In celebration of Youth Month, we spotlight Nomathemba Selesho, a trailblazing entrepreneur rewriting the rules of South Africa’s male-dominated logistics industry. From growing up in a small township to building Themba Liyeza Logistics, Selesho has turned adversity into drive.
Nomathemba Liyeza, Owner, Themba Liyeza Logistics
Living with a hearing disability, she’s built a business rooted in resilience, inclusion, and community upliftment. Recently honoured with the SAB Foundation Tholoana Award for her outstanding entrepreneurial leadership, Selesho is proving that gender, disability, and background are no barriers to success — and she’s only just getting started.
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