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Skills that build income. Knowledge that builds independence.
We train youth and women in Gugulethu in handcraft and financial skills to create real income opportunities.
SKILLS
Skills that build income. Knowledge that builds independence.
About Cabs Designs
Cabs Designs is a 51% Black-owned social enterprise based in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Founded by Ntombizanele Cabadiya, we use creative arts and financial training to help people build sustainable livelihoods.
With over 30 years in the financial industry, our founder started Cabs Designs to combine practical craft skills with real business knowledge. We believe in uBuntu — lifting each other up through skills, dignity, and work.
GUGULETHU
We are based in Gugulethu and built for Gugulethu. Our training is designed around local needs and real challenges — the skills you learn here are skills you can earn from here, in your own community.
YEARS OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
BLACK-OWNED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
CORE TRAINING & SUPPORT SERVICES
SERV
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& Training
Three practical services that work together: hands-on craft skills you can earn from, business and financial training that makes those skills profitable, and compliance support that keeps your business legal.
Handcraft Training
Learn beading and hand sewing in hands-on workshops. We focus on creating quality products you can sell, plus the business skills to market them.
SMME Financial Services
Affordable bookkeeping, tax compliance, CIPC returns and SARS support for small businesses and startups. We keep it simple and compliant so you can focus on growing.
Financial & Business Skills Training
Workshops in budgeting, financial literacy, record-keeping, business plan development and basic business compliance for youth, women and informal traders.
START
01
You Get In Touch
Call, WhatsApp or email us and tell us what you want to build — a skill, an income, or a compliant business.
02
We Match You
We recommend the right workshop or service for where you are right now, whether that is your first craft class or your first SARS submission.
03
You Start Earning
You leave with skills you can use immediately, and we stay with you through business planning and compliance.
WHY
Why Work With Cabs Designs
WHY
US
Practical & income-focused — you leave with craft, finance and business planning skills you can use to earn immediately.
Experienced — 30+ years in finance applied to community development and SMME support.
End-to-end support — from business plan to SARS and CIPC compliance, we walk with you step by step.
Community-first — based in Gugulethu, designed for local needs and real challenges.
Cultural integrity — we preserve traditional craft skills while building modern business knowledge.
Tuition & Fees
This new plan is designed to reduce the average cost of a Make School Education while preserving the core protections of ISAs – if you don’t have a job after Make School, you should not have to pay until you are employed.
Tuition Costs,
2020-2022
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Fall 2020 $15,000
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Spring 2021 $15,000
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Summer 2021 $10,000
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Fall 2021 $15,000
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Spring 2022 $15,000
total
$ 75,000
Tuition Costs,
2021-2023
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Fall 2021 $10,000
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Spring 2021 $10,000
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Summer 2022 $15,000
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Fall 2022 $25,000
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Spring 2023 $25,000
total
$ 85,000
STUD ENT
LIFE
Our students create a vibrant and inclusive community
News & Events
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The Campus Experience
At Kempbelle University, we prepare you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn practical skills, build a network of industry contacts, and gain real-world experience. You’ll have the opportunity to generate innovative design and business solutions.