The Dare to Be Awards is Bosslanne Magazine’s signature annual event, honoring exceptional social entrepreneurs across South Africa and beyond who boldly lead in business, community development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal transformation.

Held each year, this prestigious...

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The current patterns of production and consumption of conventional plastics are unsustainable. Conventional plastics are non-biodegradable, leading to visible pollution in soil, marine environments and the air when discarded, landfilled or burnt. Products that are practically non-recyclable, such as...

Over the past seven years, the company has developed groundbreaking green battery technology, including sodium-ion and zinc-air fuel cells. These technologies have been thoroughly tested and validated through completed pilot projects. Zolair's shareholders have invested ZAR 15 million over the past four years to bring the technology to the brink of commercial production.

The energy systems are ideal for applications in e-mobility, large-scale energy storage, stand-alone setups, and off-grid use. The fuel cells provide continuous energy generation 24/7, independent of weather, time, or location

Siblings Cleaners (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African business dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality cleaning detergents, chemicals, and hygiene products. Our mission is to provide effective, affordable, and eco-friendly cleaning solutions for households, businesses, and institutions across South Africa.

We have successfully tested our products in local markets, where they received strong positive feedback, and we continue to use them in our own homes. These real-life results confirm the effectiveness and demand for our product range. Our long-term vision is to build

Don and Family is a 100% black-owned, B-BBEE Level 1 company based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, specializing in fuel supply, logistics, and industrial support services. Founded by Calvin Mahube Mothogoane, the company is built on deep industry expertise, innovation, and a forward-looking vision for expansion across Southern Africa.

We supply diesel, petrol, and gas to diverse sectors, including mining, municipalities, hospitals, and construction. In addition, we are pioneering the transition to renewable fuel solutions such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and plastic-to-diesel technology. Our

Infinite Divine Group (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African automotive company founded by Terence Duffy, with a mission to design, develop, and manufacture innovative, efficient, and affordable vehicles tailored to the mobility needs of South Africa and the broader African continent. Our vision is to become Africa’s first scalable, locally owned automotive OEM—beginning with compact cars and hybrid SUVs.

Fully aligned with the Automotive Masterplan 2035 and the Green Industrialisation Strategy, Infinite Divine Group is positioned to drive a high-impact initiative that creates jobs, supports

SupaO² is a device developed and patented by WaterMed. The device is used to sterilise and purify water utilising Oxygenation and UV light without chemicals, giving plants cleaner water, good nutrients and oxygen with a controlled management system that’s simple to operate, easy to maintain, with low running costs.

Zwingka (Pty) Ltd is a privately-owned start-up manufacturing company specializing in the development of cutting-edge golf swing training and teaching aids. We cater to golfers of all skill levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—who are looking to improve their technique and performance.

Our Product:
Our flagship product is a USA-patented golf swing training aid designed to teach one of the most critical fundamentals of the golf swing: proper lower body rotation and weight transfer. Mastering this aspect of the swing is essential for consistency, power, and accuracy in the game of golf

We specialise in developing safe, fun, and innovative beauty products tailored specifically for kids and teenagers. Our flagship product is a hypoallergenic, non-toxic lip gloss thoughtfully formulated for young, sensitive skin.

With a strong focus on safety, quality, and creativity, our mission is to inspire confidence and self-expression in our young customers. We are committed to becoming a trusted name in the kids’ beauty industry, offering products that parents can trust and kids love.

The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for registrations for the AWIEF2025 Conference & Exhibition. AWIEF is a premier platform that brings together thought leaders, policymakers, women entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers from across Africa and beyond to discuss...

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