Proudly SA Young Business Leaders

We all need some inspiration, motivation and positive energy to get through this pandemic. Venturing into my journey of appreciation and gratitude.

As a proud South African, I will be posting an article about exceptional young South African business leaders and entrepreneurs that have provided us with hope and continue to inspire us.

Today , I will write about Theo Baloyi, the current Founder of Bathu Shoes.

Born in Pretoria, Theo is an accountant by profession, having worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for 5 years.

In April 2015, with savings accumulated over the 5 year period spent at PwC, Theo Baloyi launched Bathu Shoes from a tiny room in Alexandra township, with the primary objective to tell an untold, proudly South African story/narrative to the world through selling uniquely designed shoes. Theo identified a gap for a shoe brand that would narrate authentic African stories . Prior to launching, Theo worked on the Research & Development , Quality control & Assurance , Proof of concept for Bathu Shoes for 18 months!

He aims to empower and provide job creation in South Africa. Opening up his 9th shoe store in Mamelodi proves he is currently making dreams come true for all those around him. Today this inspirational entrepreneur is making well over R18 Million from selling his unique sneakers. Theo Baloyi's great success is certainly a true testament of how far hard work and determination can take you.

I would like to thank you for your contribution to our society

Please visit his store should you require any South Africa made shoes: https://www.bathu.co.za/