"So Proud of You": Mpumalanga Woman Builds Charcoal Briquette Brand From Firewood

• Dudu Skhosana founded Dudu M Briquettes in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, turning firewood into a charcoal business
• A Facebook post by Kasi Economy put the entrepreneur in the spotlight and drew warm support from South Africans
• South Africans online celebrated Dudu's hustle and urged others to support her growing local brand

A Middelburg entrepreneur is turning something as simple as firewood into a thriving charcoal business, and South Africa is taking notice.

Dudu Skhosana is the founder of Dudu M Briquettes, a charcoal briquette operation based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. On 4 September 2026, the community-focused Facebook page Kasi Economy shone a spotlight on her work, sharing how she is converting firewood into charcoal and building a business out of it.

Firewood to charcoal: Dudu's Mpumalanga hustle

The concept is straightforward but the execution takes real grit. Dudu sources firewood and processes it into charcoal briquettes, a product in steady demand across South African households for cooking and heating. By setting up in Middelburg, she is tapping into a resource-rich region and creating something sustainable from the ground up.

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Kasi Economy framed her story as proof that ordinary materials, paired with a clear idea and determination, can become a reliable source of income. The post encouraged followers to support her brand and help put Dudu M Briquettes on the map.

View the Facebook post below:

Mzansi shows Dudu love

The post on the page drew an outpouring of support from people inspired by her story:

@Avumile AmaSwazi David Tiyagezana asked:

"What kind of firewood does she use to make da charcoal?"

@Motheo Warona projects & supplies said:

"Awesome 🙌🏾"

@Phumudzo Giliana Thabethe wrote:

"So proud of you Dudu Skhosana 🎊🎊🎊"

@Sheila Kgalema shared:

"I'm proud of you Babygirl. Shine Shine Sesi ka Nelly [Shine, sister]. 🥳🥳💕💕❤❤🌟🌟. Remain blessed 🙌."

@Lerato Lerato commented:

"Congratulations cc 🎉🎉🎉💓💓💓"

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Source: Briefly News