In Postmasburg’s Newtown township, where opportunity has long been scarce, Elelwani Sophia Maphutha saw more than hardship; she saw potential waiting to be unlocked.
Today, as the founder and managing director of Sophia Projects (Pty) Ltd, she is turning that vision into concrete change, proving that construction isn’t just about bricks and mortar, but about rebuilding lives.
“I watched too many people, especially women, carry the weight of broken systems. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be part of rebuilding something, not just structures, but lives. That’s what shaped the foundation of Sophia Projects,” Maphutha said.
Building a business on faith
and purpose
“The first step was daring to believe that I was enough even without capital, connections, or a formal blueprint,” she said.
Registering Sophia…
