About Us

Company overview

Makhabisi Recycling and Trading, located in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, is a 100% black female owned company that started in 2007 and formally registered in 2009.

Makhabisi Recycling is dedicated to being an inclusive green business, supporting the creation of social equity and generating decent jobs. People are at the centre of our business and we have made it our business to ensure we create a positive impact in all facets of our business.

The Team

Co-directors, Harriet Matjila and Anna Hartebeest, named the business in recognition of the people who dedicate themselves to beautifying the world around them.
While the company started with only five people, as of October 2016, 60 local people are now employed by Makhabisi. As a people-driven organisation, Makhabisi Recycling and Trading is passionate about building capacity and self-reliance within the business and community as a whole.

Experience & Accreditation

We are subcontractors of Extrupet, one of the largest recycling companies in South Africa since 2007.

Milestones & Achievements

Over the years we’ve managed to be part of amazing groups and individuals. We’ve managed to win awards and competitions since the early 2010s

Employment of over 60 people

Contractor of Extrupet since 2007

Nominees of the Township Entrepreneur Awards in 2016 & 2017

Finalist of the Eskom Business Investment Competition 2016

PETCO Winners 2019

SIAWECCA Winners 2020