Is 8 Enough for Silulo?

On Friday, May 7th, Silulo Ulutho Technologies celebrated the opening of yet another internet café! Located in the Nonkqubela Link mall in Khayelitsha, this new branch brings Silulo's total number of branches to 8.

Silulo Ulutho Technologies was founded in 2004 by four passionate entrepreneurs: Luvuyo Rani (Managing Director and Financial Director), Lonwabo Rani (Operations Director), Sigqibo Phangabantu (Technical Director) and Nandipha Matshoba (Marketing Director). Silulo's objective is to expand the accessibility and fundamental knowledge of information technology in the Western Cape Townships. They came to TSiBA for mentoring in early 2008, and since then the company has grown from 10 employees at 1 location to 34 employees at 8 locations.


Many Khayelitsha residents have not had the opportunity to learn basic computer skills or technical training. Part of Silulo's success has been generated from tapping into this market, by offering training courses on basic computer skills, typing skills, Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and internet and e-mail usage.

Silulo's services don't stop there - the company is also involved in computer sales, maintenance, and professional services such as assistance with CV writing, printing, copying, and graphic design.

Silulo's opening day was a huge success, but it is one of many to come. Their future plans include 8-10 new branches - apparently, 8 is not enough for Silulo!

To learn more about Silulo Ulutho Technologies:

Visit their website , read our last blog about Silulo, visit their newest branch at the Nonkqubela Link Mall in Site B of Khayelitsha, or email the owners:

Luvuyo Rani - l.rani@webmail.co.za
Lonwabo Rani - lonwabo@silulo.co.za
Sigqibo Phangabantu - sigqibo@silulo.co.za
Nandipha Matshoba - matshoba@silulo.co.za

Entrepreneurship Curriculum off to a good start!

This year TSiBA welcomed 110 promising students to its Foundation Programme in Business Administration. There was a great deal of excitement when Entrepreneurship, one of their major subjects, got underway.

Firstly, eight Facilitators were trained in January of which six are local TSiBA entrepreneurs. The fact that they have hands-on experience in the exciting world of entrepreneurship has certainly added a new flavour to the course.

Students attend a weekly 3-hour lecture where they compete against other teams in a small-business simulation. While much fun is had by all (including the facilitators), each module focuses on a critical aspect of business. This is all tied together by a full tutorial the following week.

Admittedly the most exciting and perhaps most beneficial part of the course is the Field Study programme. Two to three students living in close proximity to one another form a task team. They then approach a local entrepreneur who agrees to sponsor their learning in the field. They work closely with the entrepreneur and complete assignments based on the various learning areas of the curriculum.

Furthermore, students are expected to work with or for the entrepreneur as a means of ‘paying it forward’. So it is not uncommon to find our students packaging fruit, sweeping floors, shampooing hair, preparing flyers or selling wares.

The entrepreneurs, many of whom have very little schooling, are also excited about learning from the students. They are all registered at the Entrepreneurship Centre and enjoy access to the full spectrum of support services.

So the Entrepreneurship Curriculum is indeed off to a good start as we develop these aspiring entrepreneurs. For further information contact the Entrepreneurship Centre at 0215322750 X128.