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Tsonga Clearance Store (Howick)

Tsonga South Africa has opened their very own clearance store in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal! Follow the clearance store’s dedicated Facebook page here: Tsonga Clearance Store, where they will share their latest news and specials (URL: www.facebook.com/TsongaClearance). Find their new Clearance Store in Midway Square, Prospect Place in Howick. Their doors have officially opened today, so pop in and find bargains on gorgeous leather footwear and bags!

You can reach them at the store on 033 007 0057 or clearance@tsonga.com. Their trading hours are as follows:

  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 16:30
  • Saturday: 09:00 to 14:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 to 13:00
  • Public Holidays: 09:00 to 13:00
  • 📍 Address: Midway Square, Prospect Place, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
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A to Z of South African Leather Shoe Makers

The truth about a made in South Africa anything is that it will outlast made in China every single time.

A woman with good shoes is never ugly.

Coco Chanel

A to Z of companies that make leather shoes in South Africa. There may be a lot that I’ve missed but you can leave a comment on this post and I’ll update this list.

Right now is the time to support local. By buying local you are directly contributing to an income of a fellow South African.

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A to Z of South African Handbag Makers

A to Z of companies that make handbags in South Africa – and there are many. You will be spoilt for choice between leather handbags, canvas handbags, recycled material bags and even vegan leather handbags.

I don’t just talk the talk, I support local. In my collection I have Tsonga, IY Apparel, Thandana, Peppertree (who unfortunately closed during the pandemic) and also…

#WearSouthAfrican: Tsonga in white & black and then my other IY Apparel bag

If you don’t spot your favourite South African handbag maker on this list, comment below and I will add them.

A – is for all the handbag makers in South Africa

B – is for the BEST quality handbags in the world made right here

C – is for creative handbag silhouettes and ideas

D – is for dream handbags made in South Africa

E – is for entrepreneurs who help the economy grow

F – is for flourish

G – is for giving

H – is for happy

I – is for industrious

J – is for joy

K – is for kindness

L – is for LEKKER

M – is for the “mooiste” handbags you could ever dream of

N – is for now

O – is for onwards

P – is for productive

Q – is for quality

  • oops… nothing yet here

R – is for roots in Africa

S – is for supporting South African businesses

T – is for thriving

U – is for uplift

V – is for value

  • oops… nothing yet here

W – is for wild Africa

X – is for you get me there…

  • oops… nothing yet here

Y – is for yes

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Z – is for ja ne, ek weet nie

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Hello, nice to meet you (Girl Boss Diaries)

It has been more than a year since I left “corporate life”. I won’t lie, it was a big decision to make – I have bills for fertility treatments, bonds, groceries, levies and utilities to pay. Then I realised that staying would mean selling my soul, aging prematurely and just be unhappy every single day.

I jumped. It felt like forever before my feet hit something solid and I didn’t have to dip into my savings anymore. Thank goodness that I am frugal and squirreled away money. Some days I barely touch ground as I’m that busy – and other days I can stop and take a breather. It’s a more balanced life with a whole lot less stress – seriously.

Another advantage is that I choose my work uniform – with no clause in my contract that excludes certain items of clothing… or dyeing my hair pink (I am doing it this year – you just watch). I now wear bootleg jeans with everything from sneakers to beautifully locally handmade shoes mixed in with jewellery that I collected over the years.

Recently I ventured out to a meeting with a potential client and wore this. It’s not always about what you wear – it’s about feeling comfortable and being confident. Clients trust people that they relate to – and they sign projects.

Wearing Tsonga, Miladys and Pick n Pay

Wearing Tsonga, Miladys and Pick n Pay

  • Laptop bag and shoes from Tsonga (made in South Africa)
    I don’t wear heels anymore as I have quite a bad knee injury, but the height on these are just perfect and I don’t have any pain at the end of the day.
  • Bootleg jeans from Miladys
    I never used to shop at Miladys but suddenly they have the most amazing jeans…
  • Black T-shirt from Pick n Pay (made in South Africa)
    I love these “not made in China” T’s that actually fit around my shoulders that has a little extra length to get down to my hips.
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Under the Christmas tree – gifts made with love in Africa: Tsonga

I’m positively certain that you are going to love me after reading the good news from Tsonga. I have news of Christmas specials, a discount coupon and when the last day is to order for a guaranteed delivery before Christmas…

If you don’t know about Tsonga, you are missing out! They are a home-grown brand from the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) and make beautiful shoes, bags and more. I’m too scared to start telling you about the craftsmanship, because I might not be able to stop, but the hands that cut and stitch everything are hands of people that know the African sun (so you know it is good).

They have given me a 10% discount coupon to share with my readers. When you do your checkout apply the coupon TSONGAGODDESS for 10% off your online purchase! You will have to hurry this coupon expires on 24 Dec 2017 at 23h59.

…but wait, it gets better. There is also a Christmas sale happening on the website. However, if you want delivery in time for Christmas you will have to place your order by 13 December 2017 (tomorrow). They will be sending out the last parcels on the 19th of December and then only again from the 8th of January 2018.

I have decided to maybe spoil myself with a new pair of shoes from them, so I am placing my order as soon as I decide which colour. I have huge feet so I want to get in before anyone snatches what I want. But I am a nice person and will share my great gift picks from their website.

Passport cover for the traveler in your life: R169

For the little one in your life… a Shwe Shwe giraffe, elephant or rhino handmade by Toy Project. This is a skills and employment initiative for women in the picturesque Little Karoo and Garden Route of South Africa. Each toy is 100% handmade and unique using little more than a needle and thread, with each reflecting an individual style and personal expression. They are R399 each.

Tsonga---Shwe Shwe

What I have learned since owning a pair of Tsonga shoes is that not all shoes are created equal. There is a huge difference in the softness of leather over your feet and that a well-made sole can let you walk further. When this finally sunk into my brain I realised that if I invested in quality products I won’t have to keep buying shoes… So, my top picks from Tsonga are these shoes… (they start at R455 on the Christmas Sale)

I can’t really wear high-heels too much anymore due to an old knee injury, so when I have to look a little more put together for meetings and nights out with my friends I still keep it low to the ground. Just look at those red shoes!

Not all gifts have to be expensive, sometimes it can be something small – and depending who you buy for (yourself, the wife, mother) you can push up the price point to what suits your budget.
From left to right: ELE purse at only R159, Nwabisa at R699, Kwenzi at R1999 (that is me walking through Sandton lol)

Tsonga handbags and purses

For the man in your life… if there is one thing I learned about buying for a man it is that finding something for hubby is the most difficult thing in the world. I have had to return so many gifts for him over the years that I now know that he doesn’t like certain styles combined with certain colours, it is insane. Luckily there is a nice selection available on Tsongo’s website and I can just make hubby and bro-in-law browse and let me know which they like.
From left to right: Leefa at R450, Juza at R699, Spoko at R1199

Tsonga gifts for men

Whatever you buy this Christmas, buy local.

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A Tsonga Bag For Christmas

Blogging (and freelancing) isn’t always glamorous and fun, sometimes you are on the road so much to get to events, destinations or meetings where you have to be ready to take photos, make notes and dazzle people – that what you carry with you, matters.

If you want to own your very own Tsonga goodies, they have given me a 10% discount coupon to share with my readers. When you do your checkout apply the coupon TSONGAGODDESS for 10% off your online purchase! You will have to hurry this coupon expires on 24 Dec 2017 at 23h59.
…but wait, it gets better. There is also a Christmas sale happening on the website. However, if you want delivery in time for Christmas you will have to place your order by 13 December 2017 (tomorrow). They will be sending out the last parcels on the 19th of December and then only again from the 8th of January 2018.

For me it is important to always present myself as a professional. I have my laptop for the times I need to present work to clients, a beautiful Parker pen with notebook for action points and notes – but what I carry it all in matters too. I like to look effortless but with taste and I like to carry bags that represent who I am as a person. I love bags that are functional, but shows craftsmanship, originality and will cope with my travels.

I’m planning to take along a small laptop when we travel to Reunion Island next year (shock horror!) because I want to blog at night when the kid, hubby and my parents are asleep. It will be 2 weeks of travel so I don’t want to forget anything and you, my reader, miss out on something that could’ve made your next trip a little more exciting.

What bag will do?

I know all laptops come with the standard (blah) black nylon bag, but that isn’t for me. It just doesn’t reflect me as an individual. I want something durable, something locally made, something… awesome.

So this is what I have my eye on, a bag from Tsonga.

TSONGA laptop bag - leather, made in South Africa

Tsonga only uses the finest leather, promises handcrafted products 100% Made in Africa – all from the heart of the kingdom of the Zulu. A company with heart that empowers our people by encouraging them to ply their craft and create shoes and bags that proudly bear an elephant as emblem.

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Tsonga, made in South Africa

I always forget to spoil myself and when I get something as amazing as a pair of leather shoes… I literally do a victory dance. My mom-in-law has Tsonga shoes, handbags and purses and always boasts about them – and I never understood.

If you don’t want to schlep around to find them on shelves, just order online: www.tsonga.com

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