
T-Bose spoke to the founder of Ukhumba, Sibongile Mongadi.
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T-Bose spoke to the founder of Ukhumba, Sibongile Mongadi. Ukhamba produces light weight prosthetics to improve the conditions of amputees living with disabilities with a vision of giving them back their independence and confidence. Prosthetics are custom- made, durable, water-resistant and low-cost. Mongadi formed an initiative called Soweto Young Women Empowerment advocate who believes in the power of transforming societies and drive change worldwide which has reached and touched the lives of 200women. In 2018 she graduated from an organization Activate as she was part of 2 500 young leaders in South Africa driving change. Sibongile Mongadi redirected all of her company's focus to manufacture more than 200, 3D printed personal protective-masks and shield for free donation to help in fight against the COVID-19crisis. And also worked with 3 other innovators to develop Contactless Thermometer sensor and hands- free sanitizer that was used in one of the school in Midrand.