Spotong celebrates the hugely successful Spotong Township Entrepreneurs Summit 2019

A celebration of township entrepreneurs

Delicious Rice from Spekko Headline Sponsor

Afantastic and memorable day was enjoyed on 6 November in the iconic Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, by over 1000 dynamic township entrepreneurs in celebration of the wonderful contribution they make towards their communities and the economy as a whole. A special thank you must go to our sponsors which included Headline Sponsor, Spekko Rice and other sector sponsors such as Astral Poultry with Goldi Chicken, KOO tinned food, JTI, Heineken, Club 10, United National Breweries and Brand SA.

We would also like to thank the members of various trading forums such as Gauteng Liquor Forum (GLF), National Tourism and Hospitality Association (NTHA) and many others for coming out to celebrate their contribution to the community and the amazing individuals and entrepreneurs they are. Combined, the sponsors and delegates made this event a massive success.

Guests enjoyed various exciting activations by sponsors, networking opportunities with potential partners and benefited from motivational and inspirational talks from industry leaders. Guests were also treated to a delicious meal prepared by the students of the Ndofaya Catering Academy, spoilt with loads of prizes and giveaways and delighted in the personal interaction with the many trade exhibitors on show.

An exciting addition to the event was the special section dedicated to small township entrepreneurs who were given the opportunity to market and display their products to the invited guests. The Township Entrepreneurs Summit provided the perfect environment for these small, owner-managed businesses from the community to access mentorship and business development opportunities. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of the new-look Spotong magazine which included an increase in print run from 11500 to 15000 copies per quarter and an increase in size to accommodate more content sectors, and thus more relevant content for the Spotong reader. The new and improved Spotong magazine was distributed to each guest and was warmly welcomed by all. Upon leaving the event the traders were all thrilled with the goody bag they received which included products and information from all sponsors. Spotong remains the only exclusive township trade publication in the country and the changes not only reflect the relevance of the title but also the interest of corporate South Africa in this market and, more importantly, the unprecedented continual rise and growth of the township entrepreneur.

A happy guest

Delicious salads courtesy of KOO

Enjoying a warm cup of coffee on arrival

Guests received giveaways at the JTI stand The entertainment had guests on their feet

Each guest received a Spotong goodie bag

Female guests were treated to a makeover

Guests sampling Chibuku

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Guests were served a delicious lunch prepared by students from the Ndofaya Hospitality Academy

Items on display by township entrepreneurs

Our beautiful guests

The activation area filled with guests checking out brands and products on display Guests were dressed in traditional attire The Spekko activation stand

Signing up to become Club 10 members

The Club 10 prize winners

Local scholars entertaining the guests Lunch is served

Small township entrepreneurs displayed their goods The Goldi Chicken Team The best dressed female contestants Tasting Chibuku the traditional way

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Smiles all around!

The best dressed female winner

Beautifully dressed guests The best dressed male winner Spotong donated R10 000 to GLF, NTHA and the Ndofaya Hospitality Academy

The Goldi Chicken mascot was a favourite among the guests The Hola Club stand was buzzing

The lucky winner of the Club 10 hamper The Spekko stand drew a huge crowd Traditional dancers wowed the crowd

Fanny Mokoena, President of NTHA, and one of the guest speakers Guests filled their goody bags at the different activation points set up by each sponsor Jabulile Ngubeni entertaining the guests