What started with a fresh pizza range and a single SPAR Sea Point listing during COVID has grown into a new way for the 34-year-old restaurant brand to reach South African consumers. For more than 30 years, Col’Cacchio has been part of South Africa’s restaurant landscape. When COVID changed the way people ate, the family-owned…
By KOPANO MONAHENG FOR more jobs to be created and the economy to grow in townships and rural areas of Mzansi, we need entrepreneurship. This has been the call by those in leadership positions trying to help support businesses operating in these areas to thrive. But according to Annelene Dippenaar, chief business officer at Shop2Shop,…
South African household services company Maid4U is expanding its franchise footprint as part of its mission to bring greater professionalism, structure and dignity to the country’s domestic services sector. The company’s franchise model is built around a widespread but often overlooked challenge. Families need reliable domestic workers, nannies, caregivers and gardeners, while workers need training,…
QuickIn Car Wash is proving that using less water does not mean compromising on the same spotless shine, only making the process more sustainable. Founded by entrepreneurs Jerry Mthembu and Cyril Ndebele, the proudly South African waterless car wash operates from Victoria Yards in Johannesburg and is rethinking how an everyday service can contribute to water…
By Sello Makgobatlou Emerald Resorts and Casino was packed to the rafters on 29 August when people young and old came from all corners of Gauteng and the Free State province to witness this for the first time this year. And all that Vaal people wanted was entertaining festival and the happenings started just after…
City Power has intensified the implementation of its electricity normalisation programme in Tshepisong and Alexandra, with teams replacing critical infrastructure in Tshepisong and commencing a comprehensive network audit in Alexandra today.The interventions follow commitments made during recent Electricity Imbizos in the two communities and mark the start of work on the ground to address persistent…
Every great idea starts with potential, but turning it into impact requires the right opportunity to grow. South Africa’s next breakthrough business could emerge from anywhere: a university residence, a township community, a garage workshop, or a late-night spark of inspiration captured on a phone. What matters is creating an environment where young entrepreneurs can…
Supporting entrepreneurial ambitionsMany women are using stokvel payouts to start businesses, expand side hustles or invest in income-generating opportunities. Whether purchasing equipment, funding stock or providing working capital, stokvels can provide access to funds that help women pursue entrepreneurial ambitions and diversify their income streams. In addition, stokvels often create supportive networks where women can…
Go Rentals welcomed event professionals, technology specialists, industry partners and business leaders to its Event & Exhibition Showcase, presented as Event Tech Showcase 2026, on 13 and 14thAugust 2026 at the company’s Wynberg premises in Sandton. Created as a platform for practical discovery and meaningful industry engagement, the showcase brought the future of event technology…
By KOPANO MONAHENG GONE are the days when women were only allowed to work certain jobs. Today, things have changed and Charlotte-Katlego Pfupa, managing director of Crystal Construction, said gender inequality stops with them. Charlotte is the managing director of Crystal Construction, a company that has been operating for more than a decade. The company…
