UKZN SWEEP Chapter

🚀 Your next big opportunity starts NOW!

Entries for the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026 are still OPEN 🔥

If you are a student entrepreneur with an innovative business or idea, this is your chance to:
💡 Gain national exposure
🤝 Connect with industry leaders and investors
📈 Access mentorship and growth opportunities
🏆 Compete on one of South Africa’s biggest student entrepreneurship platforms

🎓 Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all 26 public universities in South Africa.

Before submitting your entry, make sure you REGISTER and CREATE your profile on the platform.

🗓 Entries close: 22 May 2026 at 23:59

Don’t wait until the last minute — start your application today and take your idea from vision to impact 🚀

🔗 https://edhe.co.za/edhe-entrepreneurship-innovarsity-challenge-2026/

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📍 HAPPENING NOW | PMB Campus

UKZN SWEEP is on site at the Pietermaritzburg Campus as we mark Day 2 of the UKZN Open Day 2026.

This engagement allows us to directly connect with prospective students and their guardians, while strengthening the SWEEP brand visibility within the UKZN academic community.

Empowering the next generation of female economic trailblazers.

11 March 2026

RESEARCH DIVISION COMMUNIQUÉ

ENTERPRISE START-UP PROGRAMME 2026
Dear Students

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites ambitious students to apply for the Enterprise Start-Up Programme. Whether you are looking to launch a new venture or scale an existing business, this initiative is designed to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality.

Programme Overview
Enterprise Start-Up is an intensive, practical development programme specifically crafted for budding student entrepreneurs and those in the early start-up phase. This hands-on workshop will run for six days, from 28 March to 5 April 2026.

The Objective
Our goal is to equip participants with the essential tools, strategic knowledge, and practical skills required to build and sustain a successful business.

Key Deliverables
To ensure a high-impact learning experience, all participants will be expected to produce the following by the conclusion of the programme:
A comprehensive Business Plan
A detailed Cash Flow Forecast

Dates: 28 March to 02 April 2026
Time: 09h00 – 15h00
Venues: LT13 (Edgewood Campus)
SH14 (Howard College),
C2 (Commerce Building, PMB Campus),
T7 (Westville Campus)

Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/uaHoAMahLFeLWhaS8

RSVP Closes: Friday, 20 March 2026, 23H00

Contact: Zinhle Khumalo, [email protected] or

Tsepo Tsotetsi, [email protected]


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Today we commemorate International Women’s Day by celebrating the strength, resilience, and leadership of women across our communities. 💜

SWEEP UKZN, remain committed to empowering women through education, entrepreneurship, and opportunities that drive meaningful change. When women rise, communities thrive.

📍 HAPPENING NOW | Westville Campus

The UKZN SWEEP Chapter is currently on site at UKZN Open Day 2026 at the Westville Campus, engaging directly with prospective students and their guardians.

This engagement allows the SWEEP Chapter to:
• Strengthen the SWEEP brand visibility within the UKZN academic community
• Inspire young women to become future economic trailblazers when they enter higher institutions of learning

SWEEP continues to play its role in empowering and elevating the next generation of female leaders.



University of KwaZulu-Natal
EDHE - Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education

4 March 2026

RESEARCH DIVISION COMMUNIQUÉ

EARLY STARTERS BUSINESS INCUBATION PROGRAMME
Dear Students

Are you a first- or second-year student with a business idea? Do you want to refine your entrepreneurial skills, receive mentorship, and gain access to valuable resources? Then the Early Starters Business Incubation Programme is for you! This incubation programme is designed to nurture young entrepreneurs by providing structured training, mentorship, and support to help start and grow their businesses. The programme includes:

Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Fundamental principles to kick-start your business journey.
Entrepreneurial Skills Development: Essential knowledge to effectively manage and scale a micro business.
Soft Skills Training: Key interpersonal and business skills for long-term success.
Business Mentorship & Support: Access to mentors for a period of 18 months.

Training Schedule:
First Face-to-Face Session: Saturday, 28 March – Thursday, 2 April 2026
Second Face-to-Face Session: Friday, 1 May – Sunday, 3 May 2026
Final Session (Soft Skills & Business Presentations): First week of the second semester

Programme Details:
Dates: 28 March – 2 April 2026
Venue: S407 (Edgewood Campus)
Registration closes: 11 March 2026

Transport will be provided

For more information, contact Tsepo Tsotetsi at [email protected]. To register click this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJZE6g9lX8VR8FQFz9XfUmOOKj784ZcBPBe-f2z7uI6ZMueg/viewform?usp=send_form

Or youscan the QR code on the flyer or email the contact person for further details.


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📢 ATTENTION UKZN FEMALE STUDENTS

Are you passionate about Women Economic Empowerment?

Applications to join SWEEP UKZN (Female Only) for 2026 are NOW OPEN.

Click the link to apply or scan the QR code on the poster:
https://forms.gle2iMxrH6WcFBndECn7

Don’t miss out, get involved and be part of the change of women.

SWEEP UKZN

SWEEP UKZN is honoured to be officially invited to participate in the UKZN First Years’ Experience Meet & Greet event set to take place this Saturday across campuses.

We look forward to engaging with first year students, sharing opportunities on women’s economic empowerment, and supporting your transition into university life.

We would also like to urge female students to arrive early and stand a chance to receive exclusive SWEEP goodies that will be available.

RESEARCH DIVISION COMMUNIQUÉ

EO GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS (GSEA)
Dear Students

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurship students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to participate in the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA).

The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is a premier global competition for university students who own and operate a business while pursuing their studies. The Programme recognizes student entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, perseverance, and entrepreneurial impact. Through participation in GSEA, students gain access to valuable mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, networking opportunities within global entrepreneurial ecosystems, and exposure at local, national, and international levels.

Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for GSEA, you must meet the following criteria:
Be currently enrolled in a university or college as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application. Part‑time enrolment is acceptable.
Be the owner, founder, or controlling shareholder of the business and principally responsible for its operation.
Your business must have been in active operation for at least six consecutive months prior to applying.
Your business must have generated at least R10 000 in revenue or received at least R20 000 in investment.
You must not have been a Global Finalist in previous GSEA Global Finals competitions.
You must be between 18 and 30 years old (age limits can vary slightly by region).
Graduate students are eligible only if they have continuously enrolled in university after completing undergraduate studies, or have taken only a short break before starting postgraduate education

To apply:
Students who are interested in applying are required to complete the application using the Google Form linked: https://forms.gle/JFWJPTjKT69k6npm8
For more information, please contact Mr Ramontja at [email protected].

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As we shut down for the festive season, let us pause to celebrate the year behind us and reflect on the journey shared. ✨

We wish our community a joyful and restful holiday period, and we look forward to opening on 5 January.🎄