This evening, as we commemorate Youth Day, we focus on youth-led businesses and the tools young people need to shape the next 50 years. We begin by reflecting on the state of youth entrepreneurship and the challenge of transitioning from learning to earning with Primestars. We then explore funding
Pieter Geldenhuys – toekomskundige en direkteur by die Instituut vir Tegnologie Strategie en Innovasie
Will-John Keev – provinsiale hoof, Momentum Finansiële Beplanning
Ryk van Niekerk – Moneyweb
Patrick Mahlangu, founder of Pat on Brands, reflects on turning his passion for marketing into a platform that promotes youth entrepreneurship.
The deal reflects the strategic fit between the two companies as demand grows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments across Africa.
Michael Hinton, finance lecturer and facilitator at the Gibs, unpacks the fundamentals of business finance, including separating personal and business finances, managing cash flow and building sustainable systems for long-term growth.
Mazule Empire co-founder Yanga Mazule shares his entrepreneurial his journey from musician to entertainment business owner, highlighting how Sedfa funding helped him acquire equipment, create jobs and grow his Matatiele-based business.
Sedfa’s Nthabeleng Mokitimi-Dlamini discusses the upcoming Youth Fund, set to launch this month, and how the agency is working with micro, small and medium enterprises to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
Nkosinathi Moshoana, CEO of Primestars, unpacks the realities facing South Africa’s youth in 2026, highlighting challenges around unemployment, skills development and economic inclusion.