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 Tech Roots to Township Impact: The Matoto Group Journey of James Matshubeng
From Tech Roots to Township Impact: The Matoto Group Journey of James Matshubeng. Midrand-based Matoto Group of Companies stands today…
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Peanata: How Mpho Mathabi Turned Passion into a Purpose‑Driven Peanut Butter Brand
Peanata: How Mpho Mathabi Turned Passion into a Purpose‑Driven Peanut Butter Brand. Mpho Mathabi, a qualified occupational therapist from Venda,…
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From Soweto Roots to Service Revolution: The Rise of Orlando Sneaker Care Technicians
From Soweto Roots to Service Revolution: The Rise of Orlando Sneaker Care Technicians. In the heart of Orlando East, Soweto,…
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Fire from Waste: The Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes Journey by Given Ngwamba
Fire from Waste: The Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes Journey by Given Ngwamba. In Mpumalanga’s Ka-maqhekeza township, a trained sound engineer named…
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Turning Waste into Wellness: The Story Behind Kusini Water and Founder Murendeni Mafumo
Turning Waste into Wellness: The Story Behind Kusini Water and Founder Murendeni Mafumo. In South Africa, where over 11 million people still lack…
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From Muldersdrift to Market Shelves: The Rise of Leposh with Portia Leposh
From Muldersdrift to Market Shelves: The Rise of Leposh with Portia Leposh. In 2020 Portia Leposh launched Leposh a toilet…
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How Templeton Tshepiso Jantjies Built Kgora Super Maize Meal
How Templeton Tshepiso Jantjies Built Kgora Super Maize Meal. Templeton Tshepiso Jantjies transformed a simple product into a trusted brand…
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How Bula Buka Publishers Redefined Storytelling in South Africa
How Bula Buka Publishers Redefined Storytelling in South Africa. In a market often dominated by large publishing houses, Bula Buka…
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Crafting a Legacy: The Rise of Wyne’s Accessories and Founder Samuel Wyne Gumbi
Crafting a Legacy: The Rise of Wyne’s Accessories and Founder Samuel Wyne Gumbi. In the competitive world of fashion accessories,…
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The Rise of Mtswako Immune Booster by Keketso Mokgothu
The Rise of Mtswako Immune Booster by Keketso Mokgothu. When Keketso Mokgothu mixed garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, and honey in…
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From Township Vision to Tech Powerhouse: The Rise of AnalyticsX and Talifhani Banks
From Township Vision to Tech Powerhouse: The Rise of AnalyticsX and Talifhani Banks. Talifhani Banks grew up in Louis Trichardt,…
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Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Ramtsilo Manufacturing & Construction
Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Ramtsilo Manufacturing & Construction. Kedibone and Kekeletso Tsiloane inherited their entrepreneurial spirit from…
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Clear Vision, Bold Innovation: The Rise of Mafastela and Founder Leandra B Manjate
Clear Vision, Bold Innovation: The Rise of Mafastela and Founder Leandra B Manjate. From the age of six, Leandra B Manjate…
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