We Nation South Africa
Building Economic Power
Where It Starts.
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33%
Unemployment Rate
Capable people excluded from meaningful economic participation.
75%
SMME Failure Rate
Isolation and lack of support collapse local businesses.
50
SEDOs by 2027
National roll-out target anchored by We Nation South Africa.
What Is SEDO?
Community-led. Accountable. Built to last.
Socio-Economic Development Organizations are registered Not-for-Profit organisations, embedded within communities, and anchored by We Nation South Africa. They are not charity — they are economic infrastructure.
- Registered NPO — accountable and transparent
- Bound by a trade agreement with We Nation SA
- Guided by the LaBP Guide and 5S Principles
- Designed to scale nationally across all provinces
The Foundation
4 Pillars of SEDO
01
Land
Unlocking socio-economically viable land for community-based enterprises.
02
Human Capital
Skills development, mentorship, and workforce activation.
03
Infrastructure
Physical, digital and logistics infrastructure that supports SMMEs.
04
System
Opening procurement systems where emerging businesses thrive.
Pilot now · Thembisa pilot
Be part of the first SEDO
Register your interest and help shape the Local Executive Structure in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni.