Farm fresh: How one SA farmer is creating jobs and smashing gender norms

For the past 10 years, young African entrepreneurs have been recognised by the Anzisha Prize, which provides a cash prize, mentoring and training for the winner. This year – out of more than 1,200 applications – a 22-year woman who farms vegetables in Limpopo, Mahlatse Matlakane, has been elected as one of the 20 top finalists. Matlakane spoke to BizNews about her business, Wozilex Farm (which is 100% woman-owned) about her experience as a finalist for the Anzisha prize, the challenges of acquiring land in South Africa and how the pandemic affected her business. She is clearly not scared to break stereotypes and also likes to hunt and fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices