“Mbokodo”: Mzansi Inspired by Woman Who Fixes Heaters in Gugulethu
- A South African woman lost her job last year but decided to start a business of fixing broken electric appliances
- Sinethemba Dorani is based in Gugulethu outside Cape Town and she is an inspiration to many women for learning the trade to fix broken heaters
- The 29-year-old woman says she knew that her chances of getting a new job were very slim and decided to learn the art of fixing appliances
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After losing her job due to the raging coronavirus pandemic, Sinethemba Dorani decided to look no further than starting her own business. The ambitious woman is fixing heaters, kettles and a number of electric appliances.
Based in Gugulethu outside Cape Town, Dorani lost her job last year and the 29-year-old says she started fixing broken heaters this year.
The proud woman says she learned from her colleague how to fix the broken appliances and says she noticed that looking for a job is going to be a challenge for her. She said on Facebook:
“After losing my job and because of many companies closing their doors, I knew it was going to be difficult to get another job. The government would make means for us to get employment but we decided to create something for ourselves. If we still wait and hope to get jobs, we will definitely die of hunger.”
Source: Facebook
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The post reads:
@Zan Elle said:
“Oh I really love her and she fixed my heater and it looks brand new.”
@Mzukulwana Samka said:
“Wow I'm so proud of you sthandwa Sam.”
@Mamzo kaDanny said:
“Yes girl. Sebenza ntombooo.”
@Bongi Mabongo said:
“Sebenza gal proud of you as young as you awufuni kuzixhoma mntwini.”
@Thulani Jevu said:
“Never be ashamed of your hustle! May God bless you more sister.”
@Mamjoli Mamjopli said:
“Yes girl, I’m proud of you.”
@Asanda Ntlonze said:
“Mbokodo!”
@Zukiswa Mazula said:
“Rise mbokodo.”
@Blackisto Gcezengana said:
“Thumbs up.”
Woman starts successful business after having to close down takeaway
In a related story, Briefly News reported that Ncumisa Miesah Mkabile shared her inspiring story of making it through the pandemic. Ncumisa had to close down her takeaway business, which was her only source of income but this did not stop her from working hard.
The 27-year-old started selling chicken and going door-to-door to do her deliveries. After realising there was a demand for supplies from others who wanted to start their own business, Ncumisa jumped at the gap in the market.
In late May 2020, Ncumisa got her hands on some land where she planted 20 000 spinach seeds. She got more land a few months later where she planted 20 000 green pepper seeds and now supplies huge supermarkets.
Source: Briefly News
