The Story of Dr. Jeff and His South African Students.
“WHY not build our own E-commerce platform to help South Africans live in an affordable and decent life?”. After discussing the undesirable economic situation of South Africa in the class, knowing the astonishing high price of commodities there, an idea pop up into Dr. Jeff's head.
As In China there are numerous low cost products can be procured, if we can establish a channel, without any "middle men", to constantly and fast deliver these low cost & good quality products directly from selected China factories to the hands of South African customers, What an amazing thing!
On May 28, 2024, Dr. Jeff welcomed a group of 21 South African students to China. The students, sponsored by their government, are here for a year-long program to study cross-border E-commerce. Their goal is to acquire the skills needed to contribute to their country's economic growth upon their return. This initiative aligns with the China-South Africa friendship and the broader commitment China has made to fostering vocational skills training in Africa. As outlined at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China aims to provide African youth with more employment opportunities and improve their employability through targeted skill development programs.
During daily classes, Dr. Jeff's interactions with South Africa students sparked his curiosity about the high cost of living in South Africa. Through extensive research, he discovered that several factors contribute to this phenomenon.
Firstly, the long distance between China and South Africa results in a complex supply chain involving numerous intermediaries. This extended process increases costs at each stage, ultimately leading to higher prices for consumers. Secondly, limited logistics channels between the two countries elevate freight costs compared to other regions.
However, these challenges present an opportunity for Dr. Jeff. By leveraging e-commerce technology and optimizing the supply chain, he aims to provide a steady stream of high-quality Chinese products to South African consumers at competitive prices.
After figuring out everything, Dr Jeff excitedly announced: "Let's build a sacred E-commerce platform where we can all work together to benefit all South African people!"In this very day, DragonSources was born.
Our Tasks
- Ⅰ. Building an easy-to-use, user-friendly E-commerce platform
- Ⅱ. Connecting hundreds of selected Chinese factories that manufacture various goods and establish a factory database
- Ⅲ. Optimizing the supply chain from China to South Africa and reduce freight costs
- Ⅳ. Helping thousands of South Africans make extra money.
Our Vision
- ① Helping South Africans live in an affordable and decent life.
- ② Helping China suppliers spread low cost & good quality products globally.
- ③ Building a friendship bridge between China & South Africa.
Our Team
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Bethuel Nevari
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Thohoyandou
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Constance Dineo Moaludi
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for North West
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Gift Mothibe
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Rustenburg
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Hlalaphe Mokgophi
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Boksburg
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Kholofelo Vincent Chuene
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Kempton Park
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Lizzy Nkgae Moatshe
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Johannesburg
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Londiwe Asanda Mathonsi
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Gamalakhe
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Matlala Ntshidiseng Cathrine Sabasaba
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Thembisa
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Motlakawe Caroline Malatji
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Katlehong
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Patience Kwena Nkoana
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Edenvale
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Peter Pan
Co-Founder & CTO
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Phelo Mlandelwa
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Eastern Cape
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Phezile Mageza
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Cape Town
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Poulance Lerato Maloisane
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Lethlabile
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Ronewa Precious Mugwena
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Tshikwarani
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Ruth Queen Ndouvhada
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Thohoyandou
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Sibusisosenkosi Blessing Mbumbe
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for KwaMashu
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Zandile Cornelia Tshabalala
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Bloemfontein
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Zazi Kenneth Ndebele
Co-Founder & Sales Representative for Katlehong