17/08/2025
Over the past two weeks on , we’ve had the privilege of featuring dynamic entrepreneurs who are making real impact across industries. From safety and wellness to fashion, wine, and technology, here’s a snapshot of the businesses shaping our future:
Sydney Matlhaku – firearm instructor dedicated to teaching gun safety and self-defense.
Lilitha Mahlathi – Group CEO of Ivili, with textile ventures including Ivili Loboya (wool processing) and Ivilitex (jeans manufacturing).
Sihluba Mawela – founder of Tshiamo Impact Partners, an advisory and asset management firm focused on impact.
Pontsho Maduna – National Sales & Marketing Manager at Epicurean Wine SA, boutique fine wine producers.
Lebo Lion – marketer, brand strategist, and co-founder of Everything is Marketing (EIM).
Theo Mabaso – manager at African Management Institute (AMI), an e-learning platform blending digital tools with in-person training.
Musi Skosana – CEO and founder of MSM Property Fund, a boutique private equity and asset management firm.
Buhle Magwentshu – founder of Asmara Coffee, an artisanal micro-roastery based in Johannesburg. Please check out their new store in Parktown tomorrow!
Manti Maifadi – wellness activist and founder of Naledi Farm, a centre for teaching and healing through vegetable gardens.
Thulani Mlambo – founder of Local to Global Foods, producers of the much-loved condiment Nayi Le Achaar.
From boardrooms to farms, roasteries to digital platforms, these entrepreneurs are proof that innovation is alive and thriving in South Africa.
Stay tuned to for more stories of creativity, and business brilliance on tomorrow’s edition of .