Madoda Khuzwayo is the founder and CEO of APPTO, a South African based on-demand shopping delivery app currently focusing on liquor delivery through its own liquor dark stores. The app is available on Android, iOS and Huawei app stores and is free to download. Madoda Khuzwayo is a South African born serial tech entrepreneur with an enduring passion for eCommerce.  This highly regarded and recognised futurist, fell in love with the Internet at an early age, instantly realising the infinite...

Profile for Zandile Mposelwa – Corporate Affairs Director at Kellogg South Africa Zandile is a passionate purpose-driven leader who aims to inspire positive change in all she does. She leads the Corporate Affairs team at Kellogg’s South Africa business and her role encompasses the development and implementation of the Heart and Soul Strategy of the organization - Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, and Stakeholder and Media Engagement. Before this role, Zandile held...

Michelina De Benedictis founder of Grow Right Edge Solutions which has over 10 years experience in Human Capital Development. Driven by our passion to transform and drive the economy of tomorrow, we have a vision to Engage, Develop, Grow and Empower. www.growright.co.za BIO: Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small...

Zanda Isaacs is the founder of Ting Tang Tea,  a South African health and detox tea company. The company’s ingredients are all ethically sourced, with the majority of them being sourced locally from the finest, premium and natural ingredients. Paired with exercise and a healthy diet, Ting Tang Tea's results will be evident, leaving you refreshed and ready to jump-start your healthy lifestyle. BIO: Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring...

Jabulile Gwala is the founder of Siko Republic a proudly South African brand that is made by locals from Kwa-Zulu Natal to Johannesburg. Our brand merges African-print led design with innovative solutions in the creation of a versatile athleisure wear gear. SIKO REPUBLIK is a new kind of athleisure wear has been birthed by children of the African soil: modern with traditional roots for both gym and street life. A cultured range like no other with a lot of African swag. The range of...

Zareef Minty is the Executive Chairman of WealthSpaces, He is a young entrepreneur who is constantly disrupting his industry and raising the bar in as far as leadership, creativity and excellence. He is a public figure. Attorney & Entrepreneur. Forbes 30 Under 30. Entrepreneur Mag Top 30 GQ Best Dressed. One Day Leader Season 4 Winner. Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial...

Candice Modiselle is an actress, MC and founder of a fast growing company called Selle Jewellery. She is a driven individual with a passion for excellence and impact-filled work.  Podcast Bio: Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is...

Lovelyn Bassey is an entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer at Healthgarde International around the world. She runs Healthgarde International currently in over 8 countries and it’s continuous development across Africa and the world. She has a Law degree from the University of Pretoria with 3 Masters degrees from Howard University School of Law, University of Derby and Nottingham Trent University (MBA). She also holds licenses to practice Law in South Africa and New York. She’s happily...

ArabileG is a financial journalist with a career glowing from remarkable feats and interrogative work. The world of money, markets, finance and economics are where he has garnered a lot of his reputation as a leading commentator, reporter, anchor and writer. ArabileG is also a firm believer and advocate for financial literacy, leading the path in education small business owners, students and entrepreneurs alike, in getting the best out of the country’s economic standing. He studied a...

Lerato Ditshego is a Business Woman, Facilitator, Speaker, Content Producer & Host of her own podcast, Braving It. After a fortuitous tenure in the field of marketing, during which Lerato was in the employ of various global brands like MTN, she utilised her wealth of experience which she acquired over 12-years ago period and her natural business acumen to pursue her business interests. She is currently the CEO of Eccentrics Visual Arts Agency, a corporate photography, videography, motion...

Mbalenhle Bhengu, informally known as Mbali, was born in Durban, South Africa where her first taste of entrepreneurship was discovered in the bustling township of Kwa BB Umlazi. From a young age, Mbali thrived in performing arts in her early childhood and soon realised that her passion is story – telling, crafting innovative business ideas and ultimately empowering others. Her mid schooling was completed in Durban and she matriculated at Westville Girls High School. Mbali completed her...

Nnusi Gazi is a young man from Rustenburg and current Head of Communications at Netball South Africa and Managing Director at Kgotla PR which a Communications Consultancy and Talent Management business. Nnusi is a former radio presenter from MixFM and hosted the Sports Round Up Show and Weekend Wake Up Breakfast Show for three years before leaving the station to pursue other opportunities elsewhere. Nnusi is also a founding member and chairman of an NGO called the Nnusi Gazi Foundation with...

Youth entrepreneurship evangelist Mashudu Modau is an influential voice in the small business community. As founder of Founders Sauce and podcast host at Lutcha – and Community Partnerships Manager at Yoco – he connects people and builds platforms to help African entrepreneurs grow. I connect people & build platforms to help African creators grow. Mashudu was born in Soweto in the early 90s, and was raised by his mother and three aunts. Although he never enjoyed school, he...

Sibabalwe Sesmani is the Group CEO of Unorthodox Group. She public relations company in October 2014 called Unorthodox PR and Media Group. They specialize in placing our clients in front their target audience by using various media platforms. They have reach in Southern Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, UK and the USA. In 2020 they were given the opportunity to sign on a rugby World Cup winner, Makazole Mapimpi where they managed him from a media and brand endorsement perspective. They grew enough...

Itumeleng Mpatlanyana is the Founder of Gazaata.com which is SA’s First Peer To Peer Online Lending Platform. About Gazatta The founder & CEO's vision has always been to work towards uplifting those communities that need help the most. There can be no financial inclusion if you don't uplift first those at the bottom of the pyramid. When we uplift them, they then become a stepping ladder for others that come after. The support and guidance from our board of directors, has helped us...

Lethumusa Kulube is an experienced digital strategist specializing in digital strategy development & implementation and people change management which she gained during her tenure in technology and operations environments. Her skills involve Strategy Development, Implementation Project Management, People Change Management, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement. Lethumusa carries multiple skills attained from her change in roles in her career journey. Her current positions, being...

Ayanda Mandisa Nontobeko Fair-Lady Hlongwane hence the AMNF DENTAL SURGERIES is a Dental practitioner, Founder and CEO, Employee at the AMNF DENTAL SURGERIES. Currently operating in an around Johannesburg. Apart from being a Dental Practitioner. She is also a public speaker, motivational speaker, Mentor and business woman.Most of her time is invested in helping Non-profitable organisation’s and the private organisations as-well more especially with career guidance, business seminars,...

Thulile Khanyile, is an award-winning academic in the sciences, a social entrepreneur and speaker. She was born and raised in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. She is the co-founder and co-director of Nka’Thuto EduPropeller NPO and Nka’Thuto TechnoPropeller PTY(Ltd). Since its inception in 2017 the organisation has employed 17 black youth, raised close to 30 million rand in funding, and impacted over 40 000 learners. The organisation brings technology and innovation to the playgrounds...

Witness Mdaka is the Founder and CEO of Quality Growth International, a dynamic property investment, development, and management company. A property investor, visionary leader, writer, and successful businessman in his own right. Mdaka started his career in the property industry in 2008 when his mother, to fund his studies, built backrooms at their family home in Tembisa, South Africa, and told him (then 18 years old) to “look after the investment so that he can fund his university studies”....

Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, ESD practitioners, PR & Marketing personnel, Funding institutions and all small...

Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, ESD practitioners, PR & Marketing personnel, Funding institutions and all small...

Small BUSINESS Podcast is a podcast powered by TEA and it is a weekly podcast featuring industry practitioners who are in the entrepreneurial development space and individuals/brands who's goal is to empower small business. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is the founder of TEA. He is an entrepreneur and business speaker. www.bulelani.co.za This podcast is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, ESD practitioners, PR & Marketing personnel, Funding institutions and all small...

Having worked in the ICT, FMCG & Financial Sector industries, Lerato holds 12years’ experience within the field of Procurement, Supply Chain Management & facilitation across the continent. Her expertise has solidified her passion within this field, affording her the accolades of being known and recognised as a seasoned specialist with extensive knowledge and acumen. In her journey towards becoming a skilled professional, she has attained a BCom Honours in Strategic Management &...

Silindile Leseyane has solidied herself as a business woman and property investor to be reckoned with. She is the founder and chairperson of Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel - The largest stokvel in South Africa and the best-performing stokvel in the second quarter of 2021. Silindile won the SA Investor of the Year award in 2019 - a highly coveted and acclaimed award within the property investment market. Silindile is passionate about empowering others and recently completed yet another Cohort of...