The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
INTERVIEW Any advice or
INTERVIEW Any advice or insight for co-operatives operating (or looking to operate) in Limpopo? • That they should be run as a business and not as an NPO • Keep your operation lean as large groups have too many dynamics to manage which can result in a lot of conflict • When forming/establishing a co-operative, look to include value-adding members • Secondary co-op formations can assist with highlevel, focused negotiations with the market and suppliers, strengthening production capabilities through resource and experience sharing (bulk buying of inputs, etc) The Co-operatives and CPPP Programme supports non-traditional organisational forms of business and focuses on creating opportunities in rural areas. Seda’s Co-operatives and Community Public Private Partnership Programme (Co-ops and CPPP) was formed at the end of 2008 and combines the previous Sector Development and Co-operatives Programme and the revived CPPP Programme The programme supports non-traditional enterprise organisational forms with a special focus on rural areas and uses of local resources. By creating the programme, Seda’s ability to satisfy the needs of rural clients is enhanced. The programme focuses on the following sectors: • Agri-business • Cultural tourism • Mining and mineral beneficiation • Trading and auxiliary services The vision was to provide leadership in the establishment in addition to growth of viable, sustainable co-operatives and collectively owned enterprises in various sectors, and to facilitate their successful participation in the economy. Purpose • Promote the establishment of co-operatives and collectively owned enterprises, in partnership with other stakeholders • Establish linkages with other government initiatives that support co-operatives and collectively owned enterprises • Increase access by co-operatives and collectively owned enterprises to information, business skills and markets • Foster a culture of cooperation among co-operative beneficiaries Offerings • Development of a viable business plan • Development of marketing and feasibility studies • Due diligence • Capacity building • Facilitation of access to markets • Facilitation of access to finance • Promoting value additions • Ensure compliance to statutory requirements • Conduct market research How has Seda Limpopo made it easier for SMMEs to utilise your services? SMMEs have ready access to our services through our BESD Programme as well as our many satellite offices. We have also taken the innovative step of deciding that all of our Business Advisors (BAs) are certified on the Growth Wheel International, as this will ensure that Business Advisors will not just be comparing themselves with Business Advisors LIMPOPO BUSINESS 2016 86
Seda contacts Provincial Office Koenie Slabbert - Provincial Manager Tel: +27 15 287 2940 Fax: +27 15 297 4022 Email: kslabbert@seda.org.za 2nd Floor Suite 6, Maneo Building, 73 Biccard Street, Polokwane 0700 Postnet Suite 32 Private Bag X 9307 Polokwane 0700 Seda Vhembe Branch Mr Marcus Mukumela - Branch Manager Tel: +27 15 960 8700 Fax: 086 634 8964 Email: mmukumela@seda.org.za Old Mutual Building, Old Group Scheme Offices, Mphephu Road, Thohoyandou 7950 Seda Capricorn Branch Mr Peter Maredi - Branch Manager Tel: +27 15 290 8720 Fax: +27 15 290 8736 Email: pmaredi@seda.org.za 1st Floor Pharmarama Building, 68 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane 0699 Seda Waterberg Branch Mr Steve Botha - Branch Manager Tel: +27 15 492 9600 Fax: +27 15 491 7361 Email: sbotha@seda.org.za Old Nedbank Building, 40 Retief Street, Mokopane Seda Mopani Branch Martin Rafferty - Acting Branch Manager Tel: +27 15 306 6400 Fax: +27 15 307 2233 Email: mrafferty@seda.org.za 27 Peace Street, 1st Floor, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen 0850 Seda Sekhukhune Branch Mr Sabelo Ntshangase - Branch Manager Tel: +27 13 262 9430 Email: sntshangase@seda.org.za Bareki Mall, Shop No. 20B, Cnr Chris Wild and Van Riebeek Street, Groblersdal 0407 For more information contact us at: 015 287 2940 or visit our website: www.seda.org.za TOGETHER ADVANCING SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
