A&TG EKASI
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | City of Cape Town |
| Business Start Date: | 2014-08-06 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Abass N TG EKASI (Pty) Ltd designs and manufactures handbags, backpacks, apparel and accessories with an African print, using bold and bright fabrics from the African continent. The Gugulethu based business started operating in 2008. The two co-owners, Ms Thuleka Duze and Mr Abass Ma-azu are two creative fashionista’s who are always seeking
to come up with new and unique designs. The business has been growing steadily attending various trade exhibitions where their products created from various African print, are a massive success. A&TG EKASI regularly do pop-up markets to showcase their products.
Challenges/Needs:
Lack of access to markets.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Facilitated the POP-UP activation mall in December 2023, Maynard Mall, Wynberg.
Outcome Details:
• Revenue increase from R 165 000 to R 216 658,59, an increase of 31,31%, and
• Employment increase by 1 from 3 to 4 staff members.
• Employment increase by 1 from 3 to 4 staff members.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“The pop-up market went very well. We managed to access and retain clients who are either buying
or referring clients to us on a regular basis. We are grateful for the continuous support we receive
from Seda. Thank you so much.”
or referring clients to us on a regular basis. We are grateful for the continuous support we receive
from Seda. Thank you so much.”
