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.

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.

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.