Bolt is giving one South African woman entrepreneur the opportunity to receive R50,000 to support the growth of her business through the Bolt Sees You initiative.

To enter:

• Share an original business video on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook

• Explain what your business does

• Show how Bolt has supported your business journey

• Explain how you would use the R50,000

• Tag Bolt South Africa and use #BoltSeesYou

Entrants must be women aged 18+, operate a South African business and meet Bolt’s eligibility requirements.

The Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism is hosting a free GoDigital webinar to help small businesses use TikTok to reach new audiences and turn online engagement into customers.

The session will cover:

• Growing your business through TikTok

• Audience engagement and content creation

• Brand building and advertising

• Using trends to generate leads

• Tracking performance and learning from real examples

The webinar takes place online on 20 August 2026 from 09:00–10:00.

Toyota South Africa Motors is inviting graduates and final-year students to apply for its two-year Graduate Training Programme, based in Durban and Johannesburg.

The programme offers:

• Practical workplace assignments and business projects

• Formal technical and classroom training

• Mentorship and coaching

• Professional and leadership development

Applications are open across fields including engineering, business, technology, finance, the built environment and people management. Applicants should be completing or have recently completed a relevant qualification at a recognised institution.

Google is inviting South African-led, growth-stage technology startups to apply for its three-month hybrid accelerator programme, running from September to December 2026.

Selected startups receive:

• Up to R1 million in equity-free funding

• Dedicated mentorship from Google teams

• Technical bootcamps and expert support

• Access to AI products and eligible Google product credits

• Strategic support to tackle technical and business challenges

The programme is best suited to scalable, technology-driven startups with traction, particularly those using or exploring AI and machine learning.

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is accepting applications for its High School Scholarship Programme, designed to support Grade 6 learners with strong academic ability and entrepreneurial potential.

Applicants must:

• Be completing Grade 6 in 2026

• Achieve at least 70% in Mathematics and English

• Demonstrate financial need

• Be a South African citizen

• Show an interest in entrepreneurship and business ownership

Scholarship includes tuition, boarding, textbooks, stationery, clothing, allowances, ongoing entrepreneurial development and mentorship.

The Western Cape Government has partnered with FinFind to help micro, small and medium enterprises find suitable business funding opportunities at no cost.

Through the platform, businesses can:

• Complete a funding request based on their needs

• Get matched with suitable finance providers

• Explore loans, grants, equity and other funding options

• Learn what is required to qualify for different types of finance

FinFind provides access to a database of 300+ funders and 600+ funding products across government, banking and the private sector.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Fund supports South African entrepreneurs aged 18–35 who want to start or grow sustainable businesses.

The fund aims to help young entrepreneurs:

• Start a new business

• Grow an existing enterprise

• Create sustainable employment

• Build stronger, thriving businesses

Qualifying applicants may access funding of up to R5,000,000. Businesses must be registered with CIPC and have at least 51% youth ownership.

Visit the official SEDFA platform for the complete eligibility requirements, supporting documents and application process.

Creating Hope Africa’s Adult Education Training Programme offers FREE learning opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth in Velddrif and surrounding communities. 

The programme supports learners with:

• Foundational education

• Literacy and numeracy

• Essential skills for further learning

• Preparation for employment opportunities

• The opportunity to work towards the GETC, equivalent to ABET Level 4 and Grade 9

Complete the form on our website to register your interest. Your details will be added to our list of interested participants, and we will contact you once the first sessions have been confirmed.

The NEW Hopeful’s Career Starter Kit is a FREE, practical resource designed to help young people prepare for work, further learning and new opportunities. It provides simple, easy-to-use guidance for anyone creating a CV or applying for the first time.

The kit includes:

• Step-by-step CV guidance

• Help writing a cover letter

• A printable career-planning worksheet

• Editable Google Docs templates

• Customisable Canva templates

It is ideal for school leavers, first-time jobseekers and anyone who needs support presenting their skills and experience with confidence.