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Startups

Founders on air.

Every young South African business radio talked about this month: founders interviewed about what they built, new brands, first funding rounds. Hear them tell it in their own words.

128 businesses · 101 founders on air · 6 stations · last 30 days

SectorAnyBeauty & fashion28Food & drink23Services10Health9Tech & software9Media & creative7Agriculture6Fintech6Sport & fitness6Education5Mobility & logistics4Retail & e-commerce4Other3Tourism & hospitality3Energy & environment2Property & construction2
StationAnyCape Talk58Power FM25SAfm2370219Kaya 95959473
On airEverythingFounder on airRaised or won moneySocial enterprise
101 businesses, newest first
  • Bokamoso Sports Agency

    Sport & fitness

    Represents female athletes as an agent and supports the development of women in sport

    Founded by Jesse Kankomo

    Power FM · Mon, 02 Nov
  • Homegrown Shandis

    Beauty & fashion · since 2018

    Makes handmade, heritage-inspired shoes that tell South African cultural stories

    Founded by Sitelo Mabuza and Sikle Mabuza

    2 airings
  • Ecodiva

    Beauty & fashion

    Sells natural skin and health products, including superfood smoothies and skincare for acne and pigmentation

    Cape Talk · Sat, 31 Oct
  • Conscious Kids

    Education

    Parenting content and resources for raising children to see through curated social media images

    Founded by Debbie McCrystal

    3 airings
  • Matsimela Ladies Clinics

    Sport & fitness · since 2020

    Runs cycling clinics that teach women to ride and then connects graduates to cycling clubs

    Cape Talk · Sat, 31 Oct
  • Bridge Books

    Retail & e-commerce · Marshalltown

    Independent bookshop in Marshalltown selling local and South African books.

    Founded by Griffin Scheer

    4 airings
  • Milk Set

    Health

    Freeze-dries breast milk for mothers, processing each mom's batch individually and packaging it.

    Founded by Melissa Hiels

    4 airings
  • A2X Markets

    Fintech

    Operates a challenger stock exchange that lists shares alongside the JSE

    Founded by Kevin Brady and Sean Melnick

    19 airings
  • Mint Sanctuary

    Health

    Offers breath work and sound bath sessions for mental health and wellness, in groups or privately

    Founded by Mutidisi Mujapilo

    2 airings
  • B Dlamini Opulent Clothing

    Beauty & fashion · since 2018

    Designs and sells opulent clothing, with its founder interviewed about starting the brand

    SAfm · Fri, 30 Oct
  • Fan Mode

    Tech & software

    Lets fans take part in live sports broadcasts from anywhere, including the Soweto Derby campaign

    Founded by Neven Muragan

    SAfm · Fri, 30 Oct
  • Barefoot Bambino Kinetics

    Health

    Supports children's physical development through structured movement and play, including gross motor skills and coordination.

    Founded by Courtney Van Billion

    2 airings
  • Eggsellent by Lebo

    Agriculture

    Packs and distributes eggs in South Africa, aiming to supply neighbouring countries

    Founded by Lebuma Shiko and Lebu Mashiko

    3 airings
  • Fitbay

    Sport & fitness

    Runs a boutique-style community fitness facility for people of all ages and levels

    Founded by Emma Scaltz

    3 airings
  • Oku Asian Eatery

    Food & drink · Franschhoek

    Serves a full Asian tasting menu and a lighter à la carte menu, with house-made ingredients.

    Founded by Ryan Schell

    2 airings
  • Henlo Coffee

    Manufacturing

    Manufactures and sells commercial espresso machines with a scoring system that coaches baristas.

    Founded by Henlu Fan Divestes

    2 airings
  • Zeitgeist

    Beauty & fashion

    Designs local knitwear and black-and-white men's fashion, sold through its own stores.

    Founded by Maxine Ginsburg

    Cape Talk · Thu, 29 Oct
  • The Friendly Plant

    Agriculture

    Offers practical gardening advice and plants suited to hot, dry conditions and low water use

    Founded by Craig Dineca and Craig DeNicker

    2 airings
  • Niki Wemateblio

    Beauty & fashion

    Designs and makes ornate fine jewellery, with the founder's art training behind each piece

    Founded by Niki Wemateblio

    2 airings
  • Buy John

    Beauty & fashion

    Sells bold, colourful, patterned products from a maker brand with two market stalls

    Founded by Kayleigh Higgins and Kaylee Higgins

    2 airings
  • Shelly Taylor

    Beauty & fashion

    Fashion jewellery brand with ready-made pieces and a build-your-own silver or gold section

    Cape Talk · Wed, 28 Oct
  • Rochelle Design

    Beauty & fashion

    Supplies jewellery to the tourism industry, started by a mother and daughter

    Cape Talk · Wed, 28 Oct
  • Sweetest Pie

    Food & drink

    Bakes and sells baked goods, run by a former government worker

    Founded by Zizi Matakiti

    Cape Talk · Wed, 28 Oct
  • Wealthbit

    Fintech

    Provides wealth management software, retirement planning tools and employee financial wellness programmes

    Founded by Alex Cook

    SAfm · Wed, 28 Oct
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