“I Started My Business with R350 SASSA Government Grant...

Nothing is depressing than watching fellow graduates sitting at the local spaza shops wasting their lives. Gift Dibakoane (24) is a founder and managing director of Kgopotso Projects and Suppliers from Praktiseer, outside of Burgersfort, Limpopo Province in South Africa.

This Business Studies graduate could not waste his time typing and sending CV’s looking for a job but applied his skills in Retail Fundamentals, Products and Services, Merchandising and Buying, Sales and Marketing, Customer Service and Experience to start a business.

“I have chosen to invest my 20 months R350 Budget from the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) government grant in my business and create my own employment opportunities. I have faced numerous challenges, but I have persevered and grown my business into a successful enterprise”, he said.

Kgopotso Projects and Suppliers offers cleaning services to homes, schools and offices and technology products such as Electronic Smart desk, a school desk fitted with thermal sensor to detect any metal weapons such as knives and guns brought by learners at schools. A mobile Solar Cooler Bag fitted with solar panel, charging electronic smart phones and music. It also offer a range of cleaning products, such as dishwasher liquid, Tile/Floor Stripper,  Car Shampoo, Toilet papers and supply branded archar to homes, restaurants and shops.

“My company has grown to employ 8 young people and it helps me grow mentally as an entrepreneur. I remain committed to motivate young people to set up their goals and pursue entrepreneurship. I want to raise awareness about the importance of supporting young entrepreneurs. My goal is to inspire young people to take control of their own lives and create their own opportunities,” he concluded.

In June 2025, youth month, Kgopotso Projects and Suppliers be donating free cleaning services to disability schools around Burgersfort and outside.