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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Tshepo Mpumi Business Enterprise: From One Truck to a Nationwide Fleet
Tshepo Mpumi Business Enterprise: From One Truck to a Nationwide Fleet. In 2004, Moses Sibanyoni and Caroline Sibanyoni founded Tshepo Mpumi Business…
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From Calabashes to Ceramics: How Mduduzi Matsane Built Canosa Ceramic Factory into a Township Powerhouse
From Calabashes to Ceramics: How Mduduzi Matsane Built Canosa Ceramic Factory into a Township Powerhouse. In 2012, Mduduzi Matsane watched…
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From Brits to Bold: How Kagiso Marokana Built Embedded Clothing into a Streetwear Powerhouse
From Brits to Bold: How Kagiso Marokana Built Embedded Clothing into a Streetwear Powerhouse. When Kagiso Marokana started Embedded Clothing…
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Turning Passion into Purpose: How Maureen “Nono” Skosana Built Nono Events
Turning Passion into Purpose: How Maureen “Nono” Skosana Built Nono Events. Maureen “Nono” Skosana never set out to become one…
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TMOF Couriers: Tshidiso Mofokeng’s Vision for Same‑Day Delivery in Townships
TMOF Couriers: Tshidiso Mofokeng’s Vision for Same‑Day Delivery in Townships. In January 2023, Tshidiso Mofokeng, a former South African Post…
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LebzCafé: How Lebohang Nyandeni Brewed Passion in SA’s Coffee Scene
LebzCafé: How Lebohang Nyandeni Brewed Passion in SA’s Coffee Scene. When Lebohang Nyandeni launched LebzCafé in 2021 in Evaton, he…
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Lebo Mositsa Collections: From Tailoring Passion to Celebrated Couture Brand
Lebo Mositsa Collections: From Tailoring Passion to Celebrated Couture Brand. Lebo Mositsa launched her eponymous couture label in Johannesburg, transforming a…
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Luxe African Craft: The Rise of Inga Atelier by Inga Gubeka
Luxe African Craft: The Rise of Inga Atelier by Inga Gubeka. Inga Gubeka launched Inga Atelier in Johannesburg in 2018,…
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Relevance For Men: Tshepo Mashego’s Blueprint for Tailored Success in South Africa
Relevance For Men: Tshepo Mashego’s Blueprint for Tailored Success in South Africa. When Tshepo Mashego founded Relevance For Men in Centurion…
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Mama Afrika Wines: Mpelo Sikhwatha’s Journey to Reimagine African Wine
Mama Afrika Wines: Mpelo Sikhwatha’s Journey to Reimagine African Wine. Mpelo Sikhwatha, a township-raised aficionado, turned his love for wine into Mama Afrika…
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Lifting Local Produce Through Innovation: The Story Behind Indalo Fresh Market
Lifting Local Produce Through Innovation: The Story Behind Indalo Fresh Market. In 2024, Benoni educator‑in‑training Leemo Atumane turned a personal…
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Sipho Khwebula’s Journey from Taxi Driver to Scultpural Furniture Visionary
Sipho Khwebula’s Journey from Taxi Driver to Scultpural Furniture Visionary. When Sipho Khwebula founded Khwebula Arts in January 2019, he…
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LZ Travel’s Rise as a Trusted Luxury Tour Brand in South Africa
LZ Travel’s Rise as a Trusted Luxury Tour Brand in South Africa. In 2017, Lebo Mutloane, a former IT professional…
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