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 Kimberley to Mokopane: The Rise of Mma B’s Chicken Farm and Hatchery
From Kimberley to Mokopane: The Rise of Mma B’s Chicken Farm and Hatchery. When Nthabiseng Baloyi walked onto the stage…
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From Job Loss to Purpose: How Cynthia Thusi Built Tlou Collections into a Brand with Impact
From Job Loss to Purpose: How Cynthia Thusi Built Tlou Collections into a Brand with Impact. When Cynthia Thusi lost…
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Arise Magazine’s Journey: How Kea Modise-Moloto Built a Movement of Faith, Fempreneurship, and Purpose
Arise Magazine’s Journey: How Kea Modise-Moloto Built a Movement of Faith, Fempreneurship, and Purpose. In 2016, Kea Modise-Moloto found herself…
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From Township Stylist to Natural Beauty Pioneer: What Nubian Nature Taught Us
From Township Stylist to Natural Beauty Pioneer: What Nubian Nature Taught Us. Shereen Makhanye’s story isn’t a textbook startup tale,…
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AfroBotanics: How Ntombenhle Khathwane Built a Beauty Brand Rooted in African Identity
AfroBotanics: How Ntombenhle Khathwane Built a Beauty Brand Rooted in African Identity. Ntombenhle Khathwane’s entrepreneurial journey began with a simple…
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Masodi Organics, Built With Care: Practical Lessons From Liz Letsoalo’s Thoughtful Beauty Playbook
Masodi Organics, Built With Care: Practical Lessons From Liz Letsoalo’s Thoughtful Beauty Playbook. Liz Letsoalo did not chase hype. She…
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Kiara Health – Forging African Health Futures Through Local Innovation
Kiara Health – Forging African Health Futures Through Local Innovation. Kiara Health began in 2015 as a bold answer to…
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How Growing Paper Blossomed into a Sustainable Brand with Purpose
How Growing Paper Blossomed into a Sustainable Brand with Purpose. Sometimes the most transformative ideas come from ordinary moments. For…
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Funky Ouma: How Anneke van Rooyen and Johannita Eksteen Spiced Up South African Kitchens
Funky Ouma: How Anneke van Rooyen and Johannita Eksteen Spiced Up South African Kitchens. At 67, most people think about…
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Backyard Farms: How Dom Johnson-Allen Turned a Lockdown Challenge into a Sustainable Food Movement
Backyard Farms: How Dom Johnson-Allen Turned a Lockdown Challenge into a Sustainable Food Movement. The global Covid-19 lockdown of 2020…
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From Chemistry to Community: The Rise of D Chem Group Under Nomandla Ngcoya
From Chemistry to Community: The Rise of D Chem Group Under Nomandla Ngcoya. When Nomandla Ngcoya set out to improve…
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From Food Festival Vision to Community Diner: The Rise of Eli Foods and Events
From Food Festival Vision to Community Diner: The Rise of Eli Foods and Events. At a Soweto food festival, Mfundo…
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From Humble Designs to Digital Storytelling: The Rise of Skiti Media Solutions
From Humble Designs to Digital Storytelling: The Rise of Skiti Media Solutions. Phaphama Skiti launched Skiti Media Solutions to transform…
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