kalahari Coffee Shop
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Branch: | ZF Mgcawu |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business specializes in rapid consumer goods and household essentials, including groceries, toiletries, cleaning products, beverages, prepaid airtime, and other daily necessities.
Challenges/Needs:
Before intervention, the business faced several operational and growth constraints:
Limited working capital affecting product availability and sales consistency.
Limited business management capacity, particularly in financial management, planning, and stock control.
High electricity costs and power interruptions, which disrupted operations and reduced profitability.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Stock support valued at R6,500 from WRSETA enabling the business to replenish essential inventory and meet customer demand consistently.
Business Management Training valued at R3500.00, funded through WRSETA, which strengthened the owner’s skills in financial management, record-keeping, marketing, and operational planning.
Solar installation support valued at R194,683.00 through the Asset Assist Programme Fund, significantly reducing electricity costs and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Business Management Training valued at R3500.00, funded through WRSETA, which strengthened the owner’s skills in financial management, record-keeping, marketing, and operational planning.
Solar installation support valued at R194,683.00 through the Asset Assist Programme Fund, significantly reducing electricity costs and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Outcome Details:
Revenue increased significantly from R183,472.00 in August 2025 to R365,884,00 in February 2026 reflecting strong business growth and improved financial performance.
• The business successfully created and maintained three (3) permanent employment opportunities, contributing to local job creation and economic development.
• Improved stock availability and operational efficiency enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• The solar installation reduced electricity expenses and protected the business from power disruptions, ensuring stability and long-term
sustainability.
• Enhanced business management skills improved financial discipline, planning, and overall operational control.
• The business successfully created and maintained three (3) permanent employment opportunities, contributing to local job creation and economic development.
• Improved stock availability and operational efficiency enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• The solar installation reduced electricity expenses and protected the business from power disruptions, ensuring stability and long-term
sustainability.
• Enhanced business management skills improved financial discipline, planning, and overall operational control.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The support I received helped me grow my revenue, created jobs, and run my business more professionally and sustainably
