Conference Programme
Welcome
Dear Delegates,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to
the 5TH Annual Soweto Conference on
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Development.
This event has become an annual
highlight on the Centre for Small
Business Development (CSBD) in the
Faculty of Management at the University
of Johannesburg’s calendar of events. We
are delighted to welcome the Gauteng
Enterprise Propeller (GEP) as a key
sponsor for 2014. This is the third year
that the GEP has provided its generous
support of this conference.
The theme of this year’s event was largely
driven by the recommendations received
at our previous conference. It soon
became evident that creating a suitable
platform to explore some of the most
pressing challenges facing entrepreneurs
and township enterprises was vital.
This year’s event will provide the ideal
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environment to facilitate debate, as well
as the exchange of skills and ideas.
It is with great pride that we present
one of the conference’s most exciting
themes to date: Promoting township
business competitiveness: Co-existence
of immigrant, big and small township
enterprises.
Entrepreneurship and small business
development are critical success factors
for South Africa’s continued economic
growth. However, for many years a large
number of local business owners have
perceived the existence of foreign-owned
enterprises and big business, as a growth
infringement on their own enterprises.
It is our belief that we, in the local
context, can gain significant advantages
by exploring how other countries have
overcome these challenges.
It is our hope that this event will serve
as a platform to explore and debate
the possibility of partnerships between
foreign and locally owned businesses; that
we can look at ways in which government
may be able to assist through legislative
changes; and how big businesses can coexist with smaller enterprises. The goal
is to try and achieve a status quo that
stimulates economic development.
This year’s conference is once again
rich with practical training including:
Business Idea Generation and Innovation
as well as Social Media Marketing.
The next two days will include various
local and international experts who will
share knowledge, best practice and
case studies of success stories in other
countries. Delegates will learn more
about how to gain access to finance, and
most importantly what qualities financial
institutions look for in entrepreneurs who
are looking to gain access to loans.
The CSBD would also like to extend our
sincere thanks to all our sponsors: The
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), The
National Youth Development Agency
(NYDA), EDULOAN, Thebe Foundation,
Soweto TV, The Faculty of Management
and The University of Johannesburg (UJ).
We also deeply appreciate the time,
effort and experience that each of our
speakers bring to this event.
We hope the conference will motivate and
inspire the township community to start
engaging with their own environment.
We want entrepreneurs, both new and
established, to explore new avenues for
opportunity and innovation.
Ms Moipone Molotsi
Director: Centre for Small Business
Development (CSBD)
Conference Chairperson
I wish to acknowledge the hard work and
dedication of my highly capable team
at the CSBD, without whom this event
would not be possible.
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Centre for Small Business Development (CSBD)
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT | Developing Future-fit Leadership
Conference Programme
29–31 OCTOBER 2014
UJ SOWETO CAMPUS, IMBIZO HALL
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
TIME
SESSION DESCRIPTION
OPENING – TRAINING DAY
07h00 – 08h30
REGISTRATION
COMPUTER
ROOM 1
TRAINING 1
SOCIAL MEDIA AND E-MARKETING (BASIC)
Facilitated by Flamewave Solutions
TRAINING 2
SOCIAL MEDIA AND E-MARKETING (ADVANCED)
Facilitated by Flamewave Solutions
TRAINING
ROOM 1
09h00 – 16h30
COMPUTER
ROOM 2
TRAINING DAY – SESSION 1
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TRAINING 3
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Facilitated by GIBBS
Promoting township business competitiveness: Co-existence of immigrant, big and small township enterprises.
Thursday, 30 October 2014
TIME
SESSION DESCRIPTION
CONFERENCE DAY 1 – MORNING SESSION
REGISTRATION
09h00 – 11h00
Programme Director
Ms Viwe Gxwala, Presenter: Soweto TV
OPENING PLENARY IMBIZO HALL
07h00 – 08h30
Opening, introductions and
welcome address
Ms Viwe Gxwala, Presenter: Soweto TV
Conference Aims and Objectives
Ms Moipone Molotsi, Director: CSBD, Faculty of
Management, UJ
Address by Sponsors
Ms. Philisiwe Twala-Tau, CEO: GEP
Mr. Jonathan Ramotsei, Head of Community
Relations and Cooperation: Soweto TV
Address by Executive Dean:
Faculty of Management, UJ
Prof Daneel van Lill
Keynote address
Dr Richard Maponya, Entrepreneur and Chairman:
Maponya Group
Conference Renaming Ceremony
Prof Daneel van Lill, Executive Dean: Faculty of
Management, UJ and Mr Sam Tsima, President and
Chairperson: COMSETA Group
11h00 – 11h30 TEA
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Motivational Speaker
Mr Max Moyo, Ignitemypotential
11h30 – 13h30
PLENARY IMBIZO HALL
Setting the scene: Situational analysis of township
SMMEs
• Presentation 1: Prof Edwin Bbenkele,
Faculty of Management, UJ
• Presentation 2: Ms Joyce Sibeko, Faculty of
Management, UJ
• Presentation 3: Mr Rory Liedeman,
Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation
• Presentation 4: Mr Sipho Zikode, Small Enterprise
Development Agency
Discussion
Summary and breakaway sessions briefing
Ms. Veronica Mathebula, CSBD Conference Content
Manager, UJ
13h30 – 14h30 LUNCH, NETWORKING AND EXHIBITION
CONFERENCE DAY 1 – AFTERNOON SESSION
TRACK 1:
EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING AND INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES FOR
YOUR BUSINESS
14h30 – 16h30
BREAKAWAY VENUE
Moderator: Ms Ellen Nkosi
• Presentation 1: Mr Tello May, GEP
• Presentation 2: Ms Emiley Vollmemer, Investment
Specialist and Entrepreneur
• Presentation 3: Mr Thanda Madlala, SEFA
• Presentation 4: Mr Nirvan Bhudai, Business
Development Specialist
• Presentation 5: Ms Florence Maine: SARS
My SMME Journey:
Mr William Sithole, Entrepreneur
Ms Mbali Ngwenya, MD: LI Media
and Marketing
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TRACK 2
MAXIMISING THE BENEFITS OF ICT
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
BREAKAWAY VENUE
14h30 – 16h30
Moderator: Ms Katlego Msomi, News Anchor:
Soweto TV
• Presentation 1: Flamewave Solutions
• Presentation 2: Ms Stella Bvuma, PHD Student:
IT Department, UJ
• Presentation 3: Ms Sisanda Hlutywa:
SEED Academy
My SMME Journey:
Mr Evans Parsons, Founding Member & Editor:
Vensy Media
TRACK 3
COOPERATIVES: THE POWER
OF GROUPS
14h30 – 16h30
BREAKAWAY VENUE
Moderator: Ms Joyce Sibeko
• Presentation 1: Ms Lulama Duma, Como Blue
Business and Management Consultancy
• Presentation 2: Dr Susan Steinman, Director:
Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Social
Economy, Faculty of Management, UJ
• Presentation 3: Dr Mtha Ncube,
Isembu Business Companion
My SMME Journey
Ms Makhabane Ntlama: Youth Holding Cooperative
Ms Obakeng Martha Molefe and Ramagolong le
Mmathoto, General Trading & Projects
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BREAKAWAY VENUE
14h30 – 16h30
TRACK 4
THE ROLE OF POLICY AND LEGISLATION
IN PROMOTING TOWNSHIP ENTERPRISE
COMPETITIVENESS
Moderator: Mr Sam Tsima, Presidential Chairperson:
COMSETA Group
• Presentation 1: Mr Motlatjo Moholwa, Gauteng
Department of Economic Development
• Presentation 2: Mr Vukile Nkabinde, DTI
My SMME Journey
Ms Mbali Mkhonto, Alumnus: UJ
Mr Sibusiso Mabaso, Alumnus: CSBD SBEP
Friday, 31 October 2014
TIME
SESSION DESCRIPTION
CONFERENCE DAY 2 – MORNING SESSION
Programme Director
Mr Dominic Gaobepe
09h00 – 11h00
PLENARY IMBIZO HALL
Welcome
Breakaway sessions recap and feedback
Ms. Veronica Mathebula, CSBD Conference Content
Manager, UJ
Embracing immigrant and big business in
township economies: Lessons from other countries
Speaker 1: Professor Smallbone,
Kingston Universty, UK
Speaker 2: Mr Robin Xu,
Owner of China Mall
Speaker 3: Ms Emiley Vollmer,
African International Entrepreneur
Speaker 4: Mr Siphiwe Ngwenya,
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
Questions and Answers
11h00 – 11h30 TEA
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Presentation on Emotional Intelligence
Biz Group
PLENARY IMBIZO HALL
11h30 – 13h30
Presentation on By-laws
Johannesburg Metro Police Department
Panel discussion on Coexistence of Immigrant,
Big and Small
Panelists
Ms Zita Zwane, Local entrepreneur and owner: Busy
Corner Pub & Restaurant, Tembisa
Mr Peter Sibanda, Malawian Immigrant Entrepreneur
Mr George Negota, Local Entrepreneur: Negota Inc.
Mr Chika Odinaka, Nigerian Immigrant Entrepreneur
Inputs by Rory Liedeman, Researcher: Sustainable
Livelihoods Foundation
National Youth Development Agency: Buy Youth
Campaign
13h00 – 14h30
CLOSING PLENARY
Introduction of the Buy Youth Campaign
Dr Ntswaki Mnguni, Senior Manager, Market Linkage:
NYDA
Presentations by Opportunity Providers
• Miss Nomalungelo Sithole
• Mr Lara Rosmarin, CEO: Seed Institute
• Mr Mandla Nkuna, GM: Inland Sales, Eduloan
• Mr Mokgethi Tshabalala: Thebe Foundation
Presentations by Youth Cooperatives
• Makhabane Ntlama
• Boyce Buang Moatshe
• Julius Setati
Presentations by UJ Vice Chancellors Innovative
Idea Competition Winners
• Mr Mlungisi Magida: Eye ‘n See Entertainment
• Mr Sizwe Mkwanazi: Intermix Recycling
• Mr Mwande Mpungosi: Arete Prime Technologies
Summary and Conference Resolutions:
Ms Veronica Mathebula, Conference Content
Manager: CSBD, Faculty of Management, UJ
Vote of Thanks and Closure
Ms Wendy Gertse, Marketing Co-Ordinator:
Faculty of Management
14h30 – 15h30 LUNCH
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Key Note Address
Dr Richard Maponya,
Entrepreneur and Chairman: Maponya Group
Dr Richard John Pelwana Maponya (born in Limpopo on
the 24th December 1926) is a South African entrepreneur
and property developer best known for building a
business empire despite the restrictions of apartheid and
his determination to see the Soweto Township develop
economically.
At the age of 24, Dr Maponya, then a teacher, took a job as
a clothing maker. With the capital acquired he attempted
to open a clothing retailer in Soweto but was blocked by
the government’s refusal to grant him a license despite the
intervention by the law firm created by Oliver Tambo and
Nelson Mandela. Instead, in the early 1950s Dr Maponya
and his wife Marina established the Dube Hygenic Dairy
which employed a fleet of boys on bicycles to deliver milk
to customers in Soweto who had no access to electricity or
refrigeration.
By the 1970s the retail empire had grown to include several
general stores, car dealerships and petrol stations. In the
1960s Dr Maponya was a founding member and the first
President of the National African Federated Chamber of
Commerce (NAFCOC).
On 27 September 2007, Nelson Mandela opened the
Maponya Mall in Soweto. One of the largest shopping
centers in the country. It holds more than 200 stores and
a cinema complex. Dr Maponya acquired the land where
the mall is situated in 1979, initially on a 100 year lease,
but in 1994, after several attempts, he acquired it. Various
attempts to finance construction failed until Dr Maponya’s
holding company entered into a joint venture with Zenprop
Property Holdings.
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Dr Maponya’s legacy exceeds the idea of a competitive
strategy to entrench technical skills and entrepreneurship
development in South Africa. He is well known in South
Africa, and in Soweto, in particular as a very successful
businessman who has survived the oppressive days of
Apartheid. He can be described as a talented entrepreneur,
innovative and creative.
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Speaker Profiles
Ms Moipone Molotsi, Director:
CSBD, Faculty of Management, UJ
Ms Moipone Molotsi is the Director for Small Business
Development (CSBD) at the University of Johannesburg.
She was previously the Divisional Director: Business
Development Services at the National Youth Development
Agency. Other career experiences include being Chief
Director at the Department of Economic Development,
responsible for eight implementing agencies. She has
extensive experience in community and enterprise
development, legislative environment, policy development,
organisational development, management of funding processes,
monitoring and evaluation.
Moipone holds a BA Education Degree (WITS), a Post-Graduate Diploma
in Management (WITS) and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration
(Demontfort University).
Ms. Philisiwe Twala-Tau, CEO:
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller – Main Sponsor
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller CEO, Mrs Pilisiwe TwalaTau has extensive working experience in the public sector
backed by a Diploma in Public Management, Diploma
in Municipal Governance as well as a Master’s Degree in
Public Management.
She has held various senior management positions
ranging from Director: Economic Empowerment at the
Greater Pretoria Metropolitan Council, Executive Officer
Economic Development, Executive Director: Community
Development and Regional Director of the City of Johannesburg’s
Region 3 – the economic hub of Johannesburg. Here she was
instrumental in establishing business improvement districts as well as
SMME support systems.
She is currently the CEO of the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) a
provincial government agency established in 2005 under the auspices
of the Department of Economic Development, to provide financial as
well as non-financial support. As well as to and co-ordinate stakeholders
for the benefit of Small Medium and Micro Entrepreneurs (SMME’s) in
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Gauteng. Her qualification in Strategic Planning as well as her Bachelor
of Commerce Degree in Accounting are critical in ensuring the success
of the organisation.
She has also brought into the space leadership development qualities
and mentorship skills which were highlighted in her being finalist in the
BOSS OF THE YEAR AWARDS (BOTY) held annually in South Africa
among various industry leaders.
She is passionate about women and youth development in particular
and runs a number of youth development programmes ranging from
academic excellence, entrepreneurial development, life skills, leadership
and civic participation amongst others.
She is currently the Chairperson of The Institute of Local Government
Association in Gauteng, and she also serves in social support forums and
structures in Johannesburg.
Ms Viwe Gxwala,
Presenter: Soweto TV
Ms Gxwala is a presenter on Soweto TV for the show Sistas
that airs on Monday at 5pm. She has is a BCOM Marketing
Honours Graduate, a model for Alushi Model Management,
MC and motivational speaker. She has a passion for
community development. She is a natural extrovert that
appreciates team dynamics and values innovation as well
as ethical integrity. She has previously been the MC for
Future Factory, a UJ Woman’s Networking Event, a brand
ambassador for Black Child It’s Possible.
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Mr. Jonathan Ramotsei
Head of Community Relations and
Cooperation: Soweto TV
Mr Ramotsei is one of the longest serving staff members at
Soweto TV. He started at Soweto TV as a presenter for the
small business show called Mabindzu and then went on to
producer the show. He progressed through the different
departments within the channel. In 2011 he was appointed
as Consumer Marketing Co-ordinator. Jonathan is currently
Head of Community Relations and Cooperation. Jonathan
has a Business Administration Certificate from UNISA,
Essentials of People Management Certificate and Essential of Broadcast
Management from Rhodes University Sol Plaatjie Institute of Media
Management. Jonathan is a co-owner of Basic Jonathan Productions and
Management Company that produces the Miss Teen Soweto event and
television show.
Katlego Msomi
News Anchor: Soweto TV and Presenter:
Business Day TV
Ms Katlego Msomni started her career as a presenter of
Soweto TV’s woman Mbokodo and ultimately its producer
until her departure from the channel. She worked as a
creative at Touch Down Africa and then moved to Urban
Brew Studios to work on SABC 1’s YO-TV as production
manager. Katlego re-joined Soweto TV and she is currently
working as News Anchor. She is also works for Business Day
TV as a presenter and producer of the small business show
called SME ZONE she is also one of the two owners of Basic Jonathan
Productions. Katlego has hosted many woman events.
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Prof Daneel van Lill, Executive Dean: Faculty
of Management, University of Johannesburg
Prof. Daneel van Lill is a teacher at heart with a deep-rooted
affection for the tourism and hospitality industry.
His passion for growing a new generation of Futurefit leaders and managers continues to show in his own
leadership as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management
at the University of Johannesburg. He graduated from the
University of Stellenbosch with a BSc, BSc Honours, MSc
(cum laude), and a PhD followed by a scholarship from
the German Foundation for International Development to
study innovations in educational management.
A specialist in change and management development, Prof Lill was
appointed by the Minister of Tourism to serve on expert panels overseeing
the development and implementation of the National Tourism Sector
Strategy. Prof. Lill has served in many different capacities, including
as Editor for Africa and Europe of the Journal of Pricing and Revenue
Management. His academic career is marked by twelve professional
awards for exceptional accomplishment and he boasts a litany of
academic output reflected by numerous works.
Mr Sam Tsima, President and Chairperson:
COMSETA Group
Mr Sam Tsima is the President and Chairperson: Cometsa
Group, he has held the following positions - VicePresident: Stakeholder Relations, Institute of People
Management (IPM), South Africa, member of the Institute
of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA), member of
Coaches & Mentors of South Africa (Comensa), member
of Deutscher Fachverband Coaching (German Professional
Coaches Association, DFC) , and Member of the Panel of
Advisors: Shanduka Black Umbrellas Incubator (Gauteng
Region), member of the Worldwide ERC. He is the former
Programme Manager: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(B-BBEE), Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of
Pretoria. Before Sam went full time in the Cometsa Group in July 2009, he
was Regional Human Resources Director: Sub-Sahara Africa at Motorola
SA (Pty) Ltd, reporting into the Middle East Africa Region in Dubai.
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Mr Max Moyo, Motivational Speaker and
Entrepreneur, Ignitemypotential
Mr Max Moyo is a world-renowned public speaker, wealth
creation expert and human transformation coach who
blends his vast experience in the financial services industry
with an affinity for inspiring people and galvanizing them
into positive, life-changing action – be it in the workplace,
in the domestic sphere or in any other professional,
informal or social grouping. He has been a keynote speaker
in Africa, Canada, India, The Middle East and The United
States.
Prof. Edwin Bbenkele, Department of Business
Management, Faculty of Management, UJ
A South African citizen by naturalization, Prof. Edwin
Bbenkele has his roots in Nkokola, a Zambian village of
Hamuyandi. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and
Economics (University of Zambia), Masters in Business
Administration (University of Wisconsin, USA) and a
doctoral degree (University of Stirling, Scotland). Further,
he has received specialised training in trade and investment
from UNCTAD; management of business associations
from CIPE; sustainable micro finance from the ILO; as well
as in empowerment of SMME clients by the BankSETA. Prof Bbenkele
is recognised as an expert extraordinaire in Micro finance by the Non
Aligned Movement – Center for South-South Technical Cooperation
(NAM CSSTC) based in Indonesia. He has served as a lecturer at various
universities internationally and in various other capacities in the world of
business development.
Since he joined the UJ, he has been instrumental in the initiation of
several projects, including a rehabilitation programme of offenders at the
Johannesburg Correctional Services. For completeness of his purpose on
earth and to know God more, Prof. Bbenkele is currently pursuing studies
at the Johannesburg Bible College.
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Mr Rory Liedeman, Sustainable Livelihoods
Foundation
Mr Rory Liedeman is an informal economy research
specialist and senior SLF researcher. He was born and
raised in Cape Town and holds an Honours degree in
Social Anthropology and a Master’s in Political Studies
(cum laude). His key research interest is in the South African
informal economy, and in particular, the small grocery retail
sector commonly known as spaza shops. Rory’s passion
for engaging poor and marginalised communities started
when he worked as a grey water research consultant for
UCT’s Civil Engineering Department in 2008. He has been
employed at SLF since it began in 2010. Rory’s current role includes the
oversight of fieldwork projects, database management and strategic
engagement. He has also contributed to recent SLF publications. Rory
enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, daughter and braai grid.
Ms. Veronica Mathebula, CSBD Conference
Content Manager, Faculty of Management,
UJ
A devoted wife and mother of 2 boys, Ms. Mathebula is an
accomplished entrepreneur and development practitioner
with extensive experience in research and development,
M&E, and project management spanning over 16 years.
She holds a BA (Hons) Social Work (WITS University), an
MSc (Econ) Development Studies (Wales University), and
a Further Diploma in Community Leadership (Rhema
Training Centre). A founder and co-founder of several
companies, Ms. Mathebula has participated in numerous policy and
strategy formulation processes, including those leading to the National
Small Business Development Strategy, National Crime Prevention
Strategy and National Youth Policy.
In 2009 and 2011 respectively, Ms. Mathebula successfully self-published
2 novels titled: Dreams Do Come True and Against All Odds, which are
now set books for English students at the North West University (NWU).
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Ms Emiley Vollmer, African International
Entrepreneur
Ms Emiley Vollmer is an award winning international
business woman. From humble beginnings to taking on the
opportunities presented, Ms. Vollmer has achieved what
many young entrepreneurs only dream of. A go-getter,
with no judgement to time or boundaries, she is one that is
forever striving to enrich and assist those who want to reach
the pinnacle of success and accomplishment. Founder and
President of IBA Global and Evo Media Group at a young
age, Ms. Vollmer has been nominated SA’s Most Influential
Woman in Business by the CEO Magazine. Applauded by the Destiny
Magazine as a Media
Maverick. Awarded the International Business Woman of the year 2013
and 2014,
Awarded the Financial Award 2014 by the London Acquision. Awardee
of the Changing
Face of Africa and African Business Achiever in Canada. She was an author
of the Shareholder and the Shareholder Boardgame and is a celebrated
motivational speaker in various countries such as the USA, Italy, Spain,
Germany and England.
Ms Ellen Nkosi
Ms Ellen Nkosi specialises in workshop and process
facilitation, designing and development of training
programmes, mentoring and coaching, and subject
presentation in the following fields: financial management,
facilitation and presentation skills, youth development,
strategic management, project management, leadership
and management, entrepreneurship and starting a new
business, team building and conflict management.
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Mr Tello May:
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
Mr May is a small business activist and elder, a
knowledgeable development finance professional,
matured business adviser and network builder. Mr May
has made his mark in the small business sector and local
economic development having strategic links across the
nine provinces of South Africa. In his 22 years of dedicated
contribution towards influencing the effective support
of small businesses, he has gained vast experience in
both financial and business development interventions.
Mr May has served (and continues to serve) on numerous provincial
business and economic development steering committees (strategic
and technical).
Ms Lulama Duma: Como Blue Business and
Management Consultancy
Ms Lulama Duma was born in Dobsonville, Soweto. She
relocated with her family to the United States in 1980 due to
political reasons. Ms Duma possesses broad international
and local experience of over 15 years as a senior executive
in the public and private sectors. In the United States, she
worked in affordable housing development and finance
for ten years for a national affordable housing NGO. Her
public sector experience includes heading the Office of the
Legislative Analyst, a policy and legislative unit in the City
of San Francisco where she conducted research, provided advice, as well
as published and presented reports before political committees in San
Francisco. She also consulted for Contra Costa County and for a social
research institute in California.
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Dr Mthandazo Ncube (Mtha), Chief Executive:
Isembu Business Companion
Dr Mthandazo Ncube is a qualified Company Secretary
and Accountant. He also has a Masters’ Degree in
Business Administration and a Ph.D. in the Management
of Technology and Innovation. Mtha worked as an
accountant for various companies before becoming a
Finance Manager for a Retail Financial Institution (RFI)
based in Johannesburg. During his six year stay at the RFI,
Mtha setup the financial and loan tracking administration
systems and also acted as Loan Officer and ex-officio
member of the Loans Committee. In 2002 Mtha setup Insedlu Business
Companion, of which he is the current Chief Executive. Under the
leadership of Mtha, Insedlu has completed a lot of projects ranging
from accounting assignments to business development, research,
business turnaround, process re-engineering and training. Mtha has vast
experience in training and capacity building of cooperatives, particularly
in KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape Provinces as
well as Khartoum (Sudan). He has also lectured Entrepreneurship at the
University of Johannesburg on a part-time basis. Since 2006, Mtha has
worked in collaboration with the Productivitysa to identify and turnaround
ailing companies under the auspices of Productivitysa’s Turnaround
Solutions Programme. Between May 2012 and October 2013, Mtha was
involved in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality Presidential
Intervention Programme in the capacity of Project Manager for Local
Economic Development. There he was responsible for identifying and
operationalising LED catalytic projects.
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Mr Motlatjo Moholwa, Gauteng Department
of Economic Development
Mr Motlatjo Moholwa lectured Applied Economics at
the University of Limpopo for a ten-year period. He was
also involved in economic development research through
graduate students’ supervision and consulting. Motlatjo
has previously held positions as the Director for Economic
Research at the Department of Trade & Industry; Chief
Economist at the City of Johannesburg; Lead Economist at
the Land Bank and Deputy Director General for Economic
Planning and Sector Development at the Mpumalanga
Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism. He
is currently Deputy Director General, Economic Planning at the Gauteng
Department of Economic Development. He holds a BSc.Hons from
the University of Limpopo, MSc. from Michigan State University, and an
MCom. from the University of Johannesburg.
Professor Smallbone, Kingston University, UK
David Smallbone is Professor of Small Business and
Entrepreneurship; and Associate Director of the Small
Business Research Centre at Kingston University. David
is a Past President of the International Council for Small
Business and Entrepreneurship (ICSB) and also of a Past
President of the European Council for Small Business and
Entrepreneurship (ECSB). He is a Fellow of the ECSB and a
Wilfred White Fellow of the ICSB. He is a Visiting Professor
in Entrepreneurship at the Hubei School of Economics in
Wuhan, China and an Associate Editor of the Journal of
Small Business Management.
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Chang Bin Xu (Robin Xu), Owner: China Mall
Mr Chang Bin Xu had only one container of imported
Chinese goods when he arrived in South Africa in 1994.
From this very humble beginnings Robin’s entrepreneurial
spirit and drive made him realize the opportunity to
introduce Chinese Trading in South Africa. Robin risked
everything he had to build on this opportunity and today
he owns three China Malls each comprising of several
hundred stores. In addition to being a highly successful
Businessman and Entrepreneur Robin Xu is Chairman of
the Sino African Chamber of Commerce, he is a permanent
Honorary Chairman of Jilin Chamber of Commerce – South
Africa, he is the Honorary Director of All Africa Association for Peaceful
Re Unification of China, the Director of Sino African Property (Pty) Ltd,
the Director of The Wheel Shopping Centre, a member of Fosan Trading
CC and the Director of the African Trade Centre.
Dr Ntswaki Mnguni, Senior Manager, Market
Linkage: NYDA
Dr. Ntswaki Mnguni is the acting Senior Manager for
Business Development Services at the National Youth
Development Agency (NYDA). Her experience in SMME
development, project management and leadership spans
over a period of 12 years. She holds a doctoral degree in
Education, specializing in Educational Psychology, from
Northern Illinois University, USA. Further qualifications
include a certificate in Advanced Project Management
from Unisa Business School of Leadership and a number
of leadership and management certificates. Prior to joining the
development sector, Dr. Mnguni worked as a Junior Lecturer at VistaSoweto Campus (the now University of Johannesburg) and University of
the Witwatersrand. She also worked for Productivity SA; overseeing a
programme aimed at improving productivity of youth owned SMMEs. Dr.
Mnguni is also a certified Life Coach and author of a soon to be launched
book titled Spiral up and fulfil your God-given destiny.
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2014 | 5th Annual Soweto Conference on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Sponsor Profiles
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
Word from the Sponsor: GEP is proud to partner again
with the University of Johannesburg in hosting the Small
Business Development Conference 2013 with the theme
“Turning tangible and intangible assets and resources
in townships into business opportunities”. The theme
follows the 2012 theme of “Growing industries in
the Township and marginalised neighbourhoods”.
This present a noteworthy shift in our collective effort
of developing SMMEs in under developed areas.
Together we are consolidating work to grow industries
in townships.
Background information: Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
(GEP) is a provincial government agency established in
2005 under the auspices of the Gauteng Department
of Economic Development to provide non-financial
support (business development support); financial
support; and co-ordinate stakeholders for the benefit of
Small Medium and Micro Entrepreneurs (SMME’s) and
Cooperatives in Gauteng.
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We would like to thank the following sponsors
for making this event possible:
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Developing Future-fit Leadership