Eastern Cape Single Mom Who Worked at Boxer Superstores Thrives With Business

Eastern Cape Single Mom Who Worked at Boxer Superstores Thrives With Business

  • A supermom in the Eastern Cape who sells diverse items from home has shared her business ambitions
  • Unathi Mbangata, who is commonly known as Bridget, formerly worked at Boxer Superstores before starting her enterprise
  • Briefly News caught up with the 29-year-old, who shared her ambitions for the future

A hard-working mom who lives in the Eastern Cape is grinding hard for success.

A single parent in the Eastern Cape who works hard with her business
Unathi Mbangata is a single mom with a small business. Image: Supplied.
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Unathi Mbangata, commonly known as Bridget, sells various items through her business, M&U.

Briefly News' Women Empowerment Editor chatted with the young lady, who reflected on her future ambitions and her journey.

Eastern Cape woman inspires

Bridget notes that she formerly worked at Boxer Superstores, initially as a till packer and then as a cashier:

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"I started selling items because of my home situation. I wanted to help my parents financially. I wanted to be able to buy the things I wanted. Also, being a single mom motivates me to do better and work hard.
"I didn't get any funding from anyone. I just started looking for suppliers, and took the risk and made my first iPhone order."

Single mother works hard

The 29-year-old shares her exciting and inspiring future ambitions, which are far-reaching:

"I would love to own a shop one day (M&U), employ people, and make a difference in people's lives. I also want to have a lingerie business. I have many business ideas, and I believe my dreams will come true."

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In a related story by Briefly News, a young woman from KZN who lives in Johannesburg works hard to ensure her business will be a resounding success.

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The 26-year-old UKZN graduate continues to grind with her day job while running a catering business. She has various inspiring dreams and continues to motivate others by sharing her journey.

The woman started by selling muffins at university before starting her business, which has grown significantly over the years. She has achieved so much and is a passionate health enthusiast who loves caring for herself.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Kauthar Gool (Women Empowerment Editor) Kauthar Gool has been the Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Relations and Communication Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Journalism from CPUT (2019). She has worked at the Fundza Literacy Trust, ITWeb, YOU Magazine, and Cape Argus. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at Stellenbosch University. Reach her at: kauthar.gool@briefly.co.za