Project Overview
About Us
We empower unemployed communities through fashion
Lishongololo (Pty) Ltd was founded in 2018 in the Embulwane rural area with the visionary aim of bridging the gap between rural and urban communities through
fashion design and schoolwear production. Although officially registered in 2018,
The company began full operations in February 2021.
Lishongololo Academy of Fashion was established to empower unemployed youth and women by equipping them with practical sewing, business, and entrepreneurial skills. The company currently operates in Pietermaritzburg and remains committed to uplifting underprivileged communities through skills development and economic opportunity.
Our Services
Delivering The Highest Quality Traning and Product
Lishongololo Academy of Fashion provides top-quality training and services in the fashion industry, equipping aspiring designers, tailors, and entrepreneurs with the practical skills and knowledge needed to thrive. With a strong focus on creativity, innovation, and professional development, the academy ensures that every student receives hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real industry standards.
Training and Development
Sewing machine threading and operation
Drafting, cutting, and sewing garments………..
Garment Production
Traditional wear, Wedding dresses and formalwear
School uniforms: shirts, tunics, chinos…….
Acceditation
Lishongololo Academy of Fashion is accredited by the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA (FP&M SETA). In addition, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) provides business training and support to the academy.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognised by the Department of Social Development and awarded the opportunity to run a 6-month sewing training
project for community members in Umbumbulu (eMkhambathini area). This initiative focuses on empowering local
residents with employable skills in garment manufacturing.
Recognised by the Department of Economic Development and selected to showcase our original fashion
designs at the prestigious Kwande Festival in Durban. These achievements demonstrate the credibility and
growing influence of Lishongololo in both community development and the fashion industry.
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Putting in consistent effort, attention to detail, and hard work to achieve high standards..
Lishongololo (Pty) Ltd aim of bridging the gap between rural and urban communities through fashion design and schoolwear production.
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