This coffee shop employs deaf people and has reached 10 years, 500 000 hours and the UK

Author: Kuhle TshabalalaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

This coffee shop employs deaf people and has reached 10 years, 500 000 hours and the UK

A coffee shop in South Africa that employs deaf people celebrated its 10th anniversary. It has provided over 500,000 working hours to deaf employees. The brand has also expanded its operations to the United Kingdom. This inclusive model demonstrates the lasting social impact of the initiative.

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