Winnie never planned to become an entrepreneur. After losing her job, she began researching medicinal plants and experimenting with different combinations using ingredients available to her. When she finally developed a formula and noticed a difference the very next morning.
For Pretoria entrepreneur Duduzile Mkhize, closing three Cherry On Top Ice Cream kiosks last year was one of the hardest decisions she has ever had to make. Walking away felt like losing a part of herself. Today, she sees it differently; it’s transformed how she now sees her business and success.
In a country where funding is often seen as the key to starting a business, one Pretoria entrepreneur proves that grit, consistency, and reinvestment can take you further than any loan.