A Milestone Worth Sharing: Graduating from SAB Tholoana Enterprise Programme
There was a time when I was just figuring things out with Infomedia, taking on work, learning on the go, and trying to make sense of what I was actually building. I knew I wanted more than just a business that survives… I wanted something that lasts, something that can grow beyond me. But knowing that and actually building it are two different things. That’s why being part of the SAB Tholoana Enterprise Programme came at the right time in my journey. It forced me to slow down a bit and really look at the business properly. Not just the day-to-day work, but the structure, the direction, and the long-term vision. It challenged how I think, how I plan, and how I position Infomedia, not just as a service, but as a brand we’re building with intention. I won’t lie, the journey wasn’t about instant breakthroughs or overnight changes. It was more about small shifts in thinking that start to compound over time. Conversations, mentorship, and being in a space with other entrepreneurs who are serious about what they’re building… that does something to you. And now, I get to say I’ve graduated from the SAB Tholoana Enterprise Programme. It’s a proud moment for me. Not just because I completed it, but because of what it represents. Growth. Maturity in how I approach business. And a deeper understanding of what I’m building with Infomedia. At the same time, it doesn’t feel like an end. If anything, it feels like a checkpoint. A reminder that there’s still a lot to build, a lot to improve, and a bigger vision to execute. But I’m moving forward sharper, more intentional, and more grounded in the direction I’m taking. And that, for me, is the real win.
Judging & Speaking at the SPANA Sprint Accelerator Finale
On the 22nd of May 2025, I had the opportunity to be part of the SPANA Sprint Accelerator close-out event in Standerton. It was one of those days that reminded me why spaces like this matter, especially for young people who are building from where they are and trying to turn ideas into something real. The programme had run for ten weeks, supporting over 20 young innovators from the Lekwa Local Municipality, and the finale marked a major milestone for everyone involved. For me, the day was meaningful because I wasn’t there as a participant — I was there to contribute. I delivered the keynote address and also served on the judging panel for the pitch competition. That gave me the chance to speak from experience, but also to listen, assess, and engage with the energy in the room in a practical way. What stood out most to me was the level of hunger in the room. You could see that many of the young people weren’t just presenting ideas — they were presenting vision. Some came with business ideas, others with businesses already in motion, and that mix reminded me that entrepreneurship looks different for everyone, but the need for encouragement, structure, and guidance is the same. My keynote focused on the realities of entrepreneurship — the pressure, the discipline, the need to think practically, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. That’s always important to me, because I believe young entrepreneurs need more than motivation. They need honest conversations that help them move with clarity and purpose. Being part of the SPANA Sprint Accelerator finale mattered to me because it was bigger than just a programme closing. It was about recognising the work these young people had put in, and being reminded that innovation does not only belong in big cities or expensive spaces. It lives wherever people are willing to build.