Woke Motswana

06/07/2026

JOIN THE RUSTENBURG CLOTHING & TEXTILE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Economic Inclusion Through Manufacturing

At Woke Motswana we believe skills create opportunities, and opportunities change lives.

Following the successful launch of the Rustenburg Clothing & Textile Economic Inclusion Movement, we are now taking the next step by identifying individuals who would like to become part of the clothing and Textile manufacturing cooperatives.

We are inviting:
-Unemployed Youth
-Women seeking economic opportunities
-Aspiring entrepreneurs
-Existing seamstresses and crafters
-Anyone passionate about clothing, textiles and Manufacturing.

Participants may be considered for opportunities including:
-Clothing & Textile Manufacturing Training
-Cooperative Development Training
-Business and Entrepreneurship Development
-Financial Literacy
-Workplace Readiness
-Market Access Support
-Future Manufacturing Opportunities

This registration form forms part of our long-term vision to create 1000 sustainable jobs through clothing and Textile manufacturing and to build a thriving manufacturing ecosystem in Rustenburg.

If you are ready to learn, grow and become part of this journey, we encourage you to complete the registration form below.

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COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE.

Woke Motswana (Pty) Ltd invites unemployed individuals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members who are interested in starting or joining a clothing and textile manufacturing cooperative to register their interest. Successful applicants may be considered for future training, enterprise develop...

05/07/2026

A MOVEMENT HAS BEGUN!

On the 26 June 2026, something very special happened.
Woke Motswana officially launched the Rustenburg Clothing & Textile Economic Inclusion Movement.
This movement was created because we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to work, earn an income and build a better future.

Through clothing and Textile manufacturing we aim to create opportunities for:
- Skills Development
- Employment
- Entrepreneurship
- Manufacturing Cooperatives
- Financial Literacy
- Workplace Readiness

Our vision is bold. To create 1000 sustainable jobs through clothing and Textile manufacturing.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and supported this important milestone including:
-FNB
-NYDA
-Department of Employment and Labour
-Valterra Platinum
-The Dr Koketso Rakhudu Foundation
-Valerie House
-Mogopodi Adventures

The exciting news is that implementation has already started!

This week we are welcoming the first participants into the Woke Motswana Workplace Readiness and Manufacturing Academy, where they will begin their journey towards employment, entrepreneurship and manufacturing excellence.

This is only the beginning.

Together we can build a stronger clothing and Textile manufacturing industry in Rustenburg.

Together we can create jobs.
Together we can create opportunities.
Together we can restore dignity through work.

ECONOMIC INCLUSION THROUGH MANUFACTURING.

27/05/2026

Update on Available Vacancies Woke Motswana

Closing date is 29 May 2026

25/05/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS_NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Woke Motswana (Pty) Ltd is excited to announce an opportunity for unemployed youth to apply for workplace-based opportunities through the National Youth Service (NYS) programme in partnership with YouthBuild South Africa.

We are looking for passionate young people who are ready to learn, grow and contribute within various areas including:

📌 Human Resource & Administration
📌 Finance & Bookkeeping
📌 Sales & Business Development
📌 Social Media and Content Creation
📌 Training and skills Development
📌 Production and sewing
📌 Community Liaison

Requirements:
📌South African citizen with valid ID
📌18-34 years
📌 Currently unemployed
📌Grade 12 minimum requirement
📌 Relevant qualifications where required
📌Not receiving NSFAS, stipends or participating in another funded programme.

This is more than a workplace opportunity, it is an opportunity to gain practical experience, build skills and become part of a movement that believes that Economic Inclusion is a Human Right.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/YV4298qTRTntaUqB6

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

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19/05/2026

Taking you back to day two of the Tsitsing Sewing Programme

As the programme was unfolding, I took a moment to reflect on something very important, why we are doing this work.

Our work is not just to teach people sewing or to use a sewing machine, the vision has always been bigger than sewing itself.

Our mission is Building the Economy through Technical Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Development.

We believe that when women and young people are equipped with practical skills, entrepreneurship knowledge and workplace readiness, they are empowered with more than just technical ability, they are empowered with choice, dignity and opportunity.

This program is about creating pathways towards economic inclusion and helping individuals discover their own potential.

Behind every stitch is a story.

Behind every participant is a future entrepreneur, a future employer, a Leader and someone capable of changing the circumstances of their family and community.

As I spoke in this video the excitement and hope were already visible, and now looking back we can see that the journey was already beginning to transform lives.

Economic Inclusion is a Human Right, and we are committed to creating opportunities one person at a time.

Please continue walking this journey with us.

19/05/2026

The Journey Continues: Tsitsing Sewing Programme - Week 1 & 2 Update.

Over the past two weeks, Woke Motswana has had the privilege of implementing the Tsitsing Sewing Programme under the leadership of Kgosana Koketso Rakhudu, with a vision far greater than teaching people how to sew.

Our mission is simple yet Powerful: Building the South African Economy through Technical Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Development.

This programme is designed to empower unemployed women and youth with practical sewing skills, entrepreneurship development and workplace readiness. Creating pathways towards economic inclusion, self-employment and dignity.

Week one stated with an induction into the programme where participants completed registration forms, submitted required documentation and were introduced to the purpose and expectations of the programme. We believe that every successful journey starts with understanding, where you are going and why.

Participants then moved to machine safety and handling, learning the fundamentals of using sewing machines correctly and safely. This was followed by practical straight line sewing exercises where confidence started growing stitch by stitch.

Soon after participants proudly completed their first sewing project, a pin cushion. While this may seem like a small achievement, it represented something bigger: "The beginning of a journey of learning, growth and possibility.

The program then progressed to producing scatter cushion covers, allowing participants to apply newly acquired skills while developing attention to detail and workmanship.

One of the most exciting moments came when participants worked on a real life practical project by producing table cloths for the Tsitsing Lekgotla la Rakhudu Mother's day Celebration. Moving from classroom learning to practical application gave the participants exposure to what real production environment looks like.

As the programme continued into entrepreneurship and workplace readiness sessions, discussions shifted towards helping participants understand how skills can become businesses, income streams and opportunities for employment.

At Woke Motswana, we do not only want to produce people who know how to sew. We want to produce individuals who can create opportunities, build businesses, establish cooperatives and transform their lives, family and community.

Economic Inclusion is a Human Right, and through initiatives like these we continue building sustainable futures, one person at a time.

Thank You to everyone supporting this journey. This is only the beginning.

15/05/2026

Tsitsing Kgotla ya Rakhudu, in partnership with Woke Motswana, has launched a 10‑day Tshenolo Sewing Skills Development Programme.

Learn practical sewing techniques, build income-generating skills, and join a community of makers.

Limited spaces — register now by visiting Tsitsing Excellence Corporate Centre - Old Post Office

15/05/2026