In addition to promoting educational opportunities for the people of Masiphumelele, Masicorp has also provided ongoing business support to a number of entrepreneurs from the community. Examples include the long established Nonny’s Bakery and Nondeyebo Art, who now sell to … Continue reading →
Yesterday was the official opening of the V&A Waterfront’s Watershed development. The 50 million rand redevelopment of the former Craft Market and Wellness Centre, commonly known as the Blue Shed and the adjacent unused Workshop 17, is good news for … Continue reading →
Masicorp has been delighted to host Idaishe Mandinyenya from the University of Edinburgh for the past two months. Ida has been undertaking research work on business entrepreneurship in Masiphumelele as part of her MSc course in International Development. Last week … Continue reading →
Although most of Masicorp’s projects in Masiphumelele are focused on education we do also assist local entrepreneurs. It is estimated that fewer than 30% of the population have regular employment and for many starting their own small business could provide … Continue reading →