VOICED : Soweto's urban entrepreneurs take on the world

The video highlights the success of a Soweto-based fashion designer whose African print designs have gained international popularity. It challenges the notion that success requires leaving the township, showcasing how local support from Box Shop has enabled her and other entrepreneurs to thrive. The initiative has created jobs and fostered a business ecosystem, demonstrating the untapped economic potential of South African townships.

What is the main achievement of the Soweto fashion designer mentioned in the video?

• Opening a new store in Soweto

• Selling her designs internationally

• Collaborating with a famous designer

• Winning a fashion award

How does Box Shop help local businesses in Soweto?

• By providing financial loans

• By offering a platform for global reach and business advice

• By organizing local fashion shows

• By supplying raw materials

What is one of the goals of Box Shop for the next decade?

• To launch a new fashion line

• To open 10 new stores

• To partner with international brands

• To expand into Europe

Who is Valoppi Impala weenie and what is his contribution?

• A fashion designer creating international designs

• An entrepreneur creating jobs for the unemployed

• A government official supporting local businesses

• A store owner expanding into new markets

Despite government investment, what remains a challenge for townships?

• Untapped economic potential

• High crime rates

• Lack of skilled labor

• Poor infrastructure