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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Where Wellness Meets the Plate: The Real Lessons Behind Ru Furusa’s Utano Kitchen
Where Wellness Meets the Plate: The Real Lessons Behind Ru Furusa’s Utano Kitchen. Ru Furusa has built something rare in…
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The Rise of Siwela Wines and the Lessons Behind a Transformative South African Brand
The Rise of Siwela Wines and the Lessons Behind a Transformative South African Brand. Siwela Wines began with a single…
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Building a Local Powerhouse: The Story and Lessons Behind Mathinya Animal Shop
Building a Local Powerhouse: The Story and Lessons Behind Mathinya Animal Shop. Mathinya Animal Shop has become a trusted farming…
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The Determined Rise of Dumax Paints and the Entrepreneur Who Built It
The Determined Rise of Dumax Paints and the Entrepreneur Who Built It. Meet Kagiso Nkomo, a commerce graduate from MANCOSA…
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How NMTech SA Turned a Survival Hustle into a National Branding Powerhouse
How NMTech SA Turned a Survival Hustle into a National Branding Powerhouse. When Neo Malatji graduated with a qualification in…
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How Bokone Gas Built Its Momentum and What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Yvonne Rakhuduwe’s Journey
How Bokone Gas Built Its Momentum and What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Yvonne Rakhuduwe’s Journey. When Yvonne Rakhuduwe founded Bokone…
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Timing, Vision and Bold Moves: What DJ Zinhle’s Business Journey Teaches Entrepreneurs
Timing, Vision and Bold Moves: What DJ Zinhle’s Business Journey Teaches Entrepreneurs. DJ Zinhle is known across South Africa as…
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The Grit Behind the Flavor: How Ko Chef Dips Built A Growing Township Food Brand
The Grit Behind the Flavor: How Ko Chef Dips Built A Growing Township Food Brand. The rise of Ko Chef…
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The Real Lessons Behind Apiwe Nxusani Mawela’s Tolokazi Beer Journey
The Real Lessons Behind Apiwe Nxusani Mawela’s Tolokazi Beer Journey. When Apiwe Nxusani Mawela stepped into the brewing industry, she…
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Building Growth from the Ground Up: Lessons from Lebo Mashigo’s Rise in Poultry Farming
Building Growth from the Ground Up: Lessons from Lebo Mashigo’s Rise in Poultry Farming. Lebo Mashigo’s journey into poultry farming…
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How Black Coffee Built a Business Empire Beyond Music
How Black Coffee Built a Business Empire Beyond Music. Black Coffee’s journey is often told through the lens of stages,…
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Carrying a Legacy Forward: The Powerful Rise of Itatulo Premium Leather Footwear
Carrying a Legacy Forward: The Powerful Rise of Itatulo Premium Leather Footwear. The story of Itatulo Premium Leather Footwear is…
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From Pavement to Purpose: The Powerful Business Journey of Brian Lebza
From Pavement to Purpose: The Powerful Business Journey of Brian Lebza. Brian Lebza’s story begins on the pavements of Sunnyside,…
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