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Expanding Tourism in Kwaggafotein while creating job opportunities for the youth

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Mizz K chats NtoSfiso general manager Nkosinathi Mbokane about Young people in Kwaggafontein-D in Kwa-Mhlanga have turned a dumping site into a beautiful garden where they host events through their youth cooperative.

The initiative started after the youngsters realized that residents of their community loved taking photos in the flower garden at one of their homes.
14 May 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture

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