25-07-2025
Scooter means stability for Standerton resident
Bafana Mahlangu has conquered one of the community's most pressing issues: unemployment. He is a born and raised Standerton resident who graduated from Jandrell Secondary School during the height of the Covid-19 restrictions, due to which, he experienced a difficult start to his adult life.
'I thought I would attend college after school and get a job, but I was left in the dust and could not get a spot at any college,' said Mahlangu.
Without qualifications or experience, applying for positions was difficult, forcing him to take a gap year.
In 2022, he reluctantly applied for a learnership with the National Youth Development Agency and was accepted into the Start Your Own Business course.
'At that stage, I was willing to do anything for work,' said Mahlangu.
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He has no children but lives with family and is their sole breadwinner. Mahlangu was finally given a scooter after a lengthy application process and reapplication. After being congratulated, he and seven other learners received their scooters and drove off into a brighter future.
'I remember thinking that this scooter would open many doors for me and my future,' said Mahlangu.
He is now one of the friendly faces you see when ordering for delivery on the Mr. D app. The scooter has helped him gain the confidence to start a delivery business.
'I still cannot believe how good God is. He gave me this chance and I want to use it to the fullest,' said Mahlangu.
