According to the present invention, there is provided a process for extracting mucilage from succulent plants, in particular, the cladodes of the Opuntia ficus-indica or the leaves of the Aloe barbadensis or Agave Americana the process comprising the steps of:

a) providing a source of cladodes or...

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invite you to participate in the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Virtual Outward Selling Mission. The objective of this virtual mission is to facilitate access for South African value-added meat products into the Saudi Arabian market. The Saudi...

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Assisting local Entrepreneurs and Small to Medium Enterprises with commercialization funding, the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) fund offers capital and business support to SMMEs during the early stages of commercialization with particular emphasis on Township and Rural Entrepreneurs.

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The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is an 18-month programme designed to empower entrepreneurs from all business sectors to build successful and sustainable businesses.

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Universities South Africa in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, through the University Capacity Development Programme will be hosting its 6th Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Programme (EDHE), Studentpreneurs Indaba, hosted by the University of the...

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Pre-incubation is a stage in the entrepreneurial support process that happens before formal business incubation. The in-person program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, guidance and support to develop their business ideas and validate their concepts.

The goal of the Namakwa Digital Hub (NDH) pre-incubation is to prepare ventures for successful entry into the NDH Accelerator or Technology Business Incubator, where they can further develop and grow their businesses with more comprehensive support and resources.

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We are South Africa’s first digital-based buying group working with farmers to help ​you purchase inputs, at a fair price.

Our digital platform (Web & App) connects farmers with suppliers, making it easier ​than ever to buy agricultural commodities and supplies.

We have access to over 13,000 products and can offer most of what a farmer ​regularly needs.

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Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Douglas Knowledge Partners, in partnership with The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, are thrilled to announce the Fourth Annual Youth Innovation Prize.

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The Belmont Forum is pleased to announce the launch of the Africa Regional Collaborative Research Action.

In support of the African Union’s climate, environment, and sustainability goals and priority areas for Agenda 2063, the National Research Foundation, South Africa (NRF) has led the development of this Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) to address knowledge gaps and priorities in addressing climate change vulnerability across the continent. Three themes (or areas) of concern emerged from scoping sessions with the community:

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The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) is calling all South African SMMEs to an informative webinar which enables South African SMMEs to expand their market reach, increase revenue and diversify risks. Furthermore, it provides access to investment opportunities and preferential trade...

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