Zikhona Sistah Roots Mgoqi, a seasoned fashion designer, she trained at the Hope Factory and launched Roots Creations thereafter. In 2015, Zikhona expanded her impact by training others and later opened her own fashion school. Zikhona's passion for education extends to sewing programmes and participating in numerous fashion exhibitions. In 2019, she was funded by the Mandela Bay Development Agency to facilitate a six-month Creativity Cultivation workshop for youth aged 18-25. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Arts and Culture selected her work for export to Johannesburg. In 2023, she participated in the Embo Jewels Beauty Pageant and led a fashion programme at the Mendi Art Centre.

In 2024, the Ray Mhlaba Centre enlisted her to design and lead a three-month fashion and beading programme for their students. Her fashion school continues to thrive, with graduates pursuing professional careers. She also gives back by teaching beadwork to disabled members of her community for free. Through Roots Creations, Zikhona beautifully merges her love for beadwork and clothing design, continuing to influence the world of African fashion.