Lusanda: Most Likely to Keep Coming Back

When Lusanda joined Themba Training’s Basic Sewing course in early 2025, she was unemployed and could only find occasional work as a domestic worker. She was keen to learn, and she kept coming back to practise her skills, completing the Intermediate Sewing course twice before returning for another dressmaking course.

Her dedication began to open doors. When a local business approached Themba Training looking for someone to help make covers for Jacuzzis, we put Lusanda’s name forward. She got the job and now works full time as a cutter and assistant to the on-site seamstress.

Lusanda has continued to build her skills on the job. When she returned for another dressmaking course, she shared that she was now being asked to do more than cut the panels. She was also sewing parts of the covers herself. This has given her a sense of pride and the confidence to put herself forward for more opportunities, including taking on sewing work when one of the other seamstresses retired.

Lusanda’s story shows how training, practice and the right opportunity can help someone build skills, grow in confidence and move towards a more secure future.

 

“Thank you for helping me to learn to sew and for being patient while I practised every time. This has opened up this new opportunity for me. I am very grateful.”