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Vuka Darkie Manufacturing Stokvel was founded in August 2024 with a clear mission: to empower Black communities by pooling financial resources and investing in township-based manufacturing ventures.
Through our collective investment model, we're building sustainable wealth and creating jobs in our communities.
To promote and foster a culture of saving and investing funds together in order to achieve one common goal of collectively owning large scale means of production (machinery).
Pay a once-off fee of R150 to become a member
Invest R500 monthly into our collective fund
Help establish manufacturing ventures in townships
Create jobs and build intergenerational wealth
In September 2024, Vuka Darkie Manufacturing Stokvel was honored with the prestigious ABSA Stokvel Best Enablers Award, recognizing our innovative approach to community investment and economic empowerment.
This award celebrates stokvels that go beyond traditional savings models to create lasting economic impact and enable community development.
The recognition from ABSA, one of South Africa's leading financial institutions, validates our model and has helped accelerate our growth and visibility.
"Vuka Darkie Manufacturing Stokvel represents the future of community investment—directing collective savings toward productive assets that create jobs and build sustainable wealth."— ABSA Stokvel Awards Committee
By 2027, we aim to establish Vuka Darkie Manufacturing as a leading Black-owned manufacturing enterprise, creating jobs and building intergenerational wealth.
Establish our first tissue manufacturing facility by 2026, creating at least 50 direct jobs in township areas
Grow our membership to 200 active contributors by December 2027, raising R100,000 monthly
Implement training programs to develop manufacturing and business skills within our community
Expand from tissue products to a broader range of paper and hygiene products by 2027
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