Pontsho Manzi, founder of FabImage, is an Image Consultant and professional motivational speaker. She specializes in keynote addresses and "hands on" breakout workshops, as well as in-depth corporate image workshops custom-designed to transform the image and attitude of employees at all levels. With her classic sense of fashion, she is passionate about helping people change their image and improve their lives. Pontsho qualified as an image consultant with The Image Academy of South Africa (A Member of the Institute for Colour and Image Consultants for Men and Women in California, USA) in 2006.

She is knowledgeable, outspoken, highly determined and skilful, yet compassionate when working with people. As a natural entrepreneur, Pontsho knew early on in her life that fashion, design and image makeovers were her passion and would one day form part of her portfolio of businesses. Growing up, her sense of style and ability to assist others to look their best within their budgets demonstrated her natural talent.

She is a member of BWASA (Business Women Association of SA), PSASA (Professional Speakers Association of SA), APICSA (Association of Professional Image Consultants of SA) and AICI (Association of Image Consultants International)

Pontsho is also a qualified HR practitioner, facilitator, coach and professional speaker, and she understands first hand the importance of promoting a professional image. With her passionate and warm sense of humor, she has entertained, trained and motivated thousands of women and men during her successful career in business backed by her qualifications in HR (Degree), Image, Project Management and Personal Development. She is passionate about her work and her success as a speaker is evidenced by the many positive comments by those who have attended her workshops, seminars and talks.

Pontsho is the founder of FabGalz, a non-profit organization established to empower young girls in building successful careers in their chosen fields. She trains and coaches young girls on leadership skills, self esteem, personal branding, power dressing and impression management which allows them to reach their dreams. One of the mentees had this to say about Pontsho:

"Pontsho Manzi is a woman of many talents and is a very skillful person. She is someone who makes you understand that you have a lot to learn and goals to achieve. She makes it seem possible, especially when looking at her success. She is a good teacher and a role model to many of us.I have learnt a lot from spending time with her. I have also gained a lifetime relationship and she has made me realize what I am capable of. Pontsho has an optimistic view on life, guidelines that are always useful and is able to balance her life. She is patient and has a great attitude towards teaching. Pontsho neither looks down on other people nor judges their way of living instead she gets to know and understand each person."
Shelote Rapolai (Cell C)

The preceding comment defines the essence of who Pontsho is and what she brings to the image consulting profession in South Africa