A Limpopo cobbler is fixing school shoes for free to help less privileged learners stand tall.
Dennis Maphanga learnt the art of cobbling from his grandfather and used these skills to start an informal roadside shoe repair business in his community of Steelpoort.
In 2020, Maphanga added a barbershop that is managed by his brother. He says this complements his shoe repair business because customers can have their hair cut while waiting for their shoes to be repaired. Mining company Glencore – which operates in the area – recently chose Maphanga as one of two winners in its Youth Month 2022 competition, which aimed to reward people making positive impacts in their community. He received a cash prize, which he says he will reinvest into the business. “
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