Updated Wed 25-3: Let’s go shopping: a network of Market Traders in Durban
Check out our list of market traders who need a platform to sell their wares as many markets have closed.
AS many markets are closing due to the coronavirus scare, traders who rely on markets for an income, have been suddenly left without venues to sell their wares.
We have compiled this list in response to our Facebook post inviting those who rely on markets for an income, to send details of what they sell and contact numbers.
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We will add traders to this list as we receive more.
Peruse the virtual stalls and contact the vendors.
Sharlene offers delicious Spritzkuchen, a German Dessert Pastry otherwise know as the ‘eclair donut’ or Cruller at Shongweni Farmers Market. She is famous for her boxes of a dozen Spritkuchen. Contact Sharlene on 083 535 9744 for deliveries in the Upper Highway area.
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Nisha Harrypersad runs a home industry business, Triple D Biscuits and Snacks, specialising in biscuits and uses markets to sell them. Her biscuits are prepacked in two- pack sizes. Biscuits are available in 18 flavours, are eggless and halaal. She usually trades at the Queensburgh market on Fridays and Sundays. Call Nisha on 082 832 0408.
Jenny Beresford is a pensioner who trades at the Queensburgh, Yellow Wood Park, Hacienda and uMhlanga markets, She makes all her stock of wares which are driftwood Suncatchers, chimes, Spekboom plants and driftwood garden planters with succulents in them. Call Jenny on 074 833 5178.
Premie Pramal has been a permanent trader at Shongweni Market , stall number 6, and sells cotton rich jump suits and cotton tops and dresses for ladies. I have a Facebook page called Simply Chic. Premie Pramlal and I am a permanent trader at stall N6. Contact Premie on be 076 024 7134.
Steve Wight trades at Shongweni and hasv been there for the past 10 years. He provides a professional sharpening service, specialising in scissors including surgical, fabric and hairdressing. Steve also sharpens knives, secateurs, garden tools and bonsai tools. He is normally located at the very back of the market behind the stage. He am happy to arrange house calls for 15 items or more if folk want to club together. Call Steve on 071 005 1783 or email vectisleather@gmail.com
Alan and Liz sell nuts and dried fruit at the Bluff and Golden Hours market. Call Alan on 073 493 2406 and Liz on 083 384 9987.
Pia Carey sells hand-made jewellery at the Shongweni Farmers’ Market. Call Pia on 083 776 1743.
Kirsty Kell has traded at the Shongweni Farmers Market and the Umhlanga Farmers’ Market for the past four years.
She supplies local artisan cheese and the very best cultured salted and unsalted butter. It’s made fresh, weekly. The current special is R50/500g unit.
She also provides wedding cakes made from full wheels of cheese! Call Kelly on 082 378 2257; visit www.artisancheeseco.co.za and www.farmbutter.co.za
Shaina Cassoo trades at The Golden Hours Family Market in Durban North and sell new baby wear below retail price. She lives in Sparks Road, Overport.
People can contact Shaina for an appointment on 083 560 4687 or email: Shaina.cassoo@gmail.com
Nicole Cotton sells puddings, pickles and preserves; also slime and play dough. She is normally found at the Dutch Club market on the Bluff on Saturdays and at Golden Hours Market in Durban North on Sundays.
Bev Durrant, trading as Arapaho Dreamcatchers, has a permanent stall at The Shongweni Craft and Farmers market, stall K10.
I hand-make and sell dream-catchers, sage smudge stix and dreamcatcher kits. Call Bev on 082 953 5575 or email: arapahokzn@gmail.com
Mac’s Toys has a stall at Shongweni Market where they showcase their wooden toys. Contact Wendy McGregor on 083 790 1953 or 031 266 1952.
Bianca Beck from Timeless Treasures trades at pretty much any market she can including Golden Hours Market in Durban North, Farmers’ Market in Umhlanga, last Thursdays at Cotswold Downs, at the Colony in Hillcrest, Park Square in Umhlanga and the 031 Market in Durban North.
She sells LED light bottles in a variety of colours, 8 LED light bricks in a variety of colours, novelty pens, novelty USB’s, assorted stationery, book bags, baby grows, teen shirts and adult shirts; all of which can be personalised with graphics and slogans. Email Bianca on biancabeck80@gmail.com or call 082 875 7821.
Rum Dotan, who loves trading as Chef Rum, makes artisinal street food such as Falafel wrap (Hummus, Brinjal salad, Spinach, Falafel balls, Tahini Sauce, and option of chilli, all wrapped in a roti), and gluten free falafel platter (same ingredients plated in a biodegradable container without the roti). He trades at I Heart, Wonder, Vegan, Sunningdale, 031, and Bellevue. Call Chef Rum on 079 780 7631.
Cam Ineke Venter sells doll clothes, Barbie and Ken, American Girl and Our Generation; all Baby Born dolls as well as Baby Alive dolls; Superhero capes and masks including PJ Mask, Paw Patrol and Unicorn; Dreamcatchers and T-shirts with vinyl pictures and wording. Contact Pam on 079 597 3763 or email: crafter@camscrafts.co.za
Nikki Moon from Charme’Niks, trades mainly at the Shongweni Farmers Market, with the odd pop-up and network meetings sprinkled in-between.
She sells sell what she terms, “Charming” Jewellery or Bespoke South African handcrafted and handpicked jewellery. She also sells the popular and fun Snap II Dazzle II Pop SnaponSnapOff Interchangeable Jewellery. Call Nikki on 072 179 7879 or email: nikki.moon@charmeniks.co.za
If you would also like to feature your products here please email your full name, contact details, what you sell, and at which market/s you usually trade; and photo of yourself and your wares to michelled@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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