How Zibusiso Mkhwanazi Turned R2000 to R200 Million
From selling sweets during his schooling days, and on the streets of Johannesburg CBD, to creating a ground breaking advertising agency – the story of Zibusiso Mkhwanazi tells of a life spent searching for a reason to live differently from the crowd, and also creating a media conglomerate that promotes African excellence. How A UKZN […]
Appletiser’s SA Factory: Where Innovation Meets the Elgin Valley
Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of the Elgin Valley in South Africa, Appletiser’s SA factory stands as a testament to innovation and excellence. This iconic facility, located in one of the country’s most fertile agricultural regions, has been the heart of Appletiser’s production since its inception. Let’s take a closer look at where this […]
The Real Owner of MAQ Washing Powder
The owner of MAQ Washing Powder, Shoaib Iqbal, is a name synonymous with resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial success. Arriving in South Africa in 2001 with nothing but a dream, Iqbal transformed a small idea into a detergent empire that now rivals global giants like Omo. Today, MAQ Washing Powder is the second highest-selling detergent in […]
How A UKZN Dropout Became A Success From Selling Cleaning Products
In 2011, Rishav Juglall dropped out of the University of KwaZulu Natal at a young of 21, and launched Rocky Brands, a company supplying over 400 stores with cleaning products in South Africa and the continent. The Rise & Success of K-Way Clothing Brand As you’d expect, he initially dealt with a lot of rejection […]
Siwela Wines: How Siwela Masoga Built the Brand
Siwela Masoga is one of the leading black female winemakers in South Africa. She’s the founder and CEO of Siwela Wines, a wine company she founded in 2018. Masoga hails from Marulaneng, a small village in Ga Mphahlele, Limpopo. She wasn’t born with an entrepreneurial background, she was raised by single mother who’s an educator. […]
The Success Story of Nirmala Juice
Nirmala Juice was launched in 2015 by Motshabi Hlatshaneni, a young and bubbly entrepreneur who’s lovingly known as simply ‘Mo’. She spent some time working in the hospitality industry across the US, and experienced how the cold pressed juicing phenomena could heal and transform a person’s lifestyle and health. Natural is always best. So we […]
Zunaid Moti’s Net Worth: A Look at His Business Empire
Zunaid Moti is a prominent South African businessman known for his vast empire spanning mining, real estate, and finance. As the head of the Moti Group, he has built a fortune through strategic investments and high-stakes deals. But just how much is Zunaid Moti’s net worth? Let’s explore his financial success and business ventures. Background […]
How Lehlogonolo Motseeng Successfully Launched Moja Chicken After Quiting His Job
Growing up in Taung, North West – Lehlogonolo Motseeng has always been an entrepreneur at heart, he started selling sweets at the age of 11 to help with the finances at home. This eventually led to him running a spaza shop from home. After matriculating, he moved to Johannesburg in 2006 to hustle. He worked […]
Big Brands, For Less Rands: How JAM Clothing Became A Successful Retail Chain
Having to choose between paying the electricity bill or a sparkly new top is almost crippling, but with JAM Clothing, you no longer have to spend time in the dark. How Mikie Monoketsi Rebounded From A Messy Divorce With A R10K Spice Business JAM Clothing is a South African retailer with over 100 stores throughout […]
How Mike Nkuna Became A Billionaire Property Tycoon
Mike Nkuna started out his business career in 1979 by working in his father’s butchery to support his family. After 3 years, he decided to branch out of the family business, and established a construction company to take advantage of the subsidies the apartheid government was offering to black residents. In 1983, he got his […]