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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

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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

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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

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Fintr turns financial literacy a movement

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

jeraldeneM26th March 2026

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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

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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

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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

Here’s how 18-Year-Old Juwan Dippenaar is reimagining agricultural trade

When most 18-year-olds were focused on exams, sports, or making weekend plans with friends, Hoërskool…

jeraldeneM29th October 2025

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Dr. Du Preez van Staden and Dr. Ross Vermeulen: Fluorobiotech

Fluorobiotech: Local scientists bringing Biotech research to life in Africa Entrepreneurship often begins in unexpected places.…

jeraldeneM30th September 2025

Entrepreneur of the Month

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

Dr. Du Preez van Staden and Dr. Ross Vermeulen: Fluorobiotech

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