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ABVA: Andile Tlhoaéle
Andile Tlhoaéle shares lessons from early career days, the global perspective and his new role as Chairman of ABVA with Juliet Pitman.
Andile Tlhoaéle shares lessons from early career days, the global perspective and his new role as Chairman of ABVA with Juliet Pitman.
Black Bird Glass Recycling: Shiralda & Karl Mitas
Husband-And-Wife Team Shiralda And Karl Mitas Launched Their Business, Black Bird Glass Recycling, In The Western Cape In 2005. By Day, Shiralda Works As A Pa At Old Mutual; By Night, She Oversees The Administration Side Of The Business, While Karl Sees To The Daily Operations.
Husband-And-Wife Team Shiralda And Karl Mitas Launched Their Business, Black Bird Glass Recycling, In The Western Cape In 2005. By Day, Shiralda Works As A Pa At Old Mutual; By Night, She Oversees The Administration Side Of The Business, While Karl Sees To The Daily Operations.
Black Like Me: Herman Mashaba
Herman Mashaba, founder of Black Like Me, takes no prisoners as he shares some insights and offers advice to young entrepreneurs of today.
Herman Mashaba, founder of Black Like Me, takes no prisoners as he shares some insights and offers advice to young entrepreneurs of today.
Capitec Bank: Riaan Stassen
By starting Capitec Bank, CEO Riaan Stassen, was instrumental in introducing the first new retail bank to the South African market in 20 years. He discusses what he’s learned with Entrepreneur magazine.
By starting Capitec Bank, CEO Riaan Stassen, was instrumental in introducing the first new retail bank to the South African market in 20 years. He discusses what he’s learned with Entrepreneur magazine.
ChessCube: Mark Levitt
A freemium chess site uses innovative ideas to attract users and investors.
A freemium chess site uses innovative ideas to attract users and investors.
Dr Billy Gallagher
World renowned chef Dr Billy Gallagher retired in July 2008 after an illustrious career in the hospitality industry. Monique Verduyn spoke to him about the highs and lows of the hospitality industry.
World renowned chef Dr Billy Gallagher retired in July 2008 after an illustrious career in the hospitality industry. Monique Verduyn spoke to him about the highs and lows of the hospitality industry.
Fashionex: Tonia Zorbas
A young entrepreneur imports a novel idea to South Africa and launches a successful business.
A young entrepreneur imports a novel idea to South Africa and launches a successful business.
GetAGreatBoss.com: Gavin Symanowitz
An innovative new website helps people find a boss they want to work for.
An innovative new website helps people find a boss they want to work for.
HaveYouHeard: Milward Brown
A new breed of agency is harnessing word-of-mouth marketing to great effect.
A new breed of agency is harnessing word-of-mouth marketing to great effect.
Joburg Life: Abied Mahmet & Deelan Moodaley
Abied Mahmet (30) and Deelan Moodaley (26) both left careers in IT in 2002 to start Joburg Life, an events co-ordination and marketing company that organises parties, raves, concept events, and private and corporate events. On any given weekend their parties host 2 000 people.
Abied Mahmet (30) and Deelan Moodaley (26) both left careers in IT in 2002 to start Joburg Life, an events co-ordination and marketing company that organises parties, raves, concept events, and private and corporate events. On any given weekend their parties host 2 000 people.
KZN Youth in Business Co-operative: Mfundo Thango
Mfundo Thango discusses early entrepreneurship, funding challenges and what it means to be the best at what you do.
Mfundo Thango discusses early entrepreneurship, funding challenges and what it means to be the best at what you do.
Leseli Media: Stephen Morake
A graphic artist is building an innovative local taxi advertising business from experience gained abroad.
A graphic artist is building an innovative local taxi advertising business from experience gained abroad.
Lowe Bull: Mick Shepard & Nick Liatos
A shareholding that offers the best of both worlds.
A shareholding that offers the best of both worlds.
Miriam Rapea: Smelling The Coffee
Winning combination convinces entrepreneur to go it alone.
Winning combination convinces entrepreneur to go it alone.
Netsense: Kirsty Ross
Kirsty Ross, 28, is founder of Netsense, Netcare’s value-added client service and a first in the South African private hospital industry. The company offers a range of in-hospital beauty treatments that are aimed at making a patient’s stay at hospital more comfortable and conducive to a faster recovery
Kirsty Ross, 28, is founder of Netsense, Netcare’s value-added client service and a first in the South African private hospital industry. The company offers a range of in-hospital beauty treatments that are aimed at making a patient’s stay at hospital more comfortable and conducive to a faster recovery
Nfactorial Consulting: Lindiwe Ngwenya
Small consultancy carves a niche by specialising in the SME sector.
Small consultancy carves a niche by specialising in the SME sector.
Ngage Public Relations: Russell Tandy & Renay De Witt
Russell Tandy And Renay De Witt, Both In Their Early Twenties, Launched Their Pr Business In 2005. Together They Bring A Fresh Approach To The Staid Mining And Engineering Sectors
Russell Tandy And Renay De Witt, Both In Their Early Twenties, Launched Their Pr Business In 2005. Together They Bring A Fresh Approach To The Staid Mining And Engineering Sectors
NGO Endeavor SA: Malik Fal
Malik Fal, MD of entrepreneurship NGO, Endeavor SA, talks about wealth creation, entrepreneurial challenges and the models needed to support entrepreneurs in South Africa.
Malik Fal, MD of entrepreneurship NGO, Endeavor SA, talks about wealth creation, entrepreneurial challenges and the models needed to support entrepreneurs in South Africa.
NJOY: Mark Taitz
It looks, feels and tastes like a fag, but poses none of the problems – a local entrepreneur introduces South African smokers to the e-cigarette.
It looks, feels and tastes like a fag, but poses none of the problems – a local entrepreneur introduces South African smokers to the e-cigarette.
Nontwenhle Mchunu: Heavenly Delights
A young entrepreneur from KwaZulu Natal has built her business on the art of making fine chocolate.
A young entrepreneur from KwaZulu Natal has built her business on the art of making fine chocolate.
Performa Ball: Yossi Montrose
Fitness entrepreneur proves that a healthy workplace is a happy workplace.
Fitness entrepreneur proves that a healthy workplace is a happy workplace.
Rekopane Payroll Services: KK Diaz
KK Diaz drags payroll education out of the doldrums and into the light.
KK Diaz drags payroll education out of the doldrums and into the light.
Roots Restaurant & Gallery: Reggie Makhetha
A restaurant with a twist captures the new soul of SA’s iconic township.
A restaurant with a twist captures the new soul of SA’s iconic township.
Soweto Business Guide: Pumla Ntsele
Young entrepreneur introduces directory of Sowetan businesses.
Young entrepreneur introduces directory of Sowetan businesses.
The Business Trust: Brian Whittaker
Brian Whittaker, CE of The Business Trust, shares what he’s learnt about entrepreneurship, collective cooperation and overcoming challenges.
Brian Whittaker, CE of The Business Trust, shares what he’s learnt about entrepreneurship, collective cooperation and overcoming challenges.
Tiny Feet Giant Leaps: Shantal Vivekanandan and Ntabiseng Sithole
By offering busy parents a stimulating environment for their children during school holidays, two young entrepreneurs are building a lucrative business.
By offering busy parents a stimulating environment for their children during school holidays, two young entrepreneurs are building a lucrative business.
Vespaghetti: Frans Groenewald
Graphic designer follows his dream and catches the eye of UK celebrity chef.
Graphic designer follows his dream and catches the eye of UK celebrity chef.
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