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

Cand...

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...

I'm actually focus on agricultural sector and now straggling with cannabis permit to cultivate and harvesting but now im busy incubating chicken as broiler to grow and sell. Im willing to be in cannabis market.

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...

KDI is a retail consulting firm that works with emerging entities across South Africa, with a primary focus on empowering township entrepreneurs. Our mission is to bridge the gap between township businesses and the corporate world by offering tailored guidance and resources to meet the unique needs of each entrepreneur.

We believe that, with the right knowledge and support, township entrepreneurs can thrive in the corporate sector. Our goal is to empower them to recognize their value and take confident steps toward success.

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...

Overview of your opportunity

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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