{"id":830668,"date":"2025-07-07T12:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=830668"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:53:27","slug":"coca-cola-beverages-south-africa-empowers-113-informal-traders-in-ekurhuleni-through-township-economy-revitalisation-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/830668\/coca-cola-beverages-south-africa-empowers-113-informal-traders-in-ekurhuleni-through-township-economy-revitalisation-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa empowers 113 informal traders in Ekurhuleni through township economy revitalisation programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni\u2019s Department of Development Planning and Real Estate, hosted a certification and equipment handover ceremony in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event recognised 113 informal traders who have successfully completed enterprise development training under the Township Economy Revitalisation Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccbsaco.com\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=July+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The training programme, delivered by the City of Ekurhuleni, focused on critical areas such as customer service, financial management, and business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative has helped enhance the traders\u2019 business acumen, professionalism, and financial literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the 104 qualifying traders received essential Coca-Cola-branded business equipment, including a trolley, umbrella, and uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CCBSA-Thembakazi-Nyapholi-District-Manager-East-Rand-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Thembakazi Nyapholi, CCBSA District Manager for East Rand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total investment from CCBSA amounted to R936\u202f000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beneficiaries have also been connected to dedicated CCBSA distributors, ensuring access to stock, delivery, and ongoing supply chain support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CCBSA drives economic growth in South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CCBSA\u2019s involvement in the Township Economy Revitalisation Programme is part of a strategic approach to drive inclusive economic growth and uplift informal traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur involvement in this programme reflects our commitment to uplifting informal traders and build stronger, more resilient local economies,\u201d said Michael Tsholo, Commercial general Manager of CCBSA in Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy equipping informal traders with skills and tools, we\u2019re not just enabling commerce but supporting the future of Ekurhuleni\u2019s communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccbsaco.com\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=July+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CCBSA\u2019s involvement in the Township Economy Revitalisation Programme is part of a strategic approach to drive inclusive economic growth and uplift informal traders. 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