The growth of the South African tech industry can be seen in the sheer number of companies being heavily invested in from around the world. There are many that are solving convenience issues, and those that are making a difference for a range of challenges; from access to market, to improved HIV testing, and greater access to medical professionals.
Here are 20 South African tech entrepreneurs that are improving lives and offering tangible solutions:
- Llew Morkel
- Bevan Ducasse
- Daniel Petz, Stuart Murless, Mattia Ferrini and Endre Vargas
- Lucas Lotter and Charles Faul
- Katlego Maphai, Carl Wazen, Bradley Wattrus and Lungisa Matshoba
- Vian Chinner
- Riaan Conradie and Laurie Olivier
- James Paterson and Benji Meltzer
- Andi Friedman
- Jenny Leslie, Jason Lurie, and Alexio Capovilla
- Peter Flynn, Garth Watson and Malcom Gray
- Matthew Elan Smith, Ndabenhle Junior Ngulube, Marnus van Heerden
- Wesley Lynch
- Mark Bradshaw
- Sheraan Amod
- Chris Harding, Melissa McCoy
- Philip and Malan Joubert
- Ntuthuko Shezi
- Matthew Piper and Karidas Tshintsholo
- Dineo Lioma, Loretta Magagula, Danisa Nkuna and Lindiwe Nkosi