Ukuhamba

Ukuhamba uses advanced technology to produce high-quality, affordable, and durable custom-made prosthetics and orthotics for amputees and individuals with disabilities. The high cost of imported materials made prosthetics largely inaccessible in South Africa. To address this issue, Ukuhamba utilizes recycled plastic bottles to create affordable prosthetic devices.

• Business Owner: Sibongile Mongadi
• Website: www.ukuhamba.com
• Contact No: +27(0) 67 721 8062
• Email: sibongile@ukuhamba.co.za
• Appeared on: 702

Quote from Thuli on why they were chosen as a finalist:

"Ukuhamba utilizes waste materials to create affordable prosthetics using a 3D printer. They scan the existing limb or hand with a 3D scanner and then produce the prosthetics using a 3D printer. Their prosthetics are lighter, more flexible, and, most importantly, more affordable than traditional prosthetics."