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Back to business - Thulani's comeback in Mthatha
A barbershop in Mthatha needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in Mthatha. In August, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 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 $1,250 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $880
• Initial stock: supplies: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Working capital for the first month: $120
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Stay strong, Thulani. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Mthatha.
Keep going, Thulani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Miami.
Rooting for you, Thulani. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Hope it all works out, Thulani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Mississauga.
Thanks for sharing this, Thulani. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best
You're not alone, Thulani. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.