The Foundry ZA

15/09/2026

If you want to start a Day Care, you must apply for ECD.

If you want to start a Security Company, you must apply for PSIRA.

If you want to start an Insurance Company, you must apply for FSP.

If you want to start Gas Refill Station, you must apply for Petroleum License.

If you want to start Money Lending Business, you must apply for NCR.

If you want to start a Scholar Transport, you must apply for a Permit.

If you want to sell Food at stadium, you must apply for Stadium Vendor Permit.

If you want to start a Pub or Tarven, you must apply for Liquor License.

If you want to start a Community Radio Station, you must apply for Community Broadcasting Licence.

If you want to start a Private School, you must register with Department of Education.

For more information, feel free to ask in the comment section.

14/08/2026

05/08/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We are proud to announce that Kimish-Operations has been officially registered with the CIPC! 🎉

Founded by Kim-Lee Mackenzie and supported by her husband Ishma-eel Adams, this family-run enterprise in Malmesbury, Western Cape, is dedicated to serving households and communities with affordable products and reliable delivery services.

🎯 Business Focus:
- Cleaning materials
- Household appliances
- Clothing
- Food hampers and groceries, including poultry and essentials

🚚 Expanding into delivery and pickup services for furniture and goods, Kimish-Operations ensures convenience and accessibility for clients in surrounding areas.

📍 Address: 35 Rooikrans Avenue, Malmesbury
📞 Contact: 076 114 0142 (Kim-lee) | 063 845 2957 (Ishma-eel)
📧 Email: [email protected]

💡 Slogan: “Shop Smart. Shop Kimish.”

With formal registration complete, Kimish-Operations is ready to grow, build strong supplier partnerships, and become a trusted household supplier in the Boland. 🌱

01/08/2026

As part of its regulatory mandate, CIPC conducts Beneficial Ownership (BO) Filing Compliance Inspections to verify that entities' BO information is accurate and up to date.

Directors or members must be personally present if selected, representatives cannot attend in their place. Keep your BO records accurate and up to date.

30/07/2026

🚨 LICENCE VALIDITY EXTENDED

Cabinet has approved a ten-year validity period for light motor vehicle driving licences, doubling the current five-year period.

🔗 https://zurl.co/D0DaC

17/07/2026

🏡 THINKING ABOUT BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME? READ THIS BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING! 🔑

Buying your first home is exciting-but it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Before you start scrolling through property listings and falling in love with your dream home, make sure your finances are ready. 👇

1️⃣ KNOW WHAT YOU CAN REALLY AFFORD 💰

Don’t only look at the monthly bond repayment.

Remember to budget for:

✅ Municipal rates and taxes
✅ Levies
✅ Homeowners insurance
✅ Maintenance and repairs
✅ Utilities
✅ Other monthly expenses

💡 Important: The amount the bank approves you for is not necessarily the amount you can comfortably afford.

👉 Your affordability should be based on your lifestyle and financial goals-not just the maximum loan amount available to you.

2️⃣ GET PRE-QUALIFIED BEFORE YOU START HOUSE HUNTING 🏠

A pre-qualification gives you a realistic idea of your buying power and shows sellers that you are a serious buyer.

It also prevents you from falling in love with a beautiful home that is completely outside your budget. 😅💔

3️⃣ YOUR CREDIT PROFILE MATTERS 📊

Your credit score and repayment history can influence:

✅ Whether your home loan is approved
✅ The interest rate you receive
✅ How much the bank is willing to lend you

📌 Tip: Avoid taking on unnecessary debt before applying for a home loan. New car finance, store accounts, credit cards, and other loans can affect your affordability assessment.

4️⃣ DON’T FORGET THE UPFRONT COSTS 💸

Buying a home involves more than just saving for a deposit.

You may also need to budget for:

💰 Deposit
💰 Transfer costs
💰 Bond registration costs
💰 Initiation fees
💰 Moving expenses
💰 Immediate repairs or improvements

👉 Plan for these costs before signing an Offer to Purchase.

5️⃣ DON’T RUSH THE BIGGEST PURCHASE OF YOUR LIFE 🧠

A home is a long-term financial commitment.

Before buying, consider:

🔎 The location
🔎 Your future plans
🔎 Resale potential
🔎 Your job and income stability
🔎 The total monthly cost of ownership

🏠 Your first home should help build your financial future-not put you under financial pressure every month.

Buying a home is not just about asking:

❌ “Can I get approved for this property?”

The better question is:

✅ “Can I comfortably afford this home while still living the life I want?”

💬 If you’re a first-time homebuyer, what is the one thing you wish someone had told you before you started looking for a home?

👇 Share your experience in the comments-someone else might learn from it!

03/07/2026

💼 Business Wisdom for Hustlers & Builders 💼

Dear small business owners and entrepreneurs,
It’s time to shake off the mindset of chasing 100% profit from every transaction. That kind of thinking might feel like a win-but in reality, it’s a trap. 📉

A successful entrepreneur understands that reinvesting is the lifeline of business growth. If you're pocketing everything and starving your business of marketing, upgrades, staffing, or innovation-it's only a matter of time before stagnation hits.

🧠 Look at the Nokia story. Once a market leader, it fell because the company got comfortable, ignored innovation, and lost touch with evolving consumer needs-while its rivals adapted. Don’t let comfort blind you. Let purpose guide you.

🪙 Generating 100% profit may look impressive on paper, but it often means you’re skipping the crucial investments that fuel scaling, resilience, and long-term success.

✅ Spend on your business. Invest in customer experience, technology, branding, and your team.

✅ Reinvest not just money, but energy and attention into keeping up with trends and refining your craft.

✅ Remember: Wealth in business isn’t what you take out-it's what you build in.

💡 “Profit is the applause you get for taking care of your customers, your employees, and your business the right way.”

Let your growth be louder than your greed.

24/06/2026

You Can Get Business Funding From The Following Government Agencies:

1. SEFA - Small Enterprise Finance Agency
2. NEF - National Empowerment Fund
3. NYDA - National Youth Development agency
4. GEP - Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
5. IDC - Industrial Development Corporation

Each agency has its own requirements regarding funding or support services. For more information visit their respective websites.

19/05/2026

Lessons From The Somalians Way Of Running A Business...

Most spaza shops in South Africa's Townships are being run by Somalians. Strangely, they don't own those shops but rent them from South Africans who have failed to run them or simply opted to rent them out. Here are the 4 lessons:

16 HOURS SERVICE: Most of Somalians spaza shops open at 06h00 and close at 22h00. A customer has confidence that no matter how early or late he goes to a Somali owned spaza shop, he/she will find it open.

WEEKLY STOCKING: Instead of waiting for stock to finish, they stock weekly. This makes their spaza shops full and attractive at all times. When you walk in a Somali spaza shop at any time, you are likely to find what you are looking for.

CUSTOMERS SERVICE: Somalians treat their customers fairly. They will go as far as giving their loyal customers discounts or allow them to buy on credits.

COST-CUTTING MEASURES: Their rented backrooms are not far away from their shops. Some stay right at the shops. This helps them to open early and close late. When going for daily orders, some use cars while others use public transport like taxi.