Feel Good Tuesday: Meet South Africa's 'Queen Bee' in the honey industry!
Mokgadi Mabela is a third generation beekeeper who is creating a family business empire.
Native Nosi produces and sells honey, wax, and byproducts that are organic and indigenous. Their name is the best fit to describe and compliment the legacy that Mokgadi's father built and which she is trying to grow.
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The name Native Nosi comprises two words, taken from the English and Basotho languages, "nosi" meaning honey bee. Mokgadi is a third-generation beekeeper. Her father, who is a farmer and expert in the field, was her mentor.
Mokgadi's husband is the handyman, the delivery guy, and her 'superman', as she so affectionately refers to him. Her sister is her saleswoman and biggest supporter.
So, what is a beekeeper? Beekeepers keep honey bees in boxes or hives, and are known as 'bee farmers'. Bees produce not only honey, but pollen, royal jelly, and beeswax, which beekeepers also make available to us.
Mokgadi's work is not as clear cut as that, however. Stacey and J Sbu managed to connect with her for their Tuesday segment on the show known as #FeelGoodTuesday.
You can shop and buy Native Nosi products here.
The team chatted with Mokgadi about her bee making world, how she is not scared of bees, and what the future is for her growing empire.
Main image supplied by Native Nosi.
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