When a local idea meets real need, it does not take long for people to rally behind it. That is exactly what happened when SKUBU, a refill store built for low-income consumers, landed on millions of screens across the country.
Johannesburg, South Africa (15 February 2026) – Something special is happening in Diepsloot, and it has everything to do with dignity, affordability and smart thinking that puts people first. A short video, filmed on a phone and shared with genuine excitement, has turned a local idea into a national conversation and it is exactly the kind of good news South Africa needs right now.
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Apartheid Era: The apartheid system of institutionalized racial segregation and
discrimination was officially in place from 1948 until the early 1990s.

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Fun South African Fact: South Africa’s drinking water is rated 3rd best in the world for being “safe and ready to drink”.
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