Jumpstart

Jumpstart - How one family’s secret recipe proves to be a money-making machine

In this episode of Jumpstart we look at Manana and Sons, a tuck-shop turned township craze that sells one of the most wanted kotas in the country. Mjomane Manana explains how he has taken his small business and turned it into a lucrative business for future generations in his family.

30 Oct 2018 6 min

Jumpstart - This is how you can make a profit as a street vendor

When this budding entrepreneur opened his first fruit sales shop, many obstacles stood in his way. Taking it to the streets he now runs Good Luck Fruits and Veggies, which not only allows him to fund his children’s schooling but has also created jobs in his community.

22 Oct 2018 6 min

How to start a Kota business

After completing his Bcom in Logistics in 2013, Bernard realised that finding a job was very challenging. This is one of the reasons Bernard started Spiliatio (Italian slag meaning ‘the preferred one’) fast food in Meadowlands Soweto. Bernard shares his journey on how he started a kota business with just…

21 Aug 2018 7 min

How Chi Chi Afro is townships favourite dish

Husband and wife doing it for the family, Chi Chi Afro Foods is more than just a fast food business but a place that reminds customers of home cooked meals made with love. Chi Chi Afro Foods is a new business but has been growing from strength to strength as…

16 Feb 2018 8 min

How a street corner barber shop is creating jobs

After being a construction worker did not work out, Moses opened his barber shop from just two hair cutter machines and now he gives expert advice on how to make it as a barber shop and how to gain a client’s trust.

24 Jan 2018 6 min

Starting a business in Vilikazi Street in less than R1000

V-corner is a business on Vilikazi street. It sells snacks and is growing quickly, V-corner explains how they made it and how tourists visiting the area have contributed to the growth of their business.

11 Dec 2017 5 min

How this Chesa nyama business rose to success

Setha ‘Knorrox’, owner of Woza Knorrox started small. Today his business is thriving and here is how he did it.

8 Dec 2017 8 min

How a trash business can be good treasure

Ike shares how he started his trash business after injuries ended his sports career and how the recycling business has helped him to take care of his family.

8 Dec 2017 8 min

Starting a grilled chicken business in Soweto: in under R1000

The Shmoko family started selling grilled chicken in 2015. Here, they share how they started the business and the challenges they still face.

1 Dec 2017 4 min

Tips on how to start a tyre business

Bika Sibisi started his tyre business in Soweto in 2005 to combat the lack of jobs. Twelve years later he shares how he started and how his business has grown for others to learn.

20 Nov 2017 5 min

How to start a fast food business just under R1000

TMG is a fastfood business growing slowly but the owners have big aspirations. TMG has made a name for itself and this is how they did it.

13 Nov 2017 7 min

How an art wire business can attract tourists to buy local

Remember how children from the townships used to make wired cars to play with because their parents could not afford to buy them toys? George who is originally from Soshaguve, North of Pretoria did not just stop there, he now owns an art wire business in Soweto and creating jobs…

7 Nov 2017 8 min

How Tripe is good business in townships

Sombu African Food started its business in 2009 and with the ups and downs of the economy some days seemed harder to handle. Proudly from the well-known Alexandra township north of Johannesburg better known as Alex is where Thabisile co-owner of Sombu African Food restaurant explains how she and her…

6 Nov 2017 8 min