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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Moving Faster Than the Market: The Story Behind MTE Xpress
Moving Faster Than the Market: The Story Behind MTE Xpress. MTE Xpress was founded by Sboniso Ngema, who serves as…
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From a Single Guesthouse to a Hospitality Group: The Ilawu Story
From a Single Guesthouse to a Hospitality Group: The Ilawu Story. Meet hospitality entrepreneur Siphiwe Ngcobo, the owner of Ilawu…
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From Cedara to Commercial Scale: The Story Behind Tusokuhle Farming
From Cedara to Commercial Scale: The Story Behind Tusokuhle Farming. Meet Andile Ngcobo, an agricultural entrepreneur and the founder of…
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Nurturing Education and Purpose: The Story Behind Bubblebee Academy
Nurturing Education and Purpose: The Story Behind Bubblebee Academy. Meet Nomacebo Penelope Moamogwa, the founder and CEO of Bubblebee Academy,…
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Turning a Home Into a Destination: The Story Behind Brima Café
Turning a Home Into a Destination: The Story Behind Brima Café. Brima Café is the result of a deliberate vision…
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Unemployment to Job Creation: The Real Business Lessons Behind Bots Bakers
Unemployment to Job Creation: The Real Business Lessons Behind Bots Bakers. Emmanuel Mothae’s journey into entrepreneurship began in Botshabelo township…
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Rejected, Then Resilient: How Fezile Dlamini Turned Setbacks Into Scooter RSA
Rejected, Then Resilient: How Fezile Dlamini Turned Setbacks Into Scooter RSA. Fezile Dlamini’s entrepreneurial journey began with rejection. An engineer…
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Creative Powerhouse: The Making of M&N and Africa’s Agency Ambition
Creative Powerhouse: The Making of M&N and Africa’s Agency Ambition. The story of M+N begins with modest means and a…
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Local Frustration to Practical Innovation: The Business Journey of Avelà Mthembu
Local Frustration to Practical Innovation: The Business Journey of Avelà Mthembu. A growing number of South African businesses are exploring…
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Owning the Voice: The Business Journey and Lessons of Tiffany Markman
Owning the Voice: The Business Journey and Lessons of Tiffany Markman. Clear communication is often treated as a soft skill,…
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A Brand Built on Care: The Rise of Amadlomo Funeral Plan Under Khunjulwa Zililo
A Brand Built on Care: The Rise of Amadlomo Funeral Plan Under Khunjulwa Zililo. Khunjulwa Zililo’s entrepreneurial journey reflects a…
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Built on Grit and Fire: The Enterprise Rise of Pleasure Hlungwani
Built on Grit and Fire: The Enterprise Rise of Pleasure Hlungwani. Pleasure Hlungwani’s business journey is rooted in decisive action…
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How Tshepiso Nyakane Built Thee Gifted Hands Into a Culinary Powerhouse
How Tshepiso Nyakane Built Thee Gifted Hands Into a Culinary Powerhouse. Thee Gifted Hands Pty Ltd was founded by Tshepiso…
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