These two innovative sisters are turning thrash into money.
Their inspiration came after many unsuccessful years of looking for employment.
The also pay rent for their flat in the notorious street, Gerrardmoerdyk.
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Thandiwe completed her Bsc Degree in Agricultural Management, majoring in plant and animal production, in 2016.
Thandeka completed her Bcom degree in Business Management.
They came to Gauteng some years ago after passing their matric as fortune hunters looking for greener pastures.
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Their love for recycling developed in 2010 when they were in Pretoria looking for jobs.
They submitted several applications without any success.
The early bird catches the worm
The twins start their day while most of Pretoria still sleeps.
Thandiwe and Thandeka wake up early to collect trash to recycle for money. Image: Thomo NkgadimaSource: Original
After collecting the waste, they sort and separate it.
“It is a lot of hard work,” Thandiwe added, saying it’s not for sissies.
Thandeka said they are worried about their lack of a social life though.
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This poses a huge risk to both, but for these twins, the reward outweighs the risk.
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Thandeka and Thandiwe Mzukwa make a living by collecting waste. Image: Thomo NkgadimaSource: Original
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