Mthokozisi Shange (31) of Kagiso in Gauteng used to get work as an extra on several popular TV drama series. 

Anna Kgaretswe is contributing to turning the fortunes of her community around through her vegetable farm which also benefits her family.

A young KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) woman is riding the success of her bean farming into the commercial agricultural space.

From a young age, Ike Lekgoro (36) learnt to work with his hands and became a shoemaker who is known for the quality of his work.

Siyanda Mthethwa (36) launched an online grocery business in response to the escalating fuel costs affecting some businesses.

Nomfundo Mkhaba (35) co-founder of Waste for Change encourages her community to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) wants to make farming more fashionable for youths.

Sanele Ndlovu (40), has been successful in getting his workshop accredited to offer in-service training to artisan students

Lebohang Dhludhlu (32) has mastered network marketing for her poultry business. She has created job opportunities for 64 women.

When Hlamarisa Ndaba’s law firm could not provide an income, she started a furniture manufacturing business

Sonia Malinga (23) from Piet Retief in Mpumalanga is one of the people who received a bursary from the Shoprite Group

A KwaZulu-Natal mother, Thandeka Jali owner of Lactease has invented a tonic that enhances breast milk production.

Launched in 2018, GirlBoss is part of the AfroBotanics Group, which produces various beauty and eco-friendly hygiene products.

Kganya Mogashoa (28) was motivated by unfair treatment of women in male dominated fields to fight for women’s rights through her art.

Thuli Khanyile (34) from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal is proud to be contributing to the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

Kutlwano Tshatiwa (17) developed a revolutionary phone application that is taking South Africa’s technology scene by storm.

Lilitha Sobuza (23) from Khayelitsha is one of the young women who have received funding and assistance from CHIETA.

While working full-time, Thandiwe discovered that the majority of industries produce waste that could be used to make compost.

Sapper Nomonde Nomtsheke (28) was the first woman to qualify as a paratrooper in the South African Engineer Corps.

Small business owners are encouraged to apply for support through the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP).

Nomalanga Sibinda (21) is a female farmer who holds a Diploma of Agriculture in Irrigation from Taung College of Agriculture.

More women in the restaurant industry can now be part of the food lab incubator programme that mentors small businesses.

Lisbeth Makgoro and Sonia Mashego, both 28 are leaving a mark in the entertainment and events industry in Limpopo

Lesedi Ledwaba (33) grasped the business ideologies of the construction business through her fathers guidance.

Tiyani Maluleke from Soweto who was a mechanic later built a food on wheels empire after his two year contract ended.