Charcoal Queen Builds Empire from Waste | Johannesburg News

Meet Dudu Skhosana, a triple-degree holder who turned charcoal farming into a booming business—starting with hospital-grade activated charcoal, then pivoting to eco-friendly cosmetics made from invasive black wattle trees. Despite scaling back due to rising electricity costs and facing a male-dominated industry, she’s now winning awards, supplying lodges and retailers, and turning scarcity into success by turning down customers because demand outpaces her capacity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-09-14-qualifications-failed-to-get-her-a-job-now-dudu-is-making-money-from-charcoal/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef18aed765dd6410 Report issues to [email protected].