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Esayidi Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator

Name: Esayidi Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator
Address: 2 Hillside Crescent, Olso beach, Port Shepstone, 4240, ZA
Telephone: +27399402060
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Esayidi CFERI empowers emerging entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and access to vital resources. Enabling Emerging Business Growth

We provide tailored business incubation, connect MSMEs to markets and finance, and foster networks that drive innovation and sustainable growth.

06/09/2026

🏆 ESAYIDI BAGS NATIONAL HONOURS AT INTERCOLLEGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINALS!

Esayidi TVET College is proud to celebrate Sibusisiwe Mdletye, who secured 2nd Place in the General Business Category at the National Finals of the Inspire Education SA Intercollege Entrepreneurship Competition! 🎉👏🏽

In recognition of her outstanding achievement, Sibusisiwe also received R30 000 towards her business, providing valuable support to further develop and grow her entrepreneurial venture.

The road to the national stage began right here at home, with aspiring TVETPreneurs from all six Esayidi campuses competing in the College’s internal rounds for an opportunity to advance to the KZN Regional rounds.

At the Regionals, Esayidi delivered an outstanding performance, securing 1st Place in both the General Business and Trade Business categories, earning our students the opportunity to represent KwaZulu-Natal at the National Finals. 🏆

On the national stage, Sibusisiwe proudly flew the Esayidi and KZN flags high, bringing home 2nd Place in the General Business Category!

We are immensely proud of Sibusisiwe for the determination, confidence and entrepreneurial spirit she demonstrated throughout this journey. Her achievement is testament to the incredible entrepreneurial talent and potential that exists within our TVET colleges.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Allan Gray Makers for creating this important platform for TVETPreneurs to gain exposure, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, refine and showcase their business ideas, build valuable networks and access opportunities within the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem.

A special thank you to our coordinators, lecturers, mentors and Entrepreneurship Hub team for investing their time, expertise and support in preparing our students throughout every stage of the competition.

From six campuses, to the KZN Regionals, to the National Podium! 🏆

Congratulations, Sibusisiwe Mdletye! You have made Esayidi TVET College and KwaZulu-Natal proud! 💙🎉

23/08/2026

🎉🏆 ESAYIDI DOMINATES THE INTERCOLLEGE PITCH COMPETITION – REGIONAL ROUNDS! 🏆🎉

Esayidi TVET College has once again demonstrated the strength of student entrepreneurship, innovation and enterprise development!

Competing against 9 TVET Colleges from across KwaZulu-Natal in the Inspire Education SA Intercollege Pitch Competition – Regional Rounds, our student entrepreneurs delivered exceptional pitches and secured an outstanding THREE podium positions:

🥇 1st Place – I Have a General Business
🥇 1st Place – I Have a Trade Business
🥈 2nd Place – I Have a General Business

With these incredible results, our winning entrepreneurs have officially earned their place in Team KZN and will represent KwaZulu-Natal at the National Competition in September, where they will compete against the best TVET student entrepreneurs from across South Africa. 🇿🇦

The Inspire Education SA Intercollege Pitch Competition provides an important platform for TVET students to develop their entrepreneurial capabilities through masterclasses, business development support and competitive pitching. More importantly, it challenges students to transform their skills and business ideas into viable enterprises capable of creating sustainable livelihoods and employment.

A special thank you to the Esayidi Entrepreneurship Hub team, mentors and everyone who invested their time in preparing, coaching and supporting our students throughout the programme. Behind every successful pitch were hours of preparation, refinement, mentoring and encouragement.

To our students: you represented Esayidi with confidence and excellence. Now the journey continues to the national stage!

From Esayidi to Team KZN — next stop, Nationals!🏆🇿🇦

19/08/2026

Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Advanced Digital Marketing Training

The Esayidi TVET College Entrepreneurship Hub is currently hosting 30 entrepreneurs for an intensive three-day Advanced Digital Marketing Training Programme, aimed at strengthening their ability to compete, grow and reach new markets in an increasingly digital economy.

The training moves beyond basic social media use and equips entrepreneurs with practical tools to develop effective and measurable digital marketing strategies.

Key areas covered include:

- Digital marketing strategy and customer targeting

- Social media marketing and content creation

- Digital branding and online positioning

- Facebook, Instagram and digital advertising

- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and online visibility

- Analytics and measuring marketing performance

- Lead generation and converting audiences into customers

- WhatsApp Business and digital customer engagement

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for marketing and content creation

- Developing practical digital marketing plans for individual businesses

The programme focuses strongly on practical application, ensuring that entrepreneurs can immediately implement the knowledge and tools gained within their own businesses.

Through interventions such as this, the Entrepreneurship Hub continues to strengthen the digital capabilities of local entrepreneurs, supporting them to improve market access, attract and retain customers, increase sales and build more competitive and sustainable businesses.

Digital skills are no longer optional for entrepreneurs; they are an essential part of doing business and remaining competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.

15/08/2026

*ESAYIDI TVET COLLEGE HOSTS THE NATIONAL DHET TVET MONTH LAUNCH 2026*

On *13 August 2026*, Esayidi TVET College proudly hosted the *National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) TVET Month Launch*, bringing together students, government, industry stakeholders and the broader TVET community in celebration of skills development and the opportunities offered by the TVET sector.

The event was attended by the *Honourable Mr Buti Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training*, who took time to engage with Esayidi students and entrepreneurs participating in the exhibition. Minister Manamela has consistently positioned TVET Colleges as critical pathways to occupational qualifications, employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.

As part of the launch, the *Esayidi TVET College Entrepreneurship Hub, together with the Skills Department*, showcased the College's occupational skills programmes and some of the innovative businesses developed by our entrepreneurs. Through exhibitions and *live practical demonstrations*, students were able to see first-hand how technical and occupational skills can be transformed into viable businesses and sustainable livelihoods.

This connection between *skills and entrepreneurship* is central to the role of TVET Colleges. A technical skill does not only prepare a young person to seek employment — it can equip them to *create employment*. Whether in bricklaying, sewing, welding, agriculture, technology or other trades, occupational skills can become the foundation upon which young people build enterprises, respond to community needs and participate meaningfully in the economy.

With approximately *500 students in attendance*, the launch also provided an important platform to encourage young people to consider *TVET Colleges as a first-choice post-school pathway* — institutions where practical learning, occupational training, innovation and entrepreneurship come together to prepare students for the world of work and business.

*A special thank you to all our Esayidi entrepreneurs who participated in the exhibition and live demonstrations.* Thank you for sharing your businesses, skills and entrepreneurial journeys, and for taking the time to engage with and inspire the students who visited the exhibition. By demonstrating what is possible when skills meet opportunity, you became part of an important message to our young people: a skill can become a career, a business and ultimately a source of employment for others.

At Esayidi TVET College, we remain committed to developing skilled professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs and job creators.

Skills create opportunities. Entrepreneurship turns those opportunities into economic impact.

07/08/2026

Business Model Canvas training

New client intakes sat for a 2-day training on the Business Model Canvas.The purpose of a Business Model Canvas is to provide a simple, visual way to design, understand, analyze, and improve a business model. It helps entrepreneurs and organizations see how all the key parts of a business fit together on a single page.

Ms Ndesi guided new business owners to identify and locate where their businesses are currently.

06/08/2026

Today, 6 August 2026, the Esayidi TVET College Entrepreneurship Hub visited the Nqamuza Community Development Centre in Port Edward to present a Mini Introduction to Entrepreneurship Workshop for students currently enrolled in a three-year Plumbing Programme.

While these students are developing valuable technical skills, they are also eager to understand how to turn those skills into successful businesses. The workshop introduced them to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including identifying business opportunities, business registration, compliance requirements, financial planning, marketing, and the realities of starting and managing a business.

At the Entrepreneurship Hub, we believe that technical skills create employability, but entrepreneurial skills create opportunities. By equipping students with both, we are empowering the next generation of artisans to become job creators rather than job seekers.

We commend the enthusiasm and engagement shown by the students and look forward to supporting many of them on their entrepreneurial journeys.

31/07/2026

Snippets from the Self-Mastery and Financial Wellness Day. The event was a huge success with a great turnout.
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28/07/2026

Empowering Students Beyond Survival | College Self-Mastery & Financial Wellness Day

On 25 July 2026, Esayidi TVET College's Entrepreneurship Hub proudly hosted a highly successful Self-Mastery & Financial Wellness Programme at the Gamalakhe Campus, bringing together 157 students for a transformative day of learning, personal growth, and empowerment.

Designed to equip young people with the tools to thrive both personally and professionally, the programme focused on helping students transition from merely surviving to taking ownership of their future through self-mastery, emotional resilience, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and personal development. The initiative specifically addresses the emotional, financial and social challenges many TVET students face while preparing them for independent and purpose-driven lives.

Throughout the day, students engaged in powerful and practical sessions covering:

* Mental and emotional wellness
* Spiritual wellness and personal identity
* Financial literacy
* ⁠Digital entrepreneurship
* Self-mastery and personal development
* Building resilience, discipline and accountability for future success

A sincere thank you goes to Ms Nozuko Ntshangase, curator of the programme, whose inspiring presentations on self-mastery encouraged students to believe in their potential and take ownership of their personal journeys. We also extend our appreciation to Mr Mtshali for his impactful session on spiritual wellness and identity, reminding students of the importance of values, purpose and inner strength.

We are equally grateful to Standard Bank for partnering with the College to deliver practical financial wellness education, empowering students with essential money management skills and encouraging responsible financial decision-making that will benefit them throughout their lives and careers.

Special appreciation is also extended to every organiser, facilitator, speaker, performer and support team whose dedication ensured the success of this impactful initiative. Your collective commitment created an environment where students felt inspired, supported and equipped to pursue their goals with renewed confidence.

At Esayidi TVET College, we remain committed to developing graduates who are not only academically prepared but also emotionally resilient, financially responsible, entrepreneurial and ready to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Together, we are empowering students beyond survival—towards purpose, leadership and lasting success.

22/07/2026

BUSINESS DIAGNOSIS SESSION FOR NEW INTAKES

The session was held in Port Shepstone with the aim to:

-Evaluate the business's operations, finances, marketing, and management practices.

-Identify challenges and opportunities affecting business performance.

-Determine skills gaps and training needs.

-Assess business compliance and legal requirements.

-Develop tailored interventions and support plans.

-Monitor business progress and measure improvements over time.

-Assist entrepreneurs in making informed business decisions

21/07/2026

Another site visit was conducted for Simphiwe Cele, Director of StolomArt. The purpose was,

* To inspect the production facilities and equipment.
* To evaluate the quality of garments and branding techniques (e.g., embroidery, screen printing, heat press, sublimation).
* To verify the company’s operational capacity and compliance with industry standards.
* To discuss potential partnerships and business opportunities.
* To assess the company’s ability to meet client requirements, delivery timelines, and quality expectations.

Address

2 Hillside Crescent, Olso Beach
Port Shepstone
4240

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27399402060

Website

http://www.esayidicfe.co.za/

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