“Big Up Black Child”: Mzansi Inspired by Local Bakery Employing 14 People

“Big Up Black Child”: Mzansi Inspired by Local Bakery Employing 14 People

  • South Africans are in love with a local bakery company that employs 14 people to curb the unemployment rate
  • SG Bakery operates in Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal and is the fastest-growing in the province, according to Kasi Economy
  • The bakery’s story is going viral on social media and Briefly News brings a number of positive reactions from the post

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A local business based in KwaZulu-Natal is fighting poverty through one of its biggest projects. SG Bakery operates in Umlazi and is making waves on social media platforms.

According to the Kasi Economy Group, SG Bakery is one of the fastest-growing bakeries in KwaZulu-Natal. They started in a shack in 2019 and now boasts 14 employees. Their client base exploded during the unrest.

With the unemployment rate at an all-time high, this is exactly what South Africa needs and Briefly News looks at this beautiful story.

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SG Bakery is a hit in the business sector. Image: @KasiEconomy/Twitter
Source: Facebook

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@Reuben Mzureuben said:

“Good, very good, big up bafethu, izinja ze game.”

@Khona Mlonyeni said:

“Well done.”

@Charlotte Nhlakanipho said:

“Keep it up.”

@Josia Makgafola said:

“Big up black child.”

@Sbusiso Nsele said:

“Kuyabongeka bakithi yikho lokhu esikufunayo. South Africans are not lazy nonsense propaganda has beeen spread in all news outlets about us.”

@Sello Malimabe said:

“Well done.”

Township micro flats: Kasi economy sees a boom in affordable property

In another business report, Briefly News published that local township economies are seeing a boom in the real estate market with many recent property developers choosing to invest in affordable micro-flats.

Affordable housing The low-cost rental apartments are targeted at young families and professionals, hoping to make a new start in these fully re-furbished kasi dwellings. Their earnings range from about R3 500 to R15 000.

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The stunning units often have space for a bed, a cupboard and a table, including a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower.

Each unit also has its own geyser and an electricity meter box. Young property developers have certainly seen a gap in the township market and it's expected these affordable living quarters will bring back great returns.

On the subject, the voice of the township hustlers, @KasiEconomy, had this to say:

"A new generation of property entrepreneurs is emerging in the townships. They've seen a gap in the property market for low-cost rental apartments & have seized the opportunity by developing properties & then offering affordable rental units."

Source: Briefly News

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Phumzile Ngcatshe (Editor) Phumzile Ngcatshe is a staunch football fan and a lover of political and human interest stories. He launched his journalism career working for various community publications but eventually joined Goal.com where he worked until October 2020. In March 2021 Pumzile also started writing human interest, mainstream and sports news for Briefly News. Phumzile's love for writing saw him earn a national qualification in Journalism and Media Studies and a qualification in video and television production.

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