27 March 2025 | Building Business, Darling, Proud of my Town
Darling, in the Western Cape, has set a bold vision: to become the country’s first green, resilient, and inclusive town. Getting there will require a foundation of trust, strategic partnerships, and strong community engagement. Darling is a small town in a farming...
12 March 2025 | Building Business, Fix Your Space, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
What began as a non-profit initiative to give survivors of gender-based violence a functional way to release their stress and anger has evolved into a thriving paintball business for Martin Mokapala, founder of Ghost Paintball in Mamelodi. From humble beginnings as a...
7 March 2025 | Building Business, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
Once dreaming of soaring through the skies as an aviation professional, Nhlanhla Mkhwabane has found a different way to fly high — through the lens of his camera. Today, his photography and design business, Pixel Art Studio, is reaching for new heights. Pixel Art...
27 November 2024 | Building Business, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
When you visit Mams Mall in Mamelodi township, Tshwane, you are likely to come across Sbevu Locksmith and Projects (registered as Sbevu Trading), a local business that has been serving the community since it opened its doors in 2020. Bheki Innocent Simelane, the man...
27 November 2024 | Boitekong, Building Business, Proud of my Town, Rustenburg
In the city of Rustenburg in North West province, a young creative agency is making a name for itself in the branding and design industry. Gabriel Projects, founded by Karabo Gabriel Mulaudzi, is on a mission to empower local brands to shine on the global stage....
14 October 2024 | Building Business, Early Childhood Development, Fix Your Space, Land & Property, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
I remember a particular day when I walked into our local hardware store with my youngest son at my side. He was 11 years old at the time. Hardware stores have that distinctive smell – a mixture of paint, chemicals, wood and cement. I commented on it and my son,...
