Township entrepreneurs in Mahikeng are invited to join the next TEA Kasi Business Workshop, a practical and inspiring event designed to help small business owners grow, connect, and thrive.
Taking place in Mahikeng, North West, this edition of the workshop will focus on a topic that affects every entrepreneur:
How to market on a budget
Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective.
This masterclass is designed to help business owners learn practical and cost-effective ways to promote their businesses, reach more customers, and increase brand awareness without overspending.
Participants will explore:
- Affordable marketing strategies
- Social media promotion techniques
- Creative ways to showcase products and services
- Practical tools to help attract and retain customers
- Low-cost methods to grow brand visibility
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your current marketing efforts, this session will provide actionable insights that you can implement immediately.
More than just a workshop
The TEA Kasi Business Workshop offers entrepreneurs access to a full day of learning, networking, inspiration, and opportunities.
Impactful Masterclasses
Gain practical business knowledge from experts and industry leaders who understand the realities of building a business in the township economy.
Kasi Pitching Challenge
Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for a share of a R55,000 prize pool, consisting of a blend of cash and business support.
Participation is exclusively available to registered attendees of the Mahikeng workshop.
Pitch entry application emails will be sent to registered attendees on 6 July 2026, giving participants time to prepare a compelling one-minute pitch and submit the required compliance documents.
Kasi Business Exhibition
Showcase your products and services directly to fellow entrepreneurs, potential customers, and stakeholders.
Exhibition space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with only 15 exhibition spots available.
👉 Book an exhibition table here.
Hacking Networking
Networking is more than exchanging business cards.
TEA’s Hacking Networking sessions bring entrepreneurs together in facilitated problem-solving groups where participants work through real business challenges, share ideas, and gain valuable insights from peers and mentors.
Mbawula Chat
One of the most anticipated features of every workshop, the Mbawula Chat is an intimate conversation with an experienced business leader whose journey spans decades in the township economy.
Participants will gain valuable lessons, practical wisdom, and growth strategies from someone who has successfully navigated the entrepreneurial journey.
Building the Township Economy
For more than a decade, TEA (Township Entrepreneurs Alliance) has played a pivotal role in strengthening South Africa’s township entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As a national platform and implementation partner, TEA has:
- Directly impacted more than 100,000 township entrepreneurs
- Supported more than 500 township businesses through equipment, machinery, funding, and technical support
- Delivered impactful programmes in research and insights, township marketing, activations, enterprise and supplier development, and special projects
Their mission remains simple: impacting kasi entrepreneurs one township at a time.
Why attend?
The TEA Kasi Business Workshop is designed to bring together entrepreneurs from across the township economy, equipping them with practical business skills, valuable connections, and the inspiration needed to keep moving forward.
Attend and you’ll walk away with:
- Practical marketing knowledge
- New business connections
- Access to opportunities and support
- Inspiration from experienced entrepreneurs
- The chance to participate in the Kasi Pitching Challenge
Stay connected
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If you’re serious about growing your business, expanding your network, and learning how to market more effectively without breaking the bank, the TEA Kasi Business Workshop in Mahikeng is an event you won’t want to miss.
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