Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards SA

Women entrepreneurs are not only building successful businesses — they are creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of our economy. Today we celebrate the passion, resilience, and leadership of women who continue to break barriers and drive meaningful change in the SME sector. Happy International Women's Day 💙 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessPartnersLimited 🔶

Business 101 | How to beat the odds in your first year of business Whether you’re just launching or are a few months in, this guide by Jeremy Lang is packed with practical tips to help you thrive: ow.ly/nSai50YnRLn #Entrepreneurship #StartupTip #BusinessPartnersLimited🔶

📊 POLL | #Budget2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers South Africa’s 2026 Budget today at 14h00 in Parliament, what should be government’s top priority?

SME Friday | Entrepreneur Spotlight 🔶  Bongiwe Masoka is the director and founder of @zakhiafrica, a Gauteng-based cleaning and hygiene services company—and a finalist in the Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards

SME Friday | From acquisition to expansion Hear how Neriva Wolff, CEO of Dump Truckers Gauteng @DumpTruckers, acquired their waste management business with financing from Business Partners Limited. Operating across Gauteng, Dump Truckers Gauteng provides waste management and effluent removal services. With finance from Business Partners, the business has grown its fleet over the years, created more jobs, and built a stronger, more sustainable operation. Learn more about our business finance solutions at businesspartners.co.za

SME Friday | Entrepreneur Spotlight 🔶 Meet Prof. Monique Zaahl, founder of GENEdiagnostics and 2025 Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year at theBusiness Partners Ltd. Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards.

🎄✨Merry Christmas from all of us at Business Partners Limited! 🎄✨ We wish you a joyous day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your family and friends. #MerryChristmas #BusinessPartnersLimited 🔶

Engagement Friday | The SARB @SAReserveBank has cut the repo rate to 6.75%, bringing prime to 10.25%. What effect will this have on your business in the next 6–12 months?

SME News | Funeral industry innovator named SA’s Entrepreneur of the Year®: businesspartners.co.za/funeral-indust… #EOY2025 #EntrepreneuroftheYear #Entrepreneurship #FuneralServices #BusinessOwner #BusinessPartners 🔶

SME Friday | What started as a small streetwear venture has grown into @GALXBOY, a proudly South African brand employing over 200 people — 90% of them youth.   Meet Thatiso Dube @Vuittots , founder and head designer of @GALXBOY, winner of the 2025 Job Creator and Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards 🏆  @EOY_SA

SME News | Business Partners Limited crowns the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year® From funeral services to fashion, meet the five outstanding SMEs transforming South Africa’s economy through innovation, job creation, and visionary leadership. Read more ow.ly/hMcy50XnzQh

Congratulations to our 2025 Business Partners Ltd. Entrepreneur of the Year® winners and finalists 🏆 We are proud to recognize and celebrate your outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship and look forward to witnessing your continued growth and success. 👏

We’re proud to announce Aphiwe Khambule, CEO of 21st Century Funeral Services Durban, as the 2025 Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner 🏆👏 #EOY2025 #EntrepreneuroftheYear #CelebratingLocalEntrepreneurs

The moment Aphiwe Khambule was announced as the 2025 Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner! 👏 #EOY2025 #EntrepreneuroftheYear #BusinessPartnersLimited 🔶

Our 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year®! 🏆 We’re proud to announce Aphiwe Khambule, CEO of 21st Century Funeral Services Durban, as the 2025 Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner! 👏 Aphiwe’s inspiring leadership, innovation, and dedication to excellence have set a new benchmark for entrepreneurial success in South Africa. 🇿🇦 Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and the impact Aphiwe continues to make in the business community! 🙌

Congratulations to Thatiso Dube @Vuittots , Founder and Head Designer of @GALXBOY, on being named the 2025 Business Partners Limited Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner! 🏆 From bold streetwear beginnings to building one of South Africa’s most iconic urban fashion brands. Join us in celebrating Thatiso and his incredible achievement! 👏 #EOY2025 #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #CelebratingLocalEntrepreneurs #WeAreBusinessPartners 🔶

“The more you cook, the more you eat… so keep cooking “ - 👨🏾‍🍳 @Vuittots @GALXBOY . Our 2025 Medium Business Entrepreneur of the Year 🏆🤏🏾

Congratulations to Thatiso Dube @Vuittots , Founder and Head Designer of @GALXBOY, on being named the 2025 Business Partners Limited Job Creator of the Year® Winner @EOY_SA #EOY2025 #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #CelebratingLocalEntrepreneurs #WeAreBusinessPartners 🔶

Congratulations to Tebogo Kale, founder of Gravitas Minerals, our 2025 Innovator of the Year® Winner! 🎉 Tebogo’s groundbreaking approach to sustainable mineral processing is transforming the industry and driving innovation that supports a greener, more efficient future. #EOY2025 #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #CelebratingLocalEntrepreneurs #WeAreBusinessPartners🔶

Congratulations to Monique Zaahl, founder of GENEdiagostics, on being named the 2025 Business Partners Limited Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year® Winner🏆 We celebrate her vision, leadership, and commitment to using science for social impact. 👏 #EOY2025 #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #CelebratingLocalEntrepreneurs #WeAreBusinessPartners🔶