G Spares started in 2017 as a small shop which has grown into a community lifeline with branches in Sibasa and Vuwani in Limpopo.
In the heart of Witbank, former environmental scientist Nokuthula Makhubedu is redefining what sustainable poultry farming looks like. Through her off-grid enterprise, NM Farm Fresh, she’s proving that circular farming can tackle South Africa’s toughest challenges: rising feed costs, climate volatility, and unemployment.
From her early days juggling jobs in sales and waitressing, to taking a bold leap into plumbing and construction, Palesa Mofokeng’s story is one of resilience, vision and community impact.
In the heart of Mpumalanga, a small sewing business is proof that humble beginnings can lead to lasting impact. Mabena Clothing Manufacturing Services, founded by Eunice Zodwa Mabena, has a strong focus on quality, local employment, and empowering women through skills development.
NM Farm Fresh is a woman-owned poultry farming and agro-processing business founded by former environmental scientist Nokuthula Makhubedu.
Braq Uni is a proudly South African uniform manufacturer founded by Gugulethu Zulu in Brakpan, Gauteng