“There’s no denying that power tools are expensive and yet necessary for numerous artisanal trades,” says Nita Luis, founder of family owned BRIGHTS Hardware, a Western Cape based chain of hardware stores that is driving the Tool-donation campaign.  “Talented artisans abound in South Africa, but challenging economic times can make these items unaffordable for graduates.”

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Road Safety Matters

The Easter period is synonymous with the highest fatality rates on our roads, considering that we wish to share some bright advice for all holidaymakers.

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A new non-toxic FireFly Biofuel firelighter, made out of recycled coffee, biodegradable vegetable wax, recycled wood and unrefined sugar has been developed and launched onto the South African market and is now available at Brights Hardware.

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Recently, the Hardware Edition magazine met with BRIGHTS CEO Orlando Luis to give its readers a better understanding of how BRIGHTS Hardware was established and how it has developed over the years.
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From 1 February 2018, the City of Cape Town has imposed level 6B water restrictions. This means 50 litres of water per person per day may be used in a household consisting of 4 people.
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Trust is a key component in any business transaction. The trust between tradesmen or contractors and their clients is often non-existent from the get go, due to the tarnished reputation associated with these key service providers.

BRIGHTS Hardware has dedicated itself to assisting contractors by providing them with informative content which will assist them in building better client relations, which in turn result in word of mouth referrals, the most effective form of marketing.

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