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Three entrepreneurs reviewing business plans and financial data on a tablet in an office.

South African Entrepreneurs: GBJ’s Editorial Guide to the Founders, Leaders & Changemakers Building SA’s Business Future

Meet the South African entrepreneurs building across technology, food, fitness, services and other industries through GBJ’s long-form founder interviews.
Black South African entrepreneur planning business deadlines on a desk calendar.

Business Ideas for Women in South Africa: 20 Opportunities Worth Exploring in 2026

Twenty practical business ideas for women in South Africa, with local founder examples, market context, testing steps and funding routes.
Jesse Pretorius, founder of Jesster Studios

Burning the Boats | Jesse Pretorius on Going All In Before the Market Existed

The difference isn’t always talent—it’s commitment. Jesse Pretorius unpacks the mindset behind going all in and letting the work compound over time.

Kakra Asare-Bediako: Inscribing Vision Into the Built Environment

The architect behind Inkspired on migration, imagination, and building with purpose in South Africa.