Selemela Funeral Services Raises the Bar for Community Business


SFS Founder and President Apa Selemela and his wife cut the ribbon during the grand launch of the legacy chapel.

By SIMON MAKGOGA

A LEGACY chapel launches with a promise to create jobs and plough back into Greater Tshwane_
Gorgeous beauty queen and baking sensation Lebogang Akinsuru of Timbalebs Beauty Care and Yemlebs Cakes interviewed by Noko FM.

Greater Tshwane came to a standstill as Selemela Funeral Services (SFS) launched in grand style. The official opening took place on recently in Soutpan, Haakdoornboom, where a legacy chapel and mortuary now stand ready.

Residents from across Tshwane gathered at the chapel to witness history. Mr and Mrs Selemela cut the ribbon before a packed marquee broke into applause.

It was a legacy in motion — born from the vision of the late Masechaba Podumo, who formed the Ikageng Women's Club (IWC). From that foundation, Apa Selemela was groomed into the businessman he is today.
Abel Moyane leads the Pretoria Serenaders Male Voice Choir in a stirring performance at the grand launch of Selemela Funeral Services in Soutpan.

The Pretoria Serenaders Choir set the atmosphere from the morning. Member Boikie Pholo, known as Raitlhwana from the Setswana TV drama _Lesilo Rula_, added extra flame.

Addressing the crowd, SFS Founder and President Apa Selemela said the venture was about more than business.

"I told my wife I have a vision of a mortuary as part of giving back. Jokingly, she said I am not fit for this business as I scare easily," he said.

"Both the chapel and mortuary are now ready to serve with distinction. Our priority is uplifting people and reducing unemployment."

The former police trainer and owner of Selemela Multi-Recycling (SLM) said SFS will grow with the youth.

"The number of our current staff tomorrow will not be the same as we grow."

Operations Manager Zachariah Machaka said the initiative has the people's interest at heart.

The launch comes as government has called on the private sector to tackle unemployment — a call SFS has answered by prioritising local recruitment.

Residents welcomed the move. Raisibe Raphahla from Mabopane said SFS restores hope for unemployed graduates. Entrepreneur Lebogang Akinsuru of Yemlebscakes and Timbalebs Beauty Care foresees partnership and investment opportunities.

Gospel stars Bishop Jonas Masotla, Tebogo Moloi and Kenny Z delivered heavenly melodies, while DJ Jannie Boy kept the crowd on their feet.

Greater Tshwane has welcomed a world-class chapel — it has welcomed a community investment.

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