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South African Winemakers Have Until 31 August to Enter Diners Club Awards. South African winemakers have until 31 August 2026 to enter the 2026 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards, with both competitions recognising achievement in the country’s wine industry. The 46th Winemaker of the Year competition will … The post South African Winemakers Have Until 31…
South African Creative Entrepreneurs Take Centre Stage in Création Africa 2 Top 15. South African creative entrepreneurs make up the majority of the 15 businesses selected for Création Africa 2, a France-backed programme designed to help creative businesses strengthen their operations, become investment-ready and pursue growth opportunities. The finalists were selected from more than 340 … The…
Clay Café: From a Hilltop Dairy to a Nationwide Family Entertainment Brand. The story of Clay Café begins with an unlikely setting: an old hilltop dairy farm and a small pottery studio with just five tables. What started as a side business in the early 2000s gradually attracted hundreds of clients, eventually becoming the family’s … The post Clay Café: From a Hilltop Dairy to a Nationwide Family…
ARTWAVE: How a Johannesburg Creative Studio Turned Art Into an Experience. In Johannesburg, ARTWAVE began with a simple observation: people wanted to explore art, but many did not know where to begin. Some were curious about painting and crafting, while others may have felt intimidated by the idea of creating something themselves. That gap became … The post ARTWAVE: How a Johannesburg Creative…
Iwisa No.1 Marks 70 Years With Designer Search for South African Creatives. Iwisa No.1 is marking its 70th anniversary by inviting young South African designers to help shape the maize brand’s next chapter through the 2026 Fills Bold Designer Search. The competition is open to South African creatives aged between 18 and 35 and challenges … The post Iwisa No.1 Marks 70 Years With Designer Search…
PORTER: How Three South African Entrepreneurs Built a Brand Around Everyday Carry. PORTER began in 2021 with a straightforward idea shared by three South African entrepreneurs working individually within the retail industry. They saw an opportunity to create unique carriers and brought their experience and shared vision together to establish the brand. The concept was … The post PORTER: How Three…
Uber Eats and CitiPods Launch Cape Town Courier Hub to Ease Pavement Congestion. Uber Eats and urban infrastructure provider CitiPods have launched a pilot courier hub at Constantia Village in Cape Town, providing delivery couriers with dedicated facilities while supporting efforts to improve the management of urban space. The hub offers independent couriers working across … The post Uber Eats and…
Dunlop Tyres Completes R1.7 Billion Investment at uMnambithi Manufacturing Plant. Dunlop Tyres South Africa has completed a R1.7 billion investment programme at its uMnambithi manufacturing facility in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, introducing new manufacturing technology and expanding the plant’s production capabilities. The three-year investment was backed by Dunlop’s parent company, Japan-based…
Noac: How Made-to-Order Craftsmanship Became the Heart of a Cape Town Fashion Brand. In a fashion market where mass production can make clothing feel increasingly interchangeable, Noac has taken a deliberately different route. From its Cape Town studio, the brand creates clothing through a locally managed, made-to-order process that puts craftsmanship, fabric selection and fit … The post Noac: How…
ANTI: The Johannesburg Fashion Brand Redefining South African Luxury. In a fashion industry where brands often compete for attention through constantly changing trends, ANTI has built its identity around something more deliberate: boldness, cultural relevance and distinctive design. Founded in 2021, the Johannesburg based fashion brand operates across both fashion design and manufacturing. Its…
Zithande Mzansi Programme Puts Youth Sustainability at the Centre in Katlehong and Vosloorus. Learners from five primary schools in Katlehong and Vosloorus have taken part in a recycling programme aimed at building sustainable habits and encouraging youth participation in the circular economy. The Zithande Mzansi Green Schools Recycling Programme, led by Fibre Circle in collaboration … The post…
How IY Apparel Turned Fashion Into a Vehicle for Sustainable Social Impact. For IY Apparel, selling products is only one part of the story. The brand was created around a bigger question: could a business generate income while contributing directly to a social purpose? Launched in 2017, IY Apparel was established with a mandate to … The post How IY Apparel Turned Fashion Into a Vehicle for…
AWEaP and University of Limpopo Equip 60 Entrepreneurs for South Africa’s Energy Transition. The African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP) has partnered with the University of Limpopo to host a three-day entrepreneur masterclass aimed at helping entrepreneurs identify business opportunities emerging from South Africa’s just energy transition. The AWEaP Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills … The…
Woodlam: The Craftsmanship Behind a South African Furniture Brand. A chair can be judged by how it looks, but for Woodlam, appearance is only part of the equation. For more than three decades, the South African furniture specialist has focused on creating specialised furniture for restaurant, hospitality, contract and office environments, where durability is as … The post Woodlam: The…
Cape Town HR Tech Startup Jem Raises R136 Million to Expand AI Workforce Platform. Cape Town-based HR technology company Jem has raised $8.4 million, equivalent to about R136 million, in a Series A funding round as it prepares to expand its workforce management platform for employees who do not work from traditional desks. The funding … The post Cape Town HR Tech Startup Jem Raises R136 Million to…
Akanaka Blooms: How a Personal Farming Journey Became a Purpose Driven Flower Brand. Akanaka Blooms is growing flowers, but its story begins with something deeper than farming. On a four-hectare holding in Walker Fruit Farms, Midvaal, Nzwi Dyirakumunda is building a microflower farm around seasonal, cottage-style cut flowers while pursuing a personal journey of healing, … The post Akanaka Blooms:…
