Kasi Business Podcast by TEA

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  From Spinach to Sunflower Oil 07.09.2026 47мин

  Calab Baloyi is the Founder and Owner of Nosso Sunflower Oil, a proudly South African sunflower cooking oil manufacturing business based in Orange Farm, Gauteng. His entrepreneurial journey is a powerful story of resilience, reinvention and recognising opportunities when circumstances change.This episode unpacks:Building a business from growing and selling spinach and cabbage to manufacturing sunflower cooking oilHow a small agricultural venture in Orange Farm became the starting point for a much bigger entrepreneurial journeyThe journey of starting Nosso Sunflower Oil and entering the manufacturing industryThe realities of producing, packaging and distributing sunflower cooking oilUsing manufacturing and entrepreneurship as vehicles for township economic empowermentAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#KasiBusinessPodcast #TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #JoinUsForTEAGuest Bio:Calab Baloyi is a South African entrepreneur and the Founder and Owner of Nosso Sunflower Oil, a sunflower cooking oil manufacturing business based in Orange Farm, Gauteng.Before becoming an entrepreneur, Calab spent eight years working in sales at companies including Altron Bytes, Liberty Life and Vodacom. He also studied towards a BCom degree, which he had to put on hold when his mother fell ill.After losing his corporate sales job during the Covid-19 pandemic, Calab found himself at the beginning of a new chapter. Inspired by watching his mother tend to her small home garden in Orange Farm, he started growing and selling spinach and cabbage to local street vendors and a nearby supermarket.However, as the agricultural business grew, limited access to land presented a challenge to further expansion. Rather than allowing this limitation to stop his entrepreneurial journey, Calab identified an opportunity to pivot into sunflower oil production and founded Nosso Sunflower Oil in 2019.Today, Nosso Sunflower Oil produces high-quality sunflower cooking oil in 5L, 10L and 20L packaging for households, retailers and food service businesses. The business also repurposes its production by-products into animal feed for poultry and piggery farmers, creating additional value while supporting a more sustainable, zero-waste approach to manufacturing.Calab also serves as Managing Director of Tshemba-Ntsako Projects (Pty) Ltd.Beyond the product itself, Calab sees Nosso Sunflower Oil as a vehicle for township economic empowerment. He is passionate about helping people develop their own products and building a generation of creators and producers rather than consumers.His work was recognised at the inaugural Township Economy Awards 2024, where he received the Food & Beverage Innovator Award.Calab’s story is a reminder that entrepreneurship is not always a straight path. Sometimes, the business you start is not the business you ultimately build. What matters is the ability to recognise opportunities, adapt to challenges and keep moving forward.From spinach and cabbage grown in Orange Farm to sunflower oil reaching the market, Calab’s journey demonstrates how a simple idea can evolve into a manufacturing business with the potential to create jobs, build local production and contribute to the growth of the township economy.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary Black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs.The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author.The podcast aims to unlock opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033 #SmallBusiness #Manufacturing #FoodAndBeverage 
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  Building a Detergent Company 31.08.2026 58мин

  Seshego Thabitha Kgopa is the founder and CEO of Smart Detergents, a growing South African cleaning-products manufacturing and supply company built from the ground up.This episode unpacks:Building a manufacturing business from a garage into a growing warehouse operationThe realities of sourcing raw materials, production, packaging and distributionGrowing a team from 0 to 10 employeesReinvesting in the business and making difficult decisions as an entrepreneurLearning from setbacks and navigating the challenges of building a growing businessSupplying households, businesses and distributors while expanding production capacityThe importance of entrepreneurship development, pitching and continuous learningCreating jobs and opportunities through locally owned manufacturingBuilding Smart Detergents into a recognised South African manufacturing brandAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#KasiBusinessPodcast #TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #JoinUsForTEAGuest Bio:Seshego Thabitha Kgopa is a South African entrepreneur, businesswoman and founder of Smart Detergents. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science and Social Services, majoring in Community and Health Psychology, Seshego brings together her understanding of people, business and community in her entrepreneurial journey.She has built Smart Detergents from the ground up, navigating the complexities of manufacturing, sourcing, production, logistics, staffing and customer relationships. What started in a garage has grown into a warehouse-based operation with a team of 10 employees.Her entrepreneurial achievements include being a Second Runner-Up in the Global Entrepreneurship Award hosted by Polokwane Municipality, a first-prize winner in a 2024 TEA pitching competition, an AWIEF Pitch Competition winner and alumna, as well as a GIBS alumna.Today, Smart Detergents supplies cleaning products to households, businesses and distributors, while Seshego continues to focus on expanding the company's manufacturing capacity, creating employment and building a proudly South African manufacturing brand.Her story is one of courage, perseverance and continuous learning. From starting with limited resources to building a growing manufacturing business, Seshego is demonstrating what is possible when entrepreneurs are willing to start, learn, reinvest and keep moving forward.Her vision is to grow Smart Detergents into a recognised South African brand while creating jobs, supporting other entrepreneurs and contributing to the growth of locally owned businesses.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs.The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author.The podcast aims to unlock opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #SmallBusiness
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  Building Confidence in Black Children 24.08.2026 56мин

  Bonolo Monakedi is the founder and owner of Entle Kiddies Hair Salon, a proudly South African children’s hair care brand created to provide young clients with a safe, fun and child-friendly hair care experience.Inspired by her own experience as a mother and the challenge of finding a salon that truly understood the needs of children with natural hair, Bonolo turned a gap in the market into a growing business with four branches across Mamelodi, Atteridgeville, Soshanguve and Theresapark.This episode unpacks:- Turning a mother’s personal challenge into a business opportunity- Building a child-focused brand in the township economy- Creating safe and welcoming spaces where children feel confident and celebrated- Growing from one salon into four branches- Expanding beyond salon services into organic hair care products and accessories- Building systems and maintaining consistency while scaling- Building a purpose-driven brand for the next generation- Turning a local business into a brand with bigger ambitionsAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#KasiBusinessPodcast #TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #JoinUsForTEA #SmallBusinessGuest Bio:Bonolo Monakedi is the founder of Entle Kiddies Hair Salon, a proudly South African children’s hair care brand established in 2022. Driven by her experience as a mother, Bonolo identified a gap for a salon that could provide quality hair care in a safe, comfortable and child-friendly environment.Today, Entle Kiddies has grown to four branches and has expanded its offering to include its own range of organic hair care products and accessories. Through Entle Kiddies, Bonolo is building more than a salon business. She is creating spaces where children can embrace their natural hair, build confidence and feel celebrated.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs.The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author. The podcast aims to unlock opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #SmallBusiness #KasiBusinessPodcast #JoinUsForTEA
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  From Indigenous Knowledge to Global Impact 19.08.2026 1ч 3мин

  Lufuno Rasoesoe is the founder and owner of TOSH Detergents, a proudly South African brand built on indigenous knowledge, sustainability and a commitment to creating social impact.This episode unpacks:- Building a business from indigenous knowledge and childhood heritage- Turning a kitchen hobby into a growing commercial brand- Building a sustainable business using local raw materials- Creating opportunities for women and unemployed youth in rural and township communities- Navigating production, regulations and formal markets- Building an African brand with ambitions for global impactAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#KasiBusinessPodcast #TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #JoinUsForTEAGuest Bio:Lufuno Rasoesoe is the founder and owner of TOSH Detergents, a proudly South African brand rooted in indigenous knowledge, sustainability and social impact. Raised in Makwarela in Venda, Lufuno built a career in traditionally male-dominated industries before turning her childhood memories of her mother's soap-making techniques into a business during the COVID-19 lockdown.Today, TOSH Detergents produces cleaning products using local raw materials while creating opportunities for women and unemployed youth from rural and township communities. Lufuno's vision is to build TOSH into a globally recognised African brand that demonstrates how heritage, innovation and purpose can create lasting impact.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur #JoinUsForTEA#TownshipEconomy #SmallBusiness
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  Digitising Finance for Kasi Businesses 12.08.2026 42мин

  Thobile Dhlangamandhla is the founder and Managing Director of Bathobile Bookkeeping Services, a cloud-based digital financial management and accounting firm based in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, dedicated to helping small businesses and township entrepreneurs improve their financial management and build sustainable businesses.This episode unpacks:- Building stronger financial foundations for small businesses- Why accurate bookkeeping and financial records matter for business growth- Using digital tools to simplify financial management for township entrepreneurs- The importance of financial literacy, compliance and cash flow management- Developing the Siyakhula Bookkeeping App to help entrepreneurs track their finances digitally- Turning financial knowledge into practical tools that entrepreneurs can apply in their businessesIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services, this episode highlights how financial knowledge, digital innovation and practical support can help entrepreneurs make better decisions, strengthen their businesses and unlock opportunities for growth.Join Nedbank, South Africa's best SME bank and build your business with confidence.Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#KasiBusinessPodcast #FinancialLiteracy #Bookkeeping #SmallBusiness #NedbankSmallBusiness #JoinUsForTEAGuest Bio:Thobile Dhlangamandhla is a dedicated financial management and bookkeeping professional with a strong focus on empowering individuals and small businesses, particularly township SMMEs, through practical financial education and digital solutions.Through Bathobile Bookkeeping Services and the development of the Siyakhula Bookkeeping App, Thobile is helping entrepreneurs move from manual financial tracking towards accessible digital tools that support better financial management, compliance and business sustainability.Her work also extends to skills development, financial wellness programmes, compliance readiness and practical training designed to bridge the gap between financial knowledge and real-world application.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur#TownshipEconomy#SmallBusiness
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  Innovating Child Safety in Schools 03.08.2026 49мин

  Keletso Lekwakwe is the co-founder of PasswordKid, one of Africa's leading child safety technology companies, dedicated to improving learner safety through innovative digital solutions for schools and parents.This episode unpacks:Building a technology business that solves real challenges in educationUsing innovation to improve child safety in schoolsScaling an ICT startup in South AfricaWhy entrepreneurs should focus on solving meaningful problemsIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services, this episode highlights how entrepreneurs can build businesses that create both commercial success and social impact through innovation.Join Nedbank, South Africa's best SME bank and build your business with confidence.#KasiBusinessPodcast #NedbankSmallBusiness #JoinUsForTEAGuest Bio:Keletso Lekwakwe is the co-founder of PasswordKid (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa's most trusted providers of advanced child safety technologies. With more than five years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, he has built a business focused on using technology to create safer learning environments for children across South Africa.Keletso holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology from Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology and has extensive experience within the ICT industry. Through PasswordKid, he is demonstrating how technology-driven solutions can solve real societal challenges while building a scalable African business.About the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlock opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups and small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policymakers.For guest enquiries and partnerships:[email protected] 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur #TownshipEconomy #Innovation #Technology #SmallBusiness
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  The Formula to Grow a Beauty Business 13.07.2026 1ч

  Zethu Nyali is the founder and CEO of Zee Organics, an award-winning South African company that creates organic hair and skincare products to address issues like alopecia, dermatitis and acne.Filmed after the TEA Summit & Awards 2025, this episode unpacks:Manufacturing wellness products using hemp and indigenous herbsBalancing tradition with commercial scalabilityThe importance of trusted financial partners for SMEsIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services, this episode highlights how small businesses can grow with the right tools, funding and advisory support.Join Nedbank, South Africa’s best SME bank and build your business with confidence.Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#SmallBusinessLegend #AfricanWellness #NedbankSmallBusiness #TEAGuest Bio:Zethu Nyali is the founder and CEO of Zee Organics, an award-winning South African company that creates organic hair and skincare products to address issues like alopecia, dermatitis, and acne. She started the company in 2021 with only R500, using her expertise as a formulation specialist to develop effective products. Nyali is recognized for her entrepreneurship and commitment to empowering others. Founder and CEO: Zethu Nyali is the founder and CEO of Zee Organics, a company that manufactures supplements, vitamins, and organic hair and skincare products. Business origin: She started the business in 2021 with a R500 investment. The company name is inspired by her own name. Products: The company develops organic haircare and skincare products to treat conditions like alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, and acne. Expertise: Nyali is a formulation specialist who developed the product range herself. Recognition: She has won multiple awards, including the Umlazi KZN Pitch Winner award in 2022 and the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2024, for her work in building her brand. Mission: Zee Organics aims to heal, create confidence, and empower people, with a mission to demonstrate that excellence can come from township economies.About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033#TownshipEntrepreneur #Kasi #Township
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  The African Wellness Brand Story 06.07.2026 1ч 5мин

  Overview:Lebohang Skhosana, founder of Toca Essentials, takes us into the world of African herbal wellness, where indigenous knowledge, sustainability and entrepreneurship intersect.Filmed after the TEA Summit & Awards 2025, this episode unpacks:• Manufacturing wellness products using hemp and indigenous herbs• Balancing tradition with commercial scalability• The importance of trusted financial partners for SMEsIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services, this episode highlights how small businesses can grow with the right tools, funding and advisory support.Join Nedbank, South Africa’s best SME bank and build your business with confidence.Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#SmallBusinessLegend #AfricanWellness #NedbankSmallBusiness #TEAGuest Bio:Ms. Lebo Skhosana is the visionary founder of Toca Essentials, an agro-processing company rooted in the wisdom of African indigenous herbs. Inspired by her great grandmother’s legacy of sustainable living, Lebohang established Toca Essentials in 2021 to bring the power of traditional African herbalism to the world. Through innovative wellness and cosmetic products, she’s on a mission to promote holistic well-being and environmental stewardship.Toca Essentials isn’t just a business, it’s a movement towards sustainability and a deeper connection with nature.About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Young Entrepreneur Manufacturing Candles 02.02.2026 50мин

  Overview:Makatu Tshivhula, founder of The Light Candle, shares how a Soweto-based candle business grew into a trusted supplier for leading corporate brands.Recorded at the TEA Summit & Awards 2025, this episode covers:• Building a premium product brand• Securing and servicing corporate clients• Scaling creative businesses from township marketsIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services, this conversation reinforces the role of strong banking and advisory support in helping SMEs grow sustainably.Join Nedbank, South Africa’s best SME bank and take your business to the next level.Subscribe for more Small Business Legend stories.Also available on Apple Podcasts.#SmallBusinessLegend #AfricanWellness #NedbankSmallBusiness #TEAGuest Bio: Makatu Tshivhula is a young South African entrepreneur and the founder and owner of The Light Candles, a successful candle manufacturing company based in Soweto. He started his business using manual molds and later scaled up production with funding from a silent partner. His business has grown stronger over the years, becoming known as "Africa's First Black Youth-Owned Candle Manufacturing Factory" by some sources. The business operates from a shop in Pimville, Soweto.The company produces a range of candles, including household, scented, and pillar candles, known for their quality and long burn time (11-12 hours). His candles are popular among churches, traditional healers, event organizers and the general community, especially during periods of load shedding in South Africa. A key part of Tshivhula's mission is to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa by equipping young people with skills and creating job opportunities as he expands his business.Through the Small Business Legend Campaign, TEA and Nedbank Small Business Services continue to champion entrepreneurs who are ready to scale.Join Nedbank, South Africa’s best SME bank.
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  Growing a Multi-Billion Retirement Fund with Zamani Letjane 03.11.2025 1ч 14мин

  Zamani Letjane's journey began in 1980 as an HR Practitioner at a private construction company. He later joined the Local Authority’s HR department, where he served for 10 years and became a Trustee of the Local Government Pension Fund, responsible for identifying sites for shopping centres. His 20+ years of experience as a Trustee inspired the launch of Akani Properties in 2005, a 100% black-owned property development and management company. In 1999, he founded Akani Retirement Fund Administrators which has grown the Municipal Employees Pension Fund (MEPF) from R1.4 billion to over R27 billion in assets. Notable projects include the R950 million Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Kempton Park, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020, and a new hotel and convention centre in Middleburg, Mpumalanga. Zamani is a true pioneer in property and retirement fund management.About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  The Growth Blueprint for Kasi Entrepreneurs with Zibusiso Mkhwanazi 13.10.2025 46мин

  Zibusiso Mkhwanazi is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Executive Chairman of M+N, CEO of Avatar X and widely recognised as the co-founder of Avatar, one of Africa’s leading black-owned integrated marketing and advertising agencies. His journey from humble beginnings to industry trailblazer is a testament to vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to unlocking African creativity for the world.Mkhwanazi began his entrepreneurial path by investing R2,000 from his mother into the stock market, growing it into R14,000, seed capital that funded his first business, Csonke, a web development company. After merging with a competitor to form Krazyboyz, he helped build one of South Africa’s top five digital agencies. He later partnered with Veli Ngubane to launch Avatar, a through-the-line agency that has redefined the marketing landscape through innovation and inclusive leadership.Under his leadership, Avatar has achieved numerous industry firsts:• Selected by Absa as the first black-owned lead agency for a top 10 brand in Africa• Appointed by the South African Presidency to lead national communications during the COVID-19 pandemic• Expanded to service nine African markets through Absa and Isuzu• Became the first African global agency for a global brand through its partnership with TECNO MobileIn 2024, Avatar won the Small Biz, Big Impact Ministerial Award at the Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards. That same year, Mkhwanazi was nominated by MarkLives for Agency Business Leader 2025 and celebrated as an Africa Rising Star. His leadership continues to position Avatar among the top five independent agencies in Africa, with over 200 employees and a turnover exceeding half a billion rand annually.Mkhwanazi is also the author of Business by Grace, a hybrid memoir and entrepreneurial manual. The book achieved #1 and #2 bestseller status at selected Exclusive Books stores, offering insight into his philosophy of faith-driven leadership and sustainable business growth.His accolades include being named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a finalist for the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards, and receiving an entrepreneurial excellence award presented by Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.Beyond business, Zibusiso is a dedicated philanthropist and mentor. He founded the Mkhwanazi Foundation, which empowers emerging entrepreneurs through skills development and mentorship, and established David’s League, a Christian-based mentorship programme cultivating values-driven leadership. He also served as a trustee of NEET, a non-profit that has funded over 4,200 scholarships for underprivileged ICT students.Mkhwanazi’s impact lies not only in the brands he’s built, but in the lives he continues to uplift, championing inclusion, creativity, and African excellence on a global stage.About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Championing Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development with Dr. Steven Zwane 01.09.2025 52мин

  Dr. Steven Zwane is a distinguished academic, executive, and social entrepreneur with over two decades of cross-sector leadership experience spanning financial services, education, non-profit, and consulting. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Steven is the 2025 Social Impact Leader of the Year, recognised by the Future Leaders Forum for his unwavering commitment to community upliftment, entrepreneurship education, and inclusive leadership. A Nelson Mandela Scholar (2006), he holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and MBA from Durham University (UK), and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Zululand.A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, strategy, and operations management, Dr. Zwane is the co-author: of Rising from the Township – Inspiring Stories of South African Entrepreneurs (2024)—a powerful book informed by his doctoral research, written to close the entrepreneurial role model gap and celebrate the resilience of township-born innovators; and Business By Grace, Zibusiso Mkhwanazi’s Entrepreneurial memoir on how he built a world changing advertising business with R2000 (2025). He is also the Founder and former Chairperson of the Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship Development (YLED) NPO, which since 2004 has impacted over 20,000 Grade 11 learners through a flagship Saturday school model focused on life skills, mentorship, and entrepreneurial development.About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  A Titan of the Township Economy 11.08.2025 1ч 12мин

  Dr Thami Mazwai is the founder of Mtiya Dynamics(MD), an enterprise and supplier development company. MD specialises in the design of small business development solutions. He is research associate at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). He conceptualised, edited and in 2024 produced the book “The Journey of the Soweto Entrepreneurs since 1905”. This was an overview on the evolution of entrepreneurship in Soweto. The activist and former journalist expanded his craft of journalism to more than keeping society abreast of the happenings of the Apartheid era but furthered his craft and molded it into becoming a formidable instrument for the liberation struggle and the empowerment of Black people to participate in the post-Apartheid economy of South Africa.He is currently involved in efforts to stimulate the economies of townships, villages and informal settlements to assist in the eradication of poverty, unemployment and inequality. His interest in township economies started when he was still with the Sowetan newspaper where he started the business pages, the first newspaper aimed at the black community to do so. Morphing from journalist to researcher, he is driven by his passion for transformation that lessens poverty, unemployment and inequality (PUI).About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Consumer Behaviour eKasi with Tumelo Chaka 04.08.2025 1ч 3мин

  Tumelo Chaka is a commercial strategist and entrepreneurial dealmaker known for turning opportunities into high-value outcomes for stakeholders. With deep experience in Financial Services, Retail and Executive Education, he currently leads FNB’s Entry Wallet segment, focusing on South Africans earning up to R36,000 annually.Previously at Nedbank, he headed Commercialisation for Emerging Payments and led Sales Strategy for Forex and Investments. Tumelo has carved a niche in creating innovative products for informal and emerging markets.Renowned as a visionary with expertise in international business, strategic investments, and market expansion, he has worked on deal structuring and advisory in China and contributed to global sales strategies.He is a thought leader in fintech, retail banking, and business education, and is often invited to speak and write on these subjects. Tumelo is pursuing a Ph.D. in Marketing at UCT (focused on decision-making in low-income FMCG consumers) and a master's in digital business at Wits.His speaking style is authentic and engaging, rooted in personal experience and strategic insight.Speaking Topics:1. Policy Direction & Implementation2. Socioeconomic Development3. Corporate Governance & Ethics4. Active CitizenshipTumelo Chaka Social Media: Instagram: iamdrtumelochakaFacebook: tumelo chakaAbout the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers.For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us:E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Rethinking Procurement for Local Growth with Eustace Mashimbye 28.07.2025 1ч 9мин

  Mr. Mashimbye is a qualified financial accountant who studied at the Technikon Northern Gauteng (now Tshwane University of Technology) and the Technikon South Africa (now UNISA). He majored in Financial Accounting and Corporate Law and also studied towards his MBA with the Management College of SA (still to be completed). He is currently completing his studies towards his Corporate Governance qualification through the Chartered Secretaries Institute of South Africa. He spent more than 17 years in accounting and financial management roles, in both the public and the private sector with Telkom, Edcon, the Department of Trade & Industry and Proudly SA, with more than 10 years of these at senior management level. Mashimbye has served on the board of The Business Place and is currently a Director on the Board of the South African Savings Institute, where he previously also held the position of Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson. Eustace Mashimbye Social Media:FB: Eustace Mashimbye X: @EusMas Proudly South African Social Media:IG: Proudly South African LinkedIn: Proudly South African TikTok: Proudly_South_African X: ProudlySA FB: Proudly South African About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers.For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us:E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Pioneering the Shisanyama Industry with Rita Zwane 07.07.2025 1ч 6мин

  Rita Zwane, affectionately known as MaZwane, is a pioneering South African entrepreneur and the founder of Imbizo Shisanyama, famously known as Busy Corner. Starting in 1997, she transformed a small container-based braai spot in Ivory Park into one of the country’s most celebrated township dining experiences. Driven by a vision to formalise and elevate township cuisine, MaZwane created a premium shisanyama brand rooted in cleanliness, culture and quality service. Her innovation helped redefine township hospitality, proving that world-class businesses can thrive in informal communities. Beyond business, she is an author, mentor and advocate for township entrepreneurship, using her story to inspire others to conquer the "poverty of the mind." Today, through her MaZwane Foundation and mentorship work, she continues to empower emerging entrepreneurs while championing the economic potential of townships.MaZwane Social MediaFb: Rita MaZwaneInstagram: @therealmazwaneLinkedIn: Rita Zwane (MaZwane)Imbizo Shisanyama Social MediaFb: Busy Corner Imbizo ShisanyamaInstagram: @busycornerisX: @BusyCornerISAbout the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers.For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us:E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033
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  Kasinomics - Township Economy Revolution 29.05.2025 58мин

  GG Alcock, the founder of Kasinomics. GG Alcock was born in Msinga, then one of the most poverty stricken and violent parts of KwaZulu-Natal. GG’s activist parents, Neil and Creina Alcock, raised their two sons in a mud hut with no running water, electricity or modern conveniences and they grew up like young Zulu boys. Zulu reared and bred, the boys learnt the essence of how to survive in a harsh world – valuable skills that have undoubtedly contributed to GG’s success as an entrepreneur. GG considers himself an Economic Activist, excavating the silence and opening eyes to the invisible economies of our cities, kasi’s and rural homelands. He advocates for government and formal business sector recognition, support, empowerment and consideration of the informal economy and the kasipreneurs who represent the future for our economic growth.Kasinomics Social Media: FB: Kasinomics X: @GGAlcock About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033 #KasiBusinessPodcast #JoinUsForTEA
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  Unlocking Retail & Wholesale Opportuniies with Tom Mkhwanazi 06.05.2025 1ч 10мин

  Tom Mkhwanazi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), a position he has held since February 2019.With over 33 years of public sector experience, including 15 years in strategic leadership, Mkhwanazi has also served on various boards and councils. His academic achievements include a BA Honours, an HDE, and multiple postgraduate diplomas and certificates in Public Management, Labour Law, and Corporate Law. His leadership expertise spans education, skills development, and pension fund law.Wholesale & Retail SETA Social Media:IG: @w_rsetaFB: Wholesale and Retail SETAX: @WRSETAAbout the podcast:Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers.For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us:E: [email protected]: 011 572 1033
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  Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons with Madoda Khuzwayo 20.07.2022 42мин

  Madoda Khuzwayo is the founder and CEO of APPTO, a South African based on-demand shopping delivery app currently focusing on liquor delivery through its own liquor dark stores. The app is available on Android, iOS and Huawei app stores and is free to download. Madoda Khuzwayo is a South African born serial tech entrepreneur with an enduring passion for eCommerce.  This highly regarded and recognised futurist, fell in love with the Internet at an early age, instantly realising the infinite possibilities it can generate for commercial use and social change. Madoda is undoubtedly part of a new breed of tech entrepreneurs currently enlightening the African business landscape. His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to a seat at the boardroom table is inspirational and a testament to hard work, an ethical mindset, and a visionary viewpoint.  Madoda regularly makes the list of Fast Company South Africa’s Top 50 most creative people in Business. Madoda initially studied Electrical Engineering at Vaal University of Technology in South Africa, and after graduation he relocated to the United Kingdom to study Information Systems & eCommerce at Westminster College of Computing in London, and SQL College in Bangalore, India. His journey in the liquor industry started in 2006 when he won the SAB Kickstart Business Plan competition and had an opportunity to become a Service Provider to SAB and 10 years later he became the Face of Rémy Martin One Life Live Them campaign. Now with his new liquor dark stores, he is looking to transform the way consumers shop for liquor. Please see Madoda’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/madodakhuzwayo/ Podcast Bio Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, ESD practitioners, PR & Marketing personnel, Funding institutions and all small business development agencies. You will get information, interviews, opportunities and linkages. Join the TEA community: https://linktr.ee/JoinUsForTEA
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  Leadership guided by one’s purpose with Zandile Mposelwa 13.07.2022 38мин

  Profile for Zandile Mposelwa – Corporate Affairs Director at Kellogg South Africa Zandile is a passionate purpose-driven leader who aims to inspire positive change in all she does. She leads the Corporate Affairs team at Kellogg’s South Africa business and her role encompasses the development and implementation of the Heart and Soul Strategy of the organization - Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, and Stakeholder and Media Engagement. Before this role, Zandile held multiple roles in Sales and Marketing at Kellogg. Before joining Kellogg, Zandile worked at various organizations - Tetra Pak, Nampak, BP, Woolworths, and HomeChoice. About the Kellogg’s Better Days Programme: In South Africa, we are creating Better Days Kellogg’s Better Days™ Programme. Since 2014 Kellogg has served 20 million servings ·  In partnership with the Department of Basic Education’s National School Nutrition Programme, Kellogg donates food that serves breakfast every school day to a total of approximately 46 700 school children in schools located in the Eastern Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape, and Gauteng regions. ·  In partnership with Shoprite’s Act for Change Programme, 1 300 children attending Early Childhood Development Centres located in  Gauteng, North West, Western Cape, and Kwa-Zulu Natal supported by the retailer receive a Kellogg’s meal every school day. The company also donates Kellogg’s food to Shoprite Mobile Soup Kitchen beneficiaries. ·  In partnership with the Kolisi Foundation, 4 000 households in Gqeberha and 1 000 children & elders in Community Kitchens in Cape Town get Kellogg’s food parcels monthly. TEA Bio Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, ESD practitioners, PR & Marketing personnel, Funding institutions and all small business development agencies. You will get information, interviews, opportunities and linkages. Join the TEA community: https://linktr.ee/JoinUsForTEA