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North Industry founder Saina Titus turns passion for baking into a growing creative business

Ashley Lechman|Published

Saina Titus shares how passion, creativity and resilience helped launch North Industry in a tough economy

The resilience of Burnham House B&B: a journey through challenges and triumphs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Jeannie Sarno, owner of Burnham House B&B, shares her journey in the tourism sector, discussing the challenges faced and the strategies employed to create a successful ...

How to integrate AI effectively alongside human talent in your SME

Jeremy Lang|Published

Business owners should communicate clearly that AI is intended to remove administrative friction so that people can focus on higher-value work.

Beyond freedom: the unfinished promise of economic participation in South Africa

Noma Ngubane|Published

Nearly three decades into democracy, South Africa grapples with a critical question: how can we ensure economic participation for all? This article explores the ...

From hustles to businesses: how South Africans are turning everyday skills into income

Ashley Lechman|Published

In South Africa, individuals are turning necessity into opportunity, launching small businesses from their everyday skills. Discover how platforms like Uptooyoo ...

Entrepreneur Kelebogile Mothelesi grows auto repair business and challenges industry stereotypes

Ashley Lechman|Published

A Northern Cape entrepreneur is transforming rural automotive repairs while creating jobs and breaking industry stereotypes.

The Middle East conflict and South African SMEs: navigating uncertainty in global turbulence

Zemvelo Ndlovu|Published

How is the ongoing conflict in the Middle East reshaping the landscape for South African SMEs? Discover the tangible impacts and strategies for resilience in this ...

Business 101: Smart recruitment for small businesses

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover how small and medium enterprises can revolutionise their recruitment processes with AI, ensuring they find the right candidates efficiently in a competitive ...

Rand volatility poses significant risks for South African SMEs in global trade

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South African SMEs grapple with the unpredictability of the rand and stringent regulatory frameworks, they must adapt to stay afloat in the global trade arena. ...

The hidden architecture of entrepreneurship in South Africa

Boitshoko Shoke|Published

Explore how apartheid systematically dismantled the potential for a Black entrepreneurial class in South Africa, revealing the hidden barriers that continue to affect ...

Nine township businesses receive boost through Tiger Brands' Kokota Growth Programme

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Tiger Brands is reshaping the landscape for township entrepreneurs through its Kokota Growth Programme and learn about the inspiring businesses at the ...

Women entrepreneurs drive climate smart food security near iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Ashley Lechman|Published

Women entrepreneurs in northern KwaZulu Natal are building climate smart businesses that strengthen food security and community resilience.

Customer experience is the growth blind spot keeping many small businesses small

Liezel Jonkheid|Published

Unlock the potential of your small business by understanding the critical role of customer experience. Discover how neglecting CX can hinder growth and learn actionable ...

South Africa Innovation Week 2026 to showcase the role of creators in driving economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how South Africa Innovation Week 2026 is exploring the transformative potential of the creator economy and redefining the future of work, storytelling, ...

From taxi boss’s daughter to transport entrepreneur building an 18 vehicle fleet

Ashley Lechman|Published

Keotshepile Jonathan grew up as a taxi boss’s daughter. Today she leads a transport business built on resilience, discipline and a single calculated risk.

How CHANGECARS founder Michael Pashut aims to disrupt the online car market

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Michael Pashut, founder of CHANGECARS, is shaking up South Africa's competitive online vehicle marketplace with a fresh approach that prioritises consumer ...

R75 million fund launched to empower doctor-led SMEs in underserved communities

Ashley Lechman|Published

Join the movement to transform healthcare in South Africa as a doctor-entrepreneur by tapping into the newly launched R75 million Doctor SME Fund designed to empower ...

Budget 2026: VAT threshold increase to R2.3 million, ushers in much-needed SME relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's economy continues to grapple with challenges, the recent 2026 National Budget has introduced a landmark increase in the VAT threshold for SMEs, ...

From Bolt driver to mobility founder: how Lupa Township Delivery is scaling hyper local logistics

Ashley Lechman|Published

As a former Bolt driver operating in Gauteng townships, Kamogelo Lucas quickly realised that South Africa’s mobility systems were not designed with township realities ...

The disconnect: why South Africa's SMEs are not benefiting from economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite positive macroeconomic signals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are experiencing declining confidence levels. Delve into the latest SME ...