“We Come Back With Intention, Lessons and Growth,” DRIP First Store Officially Opens
“We Come Back With Intention, Lessons and Growth,” DRIP First Store Officially Opens. It’s not about the number of times one falls down, the most important thing is the ability to get up. After a couple of setbacks, DRIP Footwear is back again, with a new store that was recently opened in Pretoria.
Drip Footwear, was established Lekau Sehoana in 2019. The shoe brand rose to prominence quickly, becoming a symbol of homegrown success. The brand resonated deeply with South Africans, particularly in the township economy, offering stylish, affordable footwear to the masses. The High Court in Johannesburg issued a liquidation order after an application by Wideopen Platform, a company specializing in large-scale advertising, claimed that Drip had failed to settle a R20 million bill for advertising services. The financial strain on Drip has become a high-profile case, marking a significant moment in the rise and challenges of a once-celebrated local brand.
After this, Sehoana, ventured into other business interests. In 2024, the multi-award winning entrepreneur launched a new company, Ubuhle Bendalo Investments. In October 2025, he introduced another sneaker brand, KITE. Now he has brought DRIP back, and it’s all systems go.
“Today something magical happened in Pretoria, we opened our first store. This store opening was so intentional, it aligns with the celebration of @dripsportif ‘s 7th anniversary.
We first opened this store 6 Years ago and 2 years ago it was closes due to the liquidation of Drip Footwear.
We come back with intention, lessons and growth.
What a journey, what a story, what a life. Please do visit us at 387 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria. We’re opposite the Reserve Bank.
Store Number 1…. #TheTownshipDream,” Sehoane said.
