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🏆 Celebrating Our TSIBA Symposium Competition Winner!

We’re thrilled to announce Sisonke Nocanda as the winner of the Shoprite R500 voucher from our recent TSIBA Symposium Competition!

A huge congratulations to Sisonke on this well-deserved win!

The TSIBA Symposium brought together an inspiring community of students, thought leaders and industry voices for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives and opportunities to connect, learn and grow.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the Symposium such a memorable experience. Your engagement and enthusiasm continue to make our campus community truly special.

Here’s to celebrating our students, creating opportunities and recognising the moments that make a difference.

Congratulations, Sisonke!

RESEARCH THAT STARTS CONVERSATIONS. RESEARCH THAT CREATES IMPACT.

The TSIBA Symposium brought together thought leadership, rigorous research and real-world perspectives in a powerful afternoon of knowledge exchange.

Held on 3 September 2026 at the TSIBA Auditorium, the Symposium showcased cutting-edge research from our academic leaders and PhD scholars, exploring the complex questions shaping business, society and our future.

From global financial shockwaves and their impact on South African markets, to the evolving dynamics of digital consumer behaviour on Instagram, and the intersection of Indigenous governance, modern leadership and the River Club development in Cape Town, the discussions demonstrated the value of research that is both locally grounded and globally relevant.

At TSIBA, we believe research should not remain within the pages of an academic paper. It should challenge perspectives, inform practice, inspire dialogue and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our sincere appreciation goes to our speakers:
Dr Jakubose Sibanda, Ms Boitumelo Sephaka (PhD Scholar), and Mr Earl-Djehuti / Kabbo Erasmus (PhD Scholar) for sharing their research and insights.

Thank you also to Elsa Marman, our host, for guiding the programme and creating space for meaningful conversation.

A special highlight of the event was the announcement of the TSIBA Symposium Student Competition winner SISONKE NOCANDA, who received a R500 Shoprite voucher celebrating student engagement and participation in the Symposium experience.

The Symposium reminded us that when research meets context, curiosity meets action, and knowledge meets purpose, we create opportunities to shape more sustainable futures.

This is research with purpose. This is knowledge in action. This is TSIBA.

ROOTS & RUNWAY | A Celebration of Heritage, Identity & Belonging 🌍🇿🇦✨

Before we walked the runway, our ancestors walked the paths that shaped us. Before we wore our heritage, generations before us lived it, protected it and passed it down. Today, we carry their stories with pride. ❤️

This Heritage Day, TSIBA came alive with colour, culture, rhythm and the beautiful diversity that makes us who we are. Under the theme “Roots & Runway,” our campus became more than just a place of learning; it became a celebration of identity, a meeting place of cultures and a reminder that although our stories may begin in different places, they can come together to create something extraordinary.

Every traditional garment told a story. Every dance carried a memory. Every language spoken reminded us of the richness of our roots. And every step on the runway was a declaration of pride in where we come from and the generations whose shoulders we stand on.
At TSIBA, we believe that embracing our heritage is not simply about remembering the past; it is about understanding who we are as we build the future. Our roots ground us, our diversity strengthens us, and our shared humanity brings us together. 🌿 Different cultures. Different languages. Different traditions. One TSIBA family.

As we celebrate Heritage Day, may we never forget that our greatest inheritance is not only what has been passed down to us, but also what we choose to preserve, celebrate and pass on to the generations that follow.

Because heritage is not just something we wear for a day. It is something we carry every day, in our names, our languages, our values, our stories and the way we show up in the world. Rooted in our heritage. United in our diversity. Walking boldly into our future. ✨Happy Heritage Day from the TSIBA family! 🇿🇦❤️

POV: You’re good at what you do… but you’ve realised “I’ll figure it out as I go” can only take you so far. 😂

Whether you’re running a small business, managing a team, planning projects, creating content, working in finance, or simply trying to move up in your career business skills matter.

Because at some point you need to know how to:

📊 Manage the business
👥 Lead and communicate with people
📋 Turn an idea into an actual project
💡 Coach, mentor and develop others
💰 And yes… understand your TAX obligations! 👀

That’s where our professional programmes come in.

🎓 Business Mentoring & Coaching - NQF 5
📈 Business Administration & Management - NQF 5
📋 Project Management - NQF 5
💰 SA Tax Applications for Small Businesses - NQF 6

Designed to help you build practical business skills that you can take into almost any industry, role or entrepreneurial journey.

Because your job title might change. Your industry might change. Your business might grow.

But having the right skills? That travels with you. 🚀

Apply here:

https://forms.zohopublic.com/TSIBA/form/TSIBABusinessSchoolStudentRecruitmentForm/formperma/2fimsz3JBqXtUsje0Un8XhIcb_nicMn3oQNW7pkIxQo

🔥💥 BUSINESS BATTLE IS BACK AND THIS YEAR, WE’RE GOING BIGGER! 💥🔥

Think you’ve got the next big business? 👀💼
Got an idea that deserves to become a REAL enterprise? 🚀
Well… THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO MAKE YOUR MOVE! 👏🏽

TSIBA Business School, in partnership with the Young Living Foundation, is bringing back the 2026 BUSINESS BATTLE and this time, there’s R75,000 in SEED CAPITAL up for grabs! 💰🔥

Yes. You read that right.
R75,000. 😮‍💨💸

The Business Battle gives TSIBA student entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their businesses, sharpen their pitching skills, receive mentorship and coaching, and compete for seed funding to take their ventures to the next level. 🚀

💡 HAVE A BUSINESS OR AN IDEA WORTH BACKING?
Turn your idea into an enterprise. Turn your enterprise into an opportunity. And turn that opportunity into R75,000 worth of seed funding! 💰

👊🏽 WHO CAN APPLY?

✅ Current TSIBA students studying HCBA or BBA
✅ Full-time AND part-time students
✅ Students who own or co-own an operating business OR have a business idea
✅ Students who can clearly explain how the seed capital will be used
✅ Students ready to commit to weekly compulsory mentorship & coaching sessions
✅ Students available Wednesdays, 11:00–12:30
✅ Students ready to step up, pitch their vision and BATTLE for the win! 🎤🔥

🏆 WHAT ARE YOU BRINGING TO THE BATTLE?

Your idea.
Your hustle.
Your vision.
Your business.
Your pitch.

And potentially… R75,000 to help you build it. 💰🚀

📲 READY TO ENTER THE BATTLE?

Scan the QR code on the poster or hit the link in our bio and complete your application accurately. Tell us about your business, its potential, your vision and exactly how you would use the seed capital.

⚠️ Make sure you give the selection panel enough information to understand WHY your business deserves a spot in the Business Battle.

🔥 THE BATTLE IS BACK.
💡 THE IDEAS ARE BIGGER.
💰 THE STAKES ARE HIGHER.
🚀 IS YOUR BUSINESS READY?

Apply for the 2026 TSIBA Business Battle.

TSIBA, WHAT IF YOUR NEXT SEMESTER IS IN EUROPE? 🌍✈️

You came to TSIBA with a dream.
You’ve worked for it. You’ve grown through it.
Now… what if your journey could take you even further?

Imagine swapping your usual campus routine for a semester in Romania.

Through the Erasmus+ Funded Semester Exchange Programme, TSIBA students have the opportunity to study at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, while experiencing a new culture, meeting students from across the world, exploring Europe and discovering what you’re capable of beyond the classroom.

For many South African students, studying overseas can feel like something that happens to other people.

But why not you?

Your background does not limit your destination. Your circumstances do not define how far you can go. And your TSIBA journey doesn’t have to end at the campus gates.

This is more than a semester abroad.
It’s a chance to see the world differently, and see yourself differently. 🌍

🎓 Semester Exchange in Romania
🇷🇴 Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
💙 Erasmus+ Funded Opportunity
📅 Applications close: 11 September 2026

TSIBA students, this could be your moment.

One application.
One semester.
A whole new world of possibilities.

📲 Scan the QR code or apply via the link in our bio.
From TSIBA to Romania. 🇿🇦✈️🇷🇴
Your world is bigger than you think.

💜👑 ONE MORE SLEEP, TSIBA! 👑💜

Tomorrow, we’re bringing the energy, the conversations and the POWER to the TSIBA Auditorium! 🔥

Get ready for our Women’s Day Live Podcast, where we’ll unpack what it really takes to CREATE WEALTH, build boldly and turn opportunity into impact. 💰✨

🎙️ Hosted by our lovely “JUST E” — Elsa
✨ Featuring powerhouse guests: Juanita Abrahams Juanita Abrahams | travel. fashion. lifestyle & Prashana Rampersad Prashana

📍 TSIBA Auditorium
🕑 Doors open: 2PM
🎙️ Podcast: 3PM – 5PM
💜💛 Dress to the theme: Shades of Purple & Gold

And the best part? The conversation doesn’t stop at the Auditorium. 📲

We’ll be streaming LIVE across our digital platforms, so you can join the experience wherever you are.

Tomorrow is about celebrating women, opening minds and having the conversations that can shape our futures.

So get your purple. Get your gold. Bring your energy. And come ready to talk WEALTH! 💜💰

🔥 SEE YOU TOMORROW, TSIBA!

✨ MEET OUR WOMEN’S DAY LIVE PODCAST GUEST PRASHANA RAMPERSAD! 💜👑✨

We’re bringing you a woman who understands that wealth is bigger than money, it’s about building possibilities, creating opportunities and changing what’s possible for generations to come.💫

Meet Prashana Rampersad, Founder & Director of RAMP Futures, a strategic consultancy creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations across Southern & East Africa. 🌍💜

With an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from UCT’s Graduate School of Business, Prashana’s journey is rooted in education, entrepreneurship, resilience and a powerful belief in upward mobility. 🎓✨

Raised by entrepreneurial parents who built a business to create opportunities for their children, Prashana’s understanding of wealth was shaped from an early age: wealth is not simply what you earn, but what you build, what you learn, what you leave behind, and who you create opportunities for along the way. 👑💰

Today, she works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, digital skills, emerging sectors and inclusive innovation, building ecosystems that empower people to move beyond where they started and unlock new possibilities for themselves and generations to come. 🚀🌱

And THIS is exactly the conversation we want to have this Women’s Day! 🔥

💜 WEALTH CREATION
👑 WOMEN. PURPOSE. POWER.
💰 BUILDING BEYOND YOURSELF.
🌍 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT LAST.

📅 28 August 2026
⏰ 3PM – 5PM
📍 TSIBA Campus Auditorium
👗 Dress Code: Shades of Purple & Gold 💜✨

Come ready to listen, learn, question, connect and be inspired**. Because the goal isn’t just to dream about a better future, it’s to understand how we can **build it. 🔥

🎙️ Join us LIVE. Your next perspective-shifting conversation starts here.