TSiBA Entrepreneurs raking it in!

TSiBA mentored entrepreneurs are having a field day! After the news that Abus Hiring Services had won R15000, we heard today that Silulo Ulutho has won second place in the national SAB Kickstart competition. That's worth R150000 (yes, one hundred and fifty thousand rand). That brings total prize money won this year to R285000 by three different entrepreneurs, Silulo Ulutho, Aneliese Creations and Abus Hiring Services.

The SAB press release reads: Second prize of R150 000 went to the entrepreneurial brothers Lonwabo and Luvuyo Rani of Silulo Ulutho Technologies in Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Silulo Ulutho - which means “bringing value” - provides computer access, training, sales and repairs at seven centres and Internet cafes situated in in the underserviced markets of Khayelitsha and Gugulethu. The brothers – who see themselves as social entrepreneurs in terms of their impact on society, as well as businessmen, who do not lose focus on profit and return - currently employ a staff of 26 and train more than 340 students a month. They plan to franchise their operation around the country.

The full press release can be seen on http://www.sablimited.co.za/sablimited/view/sablimited/en/page62?oid=1611&sn=Detail

TSiBA Entrepreneur wins JET Community Award

Mandla Khusela, owner of Abus Hiring Services, received a cheque for R15000 for winning the regional Vukuzenzele Young Entrepreneur Award in the 2009 JET Community Competition. The annual Jet Community Awards aim to reward those individuals or organisations working tirelessly to improve the lives of local families and community members.

The award coincides with Abus best month ever: Mandla beat his own targets and achieved a turnover of R18000 in September, well before the festive season starts! Thanks to a generous donation by the Dell Foundation, we have been able to mentor Mandla for the last 12 months.

Mandla is very excited about this award and he is planning to plow the proceeds back into the company and buy new equipment for his business.

Planning a party? Abus specializes in kiddies parties: Jumping castles, slides, fun rides, tables and chairs and more. Need a clown? Catering equipment? Includes delivery. Contact Mandla Khusela at 073 251-3119 or email info@abuhiringservices.co.za.