Upstarts

The NGO space isn’t easy. It’s a constant uphill battle to connect scarce resources with the vulnerable. Annelise de Jager has persevered in this space because she’s tapped into her personal purpose and values.

Patrick O’Shea Of Hi Honey Infusions on what put the bee in his bonnet.

Kevin Vermaak has managed to turn an 8-day mountain bike stage race into a renowned international brand. But it wasn’t easy. Although the Absa Cape Epic is now a successful race with a strong title sponsor and R63 Million in annual turnover, getting it there wasn’t easy. Here are 6 inspirational...

Bojan and Lidija Ivanovic, founders of Balkan Burger, started their business for less than R5 000. Thanks to exposure at markets, they’re now busy every day of the week, and have become successful niche caterers.

Stuart Minnaar launched Yappo while he was studying at UCT. He’s won start-up funds, secured angel investment and has even been approached by a multinational to sell the business. Here are his tips for building a start-up that others want to invest in – and even buy.

Forrest Gump’s mama said shoes can tell a lot about a person. But millions around the world, especially children, can’t afford them. Find out how Wesley Vos is making money and doing good with a ‘buy one, give one’ policy.

Youngster from Jozi, William Thubakgale takes on industry problems... from his dorm room with his start-up QPLAY MUSIC.

Young, creative South Africans are showing the world a new way to see the continent.

Entrepreneur, Justin Smith, who was told he’d never walk again has dedicated his life to helping others do just that with his start-up Just Walk Bionics.

Experienced entrepreneur, Andrew Smith is changing kids’ lives by teaching them how to build a business with his company Gap Entrepreneur.

Whether they’re innovating and bringing the market new products, creating hundreds of new jobs, boosting the economy or inspiring other entrepreneurial businesses to take flight, entrepreneurs are making a difference to the world around them. The annual Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year awards celebrate these businesses and their achievements....

Local matric student is focused on one core goal: For SA’s youth to unite.

Global platform gives start-ups the chance to access international markets and attract funding from beyond SA’s shores.

The birth of an enduring local brand.

Born-to-be-entrepreneur uses his surroundings to great advantage, leveraging his student status to build a business that has grown exponentially since he finished his degree.

Most start-ups look for funding. The founders of Citymob were looking for a partner whose skills perfectly complemented their own.

Keith Bete wants to make his brand, Ubuntuism Clothing, Africa’s answer to Nike. His mentor, Angel Jones, is helping to ground him… and give him wings.

Sighted: Young entrepreneur making his mark on business – while still in school.

Two entrepreneurs are proving that they’d rather have great people who believe passionately in what they’re doing than a big VC deal.