OUR 2024 FELLOWS
We are so inspired by our fellows – they are go-getters, world-changers and big-picture-thinkers who are passionate about their ventures having a cultural, societal and economic impact in Africa.
Beverage Seal
Wellington, South Africa
Beverage Seal specialises in efficient packaging solutions for beverage delivery within the fast food sector. They are a kingdom-centric venture focusing on revolutionary innovations that ensure beverages are delivered in the same order you would find when buying directly from the outlet. Their two leading solutions are the Cool Hot Box and the Beverage Seal. The Cool Hot Box ensures that beverages arrive at their destinations at the optimum temperature (ice cold or steaming hot), while the Beverage Seal prevents beverages from spilling. Their products enhance the livelihoods of countless delivery drivers, reduce restaurant costs, eliminates plastic lids and elevate customer satisfaction.
Eugene Jensen
co-founder & marketing director
Johann Peek
co-founder & CEO
Chillersonwheels
Limpopo, South Africa
Chillersonwheels Mobile Toilet Hire was founded in 2014 by childhood friends Mabala (Sakkie) Kwakwa and Diketso Silas Mashile. They offer diverse solutions through a selection of portable toilets for mines, informal settlements, construction sites, corporate events, and private events. Their services include short- and long-term rental options, and they are currently operational in Limpopo and Gauteng.
Mabala (Sakkie) Kwakwa
co-founder & CEO
Diketso Mashile
co-founder & operations manager
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Stellenbosch, South Africa
EarnYourStripes is a social media platform that inspires and empowers individuals to lead healthier and happier lives. Based on Tiger’s inspirational weight loss journey of real progress and genuine dedication, EarnYourStripes empowers people to make lasting changes and achieve their wellness goals. They offer a range of partner products to assist followers in their wellness journeys. Additionally, EarnYourStripes provides access to a network of mentors specialising in diet, training, and mental health, ensuring comprehensive support for every aspect of a healthy lifestyle.
Tyron Kretzmann
co-founder
Keyloh
Pretoria, South Africa
Keyloh is an online bulk meat supplier aiming to revolutionise the local South African meat industry. They are committed to making affordable food widely accessible and have gained acclaim for their global sourcing of bulk meat and distribution to businesses across South Africa. Keyloh has optimised the supply chain, providing consumers and small businesses direct access to producers through its upcoming user-friendly marketplace. While initially concentrating on meat products, Keyloh plans to diversify its offerings to include fresh produce, championing affordable and accessible nutrition for all.
Ivan Burger
founder & MD
KVR Holdings
Johannesburg, South Africa
KVR Holdings is a dynamic and diverse group of companies specialising in training, consulting, and human capital solutions. With a comprehensive portfolio, KVR presents a comprehensive HR and training solution.
– KVR Training offers tailored vocational training programs.
– KVR Consulting offers strategic skills development and compliance consulting services
– HR Simplified offers bi-spoke,efficient HR solutions.
– SkillUp offers innovative VR Based skill development simulations.
Our commitment to excellence,innovation and versatility makes us a trusted partner in achieving business objectives and enabling future readiness.
Reinhardt Roets
co-founder & director
Merand Recruitment
Somerset West, South Africa
Merand Recruitment offers quality recruitment services characterised by meticulous planning, clear communication, and a dedication to sourcing talent that resonates with their clients’ business goals and culture. Their recruitment process is designed to ensure clients have the right individuals with the requisite skills and capabilities to realise their future growth strategies. This is achieved through comprehensive job analyses to understand the skills, qualifications, and character traits needed for each position. Ultimately, Merand Recruitment finds purpose in connecting quality talent with great employers to unlock future synergies.
Lauren Cronje
CEO
Mygrow
Cape Town, South Africa
Mygrow is on a mission to build a more emotionally intelligent world. Working predominantly with businesses, through a development technology Mygrow helps leaders grow their emotional intelligence (EQ). With higher EQ, leaders can manage themselves, and their interactions with others, more effectively. This improves leadership skills, colleague relationships, company culture, and all the downstream benefits that these changes unlock, such as staff retention, employee wellness, productivity, and engagement. With Mygrow’s reporting tools, it is now possible to show the ROI of people development over time.
Mark Baker
co-founder & CEO
Theran Knighton-Fitt
co-founder & Chief Humanising (Creative) Officer
Regrail
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Regrail is platform where individuals can buy, sell, and consign premium second-hand clothes. They are dedicated to centralising and formalising the second-hand fashion industry in South Africa and Africa by establishing a platform where buyers can discover premium, curated second-hand garments, and sellers can utilise Regrail for consignment or cash-on-delivery sales. One of its primary objectives is building a community of fashion enthusiasts through events by positioning itself as the go-to brand for curated second-hand fashion in Africa.
Wihan Joubert
Founder & director
TerraClim
Stellenbosch, South Africa
TerraClim provides data-driven solutions for a climate-resilient future. With its foundation built on over a decade of research and development, it offers unique integrated data resources to address the limited accessibility to climate and terrain information in agriculture and related sectors, particularly amidst increased seasonal variability. TerraClim empowers informed decision-making, optimising crop selection and land management for a sustainable agricultural future by leveraging a centralised climate database and advanced research capabilities. TerraClim strives to make a global impact by offering field and farm-level insights.
Tara Southey
founder & ceo
Tomorrow’s Leaders in Training
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tomorrow’s Leaders in Training (TLT) is pivotal in supporting young people in an era of increasing challenges and uncertainties. By offering both a supportive environment and access to resources tailored to daily challenges, TLT focuses on nurturing self-understanding and fostering servant-hearted leadership among youth. At the core of its mission lies a commitment to leadership development, spanning from self-leadership to a broader servant-hearted approach. TLT remains encouraged by the progress observed within the communities and schools it serves. Training tomorrow’s leaders is a responsibility they take seriously, requiring a dynamic approach. Its response encompasses multifaceted programs, including CAPS Life Orientation, Leadership Development, and Hot Topic Workshops.
Burt Ronald
founder & MD
Tshelela Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tshelela Africa is an investment holding company specialising in acquiring, developing, and expanding businesses across diverse sectors. Their vision is to evolve into a global investment entity that responsibly manages resources, generates value, and utilises business as a societal and sectoral transformation catalyst through a strategic approach that prioritises nation-building, sector-specific investments and companies with substantial growth prospects, continuous innovation, and surpassing stakeholder expectations. Moreover, Tshelela Africa is committed to ensuring sustainability and upholding principles of good corporate citizenship in all its endeavours.
Veld Architects
Johannesburg, South Africa
Veld Architects, established in 2004 by principal Gillian Holl, has emerged as a pioneering force in the architecture industry. Specialising in the design of exclusive contemporary residences and selective projects, Veld Architects has garnered a reputation as a leader in the field. Their unique approach, rooted in core values of authenticity, integrity, and holism, sets them apart. Central to Veld Architects’ philosophy is “Hearth,” a concept where spaces are imbued with warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging, fostering connection and shared experiences.