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Back to business - Bongani's comeback in Johannesburg
A street-food cart in Johannesburg needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after floodwater.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,341 views
For six years I have run a street-food cart in Johannesburg. In August, floodwater took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $720
• Initial stock: ingredients: $195
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Bongani
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Rooting for you, Bongani. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
how is Bongani doing now?
I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bongani.
You're not alone, Bongani. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 15 people at work. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Bongani. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!
Sending strength, Bongani. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Take care, Bongani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Best of luck, Bongani. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Sending love, Bongani. Small businesses are the heart of Johannesburg. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.