Fetola

04/06/2026

Time is running out to apply for the Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme.

If you run a B&B, lodge, or have rooms to rent, this is your chance to access support that helps you achieve:
• Better bookings and higher profits
• Stronger financial confidence
• Greater visibility

Apply today if you are based in the Greater Kruger Region (Mpumalanga & Limpopo), Gauteng and on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

Applications close soon – don't miss out. Apply now: https://shorturl.at/Lfuac

Need help applying? Email [email protected] or WhatsApp 066 141 6627.

03/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲

Most entrepreneurs don’t start with funding or perfect plans, they start with what they have, and figure it out along the way.

The difference isn’t resources, it’s movement.

This Youth Month, Fetola invites you to a free, practical webinar on how to market your business using what you already have - your story, your skills, your customers, and your network.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧!
Start where you are, and build from there.

📅 17 June 2026 | 13:00–14:00

🔗Register FREE here: https://shorturl.at/TzRPE

SMEs need investment readiness for growth. Aligning with social impact investors is crucial for bridging capability gaps.

03/06/2026

Five days can change the direction of your accommodation business.

If you've been thinking about applying for the Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme, this is your reminder not to let the opportunity pass you by.

Whether you run a B&B, lodge, guesthouse, or have rooms to rent, the right support can make all the difference.

Applications close in 5 days.

Apply now: https://zurl.co/NLrXi

02/06/2026

For many young people, success is no longer only about getting hired. It is also about building something of your own. Creating income, solving problems and shaping work around a future you believe in.

But business freedom needs more than inspiration.

It needs structure, support and the right tools to turn ambition into something sustainable. This Youth Month, we celebrate young entrepreneurs who are building new possibilities for themselves and their communities. Stay tuned for their wonderful stories this June!

29/05/2026

Good news! If you've wanted to apply for the Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme but haven't had the chance, there's still time - applications have been extended to June 8.

This free programme helps accommodation business owners gain the tools they need to grow.

These are just some of the support services successful applicants can access:
• Marketing and social media
• Help with pricing and finances
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Website support
• A network of industry partners

This opportunity is for you if you run a B&B, lodge, guesthouse, or rent out rooms in the Greater Kruger Region (Mpumalanga & Limpopo), Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

Applications close on June 8. Apply now: https://shorturl.at/Lfuac

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 066 141 6627

28/05/2026

Today we celebrate our incredible CEO, Catherine Wijnberg.

Catherine, your passion, vision, and belief in people continue to inspire all of us at Fetola every day. You constantly challenge us to think bigger, lead with purpose, and focus on creating real impact where it matters most.

Thank you for your energy, courage, and unwavering commitment to entrepreneurs and communities across South Africa.

We are so grateful to learn from your leadership and celebrate you today.

Happy Birthday, Catherine 🎉

27/05/2026

Have you applied yet? Applications for the Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme are open until 8 June 2026.

Sindiswe Ndlovu who owns Kheno Kreations joined the Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme expecting a few tips. Then something bigger happened.

Her accommodation business grew with clearer direction, stronger systems, and bigger possibilities through a range of services available to successful participants like brand building, accounting, coaching and more.

This could be you: if you run a B&B, lodge, guesthouse, or have rooms to rent and know your business can do more, apply to join the programme which is open to accommodation business owners in:
📍 Greater Kruger Region (Mpumalanga & Limpopo)
📍 Gauteng
📍 KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

Applications close on 8 June. Apply today: https://shorturl.at/Lfuac

25/05/2026

Selling on Takealot or ready to grow your online retail business?

The Takealot Seller Growth Programme is a fully funded, six-month business development opportunity created to help South African SMME sellers build stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Developed in partnership with GIBS and Naspers Labs, the programme also offers 74 accredited credits toward the Occupational Certificate: Retail Store Manager at NQF Level 6.

Only 225 places are available.

Apply now and share this with an entrepreneur who should not miss it. https://zurl.co/fr1y3

25/05/2026

There’s just one week to go before applications close for the Hospitality Growth Programme.

This initiative is designed to help business owners who run a B&B, lodge, or have rooms to rent, and wish to grow sustainably and become profitable.

Apply today: https://zurl.co/1loYO

20/05/2026

Many accommodation owners and businesses do not need to start from scratch to grow. They need clearer numbers, stronger visibility and a more consistent way to turn interest into bookings.

Before chasing the next big opportunity, it helps to check whether the foundation is strong enough to support it.

A quick clarity check for hospitality entrepreneurs.