ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Entrepreneurship: What they don't tell you and what you need to hear more of
07 SEPT 2023 | 15:00 - 15:30
South Africa’s National Entrepreneur Champion* talks about why you need a good support system, how important it is to have a role model to emulate, and how beneficial mentorship chats are. Dumisani shares his personal experience of imposter syndrome and why it will never go away. He also explores why you don’t need to be an expert in your field, the benefits of belonging to a group or network of entrepreneurs, and how perseverance has groomed Dumisani’s experience of being a successful entrepreneur.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dumisani Mahlangu
Founder & Director | Chepa Streetwear
Dumisani Mahlangu, the founder of Chepa Streetwear, is a passionate entrepreneur who is Inspired by his family's entrepreneurial background. Dumisani pursued a career in insurance and later embarked on a journey to create Chepa. Starting as a creative passion project while working in a corporate environment, Dumisani's love for African prints led him to develop stylish and practical garments that offer an alternative to traditional fashion. With Chepa, he aims to bridge the gap between global trends and African design, showcasing the beauty of African prints in a modern and innovative way. Through he’s leadership Chepa has grown into a reputable fashion house through an omnichannel retail strategy. Chepa works with fashion institutions to develop local design talent as well as reignite the skill and art of clothing and textile manufacturing.
