Swapping drug deals for odd jobs, Bonteheuwel youth have high hopes for future
Since the inception of Oddjobbi, they’ve raised about R3,000 by cleaning bins, sweeping pavements, painting, washing cars and more.
This group of Bonteheuwel youths has launched a maintenance business – they’re literally cleaning their community and spreading hope. Picture: Lizell Persens/Eyewitness News
CAPE TOWN – A group of Bonteheuwel youths have turned their backs on peddling drugs and started a maintenance business with the aim of spreading hope and making a difference in the community.
The seven friends – between the ages of 15 and 21 – have also set their sights on growing their business.
Donations and other opportunities have been pouring in since they launched Oddjobbi three weeks ago.
Had it not been for local businessman, Shuaib Sayhn, the young men could still have been selling marijuana to make ends meet.
#Oddjobbi Local entrepreneur, Shuaib Sayhn took the team of childhood friends under his wing 11 months ago. LP pic.twitter.com/W450UE7uvb
EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 11, 2021
Since the inception of Oddjobbi, they’ve raised about R3,000 by cleaning bins, sweeping pavements, painting, washing cars and more.
“The money will be invested in the community and also invested into Oddjobbi, into growing it into an enterprise and not just a small little business,” Sayhn said.
#Oddjobbi A group of Bonteheuwel youths have launched a maintenance business. Theyre literally cleaning their community, and spreading hope. LP pic.twitter.com/ixKrAczk6s
EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 11, 2021
#Oddjobbi Shuaib Sayhn has big plans for the future of this business, as he plans to expand after attracting potential sponsors or investors. LP pic.twitter.com/MVbH1clhuW
EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 11, 2021
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