Sibusiso (Busi) Raphekwane
A passionate entrepreneurship advocate and development enthusiast at heart, Sibusiso Raphekwane talks and walks entrepreneur development. With over 17 years business experience and 12 years in the enterprise development sphere as an entrepreneur development expert and business mentor, it is no surprise that she is the founder and director of The Transformation Legacy. As a leader, she is known as calm, resilient and an effective motivator whose vision and foresight have seen her attain impactful results in her organisation and in her previous leadership roles.
Her daily mission is to transform the SMME sector by developing sustainable Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) that can leave a legacy and contribute meaningfully to the economy. Using a unique approach to business mentorship, Raphekwane pushes the envelope by designing programmes for SMEs with a focus on transferring business skills while integrating personal mastery. As an Ontological coach, she believes a very important component to achieving business success and longevity lies in the knowledge, development and management of self. Therefore, the outcomes of her business mentorship programmes go beyond imparting business skills but also include, building the personal value of the individual (the engine) behind the business, and assisting with navigating strengths, talents and capabilities in a way that will yield adequate business performance.
Sibusiso is motivated by one of her favourite quotes to ‘’Be the change you want to see in the world’’~ Mahatma Gandhi and she is driven by her vision to reshape the trajectory of South Africa’s economy through uniquely designed interventions which empower entrepreneurs to build profitable, legacy-driven businesses that respond to industry needs, create new markets, and transform the lives of ordinary people.
Her passion and vast wealth of experience is also anchored by her academic studies, she holds a BCom Degree in Accounting Sciences, Masters’ Degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Pretoria and a Life Coaching qualification. She is a certified Business Coach and Advisor with the Coaches and Mentors South Africa (COMENSA) and the Institute of Business Advisors South Africa (IBASA) as well as a member of the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA).
Sibusiso is also involved in the stimulation of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, she is an Executive member of the Simodisa organisation, whose mandate is to contribute to developing an enabling entrepreneurship environment in South Africa. Her creative yet insightful approach to SME development, has also found expression on popular media platforms such as Metro FM, Kaya FM, Entrepreneur Magazine, Your Business Magazine, Mail & Guardian, Financial Mail, South African Business Integrator and Destiny magazine. As an entrepreneurship advocate who has walked the journey with numerous SMEs and corporate companies, she is passionate about developing informative thought leadership articles, and hosting webinars that cover topical issues and ultimately assist SMEs navigate the road to building sustainable businesses.
Sibusiso is a thought leader in the area of Business Mentorship & Entrepreneur Development and a catalyst for social and economic change. Therefore, it is no surprise that Sibusiso’s prowess and significant contribution to the South African Small Business community, was recognised by SANTAM for the Women of the Future Awards and Standard Bank Top Women Awards where The Transformation Legacy was recognised as a top empowered organisation.
Besides her passion for transformation and building sustainable enterprises, Sibusiso loves fashion, interior designing and all things creativur”art”. She also dedicates her time to raising her children and building a solid family. She believes in living a balanced life filled with love, compassion, serenity and fulfilment.