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

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

 Vicki Scheffel, founder of Cape Town-based conscious gifting agency GE:SKENK.

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.

Dudu’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in resilience, faith, family and purpose

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…

For Kennedy, successful entrepreneurship requires focus, resilience, adaptability and the courage to act without having all the answers.

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.…

Rayhaan Survé, Founder of iAccelerate SA, with facilitators Omolola Bello (right) and Sibulelo Mafrika (left) at iAccelerate SA Pitch Day 2026.

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…

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.

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

Graduates Noelfa Miller from Rylands owns Sedap Jams, and Rutendo Furusa from Table View owns Utano Kitchen

Incubator graduates toast to business opportunities

Eight food entrepreneurs celebrate their graduation from the 2024 Makers Landing Incubator Programme, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards business success.

Last year's #YouthStartCT winner, Charnelle Davids with Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

Youth business competition deadline extended

Deadline for YouthStartCT moved to finalise potential additional sponsorship opportunities.

A roadmap to starting your business

I was recently asked if I could write a “how to start your own business” article. I think that is a great idea but want to give suitable content and space to help make readers’…

Last year’s winners in the existing businesses category were from left Yanga Ngcayisa, Charnelle Davids and Katlego Montewa.

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…

From Philippi to incubator of dreams

It is my privilege to meet up with many different leaders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the work I do. These men and women relentlessly contribute to building our…

The V&A Waterfront is looking for food entrepreneurs to join the incubation programme.

Applications open for Makers Landing food incubation programme

The V&A Waterfront is searching for food entrepreneurs to take part in the Makers Landing Food Incubator Programme this year. Applications to join the programme are open until…

Hope and encouragement for entrepreneurs

I asked John Peters, chief director, economic enablement at the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, to pen this month’s article on entrepreneurship. I…

Silverpreneurship offers golden opportunity

A large focus of entrepreneurship development is on those under the age of 35, and rightly so, with the unacceptably high levels of unemployment among our country’s youth. This…

Winners of Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards announced

“We started Den Anker in 1994, and we were situated at the end of the V&A Waterfront. There was a fish factory and no swing bridge at the time, and there was a ferry that went…

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…

Florist blooms into fashion designer

“I wish I could give little Ilsé a glimpse into this moment. I wish she could see her name on a clothing tag in beautiful rose gold foil.” These were the words of budding fashion…

Picture: Timothy Bernard

Entrepreneurship Challenge for high school pupils

High school pupils can enter the Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC), a competition which aims to equip the youth with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the…