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 Trolley to Thriving Butchery: The Rise of Sizwe’s Grills by Sizwe Sekgopi
From Street Trolley to Thriving Butchery: The Rise of Sizwe’s Grills by Sizwe Sekgopi. In 2009, a young man named…
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How Nape Phasha Built Dlozi Into a Cultural Fashion Movement
How Nape Phasha Built Dlozi Into a Cultural Fashion Movement. In 2020, during the lockdown year that challenged so many,…
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How Max Mqadi Built Max’s Lifestyle into a Global Township Icon
How Max Mqadi Built Max’s Lifestyle into a Global Township Icon. In the early 2000s, Max Mqadi operated a one-room…
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Stitching Success: How Ntuthuko Mdaka Built Marv Custom Auto Upholstery into a Township Powerhouse
Stitching Success: How Ntuthuko Mdaka Built Marv Custom Auto Upholstery into a Township Powerhouse. In Kamaqhekeza Township, just 30 kilometers…
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From Purpose to Prudent: How Prudence Ramotso Built a South African Shoe Brand That Stands Apart
From Purpose to Prudent: How Prudence Ramotso Built a South African Shoe Brand That Stands Apart. In 2019, Prudence Ramotso…
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How Hibacci Transformed From Rugby Cleats to Luxury Sneakers-Lessons in Local Revival and Brand Resilience
How Hibacci Transformed From Rugby Cleats to Luxury Sneakers-Lessons in Local Revival and Brand Resilience. Hacjivah Dayimani, a professional rugby…
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From Lab to Laundry: How Nokuthula Fihla’s Gogo’s Washing Powder Washed Up Success
From Lab to Laundry: How Nokuthula Fihla’s Gogo’s Washing Powder Washed Up Success. At 50 years old, Nokuthula Fihla closed…
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How MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang Built a Multi-Award Winning Catering and Events Brand
How MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang Built a Multi-Award Winning Catering and Events Brand. MmaLj Bokamoso Khutlang’s journey began far from the…
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From Polokwane to the Fashion Stage: The Rise of KINGS WEAR by Lebogang King Wiz
From Polokwane to the Fashion Stage: The Rise of KINGS WEAR by Lebogang King Wiz. In the bustling city of…
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Reviving the Dairy Chain: How Stephen and Nkosana Mtimkulu Built South Western Dairy Into a Purpose-Driven Brand
Reviving the Dairy Chain: How Stephen and Nkosana Mtimkulu Built South Western Dairy Into a Purpose-Driven Brand. In 2010, Stephen…
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How Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil Turned Passion into a Bold African Brand
How Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil Turned Passion into a Bold African Brand. When Loyiso Manga first envisioned Ubuntu Extra…
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Kotonki’s Journey: Turning Scrapped Metal into Rural Empowerment
Kotonki’s Journey: Turning Scrapped Metal into Rural Empowerment. Founder Liz Moynihan, a social entrepreneur, launched Kotonki as a solution to…
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Walking Forward: The Inspirational Journey of Uku’hamba Prosthetics & Orthotics
Walking Forward: The Inspirational Journey of Uku’hamba Prosthetics & Orthotics. When Sibongile Mongadi visited Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2018,…
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