Phepisa Naturals a tenant company at The Innovation Hub was founded by Phephisile Maseko in 2014 with the primary objective of creating products that are natural and speak to the health and wellness of all South Africans. Ms Maseko, who is also a traditional healer, was inspired to create the product range after she assisted a lady in her community who had a child suffering from Acne and Skin disorders.

Rumours of her miraculous product circulated her neighbourhood and that is when she decided to join The Innovation Hub and seek for assistance to commercialise her products. To date Phephisa Naturals has an extensive product range that assists individuals with skin problems, The reproductive system and blood circulation.

Ms Maseko has also made significant efforts to the development of her community, KaHhoyi Village in Mpumalanga. With the vision of growing her company and benefiting the community, Ms Maseko has been establishing women and youth led cooperatives that supply raw materials to Phephisa Naturals and surrounding manufactures. The cooperatives have also been involved in the sales and distribution networks of the company.

“I have been inspired to develop my business by collaborating and partnering with local cooperatives of women and youth, who cultivate and supply us with quality raw materials which are used for Phephisa products” – Founder Ms Phephisile Maseko