The South African Board of Entrepreneurship

10/02/2026

After being unemployed for three years, Mohlabe saw a gap for supplying a freshly made cup of coffee to frazzled motorists.

Small business inspiration: Meet Lemo Mohlabe of 'Coffee to Car'

After being unemployed for three years, Mohlabe saw a gap for supplying a freshly made cup of coffee to frazzled motorists.

09/02/2026

Africa’s Top 10 Largest Economies in 2026

1) 🇿🇦 South Africa → $401.58B
2) 🇪🇬 Egypt → $399.51B
3) 🇳🇬 Nigeria → $334.34B
4) 🇩🇿 Algeria → $284.98B
5) 🇲🇦 Morocco → $196.12B
6) 🇰🇪 Kenya → $140.87B
7) 🇪🇹 Ethiopia → $125.74B
8) 🇬🇭 Ghana → $113.49B
9) 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire → $111.45B
10) 🇦🇴 Angola → $109.86B

Note: (Nominal GDP – IMF projections)

Source: IMF

04/02/2026

Let's talk about entrepreneurship, what are the common myths you heard about entrepreneurship.

Everyday we will be breaking down the most common myths about entrepreneurship and reveal the facts for you.

30/01/2026

Imagine you are offered a life-changing opportunity—a full scholarship to your dream university, a promotion to a role you’ve always wanted, or significant support from a mentor.

The logical response seems simple: accept it with gratitude. But have you ever seen someone hesitate, act suspiciously, or even react negatively to what seems like a golden ticket? Why might a person respond to a wonderful opportunity in such an unexpected way?

There’s a powerful metaphor developed by leadership specialist and cultural interpreter Dr. Mongezi C Makhalima, called the Buffet Table Theory, that helps explain these varied reactions

https://themuseletter.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/understanding-the-buffet-table-theory-why-people-react-differently-to-opportunity/

26/01/2026

Our work is to ensure the professionalism of entrepreneurs

We accredit entrepreneurs with professional designations. Our designations mean entrepreneurs can be trusted to run their business EFFECIENTLY and PROFITABLY

Keep an eye out for more detailed information on how you can get accredited by following our page in all your preferred networks.

https://www.e-academy.co.za/SABE/

06/01/2026

The annoying thing about starting and running a business is that everything eventually comes down to the owner.
It sucks. Until the business thrives- at which point - JOY!

So passion and clarity of vision are so critical - after all is said and done!

Send a message to learn more

25/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your trust, collaboration, and the shared achievements we’ve celebrated together. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, peace, and happiness, and a successful year ahead filled with new opportunities and continued growth.

17/11/2025

In entrepreneurship, nothing happens overnight.
Hard work sets the foundation. Perseverance keeps you moving. But patience is what turns effort into real, lasting success.

In a world chasing quick wins, choose the long game.
That’s where true impact — and true growth — is built.

11/11/2025

💡 “Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing.” – Richard Branson

So many dreams never see the light of day because people wait for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect amount of money. The truth is — perfection is an illusion.

The most successful entrepreneurs didn’t start because they had it all figured out. They started because they had courage. They were willing to make mistakes, learn, and adapt along the way.

Every step you take — even the wrong ones — teaches you something valuable about your product, your market, and yourself.
✨ You learn resilience when things don’t go as planned.
✨ You learn leadership when you have to inspire others with limited resources.
✨ You learn innovation when you’re forced to solve problems creatively.

The magic isn’t in having the perfect plan. The magic is in movement.
Start messy. Start scared. Start broke. Just start — because the lessons you’ll learn by doing are worth more than any course, book, or degree.

🔥 The future belongs to the doers.

06/11/2025

29/10/2025

“Success is about growth, contribution, and how many people’s lives you can improve along the way.” - Patrice Motsepe