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 Street Kid to Property Mogul: The Rise of Gateway Junction
From Street Kid to Property Mogul: The Rise of Gateway Junction. Teboho Twala’s journey is one of grit, vision, and…
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Women in Farming: The Rise of Wenzokuhle Holdings Under Ayanda Mageba Zulu
Women in Farming: The Rise of Wenzokuhle Holdings Under Ayanda Mageba Zulu. When Ayanda Mageba Zulu founded Wenzokuhle Holdings (Pty)…
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Carving a Brand with Precision: The Lessons Behind Veinrawyalbarbers by Vein Unity
Carving a Brand with Precision: The Lessons Behind Veinrawyalbarbers by Vein Unity. When Vein Unity steps into his workspace, he…
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Crafting Luxury from a Garage: The Lessons Behind Hibacci’s Rise
Crafting Luxury from a Garage: The Lessons Behind Hibacci’s Rise. In a world where sneaker culture has become dominated by…
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From Struggle to Strategy: How Indalo Fresh Market is Redefining Township Entrepreneurship
From Struggle to Strategy: How Indalo Fresh Market is Redefining Township Entrepreneurship. On the busy corner of Eiselen Street in…
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Sweet Ambitions: The Rise of YumCart and the Lessons Behind Zoleka Sipamla’s Brand
Sweet Ambitions: The Rise of YumCart and the Lessons Behind Zoleka Sipamla’s Brand. When Zoleka Sipamla co-founded YumCart, she didn’t…
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From Sneakers to Study Guides: The Lessons Behind Tumisang Nkwe’s Dese Africa Journey
From Sneakers to Study Guides: The Lessons Behind Tumisang Nkwe’s Dese Africa Journey. When most entrepreneurs choose one lane, Tumisang…
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From Village Recipes to Retail Shelves: The Rise of Oumies Grandé
From Village Recipes to Retail Shelves: The Rise of Oumies Grandé. Some of the most powerful business stories are rooted…
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Taking Flight: The Story and Lessons Behind Neo Aviation
Taking Flight: The Story and Lessons Behind Neo Aviation. When most children dreamed of flying, Thokozani Miya from Soweto took…
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The Lessons Behind Siba Mtongana’s Entrepreneurial Journey
The Lessons Behind Siba Mtongana’s Entrepreneurial Journey. Siba Mtongana’s name has become synonymous with culinary excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial vision.…
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From Soweto Kitchens to Store Shelves: The Lessons Behind Ama Shwam Shwam
From Soweto Kitchens to Store Shelves: The Lessons Behind Ama Shwam Shwam. In the bustling township of Braamfischerville, Soweto, three…
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From Struggle to Sparkle: The Lessons Behind Super Clean Wheelie
From Struggle to Sparkle: The Lessons Behind Super Clean Wheelie. When Refentse Sekgaobela rolls her cleaning equipment into Moreleta Park,…
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Time, Vision and Grit: The Lessons Behind Ericsson Dorra
Time, Vision and Grit: The Lessons Behind Ericsson Dorra. When most young entrepreneurs in South Africa chase the well-trodden path…
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