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September 30, 2025MSME Spotlight: 5 Star Atchar Treat
Bold Flavoured Atchar, Premium Eggs – Experience the Traditional Taste
Founded in 2024 by Gladness Tsholofelo Thapedi, a passionate entrepreneur from Nhole Village in Taung, North West, the business was inspired by a small vendor whose unique and flavourful atchar sparked a vision for something greater.
Driven by a dream of financial independence and national success, Tsholofelo began packaging and distributing her products to meet growing demand beyond her province.
What They Offer
5 Star Atchar Treat provides the following services, including:
• Local distribution to spaza shops and retail outlets
• Custom packaging for events and markets
Product & Service Range:
- Home-made atchar
- Fresh eggs
- Dye
- Containers
Client-Focused, Eco-Friendly Solutions
The business is extremely client-focused and currently employs one additional staff member, contributing to local job creation and community development..
Who They Serve
5 Star Atchar currently serves the local community, spaza shops, and retail outlets. Every customer is king!
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, 5 Star Atchar Treat aims to expand its operations by:
• Purchasing raw materials in bulk to increase production capacity
• Establishing a medium-sized mobile kitchen for efficient production and event catering
• Creating reliable distribution channels with spaza shops and retailers across the region
• Enhancing brand visibility and market penetration through strategic partnerships and outreach
These plans reflect Tsholofelo’s commitment to building a sustainable, nationally recognised business that continues to serve communities with quality products.
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Profile compiled by Karen Landsberg – Communications Officer, NWDC
Contact them:
- House No. 379 E, Nhole Village, Taung
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