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We trained a group of Educators on the 30 April 2026. They highlighted that they learned that one should be proactive in addressing their financial challenges cause failure to do this, results in one undergoing stress. They even showed interest in inviting us to more sessions.
I trained at Lenyenye recently.Where I trained a group of teachers in partnership with Sanlam. We had over 30 participants and one of the teachers indicated that this training is not only important for themselves but they will be sharing the information with their learners and their family. Another teacher,indicated that they wished they knew information as they have only 5 years left.
In partnership with Avo Vision and Hollard I successfully reached out local SMME's for the businesses for sho training programme in procedure of managing their business better. Kabokweni SMME's gather at Nkohlakalo community hall under the super vision of Reinah Seepsop and they were successful trained. - Sandra Phiri 36 years old residing in a deep rural area called Spelanyana she call herself a 'hustler' because of the multiple of businesses activities does including: buy and sale, growing things, making thing. She said: "I started business after grade 12 due to lack of job opportunity I thought what I can do to give myself a job. I look around my community what is not provided and its a need and people want it, thought of kitchen fast food saling chips kota, Achaar, feet cook and kota. Today I learn a lot in this BSF training program about managing my businesses better and safety including: businesses budgeting for monthly expences, savings , income statement, monthly income, monthly expenses , compliance, etc. Some of the terms we were familiar with, but didn't understand their meaning now I do after this train"
I fruitfully upskilled local communities and organizations about financial life skills in partnership with Avo Vision and Coronation: sessions including money for sho and money modules. What I perceived many participants struggle with skills to manage their finances. Mphake youth gathered during Easter holidays for upskilling in module 2 and 6. - Siphetho Msibi 20 years old said 'I wish this programme can be part of school syllabus so that we being raised knowing the basics of financial management's. How economy works session was one of my interesting part, because it given us better clarity in terms of savings and investing functions. Types of savings and investments methods where shared including how it goes about capital reserve to interest income ."
I fruitfully upskilled local communities and organizations about financial life skills in partnership with Avo Vision and Coronation: sessions including money for sho and money modules. What I perceived many participants struggle with skills to manage their finances. Mphake youth gathered during Easter holidays for upskilling in module 2 and 6. - Siphetho Msibi 20 years old said 'I wish this programme can be part of school syllabus so that we being raised knowing the basics of financial management's. How economy works session was one of my interesting part, because it given us better clarity in terms of savings and investing functions. Types of savings and investments methods where shared including how it goes about capital reserve to interest income ."
I fruitfully upskilled local communities and organizations about financial life skills in partnership with Avo Vision and Coronation: sessions including money for sho and money modules. What I perceived many participants struggle with skills to manage their finances. Mphake youth gathered during Easter holidays for upskilling in module 2 and 6. - Siphetho Msibi 20 years old said 'I wish this programme can be part of school syllabus so that we being raised knowing the basics of financial management's. How economy works session was one of my interesting part, because it given us better clarity in terms of savings and investing functions. Types of savings and investments methods where shared including how it goes about capital reserve to interest income ."
On the 22nd of March 2026 I trained the community of Eplazini in Scottburgh on Coronation's Money For Sho. They couldn't find a training venue,but one of the participants allowed us to use her garage to conduct the session. They came in numbers which surprised me since it was on Sunday. I loved the warm welcome and the high level of participation. The impact of the training was noted when they asked many questions, which shows that they are hungry for knowledge. When we were doing the different types of insurances Snegugu Dlamini (picture attached) suggested that we also need marriage insurance which can serve as a compensation incase the divorce happen and especially if one or both parties do not have any pension or retirement annuity. The participants shared different types of scams, which I always encourage to ensure that we are always vigilant and always a step ahead of the fraudsters. During the certification the excitement was amazing, they asked for individual photos as they accepted their certificates with so much pride. I'm planning to return to this community with more sessions.
During the month of March, I had the honour of conducting training sessions for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in Thaba Nchu and Botshabelo. The purpose of these sessions was to equip local entrepreneurs with essential financial management skills to improve the sustainability and growth of their businesses. Many small business owners in these areas are actively operating businesses but face challenges due to limited financial knowledge. A common concern expressed by participants was a lack of basic financial management skills, which has contributed to poor operational decisions and low business turnover. The BFS training aimed to improve financial literacy among SMME owners, strengthen business management practices, enhance decision-making through proper financial understanding and also emphasising the importance of accurate and consistent tracking of income and expenses. The training sessions in Thaba Nchu and Botshabelo were successful in addressing key financial management gaps among SMMEs. By equipping entrepreneurs with practical tools and knowledge, the programme contributed to strengthening local businesses and promoting long-term economic sustainability.
