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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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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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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