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Looted and torched salon is now ready for business, thanks to The Big Favour

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This morning, we catch up with the owner of MJ Exclusive Salon after we started our journey with them last year after the KZN unrest.
Gavin Mthethwa had written to The Big Favour regarding loadshedding that affected the business's progress. It was made worse by the looting that took place in July.
The Big Favour was able to make contributions twice with hopes of getting that back on their feet.
Take a listen to what the finish line looks like at the moment
22 Feb 2022 10PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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