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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Tolokazi Beer: How Apiwe Nxusani‑Mawela Crafted an African Legacy
Tolokazi Beer: How Apiwe Nxusani‑Mawela Crafted an African Legacy. In 2019, alumna of SABMiller and South Africa’s first Black female…
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Seven Colours Eatery: How Nolukhanyo Dube‑Cele Brought SA Soul Food to the Waterfront
Seven Colours Eatery: How Nolukhanyo Dube‑Cele Brought SA Soul Food to the Waterfront. Chef Nolukhanyo “Nolu” Dube‑Cele turned a lifetime…
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Blue-Print for Success: How Africa PaintHub Covered Gaps in South African Coatings
Blue-Print for Success: How Africa PaintHub Covered Gaps in South African Coatings. A group of young professionals set out to…
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Ribbons Collection: How Lerato Makhisa Built a Bespoke Shoe Brand
Ribbons Collection: How Lerato Makhisa Built a Bespoke Shoe Brand. In the heart of Bloemfontein, South Africa, a passion for…
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Nilotiqa: How Thokozile Mangwiro Built a Natural Haircare Brand
Nilotiqa: How Thokozile Mangwiro Built a Natural Haircare Brand. In 2016, South African entrepreneur Thokozile Mangwiro launched Nilotiqa, a natural…
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Waist Wrapp SA: Empowering Confidence Through Shapewear Innovation
Waist Wrapp SA: Empowering Confidence Through Shapewear Innovation. In the bustling world of fashion and wellness, Waist Wrapp SA stands…
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Blue Chic SA: Mmapake Sekgoele’s Journey from Instagram Boutique to Urban Luxury Retailer
Blue Chic SA: Mmapake Sekgoele’s Journey from Instagram Boutique to Urban Luxury Retailer. In the dynamic world of fashion, few…
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How House of FabroSanz Became a Leading African Fashion Brand
How House of FabroSanz Became a Leading African Fashion Brand. In 2011, amidst the vibrant energy of the FIFA World…
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SilkytoSatin: How Sharon Damons Aims To Transform Natural Hair Care in SA
SilkytoSatin: How Sharon Damons Aims To Transform Natural Hair Care in SA. In 2021, at just 23 years old, Sharon…
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Exclusive Beds: Khulekani Mathe’s Journey to Redefining Sleep
Exclusive Beds: Khulekani Mathe’s Journey to Redefining Sleep. In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, few stories resonate as deeply as…
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How Rashid Thobega Stewart Built LandLords Footwear
How Rashid Thobega Stewart Built LandLords Footwear. Rashid Thobega Stewart has transformed a personal passion into a thriving business: LandLords…
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Empowering SMMEs: The Strategic Rise of Katlego Advisory Under Katlego Mohajane
Empowering SMMEs: The Strategic Rise of Katlego Advisory Under Katlego Mohajane. In the dynamic landscape of South African entrepreneurship, Katlego…
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Freshmo Brands: How Paul Masilo Transformed Oral Care in Africa with Sachet Innovation
Freshmo Brands: How Paul Masilo Transformed Oral Care in Africa with Sachet Innovation. In a market dominated by multinational giants,…
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