Siyakha Consulting

Siyakha Consulting business & investment excellence with local relevance – that's how we're making development happen©
www.siyakha.co.za

Our ability to deliver this work is due to our unique organisational structure which includes a strong focus on consulting expertise, business analysis, feasibility, research and commercial plan development; coupled with passionate development teams that are on the ground, focused on making development happen.

This month we looked at what registration actually protects, whose name is really on the business paperwork, why custome...
31/08/2026

This month we looked at what registration actually protects, whose name is really on the business paperwork, why customers buy trust before product, and what it takes to be ready before an opportunity shows up.

None of it expires when the calendar turns. Next month, we will be looking into how to turn these foundations into steady growth.

What is the main thing you are sorting out for your business this week?

28/08/2026

The Employment Equity assessment window opens on 1 September.

For employers, understanding the Sectoral Targets framework is not just about knowing the targets. It is about having the evidence to support your assessment and understanding what is required across the different sectors and occupational levels.

Our latest thought leadership article covers:

• The 18 sectors and four occupational levels covered
• The six justifiable grounds and supporting evidence
• What the penalties mean for employers
• Practical steps to prepare before the assessment window opens

Read the full article:

https://siyakha.co.za/content-hub/people/employment-equity/what-the-employment-equity-sectoral-targets-mean-for-your-september-assessment?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content+hub

Government Gazette No. 52514 | Employment Equity Regulations 2025

Start. Stop. Continue. One way to think about getting ready for opportunities you haven't seen yet.Start keeping every i...
28/08/2026

Start. Stop. Continue. One way to think about getting ready for opportunities you haven't seen yet.

Start keeping every invoice somewhere you can actually find it again. Stop treating your CIPC certificate and SARS letters as paperwork you'll deal with someday. Continue showing up and doing the work, that part you've already got right.

Readiness isn't a big project. It's a filing habit.

Pick one of the three. Start there this week.

27/08/2026

Here's one principle worth remembering: readiness is a filing habit, not a skill.

When a business opportunity opens up, the founder who move on it aren't smarter or better connected. They're the ones who already know exactly where their business documents are.

Everyone else spends the window hunting for paperwork instead of submitting.

The opportunity doesn't wait for you to get organised. It rewards whoever already was.

Worth checking with whoever else handles your paperwork whether yours is where it should be..

27/08/2026

Here's one principle worth remembering: readiness is a filing habit, not a skill.

When a business opportunity opens up, the founder who move on it aren't smarter or better connected. They're the ones who already know exactly where their business documents are.

Everyone else spends the window hunting for paperwork instead of submitting.
The opportunity doesn't wait for you to get organised. It rewards whoever already was.

Worth checking with whoever else handles your paperwork whether yours is where it should be..

Keep this contact list saved! Continuing our support for Money Smart Week South Africa, we are sharing the Ombud Council...
27/08/2026

Keep this contact list saved! Continuing our support for Money Smart Week South Africa, we are sharing the Ombud Council official guide to South Africa’s free financial dispute resolution system.

You have the right to fair treatment from every bank, insurer, and financial advisor. Check the poster below for direct contact details for each sector ombud.

Learn more: www.ombudcouncil.org.za | https://mswsa-a-form.vercel.app/

Government contracts feel like they belong to big companies with big offices. Most small business owners never even look...
26/08/2026

Government contracts feel like they belong to big companies with big offices. Most small business owners never even look.

In reality, 30% of all government procurement spend, over R200 billion a year, is meant to reach SMMEs, cooperatives and township enterprises.

That's not a grant, and it's not a rumour. It's a target most business owners have simply never been told exists.

STEM & IT BURSARY OPPORTUNITY The Orange South Africa Trust, in partnership with Siyakha, is inviting eligible South Afr...
24/08/2026

STEM & IT BURSARY OPPORTUNITY

The Orange South Africa Trust, in partnership with Siyakha, is inviting eligible South African youth to apply for its 2026/27 STEM & IT Bursary Programme.

The programme supports Black South African citizens aged 18–35 pursuing recognised STEM or IT qualifications.

Who can apply?
• Black South African citizens aged 18–35
• Matric applicants: minimum 70% in Mathematics
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate students pursuing recognised STEM or IT qualifications with satisfactory academic progress

What may be covered?
• Tuition fees
• Registration fees
• Learning materials, software, equipment and data
• Accommodation may be considered subject to funding and individual need

Documents required:
• 500-word letter of motivation
• Certified South African ID
• Matric certificate, where applicable
• Latest tertiary transcript, where applicable
• Proof of registration or admission
• CV
• Proof of financial need
• Parent/guardian payslips and 3 months’ bank statements

Applications close: 30 September 2026
Apply online: https://tally.so/r/yP8R7B

For more information or application support, contact Mbali Msomi at [email protected]. For technical support with the online portal, use “TECHNICAL SUPPORT” in your email subject line.

Applications must be complete and all documents must be in PDF format. Submission does not guarantee funding.

Final awards are subject to verification, programme criteria and available resources.

Money Smart Week South Africa kicks off next week on 24 August! Siyakha is joining forces with the Ombud Council to brin...
24/08/2026

Money Smart Week South Africa kicks off next week on 24 August!
Siyakha is joining forces with the Ombud Council to bring you essential consumer and financial literacy education.

Did you know that if a bank, credit provider, or insurer gets it wrong, you can ask an ombud to put things right at zero cost to you?

Learn more about your rights: www.ombudcouncil.org.za and check out https://mswsa-a-form.vercel.app/ for more information about MSWSA2026.

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