Nestled at the foot of the Drakensberg mountains in the Kingdom of the Zulu, lies a peaceful village rich in untainted African heritage. Here, in this picturesque farming district, live the village craft women, who form part of the age-old heritage of traditional shoe craft. In an area with high levels of unemployment, these women have been given a valuable employment opportunity and a chance to practice the time-honored custom of hand-stitching.

In a time when many such communities are crumbling, this little village has remained closely knit, with a sense of brotherhood and culture that is the essence of their very existence. Not content with merely providing employment, Tsonga also assists in educating and uplifting the community with outreach programs aimed at improving the quality of life of every individual. The tribal chief has little doubt over the role Tsonga has played in his tribe's rejuvenation, and believes the employment offered has truly been a blessing from the ancestors.