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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From Hobby to Hustle: The Growth Story of Mufasa’s Grill / Chill
From Hobby to Hustle: The Growth Story of Mufasa’s Grill / Chill. When Boikanyo Kgoele, a chef from Moretele in…
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Scaling Innovation: The Growth Story and Lessons from Bua Microtronix
Scaling Innovation: The Growth Story and Lessons from Bua Microtronix. When you think of South Africa’s technology and manufacturing landscape,…
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From Tours to Detergents: The Business Journey of Klipcity Holdings
From Tours to Detergents: The Business Journey of Klipcity Holdings. At just 24 years old, Pretoria-based entrepreneur Keabetswe Edward Maifadi…
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How Femalexx PTY LTD is Blending Food, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship
How Femalexx PTY LTD is Blending Food, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship. At 29 years old, Nompendulo Femalexx Aphane has already built…
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From Waitress to Law Firm Owner: The Lessons Behind Noluthando Sigudu Attorneys
From Waitress to Law Firm Owner: The Lessons Behind Noluthando Sigudu Attorneys. Some of the most powerful business stories begin…
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How Job X is Changing the Job Hunt: The Lessons Behind Mzamo Mbhele’s Innovative Brand
How Job X is Changing the Job Hunt: The Lessons Behind Mzamo Mbhele’s Innovative Brand. When opportunities are scarce, innovation…
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How IRAZA Became a Symbol of Street Style: Lessons from a Rising Sneaker Brand
How IRAZA Became a Symbol of Street Style: Lessons from a Rising Sneaker Brand. IRAZA 2.0 isn’t just a sneaker…
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From Rustenburg to Recognition: The Journey of Andrews Filling Station
From Rustenburg to Recognition: The Journey of Andrews Filling Station. When people think of entrepreneurship in South Africa, the first…
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From Bold Leap to Fragrance Empire: The Lessons Behind The Perfume Co. Africa by Bathabile Moreki
From Bold Leap to Fragrance Empire: The Lessons Behind The Perfume Co. Africa by Bathabile Moreki. When Bathabile Moreki walked…
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From Streetwear Roots to Sneakers: The Rise of Letreecha by Matome Rapholo
From Streetwear Roots to Sneakers: The Rise of Letreecha by Matome Rapholo. When Matome Rapholo introduced Letreecha in 2013, it…
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Guarding Dreams: The Story and Lessons Behind Lerumo Lasechaba Security by Sibongile Marokana
Guarding Dreams: The Story and Lessons Behind Lerumo Lasechaba Security by Sibongile Marokana. Building a successful business is never a…
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From Comedy to Commerce: The Business Lessons Behind Mashabela Galane’s Moringa Gin and Moringa Woke
From Comedy to Commerce: The Business Lessons Behind Mashabela Galane’s Moringa Gin and Moringa Woke. Mashabela Papago Galane is best…
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Building Opportunity Through Beauty: The Rise of Petals Beauty by Antoinette Sehoana
Building Opportunity Through Beauty: The Rise of Petals Beauty by Antoinette Sehoana. When Antoinette Sehoana launched Petals Beauty, she wasn’t…
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