Small Business

This week, we profile Bonke Monono, owner of SirB Foods & Gaming Zone, a one-of-a-kind entertainment and food establishment. Q: What service do you provide? A:...

This October, Beyond Beauty marks a decade of delivering outstanding beauty services to the East London community. Located at 35 Preston Avenue, Vincent, Beyond Beauty...

FAITH MTWANA This week, we speak to creative couple Vincent and Cadi van der Merwe about their personalisation business Creative Living. Q: Describe what you do? A:...

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...

The Global Entrepreneurship Week came to East London for the first time from November 13-16. It began in Mdantsane and continued on to Duncan Village...

After August 8, we may witness ratepayers’ associations from across the city institute legal action against the Buffalo City Municipality’s (BCM) electricity tariff increases...

This week we chat with chef Sharon Ngxoki about the delicious dishes she shares with her clientele through her business, Iziko-Lam Catering. Q: How did...

The FIM Motocross of African Nations Continental Championship will be taking place this weekend in Cape Town and three talented East London riders will...

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...

This week we chat to Colette Ragaval about her catering business, Colette’s Delicacies, which she uses to explore various cooking and baking techniques while...

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Pink Fairy organisation founder Mike Webb is on a mission to bring joy to the elderly this festive season. On December 11, Webb will...

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...

Chintsa’s Sardine Festival kicks off from July 4-13, celebrating the spectacular sardine run, which marks the migration of shoals of silver fish along SA’s...

For parents seeking a trustworthy babysitter over the weekend, Rhonwyn Leendertz offers more than just supervision, she provides care, creativity, and a deep love...

Though she is no stranger to “girl-bossing”, East Londoner Kylie Saunders is new to the foodie scene in town. Launching Golden Wands Waffle Sticks —...

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...

The theme for this year’s Women’s Month is “Celebrating 30 years of freedom towards women’s development”. Kerry Hiles is a singer and bassist who spreads...

A group of eight East London women are receiving training through an appliance repair programme, hosted by a non-profit social enterprise, Taking Care of...

This week we chatted to Christel Fray of Stella’s Eats about her food business and how she shares her...

This week, we chat with mother- daughter duo Samantha Simmons and Nicolette Hill about Cactus East London, the small business they run together. Q: What...

We chat to Charlton Smith about the cake baking business he runs with his wife, Leshae What kind of products do you make? We...

The 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards SA dazzled guests at a glittering gala held at the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre on...

We chat with Zintle Madikane about how creating her own perfume beats rebranding existing products. What inspired you to start your own perfume business? I grew...

Making her mark with custom labels FAITH MTWANA Patricia Tiltmann’s business Tilty Treausres offers all types of personalised labels which are perfect for school pupils’ needs,...

We chat with mother-daughter, Jamie and Clarice Sidwell, baking about their baked goods business, Whisked Kitchen. Q: How and when did the idea of starting...

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

This week we chatted to Afika Mazwi, one of the founders of the newly established events company, Majestic Events. Q: What services do you offer? A:...

This week we chat to Chalene de Klerk about her jewellery business Curated for U. Q: What service do you provide? A: We provide gold plated,...

TANDO NKUNGWANA Silverdale Women’s Development NPC from Kidds Beach and Yizanazo Co-operative from Amalinda saw the culmination of a dream fulfilled last week when they...

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...

This week we chat with Aphiwe Folisa, a self-taught tattoo artist, about what it takes to run his successful tattoo studio, Toxic Ink Tattoo...

TANDO NKUNGWANA Ginger Love wants you to put just R10 a month towards preventing a child from going to bed hungry through their newly launched...

Siya Vetyeka has created a successful brand for himself in the baking industry with his stunning and delicious baked goods with his small business,...

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...

Tiffany van As, the founder of Styled by Tiff, is an East London hairstylist who’s redefining convenience with evening and weekend appointments. She works...

Best friend duo Natasha Hogg and Marika Jacobs have combined their skills and love for creative arts to not only making beautiful handmade jewellery...

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...

Youth unemployment is an unfortunate fate that two Hudson Park High School grade 11 pupils intend to avoid by launching their own small business...

How did you get started with crochet, and what inspired you to turn it into a business? We chat to Carol Lombaard about her small...

This week, we speak to local barber David-James Groeneveldt, who is passionate about his craft and providing a professional cutting-edge service to...

This week, we chat to two local businesses that cater for back-to-school needs. Sonja Botha, who runs her own hair salon, Hair by Sons,...

According to this month’s Wedding and Function Magazine, Buffalo City vendors are the best at pulling off top-notch weddings, with East London wedding singers...

We speak to chef Priyal Sing-Delange about why she started her cuisine business, Pepper Pan What services do you offer?  Customers are offered the option of...

Oriya Computers founder Jacques van Wyk is a Berea-based technician whose expertise in computer repairs, upgrades and refurbished laptops is invaluable. From malware removal to...

This week we chat to Natalie van Heek, owner of Takara Wellness Centre, where she and her team offer massage therapy. Q: What service do...

  As we get ready to welcome Spring, we chat to Marlene Muller who sells plants as well as handmade and recycled pots for your...

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...

With dating apps like Tinder and Bumble shaping modern romance, the search for love has become both simpler and more challenging. While online platforms...

This week we chatted to Chantal du Toit, who gains satisfaction from selling food as a means of providing for her young family Q: What...

This week we chat to Yolanda Taku  who runs her wig business Crown Queens, where she sells good quality, affordable wigs. What services do you...