Junk Shopping Centre - 1983-2004

Pongola’s One Stop Shop

In 1983, 21 years ago, my family decided to open a business in Pongola, which is a small town. The business, which we were due to hire, unfortunately had to close its doors due to the poor economic situation during that year. Times were hard and to supplement the income of their farming activities, witch they were about to lose as result of the drought, they had to increase their income.

They borrowed R16, 000 to invest in their business and purchased stock as sensibly as possible. On 28 April 1983 their business, Junk Shop, was launched. Their aim was to offer the best possible prices, supply superb service and to make an effort to satisfy their customers. Their prices were keen and service excellent.

After one year the floor space of 216 sq meters was too small. At that stage the businesses next to Junk were keen to rent their floor space to us.

Within 5 years Junk expanded and had 2000 sq meters trading space.

We believe that the success of our business is the combination of absolute dedication and reliable service we offer to our clients.

Our love for people makes it easy to motivate our staff, which in turn, transmits caring and loyalty to our customers. - So much so, that all people in Pongola refer to Junk Shop as “Our own shop”

Our shop is unique in many ways.

It consists of 30 different shops all under one roof. Each with its own budgets, and profit and loss accounts..

Every morning our whole staff gets together to start the day with prayers and singing. This off course the main reason for the atmosphere in our business. We have a complete open door policy where all staff and customers are welcome to see management at any time.

Our main aim is to be a country shop with a difference and offer an experience of a lifetime.