What is Sonke?
Sonke is a mobile-based education and entrepreneurship platform that empowers young South Africans, between the ages of 18 to 28, with the know-how to successfully navigate the business world.
Where training and employment options are scarce, we offer an accredited entrepreneurial course with mentored practical trade experience and a monthly stipend.
We want everyone to be able to make a good life – not just a living.
Together, We Win
Sonke means “together”, and no one brings everything together quite like Sonke. Our growing network of businesses & brands, together with a trained team of young entrepreneurs, ensures that you – the consumer – always get the best deals while the traders and brands get your business. All this, right where you live. It’s a win-win economy.
Many young South Africans have felt the impact of our country’s employment crisis. Sonke tackles this issue head-on by arming young people with the skills and tools they need to earn money. If you’re a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 28, apply to find out how you can learn while you earn with Sonke.
You have the power to improve the lives of young South Africans all over our country today. Right now, you can uplift your community and lower your retail expenses at the same time. If you have contact with a Sonke Trader, make sure you share their details with other consumers that can buy their products and help them grow their income.
Sonke has formed corporate partnerships with businesses who take our country’s economic recovery to heart, businesses who wish to help improve the lives of young South Africans. These partners sponsor our learners, enabling Sonke to give better value to consumers and profit to your local Sonke traders.
Sonke's Network
Sonke traders are available in a township near you and are doing business in all nine provinces. We’re committed to promoting entrepreneurship across South Africa. By supporting Sonke traders, you become an active participant in economic transformation by investing in your community.