Join the TEA workshop in Umlazi

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In today’s fast-moving business world, staying offline is no longer an option for township entrepreneurs. With digital tools like online payments and visibility essential for growth, many businesses are held back by a lack of access and support. The TEA Workshop in Umlazi is more than just an event, it’s a vital step toward unlocking growth and future-proofing the township economy.

Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

The world is moving fast, and if township businesses don’t move with it, they get left behind. That’s the simple truth. In today’s marketplace, being visible and accessible are no longer nice-to-haves. They are essential.

Township entrepreneurs are some of the most innovative, but many are still running their businesses offline. No digital payments. No online presence. No access to platforms that can boost their reach. This limits growth, keeps them in survival mode, and makes it harder to build trust with customers.

Why digitising matters in kasi spaces:

Customers want convenience. People don’t carry cash like before. Digital payments are now expected, not optional.
Visibility builds credibility. If customers can’t find you online, they question if your business is real.
Systems help you grow. Digital tools make it easier to manage stock, do marketing, handle orders, and track income.
You open up new markets. Online platforms allow you to sell beyond your street or township.
You unlock funding and support. Funders and corporates want to see structure, systems and compliance. Going digital is a step in that direction.

The problem?

Many township businesses are not digitising because of a lack of support, training or access to the right tools. That’s why we are hosting this session in Umlazi. It’s not just another engagement. It’s a direct response to what we’ve seen across the country – a clear need to intensify digital transformation in the township economy.

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Here’s what to expect at the Umlazi TEA Workshop:

Masterclasses on digital payments and systems
Kasi Market exhibitions
Mbawula Chat with real talk from real entrepreneurs
Networking and collaboration
The Kasi Pitching Challenge – win R50 000 in cash and business support

This is more than a learning session – it’s a move towards future-proofing township businesses.

Who We Are:

TEA (Township Entrepreneurs Agency) is a national platform that supports and uplifts township-based entrepreneurs. We’ve worked with over 80 000+ business people and grant-funded over 500 township enterprises with grants and support. 10 years of impacting township entrepreneurs.