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 Lab to Laundry: How Nokuthula Fihla’s Gogo’s Washing Powder Washed Up Success
From Lab to Laundry: How Nokuthula Fihla’s Gogo’s Washing Powder Washed Up Success. At 50 years old, Nokuthula Fihla closed…
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How MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang Built a Multi-Award Winning Catering and Events Brand
How MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang Built a Multi-Award Winning Catering and Events Brand. MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang’s journey began far from the…
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From Polokwane to the Fashion Stage: The Rise of KINGS WEAR by Lebogang King Wiz
From Polokwane to the Fashion Stage: The Rise of KINGS WEAR by Lebogang King Wiz. In the bustling city of…
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Reviving the Dairy Chain: How Stephen and Nkosana Mtimkulu Built South Western Dairy Into a Purpose-Driven Brand
Reviving the Dairy Chain: How Stephen and Nkosana Mtimkulu Built South Western Dairy Into a Purpose-Driven Brand. In 2010, Stephen…
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How Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil Turned Passion into a Bold African Brand
How Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil Turned Passion into a Bold African Brand. When Loyiso Manga first envisioned Ubuntu Extra…
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Kotonki’s Journey: Turning Scrapped Metal into Rural Empowerment
Kotonki’s Journey: Turning Scrapped Metal into Rural Empowerment. Founder Liz Moynihan, a social entrepreneur, launched Kotonki as a solution to…
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Walking Forward: The Inspirational Journey of Uku’hamba Prosthetics & Orthotics
Walking Forward: The Inspirational Journey of Uku’hamba Prosthetics & Orthotics. When Sibongile Mongadi visited Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2018,…
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Bridging the Divide: How iSchoolAfrica Empowers Deaf Youth Through Tech
Bridging the Divide: How iSchoolAfrica Empowers Deaf Youth Through Tech. When Chelsea Williamson first stepped into her role at iSchoolAfrica,…
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Turning Fear into Safety: How Izipho Zokuphila Tracking Became a Lifeline for Women and Children
Turning Fear into Safety: How Izipho Zokuphila Tracking Became a Lifeline for Women and Children. When Durban University of Technology…
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Creating Confidence Through the Kitchen: The Inspiring Journey of Spectrum Chefs Academy
Creating Confidence Through the Kitchen: The Inspiring Journey of Spectrum Chefs Academy. When Cheryl Terblanche began teaching her son, Shay,…
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Coding Confidence: How Robotics with Neurodiverse Ignites Potential with Lego and Inclusivity
Coding Confidence: How Robotics with Neurodiverse Ignites Potential with Lego and Inclusivity. In classrooms across South Africa, children are often…
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From Shelter to Stability: How iKhaya Lekhaya Transformed Informal Housing with Social Innovation
From Shelter to Stability: How iKhaya Lekhaya Transformed Informal Housing with Social Innovation. In South Africa’s informal settlements, everyday life…
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Blending Passion and Purpose: How Bontle Tshole’s Baaa Smoothie Bar Became a Health Movement
Blending Passion and Purpose: How Bontle Tshole’s Baaa Smoothie Bar Became a Health Movement. Johannesburg-born entrepreneur Bontle Tshole spent years…
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