ENTREPRENEUR James Dziwa has mastered the art of reinventing himself in the business world.
When his fast-food (kota and chips) spaza shop in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, reached the end of its life, James switched business gears into the fashion industry.
With the cash he’d saved from his venture, he began his shoemaking career by buying a shoe sewing machine.
Within two years, his shoe and sandals manufacturing business flourished.
Explained the 44-year-old: “We’re doing well because we work on big orders from clients as far afield as Free State and Limpopo.”
James and Sons, as the venture is named, is a family business based in Elandsfontein, Jetpark, Ekurhuleni.
“We specialise in original leather shoes, sandals, belts and steering wrappers made from genuine elephant, ostrich, snake, buffalo and cow skin.
“Before I…