Thabang Molokoane and Nkosinathi Shabangu founded the business, and were later joined by Mfanimpela Ndimande, Sibusiso Zulu and Tumelo Makola.
Cleaning more than 100 bins every Monday, from 8am till 8pm, the young men find their inspiration from satisfied clients every week.
They say they are happy to be getting their hands dirty by cleaning dustbins, instead of getting onto the wrong side of the law by indulging in criminal activities and abusing substances.
“It is a known factor that South Africa is faced with a high unemployment rate and we, as the youth, are affected the most.
“My friends and I have a vision for our business and that’s what we are going to concentrate on, so we make a better life for ourselves,” says Molokoane.
The lads charge R10 per dustbin for a wash and polish and clients have an option to pay monthly or every fortnight.
With the money they receive they make sure they purchase enough cleaning materials to last them the whole month and then share the profit amongst themselves.
One of their future plans is to expand the business, so that they service many houses in the community and employ more young people like themselves.
“Our biggest challenge will be space and water when we take the business to other areas in the community; currently we are making use of water from my house, which is convenient for us,” adds Molokoane.
Going forward, the youngsters want to register their business and source funding, so they can take their business to the next level.
