GO People – Lesedi Lester Sikwe

We chat with photographer Lesedi Sikwe about his brand SickWear Lifestyle. Q: What service do you provide?  A: I provide photography, videography, aerial photography, and canvas...

GO People – Quinton Sanderson (West Bank Fight Club)

This week we chat to Quinton Sanderson, who runs West Bank Fight Club, where he offers boxing training for the youth. Q: What services do...
Mark Mannheim

Rock climber leads others to adventure

This week, we chat to Mark Mannheim about the exciting adventure activities he offers under his brand, Amatola Adventure. Q: What do you do? A: I’m...

Pre-loved furry friends help hospital patients

We chat to Frere Hospital staff about the Frere Bear Project which provides children with soft, second-hand toys. When did the Frere Bears Project start? It...

Inspiring confidence through dance

What services do you offer? We offer coaching and training in the form of dance and fitness. When did your business start? We are officially open now...

What services or products do you offer? I teach baking and cooking. I also sell jams, relishes, sourdough bread and raw honey. Sometimes, we do...

Superhero helps you beat bad hair days

What services do you offer? Male grooming services such as hair cuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and waxing. When did your business start? The business stared...

Making magic in gardens across the city

What services or products do you offer? I create pathways at schools to encourage children to use their bodies and I offer designer picnics. When did...

GO People – Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga

Personal trainer Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga shares how he prepares individual plans for his clients. What services do you offer?  We offer personal training in private and...

Entrepreneur creates wide range of special occasion treats

What services/products do you offer? We make celebration cakes and sweet treats. We also teach baking and cake decorating. When did your business start and what...

Go People – Sigqibo Maci

We chat to Sigqibo Maci about his approach to running his business, Jojo Cleaning Services. What services do you offer? A: We offer residential and industrial...

Go People – Sasha-Lee van Rooyen

Sasha-Lee van Rooyen creates stunning personalised gifts under her company Sashie’s Crafty Creations Q: What services or products do you offer? A: I make unique wooden...

GO People – Deryn Marshall

This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals. Q: What type of...

Scrunchie hobby turns into career,Tied Up owner discusses online accessory store

Q: What services or products do you offer? A: Tied Up is a small business selling handmade hair accessories ranging from...

GO People – Jenna Ernstzen

We chat to Jenna Ernstzen about using her culinary skills to launch her small baked goods business, SugarCoated. Q: What services or products do you...

GO People – Lana Jade Geyer

  We chat to entrepreneur Lana Jade Geyer about her brands The Ultra Cookie Co, The Toffee Apple Factory and The Snack Co. What products do...

GO People – Kristin Leigh Kitchen

What services do you offer? I offer hair services for men, women and children. These services include cutting, colouring and styling. I also offer up-styles...

Go People – Denver Esben

This week we chat to Denver Esben, owner and CEO of Siyasebenza Plumbing about what it takes to be a good plumber in East...

Go People – Tayla Venter

This week we chat to Tayla Venter about her printing business, Beneath The Bark. Q: What services do you offer?  A: I personalise everything. From printing...

Go People – Onwaba Mleve

We chat to Onwaba Mleve, owner of Zazi Clothing, about her EL business which employs more than 50 people What kind of clothing do you...

GO People – Ayabulela Mabinda

Ayabulela Mabinda is the director of an EL-based small business called Black Race Sneaker Wash. What services do you offer?   We offer sneaker wash and footwear...

GO People – Fran Stassen

We chat to Fran Stassen, a ceramic artist, who turned her hobby into a business called Fran Made. What do you do?  During the day I’m...

Go People – Nci Tshiki

We chat with Nci Tshiki, owner of local business Squeeky Clean. What do you do? What product or service do you offer?  I manufacture and supply...

Go People – Chantel Haschick

We chat with Chantel Haschick about the clothing business she runs with her husband, Des How would you describe your business? What exactly do you...

GO People – Dane Fortein

We chat with Dane Fortein about his successful career in personal and corporate photography. What type of photography do you specialise in? I’m a full-time corporate,...

Go People – Dierde Ann Kelly

  What type of art do you specialise in?   I was introduced to art through another art teacher who was my mentor. Then lockdown happened. I...

GO People – Bernie Nel

We chat with Bernie Nel about her thriving cake business, Bernie Boo Bakes. What  products/services  do you offer?    I make novelty cakes, cupcakes and flavored biscuits. When...

Go People – Carin Basson

This week we chat with The Cheeky Flower owner Carin Basson about her unique business concept. What products or services do you offer?    We offer a...

Go People – Keenan Kyle Sholayan

This week we chat with Keenan Kyle Sholayan, a qualified sports conditioning coach and founder of KKS Coaching Academy, who uses his skills to...

Go People – Mzukisi Yawa

This week we chat with aspiring Hip-Hop musician Mzukisi Yawa from Mdantsane about his musical journey. What products/services do you offer? I am a hip-hop artist...

Go People – James Dollery

This week we chat with WAHL-certified male groomer James Dollery about his career in haircutting. What products/services do you offer? My services include gents and boys’...

Go People – Mark Plumstead

This week we chat with Mark Plumstead about how he turned his passion into a source of income by selling various locally sourced natural...

Go People – Dinika L Rooy

This week we chat with creative artist Dinika L Rooy about the beautiful and unique accessory designs that she makes under her brand Dee’s...

Go People – Elisha Sholayan

Nail technicians have become a much-needed addition to every beauty salon. This week we chat with Elisha Sholayan about her growing beauty business. Q. What...

Go People – Thuthuzela Masangwana

  Thuthuzela Masangwana is the owner and founder of Daily Diva Cosmetics. This week we chat with her about the business and how she found...

Go People – Shermon Stride

This week we chat with entrepreneurial textile and graphic designer Shermon Stride, who creates and sells beautiful bespoke products such as cushion covers, T-shirts,...

Go People – Siyamthanda Vetyeka

This week we chat with talented entrepreneur, Siyamthanda Vetyeka, from Mdantsane, who is making a name for himself with his stunning cake designs, under...

Go People – Bernadette Willson

This week we chat with Bernadette Willson of Bernie’s Biscuits about her home-baked delights. What home-baked products do you sell?  I mainly focus on homemade biscuits...

Go People – Richard Kumm

This week we chat with Richard Kumm, owner of Mancave Braai and Accessories, about his successful business model and plans for this year What products...

Go People – Shendl Rewitzky

This week we chat with Shendl Rewitzky, owner of Bark & Beyond, which produces a range of locally-made nutritious and delicious dog treats and...

GO People – Ryan Ward

When and how did your YouTube channel get started? We started towards the end of 2021. How did your partnership with Jovi Chen come about? We met...

Go People – Lauren Francis

This week we chat to helicopter pilot Lauren Francis about how she obtained her licence to fly helicopters. What qualifications do you have? I hold a...

Go People – Stacy Schaefer

  This week we chat with fitness instructor Stacey Schaefer, 28, about exciting pound exercise classes, which incorporate drumsticks. What does pound fitness entail? Pound Rockout Workout...

Strategic plan for GBV brings hope at local level

During October and November the National Strategic Plan on gender-based violence and femicide was assessed at both provincial and national level to determine progress...

Go People – Irene and Shaune Hattingh

This week we chat with Irene Hattingh who runs her plant business Elis’ha Living Waters with her husband, Shaune. Tell us a bit about yourselves. We...

Go People: Bathandwa Diniso and Mzamo Kunene

This week we chat with Sonwa Sakuba Institution for Performing Arts second-year students Mzamo Kunene and Bathandwa Diniso. How did you first find out about...

Little Liyabona mobile at last

Six-year-old Liyabona Nokoma from Qonce suffers from severe seizures that have affected her mobility and speech development. As a result, she is unable to move...

Go People – Lungelo ‘Lens’ Mampofu

When and how did your musical journey begin? I started dancing at the age of eight and started giving singing and dancing lessons to other...