South African Future Trust

Last year’s SAFT Summit brought entrepreneurs, partners, and organisations together to explore South Africa’s SMME landscape. Ideas were tested, experiences shared, and collaboration focused on long-term growth. #SAFutureTrust #SAFTSummit2025 #Entrepreneurship

Education influences how young people see their place in the economy. Our partners at @primestarsSA use education as a tool to build confidence and problem-solving skills through youth development programmes. Learners are encouraged to see themselves not only as future job seekers but also as potential job creators. There is great value in supporting initiatives like this and in investing in youth and education to strengthen South Africa’s business ecosystem. #SAFutureTrust #Primestars #education #entrepreneurship #InvestingInYouth

As Global Entrepreneurship Week ends, we're celebrating the spirit of bold ideas and brave voices - just like we saw at our Pop-up Pitch at the South African Future Trust Summit. Global Entrepreneurship Week reminds us that entrepreneurship starts with a simple act: speaking up. To everyone who participated in our Pop-up Pitch – you embodied exactly what this week celebrates: the courage to share your ideas and turn vision into reality, no matter where you're starting from. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

Today we celebrate International Women's Entrepreneurship Day. This year's summit brought together truly inspiring women entrepreneurs, and we're especially proud to spotlight Azowel Projects—recipient of the South African Future Trust Women in Business Award. This youth and women-empowering enterprise is transforming unused greenhouses in the iLembe region into thriving agricultural hubs, creating jobs, reducing poverty, and producing high-quality crops for local and international markets. Here's to all the women breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and paving the way for the next generation. #InternationalWomensEntrepreneursDay #WomenInBusiness #SAFutureTrust #WomenEmpowerment #SAFTAwards

The 2025 South African Future Trust Summit was an incredible celebration of the country's entrepreneurial energy. On 5 and 6 November the Sandton Convention Centre was alive with 2,000 delegates and 186 of South Africa's finest exhibitors. The Summit brought together entrepreneurs from every corner of the country, strengthening connection and creating lasting value within our vibrant business community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, partners, speakers, exhibitors, and all attendees who played a part in making this event exceptional. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

The 2025 SA Future Trust Summit has come to an end. We have hosted two days of inspiring discussion, insightful learning, and energising networking. Thank you to all our wonderful attendees and vital behind-the-scenes crew. It wouldn't have been possible without you all! #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

The winner of the $1million Big Pitch 2025 is @ParentSenseApp! Every single one of our applicants showcased an amazing set of skills and dedication to their work within this process. We are so proud to work with StartUp Club ZA throughout this process and wish the winner, and all participants, the best of luck on their future endeavours. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

This afternoon we've had four talks across two stages! From funding readiness to tech in townships, our delegates have had the opportunity to learn an abundance over the last two hours. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

Some great speakers on @Radio702 at the #SAFutureTrustSummit Some very sound advice from those who have actually walked the talk @SAFutureTrust

With @brucebusiness this morning we focused on choosing the hard route. Focused on a plethora of high-profile examples, Mr Whitfield showcased that taking calculated risks, delaying gratification, and utilising effective systems can truly transform the success trajectory of your business. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

Our first talk on the Founder Stage was truly inspiring from Lincoln Mali. Focused on the importance of the role which the youth of this country have in our development and growth, Lincoln left us with some thought-provoking ideas for us to take forwards. "The same way that people believed in me, I believe in the children of this country." #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

Day Two of the#SAFutureTrustSummit. Speakers, life experience and advice. And later a winner of the Big Pitch 2025 - a One Million Dollar investment… @Radio702 @SAFutureTrust

Our first day at the SA Future Trust Summit 2025 was incredible, as we witnessed an abundance of amazing networking, listened to insightful talks, and celebrated our Award winners. We cannot wait for what Day 2 has in store! #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

Day 1 has wrapped up with the SA Future Trust Awards! Congratulations to all our award winners and to everyone who participated. You are truly the epitome of everything wonderful about SMMEs in this country. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

On the Maverick Stage this afternoon we heard from the 3 finalists of the OOM Award. For individuals looking to implement OOM into their business, the finalists gave three core pieces of advice: - "Don't try and boil the ocean." Start small and build up momentum as you go. - Place importance on recognising good performance. - Utilise the tool to transform the way you think. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship

#TheBigPitch2025 Mathew Marsden presenting the top 10 finalists to win One Million Dollars. @SAFutureTrust @Radio702 #SAFutureTrustSummit.

Our fourth session of the day focused on 'Turning Challenge into Opportunity' as an entrepreneur in Africa. Jonathan Oppenheimer and Liban Egal highlighted the importance of acting locally, developing your network, and understanding your market to help you grow and upscale your business. #SAFTSummit2025 #SAFutureTrust #Entrepreneurship