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Students turned innovators powering South Africa
Arion Power is rapidly establishing itself as one of South Africa’s most dynamic young manufacturers in the renewable energy and backup power sector. Founded in 2020 by University of Cape Town postgraduate students Brian Gadisi and Alan Gie, and...
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SkyBound Programme helps girls fly
For 16-year-old Tshiamo Chauke, watching planes soar above her home was once just a pastime. She never imagined that one day she would find herself taking her first steps into the world of aviation. With the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)...
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Building a better future for children with disabilities
Precious Seleke is an inventive community builder who envisioned starting an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in the community of Maranteng near Postmasburg, Northern Cape. Almost 30 years later, she is still running Lebelelang Centre for...
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Atrium Boutique Hotel: a dream realised
Polokwane’s tourism landscape has been transformed with the launch of the Atrium Boutique Hotel, a 4-star, black-owned and women-led establishment that embodies resilience, community spirit and inclusive growth. The luxury hotel, co-founded by...
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Innovating skincare for SADC markets
Nomahlubi Nompunga is a visionary entrepreneur and cosmetic formulation scientist from Cape Town her company uniquely bridges science, sustainability, and economic empowerment across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The SADC...
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Swapping the classroom for cellars: Pikashe’s wine journey
With the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit coming to South Africa in November, Nondumiso Pikashe of Sesfikile Wines believes it will be a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their brands globally. Sesfikile Wines, based in Gugulethu in the...
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Driving empowerment on Mandela Day and beyond
As South Africa celebrates Mandela Day in July, Wheels of Change (WoC) is not only honouring Madiba’s legacy but also living it — through practical action, inclusion, and upliftment. Founded in 2016 by Thami Mankenkeza, the Vosloorus-based...
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Mandela legacy drives job creation
Creating a lasting impact in your community is not just about making onceoff donations — it's about introducing initiatives that can truly transform lives. Creating employment opportunities has meant changing the lives of others for members of the...
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Unemployed graduate builds haircare brand
In a world where unemployment often silences dreams, Amu Wilma Shivuri (26) dared to listen to a whisper within her soul—one that urged her to create, uplift, and lead with purpose. Today, she stands proudly as the founder of InneRoots Essentials...
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The Civilian Secretariat’s role in making South Africa safe
The National Development Plan envisions a South Africa where “all people are and feel safe.” To bring this vision to life, the Constitution has established institutions like the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (CSPS) to play an oversight role...
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Fighting period poverty with purpose
Driven by a passion to eradicate period poverty, entrepreneur Lesego Mathate embarked on a mission nine years ago to assist women and girls facing challenges in accessing essential menstrual hygiene products. Based in Centurion, Gauteng, her company,...
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Beneficiary of government programmes against adversity
Dr Nobuhle Mchunu’s story of achieving academic and career goals in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. It demonstrates how far people can go if they make optimal use of government programmes to improve their lives. The 32-year-old Mchunu hails...
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The Hill Boutique Hotel breathes life into Tourism
Koleka Cele is an example of what it means to be on top of her game in the hospitality industry. She is the brains behind the birth of The Hill Boutique Hotel situated in Tsolo, Eastern Cape. Cele realised that it was a struggle to get accommodation...
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Young skateboarding prodigy takes the world by storm
Skateboarder, Boipelo Awuah (18) of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, will once again represent South Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The event kicked off on 26 July and will end on 11 August in France. In 2020, Awuah debuted on the global...
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