Township Entrepreneur

How to exercise patience for business success

Township entrepreneur takes a look at Mmadira’s fashion design business that has expanded over the years into a small community empire for the community of Kgotsong. Mmadira Macheke the founder of Mmadira’s fashion design, catering and events company shares how she started her business and how she plans on growing…

16 Feb 2018 8 min

How the love for reading can be good business

“Readers are leaders” said Bulelani Balabala who interviewed young township entrepreneur Tumi Monaheng who is the founder of Dream Finders that owns Tembisa News. Tumi shares information on how he made it as an entrepreneur in the township.

24 Jan 2018 12 min

How lifestyle has changed in townships

Mdu Dube founded Dube and Son Lifestyle Village, a business that caters to township dwellers seeking a unique entertainment experience. Dube built this dream of his himself and shares how he became inspired.

8 Dec 2017 10 min

Why a mobile spa is good business

Thabita shares information and the need of having a mobile spa that cuts the travelling costs for her clients with her Thabie Mobile Spa business.

8 Dec 2017 13 min

Behind the best Kotas in Tembisa

Ngwazi fastfoods is known for its amazing kotas. Its founder discusses the importance of individuality and branding as an entrepreneur.

1 Dec 2017 11 min

How to build a fitness empire in the township

Lebogang Aphane began his body-building career in 1983. Since then he has travelled across the globe and built his own gym and fitness business in Tembisa. Here, he shares how it works and how he did it.

27 Nov 2017 10 min

How gourmet is changing township catering businesses

Sakhile Nhlangothi is a chef from Pretoria who has opened his own catering business. After obtaining his qualifications he has plucked up the courage to introduce gourmet food into township life and this is how he is doing it.

20 Nov 2017 10 min

How Thabita moves her business forward with her mobile spa

Thabita founder of Thabie Mobile Spa gives an insight into her business and why she decided to have a mobile spa rather than a spa that people go to when they done at work or go and relax after a long day. She talks about the type of equipment and…

7 Nov 2017 13 min

How a township pharmacy can take care of your health

Everyone wants to live a healthy life and taking care of their health is top priority. Pheladi Lamola owner of Tsebo Pharmacy explains why she decided to open up a pharmacy in the township without any funding.

6 Nov 2017 15 min