Careers

Tshililo Ramurembiwa founded Sgelar, a South African brand producing durable school shoes, bags, and socks. His business provides long-lasting school shoes that can endure up to three years to alleviate the financial burden on parents.

Mbalenhle Mkhatshwa from Tembisa founded the Mballet dancing academy to bring ballet and contemporary dance to township children aged 3 to 16, aiming to foster confidence and creativity.

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Keabetswe Edward Maifadi, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Klipgat, has successfully built Klipcity Holdings from his home in Tshwane, proving that significant achievements can originate from small towns.

Entrepreneur brings stylish safari gear to the streets

When Thobile Ntuli painted a pair of sneakers for her favourite music icon, Thandiswa Mazwai, in 2017, she had no idea that moment would mark the beginning of a journey that would take her art across continents.

When Kgarose Edward Molatelo knocked on doors in Ga-Molepo, Limpopo, as a local election candidate, he thought he was campaigning for a seat in council but instead, the experience opened his eyes to a different kind of calling.

When Neo Lechela couldn’t find ice in her hometown of Welkom one summer afternoon, she had no idea that the frustration would spark a fast-growing business

Sinethemba Ncede is transforming the township trade sector in SA by connecting spaza shop owners with customers, suppliers and partners through his technology platform Jinjer.

When many South Africans look abroad in search of better work opportunities, Nomzamo Steven chose a different path.

Founded by 31-year-old Kopano Maniko from Soweto, Johannesburg-based AUKODesigns is a proudly South African company making waves in 3D design, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

When life closed the doors of formal education in culinary school, Sisco Ndhlovu decided to build his own institution.

The 29-year-old Snenhlanhla Mbambo launched Something Nutritious, a health-focused food business that makes healthy eating enjoyable and accessible with tailored meal prep packages.

With the G20 Summit coming to SA in November, Nondumiso Pikashe of Ses'fikile Wines believes it will be a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their brands globally.

In March 2024, a humble walk through the fields of Pienaar, near Mbombela, sparked a business idea that would change Busisiwe Nkambule’s life.