Join the TEA Kasi Business Workshop in Gugulethu, Cape Town

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Entrepreneurs in Gugulethu and surrounding communities are invited to join the upcoming TEA Kasi Business Workshop in Cape Town — a powerful event focused on helping township businesses grow, connect, and thrive.

This edition’s masterclass theme is How to Increase Your Sales, equipping entrepreneurs with practical strategies to attract more customers, grow revenue, and strengthen their businesses in today’s competitive market.

Learn how to grow your sales

The masterclass will help business owners understand:

  • Practical ways to attract more customers
  • Simple sales strategies that drive growth
  • Customer service techniques that build loyalty
  • Effective ways to market products and services
  • How to increase income through smarter selling

Whether you’re a startup or an established business, this session is designed to provide practical knowledge that entrepreneurs can apply immediately.

What to expect

Kasi Pitching Challenge

Entrepreneurs will stand a chance to win from an exciting R55,000 grand prize pool, consisting of cash prizes and business support.

Participation is exclusive to registered attendees of the Gugulethu workshop. Pitch application emails will be sent four days before the event, and participants should be ready to submit:

  • A compelling 1-minute pitch
  • Compliance documents

Kasi business exhibition

Entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to showcase their businesses through the Kasi Business Exhibition.

⚠️ Exhibition spaces are limited to only 15 spots and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

👉 Book your exhibition table here: https://forms.gle/fmYp3dTRPKK2veLG9

Hacking networking

This interactive networking experience is designed to help entrepreneurs solve real business challenges through facilitated problem-solving sessions and group mentorship.

Participants will collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights to help overcome local business obstacles.

Mbawula chat

The Mbawula Chat offers an inspiring sit-down conversation with an experienced business leader whose journey spans decades in the township economy.

Entrepreneurs can expect practical wisdom, honest insights, and growth strategies from someone who understands the realities of building a business eKasi.

About TEA

TEA has played a significant role in shaping South Africa’s township entrepreneurial landscape for more than a decade. As a national ecosystem leader and implementation partner, TEA has:

  • Directly impacted over 100,000 township entrepreneurs
  • Supported more than 500 township businesses
  • Provided grant funding through equipment, machinery, and technical support

Their work includes:

  • Research and insights
  • Township marketing
  • Activations
  • ESD programmes
  • Special project implementation

Why you should attend

This workshop aims to bring together entrepreneurs in the township economy while providing practical skills, inspiration, and valuable connections.

Attendees will walk away with:
✅ Practical business knowledge
✅ Sales and marketing insights
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Access to mentorship and support
✅ Inspiration from experienced business leaders
✅ A stronger entrepreneurial community

Register now

👉 Register for the workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-kasi-business-workshop-gugulethu-cape-town-tickets-1989370877848

Impacting Kasi entrepreneurs — one township at a time.

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