- Handing Over of Sewing Machines: The Mayor of Ntabankulu Local Municipality distributed industrial sewing machines to 19 beneficiaries across all wards to foster self-reliance and economic development.
- Support for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs: This initiative aims to empower small businesses, particularly targeting young people and women, by providing essential tools to enhance their entrepreneurial efforts.
- Economic and Social Benefits: The provision of sewing machines is intended to promote self-employment, reduce dependency on external support, and contribute positively to local economic growth.
- Focus on Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Development: The program is seen as a means to unlock individual potential, support sustainable livelihoods, and strengthen local enterprises for a brighter future.
The mayor of Ntabankulu Local Municipality, Tsileng Sobuthongo has handed over industrial sewing machines to 19 beneficiaries from all wards, a step aimed at building self-reliance and economic empowerment in the community.
The aim of the handover is to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially young people and women, by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. With these machines, beneficiaries can create opportunities for self-employment, reduce dependency, and contribute to local economic growth.
Speaking at the event, the mayor emphasized that initiatives like this are not just about providing equipment, but about unlocking potential and creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods. The program is expected to strengthen local enterprise, empower households, and help shape a brighter future for Ntabankulu.
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