NOUPOORT NEWS - Local Noupoort resident, Martha Ntombi Mosoane, epitomises the spirit of entrepreneurship, grabbing hold of the opportunities that life presents her whilst eliminating hindrances and distractions.

At a time that artisanships are being overlooked, Ntombi has learnt the art of millinery and has now added cobbling as another arrow in her quiver.

A self-taught hat maker, Mosoane was funded by Noupoort Wind Farm to attend Pretoria's School of Hat Making in 2017 and has now added cobbling and beautiful upcycled handbags to her design repertoire.

The ongoing mentorship, funded by the wind farm's development programme, coupled with her creative flair and drive, has ensured that her designs are being offered beyond Noupoort as far as the outlying areas of De Aar, Colesburg, Hanover, Middelburg and Kimberley, expanding her reputation. 

She is also now employing others from within her community, a direct result of her business's growing turnover.

"South Africa needs entrepreneurs if we are going to achieve the economic growth we need.

Ntombi depicts the required characteristics, which is why we have selected to support her enterprise through our local economic development programmes. She is goal focused, confident, creative, determined, and a self-starter, making her the ideal small business owner," explained Economic Development Manager for Noupoort Wind Farm, Sandisiwe Mntonintshi.

Ntombi Mosoane's hat making enterprise, is a beneficiary and graduate of the Noupoort Wind Farm Enterprise Development programme, which was initiated during 2016.

This programme continues to assist those who wish to start a business, as well as existing entrepreneurs to grow their business vision.

For further information visit the Noupoort Wind Farm website.

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