Zizman - Umfukuzi

12/03/2026

09/03/2026

𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – 𝙀𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!
𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙋𝙈𝙏𝙄
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Are you based in Mbizana, Umzimkhulu, Ntabankulu, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Matatiele, Harding, or Kokstad and thinking about starting or growing your own business? The New Venture Creation programme offered by PMTI is designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs the practical skills and knowledge needed to build and run successful businesses.

Why study New Venture Creation?

This programme teaches you how to turn a business idea into a real and sustainable venture. You’ll learn practical skills in:
• Business planning
• Financial management
• Marketing strategies
• Daily business operations

These are essential tools to help you start your own business or improve an existing one.

Key Information About the Programme
• NQF Level: The programme is aligned with recognized national training standards.
• Who can enroll? Anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including young people, start-ups, and existing small business owners.
• Tuition Fees: The programme fee covers the facilitator, assessor, and moderator costs, as well as training materials and assessment.

Short skills programmes (10–15 days):
Price: R6,500 per learner.
NQF Level 2
Credits: 138

• Certification: After successful completion, learners receive a Statement of Results (SOR) and a Certificate of Competence.

Ready to take the first step toward your business future?

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 072 533 7766

PMTI – Empowering Entrepreneurs. Building Businesses.

_ Preminent Minds Training Institute
GETS AN A+

03/03/2026

SPECIAL ALERT 🚨

01/03/2026

At Preminent Minds Training Institute, we offer accredited public speaking training designed to help you communicate with clarity and confidence. We are registered with ETDP-SETA to facilitate this unit standard and to issue both the Statement of Results (SOR) and the Certificate of Competence upon successful completion.

In today’s world, whether you’re a leader, coach, or business owner, strong public speaking skills are no longer optional, they’re essential. The ability to persuade, negotiate, present proposals, and confidently share your ideas can set you apart and open doors.

Our programme covers UNIT STANDARD 242840: Make Oral Presentations.
• NQF Level: 4
• Credits: 2
• Purpose: Designed for individuals who regularly present to small or large groups. The course focuses on effective verbal communication, professional presence, and confidently handling questions or objections from an audience.

Public speaking competencies are generally offered at NQF Levels 3, 4, and 5, depending on whether the training is at a foundational, intermediate, or advanced level.

If you’re ready to sharpen your speaking skills and strengthen your professional impact, contact us for a quote on 072 533 7766 (call or WhatsApp).

~ Preminent Minds Training Institute
GETS AN A+

16/02/2026

Women’s inclusion in business should be treated as a real priority so they can fully participate in the mainstream economy, close major deals, and move beyond being seen only as aspiring entrepreneurs or small start-ups. They should be supported in growing into medium-sized companies, trading internationally, and competing alongside major industry players. Cooperatives, NPOs, and NGOs also deserve fair platforms to present what they offer, while local manufacturers should be actively supported so their products fill our shelves, expand across the country, and eventually reach global markets proudly labeled as made in South Africa.

Taking this approach would strengthen our economy instead of letting it struggle, while also creating sustainable jobs. Informal traders should be helped to obtain proper licenses, which could open doors to small lines of credit, allow them to buy stock more easily, and give them access to safer, more supportive trading spaces. Key sectors such as tourism, refineries, AI hubs, agro-processing, and food banks should be driven by our own people rather than outsourced abroad or concentrated only in wealthy areas. The potential for growth and transformation is already within us, we just need to invest in it.

~ 𝑴𝒓 𝒁𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒑𝒉𝒐 𝑵 𝑵𝒐𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒛𝒂- (𝟓𝟖𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝙐𝙎𝟓𝟒𝟑𝟎𝟒)
𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔

16/02/2026

Hi everyone,

My name is Zizipho Nogwaza, founder and president of Preminent Minds Pty Ltd, a company established in 2015 that specializes in ICT services, marketing, commercial branding, and professional business advisory. I also lead Preminent Minds Hire, where we provide frame tents, sound systems, and full event infrastructure for both corporate and social functions, as well as Preminent Minds Training Institute, which offers accredited, comprehensive training programs across South Africa.

I’m an accredited SDP, a qualified assessor, and a qualified moderator with over 10 years of training experience across several SETAs, including Services SETA, AgriSETA, BANKSETA, INSETA, HWSETA, and MICT SETA.

Our training is strongly hands-on: about 30% theory in the classroom and 70% practical work. We focus on real skills that help people become job-ready in today’s fast-changing employment landscape. Certificates are issued as soon as training is completed, giving participants recognized proof of their accredited skills and helping open doors to opportunities nationwide.

You’re welcome to look up our three companies online to see the quality of work we’ve consistently delivered over the years. We’d love to collaborate on your next project. We serve clients across the country, feel free to contact us at (072) 533-7766 for a quote or more information.

~ Preminent Minds Training Institute
GETS AN A+

12/02/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟐 𝐛𝐲 𝐙𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐨 𝐍 𝐍𝐨𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝟓𝟖𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝙐𝙎𝟓𝟒𝟑𝟎𝟒 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬.
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South African investor Tshepo Mahloele, through his firm Harith General Partners, has taken a major step into the aviation sector by acquiring a controlling stake in FlySafair. The transaction marks Harith’s first direct investment in an airline and signals a deliberate move into commercial aviation as part of its broader strategy to grow its footprint in transport and infrastructure across Southern Africa. According to FlySafair’s leadership, the partnership is expected to support the airline’s continued expansion while giving it access to Harith’s financial strength and infrastructure expertise.

Beyond the business mechanics, the deal carries wider meaning for many observers of South Africa’s economic transformation. Mahloele’s entry into airline ownership is widely viewed as a milestone in a sector that has historically required vast capital and has seldom seen black ownership at this scale. It highlights how strategic acquisitions, whether financed through structured debt, equity partnerships, or institutional funding, can open doors to industries once considered out of reach for black entrepreneurs.

From a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) perspective, the transaction reflects more than a change in shareholding. It demonstrates progress toward the policy’s core objectives: increasing meaningful participation of black investors in high-value sectors, building long-term asset ownership, and strengthening representation in strategic industries like transport. Deals of this nature show how transformation can occur not only through startups, but also through acquiring and growing established companies.

There is also a clear lesson for the wider financial ecosystem. Large, capital-intensive opportunities such as aviation, automotive, and infrastructure require patient funding and confidence from banks, private equity firms, venture capitalists, and development financiers. When these institutions back capable entrepreneurs with strong track records, they help unlock sectors that can generate jobs, skills, and long-term economic value.

In that sense, the FlySafair acquisition is more than a corporate transaction. It is a case study in what becomes possible when access to capital, strategic vision, and policy alignment come together. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it underscores the importance of thinking beyond traditional entry points and considering acquisitions as a viable path to ownership. For funders and policymakers, it is a reminder that supporting ambitious black-led ventures in high-value industries is not just symbolic, it is economically smart.

PICTURE: By Billionares Africa

10/02/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗭𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗼 𝗡. 𝗡𝗼𝗴𝘄𝗮𝘇𝗮
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (𝟱𝟴𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝗨𝗦𝟱𝟰𝟯𝟬𝟰)
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟭
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𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 — 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲

The small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) sector in South Africa has become increasingly important to the country’s economy. Today, there are roughly 2.6 to 3 million SMMEs operating nationwide, providing jobs for more than 9 million people and constituting a major part of the formal business sector. These enterprises are responsible for a large share of employment, estimated between 50% and 60% of the workforce, and contribute a significant portion of the nation’s economic activity. 

The National Development Plan envisions SMMEs creating up to 90% of new jobs by 2030, reinforcing their role in addressing unemployment and inequality. 

However, the sector also faces real challenges. Many SMMEs struggle with limited access to funding, infrastructure gaps, and barriers to scaling up, especially women-owned businesses, which are underrepresented in larger enterprises. 

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀

After the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, South African businesses, particularly SMMEs, had to adapt quickly. While some enterprises closed, many others diversified their offerings and embraced digital tools, enabling them to remain operational and even grow. Recovery has been uneven, with sectors like technology and digital services expanding rapidly, partly due to global shifts toward remote work and AI adoption.

In contrast, other sectors such as agriculture have faced complications beyond just the pandemic, including disease outbreaks and logistical challenges that have put additional pressure on producers and farm-related businesses.

𝗔 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱’𝘀 𝗦𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Greater Kokstad, located in KwaZulu-Natal near the Eastern Cape border, functions as a regional service and commercial centre. Its economy is rooted in agriculture, retail and services, and tourism, though these pillars are not yet fully exploited for economic growth. 

Agriculture remains a key source of income locally, with livestock, dairy, and crop production linked to surrounding communities. The town’s location on major transport routes also gives it potential as a logistics and trade hub. 

Despite these strengths, Kokstad entrepreneurs often face hurdles that many SMMEs around South Africa also experience:
• Limited access to formal markets and investment, which can restrict growth.
• Lack of specialised training and networking opportunities that would help local businesses scale. 

Local government efforts, such as small business support services and enterprise development programmes, aim to help businesses access funding, training and market opportunities. 

While specific statistics on Kokstad SMME growth rates aren’t readily available, the general context suggests that the town’s economy operates on informal and formal business activity, similar to trends seen at regional and national levels.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏— The rapid evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence presents new opportunities for South African businesses. SMMEs that adopt digital tools, e-commerce capabilities, and innovative products or services are better positioned to compete both locally and internationally.

𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆— This sector has endured challenges like animal diseases or market access issues, yet it remains a cornerstone of regional economies. Strengthening supply chains and investing in agri-tech can help stabilise and grow agricultural enterprises.

𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔— Many businesses, including mine, are intensifying research and building partnerships across borders. Tools like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offer pathways to reach new customers and scale operations beyond South Africa’s borders.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Across South Africa, the SMME sector is showing resilience and growth after the disruptions of the early 2020s. With millions of enterprises driving employment and contributing to economic output, the future looks promising, BUT not without work. Many enterprises need better access to funding, skills development, digital infrastructure, and supportive policy environments to thrive long term.

In places like Kokstad, local business ecosystems reflect both the promise and challenges of small business development. Focused support, clearer market access, and investment in innovation can help these businesses grow and contribute more fully to regional and national economic goals

From the desk of the Executive Director

01/02/2026

I teach with purpose, especially where there is a clear gap in knowledge. I share real data and well-researched insights, drawing on my qualifications to do so responsibly. I don’t wake up and stand in front of people making unverified claims, half-truths, or diluted statements just to chase trends, likes, or reactions.

My work is rooted in evidence, integrity, and accountability. I am formally accredited by the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), accreditation number 581/2025/Q3566.

13/01/2026

This guide is designed to help identify practical courses and skills that a facilitator can offer in line with SAQA requirements and NQF levels under SETA, specifically for individuals in South Africa who have not passed matric. These skills-based programmes provide real opportunities to enter the workforce, gain recognised qualifications, and build sustainable careers across various industries.

The focus is on training that leads directly to employment or self-employment, outlining how each course outlined as opening doors to job opportunities. It also explains the general enrollment process, making it easier for prospective learners to understand how to register, what requirements are needed, and how long the training typically takes.

Preminent Minds Training Institute offers a range of accredited and in-demand skills programmes that respond directly to current labour market needs. These courses are designed to be accessible, practical, and career-focused, with clear pricing structures to ensure affordability and transparency for learners seeking to upskill and improve their employability.

These programmes are offered by Preminent Minds Training Institute and are structured to meet current job-market demand while remaining accessible and affordable.

Skills-Based Courses for Non-Matric Learners (SAQA / NQF Aligned)

1. Generic Management: Business Administration
• NQF Level: 2 or 3
• SETA: Services SETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9 or equivalent
• Skills Covered:
• Office administration
• Customer service
• Basic bookkeeping
• Computer literacy

Job Outcomes:
• Office assistant
• Admin clerk
• Receptionist
• Call centre agent

Price: From R4,500 – R6,500

2. End User Computing
• NQF Level: 3
• SETA: MICT SETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9
• Skills Covered:
• Microsoft Word, Excel & Email
• Internet and digital communication
• Workplace computer skills

Job Outcomes:
• Data capturer
• Junior admin assistant
• Call centre agent

Price: From R3,500 – R5,000

3. Wholesale & Retail Operations
• NQF Level: 2
• SETA: W&R SETA
• Entry Requirement: ABET Level 4 / Grade 9
• Skills Covered:
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Point-of-sale operations
• Merchandising

Job Outcomes:
• Shop assistant
• Cashier
• Store assistant
• Warehouse assistant

Price: From R4,000 – R6,000

4. Construction Roadworks & Bricklaying
• NQF Level: 2
• SETA: CETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9
• Skills Covered:
• Basic construction skills
• Health & safety
• Bricklaying and paving

Job Outcomes:
• Construction worker
• Bricklayer assistant
• Self-employment (small construction jobs)

Price: From R6,000 – R9,000

5. Early Childhood Development (ECD Practitioner)
• NQF Level: 4
• SETA: ETDP SETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9 (with literacy assessment)
• Skills Covered:
• Child development
• Classroom assistance
• Child safety and care

Job Outcomes:
• ECD assistant
• Crèche practitioner
• Day-care support staff

Price: From R6,500 – R9,500

6. Security Practices
• NQF Level: 3
• SETA: PSETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9
• Skills Covered:
• Access control
• Patrolling
• Legal aspects of security

Job Outcomes:
• Security officer
• Access control officer

Price: From R3,500 – R5,500

7. Hospitality: Food & Beverage Services
• NQF Level: 2
• SETA: CATHSSETA
• Entry Requirement: Grade 9
• Skills Covered:
• Food handling
• Customer service
• Hygiene and safety

Job Outcomes:
• Waiter/waitress
• Kitchen assistant
• Catering support staff

Price: From R4,000 – R6,500

Enrollment Process (Simple & Accessible)
1. Application Submission (ID + highest school grade)
2. Basic Assessment (literacy and readiness check)
3. Registration with SETA / SAQA-aligned programme
4. Payment Plan or Full Payment Option
5. Training + Practical Workplace Exposure

Why These Courses Matter

These programmes are:
• Recognised nationally
• Skills-focused rather than theory-heavy
• Designed for learners without matric
• Linked directly to employment or self-employment

Preminent Minds Training Institute focuses on bridging the gap between unemployment and opportunity, giving learners practical skills that employers are actively looking for.

_ Preminent Minds Training Institute
GETS AN A+
(072)533-7766

05/01/2026

At Preminent Minds Holding, quality is our benchmark. Excellence isn’t a goal we chase, it’s the standard we work by. We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time.

Tomorrow marks an exciting new chapter as we officially open:
(a) Preminent Minds (Pty) Ltd
(b) Preminent Minds Hire
(c) Preminent Minds Training Institute

_ Preminent Minds (Pty)Ltd
Innovative Since 2015
(072)533-7766

12/11/2025

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
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A strong and clean brand image is key to making any business stand out. In a diverse market like South Africa, good branding opens doors to many opportunities.

At 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 (𝗣𝘁𝘆) 𝗟𝘁𝗱, we help businesses build clear, consistent, and impactful brands that match their goals. Our team understands how important good design and presentation are — and we’re committed to providing top-quality branding services.

Whether you need help with your 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼, 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀,
we are here to make sure your business leaves a lasting impression.

📱(072)533-7766
_ PM(Pty)Ltd