Our Cape Town building is destroyed in a devastating fire (rebuild completed in 2021). We expand our GROW Programme to Johannesburg.
Managing money on a student allowance or first salary can feel overwhelming. This beginner’s guide shows South African students and young adults how to budget, save for big expenses, build an emergency fund, and start investing early to create lasting financial freedom.
TCB’s Reskill programme equips South African youth and adults with practical skills for life and work. In the past year, nearly 2,000 people completed short, interactive courses in financial literacy, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Unlike traditional training, Reskill combines technical skills with confidence, resilience, and mindset, creating transformation that lasts.
In South Africa, mothers over 35 face the highest barriers to employment, with many locked out of the economy due to age, gender bias, and caregiving pressures. Taking Care of Business (TCB) is tackling this challenge by creating flexible self-employment opportunities that empower women, reduce poverty, and build stronger communities.
Theodora Ntombi Makroti, Gugulethu, Cape Town I’m Theodora Ntombi Makroti. I’m 54 years old, born and raised in Gugulethu—a vibrant township in Cape Town. I’m
Charity Mdluli: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Charity Mdluli. I am 49 years old and I
Busisiwe Mbele: A Taking Care of Business Success Story | Repair Programme (Johannesburg) My name is Busisiwe Mbele. I’m 30 years old, a mother of