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When Bokang Lehloenya (25) was on the verge of completing her national diploma in language practice and media studies in 2021, she feared that she would struggle to secure employment and resorted to starting a business. 

What started as a challenge to make traditional sandals comfortable for Sisi Nxumalo’s husband to wear to a wedding is now a thriving shoe business.

Although South Africa’s Tuberculosis (TB) infection incidence is dropping, government is concerned about the death rate among patients.

Hello Akhona Singwana

Thank you for reaching out to Vuk'uzenzele. We are always happy to assist our readers with information.

Government has a number of schemes, funds and grants aimed at assist business start-ups and growth such as your own.

Below I have listed those that align with your business needs:

Hello Vuk’uzenzele

I trust this message finds you well. I am Akhona Singwana. I am a 19-year-old entrepreneur and the owner of Prince World Group, a small business engaged in the production and sale of ice bags.

In the past three months, Prince World Group has shown promising growth, generating R15 000 in revenue with a single operational ice maker machine. I am excited about the prospect of expanding our operations and have identified an advanced ice maker machine priced at R145 999 that could significantly boost our production capabilities.

The Gauteng Department of Health is implementing several interventions to improve access and availability of mental health services in the province.

The Department’s Head of Communication Motalatale Modiba said the interventions aim to increase resources for mental health which include hiring more mental health specialised professionals and increasing the number of rehabilitation services.

Driven by the desire to become the master of her own destiny, a young poultry farmer from Soshanguve called time of her day job to focus on her passion for agriculture.

Thuli Mokwena, 30, is the brains behind RBKM Chicken, a poultry farm that specialises in broiler production, processing, and marketing.