Mandisa Nkwenkwezi affectionately called “The Hat Lady” by the stars, is the founder and creative at Nzwakazi Millinery. Mandisa has created hats for the former first lady of the Republic of South Africa Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, renowned actress Florence Masebe, media mogul and fashion powerhouse Basetsana Khumalo and Ministers amongst others.

She has also dressed one of the local soapies Scandal. Her work has been exhibited in the annual London Hat Week 2020 and London Accessory Week 2021 and recently featured in a London based fashion Magazine The Circle.

She has featured in two leading radio stations in South Africa Umhlobo Wenene FM and Kaya FM. She has been selected to go study in China to expand her skills in Footwear Design and Manufacturing in 2019.

As a self-taught milliner Mandisa is always looking for ways to grow her brand and sharpen her craft. Passion and discipline are what drive Mandisa to take Nzwakazi Millinery to greater heights