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A spaza shop in Katlehong (Gauteng). Across Gauteng’s townships, a powerful economic ecosystem operates every day, often overlooked, yet responsible for sustaining millions of livelihoods. From spaza shops and street food vendors to backyard rentals and barber shops, township entrepreneurship has become one of South Africa’s most resilient economic forces. Townships are home to roughly half of South Africa’s urban population and host between 800,000 and one million small busi

Images supplied: Founder of SkeeDip, Rachel Mkhondo. In Gauteng, entrepreneurship often moves at the same pace as the province itself - fast, ambitious and deeply personal. Across Johannesburg and its surrounding business hubs, founders are building companies that reflect not only market demand but their own life journeys. In Rivonia, one such story is unfolding through a wellness venture that blends science, personal conviction and a distinctly modern entrepreneurial mindset

Image suppiled: Mumsy Khoza, co-owner of Hoyohoyo Hotels and Resorts. Long before she became a respected force in South Africa’s hospitality industry, Mumsy Khoza wore a nurse’s uniform. That beginning is not a footnote in her story. It is the foundation. Trained in Nursing Education and Community Health, with additional qualifications in midwifery and surgical operating technique, Mumsy’s earliest professional identity was rooted in service. Healthcare demanded discipline, e

On image: Bongani Cigars Team. One thing that always stands out to me about entrepreneurs is their ability to act when they see an opportunity. This mindset has solved countless problems because the world needs problem-solvers more than it needs constant complainers. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a man who noticed a glaring gap in the African market, there was no premium African cigar brand. From that observation, Kamal Moukheiber , CEO of Bongani Cigars, act

Inabold Enterprises has confirmed important updates regarding the much-anticipated Next Generation Business Connect Awards, ensuring the...

Image supplied: Johannesburg, South Africa, 07 July 2025 - In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, data, and automation, Absa has launched a bold new brand television commercial that redefines the intersection of technology and humanity. Titled “The Story Behind the Numbers”,  the campaign marks the latest expression of Absa’s #WeSeeYourStory  - a powerful new brand campaign that builds on the 2024 launched brand repositioning #YourStoryMatters . This next

Mzansi is home to a multitude of talented creatives and fearless serial entrepreneurs who are unafraid to seize opportunities and tackle challenges head-on. Among them is the visionary behind Ndalo Jewellery , Thulani Sifiso Sibanyoni. Based in Duduza, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, Thulani has crafted a brand that beautifully combines cultural heritage with modern sophistication. Through his work, he channels his passion for empowering youth and celebrating African artistry into every

On a sunny Tuesday, April 15th 2025, I had the privilege of attending a landmark event at the SME South Africa premises in Roodepoort, Johannesburg - the inaugural SME Funding Summit . As a seasoned magazine editor accustomed to countless business gatherings - I must say, this was more than just another event. It marked a pivotal moment in our entrepreneurial landscape. Velly Bosega, founder and CEO of SME South Africa, opened the summit with an inspiring and powerful reflect