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Great expectations for Philippi’s muffin men
Covid wiped out their business, but now Siphumeze Ramncwana and Siphamandla Mavumengwana are back to baking at 5am every morning
18 May 2023 - 05:00
When two young entrepreneurs from Philippi on the Cape Flats were planning to reopen their business after Covid, they revived an idea that had served them well before the pandemic: muffins.
Before the lockdown, Siphumeze Ramncwana and Siphamandla Mavumengwana realised that their street-food vending competitors were selling mostly vetkoek or braaied meat. No-one had muffins on the menu. Their idea had worked a treat before Covid. Now they are back with their old fare, having added burgers and chicken. But muffins remain a big seller...
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