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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How ShopShop Disrupted the Apple Market in South Africa-Lessons from Banele Zakhele Msibi’s Journey
How ShopShop Disrupted the Apple Market in South Africa-Lessons from Banele Zakhele Msibi’s Journey. In a digital world crowded with…
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How 30 South Transformed Recycled Ocean Waste into Adventure‑Ready Sunglasses
How 30 South Transformed Recycled Ocean Waste into Adventure‑Ready Sunglasses. One early morning on Willard Beach near Ballito, South Africa,…
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From One-Bedroom Flat to Outdoor Media Leader: The Rise of Bona Phandle Media
From One-Bedroom Flat to Outdoor Media Leader: The Rise of Bona Phandle Media. Kanya Nqelanga launched Bona Phandle Media in…
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How Mhlengi Ngcobo Built CoffeeMM Through Grit and Vision
How Mhlengi Ngcobo Built CoffeeMM Through Grit and Vision. At just 13 years old, Mhlengi Ngcobo was diagnosed with hypertension,…
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From Personal Loss to Design Leadership: The Creative Journey of Living Inspired Interiors
From Personal Loss to Design Leadership: The Creative Journey of Living Inspired Interiors. Tanya Solomon’s path into interior design is…
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How Book Circle Capital is Reshaping South Africa’s Literary Landscape, One Story at a Time
How Book Circle Capital is Reshaping South Africa’s Literary Landscape, One Story at a Time. In a country as richly…
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How Claire Reid Created Reel Gardening-A Social Enterprise Growing Food Security and Innovation
How Claire Reid Created Reel Gardening-A Social Enterprise Growing Food Security and Innovation. In 2002, 16-year-old Claire Catherine Reid found…
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How Tess Chauke Turned DIY Passion into Ramina Creatives, a Sentimental Gifting Brand
How Tess Chauke Turned DIY Passion into Ramina Creatives, a Sentimental Gifting Brand. Tess Chauke is a Tsonga creative and…
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The Salon of Growth: How Mbalenhle Ntuli Built Milani Hair Studio on Experience and Innovation
The Salon of Growth: How Mbalenhle Ntuli Built Milani Hair Studio on Experience and Innovation. In isiZulu, “Milani” means growth.…
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How Lethabo Malatji Transformed Pediatric Occupational Therapy with Heart and Expertise
How Lethabo Malatji Transformed Pediatric Occupational Therapy with Heart and Expertise. Lethabo Malatji graduated as an occupational therapist in 2018…
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How Nonkanyiso Preciously Built a Compassionate Funeral Brand from Humble Roots
How Nonkanyiso Preciously Built a Compassionate Funeral Brand from Humble Roots. Nonkanyiso Precious Msomi launched Nonkanyiso Funeral Services on November…
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How Rosina Masetla Transformed Tau Royal Entertainment into a Visual Powerhouse
How Rosina Masetla Transformed Tau Royal Entertainment into a Visual Powerhouse. Rosina Modiegi Masetla launched Tau Royal Entertainment in 2013…
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From Obscurity to Visibility: How Precious Matlhaba Built Precy SEO Marketing Agency
From Obscurity to Visibility: How Precious Matlhaba Built Precy SEO Marketing Agency. Precious Matlhaba launched Precy SEO Marketing Agency in…
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