Rise Thrive Innovate

Rise Thrive Innovate Rise, Thrive, Innovate champions entrepreneurship, SME growth, and trade in South Africa.

We spotlight bold business leaders, unpack key market trends, and back initiatives that drive innovation and economic impact.

16/03/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Reclaiming Randburg: A Safer, Cleaner Future ๐Ÿš€
Why does urban rejuvenation matter? Because communities and businesses can only truly thrive when their environment is safe, clean, and functional.

In this episode of Rise Thrive Innovate, host Hillary Panashe sits down with Mary Gillett-de Klerk, a leader in civil society and a driving force behind the Randburg Precinct Management District.

They discuss:

The "Top-Up" Model: How local businesses are pooling resources to enhance city services.

Building Real Community: Moving beyond the 9-to-5 grind to create a space where we actually know our neighbors and support local arts.

Inclusive Rejuvenation: Finding sustainable, compassionate solutions for homelessness and informal trade.

The Power of "My Randburg": How shared accountability transforms a precinct from "down the drain" to a vibrant destination.

Itโ€™s time to take ownership of our streets. Watch the full conversation to see how you can be part of Randburgโ€™s transformation!



Watch the podcast => https://f.mtr.cool/xbwrnwrlum
On YouTube => https://f.mtr.cool/bblojbfqpy

13/03/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Reclaiming Randburg: A Safer, Cleaner Future ๐Ÿš€
Why does urban rejuvenation matter? Because communities and businesses can only truly thrive when their environment is safe, clean, and functional.

In this episode of Rise Thrive Innovate, host Hillary Panashe sits down with Mary Gillett-de Klerk, a leader in civil society and a driving force behind the Randburg Precinct Management District.

They discuss:

The "Top-Up" Model: How local businesses are pooling resources to enhance city services.

Building Real Community: Moving beyond the 9-to-5 grind to create a space where we actually know our neighbors and support local arts.

Inclusive Rejuvenation: Finding sustainable, compassionate solutions for homelessness and informal trade.

The Power of "My Randburg": How shared accountability transforms a precinct from "down the drain" to a vibrant destination.

Itโ€™s time to take ownership of our streets. Watch the full conversation to see how you can be part of Randburgโ€™s transformation!



Watch the podcast => https://f.mtr.cool/xbwrnwrlum

10/03/2026

โณ Coming Soon: The Vision for Randburg!
Get ready for an insightful deep dive into the future of our city! Host Hillary Panache sits down with Mary Gillet-De Klerk to discuss the ambitious roadmap for the Randburg Precinct Management District.

In this teaser, Mary reveals the strategic three-year plan designed to transform the Greater Randburg area into a safer, cleaner, and more inclusive hub for businesses and residents alike. From advanced security command centers to "boots on the ground" community care, discover the collaborative effort required to build the Randburg we want.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mark Your Calendars!
The full episode drops this Thursday, March 12th. Stay tuned for the official release time!

๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปFunding Friday...
24/02/2026

๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
Funding Fridays is where entrepreneurs and funders meet to spark real opportunities. Join us for the first 2026 edition of Funding Fridays, proudly supported by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
27 Feb 2026 09:00
Doppio Zero, Shop 18, The Firs, Cradock Avenue, Rosebank
๐™‹๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™š ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ž๐™˜๐™  ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™  ๐™—๐™š๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜๐™ ๐™š๐™ฉ
https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=1588354173

02/02/2026

Entrepreneurs often carry their biggest wins and struggles alone.
When family doesnโ€™t understand the business journey, where do you go?
Thatโ€™s why business communities matter.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Insight from Rise Thrive Innovate Podcast with Neil Po***ck.
https://f.mtr.cool/qktxajeodt
๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch. Relate. Share.

15/01/2026

Itโ€™s here! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ RCCI/RTI has officially launched our first podcast episode.
Click the link to watch: https://risethriveinnovate.co.za/go/youtube1
Like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more powerful conversations.

South Africa is facing an increasing challenge of alcohol abuse and underage drinking. The Liquor Amendment Bill (2025) ...
14/01/2026

South Africa is facing an increasing challenge of alcohol abuse and underage drinking. The Liquor Amendment Bill (2025) aims to limit commercial promotion and increasing the legal drinking age to 21 years.

The billโ€™s most significant intervention lies in the amendment of section 9 of the Liquor Act, which currently regulates advertising practices. The newly proposed subsections (3) and (4) introduce the following prohibitions:
- Total ban on advertising
- Ban on product placement
- Brand element restriction


https://risethriveinnovate.co.za/go/liquor

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Podcast Alert: Rise Thrive Innovate! ๐Ÿš€Welcome to the premiere of the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast!Weโ€™re div...
12/01/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Podcast Alert: Rise Thrive Innovate! ๐Ÿš€
Welcome to the premiere of the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast!
Weโ€™re diving deep into the trends and future of business in South Africa.

Watch the podcast here: https://risethriveinnovate.co.za/?p=840

In Episode 1, host Refilwe Rakoma welcomes Neil Po***ck, Deputy President of the SA Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SACCI). They explore:

The "Second Wave": Why South Africa is entering a new era of business collaboration.

Breaking Barriers: Moving away from "old boys clubs" toward inclusive growth for all businesses.

The Ripple Effect: How thriving businesses build thriving communities and provinces.

Collaborative Innovation: Why the best ideas happen when like-minded people connect.

Don't miss the insights that could change the way you do business.



Watch the podcast here: https://risethriveinnovate.co.za/?p=840

09/01/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Podcast Alert: Rise Thrive Innovate! ๐Ÿš€
Get ready for the premiere of the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast! Launching this Monday, 12th January 2026, weโ€™re diving deep into the trends and future of business in South Africa.

In Episode 1, host Refilwe Rakoma welcomes Neil Po***ck, Deputy President of the SA Chamber of Commerce. They explore:

The "Second Wave": Why South Africa is entering a new era of business collaboration.

Breaking Barriers: Moving away from "old boys clubs" toward inclusive growth for all businesses.

The Ripple Effect: How thriving businesses build thriving communities and provinces.

Collaborative Innovation: Why the best ideas happen when like-minded people connect.

Don't miss the insights that could change the way you do business.

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendar: Monday, 12 January 2026!

08/01/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Podcast Alert: Rise Thrive Innovate! ๐Ÿš€
Get ready for the premiere of the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast! Launching this Monday, 12th January 2026, weโ€™re diving deep into the trends and future of business in South Africa.

In Episode 1, host Refilwe Rakoma welcomes Neil Po***ck, Deputy President of the SA Chamber of Commerce. They explore:

The "Second Wave": Why South Africa is entering a new era of business collaboration.

Breaking Barriers: Moving away from "old boys clubs" toward inclusive growth for all businesses.

The Ripple Effect: How thriving businesses build thriving communities and provinces.

Collaborative Innovation: Why the best ideas happen when like-minded people connect.

Don't miss the insights that could change the way you do business.

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendar: Monday, 12 January 2026!

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