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 Kate Jambela and Graham Knox Built Township Winery into a Community-Led Wine Movement
How Kate Jambela and Graham Knox Built Township Winery into a Community-Led Wine Movement. Township Winery began as a bold…
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How Sandy maGumede and Pam Biyela Grew Zulu Girl Wines into a Cultural and Commercial Success
How Sandy maGumede and Pam Biyela Grew Zulu Girl Wines into a Cultural and Commercial Success. Longtime friends Sandy maGumede and Pam Biyela launched…
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How Precious Thamaga‑Mazibuko Built Precious Celebrations into a Luxury Event Powerhouse
How Precious Thamaga‑Mazibuko Built Precious Celebrations into a Luxury Event Powerhouse. In 2011, after climbing the ranks in hospitality and…
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How Karidas Tshintsholo Built Khula to Revolutionize South African Farming
How Karidas Tshintsholo Built Khula to Revolutionize South African Farming. In 2016, Karidas Tshintsholo, Matthew Piper and Jackson Dyora launched…
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How Neo Star Travel & Tours Became a Trusted Holiday Partner
How Neo Star Travel & Tours Became a Trusted Holiday Partner. In 2013, Tshukudu Moepadira launched Neo Star Travel & Tours…
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How Mokgadi Mabela Built Native Nosi from Family Legacy to Thriving Honey Brand
How Mokgadi Mabela Built Native Nosi from Family Legacy to Thriving Honey Brand. In Pretoria, South Africa, Mokgadi Mabela revived her…
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How Mlungisi Mula Turned Konkhe Kuhamba Kahle into SA’s Urban Fashion Brand
How Mlungisi Mula Turned Konkhe Kuhamba Kahle into SA’s Urban Fashion Brand. In 2014, driven by a lifelong passion for…
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How Sihle Magubane Turned Sihle’s Brew into South Africa’s Premier Coffee Brand
How Sihle Magubane Turned Sihle’s Brew into South Africa’s Premier Coffee Brand. In 2012, Sihle Magubane, a young man from…
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How Mohope Brew Became a Proudly South African Craft Beer
How Mohope Brew Became a Proudly South African Craft Beer. In 2019, Lebona Moleli, a trained biochemist with extensive brewing…
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How L&M Group Became a Leading Removals and Cleaning Brand in SA
How L&M Group Became a Leading Removals and Cleaning Brand in SA. Founded in 2010, L&M Group began as a…
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How BubblyBling Concepts Became a Beauty Brand Success
How BubblyBling Concepts Became a Beauty Brand Success. In Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Noluvuyo “Bubbly” Sodela parlayed her dramatic life transitions, ranging…
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Mrabaraba 0308 Denims: Lucky Lentsoane’s Blueprint for Crafting South African Denim
Mrabaraba 0308 Denims: Lucky Lentsoane’s Blueprint for Crafting South African Denim. Founded officially on October 17, 2017 by Lucky Lentsoane, Mrabaraba 0308 Denims emerged…
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Akani Paints: How Cate Olifant Turned Grit into Growth
Akani Paints: How Cate Olifant Turned Grit into Growth. In the heart of Limpopo’s Nkowankowa industrial zone, Akani Paints was…
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