Insights Into What We Do
A collection of thought-leadership articles and success stories from the work we have delivered over the years.


Thought-leadership
Insights and opinions from industry leaders, interesting people and the Fetola team.


Solving SA’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Fetola’s Strategic Head of SME Support, Anton Ressel, shares insight on how SA can work towards addressing youth unemployment.


Fetola Launches Sustainable Business Accelerator
Fetola has partnered with J.P. Morgan and the Embassy of Finland to launch a business accelerator that will support the growth of over 100 small and emerging businesses across South Africa.


Unemployment is everyone’s problem
Anton Ressel, Catherine Wijnberg, Collaboration, Fetola, Good Intentions, Government, Intentions, Moneyweb, Problem, South Africa, Strategies, Thought Leadership, Unemployment, Work


The Shopping Mall Dilemma – Solutions For Local Economy
The number of shopping centers has skyrocketed over the last few years. But what impact does that have on our small business sector in South Africa?


Caring for front-line workers
Caring for our front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential, but caring for business mentors, coaches and SMEs is just as vital. Without a SMME sector, our economy will struggle long after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.


The Circular Economy is a Business Model Worth Investing In
The Absa Business Dat Supplier Development Awards aims to bridge the gap between corporate and small business and build thriving, inclusive supply chains.
Success Stories
A collection of stories of our programmes and businesses we’ve grown over the years.


Bella Legacy: Empowering Young Girls and Women
Dear Bella is a graduate of the Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab™ which supports the growth and development of social enterprises. Matefo Morakeng has empowered many women and girls in South Africa to take charge of their lives.


Kusini Water: One community at a time
Kusini Water is a graduate of the Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab. Murendeni Mafumo used all programme offerings to grow his social enterprise and create real impact.


Zinacare: Improving access to healthcare
Zinacare is a graduate of the Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab – a business development programme aimed at building and growing sustainable social enterprises in South Africa.


Need a little boost? Baaa Smoothie can help with that
Healthy eating is important for self growth. Make healthy food choices, exercise and drink enough water to nourish your body from the inside out.


FNB Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab
Fetola has worked with hundreds of small businesses over the years and helped them deliver real impact. These are their success stories.