“Free roaming and free thinking chickens = intelligent eggs. You don’t have to be a theoretical physicist to understand that environment informs attitude.” With a brand name like this, we just had to have a bit of fun with Einstein Sibanda’s free-range poultry farm, on the mountain slopes above Simon’s Town! View site.
Reakgile Pudumo’s waste management company focuses on teaching, promoting and implementing sustainable living habits within South Africa’s previously disadvantaged communities. While Reakgile has already won recognition for his admirable initiative, including awards from “Best Business Idea” from SAB Kick-Start and “Most Socially Responsible Business Award” from the Stellenbosch Small Business Academy, not having a website has clearly held him back … until now!
Self-taught chef Monray Scott loves pretty food and the theatre of creating it. “Because I’ve always been an entertainer – the life of the party – I try to inject my personality into my cooking, creating beautiful meals that make people happy. Seeing what my food does for people and watching the joy as they eat it is what keeps me going, and the aim of my business is to create very good food at an affordable price in the most convenient way – be it at home, in the office or wherever you are.” View site
“We have always been passionate about beauty,” say Feel Gorge Founders Unathi Thethiwe and Kanya Gaqavu. “We studied business management and marketing and hospitality respectively, but nothing beats the power that comes with feeling beautiful. Two years ago we decided to launch a brand that harnesses this power, a brand that unleashes the inner beauty within all of us.” View site.
Ntlalo Jordan is a Johannesburg born chef with a passion for fine cuisine. “While I have worked as a Sous Chef at some of the world’s glamorous hotels, I started my fine dining journey in a small township called Langa. I have been trained to create delicious gourmet experiences at the International Hotel School. I have had the privilege of taking my knowledge to countries such as Dubai, Liberia and Sudan, while working at hotels such as, Le Franschhoek Hotel, The Taj Hotel and Jumeirah Al Naseem. I want to share my love for fine dining with people in my own community. Many people here have never stepped out of this province and I want to take them with me on a trip around the world in every course.” View site.
“As part of your community, we want to share in the celebrations or be of comfort in a time of grief. Whether you need an easy meal after work, a baby shower cake or catering for an important event, we will share your moment with a meal perfect for both your guests and the occasion. We will set your table for the sharing of love.” Songi Masoka and Noluvuyo Tunguntwana give people in and around both Langa and Khayelitsha fresh, hearty home-cooked meals to bring to their families. View site.
LJ & Matt Fencing provides perimeter protection for industrial, commercial, retail and residential assets including agricultural lands and game farms. Business owner Llewellyn Plaatjes says: “Our work combines meticulous attention to detail with technically superior products – giving you powerful, precise protection, perfect for specific needs and applications – maximising effectiveness and cost efficiency, for total piece of mind.” View site.
“We take on the unwanteds and turn them into adoptables. We support small and overcrowded rescue organisations through our social media following, and our amazing Rescue is the New Backers, helping to get their dogs amazeballs homes.” Michelle, Lisa and Donna work closely with organisations who have an inspectorate and access to veterinary care, and do outreach to underprivileged areas offering educating, sterilising, vaccinating and emergency medical care. View site.
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