Befonkte Vleis Slaghuis
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Xhariep |
| Business Start Date: | 2022-01-03 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Befonkte Vleis Slaghuis offers a wide selection of fresh and processed meats, with several in-house specialties that have become local favourites. These include; Biltong, Droëwors, Chilli Sticks, Boerewors, Pure Beef Mince, Whole Farm Chickens, Pork Texan Steaks, Beef Burger Patties etc. The business sources its meat from trusted local suppliers, ensuring freshness, quality, and a consistent supply. This not only supports the local agricultural sector but also reinforces the owners’ vision of stimulating the town’s economy.
Challenges/Needs:
• Lack of operational space, equipment and Infrastructure
• Limited Access to Capital
• Assistance with local Market
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Received support and funding approval from the Asset Assist Support Programme (AAP) to the value of R225,450, which provided essential cold storage and meat processing equipment.
Officially opened the expanded butchery on 13 May 2025, celebrated by the community, municipal representatives, and stakeholders.
Officially opened the expanded butchery on 13 May 2025, celebrated by the community, municipal representatives, and stakeholders.
Outcome Details:
Business Expansion: Successfully transitioned from a small garage-based operation to an 80m² fully equipped butchery and takeaway outlet in the heart of Springfontein.
Job Creation: Increased staff from 2 to 6 employees, creating 4 new jobs for local community members.
Income Growth: Grew annual business income from R165,000 to R220,000 within a short operational period, demonstrating strong market demand and effective management.
Grand Opening Milestone: Officially opened the expanded butchery on 13 May 2025, celebrated by the community, municipal representatives, and stakeholders.
Job Creation: Increased staff from 2 to 6 employees, creating 4 new jobs for local community members.
Income Growth: Grew annual business income from R165,000 to R220,000 within a short operational period, demonstrating strong market demand and effective management.
Grand Opening Milestone: Officially opened the expanded butchery on 13 May 2025, celebrated by the community, municipal representatives, and stakeholders.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“On behalf of Befonkte Vleis Slaghuis, we sincerely thank SEDFA for their unwavering support, which turned our dream into a thriving business.”
