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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How Spinach Bread Became a Social Revolution: Lessons from Lufefe Nomjana, The Spinach King
How Spinach Bread Became a Social Revolution: Lessons from Lufefe Nomjana, The Spinach King. In 2011, armed with just R40,…
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From Taung to Transforming Africa: The Journey and Lessons Behind Dr. Danny Tong’s InvesTong Group
From Taung to Transforming Africa: The Journey and Lessons Behind Dr. Danny Tong’s InvesTong Group. Born and raised in the…
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From Corporate to Culture: The Rise of Monosi Movements and the Lessons Behind Its Success
From Corporate to Culture: The Rise of Monosi Movements and the Lessons Behind Its Success. In 2019, Monosi Kotsoe, a…
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Crafting a Legacy: How Sheldon Tatchell Built Legends Barbershop into a Community Icon
Crafting a Legacy: How Sheldon Tatchell Built Legends Barbershop into a Community Icon. Sheldon Tatchell’s journey from a skilled barber…
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Crafting Success from the Ground Up: Lessons from Sello Phala and Phala Industries
Crafting Success from the Ground Up: Lessons from Sello Phala and Phala Industries. Building a thriving business in the competitive…
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How Kabelo Lekalakala Built PITSO Ostrich Farm into a Trusted Meat Supplier
How Kabelo Lekalakala Built PITSO Ostrich Farm into a Trusted Meat Supplier. Kabelo Lekalakala’s journey into ostrich farming wasn’t scripted…
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From Garage Hustle to Multi‑Sector Empire: The Rise of Calvin & Family Group
From Garage Hustle to Multi‑Sector Empire: The Rise of Calvin & Family Group. Calvin Mathibeli launched Calvin & Family Group…
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From Free State to Southern Africa: The Rise of Patrick’s Machinery and Its Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
From Free State to Southern Africa: The Rise of Patrick’s Machinery and Its Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. What does it…
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How ShopShop Disrupted the Apple Market in South Africa-Lessons from Banele Zakhele Msibi’s Journey
How ShopShop Disrupted the Apple Market in South Africa-Lessons from Banele Zakhele Msibi’s Journey. In a digital world crowded with…
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How 30 South Transformed Recycled Ocean Waste into Adventure‑Ready Sunglasses
How 30 South Transformed Recycled Ocean Waste into Adventure‑Ready Sunglasses. One early morning on Willard Beach near Ballito, South Africa,…
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From One-Bedroom Flat to Outdoor Media Leader: The Rise of Bona Phandle Media
From One-Bedroom Flat to Outdoor Media Leader: The Rise of Bona Phandle Media. Kanya Nqelanga launched Bona Phandle Media in…
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How Mhlengi Ngcobo Built CoffeeMM Through Grit and Vision
How Mhlengi Ngcobo Built CoffeeMM Through Grit and Vision. At just 13 years old, Mhlengi Ngcobo was diagnosed with hypertension,…
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From Personal Loss to Design Leadership: The Creative Journey of Living Inspired Interiors
From Personal Loss to Design Leadership: The Creative Journey of Living Inspired Interiors. Tanya Solomon’s path into interior design is…
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