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Empowering Women in Business

INHLALO YABESIFAZANE

A collective dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across South Africa — providing the knowledge, tools, and community to grow thriving businesses.

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Women Supported
Est. 2022
Founded
Business Growth Women Empowerment Quality Products Community Support Skills Development Financial Freedom Packaging Innovation Clothing & Apparel Business Growth Women Empowerment Quality Products Community Support Skills Development Financial Freedom Packaging Innovation Clothing & Apparel
01 — Impact & Story
Our Impact

Built by Women,
For Women

INHLALO YABESIFAZANE — "Women's Settlement" in Zulu — creates a thriving ecosystem where women entrepreneurs have everything they need to succeed.

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Women supported across South Africa
And growing
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Active product lines on the market
Food & Clothing
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Free programs available to members
All free
In Motion

Our Impact,
In Their Words

From bustling markets to hands-on workshops, watch the women of INHLALO YABESIFAZANE build businesses, share skills, and lift their communities — together.

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02 — Knowledge Hub
Information Hub

Grow & Expand
Your Business

Access the knowledge and tools curated specifically for women entrepreneurs navigating the South African business landscape.

01
Starting Your Business
Registration, brand identity, and your first sales — from idea to income.
02
Financial Management
Cash flow, bookkeeping, and accessing SEDFA funding.
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Marketing & Branding
Social media, packaging design, and reaching more customers.
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Production & Packaging
Professional packaging that stands out on shelves.
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Digital Presence
Build a website and online store to reach national markets.
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Legal & Compliance
CIPC, BBBEE, and tax obligations every SA business owner must know.
Next Intake
Free Business Workshop — July 2025
In-person and virtual workshop covering packaging for retail, accessing SEDFA funding, and building your social media brand. Limited seats.
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03 — Community Voices
Community Voices

Women Who Are Thriving

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Nomvula Dlamini
Food Entrepreneur, Soweto
★★★★★

"INHLALO YABESIFAZANE gave me the confidence and knowledge to launch my own food packaging business."

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Thandi Mkhize
Clothing Designer, Durban
★★★★★

"The marketing and branding resources helped me redesign my packaging and my sales doubled within three months."

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Lerato Sithole
Retail Business Owner, Pretoria
★★★★★

"I finally understood how to register my business and access SEDFA funding because of the legal resources here."

Community

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