Lilian Kokera grew up in a farming family and it became a passion she couldn’t shake. She used this passion to start her small business, Pelima Group, which now supplies Pick ‘n Pay and Spar with her organic, fresh produce.
Artur Sithole is a young, driven entrepreneur was willing to risk a great deal to get to where he knew he belonged. From a small events company to one that plans events all over. Elo Events is going places.
Evans Lepedi wanted to start his own business for as long as he could remember. This tenacious entrepreneur has seen ups and downs, but that has never slowed him down.
Nkashi Mphahlele of Makewria Trading went from being unemployed to running a successful freshwater fish farm in Limpopo. This entrepreneur is a man on a mission and is dedicated to growing his community.
Gerold Keffers is an entrepreneur who spotted a gap in the wine industry and took advantage of it. Filtrospec maintains wine cellars and is part of the Distel group.
Mbuszeni Musie grew up in a community where creches were seen more like a babysitting service and she knew she had to change this. Vhutambo was created to ensure that children got the fundamental early childhood development.
Freddy Sibuyi realised that he had acquired a unique set of skills which allowed him to open his own business, Freddy and Sons. Freddy is dedicated to growing his community and creating jobs for the people of Bushbuckridge.
Sibusiso Tshabalala grew up in a community that suffered from diabetes and an unhealthy lifestyle and this motivated him to create an energy drink that could be consumed by everyone. Biozest was born – the energy drink that diabetics can drink too.
Victor Shabalala of Zimele Ceramics Studio is an award-winning artist and an entrepreneur. But what is closest to this talented man’s heart is growing his community and creating jobs.
Karunas Reddy of Nonna’s Foods is passionate about creating food that is healthy and delicious. This SAB Foundation Tholoana Programme participant is dedicated to supporting small-scale farmers and delivering good produce.