1. SIFE-UKZN ANNUAL
REPORT 2009 UNIVERSITY OF
KWAZULU-NATAL
ABOUT SIFE-UKZN
SIFE-UKZN continues with growth and changing lives of the people in the
communities. From the team of 56 active members last year to 96 active
members this year, we have recently established a new team in Howard
College Campus. The team is diverse with students from different disciplines,
and levels of education. Our team comprises of the different race and ethnic
groups
SIFE-UKZN has embarked on different projects reaching larger scales of
KwaZulu-Natal i.e. Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Howick and Zululand.
The support we get from our sponsor and institution enables our team to
run our projects efficiently and effectively,
Ø UKZN +/- R64 000
Ø OLD MUTUAL +/- R35 000
The dedication of the SIFE-UKZN team with our faculty adviser, co-advisor
and the support from our Alumni and Business Advisory Board, made it
possible to give hope, skills and implementing the projects with positive
impact in our communities and concurrently addressing SIFE pillars.
Programs & Projects
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS: CRITERIA MET Hours
1.Agric Program 0
1.1 Ixhiba Project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 150
1.2 Umbumbulu Community 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 950
2.Glass Recycling 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 70
Academic Year 3.Investment Catalyst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 290
0
4.Ukukhanya Program
4.1 Umcebo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 150
5.Women Empowerment Project
5.1 Malambule Bakery Project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 125
5.2 BEE-WILD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 668
5.3 St Clement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 153
6. Learn Entrepreneurship Challenge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 400
7.Local Economic Development 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 67
INCUBATOR PROJECTS:
8.Unizul Project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 88
Breakdown of Gender
TOTAL HOURS 4 111
1.Financial Literacy 2.Success Skills 3.Entrepreneurship Skills 4.Business Ethics 5.Market Economics
6.Sustainability 7.Environmental Sustainability Topic addressed Topic not addressed
Media Coverage
Media Reach Gross Impact
Newspapers
Isolezwe [Daily] 667 000
Daily News [Daily] 346 000
Field of Study UKZNdaba [Monthly] 13 000
1 026 000
Web Coverage
University of KwaZulu-Natal Website 50 000
Umcebo Trust Website 24 000
74 000
Radio
Ukhozi FM 5000 000
SAFM 600 000
5 600 000
Total Reach: 6 700 000

2. Agric Program
This project aims to enhance Agricultural 2. Umbumbulu
activities by coming up with various
techniques that achieve the most Community Project
effective use of every bit of farming.
There are two main projects that fall PROJECT IMPACT The cost of food is consistently rising PROJECT IMPACT
under this program. and therefore more and more people
Ø Secured the (especially from marginalized Ø Secured 1.5 million
funding
1. Ixhiba Lamakhosikazi sponsorship for two backgrounds) are not able to afford it.
tunnels SIFE-UKZN then came up with the Ø Creation of 47
This project was launched on the 3rd Ø An increased profit idea of homestead farming in the sustainable jobs
March 2008. We seek to attain the of R500 disadvantaged communities to counter
the food crisis. A co-operative of 47 Ø 120 people
most proficient use of the tunnels
Ø Source of income impacted, each
whilst showing maximum production women was initiated and they were
for 11 women with an average of
growth. We have trained 11 women. trained ion tunnel management classes 5 dependants
A series of workshops were Ø A second tunnel
conducted that ensure ways for sponsored by Launch date: 3rd March 2008 Ø Net profit from
optimal use of the tunnel. Through AMCUP eleven tunnels
Financial literacy the women were R1782
taught better pricing and marketing
strategies and this initiative is a
medium term project.
Glass Recycling Project Investment Catalyst
This project aims to create new This project aims to create a culture
income opportunities for unemployed of investment among students.
youth through realizing the Implementation of the project consists
importance of preserving the PROJECT IMPACT of 3 phases. These include “Lifestyle EXPECTED IMPACT
environment. We targeted the most versus Investment” workshops
populated township of Ø Created 5 new conducted in various institutions, Ø Development of a
Pietermaritzburg, IMbali Township. employments establishment of investment culture of
investment among
Ø Increased number
information centers (to sustain students
We identified unemployed people of people awareness raised through workshop)
with the drive for business. This and establishment of an investment Ø Lower NSFAS loan
awareness about default rate
culminated through a financial literacy environmentally scheme for students of the National
workshop. Activities began after an sustainability Students Financial Aid Scheme Ø Growth of NSFAS
agreement with the local councilor [NSFAS] which will be facilitated by a fund base
Ø Saving 4200 l of oil
to use a section of the designated partnership between NSFAS and a unit
per month
land. We collected bottles from the trust company.
most glass bottle-producing Ø More than 30 tons This concept has been developed with
shebeens /taverns within iMbali of raw material left the assistance of Mr. F Kwenda
Township. Collection occurs twice a conserved (Economics and Finance), Dr. S
week on Mondays and Fridays. 30 Mataramvura (Statistics and Actuarial
tons of collected used glass will Science) lecturers and Old Mutual .
generate R12, 000 paid by Nampak. Project launched on the 20 May 2009.
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3. Ukukhanya Program Learn Entrepreneurship
UMCEBO
This is a non-profit organization that
Challenge
was initiated by Robin Opperman and
was registered on the 22nd of May 2003. PROJECT IMPACT PROJECT IMPACT
Since its inception in 2006, the Learn
Umcebo Trust members produce
Ø Administrative work
Entrepreneurship Challenge (LEC) Ø Over 1050 grade
sculptures, décor items and chandelier
decreased project continues to make 11 Learners
lights that are decorated with beads,
contribution in overcoming the high completed program
recycled wastes and other materials. Ø Upgrade to modern rate of unemployment by instilling a
The main focus for now is to secure efficient Pastel Ø 4 young
culture of entrepreneurship. The LEC
the basics, such as facilitating easy application entrepreneurs
project equipped Grade 11 learners
accessible databases, marketing the (modern created
with practical business skills to
shop thus creating a stable demand computerized
accounting system)
prepare them for the business world. Ø Over R41 000
for the art.
This project has three phases which revenue generated
Umcebo has worked closely with Old
Ø Reduced consists of; workshops on this year alone,
Mutual. The team researched and operations cost, reached larger
preparation of a business plan,
obtained databases with critical increase customer scales
operating small businesses and the
requirements from funders that will be base. annual LEC day.
able to accommodate the transition of
the shop. A material and stationery
database gathered enables for
comparison between suppliers.
Women Empowerment Program (WEP)
Women Empowerment Program is primarily 2. Malambule Bakery
aimed at the upliftment of underprivileged
women and underdeveloped female Project
entrepreneurs, aspiring towards financial
independence.
The Malambule Bakery Project was
PROJECT IMPACT recommended by Old Mutual, who EXPECTED IMPACT
1. St Clement requested SIFE-UKZN to assist and Ø Acqiure a loan
ØThe bags have been
empower the Malambule co-operative estimated at
St Clement Home-Based Care is a branded and
named: Afro to meet the criteria required to obtain R65 000 from Old
facility for women and children that are the Masisizane fund. It aims to design Mutual Masisizane
Collection
infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The a packaging for the bread, to brand fund
centre was solely dependent and run Ø Linked them with a her product and to provide assistance
on donations. SIFE-UKZN saw the contract customer, to ensure regular income through
need to empower these women Mr Haffajee sufficient supply of low cost nutritional
through financial literacy and small bread. The sample of the bread has
Ø Bags that are
business ownership workshops that personalized for been sent for testing to evaluate its
enables them to harness the potential the Phumzile nutritional value.
of their existing talent. 13 women from Mlambo-Ngcuka Assisted Malambula co-operative in
the centre are now working together, Foundation and the registratin of their entity, open a
sewing bags and accessories and secured an order of bank account and secure businees
selling them to the public. R10 000 premises.
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4. WEP cont.. Local Economic Development
3. BEE-WILD Project This project aims to establish a valid
relationship between local government,
Black Economic Empowerment for PROJECT IMPACT non-governmental organizations and PROJECT IMPACT
Women In Leadership Development. Ø 12 graduates
local businesses. The project targets
A project aimed at empowering women currently being underdeveloped subsistence farmers Ø Created
employment for
by providing them with information and mentored and unemployed individuals including
570 people
knowledge on how to implement and woman in the rural areas situated on
Ø Approval of more
develop their businesses. It entails a the outskirts of Durban. 30 people were Ø promoting
than 15 business
4 day intensive business skills plans trained.This relationship will brin g emerging
about strong economic growth within enterprises
workshops, addressing the writing of
Ø Inkosithandile co- provincial level which will
a business plan; financial literacy skills; op secured R575
business management skills; simultaneously lead to national
000 from Land
leadership skills and computer literacy. economic growth.
Affairs
Graduates of the BEE-WILD This project is about strengthening the
Ø More than 120 cotton industry by reviving its existence.
programme are partnered with
cleaning staff It aims at training small scale farmers
successful business woman of the trained on small
South African Women Entrepreneurs to manage and control farming on a
business
Network, who will mentor and guide ownership and
large scale in KZN. Silver Solutions
them for a year. financial literacy on benefits from locally produced cotton
various campuses by reducing their costs of importing
cotton from India.
Business Advisory Board Members 2008-2009
Prof D. Chetty,
Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Sponsors
Mr. T. Zondi,
Deputy Director, Department of Economic Development
Mr. M. Mkhonza,
Chief Executive Officer, Umnotho Dream Big Pty Ltd
Change Chagunda,
Liaison Officer, SACBC Parliamentary Liaison Office
Mr. L. Mzimela,
Director: Corporate Communications, PALAMA
Mr. N. Mbhele,
Director & Project Manager, Mbhele Synergy Marketing cc
Mr. Sifiso Mncube,
Africa Vukani Investment
Mr. Mayash Chetty,
Chief Executive Officer, Msunduzi Housing
Mr. Mqapheli Ngwenya,
South African Breweries Limited
Mr. A.J. Dlamini,
Provincial Manager, Old Mutual
Team President Faculty Advisor Institutional Administrator
Mr. Z. Dladla Mr. P.M. Ndaba Mr. T. Wills