From selling their home to securing Shoprite shelves: a father-and-son success story

A father-and-son team successfully pivoted their haircare business during the COVID-19 pandemic by selling their family home to fund expansion. Their brand, Essence Hair Care, is now stocked in major retail chains like Shoprite.
Why it matters
This story highlights the resilience of small business owners and the impact of family-run enterprises on local economic growth.
Norman (left) and Agobokwe Motsepe. Picture: Supplied
The article is a human-interest success story with no political or ideological agenda.
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