Episodes

In this episode we speak to Nina Magobotla on a gatekept niche, ostrich farming. Nina shares her challenges when she first started as well as the power of networking and forming relationships which then helped her to open a door that had been shut in her face as well as managing her expectations referencing how she had to settle for 60 ostriches instead of the 400 she had initially planned on acquiring. In this episode 1:12: From Corporate Compliance to Ostrich Farming 4:09: Raising Capital a...

In this episode, host Noni Khumalo speaks to Zitha Dube, a business turnaround, corporate finance, and strategic advisory expert. With vast experience and knowledge in the finance, taxation and business management sectors, Zitha is also the CEO and Founder of Zigorta and Associates. In this episode 5:45 – Founding Zigorta Associates 07:28 – Major Challenges Facing Small Businesses and Government Bureaucracy 09:34 – Motivations for Giving Back and Supporting Local Industry 11:04 – Setting Rea...

Taking communication to the next level is Malerato Sekha-Malele,Founder & Managing Director of Conversations That Matter and Conversation Pieces. These social impact platforms are better described as purpose-driven experiences that strengthen human connections.

In just four years Smart Mover, founded by Sbusiso Nkala has gained the title of “ The Celeb’ s choice.” This comes after a track record of successful services rendered for some of South Africa’ s highest profile celebrities and professionals. In just four years Smart Mover, founded by Sbusiso Nkala has gained the title of “The Celeb’s choice”. This comes after a track record of successful services rendered for some of South Africa’s highest profile celebrities and professionals. In this episo...

In a world full of new food options and combinations, Nangamso Fihla decided to stick to keep things traditional. Better known as uBabes WeNtloko, Nangamso is a supplier of fresh chickens (imileqwa), ulusu (tripe), skopo (head meat), oxtail and meaty bones. In this episode 02:10 – How Covid propelled her business 05:35 – How she identified the right time to expand her business 06:25 – How to use various businesses to fund each other 08:23 – Disadvantages of outsourcing 23:28 – Realities of...

Guided by a vision to promote public health, Kagiso Ranyawa founded Tshimilogo Hygiene. As a business they intentionally combine social impact with commercial sustainability through their products. In this episode 07:55 – The pros and cons of renting and selling this product 09:14 – The relationship between timing & business expansion 10:30 – The importance of a strong team 12:59 – The power of resilience in entrepreneurship 18:46 – How to rectify a bad customer experience as a business lea...

What started out as a conversation with the women in her community, turned into a successful business. In this episode we are in conversation with Founder of The Bread Box Bakery & Studio, Matlhogonolo Ledwaba, as she unpacks how her love for baking turned into an income. In this episode 02:38 – What drove Matlhogonolo to help unemployed women 05:25 – Life before following her calling to be an entrepreneur 06:30 – How Matlhogonolo raised capital 09:41 – Challenges The Bread Box has faced 12...

Ideas, plans and dreams are often a starting point for successful businesses, but one cannot deny the imperative need for money. In this episode, host Noni Khumalo speaks to Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa. *In this episode* 00:09:21 – Why obtaining traditional business capital is so challenging 00:11:05 – Types of government funding options available 00:12:01 – The limitations of government funding 00:17:36 – The agro-processing fina...

One thing all businesses have in common is money. In this episode of Inside Growth, founder of Nuanced Advisory in Legal & Accounting (NALA) unpacks the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs and business owners. In this Episode 01:04 – Inspiration behind starting NALA 05:58 – Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship 10:18 – Footprint in South Africa & the UAE 11:54 – What can SA government learn from the UAE when it comes to incentivising businesses 13:38 – Common tax mist...

In this episode of Inside Growth, we are in conversation with Sibongile Mongadi, Founder of Soweto’s Uku’Hamba Prosthetics and Orthotics. Uku’Hamba is a business built around restoring movement, independence and dignity to people living with mobility loss. Starting in her mother’s backyard in Dobsonville, Soweto, Sibongile shares the story of how she pivoted from a personal health scare to building an innovative and successful, 100% Black youth and woman-owned medical technology company.