Westenburg entrepreneurs shine at community flea market
The third Westenburg Flea Market drew crowds and showcased local talent, with 20 stalls offering food, crafts and more.
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The third Westenburg Flea Market was hosted on Saturday and featured 20 stalls.
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The initiative was started by Mary Ann Posl, inspired by her late aunt, Lilly Southon.
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Posl’s aunt sold homemade chillies and dreamed of a platform for local creators.
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The first market was held in March 2022 and has since grown through community support.
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Vendors offered food, baked goods, crafts and more, with strong attendance and good sales reported.
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Posl hopes to expand the market and attract sponsorship and skills training opportunities.
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POLOKWANE – Westenburg was buzzing with energy on Saturday during the third hosting of the Flea Market, an event designed to support and showcase local talent and entrepreneurship.
The initiative was started by Mary Ann Posl, who credits the idea to her late aunt, Lilly Southon.
“My aunt used to make and sell homemade chillies from home. She always wanted to reach a wider market. Before she passed, she asked me to organise a day for the community to come together and sell their handmade products,” Posl said.
Inspired by her aunt’s vision, Posl took to social media to rally the community, and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
The first flea market was held in March 2022 at the corner of Buys and Ben Harris streets, with the second event later hosted at the entrance of the RDP area. This latest market marked the third edition and featured 20 stalls, offering everything from food and baked goods to arts, crafts and more.
“The attendance was excellent. It was a busy and successful day, and all the exhibitors reported good sales,” Posl said.
“We have so many skilled people right here in our community – bakers, artists, chefs and salespeople. This market gives them a platform to earn an income and showcase their work.”
Posl spoke of the need for growth, sponsorship and training opportunities in entrepreneurship, especially for the youth.
“We hope to expand the market and find partners who can offer skills training. Young people need to be encouraged to explore entrepreneurship and use their talents productively,” she concluded.
