In my latest Sowetan column, I reflect on the Evaton story where grant recipients pooled their R370 SRD grants and helped build real businesses: a bakery, supermarket and butchery. This is entrepreneurship education in action: Read here: sowetan.co.za/opinion/column…

As SA marks 32 years of freedom, we must ask: what does freedom mean for young people who are politically free, but economically stuck? 
Entrepreneurship education will give youth real freedom
sowetan.co.za/opinion/column… #FreedomDay #FreedomDay2026 #YouthDevelopment

Another conversation. Same mission. Youth Entrepreneurship education is a pathway to economic freedom, not a buzzword. Empowered entrepreneurs create jobs, restore dignity, and reshape South Africa’s economic future. Always a robust conversation with @AubreyMasango. Thank you.

“Aim High, Matrics, and Claim What’s Yours!” This message is for every young South African stepping into the future with courage, belief and possibility. @mashezana @nomsok83750 @yledsa @legendsbarbers @Sowetan1981 Read here 👇🏾 🔗 sowetan.co.za/opinion/2025-1…

🔥 What a moment. What a movement. Over 200 youth gathered at GIBS for #YED 2025 part of #GEW2025 and recognised as a @g20org SA Side Event. We explored identity, mindset, purpose, wellness & ACTION. The future is bold because SA youth are bold. #YouthEntrepreneurshipDialogue

Hearing reflections like this from @mspoetminor reminds me why we wrote Rising from the Township. 💭 She speaks about the power of the stories, the lessons they hold, and how each entrepreneur “knew they were meant for something bigger.” #RisingFromTheTownship #Entrepreneurship

Happy #HeritageDay South Africa 🇿🇦 Remember, Entrepreneurship has always been part of our heritage. From Shaka iLembe’s innovation to today’s trailblazers: 🐄 @mashezana – Livestock Wealth 👑 @DoekOnFleek_ZA @doekonfleek01 🌿 @indalonubianN 💰 @MrTMoloi - @StokFellaSA

Two highlights from the past week 🚀 🎙️ Kasi Business Podcast w/ @Bulelani_Balala → youtu.be/R2Bk6rL-RDs 📚 @GIBS_SA MBA Encounter ft. Sheldon Tatchell @LegendsBarberSA – resilience & vision in action. 👉 Key: Role models + experience + knowledge = fast-tracked growth. #RFTT

This Mandela Day, what if we went beyond 67 minutes? What if we donated expertise to small and informal businesses and sparked a movement of mentorship, entrepreneurship, and mindset change? 📰 New in @SowetanLIVE: tinyurl.com/VolunteerForGrow… #MandelaDay #Entrepreneurship

From Soweto to the world, youth voices must shape our future. My @SowetanLIVE piece explores how the spirit of June 16 lives on through innovation and entrepreneurship. Dive in: shorturl.at/ztTjc

🙌🏽 Proud to share my latest column published in @SowetanLIVE Side Hustles Are Not Side Shows — They’re the Bedrock of a New Economy Read here and feel free to share: 👉🏾 sowetanlive.co.za/opinion/20…

Grateful for the recognition and the support that made it possible 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

🚀 Kicking off #YLED2025 @yledsa with 58 young leaders from 20 schools! I facilitated the YLED Orientation, where we built team spirit, chose t🐆 as the symbol of power & bravery, and motto: Never let your crown down, never let yourself down. #YouthLeadership #Beyond @GIBS_SA

🚀 SA’s youth need opportunities, not just degrees! With 45.3% youth unemployment, we must embed entrepreneurship education NOW—not by 2036. Let’s equip our youth to be job creators, not job seekers. Read more 👇#FutureOfSA 🔗 sowetanlive.co.za/opinion/20… @yledsa @JASouthAfrica

🎉 Congrats, Class of 2024! 🎓 “Education is the great engine of personal development.” – Nelson Mandela Whether you’re celebrating success or rewriting to improve, your journey continues. Dream big, work hard, & believe in yourself. The future is yours to shape! 🌟#Matric2024

✨ Huge thanks to @GarethEdwardsSA & @eNCA for spotlighting Rising from the Township on #BoxingDay! 📺 Missed it? Watch here: enca.com/business/discussion… 📖 Get your copy: blankpagebooks.africa / @ExclusiveBooks #RisingFromTheTownship #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment

🎙️ This morning on #Radio702 @raywhitesa I shared amazing Rising from the Township inspiring stories of township entrepreneurs i..e, Sheldon: Redefined barbering with Legends Barbershop. 🎧Missed the show? Listen here: lnkd.in/dYxn2e3Y #RisingFromTheTownship

What a powerful way to close Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024! 💫✨ Highlights from @GIBS_SA ’s Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue: 🔹 Fireside chat w/ Sheldon of @legends_barber_ “Start with what you have. Perfection isn’t needed to begin.”🔹 Free professional haircuts #GEW2024

✨ Celebrating #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek! 🌍 Rising from the Township shows us the power of resilience & vision through the stories of 10 entrepreneurs who turned challenges into triumphs. 🌟 "Success isn’t about escaping your roots—it’s about using them to grow stronger."

20 Years of Empowerment! Honored to give the keynote at @YLED’s 20th Anniversary Graduation 🎓 Over 20,000 young leaders empowered! 💪 To the Class of 2024: Believe in your potential, create impact, & lead with purpose. 🌍✨ #YLED2024 #YLEDis20 #FutureLeaders #DrStevenZwane