We chat with Zintle Madikane about how creating her own perfume beats rebranding existing products. What inspired you to start your own perfume business? I grew up in a business environment and I think business is in my blood. Business is…
This week we chat with Aphiwe Folisa, a self-taught tattoo artist, about what it takes to run his successful tattoo studio, Toxic Ink Tattoo Studios. Q: What service do you provide? A: I provide tattoo services. Q: How and when did you…
As we get ready to welcome Spring, we chat to Marlene Muller who sells plants as well as handmade and recycled pots for your beautiful flowers. Q: What products do you provide? A: I sell pots and plants. Q: How and when did you decide to…
Though she is no stranger to “girl-bossing”, East Londoner Kylie Saunders is new to the foodie scene in town. Launching Golden Wands Waffle Sticks — a sweet treat food cart — in August, Saunders, 23, hopes her passion project becomes a…
This week, we profile Bonke Monono, owner of SirB Foods & Gaming Zone, a one-of-a-kind entertainment and food establishment. Q: What service do you provide? A: We offer fast food and PlayStation gaming in the same location. Q: How and…
This week we chat with Angela Nielson, owner of Aspiregenix, a unique arts and crafts business in East London. Q: What service do you provide? A: We have a variety of handmade unique gifts and souvenirs. We also provide personalised…
This week, we chat with mother- daughter duo Samantha Simmons and Nicolette Hill about Cactus East London, the small business they run together. Q: What services do you offer? A: We are primarily an online flea market and gift shop which…
We chat with photographer Lesedi Sikwe about his brand SickWear Lifestyle. Q: What service do you provide? A: I provide photography, videography, aerial photography, and canvas printing services. Q: How and when did you decide to start…
We chat to Sigqibo Maci about his approach to running his business, Jojo Cleaning Services. What services do you offer? A: We offer residential and industrial cleaning services. We focus on roof, pavement and driveway, and concrete…
This week we chatted to Chantal du Toit, who gains satisfaction from selling food as a means of providing for her young family Q: What services or products do you offer? A: I sell mince vetkoek. I make plain mince, curry mince and chicken…
Sasha-Lee van Rooyen creates stunning personalised gifts under her company Sashie’s Crafty Creations Q: What services or products do you offer? A: I make unique wooden signs, resin keyrings and I also do paintings on mugs, tumblers,…
This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals. Q: What type of training do you offer? A: I assist with weight-loss training, muscle toning, building…
We chat to entrepreneur Lana Jade Geyer about her brands The Ultra Cookie Co, The Toffee Apple Factory and The Snack Co. What products do you offer? The Ultra Cookie Co has a wide variety of gourmet cookies and cookie dough. The Toffee…
What services do you offer? I offer hair services for men, women and children. These services include cutting, colouring and styling. I also offer up-styles for matric dances and weddings. When did your business start? What inspired you…
We speak to chef Priyal Sing-Delange about why she started her cuisine business, Pepper Pan What services do you offer? Customers are offered the option of viewing my weekly menu of authentic home-cooked Indian meals and can place orders…
