Entrepreneurs
Discover inspiring South African founder stories, startup lessons, and success journeys on Startup Mag. Learn from entrepreneurs turning ideas into thriving businesses and get insights to fuel your own startup growth.
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From School Snacks to Sneaker Care: The Lessons Behind Junior Dyasi’s Entrepreneurial Journey
From School Snacks to Sneaker Care: The Lessons Behind Junior Dyasi’s Entrepreneurial Journey. In South Africa, where youth unemployment remains…
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How KO CHEF DIPS Grew Into a Recognizable Food Brand Under Dipuo Leso’s Leadership
How KO CHEF DIPS Grew Into a Recognizable Food Brand Under Dipuo Leso’s Leadership. When Dipuo Leso decided to take…
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From Backyard Garden to Cross-Border Exports: Lessons from Cynthia Mokgobu’s Farming Success
From Backyard Garden to Cross-Border Exports: Lessons from Cynthia Mokgobu’s Farming Success. When Cynthia Mokgobu planted her first seeds in…
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Denim with a Vision: The Lessons Behind MekRat Glitz ‘N Glam by Mekhalo Ratolo
Denim with a Vision: The Lessons Behind MekRat Glitz ‘N Glam by Mekhalo Ratolo. In Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, a young entrepreneur…
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From Lockdown Struggles to Agricultural Success: The Lessons Behind Noxolo Londiwe Sangweni’s Farming Journey
From Lockdown Struggles to Agricultural Success: The Lessons Behind Noxolo Londiwe Sangweni’s Farming Journey. When the world came to a…
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The Lessons Behind Luvuyo Rani’s Journey with Silulo Ulutho Technologies
The Lessons Behind Luvuyo Rani’s Journey with Silulo Ulutho Technologies. When Luvuyo Rani first opened a small internet café in…
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How Mbali Sebapu Built Hermosa Flor Cosmetics into a Force for Change in the Beauty Industry
How Mbali Sebapu Built Hermosa Flor Cosmetics into a Force for Change in the Beauty Industry. When Mbali Sebapu traded…
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From Street Kid to Property Mogul: The Rise of Gateway Junction
From Street Kid to Property Mogul: The Rise of Gateway Junction. Teboho Twala’s journey is one of grit, vision, and…
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Women in Farming: The Rise of Wenzokuhle Holdings Under Ayanda Mageba Zulu
Women in Farming: The Rise of Wenzokuhle Holdings Under Ayanda Mageba Zulu. When Ayanda Mageba Zulu founded Wenzokuhle Holdings (Pty)…
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Carving a Brand with Precision: The Lessons Behind Veinrawyalbarbers by Vein Unity
Carving a Brand with Precision: The Lessons Behind Veinrawyalbarbers by Vein Unity. When Vein Unity steps into his workspace, he…
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Crafting Luxury from a Garage: The Lessons Behind Hibacci’s Rise
Crafting Luxury from a Garage: The Lessons Behind Hibacci’s Rise. In a world where sneaker culture has become dominated by…
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From Struggle to Strategy: How Indalo Fresh Market is Redefining Township Entrepreneurship
From Struggle to Strategy: How Indalo Fresh Market is Redefining Township Entrepreneurship. On the busy corner of Eiselen Street in…
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Sweet Ambitions: The Rise of YumCart and the Lessons Behind Zoleka Sipamla’s Brand
Sweet Ambitions: The Rise of YumCart and the Lessons Behind Zoleka Sipamla’s Brand. When Zoleka Sipamla co-founded YumCart, she didn’t…
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