This International Women's Day, we are proud to celebrate the women entrepreneurs whose products are sold in our retail stores at Table Mountain.

Tourism remains one of South Africa’s strongest economic drivers, and we believe supporting local businesses, especially women-owned businesses, plays an important role in that growth.

“Tourism has the power to change lives and women are often at the centre of that transformation,” said our Managing Director, Wahida Parker. “When we intentionally source from women-owned businesses, we are not simply filling shelf space. We are creating pathways to long-term sustainability and economic inclusion.” Through our Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme, small businesses receive mentorship and support in areas such as finance, marketing and operations.

One example is Skona Clothing, a women-led clothing manufacturer based in Mitchells Plain.

“Having Skona Clothing stocked at Table Mountain is an incredible honour,” said Zubeida Hartnick, Director at Skona Clothing. “We are a small business from an under-resourced community, and this opportunity allows us to showcase our products to visitors from around the world. It’s not just a milestone for me, but for the women on my team who work hard every day to help grow the business.”

By supporting women entrepreneurs and sourcing locally, we continue to help grow small businesses and contribute to a more inclusive tourism economy in South Africa.