Mitchwear sneakers aim for longevity, upskill the youth of SA and create employment

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GUEST – Johnny Modiba – Founder of Mitch Sneakers

Within a few months of operations, businessman Johnie Modiba has seen his sneakers brand Mitch Wear grow in leaps and bounds. The Limpopo-born shoe manufacturer, who is based in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni, has taken the industry by storm introducing a sneaker that is durable, flexible, and affordable. Modiba’s experience in the footwear industry helped him in the designing the behind-the-scenes part, which is manufacturing
13 Apr 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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