The Township and Rural Economic Development Agency (TREDA) continues to assert its leadership role in advancing inclusive economic transformation as its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Qhamisa Tengile, prepares to engage the nation through a live media interview on SABC Lehae.
Scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 11:00, the interview will see TREDA in conversation with renowned broadcaster Kholosa Lubisi, offering the public valuable insight into the agency’s strategic direction and its contribution to national economic development efforts.
Advancing Township and Rural Economies
TREDA was established to champion the growth, sustainability, and formalization of township and rural economies across South Africa. Through policy advocacy, enterprise support, stakeholder coordination, and investment facilitation, the agency plays a pivotal role in ensuring that marginalized communities are not left behind in the country’s economic agenda.
This media engagement comes at a critical time, as South Africa intensifies dialogue around inclusive growth, active citizenry, and economic dignity—key pillars of Vision 2028, the national framework guiding socio-economic transformation.
Focus of the Discussion
The interview will focus on two key areas of national importance:
- The Role of the TREDA CEO in the National Dialogue Steering Committee
Ms. Tengile will unpack her role within the National Dialogue Steering Committee, a strategic platform tasked with shaping collaborative solutions to South Africa’s socio-economic challenges. Her participation underscores TREDA’s growing influence in high-level national policy conversations, particularly those affecting township and rural enterprises. - The Upcoming TREDA Q1 Sectoral Address
Listeners will also receive a preview of the TREDA Q1 Sectoral Address, where the agency is expected to outline priority interventions, sectoral strategies, and implementation plans for the first quarter of 2026. The address is anticipated to set the tone for targeted economic action, partnership building, and accountability within the township and rural development space.
Leadership at the Centre of Transformation
As TREDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Qhamisa Tengile has been at the forefront of driving an economic development model that places communities at the centre of growth. Her leadership reflects a commitment to practical solutions, stakeholder inclusion, and measurable impact—values that align with the broader Vision 2028 objectives of unity, dignity, and inclusive economic activity.
The SABC Lehae interview provides an important platform to communicate TREDA’s mandate directly to communities, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners, reinforcing transparency and public participation in economic transformation.
Public Engagement and Access
Members of the public, business owners, and development stakeholders are encouraged to tune in to SABC Lehae on 22 January 2026 at 11:00 to gain firsthand insight into TREDA’s vision, national role, and upcoming initiatives.
This engagement reaffirms TREDA’s commitment to open dialogue, accountable leadership, and building a future where township and rural economies are not peripheral—but central—to South Africa’s growth story.
