10 Things you should know about Mogau Seshoene

Mogau Seshoene is widely known as the founder of The Lazy Makoti. Here are 10 things you should know about Mogau Seshoene

1. Mogau Seshoene was born in Turfloop Mankweng township in Limpopo, South Africa.
2. She hosts a Tv cooking show that showcases African recipes on a national Tv station and promotes South African culture through education about traditional local South African cuisine.
3. The Lazy Makoti offers cooking lessons in traditional South African cuisine.
4. In 2014, she left her corporate finance job to start The Lazy Makoti.
5. She got the inspiration to launch her company when a friend of hers needed cooking lessons on South African cuisine, and could only find those that offered only French, Italian, and others.
6. Her friend later recommended her services to a few other people.
7. She then registered the business and turned the idea into her livelihood because she realized there was a gap in the market.
8. She is a passion-driven entrepreneur who pivoted from a finance career to teaching women in South Africa how to cook traditional cuisine.
9. In 2005, through The Hook-up Dinner, an entrepreneurial support network, Mogau received R150 000 in capital after winning their Lean Jump start-up competition.
10. The lazy Makoti also has a range of kitchen accessories such as chopping boards and aprons that are locally produced.