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The Lead Creative: "More creative freedom, less money"

The South African Entrepreneurial Competency Framework identifies 14 essential competencies that drive entrepreneurial action (Source: © Mike Jones )

An African-centric framework for entrepreneurs

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Entering the world of entrepreneurship in 2026 requires more than just ambition (Image source: © 123rf )

8 key steps to becoming an entrepreneur in 2026

Source: Pexels.

WBAF appointments mark new era for South African startups

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

Source: Supplied. Yoco’s chief executive officer and co-founder, Katlego Maphai.

How Yoco and Workshop17 are shaping the future of workspaces

Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in Johannesburg

Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in JohannesburgThrive PR

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

2 Jan 2026

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

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Entering the world of entrepreneurship in 2026 requires more than just ambition (Image source: © 123rf )

8 key steps to becoming an entrepreneur in 2026

31 Dec 2025

Modern digital entrepreneurship requires both business management and entrepreneurship skills (Image source: © 123rf )

5 opportunities & challenges of modern digital entrepreneurship

30 Dec 2025

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WBAF appointments mark new era for South African startups

29 Dec 2025

Cape-based small businesses were placed in the spotlight at two Pick n Pay Market Days held in December, allowing shoppers to discover innovative, locally made products while engaging directly with the entrepreneurs behind them (Image source: © Facebook [[https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook)

Pick n Pay Market Days spotlight Cape SMMEs

24 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Yoco’s chief executive officer and co-founder, Katlego Maphai.

How Yoco and Workshop17 are shaping the future of workspaces

23 Dec 2025

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

23 Dec 2025

In December Grow Business Coaching selected 12 qualifying Black business owners for a free 12-month access to Catalyzer (Image supplied)

Black entrepreneurs receive free software for business growth

22 Dec 2025

Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in Johannesburg

Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in Johannesburg

Thrive PR 22 Dec 2025

Rowen Pillai, CEO, LeanTechnovations says we must view AI not as a threat, but as the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs (Image source: © Education Sub Saharan Africa

AI not a threat, but the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs

Rowen Pillai 19 Dec 2025

South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

Bridgement 19 Dec 2025

Serial entrepreneur Petro Magos, founder of Magos Media and Venteri Capital, says AI won't replace entrepreneurs – but it will expose those who can't adapt (Image source: © 123rf )

AI puts SMMEs at a crossroads

Petro Magos 18 Dec 2025

Community Wolf acquires Namola in SA safety platform deal

Community Wolf acquires Namola in SA safety platform deal

17 Dec 2025

Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

OnPoint PR 15 Dec 2025

7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

Domains.co.za 12 Dec 2025

Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

Edge Growth 10 Dec 2025

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SME South Africa 9 Dec 2025

Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

Our Salad Mix 9 Dec 2025

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Thembela Ka Mgudlwa, Northlink College 8 Dec 2025

Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

Startup.Africa 5 Dec 2025

Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

Black Umbrellas, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 4 Dec 2025

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

4 Dec 2025

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2025 MTN PachiPanda Challenge: Meet SA's eco-leaders

4 Dec 2025

Rising costs and weak credit quality to shape SME planning in 2026

Rising costs and weak credit quality to shape SME planning in 2026

3 Dec 2025

SME Funding Summit returns for second year

SME Funding Summit returns for second year

SME South Africa 2 Dec 2025

Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

The Noise Factory 2 Dec 2025

Innovator Trust WIT Awards 2025: Shaping the growth of female-owned SMME's building the future

Innovator Trust WIT Awards 2025: Shaping the growth of female-owned SMME's building the future

The Innovator Trust 2 Dec 2025

Celebrating the entrepreneurs keeping South Africa moving

Celebrating the entrepreneurs keeping South Africa moving

JNPR 26 Nov 2025

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