Manyaka, Semape Jacob2015-10-012015-10-012015-07-03Manyaka, S.J., 2015, 'Social entrepreneurship: A solution for transforming the disadvantaged community of Nellmapius', HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #2821, 7 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v71i3.2821.0259-9422 (print)2078-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v71i3.2821http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50123In this article, I investigate the concept, social entrepreneurship, as a potential lever in economic and social transformation of the poorest-of-the-poor community of Nellmapius township, east of Pretoria, South Africa. I identify definitions of ‘entrepreneurship’ and ‘social entrepreneurship’, and delve into the historical development of the concept ‘entrepreneur’. South Africa is in an era where it needs more new venture creation. Hence, I have studied new venture formation, especially from the perspective of Schumpeter’s theory of ways of forming a new firm. South Africa lags behind in new venture development compared to other developing countries; I investigated the causes behind this and suggest remedies to address this. Postfoundationalist practical theology is seen as a way of doing theology in the midst of those who suffer poverty and lack. The methods of this approach are dealt with in this article, which also asks what theology can bring to the table of interdisciplinary engagement?en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Social entrepreneurshipSouth Africa (SA)Economic transformationSocial transformationNew venture formationPostfoundationalist practical theologyPovertyTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-08SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle