Tarryn Johnston's journey into environmental activism began with a simple yet profound request from her daughter: a desire to clean up a river. What started as a one-time event for her daughter quickly transformed into a lifelong mission, leading to the creation of Hennops Revival. It is a movement...

Candy Androuakos’ observation of the need for affordable, washable, and environmentally friendly sanitary wear drove her to establish Leafline Washable Sanitary Wear, a business that not only addresses a critical need but also makes a significant impact on society.

Inspiration Rooted in Necessity

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Bveledzani Pertunia Makhado's passion for environmental sustainability ignited her into the entrepreneurship destination. “The growing concerns over waste management and the harmful effects of improper disposal of used oil were eye-opening for me,” she explains. 

This passion led her to establish Vul...

Busiswa Damoyi holds a National Diploma in Financial Management and had of starting a business. She then joined the Johannesburg Business School and did a certificate in Entrepreneurial Development. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a deep sense of purpose and inspiration drawn from her...

Thabile Makhoba, the driving force behind Makhoba Professional Services, is a visionary entrepreneur with a mission to provide reliable and adaptable communication solutions for all. Inspired by the growing demand for robust telecommunication infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions...

Magdaline Divine Makhetha is the epitome of resilience. After a job loss ignited a spark of entrepreneurial spirit, she embarked on a journey that transformed her passion into a thriving business – Divine eaBakoena Elegant Collection, manufacturing high quality exclusive custom handmade furniture...

Xolile Khumalo, founder of Peaches Cosmetics, is on a mission to provide safe and effective baby cosmetics while empowering parents and protecting the environment.

Driven by a personal desire for high-quality products for her children, Khumalo identified a gap in the market. "I struggled to find safe...

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The Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2024 will serve as a public platform for the biggest gathering of the science community in South Africa. The SFSA 2024 will provide a vibrant, provocative and stimulating programme, including parallel sessions and talks, with the primary aim to ignite conversations about science – innovation and science for humanity. It will bring together a diverse range of speakers and participants, including scientists, policy-makers, industry, science communicators, students as well as civil society.

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The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and their implementing partner, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), invite expressions of interest (EoIs) from small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), black industrialists, municipalities and research institutes focusing on technologies/solutions that will lead to the accelerated implementation of biorefinery technologies, as part of efforts to expand biomanufacturing capacity in South Africa. 

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An opportunity for women entrepreneurs in South Africa. Through the SheTradesZA platform, selected women-owned businesses and corporations will benefit from a wide range of opportunities to expand their businesses and broadly advance women's economic empowerment.

What is the SheTradesZA Hub?