Ekasinomics: The Township Haircare Boom & Essence’s Rise

South Africans have no shortage of ideas — but too few become successful businesses. The founder of StartUp Culture Tervern Jaftha explores the “valley of death” between invention and commercialisation, the role of funding, mentorship and partnerships, and what must change for innovators to scale commercially viable ventures.

Praisy Dlamini shares her journey from KwaZulu‑Natal to becoming the first female Protégé of the Cape Winemakers Guild and now leading Adama Wines and the HER Wine Collection. We explore township‑to‑global entrepreneurship, w

Mobalyz CEO Sean Doherty joins us to unpack the financial strain facing taxi operators as fuel prices surge. We explore the R15‑million fuel relief programme — with over R4‑million already distributed — and what it reveals about operator cash flow, commuter affordability, and township economic resilience. A rare inside look…

Entrepreneur Luzuko Mteto shares his journey from co‑founding Spine Road Lifestyle to launching Mteto’s Child Villa, a luxury boutique stay redefining township tourism in Khayelitsha. He breaks down the financing, construction, branding, and community-driven vision behind the project—and how the villa is shifting perceptions, creating jobs, and positioning township luxury…

Snake Nation Africa Director Tshitso Mosolodi takes us inside the platform helping African creators reclaim ownership in the digital economy. We unpack Web3‑enabled monetization, campus‑driven creative ecosystems, and how young creators can build sustainable businesses while keeping cultural authenticity at the center.