By Grace Holdings (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Mangaung Branch |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Services include:
• Custom Clothing Design and Production
• School Uniform Manufacturing
• Traditional Attire
• Corporate and Event Wear
• Alterations and Repairs
Challenges/Needs:
When owner of By Grace Holdings (Pty) Ltd, approached Seda, the business faced several challenges that hindered its growth. Limited production capacity was a major obstacle, requiring funding to acquire equipment and resources to meet increasing customer demand. An application was submitted through Seda’s Asset Assist Support Programme to address this need. Additionally, Tsakani lacked pitching skills, which were essential for securing funding and business opportunities, prompting Seda to provide relevant training. Access to larger markets was another significant challenge, Seda facilitated the company’s participation in the Free State Fashion Week 2024, offering a platform to showcase its products and expand its market reach. Furthermore, ongoing mentorship and coaching were identified as critical needs to enhance business management, improve strategic planning, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Small Business Assessment Tool was conducted and Seda assisted with the following:
• Art of Pitching Training
• Trade Facilitation: Exposure to broader markets through Seda’s stakeholder networks.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Ongoing guidance to improve general business operations.
• Access to funding: Asset Assist Support Programme
• Art of Pitching Training
• Trade Facilitation: Exposure to broader markets through Seda’s stakeholder networks.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Ongoing guidance to improve general business operations.
• Access to funding: Asset Assist Support Programme
Outcome Details:
By Grace Holdings (Pty) Ltd achieved significant success following Seda’s intervention. The business received R245,599 in funding through the Asset Assist Support Programme, which enabled the acquisition of equipment to enhance production capacity. Tsakani Motholi also attended Seda’s "Art of Pitching" training and won R10,000 at Seda Pitch 2024. Through Seda’s referral, she showcased her clothing line at the Free State Fashion Week, where she gained valuable exposure and won an additional R5,000 from Absa. Her exceptional work led to her recruitment by YEZ Model to showcase her designs internationally in Mumbai, India, in March 2025. Business secured a contract with Ntediseng Secondary School in Botshabelo valued at over R350 000. Business performance improved resulting in 5% increase in turnover, four (4) new jobs were created and one (1) sustained.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Seda has been instrumental in transforming my business and opening doors I never thought possible
