Cikizwa Galela's journey began in her home kitchen. Armed with a business degree and a love for cooking, she launched Ciki Graceland Café in 2017, serving proudly South African dishes at the V&A Waterfront. Through asset-backed funding, she secured a food trailer that transformed her operations.
Read Full StoryDaluxolo Gladwin Mbadu launched Dee's Grill to Chill, a local fast-food spot serving crowd favourites like Kotas and Vetkoeks. With asset-backed funding, he upgraded his kitchen equipment and later expanded to open an internet café next door.
Read Full StoryMohapi Motaung and Thato Moeng started baking muffins as a side hustle in 2014. What began as a home kitchen project quickly grew into The Muffineers: a beloved local brand known for muffins, cupcakes, and custom cakes.
Read Full StoryTracey Macdonald and her sons created a working nursery and educational space that teaches sustainable farming. With tailored SME finance, they invested in hydroponic infrastructure, cutting water use by 90%.
Read Full StoryNonhlakanipho Nhlapo is a self-taught chef who launched Hilltop Pub & Butchery to provide high-quality food in an area with limited options. Asset-backed funding helped her fully equip and launch the butchery.
Read Full StoryIn 2004, Constance Chauke and her daughters started baking vanilla biscuits in their kitchen. With asset-backed funding, they upgraded to professional-grade equipment and now supply major retailers including Super Spar and Pick n Pay.
Read Full StoryMudindivhathu "Mudi" Ratshikombo started Ndima Farms in 2017 to grow food that feeds his community. With asset-backed funding, he installed solar-powered borehole pumps, securing reliable water supply and cutting fuel costs.
Read Full StoryAlfred Tibane founded this business in honour of his late mother's legacy, supplying fresh, peeled, and cut fruit and vegetables. Asset-backed funding helped him purchase specialised equipment for faster, more efficient production.
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