Applications are now open for the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme, an 18-month business growth programme for entrepreneurs leading commercially proven South African businesses that are either growing or poised for growth. The programme, delivered by Fetola, provides tailored support to strengthen leadership, business systems, financial capability and market access.
Programme Overview
• Programme name: SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme
• Duration: 18 months
• Target audience: entrepreneurs leading commercially proven South African businesses that are either growing or poised for growth
• Delivery partner: Fetola
• Support focus: leadership, business systems, financial capability and market access
Eligibility Criteria
• Business location: South Africa
• Ownership and management: at least 51 per cent black-owned and managed
• Operating period: at least two years in operation
• Customer base: must have paying customers
• Growth potential: credible opportunity to reach more customers or larger markets
Organiser Statement
• "We work with entrepreneurs who have already built businesses that work. They have paying customers, recurring revenue and evidence of real demand for their products or services. What they need now is support to strengthen the business and prepare for what comes next," organisers said.
Application Details
• Application status: open
• Closing date: October 13
• How to apply: applications are open here until October 13
The SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme offers a structured pathway for qualifying South African entrepreneurs to strengthen their businesses and prepare for continued growth. Interested applicants should review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the October 13 deadline.