Co-operatives elect steering committee
The purpose behind the initiative is to create jobs while increasing the wealth of the community
Recently members of the Umtshezi World Co-operatives Development called for a meeting at the GG Farm to elect a steering committee for co-operatives in the area of Wembezi.The purpose behind the initiative is to create jobs while increasing the wealth of the community.
Amongst the co-operatives there is ND Wood Co-operative, which specialises in travel and tourism, a craft centre, traditional restaurant and shisinyama. Why Not Co-operative focuses on chicken farming, while the Asiphile Co-operative specialises in vegetable gardens.
The House of Beauty Salon handles beauty treatments and care offered in most well know salons and the Siyathuthuka Co-operative, produces broiler chickens.The Phunginlala Co-operative deals with recycling tyres and interlock brick making.
Langalibalele Fruit Juice Manufacturing Co-operative produce 100 percent apple juice, 60 percent mango juice, 60 percent orange juice and 40 percent guava juice.If you would like to support any of these co-operatives or require more information contact either of the below directors; Rev Malinga on 081 873 0202 or Mr DM Shabalala on 076 408 8792.
