When women venture into male-dominated industries, they are often faced with challenges of degradation, stereotype and discrimination by men who feel that women are not worthy of those positions. Mbali Sibeko, who is not afraid to get her hands greasy, has had to stand up for herself many times to...
A keen interest in wine, combined with an independent spirit, is what propelled KwaMashu-born entrepreneur, Jay Nkosi to a path that birthed a flourishing wine brand called JNW (Jay Nkosi Wines). Founded in February this year, JNW’s selection of wines is a reflection of a constantly growing world of the...
It took Thimna Shooto one look in the mirror to accept that she was not happy with her body and that she needed to make a change in order to achieve her goal. While many aspire to lose some kilos, the 24-year-old Tshwane-based “Fitness Queen” was on a quest to...
With many regions feeling the pinch of water shortages, it is apparent that water scarcity is a problem in South Africa and more ways to save water need to be implemented. Understanding this dilemma, and doing their bit to use water sparingly, are two agribusiness entrepreneurs who chose a revolutionary...
Following retrenchment from a stable job, Umlazi entrepreneur, Thuladu Mngadi (39) was required to rapidly think of other means of earning a living. It was after realising the hardships of finding employment, despite her paralegal qualification and experience, that she decided to go a different route by starting her own...
The beauty industry is relentlessly thriving with thousands of products from various brands promising the desired ‘flawless skin’. What many people don’t realise is that some of these products are laden with chemicals which can do more damage than good for the skin. Ardently providing a better alternative is Ekurhuleni...
While many individuals are not bold enough to take a leap of faith in pursuing their passion or starting a business, Lucia Bugana is one of the few who risked it all to start her very own law firm, Nditsheni Lucia Bugana Attorneys (NLB Attorneys). Originally from Venda, in Limpopo,...
With the unsettling scarceness of jobs in the country, many South Africans are relying on small businesses to survive. Among them is recent make-up artist graduate, Snenhlanhla Buthelezi (31) who decided to utilise her talent and start a nail technician business. The Nongoma born and Kwa-Hlabisa raised mother of two...
When it comes to planning special celebratory occasions, not many events companies can bring in the chic and glamour that Kwela Events boasts about. From organizing graduation parties to planning birthday parties, founder and owner, Ntombifuthi Shezi makes sure that she adds a different touch to every event, making it...
The collective sound of chickens clucking in the morning might be an irritation to many, but for businessman Lekau Sehoana, it is the sound of another profitable day in business. Based in the town of Dennilton at Sekhukhune District in Limpopo, Sehoana, who is affectionately known as ‘babes we live...