Botlhale Ba Rrammutla Farms Pty Ltd
What does your company do?
Botlhale Ba Rrammutla Farms Pty Ltd is a 100% Black-woman-owned, youth-led agriculture and biodiversity company rooted in Indigenous Knowledge Systems. We specialize in developing natural health, wellness, and personal care products that merge traditional plant-based healing with cutting-edge science.
Our operations are multifaceted, including:
Phytomedicine & Skincare Innovation: We collaborate with the University of Pretoria on research to develop clinically tested natural skincare products under our ‘Cancare’ range—targeting acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, and sensitive skin. These products are suitable for all skin types and formulated using sustainable indigenous ingredients like hemp and mushrooms.
Agri-processing & Biodiversity: We cultivate and process medicinal plants, hemp, and fungi to create value-added products such as healing teas, powdered mushroom capsules, hemp gin, and herbal lubricants that support inclusive health.
Textiles from Hemp: We’re pioneering a sustainable textile range from hemp stalk fiber, blended with natural materials like mulberry silk, to create breathable, luxurious bedding and lingerie.
Farm-to-Table Restaurant: Our on-site eatery, A Precious Table, offers farm-fresh meals using produce from our organic farm, while empowering local youth through employment and skills training.
Community Upliftment & Regenerative Agriculture: Through local job creation, women empowerment, and sustainable farming practices, we are not only creating products but transforming lives and ecosystems.
Our business reflects a deep commitment to healing—of people, the land, and local economies.
What is your biggest success?
Our biggest success has been the development and launch of the Cancare personal care range, a groundbreaking skincare line co-created with the University of Pretoria and backed by over 25 years of scientific research. Using indigenous plants, we formulated clinically tested products that address acne, hyperpigmentation, aging, and sensitive skin—while being inclusive and suitable for all skin types. In 2024, we showcased this range at the International Ethnopharmacology Conference in Cape Town, where we won the Dr. Phepsile Maseko Innovation Award for our contribution to traditional medicine and biotechnology. This success validated our mission to bridge Indigenous Knowledge Systems with modern science, and has opened doors to export interest, retail partnerships, and youth employment. It proved that a Black, woman-owned farm can lead scientific innovation—starting from the soil, all the way to skincare shelves.
What has been your biggest hurdle?
Our biggest hurdle has been accessing consistent funding and scalable distribution channels to commercialize our research-backed products. While we’ve developed high-quality skincare and wellness innovations in partnership with top institutions, bringing these products to market at scale has been challenging. As a youth-led, Black woman-owned business rooted in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, we’ve often been overlooked by traditional funders who don't yet see the commercial potential of culturally rooted biotech. Navigating regulatory requirements for natural products, particularly in cosmetics and hemp, has also been time-consuming and costly. Despite these hurdles, we’ve continued to innovate, sell directly to consumers, and build strong community support. We’re now exploring strategic partnerships, retail listings, and e-commerce platforms to overcome these barriers and grow sustainably. Every obstacle has strengthened our resolve to prove that African innovation belongs on the global stage.
