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Mbombela’s Indoor Flea Market continues to grow

The market features permanent stalls operating seven days a week, and stall owners have the benefit of a safe environment in which to leave their products overnight.

Natasha Koekemoer, with her vast knowledge of the flea market industry, has once again hit on a winner when she established the city’s first permanent Indoor Flea Market at the City Centre.

Situated on the second floor, it is growing by leaps and bounds, with more customers visiting on a daily basis. The stalls have increased, and an additional 17 new vendors now provide buyers with even more options seven days a week.

Annemaria Helling.

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Stall owners have the benefit of leaving their products overnight in a safe environment, catering for all seasons, come rain or shine. Until now, vendors had to pack up their merchandise every day.

Koekemoer said the market is doing well; just like any business, it’s sometimes quiet, but mostly busy as the Lowveld community is supporting this new venture.

She calls on those who haven’t visited the market yet to do so.

Martin and Cathy Gouws.

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It is a safe family outing and many excellent buys can be picked up cheaply as stallholders do not have to pay high rent for a permanent shop elsewhere. The market caters for all ages and a backup generator even sidesteps Eskom electricity outages, while a lift makes it easier for those who cannot use the steps to also enjoy the market.

A variety of delicious food, drinks and locally crafted products, from handmade clothing and dolls to handcrafted lighting, leather shoes, plants, jewellery and so much more are available at the market.

Emely Mahlangu.
Gugu Hlatshwayo.
Dudu Maile.
Duduzile Nkosi.
Zubeila Wattes.
Ria de Beer.
Lungile Gumede.

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Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane is a seasoned journalist, who started his career in 2012. He is actively involved in a variety of socio-economic stories that affect communities in the Lowveld at a grassroots level. He has covered a myriad of stories, some of which have highlighted the plight of township and village life.
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