Pilane used the event to celebrate an initiative he termed Entrepreneurship Day. He told the multitudes that he exists to develop, nurture and sustain a culture of entrepreneurship in Moruleng and in the North West Province at large. He showcased many entrepreneurs he had invited to come and explore investment opportunities in Moruleng and the North West. His pet project, Moruleng CBD, which has already attracted R400m in investment has numerous franchising opportunities. "The aim is to inform all interested Bakgatla about the Master Plan, which implements and unlocks the potential of land.
The intention is to grow business opportunities and employment, and also to explain how the extension of these projects is designed to improve local standards of living and attract investment, skilled workers and tourists," Pilane said.Isaac Lelaka of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF), regional manager of Nedbank North West, and former Member of Parliament and South African ambassador, Rakgadi Ntshadi Tsheole, graced the event.About 1,500 jobs have been created since the start of the Moruleng Shopping Mall project. More employment oppurtunities will be created by the 18 national retailer tenants, all of whom are encouraged to recruit from within the local communities when the mall opens in October.
