How Stephen turned smelly shoes into a business

Stephen Maboka, a young South African entrepreneur, successfully launched a shoe cleaning and repair business called MS Shoes after completing a youth development program. His business is now expanding into online retail, highlighting the impact of vocational training on youth employment.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the effectiveness of skills-based training programs in fostering entrepreneurship among unemployed youth.
WHAT started as a way to deal with smelly soccer boots at home has grown into a thriving business.
The article is a human-interest feature story focusing on individual success and organizational impact.
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