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Solar-Powered Weigh-and-Pay Shops Expand in Alexandra Township
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- Gcwalisa social enterprise operates six weigh-and-pay container shops in Alexandra township.
- Shops sell food and household items by weight, letting customers buy exact amounts they can afford.
- In 2023 the shops installed solar panels that power nearby homes, a school and traffic lights.
- One shop serves as a medical pickup point for HIV or diabetes medication alongside groceries.
- Free Wi-Fi at the containers enables teenagers to do homework on site.