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      The Hope Dealers

      The Hope Dealers: Makers Valley Gives Joburg’s Jobless a Way to Start Their Own Businesses

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026 939 0

      Once a manufacturing hub, Makers Valley is now a thriving community of artists, farmers, crafters and changemakers who are being uplifted rather than pushed out!   Johannesburg, South Africa (07…

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      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 5, 2026September 5, 2026 1,289 0

      South Africa is officially on the radar of aspiring entrepreneurs around the globe, ranking among the 10 most searched-for countries for starting a business.   South Africa (05 September 2026)…

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      Grade 7s Prove They’re Never too Young to Become Entrepreneurs

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 1,697 0

      VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy learners put their business skills to the test at a Market Day filled with food, creativity and plenty of ambition.   Cape Town, South Africa…

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      4 South African Entrepreneurs Who Turned Setbacks into Success

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 2,420 0

      Every successful business has a story that almost ended differently. These four South African entrepreneurs came dangerously close to closing their doors before finding the breakthrough that changed everything.  …

      From Saving Restaurants to Inspiring South Africa: Wendy Alberts’ Next Adventure!

      From Saving Restaurants to Inspiring South Africa: Wendy Alberts’ Next Adventure!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque July 22, 2026 971 0

      Wendy Alberts has spent decades championing South Africa’s hospitality industry but her latest mission is encouraging people to discover the beauty of the country while creating meaningful impact along the…

      Tshaamano Mabuba

      Meet the Young Founder Using AI to Make Learning More Accessible

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 3,759 0

      After overcoming personal adversity, the young entrepreneur built a WhatsApp-based AI tutor that’s helping bridge South Africa’s education gap in learners’ home languages.   Johannesburg, South Africa (21 July 2026)…

      Mastercard - New Study Reveals Optimism is Alive and Well Among South African SMEs

      New Study Reveals Optimism is Alive and Well Among South African SMEs

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026 1,820 0

      While economic headlines often focus on challenges, South Africa’s small businesses are telling a different story. Many are investing in digital tools, exploring new technologies and feeling positive about what…

      A Tiny Garage Dream Just Celebrated 30 Incredible Years (of Being a Big Business)

      A Tiny Garage Dream Just Celebrated 30 Incredible Years (of Being a Big Business)

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 22, 2026May 23, 2026 1,556 0

      Behind every successful South African business is usually a story filled with uncertainty and countless moments where giving up probably felt easier. ORMS celebrates 30 years this year, and its…

      New Farming Initiative Turns Youth Unemployment into Opportunity

      New Farming Initiative Turns Youth Unemployment into Opportunity

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026 2,200 0

      Twenty young South Africans are building farming businesses from compact solar-powered units in a pilot programme aiming to tackle both youth unemployment and food insecurity at the same time.  …

      A New Road to Car Ownership for South African Drivers (And Entrepreneurs)

      A New Road to Car Ownership for South African Drivers (And Entrepreneurs)

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 27, 2026October 2, 2026 2,778 0

      South Africa is filled with driven, hardworking entrepreneurs who simply need the right system to turn effort into ownership, and that is exactly what Moove is building.   South Africa…

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