When 12-year-old Bubele Jele, from Northcrest in Mthatha, first watched a classmate crocheting during a lesson, it changed her life — it helped shape her daily routine and her plans for the future. She asked to be taught the basics, and then continued learning through YouTube tutorials, practising until she could complete her own pieces. Bubele crochets skirts, jerseys, hats and other items for customers who order items and pay a deposit.
She said she enjoyed creating things that people could use and wear. “It feels good when someone buys something I made with my own hands.” She began selling her work in 2024 and slowly built a customer base, mostly through people who shared her creations online. Her interest in crocheting grew from wanting a practical skill.
She said living in SA made her think about unemployment at a young age. “I heard grown-ups talking about how hard it was to find jobs, so I told myself I needed a skill that could help me one day.” I want to teach others because maybe it can help them too. She believes young people need a skill, even when they are still at school.
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