The Entrepreneur Magazine - Issue 6

In this issue

railblazing African Entrepreneurs: Redefining Purpose and Innovation
From wellness and plumbing to catering and cultural beverages, a new wave of South African entrepreneurs is transforming industries with purpose and passion. Vanessa Mhlom, founder of Pleroma Patch, is pioneering modern wellness through transdermal vitamin patches that make self-care simple and accessible. Thando Gold, founder of The Amani Project and host of Honey, I’m Home, champions inclusive wellness and mental health through storytelling and community. Philisiwe Buleni, director of Masgwazi Project (Pty) Ltd, is breaking barriers in the plumbing industry with skill, resilience, and professionalism. Letticia KaThwala Mahlangu, founder of OTD-On The Dot(s) Catering, blends nursing and entrepreneurship to deliver healthy, heartfelt meals that empower local youth. And Mpho Mohaswa, founder of Precious and Pearl Brands, reimagines tradition with Ghemere, a South African ginger beer that celebrates heritage and innovation. Together, these visionary women embody the spirit of African entrepreneurship — bold, purposeful, and transformative.