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At Silulo Foundation, impact is not only measured by the entrepreneurs we support. It can also be seen in the people who work alongside them every day. As our programmes have grown, so too have the people behind them. Team members are becoming stronger facilitators, mentors, connectors and leaders, taking what they learn through their […]

Entrepreneurs, particularly those building businesses in township economies, cannot build scalable and sustainable businesses through determination and hard work alone. Even as we enter an increasingly digital and connected economic era, access to communities, networks, markets, knowledge and opportunity remains essential to business growth. The strength of today’s network economy lies in connections: meeting the

Heritage is often spoken about as something we inherit: our languages, traditions, stories, values and the places and communities that have shaped us. But heritage is also something we build. It is created in the businesses started by a new generation of entrepreneurs. In skills passed from one person to another. In opportunities opened for

At the Silulo Foundation, we celebrate entrepreneurs not only for where they are today, but also for the courage, commitment and purpose that move them forward. This month, we are proud to celebrate two women entrepreneurs whose work is creating meaningful change in Khayelitsha and beyond. Amanda Nkwitshi is taking healthcare forward Amanda Nkwitshi, a

Today, I am proud to share an important milestone in the Silulo Foundation’s journey. The Silulo Foundation has officially been approved by the South African Revenue Service as a Public Benefit Organisation and has received Section 18A approval to issue tax-deductible receipts for qualifying donations. This is more than an administrative achievement. It creates new

Entrepreneurs are often encouraged to compete for customers, contracts, funding and market share. But in South Africa’s small-business ecosystem, collaboration may be one of the most underused pathways to growth. On Friday, 17 July 2026, ORT South Africa, Silulo Foundation and RLabs brought their entrepreneur communities together at the RLabs venue in Cape Town for

Cape Town, South Africa – The Silulo Foundation recently hosted its impactful “How To Corporatise Your Business” event, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, business development practitioners and ecosystem partners for a practical discussion on transforming small businesses into structured, scalable and investment-ready enterprises. The event was designed to help entrepreneurs move beyond survivalist and startup

In today’s economy, digital literacy is no longer a “nice to have”. It is a basic requirement for employability, further education and entrepreneurship. Yet, for many young people in township communities, access to practical digital training remains limited. This is the gap the Silulo Foundation continues to address through its Digital Computer Literacy Course, proudly

Lisa Ndyalivani Awarded the 2026 Michael H. Boyce Award The Silulo Foundation proudly congratulates Lisa Ndyalivani, Founder and CEO of Woow Foods, on being awarded the 2026 Michael H. Boyce Award. Presented annually, the award recognises an entrepreneur whose journey reflects exceptional resilience, leadership, business growth and a commitment to uplifting others through entrepreneurship. The

This Saturday, the 20th of June at 11am, we will be at MamKefu’s Guesthouse in Khayelitsha as the Silulo Foundation will once again bring together entrepreneurs, partners, supporters and the wider business community to celebrate one of the highlights of its annual entrepreneurship calendar: the 2026 Michael H. Boyce Award. The event is far more