In 2022, I applied to be part of one of the most prestigious Enterprise Development Programmes — the SAB Foundation's Tholoana Enterprise Development Programme. I did not make it. In 2023, I tried again. I still did not make it. That same year, I received a call from a large corporate. They had identified CRM Enterprise as a perfect fit for their Enterprise Development grant and wanted to buy us a delivery vehicle. I was overwhelmed with excitement — I screamed, I jumped for joy, and immediately started preparing everything they requested. True to who I am, I even put together a full PowerPoint presentation to tell our story with excellence. After the meeting, we waited… and waited… and waited. The call to collect our vehicle never came. Instead, my fourth follow-up email was met with: "After careful consideration, we have decided to award the grant to another small business that aligns more with our strategy." My heart dropped. How do you offer someone something they never asked for, only to take it away? But I responded with grace. I wished them and the recipient well — and I kept going. In 2024, I applied for the Tholoana Programme again. This time… I made it. And today, halfway through the programme, the SAB Foundation has awarded CRM Enterprise a grant to purchase that very delivery vehicle we have needed for years. This time, I didn’t scream. I didn’t jump. I just sat at my desk… and cried. I cried because James 1:3 became my reality. I cried because refusing to give up after rejection is the true essence of entrepreneurship. I cried because, for the first time in a long time, I felt seen. I cried because the years of hard work, sacrifice, and resilience finally bore fruit. I cried because giving with my left hand through Leruo Foundation made room for me to receive with my right. I cried because after 7 years of building through blood, sweat, and tears — we finally received the support we could not afford on our own. The entrepreneurship journey is not easy. But organisations like the SAB Foundation remind us that we matter — that small businesses are critical to the economic growth of this country. And that reminder fuels us to keep building, keep growing, and keep creating jobs. On behalf of CRM Enterprise and our CSI arm, Leruo Foundation NPO, I would like to sincerely thank the @sabfoundationsa and @fetolasa. What you have done for us is immeasurable. We will honour this investment by continuing to serve with the excellence we are known for. With Purpose, Connie Matlejoane CEO ~ @crm_enterprise Founder ~ @LeruoFoundation crmenterprise.co.za | leruofoundation.org

Maskandi artists are some of the best guitarists in the world and one day we will have that conversation

Expected, but still disappointing nonetheless 😕 ⚽️🇿🇦

The cheque is ready 🙌🔥 On Youth Day, 16 June 2026, aspiring young entrepreneurs will take a bold step and pitch their businesses in front of our judges at the Youthpreneurs Summit 2026. Behind every business is a story of courage, sacrifice, perseverance and hope. A young person who chose to believe in an idea, take a chance on themselves, and keep going even when the journey was difficult. At 16h00, the judges will make their final decision. The cheque is ready. The question is: whose business name will be written on it? Hosted by Leruo Foundation, the Youthpreneurs Summit exists to celebrate, empower and invest in the next generation of business leaders. We look forward to witnessing the passion, innovation and determination that our young entrepreneurs will bring to the stage. One life-changing moment. One winning business. One unforgettable Youth Day ❤️ @LeruoFoundation #Youthpreneurs #YouthpreneursSummit2026 #Changemakers

🎥 Changemaker Spotlight Meet Albert Zitha, Founder of Sir Alba Tutoring and Arts Academy and one of our 2025 Changemakers who is currently participating in our 10-month Changemakers Incubation Programme. As we count down to the Youthpreneurs Summit 2026, they're sharing words of wisdom, lessons from their entrepreneurial journey, and encouragement for this year's Changemakers Pitch Competition participants. ❤️ Take a moment to listen to his message. #YouthpreneursSummit2026 #Changemakers #ChangemakersIncubationProgramme #YouthEntrepreneurs #LeruoFoundation @LeruoFoundation

🎥 Changemaker Spotlight Meet Sasha Seema, Founder of Delectable Nourishment and one of our 2025 Changemakers who is currently participating in our 10-month Changemakers Incubation Programme. As we count down to the Youthpreneurs Summit 2026, they're sharing words of wisdom, lessons from their entrepreneurial journey, and encouragement for this year's Changemakers Pitch Competition participants. ❤️ Take a moment to listen to her message. @LeruoFoundation #YouthpreneursSummit2026 #Changemakers #ChangemakersIncubationProgramme #YouthEntrepreneurs #LeruoFoundation

🎥 Changemaker Spotlight Meet Alinda Nukwa, Founder of Alinda Nukwa Aesthetics and one of our 2025 Changemakers who is currently participating in our 10-month Changemakers Incubation Programme. As we count down to the Youthpreneurs Summit 2026, they're sharing words of wisdom, lessons from their entrepreneurial journey, and encouragement for this year's Changemakers Pitch Competition participants. ❤️ Take a moment to listen to her message. @LeruoFoundation #YouthpreneursSummit2026 #Changemakers #ChangemakersIncubationProgramme #YouthEntrepreneurs #LeruoFoundation

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Organized Business Engagement Session 📍Lessons are being learned and passion reignited 🔥 Whenever The @BlackBCouncil calls siyasabela 🙏❤️ VP Gregory will always be famous shem, he stated the truth without feae or favour 🔥🔥🔥👌 @KgankiMatabane @IDCSouthAfrica

My salary fighting the cost of living:

My girlfriend was the first Chancellor

An extremely delayed post, but: first day of school vs last day of school. #Mastered

Highlights from IDC Roadshow in Cape Town. Our CEO Kganki Matabane was one of the four panelists chosen to speak with business owners about how Access to Funding for black businesses.

Black Business Council CEO, Kganki Matabane says government’s regulations should not block small businesses from applying for licences. He adds that the issues currently being faced in the spaza shop sector are due to a lack of regulations. Watch: tinyurl.com/9rn85ntu

I tweet for me boo 😭 Twitter for the OGs was basically a diary. We wasn’t sitting around chasing engagement . You just had a thought, tweeted it, and kept scrolling. If somebody saw it, cool. If they didn’t, oh well 😂 Twitter originally wasn’t even about likes like that. It was just people broadcasting their random ass thoughts into the universe.

Corruption has a direct effect on unemployment The sooner we realize this the better

Dear @elonmusk Can I R500,000 at 15% interest rate please 🙏 I thank you in advance ☺️

Thank You to everyone for joining us tonight. Thank you to SEDFA for collaborating with us for tonight's webinar

Can I please borrow your phone? I promise I will bring it next Sunday 🙏😭😭😭

Yhooo these streets are not safe.