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From rooibos research to a new approach to pet skincare

For Associate Professor Gerald Maarman, the journey into entrepreneurship began with an unexpected problem close…

jeraldeneM30th September 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Turning climate research into agricultural impact

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month under the theme “Empowered Women Empower the Nation”. Dr…

jeraldeneM27th August 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Innovative Vending Solutions’ journey from a gumball machine to industry pioneer

For Janneman van der Merwe, entrepreneurship did not begin with a business plan or a…

jeraldeneM29th July 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

TicketBee’s journey, building trust in a sceptical industry

How do you convince an industry to trust two 22-year-olds with their biggest events? For…

jeraldeneM26th June 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

StelliesKos delivering more than just food

When Tsundzuka Mnisi and David Mwangi, co-founders of StelliesKos, first compared notes, they realised they were…

jeraldeneM28th May 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

ReSurfify valorising waste produced from vegetable oil refining process into a sustainable cleaning ingredient

Dr André Valkenburg was finishing his chemical engineering degree when he hit crossroads. Most of…

jeraldeneM24th April 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Fintr turns financial literacy a movement

For many, the word ‘financial literacy’ brings to mind spreadsheets, hard words, and the kind…

jeraldeneM26th March 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Dominique Rocher’s journey on turning waste into a winning biotech idea

Dominique Rocher, co-founder of Urobo Biotech’s story is built from recognising and identifying solutions…

jeraldeneM27th February 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Renier Kriel and the power of purpose-driven media

Renier Kriel, co-founder of The Open Letter, has been an active figure in South Africa’s…

jeraldeneM26th January 2026

Entrepreneur of the Month

Entrepreneur of the Month: Amohetsoe Shale – November 2025

Stellenbosch researcher-turned-entrepreneur is building affordable prosthetics Access to prosthetics remains a global challenge. The World…

jeraldeneM24th November 2025

Entrepreneur of the Month

From rooibos research to a new approach to pet skincare

Turning climate research into agricultural impact

Innovative Vending Solutions’ journey from a gumball machine to industry pioneer

TicketBee’s journey, building trust in a sceptical industry

StelliesKos delivering more than just food

ReSurfify valorising waste produced from vegetable oil refining process into a sustainable cleaning ingredient

Fintr turns financial literacy a movement

Dominique Rocher’s journey on turning waste into a winning biotech idea

Renier Kriel and the power of purpose-driven media

Entrepreneur of the Month: Amohetsoe Shale – November 2025

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