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 Setback to Spotlight: How Naledi Thole Built the Na-Lady Brand Empire
From Setback to Spotlight: How Naledi Thole Built the Na-Lady Brand Empire. When you meet Naledi Thole, you meet a…
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Building an Empire Brick by Brick: The Rise of Xoliswa Tini Properties
Building an Empire Brick by Brick: The Rise of Xoliswa Tini Properties. Every great empire begins with a single brick,…
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Lighting Up Opportunity: The Rise and Lessons of Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes
Lighting Up Opportunity: The Rise and Lessons of Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes. When your dream job doesn’t show up, you build…
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From Gazebo to Growth: The Inspiring Rise of Kota 2 Nice and Neliswa Mntungwa
From Gazebo to Growth: The Inspiring Rise of Kota 2 Nice and Neliswa Mntungwa. In the bustling streets of Pietermaritzburg,…
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From Studio to Street: How Lubz Earl Eco Turned Ecowear into a Streetwear Movement
From Studio to Street: How Lubz Earl Eco Turned Ecowear into a Streetwear Movement. When passion meets purpose, the result…
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Building a Township Empire: How Mxolisi Buthelezi’s Khona La Local Stores is Redefining South Africa’s Spaza Economy
Building a Township Empire: How Mxolisi Buthelezi’s Khona La Local Stores is Redefining South Africa’s Spaza Economy. In South Africa’s…
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How Emmanuel Zvada’s 3rd Eye Africa Consulting Group is Shaping Africa’s Future of Work
How Emmanuel Zvada’s 3rd Eye Africa Consulting Group is Shaping Africa’s Future of Work. In a world where industries evolve…
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From Alex Streets to Africa’s Streets: The Business Lessons Behind Bathu
From Alex Streets to Africa’s Streets: The Business Lessons Behind Bathu. Theo Baloyi’s story with Bathu is one of South…
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From R350 to Roots: How AsBongah Produce Grew into a Sweet Potato Snack Powerhouse
From R350 to Roots: How AsBongah Produce Grew into a Sweet Potato Snack Powerhouse. In 2020, when lockdowns disrupted daily…
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DriveConnect SA: Navigating the Road to Accessible Car Ownership
DriveConnect SA: Navigating the Road to Accessible Car Ownership. Many South Africans dream of owning a car, yet the process…
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Purelife Cleaning Solutions: Building a Household Brand Through Affordability and Quality
Purelife Cleaning Solutions: Building a Household Brand Through Affordability and Quality. In the world of household and business cleaning, many…
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Robert Gumede’s Rise: Lessons from Gijima Group and Guma Group
Robert Gumede’s Rise: Lessons from Gijima Group and Guma Group. Robert Gumede’s story is one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial…
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UHURU Consumer Electronics: Building Africa’s Own Tech Legacy
UHURU Consumer Electronics: Building Africa’s Own Tech Legacy. UHURU Consumer Electronics positions itself as Africa’s first homegrown electronics manufacturer, designing…
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