With the backing of an enterprise development programme, Kuruman entrepreneur Bontle Lehula has expanded and strengthened her guesthouse and restaurant business.
As one of 17 entrepreneurs who graduated from the training programme, Lehula has gained knowledge, resources, and confidence to grow her business and better serve her community.
Recognising the need for comfortable, clean, and affordable accommodation in her town, Lehula founded her business, Back of the Moon, to serve travellers and locals.
Funded by Reisa and implemented by Raizcorp, the programme provided her and other beneficiaries with business guidance, entrepreneurship training, specialist advice, market access, and administrative support. Additionally, she received a starter pack, complete with a laptop, printer, and inverter, helping her manage operations more efficiently.
“The programme gave me the knowledge and support to grow my business to the level I have always envisioned. This support has had a greater impact on my business than any other intervention I have experienced. I will remain forever grateful to Reisa,” said Lehula.
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A graduation ceremony marked the culmination of a six and 12-month programme aimed at strengthening local small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). It equipped entrepreneurs with the tools and skills to compete at higher levels, driving job creation and economic growth.
“Supporting small businesses means supporting families, creating jobs, and sustaining the local economy. We are proud to see entrepreneurs like Bontle take what they have learned and make a real difference in their communities,” said Shariefa Rhode, social performance manager for Reisa Solar.
Graduates will continue to receive post-training support, including grant funding, to help sustain and grow their businesses.
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