Kasi Business Podcast by TEA
Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA, a weekly business podcast that unlocks opportunities and provides practical resource tools to start and grow your business. It profiles corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners, and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala, an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker, and author. It aims to unlock opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, startups, and small businesses while sharing insights with professionals and policy makers.
Episodes
Young Entrepreneur Manufacturing Candles
Overview:Makatu Tshivhula, founder of The Light Candle, shares how a Soweto-based candle business grew into a trusted supplier for leading corporate brands.Recorded at the TEA Summit & Awards 2025, this episode covers:• Building a premium product brand• Securing and servicing corporate clients• Scaling creative businesses from township marketsIn partnership with Nedbank Small Business Services
Growing a Multi-Billion Retirement Fund with Zamani Letjane
Zamani Letjane's journey began in 1980 as an HR Practitioner at a private construction company. He later joined the Local Authority’s HR department, where he served for 10 years and became a Trustee of the Local Government Pension Fund, responsible for identifying sites for shopping centres. His 20+ years of experience as a Trustee inspired the launch of Akani Properties in 2005, a 100% black-
The Growth Blueprint for Kasi Entrepreneurs with Zibusiso Mkhwanazi
Zibusiso Mkhwanazi is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Executive Chairman of M+N, CEO of Avatar X and widely recognised as the co-founder of Avatar, one of Africa’s leading black-owned integrated marketing and advertising agencies. His journey from humble beginnings to industry trailblazer is a testament to vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to unlocking African creativity for the
Championing Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development with Dr. Steven Zwane
Dr. Steven Zwane is a distinguished academic, executive, and social entrepreneur with over two decades of cross-sector leadership experience spanning financial services, education, non-profit, and consulting. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Steven is the 2025 Social Impact Leader of the Year, recognised by the Fu
A Titan of the Township Economy
Dr Thami Mazwai is the founder of Mtiya Dynamics(MD), an enterprise and supplier development company. MD specialises in the design of small business development solutions. He is research associate at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). He conceptualised, edited and in 2024 produced the book “The Journey of the Soweto Entrepreneurs since 1905”. This was an overview on the evolution of entrepreneur
Consumer Behaviour eKasi with Tumelo Chaka
Tumelo Chaka is a commercial strategist and entrepreneurial dealmaker known for turning opportunities into high-value outcomes for stakeholders. With deep experience in Financial Services, Retail and Executive Education, he currently leads FNB’s Entry Wallet segment, focusing on South Africans earning up to R36,000 annually.Previously at Nedbank, he headed Commercialisation for Emerging Payments a
Rethinking Procurement for Local Growth with Eustace Mashimbye
Mr. Mashimbye is a qualified financial accountant who studied at the Technikon Northern Gauteng (now Tshwane University of Technology) and the Technikon South Africa (now UNISA). He majored in Financial Accounting and Corporate Law and also studied towards his MBA with the Management College of SA (still to be completed). He is currently completing his studies towards his Corporate Governance qua
Pioneering the Shisanyama Industry with Rita Zwane
Rita Zwane, affectionately known as MaZwane, is a pioneering South African entrepreneur and the founder of Imbizo Shisanyama, famously known as Busy Corner. Starting in 1997, she transformed a small container-based braai spot in Ivory Park into one of the country’s most celebrated township dining experiences. Driven by a vision to formalise and elevate township cuisine, MaZwane created a premium s
Kasinomics - Township Economy Revolution
GG Alcock, the founder of Kasinomics. GG Alcock was born in Msinga, then one of the most poverty stricken and violent parts of KwaZulu-Natal. GG’s activist parents, Neil and Creina Alcock, raised their two sons in a mud hut with no running water, electricity or modern conveniences and they grew up like young Zulu boys. Zulu reared and bred, the boys learnt the essence of how to survive in a harsh
Unlocking Retail & Wholesale Opportuniies with Tom Mkhwanazi
Tom Mkhwanazi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), a position he has held since February 2019.With over 33 years of public sector experience, including 15 years in strategic leadership, Mkhwanazi has also served on various boards and councils. His academic achievements include a BA Honours, an HDE, and multiple postgrad
Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons with Madoda Khuzwayo
Madoda Khuzwayo is the founder and CEO of APPTO, a South African based on-demand shopping delivery app currently focusing on liquor delivery through its own liquor dark stores. The app is available on Android, iOS and Huawei app stores and is free to download.
Madoda Khuzwayo is a South African born serial tech entrepreneur with an enduring passion for eCommerce. This highly regarded and rec
Leadership guided by one’s purpose with Zandile Mposelwa
Profile for Zandile Mposelwa – Corporate Affairs Director at Kellogg South Africa
Zandile is a passionate purpose-driven leader who aims to inspire positive change in all she does. She leads the Corporate Affairs team at Kellogg’s South Africa business and her role encompasses the development and implementation of the Heart and Soul Strategy of the organization - Corporate Social Responsibility, E
Passion at the forefront of impact - Michelina De Benedictis
Michelina De Benedictis founder of Grow Right Edge Solutions which has over 10 years experience in Human Capital Development. Driven by our passion to transform and drive the economy of tomorrow, we have a vision to Engage, Develop, Grow and Empower.
www.growright.co.za
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Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in t
A blend of Tea & Business with Zanda Isaacs
Zanda Isaacs is the founder of Ting Tang Tea, a South African health and detox tea company. The company’s ingredients are all ethically sourced, with the majority of them being sourced locally from the finest, premium and natural ingredients. Paired with exercise and a healthy diet, Ting Tang Tea's results will be evident, leaving you refreshed and ready to jump-start your healthy lifes
Redefining Gym Wear with Jabu Gwala
Jabulile Gwala is the founder of Siko Republic a proudly South African brand that is made by locals from Kwa-Zulu Natal to Johannesburg. Our brand merges African-print led design with innovative solutions in the creation of a versatile athleisure wear gear.
SIKO REPUBLIK is a new kind of athleisure wear has been birthed by children of the African soil: modern with traditional roots for both gym an
Raising the youth leadership bar with Zareef Minty
Zareef Minty is the Executive Chairman of WealthSpaces, He is a young entrepreneur who is constantly disrupting his industry and raising the bar in as far as leadership, creativity and excellence. He is a public figure. Attorney & Entrepreneur. Forbes 30 Under 30. Entrepreneur Mag Top 30 GQ Best Dressed. One Day Leader Season 4 Winner.
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An entrepreneur in the creative space with Candice Modiselle
Candice Modiselle is an actress, MC and founder of a fast growing company called Selle Jewellery. She is a driven individual with a passion for excellence and impact-filled work.
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Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to e
Redefining Network Marketing with Lovelyn Bassey
Lovelyn Bassey is an entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer at Healthgarde International around the world. She runs Healthgarde International currently in over 8 countries and it’s continuous development across Africa and the world.
She has a Law degree from the University of Pretoria with 3 Masters degrees from Howard University School of Law, University of Derby and Nottingham Trent University
Economic Understanding is POWER with Arabile Gumede
ArabileG is a financial journalist with a career glowing from remarkable feats and interrogative work. The world of money, markets, finance and economics are where he has garnered a lot of his reputation as a leading commentator, reporter, anchor and writer.
ArabileG is also a firm believer and advocate for financial literacy, leading the path in education small business owners, students and entr
How to Brave It through Business with Lerato Ditshego
Lerato Ditshego is a Business Woman, Facilitator, Speaker, Content Producer & Host of her own podcast, Braving It.
After a fortuitous tenure in the field of marketing, during which Lerato was in the employ of various global brands like MTN, she utilised her wealth of experience which she acquired over 12-years ago period and her natural business acumen to pursue her business interests. She is
Personal Branding and Marketing your Business - Mbali Bhengu
Mbalenhle Bhengu, informally known as Mbali, was born in Durban, South Africa where her first taste of entrepreneurship was discovered in the bustling township of Kwa BB Umlazi. From a young age, Mbali thrived in performing arts in her early childhood and soon realised that her passion is story – telling, crafting innovative business ideas and ultimately empowering others.
Her mid schooling was co
An Entrepreneur with a heart for Community with Nnusi Gazi
Nnusi Gazi is a young man from Rustenburg and current Head of Communications at Netball South Africa and Managing Director at Kgotla PR which a Communications Consultancy and Talent Management business. Nnusi is a former radio presenter from MixFM and hosted the Sports Round Up Show and Weekend Wake Up Breakfast Show for three years before leaving the station to pursue other opportunities elsewher
Building a Small Business Community with Mashudu Modau
Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder of Founders Sauce and podcast host at Lutcha – and Community Partnerships Manager at Yoco – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow.
I connect people & build platforms to help African creators grow.
Mashudu was born in Soweto in the early 90s,
The Unorthodox Business Journey with Sibabalwe Sesmani
Sibabalwe Sesmani is the Group CEO of Unorthodox Group. She public relations company in October 2014 called Unorthodox PR and Media Group. They specialize in placing our clients in front their target audience by using various media platforms. They have reach in Southern Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, UK and the USA. In 2020 they were given the opportunity to sign on a rugby World Cup winner, Makazole Map
A FinTech disrupting the lending space - Itumeleng Mpatlanyana
Itumeleng Mpatlanyana is the Founder of Gazaata.com which is SA’s First Peer To Peer Online Lending Platform. About Gazatta The founder & CEO's vision has always been to work towards uplifting those communities that need help the most. There can be no financial inclusion if you don't uplift first those at the bottom of the pyramid. When we uplift them, they then become a stepping ladder for ot
An Entrepreneur Navigating the Jungle Gym with Lethumusa Kulube
Lethumusa Kulube is an experienced digital strategist specializing in digital strategy development & implementation and people change management which she gained during her tenure in technology and operations environments. Her skills involve Strategy Development, Implementation Project Management, People Change Management, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement.
Lethumusa carries multiple
A dentist with a heart to serve with Ayanda Hlongwane
Ayanda Mandisa Nontobeko Fair-Lady Hlongwane hence the AMNF DENTAL SURGERIES is a Dental practitioner, Founder and CEO, Employee at the AMNF DENTAL SURGERIES. Currently operating in an around Johannesburg. Apart from being a Dental Practitioner. She is also a public speaker, motivational speaker, Mentor and business woman.Most of her time is invested in helping Non-profitable organisation’s and th
Changing the Face of Science & Technology with Thulile Khanyile
Thulile Khanyile, is an award-winning academic in the sciences, a social entrepreneur and speaker.
She was born and raised in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. She is the co-founder and co-director of
Nka’Thuto EduPropeller NPO and Nka’Thuto TechnoPropeller PTY(Ltd). Since its inception in 2017
the organisation has employed 17 black youth, raised close to 30 million rand in funding, and impacted
over 4
Entrepreneur mindset & Planning for 2022 with Witness Mdaka
Witness Mdaka is the Founder and CEO of Quality Growth International, a dynamic property investment, development, and management company. A property investor, visionary leader, writer, and successful businessman in his own right. Mdaka started his career in the property industry in 2008 when his mother, to fund his studies, built backrooms at their family home in Tembisa, South Africa, and to
2022 Wake Up Call with Bulelani Balabala
Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za
This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, sta
Unwind and Unplug Tips with Bulelani Balabala
Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za
This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, sta
Festive Season Financial Tips with Bulelani Balabala
Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za
This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, sta
Procurement for small business with Lerato Sebata
Having worked in the ICT, FMCG & Financial Sector industries, Lerato holds 12years’ experience within the field of Procurement, Supply Chain Management & facilitation across the continent.
Her expertise has solidified her passion within this field, affording her the accolades of being known and recognised as a seasoned specialist with extensive knowledge and acumen.
In her journey towards
Building a property stokvel with Silindile Leseyane
Silindile Leseyane has solidied herself as a business woman and property investor to be reckoned with. She is the founder and chairperson of Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel - The largest stokvel in South Africa and the best-performing stokvel in the second quarter of 2021.
Silindile won the SA Investor of the Year award in 2019 - a highly coveted and acclaimed award within the property investment mark
An auctioneer with an eye for opportunity - Lesetja Toona
Lesetja Toona is a property investor with a unique expertise in auction properties. This is an area that many business owners and investors overlook - and therein lies the opportunity.
Lesetja has managed to carve a niche for himself through his company Lenayatla Property Investments and his famous for leveraging the successful sale of an auctioned property to pay for his wedding. Lesetja is curre
The journey, the building block & the Growth with Lebogang Lebepe
Lebogang Lebepe is a Property mogul, investor and philanthropist and a proudly South African story of resilience and preserverance.Raised in the dusty streets of Tembisa in a tin house, Lebogang knew that he wanted more for his life.
He therefore committed to building a life for himself beyond what his eyes can see. Through hard work, dedication and perseverance, Lebogang holds 4 qualifications, t
How to create a winning career strategy with Vumile Msweli
Vumile Msweli is founder of Hesed Consulting, a Pan-African coaching firm with presence in Botswana; South Africa; Rwanda; Nigeria and the United States of America. She has successfully lead her teams globally remotely and been able to effectively adapt during these unprecedented times of the pandemic whilst growing the business.
She is the voice behind the world of work with Vumi careers fe
Entrepreneurial lessons on property investing and business growth with Papa Biz
Papa Biz is a businessman, entrepreneurship and property investor. He is a property mentor with a specific focus on cash-positive properties. Co-Founder P&H Boutique and P&H Home a national traditional modern wear boutique. He is a seasoned entrepreneur who has won multiple awards. He takes his mentees from beginner to owning their first cash-positive property within 6 weeks.
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Building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem with Hilton Theunissen
Hilton Theunissen, Managing Director South Africa and VP Global Partnerships. He is an ecosystem builder of note and a gentleman know to be a connector of entrepreneurs to support solutions with corporate and governments.
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Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individua
The POWER of monetizing your business with Hetty the Entrepreneurs
Hetty The Entrepreneur is a Business and Monetisation Guru and a true champion for entrepreneurs in Africa. Hetty has mentored over 450 African-led businesses in sales and marketing strategies. And runs a digital media agency with a focus on online growth and Monetisation. Hetty's agency has a virtual presence in Southern Africa, West Africa and Asia. Hetty is a Tedx speaker, Mail & Guardian T
Financial management tips with Bulelani Balabala
Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za
This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, sta
How to own your story with Thulebona Mhlanga
Thulebona Mhlanga is the Managing Director (MD) of a bespoke writing and communications consulting firm Funda Nathi. Funda Nathi was born from her extensive 10 years of writing experience across various subject areas such as politics, social sciences, business, economics, and finance. Whilst she is a professional stakeholder relation by day, Thulebona practices as a freelance writer across b
Personal development & Presentations skills with Sibusiso Molimi
Sibusiso Molimi is the Business Owner of Ayeye Consulting. Ayeye Consulting offers the following services;
Author | Keynote Speaker| Entrepreneur
Public Speaking Training
Personal Development Programs
Motivational Speaking
Master of Ceremony
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Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entreprene
Public Relations for small business unpacked with Tshego Kekana
Tshego Kekana is the Founder and Managing Director of Alfa Destiny Communications; a pan-African integrated brand agency, based in South Africa. Tshego is an experienced, PR and Strategic Communications expert, with over 10 years in the industry.
Tshego’s experience has spanned across Africa, gaining in-country communications and marketing insights, as well as building and collaborating with
Talking Life, Property & Money with Witness Mdaka
Witness Mdaka is the Founder and CEO of Quality Growth International, a dynamic property investment, development, and management company. A property investor, visionary leader, writer, and successful businessman in his own right. Mdaka started his career in the property industry in 2008 when his mother, to fund his studies, built backrooms at their family home in Tembisa, South Africa, and to
Stay in the Game - Bulelani Balabala
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