I have nothing but respect for anyone who decides to leave a full-time job to start a business; it’s a bold move that comes with significant risks. According to a study by the Small Enterprise Development Agency, 60% of new Read the full story
Mental health is a topic close to my heart. Coming from a family where several members grappled with mental health challenges, I’ve gained a deep understanding of its impact. I witnessed how mental health affects entrepreneurs firsthand while working closely Read the full story
The dynamic duo of TV and radio personality Carrol Hobbs and her mother Irene Mmasechaba Hobbs are taking the South African entrepreneurial landscape by storm with their innovative business ventures. Irene, a retired teacher turned entrepreneur, shares her valuable insights Read the full story
George Thabo Matlakala (36) grew up in Senotlelo village in the Mpumalanga province and the radio ‘bug’ bit him when he was 14 years old. Today he is the Founder and station Manager of Pheli FM, based in Atteridgeville, Tshwane. Read the full story
The entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity of small business leaders in KwaZulu-Natal was celebrated at the 2018 Business Achievers Awards gala ceremony in Durban last night (28 March 2018). Hosted by the Ithala Development Finance Corporation, the awards recognise business achievements Read the full story
Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered his fourth State of the Province Address at the Greenhills Stadium in Randfontein on Monday. The province’s number one citizen unpacked his programme of action which is linked to transformation in the economic sector. The Read the full story
For sustainable urban development in South Africa the support for the growth of small scale manufacturing enterprises is very important across the urban developing world, key barriers to development of these emerging manufacturing enterprises relate to access to finance, entrepreneurial Read the full story
In a bid to develop a thriving entrepreneurial hub, Cape Town city management is encouraging citizens to improve their business knowledge with the hosting of Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week (CTEW) later this month. The event, which is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Read the full story
Pretoria – Entrepreneurship remains one of the best ways to boost job creation, Deputy Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says. Speaking at a “Taking the dti to the people” outreach campaign in Douglas in the Northern Cape, Thabethe Read the full story
Cape Town – South African youth have been urged to seize opportunities and not give up on establishing their own small businesses. Encouraging young people to persevere, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) chief executive Steven Ngubeni said “it’s too early Read the full story