General Information

First Name

Shelagh

Last Name

Rhodes

Nickname

Shelagh

Job Position

Founder

Biography

Shelagh Rhodes is a South African entrepreneur whose story is defined by resilience, creativity, and a love for building businesses that make a difference. From her early days working holiday jobs to fund her studies, she learned the value of independence and hard work — qualities that have shaped her entire career.

Her journey began in fashion retail, where she founded Salukis, a boutique clothing chain that reflected her flair for design and innovation. Later, she discovered her true calling in the uniform industry, where she combined her eye for detail with a passion for service. Over the years, Shelagh has led and grown multiple ventures, including JLS Corporate Clothing, which she built from her dining room into a nationally recognized enterprise.

Today, she is the Founder and Managing Director of Muze Uniform Solutions, a company with a national footprint that blends sustainability, technology, and creativity to deliver uniforms that empower people and strengthen brands. Beyond business, Shelagh is deeply committed to job creation, transformation, and mentoring others — ensuring her work contributes meaningfully to South Africa’s future.

Her story is one of reinvention and perseverance: a woman who has built, sold, and rebuilt businesses, always with vision and heart. Shelagh Rhodes stands as proof that with determination and creativity, it is possible to turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into lasting legacies.

Skills

Marketing / Communications, Finance, Business Planning

Interests

Networking, Mentorship, Investment