Upstarts

iLearn: Richard Rayne

Onsite and online learning company focuses on tailor-made education.

Lesego Malatsi

This is the remarkable story of a fashion designer from the streets of Soweto whose passion, talent and entrepreneurial flair have taken him to places of international greatness.

Gamin on the Go: Gareth and Sandy Kirkbride

An exciting new business concept focuses on the fun side of life.

1Stream: Jed Hewson and Bruce von Maltitz

Cape-Town based start-up provides first-class solution for global online retail giant.

More Hotels Group: Robert More, Britt More, Peter John Scott

The More Hotels’ formula has bucked the tourism downswing by combining innovation with customer service.

Mola-Maru Cleaning Services: Marumo Marumo and Andrew Molabe

Low start-up costs make this cleaning service ideal for sweeping up profits quickly.

Daddy’s Deals: Daniel Aufrichtig

Online start-up, Daddy’s Deals, gets a boost by teaming up with a major player in the local online retail space.

KitOUT: Braam Heiberg and Divan Botha

Two entrepreneurs are bringing an old favourite in kiddies wear back.

IntelliPERMIT: Scott Bredin

Australian mining operation beefs up safety with SA software.

Wilderness Safaris: Andy Payne

Doing well by doing good.

Ice Cream Ninjas’: Anton Fester

It’s ice cream like you have never seen it before! The Ice Cream Ninjas’ fun concept has literally had customers screaming for more.

NQ Jewellery: Nqobile Nkosi

A self-starter opens Soweto’s first jewellery manufacturing and retail outlet, and links up with the international market.

Get Green: Chris Edington

A web hosting company rides the wave of the eco-revolution.

Reward-If-Found: Steve English

A quirky new start-up taps into people’s inherent honesty – and rewards it.

Dashboard Integrated Marketing: Mthunzi Plaatjie and Mpange Chapeshamano

An integrated agency discovers the key to landing business in Africa.

Tsheola Dinare Tours: Jojo Tsheola

A tour operator builds an award-winning business by pursuing every chance that’s presented to him.

Nfactorial Consulting: Lindiwe Ngwenya

Small consultancy carves a niche by specialising in the SME sector.

Roots Restaurant & Gallery: Reggie Makhetha

A restaurant with a twist captures the new soul of SA’s iconic township.

Rekopane Payroll Services: KK Diaz

KK Diaz drags payroll education out of the doldrums and into the light.

ChessCube: Mark Levitt

A freemium chess site uses innovative ideas to attract users and investors.