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How to Rise Above Unemployment in South Africa: Tools, Grants, and Inspiration for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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items Feeling stuck in unemployment? Here’s your curated survival-and-success list—faith, funding, and freedom in one place. Inspired by our viral blog on unemployment and youth empowerment in SA.#SouthAfricaUnemployment, #EntrepreneurshipZA, #PolokwaneBus...
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1. Upskill Yourself for Free
2. Start Something Small From Home
3. Access Funding & Support
4. Read, Pray, and Stay Anchored
5. Join or Start a Local Movement
1. Upskill Yourself for Free
If you’re stuck, start learning.
When I was starting out, Coursera helped me gain confidence in digital marketing without spending a cent. These courses are gold if you’re serious about growing.
Free Business Courses & Certificates [2025] | Coursera Learn Online
A personal favorite. The free trial helped me learn professional skills that I still use in my virtual business today.
LinkedIn Learning: Online Training Courses & Skill Building
This was one of my first steps into the world of online business. Highly recommended if you want to learn how to market your skills or services.
Online Courses and Digital Marketing Training - Grow with Google
2. Start Something Small From Home
You don’t need big capital—just big faith and small action.
For done-for-you PLR & MRR products visit: beacons.ai/thriven
Sell Digital Downloads & Products For Free - Payhip
For ready made stores visit: www.shoplaunchpartner.com
How to start a dropshipping business in 8 easy steps (2025) - Printify
Almost everything I design for my business starts here—ebooks, prayer guides, social posts. It’s free and easy to use.
Custom Marketing Materials and Promotional Products - Canva
3. Access Funding & Support
There is help. You just need to know where to look.
They fund real entrepreneurs with real ideas. This is one of the best places to look if you're a South African with a business idea.
SAB Foundation
JA-SA is doing amazing work by helping youth become entrepreneurs early. If you’re in high school or a teacher—connect with them.
Junior Achievement South Africa
Many don’t know that SETAs like W&RSETA offer funding and training. If you're unemployed or want to upskill, explore their programs.
Welcome to W&RSETA | W&RSETA
4. Read, Pray, and Stay Anchored
God is still your Source—be encouraged, not discouraged
This is for anyone feeling stuck. It’s full of hope, scriptures, and words that have carried me through my own seasons of waiting.
700 Prayers to Clear Unemployment Out of Your Way - Everand
This devotional speaks to every woman who has felt tired of shrinking back
Being Brave in the Balance - Proverbs 31 Ministries
Your finances can honor God and build legacy at the same time. This workbook shows you how to do both with grace and strategy
[PDF] The Habits of a Steward - Adult Bible Study Guide
5. Join or Start a Local Movement
Change starts with one person saying ‘Yes’.
The unemployment crisis may be real, but so is the potential of our people. South Africa doesn’t just need more jobs. We need more visionaries. More builders. More mentors. More kingdom-minded leaders who see possibility even in dry ground. “Even a s...
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