Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s Month is more than a celebration. It\u2019s an opportunity to authentically support and uplift the incredible women-led businesses driving South Africa\u2019s economy forward. By choosing these local brands, you invest in female entrepreneurship, community empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation. This Women\u2019s Month, shop consciously and stand with these dynamic women shaping the future across beauty, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Women\u2019s Month by supporting 15 inspiring South African women-owned brands across fashion, accessories, and wellness. 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