Empowering Township Entrepreneurs – TEA’s Kasi Business Workshop & Pitch Winner

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The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) recently hosted the Soweto Kasi Business Workshop, bringing together over 500 entrepreneurs for a day of inspiration, networking, and business growth. The event featured masterclasses, a business exhibition, and the exciting Kasi Business Pitch Challenge, where one entrepreneur walked away with R50,000 to boost their business.

In this episode, Samm Marshall sits down with Bulelani Balabala, founder of TEA, to discuss the impact of township entrepreneurship and how TEA is shaping the future of small businesses in South Africa. Joining the conversation is Makatu Tshivhula, founder of The Light Candles, who won the Kasi Pitch Challenge. He shares his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and how he plans to scale his business with the prize money.

From breaking barriers in township business to unlocking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice. Tune in to hear how township businesses are thriving against the odds!
4 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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