This model enables these women to work from home and care for their children instead of making the 3 hour trek to Cape Town every day. As for the name "Monkeybiz," in creating the group without any real business knowledge, the founders felt like they "were monkeys in the whole world of business."
It's a shame to see this response to a group that labors to make a difference for these people. One would have to imagine that Bishop Tutu doesn't endorse groups that exploit black communities.
I would never buy anything from a white company in South Africa, calling itself "MonkeyBiz" and simply taking advantage of exploited unemployed black labour - this is ALL-TO-COMMON IN CAPE TOWN AND THE GOT THE NERVE TO HAVE MADIBA SPEAKING. Why is this a monkey's business that white's can call it this and get away with it. I think ABC Carpet and Home should ashamed !
@AcucarFM3 Clearly you are misinformed - one of the founders is from the township of Macassar and the staff consists predominantly of black South Africans from Khayelitsha. The group is a non-profit whose focus is to provide the means for self-sustainable income and community development. These women learn skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. In most cases, these women are the sole providers in their household and wouldn't be able to secure employment otherwise.
This model enables these women to work from home and care for their children instead of making the 3 hour trek to Cape Town every day. As for the name "Monkeybiz," in creating the group without any real business knowledge, the founders felt like they "were monkeys in the whole world of business."
It's a shame to see this response to a group that labors to make a difference for these people. One would have to imagine that Bishop Tutu doesn't endorse groups that exploit black communities.
TempusFugit3737 1 year ago
I would never buy anything from a white company in South Africa, calling itself "MonkeyBiz" and simply taking advantage of exploited unemployed black labour - this is ALL-TO-COMMON IN CAPE TOWN AND THE GOT THE NERVE TO HAVE MADIBA SPEAKING. Why is this a monkey's business that white's can call it this and get away with it. I think ABC Carpet and Home should ashamed !
AcucarFM3 2 years ago
@AcucarFM3 Clearly you are misinformed - one of the founders is from the township of Macassar and the staff consists predominantly of black South Africans from Khayelitsha. The group is a non-profit whose focus is to provide the means for self-sustainable income and community development. These women learn skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. In most cases, these women are the sole providers in their household and wouldn't be able to secure employment otherwise.
TempusFugit3737 1 year ago
first and this is very interesting
Bowzer27 3 years ago
that's a cool idea!
iamawolfx 3 years ago