A new wave of township entrepreneurship is brewing in Mthatha as the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) brings its Kasi Business Workshop to the Eastern Cape on 18 October 2025. The event, themed “Broadening Market Opportunities,” will help local small business owners unlock new markets and partnerships that extend beyond township borders.
Taking place at SMJ Butchery and Car Wash from 09:30 AM to 14:00 PM, the free workshop will equip entrepreneurs with practical tools to reach new customers, diversify their products, and strengthen their digital and business networks.
“This is about helping township entrepreneurs move from survival to scalability,” TEA said in a statement. “We want to help local businesses build confidence, connections, and competitiveness.”
What to Expect
Attendees can look forward to a dynamic line-up of sessions designed to encourage practical learning and collaboration:
- Kasi Pitching Challenge: Entrepreneurs can present their business ideas for a chance to win R50 000 in cash and support.
- Kasi Business Exhibition: A showcase of local businesses connecting with new customers, investors, and collaborators.
- Hacking Networking: An interactive session where participants co-create solutions to community challenges.
- Mbawula Chat: A fireside-style talk with an experienced business leader sharing insights on township growth.
Only 10 exhibition spaces are available, and aspiring exhibitors are encouraged to book early via WhatsApp at 068 158 9484.
Why It Matters
The workshop forms part of TEA’s national campaign to “impact kasi entrepreneurs one township at a time.”
By equipping Mthatha’s small business owners with access to markets and mentorship, TEA aims to break systemic barriers to township economic participation.
The initiative also echoes findings from the World Economic Forum, which emphasizes that while access to finance is important, market inclusion and skills development are key to sustainable SME growth.
About TEA
Over the past decade, the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance has trained and supported more than 100,000 entrepreneurs and funded over 500 township-based businesses across South Africa. Through workshops, mentorship, and funding, TEA continues to create a platform for entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by mainstream business ecosystems.
Event Details
📍 Venue: SMJ Butchery and Car Wash, Mthatha
📅 Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
⏰ Time: 09:30 AM – 14:00 PM
💸 Entrance: Free (Pre-registration required)
🔗 Register: Eventbrite – Kasi Business Workshop Mthatha
Media Contacts:
📞 Thato Malebo – 079 686 6125 | 📧 media@JoinUsForTEA.co.za
📞 Jacqualine Mphela – 068 158 9484 | 📧 info@JoinUsForTEA.co.za
Follow @townshipentrepreneur on Instagram and TEA – Township Entrepreneurs Alliance on Facebook for updates.
