Marethabile’s Moringa Journey 

(by Marethabile Leqheka, South Africa)

My name is Marethabile Leqheka, raised by the most beautifully soul-gifted man and woman. 

I descend from the peaceful village of Pitseng. I would spend my young days with playing freely with my 5 brothers and sisters, without a care in the world. My powerful and determined parents taught us the strict rules of survival, love and happiness at a tender age.  We would draw water from the springs, wash our tons of laundry at the river to turn and soak in the same river cooling off our young carefree bodies and day-by-day scars. 

Organic plants have always been a part of me, as there was not much to depend on those days. We would cultivate maize meal, sorghum, beans, potatoes, traditional herbs and all kinds of vegetables that kept us going and awakened my love for farming.

Through this experience of land cultivation at a young age, I can turn any dull garden into a luscious therapeutic place.  Even if I say it myself, I have the greenest hands in Africa! 

I am an innovator, trend setter, but most importantly a mother to my children and a mother to nature and good living. I am always ready to move and not make excuses.  I am determined to shift from struggle to freedom in every segment of my life. 

I am a staunch woman of wisdom, a free spirit, a kindness breather and one who understands that you are what you give and in return get what you give.

When you loves you also attract those who love.  That is how I met Sue, a fellow entrepreneur, in our journey of transport and logistics. She was later to become a close friend (2007).  I have 3 rules: (1) prayer, faith and hope; (2) spreading love and kindness; and (3) hard work.

Knowing About Moringa

I care for a good and healthy life for everyone.  That is how I am part of creating a world of greens, with moringa playing a vital part.

Moringa Organic has saved my life in ways unmentionable.  I wholeheartedly believe it could restore our immunities like those of our forefathers, instill happiness, stabilise world depression and spread kindness. Because a healthy soul is a kind soul.

For many years I had not known about the existence of Moringa until I visited my friend Sue. I had flu symptoms accompanied by a massive headache, when Sue offered me Moringa tea and Moringa leaf powder. From that day I had been relieved of my illness without consulting the Doctor. I was swept off my feet by the power of Moringa! 

I slowly began became interested in this miraculous herb to such an extent that I would often visit Sue, just so I could have Moringa tea. I became so motivated that I started researching on my own and acquired information in setting up a Moringa Farm.

After inquiring up and down, I finally got hold of Moringa seeds and started my Moringa journey.

As the saying goes, “If it is to be it is up to me”- Steve Harvey. The first batch of my seeds never made it, and did the next. 

As hard as it was to get hold of the seeds, I told myself this was the green I have been searching for all my life.  So I was determined to get them.

In 2013, I officially could declare myself a Moringa farmer. Fortunately, I live near the coast where the climate is warm with sufficient rain all year round.  Therefore when my seeds had spouted there was no turning back. The soil appreciated Moringa, my family appreciated Moringa, and it was time for the market to also appreciate Moringa.

Sis Thabiles Moringa Production

The nice part about cultivating the Moringa plant is that no part of it is wasted.  All parts of it are useful. The farm is not big, but it accommodated many healthy trees, which have grown into a thick forest.  Some trees are at least 5 metres tall. I find all this amazing, and without having used any fertilizers, all cleanly organic.

Moringa has enormous benefits, not only to mankind but also to animals.  Not only my family and I are healthy, but also my animals have benefited from moringa.  Visit my home and my dogs will attest!

Moringa is easy to plant and is easy to grow. The hardest thing is convincing the market of moringa’s benefits. After I had officially set up my Moringa base and had fresh Moringa leaves I had to make a living, nowhere else but through the market.

And to those of you who wonder and ask about the secret behind my radiant skin, this is what I wake up to every morning! My Miracle Moringa Smoothie…

And my philosophy for life and marketing?

I have respect and love for people. I talk politely, I care and practice the act of kindness.  

More often you repel respect by how often you refuse to give it.  You attract offence by how often you produce it. 

If you think of decorating the world with flowers, start by chopping off the roses at your doorstep. I bet you, wherever you go, people will listen to your story making it easier to market and sell your products and services.

Sis Thabiles Miracle Moringa

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