Lizwe Meat

Business Location: Rural area - Farms
Province Eastern Cape
Branch: Nelson Mandela Bay
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Livestock farming
Challenges/Needs: Lack of a business plan Difficulty in accessing funding Challenges in acquiring farmland

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details:
Assistance was provided to the client in developing a business plan to support their application for funding to purchase farmland.

Support was given to the client in preparing and submitting an Asset Assist funding application.
Outcome Details:
A comprehensive business plan was developed for the client.

The client was awarded an Asset Assist grant valued at R249,414.10, enabling the purchase of a new bakkie to support farm operations, including cattle transportation.

Maxesibandile has created two additional jobs, doubling their workforce from two to four employees, reflecting a 100% increase.

Their turnover has experienced growth of 58.82% from R85000 to R135000.

The quality of their services has improved, allowing them to transport cattle and meat to buyers efficiently.

The client received three (3) cows from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

Mr. Denga has been selected as a mentor for other small businesses at the NYDA.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “Ndiyabulela ngento yonke”.
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