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South African denim brand TSHEPO finds a new home in Cape Town
VA WATERFRONT

TSHEPO opens first Cape Town store at V&A Waterfront

South African denim label TSHEPO has opened its first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront, bringing its locally made denim and community-centred craftsmanship to a new audience

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Vicki Scheffel, founder of Cape Town-based conscious gifting agency GE:SKENK.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Celebrating women: How Vicki Scheffel is rethinking corporate gifting in Cape Town

Discover how Vicki Scheffel is revolutionising corporate gifting in Cape Town, turning a branding exercise into a powerful tool for social change and local business empowerment.

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Dudu’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in resilience, faith, family and purpose
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Celebrating women: Duduzile Phampha on turning life’s detours into new opportunities

Duduzile Phampha, founder of Work of Love Creations, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of resilience and…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
For Kennedy, successful entrepreneurship requires focus, resilience, adaptability and the courage to act without having all the answers.
CAPE TOWN

Women entrepreneurs: Jackie Kennedy on turning her passion into a business

Discover how Jackie Kennedy turned her fascination with human behaviour into LeadMe Academy, a business dedicated to empowering leaders through innovative coaching strategies.…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Rayhaan Survé, Founder of iAccelerate SA, with facilitators Omolola Bello (right) and Sibulelo Mafrika (left) at iAccelerate SA Pitch Day 2026.
SURVE FAMILY

Cape Town pupils pitch innovative startups at iAccelerate SA's 2026 Pitch Day

On Saturday, May 2, Cape Town's iAccelerate SA hosted its Pitch Day, showcasing 24 high school pupils who presented innovative startup ideas aimed at solving real-world community…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The City's mayoral committee member for economic growth, James Vos, with attendees at the launch of the new product display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Discover Cape Town's newest local products at the Invest Cape Town Centre

Explore the vibrant showcase of new Cape-made products at the Invest Cape Town Centre, highlighting the city's innovative spirit and diverse industries driving economic growth

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The program culminated in a final pitch day competition, where the young entrepreneurs excitedly pitched their ventures to a panel of judges and potential investors. The pitches reflected the creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit proudly fostered under the leadership of Rayhaan Survé and the iASA team.
SURVE PHILANTHROPIES

Teenage entrepreneurs shine light on SA’s future at the iAccelerate SA Competition Day

Discover how young entrepreneurs from the Western Cape transformed their ideas into reality at the inaugural iAccelerate SA programme, culminating in an inspiring pitch day that…

  • Theolin Tembo
5 min read
The programme ended with a final pitch day competition, where the young entrepreneurs presented their ventures to a panel of judges and potential investors. The pitches reflected the work done under the leadership of Rayhaan Survé and the iASA team.
SURVE PHILANTHROPIES

Teenage entrepreneurs shine light on SA’s future at the iAccelerate SA Competition Day

Discover how young entrepreneurs from the Western Cape transformed their ideas into reality at the inaugural iAccelerate SA programme, culminating in an inspiring pitch day that…

  • Theolin Tembo
5 min read
Last year’s winners in the existing businesses category were from left Yanga Ngcayisa, Charnelle Davids and Katlego Montewa.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Applications for youth business competition open

Applications for this year’s #YouthStartCT are open until Sunday March 16, and the City of Cape Town is inviting entrepreneurs with established businesses, as well as those in…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CAPE TOWN

A guide to your second chapter

Last month I wrote an article about the “rise of the silverpreneur”. Describing those people who start a business in the second chapter of their life. I think Ray Haakonsen…

  • Steve Reid
5 min read
MITCHELLS PLAIN

’Plain fest returns with a bang

Now in its 16th year, the DStv Kyknet Mitchell's Plain Festival, in association with Heart FM and the Plainsman, returns with a vibrant and jam-packed programme, from Friday…

  • OWN Correspondent
3 min read
BUSINESS

Entrepreneurs need to learn to grow grit

I I have had the privilege of working with entrepreneurs over the past two decades. I have wondered why all appear to start well, but many falter during the process of incubation…

  • Steve Reid
5 min read
CAPE TOWN

Raising giants in the technology field

Founder and managing director of redAcademy, Jessica Hawkey, is the woman entrepreneur highlighted in today’s article. She shares on pioneering a new way for South African…

  • Steve Reid
4 min read
CTICC

Summit gets down to business

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners heard how they could grow their ventures and overcome obstacles when government and other industry leaders took to the podium at…

  • Bhekizizwe Radebe
5 min read
CTICC

Businesses welcome opportunities at summit

Dentists from a dental studio in Claremont showcase their mobile services at the Cape Town Business Summit. From left are Dr Shadley Bruintjies, Dr Arifullah Ahmed, and…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
4 min read