Orange Corners South Africa Youth Entrepreneurship in South Africa with training, mentorship, and access to real market opportunities.
Orange Corners South Africa
What We Do
Orange Corners South Africa Trust helps young South African entrepreneurs build businesses that grow, create jobs, and contribute to a more sustainable economy.
Since 2017, the programme has supported SMEs with practical training, mentorship, and connections to corporate partners and investors.
Why It Matters
South Africa’s future depends on businesses that are both economically strong and environmentally responsible.
Our focus on the green economy helps entrepreneurs unlock opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water, and waste innovation.
What Our SMEs Say
“Meeting AstraZeneca teams showed us how to market better and export into Africa. Their guidance shaped our strategy to scale internationally.”
Paul Masilo
Freshmo Brands
"Winning a R15,000 voucher let me upgrade my equipment. Now I take better images for clients and attract more business. The training improved how I manage my company.”
Katlego Tlhapi
Knots Media
“Vision alone isn’t enough. Orange Corners taught me how to run a business, not just start one. The knowledge gained will carry us forward.”
Claybourne Appies
Deaftouch
“Orange Corners accelerated our growth with top consultants in branding and financial modelling. We gained global exposure and business education to expand faster.”
Morero Moloi
McMore International
“Orange Corners refined my value proposition and gave me confidence to pitch. I gained new income streams, compliance, and better digital marketing skills.”
Peter Ngobeni
Caphas Creative Solutions
“I gained financial management skills, built e-commerce capacity, and improved self-mastery. It helped me structure my business for more success.”
Lebohang Skhosana
Toca Essentials
“The Green Economy programme wasn’t generic – it was tailored for businesses like mine. I pitched directly to corporates like AstraZeneca and VOPAK, and that guidance expanded my vision.”
2024 Green Economy cohort
Tsehla Holdings
“With Orange Corners mentorship, I rebuilt my family business after COVID-19. Today we’re part of the Philips supply chain. The programme gave me marketing, management, and growth skills I never had before.”
Miriam, 2023 winner
Hearts & Flowers
