Ybonathi General Traders
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Branch: | Pixley-ka-Seme |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Laundry and Cleaning Services
Challenges/Needs:
Like many emerging small businesses, Yibanathi General Traders encountered several hurdles in its early stages:
• Difficulty maintaining regulatory compliance and competing for larger contracts.
• Limited transport capacity, which restricted their ability to offer collection and delivery services.
• Unpredictable income streams, which strained cash flow and made long-term planning challenging.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
SEDFA has played a pivotal role in supporting Yibanathi’s development through targeted programs and resources:
• Financial Clean-Up (Dec 2024): Enabled the appointment of an accounting firm to prepare financial statements and secure a tax clearance certificate.
• Tender to Secure (May 2025): Empowered Ms. Tshoma with the skills needed to pursue and win competitive contracts.
• Asset Assist Program: Approved the provision of a Nissan NP200 pick-up vehicle to facilitate client collections and deliveries.
Additional external support further boosted the business:
• R250,000 funding from the Noupoort Wind Farm (April 2025).
• R50,000 grant from the Ministry of Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities (YWD).
• Financial Clean-Up (Dec 2024): Enabled the appointment of an accounting firm to prepare financial statements and secure a tax clearance certificate.
• Tender to Secure (May 2025): Empowered Ms. Tshoma with the skills needed to pursue and win competitive contracts.
• Asset Assist Program: Approved the provision of a Nissan NP200 pick-up vehicle to facilitate client collections and deliveries.
Additional external support further boosted the business:
• R250,000 funding from the Noupoort Wind Farm (April 2025).
• R50,000 grant from the Ministry of Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities (YWD).
Outcome Details:
The combined interventions have significantly strengthened Yibanathi General Traders:
• The business now enjoys stable revenue and consistent profitability.
• Staff numbers have increased, enhancing local employment.
• Plans are underway to launch collection and delivery services, improving convenience and expanding market reach.
Thanks to strategic funding, skills development, and asset support, Ms. Tshoma leads her business with renewed confidence. Yibanathi General Traders is well-positioned for sustainable growth and continues to be a trusted service provider within the Noupoort community.
• The business now enjoys stable revenue and consistent profitability.
• Staff numbers have increased, enhancing local employment.
• Plans are underway to launch collection and delivery services, improving convenience and expanding market reach.
Thanks to strategic funding, skills development, and asset support, Ms. Tshoma leads her business with renewed confidence. Yibanathi General Traders is well-positioned for sustainable growth and continues to be a trusted service provider within the Noupoort community.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"SEDFA came at the right time for my business. With their support, I was able to organise my finances, gain confidence in applying for funding, and prepare for bigger opportunities. The new bakkie will allow us to serve our clients better and grow beyond Noupoort. I am very grateful for the guidance and belief in my business."
