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Mthunzi needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Mthunzi has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,109 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Soweto. In May, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $460
• Initial stock: spare parts: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $130
• Working capital for the first month: $85
I hope life is good to you.
- Mthunzi
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $200
- Óscar B. Santos 🇺🇸 · $20
“Best of luck. Saw your post and had to give. - Albany”
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