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Portia Mngomezulu Written by Janine Caradonna on behalf of Pick n Pay Portia Mngomezulu was awarded Pick n Pay’s 2018 Small Supplier of the Year award Local entrepreneur Portia Mngomezulu, founder of Portia M Skin Solutions , was awarded Pick n Pay’s 2018 Small Supplier of the Year award for her business’ exceptional growth performance and job creation. The annual award recognises and rewards the company’s top performing small supplier in the country across various categories. When Portia gave birth to her son in 2010, she not only embraced motherhood, but also entrepreneurship. After developing stretch markets during her pregnancy, her mother-in-law suggested Marula oil to treat the scarring. The results were so impressive that Portia wanted to share it with those closest to her. Investing R200 initially, Portia bought Marula oil directly from rural women in Limpopo, bottled it herself and began selling it as a side-business. The profit she made on each bottle was reinvested...