Delivery Ka Speed Addressing Delivery Gaps in Underserved Areas While Empowering Youth and Women in Townships

Delivery Ka Speed Addressing Delivery Gaps in Underserved Areas While Empowering Youth and Women in Townships

  • Delivery Ka Speed is more than just a delivery service, and it's a community-focused initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and women's empowerment
  • By hiring individuals staying in the area who understand their areas well, the service not only improves efficiency but also contributes to safety and familiarity
  • Speaking to Briefly News, Tshepang Langa says the community-driven endeavour aims to make a difference in the lives of people in townships

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Delivery Ka Speed sees the need for addressing delivery gaps in the under serviced areas.
Delivery Ka Speed sees the need for addressing delivery gaps in the under-serviced areas. Images: @deliverykaspeed/Twitter.
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Delivery Ka Speed is a community-focused initiative born in the streets of Hammanskraal in 2021.

The empowering story of Delivery Ka Speed

At its core, this venture is a powerful response to the challenge of youth unemployment, embracing the dynamic opportunities to create work. What sets Delivery Ka Speed apart is its commitment to local talent.

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Speaking to Briefly News marketing coordinator Tshepang Langa says:

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"The aim was dual-fold: to offer the community delivery services and combat youth unemployment by employing local drivers."
"These drivers operate in underserved areas untouched by major food delivery platforms."
"Prioritising neighbourhood knowledge for safety reasons, we hire individuals acquainted with the surroundings, effectively addressing crime concerns."

Godiragepse Mogajane, the visionary founder, set the wheels in motion. With a majority of the team comprising women, the initiative radiates empowerment, promoting gender equality and representation.

Langa says:

"Though relatively new, we've expanded our reach across four areas in the province. Founded by Godiragepse Mogajane, our team predominantly comprises of women and youth."

Mzasi peeps react to delivery app catering to townships

In a post first seen by Kasi Economy, peeps were impressed by the delivery service. In areas where conventional food service delivery is limited, Delivery Ka Speed takes the lead. It's a journey fueled by innovation and social progress, centered around you – the customer.

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Peeps flocked to the comment section to share their views:

@Ntombizamangwane Godla said:

"This is good , but do they deliver already cut potatoes?"

@Washington Chikwariro commented:

"Wonderful, are they fried and frozen?"

@Nontobeko Sikhonde said:

"Is this also available I Durban."

@Kgasoane Moses commented:

"Is the app on app store?"

@Nhlahla Mlondo said:

"Beautiful work keep up the good work."

@Khananda Thetjeng commented:

"Great idea keep the marketing on."

@Mathapelo Phaahla said:

"Wow it's a good initiative."

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Ntshangase is the first 100% black-owned tracking and fleet management company in South Africa, with footprints nationwide.

Peeps across Mzansi congratulated the young woman for achieving such a significant milestone in the country.

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za