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SANParks embarks on Economic Inclusion Roadshows for Entrepreneurs in Limpopo Province
Nearly 1000 aspiring entrepreneurs will take part in the Economic Inclusion Roadshow taking place from 23 to 26 March in various parts of Limpopo Province. The roadshows are a partnership between South African National Parks (SANParks) and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), and an ongoing initiative aimed at Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) from communities surrounding the Kruger National Park (KNP).
The roadshows will target youth owned enterprises, women-led and rural enterprises, community development forums and local leadership structures as well as development agencies and private sector partners. Participants will be from Vhembe District Municipality – Musina and Collins Chabane Local Municipalities and from Mopani District Municipality – it will be Greater Giyani and Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipalities as follows:
| Date | Venue | Forum/Area | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2026 | Awelani Eco-Tourism Lodge – (Community owned) outside Pafuri Gate | Makutelampha Forum | 09:00 |
| 24 March 2026 | Temple of God Christian Centre in Malamulele outside Punda Maria Gate | Hlanganani Forum | 09:00 |
| 25 March 2026 | Giyani Community Hall | Hlanganani Forum | 09:00 |
| 26 March 2026 | Impala Park Stadium Hall outside Phalaborwa Gate | Ba-Phalaborwa Forum | 09:00 |
The objectives of the roadshows are to communicate, amongst others:
- How Kruger National Park (KNP) and Strategic Partners are addressing funding challenges, capacity building and skills development for SMMEs.
- How local SMMEs have benefitted from NYDA funding and business support services.
- How local SMMEs have benefitted from KNP’s business opportunities in relation to SANParks’s Supply Chain Management Procurement Plans and Tourism Development Projects.
- How to strengthen market and supply chain linkages by connecting SMMEs with buyers, investors, government agencies, and supplier development opportunities within the biodiversity economy
- How to promote sustainable and inclusive business models that support conservation objectives and drive economic transformation.
SANParks has a responsibility to provide economic opportunities for businesses based in communities which surround the National Parks. As a public entity, SANParks must follow strict procurement requirements and one of the ways of opening access is to provide up-to-date and relevant information to businesses and communities explaining what SANParks can and cannot do.
For previous media statements please go to www.sanparks.org