Tshifhiwa's bread saves the day!

HUSTLING is a way of life for a determined local businessman on a mission to tackle poverty in his village.

He took bold steps to fight poverty in his community.

From security guard to bread entrepreneur

Every morning, he also ensures gogos get bread delivered to them.

Tshifiwa Ravele (30) from Tshitereke, a village near Thohoyandou in Limpopo, launched a business selling loaves of bread in his community.

He made this career shift in 2023 after resigning as a security guard to pursue a better income.

Ravele begins his day at 4am, heading to Makwarela Complex to buy bread before conducting door-to-door deliveries using a trolley.

When asked by Daily Sun why he chose this line of business, he said: "I noticed older people in my area don't have anyone to help them get bread from the shops. Our local complex is far away, and some don't have kids to assist them. I then decided to deliver bread to their homes every morning.

"I also wanted to make a better income to sustain myself and my daughter. I was earning R2 900 per month, and I couldn't do anything with that money because I also had to travel to work daily."

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Job creation and business growth

Two years into the venture, Tshifiwa's business has grown significantly, and he now employs three people to help him.

"My business is thriving. I buy about 100 loaves of bread daily and make a profit of R350 every day. By the end of the month, I managed to save over R5 000. I've employed three people from my community to assist me," he said.

However, running this business hasn't been without challenges.

Tshifiwa shared how harsh weather conditions occasionally test his resilience.

"When it rains, it's very tough for me, but I must still push my trolley. This business is my only income. I can't give up! One day, I want to open my bakery in this area."

Family and community back his dedication

Mashudu Ravele, Tshifiwa's twin sister, praised her brother's determination.

"At first, we thought he made a bad decision by leaving his job, but his dedication to his business showed us that he knew what he was doing. We are inspired," she said.

One of Tshifiwa's loyal customers, Shavani Musetsho (68), described him as hardworking and respectful.

"He treats us with respect. He is humble, and everyone loves him because he always delivers our bread on time," she said.