Nine provinces.
One connected movement.
TECSA has been structured for national reach across all nine provinces of South Africa.
Our provincial structures allow the Foundation to coordinate a national township economic-development agenda while responding to local economic conditions, opportunities and community needs.
Welcome to
TECSA Foundation
YOUR GATEWAY TO THE TOWNSHIP ECONOMY
TECSA FOUNDATIONis a development-focused non-profit organization established to drive inclusive economic growth in South Africa’s townships, villages, and rural communities. The Foundation’s mandate is to develop, transform, grow and protect township and rural economies through skills development, enterprise support, innovation, infrastructure enablement, and strategic partnerships.
TECSA FOUNDATION is operationally established in all nine (9) provinces, enabling national reach with strong local implementation. The Foundation proposes a structured, province-based programme supported by a standardised but adaptable budget model to ensure impact, accountability, and sustainability
Our Core
Programmes & Initiatives
School of Entrepreneurship
Township Industrial Parks
Spaza Shop Support Programme
TEC-G20 / Technology & 4IR
Regional & Cross-Border Trade
Township Economy Roundtable Dialogues
Latest News
Unlocking Grassroots Enterprise
From spaza shops and informal traders to emerging manufacturers, service providers, youth entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses, grassroots enterprises play an important role in the economic life of communities.
Building Stronger Township Businesses
Entrepreneurs need to understand their markets, manage their operations, develop their capabilities, use technology effectively and find pathways to customers and opportunities. For township and rural businesses...
Connecting Local Enterprise
The future of township enterprise is not limited to the local market. With the right connections, businesses can participate in regional and wider value chains. A township business can begin with a single customer...
Building a Stronger Township Economy
From grassroots enterprise to meaningful economic participation.
Across South Africa, township and rural entrepreneurs are creating businesses, jobs, products and services that contribute to the fabric of local communities.
Yet many businesses face barriers to formalisation, skills development, technology, market access, finance and strategic partnerships.
TECSA exists to help bridge those gaps.
We provide a platform through which entrepreneurs can connect with practical support, economic opportunities, institutional partners and networks that can contribute to sustainable enterprise development.
Our national structure spans all nine provinces, allowing us to combine national coordination with local participation and understanding.
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