South African Startup: Creativity and Isiqalo


Mlondolozi Qalekiso has 40 piglets, a small shop in the South African wine country and a dream for his people. Mlondolozi Qalekiso is an inspired entrepreneur, South African style. I met Mlo in his Franschhoek shop – Isiqalo Leather Collection – when I stopped in to investigate the creative work there (leather goods, clothing, and small gifts). It was December 3, 2013 – two days before South Africa’s greatest hero Nelson Mandela left the country for good. After purchasing a...

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