Jika Communication & Training

23/09/2026

We are coming!

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25/08/2026

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For many entrepreneurs, having a good business idea is only the first step. Turning that idea into a sustainable business requires practical skills, mentorship, access to markets and a clear understanding of finances. This is where Jika Communications and Training comes in.

Jika was acquired by its current team in 2021, when the organisation shifted its focus from primarily training towards enterprise development, with a particular emphasis on helping small businesses and developing entrepreneurs. Its approach focuses on skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication - skills thay Ricky says are essential in the modern business environment.

At the heart of Jika's work is its enterprise and supplier development model, through which small businesses receive training, mentorship, coaching and ongoing support. The organisation currently operates projects in Gauteng, the Free State and Northern Cape.

One of its key brands is Startup and Go, an internationally endorsed programme developed by Jika in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, local government in the Free State and a university in California.

After training, entrepreneurs are paired with mentors who can assist according to their industry and individual needs. Jika's support focuses on three major outcomes: compliance, access to markets and financial growth. This can include helping entrepreneurs understand their regulatory requirements, expand their customer base, access financing and improve their financial management.

Businesses outside the organisation's specific funded programmes can also approach Jika for assistance. Ricky explains that the organisation particularly assists with areas such as compliance and marketing, while drawing on a network of accountants, legal professionals, social media specialists and other experts who can provide services at rates more accessible to small businesses.

For Ricky, however, successful entrepreneurship ultimately requires commitment from the business owner. “You are accountable for your own success,” he says. Jika can provide the tools, guidance and support, but entrepreneurs must be willing to put in the work.

Interested individuals can reach out to 051 444 0668 or to
[email protected]

By Dylan Robinson

24/08/2026

One of our own❤️❤️

At just eight years old, Calida is already developing her own business! All just using creativity, problem-solving and 3D printing.

Her entrepreneurial journey began with a simple everyday problem. Put simply, she struggled to hold her phone while eating or watching something. Instead of accepting the inconvenience, she came up with a solution, 3D printed phone stands.

“I came up with an idea to make 3D printed phone stands,” Calida explains. Her stands are available in a variety of colours, including light blue, maroon, orange, pink, red, green and purple, with light blue being her favourite.

Customers can also request different sizes and custom designs. “If I give you an image of something, you can develop it into a cell phone stand?” I asked. “Yes,” she replied.

Calida's business extends well beyond phone stands. She has created toy keychain airplanes for children taking their first flight, small hockey sticks keychains for her coaches, toys and bookmarks.

Getting the business started required planning and experimentation - her first attempts were not always successful. “Everything I thought turned out great, but they wouldn't hold for too long,” she said. Some of the early phone stands would tip over when carrying the weight of a phone. Rather than giving up, Calida developed better designs and continued testing until she produced more stable stands.

One memorable attempt involved printing a dolphin as a birthday present for her cousin. When she returned from school, however, the finished print looked more like a shark, complete with what appeared to be teeth.

Asking what she enjoys about being a business owner, Calida gave a refreshingly honest answer: “..because then I get money [...] ..I see my business growing from this tiny business to the whole world knowing about it,” she said.

Calida also hopes her work can make a difference for children - her dream is for “every kid to have a toy.” With her creativity, willingness to learn from mistakes and determination to keep improving, this young entrepreneur may only be at the beginning of something much bigger.

Those interested can reach out to 083 937 7539

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