Lasertrix

22/03/2025

Some of today's top picks. Come see us today at The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market we are here till 1✨️

08/03/2025

Lovely day at the market today ❤️

04/02/2025

Come visit us this Saturday at the The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market stall G9✨️

04/02/2025

We have moved!

Come and see us in our new stall this weekend, we are now in stall G9 and loving our new little spot🤩

15/06/2023

The best coffee❤️ If you haven't given them a visit you are missing out 😉

Our Feature “Friday” this week is the Father & Son Duo, Vinesh & Shivesh of Bean who are located in our Village 💥 They have been trading with our market for the last 7 years & this is their journey with SFM:

“The Steaming Bean was born in 2016, from friendship, family & a love of coffee. Our business was initially fronted by Sean & I (Shivesh), with assistance & guidance from my dad, Vinesh. We entered the market in late 2016 & funnily enough nearly passed up our opportunity when Christine contacted us on a Friday morning to trade the next day. Being in our early 20s, sacrificing our Friday nights, with the early starts required on a Saturday seemed like a big chore! But something made me call Christine back & accept her offer to be there the following day.

This call turned out to be pivotal, as our time at the Shongweni Market has proved to be the catalyst to growing our business. The market allowed us to grow our Steaming Bean family, & since then we’ve expanded to include our own roastery (2018), & two more cafes (2020 & 2022).

Unfortunately, after a lengthy, valiant battle with cancer, Sean passed away in 2019. Whilst he was under-going his treatment, my dad became more involved with the roastery & events side of the business. Since Sean’s unfortunate passing The Steaming Bean has become more of a family affair; working together to make sure that we deliver coffee that puts a smile on your face.

Although a morning at the market can be a stressful rush while trying to push out orders, it’s still always such a pleasure connecting with the customers & other stall holders in the few minutes that we share while making their drinks. The atmosphere of the market, especially on a crisp winter morning, & the camaraderie amongst stall holders is very special.

My dad & I would like to thank SFM for providing us with the opportunity to let our passion project grow. We’re also grateful to our loyal customers for sharing our appreciation of high-quality coffee, the friendly chit-chat & always coming back for seconds!

Waiting that bit longer for a freshly ground cup of coffee is where the magic is - you can literally taste the difference ⭐ If you haven’t tried their coffee yet, then you need to make your way down to the Village to their coffee van. Come and say hi to Vinesh & Shivesh this Saturday 👋 ps Mum we didn’t forget you – always there, always smiling 🧡

15/06/2023

Don't miss out, fathers day is this weekend🎉See you at the market on Saturday bright and early 💕

03/06/2023

Our Feature Friday for this week is the Mother and Daughter Team Tracy and Sarah Hitchens of Lasertrix 💥 Who began trading with SFM at the old site in 2012 and this is their journey with SFM:

“After I (Tracy) was retrenched in 2012 I decided it was a good time for change and bought my first laser cutter and started Lasertrix. The business grew and we are now a full-time mom and daughter business, after Sarah joined me.

The idea was to start with markets for "only 3 months" to get our name out there. We started doing every market available but as the months went on, we dropped off the non-profitable markets and focused on only The Shongweni Market.

We were at that stage, already a part of the Shongweni Family. We have had so many customers and stall holders that have become friends and are even like family. We are so grateful for each and every one of our customers.

We specialize in customized items, what you see on our stand is only the tip of the iceberg, we are happy to do individual items or orders in the 1000's. We do anything from magnets, keyrings and crosses to engraved chopping boards, cake toppers, advent calendars and home decor. Another one of our specialties is wedding decor. You dream it, we can probably do it. We pride ourselves in being unique, always making something new and different to add to our range.”

Please pop over and chat to Tracy & Sarah from Lasertrix this weekend at stall N13 maybe they can make your gifting dreams come true 🧡 Pssst. Especially great gift ideas for Fathers Day!

02/06/2023

New fathers day stock will be on our stand at the The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market tomorrow!

How cute are they 😍

🔨Hammers R110 each

📏Tape measures R60 each

🔌Docking stations R130 each

Stocks are limited but we will do our best to keep on top of it.

See you there 🎉

29/11/2022

02/11/2022

Get your diaries out and plan your trips… November Muso Line up. But with this line up, you won’t want to miss any of our markets 💥

Main stage & Village stage times are 10am to 1pm 🎶

Our market is open every Saturday 7am to 1pm ⭐️ and the last Sunday of each month 8am to 1pm 🧡

Blarney & Son Qadasi Matt Gardiner Durban Josh Graham Hudson

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13/10/2022

“It's the most wonderful time of the year. There'll be much mistltoeing. And hearts will be glowing” 🎵

Yes! Finally we can post our markets in December 🎄 We have sneakily squeezed in an extra market day on the 24th of December 2022… for all those last-minute shoppers ⚡

And yes, we will be trading on the 31st of December, come and sit awhile, and play awhile 🧡

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22/09/2022

Sundays are very special... We don't trade every Sunday (we need our beauty sleep 😜) so when we do trade on a Sunday, we like to do it in style 💚 We like to make it, a day you will remember. Enter Blarney & Son assured to entertain, get you on your feet and leave you smiling 💚 They will be on main stage from 10am to 1pm on Sunday the 25th of September 🎶

Our market is open every Saturday ⭐ 7am to 1pm and the last Sunday of every month 🧡 8am to 1pm 💥
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19/09/2022

Come visit us at the The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market this weekend for an awesome day out with the family, we are there on both Saturday from 7am-1pm and Sunday from 8am-1pm.
Stall N13

See you there 🎉

25/07/2022

See you on Saturday and Sunday this weekend 🎉

You spoke and we heard!

We will begin trading on the last Sunday of every month 8am to 1pm. Starting on the 31st of July ⭐️

Our market is open every Saturday ⭐ 7am to 1pm and the last Sunday of every month 🧡 8am to 1pm

20/07/2022

Newest additions to our board family, come visit us on Saturday at the The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market at stall N13 to have a look at these boards and a whole lot more 🎉

17/06/2022

10/06/2022

Come visit us tomorrow at the The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market
We will have these cute father's day goodies on our stand too!

Bottle openers R180ea
Hammers R95ea
Keyrings R15ea

Remember our new winter times are from 7am-1pm.See you there 🎉

02/06/2022

Come visit us next week 🥳🎉

• We are a go! •

It is with the greatest pride and excitement that we can announce our reopening on the 11th of June 2022!⚡

Wow, have we been looking forward to this day!! It would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication from eThekwini Metro 🤩

We have two big changes, the first one is moving our trading times by half an hour - 7am to 1pm - so you have more snuggle time in the mornings in bed! These will be our Winter times going forward, which will be adjusted to when Summer rolls around again. 💜

The 2nd change is that we will be holding a market on the last Sunday of each month⭐ The first being Sunday the 31st of July!

We look forward to seeing your friendly faces, loving on your furr family, and most importantly supporting the stall holders that have missed you all so very much!! ✨


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