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Meet Refentse Sekgaolela, Who Makes Money Cleaning Bins in Her Neighbourhood

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:35 PM by Naomi Kobbie

- A local woman has started her very own dustbin cleaning company, servicing a neighbourhood

- The young woman's creative thinking and hard work means she can proudly support herself

- Mzansi social media users were encouraged by the young hustler and took to the comments section to react

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A local woman who's not afraid to get her hands a little dirty has inspired Mzansi with her work ethic after starting her own dustbin cleaning service. The young business owner's story was shared by Twitter user @KasiEconomy.

Meet Refentse Sekgaolela: She Makes Money Cleaning Bins in Her Neighbourhood — This Kasi hustler started her own business. Images: @KasiEconomy/Twitter, @thatgirlfentse/Instagram
Source: Twitter

Refentse Sekgaolela may not come from much but she's definitely not choosing to dwell on circumstances that can't be changed. The young hustler is not ashamed of some hard work and a little mess, starting her own dustbin cleaning service just this year.

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While some people might turn their noses up at cleaning bins for money, Refentse's innovative thinking and inspiring work ethic definitely make her a woman worth envying. The accomplished entrepreneur even has her own business email and work page.

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Refenste's story definitely had Mzansi encouraged, ready to take some initiative in their own lives. Check out some of the comments from social media below:

@beingboits said:

"I salute you Refentse. A lot of people wouldn't have the courage to do this. Big ups."

@OscarCharlieM said:

"She's definitely the queen. I stan."

@Toked_up said:

"I hope this trends hard. This is a boss right hurr!"

@BongumenziNdlo8 said:

"INSPIRATIONAL STUFF!"

@MnguniEmmanuel had a few fun business ideas:

"Now imagine this... if she also drew/painted designs/graphics on them as one of her services."

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@iam_sboch said:

"Bereka mosadi."

@marvin_charles_ said:

"My kinda gal."

@Khulani_03 said:

"I'm impressed!"

@Anthony19730811 said:

"Respect."

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In other heartwarming news, Briefly News reported that finding a job in this day and age is truly something to be proud of, especially since there are so many people looking. This is why when one young South African woman, Cynthia, shared the news that she is now employed, many celebrated with her.

"Finally, I got a job," she wrote happily, while also taking some time to say thank you.

The heartwarming post received over 22k likes and many thoughtful comments from her followers, who were truly happy for the young woman's new chapter in life. Read a few of their comments below:

@007Gagash joked:

"Congratulations, let's follow each other and leave unemployed ones behind."