In this week's episode we interview Doctor Azille Coetzee. Azille is a feminist postdoctoral researcher, academic, philosopher and writer. By day she changes the academic landscape with her research and in her spare time she writes...her hustle is HUGE... she has published two amazing books, a memoir, 'In my vel' and most recently a novel, 'Die teenoorgestelde is net so waar'. The Five2Nine team is arguably Azille's biggest fans so this was a very special episode for us. We had so much fun...

We know we are a little late but... HAPPY NEW YEAR. May this year be filled with sunlight, growth, self-discovery and some serious hustling of course.  This year the cliche, "new year, new me" resonates with our little growing podcast. Since the end of 2021, A LOT has changed and we want to share the exciting news with the Five 2 Nine Club. In this episode, Elme and Margo fill you in on all the new adventures that we will be embarking on this year... So maak seker jou sitplek gordel en jou...

In this week's episode, filled with firsts, we've chatted to Wilhelm van der Walt. Our very first full time actor on the podcast and one of our very first early morning recordings!  Elmé met Wilhelm for the first time in 2018 after he completed the Camino and she was busy packing her bags fór the Camino. Little did we know that he would be a guest on our podcast! Wilhelm is full time actor, voice artist, host of his own podcast "Wat Gaan Aan" and also a watcher and facilitator during magic...

Do you want to design and sell new products, but are afraid of alienating your audience by rebranding? This follow-up episode is not only part two of the interview with our friends at KNOT but it is also part two of the side hustle KNOT LIFESTYLE. In his week's episode of the Five 2 Nine podcast, Margo will chat to Alé and Elmé, the founders of this trendy sustainable business about how to change the direction, aesthetic and product range of your business while simultaneously taking your...

In this weeks episode, Margo takes the driver seat and interviews Elmé and her business partner and co-founder, Alé du Toit, about their University side hustle, KNOT. This interview took us on a trip down memory lane. These two met at the University of Stellenbosch in 2016 and witnessed many seasons together from "koshuis lewe", to being flatmates and finally becoming buisness partners in 2018. How did these two besties’ dream of travelling the world turned into a successful and profitable...

Are you thinking about starting a business with your romantic partner? Then this is the episode for you! The Stellenbosch local, Willus Bosch and his French girlfriend Garance Chassaing started their side-hustle Maison in 2020- a local platform where second-hand furniture is given a second chance. These two entrepreneurs are passionate about following your gut, sustainability, feeding off one another's strengths and seeking the beauty in what is already around you.  This episode feels like...

In this week's episode, we are talking about hustlers who live with their parents. Why is this such a taboo and crazy concept?  Well, we don't know but being super curious, Margo and Elme set out to find the answers. In the aftermath of the pandemic we find that more and more people (especially freelancers and creatives) move back with the "rents". It is more common to take this step, now more than ever.  Margo sits in the interview chair as she is living with her parents. We also get some...

Die Five 2 Nine Potgooi is al 20 episodes oud! Dié baba kan al amper kruip! In hierdie week se episode gesels ons met die Five 2 Nine Span. Ons vang op oor die afgelope 3 maande se doen en late, verskillende projekte, fiksheids-avonture, hoe ons ons vaardighede uitbrei en ons persoonlike ‘small victories’. Ons raak ook aan die toekomsplanne en nuwe strategieë vir Five 2 Nine. You’re stuck with us, ons kan nie nou gestop word nie. Sit die ketel solank aan en maak jouself gemaklik vir die...

In this episode the Five 2 Nine team travelled all the way to Strand to visit the local clothing brand, BRAhSSE, at their 18th pop up shop in Van Rheede Street. We’ve chatted to the brains behind this operation, Shakoer Baderoen. Shakoer’s 9-5 is being a logistics coordinator who exports citrus fruits, but during his 5-9 he has managed to create and develope a streetwear brand that is not only known nationally but internationally as well. And Shakoer started it all with only a R100!!...

We first got to know this "plattelandse meisie" on Season 13 of the reality TV program "Boer Soek 'n Vrou". Chereze wrote a letter to farmer Niel and their love story started. The South African IT-couple recently got engaged and plan to get married early next year. Chereze is a Jack of trades. She has waitered tables, studied languages at the University of Stellenbosch, worked as a teacher, travelled on cruise ships as an art retailer and currently teaches English online. Chereze is a...

In this week's episode Elmé and Margo interview their very own boxing coach. Sibongile Tyhokolo is a former professional boxer, certified personal trainer, mom to baby boy Aiden and she is studying journalism through UNISA. There is nothing the powerhouse Coach Sibo cannot do! Sibo is tough trainer, but believes in pushing her clients so that they can see and reach their potential. She does not let obsticles stand in her way; although a serious car crash in 2018 forced her to leave...

HAPPY, HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY! We are so grateful for everyone who entered our very first giveaway. Thank you for showing love and support towards all these lovely women-owned businesses. From Five 2 Nine Podcast we would like to thank and send lots love and light to the businesses that collaborated on this giveaway. This week on episode 16, Emily Rose van Diemel, provides that extra sparkle to our women’s day. Emily-Rose is an aspiring actress, model, content creator and influencer. With her...

Wow, hierdie week se episode is nogal ‘n big deal vir FIVE 2 NINE! Dit is weereens ‘n bevestiging dat mens nie bang moet wees om ‘n kans te vat, ‘n boodskap te tik of ‘n Instagram DM  te stuur nie. Ons het ‘n kans gewaag… en nou sit ons in die Eat Out San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the year 2019 se “humble kantoor” in Stellenbosch – die uwe BERTUS BASSON. In meeste van ons episodes fokus ons op klein besighede en side hustles, maar Bertus Basson is die ewebeeld van suskses en waar...

Megan McGrath is the owner of McGrath Creative. She is originally from Malawi, but moved to Cape Town to pursue her creative studies. In the creative and designing sphere there is nothing this powerhouse coffee lover cannot do. Megan is a graphic designer, digital marketer, photographer, illustrator, web designer, content creator and the list goes on and on... McGrath Creative was found in 2020 and offers multiple creative services from photography, brand identity development, web...

Angus Prince is a Jack of all trades. He is an IT consultant by day and a fiery salsa dancer by night. The Evolution Dance Company is only one of many entrepreneurial outlets for Angus. Margo even joined one of his salsa classes for beginners!  Angus is passionate about music, his community, his daughter, dancing, and helping people reach their full potential. In this week's discussion, we explore the idea of success, how to add value to your community, and authenticity. Angus is filled with...

The word "burgeon" refers to the beginning phase of growth, when something increases rapidly or when something flourishes. It is, therefore, no surprise that Matthew du Toit, the man behind Burgeon Financial, is passionate about helping small businesses in South Africa with their tax. Yes, we said TAX. In this week's informative episode the Five 2 Nine Team learn more about tax deductions, tax directives for freelancers, registering a business, and tax benefits for small businesses. Matthew...

Since Cari van Coller changed to a plant-based lifestyle, she has been experimenting with new healthy alternative recipes. She is passionate about nature, food, innovation, and sustainability. It is the combinations of these values and devotions that led this bioprocess engineer to start her bite-sized side-hustle, Happie Hummus.  In this week's episode, Cari shares some logo-making hacks, vegan "bring & braai" ideas, and shares her insight on following one's dreams. The Five 2 Nine team...

It has been two months since we launched our little baby... and what a whirlwind it has been. In this week's episode the Five 2 Nine team stops, takes a breath, looks back at our journey and celebrates the small victory. We give you a life, work and relationship update and answer some questions from the Five 2 Club. We talked about motivation, prioritising responsibilities and making time for yourself. Hier is op nog tien episodes! Lekker luister...Liefde Elmé & Margo

This is a flashback episode! During our launch week, the Five 2 Nine team celebrated by getting tattoos! (You know we love small victories.) We decided to document the special occasion and learn more about our talented tattoo artist Liza Lang.  Liza is the mastermind behind Poked by Liza, a small business that specializes in small hand-poked tattoos. Liza is passionate about creating purpose, connecting to her inner being, bringing ideas to life and she has an amazing eye for detail. In this...

The road to success is not always linear. The creator and owner of Tali & Dami Jewellery, Adelaide Mafu, is no stranger to rising above challenging circumstances. Adelaide is a bubbly boss babe entrepreneur and mother of two. Her jewellery business is named after her beautiful kids, Talia and Damian. In this week's episode of FIVE 2 NINE, we talk about overcoming obstacles, the weight of other peoples opinions, how to balance work-life and mom-life, the collaborative spirit of women and...

Marisol Candles is a small business based in Stellenbosch and is owned the sister duo Erin & Mitchel Walls. They started the business in their kitchen for fun, and soon, it took over their entire apartment. The main motto of Marisol is "Celebration & Representation." They believe their candles serve different purposes for those who purchase them; whether it be empowerment, representation or something as simple as it just being a beautiful candle. They take client satisfaction very...

Does the name Jan Adriaan Hoogendyk ring a bell? Probably not. But the Jan's alter ego, Elvis Blue, is definitely a household name in the South African music industry. After his big win on the reality television program, Idols SA, he has taken the industry by storm. In this week's episode, we talk to this people person, musician, coffee-lover, family man, and pro-side-hustler. In 2020 he and his wife took the leap and opened a coffee shop in the garden route, overlooking the George airport....

Ashwin Arendse is a poet, writer, all round creative, hustler and do’er. In this episode we’re in conversation with our friend and fellow alumni drama student, Ashwin Arendse, about his debut poetry collection, Swatland. Ashwin is one of the first students to finish his masters degree in creative writing in Kaaps at Rhodes University. Ashwin is also a pioneer as he uses an Arabic simbol to indicate the rolling 'R' of the Malmesburry venacular in his work. We talked about the magic of...

It all started with a challenge that Natalie de Bruyn thought up while at university. Fast Forward 4 years and 101 Cups was born in partnership with one of her customers Kristin Marie! In this episode, the FIVE 2 NINE team goes to Stellenbosch to hear how the idea behind the beautifully painted ceramic cups of 101 Cups came to be. We played games, ate zoo cookies, and appreciated art. Natalie and Kristin share their stories of making logos, branding themselves as artists and creatives, their...