Albertonian helps local vendors escape unemployment struggle
Several local vendors had the opportunity to showcase their businesses at the Hayai’s Indoor Bazaar event this past weekend.
Local vendors had the opportunity to showcase their businesses during Haiya’s Indoor Bazaar on August 3.
This event is held annually at Meyer’s Farm in Alberton. This year’s event was also a huge success as small business owners came through in numbers.
The event was blessed by the amazing voices of Jeffrey de Bruyn, Lydia van Niekerk, Jaco Drotschie, Corne Joubert, and Kobus Labuschangne from LAPIETSOMUSIC.
Riana Nel started Haiya’s Corner in May 2022 to help small business owners make money amid the Covid-19 pandemic that took a huge toll on businesses.
According to Nel, quite a few of the small business owners started after Covid-19 due to various circumstances.
“I strongly feel that we need to give small business owners in Alberton the first choice of signing up for Bazaars or markets held in Alberton. I feel strongly about supporting locals.
“I am aware of a few events happening soon, but I was made aware by quite a few of the vendors who tried to apply and were turned away. I feel that this is not in support of the local small businesses in Alberton.”
Nel mentioned that she will continue to host these market at the serene Meyer’s Farm.
According to Nel, this will not only support local businesses but also make people aware of the historic farm.
“We urge all the Albertonians to support this event in the future. It is such a nice event and we do try our very best to offer Alberton something unique.”
One of the local vendors passed heartfelt gratitude to Nel for organising the event.
Des Berry, a local vendor, said, “I thank Riana for this amazing market. We got the opportunity as a first-time vendor to showcase our coffees. Not only did our sales reflect a successful day but the feedback on our coffee as well as the amazing public interaction made the day a very special event.
“I believe the people also enjoyed the music because many people came to sit and listen. Thank you to the people who organised the IndBazaar, everything was just perfect,” said Van Niekerk.
