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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
28 businesses, newest first
  • Trinity Surfway

    Beauty & fashion

    Surf and beachwear clothing brand with a range designed by a young entrepreneur

    Founded by Will Tremier

    Cape Talk · Mon, 02 Nov
  • Mamatiya Footwear

    Beauty & fashion

    Makes shoes designed for the African foot

    Founded by Stelema Wooza

    702 · Sat, 31 Oct
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pasitano

    Beauty & fashion

    Sells swimwear designed for women after mastectomy, sold online and by direct phone sale

    Cape Talk · Wed, 28 Oct
  • Positano Lifestyle Boutique

    Beauty & fashion

    Designs and sells swimwear and resultwear, including prosthetic-supportive swimsuits for women after mastectomy.

    Founded by Debbie Combrug

    2 airings
  • Lloyd Triana

    Beauty & fashion

    Makes swimwear designed to fit and flatter women of all shapes, sizes and life stages

    Cape Talk · Sun, 25 Oct
  • Before

    Beauty & fashion

    Hair care brand for textured hair, developed with Korean skincare innovator Jun Lim

    Founded by Nolu Mkwonza

    3 airings
  • Our Freak

    Beauty & fashion

    Rents out luxury African fashion from across the continent to women for occasions.

    Founded by CJ Njovu and C. Jane Glovu

    2 airings
  • Adorca by G

    Beauty & fashion

    Beauty and grooming brand with about 30 products

    Founded by Georgina Hugh

    Cape Talk · Thu, 22 Oct
  • Studio Fast

    Beauty & fashion

    Makes bold, funky, durable bags in prints and woven neoprene designs for working women

    Power FM · Tue, 20 Oct
  • Lily Rose Collection

    Beauty & fashion

    Sells bags and accessories under a proudly South African fashion brand

    Power FM · Tue, 20 Oct
  • Effemole

    Beauty & fashion

    Designs menswear clothing, a line the host says offers more variety than typical men's clothing

    Founded by Ephraim Malingwana

    947 · Tue, 20 Oct
  • Fundutzi by Craig Jacobs

    Beauty & fashion

    Fashion label whose designer discusses sustainable fabrics and fashion design

    Founded by Craig Jacobs

    702 · Mon, 19 Oct
  • Runako Naturals

    Beauty & fashion

    South African hair care brand developing practical solutions for textured hair

    Founded by Masia Abe Mukine, Masiya Be Mukine and Marcia Abe Mukini

    3 airings
  • Girl Boss Africa

    Beauty & fashion

    Beauty and empowerment brand focused on hair care, skincare and African identity

    Founded by Nonte Matsabula

    Power FM · Thu, 15 Oct
  • Pink Room Beauty Company

    Beauty & fashion · Bryanston

    Offers beauty and nail services at a salon in Bryanston, founded by a breast cancer survivor.

    Founded by Lauren Chibu

    SAfm · Wed, 14 Oct
  • Raisin by Ralph Jewelry

    Beauty & fashion

    Makes jewellery with real pressed flowers inside, fully customisable, plus bereavement pieces and workshops

    Founded by Rafaela Nefertu

    SAfm · Sun, 11 Oct
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