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This Soweto Entrepreneur Is Turning Resilience into Jobs
When Malebo Moloto’s online appliance business collapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic, he lost about R150,000 and found himself wondering whether he should give up entrepreneurship

How a Durban Artist Turned Chip Packets into Jobs and a Sustainable Fashion Business
What began as a creative experiment has grown into a thriving business that is creating jobs while giving new life to waste. In a story

Turning Waste into Homes to Address South Africa’s Housing Challenge
Growing up in a shack in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Matimba Mabonda understood the importance of safe and affordable housing. Today, the University of Cape Town graduate

A Cobbler’s Kindness Helped Learners Walk with Confidence
For many children, a worn-out pair of school shoes is more than an inconvenience. It can affect their confidence, expose them to ridicule, and make

Waste Reclaimer Uses Film to Change Perceptions and Champion Sustainability
For many South Africans, waste reclaimers are an invisible part of the country’s recycling system. For Aphiwe Koti, they are environmental stewards whose work deserves

Growing Food and Creating Opportunities in Majakaneng
In a community where unemployment and food insecurity remain significant challenges, Anna Kgaretswe is proving that a small piece of land can become a powerful