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Sappi shutdowns build community strength

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Scheduled Maintenance Phases Deliver Lasting Social Benefits in KwaZulu-Natal At Sappi’s Tugela and Stanger mills, routine maintenance shutdowns are more than technical pauses—they are deliberate opportunities to generate meaningful local impact. These planned shutdowns create jobs, drive SME growth, and reinforce Sappi’s commitment to community development. By The Zululand Observer As part of their Enterprise […]

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Access, not funds

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In a compelling critique, Muzi Mhlambi argues that South Africa’s SME financing issue isn’t about a shortfall of capital, but about inequitable access and poor targeting. While the DTIC’s proposed R100 billion fund aims to boost black entrepreneurship, systemic barriers are preventing the flow of investment to the MSMEs that need it most. By Muzi

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Tomatoes yield resilience

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Tiger Brands Empowers Limpopo Tomato Farmers Behind Iconic All Gold Sauce Nine smallholder farms in Musina, Limpopo have received critical irrigation infrastructure from Tiger Brands—a move that marks the launch of its Hulisani Programme, aimed at transforming local food security and building sustainable rural livelihoods. By Ashley Lechman – Business Report Climate-Proofing Local Produce After

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Breaking through: BTE network lights up SA film scene

Community & Impact, Professionals, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Founded by visionary filmmaker Sammy Rabolele, BTE has transformed from a modest audiovisual services provider in the North West into a bold, black-owned production house making waves on the national stage. With a dream to bring authentic African stories to life, BTE’s journey is one of grit, purpose and opportunity. Their rise was fuelled by

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B-BBEE: More than a tick-box

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Beyond Compliance: Unlocking the Real Value of Broad-Based BEE South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework is often viewed through a narrow financial lens — as a cost to business. But this perspective misses the bigger picture: B-BBEE is not just a policy; it’s a powerful enabler of inclusive growth, talent development, and long-term

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YOUFM’s Molefe elevates SMME voice

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Selebogo Molefe is redefining entrepreneurship radio through YOUFM’s Business Hour, a platform that has fast become essential listening for South Africa’s SMME sector. Known as “The Reluctant Guru,” Molefe blends authentic entrepreneurial experience with tactical insight, offering practical tools and inspiration for small business growth. By Kgomotso Moganedi – Times Live With his signature energy

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Smart irrigation boosts small-scale farming

Community & Impact, ESD initiatives, Programmes, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

South Africa’s smallholder farmers are reaping the benefits of smart, scalable irrigation solutions designed to drive inclusive agricultural growth. By Robert Tlapu – The Bulrushes In a landmark initiative supported by Anglo American Zimele, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), and the SAB Foundation, a solar-powered micro-irrigation project is helping small-scale farmers in Limpopo, Eastern Cape,

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Ramtsilo: Turning waste into wealth

Small Business Development & ESD, SME showcase / Chris Buchanan

When financial excellence meets real innovation, success isn’t just possible — it’s sustainable. And Ramtsilo Trading is proving it, one recycled brick at a time. Founded by sisters Kekeletso and Kedibone Tsiloane, Ramtsilo has made headlines for its breakthrough solution: turning plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly bricks that tackle South Africa’s waste crisis while creating

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Transformation Fund must deliver clarity — and real change

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

South Africa’s proposed Transformation Fund could be a game-changer for black farmers and emerging agri-entrepreneurs — but only if its purpose, structure and impact goals are clearly defined. Stakeholders in the agriculture and agribusiness sector are cautiously optimistic about the new fund’s potential to unlock real, broad-based economic inclusion. But as it stands, many still

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From township kitchen to Pick n Pay: The Patha-Patha sauces story

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

What does it take for a homegrown township business to land on major retail shelves? For Patha-Patha Sauces, it’s been a journey of grit, growth, and the power of local partnerships. Launched by entrepreneur Karabo Phetla, Patha-Patha Sauces began as a passion project in a Soweto kitchen — blending unique African flavours inspired by childhood

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